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data-reactid="172"><div class="HomeCard_inner" data-reactid="173"><div class="HomeCard_media" data-reactid="174"><a class="position-relative" href="/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/10532-nw-33rd-place" data-reactid="175"><img src="https://dlqxt4mfnxo6k.cloudfront.net/idealhomes.com/aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2J1aWxkZXJjbG91ZC85YjYzZDg5MGFkMTYxMzVjZTA3OWY0Njk1MzA4NjhkOC5qcGVn/exact/webp/600/380" alt="" class="HomeCard_image" data-reactid="176"/><div class="HomeCard__promoWrapper " data-reactid="177"><img src="https://dlqxt4mfnxo6k.cloudfront.net/idealhomes.com/aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2J1aWxkZXJjbG91ZC8xMTc5ZGIyNjI5NDYxZWIxYTA4NWI4YzJjMzQzMmY1NC5wbmc=/webp/1200/1200" alt="Promo 10532 NW 33rd Place - Yukon," class="HomeCard__promo" data-reactid="178"/></div><div class="HomeCard_detailButton" data-reactid="179"></div></a><style data-emotion-css="exty37">.css-exty37{margin:0 auto;outline:none;position:absolute;right:15px;top:10px;z-index:2;}.css-exty37.FavoriteToggle{cursor:pointer;width:30px;background:url(/images/icon-heart.svg);height:30px;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-transition:all .25s ease;transition:all .25s ease;background-position:right top;}.css-exty37.FavoriteToggle-active{background:url(/images/icon-heart-full.svg);}</style><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="FavoriteToggle  css-exty37" data-reactid="180"></div><div class="HomeCard_headlineBanner" data-reactid="181"><div class="HomeCard_headlineBannerContent" data-reactid="182">Corner Lot!</div></div></div><div class="HomeCard_content" data-reactid="183"><h4 class="HomeCard_address" data-reactid="184"><a class="" href="/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/10532-nw-33rd-place" data-reactid="185"><!-- react-text: 186 -->10532 NW 33rd Place<!-- /react-text --><br data-reactid="187"/><span class="HomeCard_city" data-reactid="188"><!-- react-text: 189 -->Yukon<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 190 -->, <!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 191 -->OK<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 192 --> <!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 193 -->73099<!-- /react-text --></span></a></h4><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/35.503,-97.705/@35.503,-97.705,18z" class="HomeCard_mapButtonWrapper" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-reactid="194"><div class="HomeCard_mapButton" title="Map This Home" data-reactid="195"></div></a><ul class="HomeCard_iconList" data-reactid="196"><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="197"><span class="HomeCard_iconListIcon" data-reactid="198"><img src="/images/icon-beds.svg" alt="" data-reactid="199"/></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="200">3</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="201">Beds</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="202"><span class="HomeCard_iconListIcon" data-reactid="203"><img src="/images/icon-baths.svg" alt="" data-reactid="204"/></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="205"><!-- react-text: 206 -->2<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 207 --> <!-- /react-text --></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="208">Baths</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="209"><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="210">+</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="211">Study</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="212"><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="213">3</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="214">Car Garage</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem HomeCard_iconListItem--sqft" data-reactid="215"><span class="HomeCard_iconListIcon" data-reactid="216"><img src="/images/icon-sqft.svg" alt="" data-reactid="217"/></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="218">1,907</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="219">SQ FT</span></li></ul><ul class="HomeCard_list1" data-reactid="220"><li class="HomeCard_priceWrapper" data-reactid="221"><span class="HomeCard_priceValue OriginalPrice" data-reactid="222"><!-- react-text: 223 -->Was <!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 224 -->$408,232<!-- /react-text --><br data-reactid="225"/></span><span class="HomeCard_priceValue NewPrice" data-reactid="226">$389,888</span></li><li class="" data-reactid="227"><!-- react-empty: 228 --></li></ul><ul class="HomeCard_list1" data-reactid="229"><li class="HomeCard_status" data-reactid="230"><span data-reactid="231"><strong data-reactid="232">Status:</strong><!-- react-text: 233 --> <!-- /react-text --><span class="UnderConstruction_status" data-reactid="234">Move-In Ready</span></span><!-- react-text: 235 --><!-- /react-text --></li></ul><ul class="HomeCard_list2" data-reactid="236"><li class="HomeCard_list2Item" data-reactid="237"><strong data-reactid="238">Floor Plan</strong><br data-reactid="239"/><a class="" href="/plan/kincaid" data-reactid="240">Kincaid</a><div data-reactid="241">Farmhouse</div></li><li class="HomeCard_list2Item" data-reactid="242"><strong data-reactid="243">Neighborhood</strong><br data-reactid="244"/><a class="" href="/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails" data-reactid="245">Castlewood Trails</a></li></ul><!-- react-empty: 246 --></div></div></div></div></div><div class="css-1670suf" data-reactid="247"><div data-reactid="248"><div class="HomeCard_wrapper" data-reactid="249"><div class="HomeCard_inner" data-reactid="250"><div class="HomeCard_media" data-reactid="251"><a class="position-relative" href="/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/10541-nw-34th-terrace" data-reactid="252"><img src="https://dlqxt4mfnxo6k.cloudfront.net/idealhomes.com/aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2J1aWxkZXJjbG91ZC85ZmI4YTcwNjlmNzE4NjU4ODAxNGM2ZjBkZWQ4NDRjYS5qcGVn/exact/webp/600/380" alt="" class="HomeCard_image" data-reactid="253"/><div class="HomeCard__promoWrapper " data-reactid="254"><img src="https://dlqxt4mfnxo6k.cloudfront.net/idealhomes.com/aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2J1aWxkZXJjbG91ZC8xMTc5ZGIyNjI5NDYxZWIxYTA4NWI4YzJjMzQzMmY1NC5wbmc=/webp/1200/1200" alt="Promo 10541 NW 34th Terrace - Yukon," class="HomeCard__promo" data-reactid="255"/></div><div class="HomeCard_detailButton" data-reactid="256"></div></a><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="FavoriteToggle  css-exty37" data-reactid="257"></div><div class="HomeCard_headlineBanner" data-reactid="258"><div class="HomeCard_headlineBannerContent" data-reactid="259">Flex Space PLUS 3-Car Garage</div></div></div><div class="HomeCard_content" data-reactid="260"><h4 class="HomeCard_address" data-reactid="261"><a class="" href="/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/10541-nw-34th-terrace" data-reactid="262"><!-- react-text: 263 -->10541 NW 34th Terrace<!-- /react-text --><br data-reactid="264"/><span class="HomeCard_city" data-reactid="265"><!-- react-text: 266 -->Yukon<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 267 -->, <!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 268 -->OK<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 269 --> <!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 270 -->73099<!-- /react-text --></span></a></h4><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/35.505091,-97.706348/@35.505091,-97.706348,18z" class="HomeCard_mapButtonWrapper" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-reactid="271"><div class="HomeCard_mapButton" title="Map This Home" data-reactid="272"></div></a><ul class="HomeCard_iconList" data-reactid="273"><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="274"><span class="HomeCard_iconListIcon" data-reactid="275"><img src="/images/icon-beds.svg" alt="" data-reactid="276"/></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="277">3</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="278">Beds</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="279"><span class="HomeCard_iconListIcon" data-reactid="280"><img src="/images/icon-baths.svg" alt="" data-reactid="281"/></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="282"><!-- react-text: 283 -->2<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 284 --> <!-- /react-text --></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="285">Baths</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="286"><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="287">3</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="288">Car Garage</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem HomeCard_iconListItem--sqft" data-reactid="289"><span class="HomeCard_iconListIcon" data-reactid="290"><img src="/images/icon-sqft.svg" alt="" data-reactid="291"/></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="292">1,853</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="293">SQ FT</span></li></ul><ul class="HomeCard_list1" data-reactid="294"><li class="HomeCard_priceWrapper" data-reactid="295"><span class="HomeCard_priceValue OriginalPrice" data-reactid="296"><!-- react-text: 297 -->Was <!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 298 -->$366,971<!-- /react-text --><br data-reactid="299"/></span><span class="HomeCard_priceValue NewPrice" data-reactid="300">$349,888</span></li><li class="" data-reactid="301"><!-- react-empty: 302 --></li></ul><ul class="HomeCard_list1" data-reactid="303"><li class="HomeCard_status" data-reactid="304"><span data-reactid="305"><strong data-reactid="306">Status:</strong><!-- react-text: 307 --> <!-- /react-text --><span class="UnderConstruction_status" data-reactid="308">Move-In Ready</span></span><!-- react-text: 309 --><!-- /react-text --></li></ul><ul class="HomeCard_list2" data-reactid="310"><li class="HomeCard_list2Item" data-reactid="311"><strong data-reactid="312">Neighborhood</strong><br data-reactid="313"/><a class="" href="/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails" data-reactid="314">Castlewood Trails</a></li></ul><!-- react-empty: 315 --></div></div></div></div></div><div class="css-1670suf" data-reactid="316"><div data-reactid="317"><div class="HomeCard_wrapper" data-reactid="318"><div class="HomeCard_inner" data-reactid="319"><div class="HomeCard_media" data-reactid="320"><a class="position-relative" href="/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/11100-nw-133rd-terrace" data-reactid="321"><img src="https://dlqxt4mfnxo6k.cloudfront.net/idealhomes.com/aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2J1aWxkZXJjbG91ZC9kNGY1Y2YwZjBjYmE4MjNmZjJiNmIwZDQyMTMwM2MwMi5qcGVn/exact/webp/600/380" alt="" class="HomeCard_image" data-reactid="322"/><div class="HomeCard__promoWrapper " data-reactid="323"><img src="https://dlqxt4mfnxo6k.cloudfront.net/idealhomes.com/aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2J1aWxkZXJjbG91ZC8xZDQ2NTI3ODUyMDA1ODlhMDJiNGM0M2I3OTI3MzMzZi5wbmc=/webp/1200/1200" alt="Promo 11100 NW 133rd Terrace - Piedmont," class="HomeCard__promo" data-reactid="324"/></div><div class="HomeCard_detailButton" data-reactid="325"></div></a><div role="button" tabindex="0" class="FavoriteToggle  css-exty37" data-reactid="326"></div><div class="HomeCard_headlineBanner" data-reactid="327"><div class="HomeCard_headlineBannerContent" data-reactid="328">Corner Lot!</div></div></div><div class="HomeCard_content" data-reactid="329"><h4 class="HomeCard_address" data-reactid="330"><a class="" href="/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/11100-nw-133rd-terrace" data-reactid="331"><!-- react-text: 332 -->11100 NW 133rd Terrace<!-- /react-text --><br data-reactid="333"/><span class="HomeCard_city" data-reactid="334"><!-- react-text: 335 -->Piedmont<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 336 -->, <!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 337 -->OK<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 338 --> <!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 339 -->73078<!-- /react-text --></span></a></h4><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/35.605581,-97.720962/@35.605581,-97.720962,18z" class="HomeCard_mapButtonWrapper" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-reactid="340"><div class="HomeCard_mapButton" title="Map This Home" data-reactid="341"></div></a><ul class="HomeCard_iconList" data-reactid="342"><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="343"><span class="HomeCard_iconListIcon" data-reactid="344"><img src="/images/icon-beds.svg" alt="" data-reactid="345"/></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="346">3</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="347">Beds</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="348"><span class="HomeCard_iconListIcon" data-reactid="349"><img src="/images/icon-baths.svg" alt="" data-reactid="350"/></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="351"><!-- react-text: 352 -->2<!-- /react-text --><!-- react-text: 353 --> <!-- /react-text --></span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="354">Baths</span></li><li class="HomeCard_iconListItem" data-reactid="355"><span class="HomeCard_iconListValue" data-reactid="356">+</span><span class="HomeCard_iconListLabel" data-reactid="357">Study</span></li><li 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Everyone delivered which made this a pleasant experience. We are thankful that our paths crossed, planned and executed upon the plan.</span><br /><br /></p></div><h4 class="CarouselFluid_testimonialName" data-reactid="421">Randy &amp; Melanie</h4></li><li data-index="2" class="Carousel_thumbnailItem   " data-reactid="422"><img src="/images/5-stars-brand.svg" alt="Icon Stars" class="mb-3" data-reactid="423"/><div class="CarouselFluid_testimonialBody" data-reactid="424"><p><span>Very good experience! My first brand new home!!</span><br /><br /></p></div><h4 class="CarouselFluid_testimonialName" data-reactid="425">Mary</h4></li><li data-index="3" class="Carousel_thumbnailItem   " data-reactid="426"><img src="/images/5-stars-brand.svg" alt="Icon Stars" class="mb-3" data-reactid="427"/><div class="CarouselFluid_testimonialBody" data-reactid="428"><p><span>The experience was great, enjoyable, and easy. House was built to a great standard and the finishes are high. 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Because it’s so popular, this year two dances are available: 5-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. at Mustang Town Center, 1201 N. Mustang Rd. Tickets are $10 per person and \u003cstrong>go on sale Jan. 22\u003c/strong>. Purchase tickets online&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://secure.rec1.com/OK/Mustang-OK/catalog\">\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>here\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>or at the Parks &amp; Recreation desk. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture pics of dads and daughters, which you can purchase.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",\"sans-serif\";'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MustangChocolate\">\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Mustang Chocolate Festival\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Satisfy your sweet tooth at the 2018 Chocolate Festival and Silent Auction, at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at the Mustang Community Center. You can purchase tickets for this delicious gala, which benefits the Friends of the Library, at the Library -- $8 to sample five decadent treats, including:&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";color:#1D2129;'>homemade chocolates, cupcakes, chocolate covered bacon and many more delicious delights.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Mustang Firemen’s Freedom Fest\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Who’s not up for a bean supper and monster fireworks show?&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";color:#3D3D3D;'>Bring the entire family to Wildhorse Park, 1201 N. Mustang Rd., on June 30 for this annual event featuring an evening of food, live music, fire truck rides, fireworks, and fun.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",\"sans-serif\";'>\u003ca href=\"https://mustangwesterndays.com/\">\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Western Days\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Your family will want to saddle up for 41\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> Mustang Western Days, Sept. 7-8. This annual community festival truly includes something for everyone, with a parade, rodeo, car show and a celebration of games and arts and crafts booths at the Town Center. The Mustang business community kicks off the festivities with a Western-themed decorating contest and chili cookoff. Cowboys and cowgirls compete for best dressed, and you can hear fine Gospel music on the main stage at the Wildhorse Park Gazebo. Friday is also opening night of the Rodeo at the Roundup Club Arena. Saturday starts with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, while runners always look forward to the Western Stampede Run. With more than 100 floats and participants, the Western Days Parade highlights Saturday morning, so you’ll want to bring your lawn chairs and claim your seat along the route early.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",\"sans-serif\";'>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/spooktacular-halloween-carnival\">\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Spooktacular Halloween Carnival\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Mark your calendar for Spooktacular 2018, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Wildhorse Park. Intended for kids 11 and under, Mustang’s spooky Festival includes games, petting zoo, train rides, haunted house, inflatables, food vendors and lots more. &nbsp; Admission is free, as are all the games and activities. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes, but please dress appropriately for an outdoor event.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Winter Holidays 2018\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Holiday celebrations begin in early December with the&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mustanglibrary.org/parksrec/page/festival-trees-arrival-santa-town-center-dec4th\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>Festival of the Trees\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",\"sans-serif\";'>. While specific dates have not been set yet, you can click on the link to see 2017’s events. Kids enjoy crafts, games, balloon art and face painting. Then the Fire Department delivers Santa, and everyone joins together for the tree lighting and fabulous entertainment. But that’s not the end of the fun: Classes and activities throughout the month with ornament making, holiday cookie decorating and a weekend Breakfast with Santa. Keep watching. We’ll send you more specific information as the events get closer.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"dont-miss-mustang-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-01-15T20:11:19.534Z","_created":"Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:23:38 GMT","dateUnix":1516047080,"_etag":"5351b9eba5e27ea746bd15ed5e06743ba3e53b55","textbody":"Mustang is a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. Located at the southwest gateway to the metro Oklahoma City area, with almost 20,000 actively engaged residents and award-winning community events, there is always something to do in Mustang.&nbsp;The city boasts a powerhouse Parks and Recreation Department, which hosts diverse events year-round, ranging from Summer Concerts in the Park and Flicks &amp; Floats at the Aquatic Center, to a LEGO Club for aspiring engineers, Library reading events for all ages, Friday Night Dance Parties and a whole schedule of celebrations surrounding the end-of-year holidays.You really won’t want to miss these upcoming Events.&nbsp;2018 Boots &amp; Bling Dad and Daughter DanceSaturday, Feb. 24. Because it’s so popular, this year two dances are available: 5-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. at Mustang Town Center, 1201 N. Mustang Rd. Tickets are $10 per person and go on sale Jan. 22. Purchase tickets online&nbsp;hereor at the Parks &amp; Recreation desk. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture pics of dads and daughters, which you can purchase.Mustang Chocolate FestivalSatisfy your sweet tooth at the 2018 Chocolate Festival and Silent Auction, at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at the Mustang Community Center. You can purchase tickets for this delicious gala, which benefits the Friends of the Library, at the Library -- $8 to sample five decadent treats, including:&nbsp;homemade chocolates, cupcakes, chocolate covered bacon and many more delicious delights.&nbsp;Mustang Firemen’s Freedom FestWho’s not up for a bean supper and monster fireworks show?&nbsp;Bring the entire family to Wildhorse Park, 1201 N. Mustang Rd., on June 30 for this annual event featuring an evening of food, live music, fire truck rides, fireworks, and fun.&nbsp;Western DaysYour family will want to saddle up for 41st Mustang Western Days, Sept. 7-8. This annual community festival truly includes something for everyone, with a parade, rodeo, car show and a celebration of games and arts and crafts booths at the Town Center. The Mustang business community kicks off the festivities with a Western-themed decorating contest and chili cookoff. Cowboys and cowgirls compete for best dressed, and you can hear fine Gospel music on the main stage at the Wildhorse Park Gazebo. Friday is also opening night of the Rodeo at the Roundup Club Arena. Saturday starts with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, while runners always look forward to the Western Stampede Run. With more than 100 floats and participants, the Western Days Parade highlights Saturday morning, so you’ll want to bring your lawn chairs and claim your seat along the route early.&nbsp;Spooktacular Halloween CarnivalMark your calendar for Spooktacular 2018, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Wildhorse Park. Intended for kids 11 and under, Mustang’s spooky Festival includes games, petting zoo, train rides, haunted house, inflatables, food vendors and lots more. &nbsp; Admission is free, as are all the games and activities. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes, but please dress appropriately for an outdoor event.Winter Holidays 2018Holiday celebrations begin in early December with the&nbsp;Festival of the Trees. While specific dates have not been set yet, you can click on the link to see 2017’s events. Kids enjoy crafts, games, balloon art and face painting. Then the Fire Department delivers Santa, and everyone joins together for the tree lighting and fabulous entertainment. But that’s not the end of the fun: Classes and activities throughout the month with ornament making, holiday cookie decorating and a weekend Breakfast with Santa. Keep watching. We’ll send you more specific information as the events get closer.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/5a5d29ea4db0482b737b863b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc024db04803497e7191","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:52:20 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Code Does Not Always Equal Quality","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-35 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"chart_energy_475w\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/chart_energy_475w-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"chart_energy_475w\" width=\"293\" height=\"222\">There is a misperception that a home built to code is good enough. Here's the real story - Code equals legal, but it does not equal quality. The difference between a home built to code and a home built to exceed minimum standards does not just impact quality, it impacts your pocketbook. Ideal homes operate at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/energy/\" target=\"_blank\">44% above code in heating and cooling efficiency\u003c/a>; that translates to an extra saving of $50 - $80 a month on heating and cooling usage. Over the last five years alone, Ideal homeowners have saved a collective $3.5 million on heating and cooling versus a home built to current building codes. What would you do with an extra $600 - $960 per year?\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"code-does-not-always-equal-quality-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-14T20:23:32.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:46 GMT","dateUnix":1263500612,"_etag":"368f547d6e577bb8e88545d655c5ea95b53854f7","textbody":"There is a misperception that a home built to code is good enough. Here's the real story - Code equals legal, but it does not equal quality. The difference between a home built to code and a home built to exceed minimum standards does not just impact quality, it impacts your pocketbook. Ideal homes operate at 44% above code in heating and cooling efficiency; that translates to an extra saving of $50 - $80 a month on heating and cooling usage. Over the last five years alone, Ideal homeowners have saved a collective $3.5 million on heating and cooling versus a home built to current building codes. What would you do with an extra $600 - $960 per year?","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc024db04803497e7191"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc044db04803477e7ebf","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:49:23 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition & Ideal Homes join to change the life of a local family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;\">\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px;\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-104 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"hard hat and shirt\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/hard-hat-and-shirt-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"hard hat and shirt\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">The entire Ideal Homes team is excited to announce that we have partnered with the hit ABC reality show\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-home-edition\">\u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>to build a new home for one of five truly heroic Oklahoma City metro area families. We are extremely honored that we've been selected for this great project that reaches millions of people and touches so many lives.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px;\">Ty Pennington's famous door knock will come on February 1, 2010. The past several weeks have been exciting as we've made tireless preparation for the first Extreme Makeover in Central Oklahoma. We need \u003ca href=\"http://idealextremehome.com/volunteer.php\">thousands of volunteers\u003c/a>. Check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a> for project details. The family will be revealed on February 1st. We hope you'll join us. Stay tuned!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"extreme-makeover-home-edition-ideal-homes-join-to-change-the-life-of-a-local-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-20T06:22:03.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:48 GMT","dateUnix":1263968523,"_etag":"ad5146cbb0910d9c03786679a09afe5d9160aef1","textbody":"The entire Ideal Homes team is excited to announce that we have partnered with the hit ABC reality show&nbsp;Extreme Makeover: Home Edition&nbsp;to build a new home for one of five truly heroic Oklahoma City metro area families. We are extremely honored that we've been selected for this great project that reaches millions of people and touches so many lives.Ty Pennington's famous door knock will come on February 1, 2010. The past several weeks have been exciting as we've made tireless preparation for the first Extreme Makeover in Central Oklahoma. We need thousands of volunteers. Check out IdealExtremeHome.com for project details. The family will be revealed on February 1st. We hope you'll join us. Stay tuned!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc044db04803477e7ebf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc054db04803487e5d0f","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:49 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Extreme Food Drive","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-120 alignright\" title=\"DSC00176cropped\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/DSC00176cropped-300x156.jpg\" alt=\"DSC00176cropped\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\">Ideal Homes has been absolutely amazed by the flood of Oklahomans who want to be a part of Ideal's Extreme\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-127\" title=\"Food Drive 2\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Food-Drive-2-291x300.jpg\" alt=\"Food Drive 2\" width=\"291\" height=\"300\"> Makeover: Home Edition.\n\nOne way you can get involved is by participating in Ideal's Extreme Food Drive. When the show came to us, we were excited not only about changing the life of a deserving family but by energizing residents of central Oklahoma to do something amazing for the entire community. As Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has traveled throughout the United States filming over 170 episodes, they realized that even more could be given back to the community.\n\nThat's why Ideal Homes has partnered with the United Way to raise 23,000 pounds of food. The goal is large, but we're up for the challenge and we need your help. Check out the Food &amp; Blood Drive page on \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">www.IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a> for details and drop off locations.  If you're interested in setting up a drop off box at your organization or workplace, email Jenny at \u003ca href=\"mailto:jhamar@ideal-homes.com\">jhamar@ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>. Let's show everyone what central Oklahoma can do!","uniqueName":"extreme-food-drive-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-21T16:06:42","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:49 GMT","dateUnix":1264090002,"_etag":"8e474dd9df38a3e3639fa5aed70c4bb97885f030","textbody":"Ideal Homes has been absolutely amazed by the flood of Oklahomans who want to be a part of Ideal's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.\n\nOne way you can get involved is by participating in Ideal's Extreme Food Drive. When the show came to us, we were excited not only about changing the life of a deserving family but by energizing residents of central Oklahoma to do something amazing for the entire community. As Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has traveled throughout the United States filming over 170 episodes, they realized that even more could be given back to the community.\n\nThat's why Ideal Homes has partnered with the United Way to raise 23,000 pounds of food. The goal is large, but we're up for the challenge and we need your help. Check out the Food &amp; Blood Drive page on www.IdealExtremeHome.com for details and drop off locations.  If you're interested in setting up a drop off box at your organization or workplace, email Jenny at jhamar@ideal-homes.com. Let's show everyone what central Oklahoma can do!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc054db04803487e5d0f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc064db04803497e7192","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Joins ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition To Build a New Home for a Special Oklahoma City-Area Family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp align=\"left\">\u003cstrong>Norman, Okla. (Jan. 19, 2009)\u003c/strong> - Ideal Homes announced today that it has accepted ABC's \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>'s challenge to build a new home for a special family in the Oklahoma City area. Ty Pennington and the design team will kick off the build when they knock on the door of one of five deserving families on Feb. 1.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">Ideal Homes was selected for the show because of its award-winning construction and energy conservation technology and because of the company's long history of giving back to the community.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">\"This is a community effort. In addition to the home we build for a deserving family, the entire metro area will benefit through the food and blood drives we are planning as part of this extraordinary week,\" said Todd Booze, Ideal Homes president of construction. \"We hope that people from across the area will answer our call to volunteer.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">For information about locations for blood drives to benefit the American Red Cross and food drives with the United Way of Norman, please log on to the Web site at IdealExtremeHome.com.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">\"\u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition \u003c/em>has challenged us to build this high-performing home in less than a week,\" Booze said. \"These projects can only be completed if we energize Oklahoma City-area businesses and volunteers. Our trade contractors have responded generously to our call for support, but we still need more volunteers for everything from check-in and food service to cleaning up the site. We'll also want people to come out to watch the build and cheer us on.\"\u003c/p>\n\n\u003cstrong>Volunteer Information: \u003c/strong>\n\nIdeal Homes is looking for community volunteers to provide their time, support and resources to help ensure the success of this life-changing project. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">www.IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a>\n\n\u003cstrong>Sponsor and Donation Information\u003c/strong>\n\nTo make a donation toward the build, please visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">www.IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a>.\n\n\u003cstrong>Important Dates: \u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Jan. 26      Volunteer Pep Rally\n8 a.m., Journey Church, 3801 Journey Parkway, Norman\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Feb. 1        Door Knock Day\nFamily is notified by Ty Pennington and the design team\nBraveheart Walk - Build kicks off\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Feb. 7        Move that Bus! - Family comes home for the reveal\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>MEDIA INFORMATION:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>To schedule interviews with builders, family and talent, please contact Peggy Sealy at \u003ca href=\"mailto:psealy@prodigypr.biz\">psealy@prodigypr.biz\u003c/a>, or 405.863.3576.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Press credentials are required for admission to the build site. To apply for press credentials, please email Peggy Sealy at psealy@prodigypr.biz.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Media will be notified of the build site location on Feb. 1.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Media must check in at the check-in tent each time they come to the site. We will have a special Media check-in area - no standing in line.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Credentialed media will have access to an on-site VIP tent during the week-long build.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>A \u003cem>BuildBrief\u003c/em> will be released to credentialed media daily.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>About Ideal Homes: \u003c/strong>Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award for 2010, from Professional Builder Magazine; America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine; and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company has developed and builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont, Yukon, and Stillwater.\n\n\u003cstrong>About \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>: \u003c/strong>The Emmy-award-winning reality program, \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>, now in its seventh season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.\n\u003cp align=\"center\">###\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-joins-abcs-extreme-makeover-home-edition-to-build-a-new-home-for-a-special-oklahoma-cityarea-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-20T00:05:14","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1263945914,"_etag":"f6b55ae8221b874f4e549c98331206152075f5a1","textbody":"Norman, Okla. (Jan. 19, 2009) - Ideal Homes announced today that it has accepted ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's challenge to build a new home for a special family in the Oklahoma City area. Ty Pennington and the design team will kick off the build when they knock on the door of one of five deserving families on Feb. 1.\nIdeal Homes was selected for the show because of its award-winning construction and energy conservation technology and because of the company's long history of giving back to the community.\n\"This is a community effort. In addition to the home we build for a deserving family, the entire metro area will benefit through the food and blood drives we are planning as part of this extraordinary week,\" said Todd Booze, Ideal Homes president of construction. \"We hope that people from across the area will answer our call to volunteer.\"\nFor information about locations for blood drives to benefit the American Red Cross and food drives with the United Way of Norman, please log on to the Web site at IdealExtremeHome.com.\n\"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has challenged us to build this high-performing home in less than a week,\" Booze said. \"These projects can only be completed if we energize Oklahoma City-area businesses and volunteers. Our trade contractors have responded generously to our call for support, but we still need more volunteers for everything from check-in and food service to cleaning up the site. We'll also want people to come out to watch the build and cheer us on.\"\n\nVolunteer Information: \n\nIdeal Homes is looking for community volunteers to provide their time, support and resources to help ensure the success of this life-changing project. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at www.IdealExtremeHome.com\n\nSponsor and Donation Information\n\nTo make a donation toward the build, please visit www.IdealExtremeHome.com.\n\nImportant Dates: \n\n\tJan. 26      Volunteer Pep Rally\n8 a.m., Journey Church, 3801 Journey Parkway, Norman\n\tFeb. 1        Door Knock Day\nFamily is notified by Ty Pennington and the design team\nBraveheart Walk - Build kicks off\n\tFeb. 7        Move that Bus! - Family comes home for the reveal\n\nMEDIA INFORMATION:\n\n\tTo schedule interviews with builders, family and talent, please contact Peggy Sealy at psealy@prodigypr.biz, or 405.863.3576.\n\tPress credentials are required for admission to the build site. To apply for press credentials, please email Peggy Sealy at psealy@prodigypr.biz.\n\tMedia will be notified of the build site location on Feb. 1.\n\tMedia must check in at the check-in tent each time they come to the site. We will have a special Media check-in area - no standing in line.\n\tCredentialed media will have access to an on-site VIP tent during the week-long build.\n\tA BuildBrief will be released to credentialed media daily.\n\nAbout Ideal Homes: Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award for 2010, from Professional Builder Magazine; America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine; and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company has developed and builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont, Yukon, and Stillwater.\n\nAbout Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: The Emmy-award-winning reality program, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, now in its seventh season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.\n###","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc064db04803497e7192"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc064db04803487e5d10","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Achieves 2010 Builder of the Year Recognition","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cem>Professional Builder\u003c/em> magazine has named Ideal Homes the \u003cem>2010 Builder of the Year\u003c/em>.\n\nGene and Vernon McKown and Todd Booze founded the company almost 20 years ago. According to \u003cem>Professional Builder\u003c/em>, \"These three men have built a quiet dynamo in Norman, Okla., serving the entry-level market and first move-ups with a smart blend of quality assurance, customer satisfaction and energy efficient housing.\"\n\nThe cover of \u003cem>Professional Builder \u003c/em>proclaims \"Strength in Discipline,\" as it announces Oklahoma's own Ideal Homes as the \u003cem>2010 Builder of the Year\u003c/em>. The article speaks of a conservatively managed company, dedicated to improving the way they build homes and setting national standards for energy-efficient building.\n\nIdeal's customers reap the benefits of this approach. \"A home is the largest single purchase most people ever make. We understand that buyers are looking for a reputable builder. Building a home for someone is serious business - and we take it seriously,\" says Vernon McKown, co-owner/president of sales.\n\n\"We tried to build the kind of quality homes we wanted to live in. We asked our customers for their feedback, and they told us where we were doing well, and where we could improve. We listened to them, and our products got better,\" he said. \"I guess it goes without saying that if it were not for our customers, we wouldn't have been in business for 20 years, and we certainly would not be \u003cem>Builder of the Year.\"\u003c/em>\n\n\"\u003cem>Professional Builder \u003c/em>recognizes Ideal Homes for their ability to deal with the hard realities of a unique market; their ability to project, benchmark and execute the right decisions; their ability to create a business model that protects them from the worst the market has to offer; and their ability to lead the industry in an absolutely crucial area of energy efficiency,\" the article concludes. \"We're proud to proclaim it the 2010 \u003cem>Professional Builder\u003c/em> Builder of the Year.\"\n\nRead the article at: \u003cem>\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.housingzone.com/probuilder/article/CA6705479.html\">http://www.housingzone.com/probuilder/article/CA6705479.html\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>\n\u003c/strong>\n\n\u003cstrong>About the Builder of the Year award: \u003c/strong>For more than 40 years, \u003cem>Professional Builder\u003c/em> has selected a homebuilder who has shown the rest of the industry a better way. These are home building firms that exude excellence in all aspects of home building and are innovative in their design management, building practices, marketing, community relations, customer satisfaction, productivity and profitability.\n\n\u003cstrong>Energy Firsts: \u003c/strong>Ideal Homes has been recognized for numerous energy-efficient building \"firsts,\" including:\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>2008 - First gold-level Green Certified Home in Oklahoma\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>2006 - First LEED Certified Home in the U.S.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>2005 - First affordable Zero Energy Home in the U.S.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>1998 - First line of affordable Energy Star Homes in the U.S.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>About Ideal Homes: \u003c/strong>Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovating homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. The company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from \u003cem>Builder Magazine\u003c/em>, and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, including: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont and Yukon. Its newest community is in Stillwater.\n\u003cp align=\"center\">-###-\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-achieves-2010-builder-of-the-year-recognition-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2009-11-12T01:14:19","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1257988459,"_etag":"0f8aae5ce8457218bcfa361a36718c9525518383","textbody":"Professional Builder magazine has named Ideal Homes the 2010 Builder of the Year.\n\nGene and Vernon McKown and Todd Booze founded the company almost 20 years ago. According to Professional Builder, \"These three men have built a quiet dynamo in Norman, Okla., serving the entry-level market and first move-ups with a smart blend of quality assurance, customer satisfaction and energy efficient housing.\"\n\nThe cover of Professional Builder proclaims \"Strength in Discipline,\" as it announces Oklahoma's own Ideal Homes as the 2010 Builder of the Year. The article speaks of a conservatively managed company, dedicated to improving the way they build homes and setting national standards for energy-efficient building.\n\nIdeal's customers reap the benefits of this approach. \"A home is the largest single purchase most people ever make. We understand that buyers are looking for a reputable builder. Building a home for someone is serious business - and we take it seriously,\" says Vernon McKown, co-owner/president of sales.\n\n\"We tried to build the kind of quality homes we wanted to live in. We asked our customers for their feedback, and they told us where we were doing well, and where we could improve. We listened to them, and our products got better,\" he said. \"I guess it goes without saying that if it were not for our customers, we wouldn't have been in business for 20 years, and we certainly would not be Builder of the Year.\"\n\n\"Professional Builder recognizes Ideal Homes for their ability to deal with the hard realities of a unique market; their ability to project, benchmark and execute the right decisions; their ability to create a business model that protects them from the worst the market has to offer; and their ability to lead the industry in an absolutely crucial area of energy efficiency,\" the article concludes. \"We're proud to proclaim it the 2010 Professional Builder Builder of the Year.\"\n\nRead the article at: http://www.housingzone.com/probuilder/article/CA6705479.html\n\n\nAbout the Builder of the Year award: For more than 40 years, Professional Builder has selected a homebuilder who has shown the rest of the industry a better way. These are home building firms that exude excellence in all aspects of home building and are innovative in their design management, building practices, marketing, community relations, customer satisfaction, productivity and profitability.\n\nEnergy Firsts: Ideal Homes has been recognized for numerous energy-efficient building \"firsts,\" including:\n\n\t2008 - First gold-level Green Certified Home in Oklahoma\n\t2006 - First LEED Certified Home in the U.S.\n\t2005 - First affordable Zero Energy Home in the U.S.\n\t1998 - First line of affordable Energy Star Homes in the U.S.\n\nAbout Ideal Homes: Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovating homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. The company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine, and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, including: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont and Yukon. Its newest community is in Stillwater.\n-###-","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc064db04803487e5d10"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc074db048034a7e5ef0","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:28:20 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What Women Want In A New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1884 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"A couple talks to a contractor.\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_11646995-600x337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"130\">For years now, successful home builders have been listening to the trends and understanding that women have more purchasing power than ever before. Single households are more likely to be headed up by women, and women make a good deal of the home buying decisions. With this in mind there are a few areas that builders in today's market have been paying attention to in the design of new homes. The following are just a few trends you will see that were developed as builders do their market research and find out what women really want. \u003cstrong>Stop And Drop Areas\u003c/strong> - These areas off the garage afford a place to store coats, shoes, rain gear, phone charging stations, key holders, mail etc. All the things that become scattered throughout the home can be contained in one handy area instead of ending up spread across kitchen counters, dining room tables, and entryways. \u003cstrong>Conveniently Placed Laundry Rooms&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- This easy modification saves families from the drudges of laundry. Having the laundry room located near bedrooms is a practical solution that can save the homeowners time and add convenience to the process \u003cstrong>Plenty of Well Laid Out Kitchen Cabinets\u003c/strong> - Storage tends to be on the top of the list of must-haves for women, particularly in the kitchen. Pantries and cabinets that provide plenty of well-utilized storage space make the kitchen more usable and appealing. In addition to these 3 handy features, there are countless others that have been developed around understanding not just what women want in their homes, but also what is good for the whole family. Tell us what you'd like to see in your new Ideal home? \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-women-want-in-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-04-12T15:26:58.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:51 GMT","dateUnix":1334244418,"_etag":"9e6508dde1f46a97a980141bec1821b3bb0cd26a","textbody":"For years now, successful home builders have been listening to the trends and understanding that women have more purchasing power than ever before. Single households are more likely to be headed up by women, and women make a good deal of the home buying decisions. With this in mind there are a few areas that builders in today's market have been paying attention to in the design of new homes. The following are just a few trends you will see that were developed as builders do their market research and find out what women really want. Stop And Drop Areas - These areas off the garage afford a place to store coats, shoes, rain gear, phone charging stations, key holders, mail etc. All the things that become scattered throughout the home can be contained in one handy area instead of ending up spread across kitchen counters, dining room tables, and entryways. Conveniently Placed Laundry Rooms&nbsp;- This easy modification saves families from the drudges of laundry. Having the laundry room located near bedrooms is a practical solution that can save the homeowners time and add convenience to the process Plenty of Well Laid Out Kitchen Cabinets - Storage tends to be on the top of the list of must-haves for women, particularly in the kitchen. Pantries and cabinets that provide plenty of well-utilized storage space make the kitchen more usable and appealing. In addition to these 3 handy features, there are countless others that have been developed around understanding not just what women want in their homes, but also what is good for the whole family. Tell us what you'd like to see in your new Ideal home? Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc074db048034a7e5ef0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc0a4db04803497e7193","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes:  2010 Builder of the Year","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-15\" title=\"pbx0911boy2\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4675dbd68ad2798ab0431d819d1106c7.jpg\" alt=\"pbx0911boy2\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\">Ideal Homes was recently named, \"2010 Builder of the Year\" by Professional Builder Magazine. We get a lot of questions regarding this award and how Ideal Homes was selected by the editorial staff. Feel free to read the article \u003ca href=\"http://www.housingzone.com/article/CA6705479.html\" target=\"_blank\">here \u003c/a>- but there are three important things that make us really proud:\n\n\u003cstrong>Leadership:\u003c/strong> Ideal Homes introduces leading building technologies into the Oklahoma City housing market. In 1998, we became the first builder in America to build affordable Energy Star homes. In 2005, Ideal Homes built the first affordable Zero Energy Home in America. In 2009, Ideal built the first National Association of Homebuilders Green Home in Oklahoma. All this to learn better ways, to build better homes for Oklahoma families.\n\n\u003cstrong>Discipline:\u003c/strong> We want our customer to have peace of mind that we will be there for them for years to come. That's why Ideal's conservative approach has created a stability that instills confidence in our customers that the Builder who built their home will be around for a very long time.\n\n\u003cstrong>Service:\u003c/strong> For years, Ideal Homes has used a third party to survey every customer on their homebuing experience. The owners of Ideal Homes read every comment, made by every customer, and constantly look for ways to build on our strengths and improve our weaknesses.\n\nWhen considering a new home, regardless which builder you're considering, we encourage everyone to never settle on these things.","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-2010-builder-of-the-year-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-13T17:49:48","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4675dbd68ad2798ab0431d819d1106c7.jpg","caption":"pbx0911boy2","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1263404988,"_etag":"31dd793a8d31b5538c99222f9e6dfb12ffb88282","textbody":"Ideal Homes was recently named, \"2010 Builder of the Year\" by Professional Builder Magazine. We get a lot of questions regarding this award and how Ideal Homes was selected by the editorial staff. Feel free to read the article here - but there are three important things that make us really proud:\n\nLeadership: Ideal Homes introduces leading building technologies into the Oklahoma City housing market. In 1998, we became the first builder in America to build affordable Energy Star homes. In 2005, Ideal Homes built the first affordable Zero Energy Home in America. In 2009, Ideal built the first National Association of Homebuilders Green Home in Oklahoma. All this to learn better ways, to build better homes for Oklahoma families.\n\nDiscipline: We want our customer to have peace of mind that we will be there for them for years to come. That's why Ideal's conservative approach has created a stability that instills confidence in our customers that the Builder who built their home will be around for a very long time.\n\nService: For years, Ideal Homes has used a third party to survey every customer on their homebuing experience. The owners of Ideal Homes read every comment, made by every customer, and constantly look for ways to build on our strengths and improve our weaknesses.\n\nWhen considering a new home, regardless which builder you're considering, we encourage everyone to never settle on these things.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc0a4db04803497e7193"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc0b4db04803467e6462","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:48:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Privacy Policy","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Privacy Statement Any communication or material you transmit to the web site by electronic mail or otherwise, including any data, questions, comments, suggestions or the like is, will be treated as, non-confidential and non-proprietary. Anything you transmit or post becomes the property of Ideal Homes and may be used for any purpose, including, but not limited to, reproduction, disclosure, transmission, publication, broadcast and posting. Information on the Internet tends to develop “a life of its own” and may find its way to recipients to whom it is not intended or persons you may not want to have such information. This is beyond the control of Ideal Homes, and you are advised that such transmission may not be secure. Furthermore, Ideal Homes will use information for market research purposes, development of prospect lists and project planning, offering you a property in one of our communities or other offerings from one of our subsidiaries. The use of our web site constitutes your permission for such uses. Any data collected from the Ideal Homes website may be used for targeted online advertising. Third parties and Ideal Homes may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to collect and receive information from the Ideal Homes website. Ideal Homes can use any information collected to provide measurement services and target ads, and may share this information with third parties, including advertisers.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"privacy-policy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2009-07-14T17:29:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1247592587,"_etag":"185a7ed78ec17775cf806cf32eb381d47a328156","textbody":"Privacy Statement Any communication or material you transmit to the web site by electronic mail or otherwise, including any data, questions, comments, suggestions or the like is, will be treated as, non-confidential and non-proprietary. Anything you transmit or post becomes the property of Ideal Homes and may be used for any purpose, including, but not limited to, reproduction, disclosure, transmission, publication, broadcast and posting. Information on the Internet tends to develop “a life of its own” and may find its way to recipients to whom it is not intended or persons you may not want to have such information. This is beyond the control of Ideal Homes, and you are advised that such transmission may not be secure. Furthermore, Ideal Homes will use information for market research purposes, development of prospect lists and project planning, offering you a property in one of our communities or other offerings from one of our subsidiaries. The use of our web site constitutes your permission for such uses. Any data collected from the Ideal Homes website may be used for targeted online advertising. Third parties and Ideal Homes may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to collect and receive information from the Ideal Homes website. Ideal Homes can use any information collected to provide measurement services and target ads, and may share this information with third parties, including advertisers.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc0b4db04803467e6462"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc0e4db04803487e5d11","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:10:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to choose the right ceiling fans for your home.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg style=\"width: 100% !important;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bee17c3ef5eb29b942d97a9b78001d39.jpg\" alt=\"Ceiling Fan\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">&nbsp;A ceiling fan adds to the comfort in your home at any time of year. In the warmer months, the ceiling fan creates a welcome breeze. When it’s cold outside, your fan pushes the warm air (that naturally rises upward) back down where it’s needed. For your ceiling fan to produce the desired effect, you need to correctly select the fixture that will fit the room. Here are some tips for how to choose the right ceiling fans for your home.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003ch2>Identify the ceiling fan’s placement.\u003c/h2>Where do you need the air to circulate? In many rooms, that’s directly in the center. If you have a large area, you might need two fans to handle the job.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ch2>Calculate the appropriate fan blade size.\u003c/h2>Ceiling fans come in a wide range of sizes, with blades that can be as small as just 29” long to as much as six feet! To calculate the right size, multiply the length of the fan blade by two (for the full diameter) and then multiply that figure by the width of the blade. For example, a ceiling fan with 48-inch blades that are two inches wide would cover 192 square feet (48” X 2 X 2”). If you have a bedroom that is 10’ X 12’ (120 square feet), a 30-inch ceiling fan is a good size (30” X 2 X 2”).\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ch2>Determine the height.\u003c/h2>The ceiling fan should be placed a safe distance above the people in the room, preferably with the fan blades approximately 8 to 9 feet from the floor. If you’re installing a ceiling fan in a room with an 8-foot ceiling height, choose a flush-mount design. With ceiling heights of 9 feet or greater, you’ll need an extended down rod to lower the fan to a distance where it provides effective air circulation. If you have a slanted ceiling, purchase a slope ceiling mount or slope adapter. To calculate the correct size of the down rod, add 6 inches for every foot over an 8-foot ceiling height. For example, a 10-foot ceiling would require a 12-inch down rod.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ch2>Plan for the electrical wiring.\u003c/h2>Are you replacing an existing overhead light fixture with a ceiling fan? Will your new fixture include both the fan and lighting? Make sure your circuit can handle the ceiling fan’s load. If your ceiling isn’t already wired for an overhead fixture, hire an electrician to safely install the ceiling fan.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ch2>Avoid the wobble.\u003c/h2>Some fans will wobble at medium to high speeds. This could be the result of an inferior quality fan or improper installation. A good fan prevents against wobbling by incorporating a strong motor that has the power to handle the blade pitch (angle) and air resistance. If the motor isn’t strong enough, it will burn out too soon. Invest in a good ceiling fan from the outset to avoid this hassle.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Take the time to determine the factors and you’ll spend less time browsing and choosing the right ceiling fan for your home. If you’re planning to build a new home, talk to your home builder about wiring and installing the ceiling fans during construction. In the Oklahoma City metro region,\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">&nbsp;talk to us\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> about the many ways we incorporate comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency into the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">new homes\u003c/a> and communities we build.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-choose-the-right-ceiling-fans-for-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-12-15T04:21:14.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bee17c3ef5eb29b942d97a9b78001d39.jpg","caption":"Ceiling Fan","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1513311674,"_etag":"a3aef3216c37301f2eab655e23e1f97af2f6d37c","textbody":"&nbsp;A ceiling fan adds to the comfort in your home at any time of year. In the warmer months, the ceiling fan creates a welcome breeze. When it’s cold outside, your fan pushes the warm air (that naturally rises upward) back down where it’s needed. For your ceiling fan to produce the desired effect, you need to correctly select the fixture that will fit the room. Here are some tips for how to choose the right ceiling fans for your home.Identify the ceiling fan’s placement.Where do you need the air to circulate? In many rooms, that’s directly in the center. If you have a large area, you might need two fans to handle the job.Calculate the appropriate fan blade size.Ceiling fans come in a wide range of sizes, with blades that can be as small as just 29” long to as much as six feet! To calculate the right size, multiply the length of the fan blade by two (for the full diameter) and then multiply that figure by the width of the blade. For example, a ceiling fan with 48-inch blades that are two inches wide would cover 192 square feet (48” X 2 X 2”). If you have a bedroom that is 10’ X 12’ (120 square feet), a 30-inch ceiling fan is a good size (30” X 2 X 2”).Determine the height.The ceiling fan should be placed a safe distance above the people in the room, preferably with the fan blades approximately 8 to 9 feet from the floor. If you’re installing a ceiling fan in a room with an 8-foot ceiling height, choose a flush-mount design. With ceiling heights of 9 feet or greater, you’ll need an extended down rod to lower the fan to a distance where it provides effective air circulation. If you have a slanted ceiling, purchase a slope ceiling mount or slope adapter. To calculate the correct size of the down rod, add 6 inches for every foot over an 8-foot ceiling height. For example, a 10-foot ceiling would require a 12-inch down rod.Plan for the electrical wiring.Are you replacing an existing overhead light fixture with a ceiling fan? Will your new fixture include both the fan and lighting? Make sure your circuit can handle the ceiling fan’s load. If your ceiling isn’t already wired for an overhead fixture, hire an electrician to safely install the ceiling fan.Avoid the wobble.Some fans will wobble at medium to high speeds. This could be the result of an inferior quality fan or improper installation. A good fan prevents against wobbling by incorporating a strong motor that has the power to handle the blade pitch (angle) and air resistance. If the motor isn’t strong enough, it will burn out too soon. Invest in a good ceiling fan from the outset to avoid this hassle.Take the time to determine the factors and you’ll spend less time browsing and choosing the right ceiling fan for your home. If you’re planning to build a new home, talk to your home builder about wiring and installing the ceiling fans during construction. In the Oklahoma City metro region,&nbsp;talk to us at Ideal Homes about the many ways we incorporate comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency into the new homes and communities we build.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc0e4db04803487e5d11"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc0e4db04803487e5d12","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:40:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"There are many reasons why Piedmont is a great place to live","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>There are numerous reasons why Piedmont is a great place to live. So many reasons, in fact, that it’s easy to see why the consumer advocacy website \u003ca href=\"https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/best-towns-oklahoma-young-families/\">NerdWallet\u003c/a> once heralded Piedmont as “The Best Town in Oklahoma for Young Families.” Piedmont residents enjoy the delightful and unusual combination of a small-town atmosphere coupled with an amazing array of amenities. There are parks, trails, playgrounds and nearby places to shop along the NW Expressway corridor. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/?s=Fun+times\">Fun times\u003c/a> are easily accessible for everyone who lives here. In addition to the many opportunities for family entertainment, both indoors and out, Piedmont also boasts a nationally-recognized school system. Consistently rated among the top in the state, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/?s=Buffalo+Grove+students\">Piedmont Schools\u003c/a> have a history of excellence and achievement. And now, thanks to the passage of a 2016 $71 million bond issue, its schools are in the process of improving even further. Despite its peaceful rural setting, Piedmont offers quick and easy access to multiple urban areas. It’s a snap to commute from this community to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/?s=Buffalo+Grove+offers+Convenient\">variety of employers\u003c/a> in and around Yukon, Edmond, and Northwest Oklahoma City. And even when they’re not heading to or from work, Piedmont residents have quick and easy access to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/?s=Buffalo+Grove+Offers+Small\">many conveniences\u003c/a> available in those nearby metropolitan areas, all of which are less than 30 minutes away. A variety of shopping options, restaurants, services, financial institutions, and entertainment venues are available right there in Piedmont as well as a short, simple drive away. It’s little wonder that Piedmont residents often feel they have the best of all worlds: a small, close-knit community, with a peaceful rural setting, a fantastic school system and all the employers, amenities and conveniences that nearby major metropolitan areas can offer.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"there-are-many-reasons-why-piedmont-is-a-great-place-to-live-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-22T23:59:20.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1555977560,"_etag":"0c04f4587d568ffc5c7337ffc7bb6c5f5eef1216","textbody":"There are numerous reasons why Piedmont is a great place to live. So many reasons, in fact, that it’s easy to see why the consumer advocacy website NerdWallet once heralded Piedmont as “The Best Town in Oklahoma for Young Families.” Piedmont residents enjoy the delightful and unusual combination of a small-town atmosphere coupled with an amazing array of amenities. There are parks, trails, playgrounds and nearby places to shop along the NW Expressway corridor. Fun times are easily accessible for everyone who lives here. In addition to the many opportunities for family entertainment, both indoors and out, Piedmont also boasts a nationally-recognized school system. Consistently rated among the top in the state, Piedmont Schools have a history of excellence and achievement. And now, thanks to the passage of a 2016 $71 million bond issue, its schools are in the process of improving even further. Despite its peaceful rural setting, Piedmont offers quick and easy access to multiple urban areas. It’s a snap to commute from this community to a variety of employers in and around Yukon, Edmond, and Northwest Oklahoma City. And even when they’re not heading to or from work, Piedmont residents have quick and easy access to the many conveniences available in those nearby metropolitan areas, all of which are less than 30 minutes away. A variety of shopping options, restaurants, services, financial institutions, and entertainment venues are available right there in Piedmont as well as a short, simple drive away. It’s little wonder that Piedmont residents often feel they have the best of all worlds: a small, close-knit community, with a peaceful rural setting, a fantastic school system and all the employers, amenities and conveniences that nearby major metropolitan areas can offer.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc0e4db04803487e5d12"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc0f4db04803487e5d13","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Merry Christmas from Ideal Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"","uniqueName":"merry-christmas-from-ideal-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-18T15:28:50","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1576682930,"_etag":"02bbe4406497cea70658e9a81afa3a81e8a253d8","textbody":"","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc0f4db04803487e5d13"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc0f4db048034a7e5ef1","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes and ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Host Kick-Off Rally for Volunteers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp align=\"left\">\u003cstrong>Norman, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2009)\u003c/strong> - With the \"Door Knock\" just days away, Ideal Homes and \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em> will host a kick-off rally for volunteers at 8 a.m. on Jan. 26, at Journey Church, 3801 Journey Parkway in Norman.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">Rally participants will include: Todd Booze, president of construction, Ideal Homes; Vernon McKown, president of sales, Ideal Homes; Gene McKown, president of development, Ideal Homes; and Conrad Ricketts, executive producer, \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">\u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>, the Emmy-award-winning hit reality show on ABC Television, will surprise one lucky Oklahoma City-area family with an extreme home makeover on Feb. 1.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">\"We hope everyone will come to the rally,\" said Booze. \"This is a whole-community effort. We hope that people from across the metro area will answer our call to volunteer, and this kick-off rally will be an exciting way to build support and to let people hear about all the good ways \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition \u003c/em>helps communities.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">\"\u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition \u003c/em>has challenged us to build this high-performing home in less than a week,\" he continued. \"These projects can only be completed if we energize Oklahoma City-area businesses and those willing to donate their time and resources. Our trade contractors have responded generously to our call for support, but we still need more volunteers for everything from trim carpenters and furniture makers to work in the carpentry tent to people to serve food and clean up the site. We'll also want people to come out to watch the build and cheer us on.\"\u003c/p>\n\n\u003cstrong>Volunteer Information: \u003c/strong>\n\nIdeal Homes is looking for community volunteers to provide their time, support and resources to help ensure the success of this life-changing project. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">www.IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a>\n\n\u003cstrong>Sponsor and Donation Information\u003c/strong>\n\nTo make a donation toward the build, please visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">www.IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a>.\n\n\u003cstrong>Food Drive and Blood Drive Information\u003c/strong>\n\u003cp align=\"left\">For information about locations for blood drives to benefit the American Red Cross and food drives with the United Way of Norman, please log on to the Web site at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">www.IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003cstrong>Important Dates: \u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Jan. 26      Volunteer Pep Rally\n8 a.m., Journey Church, 3801 Journey Parkway, Norman\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Feb. 1        Door Knock Day\nFamily is notified by Ty Pennington and the design team\nBraveheart Walk - Build kicks off\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Feb. 7        Move that Bus! - Family comes home for the reveal\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>About Ideal Homes: \u003c/strong>Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award for 2010, from Professional Builder Magazine; America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine; and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company has developed and builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont and Yukon, and in Stillwater.\n\n\u003cstrong>About \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>: \u003c/strong>The Emmy-award-winning reality program, \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>, now in its seventh season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.\n\u003cp align=\"center\">###\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-and-abcs-extreme-makeover-home-edition-host-kickoff-rally-for-volunteers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-22T00:30:27","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1264120227,"_etag":"8f46500917a49afd6fd88ee2ff0978ad6c431312","textbody":"Norman, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2009) - With the \"Door Knock\" just days away, Ideal Homes and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition will host a kick-off rally for volunteers at 8 a.m. on Jan. 26, at Journey Church, 3801 Journey Parkway in Norman.\nRally participants will include: Todd Booze, president of construction, Ideal Homes; Vernon McKown, president of sales, Ideal Homes; Gene McKown, president of development, Ideal Homes; and Conrad Ricketts, executive producer, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.\nExtreme Makeover: Home Edition, the Emmy-award-winning hit reality show on ABC Television, will surprise one lucky Oklahoma City-area family with an extreme home makeover on Feb. 1.\n\"We hope everyone will come to the rally,\" said Booze. \"This is a whole-community effort. We hope that people from across the metro area will answer our call to volunteer, and this kick-off rally will be an exciting way to build support and to let people hear about all the good ways Extreme Makeover: Home Edition helps communities.\"\n\"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has challenged us to build this high-performing home in less than a week,\" he continued. \"These projects can only be completed if we energize Oklahoma City-area businesses and those willing to donate their time and resources. Our trade contractors have responded generously to our call for support, but we still need more volunteers for everything from trim carpenters and furniture makers to work in the carpentry tent to people to serve food and clean up the site. We'll also want people to come out to watch the build and cheer us on.\"\n\nVolunteer Information: \n\nIdeal Homes is looking for community volunteers to provide their time, support and resources to help ensure the success of this life-changing project. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on how to volunteer time and resources at www.IdealExtremeHome.com\n\nSponsor and Donation Information\n\nTo make a donation toward the build, please visit www.IdealExtremeHome.com.\n\nFood Drive and Blood Drive Information\nFor information about locations for blood drives to benefit the American Red Cross and food drives with the United Way of Norman, please log on to the Web site at www.IdealExtremeHome.com.\n\nImportant Dates: \n\n\tJan. 26      Volunteer Pep Rally\n8 a.m., Journey Church, 3801 Journey Parkway, Norman\n\tFeb. 1        Door Knock Day\nFamily is notified by Ty Pennington and the design team\nBraveheart Walk - Build kicks off\n\tFeb. 7        Move that Bus! - Family comes home for the reveal\n\nAbout Ideal Homes: Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award for 2010, from Professional Builder Magazine; America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine; and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company has developed and builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont and Yukon, and in Stillwater.\n\nAbout Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: The Emmy-award-winning reality program, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, now in its seventh season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.\n###","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc0f4db048034a7e5ef1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc0f4db04803477e7ec0","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Extreme Makeover Home Edition Pep Rally on Tuesday","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"We look forward to kicking things off with our Extreme Makeover Home Edition pep-rally on Tuesday morning at 8am at Journey Church in Norman. Everyone's welcome...until the seats fill up.  We hope you'll join us.  \u003ca href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=journey+church+norman+ok&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=journey+church&amp;hnear=norman+ok&amp;cid=0,0,12426277470281350286&amp;ei=PM9cS5fhO43YM_yovIAP&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=local_result&amp;ct=image&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CAgQnwIwAA\">Click HERE\u003c/a> for a map.","uniqueName":"extreme-makeover-home-edition-pep-rally-on-tuesday-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-24T22:55:09","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1264373709,"_etag":"c6c6405cbfca965824dd5b252d53b776512633a0","textbody":"We look forward to kicking things off with our Extreme Makeover Home Edition pep-rally on Tuesday morning at 8am at Journey Church in Norman. Everyone's welcome...until the seats fill up.  We hope you'll join us.  Click HERE for a map.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc0f4db04803477e7ec0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc0f4db04803487e5d14","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Seen the Forecast Lately?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;\">\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px;\">Next week Ideal Homes, along with our trade partners, suppliers, and thousands of community volunteers will work together to change the life of a local family.    For weeks, our team has planned and prepared for this monumental event.  The intensity around the Ideal Homes office is impressive.  This is an exciting time, but it comes with certain stresses. The weather forecast does not look promising next week.  Snow this week.  Rain next. If the forecast holds true, we have a tough week ahead. How do you pour concrete in the rain?  How do you lay sod, or move in furniture, or even park cars in the rain? Under normal circumstances it might be easy to become discouraged.  But these are not normal circumstances. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;\">\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px;\">One of our core values is Leadership.  We define Leadership as, \"Inspiring a higher performance by others through our actions.\"   Every month at our Ideal Home staff meeting we look at this core value and reflect on it.  Now it is put to the test. There is a family in the Oklahoma City area who has endured many things with only their hope keeping them strong.  They have inspired those around them to keep going when faced with struggles.  Their actions, in the face of adversity, have kept the spirits of others positive.  Next week, regardless of the circumstances, we, our trades, and all of our Community volunteers will lead. \u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;\">\u003cspan style=\"letter-spacing: 0.0px;\">Oh...and we are also hoping the weathermen are just wrong.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"seen-the-forecast-lately-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-26T04:25:29","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1264479929,"_etag":"9581167b10f0ad07cf66c5b15198bfedc2851fc1","textbody":"Next week Ideal Homes, along with our trade partners, suppliers, and thousands of community volunteers will work together to change the life of a local family.    For weeks, our team has planned and prepared for this monumental event.  The intensity around the Ideal Homes office is impressive.  This is an exciting time, but it comes with certain stresses. The weather forecast does not look promising next week.  Snow this week.  Rain next. If the forecast holds true, we have a tough week ahead. How do you pour concrete in the rain?  How do you lay sod, or move in furniture, or even park cars in the rain? Under normal circumstances it might be easy to become discouraged.  But these are not normal circumstances. \nOne of our core values is Leadership.  We define Leadership as, \"Inspiring a higher performance by others through our actions.\"   Every month at our Ideal Home staff meeting we look at this core value and reflect on it.  Now it is put to the test. There is a family in the Oklahoma City area who has endured many things with only their hope keeping them strong.  They have inspired those around them to keep going when faced with struggles.  Their actions, in the face of adversity, have kept the spirits of others positive.  Next week, regardless of the circumstances, we, our trades, and all of our Community volunteers will lead. \nOh...and we are also hoping the weathermen are just wrong.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:47:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc0f4db04803487e5d14"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc114db04803497e7194","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:01 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Pep Rally Success","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-180 alignleft\" title=\"vernon speaking\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/vernon-speaking-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"vernon speaking\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\">What a great Extreme Makeover Home Edition pep rally!  Nearly a thousand in attendance and one of the largest rally's in the shows history.  We are constantly amazed at the community spirit of Oklahoma City.  After the rally, blood donors waited in line for an hour just to participate.  The energy this morning was just what we needed as we make a final push for \"Door Knock\" day on Monday.  \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-181\" title=\"cheerleaders\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/cheerleaders-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"cheerleaders\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\">","uniqueName":"pep-rally-success-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-26T22:08:28","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:01 GMT","dateUnix":1264543708,"_etag":"bcac76270f9987222278d19e00162e9baba2c322","textbody":"What a great Extreme Makeover Home Edition pep rally!  Nearly a thousand in attendance and one of the largest rally's in the shows history.  We are constantly amazed at the community spirit of Oklahoma City.  After the rally, blood donors waited in line for an hour just to participate.  The energy this morning was just what we needed as we make a final push for \"Door Knock\" day on Monday.  ","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc114db04803497e7194"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc114db04803467e6463","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:50:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Joins ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to Collect 23,000 Pounds of Food in Oklahoma City-Area Drive","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">Norman, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2009) - The word is out that Ideal Homes has accepted ABC's \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>'s challenge to build a new home for a special family in the Oklahoma City area. Ty Pennington and the design team will kick off the build when they knock on the door of one of five deserving families on Feb. 1.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\"This is a community effort. In addition to the home we build for a deserving family, the entire metro area will benefit through the food and blood drives we are planning as part of this extraordinary week,\" said Todd Booze, Ideal Homes president of construction. \"We hope that people from across the area will answer our call for support.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">Ideal Homes has been absolutely amazed by the flood of Oklahomans who want to be a part of Ideal's \u003cem>Extreme\u003c/em> build. One way you can get involved is by participating in Ideal's Extreme Food Drive.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\"When the show came to us, we were excited not only about changing the life of a deserving family but by energizing residents of central Oklahoma to do something amazing for the entire community,\" Booze continued.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">As \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em> has traveled throughout the United States filming over 170 episodes. They realized that even more could be given back to the community. That's why Ideal Homes has partnered with the United Way of Norman to collect 23,000 pounds of food. \"The goal is large, but we're up for the challenge,\" Booze said, \"and we need your help. Let's show everyone what central Oklahoma can do!\"\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">For a complete list of food and drop of locations, please log on to \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">www.IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">Companies and organizations interested in setting up a drop off box at their workplace, should email Jenny at \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u003ca href=\"mailto:jhamar@ideal-homes.com\">jhamar@ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>\u003c/span>.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cstrong>About Ideal Homes:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award for 2010, from Professional Builder Magazine; America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine; and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company has developed and builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont and Yukon, and in Stillwater.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cstrong>About \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The Emmy-award-winning reality program, \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>, now in its seventh season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-joins-abcs-extreme-makeover-home-edition-to-collect-23000-pounds-of-food-in-oklahoma-cityarea-drive-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-30T03:33:16.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1264822396,"_etag":"6501f2f4d7b9a4c2db7e73287c55016855823c49","textbody":"Norman, Okla. (Jan. 21, 2009) - The word is out that Ideal Homes has accepted ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's challenge to build a new home for a special family in the Oklahoma City area. Ty Pennington and the design team will kick off the build when they knock on the door of one of five deserving families on Feb. 1.\"This is a community effort. In addition to the home we build for a deserving family, the entire metro area will benefit through the food and blood drives we are planning as part of this extraordinary week,\" said Todd Booze, Ideal Homes president of construction. \"We hope that people from across the area will answer our call for support.\"Ideal Homes has been absolutely amazed by the flood of Oklahomans who want to be a part of Ideal's Extreme build. One way you can get involved is by participating in Ideal's Extreme Food Drive.\"When the show came to us, we were excited not only about changing the life of a deserving family but by energizing residents of central Oklahoma to do something amazing for the entire community,\" Booze continued.As Extreme Makeover: Home Edition has traveled throughout the United States filming over 170 episodes. They realized that even more could be given back to the community. That's why Ideal Homes has partnered with the United Way of Norman to collect 23,000 pounds of food. \"The goal is large, but we're up for the challenge,\" Booze said, \"and we need your help. Let's show everyone what central Oklahoma can do!\"For a complete list of food and drop of locations, please log on to www.IdealExtremeHome.com.Companies and organizations interested in setting up a drop off box at their workplace, should email Jenny at jhamar@ideal-homes.com.About Ideal Homes:&nbsp;Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award for 2010, from Professional Builder Magazine; America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine; and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company has developed and builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont and Yukon, and in Stillwater.About Extreme Makeover: Home Edition:&nbsp;The Emmy-award-winning reality program, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, now in its seventh season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc114db04803467e6463"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc114db04803497e7195","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:50:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Host Blood Drive","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp align=\"left\">Norman, Okla. (Jan. 23, 2009) - In conjunction with ABC's \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>, Ideal Homes and the American Red Cross will host blood drives across the Central Oklahoma area. The drives begin tomorrow and continue through Feb. 8.\u003c/p>\u003cp>First Lady Kim Henry will show her support by donating blood on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Heart of Oklahoma Red Cross Chapter in Norman. Tentative time for the First Lady's donation is 3 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp align=\"left\">\"This is a community effort. In addition to building a home for a deserving family, we hope to help the entire metro area through the blood drives we are planning as part of this extraordinary week,\" said Todd Booze, Ideal Homes president of construction. \"We ask people from across the area to answer our call for donors.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>Blood drive locations are listed below. All those coming to donate will receive a commemorative Ideal Homes \u003cem>Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em> T-shirt and a coupon from Whataburger:\u003c/p>\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"464\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">25-Jan\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">OU ROTC Army Navy Air\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">10am-4pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">25-Jan\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">American Red Cross- Norman\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">2pm-7pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">26-Jan\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">Journey Church - Pep Rally\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">8:30am-1:30pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">26-Jan\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">Johnson Controls\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">7:30am-4pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">29-Jan\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">Newcastle HS with First Baptist/Woodland Hills\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">1pm-6 pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">1-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">Gamma Phi Beta House - OU\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">Noon-7:00pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">1-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">American Red Cross- Norman\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">2pm-7pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">2-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">Noble HS\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">7:30am-1:30pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">2-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">City of Shawnee\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">10am-2pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">3-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">Ou SPE/Alpha Omega\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">10am-4pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">5-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">Langston University/OKC\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">3:30pm-7:30pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">6-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">\"TBD\" in the community\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">7-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">\"TBD\" in the community\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"81\">\u003cp align=\"center\">8-Feb\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"265\">American Red Cross- Norman\u003c/td>\u003ctd valign=\"bottom\" width=\"117\">\u003cp align=\"center\">2pm-7pm\u003c/p>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003cp align=\"left\">For blood drive information updates, please visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">www.IdealExtremeHome.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes has accepted ABC's \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>'s challenge to build a new home for a special family in the Oklahoma City area. Ty Pennington and the design team will kick off the build when they knock on the door of one of five deserving families on Feb. 1. \u003cstrong>About Ideal Homes:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award for 2010, from Professional Builder Magazine; America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine; and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company has developed and builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont and Yukon, and in Stillwater. \u003cstrong>About \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The Emmy-award-winning reality program, \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>, now in its seventh season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC. \u003cstrong>How to Donate Blood:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit bloodisneeded.org to make an appointment today. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. New height and weight restrictions apply to donors younger than 19. Visit bloodisneeded.org to learn more. \u003cstrong>About the American Red Cross:\u003c/strong> The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. ###\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-and-extreme-makeover-home-edition-host-blood-drive-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-01-30T04:17:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1264825058,"_etag":"29bb53f59eda267c583c43392a0acf055aecbd1d","textbody":"Norman, Okla. (Jan. 23, 2009) - In conjunction with ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ideal Homes and the American Red Cross will host blood drives across the Central Oklahoma area. The drives begin tomorrow and continue through Feb. 8.First Lady Kim Henry will show her support by donating blood on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Heart of Oklahoma Red Cross Chapter in Norman. Tentative time for the First Lady's donation is 3 p.m.\"This is a community effort. In addition to building a home for a deserving family, we hope to help the entire metro area through the blood drives we are planning as part of this extraordinary week,\" said Todd Booze, Ideal Homes president of construction. \"We ask people from across the area to answer our call for donors.\"Blood drive locations are listed below. All those coming to donate will receive a commemorative Ideal Homes Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition T-shirt and a coupon from Whataburger:25-JanOU ROTC Army Navy Air10am-4pm25-JanAmerican Red Cross- Norman2pm-7pm26-JanJourney Church - Pep Rally8:30am-1:30pm26-JanJohnson Controls7:30am-4pm29-JanNewcastle HS with First Baptist/Woodland Hills1pm-6 pm1-FebGamma Phi Beta House - OUNoon-7:00pm1-FebAmerican Red Cross- Norman2pm-7pm2-FebNoble HS7:30am-1:30pm2-FebCity of Shawnee10am-2pm3-FebOu SPE/Alpha Omega10am-4pm5-FebLangston University/OKC3:30pm-7:30pm6-Feb\"TBD\" in the community7-Feb\"TBD\" in the community8-FebAmerican Red Cross- Norman2pm-7pmFor blood drive information updates, please visit www.IdealExtremeHome.com.Ideal Homes has accepted ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's challenge to build a new home for a special family in the Oklahoma City area. Ty Pennington and the design team will kick off the build when they knock on the door of one of five deserving families on Feb. 1. About Ideal Homes:&nbsp;Founded 20 years ago, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award for 2010, from Professional Builder Magazine; America's Best Builder Award for 2007, from Builder Magazine; and the prestigious National Housing Quality 2006 Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center. Ideal Homes is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association. The company has developed and builds in 17 communities throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area: Deer Creek, Edmond, Moore, Mustang, Newcastle, Norman, Oklahoma City, Piedmont and Yukon, and in Stillwater. About Extreme Makeover: Home Edition:&nbsp;The Emmy-award-winning reality program, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, now in its seventh season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC. How to Donate Blood:&nbsp;Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit bloodisneeded.org to make an appointment today. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. New height and weight restrictions apply to donors younger than 19. Visit bloodisneeded.org to learn more. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization - not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. ###","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc114db04803497e7195"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc134db04803477e7ec1","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:03 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Day 1 & 2","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-200\" title=\"DSC_0508\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/DSC_05081-300x130.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0508\" width=\"300\" height=\"130\">We've officially kicked off our Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build.Yesterday was an exciting day, starting off with Ty Pennington's famous, \"Good morning, Skaggs family!\"\n\nThe Ideal Homes team, along with Xzibit, Jillian Harris from The Bachelorette, Ty Pennington and the designers. braved the mud and the ice in Lexington to put on our blue shirts and take part in the Braveheart March. It was an emotional moment when the owners of Ideal Homes and the Skaggs family met for the first time. \n\nA team of volunteers worked through the night to prepare the site for the home. Today, we've encountered some unique challenges with the mud and melting snow, but the foundation had been poured. The energy is high, and we're well on our way.","uniqueName":"day-1-2-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-02-03T02:36:55","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:03 GMT","dateUnix":1265164615,"_etag":"8f38edcb250b554a9e4859000830d7170399f99b","textbody":"We've officially kicked off our Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build.Yesterday was an exciting day, starting off with Ty Pennington's famous, \"Good morning, Skaggs family!\"\n\nThe Ideal Homes team, along with Xzibit, Jillian Harris from The Bachelorette, Ty Pennington and the designers. braved the mud and the ice in Lexington to put on our blue shirts and take part in the Braveheart March. It was an emotional moment when the owners of Ideal Homes and the Skaggs family met for the first time. \n\nA team of volunteers worked through the night to prepare the site for the home. Today, we've encountered some unique challenges with the mud and melting snow, but the foundation had been poured. The energy is high, and we're well on our way.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc134db04803477e7ec1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc134db04803477e7ec2","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Day 3 Recap","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"Day 3 was a huge day as the home went from a slab to having walls and a roof. It was amazing to see it come together right before our eyes!\n\nThe teamwork between the Ideal Homes team and our trade partners, suppliers and vendors has been incredible. Our trades have not only supplied the labor and materials to make this build possible, but they have worked around the clock in muddy, cold, icy conditions to make this dream come true for the Skaggs family.\n\nLast night, we held a Realtor night in our Extreme Makeover Home Edition VIP tent where central Oklahoma Realtors  had a chance to come out, see the site and have a great meal. Even with a little rain, we had a wonderful turnout and received so much support from the Oklahoma real estate community. Thank you to everyone who attended!","uniqueName":"day-3-recap-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-02-04T19:27:00","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1265311620,"_etag":"1364dd4c77a63224a10c80e3bdc0a04711ea79bd","textbody":"Day 3 was a huge day as the home went from a slab to having walls and a roof. It was amazing to see it come together right before our eyes!\n\nThe teamwork between the Ideal Homes team and our trade partners, suppliers and vendors has been incredible. Our trades have not only supplied the labor and materials to make this build possible, but they have worked around the clock in muddy, cold, icy conditions to make this dream come true for the Skaggs family.\n\nLast night, we held a Realtor night in our Extreme Makeover Home Edition VIP tent where central Oklahoma Realtors  had a chance to come out, see the site and have a great meal. Even with a little rain, we had a wonderful turnout and received so much support from the Oklahoma real estate community. Thank you to everyone who attended!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc134db04803477e7ec2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc134db04803477e7ec3","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Many Hands Build a Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"Slaughterville, Okla. (Feb. 4, 2010) - There's a saying that \"many hands make light work.\" That's a huge understatement when one considers what is happening in Slaughterville, Okla. right now. Thousands of volunteers are working side by side to build a new home for a family they'll probably never even meet.\n\nMike Osburn, whose day job is working as a political consultant, is the volunteer coordinator for Ideal Homes, the builder for the latest \u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em> build. Osburn was recruited to coordinate the masses of volunteers building a new home for Brian and Audra Skaggs, whose son survived a heart transplant as an infant.\n\n \"My first priority was to get all the employees with Ideal Homes and their families, and Ideal's more than 7,000 homeowner families involved in this project, which entails building a home from the ground up in 106 hours. Then we opened up the Web site for volunteers. Within 48 hours, we had 1,500 volunteers, and in another two days we had 2,500. It's been an amazing experience of the power of the human spirit here in Oklahoma,\" Osburn said. \"The spirit of volunteerism and the desire to help has exceeded all my expectations. For example, a group of sorority girls from the University of Oklahoma showed up and helped load 30,000 pounds of shingles. I doubt they woke up thinking they would be doing something like that in their community.\n\n \"I look at the building site and see all the blue shirts that identify the volunteers. These people are not getting paid, they're working in cold, wet and muddy conditions, and yet with every shift, we've had more volunteers show up. It's a testament to how much people want to help this family.\"\n\nNo greater example of that may be Debra Gruber, who is deaf and works for Ideal Homes. She was so excited about the project that she flew her mother and daughter to Oklahoma from California so they could help build the Skaggs a new home. Debra has also recruited her husband and his son as well. \"Debra was so excited about this project that she literally hasn't been able to sleep,\" said Jason Gruber of Moore. \"It's not every day you get to be involved in a project like this and it's really gratifying to be making a difference.\"\n\nGay Dawn Magee of Blanchard shares a similar story as to why she volunteered. \"I've built five houses in my lifetime, and there's a great deal of satisfaction in doing something for a family in need like the Skaggs. I've done a little bit of everything from unloading rock for the fireplaces to cleaning the interior walls to be painted. It's a good feeling to be useful and we'll all have something to show for the work we've done this week.\"\n\nLinda Landers of Norman lives in an Ideal Homes neighborhood, and when she heard about the project, she knew she wanted to be involved.  \"I like helping other people, and it just makes you feel good,\" Landers said. Landers, who lost her husband more than a year ago, said he would have loved this project as well. \"I imagine he's smiling down on me right now.\"\n\nRoy and Heather Colley of Norman are also typical of the helping spirit being displayed this week. \"I'm a stay at home Mom, and I do a lot of volunteer work,\" she said, \"but never anything on a scale like this. It's an uplifting experience, to say the least.\"\n\nTo say that having a new home is a blessing to the Skaggs is an understatement. Having spent all their resources on two-year old Jhett's heart condition, taking care of their existing moldy, rotten and termite-ridden home was a challenge...not to mention the risk to Jhett's weakened immune system. And when it's all said and done, the Skaggs will walk into their new home feeling very blessed and humbled by the generosity of thousands of people. It's just another example of what some people refer to as the \"Oklahoma Standard.\" In the face of adversity, the people who call Oklahoma home pull together for the greater good, experiencing first-hand the joy of giving back.","uniqueName":"many-hands-build-a-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-02-04T21:34:59","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1265319299,"_etag":"e963e72b6e69d798f5fc3335cd2fdf73d7ddfff6","textbody":"Slaughterville, Okla. (Feb. 4, 2010) - There's a saying that \"many hands make light work.\" That's a huge understatement when one considers what is happening in Slaughterville, Okla. right now. Thousands of volunteers are working side by side to build a new home for a family they'll probably never even meet.\n\nMike Osburn, whose day job is working as a political consultant, is the volunteer coordinator for Ideal Homes, the builder for the latest Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build. Osburn was recruited to coordinate the masses of volunteers building a new home for Brian and Audra Skaggs, whose son survived a heart transplant as an infant.\n\n \"My first priority was to get all the employees with Ideal Homes and their families, and Ideal's more than 7,000 homeowner families involved in this project, which entails building a home from the ground up in 106 hours. Then we opened up the Web site for volunteers. Within 48 hours, we had 1,500 volunteers, and in another two days we had 2,500. It's been an amazing experience of the power of the human spirit here in Oklahoma,\" Osburn said. \"The spirit of volunteerism and the desire to help has exceeded all my expectations. For example, a group of sorority girls from the University of Oklahoma showed up and helped load 30,000 pounds of shingles. I doubt they woke up thinking they would be doing something like that in their community.\n\n \"I look at the building site and see all the blue shirts that identify the volunteers. These people are not getting paid, they're working in cold, wet and muddy conditions, and yet with every shift, we've had more volunteers show up. It's a testament to how much people want to help this family.\"\n\nNo greater example of that may be Debra Gruber, who is deaf and works for Ideal Homes. She was so excited about the project that she flew her mother and daughter to Oklahoma from California so they could help build the Skaggs a new home. Debra has also recruited her husband and his son as well. \"Debra was so excited about this project that she literally hasn't been able to sleep,\" said Jason Gruber of Moore. \"It's not every day you get to be involved in a project like this and it's really gratifying to be making a difference.\"\n\nGay Dawn Magee of Blanchard shares a similar story as to why she volunteered. \"I've built five houses in my lifetime, and there's a great deal of satisfaction in doing something for a family in need like the Skaggs. I've done a little bit of everything from unloading rock for the fireplaces to cleaning the interior walls to be painted. It's a good feeling to be useful and we'll all have something to show for the work we've done this week.\"\n\nLinda Landers of Norman lives in an Ideal Homes neighborhood, and when she heard about the project, she knew she wanted to be involved.  \"I like helping other people, and it just makes you feel good,\" Landers said. Landers, who lost her husband more than a year ago, said he would have loved this project as well. \"I imagine he's smiling down on me right now.\"\n\nRoy and Heather Colley of Norman are also typical of the helping spirit being displayed this week. \"I'm a stay at home Mom, and I do a lot of volunteer work,\" she said, \"but never anything on a scale like this. It's an uplifting experience, to say the least.\"\n\nTo say that having a new home is a blessing to the Skaggs is an understatement. Having spent all their resources on two-year old Jhett's heart condition, taking care of their existing moldy, rotten and termite-ridden home was a challenge...not to mention the risk to Jhett's weakened immune system. And when it's all said and done, the Skaggs will walk into their new home feeling very blessed and humbled by the generosity of thousands of people. It's just another example of what some people refer to as the \"Oklahoma Standard.\" In the face of adversity, the people who call Oklahoma home pull together for the greater good, experiencing first-hand the joy of giving back.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc134db04803477e7ec3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc144db04803477e7ec4","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Build by the Numbers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"Slaughterville, Okla. (Feb. 5, 2010) - Ideal Homes and thousands of trade contractors, vendors and volunteers are closing in on completing an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition home for the Skaggs Family in Slaughterville.\n\nHere's a rundown of the build:\n\n\u003cstrong>By The Numbers\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>2,800               square feet in the home\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>106                  hours to complete the home\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>1                      building company to bring it all together and make it happen\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>3,000               volunteers\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>2,500               tons of gravel to build roads (so far)\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>10-12,000        tons of trash\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>4,700               meals\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>55,000             hours of work\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>250                  people per day working on the house\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>50/50               volunteers v. trades\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>3                      feet of mud\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"the-build-by-the-numbers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-02-05T19:27:03","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1265398023,"_etag":"a95058316226a0cb9fb9a050adf87e2a47a86b50","textbody":"Slaughterville, Okla. (Feb. 5, 2010) - Ideal Homes and thousands of trade contractors, vendors and volunteers are closing in on completing an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition home for the Skaggs Family in Slaughterville.\n\nHere's a rundown of the build:\n\nBy The Numbers\n\n\t2,800               square feet in the home\n\t106                  hours to complete the home\n\t1                      building company to bring it all together and make it happen\n\t3,000               volunteers\n\t2,500               tons of gravel to build roads (so far)\n\t10-12,000        tons of trash\n\t4,700               meals\n\t55,000             hours of work\n\t250                  people per day working on the house\n\t50/50               volunteers v. trades\n\t3                      feet of mud\n","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc144db04803477e7ec4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc154db04803487e5d16","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:50:57 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"\"How did you get that slab to set up so quick?\"","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-219 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"image_6_img\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/image_6_img-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"image_6_img\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\">Hands down, the number one question people have about our Extreme home pertains to the foundation. Here's a great article about the smart people who made it happen. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ou.edu/coe/fears/structural_faculty/chris_ramseyer/extreme_makeover.html\">READ MORE.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-did-you-get-that-slab-to-set-up-so-quick-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-02-12T03:54:18.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:05 GMT","dateUnix":1265946858,"_etag":"ec7118856789ad5785a643f98582261a353a56b6","textbody":"Hands down, the number one question people have about our Extreme home pertains to the foundation. Here's a great article about the smart people who made it happen. READ MORE.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc154db04803487e5d16"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc164db048034a7e5ef2","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:06 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Nine \"Real\" Moving Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"There are a lot of resources on-line that give great tips for moving into a new home.  Here are nine that might come in handy:\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-305\" title=\"moving-day\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/moving-day1-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"moving-day\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\">\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Make an investment in your marriage and friendships - hire movers.  Don't eat for a month, sell your car and ride a bike to work, sell a kidney...just do whatever it takes.  Hire people to carry and transport your stuff! You will not regret it.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Ok, ok, hiring movers won't work for everyone.  If you can't hire movers, start sucking up to your truck-owning friends several months before the move.  Do not wait until you have announced that you're moving.  That's too obvious.  If you have friends who own trucks, think strategically.  Birthday cards, un-solicited acts of kindness, etc.  The key is getting them to a point where helping you move is their idea.  Or better yet, the idea of the truck-owners spouse.  Here's what you want her to say, \"Honey, did you hear that ______________is moving?  They're so nice, why don't you offer to help them.  You have a truck and they are our only friends who remember our birthday and offer to bring ice cream when they go to Braums.\"\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>You also need at least one \"geek friend\" to help you move.  Who else is going to reconnect all your electronics?  Research shows that 95 percent of cussing occurs when working on electronics.  Ok...that's made up, but it seems right. You can use the same tactic mentioned above to recruit your geek friend.  Do not make them carry stuff.  They have one job - to get your TV, Computer, and Stereo working.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Personally carry and transport your own underwear.  No matter who helps you move, at least one box always gets dropped with the contents sprawling out all over the place.  That box is always an underwear box.  Take that one on yourself.  \u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Guard all remote controls with your life.  They always end up in a box with dishes or socks or garage stuff.  You can lose lots of things and get over it, but you do not want to lose the remote control to your TV.  You won't go buy a new one because you'll convince yourself that, \"it's got to be somewhere.\"  But you'll never find it.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Threaten to fire all of your service providers (phone, cable, internet, etc.).  \"Since I'm moving I think I'll take this opportunity to switch providers.\"  Maybe you'll get a cost reduction or cool incentive.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Do not put boxes with household items in the garage of your new home.  Period. Put them in the house.  If you have to walk around something it increases the likelihood that you'll open it and put it away.  If you set it down in the garage, even for a moment, you will never open it.  Even if it's full of cash.  You'll always say, \"It's out the garage.  I'll get it this weekend.\"Go meet you rnew neighbors instantly.  Don't wait for them to come to you.  They are secretly making irrational judgments about you by the stuff coming out of the moving van.  Go to their house and say the following, \"Hi, we're the ________________.  We are so excited to move in.  We've heard great things about the people who live here.  If we ever do anything to annoy you, please do not hesitate to tell us - we have thick skin.  Once we're settled we really want to get to know you better.\"  Then say something nice about their home.  Now you'll get the benefit of the doubt.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Finally, set up the guest bedroom first.  If you have family in town to help you move, they will most likely offer to stay at a hotel or with another relative.  This seems like a good idea, but it is not.  Insist that they stay with you.  When you're moving in, they are not family any more, they are your workers.  You do not want them to leave.  Who knows when they'll be back.  As soon as you release them...you lose control!  If you allow them to leave the premises, they tend to take long lunches and run personal errands.  Take advantage of them while you have them there.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>I hope that helps.  Happy moving.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"nine-real-moving-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-04-30T21:50:32","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:06 GMT","dateUnix":1272664232,"_etag":"8b68d706aeaa6a0d72dab650a535e18062630dae","textbody":"There are a lot of resources on-line that give great tips for moving into a new home.  Here are nine that might come in handy:\n\n\tMake an investment in your marriage and friendships - hire movers.  Don't eat for a month, sell your car and ride a bike to work, sell a kidney...just do whatever it takes.  Hire people to carry and transport your stuff! You will not regret it.\n\tOk, ok, hiring movers won't work for everyone.  If you can't hire movers, start sucking up to your truck-owning friends several months before the move.  Do not wait until you have announced that you're moving.  That's too obvious.  If you have friends who own trucks, think strategically.  Birthday cards, un-solicited acts of kindness, etc.  The key is getting them to a point where helping you move is their idea.  Or better yet, the idea of the truck-owners spouse.  Here's what you want her to say, \"Honey, did you hear that ______________is moving?  They're so nice, why don't you offer to help them.  You have a truck and they are our only friends who remember our birthday and offer to bring ice cream when they go to Braums.\"\n\tYou also need at least one \"geek friend\" to help you move.  Who else is going to reconnect all your electronics?  Research shows that 95 percent of cussing occurs when working on electronics.  Ok...that's made up, but it seems right. You can use the same tactic mentioned above to recruit your geek friend.  Do not make them carry stuff.  They have one job - to get your TV, Computer, and Stereo working.\n\tPersonally carry and transport your own underwear.  No matter who helps you move, at least one box always gets dropped with the contents sprawling out all over the place.  That box is always an underwear box.  Take that one on yourself.  \n\tGuard all remote controls with your life.  They always end up in a box with dishes or socks or garage stuff.  You can lose lots of things and get over it, but you do not want to lose the remote control to your TV.  You won't go buy a new one because you'll convince yourself that, \"it's got to be somewhere.\"  But you'll never find it.\n\tThreaten to fire all of your service providers (phone, cable, internet, etc.).  \"Since I'm moving I think I'll take this opportunity to switch providers.\"  Maybe you'll get a cost reduction or cool incentive.\n\tDo not put boxes with household items in the garage of your new home.  Period. Put them in the house.  If you have to walk around something it increases the likelihood that you'll open it and put it away.  If you set it down in the garage, even for a moment, you will never open it.  Even if it's full of cash.  You'll always say, \"It's out the garage.  I'll get it this weekend.\"Go meet you rnew neighbors instantly.  Don't wait for them to come to you.  They are secretly making irrational judgments about you by the stuff coming out of the moving van.  Go to their house and say the following, \"Hi, we're the ________________.  We are so excited to move in.  We've heard great things about the people who live here.  If we ever do anything to annoy you, please do not hesitate to tell us - we have thick skin.  Once we're settled we really want to get to know you better.\"  Then say something nice about their home.  Now you'll get the benefit of the doubt.\n\tFinally, set up the guest bedroom first.  If you have family in town to help you move, they will most likely offer to stay at a hotel or with another relative.  This seems like a good idea, but it is not.  Insist that they stay with you.  When you're moving in, they are not family any more, they are your workers.  You do not want them to leave.  Who knows when they'll be back.  As soon as you release them...you lose control!  If you allow them to leave the premises, they tend to take long lunches and run personal errands.  Take advantage of them while you have them there.\n\tI hope that helps.  Happy moving.\n","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc164db048034a7e5ef2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc194db04803497e7197","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Go Green with Colorful Pots","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"Congratulations! You're the proud owner of a new home (hopefully an \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/\">Ideal home\u003c/a>). You've survived \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2010/04/30/nine-real-moving-tips/\">moving day \u003c/a>with your marriage, your relationships with friends and\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-314\" title=\"cover-gardening\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/77b4439d592a92b50542b18a49885c66.jpg\" alt=\"cover-gardening\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"> family, and your back mostly intact. \n\nYou've unpacked at least 100 more boxes than you packed, and the garage is still stacked to the ceiling. In spite of your best efforts, the coffee machine and your favorite t-shirt are on the missing list. And, worst of all, your house just doesn't feel like home yet.\n\nConsider something green and growing. Indoors or out there's no quicker way to make your home feel welcoming than festive container gardens.\n\n\u003cstrong>Tip #1: Just buy them.\u003c/strong> If you have no inclination toward planting and tending, you can find patio pots in a wide variety of colors at garden centers, hardware and home centers, and the plant tents cropping up in parking lots all over town. Do decide in advance if your container garden is going into sun or shade and pick accordingly. If the tag doesn't give you this information, be sure to ask. Getting this part wrong will doom your pretty pot from the start.\n\n\u003cstrong>If you're sick of unpacking, grab the kids and take a swing at planting your own pots. Here are some ideas.\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-313\" title=\"38899\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/38899-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"38899\" width=\"239\" height=\"250\">\u003c/strong>\n\n\u003cstrong>Tip #2: Pick your container carefully.\u003c/strong> Clay, stone, concrete and iron pots are gorgeous, but once you fill them with plants, they are very heavy. Resin and Styrofoam offer a lighter choice. These have improved so much that you can hardly tell them from the real deal, and many of them survive the winter better than clay pots.\n\n\u003cstrong>Tip #3: Pick colors that look good with your home.\u003c/strong> Here are some sample palettes that always look good together.\n\nFoliage (leaves)\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Red, silver and blue\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Dark green and lime\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Dark green, red and variegated (2-color)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\nFlowers\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>All one color - any color, just vary them from light to dark\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>White with anything - makes all the other colors show up better. Try Diamond Frost euphorbia. It works in sun or shade and makes any pot look professional.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Cool colors - pink, purple and blue\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Warm colors - red, orange and yellow\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>One Last Tip: Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers.\u003c/strong> Choose one attention-getting plant to be your focal point, at least one plant that will drape over the side of the pot and medium-height plants to fill in between.\n\nSo that's it. If you need more ideas, check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.provenwinners.com/\">www.ProvenWinners.com\u003c/a> for ideas and pot recipes. And enjoy going green!","uniqueName":"go-green-with-colorful-pots-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-05-03T20:06:12","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/77b4439d592a92b50542b18a49885c66.jpg","caption":"cover-gardening","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1272917172,"_etag":"cf3690e04b2256131f5cbd3f97832b9d4e0c19c9","textbody":"Congratulations! You're the proud owner of a new home (hopefully an Ideal home). You've survived moving day with your marriage, your relationships with friends and family, and your back mostly intact. \n\nYou've unpacked at least 100 more boxes than you packed, and the garage is still stacked to the ceiling. In spite of your best efforts, the coffee machine and your favorite t-shirt are on the missing list. And, worst of all, your house just doesn't feel like home yet.\n\nConsider something green and growing. Indoors or out there's no quicker way to make your home feel welcoming than festive container gardens.\n\nTip #1: Just buy them. If you have no inclination toward planting and tending, you can find patio pots in a wide variety of colors at garden centers, hardware and home centers, and the plant tents cropping up in parking lots all over town. Do decide in advance if your container garden is going into sun or shade and pick accordingly. If the tag doesn't give you this information, be sure to ask. Getting this part wrong will doom your pretty pot from the start.\n\nIf you're sick of unpacking, grab the kids and take a swing at planting your own pots. Here are some ideas.\n\nTip #2: Pick your container carefully. Clay, stone, concrete and iron pots are gorgeous, but once you fill them with plants, they are very heavy. Resin and Styrofoam offer a lighter choice. These have improved so much that you can hardly tell them from the real deal, and many of them survive the winter better than clay pots.\n\nTip #3: Pick colors that look good with your home. Here are some sample palettes that always look good together.\n\nFoliage (leaves)\n\n\tRed, silver and blue\n\tDark green and lime\n\tDark green, red and variegated (2-color)\n\nFlowers\n\n\tAll one color - any color, just vary them from light to dark\n\tWhite with anything - makes all the other colors show up better. Try Diamond Frost euphorbia. It works in sun or shade and makes any pot look professional.\n\tCool colors - pink, purple and blue\n\tWarm colors - red, orange and yellow\n\nOne Last Tip: Thrillers, Fillers and Spillers. Choose one attention-getting plant to be your focal point, at least one plant that will drape over the side of the pot and medium-height plants to fill in between.\n\nSo that's it. If you need more ideas, check out www.ProvenWinners.com for ideas and pot recipes. And enjoy going green!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc194db04803497e7197"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc1a4db04803477e7ec5","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:10 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Post Hail Storm: Roofing 101","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"That was quite a hail storm on Sunday!  Unless you're one of the fortunate few, you're probably hearing from some roofers this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-336\" title=\"hail_on_the_patio\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/hail_on_the_patio-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"hail_on_the_patio\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">Unless you are a pro, roofing is not a DIY project. \u003c/strong>Which means that the guys are out in force, knocking on your door, leaving brochures, telling you everything you want to hear. That is: \"We'll fix it, and you won't owe anything.\"\n\nFor some of us it's not exactly going to work out that way, which is another story, but there are things you can and should ask before you hire anyone.\n\nIf you haven't done so, be sure to file a claim with your insurance company. Not only does this get the process started, but they may have specific vendors they want you to use.\n\n\u003cstrong>If you're on your own to select a roofer, be sure to ask for the following:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Full name and address of the company - Someone based near your home may give you quicker service.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Proof of license, bonding capability, liability and Workers' Compensation insurance. Don't forget to get the same information for sub-contractors\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Company history - How long have they been in business, are they members of national roofing associations, and are there any pending legal actions against the company?\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Customer references - Ask them to include someone who had a complaint, so you can get an idea of how the company handled it\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Get a written contract - The contract must include total price, deposit (how much and when due - 20% is reasonable), payment instructions, the company's guarantee and manufacturer's warranties, and latest start date. Ensure that the estimate includes replacement vent flanges and flashing, not reused materials. The contract also should include a written description of how unexpected costs, such as rotting roof decking, will be handled. Always get a written estimate for add-on expenses before authorizing the work.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Make sure the company obtains the REQUIRED permits.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Ask about the repair process - Be sure the crew will not remove more roof than they can replace in a single day and that they have enough tarps to cover the roof in case of bad weather.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Be sure the estimate includes clean-up, hauling away old roofing materials and project trash, and that the contract amount covers costs for the dumpster, hauling and dumping. Don't forget to have them go over your yard with magnets to find stray nails.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>You should get:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Written proposal\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Signed written contract\u003cstrong>\n\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>About payment:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Never pay in cash.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Don't pay in full until the work has been completed and passed the final permit inspection.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Don't pay in full until you have received both material and worker's liens.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"post-hail-storm-roofing-101-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-05-17T20:14:24","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:10 GMT","dateUnix":1274127264,"_etag":"7c6250111649d613da229912c3e1bfe1c063bae3","textbody":"That was quite a hail storm on Sunday!  Unless you're one of the fortunate few, you're probably hearing from some roofers this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:\n\nUnless you are a pro, roofing is not a DIY project. Which means that the guys are out in force, knocking on your door, leaving brochures, telling you everything you want to hear. That is: \"We'll fix it, and you won't owe anything.\"\n\nFor some of us it's not exactly going to work out that way, which is another story, but there are things you can and should ask before you hire anyone.\n\nIf you haven't done so, be sure to file a claim with your insurance company. Not only does this get the process started, but they may have specific vendors they want you to use.\n\nIf you're on your own to select a roofer, be sure to ask for the following:\n\n\tFull name and address of the company - Someone based near your home may give you quicker service.\n\tProof of license, bonding capability, liability and Workers' Compensation insurance. Don't forget to get the same information for sub-contractors\n\tCompany history - How long have they been in business, are they members of national roofing associations, and are there any pending legal actions against the company?\n\tCustomer references - Ask them to include someone who had a complaint, so you can get an idea of how the company handled it\n\tGet a written contract - The contract must include total price, deposit (how much and when due - 20% is reasonable), payment instructions, the company's guarantee and manufacturer's warranties, and latest start date. Ensure that the estimate includes replacement vent flanges and flashing, not reused materials. The contract also should include a written description of how unexpected costs, such as rotting roof decking, will be handled. Always get a written estimate for add-on expenses before authorizing the work.\n\tMake sure the company obtains the REQUIRED permits.\n\tAsk about the repair process - Be sure the crew will not remove more roof than they can replace in a single day and that they have enough tarps to cover the roof in case of bad weather.\n\tBe sure the estimate includes clean-up, hauling away old roofing materials and project trash, and that the contract amount covers costs for the dumpster, hauling and dumping. Don't forget to have them go over your yard with magnets to find stray nails.\n\nYou should get:\n\n\tWritten proposal\n\tSigned written contract\n\n\nAbout payment:\n\n\tNever pay in cash.\n\tDon't pay in full until the work has been completed and passed the final permit inspection.\n\tDon't pay in full until you have received both material and worker's liens.\n","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc1a4db04803477e7ec5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc1a4db04803497e7198","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:10 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"No Shortage of New Home Options in NW Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"The July issue of The Builder Report, published by \u003ca href=\"http://dharma-inc.com/index.html\">Dharma, Inc., \u003c/a>is hot off the press.  This report provides a large amount of data on Oklahoma City new home construction.  It's a valuable resource for those of us in the Oklahoma Real Estate industry.  Not only does it track overall new home permits, but also compiles a list of the top selling neighborhoods in the Oklahoma City metro area.  \n\nOf special note, four out of the top five hottest neighborhoods are in far NW OKC (Edmond/Deer Creek schools) and are within a mile of each other.  Of course we're partial to \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/communities/info/4/\">Valencia\u003c/a>, which tops the list, but homebuyers have no shortage of new home options in Edmond or Deer Creek.\n\nAs always, the hot spots jump around from year-to-year or even month-to-month.  Some areas of Mustang are picking up steam.","uniqueName":"no-shortage-of-new-home-options-in-nw-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-08-06T20:00:20","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1281124820,"_etag":"b7020f3e6ef5fc944b4f07763622c66aeacb14d2","textbody":"The July issue of The Builder Report, published by Dharma, Inc., is hot off the press.  This report provides a large amount of data on Oklahoma City new home construction.  It's a valuable resource for those of us in the Oklahoma Real Estate industry.  Not only does it track overall new home permits, but also compiles a list of the top selling neighborhoods in the Oklahoma City metro area.  \n\nOf special note, four out of the top five hottest neighborhoods are in far NW OKC (Edmond/Deer Creek schools) and are within a mile of each other.  Of course we're partial to Valencia, which tops the list, but homebuyers have no shortage of new home options in Edmond or Deer Creek.\n\nAs always, the hot spots jump around from year-to-year or even month-to-month.  Some areas of Mustang are picking up steam.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc1a4db04803497e7198"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc1c4db04803497e7199","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:51:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal is Building Energy Efficient","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-395 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"green lot\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a96b274a43e9efe14bf555828471636a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">By building with Ideal Homes you can expect to get the most out of our green building and energy saving techniques. You could save up to 60% or more in energy costs alone when incorporating a number of 'green' features when building your home. A few areas of concentration include: lot and site development, water, energy, indoor environmental quality and resource efficiency, as well as owner education. The lowest score these categories receive, a higher level of green certification is given by the NAHB Research Center. If you want to do the right thing for your community, neighborhood and family, you should consider going green and looking into these practices when building your new home. Ideal Homes has all the right tools to help you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-is-building-energy-efficient-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2010-09-12T23:42:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a96b274a43e9efe14bf555828471636a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1284334978,"_etag":"e98f02278f3ff483c7be7093bb81c877ebb5ce74","textbody":"By building with Ideal Homes you can expect to get the most out of our green building and energy saving techniques. You could save up to 60% or more in energy costs alone when incorporating a number of 'green' features when building your home. A few areas of concentration include: lot and site development, water, energy, indoor environmental quality and resource efficiency, as well as owner education. The lowest score these categories receive, a higher level of green certification is given by the NAHB Research Center. If you want to do the right thing for your community, neighborhood and family, you should consider going green and looking into these practices when building your new home. Ideal Homes has all the right tools to help you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc1c4db04803497e7199"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc1e4db04803487e5d17","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How Ideal Stays True to Core Values","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"I was asked to write a blog post as an introduction of my position. Those of you who thought you came to the Ideal Homes blog with expectation of reading enlightening industry related tidbits, please accept my apology. You will read instead a possibly boring post, but know it is written with love.\n\nIt is wonderful to report after over ten years experience in the Oklahoma City corporate realm my home has been found with a home builder committed to excellence. My passion is to build community among people and \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> passionately builds \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fegM19\">communities\u003c/a> for people.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> was a builder / developer partner of mine when I worked with Cox Communications. During meetings their primary question was, \"how does this help our home buyers?\" Based on the parameters of our partnership, they executed all deliverables as needed and were more than willing to openly communicate. They definitely earned the \u003ca title=\"2010 National Builder of the Year\" href=\"http://bit.ly/IDHB1\">2010 Builder of the Year\u003c/a> honor extended to them by Professional Builder Magazine.\n\nTheir \u003ca href=\"http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/core-values.html\">Core Values\u003c/a>: Integrity, Quality, Leadership and Relationships drive their interactions with purchasers of new homes as well as vendors, partners, local communities and employees. Their \u003ca href=\"http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/vision-statement.html\">Vision\u003c/a>: \"Building the American dream through mutually beneficial relationships with customers, contractors and co-workers\" sets the tone of their corporate environment.\n\nIt is an honor to have joined the \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> family. Serving in the capacity of Community Outreach Specialist will give me the opportunity to be an extension of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> among local corporate entities, chambers, civic organizations and via online mediums. I look forward to writing future blog posts to further share both their story and the stories of their home buyers.\n\nIf you or anyone you know in Oklahoma City, Norman, Stillwater, Midwest City, Mustang or Edmond look to purchase a \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fegM19\">new home\u003c/a>, please consider \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>. Their \u003ca href=\"http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/mission-statement.html\">Mission\u003c/a>: \"Quality Affordable Homes, Today and Tomorrow\" is even reflected in their \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/ieG5Yv\">Design Center\u003c/a> options, quality and affordability of upgrades.\n\nRemember, \"Anything Else is Less than Ideal!\" Thank you for perusing this post and your feedback is greatly appreciated.\n\nVisit our other online accounts:\n\n  \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-457\" title=\"FB\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/facebooklogo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-455\" title=\"YT\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/youtubelogo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-456\" title=\"Twitter\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/twitterlogo2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-454\" title=\"LI\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4c7b00f5e735e15e8f6cf8b620383286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\">friend us, watch us, follow us, link to us and help us get to know you.","uniqueName":"how-ideal-stays-true-to-core-values-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-01-12T12:46:26","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4c7b00f5e735e15e8f6cf8b620383286.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1294836386,"_etag":"163d5fe0a74abfa4787a3fb4334d32393008cc86","textbody":"I was asked to write a blog post as an introduction of my position. Those of you who thought you came to the Ideal Homes blog with expectation of reading enlightening industry related tidbits, please accept my apology. You will read instead a possibly boring post, but know it is written with love.\n\nIt is wonderful to report after over ten years experience in the Oklahoma City corporate realm my home has been found with a home builder committed to excellence. My passion is to build community among people and Ideal Homes passionately builds communities for people.\n\nIdeal Homes was a builder / developer partner of mine when I worked with Cox Communications. During meetings their primary question was, \"how does this help our home buyers?\" Based on the parameters of our partnership, they executed all deliverables as needed and were more than willing to openly communicate. They definitely earned the 2010 Builder of the Year honor extended to them by Professional Builder Magazine.\n\nTheir Core Values: Integrity, Quality, Leadership and Relationships drive their interactions with purchasers of new homes as well as vendors, partners, local communities and employees. Their Vision: \"Building the American dream through mutually beneficial relationships with customers, contractors and co-workers\" sets the tone of their corporate environment.\n\nIt is an honor to have joined the Ideal Homes family. Serving in the capacity of Community Outreach Specialist will give me the opportunity to be an extension of Ideal Homes among local corporate entities, chambers, civic organizations and via online mediums. I look forward to writing future blog posts to further share both their story and the stories of their home buyers.\n\nIf you or anyone you know in Oklahoma City, Norman, Stillwater, Midwest City, Mustang or Edmond look to purchase a new home, please consider Ideal Homes. Their Mission: \"Quality Affordable Homes, Today and Tomorrow\" is even reflected in their Design Center options, quality and affordability of upgrades.\n\nRemember, \"Anything Else is Less than Ideal!\" Thank you for perusing this post and your feedback is greatly appreciated.\n\nVisit our other online accounts:\n\n  friend us, watch us, follow us, link to us and help us get to know you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:14 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc1e4db04803487e5d17"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc204db04803467e6464","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:13:31 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Three things from the International Builder Show","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-400 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen-shot-2011-01-03-at-9_09_41-PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1e2353450fe389c63e59310280450716.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"47\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-406 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Ideal at IBS 1\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8f4aee038fa4c94a07f59aa0dd43e05f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\">Several \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Homes&nbsp;\u003c/a>employees spent last week in Orlando at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.buildersshow.com/Home/Page.aspx?pageID=1\">2011 International Builders Show.&nbsp;\u003c/a>Three things really stood out: 1. We are very fortunate to be new home builders in Oklahoma City. With affordable new home prices, appreciating home values, and job growth, the Oklahoma City housing marketing is the envy of the nation. Nationally most industry economist see 2011 as a turning point for the industry overall. Markets like Oklahoma City are poised above the rest to see continued growth. 2. Space matters. As new home builders, we must continue to focus on product functionality. Here's what we know about today's new home buyer. You don't want wasted space. People are unwilling to pay extra for space they don't use every day. That's why you see fewer and fewer formal dining and living rooms in our floor plans, but instead more flexible family space. We also must continue to pay special attention to the living triangle - the living room, kitchen, eating area as the hub of the home. Our new model homes in \u003ca href=\"http://ideal-homes.com/comm_plans.php?com=39\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=14&mod=207\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://ideal-homes.com/comm_plans.php?com=38\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, and the model's under construction in \u003ca href=\"http://ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=4&mod=44\">Valencia&nbsp;\u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://ideal-homes.com/comm_plans.php?com=7\">Country Place\u003c/a> will showcase the living triangle at its finest. 3. People browse then buy. It is important to adapt to today's tech-savvy home shoppers/buyers. 90 percent of today's homebuyers use the web as part of their home buying process. That means things like mobile websites, texting, and smart phone applications will play a larger role in how we sell our new homes in Oklahoma City and how the consumer finds them. That was good news for us because just last week we launched our new mobile website. Browsers visiting \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">http://bit.ly/h2idFg\u003c/a> using their smart phone will be redirected to a user friendly mobile site where they can view our new home communities in Oklahoma City and easily search our floor plans.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"three-things-from-the-international-builder-show-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-01-17T22:37:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1e2353450fe389c63e59310280450716.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1295303867,"_etag":"0a6435201b3ea340e28440530df0f0dc0288f053","textbody":"Several Ideal Homes&nbsp;employees spent last week in Orlando at the 2011 International Builders Show.&nbsp;Three things really stood out: 1. We are very fortunate to be new home builders in Oklahoma City. With affordable new home prices, appreciating home values, and job growth, the Oklahoma City housing marketing is the envy of the nation. Nationally most industry economist see 2011 as a turning point for the industry overall. Markets like Oklahoma City are poised above the rest to see continued growth. 2. Space matters. As new home builders, we must continue to focus on product functionality. Here's what we know about today's new home buyer. You don't want wasted space. People are unwilling to pay extra for space they don't use every day. That's why you see fewer and fewer formal dining and living rooms in our floor plans, but instead more flexible family space. We also must continue to pay special attention to the living triangle - the living room, kitchen, eating area as the hub of the home. Our new model homes in Greenleaf Trails, Somers Pointe, Red Canyon Ranch, and the model's under construction in Valencia&nbsp;and Country Place will showcase the living triangle at its finest. 3. People browse then buy. It is important to adapt to today's tech-savvy home shoppers/buyers. 90 percent of today's homebuyers use the web as part of their home buying process. That means things like mobile websites, texting, and smart phone applications will play a larger role in how we sell our new homes in Oklahoma City and how the consumer finds them. That was good news for us because just last week we launched our new mobile website. Browsers visiting http://bit.ly/h2idFg using their smart phone will be redirected to a user friendly mobile site where they can view our new home communities in Oklahoma City and easily search our floor plans.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc204db04803467e6464"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc214db04803497e719a","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Where To Go On a Semi-Warm Winter Day","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-481\" title=\"8428_1169560800\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5366a746740f062b587df2f44cbc0ce4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"105\">This past Saturday was a rare winter day where you could venture outdoors with only a light jacket.  As a builder of new homes in Oklahoma City, we at Ideal Homes love sunny days.  Our furnished model homes in all \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hz0lc5\">16 Ideal Homes Communities\u003c/a> see a lot of foot traffic on nice days.  Of course not everyone is searching for a new home in Oklahoma City. The next time the temperature rises and you want to enjoy the weather,  here are few of my favorite places to visit (besides a model home).\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/gSqGLk\">Martin Nature Park Nature Center\u003c/a> - It's free, convenient, and scenic.  Martin Nature Park is a great place for the kids to stretch their legs and see some cool wildlife.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eVoc2s\">The Oklahoma City Zoo\u003c/a> - We have a great Zoo in Oklahoma City and nice winter days are a great time to visit.  Check out the new Children's Zoo area while you're there.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hnHHUB\">Oklahoma Railway Museum\u003c/a> - This museum is a hidden treasure.  The kids (and adults) will love riding the real train.  You can even have birthday parties in the old boxcar.","uniqueName":"where-to-go-on-a-semiwarm-winter-day-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-01-28T12:00:45","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5366a746740f062b587df2f44cbc0ce4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1296216045,"_etag":"d9cf1f4b7d11e647d4deea4068d191ef2faa121e","textbody":"This past Saturday was a rare winter day where you could venture outdoors with only a light jacket.  As a builder of new homes in Oklahoma City, we at Ideal Homes love sunny days.  Our furnished model homes in all 16 Ideal Homes Communities see a lot of foot traffic on nice days.  Of course not everyone is searching for a new home in Oklahoma City. The next time the temperature rises and you want to enjoy the weather,  here are few of my favorite places to visit (besides a model home).\n\nMartin Nature Park Nature Center - It's free, convenient, and scenic.  Martin Nature Park is a great place for the kids to stretch their legs and see some cool wildlife.\n\nThe Oklahoma City Zoo - We have a great Zoo in Oklahoma City and nice winter days are a great time to visit.  Check out the new Children's Zoo area while you're there.\n\nOklahoma Railway Museum - This museum is a hidden treasure.  The kids (and adults) will love riding the real train.  You can even have birthday parties in the old boxcar.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc214db04803497e719a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc234db04803487e5d18","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:13:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Science Behind the Walls Part I - Two keys to an efficient and healthy home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Building an \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fB7WrU\">energy efficient new home\u003c/a> is not about one isolated component- it's treating the \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/dKz1x5\">home as a system\u003c/a>. Many people (and builders unfortunately) equate an efficient and healthy home solely with the heating and cooling unit and the type of interior material used in the home - like low VOC paint, etc. While those elements are important, the biggest impact on your home's efficiency and your family's health starts before the sheet rock is on the home. Two often overlooked contributors are: 1. Tightly sealed ducts in the new home 2. A fresh-air strategy Here is how we tackle the first of these issues in every new Ideal home: \u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-502 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Tight Duct Work\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ideal101-150x120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"172\" height=\"137\">\u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-511 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"ideal103\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e6739dcce1b14e41ab60005817b74e4d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"120\">\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Homes'\u003c/a> Foil Flex Duct System has the greatest impact on energy efficiency. Based on an independent market evaluation of new homes in Oklahoma City, the average air leakage is 25 to 30 percent in overhead spaces as the ducts move air from the unit to other areas of the home. This is in new homes - just imagine the leakage in older homes. What does this mean to homeowners? They spend one quarter of their monthly bill to heat and cool their attic. Verified by a \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hlgaRl\">third party expert\u003c/a> the \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fB7WrU\">Ideal Homes system\u003c/a> guarantees five percent or less air leakage. We utilize a Mylar backed insulation to wrap the ducts This acts as a thermos to reduce temperature exchange. We also use a mastic sealant around the joints secured with vinyl tie straps for the best non-conductive, hardened fit. Once the home is sealed tight, it is vital to have a fresh-air strategy for your home. Everyday living produces a lot of moisture in your home. Consider this; the average single-family home uses 80 gallons of water \u003cem>per person\u003c/em> each day. That's a lot of moisture in a home. We also know vehicles leak fumes into homes from garages. When we build an Ideal home, we want to make sure families are breathing the freshest air possible at all times. We are happy to share our processes openly with those who \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eEHmN3\">inquire.\u003c/a> In a later post, we will discuss the \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/e98jbw\">fresh-air ventilation strategy\u003c/a> used by \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> in every new home in Oklahoma City.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"science-behind-the-walls-part-i-two-keys-to-an-efficient-and-healthy-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-02-04T23:40:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e6739dcce1b14e41ab60005817b74e4d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1296862850,"_etag":"78677e843be5851616705cb6b7662ad40298db82","textbody":"Building an energy efficient new home is not about one isolated component- it's treating the home as a system. Many people (and builders unfortunately) equate an efficient and healthy home solely with the heating and cooling unit and the type of interior material used in the home - like low VOC paint, etc. While those elements are important, the biggest impact on your home's efficiency and your family's health starts before the sheet rock is on the home. Two often overlooked contributors are: 1. Tightly sealed ducts in the new home 2. A fresh-air strategy Here is how we tackle the first of these issues in every new Ideal home: Ideal Homes' Foil Flex Duct System has the greatest impact on energy efficiency. Based on an independent market evaluation of new homes in Oklahoma City, the average air leakage is 25 to 30 percent in overhead spaces as the ducts move air from the unit to other areas of the home. This is in new homes - just imagine the leakage in older homes. What does this mean to homeowners? They spend one quarter of their monthly bill to heat and cool their attic. Verified by a third party expert the Ideal Homes system guarantees five percent or less air leakage. We utilize a Mylar backed insulation to wrap the ducts This acts as a thermos to reduce temperature exchange. We also use a mastic sealant around the joints secured with vinyl tie straps for the best non-conductive, hardened fit. Once the home is sealed tight, it is vital to have a fresh-air strategy for your home. Everyday living produces a lot of moisture in your home. Consider this; the average single-family home uses 80 gallons of water per person each day. That's a lot of moisture in a home. We also know vehicles leak fumes into homes from garages. When we build an Ideal home, we want to make sure families are breathing the freshest air possible at all times. We are happy to share our processes openly with those who inquire. In a later post, we will discuss the fresh-air ventilation strategy used by Ideal Homes in every new home in Oklahoma City.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc234db04803487e5d18"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc254db04803477e7ec7","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A Few Small Steps Toward Your Down Payment","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-599\" title=\"sack_lunch\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e4945ab1da60857e7e4597898f4bc9ab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"201\" />Over half of \u003ca title=\"Ideal Homes\" href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> home buyers are purchasing their first home. One of the challenges of home ownership is saving money for that intimidating down payment.\n\nPreparation for your down payment is a challenge. Spending money without being mindful of budget is easy; debit and credit cards = quick swipes to purchases. Saving money conversely is not so easy. Saving money is important. What if you've had your eye on a new home in Oklahoma City?\n\nIf you are a renter, the possibility of home ownership seems more and more appealing with each passing rent payment. The benefit of tax deductions and the building of equity make initial sacrifices of spending to save for a down payment a little easier to support. Where will the money come from? Where will you find your down payment and all those other new home expenses?\n\nChances are, the money may be easier to find than you think. The first place to start looking - your spending habits.\n\nIf you arrive at work every morning with a cup of coffee from your favorite \u003ca title=\"coffee shop\" href=\"http://www.urbanspoon.com/f/46/4513/Oklahoma-City/Coffee-Shops\">coffee shop\u003c/a>, how much does that put you back? Let's assume $4. Multiply that by five days a week, and you've consumed $1,040 worth of caffeine in one year. If your significant other does the same thing, together you're spending almost $2,100 on hot beverages. Consider the alternatives: invest in a coffee pot and make your own at home, satisfy your super Joe addiction only two days a week or find a convenience store that sells the stuff at a quarter of the price.\n\nIt's 11 a.m., and you're hungry. Where will you and your co-workers go for lunch today? \u003ca title=\"Restaurant meals\" href=\"http://www.eataroundokc.com/\">Restaurant meals\u003c/a> take a big bite out of your pocketbook. Let's say you spend $10 a day. Over 12 months, those lunches eat up $2,600. If your significant other eats restaurant meals daily as well, the two of you rack up $5,200 in restaurant expenses each year. The alternatives: brown-bag it or check out the $1 menu at many fast-food places.\n\nIf new homeownership is on your horizon, make a plan. Set a budget and watch those expenses. It may stretch your spending resolve initially, but in the end it will be well worth the sacrifices made.\n\nContact us and ask us for additional tips that will help you take the first big step to home ownership.","uniqueName":"a-few-small-steps-toward-your-down-payment-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-02-23T20:42:48","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e4945ab1da60857e7e4597898f4bc9ab.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1298493768,"_etag":"6435cd307e5be73a1e7c7202cd3c70a32717be01","textbody":"Over half of Ideal Homes home buyers are purchasing their first home. One of the challenges of home ownership is saving money for that intimidating down payment.\n\nPreparation for your down payment is a challenge. Spending money without being mindful of budget is easy; debit and credit cards = quick swipes to purchases. Saving money conversely is not so easy. Saving money is important. What if you've had your eye on a new home in Oklahoma City?\n\nIf you are a renter, the possibility of home ownership seems more and more appealing with each passing rent payment. The benefit of tax deductions and the building of equity make initial sacrifices of spending to save for a down payment a little easier to support. Where will the money come from? Where will you find your down payment and all those other new home expenses?\n\nChances are, the money may be easier to find than you think. The first place to start looking - your spending habits.\n\nIf you arrive at work every morning with a cup of coffee from your favorite coffee shop, how much does that put you back? Let's assume $4. Multiply that by five days a week, and you've consumed $1,040 worth of caffeine in one year. If your significant other does the same thing, together you're spending almost $2,100 on hot beverages. Consider the alternatives: invest in a coffee pot and make your own at home, satisfy your super Joe addiction only two days a week or find a convenience store that sells the stuff at a quarter of the price.\n\nIt's 11 a.m., and you're hungry. Where will you and your co-workers go for lunch today? Restaurant meals take a big bite out of your pocketbook. Let's say you spend $10 a day. Over 12 months, those lunches eat up $2,600. If your significant other eats restaurant meals daily as well, the two of you rack up $5,200 in restaurant expenses each year. The alternatives: brown-bag it or check out the $1 menu at many fast-food places.\n\nIf new homeownership is on your horizon, make a plan. Set a budget and watch those expenses. It may stretch your spending resolve initially, but in the end it will be well worth the sacrifices made.\n\nContact us and ask us for additional tips that will help you take the first big step to home ownership.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc254db04803477e7ec7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc264db04803467e6465","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:13:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Designing On A Budget","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-615 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Paint\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bb77f229b9e9bf7cc49715be676043b7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"183\">Starved for affordable design ideas? Tired of trying to match the design shows with their unrealistic budgets? For most of us, it only takes one trip through the home center or the furniture store to figure out that our dollar just isn't going to go as far as they \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hmw6Qk\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hmw6Qk\">show it on television\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://linkd.in/dSGXJC\">Dari Roberts\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/gD2RHb\">Ideal's Design Center\u003c/a> manager, has five steps for designing on a budget. \u003cstrong>1. The first step\u003c/strong> to designing on a budget is to take a realistic look at how much you have to spend. Be honest with yourself on this one so you don't have a room you love and a bill you hate. \u003cstrong>2. Step two\u003c/strong> is to decide how much you want to do for that amount. Is it one room or the whole house? Here again, be realistic so you won't be disappointed. \u003cstrong>3. Step Three:\u003c/strong> Prioritize. If the budget just isn't as big as your dream, you will have to decide what to do now and what to do later. You should do what's most important to you, but these thoughts might help you. Do you have an empty house with a mattress on the floor in the bedroom and not much else? Maybe your priority is to buy furniture. Do you have enough furniture, but it's mostly leftovers and your place looks a lot like your college apartment? Maybe you want to work on one room at a time to develop a more together look. Or is it just time for a change? You have some great pieces, but you're tired of the way your rooms look and you're ready to take it to the next level. Maybe it's time to take stock of which things you really love and want to keep. How you could re-purpose some pieces into different rooms. Maybe you just need to fill in the blanks in your new rooms with the pieces and accessories that will define your new look. \u003cstrong>4. Step Four:\u003c/strong> Once you decide on the scope of your project, you need to find your inspiration. Dari says it's that thing you love that you want to build everything around. \"When people come to the \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/gD2RHb\">Ideal Homes Design Center\u003c/a> they usually have something in mind that they just \u003cem>have to have.\u003c/em> You need to decide on that item first, so everything else will work with it.\" For instance, if you \u003cem>have to have\u003c/em> stone countertops, pick those out first so the cabinets and backsplash will go together for a completed look. If you're in love with dark wood floors, pick those before you shop for area rugs or furniture. In a bedroom, the inspiration is frequently bedding, since the bed is the largest and first-noticed item in the room. Your inspiration may be something you already have, or it may be something you find new. In either case, it will serve as the guide for all your design decisions. \u003cstrong>5. Step Five:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Make your master list. Write everything down. Take pictures of your old things and things you are considering buying. Your project is a lot easier to manage if you have it all in front of you. Now you're ready to decide on what things you will need to complete your design and how much you are budgeting for each item. This list should be in priority order with the most important things on top. Designers select the most expensive and hardest to change items first - like flooring and permament lighting. Easier things to change include accessories and wall art. Dari's final words of advice: Shop. Do your homework. Collect color samples so you can be sure everything works together and with your inspiration piece. Don't forget to put a price on everything. It will save you time, money and grief. If you're absolutely in love with the expensive sectional, plan to shop\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hBY370 \">&nbsp;TJ Maxx\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fhU09b \">Steinmart\u003c/a> for the other things. That's how Dari pulls together \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hz0lc5\">Ideal's model homes\u003c/a>, and the result is stunning and open every day for you to visit and get ideas.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"designing-on-a-budget-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-03-04T03:11:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bb77f229b9e9bf7cc49715be676043b7.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1299208301,"_etag":"d530cef13efe87d135d269b938bc48e0a3ada097","textbody":"Starved for affordable design ideas? Tired of trying to match the design shows with their unrealistic budgets? For most of us, it only takes one trip through the home center or the furniture store to figure out that our dollar just isn't going to go as far as they show it on television. Dari Roberts, Ideal's Design Center manager, has five steps for designing on a budget. 1. The first step to designing on a budget is to take a realistic look at how much you have to spend. Be honest with yourself on this one so you don't have a room you love and a bill you hate. 2. Step two is to decide how much you want to do for that amount. Is it one room or the whole house? Here again, be realistic so you won't be disappointed. 3. Step Three: Prioritize. If the budget just isn't as big as your dream, you will have to decide what to do now and what to do later. You should do what's most important to you, but these thoughts might help you. Do you have an empty house with a mattress on the floor in the bedroom and not much else? Maybe your priority is to buy furniture. Do you have enough furniture, but it's mostly leftovers and your place looks a lot like your college apartment? Maybe you want to work on one room at a time to develop a more together look. Or is it just time for a change? You have some great pieces, but you're tired of the way your rooms look and you're ready to take it to the next level. Maybe it's time to take stock of which things you really love and want to keep. How you could re-purpose some pieces into different rooms. Maybe you just need to fill in the blanks in your new rooms with the pieces and accessories that will define your new look. 4. Step Four: Once you decide on the scope of your project, you need to find your inspiration. Dari says it's that thing you love that you want to build everything around. \"When people come to the Ideal Homes Design Center they usually have something in mind that they just have to have. You need to decide on that item first, so everything else will work with it.\" For instance, if you have to have stone countertops, pick those out first so the cabinets and backsplash will go together for a completed look. If you're in love with dark wood floors, pick those before you shop for area rugs or furniture. In a bedroom, the inspiration is frequently bedding, since the bed is the largest and first-noticed item in the room. Your inspiration may be something you already have, or it may be something you find new. In either case, it will serve as the guide for all your design decisions. 5. Step Five:&nbsp;Make your master list. Write everything down. Take pictures of your old things and things you are considering buying. Your project is a lot easier to manage if you have it all in front of you. Now you're ready to decide on what things you will need to complete your design and how much you are budgeting for each item. This list should be in priority order with the most important things on top. Designers select the most expensive and hardest to change items first - like flooring and permament lighting. Easier things to change include accessories and wall art. Dari's final words of advice: Shop. Do your homework. Collect color samples so you can be sure everything works together and with your inspiration piece. Don't forget to put a price on everything. It will save you time, money and grief. If you're absolutely in love with the expensive sectional, plan to shop&nbsp;TJ Maxx and Steinmart for the other things. That's how Dari pulls together Ideal's model homes, and the result is stunning and open every day for you to visit and get ideas.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc264db04803467e6465"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc284db048034a7e5ef3","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:24 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit For Military Personnel Ends April 30","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-657\" title=\"soldier_flag\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/17b67443733eca31e0f2fa7f91f8b893.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"101\" />At \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>, we salute our military families and proudly welcome them into our new home communities. That's why we want to make sure they know that select military personnel are still eligible for the federal home buyer tax credit. The extended purchase deadline, however, is fast approaching.\n\nQualified service members on official extended duty outside the United States for at least 90 days between January 2009 through April 2010 have until April 30, 2011, to purchase a home and reap tax credit benefits up to $8,000. The real estate transaction must close by June 30, 2011.\n\nAccording to \u003ca href=\"http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/\">www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com\u003c/a> , qualified service members are U.S. military uniformed services members, U.S. foreign service members or intelligence community employees. A person forced to return to the United States for medical reasons before completing an assignment of at least 90 days of qualified official extended duty may also receive the home buyer tax credit extension.\n\nHere's how the home buyer tax credit works:\n\nAfter closing, first-time buyers receive a federal housing tax credit equal to 10 percent of the home's purchase price, not to exceed $8,000. Current home owners living in their principal residence for at least five consecutive years may receive up to $6,500 when they purchase another principal residence. Qualified service members who sell or move from a tax credit home within three years of the initial purchase due to official extended duty are exempt from the recapture clause.\n\nIncome limits apply, and home buyers eligible for a V.A. mortgage may qualify for 100 percent financing.\n\nA new \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Home\u003c/a> plus an $8,000 home buyer tax credit -what a winning combination. For more information on our new homes starting from the $100s, please \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena \u003c/a>at (405) 267-0049, toll free 866.277.2670 or visit \u003ca href=\"../../\">www.ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>","uniqueName":"extended-home-buyer-tax-credit-for-military-personnel-ends-april-30-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-03-10T22:50:03","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/17b67443733eca31e0f2fa7f91f8b893.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1299797403,"_etag":"aace5f9193ab0e0921bd4cf1e810bfe3932e8f74","textbody":"At Ideal Homes, we salute our military families and proudly welcome them into our new home communities. That's why we want to make sure they know that select military personnel are still eligible for the federal home buyer tax credit. The extended purchase deadline, however, is fast approaching.\n\nQualified service members on official extended duty outside the United States for at least 90 days between January 2009 through April 2010 have until April 30, 2011, to purchase a home and reap tax credit benefits up to $8,000. The real estate transaction must close by June 30, 2011.\n\nAccording to www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com , qualified service members are U.S. military uniformed services members, U.S. foreign service members or intelligence community employees. A person forced to return to the United States for medical reasons before completing an assignment of at least 90 days of qualified official extended duty may also receive the home buyer tax credit extension.\n\nHere's how the home buyer tax credit works:\n\nAfter closing, first-time buyers receive a federal housing tax credit equal to 10 percent of the home's purchase price, not to exceed $8,000. Current home owners living in their principal residence for at least five consecutive years may receive up to $6,500 when they purchase another principal residence. Qualified service members who sell or move from a tax credit home within three years of the initial purchase due to official extended duty are exempt from the recapture clause.\n\nIncome limits apply, and home buyers eligible for a V.A. mortgage may qualify for 100 percent financing.\n\nA new Ideal Home plus an $8,000 home buyer tax credit -what a winning combination. For more information on our new homes starting from the $100s, please contact Elena at (405) 267-0049, toll free 866.277.2670 or visit www.ideal-homes.com","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc284db048034a7e5ef3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc294db048034a7e5ef4","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fear of Rejection","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-687\" title=\"rejected-300x287\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e4662f9891e2755f57ad962a09d5802a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"143\" />Is your fear of not being able to qualify holding you back from owning a new home?\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/index.php\">Ideal Homes \u003c/a>has worked with countless people whose anxiety about being unable to obtain financing almost kept them from experiencing the American Dream-Home Ownership.\n\nMany of them have driven through our communities, fallen in love with a floor design online but decided to banish all thoughts of home ownership because they're convinced they can't qualify.\n\nIf you would love to own a new home but have questions about \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/whatsnext.php\">financing\u003c/a>, I encourage you to take a chance and meet with our preferred lender, Citywide Mortgage. There's nothing to lose because the professionals at Citywide will assess your financial situation, and if you're not able to qualify, they'll provide helpful advice on how to qualify in the future.\n\nIf your fear of not qualifying is holding you back, I would love the opportunity to help you overcome your fears to get you closer to home ownership. Please email me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:eamora@ideal-homes.com\">eamora@ideal-homes.com\u003c/a> with your story.","uniqueName":"fear-of-rejection-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-04-07T21:57:32","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e4662f9891e2755f57ad962a09d5802a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1302213452,"_etag":"c2df13854469a5cd7652cdc8a2b13b77201c9d20","textbody":"Is your fear of not being able to qualify holding you back from owning a new home?\n\nIdeal Homes has worked with countless people whose anxiety about being unable to obtain financing almost kept them from experiencing the American Dream-Home Ownership.\n\nMany of them have driven through our communities, fallen in love with a floor design online but decided to banish all thoughts of home ownership because they're convinced they can't qualify.\n\nIf you would love to own a new home but have questions about financing, I encourage you to take a chance and meet with our preferred lender, Citywide Mortgage. There's nothing to lose because the professionals at Citywide will assess your financial situation, and if you're not able to qualify, they'll provide helpful advice on how to qualify in the future.\n\nIf your fear of not qualifying is holding you back, I would love the opportunity to help you overcome your fears to get you closer to home ownership. Please email me at eamora@ideal-homes.com with your story.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc294db048034a7e5ef4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc2a4db048034a7e5ef5","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Join us for Extreme Food Drive 2","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-743\" title=\"Food Sorting\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d237cc208eef36b4b723a2f2be13f1f8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\">Last year when we built a home for \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fsaCjk \">\u003cem>Extreme Makeover: Home Edition\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, we set show records with\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/i8AWIa \"> our food drive\u003c/a>. So we're doing it again (not the show...but the food drive), working with the \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/edsE16\">Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma\u003c/a> to collect food and funds for their 2011 Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers Food Drive.\n\nOur goal is to collect 5,000 pounds of food. You can help us by collecting food from your friends and neighbors and bringing it to at any one of our 18 drop-off locations during May.\n\n\u003cstrong>Drop-Off Locations\u003c/strong>\n\n\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\n\n\u003cstrong>Edmond:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Valencia\u003c/strong> - 18704 Casero Drive (north on May past NW 178th).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Valencia\u003c/strong> - 2605 NW 180th Street (between Penn and May on NW 178th).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Valencia\u003c/strong> - 2540 NW 180th Street (between Penn and May on NW 178th).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Valencia\u003c/strong> - 2200 NW 182nd Street (north on Penn past NW 178th).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Marble Leaf\u003c/strong> - 15025 Madder Drive (between Penn and Western on NW 150th).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Mustang/Yukon:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Fountain Grass\u003c/strong> - 9737 SW 24th Terrace (SW 24th Terrace and Morgan Road).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Somers Pointe\u003c/strong> - 13020 SW 4th Street (south of Reno on Hwy 92/Garth Brooks Blvd).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Moore:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Design Center \u003c/strong>- 9211 S. I-35 (west-side service road, between exits 119\nand 120)\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Country Place\u003c/strong> - 2341 SW 135th Street (between Penn and May on SW 134th).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli> \u003cstrong>Featherstone\u003c/strong> - 912 SW 158th Street (south of SW 149th Street on Western Avenue).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli> \u003cstrong>Wildflower\u003c/strong> - 15425 Nightshade Street (south of SW 149th Street on Western Avenue).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Norman:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Ideal Homes \u003c/strong>office - 1320 N. Porter in Norman (just north of Robinson)\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Carrington Place\u003c/strong> - 4124 Cannon Drive (between Tecumseh and Franklin Road on NW 36th Avenue).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Green Leaf Trails\u003c/strong> - 900 Bear Mountain Drive (east of 12\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Ave. NW on Tecumseh).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/strong> - 801 Carolyn Ridge Road (west of 12\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Ave. NE on Tecumseh).\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Trail Woods\u003c/strong> - 2409 Trailwood Drive (On Rock Creek Road (between HWY 77 and Porter).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Midwest City:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Sundance\u003c/strong> - 12612 SE 16th Court (east of Anderson Road on SE 15th Street).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Stillwater:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Stonecrest\u003c/strong> - 5006 N Nancy Lee Drive (At the intersection of N Washington Street and W Richmond Road, turn left on Richmond and head West for less than 1/4 of a mile).\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Most needed food donations\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Canned meats\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli> Meat-based soups\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Canned fruits\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Canned vegetables\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Peanut butter\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Rice and beans\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>No homemade or glass items please!\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Or you can make a donation\u003c/strong>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\">Log o\u003c/span>n to \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/gfp84p \">Ideal's donation page\u003c/a> on the RFB web site\u003ca href=\"http://rfbo.convio.net/site/TR/Events/General?pg=fund&amp;fr_id=1040&amp;pxfid=1710\">\u003c/a> to make a donation online.\n\nThanks for your help.\n\nThe Ideal Homes Team","uniqueName":"join-us-for-extreme-food-drive-2-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-04-28T16:21:43","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d237cc208eef36b4b723a2f2be13f1f8.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1304007703,"_etag":"96f729e3fe966652b84b701da8228b01d2c5b179","textbody":" \n\nLast year when we built a home for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, we set show records with our food drive. So we're doing it again (not the show...but the food drive), working with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to collect food and funds for their 2011 Feeding Hope and Letter Carriers Food Drive.\n\nOur goal is to collect 5,000 pounds of food. You can help us by collecting food from your friends and neighbors and bringing it to at any one of our 18 drop-off locations during May.\n\nDrop-Off Locations\n\n \n\nEdmond:\n\n\tValencia - 18704 Casero Drive (north on May past NW 178th).\n\tValencia - 2605 NW 180th Street (between Penn and May on NW 178th).\n\tValencia - 2540 NW 180th Street (between Penn and May on NW 178th).\n\tValencia - 2200 NW 182nd Street (north on Penn past NW 178th).\n\tMarble Leaf - 15025 Madder Drive (between Penn and Western on NW 150th).\n\nMustang/Yukon:\n\n\tFountain Grass - 9737 SW 24th Terrace (SW 24th Terrace and Morgan Road).\n\tSomers Pointe - 13020 SW 4th Street (south of Reno on Hwy 92/Garth Brooks Blvd).\n\nMoore:\n\n\tDesign Center - 9211 S. I-35 (west-side service road, between exits 119\nand 120)\n\tCountry Place - 2341 SW 135th Street (between Penn and May on SW 134th).\n\t Featherstone - 912 SW 158th Street (south of SW 149th Street on Western Avenue).\n\t Wildflower - 15425 Nightshade Street (south of SW 149th Street on Western Avenue).\n\nNorman:\n\n\tIdeal Homes office - 1320 N. Porter in Norman (just north of Robinson)\n\tCarrington Place - 4124 Cannon Drive (between Tecumseh and Franklin Road on NW 36th Avenue).\n\tGreen Leaf Trails - 900 Bear Mountain Drive (east of 12th Ave. NW on Tecumseh).\n\tRed Canyon Ranch - 801 Carolyn Ridge Road (west of 12th Ave. NE on Tecumseh).\n\tTrail Woods - 2409 Trailwood Drive (On Rock Creek Road (between HWY 77 and Porter).\n\nMidwest City:\n\n\tSundance - 12612 SE 16th Court (east of Anderson Road on SE 15th Street).\n\nStillwater:\n\n\tStonecrest - 5006 N Nancy Lee Drive (At the intersection of N Washington Street and W Richmond Road, turn left on Richmond and head West for less than 1/4 of a mile).\n\nMost needed food donations\n\n\tCanned meats\n\t Meat-based soups\n\tCanned fruits\n\tCanned vegetables\n\tPeanut butter\n\tRice and beans\n\tNo homemade or glass items please!\n\nOr you can make a donation\n\nLog on to Ideal's donation page on the RFB web site to make a donation online.\n\nThanks for your help.\n\nThe Ideal Homes Team","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc2a4db048034a7e5ef5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc2d4db04803477e7ec9","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"8 Steps To Guard Your Credit","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-718\" title=\"repair-credit\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/89dd992b14ce5cd21b89f75498065c65.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"147\">So you're contemplating the big decision to purchase a new home in Oklahoma City. Whether you're a current home owner looking to invest in a bigger place or a renter excited to enter the world of new home ownership, your credit history plays the biggest role in the home-buying process.\n\nThat's why Kent Carter, president of \u003ca href=\"http://www.cwmpartners.com//\">Citywide Mortgage,\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/home\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>' participating lender, says the single most important thing prospective home buyers must do is guard their credit.\n\nWhat does \"guarding your credit\" mean? Kent explains with these eight steps:\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Get a free copy of your credit report at least once per year to check for inaccurate information. Protest any false data with all three credit bureaus.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Always pay your bills on time. Late payments may stay on your credit report up to seven years.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Use a minimum of two credit cards each month to generate activity on your credit report.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Keep the balances on revolving debt to about 10 percent of your high credit limit.  (Example: Don't exceed a $400 balance on a VISA card if your credit limit is $4,000). A high balance relative to a high credit limit is derogatory even if you pay on time.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Do not totally pay off credit cards each month. Do NOT close accounts you no longer use as this will lower your FICO score.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Do not pay off old collections unless required by a mortgage lender. Any activity (even positive) on old credit items makes them appear as new derogatory entries and lowers your score.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>If you have paid judgments or tax liens, make sure they are shown as \"paid.\"  Confirmation of satisfaction is often not officially filed at the court house and continues to show up on credit reports.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\nCredit scores from a car dealer and a mortgage company are not the same as they \"weight\" different items for their beneficial interests. Installment loans affect car credit and housing entries affect mortgage credit more.  For more information -\u003ca href=\"http://www.cwmpartners.com/pages/contact_us\"> contact Kent Carter\u003c/a> at Citywide Mortgage.","uniqueName":"8-steps-to-guard-your-credit-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-04-25T20:38:55","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/89dd992b14ce5cd21b89f75498065c65.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1303763935,"_etag":"b847df5915611410fc1152976f4f04d095712cdb","textbody":"So you're contemplating the big decision to purchase a new home in Oklahoma City. Whether you're a current home owner looking to invest in a bigger place or a renter excited to enter the world of new home ownership, your credit history plays the biggest role in the home-buying process.\n\nThat's why Kent Carter, president of Citywide Mortgage, Ideal Homes' participating lender, says the single most important thing prospective home buyers must do is guard their credit.\n\nWhat does \"guarding your credit\" mean? Kent explains with these eight steps:\n\n\tGet a free copy of your credit report at least once per year to check for inaccurate information. Protest any false data with all three credit bureaus.\n\n\n\tAlways pay your bills on time. Late payments may stay on your credit report up to seven years.\n\n\n\tUse a minimum of two credit cards each month to generate activity on your credit report.\n\n\n\tKeep the balances on revolving debt to about 10 percent of your high credit limit.  (Example: Don't exceed a $400 balance on a VISA card if your credit limit is $4,000). A high balance relative to a high credit limit is derogatory even if you pay on time.\n\n\n\tDo not totally pay off credit cards each month. Do NOT close accounts you no longer use as this will lower your FICO score.\n\n\n\tDo not pay off old collections unless required by a mortgage lender. Any activity (even positive) on old credit items makes them appear as new derogatory entries and lowers your score.\n\n\n\tIf you have paid judgments or tax liens, make sure they are shown as \"paid.\"  Confirmation of satisfaction is often not officially filed at the court house and continues to show up on credit reports.\n\nCredit scores from a car dealer and a mortgage company are not the same as they \"weight\" different items for their beneficial interests. Installment loans affect car credit and housing entries affect mortgage credit more.  For more information - contact Kent Carter at Citywide Mortgage.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc2d4db04803477e7ec9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc2f4db04803477e7eca","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:31 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fill Your Ideal Home With Love & Traditions","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-766\" title=\"popcorn\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/popcorn-600x393.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"170\">What better way to celebrate the blessings of having a new Ideal home than by creating traditions to call your very own. Whether you live by yourself, share your place with a significant other or have a home filled with children, your ideas for creating traditions are endless. Here are few thoughts to get your creative juices flowing:\n\n1.  Take a family photo in the same place with the same people at the same time every year. Take a Mother's Day photo, for example, with mom and all the kids sitting on the living room couch.\n\n2.  Every year take a photo on the first day of school in the same place.\n\n3.  Celebrate your new home closing anniversary each year. With each anniversary, remember you're paying more and more down on that \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/whatsnext.php\">30-year mortgage\u003c/a>.\n\n4.  Designate one night a week as \"Fix It Yourself &amp; Eat What You Want.\" That might mean PB&amp;J and popcorn for the parents, scrambled eggs and bananas for the teenager and ice cream for the toddler.\n\n5.  Gather loved ones on a regular basis for movie night, game night or puzzle night.\n\n6.  Celebrate with your Ideal neighbors by organizing a yearly block party. Ask your Ideal Homes new home sales consultant for suggestions.\n\n7.  Hold a family slumber party in the living room every three months.\n\n8.  On rainy Saturdays, have an inside picnic. Spread a blanket or beach towels on the floor, and enjoy a bucket of KFC.\n\n9.  Put out a favorite holiday decoration every year. This could be a special plate for the birthday boy or girl, a Halloween wicked witch or a macaroni Christmas tree.\n\nPriceless memories are created by family rituals and traditions. The sky is the limit on how to fill your Ideal home with happiness, love and giggles.\n\nFor more information on Ideal Homes, contact us at (405) 267-0049 or visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com\">www.ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>.","uniqueName":"fill-your-ideal-home-with-love-traditions-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-05-25T21:18:16","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:31 GMT","dateUnix":1306358296,"_etag":"0b58a9645d5bc0c59fb874d5bd54ab6e8b894b50","textbody":"What better way to celebrate the blessings of having a new Ideal home than by creating traditions to call your very own. Whether you live by yourself, share your place with a significant other or have a home filled with children, your ideas for creating traditions are endless. Here are few thoughts to get your creative juices flowing:\n\n1.  Take a family photo in the same place with the same people at the same time every year. Take a Mother's Day photo, for example, with mom and all the kids sitting on the living room couch.\n\n2.  Every year take a photo on the first day of school in the same place.\n\n3.  Celebrate your new home closing anniversary each year. With each anniversary, remember you're paying more and more down on that 30-year mortgage.\n\n4.  Designate one night a week as \"Fix It Yourself &amp; Eat What You Want.\" That might mean PB&amp;J and popcorn for the parents, scrambled eggs and bananas for the teenager and ice cream for the toddler.\n\n5.  Gather loved ones on a regular basis for movie night, game night or puzzle night.\n\n6.  Celebrate with your Ideal neighbors by organizing a yearly block party. Ask your Ideal Homes new home sales consultant for suggestions.\n\n7.  Hold a family slumber party in the living room every three months.\n\n8.  On rainy Saturdays, have an inside picnic. Spread a blanket or beach towels on the floor, and enjoy a bucket of KFC.\n\n9.  Put out a favorite holiday decoration every year. This could be a special plate for the birthday boy or girl, a Halloween wicked witch or a macaroni Christmas tree.\n\nPriceless memories are created by family rituals and traditions. The sky is the limit on how to fill your Ideal home with happiness, love and giggles.\n\nFor more information on Ideal Homes, contact us at (405) 267-0049 or visit www.ideal-homes.com.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc2f4db04803477e7eca"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc314db04803487e5d19","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:33 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes & Relay for Life Norman","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"The \u003ca title=\"Ideal Homes\" href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> power team of Kristy Dean, Operations &amp; Communications Coordinator, and Suzanne Vicsek, Director of Accounting Department, successfully co-chaired the 2011 Relay for Life Norman and gathered over $101,000 for the American Cancer Society. They have run the Relay for Life Norman for the past three years with Kristy serving as chair for the prior two years and Suzanne serving as accounting chair.\n\n\u003ccaption id=\"attachment_794\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"233\" caption=\"HOPE for Those Affected by Cancer\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-794 \" title=\"RFLLuminaria\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3ca3ff4178a65001496c8c1a615f3302.jpg\" alt=\"HOPE\" width=\"233\" height=\"138\">\u003c/caption>\n\nThere were over 350 participants in this year's relay, which was held May 20, 2011 at the Norman High School gymnasium.\n\nDuring the Luminaria Ceremony over 300 small bags with glow sticks donated from \u003ca title=\"ROBYN Promotions\" href=\"http://www.robynpromo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">ROBYN promotions\u003c/a> were arranged to spell, \"HOPE\".\n\n400 plus names were read during the ceremony paying tribute to those who have lost their lives to cancer as well as to those who have survived the battle with cancer.\n\n\u003ca title=\"Ideal Homes\" href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> has been a part of the Relay for Life Norman for 11 years. Two live auctions are held annually to drive fundraising efforts. One of the live auctions is held at a monthly staff meeting for Ideal Homes employees. The employees during the live auction held at this year's April staff meeting raised $3,200, which is close to the amount raised during the live auction held the night of the relay.\n\nThe corporate citizens and eleven committee members who provided support during this year's relay are greatly appreciated. Corporate sponsors include East Side Wal Mart, Chick-Filet, Office Max, Ideal Homes, Mercy Oncology, Home Creations and Citywide Mortgage. They significantly contributed to the fundraising dollars through generous donations. \"We would not have had the level of success we experienced without all of the committe dedication and the sponsor support.\" - Kristy Dean.\n\nFunds are still being accepted for the Relay for Life Norman ; you can visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.relayforlife.org/normanok\">www.relayforlife.org/normanok\u003c/a> for more information.\n\nContact Kristy Dean \u003ca href=\"mailto:kdean@ideal-homes.com\">kdean@ideal-homes.com\u003c/a> or 405-219-1344 if you are interested in being involved with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Norman 2012.\n\n\u003cem>This post co-authored by Kristy Dean of Ideal Homes.\u003c/em>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-relay-for-life-norman-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-05-27T13:45:13","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3ca3ff4178a65001496c8c1a615f3302.jpg","caption":"HOPE","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1306503913,"_etag":"5c506dffbaaf590582a62b64b85860605048e0cd","textbody":"The Ideal Homes power team of Kristy Dean, Operations &amp; Communications Coordinator, and Suzanne Vicsek, Director of Accounting Department, successfully co-chaired the 2011 Relay for Life Norman and gathered over $101,000 for the American Cancer Society. They have run the Relay for Life Norman for the past three years with Kristy serving as chair for the prior two years and Suzanne serving as accounting chair.There were over 350 participants in this year's relay, which was held May 20, 2011 at the Norman High School gymnasium.\n\nDuring the Luminaria Ceremony over 300 small bags with glow sticks donated from ROBYN promotions were arranged to spell, \"HOPE\".\n\n400 plus names were read during the ceremony paying tribute to those who have lost their lives to cancer as well as to those who have survived the battle with cancer.\n\nIdeal Homes has been a part of the Relay for Life Norman for 11 years. Two live auctions are held annually to drive fundraising efforts. One of the live auctions is held at a monthly staff meeting for Ideal Homes employees. The employees during the live auction held at this year's April staff meeting raised $3,200, which is close to the amount raised during the live auction held the night of the relay.\n\nThe corporate citizens and eleven committee members who provided support during this year's relay are greatly appreciated. Corporate sponsors include East Side Wal Mart, Chick-Filet, Office Max, Ideal Homes, Mercy Oncology, Home Creations and Citywide Mortgage. They significantly contributed to the fundraising dollars through generous donations. \"We would not have had the level of success we experienced without all of the committe dedication and the sponsor support.\" - Kristy Dean.\n\nFunds are still being accepted for the Relay for Life Norman ; you can visit www.relayforlife.org/normanok for more information.\n\nContact Kristy Dean kdean@ideal-homes.com or 405-219-1344 if you are interested in being involved with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Norman 2012.\n\nThis post co-authored by Kristy Dean of Ideal Homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc314db04803487e5d19"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc334db04803477e7ecc","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:09:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"8 Reasons Why New Homes Beat Used Homes Every Time","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>With great pri\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-833 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Houses in Female Hands\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/New-Verses-Used-for-Ideal-Homes-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"165\">cing and availability today in new home communities, why would you ever buy a used home? While short sales and foreclosures may sound like a great deal, there are so many more reasons to buy new. Here are 8 great reasons to consider new verses used as you dive into the housing market and become a homeowner. \u003cstrong>1) Quality Construction:\u003c/strong> Have you ever visited an older home and noticed exterior paint pealing, floors creaking, and a slight breeze through windows or doors even when they're closed? Each year construction methods improve. With more durable, low maintenance materials and improved building codes, a new home is more airtight and needs less overall care than their older cousins. \u003cstrong>2) Pick Your Options:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>When you walk into a used home you see cabinets that aren't your first choice, floor coverings that don't match your tastes and more. When you purchase new, you get to sit down with an array of colors, materials, and styles to choose from in order to make a house reflect your own personal taste. \u003cstrong>3) Cleanliness:\u003c/strong> How do you feel about old toenail clippings or what a black light might uncover as you walk across 5 year-old carpets in that \"bargain\" foreclosure? Not to mention the things that find their way into crevices of kitchens and bathrooms...in a new home you have the unmistakable pleasure of being the first person to live in the home. It's truly a clean slate. \u003cstrong>4) No Surprises:\u003c/strong> Used homes may seem like a great deal until you move in and 3 months later the hot water heater blows, the roof leaks, or the dishwasher needs to be replaced. New homes come with new appliances and guarantees. \u003cstrong>5) Warranties:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>A good homebuilder will provide security against those surprises that happen with a used home. When you buy new you receive builders' warranties, structural warranties, and the manufacturers warranties that come with new appliances and other materials used to construct your home. \u003cstrong>6) Community Lifestyle:\u003c/strong> New home communities are designed with community in mind. Many have the benefits of walking trails, parks, playgrounds, swimming pools and other amenities that bring the community together. Since everyone in the neighborhood is new you get to take advantage of making new friends and shaping the neighborhood and your lifestyle at the same time. \u003cstrong>7) Energy Efficiency:\u003c/strong> With current industry standards pushing toward greater energy efficiency and smaller environmental footprints, homes are being built with everything from Low-E windows to low flow toilets to reduce consumption and keep bills down. Older homes do not have the benefit of these technologies.\u003cstrong>8 )No Updating Nightmares:\u003c/strong> Older homes often look like a good deal if you could just move that wall, put in better lighting, and gut the hot pink bathroom. What you don't realize is a small project can get out of hand quickly when you peal back the surface. With a new home you can get involved in the process, choose your options and layouts upfront and get what you want the first time through. These are just 8 of many reasons why new beats out used every time. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"8-reasons-why-new-homes-beat-used-homes-every-time-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-06-02T02:53:52.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:35 GMT","dateUnix":1306983232,"_etag":"2b8a27f90a75c683d6886f39f1f9097ab4cee5b6","textbody":"With great pricing and availability today in new home communities, why would you ever buy a used home? While short sales and foreclosures may sound like a great deal, there are so many more reasons to buy new. Here are 8 great reasons to consider new verses used as you dive into the housing market and become a homeowner. 1) Quality Construction: Have you ever visited an older home and noticed exterior paint pealing, floors creaking, and a slight breeze through windows or doors even when they're closed? Each year construction methods improve. With more durable, low maintenance materials and improved building codes, a new home is more airtight and needs less overall care than their older cousins. 2) Pick Your Options:&nbsp;When you walk into a used home you see cabinets that aren't your first choice, floor coverings that don't match your tastes and more. When you purchase new, you get to sit down with an array of colors, materials, and styles to choose from in order to make a house reflect your own personal taste. 3) Cleanliness: How do you feel about old toenail clippings or what a black light might uncover as you walk across 5 year-old carpets in that \"bargain\" foreclosure? Not to mention the things that find their way into crevices of kitchens and bathrooms...in a new home you have the unmistakable pleasure of being the first person to live in the home. It's truly a clean slate. 4) No Surprises: Used homes may seem like a great deal until you move in and 3 months later the hot water heater blows, the roof leaks, or the dishwasher needs to be replaced. New homes come with new appliances and guarantees. 5) Warranties:&nbsp;A good homebuilder will provide security against those surprises that happen with a used home. When you buy new you receive builders' warranties, structural warranties, and the manufacturers warranties that come with new appliances and other materials used to construct your home. 6) Community Lifestyle: New home communities are designed with community in mind. Many have the benefits of walking trails, parks, playgrounds, swimming pools and other amenities that bring the community together. Since everyone in the neighborhood is new you get to take advantage of making new friends and shaping the neighborhood and your lifestyle at the same time. 7) Energy Efficiency: With current industry standards pushing toward greater energy efficiency and smaller environmental footprints, homes are being built with everything from Low-E windows to low flow toilets to reduce consumption and keep bills down. Older homes do not have the benefit of these technologies.8 )No Updating Nightmares: Older homes often look like a good deal if you could just move that wall, put in better lighting, and gut the hot pink bathroom. What you don't realize is a small project can get out of hand quickly when you peal back the surface. With a new home you can get involved in the process, choose your options and layouts upfront and get what you want the first time through. These are just 8 of many reasons why new beats out used every time. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc334db04803477e7ecc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc354db04803497e719b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:09:10 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"There's Never Been A Better Time To Buy In Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-838 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Family in Their Backyard of Home\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-fence-600x390.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"146\">Maybe you've been on the fence for a while, asking yourself, \"is it a good time to buy a home?\" It's easy to play the waiting game. Waiting for the perfect storm of conditions to come together for the lowest, prices, rates, and best availability and options. However most people find that they only know in retrospect, when they should have moved forward to begin the next phase of life. Here are 6 good reasons to buy now, described in more detail in a recent Wall Street Journal Article, \"Why It's Time to Buy.\" \u003cstrong>Lowest Mortgage Rates in 50 Years\u003c/strong> - Sure you keep hearing this, but do you really know what that means? According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Survey quoted in their May 2011 Outlook, \"Homebuyer affordability remains extraordinarily high because of low mortgage rates and house prices that are well off their cyclic peak: The average rate on 30-year fixed-rate conforming mortgages has hovered between 4.75 and 5% for most of this year\" Your parents didn't get these kinds of interest rates when purchasing their homes. And in many cases they had a much higher required down payment to even receive a home loan. \u003cstrong>Home Prices Near Decade Lows -\u003c/strong> Home prices are competitive with pre-housing boom pricing found a decade ago. The median price for a previously owned home fell to $156,100 in February, the lowest level since 2002 but are on the rise again to $163,700. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Compared to the year before, however, the pricing is down 5%. \u003cstrong>The Price to Income Ratio is at Pre-Bubble Numbers -\u003c/strong>The price to income ratio is the affordability measure generally expressed as the median house prices to the median family income. According to Moody Analytics that ratio is now 20.9%. It is lower than the 15-year average ending in 2010. This is 12.5% lower than the 1989 - 2004 average. \u003cstrong>Inventory Still High -\u003c/strong> According to the NAR, total existing home inventory in April grew 9.9 percent to 3.87 million homes, a 9.2-month supply at the current sales pace. Even though inventory levels in Oklahoma remain healthier than the national level, there still remains a buyers' market scenario that allows choice while keeping pricing down for the would-be homebuyer. \u003cstrong>Long-term Homeownership Benefits -\u003c/strong> As a homeowner, you can deduct the mortgage interest on your taxes. Unlike renting, you are paying toward your own equity with every monthly payment verses a rental payment toward your landlord's property investment. In a rental home improvements are money out of your pocket you will never see. When you own your home, you increase your own property's value with every improvement to live the way you want. \u003cstrong>Prices Edging Upward -\u003c/strong> According to the Wall Street Journal, Moody's Analytics predicts that the number of distressed sales will begin to fall in 2013 causing the prices to edge upward. That coupled with demographic indicators such as rising \"household formation\" will begin to reduce the amount of inventory on the market causing prices to continue upward with smaller supply and more demand. So if you've been hanging out on the fence in limbo asking yourself whether or not it's time to buy, you are likely to find the perfect home right now verses waiting for the next phase of your life to begin. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"theres-never-been-a-better-time-to-buy-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-06-07T22:40:43.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:37 GMT","dateUnix":1307486443,"_etag":"6d7c26c110939473aba93fe0dd2295e9c8ce21ef","textbody":"Maybe you've been on the fence for a while, asking yourself, \"is it a good time to buy a home?\" It's easy to play the waiting game. Waiting for the perfect storm of conditions to come together for the lowest, prices, rates, and best availability and options. However most people find that they only know in retrospect, when they should have moved forward to begin the next phase of life. Here are 6 good reasons to buy now, described in more detail in a recent Wall Street Journal Article, \"Why It's Time to Buy.\" Lowest Mortgage Rates in 50 Years - Sure you keep hearing this, but do you really know what that means? According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Survey quoted in their May 2011 Outlook, \"Homebuyer affordability remains extraordinarily high because of low mortgage rates and house prices that are well off their cyclic peak: The average rate on 30-year fixed-rate conforming mortgages has hovered between 4.75 and 5% for most of this year\" Your parents didn't get these kinds of interest rates when purchasing their homes. And in many cases they had a much higher required down payment to even receive a home loan. Home Prices Near Decade Lows - Home prices are competitive with pre-housing boom pricing found a decade ago. The median price for a previously owned home fell to $156,100 in February, the lowest level since 2002 but are on the rise again to $163,700. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Compared to the year before, however, the pricing is down 5%. The Price to Income Ratio is at Pre-Bubble Numbers -The price to income ratio is the affordability measure generally expressed as the median house prices to the median family income. According to Moody Analytics that ratio is now 20.9%. It is lower than the 15-year average ending in 2010. This is 12.5% lower than the 1989 - 2004 average. Inventory Still High - According to the NAR, total existing home inventory in April grew 9.9 percent to 3.87 million homes, a 9.2-month supply at the current sales pace. Even though inventory levels in Oklahoma remain healthier than the national level, there still remains a buyers' market scenario that allows choice while keeping pricing down for the would-be homebuyer. Long-term Homeownership Benefits - As a homeowner, you can deduct the mortgage interest on your taxes. Unlike renting, you are paying toward your own equity with every monthly payment verses a rental payment toward your landlord's property investment. In a rental home improvements are money out of your pocket you will never see. When you own your home, you increase your own property's value with every improvement to live the way you want. Prices Edging Upward - According to the Wall Street Journal, Moody's Analytics predicts that the number of distressed sales will begin to fall in 2013 causing the prices to edge upward. That coupled with demographic indicators such as rising \"household formation\" will begin to reduce the amount of inventory on the market causing prices to continue upward with smaller supply and more demand. So if you've been hanging out on the fence in limbo asking yourself whether or not it's time to buy, you are likely to find the perfect home right now verses waiting for the next phase of your life to begin. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc354db04803497e719b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc364db04803497e719c","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:09:17 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Demystifying the Buying Process: 5 Things You Should Know About New Home Sales","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-852 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Young couple dreaming new house\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-homebuying-process-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"132\">When you get ready to jump into the new home buying pool, sometimes you may feel like you're treading in deep water. There are qualified professionals available to coach you every stroke of the way. The following insights will have you floating through the new home purchase process, and basking in the sun, happy that you did. \u003cstrong>First: New Verses Used&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- It may be tempting to investigate foreclosures and short sales because you'll \"Really get a good deal.\" But in reality, what may seem like a dream can quickly become a nightmare. Short sales and foreclosures can be lengthy. Often prices advertised are not what you will pay. Even if they are, there can be a minefield of problems that you can't see on the surface. It's amazing what spiteful homeowners can do to a house. From the obviously holes in walls and removal of appliances to the not so obvious, cement in the pipes or damaging key components of mechanical equipment, you never know what was done prior to your move in. \u003cstrong>Second: Peace of Mind\u003c/strong> - In a new home you have walk-throughs before your closing, warranties, and the knowledge that the builder wants to deliver you the best, most beautiful new home available, with all of your specific desires in mind. At Ideal Homes, we perform a pre-closing new home orientation - then return after 60 days and again at 11 months to walk through your home with you. \u003cstrong>Third: New Home Sales Consultants&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- Friendly people are at your fingertips, which have sold countless new homes. Each builder employs a professional staff of people who work hard to help you. From choosing a homesite or completed home that meets your needs, choosing floor plans, and helping you step by step through building a new home, they take the worry away by letting you know when and where you need to make decisions. They help you create a home tailored to your needs. \u003cstrong>Fourth: The New Home Sales Contracts&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- These purchase agreements can be more complex than a resale contract. Don't let this be daunting. This simply reflects that a new home sales purchase can more detailed because you are choosing specific elements. These contracts are as much for your protection as for anything else. All the details are spelled out so there will be no confusion about the final delivery of your home. You have the new home consultants who are familiar with all the procedures and paperwork there to explain the details. When it doubt, they spell it out in the contract so you will know exactly where to set your expectations. \u003cstrong>Fifth: New Home Financing -\u003c/strong> Each builder works with lenders familiar with the homes they sell. They know the in's and out's of specific communities, and are used to closing homes for that builder. By taking advantage of their universal knowledge about home financing, as well as their topical knowledge of the particular builder, there will be far less surprises as you step though the financing and closing processes. By understand these five elements of new home ownership your new home purchase will be something you swim through with ease. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"demystifying-the-buying-process-5-things-you-should-know-about-new-home-sales-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-06-15T18:19:51.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:38 GMT","dateUnix":1308161991,"_etag":"7f04c347590f4ae65b87496f4bc048f1c52057f0","textbody":"When you get ready to jump into the new home buying pool, sometimes you may feel like you're treading in deep water. There are qualified professionals available to coach you every stroke of the way. The following insights will have you floating through the new home purchase process, and basking in the sun, happy that you did. First: New Verses Used&nbsp;- It may be tempting to investigate foreclosures and short sales because you'll \"Really get a good deal.\" But in reality, what may seem like a dream can quickly become a nightmare. Short sales and foreclosures can be lengthy. Often prices advertised are not what you will pay. Even if they are, there can be a minefield of problems that you can't see on the surface. It's amazing what spiteful homeowners can do to a house. From the obviously holes in walls and removal of appliances to the not so obvious, cement in the pipes or damaging key components of mechanical equipment, you never know what was done prior to your move in. Second: Peace of Mind - In a new home you have walk-throughs before your closing, warranties, and the knowledge that the builder wants to deliver you the best, most beautiful new home available, with all of your specific desires in mind. At Ideal Homes, we perform a pre-closing new home orientation - then return after 60 days and again at 11 months to walk through your home with you. Third: New Home Sales Consultants&nbsp;- Friendly people are at your fingertips, which have sold countless new homes. Each builder employs a professional staff of people who work hard to help you. From choosing a homesite or completed home that meets your needs, choosing floor plans, and helping you step by step through building a new home, they take the worry away by letting you know when and where you need to make decisions. They help you create a home tailored to your needs. Fourth: The New Home Sales Contracts&nbsp;- These purchase agreements can be more complex than a resale contract. Don't let this be daunting. This simply reflects that a new home sales purchase can more detailed because you are choosing specific elements. These contracts are as much for your protection as for anything else. All the details are spelled out so there will be no confusion about the final delivery of your home. You have the new home consultants who are familiar with all the procedures and paperwork there to explain the details. When it doubt, they spell it out in the contract so you will know exactly where to set your expectations. Fifth: New Home Financing - Each builder works with lenders familiar with the homes they sell. They know the in's and out's of specific communities, and are used to closing homes for that builder. By taking advantage of their universal knowledge about home financing, as well as their topical knowledge of the particular builder, there will be far less surprises as you step though the financing and closing processes. By understand these five elements of new home ownership your new home purchase will be something you swim through with ease. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc364db04803497e719c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc374db04803487e5d1a","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:09:24 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Realtors Find Ideal Homes A Great Fit For Their Buyers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-865 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"NAR_LOGO\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/918836222c2ad72b10a279681657858e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"177\">Realtors have many new home construction options for their buyers, so what makes \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Home\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> a great fit for them and their clients? \u003ca href=\"http://www.kw.com/kw/GetAgent.action?personId=20068\">Wendy Foreman\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.kw.com/kw/GetAgent.action?personId=1572\">Charlotte Greganti,\u003c/a> Realtors at \u003ca href=\"http://0021.yourkwoffice.com/\">Keller Williams in South Oklahoma City\u003c/a>, share their positive Ideal experience. Charlotte says that Ideal Homes treats her new home buyers like royalty, and she's a big fan of the company's \"awesome systems for the process.\" She adds that Ideal's \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">energy efficient homes\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Customer-Care\">customer service&nbsp;\u003c/a>set them apart from other builders. \"They care,\" Charlotte said. Wendy appreciates Ideal's company structure, their respect for Realtors and customers and their outstanding customer care department. \"I think the best thing about Ideal Homes is their desire to continue to be better,\" Wendy continues. \"They are always stepping up to improve their products by building greener, more efficient, and healthier homes while continuing to be competitive in their pricing. When you look at the country overall, Oklahoma is cutting edge as far as efficiency and green building, and I know it is in large part because of Ideal. The other companies follow suit.\" Charlotte says her Ideal buyers love their new home communities and the service after the sale. Wendy's buyers, who frequently choose to build another Ideal home when moving up or down, love the monthly energy bill savings due to the home's well-built construction. An Ideal homeowner since 2005, Wendy summarizes her admiration for the company. \"All you need to know about this company can be found in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealextremehome.com/\">Extreme Makeover Home Edition\u003c/a> house they recently built,\" she says. \"They care about their employees, they care about the environment, they care about their community, they care about customers, they care about the product they put out and stand behind it, and they care about the real estate community as a whole.\"\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"realtors-find-ideal-homes-a-great-fit-for-their-buyers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-06-21T00:30:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/918836222c2ad72b10a279681657858e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1308616203,"_etag":"8b65f6e55a689dad41ec10240834881c0620c5f7","textbody":"&nbsp;Realtors have many new home construction options for their buyers, so what makes Ideal Homes a great fit for them and their clients? Wendy Foreman and Charlotte Greganti, Realtors at Keller Williams in South Oklahoma City, share their positive Ideal experience. Charlotte says that Ideal Homes treats her new home buyers like royalty, and she's a big fan of the company's \"awesome systems for the process.\" She adds that Ideal's energy efficient homes and customer service&nbsp;set them apart from other builders. \"They care,\" Charlotte said. Wendy appreciates Ideal's company structure, their respect for Realtors and customers and their outstanding customer care department. \"I think the best thing about Ideal Homes is their desire to continue to be better,\" Wendy continues. \"They are always stepping up to improve their products by building greener, more efficient, and healthier homes while continuing to be competitive in their pricing. When you look at the country overall, Oklahoma is cutting edge as far as efficiency and green building, and I know it is in large part because of Ideal. The other companies follow suit.\" Charlotte says her Ideal buyers love their new home communities and the service after the sale. Wendy's buyers, who frequently choose to build another Ideal home when moving up or down, love the monthly energy bill savings due to the home's well-built construction. An Ideal homeowner since 2005, Wendy summarizes her admiration for the company. \"All you need to know about this company can be found in the Extreme Makeover Home Edition house they recently built,\" she says. \"They care about their employees, they care about the environment, they care about their community, they care about customers, they care about the product they put out and stand behind it, and they care about the real estate community as a whole.\"","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:39 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc374db04803487e5d1a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc394db04803487e5d1b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:09:31 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Needs and Wants: The Magic Ingredients To The Perfect New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-875 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"checklist\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Homes-Checklist-600x514.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"172\">Ever go grocery shopping without making a list while hungry? You think, \"I know what to buy this week, no need to write it down.\" Walking through the grocery store, stomach growling, everything starts to look good. Several yummy objects later, you roll a full basket up to checkout. Once home you realize you forgot key ingredients for meals, but gosh you really took care of the deserts and cravings. Ahhh the joys of cooking. Note to self: Next time bring a list. The same thing happens when you enter a new home community to build the house to fit your lifestyle. You begin to salivate. A great builder thinks of all the possibilities addressing a wide variety of tastes, needs, wants and desires. Touring a model is the opportunity to see all the ingredients unfold before you. This is part of the joy of building a new home. Suddenly you are that starving person grocery shopping. You want stone fireplaces, decks, deluxe appliances and the kitchen sink. Just kidding, you always get a kitchen sink. But are you going with the under mount with brushed nickel fixtures? With so many options to choose from, it's important to separate your needs from your wants. Then you'll know up front what the most important elements will be when you roll your cart through those model doors. You don't want to walk out hours later and think, \"oh but we really need this, that, and the sunroom.\" Before you go new home shopping, sit down and make a grocery list of important ingredients. A wants and needs list is the menu for your plan. Once you have the structure of your meal down, you can go hunting for that rich chocolate cake to finishing everything perfectly. Ask yourself a series of questions: - Do I need 4 bedrooms, or 3 and a flex space? - What school district does my home need to be in? - Is a gourmet kitchen important? - Open floor plan, or traditional formal rooms? - Luxury bathroom? - Where do I spend the most time? - What kind of rooms do I need for hobbies? - What are my structural needs? - How efficient is the home? What will be the total cost of ownership? - Do I need to think about resale? Then make a list of things you'd love to have to design the house just for you. By making two lists side by side, you'll start to see what the most important features are in your new home. Now when you walk the model, you're armed with a shopping list. First find the structure that fits your lifestyle. Do you have the spatial plan, the right kitchen, and so on? Then you can start dressing spaces with the proper appliances, counter top materials, and flooring choices to fit your tastes. Forget major ingredients like the finished room over the garage for scrap booking, or the 2-foot bump out with the optional gas fireplace, and those things are a lot harder to add later. Tick off the needs on the list, then look around at shinny objects and see which will be perfect side dishes to satisfy those wants. If you leave out the needs it's like leaving the yeast out of your cake. It may still taste sweet but it really falls flat and in the end something is missing. By making your lists upfront, when you are ready to go shopping you'll be sure to have everything that makes your house a home. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"needs-and-wants-the-magic-ingredients-to-the-perfect-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-06-21T19:53:31.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:41 GMT","dateUnix":1308686011,"_etag":"adaa592c3d153451abfe098b692b6249d828789b","textbody":"Ever go grocery shopping without making a list while hungry? You think, \"I know what to buy this week, no need to write it down.\" Walking through the grocery store, stomach growling, everything starts to look good. Several yummy objects later, you roll a full basket up to checkout. Once home you realize you forgot key ingredients for meals, but gosh you really took care of the deserts and cravings. Ahhh the joys of cooking. Note to self: Next time bring a list. The same thing happens when you enter a new home community to build the house to fit your lifestyle. You begin to salivate. A great builder thinks of all the possibilities addressing a wide variety of tastes, needs, wants and desires. Touring a model is the opportunity to see all the ingredients unfold before you. This is part of the joy of building a new home. Suddenly you are that starving person grocery shopping. You want stone fireplaces, decks, deluxe appliances and the kitchen sink. Just kidding, you always get a kitchen sink. But are you going with the under mount with brushed nickel fixtures? With so many options to choose from, it's important to separate your needs from your wants. Then you'll know up front what the most important elements will be when you roll your cart through those model doors. You don't want to walk out hours later and think, \"oh but we really need this, that, and the sunroom.\" Before you go new home shopping, sit down and make a grocery list of important ingredients. A wants and needs list is the menu for your plan. Once you have the structure of your meal down, you can go hunting for that rich chocolate cake to finishing everything perfectly. Ask yourself a series of questions: - Do I need 4 bedrooms, or 3 and a flex space? - What school district does my home need to be in? - Is a gourmet kitchen important? - Open floor plan, or traditional formal rooms? - Luxury bathroom? - Where do I spend the most time? - What kind of rooms do I need for hobbies? - What are my structural needs? - How efficient is the home? What will be the total cost of ownership? - Do I need to think about resale? Then make a list of things you'd love to have to design the house just for you. By making two lists side by side, you'll start to see what the most important features are in your new home. Now when you walk the model, you're armed with a shopping list. First find the structure that fits your lifestyle. Do you have the spatial plan, the right kitchen, and so on? Then you can start dressing spaces with the proper appliances, counter top materials, and flooring choices to fit your tastes. Forget major ingredients like the finished room over the garage for scrap booking, or the 2-foot bump out with the optional gas fireplace, and those things are a lot harder to add later. Tick off the needs on the list, then look around at shinny objects and see which will be perfect side dishes to satisfy those wants. If you leave out the needs it's like leaving the yeast out of your cake. It may still taste sweet but it really falls flat and in the end something is missing. By making your lists upfront, when you are ready to go shopping you'll be sure to have everything that makes your house a home. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc394db04803487e5d1b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc3a4db04803497e719d","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:09:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What Do Low Interest Rates Mean To You?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-885 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Concept of discount\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/low-interest-rates-600x663.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"206\">If you've been searching for a new home you've probably heard someone say, \"There's never been a better time to buy a new home, interest rates are at an all time low.\" But what does that really mean to you? Here's a little history on interest rates. Do you know what a high mortgage rate would look like? December of 1980 the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 14.79%. By January of 1990 it dropped to 9.67%. Over a 10-year period, rates inched down by about 5%. But by May 2000 the rates were only down to 8.52%, barely a 1% change in 10 years. So, when you hear reports that mortgage rates are at an historic low, this gives you more context. Several years ago people were happy to purchase at a 6.5% interest rate, but now, with mortgages available from the high 4% to low 5% range there truly has never been a better time to purchase a home. Especially as rates slowly creep up again. \u003cstrong>So what can you get for your money with lower interest rates?\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Low rates mean lower payments:\u003c/strong> If you can afford a mortgage of $150,000 at a rate of 4.9% your monthly payments will be around $796 per month (not including taxes and insurance). A rate of 6.5% would cost about $948 per month. By purchasing a home while the rates are low, you free up over $150 per month. \u003cstrong>Low interest rates mean you can get more house for your money:\u003c/strong> If you can afford a payment of about $790 per month (not including taxes and insurance) that means at a rate of 6.5% your mortgage would be approximately $125,000. Yet at a rate of 4.9% you can afford a home loan of almost $150,000 this gives you nearly $25,000 more house for the same payment of approximately $790 per month. This difference in price could be the space you need and the options you want. Rolling $25,000 more into a mortgage could get you a lot more house for your money in a new home. It's important to understand rates so that you can make an informed decision about purchasing your new home. Many people keep waiting for the lowest rates. But how will you know when the rates hit bottom? Usually when standing at a higher point looking down. By assessing your situation and looking for the right loan to fit your current lifestyle, you can look at the historic rates and see how much more home you will get for your money now verses just a few years ago. \u003cem>*We have to say this lame disclaimer...Rates and payments are approximate for the purposes of this article and do not include taxes and insurance.\u003c/em>\u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-do-low-interest-rates-mean-to-you-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-06-30T12:46:11.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:42 GMT","dateUnix":1309437971,"_etag":"06a3de2ce2ee7fca745b76c134f0e5a91daac750","textbody":"If you've been searching for a new home you've probably heard someone say, \"There's never been a better time to buy a new home, interest rates are at an all time low.\" But what does that really mean to you? Here's a little history on interest rates. Do you know what a high mortgage rate would look like? December of 1980 the 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 14.79%. By January of 1990 it dropped to 9.67%. Over a 10-year period, rates inched down by about 5%. But by May 2000 the rates were only down to 8.52%, barely a 1% change in 10 years. So, when you hear reports that mortgage rates are at an historic low, this gives you more context. Several years ago people were happy to purchase at a 6.5% interest rate, but now, with mortgages available from the high 4% to low 5% range there truly has never been a better time to purchase a home. Especially as rates slowly creep up again. So what can you get for your money with lower interest rates?Low rates mean lower payments: If you can afford a mortgage of $150,000 at a rate of 4.9% your monthly payments will be around $796 per month (not including taxes and insurance). A rate of 6.5% would cost about $948 per month. By purchasing a home while the rates are low, you free up over $150 per month. Low interest rates mean you can get more house for your money: If you can afford a payment of about $790 per month (not including taxes and insurance) that means at a rate of 6.5% your mortgage would be approximately $125,000. Yet at a rate of 4.9% you can afford a home loan of almost $150,000 this gives you nearly $25,000 more house for the same payment of approximately $790 per month. This difference in price could be the space you need and the options you want. Rolling $25,000 more into a mortgage could get you a lot more house for your money in a new home. It's important to understand rates so that you can make an informed decision about purchasing your new home. Many people keep waiting for the lowest rates. But how will you know when the rates hit bottom? Usually when standing at a higher point looking down. By assessing your situation and looking for the right loan to fit your current lifestyle, you can look at the historic rates and see how much more home you will get for your money now verses just a few years ago. *We have to say this lame disclaimer...Rates and payments are approximate for the purposes of this article and do not include taxes and insurance.Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc3a4db04803497e719d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc3c4db04803497e719e","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:09:47 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"4 Tips to Help Make A Smooth Move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-896 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Family unpacking boxes in new home smiling\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Homes-4-tips-to-smooth-move-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"197\">Buying a new home is the fun part. You find your floor plan, pick your options, watch your new home materialize, and then you have your keys in hand. Exciting! \u003cstrong>Moving:\u003c/strong> Not so exciting. Moving can be a daunting task. Here are some tips, tools, and checklists to help make moving into your new home smooth and easy. \u003cstrong>1. Space planning:\u003c/strong> One of the most difficult questions when moving, \"Where's it going to go?\" A great iphone app that helps you find the answer is \u003ca href=\"http://whatwouldyoudowiththisroom.com/mark-on-call/\" target=\"_blank\">Mark on Call\u003c/a>. This Home Interior Layout Designer lets you construct your new room. Measure and re-create your furniture and position it in the space. This helps immensely when directing movers or friends to place furniture where it will go verses stacked in a corner. Remember move rugs in first and unroll them. Then bring in the furniture and boxes. \u003cstrong>2. Labeling:\u003c/strong> Seems simple, never is. Keep like objects in boxes from specific places and write a detailed label. Don't just write master closet or kitchen. Write suites and ties, summer shorts and t-shirts, Coffee maker, toaster and crock pot. This will be a lifesaver when you are digging in a box of bathing suits to find your fuzzy robe and slippers. Descriptive labels will eliminate countless hours of frustration when you desperately need that first cup of coffee in the morning. Without them you're unwrapping endless numbers of wine glasses wishing for coffee and more detailed labeling. \u003cstrong>3. Utilities And Services:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Some utilities and services may be transferable from your current location, while others may require new accounts. Some services are optional and others may be included in your fees. There's nothing more chillingly eye opening than taking a shower shortly after moving into your new home and realizing you didn't contact the gas company. Take a look at the following list and make sure you know what you do and don't need and research the right companies to call in your area. - Electricity - Gas - Phone - Cable - Internet - Trash Removal - Water - Waste Water - Security \u003cstrong>4. Changing Your Address:\u003c/strong> Seems straight forward, you can find \u003ca href=\"https://moversguide.usps.com/icoa/icoa-main-flow.do?execution=e1s1\" target=\"_blank\">USPS online\u003c/a> but this will only forward your mail for one year. After that, the little yellow labels run out. If you haven't changed everything over you may not receive important information. Here's a key list of people and services you should notify. - Car Insurance, Health Insurance and any other Insurance Providers - Credit Cards, Loans, and Anyone Else You Owe Money To - Amazon.com, Ebay, Other internet services that have your mailing address - Monthly Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions - Doctors Offices - Previous Employers (W-2s) - Professional Licenses, Business Organizations - Parents and Grand Parents (Especially if you get checks during the holidays!) - Your Drivers License Being proactive with just these four things will make your move a much easier process. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"4-tips-to-help-make-a-smooth-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-07-07T20:30:49.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:44 GMT","dateUnix":1310070649,"_etag":"019a97119bc2dc279cf01ff87d2d32daa9edb16d","textbody":"Buying a new home is the fun part. You find your floor plan, pick your options, watch your new home materialize, and then you have your keys in hand. Exciting! Moving: Not so exciting. Moving can be a daunting task. Here are some tips, tools, and checklists to help make moving into your new home smooth and easy. 1. Space planning: One of the most difficult questions when moving, \"Where's it going to go?\" A great iphone app that helps you find the answer is Mark on Call. This Home Interior Layout Designer lets you construct your new room. Measure and re-create your furniture and position it in the space. This helps immensely when directing movers or friends to place furniture where it will go verses stacked in a corner. Remember move rugs in first and unroll them. Then bring in the furniture and boxes. 2. Labeling: Seems simple, never is. Keep like objects in boxes from specific places and write a detailed label. Don't just write master closet or kitchen. Write suites and ties, summer shorts and t-shirts, Coffee maker, toaster and crock pot. This will be a lifesaver when you are digging in a box of bathing suits to find your fuzzy robe and slippers. Descriptive labels will eliminate countless hours of frustration when you desperately need that first cup of coffee in the morning. Without them you're unwrapping endless numbers of wine glasses wishing for coffee and more detailed labeling. 3. Utilities And Services:&nbsp;Some utilities and services may be transferable from your current location, while others may require new accounts. Some services are optional and others may be included in your fees. There's nothing more chillingly eye opening than taking a shower shortly after moving into your new home and realizing you didn't contact the gas company. Take a look at the following list and make sure you know what you do and don't need and research the right companies to call in your area. - Electricity - Gas - Phone - Cable - Internet - Trash Removal - Water - Waste Water - Security 4. Changing Your Address: Seems straight forward, you can find USPS online but this will only forward your mail for one year. After that, the little yellow labels run out. If you haven't changed everything over you may not receive important information. Here's a key list of people and services you should notify. - Car Insurance, Health Insurance and any other Insurance Providers - Credit Cards, Loans, and Anyone Else You Owe Money To - Amazon.com, Ebay, Other internet services that have your mailing address - Monthly Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions - Doctors Offices - Previous Employers (W-2s) - Professional Licenses, Business Organizations - Parents and Grand Parents (Especially if you get checks during the holidays!) - Your Drivers License Being proactive with just these four things will make your move a much easier process. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc3c4db04803497e719e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc3c4db04803487e5d1c","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"2011 DC Fly-In Visit","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"The \u003ca title=\"Greater OKC Chamber\" href=\"http://www.okcchamber.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Greater OKC Chamber\u003c/a> staff spent several months coordinating the 2011 DC Fly-In agenda and speakers to address economic development, education, transportation, \u003ca href=\"http://www.tinker-af.org/\">Tinker Air Force Base\u003c/a> (TAFB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The staff arranged 30 minute sessions with Senators James Inhofe and Tom Coburn and Representatives Tom Cole, Frank Lucas, James Lankford, Dan Boren and John Sullivan in the Library of Congress, \u003ca href=\"http://myloc.gov/ExhibitSpaces/jeffbuilding/memberroom/Pages/default.aspx\">Members of Congress Room\u003c/a> Wednesday June 22. Ideal Homes sent me as a representative of the company for this year's trip. \u003cem>Interesting side note: It is rumored Twitter will turn over archives to the Library of Congress to help document for future generations how our current generations lived on a daily basis.\u003c/em>\n\n \"Doing more with less is taking its toll on our troops and their equipment.\" - \u003ca href=\"http://inhofe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Home.Home\">Senator Inhofe\u003c/a> regarding defense budget cuts. TAFB employs more than 16,000 military, civilian and contract employees. TAFB \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_Air_Logistics_Center\">Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center\u003c/a> (OC-ALC) is the largest one of only three nationwide; it supports 93 Air Force bases. Defense budget cuts directly impact the OC-ALC's ability to support military aircraft; Oklahoma City employees could potentially lose work.\n\nOn a personal level the DC Fly-In was exciting. Upon arrival at the airport a couple of us had the privilege of riding with \u003ca href=\"http://lankford.house.gov/\">Representative Lankford\u003c/a> into the \u003ca href=\"http://www.aoc.gov/cc/cobs/chob.cfm\">Cannon House Office Building\u003c/a> parking garage. June 21, 2011 I stepped onto DC streets for the first time exiting this building. That evening included dinner in Georgetown and time spent down by the \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potomac_River\">Potomac River\u003c/a>.\n\nJune 22 began with a personalized tour of the \u003ca href=\"http://uschsonline-exhibits.uschs.org/stereographs/uschs_stereographs.html\">United States Capitol\u003c/a> entering through the \u003ca href=\"http://www.aoc.gov/cc/cobs/rsob.cfm\">Senate Russell Office Building\u003c/a>. That evening afforded me the opportunity to personally extend \"thank you\" greetings to \u003ca href=\"http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=6880\">Lieutenant General Loren M. Reno\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=7755\">Major General P. David Gillett Jr\u003c/a>. and Secretary of the Air Force, \u003ca href=\"http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=11336\">Michael B. Donley\u003c/a>,  at the Reception on the Hill.\n\nAfter our morning agenda on June 23 a few of us ended our trip with a tour of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ushmm.org/\">United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\u003c/a>. We went straight from the museum to the airport. My heart ached from the blatant disregard for humanity and the perpetuation of that disregard by media and propaganda in Hitler's time. Conversely I felt encouraged by having met powerful leaders and humble servants of our country knowing they choose daily to sacrifice for our greater good.","uniqueName":"2011-dc-flyin-visit-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-07-08T19:26:58","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1310153218,"_etag":"d48347209f535caa09d4fd82a00e4b9252bc27b6","textbody":"The Greater OKC Chamber staff spent several months coordinating the 2011 DC Fly-In agenda and speakers to address economic development, education, transportation, Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The staff arranged 30 minute sessions with Senators James Inhofe and Tom Coburn and Representatives Tom Cole, Frank Lucas, James Lankford, Dan Boren and John Sullivan in the Library of Congress, Members of Congress Room Wednesday June 22. Ideal Homes sent me as a representative of the company for this year's trip. Interesting side note: It is rumored Twitter will turn over archives to the Library of Congress to help document for future generations how our current generations lived on a daily basis.\n\n \"Doing more with less is taking its toll on our troops and their equipment.\" - Senator Inhofe regarding defense budget cuts. TAFB employs more than 16,000 military, civilian and contract employees. TAFB Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) is the largest one of only three nationwide; it supports 93 Air Force bases. Defense budget cuts directly impact the OC-ALC's ability to support military aircraft; Oklahoma City employees could potentially lose work.\n\nOn a personal level the DC Fly-In was exciting. Upon arrival at the airport a couple of us had the privilege of riding with Representative Lankford into the Cannon House Office Building parking garage. June 21, 2011 I stepped onto DC streets for the first time exiting this building. That evening included dinner in Georgetown and time spent down by the Potomac River.\n\nJune 22 began with a personalized tour of the United States Capitol entering through the Senate Russell Office Building. That evening afforded me the opportunity to personally extend \"thank you\" greetings to Lieutenant General Loren M. Reno, Major General P. David Gillett Jr. and Secretary of the Air Force, Michael B. Donley,  at the Reception on the Hill.\n\nAfter our morning agenda on June 23 a few of us ended our trip with a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. We went straight from the museum to the airport. My heart ached from the blatant disregard for humanity and the perpetuation of that disregard by media and propaganda in Hitler's time. Conversely I felt encouraged by having met powerful leaders and humble servants of our country knowing they choose daily to sacrifice for our greater good.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc3c4db04803487e5d1c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc3f4db04803467e6466","_updated":"Wed, 22 May 2024 20:10:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Create More Space With A Creative Study Nook","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-926 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Langley Floorplan Study Nook in Country Place\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2ecb562bff16d110f024c47007d85bbe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-931 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Langley Plan\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7483bae638a6d11f2a510423a5e254cb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"432\">&nbsp;Langley Floorplan - 2,024 SQ FT.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal's Design Center\u003c/a> manager, Dari Roberts, and her team design interiors for the company's beautiful model homes. This summer, Dari will blog about quick ideas that you can incorporate into your summer makeover plans. \u003cstrong>First up: a study nook or home office.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cem>\"We took advantage of a hallway alcove to create a study area for kids in the Country Place model at 2340 SW 135\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>. This home already had a beautiful home office, but we thought this alcove made a great place to do homework. You could do something similar in a closet or the corner of a bedroom. We used painted cabinets, but you could use a file cabinet with a painted hollow core door for the top. Add a chair and lamp, and you're in business.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cem>The chair and wall art look custom, but we found a chair that we loved and matching pillows. We stapled the pillow fabric around stretcher strips for an instant custom look.\"\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Dari's Tip:\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>This fabric has a bold striped pattern, so you should select your paint color after you select furniture and accessories. It's a lot easier to match paint to fabric than the other way around.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"create-more-space-with-a-creative-study-nook-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-07-13T18:00:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2ecb562bff16d110f024c47007d85bbe.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1310580040,"_etag":"2b7ce6a4915b273ad55240898ec350227c6a9c56","textbody":"&nbsp;Langley Floorplan - 2,024 SQ FT.Ideal's Design Center manager, Dari Roberts, and her team design interiors for the company's beautiful model homes. This summer, Dari will blog about quick ideas that you can incorporate into your summer makeover plans. First up: a study nook or home office.\"We took advantage of a hallway alcove to create a study area for kids in the Country Place model at 2340 SW 135th. This home already had a beautiful home office, but we thought this alcove made a great place to do homework. You could do something similar in a closet or the corner of a bedroom. We used painted cabinets, but you could use a file cabinet with a painted hollow core door for the top. Add a chair and lamp, and you're in business.&nbsp;The chair and wall art look custom, but we found a chair that we loved and matching pillows. We stapled the pillow fabric around stretcher strips for an instant custom look.\"Dari's Tip:This fabric has a bold striped pattern, so you should select your paint color after you select furniture and accessories. It's a lot easier to match paint to fabric than the other way around.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:47 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc3f4db04803467e6466"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc404db04803467e6467","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:11:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The 3 Phases of Searching For A New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-951 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Family in living room with laptop smiling\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-3-phases-of-searching-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"178\">When searching for a new home there are several levels of research you may go through in order to find that perfect home. A good builder will have the right tools and customer service to help guide you along that path ever step of the way. \u003cstrong>Phase 1 - Searching on line:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>An attentive builder knows that your search begins online. In fact since 90% of home searches start on the Internet, it is our responsibility to provide you with the information and resources you need to first identify with our community and begin to envision the possibilities. From floor plans, pictures, and virtual tours as well as an easy to navigate website, we provide the resources you need at the beginning stage of your research. \u003cstrong>Ph\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>ase 2 - Detailed Question And Answer:\u003c/strong> Once we've caught your attention with home styles and communities to choose from, we know the next thing you want to do is fire off questions via email, facebook or twitter. Or you may even want to pick up the phone and talk with someone. It's important that we provide you with an individual dedicated to answering your questions in a quick and thorough manner. Everyone is different in the level of attention and information they need before visiting a new home community. Timeframes for moving vary. Physical proximity to the area may not be optimal at the beginning of a home search especially for those moving from further distances. Financial factors play a role in move times as well. By being aware of what each homebuyer is working toward we can gauge customer service accordingly. With a through knowledge base as well as resources to loan officers, school data, and community information you can gain a lot of insight before scheduling your trip to the area. \u003cstrong>Phase 3 - Visiting the Community:\u003c/strong> After all the questions and details that can be answered over the phone and online have been attended to, the next step is to schedule a visit the community in person. By setting an appointment and taking a VIP tour you get to see first hand, in three dimensional real time, whether you can envision yourself living in the home, the community, and the neighborhood. You can explore the lots, the models, and the options in a more hands on interactive way with one of our dedicated professionals who can answer all the little details that never occurred to you during your online search. By progressing through each of these 3 phases you will gain all the knowledge, information and insight you need to make an informed decision on the path to happy home ownership. We'd love to be your guide on that journey. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-3-phases-of-searching-for-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-07-15T20:30:35.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:48 GMT","dateUnix":1310761835,"_etag":"0f09bcb2156a1e78b58435f0a32373c2d921fb77","textbody":"When searching for a new home there are several levels of research you may go through in order to find that perfect home. A good builder will have the right tools and customer service to help guide you along that path ever step of the way. Phase 1 - Searching on line:&nbsp;An attentive builder knows that your search begins online. In fact since 90% of home searches start on the Internet, it is our responsibility to provide you with the information and resources you need to first identify with our community and begin to envision the possibilities. From floor plans, pictures, and virtual tours as well as an easy to navigate website, we provide the resources you need at the beginning stage of your research. Phase 2 - Detailed Question And Answer: Once we've caught your attention with home styles and communities to choose from, we know the next thing you want to do is fire off questions via email, facebook or twitter. Or you may even want to pick up the phone and talk with someone. It's important that we provide you with an individual dedicated to answering your questions in a quick and thorough manner. Everyone is different in the level of attention and information they need before visiting a new home community. Timeframes for moving vary. Physical proximity to the area may not be optimal at the beginning of a home search especially for those moving from further distances. Financial factors play a role in move times as well. By being aware of what each homebuyer is working toward we can gauge customer service accordingly. With a through knowledge base as well as resources to loan officers, school data, and community information you can gain a lot of insight before scheduling your trip to the area. Phase 3 - Visiting the Community: After all the questions and details that can be answered over the phone and online have been attended to, the next step is to schedule a visit the community in person. By setting an appointment and taking a VIP tour you get to see first hand, in three dimensional real time, whether you can envision yourself living in the home, the community, and the neighborhood. You can explore the lots, the models, and the options in a more hands on interactive way with one of our dedicated professionals who can answer all the little details that never occurred to you during your online search. By progressing through each of these 3 phases you will gain all the knowledge, information and insight you need to make an informed decision on the path to happy home ownership. We'd love to be your guide on that journey. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc404db04803467e6467"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc404db04803477e7ece","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:48 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ranked #10 for Best Places to Work in OK 2011","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> was ranked #10 on the \u003ca href=\"http://www.bestplacestoworkok.com/\">Best Places to Work in OK\u003c/a> 2011 roster. \u003ca href=\"http://www.okc.biz/oklahoma/\">okcBIZ\u003c/a> was a wonderful host nearly two months ago at the \u003ca href=\"http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/OKCSKHF-The-Skirvin-Hilton-Oklahoma-City-Oklahoma/index.do\">Skirvin Hilton\u003c/a> June 16 during the awards dinner. \u003ca href=\"http://www.okc.biz/oklahoma/\">okcBIZ\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.bestplacestoworkok.com/\">Best Places to Work OK\u003c/a> began collaboration several years ago to select and honor those companies who provide exceptional workplaces for their employees. It is still a program both business owners and employees enthusiastically support. I have only been with Ideal for a little over half a year and am proud to unabashedly tout the outstanding company culture.\n\nThis post is an opportunity to share highlights which are not easily summed up by external sources. Those who know me well know my propensity to buck the system on occasion. A company in which creative solutions are encouraged and strategy is supported has the ability to even tame my spirit. Even as I was typing this, one of the owners came into my office to offer compliments on performance and feedback from people he knows. That courteousness causes me to work even harder.\n\nIt is a humbling experience to work as a respected professional next to leadership who practices everything they ask of employees. \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> believes in personal and professional growth. There is no harassment, no flagrant gossiping, no condescension and no disrespect. There is support, encouragement, appreciation and respect. The mission, vision and core values of Ideal are consistently put into practice.\n\nCumulatively \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is involved in over 65 unique charitable organizations. The organizations range from American Cancer Society to OK Ethics Consortium to ReTHREAD OKC. Over $300,000 is reinvested in the community on an annual basis.  That is roughly $1,000 per home sold. This does not take into account individual donations given by the owners and employees.\n\n\"Inspired leaders and inspired organizations regardless of their size, regardless of their industry all think, act and communicate from the inside out.\" \u003ca href=\"http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html\">Simon Sinek\u003c/a> stated this in September 2009 during his \u003ca href=\"http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html\">ted talk\u003c/a>. Ideal Homes is an inspired organization and the organization is run by inspired leaders. In turn they inspire employees, contractors, home buyers and other builders to remain accountable and energized. Thankfully they saw value in me and chose to add me to their team.","uniqueName":"ranked-10-for-best-places-to-work-in-ok-2011-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-08-10T20:14:07","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1313007247,"_etag":"7e628dcbff5fac7e223ab37fa7aa69243a48469c","textbody":"Ideal Homes was ranked #10 on the Best Places to Work in OK 2011 roster. okcBIZ was a wonderful host nearly two months ago at the Skirvin Hilton June 16 during the awards dinner. okcBIZ and Best Places to Work OK began collaboration several years ago to select and honor those companies who provide exceptional workplaces for their employees. It is still a program both business owners and employees enthusiastically support. I have only been with Ideal for a little over half a year and am proud to unabashedly tout the outstanding company culture.\n\nThis post is an opportunity to share highlights which are not easily summed up by external sources. Those who know me well know my propensity to buck the system on occasion. A company in which creative solutions are encouraged and strategy is supported has the ability to even tame my spirit. Even as I was typing this, one of the owners came into my office to offer compliments on performance and feedback from people he knows. That courteousness causes me to work even harder.\n\nIt is a humbling experience to work as a respected professional next to leadership who practices everything they ask of employees. Ideal Homes believes in personal and professional growth. There is no harassment, no flagrant gossiping, no condescension and no disrespect. There is support, encouragement, appreciation and respect. The mission, vision and core values of Ideal are consistently put into practice.\n\nCumulatively Ideal Homes is involved in over 65 unique charitable organizations. The organizations range from American Cancer Society to OK Ethics Consortium to ReTHREAD OKC. Over $300,000 is reinvested in the community on an annual basis.  That is roughly $1,000 per home sold. This does not take into account individual donations given by the owners and employees.\n\n\"Inspired leaders and inspired organizations regardless of their size, regardless of their industry all think, act and communicate from the inside out.\" Simon Sinek stated this in September 2009 during his ted talk. Ideal Homes is an inspired organization and the organization is run by inspired leaders. In turn they inspire employees, contractors, home buyers and other builders to remain accountable and energized. Thankfully they saw value in me and chose to add me to their team.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:48 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc404db04803477e7ece"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc424db04803477e7ecf","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:11:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Should I Wait To Sell My Home Until The Market Improves?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>This is a question often heard from homeowners who currently own, but who are contemplating a move. There are\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-956 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"house price\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-should-you-wait-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"186\">&nbsp;several different angles to look at when making this decision. The truth of the matter is there is no cut and dried answer for this question. Each potential home shopper, and homeowner has a different set of circumstances. \u003cstrong>First ask yourself a series of questions:\u003c/strong> - Why do you want to sell your home? - What is your motivation? - What will you achieve by selling your home? - Is your home valued at less than you owe to the bank? - If so do you have cash you can bring to the table? - What are the liabilities of holding on to your current home? (i.e. taxes, repairs, a continued decrease in the value of your neighborhood) - What is your emotional commitment to your current home? After all there is a reason you are contemplating selling, so define those reasons why. Then weigh all these questions and reasons and look at both your financial and your emotional health when deciding to sell now or wait. It may sound silly to say dive into your emotions, but by looking at the long-term effect on your emotional state by staying in a home that no longer fits your needs, it will help you come to terms with how you want to be living for the next several years. Many people make the mistake of thinking that if they wait they will get the best price for their home. But there are so many factors that contribute to that \"price.\" First off, as the market gets stronger so will the prices on homes you wish to purchase once you sell your own home. As you wait for prices to increase you run the risk of interest rates increasing which means that you will afford less and less house for the money you have to spend. And finally if you wait, how long do you wait? We never have the luxury of knowing the optimum time to sell, that's where the emotional health of the situation comes in. Are you constantly unhappy as you fight for cabinet space in an inadequately small kitchen? Do you find yourself cursing your master bath, closet or bedroom over and over again for it's lack of ability to fit your needs? Are the kids outgrowing the space your current home has to offer? Do you find yourself wishing over and over that you were in a different area due to long commutes, better schools, newer neighborhoods or a slew of other reasons that started you looking for a new home in the first place? Then on an emotional level it may be time to make the decision to sell now and find a home that better fits your needs and those of your family. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"should-i-wait-to-sell-my-home-until-the-market-improves-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-07-21T21:52:28.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:50 GMT","dateUnix":1311285148,"_etag":"0ed8462b1df415893ebf672fdb6c76a65c31c4d5","textbody":"This is a question often heard from homeowners who currently own, but who are contemplating a move. There are&nbsp;several different angles to look at when making this decision. The truth of the matter is there is no cut and dried answer for this question. Each potential home shopper, and homeowner has a different set of circumstances. First ask yourself a series of questions: - Why do you want to sell your home? - What is your motivation? - What will you achieve by selling your home? - Is your home valued at less than you owe to the bank? - If so do you have cash you can bring to the table? - What are the liabilities of holding on to your current home? (i.e. taxes, repairs, a continued decrease in the value of your neighborhood) - What is your emotional commitment to your current home? After all there is a reason you are contemplating selling, so define those reasons why. Then weigh all these questions and reasons and look at both your financial and your emotional health when deciding to sell now or wait. It may sound silly to say dive into your emotions, but by looking at the long-term effect on your emotional state by staying in a home that no longer fits your needs, it will help you come to terms with how you want to be living for the next several years. Many people make the mistake of thinking that if they wait they will get the best price for their home. But there are so many factors that contribute to that \"price.\" First off, as the market gets stronger so will the prices on homes you wish to purchase once you sell your own home. As you wait for prices to increase you run the risk of interest rates increasing which means that you will afford less and less house for the money you have to spend. And finally if you wait, how long do you wait? We never have the luxury of knowing the optimum time to sell, that's where the emotional health of the situation comes in. Are you constantly unhappy as you fight for cabinet space in an inadequately small kitchen? Do you find yourself cursing your master bath, closet or bedroom over and over again for it's lack of ability to fit your needs? Are the kids outgrowing the space your current home has to offer? Do you find yourself wishing over and over that you were in a different area due to long commutes, better schools, newer neighborhoods or a slew of other reasons that started you looking for a new home in the first place? Then on an emotional level it may be time to make the decision to sell now and find a home that better fits your needs and those of your family. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc424db04803477e7ecf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc454db04803467e6468","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:53 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Best Playgrounds in the Oklahoma City Metro","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"As a mom, I'm always looking for new, fun places to take my son to burn off energy. Ideal Homes has developed some amazing playgrounds within our communities. Here are a few of my favorites.\n\n1. Valencia in Edmond:\n\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-965\" title=\"Valencia Pirate Ship\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Valencia-Pirate-Ship-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\">\n\nKids love this towering pirate ship and its huge slide. This is only one of several playgrounds in Valencia's 30 acres of parks and open spaces. Valencia is located between May and Penn, just north of 178\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n2. Red Canyon Ranch in Norman:\n\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-966\" title=\"Red Canyon Ranch Park\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f54a9176accf6a12780e3c15c5252fda.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"537\" height=\"384\">\n\nThere is a lot to love about this playground. It's located on one of the highest points in Norman and has great panoramic views. Your kids will love the swings and the nearby nature trail. Red Canyon Ranch is located on E. Tecumseh, just west of 12 Ave NE (Sooner Road) in Norman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n3. Featherstone in Moore:\n\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-967\" title=\"Featherstone park\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Featherstone-park-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">\n\nThe playground in Featherstone is located beside the large pond in the center of the community. Featherstone is south of SW 149th Street on Western Ave.\n\n\u003cstrong>What are your favorite parks in the OKC metro?\u003c/strong>","uniqueName":"best-playgrounds-in-the-oklahoma-city-metro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-07-21T16:23:55","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:53 GMT","dateUnix":1311265435,"_etag":"54bf5ab9bd9d0abe89091970aff18e72fade7a5e","textbody":"As a mom, I'm always looking for new, fun places to take my son to burn off energy. Ideal Homes has developed some amazing playgrounds within our communities. Here are a few of my favorites.\n\n1. Valencia in Edmond:\n\n\n\nKids love this towering pirate ship and its huge slide. This is only one of several playgrounds in Valencia's 30 acres of parks and open spaces. Valencia is located between May and Penn, just north of 178th.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n2. Red Canyon Ranch in Norman:\n\n\n\nThere is a lot to love about this playground. It's located on one of the highest points in Norman and has great panoramic views. Your kids will love the swings and the nearby nature trail. Red Canyon Ranch is located on E. Tecumseh, just west of 12 Ave NE (Sooner Road) in Norman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n3. Featherstone in Moore:\n\n\n\nThe playground in Featherstone is located beside the large pond in the center of the community. Featherstone is south of SW 149th Street on Western Ave.\n\nWhat are your favorite parks in the OKC metro?","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc454db04803467e6468"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc474db04803477e7ed0","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:12:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why Should Home Buyers Be Confident When Purchasing A New Home?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>All you hear in the news seems to spell gloom and doom for the economy. Every time you turn around it's\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1031 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Homebuyer confidence\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Homes-buyer-confidence-600x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"272\">&nbsp;debt ceiling this, and economy that. But this is global, this is national, it is not local. It is not personal. When assessing your personal situation, only you will know whether or not to be confident in your decisions. Are you generally a confident person? Are you generally smart enough to know what is good for you and your family? Have you made smart decisions when it comes to your use of credit? Have you been generally good with your finances thus far? Are you secure in your job and your position? Is it your dream to own your own home? Only you can answer these questions. These are personal questions, not global questions. These answers are not dictated by the global economy, they are not dictated by the nation's economy. These answers do not have anything to do with an arbitrary debt ceiling the nation has decided it will or wont raise. It's fully dependent on your personal finances and your personal comfort level and confidence. Purchasing a house is an important decision yes, but it is also an emotional as well as a logical one. First it's important to realize you are looking for a home, not a house. A home is a place where you raise your family, it's a kitchen where you prepare meals, it's a dining room where you discuss the day's events...who won the little league game, how did the book club go? It is a family room where you settle in for the evening watching your favorite show with your arm around your sweetheart. It's a bedroom where you tuck the kids in at night. It is a yard where your beloved dog romps. For some reason we've been conditioned to believe a house is strictly a financial investment and it's only about the bottom line. We've lost sight somehow of what a home really is. A home is not a 401K, a stock portfolio or a savings bond. Really it's all about family, community and neighborhood. Whether you are a family of one, or ten, a home is a safe secure place to build memories. Builders across the nation are still weathering the financial storm and creating that ability to fulfill the dream of homeownership. Becoming a homeowner is more affordable then ever before, because of the global economy. That's the only place where you are actually affected by what is going on across the country and around the world. You are affected in your favor as a new homebuyer. If the global economy were stronger, interest rates would be higher. The current reality is that if the economy were not doing this crazy limbo dance, you would not be able to get nearly the value for your money that is currently being offered in the new home market place. Right now homebuyers are experiencing the most value for their money then ever before. If you can confidently answer yes to the earlier questions, you should be able to confidently purchase a new home and stop waiting on the \"economy\" to begin your dream of homeownership. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-should-home-buyers-be-confident-when-purchasing-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-07-28T22:55:11.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:48:55 GMT","dateUnix":1311893711,"_etag":"6e03fcdee1c113084fb95af05031cc759fa93cc4","textbody":"All you hear in the news seems to spell gloom and doom for the economy. Every time you turn around it's&nbsp;debt ceiling this, and economy that. But this is global, this is national, it is not local. It is not personal. When assessing your personal situation, only you will know whether or not to be confident in your decisions. Are you generally a confident person? Are you generally smart enough to know what is good for you and your family? Have you made smart decisions when it comes to your use of credit? Have you been generally good with your finances thus far? Are you secure in your job and your position? Is it your dream to own your own home? Only you can answer these questions. These are personal questions, not global questions. These answers are not dictated by the global economy, they are not dictated by the nation's economy. These answers do not have anything to do with an arbitrary debt ceiling the nation has decided it will or wont raise. It's fully dependent on your personal finances and your personal comfort level and confidence. Purchasing a house is an important decision yes, but it is also an emotional as well as a logical one. First it's important to realize you are looking for a home, not a house. A home is a place where you raise your family, it's a kitchen where you prepare meals, it's a dining room where you discuss the day's events...who won the little league game, how did the book club go? It is a family room where you settle in for the evening watching your favorite show with your arm around your sweetheart. It's a bedroom where you tuck the kids in at night. It is a yard where your beloved dog romps. For some reason we've been conditioned to believe a house is strictly a financial investment and it's only about the bottom line. We've lost sight somehow of what a home really is. A home is not a 401K, a stock portfolio or a savings bond. Really it's all about family, community and neighborhood. Whether you are a family of one, or ten, a home is a safe secure place to build memories. Builders across the nation are still weathering the financial storm and creating that ability to fulfill the dream of homeownership. Becoming a homeowner is more affordable then ever before, because of the global economy. That's the only place where you are actually affected by what is going on across the country and around the world. You are affected in your favor as a new homebuyer. If the global economy were stronger, interest rates would be higher. The current reality is that if the economy were not doing this crazy limbo dance, you would not be able to get nearly the value for your money that is currently being offered in the new home market place. Right now homebuyers are experiencing the most value for their money then ever before. If you can confidently answer yes to the earlier questions, you should be able to confidently purchase a new home and stop waiting on the \"economy\" to begin your dream of homeownership. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc474db04803477e7ed0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc4c4db04803497e71a0","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:12:08 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Finding Your Style: Easy Tips on Decorating Your Ideal Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1034 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"IMG_6683-Living\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6683-Living-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"162\">The idea of decorating your new home can be daunting, but our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Design-Center\">Model Home Designer\u003c/a>, Michael Ridge, gave me some easy tips on how to decorate your home to reflect your personal style without breaking the bank. According to Michael, whether you build from the ground up or select a completed home, your \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/home\">Ideal Home\u003c/a> can be viewed as a \"blank canvas\" with endless possibilities. 1.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Find a common theme with fabric.\u003c/strong> Michael says she gets her creative inspiration by visiting fabric stores. Once she settles on a fabric, she then \"ties in\" the colors from the fabric to the walls. \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1033 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"_MG_0163\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/MG_0163-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"144\">&nbsp; &nbsp;2.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Build on what you already have.\u003c/strong> If you already own a piece of furniture like a couch or dining set but feel it doesn't quite fit the look you are going for in your new home, try changing the appearance with new pillows or accessories. Michael re-used the red couch and created an entirely different mood from the previous red, black and white color palate. &nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1035 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"_MG_0188\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/MG_0188-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"151\">&nbsp;3. \u003cstrong>Make it your own.\u003c/strong> Just because you bought pre-packaged bedding or drapes doesn't mean your room has to look like it was ripped straight from the page of a catalog. Michael believes that adding your own personal touch can be as easy as finding accent ribbon to tie curtains/towels and the right shade of paint to pull it all together. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1036 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"_MG_0157\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/MG_0157-600x388.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"140\">&nbsp;4. \u003cstrong>Break it up.\u003c/strong> Alternate colors on different walls to define each space. Since several Ideal plans feature kitchens that are open to the living area, don't be afraid to use a contrasting color from one room to the next as long as it blends with your color scheme. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1037 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"_MG_0144\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/MG_0144-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"144\">&nbsp;5. \u003cstrong>Shop for bargains.\u003c/strong> Believe it or not, Michael finds the majority of model home accessories and bedding at places like \u003ca href=\"http://www.target.com/\">Target\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/default.asp?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=bed+bath+and+beyond&utm_campaign=Exact&\">Bed Bath &amp; Beyond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.tjmaxx.com/\">TJ Maxx&nbsp;\u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://www.rossstores.com/\">Ross\u003c/a>! She shops around and keeps her eyes open for good deals that will ultimately complete the design of a room. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1039 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"_MG_0015\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/MG_0015-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"144\">&nbsp;6.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Don't be afraid of color.\u003c/strong> Paint is an inexpensive way to give your room personality. Michael recommends taking your fabric samples to the paint store and holding them up to paint swatches to make your own color board and better visualize how everything will come together. \u003cstrong>Have you applied any of these steps to your new Ideal Home? Send us photos that show how you personalized your favorite room.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"finding-your-style-easy-tips-on-decorating-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-07-30T02:34:39.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:00 GMT","dateUnix":1311993279,"_etag":"f7c5a3251d2540bbed4a401af1ec3771b2dfe324","textbody":"The idea of decorating your new home can be daunting, but our Model Home Designer, Michael Ridge, gave me some easy tips on how to decorate your home to reflect your personal style without breaking the bank. According to Michael, whether you build from the ground up or select a completed home, your Ideal Home can be viewed as a \"blank canvas\" with endless possibilities. 1.&nbsp;Find a common theme with fabric. Michael says she gets her creative inspiration by visiting fabric stores. Once she settles on a fabric, she then \"ties in\" the colors from the fabric to the walls. &nbsp; &nbsp;2.&nbsp;Build on what you already have. If you already own a piece of furniture like a couch or dining set but feel it doesn't quite fit the look you are going for in your new home, try changing the appearance with new pillows or accessories. Michael re-used the red couch and created an entirely different mood from the previous red, black and white color palate. &nbsp; &nbsp;3. Make it your own. Just because you bought pre-packaged bedding or drapes doesn't mean your room has to look like it was ripped straight from the page of a catalog. Michael believes that adding your own personal touch can be as easy as finding accent ribbon to tie curtains/towels and the right shade of paint to pull it all together. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4. Break it up. Alternate colors on different walls to define each space. Since several Ideal plans feature kitchens that are open to the living area, don't be afraid to use a contrasting color from one room to the next as long as it blends with your color scheme. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5. Shop for bargains. Believe it or not, Michael finds the majority of model home accessories and bedding at places like Target, Bed Bath &amp; Beyond, TJ Maxx&nbsp;and Ross! She shops around and keeps her eyes open for good deals that will ultimately complete the design of a room. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;6.&nbsp;Don't be afraid of color. Paint is an inexpensive way to give your room personality. Michael recommends taking your fabric samples to the paint store and holding them up to paint swatches to make your own color board and better visualize how everything will come together. Have you applied any of these steps to your new Ideal Home? Send us photos that show how you personalized your favorite room.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc4c4db04803497e71a0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc4c4db04803477e7ed1","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:00 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Education & Real Estate Market","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"Ideal Homes has recently piloted an education program which is an extension of the current Oklahoma Real Estate Commission regulated CEC course Tony Marbell promotes and Vernon McKown presents. The Home Ownership Forum is a panel style session tailored to fit corporate environments. Ideal Homes provides lunch and the attendees are encouraged to ask questions during the forum; questions may also be submitted in advance. Those in attendance have access to industry experts in a format that encourages interaction.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSteve Shoemaker is the Ideal Homes Marketing Director and Moderator for the Home Ownership Forum. He states, \"The single largest investment people make is their home. The decision making process for a home purchase evokes positive and negative emotions. We look to educate to help reduce stress. When a buyer is able to make informed decisions, the well being of that home buyer is affected positively. A majority of our success is a healthy market; we also look to educate buyers to ensure they understand the market and how it is affected by relative choices.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThere are many questions asked of our experts and one recurring question is, \"How do I know it is the right time to buy?\" It is usually asked out of those concerned about the real estate market. According to Oklahoma Mortgage Bankers Association (OMBA) the following is true about Oklahoma housing:\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Oklahoma's economy continues to show signs of strength\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>State tax receipts are up 15% over the past year as of June\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Statewide unemployment dropped to 5.3%, decreasing in all 77 counties\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Unemployment  in Oklahoma City is 4.5% - lowest in the nation of major cities\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Since 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Quarter of 2009, Oklahoma's personal income growth  is 2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> highest nationally\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Oklahoma is one of a few states with significant inward migration\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Market values on most homes have remained stable\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Lenders and borrowers remember the Oil Bust and have remained conservative\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nThe above points are an example of information shared during the Home Ownership Forum and the Real Estate CEC Classes. If you have additional questions or are interested in holding a forum or CEC Class, contact Kristy Boone - \u003ca href=\"mailto:kboone@ideal-homes.com\">kboone@ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>.","uniqueName":"education-real-estate-market-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-08-01T23:09:07","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1312240147,"_etag":"3d30c00610e0c1db3d623e3e2fe31333b37d7a69","textbody":"Ideal Homes has recently piloted an education program which is an extension of the current Oklahoma Real Estate Commission regulated CEC course Tony Marbell promotes and Vernon McKown presents. The Home Ownership Forum is a panel style session tailored to fit corporate environments. Ideal Homes provides lunch and the attendees are encouraged to ask questions during the forum; questions may also be submitted in advance. Those in attendance have access to industry experts in a format that encourages interaction.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSteve Shoemaker is the Ideal Homes Marketing Director and Moderator for the Home Ownership Forum. He states, \"The single largest investment people make is their home. The decision making process for a home purchase evokes positive and negative emotions. We look to educate to help reduce stress. When a buyer is able to make informed decisions, the well being of that home buyer is affected positively. A majority of our success is a healthy market; we also look to educate buyers to ensure they understand the market and how it is affected by relative choices.\"\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThere are many questions asked of our experts and one recurring question is, \"How do I know it is the right time to buy?\" It is usually asked out of those concerned about the real estate market. According to Oklahoma Mortgage Bankers Association (OMBA) the following is true about Oklahoma housing:\n\n\tOklahoma's economy continues to show signs of strength\n\tState tax receipts are up 15% over the past year as of June\n\tStatewide unemployment dropped to 5.3%, decreasing in all 77 counties\n\tUnemployment  in Oklahoma City is 4.5% - lowest in the nation of major cities\n\tSince 4th Quarter of 2009, Oklahoma's personal income growth  is 2nd highest nationally\n\tOklahoma is one of a few states with significant inward migration\n\tMarket values on most homes have remained stable\n\tLenders and borrowers remember the Oil Bust and have remained conservative\n\n&nbsp;\n\nThe above points are an example of information shared during the Home Ownership Forum and the Real Estate CEC Classes. If you have additional questions or are interested in holding a forum or CEC Class, contact Kristy Boone - kboone@ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc4c4db04803477e7ed1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc4e4db048034a7e5ef6","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:12:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why Short Sales And Foreclosures May Not Be The Deal You Think","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It's not uncommon to hear new home buyers weighing their choice between a new home verses a great deal on short \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1094 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Foreclosure House\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Foreclosure-for-ideal-homes-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"199\">sales and foreclosures. And yes there are some great deals out there. But more often then not that great deal might really be a wolf in sheep's clothing. Foreclosures and short sales used to only attract serious investors with capital, time and resources to rehab a home. Just because everyone is talking about them - doesn't make it a good deal for you. Sometimes - the best \"deal\" isn't the best fit for you or your family. More often then not when you walk into a foreclosure you can tell you have some work ahead of you. You have several different categories of foreclosures and short sales. \u003cstrong>The Obvious fixer upper:\u003c/strong> These are the homes that are old and outdated. They may be a steal of a deal but you know you are going to dump money into it to update and change. If you are looking for a project, and you don't mind getting your hands dirty, at least you are usually prepared to take on this monster. \u003cstrong>New On the Outside, Abused on The inside:\u003c/strong> And then there are those new ones that are only 4-7 years old that look like they should be beautiful as you walk up the front pathway. But when you enter the door you see the results of an angry owner. These poor homes have holes in the walls, ripped out appliances and other markings of distress that you know you will need to improve. \u003cstrong>The Stealth Nightmare:\u003c/strong> These are the homes that either by intent or neglect have underlying problems you wouldn't be aware of by just looking at them on the surface. There have been instances where disgruntled homeowners have poured concrete down drains, pulled key pieces out of HVAC equipment or worse, things that you don't even want to see on carpets and walls. There are plenty of horror stories out there about what owners do to foreclosures. There is a good reason that there are million dollar businesses out there focused on cleaning out these homes. But then there are other problems that can come from a property that sits for a while without electricity, water or utilities turned on. You may need to check for mold, gas leaks, and in the winter pipes can freeze. When abandon for a while these are the perfect conditions for mice, rats, squirrels, roaches and bugs to take up residence. There are a host of problems that you wouldn't encounter with new home sales. If you dare to be brave enough to look into properties on auction, there are a myriad of nightmares associated with those homes. These types of sales are not for the novice, nor the faint of heart. There are situations - from owners who won't vacate the property to owners that have burned down the houses, bulldozed them and rammed trucks into them - all in order to prevent the bank and those that would pursue these properties from taking possession. All of this coupled with the fact that the short sale and foreclosure process can take many, many more months than a regular straight-forward sale, make it difficult if you have a time frame in mind for your move. Overall between the warranties, guarantees, and ability to personalize your own new home that no one else has ever lived in, the seemingly pro's of a good foreclosure deal are often beat out by the value of a better one, your own new home. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-short-sales-and-foreclosures-may-not-be-the-deal-you-think-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-08-04T20:33:00.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:02 GMT","dateUnix":1312489980,"_etag":"2cd10143db86305de632858f12b9f13af79ef648","textbody":"It's not uncommon to hear new home buyers weighing their choice between a new home verses a great deal on short sales and foreclosures. And yes there are some great deals out there. But more often then not that great deal might really be a wolf in sheep's clothing. Foreclosures and short sales used to only attract serious investors with capital, time and resources to rehab a home. Just because everyone is talking about them - doesn't make it a good deal for you. Sometimes - the best \"deal\" isn't the best fit for you or your family. More often then not when you walk into a foreclosure you can tell you have some work ahead of you. You have several different categories of foreclosures and short sales. The Obvious fixer upper: These are the homes that are old and outdated. They may be a steal of a deal but you know you are going to dump money into it to update and change. If you are looking for a project, and you don't mind getting your hands dirty, at least you are usually prepared to take on this monster. New On the Outside, Abused on The inside: And then there are those new ones that are only 4-7 years old that look like they should be beautiful as you walk up the front pathway. But when you enter the door you see the results of an angry owner. These poor homes have holes in the walls, ripped out appliances and other markings of distress that you know you will need to improve. The Stealth Nightmare: These are the homes that either by intent or neglect have underlying problems you wouldn't be aware of by just looking at them on the surface. There have been instances where disgruntled homeowners have poured concrete down drains, pulled key pieces out of HVAC equipment or worse, things that you don't even want to see on carpets and walls. There are plenty of horror stories out there about what owners do to foreclosures. There is a good reason that there are million dollar businesses out there focused on cleaning out these homes. But then there are other problems that can come from a property that sits for a while without electricity, water or utilities turned on. You may need to check for mold, gas leaks, and in the winter pipes can freeze. When abandon for a while these are the perfect conditions for mice, rats, squirrels, roaches and bugs to take up residence. There are a host of problems that you wouldn't encounter with new home sales. If you dare to be brave enough to look into properties on auction, there are a myriad of nightmares associated with those homes. These types of sales are not for the novice, nor the faint of heart. There are situations - from owners who won't vacate the property to owners that have burned down the houses, bulldozed them and rammed trucks into them - all in order to prevent the bank and those that would pursue these properties from taking possession. All of this coupled with the fact that the short sale and foreclosure process can take many, many more months than a regular straight-forward sale, make it difficult if you have a time frame in mind for your move. Overall between the warranties, guarantees, and ability to personalize your own new home that no one else has ever lived in, the seemingly pro's of a good foreclosure deal are often beat out by the value of a better one, your own new home. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc4e4db048034a7e5ef6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc4f4db04803487e5d1d","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Caring For Your New Home During the Oklahoma Heat Wave","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1104\" title=\"heatwave\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c7d0dd9d1cc217e5d9d534c3b62dd448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\">Forty+ days of triple-digit temperatures in Oklahoma are no fun. Stepping outdoors feels like someone left an oven door open, and yard after yard of brown grass is begging for rainy, cooler days.\n\nChad Tolle, Ideal Homes' Director of Customer Care, reminds Oklahoma City homeowners that a home's exterior also takes a beating in this extreme heat. He offered some helpful tips to protect your largest investment from weather damage.\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Foundation:\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Chad recommends watering the foundation on the sides of your home with a soaker hose for a minimum of 30 minutes every other day, reminding homeowners to comply with any water-rationing restrictions. Sprinkler systems typically hit the front and back parts of a home's foundation. If you don't have a sprinkler system, be sure and water all the way around your foundation on a regular basis.\n\n\"Soil needs to be moist to keep it from cracking,\" Chad said. \"If the ground dries out, it can cause the home to settle. A home's age doesn't matter when it comes to foundation issues. By watering the sides of the home as well as driveways and sidewalks, this helps prevent movement and cracking - with the added benefit of a good yard.\"\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cem>AC Condenser Unit\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> - With a hose, spray out the AC condenser unit from top to bottom to clean the coils. This will remove the hair, grass, dust and trash that accumulates there. Chad recommends doing this twice a year in the summer - at the beginning and again in the middle. For maximum energy efficiency, monthly is the very least filters should be changed, Chad said, and more often if there are lots of people or pets living in your home.\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Trees \u003c/em>\u003c/strong>- During this scorching heat, Chad said you can never water trees too much. Watering them now makes for more shade in the future. If leaves are withering at the top, the tree needs more water. Use a trickle hose on trees at least 30 minutes every other day.\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Caulking\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> - Heat causes caulking to separate and crack. Check around doors and windows and re-caulk when necessary when temperatures cool down.\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Fences\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> - Water around the posts to prevent soil shrinkage and leaning panels and posts.\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Paint\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> - A home's exterior may need to be painted more often when it's frequently exposed to extreme heat. Also, Chad said that left-over paint cans should be stored inside the home and not in garages, sheds or attics.\n\nFor more information on keeping your home's exterior protected in Heat Wave 2011, contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049.","uniqueName":"caring-for-your-new-home-during-the-oklahoma-heat-wave-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-08-08T13:46:04","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c7d0dd9d1cc217e5d9d534c3b62dd448.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1312811164,"_etag":"a1c43587466d7e995ef169fe5d22ec9938386d41","textbody":"Forty+ days of triple-digit temperatures in Oklahoma are no fun. Stepping outdoors feels like someone left an oven door open, and yard after yard of brown grass is begging for rainy, cooler days.\n\nChad Tolle, Ideal Homes' Director of Customer Care, reminds Oklahoma City homeowners that a home's exterior also takes a beating in this extreme heat. He offered some helpful tips to protect your largest investment from weather damage.\n\nFoundation: Chad recommends watering the foundation on the sides of your home with a soaker hose for a minimum of 30 minutes every other day, reminding homeowners to comply with any water-rationing restrictions. Sprinkler systems typically hit the front and back parts of a home's foundation. If you don't have a sprinkler system, be sure and water all the way around your foundation on a regular basis.\n\n\"Soil needs to be moist to keep it from cracking,\" Chad said. \"If the ground dries out, it can cause the home to settle. A home's age doesn't matter when it comes to foundation issues. By watering the sides of the home as well as driveways and sidewalks, this helps prevent movement and cracking - with the added benefit of a good yard.\"\n\nAC Condenser Unit - With a hose, spray out the AC condenser unit from top to bottom to clean the coils. This will remove the hair, grass, dust and trash that accumulates there. Chad recommends doing this twice a year in the summer - at the beginning and again in the middle. For maximum energy efficiency, monthly is the very least filters should be changed, Chad said, and more often if there are lots of people or pets living in your home.\n\nTrees - During this scorching heat, Chad said you can never water trees too much. Watering them now makes for more shade in the future. If leaves are withering at the top, the tree needs more water. Use a trickle hose on trees at least 30 minutes every other day.\n\nCaulking - Heat causes caulking to separate and crack. Check around doors and windows and re-caulk when necessary when temperatures cool down.\n\nFences - Water around the posts to prevent soil shrinkage and leaning panels and posts.\n\nPaint - A home's exterior may need to be painted more often when it's frequently exposed to extreme heat. Also, Chad said that left-over paint cans should be stored inside the home and not in garages, sheds or attics.\n\nFor more information on keeping your home's exterior protected in Heat Wave 2011, contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc4f4db04803487e5d1d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc514db048034a7e5ef7","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:12:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"10 Advantages to Owning a New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In today's economy it's not uncommon to hear people on the fence about buying a new home. However there are so many more advantages in purchasing new that trumps buying a used home. \u003cstrong>Modern Floor Plans\u003c/strong> - New homes have the latest floor plans. You'll find typical ceiling heights are much higher than that 1980's and older fixer-upper. With open floor plans, attention to detail in master bathrooms, closets, and special rooms like man caves, sun rooms, and morning rooms, floor plans today are designed to optimize space. You won't need to put in the costly expense of moving walls, updating kitchens and bathrooms or lose a bedroom to make way for your shoe collection. \u003cstrong>Customizable\u003c/strong> - In a new home, you can customize the home to fit your needs as it is being built, you can choose the colors, flooring, cabinetry and other options that will fit your tastes and you won't have to worry about costly renovations as soon as you sign the final papers. Instead the house is made into something you will love before you ever put the key in the door. \u003cstrong>Technology\u003c/strong> - New homes are designed with today's technology in mind. You will have ample phone jacks, high-speed cable, and surround-sound speakers. Security systems can be prewired in as you build your home. With smart home technology, you have so many more options and they can all be put in place before the drywall ever even goes up. New homes have less mess and headache then the task of creating holes to add today's technology to yesterday's home. \u003cstrong>Easy Maintenance Materials\u003c/strong> -Lower maintenance materials allow you to carve out more time and enjoy living in your home, verses doing time consuming projects to maintain its beauty. From vinyl to composite materials, with a new home you can put down the sander and paintbrush and pick up a book and enjoy your weekends. \u003cstrong>Going Green\u003c/strong> - The more modern a home, the more likely energy efficient equipment has been installed to make your home a greener place to be. From energy efficient doors and window, to proper insulation and energy star rated equipment and materials a new home is going to have a lighter impact on the environment, and on your wallet when it comes time to pay your energy bill. \u003cstrong>Safety\u003c/strong> - With modern materials and homes built to current building codes you eliminate the possibility of lead based paints and asbestos as well as bad plumbing and wiring issues that don't hold up to the building codes used today. \u003cstrong>Warranties\u003c/strong> - When you buy a home from a builder, it comes with a variety of warranties, from structural and mechanical to the warranties that come with the equipment used in your home. All around there is more peace of mind when purchasing new. While a warranty can be purchased with a used home, they typically last a year and only cover certain things. A homebuilder's warranty is far more comprehensive and can cover certain equipment for 2 years and other aspects of your home for up to 10 years. \u003cstrong>Predictable time frames\u003c/strong> - Builders build homes like clock work, they know how long it will take for each phase of the process and can give you a very clear estimate on time it will take to complete all stages of your home. With short sales, there is no predictable timeframe from offer to close. This can be a nerve-wracking process if you need to be in your home in time for a new job, the start of school, or the arrival of a new baby. \u003cstrong>Customer Service\u003c/strong> - When purchasing a new home there are knowledgeable sales people to help you customize your home every step of the way. They keep you abreast of time lines, and create, meet and exceed your expectations during the home building process. \u003cstrong>Community\u003c/strong> - New homes are not just houses; they are often built in planned communities, which are designed around a neighborhood concept. With parks, playgrounds, and amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts and walking paths, new home communities are designed with meeting your neighbors in mind and growing life long connections. Now, armed with these 10 points, you are better equipped to go out into the world and shop for a new home. By comparing what may seem like a bargain or a deal, to all the conveniences, safety and ability to customize your new home, there's no comparison. Find the perfect new home today. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"10-advantages-to-owning-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-08-11T20:30:52.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:05 GMT","dateUnix":1313094652,"_etag":"8c439f1b6d31a015cefde3e9ea18761b504715a6","textbody":"In today's economy it's not uncommon to hear people on the fence about buying a new home. However there are so many more advantages in purchasing new that trumps buying a used home. Modern Floor Plans - New homes have the latest floor plans. You'll find typical ceiling heights are much higher than that 1980's and older fixer-upper. With open floor plans, attention to detail in master bathrooms, closets, and special rooms like man caves, sun rooms, and morning rooms, floor plans today are designed to optimize space. You won't need to put in the costly expense of moving walls, updating kitchens and bathrooms or lose a bedroom to make way for your shoe collection. Customizable - In a new home, you can customize the home to fit your needs as it is being built, you can choose the colors, flooring, cabinetry and other options that will fit your tastes and you won't have to worry about costly renovations as soon as you sign the final papers. Instead the house is made into something you will love before you ever put the key in the door. Technology - New homes are designed with today's technology in mind. You will have ample phone jacks, high-speed cable, and surround-sound speakers. Security systems can be prewired in as you build your home. With smart home technology, you have so many more options and they can all be put in place before the drywall ever even goes up. New homes have less mess and headache then the task of creating holes to add today's technology to yesterday's home. Easy Maintenance Materials -Lower maintenance materials allow you to carve out more time and enjoy living in your home, verses doing time consuming projects to maintain its beauty. From vinyl to composite materials, with a new home you can put down the sander and paintbrush and pick up a book and enjoy your weekends. Going Green - The more modern a home, the more likely energy efficient equipment has been installed to make your home a greener place to be. From energy efficient doors and window, to proper insulation and energy star rated equipment and materials a new home is going to have a lighter impact on the environment, and on your wallet when it comes time to pay your energy bill. Safety - With modern materials and homes built to current building codes you eliminate the possibility of lead based paints and asbestos as well as bad plumbing and wiring issues that don't hold up to the building codes used today. Warranties - When you buy a home from a builder, it comes with a variety of warranties, from structural and mechanical to the warranties that come with the equipment used in your home. All around there is more peace of mind when purchasing new. While a warranty can be purchased with a used home, they typically last a year and only cover certain things. A homebuilder's warranty is far more comprehensive and can cover certain equipment for 2 years and other aspects of your home for up to 10 years. Predictable time frames - Builders build homes like clock work, they know how long it will take for each phase of the process and can give you a very clear estimate on time it will take to complete all stages of your home. With short sales, there is no predictable timeframe from offer to close. This can be a nerve-wracking process if you need to be in your home in time for a new job, the start of school, or the arrival of a new baby. Customer Service - When purchasing a new home there are knowledgeable sales people to help you customize your home every step of the way. They keep you abreast of time lines, and create, meet and exceed your expectations during the home building process. Community - New homes are not just houses; they are often built in planned communities, which are designed around a neighborhood concept. With parks, playgrounds, and amenities such as swimming pools, tennis courts and walking paths, new home communities are designed with meeting your neighbors in mind and growing life long connections. Now, armed with these 10 points, you are better equipped to go out into the world and shop for a new home. By comparing what may seem like a bargain or a deal, to all the conveniences, safety and ability to customize your new home, there's no comparison. Find the perfect new home today. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc514db048034a7e5ef7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc524db048034a7e5ef8","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:14:39 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"It's a Great Deal....Only A Few Thing I Would  Change","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1136 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Ideal Pink Toilet\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Pink-Toilet-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\">Often times an older home seems like a great deal. You walk in look around and see just a few \"little\" things you think you want to change. Some costs are bigger than others, but they all add up. Sometimes, when we don't do the math, we just see the deal and get blindsided by the numbers later. It's pretty typical in an old, out dated home to see six areas that we want to change right off the bat. Bathrooms, kitchens, light fixtures, landscaping, painting and flooring. \u003cstrong>Bathrooms\u003c/strong> - You walk into an outdated bathroom and say, \"well, we can change out the tiles.\" A typical bathroom remodel for a bathroom can be anywhere from $5000 - $10,000 or more. Prices can go up from there easily if your toilets and tubs are pink, baby blue, or goldenrod. \u003cstrong>Kitchen Cabinets and Counter Tops\u003c/strong> - You walk into an outdated kitchen and say, \"The layout is okay, but I don't like the cabinets and this counter top needs to go.\" In a 10x10 kitchen the cabinets and counter tops alone can vary from $10,000 - $25,000 or more depending on style and materials. \u003cstrong>Lighting Fixtures\u003c/strong> - You walk into every room and say, \"wow I hate that outdated brass lighting, I really like the new brushed nickel look, and nicer fixtures.\" If you were to pull out the main lights and fans in a home you are looking at anywhere from a $2000-$5000 or more expense in replacing all your lighting. \u003cstrong>Landscaping\u003c/strong> - You walk up to the front of the house and you say, \"This has potential, we just need to plant some grass, and some flowers and a few nice shrubs. Maybe fix the pavers.\" Landscaping can add $2000 or more depending on how elaborate you get with your \"freshen up\" of the landscape. \u003cstrong>Carpet\u003c/strong> - You walk into certain rooms and see old worn multicolored carpet and you say, \"Yikes this carpet has got to go!\" Then becomes the question, how much, and what do we replace it with. New carpet per room including pulling up old carpet can start from about $1000 per 12x12 room and go up from there. Putting down hardwood can start around $1700 or so per 12x12 room and go up from there. \u003cstrong>Painting\u003c/strong> - You walk into a room with huge floral wallpaper and say, \"Well that has to come down.\" On a do it yourself budget to remove wallpaper in a 12x15 room it will cost about $100 a day of work for materials and equipment rental. If you pay a professional, an easy removal could cost about $250 - $450 per 12x15 room. And if there are complications it could cost $500-$1000. Paint - if you do it yourself, it could costs about $80- $100 per room for primer, paint, brushes, trays rollers etc., or about $200-$400 per room if you pay a professional. As you walk through a bargain home envisioning all the possibilities, ask yourself, are you really a DIY'er or are you going to end up hiring someone to do the work for you? Some people convince themselves that if people can do it on HGTV they can too. And when faced with the reality of the skill and time it takes to complete a project they realize it's more than they really wanted to do. After all on TV it looks like it only takes about a half hour. Start adding up the prices to just these \"small\" projects and the value of a new home starts to make sense. Wouldn't it be nice to just walk into a new home that already has all the details you want, and begin your life? \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"its-a-great-dealonly-a-few-thing-i-would-change-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-08-18T20:42:38.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:06 GMT","dateUnix":1313700158,"_etag":"9589274d9fe92e16d28ccd4d0969961a9ca5a3c3","textbody":"Often times an older home seems like a great deal. You walk in look around and see just a few \"little\" things you think you want to change. Some costs are bigger than others, but they all add up. Sometimes, when we don't do the math, we just see the deal and get blindsided by the numbers later. It's pretty typical in an old, out dated home to see six areas that we want to change right off the bat. Bathrooms, kitchens, light fixtures, landscaping, painting and flooring. Bathrooms - You walk into an outdated bathroom and say, \"well, we can change out the tiles.\" A typical bathroom remodel for a bathroom can be anywhere from $5000 - $10,000 or more. Prices can go up from there easily if your toilets and tubs are pink, baby blue, or goldenrod. Kitchen Cabinets and Counter Tops - You walk into an outdated kitchen and say, \"The layout is okay, but I don't like the cabinets and this counter top needs to go.\" In a 10x10 kitchen the cabinets and counter tops alone can vary from $10,000 - $25,000 or more depending on style and materials. Lighting Fixtures - You walk into every room and say, \"wow I hate that outdated brass lighting, I really like the new brushed nickel look, and nicer fixtures.\" If you were to pull out the main lights and fans in a home you are looking at anywhere from a $2000-$5000 or more expense in replacing all your lighting. Landscaping - You walk up to the front of the house and you say, \"This has potential, we just need to plant some grass, and some flowers and a few nice shrubs. Maybe fix the pavers.\" Landscaping can add $2000 or more depending on how elaborate you get with your \"freshen up\" of the landscape. Carpet - You walk into certain rooms and see old worn multicolored carpet and you say, \"Yikes this carpet has got to go!\" Then becomes the question, how much, and what do we replace it with. New carpet per room including pulling up old carpet can start from about $1000 per 12x12 room and go up from there. Putting down hardwood can start around $1700 or so per 12x12 room and go up from there. Painting - You walk into a room with huge floral wallpaper and say, \"Well that has to come down.\" On a do it yourself budget to remove wallpaper in a 12x15 room it will cost about $100 a day of work for materials and equipment rental. If you pay a professional, an easy removal could cost about $250 - $450 per 12x15 room. And if there are complications it could cost $500-$1000. Paint - if you do it yourself, it could costs about $80- $100 per room for primer, paint, brushes, trays rollers etc., or about $200-$400 per room if you pay a professional. As you walk through a bargain home envisioning all the possibilities, ask yourself, are you really a DIY'er or are you going to end up hiring someone to do the work for you? Some people convince themselves that if people can do it on HGTV they can too. And when faced with the reality of the skill and time it takes to complete a project they realize it's more than they really wanted to do. After all on TV it looks like it only takes about a half hour. Start adding up the prices to just these \"small\" projects and the value of a new home starts to make sense. Wouldn't it be nice to just walk into a new home that already has all the details you want, and begin your life? Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc524db048034a7e5ef8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc534db04803497e71a1","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Is it a Better Time to Buy or Rent?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1142\" title=\"img_landlord\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c4afd582055181b3ec8bc10eae8e89ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">In almost 75 percent of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0763098.html\">50 largest American cities\u003c/a>, purchasing a home was cheaper than renting in July, according to real estate website \u003ca href=\"http://www.trulia.com/\">Trulia.\u003c/a> In Oklahoma City's real estate market, it's an ideal time to invest in a new home versus paying that four-letter word called \"rent.\"\n\nSo if you're contemplating jumping into world of new home ownership, how do you know if you're ready to part ways with your landlord?\n\nYou know it's time to give up your apartment and invest in a new home if...\n\n1.         You avoid going home to your 600 square foot cubicle until late at night. Your goal - spend as little time there as possible.\n\n2.         You've had seven different neighbors move in the apartment below you in the last year. Each one is louder, wilder and meaner than the previous tenant.\n\n3.         Your rent has risen several times over 18 months.\n\n4.         You're tired of spending all day Saturday in the complex laundry room.\n\n5.         You're still waiting on maintenance to fix your broken dishwasher.\n\n6.         You're tired of circling the parking lot seven times at night looking for a place to park your hail-damaged car that has no garage to call its own.\n\nMany renters believe they can't qualify to purchase a new home. But guess what? If you're renting, you're already making a mortgage payment. You're just making it for Mr. or Mrs. Landlord.\n\nToday's real estate market is often described as a \"buyer's market,\" and you couldn't ask for sweeter interest rates.  With rates this low, you won't get more for your money for quite some time.\n\nQuit renting and start owning. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is a great place to start.","uniqueName":"is-it-a-better-time-to-buy-or-rent-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-08-22T14:13:09","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c4afd582055181b3ec8bc10eae8e89ee.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1314022389,"_etag":"4b8e8cbc8b1fab939c1771e24c0b907e51c77cb9","textbody":"In almost 75 percent of the 50 largest American cities, purchasing a home was cheaper than renting in July, according to real estate website Trulia. In Oklahoma City's real estate market, it's an ideal time to invest in a new home versus paying that four-letter word called \"rent.\"\n\nSo if you're contemplating jumping into world of new home ownership, how do you know if you're ready to part ways with your landlord?\n\nYou know it's time to give up your apartment and invest in a new home if...\n\n1.         You avoid going home to your 600 square foot cubicle until late at night. Your goal - spend as little time there as possible.\n\n2.         You've had seven different neighbors move in the apartment below you in the last year. Each one is louder, wilder and meaner than the previous tenant.\n\n3.         Your rent has risen several times over 18 months.\n\n4.         You're tired of spending all day Saturday in the complex laundry room.\n\n5.         You're still waiting on maintenance to fix your broken dishwasher.\n\n6.         You're tired of circling the parking lot seven times at night looking for a place to park your hail-damaged car that has no garage to call its own.\n\nMany renters believe they can't qualify to purchase a new home. But guess what? If you're renting, you're already making a mortgage payment. You're just making it for Mr. or Mrs. Landlord.\n\nToday's real estate market is often described as a \"buyer's market,\" and you couldn't ask for sweeter interest rates.  With rates this low, you won't get more for your money for quite some time.\n\nQuit renting and start owning. Ideal Homes is a great place to start.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc534db04803497e71a1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc554db04803497e71a2","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:14:29 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Value Versus Price Part 1  - The Neighborhood Beyond the Bling","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1155 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Real estate offer offer\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/beyond-the-bling-600x762.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"250\">Would-be Home shoppers can often turn the home shopping experience into a simple price comparison. We definitely hear it in our models, \"We just saw a newly remodeled home on the market for less than this new home and it has a lot of the same features.\" Many people do not stop to consider the value of all the elements that make up the price of a home. Value is often more intangible than the hard dollar amount that you see on the bottom line of a sales agreement. This is because value can vary from person to person and circumstance to circumstance. Here are several neighborhood attributes that go beyond the house itself and add value to a home above and beyond the bling - hardwood floors, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances found in both new homes and in newly remodeled homes. \u003cstrong>Close proximity to shopping\u003c/strong> - Make quick runs to the grocery store when you are in the middle of preparing a meal, when you've forgotten something essential or just to save time during your daily chores and errands. \u003cstrong>Good school districts\u003c/strong> - Whether you have kids or not, it may be important either for your future family plans or for the resale value of the home later to live in the most desirable school districts you can reasonably afford. \u003cstrong>Easy Commutes to key areas of business and industry\u003c/strong> - There's nothing more valuable and irreplaceable then time. Time spent with family, friends or engaged in leisure activities is time much better spent then enmeshed in traffic. \u003cstrong>Neighborhood amenities\u003c/strong> - When you have playgrounds, walking trails, clubhouses, and other accoutrements found in many new home communities you have a greater connection to neighborhood and to family. This creates natural spaces to meet your neighbors and make ties that you may not naturally make in an older neighborhood that lacks central gathering spots. All of these points are sometimes overlooked when calculating the value of the home and how that figures into the price. Stay tuned for more value added features in Value Versus Price Part 2 - Beware of Lemons Disguised as Apples. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"value-versus-price-part-1-the-neighborhood-beyond-the-bling-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-08-25T20:50:00.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:09 GMT","dateUnix":1314305400,"_etag":"869a08d78331dc19ad42001dc6bfd23fde660943","textbody":"Would-be Home shoppers can often turn the home shopping experience into a simple price comparison. We definitely hear it in our models, \"We just saw a newly remodeled home on the market for less than this new home and it has a lot of the same features.\" Many people do not stop to consider the value of all the elements that make up the price of a home. Value is often more intangible than the hard dollar amount that you see on the bottom line of a sales agreement. This is because value can vary from person to person and circumstance to circumstance. Here are several neighborhood attributes that go beyond the house itself and add value to a home above and beyond the bling - hardwood floors, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances found in both new homes and in newly remodeled homes. Close proximity to shopping - Make quick runs to the grocery store when you are in the middle of preparing a meal, when you've forgotten something essential or just to save time during your daily chores and errands. Good school districts - Whether you have kids or not, it may be important either for your future family plans or for the resale value of the home later to live in the most desirable school districts you can reasonably afford. Easy Commutes to key areas of business and industry - There's nothing more valuable and irreplaceable then time. Time spent with family, friends or engaged in leisure activities is time much better spent then enmeshed in traffic. Neighborhood amenities - When you have playgrounds, walking trails, clubhouses, and other accoutrements found in many new home communities you have a greater connection to neighborhood and to family. This creates natural spaces to meet your neighbors and make ties that you may not naturally make in an older neighborhood that lacks central gathering spots. All of these points are sometimes overlooked when calculating the value of the home and how that figures into the price. Stay tuned for more value added features in Value Versus Price Part 2 - Beware of Lemons Disguised as Apples. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc554db04803497e71a2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc574db048034a7e5ef9","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:14:11 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Value Versus Price Part 2 - Beware of Lemons Disguised as Apples","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1161 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Fruits\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/apples-to-lemons-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"166\">In \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/08/value-verses-price-part-1-the-neighborhood-beyond-the-bling/\" target=\"_blank\">Value Versus Price Part 1 - The Neighborhood Beyond the Bling&nbsp;\u003c/a>we discussed outside attributes that contribute to the value of a home. But besides these intangible points, there is also hidden value inside your home, not easily apparent to the naked eye. Yes you can see the beautiful granite, hardwood or stainless steel appliances - The bling, but so much more goes unseen yet adds far more value to the home. Most of the unseen value is located in the bones of your home. \u003cstrong>Green materials\u003c/strong> - These more modern materials, while not always the cheapest, add to the life of your home and the energy efficiency. In the long run you are contributing to leaving a lighter footprint, as well as reaping the benefits of long term energy savings, and in many cases these materials have a longer life. \u003cstrong>Modern floor plans\u003c/strong> - Current homes are designed with modern needs in mind including better closet space and storage, larger pantries, workspaces, better flow to kitchens for ease of use and entertaining, as well as overall flow for activities and family interactions. Older floor plans can feel choppy, have lower ceilings, less light and space. \u003cstrong>Meeting the most current codes\u003c/strong> - New homes adhere to the most current standards for electrical, plumbing, and safety. In the long run you will have better insulation, wiring that fits with the needs of your electronic life style, and you will have all the modern comforts that keep you safe and up to date. \u003cstrong>Warranties\u003c/strong> - Each new home comes with a value added warranty on structural and mechanical elements of your home, and because everything is new there are a variety of warranties with your appliances and equipment as well that come directly from the manufacturer. \u003cstrong>Home Owners Associations\u003c/strong> - This is a guarantee that your home and your neighbors' homes will be kept to a level of standard that will not deteriorate over time. You will not see unkempt lawns, rust encrusted vehicles, or overflowing garbage cans that sit for days. There are many benefits to the requirements of upkeep a home owners association provides for a neighborhood for long term enjoyment and value of your property. As you can see there is much value that can be found both inside the home, and outside the home that contribute to the making of the price. When comparing homes only by their price make sure you are comparing apples to apples, not apples to lemons. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"value-versus-price-part-2-beware-of-lemons-disguised-as-apples-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-09-01T20:29:41.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:11 GMT","dateUnix":1314908981,"_etag":"3521d0f282ef51ba6ec6df1ca9bcf1751dfd703d","textbody":"In Value Versus Price Part 1 - The Neighborhood Beyond the Bling&nbsp;we discussed outside attributes that contribute to the value of a home. But besides these intangible points, there is also hidden value inside your home, not easily apparent to the naked eye. Yes you can see the beautiful granite, hardwood or stainless steel appliances - The bling, but so much more goes unseen yet adds far more value to the home. Most of the unseen value is located in the bones of your home. Green materials - These more modern materials, while not always the cheapest, add to the life of your home and the energy efficiency. In the long run you are contributing to leaving a lighter footprint, as well as reaping the benefits of long term energy savings, and in many cases these materials have a longer life. Modern floor plans - Current homes are designed with modern needs in mind including better closet space and storage, larger pantries, workspaces, better flow to kitchens for ease of use and entertaining, as well as overall flow for activities and family interactions. Older floor plans can feel choppy, have lower ceilings, less light and space. Meeting the most current codes - New homes adhere to the most current standards for electrical, plumbing, and safety. In the long run you will have better insulation, wiring that fits with the needs of your electronic life style, and you will have all the modern comforts that keep you safe and up to date. Warranties - Each new home comes with a value added warranty on structural and mechanical elements of your home, and because everything is new there are a variety of warranties with your appliances and equipment as well that come directly from the manufacturer. Home Owners Associations - This is a guarantee that your home and your neighbors' homes will be kept to a level of standard that will not deteriorate over time. You will not see unkempt lawns, rust encrusted vehicles, or overflowing garbage cans that sit for days. There are many benefits to the requirements of upkeep a home owners association provides for a neighborhood for long term enjoyment and value of your property. As you can see there is much value that can be found both inside the home, and outside the home that contribute to the making of the price. When comparing homes only by their price make sure you are comparing apples to apples, not apples to lemons. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc574db048034a7e5ef9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc584db04803467e6469","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:15:05 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Model Visits: Identifying Your Pain Can Help You Make Your Move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1189 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"home life\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-homes-pain-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"230\">There is a reason why you want to move. There is something about your current home that isn't working for you any more. When you walk through the doors of a model home in a new home community we know that you are experiencing some pains with your current home, or you just wouldn't be there. In some ways our new home sales models are a bit like the doctor's office. You wouldn't walk in to visit the doctor if something wasn't ailing you right? Well the same goes for a model home. By identifying your pain a professional new home sales agent has a better shot at fixing things for you in your next home. The only way for a doctor to get to the root of your pain is to ask questions about your current condition. By identifying the problem they can start to help you look for the solutions and eliminate the pain. The same goes for a visit to a new home sales model. Do you have enough closet space? Do you hate your kitchen layout? Are your spaces too small? Do you dislike your current neighborhood? Do you need an office space? Are you looking for more neighborhood amenities? Is your family expanding? What are some of the key features missing in your current home that you'd like to see in your next home? When you walk into a new home sales center, don't be surprised if you are asked some of these questions. New home sales agents are just like doctors. They are trying to get to the root of the problem so that they can suggest models and building solutions to fit your needs and move you away from your old home woes to your new home solutions. The next time you walk into a model home and the sales agent begins to ask you a few questions, think about the fact that their objectives are to help you find the very best solutions to sooth the pains you are experiencing with your current home. The more they know, the better they can help you decide if the solutions to your housing pains are right in front of you ready to cure what ails you. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"model-visits-identifying-your-pain-can-help-you-make-your-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-09-08T21:45:38.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:12 GMT","dateUnix":1315518338,"_etag":"3a6ebc5621cf2f0c0ccbc17b990ba6449c3151dd","textbody":"There is a reason why you want to move. There is something about your current home that isn't working for you any more. When you walk through the doors of a model home in a new home community we know that you are experiencing some pains with your current home, or you just wouldn't be there. In some ways our new home sales models are a bit like the doctor's office. You wouldn't walk in to visit the doctor if something wasn't ailing you right? Well the same goes for a model home. By identifying your pain a professional new home sales agent has a better shot at fixing things for you in your next home. The only way for a doctor to get to the root of your pain is to ask questions about your current condition. By identifying the problem they can start to help you look for the solutions and eliminate the pain. The same goes for a visit to a new home sales model. Do you have enough closet space? Do you hate your kitchen layout? Are your spaces too small? Do you dislike your current neighborhood? Do you need an office space? Are you looking for more neighborhood amenities? Is your family expanding? What are some of the key features missing in your current home that you'd like to see in your next home? When you walk into a new home sales center, don't be surprised if you are asked some of these questions. New home sales agents are just like doctors. They are trying to get to the root of the problem so that they can suggest models and building solutions to fit your needs and move you away from your old home woes to your new home solutions. The next time you walk into a model home and the sales agent begins to ask you a few questions, think about the fact that their objectives are to help you find the very best solutions to sooth the pains you are experiencing with your current home. The more they know, the better they can help you decide if the solutions to your housing pains are right in front of you ready to cure what ails you. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc584db04803467e6469"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc5a4db048034a7e5efa","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Time to Celebrate! How to Throw your own Housewarming Party","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1198\" title=\"Party\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3c680912d70e67bee2552260cced71f3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"141\" height=\"215\">Throwing a housewarming party is the perfect opportunity to show off where you live, bring old friends together and meet your new neighbors.\n\n\u003cstrong>Invite.\u003c/strong> Spread the word about your upcoming event, but don't spend money on invitations. Instead, use a combination of technology and old-fashioned face-to-face interaction:\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Send a mass text to your friends and family letting them know to save the date for your upcoming event\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Create an event on Facebook with the date, time and driving directions\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Introduce yourself to your new neighbors and invite them to your party\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Invite some of your co-workers to attend\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Food.\u003c/strong> Now that you've gotten the word out, it's time to plan your menu. Whether you choose finger foods or a full meal, remember to keep it simple so it doesn't take time away from your guests. Food is the most expensive item when hosting a party, so don't reject any offers from friends or family who offer to bring something.\n\n\u003cstrong>Remind\u003c/strong>. About a week before your event, send another text reminding everyone about your party and ask if they plan to attend. This will give you a better idea of how much food to buy. It will also give you the opportunity to answer any questions your guests may have.\n\n\u003cstrong>Shop.\u003c/strong> Go shopping for food, drinks and your plates, cups and napkins a couple days before your party. You may also want to buy some balloons to tie on your mailbox so your home can be easily spotted.\n\n\u003cstrong>Prepare.\u003c/strong> Get your home ready for your guests.\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Find a convenient spot for people to leave their purses or coats\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Make sure you have enough toilet paper, soap and fresh towels in each bathroom\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Determine where the flow of traffic will go throughout your home and decide if you want to put snacks at gathering points (like on a coffee table or end tables)\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>If the weather is nice, put some chairs in your backyard so people can get the full experience of your new home\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Decorate.\u003c/strong> There is no need to go to a party store and spend money on cheesy house cut-outs or other decorating items that will most likely get thrown away after your party.\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>If you took pictures of each phase of your home while it was under construction, use those photos as a centerpiece. Put them on your breakfast bar or place them on your buffet among the food.\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>If you don't have those photos, buy decorating magazines and tear out some of your favorite pages and put them in the rooms you would like to decorate.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1199\" title=\"Buffet\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/63a3c2ae8801c89397869457f61dbf3a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"156\">Food Placement.\u003c/strong> A buffet is the easiest way to get a crowd of hungry people moving in your desired direction. Use your stove to keep food warm or just use it as an extension of your counter space. Set cups, beverages and ice in a location that is noticeable for your guests after they finish the buffet line.\n\n\u003cstrong>Party!\u003c/strong> Your guests are starting to arrive, and you can't wait to show them your new home. Don't feel obligated to give formal tours, let your guests marvel at your home at their leisure. Introduce new friends to old and share your experience of buying/building your new home. Have fun and enjoy your new home!","uniqueName":"time-to-celebrate-how-to-throw-your-own-housewarming-party-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-09-13T20:39:52","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3c680912d70e67bee2552260cced71f3.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1315946392,"_etag":"c4ed743c82d20c688aebceb50a59e6704a192222","textbody":"Throwing a housewarming party is the perfect opportunity to show off where you live, bring old friends together and meet your new neighbors.\n\nInvite. Spread the word about your upcoming event, but don't spend money on invitations. Instead, use a combination of technology and old-fashioned face-to-face interaction:\n\n\tSend a mass text to your friends and family letting them know to save the date for your upcoming event\n\tCreate an event on Facebook with the date, time and driving directions\n\tIntroduce yourself to your new neighbors and invite them to your party\n\tInvite some of your co-workers to attend\n\nFood. Now that you've gotten the word out, it's time to plan your menu. Whether you choose finger foods or a full meal, remember to keep it simple so it doesn't take time away from your guests. Food is the most expensive item when hosting a party, so don't reject any offers from friends or family who offer to bring something.\n\nRemind. About a week before your event, send another text reminding everyone about your party and ask if they plan to attend. This will give you a better idea of how much food to buy. It will also give you the opportunity to answer any questions your guests may have.\n\nShop. Go shopping for food, drinks and your plates, cups and napkins a couple days before your party. You may also want to buy some balloons to tie on your mailbox so your home can be easily spotted.\n\nPrepare. Get your home ready for your guests.\n\n\tFind a convenient spot for people to leave their purses or coats\n\tMake sure you have enough toilet paper, soap and fresh towels in each bathroom\n\tDetermine where the flow of traffic will go throughout your home and decide if you want to put snacks at gathering points (like on a coffee table or end tables)\n\tIf the weather is nice, put some chairs in your backyard so people can get the full experience of your new home\n\nDecorate. There is no need to go to a party store and spend money on cheesy house cut-outs or other decorating items that will most likely get thrown away after your party.\n\n\tIf you took pictures of each phase of your home while it was under construction, use those photos as a centerpiece. Put them on your breakfast bar or place them on your buffet among the food.\n\tIf you don't have those photos, buy decorating magazines and tear out some of your favorite pages and put them in the rooms you would like to decorate.\n\nFood Placement. A buffet is the easiest way to get a crowd of hungry people moving in your desired direction. Use your stove to keep food warm or just use it as an extension of your counter space. Set cups, beverages and ice in a location that is noticeable for your guests after they finish the buffet line.\n\nParty! Your guests are starting to arrive, and you can't wait to show them your new home. Don't feel obligated to give formal tours, let your guests marvel at your home at their leisure. Introduce new friends to old and share your experience of buying/building your new home. Have fun and enjoy your new home!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:14 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc5a4db048034a7e5efa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc5c4db04803487e5d1e","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:15:15 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Should I Wait Until The Market Improves To Sell My Home: Something's Gotta Give","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1219 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Choice - piggy bank and house on bowls of scales\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Somethings-gotta-give1-600x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"229\">Are you a homeowner who is disenchanted with your current home and wants to get out? Do you keep thinking, \"If I get out now though, I am not going to make any money on this home?\" This is a common problem we encounter all the time. We have current homeowners walk into our models who want a new home, they fall in love, but they are afraid to let go of their current homes without something to show for it. It's a very common conversation to hear, \"But I won't get out of the home what I wanted.\" This is the reality of a buyers market. As a seller, you are less likely in the current economy to get the monetary value that you wanted out of your current home if you sell it right now. Though there are exceptions to this rule for sure, this is a general concept you need to accept in order to move forward with you life as a homeowner. The good news is that you aren't just a home seller; you are also a homebuyer yourself! As a buyer of a new home you are getting lots of features, bells, and whistles that will, in most cases, far outweigh what you are giving up in your current home. And you will get all those features and upgrades for a heck of a lot less than you would if it was a sellers market. Even better, these features will be in a home you want to own, not one from which you would like to escape. What it is about your current home that has you shopping for a new home? Make a list. When you examine that list then ask yourself, are these situations and conditions you are willing to overlook for the next year? What about the next 2 years? How about the next five years? If you will increasingly be unsatisfied with your current living situation then you need to make some important decisions. Will you be able to reconcile the loss of funds you take in your old house to get into a house that more perfectly fits your needs? Remember, when the market improves for you to sell your home, so too will the market improve for a builder to sell his home. You will pay proportionally more for that home that you are in love with now that fits your family's needs now. In the current economy you are getting more bang for your buck in a new home, so you need to take that into consideration when you think that you are getting less money for your current home. That coupled with the fact that interest rates are at an all time low make it a perfect time to sell your old home, and buy your new home. Somewhere in your thought process, something has got to give. It will either be your concept of what you want to get for your home right now, or your concept of what you want to pay for a new home in the future. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"should-i-wait-until-the-market-improves-to-sell-my-home-somethings-gotta-give-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-09-15T20:11:50.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:16 GMT","dateUnix":1316117510,"_etag":"36750f56c758e381e9b91a01f63efd4295a928d0","textbody":"Are you a homeowner who is disenchanted with your current home and wants to get out? Do you keep thinking, \"If I get out now though, I am not going to make any money on this home?\" This is a common problem we encounter all the time. We have current homeowners walk into our models who want a new home, they fall in love, but they are afraid to let go of their current homes without something to show for it. It's a very common conversation to hear, \"But I won't get out of the home what I wanted.\" This is the reality of a buyers market. As a seller, you are less likely in the current economy to get the monetary value that you wanted out of your current home if you sell it right now. Though there are exceptions to this rule for sure, this is a general concept you need to accept in order to move forward with you life as a homeowner. The good news is that you aren't just a home seller; you are also a homebuyer yourself! As a buyer of a new home you are getting lots of features, bells, and whistles that will, in most cases, far outweigh what you are giving up in your current home. And you will get all those features and upgrades for a heck of a lot less than you would if it was a sellers market. Even better, these features will be in a home you want to own, not one from which you would like to escape. What it is about your current home that has you shopping for a new home? Make a list. When you examine that list then ask yourself, are these situations and conditions you are willing to overlook for the next year? What about the next 2 years? How about the next five years? If you will increasingly be unsatisfied with your current living situation then you need to make some important decisions. Will you be able to reconcile the loss of funds you take in your old house to get into a house that more perfectly fits your needs? Remember, when the market improves for you to sell your home, so too will the market improve for a builder to sell his home. You will pay proportionally more for that home that you are in love with now that fits your family's needs now. In the current economy you are getting more bang for your buck in a new home, so you need to take that into consideration when you think that you are getting less money for your current home. That coupled with the fact that interest rates are at an all time low make it a perfect time to sell your old home, and buy your new home. Somewhere in your thought process, something has got to give. It will either be your concept of what you want to get for your home right now, or your concept of what you want to pay for a new home in the future. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc5c4db04803487e5d1e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc5d4db04803487e5d1f","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:15:22 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Take 5: How To Find The Right Home Builder For You","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1231 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"woman shaking hands with construction man\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-homes-take-5--600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"199\">You've begun to do your research. You know that there's never been a better time to buy a new home. The interest rates are low, builders are offering lots of great option packed homes, but where do you begin to find the right builder for you? Take a look at the following 5 areas to help you do a little research into selecting a homebuilder to suit your needs. \u003cstrong>Location\u003c/strong> - With so many builders to choose from, it's best to start looking in the area where you want to move. Begin first by checking online and see who builds in your target area. Look for easy to use websites with information, floor plans and other important features to help begin your search. Most likely, if they have an informative professional website, this will give you an indicator on how they will be in person. While you can drive through your target area and see if you can find neighborhoods that appeal to you, starting online will help you save time. \u003cstrong>Communication\u003c/strong> - Try giving the builder a call or send an email, see how well they communicate and answer questions for you. Are they friendly? Do they return your communications both via email and by phone quickly? Do they offer you reference links and information above and beyond what you've asked for? It's important that you can get the answers you need throughout the process in a timely manner. By making initial contact with a builder this will give you a great indication on how they will be throughout the process. \u003cstrong>Knowledge and Quality\u003c/strong> - Does all the information they are providing over the phone and on their website create a confident picture of a knowledgeable builder? Do they know the area? Are they competitively priced? Have they built numerous communities in the area already? Have they fully answered your questions? Have you asked them about their quality of construction? Make sure you feel comfortable with the level of knowledge they are imparting in their communications, as well as the quality of construction. \u003cstrong>Proven Track Record\u003c/strong> - Find out how long they've been in the business. If possible visit other completed communities that they've built. If you know anyone who lives in one of their homes, ask what they think of the construction and the long-term service. See if the builder will supply a list of references of other homebuyers who live in their homes, or walk through the neighborhood and talk with the residents. Check their ratings and make sure no complaints have been filed at the Better Business Bureau. View their models and talk with their onsite agents to find out more about the history of the company. \u003cstrong>Press\u003c/strong> - Do a little research and see how the builder is perceived by the local community. Do they have a good reputation? Do they contribute back to the greater area? Sometimes you can find press clippings right on their websites, and this is a great place to start, but don't stop there. Do a few Google searches and see what you turn up. By checking the block on each of these 5 research topics you will narrow the field and find the perfect builder to create your dream home. By the time you make it through this process you will be able to buy with confidence from your chosen builder. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"take-5-how-to-find-the-right-home-builder-for-you-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-09-22T20:30:14.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:17 GMT","dateUnix":1316723414,"_etag":"af2a803f3c98eae6b646cdff636a4ecc51a6df19","textbody":"You've begun to do your research. You know that there's never been a better time to buy a new home. The interest rates are low, builders are offering lots of great option packed homes, but where do you begin to find the right builder for you? Take a look at the following 5 areas to help you do a little research into selecting a homebuilder to suit your needs. Location - With so many builders to choose from, it's best to start looking in the area where you want to move. Begin first by checking online and see who builds in your target area. Look for easy to use websites with information, floor plans and other important features to help begin your search. Most likely, if they have an informative professional website, this will give you an indicator on how they will be in person. While you can drive through your target area and see if you can find neighborhoods that appeal to you, starting online will help you save time. Communication - Try giving the builder a call or send an email, see how well they communicate and answer questions for you. Are they friendly? Do they return your communications both via email and by phone quickly? Do they offer you reference links and information above and beyond what you've asked for? It's important that you can get the answers you need throughout the process in a timely manner. By making initial contact with a builder this will give you a great indication on how they will be throughout the process. Knowledge and Quality - Does all the information they are providing over the phone and on their website create a confident picture of a knowledgeable builder? Do they know the area? Are they competitively priced? Have they built numerous communities in the area already? Have they fully answered your questions? Have you asked them about their quality of construction? Make sure you feel comfortable with the level of knowledge they are imparting in their communications, as well as the quality of construction. Proven Track Record - Find out how long they've been in the business. If possible visit other completed communities that they've built. If you know anyone who lives in one of their homes, ask what they think of the construction and the long-term service. See if the builder will supply a list of references of other homebuyers who live in their homes, or walk through the neighborhood and talk with the residents. Check their ratings and make sure no complaints have been filed at the Better Business Bureau. View their models and talk with their onsite agents to find out more about the history of the company. Press - Do a little research and see how the builder is perceived by the local community. Do they have a good reputation? Do they contribute back to the greater area? Sometimes you can find press clippings right on their websites, and this is a great place to start, but don't stop there. Do a few Google searches and see what you turn up. By checking the block on each of these 5 research topics you will narrow the field and find the perfect builder to create your dream home. By the time you make it through this process you will be able to buy with confidence from your chosen builder. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc5d4db04803487e5d1f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc5f4db04803497e71a3","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:15:29 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Buying a Home is a Team Sport","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Buying a house is not a solo sport. It takes a great team to bring together all the right elements. Finding the perfect team will lead to your success in purchasing a new home. And finding that perfect builder will help ensure you have the right players on your team. There are many elements that make up the builder's team. What you might not realize is that the people on the builder's team are on your team too. A builder with a winning team will give you a winning dream home. Here is a list of the key players on the builder's team who are there for you in your quest for a new home victory. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1247 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"business team\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-team-sport-600x230.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"230\">\u003cstrong>First is the builder website\u003c/strong>: Not all players on a builder's team are people. A good builder website will get you started with your first contact. This will give you information, pretty pictures, virtual tours, and floor plans. And you can start to get in the game. You'll also find a lead in to the next player on the team, the Online Sales Counselor. \u003cstrong>Second is the online sales counselor:\u003c/strong> A builder who puts their customers first will have a dedicated contact person for you to ask questions to via email and over the phone. This will help you engage in your home search in the early stages or from a long distance. This key player on the builder's team will help you process the information you find on line as well as give you real time information on what is actually going on in the communities that are currently being built. \u003cstrong>Third on a builder's team is the model home:\u003c/strong> It's one thing to visualize your home from pictures and virtual tours online, but model homes are designed to give you actual first hand contact with a home. This will help you evaluate the quality of construction, spatial relationships, and see all the possibilities in finishes and options a builder can offer. \u003cstrong>Fourth is the onsite community manager:\u003c/strong> This is a key player for the builder. They are on your team to help you go from dreaming of building a home to making it a reality. This new home consultant will walk you through the whole process and keep you updated on the progress of your new home. \u003cstrong>Last but not least are all the people that make it happen:\u003c/strong> From superintendents overseeing your home's build to the framers, drywallers, plumbers, electricians and the list goes on and on. All these people are part of your dream team that helps you go from daydreaming about owning a home to owning a home. All you have to do is take the first step and make contact, because the reality is a good builder is on your team and wants to see you succeed. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"buying-a-home-is-a-team-sport-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-09-29T20:30:30.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:19 GMT","dateUnix":1317328230,"_etag":"d7644839102024290744598cf7987f912ba4cd38","textbody":"Buying a house is not a solo sport. It takes a great team to bring together all the right elements. Finding the perfect team will lead to your success in purchasing a new home. And finding that perfect builder will help ensure you have the right players on your team. There are many elements that make up the builder's team. What you might not realize is that the people on the builder's team are on your team too. A builder with a winning team will give you a winning dream home. Here is a list of the key players on the builder's team who are there for you in your quest for a new home victory. First is the builder website: Not all players on a builder's team are people. A good builder website will get you started with your first contact. This will give you information, pretty pictures, virtual tours, and floor plans. And you can start to get in the game. You'll also find a lead in to the next player on the team, the Online Sales Counselor. Second is the online sales counselor: A builder who puts their customers first will have a dedicated contact person for you to ask questions to via email and over the phone. This will help you engage in your home search in the early stages or from a long distance. This key player on the builder's team will help you process the information you find on line as well as give you real time information on what is actually going on in the communities that are currently being built. Third on a builder's team is the model home: It's one thing to visualize your home from pictures and virtual tours online, but model homes are designed to give you actual first hand contact with a home. This will help you evaluate the quality of construction, spatial relationships, and see all the possibilities in finishes and options a builder can offer. Fourth is the onsite community manager: This is a key player for the builder. They are on your team to help you go from dreaming of building a home to making it a reality. This new home consultant will walk you through the whole process and keep you updated on the progress of your new home. Last but not least are all the people that make it happen: From superintendents overseeing your home's build to the framers, drywallers, plumbers, electricians and the list goes on and on. All these people are part of your dream team that helps you go from daydreaming about owning a home to owning a home. All you have to do is take the first step and make contact, because the reality is a good builder is on your team and wants to see you succeed. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc5f4db04803497e71a3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc614db04803467e646a","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:15:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home Sellers Checklist: How To Turn Your Home Into A Buyer's Dream","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1267 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"House Approved\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-checklist-600x626.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"214\">You are ready to move! You've found the perfect new home for you and your family, but you need to find a buyer for your old house. Here are two lists, one inside and one outside, of quick fixes and inexpensive ways to make your home more appealing to the traffic walking through the door. \u003cstrong>Curb Appeal:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Weed your gardens\u003c/li>\u003cli>Plant some inexpensive pops of color\u003c/li>\u003cli>Put down a couple of fresh bags of mulch\u003c/li>\u003cli>Trim and shape your trees and bushes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Mow your lawn\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sweep your walkways, decks and porches\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wash your windows\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clean all the spider webs and dirt from around your doors\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use some glass cleaner on your outdoor light fixtures\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure all hoses and the like are stored in decorative or hidden tubs\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fix any issues like detached shutters, popped siding, or dirty areas\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Most of these list items can be taken care of with lots of elbow grease and little money, but it makes a huge impact on how your home is perceived from the first impression. The 2nd first impression happens as soon as you walk through the door. Key changes that can be made with little or no money will greatly improve the sale ability of your home, and limit the number of days on the market so that you can move forward with your plans to move into a new home to suit the needs of your family. \u003cstrong>Interior Appeal:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>De-clutter\u003c/li>\u003cli>Remove personal items\u003c/li>\u003cli>Move out bulky pieces of furniture\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure everything is clean\u003c/li>\u003cli>If you have bold or warn out wall colors consider re-painting with neutral colors\u003c/li>\u003cli>Open shades and blinds and let the sun light in\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure light bulbs aren't burnt out to provide nice light in every room\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clear all the magnets and junk off the refrigerator\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clear the counters in the kitchen from useless clutter and put all appliances away\u003c/li>\u003cli>Organize your garage, make sure it looks like you can and should store a car there\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make beds\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pick up and store toys\u003c/li>\u003cli>Organize closets\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>A rule of thumb for getting your home's interior ready for sale, is if in doubt, get it out. The more crisp clean, open, calm and clear your home is the more likely a buyer will be able to envision themselves buying the house and making it their own home. If you have clutter everywhere they will begin to see the house as a small cramped area not large enough for their own needs. By going over your home with a fine-toothed comb with special attention to the items of this checklist you won't spend a lot of dollars but you will put out a lot of energy. It may seem like a lot of work, but it will pay you back with less time on the market and a higher return on your investment. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-sellers-checklist-how-to-turn-your-home-into-a-buyers-dream-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-10-06T20:13:03.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:21 GMT","dateUnix":1317931983,"_etag":"6a7b99227e70452d6098e4b8139da70eea675cac","textbody":"You are ready to move! You've found the perfect new home for you and your family, but you need to find a buyer for your old house. Here are two lists, one inside and one outside, of quick fixes and inexpensive ways to make your home more appealing to the traffic walking through the door. Curb Appeal:Weed your gardensPlant some inexpensive pops of colorPut down a couple of fresh bags of mulchTrim and shape your trees and bushesMow your lawnSweep your walkways, decks and porchesWash your windowsClean all the spider webs and dirt from around your doorsUse some glass cleaner on your outdoor light fixturesMake sure all hoses and the like are stored in decorative or hidden tubsFix any issues like detached shutters, popped siding, or dirty areasMost of these list items can be taken care of with lots of elbow grease and little money, but it makes a huge impact on how your home is perceived from the first impression. The 2nd first impression happens as soon as you walk through the door. Key changes that can be made with little or no money will greatly improve the sale ability of your home, and limit the number of days on the market so that you can move forward with your plans to move into a new home to suit the needs of your family. Interior Appeal:De-clutterRemove personal itemsMove out bulky pieces of furnitureMake sure everything is cleanIf you have bold or warn out wall colors consider re-painting with neutral colorsOpen shades and blinds and let the sun light inMake sure light bulbs aren't burnt out to provide nice light in every roomClear all the magnets and junk off the refrigeratorClear the counters in the kitchen from useless clutter and put all appliances awayOrganize your garage, make sure it looks like you can and should store a car thereMake bedsPick up and store toysOrganize closetsA rule of thumb for getting your home's interior ready for sale, is if in doubt, get it out. The more crisp clean, open, calm and clear your home is the more likely a buyer will be able to envision themselves buying the house and making it their own home. If you have clutter everywhere they will begin to see the house as a small cramped area not large enough for their own needs. By going over your home with a fine-toothed comb with special attention to the items of this checklist you won't spend a lot of dollars but you will put out a lot of energy. It may seem like a lot of work, but it will pay you back with less time on the market and a higher return on your investment. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc614db04803467e646a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc614db04803477e7ed3","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:16:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes and United Way Norman Day of Caring 2011","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Our \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> team immensely enjoyed the \u003ca href=\"http://www.unitedwaynorman.com/\">United Way Norman\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.unitedwaynorman.org/Day_of_Caring_2011.php\">Day of Caring 2011\u003c/a>. Our fearless group leader, Kent Dahl, rallied a crew of volunteers to assist with construction projects at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ccfinorman.org/\">Center for Children and Families\u003c/a> (CCFI). Kent Dahl and Dan Rice finished the demolition of a closet in the \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_therapy\">play therapy\u003c/a> / observation room. This dynamic duo then rebuilt the closet to house a special two way mirror. Joe Ochoa, Jeannie Hitchcock and Jenny Juvera constructed hospital light fixtures for the play rooms. They used the same design as the fixtures built by Ideal volunteers in 2010. The final product is a great example of what teamwork can accomplish in a short amount of time. The final project included resizing an existing wooden stage platform with a hiding space and shelving. The stage was then placed back in the play therapy / observation room and painted. Joe Shore, Mark Vander Wal, Beckie Neff and I all worked on this project. The projects allowed us to work closely together as a team, while helping support a wonderful organization. It was my first visit to the center. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.ccfinorman.org/\">CCFI\u003c/a> staff was welcoming and appreciative. They repeatedly expressed their gratitude. Their explanations let us know how much of an impact these projects would have on the families who came to them for help. To see a few photographs visit our \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/IdealHomesOK\">Facebook\u003c/a> page. There are also photographs from many other \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eDZHEj\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> events available to view.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-and-united-way-norman-day-of-caring-2011-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-10-13T04:44:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1318481092,"_etag":"cbb8e751642cee5a93e01f28a9450599476023d0","textbody":"Our Ideal Homes team immensely enjoyed the United Way NormanDay of Caring 2011. Our fearless group leader, Kent Dahl, rallied a crew of volunteers to assist with construction projects at the Center for Children and Families (CCFI). Kent Dahl and Dan Rice finished the demolition of a closet in the play therapy / observation room. This dynamic duo then rebuilt the closet to house a special two way mirror. Joe Ochoa, Jeannie Hitchcock and Jenny Juvera constructed hospital light fixtures for the play rooms. They used the same design as the fixtures built by Ideal volunteers in 2010. The final product is a great example of what teamwork can accomplish in a short amount of time. The final project included resizing an existing wooden stage platform with a hiding space and shelving. The stage was then placed back in the play therapy / observation room and painted. Joe Shore, Mark Vander Wal, Beckie Neff and I all worked on this project. The projects allowed us to work closely together as a team, while helping support a wonderful organization. It was my first visit to the center. The CCFI staff was welcoming and appreciative. They repeatedly expressed their gratitude. Their explanations let us know how much of an impact these projects would have on the families who came to them for help. To see a few photographs visit our Facebook page. There are also photographs from many other Ideal Homes events available to view.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc614db04803477e7ed3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc624db04803477e7ed4","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:16:48 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Curb Appeal: Should I Fix Up My Home Or Sell It As Is","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1281 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Front yard of a house\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Curb-Appeal-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"189\">You've decided it's time to move. Your current home no longer fits your needs and you've found the perfect new home to fit your family. Now what? Should you fix up your home or sell it \"As Is?\" \u003cstrong>In order to decide that answer you need to ask yourself a series of three important questions:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>How much money do I hope to get for my home?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How does my home currently stack up against others in my neighborhood?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How quickly do I want my home to sell?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Time and money are the two most important things to consider when selling your home. If fully updated and beautiful homes in your neighborhood are selling for $10,000 less than you want to make off the sale of your home, then you may need to readjust your expectations. What that scenario is telling you is that no amount of work (And money) will garner you the return you want on your new home. By getting a real estate agent to do a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) on your house and how it compares to other sales in your neighborhood, you will first have a better idea of how your home stacks up against the competition, and second have an idea of what price you can expect in your neighborhood. A thorough CMA will also give you an idea of how long it has taken for other homes in your neighborhood to sell. Once armed with more information you can make a few more decisions about projects that will make the most sense in order to increase the appeal of your home for buyers. Taking a look at this \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/10/home-sellers-checklist-how-to-turn-your-home-into-a-buyer%e2%80%99s-dream/\">home seller's checklist&nbsp;\u003c/a>will help you gauge which projects will really pay to help you sell your home. There are two main areas you need to focus on when assessing your situation and deciding just how far to go with the sprucing up of your home to make it sellable. The curb appeal and the interior spaces. For now let's focus on the exterior of your home and look at inexpensive fixes. Ask yourself, if you were to look at the front view of your home and had never seen it before, would you be likely to buy it? Are the trees and shrubs manicured, are leaves racked, grass mowed, flowerbeds weeded? Does it look friendly and inviting, or does it look like you are getting ready for Halloween decorations early? More often then not, it's more about elbow grease than actually dollars to increase your curb appeal, and increase the likelihood that your home will be inviting on first sight to those who may be looking. A day of racking, trimming, and cleaning will do wonders for your home. This is only your labor. A few dollars spent on flowers and mulch can be transforming to many homes. By working your way down the outdoor checklist, you will create the curb appeal to bring buyers into your home and begin to capture their interest. Without a good looking outside, you can't hope to entice them inside to decide whether your old space could be there new home. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"curb-appeal-should-i-fix-up-my-home-or-sell-it-as-is-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-10-13T20:45:40.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:22 GMT","dateUnix":1318538740,"_etag":"a0c546d3a88ed50786d3019812d2eb7096a5d26e","textbody":"You've decided it's time to move. Your current home no longer fits your needs and you've found the perfect new home to fit your family. Now what? Should you fix up your home or sell it \"As Is?\" In order to decide that answer you need to ask yourself a series of three important questions:How much money do I hope to get for my home?How does my home currently stack up against others in my neighborhood?How quickly do I want my home to sell?Time and money are the two most important things to consider when selling your home. If fully updated and beautiful homes in your neighborhood are selling for $10,000 less than you want to make off the sale of your home, then you may need to readjust your expectations. What that scenario is telling you is that no amount of work (And money) will garner you the return you want on your new home. By getting a real estate agent to do a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) on your house and how it compares to other sales in your neighborhood, you will first have a better idea of how your home stacks up against the competition, and second have an idea of what price you can expect in your neighborhood. A thorough CMA will also give you an idea of how long it has taken for other homes in your neighborhood to sell. Once armed with more information you can make a few more decisions about projects that will make the most sense in order to increase the appeal of your home for buyers. Taking a look at this home seller's checklist&nbsp;will help you gauge which projects will really pay to help you sell your home. There are two main areas you need to focus on when assessing your situation and deciding just how far to go with the sprucing up of your home to make it sellable. The curb appeal and the interior spaces. For now let's focus on the exterior of your home and look at inexpensive fixes. Ask yourself, if you were to look at the front view of your home and had never seen it before, would you be likely to buy it? Are the trees and shrubs manicured, are leaves racked, grass mowed, flowerbeds weeded? Does it look friendly and inviting, or does it look like you are getting ready for Halloween decorations early? More often then not, it's more about elbow grease than actually dollars to increase your curb appeal, and increase the likelihood that your home will be inviting on first sight to those who may be looking. A day of racking, trimming, and cleaning will do wonders for your home. This is only your labor. A few dollars spent on flowers and mulch can be transforming to many homes. By working your way down the outdoor checklist, you will create the curb appeal to bring buyers into your home and begin to capture their interest. Without a good looking outside, you can't hope to entice them inside to decide whether your old space could be there new home. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc624db04803477e7ed4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc644db04803467e646b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:16:55 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Interior Design 101: To Help With a Quick Sale","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1295 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"grand entrance\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Entry-way-ideal-homes-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"280\">A house has two first impressions: the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/10/curb-appeal-should-i-fix-up-my-home-or-sell-it-as-is/\">curb appeal\u003c/a> and the first thing seen when you walk through the door. Your entry way sets the tone for the rest of the home tour. Make sure your floors are clean, and the dÃ©cor is open and welcoming. As you move through your house updating it and making is sale ready, there are several things to take a look at and this\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/10/home-sellers-checklist-how-to-turn-your-home-into-a-buyer%e2%80%99s-dream/\">&nbsp;checklist&nbsp;\u003c/a> can help get you organized. Many people think that when it comes to selling their homes they have to update the bathrooms and kitchens and put in expensive hardwood floors. If you have the money in the budget to do this then great! But more often then not it's not really an option in order to get the home sold. So now what? Having a clean, de-clutter home can go a long way in making it appealing to the everyday buyer who walks through the door. Just a few places to spend money may help a lot. Money well spent includes a fresh coat of neutral paint colors to both freshen the look and the tone of the home. Also taking the time and money to steam clean the carpets will go a long way in brightening up dingy rooms. But truly, the key to allowing your potential homebuyers to envision themselves in your space is to remove all unwanted knick-knacks, toys, papers, and furniture. You want the buyers to envision their things, not yours, in the home. Take down all the personal items and get them ready for the move. Do you have lots of big bulky furniture? Pare it down so that you only have what you need to show off the room. Create wide walking spaces and clear surfaces. Do you keep every single appliance on your kitchen counter tops in order to access them easily? Take them off the counter top and store them away. Remember that people will open your closets and pantries and look in your garage. If you throw all the clutter into these locations haphazardly it will look as if there is inadequate storage in the home. So take the time to organize as you de-clutter the visible spaces. When you know your home is going to be shown, make sure you make all the beds, straighten as much as possible, open the blinds, and turn all the lights on. This will create a light airy effect to show the natural light and features of your home. Just these few inexpensive fixes paired with elbow grease, will help create an appealing atmosphere and allow your potential buyers to see your home as their own. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"interior-design-101-to-help-with-a-quick-sale-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-10-20T20:30:52.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:24 GMT","dateUnix":1319142652,"_etag":"e5dd4221afa63041c5a5be0eb68f496ba3e902a4","textbody":"A house has two first impressions: the curb appeal and the first thing seen when you walk through the door. Your entry way sets the tone for the rest of the home tour. Make sure your floors are clean, and the dÃ©cor is open and welcoming. As you move through your house updating it and making is sale ready, there are several things to take a look at and this&nbsp;checklist&nbsp; can help get you organized. Many people think that when it comes to selling their homes they have to update the bathrooms and kitchens and put in expensive hardwood floors. If you have the money in the budget to do this then great! But more often then not it's not really an option in order to get the home sold. So now what? Having a clean, de-clutter home can go a long way in making it appealing to the everyday buyer who walks through the door. Just a few places to spend money may help a lot. Money well spent includes a fresh coat of neutral paint colors to both freshen the look and the tone of the home. Also taking the time and money to steam clean the carpets will go a long way in brightening up dingy rooms. But truly, the key to allowing your potential homebuyers to envision themselves in your space is to remove all unwanted knick-knacks, toys, papers, and furniture. You want the buyers to envision their things, not yours, in the home. Take down all the personal items and get them ready for the move. Do you have lots of big bulky furniture? Pare it down so that you only have what you need to show off the room. Create wide walking spaces and clear surfaces. Do you keep every single appliance on your kitchen counter tops in order to access them easily? Take them off the counter top and store them away. Remember that people will open your closets and pantries and look in your garage. If you throw all the clutter into these locations haphazardly it will look as if there is inadequate storage in the home. So take the time to organize as you de-clutter the visible spaces. When you know your home is going to be shown, make sure you make all the beds, straighten as much as possible, open the blinds, and turn all the lights on. This will create a light airy effect to show the natural light and features of your home. Just these few inexpensive fixes paired with elbow grease, will help create an appealing atmosphere and allow your potential buyers to see your home as their own. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc644db04803467e646b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc654db048034a7e5efb","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Mortgage Update with Kent Carter of Citywide Mortgage","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1309\" title=\"cw\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d7e3e58b022445fc494c6cf0f1d5ee09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\">As 2011 winds down the Oklahoma City new home market continues to offer fantastic pricing and unbelievable mortgage interest rates.\n\nFor insight into current conditions for new home loans, Kent Carter with \u003ca href=\"http://www.cwmpartners.com/\">Citywide Mortgage\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/home\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>' lending partner, provides an update.\n\n\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Q.\u003c/strong> What's the current interest rate range of government loans (FHA &amp; VA)? \u003c/em>\n\n\u003cstrong>A.\u003c/strong> \"Government interest rates are 3.37-4.00% depending on credit, loan amount, and most importantly which day you are pricing,\" he said.\n\n\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Q.\u003c/strong> Do you predict that mortgage interest rates will continue to be steady, or do forecasters think they will start to climb? \u003c/em>\n\n\u003cstrong>A.\u003c/strong> \"Most in the industry predict rates to remain fairly stable for the next year,\" Kent explained. \"The HUGE variable is Europe. The EU is in terrible financial shape, and American banks are heavily invested there. Trade with Europe makes up 27% of our foreign trade - far surpassing Asia.\"\n\n\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Q.\u003c/strong> Is your #1 tip to potential home buyers to still keep a close eye on their credit scores? \u003c/em>\n\n\u003cstrong>A.\u003c/strong> \"Yes, and to keep debt low and paid on time,\" he said.\n\n\u003cem>Q. Are borrowers' credit scores improving?  \u003c/em>\n\n\u003cstrong>A.\u003c/strong> \"In 2007, the average FICO score was 630. Today it is 705,\" Kent explained.\n\n\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Q.\u003c/strong> Other than keeping a close eye on their credit, how can prospective home buyers be prepared before starting the mortgage process?\u003c/em>\n\n\u003cstrong>A.\u003c/strong> \"The largest hindrance to first time buyers is down payment,\" he said. \"They need to save money before starting the process. \"","uniqueName":"mortgage-update-with-kent-carter-of-citywide-mortgage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-10-25T13:24:44","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d7e3e58b022445fc494c6cf0f1d5ee09.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1319549084,"_etag":"df106d07d72d8662183a5b8db9a519664a1b0a9a","textbody":"As 2011 winds down the Oklahoma City new home market continues to offer fantastic pricing and unbelievable mortgage interest rates.\n\nFor insight into current conditions for new home loans, Kent Carter with Citywide Mortgage, Ideal Homes' lending partner, provides an update.\n\nQ. What's the current interest rate range of government loans (FHA &amp; VA)? \n\nA. \"Government interest rates are 3.37-4.00% depending on credit, loan amount, and most importantly which day you are pricing,\" he said.\n\nQ. Do you predict that mortgage interest rates will continue to be steady, or do forecasters think they will start to climb? \n\nA. \"Most in the industry predict rates to remain fairly stable for the next year,\" Kent explained. \"The HUGE variable is Europe. The EU is in terrible financial shape, and American banks are heavily invested there. Trade with Europe makes up 27% of our foreign trade - far surpassing Asia.\"\n\nQ. Is your #1 tip to potential home buyers to still keep a close eye on their credit scores? \n\nA. \"Yes, and to keep debt low and paid on time,\" he said.\n\nQ. Are borrowers' credit scores improving?  \n\nA. \"In 2007, the average FICO score was 630. Today it is 705,\" Kent explained.\n\nQ. Other than keeping a close eye on their credit, how can prospective home buyers be prepared before starting the mortgage process?\n\nA. \"The largest hindrance to first time buyers is down payment,\" he said. \"They need to save money before starting the process. \"","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc654db048034a7e5efb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc674db04803467e646c","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:17:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Decorate for Fall Without Damaging Your Home Inside and Out","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1319 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Halloween Pumpkins\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/pumpkins-for-ideal-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"338\">Tis' the season for decorations. From fall festive leaves and wreaths, ghosts or pumpkins to pilgrims and turkeys followed by lights, trees or other festive dÃ©cor. It's time to decorate! Everyone likes a little fall color and it seems that the seasons that warrant decorations are upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all seem to have a variety of themed options. But how do you decorate without doing damage to your walls inside or your vinyl siding outside? Here are three decorative tips we've put together to make your season festive without destroying your home. \u003cstrong>1) free standing displays\u003c/strong> - These are groupings of pumpkins and gourds that can be placed outside on a front step, flowing along a pathway, or as a centerpiece on a table top. These decorations are readily available and add that fall flair you've been looking for. \u003cstrong>2) Look for no hole hooks for the outdoors\u003c/strong> - Don't want to damage that vinyl siding, but you'd like to hang a wreath a stream of lights etc? Look for stainless steel hooks like\u003ca href=\"http://www.noholehook.com/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;these\u003c/a> that clip into and under your siding verses putting holes through it. This will give you unlimited options for lighting and decorating on the outside of your home. \u003cstrong>3) Command Strips are your friend\u003c/strong> - Three is for 3M! They make incredible hooks in all sizes and strengths to support your wall decorations without making a single hole. These great products allow you to stick a hook anywhere you can imagine and hang those spooky spiders or those delicate sparkly lights. Some of them are clear and if put in non-obtrusive spots can be left up year after year without much notice. Or if you need to take them down seasonally then just pull the little tab carefully and the hook will peal away nicely. With just these three decorating aids and ideas you will have lots of color, easy clean up, and no repairs. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"decorate-for-fall-without-damaging-your-home-inside-and-out-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-10-27T20:31:45.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:27 GMT","dateUnix":1319747505,"_etag":"07fd144b1c55430a1dcf1b6d7f377c89cfa7c4f3","textbody":"Tis' the season for decorations. From fall festive leaves and wreaths, ghosts or pumpkins to pilgrims and turkeys followed by lights, trees or other festive dÃ©cor. It's time to decorate! Everyone likes a little fall color and it seems that the seasons that warrant decorations are upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all seem to have a variety of themed options. But how do you decorate without doing damage to your walls inside or your vinyl siding outside? Here are three decorative tips we've put together to make your season festive without destroying your home. 1) free standing displays - These are groupings of pumpkins and gourds that can be placed outside on a front step, flowing along a pathway, or as a centerpiece on a table top. These decorations are readily available and add that fall flair you've been looking for. 2) Look for no hole hooks for the outdoors - Don't want to damage that vinyl siding, but you'd like to hang a wreath a stream of lights etc? Look for stainless steel hooks like&nbsp;these that clip into and under your siding verses putting holes through it. This will give you unlimited options for lighting and decorating on the outside of your home. 3) Command Strips are your friend - Three is for 3M! They make incredible hooks in all sizes and strengths to support your wall decorations without making a single hole. These great products allow you to stick a hook anywhere you can imagine and hang those spooky spiders or those delicate sparkly lights. Some of them are clear and if put in non-obtrusive spots can be left up year after year without much notice. Or if you need to take them down seasonally then just pull the little tab carefully and the hook will peal away nicely. With just these three decorating aids and ideas you will have lots of color, easy clean up, and no repairs. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc674db04803467e646c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc684db04803477e7ed5","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:16:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why You Shouldn't Take Your Home Off The Market For The Holidays","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1328 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Balls and Christmas and New Yers tinsel and candle house\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Keep-Your-Home-On-The-Market-Ideal-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"153\">Many people who are selling their homes often think that the holiday season is slow season and if they didn't sell their home before labor day they might as well take their home off the market. Oh contraire. The holiday season is the perfect time to showcase your home and profit from this misconception. Here are 5 advantages! Listing your home for the holidays could gain you the buyer you've been looking for. \u003cstrong>Take Advantage of Reduced Inventory\u003c/strong> - \"Slow\" season in the real estate world means reduced inventory available in the market place. Just because it's slow doesn't mean people aren't still looking. So by keeping your home on the market during the holiday season you have a better chance of catching the attention of a would-be homeowner. \u003cstrong>Decorate to Impress\u003c/strong> - With cheery holiday decorations you create the perfect environment to help others envision them selves in your home. It really is the difference between a potential homebuyer seeing a house versus a home. \u003cstrong>Smells of Home\u003c/strong> - Home is where the nose is, with holiday baking you will help entice potential buyers into believing this too could be their home with those lovely cookies baking in the oven. \u003cstrong>Tax Advantages\u003c/strong> - Many people will look to close on a home before the tax year ends so that they can take advantage of some of the home ownership benefits out there for their tax returns. \u003cstrong>Corporate Relocation\u003c/strong> - Many corporations relocate or transfer their employees at the beginning of the year. This creates a sense of urgency for those transferees to find a house to call home during the holiday season. Just by keeping these 5 factors in mind, you can create your own holiday luck. Listing your home during the holidays is the first step to getting it seen and on the potential holiday wish list for that lucky family. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-you-shouldnt-take-your-home-off-the-market-for-the-holidays-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-11-03T22:33:49.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:28 GMT","dateUnix":1320359629,"_etag":"687a8263575efe3b11e7690e7f8f93123458b54b","textbody":"Many people who are selling their homes often think that the holiday season is slow season and if they didn't sell their home before labor day they might as well take their home off the market. Oh contraire. The holiday season is the perfect time to showcase your home and profit from this misconception. Here are 5 advantages! Listing your home for the holidays could gain you the buyer you've been looking for. Take Advantage of Reduced Inventory - \"Slow\" season in the real estate world means reduced inventory available in the market place. Just because it's slow doesn't mean people aren't still looking. So by keeping your home on the market during the holiday season you have a better chance of catching the attention of a would-be homeowner. Decorate to Impress - With cheery holiday decorations you create the perfect environment to help others envision them selves in your home. It really is the difference between a potential homebuyer seeing a house versus a home. Smells of Home - Home is where the nose is, with holiday baking you will help entice potential buyers into believing this too could be their home with those lovely cookies baking in the oven. Tax Advantages - Many people will look to close on a home before the tax year ends so that they can take advantage of some of the home ownership benefits out there for their tax returns. Corporate Relocation - Many corporations relocate or transfer their employees at the beginning of the year. This creates a sense of urgency for those transferees to find a house to call home during the holiday season. Just by keeping these 5 factors in mind, you can create your own holiday luck. Listing your home during the holidays is the first step to getting it seen and on the potential holiday wish list for that lucky family. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc684db04803477e7ed5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc694db04803497e71a4","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Homes the Neighborly Way - Guest Writer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"Your new home search is drawing to a close. It's been an exciting and educational journey. If you have put significant time into the process, you are ahead of the masses. Home buyer studies show people spend more time researching flat screen televisions than they do the purchase of their homes.\n\nYou are at the point your selections are narrowed down to two homes. Price, size, amenities and location are all ideal, but you just can't determine THE winner. Will it be the two-story new home with the gorgeous master suite or the new three-car garage home with the chef's kitchen? \n\nTry this simple, old-fashioned neighborly suggestion, and it may help you commit to the new home address that will find you instantly thrilled with your new home and the families residing nearest to yours.\n\nKnock on the doors of the families located around the homes you're considering. Introduce yourself and ask them about the community. What was their experience working with the builder before and after the sale? Ask about the homeowner's association. Ask how they feel about their existing neighbors.\n\nObserve the aesthetics of their property. What's the outward appearance of their home? Does it have attractive curb appeal, or does the yard need a landscaping miracle? Are there several cars parked on the property? What about boats or RVs? Is their front porch an unsightly storage spot? If you feel uncomfortable with their upkeep, select a different home site.\n\nWhen you meet the people who may be your new neighbors, you lay the foundation for positive interaction, if you choose to live next door. Evaluate your encounters and ask yourself what neighbors you prefer. Let those answers assist you with your final home.\n\nIn this age of ever-changing technology and high-tech communication, knowing your neighbors is often an uncommon experience. Introducing yourself and extending a handshake prior to your new home purchase may be the smartest neighborly thing you'll ever do.\n\nFor more suggestions on the new home selection process contact Ideal Homes at \u003ca title=\"Ideal Homes\" href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ideal-homes.com\u003c/a> or call (405) 267-0049.","uniqueName":"new-homes-the-neighborly-way-guest-writer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-11-07T17:31:05","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1320687065,"_etag":"7e3a36deb13bc9aecd8fe81a311dd90038b94a47","textbody":"Your new home search is drawing to a close. It's been an exciting and educational journey. If you have put significant time into the process, you are ahead of the masses. Home buyer studies show people spend more time researching flat screen televisions than they do the purchase of their homes.\n\nYou are at the point your selections are narrowed down to two homes. Price, size, amenities and location are all ideal, but you just can't determine THE winner. Will it be the two-story new home with the gorgeous master suite or the new three-car garage home with the chef's kitchen? \n\nTry this simple, old-fashioned neighborly suggestion, and it may help you commit to the new home address that will find you instantly thrilled with your new home and the families residing nearest to yours.\n\nKnock on the doors of the families located around the homes you're considering. Introduce yourself and ask them about the community. What was their experience working with the builder before and after the sale? Ask about the homeowner's association. Ask how they feel about their existing neighbors.\n\nObserve the aesthetics of their property. What's the outward appearance of their home? Does it have attractive curb appeal, or does the yard need a landscaping miracle? Are there several cars parked on the property? What about boats or RVs? Is their front porch an unsightly storage spot? If you feel uncomfortable with their upkeep, select a different home site.\n\nWhen you meet the people who may be your new neighbors, you lay the foundation for positive interaction, if you choose to live next door. Evaluate your encounters and ask yourself what neighbors you prefer. Let those answers assist you with your final home.\n\nIn this age of ever-changing technology and high-tech communication, knowing your neighbors is often an uncommon experience. Introducing yourself and extending a handshake prior to your new home purchase may be the smartest neighborly thing you'll ever do.\n\nFor more suggestions on the new home selection process contact Ideal Homes at www.ideal-homes.com or call (405) 267-0049.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc694db04803497e71a4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc6a4db04803467e646d","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:19:48 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Four Green Ideas That Won't Put You In The Red For The Holidays","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1340 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"3d Red house stands out\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Green-house--600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"210\">Are you searching for that perfect holiday gift for the family? Are you trying to dig up some extra money for gift giving? How about going green for the holidays! Not only do the following 4 green ideas help you save on your energy bills, but they also help you lessen your impact on the earth. Double bonus. You save household money and you tread a little lighter. The money you save can go into more presents for the holidays. \u003cstrong>1) Are Electronics Draining your Budget?\u003c/strong> - Ever stop to look at all those appliances plugged into outlets? You can never find a spare outlet to plug in the vacuum? Even appliances that are turned off can sap electricity. Easy Green Solution: Plug your major electronics like entertainment centers into power strips and when not in use, simply turn off the power strip. This goes for computer stations, stereo systems, and the kitchen station with the coffee pot, toaster oven, blender and microwave. \u003cstrong>2) Filter Changes\u003c/strong> - Simply changing your air filters monthly and making sure the proper vents are open while others are closed depending on the season will help keep the warm air in, and keep the energy bills down. \u003cstrong>3) Go Light on the Lights\u003c/strong> - Do you still use incandescent lights? It's time to switch. LED and compact florescent bulbs have a longer life as well as a lower impact on your electricity bill. If you are hesitant to make the investment, do it in stages. Change them out as your old lights burn out and slowly you will give your whole home a lighting makeover. \u003cstrong>4) Laundry with a Lighter footprint\u003c/strong> - Washing machines are an expensive appliance to run. Between water and energy use they can account for a large chunk of change in the home energy bill. Consider investing in energy efficient appliances in your laundry room. Front loaders use less water, and have a higher capacity so that you need to do fewer loads with less water to heat. Unless you have heavily soiled items, use the warm or cold cycle and save even more since 90% of the energy is used to heat the water. Line drying when possible can add to electricity savings. \u003cstrong>Bonus Idea: Recycle\u003c/strong> - Do you throw away plastic bottles, soda cans, and newspapers? Start recycling. While this isn't a money saver for your budget, recycling is your chance to have a positive effect on the environment. If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers, we could save about 25,000,000 trees a year. An Aluminum can that is thrown away will still be a can 500 years from now. Recycling plastic saves twice as much energy as burning it in an incinerator. Americans use 2,500,000 plastic bottles every hour. Most of them are thrown away. Plastic garbage thrown into the ocean kills as many as 1,000,000 sea creatures every years.* With just these few green tips and adding recycling to your routine you can create some more cash for the holidays, and pat yourself on the back for having taken the steps to make a difference in how you use natural resources. Think of a new home as a new start. \u003cem>*All recycling statistics come from \u003ca href=\"http://www.recycling-revolution.com/recycling-facts.html\" target=\"_blank\">A Recycling Revolution&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"four-green-ideas-that-wont-put-you-in-the-red-for-the-holidays-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-11-10T22:30:52.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:30 GMT","dateUnix":1320964252,"_etag":"91eb3f1a2305e6505040b57945521b316f2d5808","textbody":"Are you searching for that perfect holiday gift for the family? Are you trying to dig up some extra money for gift giving? How about going green for the holidays! Not only do the following 4 green ideas help you save on your energy bills, but they also help you lessen your impact on the earth. Double bonus. You save household money and you tread a little lighter. The money you save can go into more presents for the holidays. 1) Are Electronics Draining your Budget? - Ever stop to look at all those appliances plugged into outlets? You can never find a spare outlet to plug in the vacuum? Even appliances that are turned off can sap electricity. Easy Green Solution: Plug your major electronics like entertainment centers into power strips and when not in use, simply turn off the power strip. This goes for computer stations, stereo systems, and the kitchen station with the coffee pot, toaster oven, blender and microwave. 2) Filter Changes - Simply changing your air filters monthly and making sure the proper vents are open while others are closed depending on the season will help keep the warm air in, and keep the energy bills down. 3) Go Light on the Lights - Do you still use incandescent lights? It's time to switch. LED and compact florescent bulbs have a longer life as well as a lower impact on your electricity bill. If you are hesitant to make the investment, do it in stages. Change them out as your old lights burn out and slowly you will give your whole home a lighting makeover. 4) Laundry with a Lighter footprint - Washing machines are an expensive appliance to run. Between water and energy use they can account for a large chunk of change in the home energy bill. Consider investing in energy efficient appliances in your laundry room. Front loaders use less water, and have a higher capacity so that you need to do fewer loads with less water to heat. Unless you have heavily soiled items, use the warm or cold cycle and save even more since 90% of the energy is used to heat the water. Line drying when possible can add to electricity savings. Bonus Idea: Recycle - Do you throw away plastic bottles, soda cans, and newspapers? Start recycling. While this isn't a money saver for your budget, recycling is your chance to have a positive effect on the environment. If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers, we could save about 25,000,000 trees a year. An Aluminum can that is thrown away will still be a can 500 years from now. Recycling plastic saves twice as much energy as burning it in an incinerator. Americans use 2,500,000 plastic bottles every hour. Most of them are thrown away. Plastic garbage thrown into the ocean kills as many as 1,000,000 sea creatures every years.* With just these few green tips and adding recycling to your routine you can create some more cash for the holidays, and pat yourself on the back for having taken the steps to make a difference in how you use natural resources. Think of a new home as a new start. *All recycling statistics come from A Recycling Revolution&nbsp;Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc6a4db04803467e646d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc6d4db048034a7e5efc","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:19:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday: New Homes in Yukon, Oklahoma and The Springs at Settlers Ridge","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>At\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Home\">&nbsp;Ideal Homes\u003c/a> we think every new home Community has a unique story to tell that goes beyond just streets and houses. With that, welcome to our first \"Feature Friday\". Each week we plan to feature a new home Community in Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro. Ideal Homes builds \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home\">homes in Oklahoma City\u003c/a>, but we are also a developer. That means that we buy the land, put in the improvements, and oversee every component to take bare piece of land and make it a new home Community. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1350 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"044\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/49de251ef20ad7aed50354ddd0d5a388.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">&nbsp;For our first Community feature, we start with \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Mustang-Area\">New Homes in Yukon, Oklahoma\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=41\">the Springs at Settlers Ridge.\u003c/a> Ideal Homes builds new homes in Yukon, Oklahoma, but we also build lifestyle. There is no greater example of this than our newest community - The\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=41\">&nbsp;Springs at Settlers Ridge.\u003c/a> Here are just a few of the many things that set this Community apart: \u003cstrong>&nbsp;1. Brand new floorplan designs.\u003c/strong> Our product development team literally worked for years to develop the Reunion series of home designs. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plans.php?com=41\">These eight designs\u003c/a> are specifically designed for flexibility, openness allowing an abundance of natural light, and are perfect for empty nesters who are downsizing, young professionals or families with busy lives. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1348 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"ClubhouseBACK-smaller\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c825a155f38975b63d5b3b96d52b479a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"89\">2. An unmatched Community Lifestyle:\u003c/strong> The \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=41\">Springs at Settlers Ridge\u003c/a> in Yukon is a quaint gated Community featuring a central park dotted with ponds, surrounded by a walking trail. Not to mention - every home is on a cul-de-sac. Residents of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=41\">Springs at Settlers Ridge&nbsp;\u003c/a>will also enjoy a pool, clubhouse, and fitness center opening in 2012. To top it all off, you can sell your lawnmower before you move! The Springs at Settlers Ridge is a maintenance free Community - including lawn service and flowerbed maintenance. \u003cstrong>3. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1349 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Pond (2)\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d2f9ea8557ee7dfe21fbc801e39c3ca7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"93\">Incredible Location:&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Of all\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home\">&nbsp;our 15 Communities\u003c/a> this might be the best location. Here's just a sample of what's within two miles: Super Target; Starbucks; Lowes; Louies; Alfredo's; multiple fueling stations; I-40; Integris Canadian Valley Regional Hospital; Kohls; Jonnie Carinos Dickenson Theater; Chili's. If you can't find it within two miles of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=41\">Springs at Settlers Ridge\u003c/a>...you probably don't need it. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=41\">Springs at Settlers Ridge\u003c/a> simply has the best location for New Homes in Yukon, Oklahoma. There's more to see and tell about the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=41\">Springs at Settlers Ridge,&nbsp;\u003c/a>but we hope you will come see it in person, view one of our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_homes.php?com=41\">available homes\u003c/a>, or simply stop by to say hi. The Community is approximately two miles South of I-40 on Garth Brooks Blvd./HWY 92 in Yukon. Next week we'll look at New Homes in Edmond and New Homes in Deer Creek. We'll feature \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia\u003c/a>, Ideal's one of a kind master-planned Community in NW Oklahoma City.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-yukon-oklahoma-and-the-springs-at-settlers-ridge-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-11-11T21:00:21.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/49de251ef20ad7aed50354ddd0d5a388.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1321045221,"_etag":"fd575652ab90bdb62c6c3696d9b68f668793ca6c","textbody":"At&nbsp;Ideal Homes we think every new home Community has a unique story to tell that goes beyond just streets and houses. With that, welcome to our first \"Feature Friday\". Each week we plan to feature a new home Community in Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro. Ideal Homes builds homes in Oklahoma City, but we are also a developer. That means that we buy the land, put in the improvements, and oversee every component to take bare piece of land and make it a new home Community. &nbsp;For our first Community feature, we start with New Homes in Yukon, Oklahoma and the Springs at Settlers Ridge. Ideal Homes builds new homes in Yukon, Oklahoma, but we also build lifestyle. There is no greater example of this than our newest community - The&nbsp;Springs at Settlers Ridge. Here are just a few of the many things that set this Community apart: &nbsp;1. Brand new floorplan designs. Our product development team literally worked for years to develop the Reunion series of home designs. These eight designs are specifically designed for flexibility, openness allowing an abundance of natural light, and are perfect for empty nesters who are downsizing, young professionals or families with busy lives. 2. An unmatched Community Lifestyle: The Springs at Settlers Ridge in Yukon is a quaint gated Community featuring a central park dotted with ponds, surrounded by a walking trail. Not to mention - every home is on a cul-de-sac. Residents of the Springs at Settlers Ridge&nbsp;will also enjoy a pool, clubhouse, and fitness center opening in 2012. To top it all off, you can sell your lawnmower before you move! The Springs at Settlers Ridge is a maintenance free Community - including lawn service and flowerbed maintenance. 3. Incredible Location:&nbsp; Of all&nbsp;our 15 Communities this might be the best location. Here's just a sample of what's within two miles: Super Target; Starbucks; Lowes; Louies; Alfredo's; multiple fueling stations; I-40; Integris Canadian Valley Regional Hospital; Kohls; Jonnie Carinos Dickenson Theater; Chili's. If you can't find it within two miles of the Springs at Settlers Ridge...you probably don't need it. The Springs at Settlers Ridge simply has the best location for New Homes in Yukon, Oklahoma. There's more to see and tell about the Springs at Settlers Ridge,&nbsp;but we hope you will come see it in person, view one of our available homes, or simply stop by to say hi. The Community is approximately two miles South of I-40 on Garth Brooks Blvd./HWY 92 in Yukon. Next week we'll look at New Homes in Edmond and New Homes in Deer Creek. We'll feature Valencia, Ideal's one of a kind master-planned Community in NW Oklahoma City.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc6d4db048034a7e5efc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc6e4db04803497e71a5","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:20:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Easy Ways to Winterize Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1377 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"winterize your home\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-homes-winterize-your-home-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"171\">With the reward of homeownership there also comes the responsibility to winterize. It's around this time of year when there is more of a nip in the air, and morning due turns into frost that it becomes time to take a little inventory and do a few things around the house to help you settle in for the winter. \u003cstrong>Prevent Plumbing Freezes\u003c/strong> - Get your outdoor pipes ready for freezing temperatures by draining your hoses, making sure all outdoor plumbing is properly insulated, shutting off any water to outside pipes, and locate your water main so you can remember where it is in the event of a pipe burst. This way you'll be prepared to shut your water off at it's source if a need arises. If you go on vacation, keep your house temperatures at 55 to avoid problems with interior pipes. \u003cstrong>Check Outdoor Equipment\u003c/strong> - Put lawnmowers away for the winter, draining any gas and cleaning it up for easy use next year. Pull out the snow blower and make sure it's in good working order before the first snow. Check out the condition of your rakes, ice scrapers, and other fall to winter gear while cleaning and putting away the spaces, potting soil and other garden specific equipment. Check your supply of ice- melt and sand, replenish before everyone else is rushing to the stores, and if you have pets make sure you buy animal friendly ice-melt. \u003cstrong>Check Roofs, Gutters, and Downspouts\u003c/strong> - With temperatures that regularly fall below freezing consider adding extra insulation in the attic to prevent warm air from creeping from attic to roof causing ice dams. Check flashing and siding to make sure that water cannot get. Clean out gutters and consider installing leaf guards to help keep your gutters free of leaves and cut down on ice buildup by allowing proper flow from the gutters. Check downspouts and hose water through them to clear up any silt and debris buildup. \u003cstrong>Inspect Your Furnace\u003c/strong> - Have an HVAC professional in to inspect your furnace, and let you know if your ducts need cleaning. Programmable thermostats are great energy saving tools to set your temperatures lower during the day while you are at work and add a little more heat during the evening as temperatures outside fall and your home is in heavier use inside. Make sure you have enough furnace filters on hand to change them on a monthly basis. Make sure to change your ducts and vents from their summer position to account for heat rising. This will keep your home more evenly heated from bottom to top. \u003cstrong>Wood Burning Stoves and Fireplaces\u003c/strong> - There is nothing like the smell of wood fires in the winter coupled with family gatherings and chestnuts roasting. Make sure your chimney is inspected and in good repair. A professional chimney sweep can remove the soot and creosote buildup that can become dangerous over time. Check out your fireplace damper to make sure you can open and close it properly and completely. If you can get up on your roof, inspect the chimney cap and make sure it's properly screening the opening from squirrel and other small animal entry into your home. Lastly stock up on firewood and make sure to store it in a dry location. Just these few tips will help you get your house in winter ready condition. The more prepared you are, the less you have to worry about expensive fixes. After a little cursory inspection and preparation you can sit back and enjoy that hot cocoa and wait for the snow to fall. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-easy-ways-to-winterize-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-11-17T22:56:35.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:34 GMT","dateUnix":1321570595,"_etag":"4deffa60a59de84c25fee65cf14e4fc3a195db85","textbody":"With the reward of homeownership there also comes the responsibility to winterize. It's around this time of year when there is more of a nip in the air, and morning due turns into frost that it becomes time to take a little inventory and do a few things around the house to help you settle in for the winter. Prevent Plumbing Freezes - Get your outdoor pipes ready for freezing temperatures by draining your hoses, making sure all outdoor plumbing is properly insulated, shutting off any water to outside pipes, and locate your water main so you can remember where it is in the event of a pipe burst. This way you'll be prepared to shut your water off at it's source if a need arises. If you go on vacation, keep your house temperatures at 55 to avoid problems with interior pipes. Check Outdoor Equipment - Put lawnmowers away for the winter, draining any gas and cleaning it up for easy use next year. Pull out the snow blower and make sure it's in good working order before the first snow. Check out the condition of your rakes, ice scrapers, and other fall to winter gear while cleaning and putting away the spaces, potting soil and other garden specific equipment. Check your supply of ice- melt and sand, replenish before everyone else is rushing to the stores, and if you have pets make sure you buy animal friendly ice-melt. Check Roofs, Gutters, and Downspouts - With temperatures that regularly fall below freezing consider adding extra insulation in the attic to prevent warm air from creeping from attic to roof causing ice dams. Check flashing and siding to make sure that water cannot get. Clean out gutters and consider installing leaf guards to help keep your gutters free of leaves and cut down on ice buildup by allowing proper flow from the gutters. Check downspouts and hose water through them to clear up any silt and debris buildup. Inspect Your Furnace - Have an HVAC professional in to inspect your furnace, and let you know if your ducts need cleaning. Programmable thermostats are great energy saving tools to set your temperatures lower during the day while you are at work and add a little more heat during the evening as temperatures outside fall and your home is in heavier use inside. Make sure you have enough furnace filters on hand to change them on a monthly basis. Make sure to change your ducts and vents from their summer position to account for heat rising. This will keep your home more evenly heated from bottom to top. Wood Burning Stoves and Fireplaces - There is nothing like the smell of wood fires in the winter coupled with family gatherings and chestnuts roasting. Make sure your chimney is inspected and in good repair. A professional chimney sweep can remove the soot and creosote buildup that can become dangerous over time. Check out your fireplace damper to make sure you can open and close it properly and completely. If you can get up on your roof, inspect the chimney cap and make sure it's properly screening the opening from squirrel and other small animal entry into your home. Lastly stock up on firewood and make sure to store it in a dry location. Just these few tips will help you get your house in winter ready condition. The more prepared you are, the less you have to worry about expensive fixes. After a little cursory inspection and preparation you can sit back and enjoy that hot cocoa and wait for the snow to fall. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc6e4db04803497e71a5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc704db04803467e646e","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday:  New Homes in Edmond, Oklahoma in Valencia","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1386\" title=\"010\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/010-600x402.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia\u003c/a> is Ideal Homes' master-planned Community featuring new homes in Edmond and homes in Deer Creek.\n\nChildren living in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia\u003c/a> attend either Edmond or Deer Creek Schools, depending on their address. Deer Creek schools that serve Valencia are Grove Valley Elementary, Deer Creek Middle School and Deer Creek High School. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia\u003c/a> children living in the Edmond school district attend Westfield Elementary, Summit Middle School and Santa Fe High School.\n\nLocated in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the cross streets of NW 178th (Edmond Road / 2nd Street), May and Pennsylvania, new home prices range from the $120s to the $320s.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia \u003c/a>is also Ideal Homes' only community to feature four of its new home collections:\n\u003cul>\n\t\u003cli>Classic Collection: $120 to $155\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Camden Collection: $140 to $172\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Signature Collection: $167 to $219\u003c/li>\n\t\u003cli>Infinity Collection: $215 to $320\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\nThat means there is something for everyone in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia\u003c/a>, from the first-time homebuyer, to the family ready to move-up and settle down.  And at any given time there are a variety of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Ready-Homes-Valencia\">homes ready for quick move-in and closing.\u003c/a>\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1387\" title=\"006\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/006-150x96.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"96\">With over 30 acres of parks and open spaces, the real story in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia \u003c/a>is the abundance of Community amenities that warmly welcomes residents.   \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1385\" title=\"025\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c3a08272b11036748c7e1ac4464e010a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"197\">\n\nThe Valencia community amenities include three playgrounds (with more to come), multiple gazebos at each, ponds, creeks, miles of walking trails, a baseball diamond and soccer field.  The parks and gazebos are frequently utilized by homeowners for birthday parties, baby showers and family get-togethers.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia\u003c/a> is the ideal place to call home for new homes in the Edmond and Deer Creek area because of the family-oriented community, winding streets which slow down traffic and convenient location.\n\nQuail Springs Mall, Mercy Hospital, the YMCA, churches, medical offices, grocery stores, retail shops and entertainment may be found within a short distance from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia.\u003c/a>\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=4\">Valencia\u003c/a> is a great place to call home.","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-edmond-oklahoma-in-valencia-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-11-18T20:39:24","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:36 GMT","dateUnix":1321648764,"_etag":"0152bb7977ba7c01940714333fb70ccde9a7f65e","textbody":"Valencia is Ideal Homes' master-planned Community featuring new homes in Edmond and homes in Deer Creek.\n\nChildren living in Valencia attend either Edmond or Deer Creek Schools, depending on their address. Deer Creek schools that serve Valencia are Grove Valley Elementary, Deer Creek Middle School and Deer Creek High School. Valencia children living in the Edmond school district attend Westfield Elementary, Summit Middle School and Santa Fe High School.\n\nLocated in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the cross streets of NW 178th (Edmond Road / 2nd Street), May and Pennsylvania, new home prices range from the $120s to the $320s.\n\nValencia is also Ideal Homes' only community to feature four of its new home collections:\n\n\tClassic Collection: $120 to $155\n\tCamden Collection: $140 to $172\n\tSignature Collection: $167 to $219\n\tInfinity Collection: $215 to $320\n\nThat means there is something for everyone in Valencia, from the first-time homebuyer, to the family ready to move-up and settle down.  And at any given time there are a variety of homes ready for quick move-in and closing.\n\nWith over 30 acres of parks and open spaces, the real story in Valencia is the abundance of Community amenities that warmly welcomes residents.   \n\nThe Valencia community amenities include three playgrounds (with more to come), multiple gazebos at each, ponds, creeks, miles of walking trails, a baseball diamond and soccer field.  The parks and gazebos are frequently utilized by homeowners for birthday parties, baby showers and family get-togethers.\n\nValencia is the ideal place to call home for new homes in the Edmond and Deer Creek area because of the family-oriented community, winding streets which slow down traffic and convenient location.\n\nQuail Springs Mall, Mercy Hospital, the YMCA, churches, medical offices, grocery stores, retail shops and entertainment may be found within a short distance from Valencia.\n\nValencia is a great place to call home.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc704db04803467e646e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc724db04803477e7ed6","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:20:15 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Nothing Like Thanksgiving Memories of Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1403 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Main coarse\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ideal-thanksgiving-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\">Do you remember your childhood Thanksgivings? What do you remember most? Can you recall the feel of that festive atmosphere around your home? The aroma of turkey, pumpkin pie, and fires in the fireplace may come to mind. Can you hear the laughter as it trickles through the house? Holidays like Thanksgiving bring together families and create lasting memories. At the center of it all is your home. Home truly is where the heart is at family gatherings and feasts. It's not about the house, but the actual life that you've created. Your first new home is the center of things where lasting memories are built and carries through your life. You have a real sense of peace in your first new home. This is where you experience the firsts that mark the milestones of your life. The first time you set the table for a family gathering, put out the fall decorations, plan the meal and see the kids - cousins, siblings, nieces and nephews - rolling in the leaves, laughing and arguing over who gets the wishbone, a sense of warmth and belonging comes over you. Even if you move from house to house over the years, a home is where memories begin -- it is a memory of home not house that creates those \"remember when's.\" Years and years from now, when you reflect upon these milestone memories that happen in your new house -- having the family for Thanksgiving, bringing babies home, and children learning to walk -- you will think fondly of, not the actual house, but the home where these memories were created. Feel free to share some of your memories with us. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em> &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"nothing-like-thanksgiving-memories-of-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-11-24T22:12:42.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:38 GMT","dateUnix":1322172762,"_etag":"32502d0ce750a56f97e8278126d84d3c85129e70","textbody":"Do you remember your childhood Thanksgivings? What do you remember most? Can you recall the feel of that festive atmosphere around your home? The aroma of turkey, pumpkin pie, and fires in the fireplace may come to mind. Can you hear the laughter as it trickles through the house? Holidays like Thanksgiving bring together families and create lasting memories. At the center of it all is your home. Home truly is where the heart is at family gatherings and feasts. It's not about the house, but the actual life that you've created. Your first new home is the center of things where lasting memories are built and carries through your life. You have a real sense of peace in your first new home. This is where you experience the firsts that mark the milestones of your life. The first time you set the table for a family gathering, put out the fall decorations, plan the meal and see the kids - cousins, siblings, nieces and nephews - rolling in the leaves, laughing and arguing over who gets the wishbone, a sense of warmth and belonging comes over you. Even if you move from house to house over the years, a home is where memories begin -- it is a memory of home not house that creates those \"remember when's.\" Years and years from now, when you reflect upon these milestone memories that happen in your new house -- having the family for Thanksgiving, bringing babies home, and children learning to walk -- you will think fondly of, not the actual house, but the home where these memories were created. Feel free to share some of your memories with us. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc724db04803477e7ed6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc744db04803467e646f","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:20:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday: New Homes in Midwest City, Oklahoma in Sundance","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1425 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"community_images_52\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/community_images_521-600x367.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"368\">For new home buyers needing quick access to \u003ca href=\"http://www.tinker.af.mil/\">Tinker Air Force Base\u003c/a>, Boeing, I-40 or I-240, two of Oklahoma City's major highways, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=16\">Sundance\u003c/a>, Ideal Homes' new home community in\u003ca href=\"http://midwestcityok.org/\">&nbsp;Midwest City\u003c/a>, may be just the perfect new home ticket. Situated off SE 15th between Hiwassee Road and Anderson Road, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=16\">Sundance\u003c/a> features\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Sundance-Community\">&nbsp;nine new designs\u003c/a> in the $130s to $170s price range, offering 1,282 - 1,965 square feet. Rolling hills, mature trees, a walking trail, basketball court and a playground dot the neighborhood's beautiful landscape. New home buyers have the option of building from the ground up in Sundance or investing in a \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Ready-Homes-Sundance\">new home already under construction\u003c/a> in this growing, friendly Midwest City new home neighborhood. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1422 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"community_192\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3702c4d7fd8bda4b96fdaf10dad0c8dd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"86\">Children and young teens living in Sundance attend \u003ca href=\"http://www.cnpschools.org/\">Nicoma Park Schools.\u003c/a> Those in high school attend \u003ca href=\"http://www.cnpschools.org/choctawHS/\">Choctaw High School\u003c/a>. Within a 10-minute drive from Sundance, new home owners can dine at Cheddar's, Logan's, Chili's and Old Chicago, just to name a few. In addition, they can shop to their hearts' content at Kohl's, Target, Lowe's and other nearby retail stores. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1443 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"community_193\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4a8e112d5810d228603923f2f6b50758.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"53\">Homeowners frequently mention the country beauty of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=16\">Sundance\u003c/a>, its nighttime peacefulness and crisp clean air as reasons that Sundance is an ideal place to call home in Midwest City, Oklahoma. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-midwest-city-oklahoma-in-sundance-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-12-03T01:19:11.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:40 GMT","dateUnix":1322875151,"_etag":"b20aacd2fc788c600c1fec34987333b31e82b4a4","textbody":"For new home buyers needing quick access to Tinker Air Force Base, Boeing, I-40 or I-240, two of Oklahoma City's major highways, Sundance, Ideal Homes' new home community in&nbsp;Midwest City, may be just the perfect new home ticket. Situated off SE 15th between Hiwassee Road and Anderson Road, Sundance features&nbsp;nine new designs in the $130s to $170s price range, offering 1,282 - 1,965 square feet. Rolling hills, mature trees, a walking trail, basketball court and a playground dot the neighborhood's beautiful landscape. New home buyers have the option of building from the ground up in Sundance or investing in a new home already under construction in this growing, friendly Midwest City new home neighborhood. Children and young teens living in Sundance attend Nicoma Park Schools. Those in high school attend Choctaw High School. Within a 10-minute drive from Sundance, new home owners can dine at Cheddar's, Logan's, Chili's and Old Chicago, just to name a few. In addition, they can shop to their hearts' content at Kohl's, Target, Lowe's and other nearby retail stores. Homeowners frequently mention the country beauty of Sundance, its nighttime peacefulness and crisp clean air as reasons that Sundance is an ideal place to call home in Midwest City, Oklahoma. &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc744db04803467e646f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc764db04803487e5d20","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:20:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"6 Tax Benefits Of Home Ownership","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1456 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Deduct mortgage interest on taxes\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/tax-savings-buying-a-new-home-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"173\">Buying a home has tax advantages that simply renting a home does not. You may have heard people say that when you rent, you're just paying someone else's mortgage and helping them earn equity. With tax season right around the corner the following are 6 itemized deductions that, as a homeowner, you can take on your taxes. This is what you're missing out on by not having your own mortgage. \u003cstrong>Home mortgage interest\u003c/strong>: When you first buy a home, the majority of your monthly payment is made up of interest. As you continue to pay your mortgage each year, slowly the balance shifts from interest, to principal payments. The interest you pay on your mortgage up to $1 million per year is deductible. \u003cstrong>Property tax\u003c/strong>: Did you know your property taxes can be deducted from your federal income taxes? Both state and local taxes are counted in this equation. \u003cstrong>Home buying expenses\u003c/strong>: Certain fees and closing costs associated with a new home purchase can be deductible. Some examples are prorated interest on a new loan, prorated property taxes, and loan origination fees. \u003cstrong>Home equity loan\u003c/strong>: If you need money, for example, to pay off high-interest credit cards, start up a business, or any other number of reasons you can think of, you can borrow up to $100,000 against the equity in your home and deduct the interest. Credit card interest, on the other hand, is not deductible. \u003cstrong>Home-sale exclusion\u003c/strong>: When selling a home for profit, as long as you live in your home for two of the previous five years before selling, you only pay taxes on profits over $250,000 if you are single. You only pay taxes on profits over $500,000 if you are a married couple filing jointly. This exclusion can be taken once every two years. \u003cstrong>Free Rental Income:\u003c/strong> Another unusual benefit of owning a home is that you can rent your home for up to 14 days during the year and pay no tax on the rental income. If you are a renter subletting your home you have to pay taxes on the income you earn. If your lease is coming up for renewal and you are still trying to decide if it's better to own verses rent in this economy here are 6 compelling reasons why you benefit as a home owner when it comes to tax time. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"6-tax-benefits-of-home-ownership-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-12-07T22:33:57.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:42 GMT","dateUnix":1323297237,"_etag":"3ccec32568da8ee34a863a4e53af26b09b821700","textbody":"Buying a home has tax advantages that simply renting a home does not. You may have heard people say that when you rent, you're just paying someone else's mortgage and helping them earn equity. With tax season right around the corner the following are 6 itemized deductions that, as a homeowner, you can take on your taxes. This is what you're missing out on by not having your own mortgage. Home mortgage interest: When you first buy a home, the majority of your monthly payment is made up of interest. As you continue to pay your mortgage each year, slowly the balance shifts from interest, to principal payments. The interest you pay on your mortgage up to $1 million per year is deductible. Property tax: Did you know your property taxes can be deducted from your federal income taxes? Both state and local taxes are counted in this equation. Home buying expenses: Certain fees and closing costs associated with a new home purchase can be deductible. Some examples are prorated interest on a new loan, prorated property taxes, and loan origination fees. Home equity loan: If you need money, for example, to pay off high-interest credit cards, start up a business, or any other number of reasons you can think of, you can borrow up to $100,000 against the equity in your home and deduct the interest. Credit card interest, on the other hand, is not deductible. Home-sale exclusion: When selling a home for profit, as long as you live in your home for two of the previous five years before selling, you only pay taxes on profits over $250,000 if you are single. You only pay taxes on profits over $500,000 if you are a married couple filing jointly. This exclusion can be taken once every two years. Free Rental Income: Another unusual benefit of owning a home is that you can rent your home for up to 14 days during the year and pay no tax on the rental income. If you are a renter subletting your home you have to pay taxes on the income you earn. If your lease is coming up for renewal and you are still trying to decide if it's better to own verses rent in this economy here are 6 compelling reasons why you benefit as a home owner when it comes to tax time. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc764db04803487e5d20"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc784db04803477e7ed8","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday:  New Homes in Norman, Oklahoma in Red Canyon Ranch","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1464\" title=\"RCR6\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c33a0f799d9487c1366ee474843e434c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"107\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Flooplans-Red-Canyon-Ranch-Community\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> is a beautiful and unique Ideal Homes community offering  new homes in Norman, Oklahoma.  New home pricing for \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Flooplans-Red-Canyon-Ranch-Community\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> ranges from the $175s to $260s, and new home sizes are about 1,600 to 2,500 square feet.\n\nEast of I-35, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Flooplans-Red-Canyon-Ranch-Community\">Red Canyon Ranch \u003c/a>is situated off Tecumseh Road between Porter (Sunny Lane) and 12th Avenue NE (Sooner Road). Its location offers easy access to Tinker Air Force Base and I-240 to the north, Highway 9 and Noble to the south and Highway 77 to the west.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Flooplans-Red-Canyon-Ranch-Community\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> provides a scenic hilltop view looking north into Oklahoma City. Neighborhood amenities include natural common areas, \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1465\" title=\"Red Canyon Ranch 011\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ffffc68c69963aee3254e506c7f140ea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">walking trails, playground, attractive curb appeal and friendly neighbors. Many of the new h\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Ready-Homes-Red-Canyon-Ranch\">omes available for immediate move-in\u003c/a> have incredible views of the scenic canyon that divides the community.\n\nChildren living in Red Canyon Ranch attend \u003ca href=\"http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/140/\">Eisenhower Elementary\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://longfellowlions.webnode.com/\">Longfellow Middle School\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/710/\">Norman North High School\u003c/a>.\n\nHistoric downtown Norman, \u003ca href=\"http://www.soonertheatre.org/new/index.php\">Sooner Theater\u003c/a>, Norman Regional Health Complex, Griffin Park, Campus Corner, retail shopping, restaurants, churches, work-out facilities, movie theaters and the beautiful\u003ca href=\"http://www.ou.edu/web.html\"> University of Oklahoma\u003c/a> campus are just minutes away.\n\n&nbsp;","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-norman-oklahoma-in-red-canyon-ranch-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-12-09T18:48:51","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c33a0f799d9487c1366ee474843e434c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1323456531,"_etag":"e00059e0560d7a5242dc108a316365d292acccf9","textbody":"Red Canyon Ranch is a beautiful and unique Ideal Homes community offering  new homes in Norman, Oklahoma.  New home pricing for Red Canyon Ranch ranges from the $175s to $260s, and new home sizes are about 1,600 to 2,500 square feet.\n\nEast of I-35, Red Canyon Ranch is situated off Tecumseh Road between Porter (Sunny Lane) and 12th Avenue NE (Sooner Road). Its location offers easy access to Tinker Air Force Base and I-240 to the north, Highway 9 and Noble to the south and Highway 77 to the west.\n\nRed Canyon Ranch provides a scenic hilltop view looking north into Oklahoma City. Neighborhood amenities include natural common areas, walking trails, playground, attractive curb appeal and friendly neighbors. Many of the new homes available for immediate move-in have incredible views of the scenic canyon that divides the community.\n\nChildren living in Red Canyon Ranch attend Eisenhower Elementary, Longfellow Middle School and Norman North High School.\n\nHistoric downtown Norman, Sooner Theater, Norman Regional Health Complex, Griffin Park, Campus Corner, retail shopping, restaurants, churches, work-out facilities, movie theaters and the beautiful University of Oklahoma campus are just minutes away.\n\n&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc784db04803477e7ed8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc7a4db04803497e71a7","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:21:10 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Don't Miss Out On Owning A Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1475 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Beauty with keys\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Homes-dont-miss-out-on-home-ownership-600x883.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"267\">Sometimes people let fear of the unknown win out over reason. Owning a home is a central point in the American Dream. As the country continues to fight it's way out of the recession, prospective homebuyers continue to ask, is this a good time to buy a home. The answer is a resounding \"Yes!\" While the housing market is beginning to recover, it is still a buyers market. There are many factors that bring together the right elements to purchase a wonderful new home. With low mortgage rates, affordable pricing, innovative spacious floor plans, and advances in building materials, new homes have never been more affordable and economical. \u003cstrong>Mortgage Rates\u003c/strong> - How do mortgage rates really affect your home purchase clout? Take a look at a home priced at $150,000. About 5 years ago a mortgage rate of 6.5% was fairly normal and this was seen to be low by homebuyers at the time. The monthly principal and interest payment on that $150,000 home at a rate of 6.5% on a 30 year fixed mortgage would be $948.10. Compare this to the lower mortgage rates of today and look at a monthly payment at 4.5%. At this rate you only pay $760.03, so with that reduction in rate you can purchase a whole lot more home for the money. \u003cstrong>Affordable Pricing\u003c/strong> - During the housing boom pricing went up and up and up in some areas of the country. The silver lining in the housing down turn can be found for would-be homeowners. With more available inventory providing better choices for homebuyers, coupled with the lower pricing, it's a perfect storm of conditions in favor of the homebuyer. \u003cstrong>Innovative Floor Plans -&nbsp;\u003c/strong>As home building evolves and customer service continues to increase, builders who are in it for the long haul continue to innovate with their home designs. It's not uncommon now for marketing dollars to be spent on focus groups to help create the next new trends in home designs. By focusing on the important elements to their future homeowners, builders are creating better marketing and selling climates within their market place. More elements like low maintenance materials, flex spaces, storage areas and so on are being incorporated into the home planning for better livability. \u003cstrong>Going Green -\u003c/strong> Now more than ever advances in building materials have had a better long-term effect on the environment while creating amazing energy savings for homeowners. With energy costs at the top of the consumer concerns list, builders are constructing their homes in a more energy efficient manner with the long-term costs of operating a home in mind. As all these factors come together and continue to persist, this continues to be a great time to buy for homebuyers who are looking to enter the American Dream of homeownership. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"dont-miss-out-on-owning-a-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-12-15T22:20:06.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:46 GMT","dateUnix":1323987606,"_etag":"e1607d771868f0188cbca5ad27a795944b4c58dd","textbody":"Sometimes people let fear of the unknown win out over reason. Owning a home is a central point in the American Dream. As the country continues to fight it's way out of the recession, prospective homebuyers continue to ask, is this a good time to buy a home. The answer is a resounding \"Yes!\" While the housing market is beginning to recover, it is still a buyers market. There are many factors that bring together the right elements to purchase a wonderful new home. With low mortgage rates, affordable pricing, innovative spacious floor plans, and advances in building materials, new homes have never been more affordable and economical. Mortgage Rates - How do mortgage rates really affect your home purchase clout? Take a look at a home priced at $150,000. About 5 years ago a mortgage rate of 6.5% was fairly normal and this was seen to be low by homebuyers at the time. The monthly principal and interest payment on that $150,000 home at a rate of 6.5% on a 30 year fixed mortgage would be $948.10. Compare this to the lower mortgage rates of today and look at a monthly payment at 4.5%. At this rate you only pay $760.03, so with that reduction in rate you can purchase a whole lot more home for the money. Affordable Pricing - During the housing boom pricing went up and up and up in some areas of the country. The silver lining in the housing down turn can be found for would-be homeowners. With more available inventory providing better choices for homebuyers, coupled with the lower pricing, it's a perfect storm of conditions in favor of the homebuyer. Innovative Floor Plans -&nbsp;As home building evolves and customer service continues to increase, builders who are in it for the long haul continue to innovate with their home designs. It's not uncommon now for marketing dollars to be spent on focus groups to help create the next new trends in home designs. By focusing on the important elements to their future homeowners, builders are creating better marketing and selling climates within their market place. More elements like low maintenance materials, flex spaces, storage areas and so on are being incorporated into the home planning for better livability. Going Green - Now more than ever advances in building materials have had a better long-term effect on the environment while creating amazing energy savings for homeowners. With energy costs at the top of the consumer concerns list, builders are constructing their homes in a more energy efficient manner with the long-term costs of operating a home in mind. As all these factors come together and continue to persist, this continues to be a great time to buy for homebuyers who are looking to enter the American Dream of homeownership. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc7a4db04803497e71a7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc7b4db04803467e6470","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:21:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"There's No Place Like Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1486 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"No place like home, new homes, Ideal Homes\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/No-place-like-home-ideal-homes-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"202\">Constantly you hear the benefits of home ownership broken down into terms of low interest rates, great value on options loaded houses at economical pricing, tax benefits, financial leveraging and the like. But truly there is more to home ownership than monetary gain. While home ownership can put you on the road to greater financial gain, it still comes down to some famous words spoken on the yellow brick road, \"there's no place like home.\" Owning a house creates a permanent home that leads to great personal satisfaction and a sense of wellbeing. When you decorate your home, paint your walls, and make improvements, they are all yours. You are not improving the property for a landlord. There is a subtle difference when you walk into your own home after a long day of work, cook in your own kitchen, and put your feet up in your own family room versus doing so in a rented house or apartment. It's inexplicable and only truly experiencing it for yourself will help you feel the mental shift that takes place when you go from renter to homeowner. And the truth of the matter is, that with current interest rates, inventory and availability, the opportunities are endless to get you into a new home right now. Why continue to stay on the fence waiting for someday? The family milestones and events that you share in your home are memories that last a lifetime. Why not ring in the new year with a new home and begin to make those memories today. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"theres-no-place-like-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2011-12-22T22:30:50.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:47 GMT","dateUnix":1324593050,"_etag":"80c6a05642ac069e037096e6b2188df6ebd49fd1","textbody":"Constantly you hear the benefits of home ownership broken down into terms of low interest rates, great value on options loaded houses at economical pricing, tax benefits, financial leveraging and the like. But truly there is more to home ownership than monetary gain. While home ownership can put you on the road to greater financial gain, it still comes down to some famous words spoken on the yellow brick road, \"there's no place like home.\" Owning a house creates a permanent home that leads to great personal satisfaction and a sense of wellbeing. When you decorate your home, paint your walls, and make improvements, they are all yours. You are not improving the property for a landlord. There is a subtle difference when you walk into your own home after a long day of work, cook in your own kitchen, and put your feet up in your own family room versus doing so in a rented house or apartment. It's inexplicable and only truly experiencing it for yourself will help you feel the mental shift that takes place when you go from renter to homeowner. And the truth of the matter is, that with current interest rates, inventory and availability, the opportunities are endless to get you into a new home right now. Why continue to stay on the fence waiting for someday? The family milestones and events that you share in your home are memories that last a lifetime. Why not ring in the new year with a new home and begin to make those memories today. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc7b4db04803467e6470"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc7d4db04803477e7ed9","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:21:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A New Year, A New You, A New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1495 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Feuerwerk 2012\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e33236e045c72156d7641bfc89fd1ad6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"231\">Buying a new home is sometimes like one of those other resolutions on your list -- losing weight, being more productive, getting more involved with friends and family...truth is old habits die hard. Ever heard the saying better the devil you know, then the devil you don't? How about, \"if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten.\" If you've been considering buying a home of your own for a while now, but continue to \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/06/theres-never-been-a-better-time-to-buy-a-new-home-6-reasons/\">sit on the fence\u003c/a> because you just aren't sure you want to make that change you are not alone. Just as millions make resolutions every year to lose the weight and get in shape and only a savvy few stick to it and make that change, so too does this happen to would-be new home purchasers. All too often potential new homeowners deter themselves with their own negative self -talk. Change can be scary. Change can be difficult. Sometimes not changing is an easier decision and the path of least resistance. But ask yourself where that decision is getting you? Ask yourself these questions and do some soul searching. Do you want to continue to be a renter in someone else's home? Do you constantly want to ask for permission to make changes such as wall colors, floor coverings, and bathroom tiles, and landscaping? Do you want to continue to improve another person's property because you can't make the leap to be doing this work on your own investment? Are you going to continue to allow someone else to get the income your monthly rent allows verses the\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/12/6-tax-benefit-of-home-ownership/\">&nbsp;tax advantages\u003c/a> you'd receive if you were paying into your own mortgage instead of rent? \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/06/what-do-low-interest-rates-mean-to-you/\">Mortgage rates\u003c/a> continue to be favorable in purchasing the most house for the least amount of money. Builders are building in great locations, their neighborhoods are chocked full of amenities not found in older communties, and competition is fierce causing them to provide the biggest bang for your buck. There are so many \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/08/10-advantages-to-owning-a-new-home/\">advantages to home ownership\u003c/a>. A new home beats a used home every time! What are you waiting for? If your resolution is to own your own home, you can do it, and it's a lot less hard work than getting that body you want. The devil you don't know yet, is the peace and sense of home ownership you've been abdicating to your landlord. Break out and do something new for the New Year, and get what you really want. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-new-year-a-new-you-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-01-05T22:30:01.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e33236e045c72156d7641bfc89fd1ad6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1325802601,"_etag":"5b2a501b209492d1ffd8c6e169bdc59224c42607","textbody":"Buying a new home is sometimes like one of those other resolutions on your list -- losing weight, being more productive, getting more involved with friends and family...truth is old habits die hard. Ever heard the saying better the devil you know, then the devil you don't? How about, \"if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten.\" If you've been considering buying a home of your own for a while now, but continue to sit on the fence because you just aren't sure you want to make that change you are not alone. Just as millions make resolutions every year to lose the weight and get in shape and only a savvy few stick to it and make that change, so too does this happen to would-be new home purchasers. All too often potential new homeowners deter themselves with their own negative self -talk. Change can be scary. Change can be difficult. Sometimes not changing is an easier decision and the path of least resistance. But ask yourself where that decision is getting you? Ask yourself these questions and do some soul searching. Do you want to continue to be a renter in someone else's home? Do you constantly want to ask for permission to make changes such as wall colors, floor coverings, and bathroom tiles, and landscaping? Do you want to continue to improve another person's property because you can't make the leap to be doing this work on your own investment? Are you going to continue to allow someone else to get the income your monthly rent allows verses the&nbsp;tax advantages you'd receive if you were paying into your own mortgage instead of rent? Mortgage rates continue to be favorable in purchasing the most house for the least amount of money. Builders are building in great locations, their neighborhoods are chocked full of amenities not found in older communties, and competition is fierce causing them to provide the biggest bang for your buck. There are so many advantages to home ownership. A new home beats a used home every time! What are you waiting for? If your resolution is to own your own home, you can do it, and it's a lot less hard work than getting that body you want. The devil you don't know yet, is the peace and sense of home ownership you've been abdicating to your landlord. Break out and do something new for the New Year, and get what you really want. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:49 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc7d4db04803477e7ed9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc7f4db04803467e6471","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:21:48 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Home Sales: Small is The New Big","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1504 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"home construction\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Homes-smaller-homes-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"176\">Gone are the days of the McMansions. At one time Americans were trending toward large homes filled with soaring ceilings, rooms for every occasion, thousands of square feet and skyscraper like windows. As the housing industry changes, so too do the demands of buyers. In today's market conditions, economy is the key. Builders are building smarter, not larger. Money is saved when clever builders take the time to analyze the space and make full use of it verses adding superfluous square footage along with higher prices. Larger houses sit on more land, and use more materials to build. This is a double whammy on the pocketbook. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average home in the US measures out at about 2390 square feet. This number is expected to drop further to 2150 square feet by 2013. With efficient space planning, multiuse rooms, the use of energy saving materials, and the downsizing of the home, builders are providing homes that are more budget friendly while still providing ease of livability. The trend toward downsizing and one-story homes can be attributed to the aging baby boomer population. Living on one level, or in easier to maintain townhomes and condos allow the older generation more freedom and escape from costly house payments, pesky stairs, high maintenance requirements, and create a more convenient over all living experience. Even today's designs are trending more toward smaller homes. Furniture is starting to scale down in size, decorating shows and magazines are focusing on small spaces, and space saving ideas are popping up all over. Stay tuned for some great multipurpose decorating tips for small spaces. Space planning doesn't mean losing any luxury or details that makes your house a home. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-home-sales-small-is-the-new-big-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-01-12T22:30:59.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:51 GMT","dateUnix":1326407459,"_etag":"65da8911b9715ca64c888f2089d9c59b4ad77bf5","textbody":"Gone are the days of the McMansions. At one time Americans were trending toward large homes filled with soaring ceilings, rooms for every occasion, thousands of square feet and skyscraper like windows. As the housing industry changes, so too do the demands of buyers. In today's market conditions, economy is the key. Builders are building smarter, not larger. Money is saved when clever builders take the time to analyze the space and make full use of it verses adding superfluous square footage along with higher prices. Larger houses sit on more land, and use more materials to build. This is a double whammy on the pocketbook. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average home in the US measures out at about 2390 square feet. This number is expected to drop further to 2150 square feet by 2013. With efficient space planning, multiuse rooms, the use of energy saving materials, and the downsizing of the home, builders are providing homes that are more budget friendly while still providing ease of livability. The trend toward downsizing and one-story homes can be attributed to the aging baby boomer population. Living on one level, or in easier to maintain townhomes and condos allow the older generation more freedom and escape from costly house payments, pesky stairs, high maintenance requirements, and create a more convenient over all living experience. Even today's designs are trending more toward smaller homes. Furniture is starting to scale down in size, decorating shows and magazines are focusing on small spaces, and space saving ideas are popping up all over. Stay tuned for some great multipurpose decorating tips for small spaces. Space planning doesn't mean losing any luxury or details that makes your house a home. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc7f4db04803467e6471"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc804db04803487e5d21","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:21:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Big Design Ideas For Small Spaces","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We recently talked about the trend toward \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/01/new-home-sales-small-is-the-new-big/\">smaller more economical homes\u003c/a>, but small doesn't need to be cramped and, in-fact, with some well-planned design elements a small space can feel even roomier than poorly planned big spaces. Many new home layouts include open airy floor plans, high soaring ceilings, large windows and nice storage nooks. As builders move toward creating smaller spaces, this has given rise to smaller furniture as well so shopping for your home should be a snap. The following tips and tricks can help you make the most out of your floor plans and create a comfy cozy home. \u003cstrong>1. Define a Space with Open Shelving -\u003c/strong> A great way to define two adjacent rooms in an open floor plan is to create a shelving unit that can store some of your knick-knacks. A floor to ceiling open unit provides spaces for items while still leaving the airy feel that an open floor plan has to offer. You don't lose any of the light and yet can create two distinct spaces while adding more storage. \u003cstrong>2. Turn Nooks into Usable Space -\u003c/strong> do you have a space between two walls or a tiny alcove? Make this into usable space with storage benches, shelving or desks to create lounging, storage, or workspaces. This goes for spaces under stairs, in bay windows, or even between two closets in a bedroom. \u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1509 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Kitchen _livingroom\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Designing-with-small-spaces-in-mind-600x449.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"200\">\u003cstrong>3. Avoid Dark Colors -\u003c/strong> To keep spaces open and bright and to give a larger feeling, decorate with lighter hues both for your wall colors and for your furniture. Dark colors can make rooms appear smaller and more cramped. \u003cstrong>4. Floor to Ceiling Window Treatments -\u003c/strong> Increase the flow and create a larger look to your room with floor to ceiling window treatments. This creates the effect of an extensive bank of windows, and draws the eye up to the high ceilings in the space creating a spacious feel. \u003cstrong>5. Use Mirrors to Enhance Space -\u003c/strong> This is one of the oldest and most effective tricks in the book. A well-positioned floor to ceiling mirror can extend the space visually and bounce the light around a room and brighten the space as well. Just a few small implementations can create big results in turning your small space into a grand statement. Let us know if you have any tricks and tips that work for you! \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-big-design-ideas-for-small-spaces-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-01-19T22:20:24.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:52 GMT","dateUnix":1327011624,"_etag":"43ef27ee7861ecb97fb94cff7da4c2ece439cb35","textbody":"We recently talked about the trend toward smaller more economical homes, but small doesn't need to be cramped and, in-fact, with some well-planned design elements a small space can feel even roomier than poorly planned big spaces. Many new home layouts include open airy floor plans, high soaring ceilings, large windows and nice storage nooks. As builders move toward creating smaller spaces, this has given rise to smaller furniture as well so shopping for your home should be a snap. The following tips and tricks can help you make the most out of your floor plans and create a comfy cozy home. 1. Define a Space with Open Shelving - A great way to define two adjacent rooms in an open floor plan is to create a shelving unit that can store some of your knick-knacks. A floor to ceiling open unit provides spaces for items while still leaving the airy feel that an open floor plan has to offer. You don't lose any of the light and yet can create two distinct spaces while adding more storage. 2. Turn Nooks into Usable Space - do you have a space between two walls or a tiny alcove? Make this into usable space with storage benches, shelving or desks to create lounging, storage, or workspaces. This goes for spaces under stairs, in bay windows, or even between two closets in a bedroom. 3. Avoid Dark Colors - To keep spaces open and bright and to give a larger feeling, decorate with lighter hues both for your wall colors and for your furniture. Dark colors can make rooms appear smaller and more cramped. 4. Floor to Ceiling Window Treatments - Increase the flow and create a larger look to your room with floor to ceiling window treatments. This creates the effect of an extensive bank of windows, and draws the eye up to the high ceilings in the space creating a spacious feel. 5. Use Mirrors to Enhance Space - This is one of the oldest and most effective tricks in the book. A well-positioned floor to ceiling mirror can extend the space visually and bounce the light around a room and brighten the space as well. Just a few small implementations can create big results in turning your small space into a grand statement. Let us know if you have any tricks and tips that work for you! Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc804db04803487e5d21"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc824db04803497e71a8","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:51:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday:  New Homes in Moore, Oklahoma, in Featherstone","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1520 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Featherstone Splash Pad\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4aaed068f69eac49ea582bf20e93767e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">Cooling off and playing around in the neighborhood's splash pad is just one of the amenities found at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=9\">Featherstone\u003c/a>. Add more than 40 acres of common areas, a playground, gazebo and Victorian lamp posts that dot the landscape, and you'll find \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=9\">Featherstone\u003c/a> to be a quiet new home community full of personality in \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmoore.com/\">Moore, Oklahoma\u003c/a>. Located in SW Oklahoma City south of SW 149th on Western, this Ideal Homes new home community offers new homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmoore.com/\">Moore, Oklahoma\u003c/a> from the $140s to $180s. Three and four-bedroom home designs are available from 1,267 to approximately 2,000 square feet. Keep in mind that all of Ideal's new home designs, from the smallest to the largest, follow strict construction guidelines that provide twice the energy efficiency in heating and cooling as Energy Star homes. This \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">green feature\u003c/a> saves home owners approximately $50 to $80 per month on heating and cooling usage when compared to homes built to standard energy codes. Whether you're needing a \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Ready-Homes-Featherstone\">new home now\u003c/a>, within the next 45 days, or have the time to build from the ground up, new homes in Featherstone can accommodate your time frame. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=9\">Featherstone\u003c/a> o\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1521 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Featherstone Park\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/956aef9ec011069d0b00663e5c4facf8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">ffers a quick commute to Oklahoma City's three major highways - I-35, I-240 and I-44 and Will Rogers World Airport. New home owners living in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=9\">Featherstone\u003c/a> enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment in SW Oklahoma City and Moore, both of which are minutes away. Moore Public Schools serve the children living in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=9\">Featherstone\u003c/a>. They attend \u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=22077\">Oakridge Elementary\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/Domain/1233\">Brink Jr. High\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=19734\">Southmoore High School\u003c/a>, Moore's newest high school facility. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=9\">Featherstone\u003c/a> is quickly becoming one of \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmoore.com/\">Moore, Oklahoma's\u003c/a> most popular new home Communities.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-moore-oklahoma-in-featherstone-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-01-20T22:17:16.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4aaed068f69eac49ea582bf20e93767e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1327097836,"_etag":"c5d0c0da6a3b122ceae6cf06e377bae3ded513c6","textbody":"Cooling off and playing around in the neighborhood's splash pad is just one of the amenities found at Featherstone. Add more than 40 acres of common areas, a playground, gazebo and Victorian lamp posts that dot the landscape, and you'll find Featherstone to be a quiet new home community full of personality in Moore, Oklahoma. Located in SW Oklahoma City south of SW 149th on Western, this Ideal Homes new home community offers new homes in Moore, Oklahoma from the $140s to $180s. Three and four-bedroom home designs are available from 1,267 to approximately 2,000 square feet. Keep in mind that all of Ideal's new home designs, from the smallest to the largest, follow strict construction guidelines that provide twice the energy efficiency in heating and cooling as Energy Star homes. This green feature saves home owners approximately $50 to $80 per month on heating and cooling usage when compared to homes built to standard energy codes. Whether you're needing a new home now, within the next 45 days, or have the time to build from the ground up, new homes in Featherstone can accommodate your time frame. Featherstone offers a quick commute to Oklahoma City's three major highways - I-35, I-240 and I-44 and Will Rogers World Airport. New home owners living in Featherstone enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment in SW Oklahoma City and Moore, both of which are minutes away. Moore Public Schools serve the children living in Featherstone. They attend Oakridge Elementary, Brink Jr. High and Southmoore High School, Moore's newest high school facility. Featherstone is quickly becoming one of Moore, Oklahoma's most popular new home Communities.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:54 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc824db04803497e71a8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc844db04803477e7eda","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:22:12 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Numbers Don't Lie","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1537 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Blue &amp; Green 3D house graph\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Homes-housing-sales-rise-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"177\">According to a report by the National Association of Realtors, December marked the third consecutive month of rising existing home sales. This upward trend put the housing industry ahead of last year's numbers. The chief economist for the NAR, Lawrence Yun said, \"The pattern of home sales in recent months demonstrates a market in recovery,\" he said. \"Record low mortgage interest rates, job growth and bargain home prices are giving more consumers the confidence they need to enter the market.\" On a 12-month basis, from December of 2010 to December of 2011 existing home sales were higher by 3.6%. Also in December, housing inventory dropped 9.2 percent to 2.38 million existing homes on the market. This is the lowest level since March of 2005 when existing homes on the market reached 2.30 million. Yun Said, \"The inventory supply suggests many markets will see prices stabilize or grow moderately in the near future.\" As existing home sales rose over the past 3 months, so too did homebuilders confidence which has reached the highest level since June 2007, according to \u003ca href=\"http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-19/confidence-among-u-s-homebuilders-climbs-to-highest-since-2007.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomberg News\u003c/a> this rise in builder confidence can be attributed to stronger sales and improved buyer traffic. The confidence measure among builders, which increased for the past 4 months in a row, reflect an improvement in all four regions of the United States. What do all these statistics mean for buyers? This means many markets will start to see stabilization in pricing and will begin to see some growth. Now is the time to buy a new home. With less inventory, low interest rates, and a strong indicator that many markets are beginning to stabilize, this would be the time to hop of the fence and give serious thought to following through on that new home purchase you've been dreaming of. \u003cem>Source:\u003ca href=\"http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2012/01/ehs_dec\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;National Association of Realtors.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-numbers-dont-lie-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-01-26T22:47:11.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:49:56 GMT","dateUnix":1327618031,"_etag":"e8672198a50fe52b22cff481ef713dcaa6725f31","textbody":"According to a report by the National Association of Realtors, December marked the third consecutive month of rising existing home sales. This upward trend put the housing industry ahead of last year's numbers. The chief economist for the NAR, Lawrence Yun said, \"The pattern of home sales in recent months demonstrates a market in recovery,\" he said. \"Record low mortgage interest rates, job growth and bargain home prices are giving more consumers the confidence they need to enter the market.\" On a 12-month basis, from December of 2010 to December of 2011 existing home sales were higher by 3.6%. Also in December, housing inventory dropped 9.2 percent to 2.38 million existing homes on the market. This is the lowest level since March of 2005 when existing homes on the market reached 2.30 million. Yun Said, \"The inventory supply suggests many markets will see prices stabilize or grow moderately in the near future.\" As existing home sales rose over the past 3 months, so too did homebuilders confidence which has reached the highest level since June 2007, according to Bloomberg News this rise in builder confidence can be attributed to stronger sales and improved buyer traffic. The confidence measure among builders, which increased for the past 4 months in a row, reflect an improvement in all four regions of the United States. What do all these statistics mean for buyers? This means many markets will start to see stabilization in pricing and will begin to see some growth. Now is the time to buy a new home. With less inventory, low interest rates, and a strong indicator that many markets are beginning to stabilize, this would be the time to hop of the fence and give serious thought to following through on that new home purchase you've been dreaming of. Source:&nbsp;National Association of Realtors.Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc844db04803477e7eda"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc884db04803467e6472","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:50:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Homes in Norman, Oklahoma, in Trail Woods","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1566 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"016\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/30c31c4eba11e7a260501fe0713cb04e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"75\">New home buyers considering \u003ca href=\"http://www.ci.norman.ok.us/\">Norman, Oklahoma,\u003c/a> enjoy a satisfying variety of choices with \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Home\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=11\">Trail Woods&nbsp;\u003c/a>is one of the company's \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Norman-Area\">five new home communities&nbsp;\u003c/a>built in Oklahoma's third largest city, which is also home to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ou.edu/web.html\">University of Oklahoma\u003c/a>. Situated in the NE part of Norman off Rock Creek Road between Highway 77 and Porter Avenue, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=11\">Trail Woods&nbsp;\u003c/a>offers new homes from the $120's to the $160's. Two and three bedroom floor plans are available, with new home designs starting just below 1,000 square feet up to 1,634 square feet. In addition to the many homesites available at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=11\">Trailwoods&nbsp;\u003c/a>for a family to build on, several homes are already completed and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Ready-Homes-Trail-Woods\">ready for quick move-in\u003c/a>. The new home community's central location provides easy, quick access to I-35, Sooner Road and Highway 9. Young homeowners living in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=11\">Trail Woods&nbsp;\u003c/a>attend \u003ca href=\"http://sites.google.com/site/adamselementaryallstars/\">Adams Elementary\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://whittierweb.webnode.com/\">Whittier Middle School&nbsp;\u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://www.norman.k12.ok.us/710/\">Norman North High School\u003c/a>, which is a short walking distance south of the community. Also within walking and biking distance from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=11\">Trail Woods\u003c/a> is the\u003ca href=\"http://www.ymcanorman.org/daxFront.asp?ID=2\">&nbsp;Cleveland County Family YMCA\u003c/a>. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1564 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"013\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6bec8161f8d9bc813a5f6a4dadb6a554.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\">True to the Ideal Homes' \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">energy efficiency commitment\u003c/a>, all the new homes in Trail Woods are constructed to building codes that offer twice the energy efficiency for heating and cooling usage as standard Energy Star homes. For homeowners looking for a city with an abundance of entertainment, educational opportunities and athletics, Norman, Oklahoma, has it all. Chocolate lovers rejoice every winter at the annual Chocolate Festival sponsored by the\u003ca href=\"http://normanfirehouse.com/\">&nbsp;Firehouse Art Center\u003c/a>. Lords and ladies gather every spring to celebrate the\u003ca href=\"http://www.medievalfair.org/\">&nbsp;Medieval Fair\u003c/a>. Music enthusiasts listen to the smooth, captivating sounds of Jazz in June every summer. Come fall, it's time to get some football and tailgating on as the OU Sooners take to the field. Norman, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Home\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=11\">Trail Woods\u003c/a> - a true winning combination for anyone looking for new homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ci.norman.ok.us/\">Norman, Oklahoma\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-homes-in-norman-oklahoma-in-trail-woods-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-01-28T03:05:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/30c31c4eba11e7a260501fe0713cb04e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1327719924,"_etag":"76b430a626c06afe11ffa1a910a71c54979a2ab4","textbody":"New home buyers considering Norman, Oklahoma, enjoy a satisfying variety of choices with Ideal Homes. Trail Woods&nbsp;is one of the company's five new home communities&nbsp;built in Oklahoma's third largest city, which is also home to the University of Oklahoma. Situated in the NE part of Norman off Rock Creek Road between Highway 77 and Porter Avenue, Trail Woods&nbsp;offers new homes from the $120's to the $160's. Two and three bedroom floor plans are available, with new home designs starting just below 1,000 square feet up to 1,634 square feet. In addition to the many homesites available at Trailwoods&nbsp;for a family to build on, several homes are already completed and ready for quick move-in. The new home community's central location provides easy, quick access to I-35, Sooner Road and Highway 9. Young homeowners living in Trail Woods&nbsp;attend Adams Elementary, Whittier Middle School&nbsp;and Norman North High School, which is a short walking distance south of the community. Also within walking and biking distance from Trail Woods is the&nbsp;Cleveland County Family YMCA. True to the Ideal Homes' energy efficiency commitment, all the new homes in Trail Woods are constructed to building codes that offer twice the energy efficiency for heating and cooling usage as standard Energy Star homes. For homeowners looking for a city with an abundance of entertainment, educational opportunities and athletics, Norman, Oklahoma, has it all. Chocolate lovers rejoice every winter at the annual Chocolate Festival sponsored by the&nbsp;Firehouse Art Center. Lords and ladies gather every spring to celebrate the&nbsp;Medieval Fair. Music enthusiasts listen to the smooth, captivating sounds of Jazz in June every summer. Come fall, it's time to get some football and tailgating on as the OU Sooners take to the field. Norman, Ideal Homes and Trail Woods - a true winning combination for anyone looking for new homes in Norman, Oklahoma.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:00 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc884db04803467e6472"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc8e4db04803487e5d23","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:22:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How To Repair Your Credit Before Applying for A Home Mortgage","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1608 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Chart with Pen and Calculator\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Credit-Score-credit-repair-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"143\" height=\"153\">Before understanding how to repair your credit, it's important to understand what your score is, and where it comes from. Your credit score is a 3 digit number lenders use to calculate your eligibility and rate for a home loan. But how is your credit score calculated? The formula takes into account your payment history, how much you owe, how long you've had credit, and how often you apply for new credit. There are several different credit score reporting agencies and each can have slightly different ranges. This is why it is important to take a look at 3 different credit reports in determining what your score range is. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;The following are examples of credit ranges and reporting agencies.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The FICO score ranges from 300-850\u003c/li>\u003cli>The VantageScore ranges from 501 - 990\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Equifax credit scores range from 280 -850\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Experian Plus ranges from 330-830\u003c/li>\u003cli>The TransRisk score ranges from 350-850\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>With all these different credit scores and ranges, the one that is most widely used by creditors is the FICO score. Anything lower than a 650 may impede the process of qualifying for new credit. Because credit scores and credit reports are constantly changing it is important to review them on regular basis. By checking your credit annually this helps you keep track of any fraudulent activity. \u003cstrong>5 tips for improving your credit:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Pay bills on time:\u003c/strong> late payments and collections reduce your credit score. \u003cstrong>Don't max out credit limit:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>by keeping your balance below 65% of your maximum allowed credit you can increase your score. \u003cstrong>Don't apply for credit you don't need:\u003c/strong> too many inquiries over a short period of time can reduce your credit score. \u003cstrong>Don't close old credit accounts even if they are inactive:\u003c/strong> this can make your credit history appear shorter which can reduce your score. \u003cstrong>Correct any negative inaccuracies on your credit report:\u003c/strong> inaccuracies can increase your score. With just these few tips and tricks to credit scores you can help keep your score at a reasonable level, and improve the probability of getting the best rates available for a home mortgage. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-repair-your-credit-before-applying-for-a-home-mortgage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-02-02T22:14:56.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:06 GMT","dateUnix":1328220896,"_etag":"080bbd1896fdd35261c8b7a0f3735e1d73200fc8","textbody":"Before understanding how to repair your credit, it's important to understand what your score is, and where it comes from. Your credit score is a 3 digit number lenders use to calculate your eligibility and rate for a home loan. But how is your credit score calculated? The formula takes into account your payment history, how much you owe, how long you've had credit, and how often you apply for new credit. There are several different credit score reporting agencies and each can have slightly different ranges. This is why it is important to take a look at 3 different credit reports in determining what your score range is. &nbsp;The following are examples of credit ranges and reporting agencies.The FICO score ranges from 300-850The VantageScore ranges from 501 - 990The Equifax credit scores range from 280 -850The Experian Plus ranges from 330-830The TransRisk score ranges from 350-850With all these different credit scores and ranges, the one that is most widely used by creditors is the FICO score. Anything lower than a 650 may impede the process of qualifying for new credit. Because credit scores and credit reports are constantly changing it is important to review them on regular basis. By checking your credit annually this helps you keep track of any fraudulent activity. 5 tips for improving your credit:Pay bills on time: late payments and collections reduce your credit score. Don't max out credit limit:&nbsp;by keeping your balance below 65% of your maximum allowed credit you can increase your score. Don't apply for credit you don't need: too many inquiries over a short period of time can reduce your credit score. Don't close old credit accounts even if they are inactive: this can make your credit history appear shorter which can reduce your score. Correct any negative inaccuracies on your credit report: inaccuracies can increase your score. With just these few tips and tricks to credit scores you can help keep your score at a reasonable level, and improve the probability of getting the best rates available for a home mortgage. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc8e4db04803487e5d23"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc904db04803487e5d24","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:23:22 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Housing Markets Across the Country Are in an Upswing","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1621 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"House prices up\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Housing-Market-Recovery-600x458.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"157\">According to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?newsID=14965\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index\u003c/a> (IMI) released on February 6, 2012 - 98 housing markets representing 36 states are showing measurable improvements. This index measures increases in housing permits, employment, and price improvements as identified in metropolitan areas for a minimum of six consecutive months. Some of the previously hardest hit markets are showing signs of recovery as they come off their lows. New entrants for February include Miami, Fla; Boston; Detroit; Kansas City, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Salt Lake City. What does this mean for wood-be homebuyers? You will start seeing pricing stabilize in many housing markets across the United States. If you've been on the fence about purchasing a new home, it's a good time to buy. Interest rates continue to be favorable for those who can qualify for loans. If you need tips on improving your credit rating to qualify for a new home check out our article on \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/02/how-to-repair-your-credit-before-applying-for-a-home-mortgage/\" target=\"_blank\">Credit Repair.\u003c/a> According to NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe, \"This is a sign that a large cross section of the country is starting to turn the corner as local economic conditions stabilize.\" \u003cem>For a complete list of all 98 recovering markets listed on the IMI visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.org/imi\" target=\"_blank\">www.nahb.org/imi\u003c/a>. And for more details and the complete article from NAHB Visit the \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?newsID=14965\">National Association For Home Builders\u003c/a> for this and other valuable information.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"housing-markets-across-the-country-are-in-an-upswing-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-02-09T22:30:33.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:08 GMT","dateUnix":1328826633,"_etag":"3175dd97011775bfd96ac62d32038bb69499043b","textbody":"According to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) released on February 6, 2012 - 98 housing markets representing 36 states are showing measurable improvements. This index measures increases in housing permits, employment, and price improvements as identified in metropolitan areas for a minimum of six consecutive months. Some of the previously hardest hit markets are showing signs of recovery as they come off their lows. New entrants for February include Miami, Fla; Boston; Detroit; Kansas City, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Salt Lake City. What does this mean for wood-be homebuyers? You will start seeing pricing stabilize in many housing markets across the United States. If you've been on the fence about purchasing a new home, it's a good time to buy. Interest rates continue to be favorable for those who can qualify for loans. If you need tips on improving your credit rating to qualify for a new home check out our article on Credit Repair. According to NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe, \"This is a sign that a large cross section of the country is starting to turn the corner as local economic conditions stabilize.\" For a complete list of all 98 recovering markets listed on the IMI visit www.nahb.org/imi. And for more details and the complete article from NAHB Visit the National Association For Home Builders for this and other valuable information.&nbsp;Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc904db04803487e5d24"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc944db04803477e7edd","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:23:30 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Financial Reasons to Invest in a New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1649 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"home improvement\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ideal-Invest-In-A-New-Home-600x719.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"223\">As tax time rolls around it's time to take a good look at the financial and tax benefits associated to owning your own home. We've talked about the recent stabilization of the real estate but still there are those that are reluctant to get off the fence. They continue to rent, paying their landlord's mortgage and passing the following 5 financial benefits along rather than capturing these benefits for personal use. \u003cstrong>Mortgage Interest Deductions\u003c/strong> - Homeowners have their own built in tax shelter since tax rates favor home ownership. Upon purchasing a home the way the majority of mortgages are structured, the largest part of your payment is actually interest. This interest is fully deductable on your tax returns, as long as your mortgage balance is smaller than the price of your home. For a comprehensive look at the break down of home mortgage deductions including points, mortgage insurance premiums, and how to deduct interest on your tax returns refer to\u003ca href=\"http://www.irs.gov/publications/p936/ar02.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;IRS publication 936\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.irs.gov/publications/p936/ar02.html\">.\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Property Tax Deductions\u003c/strong> - The majority of homeowners pay some form of local or state property tax based on the assessed value of their real estate holdings. In most cases these taxes are deductible as long as it is on the assessed value, and it is a uniform rate assessed on all property in the jurisdiction. Refer to tax publications for more detailed information. \u003cstrong>Capital Gain Exclusion\u003c/strong> - Homeowners who have lived in their homes as a primary residence for a minimum of two of the past five years can take capital gains exclusions upon selling their homes at a profit. If you are an individual you can exclude up to $250,000 and for married couples an exclusion of $500,000 can be taken. In order to qualify for this deduction you do not need to purchase another home, nor are you restricted by age. This type of exclusion can take place once every 24 months so in essence you may make this profit without taxation every two years. Limitations may apply, check the tax codes for more details. \u003cstrong>Build Equity by Reducing Principal\u003c/strong> - Unless you are currently on an interest only mortgage each month a portion of your mortgage payment is applied to the principle balance on your loan. With each payment homeowners reduce their interest payment and increase their principal payment hence gaining more equity. However in the early years of the loan much more of the payment goes to interst, and a only a small portion to principal. There are ways to build your equity even quicker and knock off some of the interest paid over the life of the loan. This can include paying extra each month, paying bi-weekly, or paying an extra payment each year. Just one extra payment a year could knock 6-7 years off the life of your loan. \u003cstrong>Equity Loans&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- Many credit cards can charge rates as high as 18-24% and the interest paid on these cards is not tax deductible. Homeowners who have built up equity in their home may opt to pay these cards off with a home equity loan, or use a home equity loan for college education, home improvements, medical bills and more. Typically these interest rates are much lower than regular credit lines, and the interest can be tax deductible. Look at \u003ca href=\"http://www.irs.gov/publications/p936/ar02.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IRS Publication 936&nbsp;\u003c/a>for more details. For the full extent of deductions that home ownership can bring it is necessary to itemize your tax returns. But in the end the benefits outweigh the time it will take to complete your taxes. For more information on itemizing your returns to take full advantage of your tax deductions associated with home ownership \u003ca href=\"http://www.irs.gov/publications/p530/ar02.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IRS publication 530\u003c/a> is a great resource. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-financial-reasons-to-invest-in-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-02-16T22:30:31.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:12 GMT","dateUnix":1329431431,"_etag":"0bd858dece1640ab6145319e90934d53d3456c2c","textbody":"As tax time rolls around it's time to take a good look at the financial and tax benefits associated to owning your own home. We've talked about the recent stabilization of the real estate but still there are those that are reluctant to get off the fence. They continue to rent, paying their landlord's mortgage and passing the following 5 financial benefits along rather than capturing these benefits for personal use. Mortgage Interest Deductions - Homeowners have their own built in tax shelter since tax rates favor home ownership. Upon purchasing a home the way the majority of mortgages are structured, the largest part of your payment is actually interest. This interest is fully deductable on your tax returns, as long as your mortgage balance is smaller than the price of your home. For a comprehensive look at the break down of home mortgage deductions including points, mortgage insurance premiums, and how to deduct interest on your tax returns refer to&nbsp;IRS publication 936.Property Tax Deductions - The majority of homeowners pay some form of local or state property tax based on the assessed value of their real estate holdings. In most cases these taxes are deductible as long as it is on the assessed value, and it is a uniform rate assessed on all property in the jurisdiction. Refer to tax publications for more detailed information. Capital Gain Exclusion - Homeowners who have lived in their homes as a primary residence for a minimum of two of the past five years can take capital gains exclusions upon selling their homes at a profit. If you are an individual you can exclude up to $250,000 and for married couples an exclusion of $500,000 can be taken. In order to qualify for this deduction you do not need to purchase another home, nor are you restricted by age. This type of exclusion can take place once every 24 months so in essence you may make this profit without taxation every two years. Limitations may apply, check the tax codes for more details. Build Equity by Reducing Principal - Unless you are currently on an interest only mortgage each month a portion of your mortgage payment is applied to the principle balance on your loan. With each payment homeowners reduce their interest payment and increase their principal payment hence gaining more equity. However in the early years of the loan much more of the payment goes to interst, and a only a small portion to principal. There are ways to build your equity even quicker and knock off some of the interest paid over the life of the loan. This can include paying extra each month, paying bi-weekly, or paying an extra payment each year. Just one extra payment a year could knock 6-7 years off the life of your loan. Equity Loans&nbsp;- Many credit cards can charge rates as high as 18-24% and the interest paid on these cards is not tax deductible. Homeowners who have built up equity in their home may opt to pay these cards off with a home equity loan, or use a home equity loan for college education, home improvements, medical bills and more. Typically these interest rates are much lower than regular credit lines, and the interest can be tax deductible. Look at IRS Publication 936&nbsp;for more details. For the full extent of deductions that home ownership can bring it is necessary to itemize your tax returns. But in the end the benefits outweigh the time it will take to complete your taxes. For more information on itemizing your returns to take full advantage of your tax deductions associated with home ownership IRS publication 530 is a great resource. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc944db04803477e7edd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc954db04803467e6473","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:23:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How To Tip: Maintain Your New Home's Hardwood Floors","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1661 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Spring Cleaning\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Cleaning-Hardwood-Floors-in-New-Homes-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"149\">You no longer have a landlord to go running to when something breaks so now you've become your own Schneider. Okay is that 70's TV show reference to \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Day_at_a_Time\" target=\"_blank\">One Day at a Time\u003c/a> over your head? Then you may really need some helpful tips to keep your new home in tip-top shape. We'll explore, in the next several posts, ideas to help you maintain, clean, fix and enjoy various aspects of your \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">new home\u003c/a>. When picking your options and building your new home, hardwood floors were on your must have list. Now you've got them. How are you going to keep them looking good? Floor mats in your entryways are your new best friend. Tiny dirt particles can have the same effect as a fine grade sand paper causing small scratches in your nice new finished hardwood floors. Use floor mats to dislodge as many of these abrasive guests as possible and your floors will look better for the effort. Runners are also a good idea in high traffic areas like hallways and stairs, and area This is especially helpful if there are a lot of kids or pets running through that could add the scratch factor to your floors. Area rugs can be helpful under major furniture items like dining room tables and kitchen tables. These will act as shock absorbers and shield your floors from other possible scratching from shifting chairs. Protect high splash zones in front of kitchen and bathroom sinks with rugs. This will reduce the possibility of water stains, warping and discoloration. But remember rubber backed non-ventilated rugs can damage your floors. Make sure your rug of choice is good with hardwoods. Take a tip from Asia. Don't be afraid to ask people to take their shoes off when they walk into your home. After all people are required to remove their shoes in airports, so why not in a setting as intimate as your new home? It's a common practice in many countries in Asia to keep the outside dirt from entering in, and in general it keeps the floors much cleaner and less likely to be damaged. If you like keep a basket with some visitor slippers there for guests. Keep them clean and free from dirt. Invest in a soft high quality broom to sweep dust and dirt without scratching up your floors. Use a vacuum (But make sure not to scratch the floors with it) to clean hard to reach areas such as corners, between boards, and beside shoe molding. For any more in-depth cleaning follow the installation directions for your particular type of flooring and look to the recommended products by specific manufactures. These are just a few ways to protect your investment and enjoy your hardwood floors for years to come. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks to maintain your new home. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-tip-maintain-your-new-homes-hardwood-floors-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-02-23T22:42:26.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:13 GMT","dateUnix":1330036946,"_etag":"16b4a2ff975ee72fa7d2ddc74eda038f7963926c","textbody":"You no longer have a landlord to go running to when something breaks so now you've become your own Schneider. Okay is that 70's TV show reference to One Day at a Time over your head? Then you may really need some helpful tips to keep your new home in tip-top shape. We'll explore, in the next several posts, ideas to help you maintain, clean, fix and enjoy various aspects of your new home. When picking your options and building your new home, hardwood floors were on your must have list. Now you've got them. How are you going to keep them looking good? Floor mats in your entryways are your new best friend. Tiny dirt particles can have the same effect as a fine grade sand paper causing small scratches in your nice new finished hardwood floors. Use floor mats to dislodge as many of these abrasive guests as possible and your floors will look better for the effort. Runners are also a good idea in high traffic areas like hallways and stairs, and area This is especially helpful if there are a lot of kids or pets running through that could add the scratch factor to your floors. Area rugs can be helpful under major furniture items like dining room tables and kitchen tables. These will act as shock absorbers and shield your floors from other possible scratching from shifting chairs. Protect high splash zones in front of kitchen and bathroom sinks with rugs. This will reduce the possibility of water stains, warping and discoloration. But remember rubber backed non-ventilated rugs can damage your floors. Make sure your rug of choice is good with hardwoods. Take a tip from Asia. Don't be afraid to ask people to take their shoes off when they walk into your home. After all people are required to remove their shoes in airports, so why not in a setting as intimate as your new home? It's a common practice in many countries in Asia to keep the outside dirt from entering in, and in general it keeps the floors much cleaner and less likely to be damaged. If you like keep a basket with some visitor slippers there for guests. Keep them clean and free from dirt. Invest in a soft high quality broom to sweep dust and dirt without scratching up your floors. Use a vacuum (But make sure not to scratch the floors with it) to clean hard to reach areas such as corners, between boards, and beside shoe molding. For any more in-depth cleaning follow the installation directions for your particular type of flooring and look to the recommended products by specific manufactures. These are just a few ways to protect your investment and enjoy your hardwood floors for years to come. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks to maintain your new home. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc954db04803467e6473"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc974db048034a7e5efe","_updated":"Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:22:55 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac294243dd44a14a71fbfe0efc741a0c.png","name":"SPRING TIPS FOR YOUR IDEAL HOME","@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How To Tip: Preparing Your Home For The Spring Season","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The pollen is in full force, which means it's time to do some small maintenance around your Ideal home to get it prepped for spring. \u003cstrong>Outdoor Walkabout:\u003c/strong> While some winters are harsher than others, the cold temperatures, freezes and ice can take its toll on your windows, doors, roofing and gutters. Get up and take a walk around the house to see if anything looks off. This is a great time to refresh or replace, clean and examine exterior of your home.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Examine caulking and weather stripping around windows and doors - recaulk as needed\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check downspouts for winter damage, clogs and leaks\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check gutters for debris and the last remnants of winter\u003c/li>\u003cli>Examine roofing for cracked, torn or missing shingles\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lubricate all moving garage door parts with a silicone-based spray (not WD-40)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>As the seasons transition, now is the time to schedule your annual HVAC system maintenance with your HVAC company. Doing an a/c check yearly with your HVAC company can save you thousands and ensure your system stays within warranty. This is also the time to check safety equipment.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Change out all air filters every 3 months when the seasons change\u003c/li>\u003cli>Change the batteries in your smoke detectors now so they don't go off in the middle of the night\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check Carbon monoxide sensors\u003c/li>\u003cli>Flush hot water tank\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clean out the dryer vent cap\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Often these systems are out of sight, out of mind. Adding them to a spring and fall inspection list will help maintain these valuable systems in your home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-tip-preparing-your-home-for-the-spring-season-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-01T22:22:58.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:15 GMT","dateUnix":1330640578,"_etag":"e912b38f7ab43c491deaccaa43a96635a6663cd3","textbody":"The pollen is in full force, which means it's time to do some small maintenance around your Ideal home to get it prepped for spring. Outdoor Walkabout: While some winters are harsher than others, the cold temperatures, freezes and ice can take its toll on your windows, doors, roofing and gutters. Get up and take a walk around the house to see if anything looks off. This is a great time to refresh or replace, clean and examine exterior of your home.Examine caulking and weather stripping around windows and doors - recaulk as neededCheck downspouts for winter damage, clogs and leaksCheck gutters for debris and the last remnants of winterExamine roofing for cracked, torn or missing shinglesLubricate all moving garage door parts with a silicone-based spray (not WD-40)As the seasons transition, now is the time to schedule your annual HVAC system maintenance with your HVAC company. Doing an a/c check yearly with your HVAC company can save you thousands and ensure your system stays within warranty. This is also the time to check safety equipment.Change out all air filters every 3 months when the seasons changeChange the batteries in your smoke detectors now so they don't go off in the middle of the nightCheck Carbon monoxide sensorsFlush hot water tankClean out the dryer vent capOften these systems are out of sight, out of mind. Adding them to a spring and fall inspection list will help maintain these valuable systems in your home.","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc974db048034a7e5efe"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc994db04803467e6475","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:24:01 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Delectable Deliveries Bring Delight to Home Owners","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ideal Homes\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> has found in their twenty years of residential developing and home building experience referrals are at the heart of a thriving and successful operation. As an Oklahoma City new home builder in a highly competitive marketplace, it is important to maintain a certain edge to attract new home buyers. Steve Shoemaker, our Director of Marketing, has many checkpoints he has set in place to gauge customer satisfaction and willingness to refer. One of the preexisting programs I've recently begun to coordinate is our cupcake program. This is a fun and unique way to show our home owners we want to stay connected with them even after their new home purchase is complete. \u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-1681 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Cupcakes\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3e73158cda41ec1c201441955efafc85.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">&nbsp;Who are our home owners you may ask? They are double income families and single income families looking for family community in areas like \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/floorplans-valencia-community\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Valencia\">Valencia\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/floorplans-red-canyon-ranch-community\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Red Canyon Ranch\">Red Canyon\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/floorplans-carrington-place-community\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carrington Place\">Carrington Place\u003c/a>; single parents looking for convenience and safety in a community like \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plans.php?com=41\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Springs at Settlers Ridge\">Springs at Settlers Ridge\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"http://www.oge.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"engineers\">engineers\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.oumedicine.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"medical professionals\">medical professionals\u003c/a>, accountants, \u003ca href=\"http://www.contres.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"oil industry professionals\">oil industry professionals\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.hobbylobby.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"customer service respresentatives\">customer service representatives\u003c/a> and students looking for amenities and design any of our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/find-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"16 communities\">16 communities\u003c/a> have to offer. One thing discovered since I've begun delivering a few of the cupcakes myself: our home owners value our processes, build quality and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/energy-innovation\" target=\"_blank\">energy efficiency\u003c/a> features. Our Vision, \"Building the American dream through mutually beneficial relationships with customers, contractors and co-workers\", comes to mind each time someone shares with me their happiness and excitement about their new home as well as their appreciation of our employees. It is great to be an extension in the community of such a strong and customer oriented organization. If you have any stories you would like to share about your Ideal Homes experience, please email me at \u003ca href=\"mailto:kboone@ideal-homes.com\">kboone@ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>. Check out additional \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150614416773073.401935.68216908072&type=3&l=1e67cd3942 \" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cupcake Delivery Photos\">Cupcake Delivery Photos\u003c/a> on our FB page. Visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ideal Homes\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to learn more about our company, products and communities.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"delectable-deliveries-bring-delight-to-home-owners-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-02-28T21:51:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3e73158cda41ec1c201441955efafc85.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1330465908,"_etag":"ecd59d905d3e6d0f1b4959faf83a8ab45cde8823","textbody":"Ideal Homes has found in their twenty years of residential developing and home building experience referrals are at the heart of a thriving and successful operation. As an Oklahoma City new home builder in a highly competitive marketplace, it is important to maintain a certain edge to attract new home buyers. Steve Shoemaker, our Director of Marketing, has many checkpoints he has set in place to gauge customer satisfaction and willingness to refer. One of the preexisting programs I've recently begun to coordinate is our cupcake program. This is a fun and unique way to show our home owners we want to stay connected with them even after their new home purchase is complete. &nbsp;Who are our home owners you may ask? They are double income families and single income families looking for family community in areas like Valencia, Red Canyon or Carrington Place; single parents looking for convenience and safety in a community like Springs at Settlers Ridge; engineers, medical professionals, accountants, oil industry professionals, customer service representatives and students looking for amenities and design any of our 16 communities have to offer. One thing discovered since I've begun delivering a few of the cupcakes myself: our home owners value our processes, build quality and energy efficiency features. Our Vision, \"Building the American dream through mutually beneficial relationships with customers, contractors and co-workers\", comes to mind each time someone shares with me their happiness and excitement about their new home as well as their appreciation of our employees. It is great to be an extension in the community of such a strong and customer oriented organization. If you have any stories you would like to share about your Ideal Homes experience, please email me at kboone@ideal-homes.com. Check out additional Cupcake Delivery Photos on our FB page. Visit Ideal Homes to learn more about our company, products and communities.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc994db04803467e6475"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc9b4db04803497e71a9","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:49:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday - New Homes in Edmond, Oklahoma in Marble Leaf","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1701 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"community_200\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/118f63079a1228793ba2f29fe649dbf0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"108\">New homes starting under $120,000 are waiting for you in the Edmond, Oklahoma new home community of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Marble-Leaf-Community\">Marble Leaf\u003c/a>. Located on NW 150\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> between Pennsylvania and Western, this Ideal Homes neighborhood delivers two and three bedroom home designs from 953 to 1,439 square feet. New home prices range from the $115s to the $145s. Because of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Marble-Leaf-Community\">Marble Leaf's\u003c/a> fantastic price point in Edmond, new homes here sell quickly, making it one of Ideal Homes' fastest growing new home communities. Residents enjoy walking to the community playground and relaxing around the pond. Marble Leaf's location is hard to beat for new homes in Edmond, Oklahoma. Access to Kilpatrick Turnpike is minutes away, and Edmond offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Children living in this Edmond community attend Haskell Elementary, Summit Middle School (right across the street) and Santa Fe High School. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1698 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"community_213\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e340112ea2bf52d5314a03904fb2ec7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"87\">&nbsp;Depending on your move-in time frame, new homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Marble-Leaf-Community\">Marble Leaf&nbsp;\u003c/a>are available to build from the ground up. In addition, you may select a new home under construction or invest in one of our move-in ready floor plans that are \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Ready-Homes-Marble-Leaf\">already complete\u003c/a>. It's no secret that Ideal Homes is Oklahoma's most committed builder when it comes to \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">energy efficiency\u003c/a>. Ideal's new home designs follow strict construction guidelines that provide twice the energy efficiency as Energy Star homes. This green feature saves homeowners up to $80 per month on heating and cooling usage when compared to homes built to standard energy codes. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Community-Info-Marble-Leaf\">Marble Leaf&nbsp;\u003c/a>is a great place for first-time buyers in Edmond, Oklahoma to call home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-edmond-oklahoma-in-marble-leaf-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-03T03:34:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/118f63079a1228793ba2f29fe649dbf0.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1330745669,"_etag":"a6eec6621e18835e14e8ac72f27a215f49fd6994","textbody":"New homes starting under $120,000 are waiting for you in the Edmond, Oklahoma new home community of Marble Leaf. Located on NW 150th between Pennsylvania and Western, this Ideal Homes neighborhood delivers two and three bedroom home designs from 953 to 1,439 square feet. New home prices range from the $115s to the $145s. Because of Marble Leaf's fantastic price point in Edmond, new homes here sell quickly, making it one of Ideal Homes' fastest growing new home communities. Residents enjoy walking to the community playground and relaxing around the pond. Marble Leaf's location is hard to beat for new homes in Edmond, Oklahoma. Access to Kilpatrick Turnpike is minutes away, and Edmond offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Children living in this Edmond community attend Haskell Elementary, Summit Middle School (right across the street) and Santa Fe High School. &nbsp;Depending on your move-in time frame, new homes in Marble Leaf&nbsp;are available to build from the ground up. In addition, you may select a new home under construction or invest in one of our move-in ready floor plans that are already complete. It's no secret that Ideal Homes is Oklahoma's most committed builder when it comes to energy efficiency. Ideal's new home designs follow strict construction guidelines that provide twice the energy efficiency as Energy Star homes. This green feature saves homeowners up to $80 per month on heating and cooling usage when compared to homes built to standard energy codes. Marble Leaf&nbsp;is a great place for first-time buyers in Edmond, Oklahoma to call home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:19 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc9b4db04803497e71a9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bc9c4db04803497e71aa","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:24:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tolle's Tidbits - HVAC Love Now Means Utility Love Later","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>No matter the economic climate every home owner can appreciate savings associated with their home. Tolle suggests one simple action to help reduce energy waste thus enhancing utility bill savings monthly - change your HVAC filters every month. An easy way to ensure this happens is to set a recurring reminder on a calendar and stick to the scheduled changes. &nbsp; Per energy experts loss of up to half of energy in the home is attributed to heating and cooling. A clean filter provides less air flow blockage, which allows the system to work more efficiently. Less wear on the HVAC system by keeping filters clean and preventing dust build up paves the way for more longevity of the unit function and less expensive maintenance. &nbsp; Our New Home Consultants have a five minute presentation they provide everyone who comes to our new home models in any of our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"communities\">communities\u003c/a>. It is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of what lies within the walls of homes and how to care for mechanical systems after the home purchase is made. &nbsp; Purchasing a new home helps reduce many of the expenses one encounters with heating and cooling. It is still important to maintain HVAC units and other mechanical units within your home. Treat this maintenance the same way oil changes and dental visits are treated: do it to avoid future issues. &nbsp; Check out our last \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/01/tolles-tidbits-safety/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"blog post\">blog post\u003c/a> about deicing alternatives during inclement weather. If you have tidbits of advice you would like to share, email kboone@ideal-homes.com. &nbsp; Visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ideal Homes\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to learn more about our company, products and communities.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tolles-tidbits-hvac-love-now-means-utility-love-later-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-05T05:02:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1330923746,"_etag":"70d3007455119be8f143e1796d07a426d6f25780","textbody":"No matter the economic climate every home owner can appreciate savings associated with their home. Tolle suggests one simple action to help reduce energy waste thus enhancing utility bill savings monthly - change your HVAC filters every month. An easy way to ensure this happens is to set a recurring reminder on a calendar and stick to the scheduled changes. &nbsp; Per energy experts loss of up to half of energy in the home is attributed to heating and cooling. A clean filter provides less air flow blockage, which allows the system to work more efficiently. Less wear on the HVAC system by keeping filters clean and preventing dust build up paves the way for more longevity of the unit function and less expensive maintenance. &nbsp; Our New Home Consultants have a five minute presentation they provide everyone who comes to our new home models in any of our communities. It is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of what lies within the walls of homes and how to care for mechanical systems after the home purchase is made. &nbsp; Purchasing a new home helps reduce many of the expenses one encounters with heating and cooling. It is still important to maintain HVAC units and other mechanical units within your home. Treat this maintenance the same way oil changes and dental visits are treated: do it to avoid future issues. &nbsp; Check out our last blog post about deicing alternatives during inclement weather. If you have tidbits of advice you would like to share, email kboone@ideal-homes.com. &nbsp; Visit Ideal Homes to learn more about our company, products and communities.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bc9c4db04803497e71aa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bca34db04803467e6476","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:24:31 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Home Design 101, Part 1","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1725 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Valencia Infinity Model Kitchen\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/MG_9979-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\">Ask someone to describe a new home, and she might say something about three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, a garage and a yard. That's a very basic description. But what goes into making sure those three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms and all the other rooms in a new home come together in a way that delivers good design, good function and good energy? Kent Dahl, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/home\">Ideal Home's&nbsp;\u003c/a>Director of Estimating and Design, shares his experience on the thought process that goes into every Ideal Home floor plan in this first of a two-part series, \u003cem>Ideal Home Design 101.\u003c/em> Kent has lived in several Ideal homes across the Oklahoma City metro over the last few years, so his answers reflect both a professional and personal touch. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1726 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Valencia Infinity Master Closet\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/85f0cd998eec87b28c489043dcbf6dbc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\">Question: What makes Ideal's floor plans &amp; home designs different from other Oklahoma home builders?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Kent:\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/home\">Ideal Homes&nbsp;\u003c/a>places high emphasis on design and functionality. While Ideal Homes tries to stay up-to-date on the latest design trends, we continually ask ourselves how this home is going to perform for the family living in it. For a single mother raising two kids and balancing a full-time job, we have to make sure the layout will make her life easier by\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/07/create-more-space-with-a-creative-study-nook/\">&nbsp;providing open computer nooks&nbsp;\u003c/a>so she can easily keep an eye on her children, mudrooms and drop zones where she can keep her kids' backpacks and school supplies ready for the next day, and a relaxing master suite where she can unwind at the end of the day. To top it all off, the floor plan must provide superior energy efficiency to ensure her monetary resources are going toward family needs and not high heating and cooling bills. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Question: What design trends are popular right now?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Kent:\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> As far as layout goes, open floor plans with mudrooms, drop zones and kitchens that open to dining and living rooms are popular. On the outside, Ideal's home designs offering multiple textures like siding, brick, columns, large covered porches and varying setbacks and plate heights receive high marks. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1733 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Valencia Infinity Model\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/760d8dfc48edc59308b3e444b61bb9b3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\">Question: When it comes to designing Ideal's floor plans, what are the three most important elements?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Kent:\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> 1. Will the home function/flow well and meet a family's needs? 2. Will the home show well, and does it have a unique appeal? 3. Will the home be energy efficient? \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Question: It used to be that women were impressed by a home's kitchen and master suite. Guys got excited about the garage and the yard. Have men's and women's hot buttons changed?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Kent:\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Ha ha! Guys will always be guys. A nice garage for a workshop and tool storage along with a nice yard always captures a guy's attention. However, more and more men are getting involved in the home design. Whether they admit it or not, guys like to be pampered every now and then, so a relaxing master suite or an elegant kitchen where they can show off their cooking skills goes a long way. You'd be surprised how many men come in with their own design ideas. This is especially true with home entertainment. Many guys want to build that perfect environment where they can hook up all their fancy electronics so their home shows well and is something they can be proud of. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1738 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Craft Room\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7bb33a50e7857888a4c974c97ba4aae4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"106\">Women have always been great about visualizing all areas of the home including the potential of the yard and garage. They may not show as much enthusiasm as the men about those areas, but they still pay attention. They like to have a nice yard where they can plant a garden or spring flowers to enhance the curb appeal of the home. However, the kitchen and master suite still remain their top hot buttons. I don't see that changing anytime in the near future. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-home-design-101-part-1-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-05T21:44:12.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:27 GMT","dateUnix":1330983852,"_etag":"063d8fe36acb855055c1c39a1f72cf77b0190a00","textbody":"Ask someone to describe a new home, and she might say something about three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms, a garage and a yard. That's a very basic description. But what goes into making sure those three bedrooms, two or three bathrooms and all the other rooms in a new home come together in a way that delivers good design, good function and good energy? Kent Dahl, Ideal Home's&nbsp;Director of Estimating and Design, shares his experience on the thought process that goes into every Ideal Home floor plan in this first of a two-part series, Ideal Home Design 101. Kent has lived in several Ideal homes across the Oklahoma City metro over the last few years, so his answers reflect both a professional and personal touch. Question: What makes Ideal's floor plans &amp; home designs different from other Oklahoma home builders?&nbsp;Kent:Ideal Homes&nbsp;places high emphasis on design and functionality. While Ideal Homes tries to stay up-to-date on the latest design trends, we continually ask ourselves how this home is going to perform for the family living in it. For a single mother raising two kids and balancing a full-time job, we have to make sure the layout will make her life easier by&nbsp;providing open computer nooks&nbsp;so she can easily keep an eye on her children, mudrooms and drop zones where she can keep her kids' backpacks and school supplies ready for the next day, and a relaxing master suite where she can unwind at the end of the day. To top it all off, the floor plan must provide superior energy efficiency to ensure her monetary resources are going toward family needs and not high heating and cooling bills. Question: What design trends are popular right now?&nbsp;Kent: As far as layout goes, open floor plans with mudrooms, drop zones and kitchens that open to dining and living rooms are popular. On the outside, Ideal's home designs offering multiple textures like siding, brick, columns, large covered porches and varying setbacks and plate heights receive high marks. Question: When it comes to designing Ideal's floor plans, what are the three most important elements?&nbsp;Kent: 1. Will the home function/flow well and meet a family's needs? 2. Will the home show well, and does it have a unique appeal? 3. Will the home be energy efficient? Question: It used to be that women were impressed by a home's kitchen and master suite. Guys got excited about the garage and the yard. Have men's and women's hot buttons changed?&nbsp;Kent: Ha ha! Guys will always be guys. A nice garage for a workshop and tool storage along with a nice yard always captures a guy's attention. However, more and more men are getting involved in the home design. Whether they admit it or not, guys like to be pampered every now and then, so a relaxing master suite or an elegant kitchen where they can show off their cooking skills goes a long way. You'd be surprised how many men come in with their own design ideas. This is especially true with home entertainment. Many guys want to build that perfect environment where they can hook up all their fancy electronics so their home shows well and is something they can be proud of. Women have always been great about visualizing all areas of the home including the potential of the yard and garage. They may not show as much enthusiasm as the men about those areas, but they still pay attention. They like to have a nice yard where they can plant a garden or spring flowers to enhance the curb appeal of the home. However, the kitchen and master suite still remain their top hot buttons. I don't see that changing anytime in the near future. &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bca34db04803467e6476"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bca84db04803487e5d25","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:25:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tolle's Tidbits - Lawn Care Matters","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The official launch of spring is right around the corner. Ever wonder how those few zealous green thumbs grow and maintain Astroturf-like grass coverage? Here is what Tolle has to say about spring time lawn establishment: &nbsp; \"WEEDS: They will happen. New home lawns not only in Oklahoma City, but also in cities nationwide are affected by these grass nemesis. The first year will naturally have more weed intrusion than subsequent years. We do not recommend using \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbicide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"herbicides\">herbicides\u003c/a> of any kind, including weed and feed or pre-emergents, on newly laid lawns or lawns started fall through the spring of the last season. A light fertilizer application is acceptable. An alternate weed control method requires a lot of muscle. Get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors all the while hand-pulling weeds to your heart's content. Here's a great place to reiterate - don't use \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbicide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"herbicides\">herbicides\u003c/a> on your new lawn. Aside from weed control, nourishment is a factor which impacts the health of your lawn. For instance watering: water is essential for life, too little and we shrivel to much and we drown, both end very badly. Never let your yard get so dry it has cracks in the soil. That would be lawn abuse. Water your lawn in the winter, when it is a comfortable enough temperature to be outside; remember to unhook the hose or faucet applications when finished that day. Take the following into consideration when watering: The upper 1 to 2 inches of soil need to be moistened until the turf is rooted and spreading. As the turf becomes more established, begin deeper, less frequent irrigations to promote deeper rooting and heartier turf. Extra tip: Water as early in the morning as possible to take advantage of the daily normal grass growing cycle. Visit \u003ca href=\"http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-2299/HLA-6420web.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Oklahoma State Extension\">Oklahoma State Extension\u003c/a> as an online reference for your lawn care needs.\" &nbsp; If you have tidbits of advice you would like to share, email kboone@ideal-homes.com. Visit \u003ca href=\"http://idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ideal Homes\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to learn more about our company, products and communities.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tolles-tidbits-lawn-care-matters-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-06T10:30:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1331029858,"_etag":"a30319197cb85ed2799a8675ec226e84c671c12c","textbody":"The official launch of spring is right around the corner. Ever wonder how those few zealous green thumbs grow and maintain Astroturf-like grass coverage? Here is what Tolle has to say about spring time lawn establishment: &nbsp; \"WEEDS: They will happen. New home lawns not only in Oklahoma City, but also in cities nationwide are affected by these grass nemesis. The first year will naturally have more weed intrusion than subsequent years. We do not recommend using herbicides of any kind, including weed and feed or pre-emergents, on newly laid lawns or lawns started fall through the spring of the last season. A light fertilizer application is acceptable. An alternate weed control method requires a lot of muscle. Get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors all the while hand-pulling weeds to your heart's content. Here's a great place to reiterate - don't use herbicides on your new lawn. Aside from weed control, nourishment is a factor which impacts the health of your lawn. For instance watering: water is essential for life, too little and we shrivel to much and we drown, both end very badly. Never let your yard get so dry it has cracks in the soil. That would be lawn abuse. Water your lawn in the winter, when it is a comfortable enough temperature to be outside; remember to unhook the hose or faucet applications when finished that day. Take the following into consideration when watering: The upper 1 to 2 inches of soil need to be moistened until the turf is rooted and spreading. As the turf becomes more established, begin deeper, less frequent irrigations to promote deeper rooting and heartier turf. Extra tip: Water as early in the morning as possible to take advantage of the daily normal grass growing cycle. Visit Oklahoma State Extension as an online reference for your lawn care needs.\" &nbsp; If you have tidbits of advice you would like to share, email kboone@ideal-homes.com. Visit Ideal Homes to learn more about our company, products and communities.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bca84db04803487e5d25"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcab4db048034a7e5eff","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:25:27 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"2 Myths About The Relationship Between Home Builders and Real Estate Agents","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1755 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Businessman real state handshake partners\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Hand-shake-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"134\">Don't succumb to all the hype. At times it can be portrayed as a war between home builders and real estate agents, but the truth is, more agents today then ever before are bringing their clients in to new home sales sites and for good reason. The quality of construction, the onset of new energy efficient materials, and the numerous warranties as well as lots of options that abound for buyers. After all, a real estate agent is there to find the best possibilities for their buyer. In the current economy builders and developers realize and respect the fact that real estate agents are a large source of sales for their communities and are making strides to bridging the gap that used to exist previously between builders and buyer's agents. Here is a little myth buster session to take into account when looking at new homes. Strong, reputable builders tend to hold to these precepts. \u003cstrong>Myth One:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>&nbsp;If a buyer communicates directly with the builder the agent will be cut out of the deal\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>The Source:\u003c/strong> In the past Agents felt that builders might \"cut\" them out of the deal if their buyers began communicating directly with the site. \u003cstrong>The Truth:\u003c/strong> For the most part new home sales agents are trained to ask if you are working with an agent. As an agent, informing your buyer that they need to disclose that relationship up front even if they go in to \"Just look\" will help a builder know that an agent is working with a client. Think about per-registering your clients with a builder you think your client may be interested in. As a buyer, If you are working with an agent, those relationships should be noted upon first visits to a new home sales site to avoid confusion later. A new home sales agent on site is the best source of information on the home builder, the building process, the community and other pertinent information to help a buyer make a decision on purchasing a home in that community. A buyers agent is a great source of information on comparisons of the local area, market data, knowledge about the buying process, and many other professional resources for their buyers. The ability to communicate shouldn't be blocked by miss conceptions. Everyone should work together to help a buyer understand the process and their options throughout the building and buying process. \u003cstrong>The Reality:\u003c/strong> A builder who tries to cut agents out of the loop will have that reputation and it will spread like wildfire among the real estate broker community. With the high volumes of sales made by real estate agents on new home sites that's not a lead source most builders would or should risk. \u003cstrong>Myth Two:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>If I don't use an agent I will get a better deal\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>The Source:\u003c/strong> At times real estate agents are concerned that a builder will offer a better deal to their buyer, if the agent relationship is terminated and the builder doesn't have to pay a commission. And in reality this myth is perpetuated more by uninformed buyers than anyone else, because they perceive they have more ability to negotiate without an agent commission. \u003cstrong>The Truth:\u003c/strong> The fact that there is no commission paid on a particular home does not mean there is more room for negotiation in a home. And any reputable builder will not even offer such a deal because of the ramifications it will have with in the broker community. This means a buyer can not negotiate down the percentage that would have been paid to an agent. \u003cstrong>The Reality:\u003c/strong> Most builders set their margins based on a certain percentage they will pay for commissions throughout the community not based house by house. If a builder were found saying to a buyer, \"well if you don't use your agent I can give you a better deal...\" that would be the death of their real estate agent traffic. No builder is willing to risk that no matter how hard an individual negotiates without an agent. By informing buyers that this is not a stance the builder will take it will help squash the idea that going it alone will help them get a better deal. These two major myths are the fodder that feeds the perception that builders and agents don't get along. But the truth of the matter is that strong builders will make the effort to dispel these myths and work together with real estate agents for the good of the clients and the good of the real estate community. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"2-myths-about-the-relationship-between-home-builders-and-real-estate-agents-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-08T21:07:34.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:35 GMT","dateUnix":1331240854,"_etag":"b79b4dfc36c02f3017bbb58a7fc0ff53b2b2a2e5","textbody":"Don't succumb to all the hype. At times it can be portrayed as a war between home builders and real estate agents, but the truth is, more agents today then ever before are bringing their clients in to new home sales sites and for good reason. The quality of construction, the onset of new energy efficient materials, and the numerous warranties as well as lots of options that abound for buyers. After all, a real estate agent is there to find the best possibilities for their buyer. In the current economy builders and developers realize and respect the fact that real estate agents are a large source of sales for their communities and are making strides to bridging the gap that used to exist previously between builders and buyer's agents. Here is a little myth buster session to take into account when looking at new homes. Strong, reputable builders tend to hold to these precepts. Myth One:&nbsp;If a buyer communicates directly with the builder the agent will be cut out of the dealThe Source: In the past Agents felt that builders might \"cut\" them out of the deal if their buyers began communicating directly with the site. The Truth: For the most part new home sales agents are trained to ask if you are working with an agent. As an agent, informing your buyer that they need to disclose that relationship up front even if they go in to \"Just look\" will help a builder know that an agent is working with a client. Think about per-registering your clients with a builder you think your client may be interested in. As a buyer, If you are working with an agent, those relationships should be noted upon first visits to a new home sales site to avoid confusion later. A new home sales agent on site is the best source of information on the home builder, the building process, the community and other pertinent information to help a buyer make a decision on purchasing a home in that community. A buyers agent is a great source of information on comparisons of the local area, market data, knowledge about the buying process, and many other professional resources for their buyers. The ability to communicate shouldn't be blocked by miss conceptions. Everyone should work together to help a buyer understand the process and their options throughout the building and buying process. The Reality: A builder who tries to cut agents out of the loop will have that reputation and it will spread like wildfire among the real estate broker community. With the high volumes of sales made by real estate agents on new home sites that's not a lead source most builders would or should risk. Myth Two:If I don't use an agent I will get a better dealThe Source: At times real estate agents are concerned that a builder will offer a better deal to their buyer, if the agent relationship is terminated and the builder doesn't have to pay a commission. And in reality this myth is perpetuated more by uninformed buyers than anyone else, because they perceive they have more ability to negotiate without an agent commission. The Truth: The fact that there is no commission paid on a particular home does not mean there is more room for negotiation in a home. And any reputable builder will not even offer such a deal because of the ramifications it will have with in the broker community. This means a buyer can not negotiate down the percentage that would have been paid to an agent. The Reality: Most builders set their margins based on a certain percentage they will pay for commissions throughout the community not based house by house. If a builder were found saying to a buyer, \"well if you don't use your agent I can give you a better deal...\" that would be the death of their real estate agent traffic. No builder is willing to risk that no matter how hard an individual negotiates without an agent. By informing buyers that this is not a stance the builder will take it will help squash the idea that going it alone will help them get a better deal. These two major myths are the fodder that feeds the perception that builders and agents don't get along. But the truth of the matter is that strong builders will make the effort to dispel these myths and work together with real estate agents for the good of the clients and the good of the real estate community. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcab4db048034a7e5eff"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcad4db04803477e7ee0","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday - New Homes in Piedmont in Village Verde","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1765\" title=\"village verde master plan\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/62bc458cec80dedadd179ddff60478c3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"149\" />Families looking for new homes in NW Oklahoma City in the\u003ca href=\"http://www.piedmontschools.org/\"> Piedmont, Oklahoma school district\u003c/a> will be excited to learn about Village Verde.\n\nWhen the development is complete, Village Verde will offer more than 100 acres of planned open space, concert venues, farmers markets, trails, parks, playgrounds, ponds and more. Village Verde's Town Center will offer a wide range of choices for working, playing, shopping, eating, and more, all within walking distance of more than 1000 newly-built homes.\n\nIdeal Homes has a long history of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">energy efficient building\u003c/a>, so the company jumped at the chance to exclusively build homes in the first section of Village Verde because of the developer's \u003ca href=\"http://www.gwssi.com/villageverdeokc/green.html\">commitment to sustainability.\u003c/a>\n\nAccording to \u003ca href=\"http://www.gwssi.com/villageverdeokc/about.html\">the developer\u003c/a>, \"Sustainability isn't \u003cem>all\u003c/em> about going green. Sustain just means \"support\". So when we say sustainability, we're talking about having everything you need to support a community...or in our case, \u003cem>a village.\u003c/em> But when we do talk about being \"green,\" we can honestly say that Village Verde is leading the pack. Our master plan includes sustainability practices such as:\n\n\u003cstrong>Green Community: \u003c/strong>Designed &amp; engineered by Green Earth Land Design and SMC Consulting Engineers, P.C., Village Verde will be applying for NAHB's National Green Land Development certification to ensure our plan conforms to green development practices.\n\n\u003cstrong>Energy Efficiency:\u003c/strong> All home builders will be required to achieve a third party certification proving energy efficiency. This will in turn save the consumer money in operating costs, but also reduce the demands on the planet.\n\n\u003cstrong>Walkability: \u003c/strong> Having walking trails and connecting sidewalks helps promote health, a community and reduces automobile use.\n\n\u003cstrong>Mixed-uses:\u003c/strong> With direct access to commercial, retail and medical basic services, the distance one needs to travel is greatly reduced as well as encouraging walking and biking.\n\n\u003cstrong>Civic Spaces:\u003c/strong> Areas such as Village Verde's Central park, pocket parks, playgrounds, and ponds encourage activity outdoors.\n\n\u003cstrong>Water Efficiencies:\u003c/strong> By using WaterSense approved fixtures all homes will reduce waste and promote conservation.\"\n\nIdeal Homes is proud to begin construction on the first phase this summer. In fact, construction of the first furnished model home starts this month. This first phase is located north of NW Expressway on Mustang Rd.\n\nVillage Verde will truly be one of a kind.","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-piedmont-in-village-verde-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-09T21:09:06","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/62bc458cec80dedadd179ddff60478c3.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1331327346,"_etag":"e695545ddf224b797d304234e4a73c30f9652ea0","textbody":"Families looking for new homes in NW Oklahoma City in the Piedmont, Oklahoma school district will be excited to learn about Village Verde.\n\nWhen the development is complete, Village Verde will offer more than 100 acres of planned open space, concert venues, farmers markets, trails, parks, playgrounds, ponds and more. Village Verde's Town Center will offer a wide range of choices for working, playing, shopping, eating, and more, all within walking distance of more than 1000 newly-built homes.\n\nIdeal Homes has a long history of energy efficient building, so the company jumped at the chance to exclusively build homes in the first section of Village Verde because of the developer's commitment to sustainability.\n\nAccording to the developer, \"Sustainability isn't all about going green. Sustain just means \"support\". So when we say sustainability, we're talking about having everything you need to support a community...or in our case, a village. But when we do talk about being \"green,\" we can honestly say that Village Verde is leading the pack. Our master plan includes sustainability practices such as:\n\nGreen Community: Designed &amp; engineered by Green Earth Land Design and SMC Consulting Engineers, P.C., Village Verde will be applying for NAHB's National Green Land Development certification to ensure our plan conforms to green development practices.\n\nEnergy Efficiency: All home builders will be required to achieve a third party certification proving energy efficiency. This will in turn save the consumer money in operating costs, but also reduce the demands on the planet.\n\nWalkability:  Having walking trails and connecting sidewalks helps promote health, a community and reduces automobile use.\n\nMixed-uses: With direct access to commercial, retail and medical basic services, the distance one needs to travel is greatly reduced as well as encouraging walking and biking.\n\nCivic Spaces: Areas such as Village Verde's Central park, pocket parks, playgrounds, and ponds encourage activity outdoors.\n\nWater Efficiencies: By using WaterSense approved fixtures all homes will reduce waste and promote conservation.\"\n\nIdeal Homes is proud to begin construction on the first phase this summer. In fact, construction of the first furnished model home starts this month. This first phase is located north of NW Expressway on Mustang Rd.\n\nVillage Verde will truly be one of a kind.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcad4db04803477e7ee0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcaf4db04803497e71ab","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:25:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How To Tip: Cleaning Your Jetted Tub","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1777 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"tub at angle\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_5984290-600x903.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"299\">We've given you a few how to tips to go along with your new home such as maintaining those must have hardwood floors, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/03/how-to-tip-preparing-your-home-for-the-spring-season/\">preparing your home for the spring season\u003c/a>. Another must have on your list was the jetted tub in the master bathroom. But how do you keep it clean and functioning? Because a jetted bathtub is different than a hot tub spa, and it doesn't take constant chemicals to keep it bacteria free, there are a few steps you can take to keep the jets clean and clear from mold and debris. It's always important to take a look at the manufacturers' instructions and make sure that certain cleaners will not be harsh or abrasive to your particular tub, so familiarize yourself with your specific brand of jetted tub. When you undertake a cleaning of the jets, fill the tub with hot water approximately 3 inches above the jets and turn off the air induction valve. Then add Â¼ cup of low foaming disinfectant such as powdered dish washing soap and Â½ cup bleach to the water. If your instructions tell you to stay away from bleach, vinegar can also be a great cleaning and disinfecting agent. Run the jets on high for about 15 minutes then drain the tub and refill and rinse with cold water. Staying on top of this routine once a month will prevent slime and bacteria build up in pipes and jets. If you are not comfortable using household products, you can find special cleaners for tubs directly from the manufacturer or other professional plumbing and cleaning suppliers. Some companies advocate using bio cleaners specifically designated for jetted tubs. While this may be needed if a tub sits for a long time, it is still feasible to use the household cleaners once a month and reserve the use of more costly bio cleaners once a season for deeper cleaning. The key is to make sure you are not seeing any brown or black discharge from your jets. This is the sign that a more rigorous attention to cleaning needs to be implemented so that you can enjoy your tub for years to come. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-tip-cleaning-your-jetted-tub-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-15T21:00:01.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:39 GMT","dateUnix":1331845201,"_etag":"07ac839248fce13a15cc0cfa18a1ad75e04f4c66","textbody":"We've given you a few how to tips to go along with your new home such as maintaining those must have hardwood floors, and preparing your home for the spring season. Another must have on your list was the jetted tub in the master bathroom. But how do you keep it clean and functioning? Because a jetted bathtub is different than a hot tub spa, and it doesn't take constant chemicals to keep it bacteria free, there are a few steps you can take to keep the jets clean and clear from mold and debris. It's always important to take a look at the manufacturers' instructions and make sure that certain cleaners will not be harsh or abrasive to your particular tub, so familiarize yourself with your specific brand of jetted tub. When you undertake a cleaning of the jets, fill the tub with hot water approximately 3 inches above the jets and turn off the air induction valve. Then add Â¼ cup of low foaming disinfectant such as powdered dish washing soap and Â½ cup bleach to the water. If your instructions tell you to stay away from bleach, vinegar can also be a great cleaning and disinfecting agent. Run the jets on high for about 15 minutes then drain the tub and refill and rinse with cold water. Staying on top of this routine once a month will prevent slime and bacteria build up in pipes and jets. If you are not comfortable using household products, you can find special cleaners for tubs directly from the manufacturer or other professional plumbing and cleaning suppliers. Some companies advocate using bio cleaners specifically designated for jetted tubs. While this may be needed if a tub sits for a long time, it is still feasible to use the household cleaners once a month and reserve the use of more costly bio cleaners once a season for deeper cleaning. The key is to make sure you are not seeing any brown or black discharge from your jets. This is the sign that a more rigorous attention to cleaning needs to be implemented so that you can enjoy your tub for years to come. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcaf4db04803497e71ab"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcb14db04803477e7ee1","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday: New Homes in Norman, Oklahoma in Greenleaf Trails","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1806\" title=\"greenleaf park\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/caa71ce1582c4a25dd5514b212cc32c0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\" />Conveniently situated in northeast Norman, Oklahoma, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">Greenleaf Trails \u003c/a>is the perfect new home address in a college town. With an ideal location at the intersection of 12th Avenue NW and Tecumseh Road, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a>' homeowners are five minutes to I-35, 10 minutes from the University of Oklahoma and a short 20-minute drive to Tinker Air Force Base.\n\nNew home buyers in Greenleaf Trails can choose between custom-building from the ground up or investing in a new \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">Ideal home already under construction.\u003c/a>\n\nNew home investments for this Norman community range from the $140s - $190s.\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1807\" title=\"community_189\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f2bc4b90f503983efaa374ea7ec682c8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />\n\nChildren living in Green Leaf Trails attend \u003ca href=\"https://sites.google.com/site/adamselementaryallstars/\">Adams Elementary\u003c/a>, Whittier Middle School and Norman North High School. One mile of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ci.norman.ok.us/parks/legacy-trail-park\">Norman's Legacy Trails\u003c/a> may be found within this new home community. A creek restoration project is underway as well. This project makes Greenleaf one of the greenest communities in Norman. In addition, Green Leaf Trails offers neighborhood parks and playgrounds connected with a series of trials and sidewalks.\n\nGreenleaf Trails' homeowners can also experience other nearby attractions in Norman including the Firehouse Art Center, Campus Corner and Sooner Theater. Drive to the University of Oklahoma campus to enjoy an OU football game or visit the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art or the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. Dine to your heart's content at Norman's vast array of restaurants spread all across town.\n\nGreenleaf Trails is truly a great place to call home in Norman, Oklahoma.","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-norman-oklahoma-in-greenleaf-trails-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-16T15:42:57","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/caa71ce1582c4a25dd5514b212cc32c0.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1331912577,"_etag":"275855bd62da3200e039bdee7bdd33004ea82673","textbody":"Conveniently situated in northeast Norman, Oklahoma, Greenleaf Trails is the perfect new home address in a college town. With an ideal location at the intersection of 12th Avenue NW and Tecumseh Road, Greenleaf Trails' homeowners are five minutes to I-35, 10 minutes from the University of Oklahoma and a short 20-minute drive to Tinker Air Force Base.\n\nNew home buyers in Greenleaf Trails can choose between custom-building from the ground up or investing in a new Ideal home already under construction.\n\nNew home investments for this Norman community range from the $140s - $190s.\n\nChildren living in Green Leaf Trails attend Adams Elementary, Whittier Middle School and Norman North High School. One mile of Norman's Legacy Trails may be found within this new home community. A creek restoration project is underway as well. This project makes Greenleaf one of the greenest communities in Norman. In addition, Green Leaf Trails offers neighborhood parks and playgrounds connected with a series of trials and sidewalks.\n\nGreenleaf Trails' homeowners can also experience other nearby attractions in Norman including the Firehouse Art Center, Campus Corner and Sooner Theater. Drive to the University of Oklahoma campus to enjoy an OU football game or visit the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art or the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History. Dine to your heart's content at Norman's vast array of restaurants spread all across town.\n\nGreenleaf Trails is truly a great place to call home in Norman, Oklahoma.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcb14db04803477e7ee1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcb34db04803467e6477","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:22:46 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes - A Certified Professional Builder","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2425 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"CPBnew\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/CPBnew-600x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"217\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Home\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is proud to be designated as a Certified Professional Builder by the \u003ca href=\"http://www.oshba.org/index.php\">Oklahoma State Home Builders Association\u003c/a> (OSHBA). Certified Professional Builders earn the designation by demonstrating a commitment to professionalism, safety, fairness, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">progressive building techniques\u003c/a>. Over a decade ago, OSHBA created the the designation to increase professionalism in the industry. Because Oklahoma doesn't have builder licensing, the Certified Profession Builder program protects homebuyers by setting the best builders apart from their competitors. A Certified Professional Builder voluntarily commits to a set of industry best practices. Requirements to qualify for the program include participating in continuing education each year to stay at the top of their field. Continuing education classes include topics such as ethics and safety. Other requirements include building to required standards, following the OSHBA Code of Ethics, providing homeowners with a \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Customer-Care\">written warranty\u003c/a>, and carrying the proper insurance. By working with a Certified Professional Builder like Ideal Homes, home buyers can feel confident that they are working with a professional builder who is committed to building quality homes.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-a-certified-professional-builder-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-02-02T20:00:43.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:43 GMT","dateUnix":1328212843,"_etag":"c13ee414d6f9cfa22883d928d12c0970a2ba2566","textbody":"Ideal Homes is proud to be designated as a Certified Professional Builder by the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association (OSHBA). Certified Professional Builders earn the designation by demonstrating a commitment to professionalism, safety, fairness, and progressive building techniques. Over a decade ago, OSHBA created the the designation to increase professionalism in the industry. Because Oklahoma doesn't have builder licensing, the Certified Profession Builder program protects homebuyers by setting the best builders apart from their competitors. A Certified Professional Builder voluntarily commits to a set of industry best practices. Requirements to qualify for the program include participating in continuing education each year to stay at the top of their field. Continuing education classes include topics such as ethics and safety. Other requirements include building to required standards, following the OSHBA Code of Ethics, providing homeowners with a written warranty, and carrying the proper insurance. By working with a Certified Professional Builder like Ideal Homes, home buyers can feel confident that they are working with a professional builder who is committed to building quality homes.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcb34db04803467e6477"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcb44db04803497e71ac","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Employees Lead Local Relay for Life","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1785\" title=\"Relay For Life\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/defa1ef8dfb80d459c28227db6a23147.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"218\">\n\nHere at Ideal Homes, we have a special connection to the Relay for Life, an annual fundraising event that benefits the American Cancer Society. Not only are we long-time participants, but two Ideal Homes employees, Kristy Dean and Suzanne Vicsek, co-chair the local event in Norman, Oklahoma.\n\n\"Since so many of us have been affected by cancer, Relay for Life is a good way for us to give back to the community and try to make a difference,\" Kristy said.\n\nThe cancer-fighting cause hits close to Ideal. Two employees and the wife of one of the owners are cancer survivors. We also lost a treasured member of the Ideal Homes team to the disease.\n\nThrough our participation in Relay for Life, we strive to honor the memory of those who are no longer with us and celebrate the survivors.\n\nIn addition to the 10 member Ideal Homes team, about 15 additional Ideal employees will work behind the scenes throughout the night. Various activities take place during the event, including a dinner honoring cancer survivors, caregivers and families. Also, Ideal Homes owner Gene McKown will help with a live auction.\n\nThe relay is a 12-hour fundraiser that takes place at Norman High School on May 18 starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 7 a.m. on May 19. Team members gather pledges and take turns walking or running around the track in 30-60 minute intervals. Each participant is asked to bring in $100 or more in donations. Money is also raised through corporate sponsorships, and Ideal Homes is proud to offer its help once again.\n\nAround 400 - 500 people turn out for each year's event in Norman. Several other relays take place in the Oklahoma City metro from April to June, including events in Moore, Edmond, University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University.\n\nFor more information about organizing a team or making a donation, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.relayforlife.org\">www.relayforlife.org\u003c/a> or email Kristy or Suzanne at \u003ca href=\"mailto:clevelandcountyrelay@yahoo.com\">clevelandcountyrelay@yahoo.com\u003c/a>. You may also contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049.","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-employees-lead-local-relay-for-life-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-18T22:06:31","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/defa1ef8dfb80d459c28227db6a23147.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1332108391,"_etag":"21de04f54aa4588f991fa4269cd629b66a5e0f08","textbody":"\n\nHere at Ideal Homes, we have a special connection to the Relay for Life, an annual fundraising event that benefits the American Cancer Society. Not only are we long-time participants, but two Ideal Homes employees, Kristy Dean and Suzanne Vicsek, co-chair the local event in Norman, Oklahoma.\n\n\"Since so many of us have been affected by cancer, Relay for Life is a good way for us to give back to the community and try to make a difference,\" Kristy said.\n\nThe cancer-fighting cause hits close to Ideal. Two employees and the wife of one of the owners are cancer survivors. We also lost a treasured member of the Ideal Homes team to the disease.\n\nThrough our participation in Relay for Life, we strive to honor the memory of those who are no longer with us and celebrate the survivors.\n\nIn addition to the 10 member Ideal Homes team, about 15 additional Ideal employees will work behind the scenes throughout the night. Various activities take place during the event, including a dinner honoring cancer survivors, caregivers and families. Also, Ideal Homes owner Gene McKown will help with a live auction.\n\nThe relay is a 12-hour fundraiser that takes place at Norman High School on May 18 starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 7 a.m. on May 19. Team members gather pledges and take turns walking or running around the track in 30-60 minute intervals. Each participant is asked to bring in $100 or more in donations. Money is also raised through corporate sponsorships, and Ideal Homes is proud to offer its help once again.\n\nAround 400 - 500 people turn out for each year's event in Norman. Several other relays take place in the Oklahoma City metro from April to June, including events in Moore, Edmond, University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University.\n\nFor more information about organizing a team or making a donation, visit www.relayforlife.org or email Kristy or Suzanne at clevelandcountyrelay@yahoo.com. You may also contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcb44db04803497e71ac"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcb64db04803477e7ee2","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:26:01 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How To Tip: Organizing Your Garage","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Now that you have a new home, isn't it great to have a garage? Not only is this a great place to park the cars, but it becomes the catch all for everything from gardening supplies, bikes, and holiday decorations to anything else you can think of that you need to store. How can you get the most out of your garage space and still try to have a safe haven for your car? \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1822 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Messy Garage Storage\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_23747652-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"141\" height=\"188\">The following are some great organizing tips to de-clutter, clear and maximize your garage space. \u003cstrong>Hooks and Hangers:\u003c/strong> Depending on the size of your garage, you may not want to give up valuable floor space to items that needs storing. By creating spaces with hooks, hangers and peg boards you can take care of organizing items from bicycles to garden tools and make them easy to grab, easy to locate, and easy to organize. You can create wall mounts for extension cords, garden hoses, and other items that otherwise can get out of place and out of control quickly. Here is a great resource for both ideas and products when it comes to garage wall organization -\u003ca href=\"http://www.mygaragestore.com/default.aspx\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Garage Store.\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Shelving Units:\u003c/strong> Right now you may have boxes covering coveted territory in your garage. One simple sturdy wall unit with adjustable shelving can allow stacking organizing and creating a better visual for seasonal boxes of decorations and clothing. You can create a shelving section for paint cans, and other hazardous materials such as propane, gasoline, and other products and place them well outside the reach of the kiddies. Sturdy shelves are the key, check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.shelving247.com/?gclid=CNrJ_pmP9q4CFUURNAod1kDRzw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shelving 24/7&nbsp;\u003c/a>for products and ideas. \u003cstrong>Overhead Storage:\u003c/strong> Take back the area in your garage with space saving overhead storage systems. These are great for keeping items out of the reach of kids and pets and can provide a handy organization system of less used items that can be safely stored year round. With everything from electric hoists to fixed overhead storage \u003ca href=\"http://www.potomacgaragesolutions.com/overhead-storage.php?gclid=CLu9xMeP9q4CFcbc4Aod60TMMA\">Potomac Garage Solutions\u003c/a> has some great ideas and products. When deciding the best approach to organizing your garage take inventory of all the things you need to store. Rate each item as far as frequency of use, need and accessibility, level of hazard, weight requirements and other important factors when deciding where the best accessibility spots will be. For instance if you are an avid bike rider, think about using hooks to store the bike and equipment on the wall, but make sure it's more accessibly near the garage door and not on the back wall of your garage. On the other hand one time per year use items such as holiday decorations could reside in overhead racks or on high shelving systems. Likewise if you need easy access to hedge clippers, garden tools, rakes and hoses, consider storing those on walls close to the exit. While items that are meant for the house yet can't find a home inside like vacuum cleaners, overstocks of cleaning supplies, or paper goods are better on racks, shelves and hooks near the entrance to the house. Consider drawing a diagram and making a list of all the items you routinely store within your garage. This is almost like a treasure map that will serve you well in organizing before you purchase organizers or do the heavy lifting. There's no reason why your car and all the things you need to store can't share the space your garage has to offer. With careful planning and a little bit of ingenuity you will create an amazing storage environment. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-tip-organizing-your-garage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-22T19:00:28.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:46 GMT","dateUnix":1332442828,"_etag":"7177e6d19a1f2fddf025318e6dea3eae2150a92e","textbody":"Now that you have a new home, isn't it great to have a garage? Not only is this a great place to park the cars, but it becomes the catch all for everything from gardening supplies, bikes, and holiday decorations to anything else you can think of that you need to store. How can you get the most out of your garage space and still try to have a safe haven for your car? The following are some great organizing tips to de-clutter, clear and maximize your garage space. Hooks and Hangers: Depending on the size of your garage, you may not want to give up valuable floor space to items that needs storing. By creating spaces with hooks, hangers and peg boards you can take care of organizing items from bicycles to garden tools and make them easy to grab, easy to locate, and easy to organize. You can create wall mounts for extension cords, garden hoses, and other items that otherwise can get out of place and out of control quickly. Here is a great resource for both ideas and products when it comes to garage wall organization -The Garage Store.Shelving Units: Right now you may have boxes covering coveted territory in your garage. One simple sturdy wall unit with adjustable shelving can allow stacking organizing and creating a better visual for seasonal boxes of decorations and clothing. You can create a shelving section for paint cans, and other hazardous materials such as propane, gasoline, and other products and place them well outside the reach of the kiddies. Sturdy shelves are the key, check out Shelving 24/7&nbsp;for products and ideas. Overhead Storage: Take back the area in your garage with space saving overhead storage systems. These are great for keeping items out of the reach of kids and pets and can provide a handy organization system of less used items that can be safely stored year round. With everything from electric hoists to fixed overhead storage Potomac Garage Solutions has some great ideas and products. When deciding the best approach to organizing your garage take inventory of all the things you need to store. Rate each item as far as frequency of use, need and accessibility, level of hazard, weight requirements and other important factors when deciding where the best accessibility spots will be. For instance if you are an avid bike rider, think about using hooks to store the bike and equipment on the wall, but make sure it's more accessibly near the garage door and not on the back wall of your garage. On the other hand one time per year use items such as holiday decorations could reside in overhead racks or on high shelving systems. Likewise if you need easy access to hedge clippers, garden tools, rakes and hoses, consider storing those on walls close to the exit. While items that are meant for the house yet can't find a home inside like vacuum cleaners, overstocks of cleaning supplies, or paper goods are better on racks, shelves and hooks near the entrance to the house. Consider drawing a diagram and making a list of all the items you routinely store within your garage. This is almost like a treasure map that will serve you well in organizing before you purchase organizers or do the heavy lifting. There's no reason why your car and all the things you need to store can't share the space your garage has to offer. With careful planning and a little bit of ingenuity you will create an amazing storage environment. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcb64db04803477e7ee2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcb84db04803497e71ad","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:48 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday:  New Homes in Moore, Oklahoma in Country Place","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1831\" title=\"Country Place Model Home\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/country-Place-600x387.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\">Residents living in the Moore, Oklahoma new home community of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=7\">Country Place\u003c/a> experience the best of several worlds.   \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=7\">Country Place\u003c/a> is an established new home Community in Moore with close proximity to major highways, parks, shopping, and dining.  Within the Community itself, homeowners enjoy a great family atmosphere with lighted sidewalks, parks, and more.\n\nThe location of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=7\">Country Plac\u003c/a>e, conveniently positioned off SW 134th between Western and Pennsylvania, provides quick access to I-240, I-44 and Will Rogers World Airport. Earlywine Park YMCA is just minutes away, as is Oklahoma City Community College, Moore Norman Technology Center's South Penn campus and churches representing various denominations. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=7\">Country Place\u003c/a> home owners enjoy a wide variety of nearby shopping in Moore (Kohl's, Target, Gordman's and JCPenney just to name a few) and dining venues (Louie's, Five Guys Burgers, Earl's BBQ, Chili's and more). Plus, watch your favorite movie in grand Hollywood style at the beautiful \u003ca href=\"http://www.warrentheatres.com/moore.asp\">Warren Theater\u003c/a> just east of Country Place off I-35.\n\nWith new homes from the $160s,  \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Country-Place-Community\">floor plans in Country Place\u003c/a> are available to custom-build from the ground up. For new home buyers anxious to get into a new home a bit quicker, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Ready-Homes-Country-Place\">several available homes\u003c/a> from 1,555 to 2,498 square feet are ready now.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/Domain/79\">Wayland Bonds Elementary\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/Domain/1233\">Brink Jr. High\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/Domain/2075\">Southmoore High School\u003c/a> serve the children living in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=7\">Country Place\u003c/a>.\n\nOwning a new Ideal Home has never been easier. Mortgage interest rates remain at record lows. Check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=7\">Country Place\u003c/a> today by visiting the fully furnished model home open daily.\n\nCountry Place is a great place to call home in Moore, Oklahoma.","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-moore-oklahoma-in-country-place-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-03-24T18:07:35","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:48 GMT","dateUnix":1332612455,"_etag":"b1203d0729ecf25c79efb29bde8cdf8f4a6c8541","textbody":"Residents living in the Moore, Oklahoma new home community of Country Place experience the best of several worlds.   Country Place is an established new home Community in Moore with close proximity to major highways, parks, shopping, and dining.  Within the Community itself, homeowners enjoy a great family atmosphere with lighted sidewalks, parks, and more.\n\nThe location of Country Place, conveniently positioned off SW 134th between Western and Pennsylvania, provides quick access to I-240, I-44 and Will Rogers World Airport. Earlywine Park YMCA is just minutes away, as is Oklahoma City Community College, Moore Norman Technology Center's South Penn campus and churches representing various denominations. Country Place home owners enjoy a wide variety of nearby shopping in Moore (Kohl's, Target, Gordman's and JCPenney just to name a few) and dining venues (Louie's, Five Guys Burgers, Earl's BBQ, Chili's and more). Plus, watch your favorite movie in grand Hollywood style at the beautiful Warren Theater just east of Country Place off I-35.\n\nWith new homes from the $160s,  floor plans in Country Place are available to custom-build from the ground up. For new home buyers anxious to get into a new home a bit quicker, several available homes from 1,555 to 2,498 square feet are ready now.\n\nWayland Bonds Elementary, Brink Jr. High and Southmoore High School serve the children living in Country Place.\n\nOwning a new Ideal Home has never been easier. Mortgage interest rates remain at record lows. Check out Country Place today by visiting the fully furnished model home open daily.\n\nCountry Place is a great place to call home in Moore, Oklahoma.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcb84db04803497e71ad"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcbb4db048034a7e5f02","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:26:19 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Top Marketing and Merchandising Tips For A Quick Sale","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1865 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"In the Kitchen fun!\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_11038401-600x903.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"258\">You've wanted to buy a new home for a while now. You'd like to take advantage of the low interest rates, the energy efficient homes, and the modern features that can be found in a new home. The only problem, you are dragging your feet because you have a home to sell. In the past we've given you a few tips on inexpensive interior and exterior modifications to make to help sell your home, but here are a few marketing and model home tips that you can use to get your home sold quickly. We will give you some great marketing resources along with some of the things we do to make our own models appeal to home buyers. \u003cstrong>Marketing Tips:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>1) Directional Signs\u003c/strong> - Make sure that you have signs in obvious traffic areas directing prospects toward your home. Make sure they are big enough so that people driving by can clearly read where the home for sale is located. \u003cstrong>2) Online Ads -\u003c/strong> There are lots of free places that you can market your home online including \u003ca href=\"http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/\">Craigslist\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.trulia.com/\">Trulia\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.zillow.com/\">Zillow,\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.militarybyowner.com/\">militarybyowner.com\u003c/a> or take a look at a free listing tool called \u003ca href=\"http://www.postlets.com/\">postlets.com\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>3) Appealing Photographs -\u003c/strong> Take beautiful pictures of all the main rooms and areas in the house including outdoor spaces. Make sure all areas are clean and tidy and show well. Use these pictures in your online marketing ads. \u003cstrong>4) Virtual Tours -\u003c/strong> Often, with your online marketing ads, you can attach virtual tours and youtube videos. There's nothing more appealing to prospective homebuyers then to be able to tour the home ahead of time on the internet. You can also use your photographs to create your virtual tour with free slideshow software. \u003cstrong>Model Tips:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>1) Turn on Every Light In The House -\u003c/strong> On showing days check light bulbs make sure nothing is bunt out and turn every light on in the house. People love open light airy houses and this will help your home show well. \u003cstrong>2) Clear All Counters -\u003c/strong> Put away all appliances from the counter tops and make them clean and clear to display counter space possibilities. \u003cstrong>3) Clear the Refrigerator -\u003c/strong> The outside, not the inside. Make sure you don't have endless items affixed to your fridge with magnets, tape and clips. Make it clean clear and sleek for your potential buyers. \u003cstrong>4) Fold All Towels -\u003c/strong> Take a tip from hotels, make sure you fold all dish, bath and hand towels in every bathroom and the kitchen area. This neat presentation will appeal to people just as a clean fresh hotel room invites you in. \u003cstrong>5) Bake Cookies -\u003c/strong> The fresh smell of home is a great inviting way to invoke the thought of home in your potential buyers. With just these few hints from the pros on successful marketing and merchandising of your home, you'll have it sold in no time and be able to buy that new home of your dreams. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"top-marketing-and-merchandising-tips-for-a-quick-sale-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-04-05T20:00:06.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:51 GMT","dateUnix":1333656006,"_etag":"229d5245e88e0f349bab094aef55a00e70cd6c6c","textbody":"You've wanted to buy a new home for a while now. You'd like to take advantage of the low interest rates, the energy efficient homes, and the modern features that can be found in a new home. The only problem, you are dragging your feet because you have a home to sell. In the past we've given you a few tips on inexpensive interior and exterior modifications to make to help sell your home, but here are a few marketing and model home tips that you can use to get your home sold quickly. We will give you some great marketing resources along with some of the things we do to make our own models appeal to home buyers. Marketing Tips:1) Directional Signs - Make sure that you have signs in obvious traffic areas directing prospects toward your home. Make sure they are big enough so that people driving by can clearly read where the home for sale is located. 2) Online Ads - There are lots of free places that you can market your home online including Craigslist, Trulia, Zillow,militarybyowner.com or take a look at a free listing tool called postlets.com3) Appealing Photographs - Take beautiful pictures of all the main rooms and areas in the house including outdoor spaces. Make sure all areas are clean and tidy and show well. Use these pictures in your online marketing ads. 4) Virtual Tours - Often, with your online marketing ads, you can attach virtual tours and youtube videos. There's nothing more appealing to prospective homebuyers then to be able to tour the home ahead of time on the internet. You can also use your photographs to create your virtual tour with free slideshow software. Model Tips:1) Turn on Every Light In The House - On showing days check light bulbs make sure nothing is bunt out and turn every light on in the house. People love open light airy houses and this will help your home show well. 2) Clear All Counters - Put away all appliances from the counter tops and make them clean and clear to display counter space possibilities. 3) Clear the Refrigerator - The outside, not the inside. Make sure you don't have endless items affixed to your fridge with magnets, tape and clips. Make it clean clear and sleek for your potential buyers. 4) Fold All Towels - Take a tip from hotels, make sure you fold all dish, bath and hand towels in every bathroom and the kitchen area. This neat presentation will appeal to people just as a clean fresh hotel room invites you in. 5) Bake Cookies - The fresh smell of home is a great inviting way to invoke the thought of home in your potential buyers. With just these few hints from the pros on successful marketing and merchandising of your home, you'll have it sold in no time and be able to buy that new home of your dreams. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcbb4db048034a7e5f02"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcbd4db04803477e7ee3","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday - New Homes in Mustang, Oklahoma in Somer's Pointe","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1875\" title=\"community_images_27\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c8bc9214539e4d866d33b8118c19f8e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"120\">New home buyers interested in heading west of the Oklahoma City metro will fall in love with new homes in Mustang, Oklahoma in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=14\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a>.\n\nNew homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=14\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a> are priced from the $150s to $200s and range from 1,600 square feet to 2,500 square feet.  Homeowners in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Somers-Pointe-Community\">Somer's Point\u003c/a> can build from the ground up, or choose a \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Ready-Homes-Somers-Pointe\">completed home ready for quick move-in\u003c/a>.  New home owners there enjoy a relaxing, serene country atmosphere, and a playground and gazebo provide hours of entertainment for residents of all ages.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=14\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a> has one of the best locations of any Ideal Homes new home Community.  The Community offers quick, convenient access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike and is located west of Cemetery Road between West Reno and SW 15th Street. Its central location guarantees an easy commute to downtown Oklahoma City and Will Rogers World Airport. Entertainment is never far away whether you're dining in Bricktown or cheering on the NBA Thunder basketball team at The Chesapeake Energy Arena. If shopping is more your style, check out the new stores at the Outlet Shoppes of Oklahoma City a few minutes east on I-40.\n\nFor \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Somers-Pointe-Community\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a> home owners wanting to stay a bit closer to home, they may enjoy the many amenities at the Mustang Community Center. Here residents can read at the library, swim at the aquatics center, or exercise at the recreation center. Numerous restaurants in Yukon or Mustang that satisfy a variety of appetites are situated less than two miles away.","uniqueName":"feature-friday-new-homes-in-mustang-oklahoma-in-somers-pointe-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-04-06T15:14:25","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c8bc9214539e4d866d33b8118c19f8e6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1333725265,"_etag":"c45339cf79e83af587b608fd217c6b0fe49fb691","textbody":"New home buyers interested in heading west of the Oklahoma City metro will fall in love with new homes in Mustang, Oklahoma in Somer's Pointe.\n\nNew homes in Somer's Pointe are priced from the $150s to $200s and range from 1,600 square feet to 2,500 square feet.  Homeowners in Somer's Point can build from the ground up, or choose a completed home ready for quick move-in.  New home owners there enjoy a relaxing, serene country atmosphere, and a playground and gazebo provide hours of entertainment for residents of all ages.\n\nSomer's Pointe has one of the best locations of any Ideal Homes new home Community.  The Community offers quick, convenient access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike and is located west of Cemetery Road between West Reno and SW 15th Street. Its central location guarantees an easy commute to downtown Oklahoma City and Will Rogers World Airport. Entertainment is never far away whether you're dining in Bricktown or cheering on the NBA Thunder basketball team at The Chesapeake Energy Arena. If shopping is more your style, check out the new stores at the Outlet Shoppes of Oklahoma City a few minutes east on I-40.\n\nFor Somer's Pointe home owners wanting to stay a bit closer to home, they may enjoy the many amenities at the Mustang Community Center. Here residents can read at the library, swim at the aquatics center, or exercise at the recreation center. Numerous restaurants in Yukon or Mustang that satisfy a variety of appetites are situated less than two miles away.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:53 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcbd4db04803477e7ee3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcbf4db04803467e647a","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:28:26 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Decorating For All Seasons: Quick Changes For a Fresh Look","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1997 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"living room\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_564775-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"158\">You've got the new home, now what about a new look? Do you get tired of looking at the same room in your house, but you don't know how to spice it up? Here are a few quick changes you can make to a room to keep it looking different year round. \u003cstrong>Neutrals -\u003c/strong> This may sound drab and boring, but when you start with neutral colors for your furniture you can use just about any accessory to accentuate a room and bring out different colors, patterns and looks for the different seasons. \u003cstrong>Throw Pillows and Blankets\u003c/strong> - With the multitude of home stores out there like \u003ca href=\"http://www.homegoods.com/\" target=\"_blank\">HomeGoods\u003c/a> it's easy to find inexpensive, colorful pillows to change the look of a couch, chair, daybed, or window seat. Think about spring greens, happy pinks, or sky blues. Add pattern along with your color and bring out some fun in your decorating. Toss a colorful blanket throw over the back of a couch or the arm of a chair and you have something new, flitty and fun. \u003cstrong>Table Top Accessories\u003c/strong> - A strategically placed knick-knack can change the look of a room. Think about groupings that go with a season. Find fun accessories at stores like \u003ca href=\"http://www.pier1.com/\">Pier 1\u003c/a> and don't be afraid to change them out. This could include: pottery bowls, glass vases, sculptures or potted plants. \u003cstrong>Artificial Plants and Flowers\u003c/strong> - Not so good with the real stuff, or have pets that you are afraid will destroy a genuine plant? Try a visit to \u003ca href=\"http://michaels.com/\">Michaels\u003c/a> and find some seasonal colored silk flowers and plants to change out into vases big and small to transform the look and feel of your house on for any season. \u003cstrong>Potpourri, Scented Candles and Bowl Fillers\u003c/strong> - Smell tackles another one of your decorating senses. You can change out the feel of a room just by changing the smell. Utilize colorful mixes of potpourri, decorative candles of various colors, and other bowl fillers like smooth stones or seashells. \u003cstrong>Rotate Your Artwork\u003c/strong> - A strategically placed picture on the wall can completely change the look of a room. With so many inexpensive art options out there both online and off, it's easy to find some bold pieces to really change a room. \u003cstrong>Decide on a Color Pallet and Style\u003c/strong> - What's your style? Do you like a sea theme for the summer, a flower theme for the spring, and so on? What colors draw you in? Once you've put down a few ideas for each season you can begin to compile the few items it will take to transform your rooms. Try not to go overboard. A little bit of decorating goes a long way. Pick and choose from the ideas above and have decorating ideas for every season in your new home. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"decorating-for-all-seasons-quick-changes-for-a-fresh-look-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-04-19T20:28:47.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:55 GMT","dateUnix":1334867327,"_etag":"3d6a5e323e1cb953f643cae4d10c37483f1ad999","textbody":"You've got the new home, now what about a new look? Do you get tired of looking at the same room in your house, but you don't know how to spice it up? Here are a few quick changes you can make to a room to keep it looking different year round. Neutrals - This may sound drab and boring, but when you start with neutral colors for your furniture you can use just about any accessory to accentuate a room and bring out different colors, patterns and looks for the different seasons. Throw Pillows and Blankets - With the multitude of home stores out there like HomeGoods it's easy to find inexpensive, colorful pillows to change the look of a couch, chair, daybed, or window seat. Think about spring greens, happy pinks, or sky blues. Add pattern along with your color and bring out some fun in your decorating. Toss a colorful blanket throw over the back of a couch or the arm of a chair and you have something new, flitty and fun. Table Top Accessories - A strategically placed knick-knack can change the look of a room. Think about groupings that go with a season. Find fun accessories at stores like Pier 1 and don't be afraid to change them out. This could include: pottery bowls, glass vases, sculptures or potted plants. Artificial Plants and Flowers - Not so good with the real stuff, or have pets that you are afraid will destroy a genuine plant? Try a visit to Michaels and find some seasonal colored silk flowers and plants to change out into vases big and small to transform the look and feel of your house on for any season. Potpourri, Scented Candles and Bowl Fillers - Smell tackles another one of your decorating senses. You can change out the feel of a room just by changing the smell. Utilize colorful mixes of potpourri, decorative candles of various colors, and other bowl fillers like smooth stones or seashells. Rotate Your Artwork - A strategically placed picture on the wall can completely change the look of a room. With so many inexpensive art options out there both online and off, it's easy to find some bold pieces to really change a room. Decide on a Color Pallet and Style - What's your style? Do you like a sea theme for the summer, a flower theme for the spring, and so on? What colors draw you in? Once you've put down a few ideas for each season you can begin to compile the few items it will take to transform your rooms. Try not to go overboard. A little bit of decorating goes a long way. Pick and choose from the ideas above and have decorating ideas for every season in your new home. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcbf4db04803467e647a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcc04db04803497e71ae","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday:  Ideal Homes and the OK Business Ethics Consortium","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2016\" title=\"ethics\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fa84a20e062a27c67ad51b8fad65dd32.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">Ethics are defined as principles defining proper conduct among people. Similarly, business ethics are principles defining proper conduct among employees and companies in the world of commerce.\n\nIdeal Homes takes business ethics very seriously and works hard to promote integrity in the workplace, according to the company's Human Resources Coordinator, Linda Streun. One way Ideal Homes supports a professional, honest work environment is through involvement with the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium.\n\nAccording to \u003ca href=\"http://www.okethics.org/mc/page.do;jsessionid=8B21E43D3A3C0CBE11A1FC2BC1E14762.mc1?sitePageId=51925\">okethics.org\u003c/a>: \"Through monthly meetings, Ok Ethics members strive to gain recognition for Oklahoma as a state that values integrity in business dealings.\" Its mission is to provide networking, resources, education and mentoring for its members. In addition, the consortium's guiding principles are responsibility to self and others, leading with integrity and inspiring trust.\n\nToday the consortium has 700 members for the Oklahoma City and Tulsa chapters combined.\n\n\"OK Ethics began in 2003 with six people sitting around the table talking about promoting ethics in the workplace,\" Linda said, \"so what a wonderful growth this organization has had.\"\n\nIdeal Homes participates in the consortium through attendance and volunteering at luncheons and judging in the Statewide Student Ethics Challenge. The company is proud to be an Oklahoma Ethics Consortium award recipient.\n\n\"Ideal Homes was the 2008 Compass Award recipient for the mid-size business category,\" Linda said. \"Applying for the Compass Award gave us the opportunity to review our policies and procedures to confirm we are promoting ethical work behavior. The Compass Award application is listed on the OK Ethics website and can be used by other companies to see how we handle various situations in the workplace while working with integrity.\"\n\nLinda said that Ideal Homes receives many benefits from its membership in the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium.\n\n\"We feel our involvement openly displays that we promote ethics in the workplace,\" Linda said. \"Attending the meetings we have the privilege of hearing great, knowledgeable speakers who share their experiences and help you to walk away with a new perspective on topics that can help you in your daily work routines. We were fortunate to hear speakers such as Steve Ford, Stephen Covey, Tom Hill, Tom Pace and Jay Wilkinson to name just a few. Our involvement allows us the opportunity to meet and network with other business professionals with like-minded beliefs and share information about our company as well. We find that the Oklahoma Ethics Consortium is in alignment with our ethical values and community involvement.\"\n\nHigh standards, values and work ethics - those are the qualities represented by the companies involved in the consortium, Linda said.\n\n\"We want to lead by example and help others reach their goals. By interaction with other companies we always can learn from others' experiences. It makes you proud to know your company is a part of this organization. By getting involved, organizations can proactively address ethical behaviors while enjoying a common bond with each other. We feel it's just the right thing to do!\" Linda added.","uniqueName":"feature-friday-ideal-homes-and-the-ok-business-ethics-consortium-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-04-20T21:35:49","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fa84a20e062a27c67ad51b8fad65dd32.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1334957749,"_etag":"f2823507326068657079779122534e6b89cd6d31","textbody":"Ethics are defined as principles defining proper conduct among people. Similarly, business ethics are principles defining proper conduct among employees and companies in the world of commerce.\n\nIdeal Homes takes business ethics very seriously and works hard to promote integrity in the workplace, according to the company's Human Resources Coordinator, Linda Streun. One way Ideal Homes supports a professional, honest work environment is through involvement with the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium.\n\nAccording to okethics.org: \"Through monthly meetings, Ok Ethics members strive to gain recognition for Oklahoma as a state that values integrity in business dealings.\" Its mission is to provide networking, resources, education and mentoring for its members. In addition, the consortium's guiding principles are responsibility to self and others, leading with integrity and inspiring trust.\n\nToday the consortium has 700 members for the Oklahoma City and Tulsa chapters combined.\n\n\"OK Ethics began in 2003 with six people sitting around the table talking about promoting ethics in the workplace,\" Linda said, \"so what a wonderful growth this organization has had.\"\n\nIdeal Homes participates in the consortium through attendance and volunteering at luncheons and judging in the Statewide Student Ethics Challenge. The company is proud to be an Oklahoma Ethics Consortium award recipient.\n\n\"Ideal Homes was the 2008 Compass Award recipient for the mid-size business category,\" Linda said. \"Applying for the Compass Award gave us the opportunity to review our policies and procedures to confirm we are promoting ethical work behavior. The Compass Award application is listed on the OK Ethics website and can be used by other companies to see how we handle various situations in the workplace while working with integrity.\"\n\nLinda said that Ideal Homes receives many benefits from its membership in the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium.\n\n\"We feel our involvement openly displays that we promote ethics in the workplace,\" Linda said. \"Attending the meetings we have the privilege of hearing great, knowledgeable speakers who share their experiences and help you to walk away with a new perspective on topics that can help you in your daily work routines. We were fortunate to hear speakers such as Steve Ford, Stephen Covey, Tom Hill, Tom Pace and Jay Wilkinson to name just a few. Our involvement allows us the opportunity to meet and network with other business professionals with like-minded beliefs and share information about our company as well. We find that the Oklahoma Ethics Consortium is in alignment with our ethical values and community involvement.\"\n\nHigh standards, values and work ethics - those are the qualities represented by the companies involved in the consortium, Linda said.\n\n\"We want to lead by example and help others reach their goals. By interaction with other companies we always can learn from others' experiences. It makes you proud to know your company is a part of this organization. By getting involved, organizations can proactively address ethical behaviors while enjoying a common bond with each other. We feel it's just the right thing to do!\" Linda added.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcc04db04803497e71ae"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcc34db04803477e7ee4","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:28:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Build Your Home From The Ground Up: Pros For New Home Purchases","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>As the housing market cont\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2034 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"plan maison construire architecture\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_8087605-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"152\">inues along the current economic path and we start to see incremental upswings, some people still think they are getting a \"better deal\" with short sales and foreclosures. Stop to think for a minute about the fact that you may not be getting exactly what you want...but it's cheap. When it comes to the biggest purchase you'll ever make in your life, is it more important to you to get the cheapest price? Or, would you rather get the best value for your money? When you start to think of a home as a value proposition, not just the initial investment but the long-term financial outlay coupled with piece of mind, you may think twice about that used home you've been eying. With a new home you get what you want, not settle for what is already there. By working with a builder, you have the rare opportunity to fine-tune the home to your needs.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Select from an array of models and floor plans\u003c/li>\u003cli>Choose from modern finishes and options\u003c/li>\u003cli>Customize your home according to what works best for your family\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Choose your own builder and know who put together your home from the ground up. In a used home you may not know who built it, and with that you don't have much of an idea about the quality of construction and the longevity of the home. All homes are not created equally so having the opportunity to check out a builder gives you more peace of mind when it comes to your long-term goals of home ownership.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Choose your builder based on reputation\u003c/li>\u003cli>Look at their quality of construction\u003c/li>\u003cli>Find out about their reputation and integrity\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Quality of construction is a standard not an option for builders making it in today's market. Those that are still on the playing field have changed with the times and pay close attention to details both on the surface of your home to make it pretty, functional and to create a desirable place to live, and under the skin, behind the walls, and in the materials and techniques. It's more important than ever before to understand that builders are attending to the things you can't see or easily identify.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Green building techniques\u003c/li>\u003cli>Energy efficient products and materials\u003c/li>\u003cli>Current codes and construction techniques\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>With the ability to choose your floor plans and details in your home, your less likely to make costly changes down the road as may be needed immediately in a short sales or foreclosure. By knowing the builder, their reputation, and the quality of homes they build, you'll have less guesswork when it comes to long-term maintenance and upkeep of your home. With advanced building materials, energy efficient homes will save you money in the long run as you realize you are not leaking dollar bills out the windows, up the chimney, and incurring costly replacements. Over all, the investment into a new home will pay you back over time as you really see the benefits of new versus used homes. \u003cem>Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"build-your-home-from-the-ground-up-pros-for-new-home-purchases-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-04-26T20:30:51.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:50:59 GMT","dateUnix":1335472251,"_etag":"4811b5426c5c15203d48a83e6c9163d1be26e81d","textbody":"As the housing market continues along the current economic path and we start to see incremental upswings, some people still think they are getting a \"better deal\" with short sales and foreclosures. Stop to think for a minute about the fact that you may not be getting exactly what you want...but it's cheap. When it comes to the biggest purchase you'll ever make in your life, is it more important to you to get the cheapest price? Or, would you rather get the best value for your money? When you start to think of a home as a value proposition, not just the initial investment but the long-term financial outlay coupled with piece of mind, you may think twice about that used home you've been eying. With a new home you get what you want, not settle for what is already there. By working with a builder, you have the rare opportunity to fine-tune the home to your needs.Select from an array of models and floor plansChoose from modern finishes and optionsCustomize your home according to what works best for your familyChoose your own builder and know who put together your home from the ground up. In a used home you may not know who built it, and with that you don't have much of an idea about the quality of construction and the longevity of the home. All homes are not created equally so having the opportunity to check out a builder gives you more peace of mind when it comes to your long-term goals of home ownership.Choose your builder based on reputationLook at their quality of constructionFind out about their reputation and integrityQuality of construction is a standard not an option for builders making it in today's market. Those that are still on the playing field have changed with the times and pay close attention to details both on the surface of your home to make it pretty, functional and to create a desirable place to live, and under the skin, behind the walls, and in the materials and techniques. It's more important than ever before to understand that builders are attending to the things you can't see or easily identify.Green building techniquesEnergy efficient products and materialsCurrent codes and construction techniquesWith the ability to choose your floor plans and details in your home, your less likely to make costly changes down the road as may be needed immediately in a short sales or foreclosure. By knowing the builder, their reputation, and the quality of homes they build, you'll have less guesswork when it comes to long-term maintenance and upkeep of your home. With advanced building materials, energy efficient homes will save you money in the long run as you realize you are not leaking dollar bills out the windows, up the chimney, and incurring costly replacements. Over all, the investment into a new home will pay you back over time as you really see the benefits of new versus used homes. Image source: Â©PhotoXpress.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcc34db04803477e7ee4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcc54db04803467e647b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:29:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"7 Things Not To Do Before Qualifying and Closing On Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2044 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Don't Do It road sign\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_6283368-600x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"148\">Once you've made the decision to buy a home there are certain things you need to keep in mind in order to qualify for your home loan. But it doesn't just stop with qualification, you need to stay away from these pit falls straight through to closing. Sometimes homeowners get so excited once they qualify, they don't realize they can do things that will have an adverse effect on their credit between qualification and closing. Major changes just before you try to qualify for a loan or just after, can send lenders a red flag about the stability of the loan. Here are our top 7 \"don'ts\" to help you stay on top of the home loan process and out of hidden traps that could upset the course of your closing. \u003cstrong>Don't Change Jobs\u003c/strong> - This should be a no brainer. Mortgage companies want to see a strong job history while you are in the process of purchasing a home. \u003cstrong>Don't Close Credit Cards\u003c/strong> - Even though you are the one doing the closing this could have the opposite effect on your credit as you intended. You may be trying to tighten up your records, but it doesn't look good to loan companies. \u003cstrong>Don't Make Big Purchases on Credit\u003c/strong> - Yes you are excited that you've gotten approved and are about to buy a home, but don't go out and buy furniture, new cars, or other large purchases as this can effect your debt to income ratio and change the whole equation before closing. \u003cstrong>Don't Change Banks\u003c/strong> - Yes we all get disillusioned from time to time with our banks. Many of us may even threaten to change banks all the time. However, when you are trying to qualify for a home loan it's not the time to restart your financial history. You want a stable banking history when you apply for a home loan. \u003cstrong>Don't Co-sign on a Loan\u003c/strong> - You may think since you aren't the one making the payments it doesn't matter, but that's not the case. This still will show up as debt on your reports and increase your debt to income ratio. \u003cstrong>Don't Open New Lines of Credit\u003c/strong> - Credit inquiries can lower your credit, and opening new lines of credit can be a signal to your mortgage lender that you are higher risk. By being aware of these pitfalls and mistakes many an anxious would-be homeowner make you will set yourself up for a smoothly successful home buying experience from beginning to close. &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"7-things-not-to-do-before-qualifying-and-closing-on-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-05-03T20:00:46.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:01 GMT","dateUnix":1336075246,"_etag":"f44609faedf12f9839cfcee5388c07a24e44233e","textbody":"Once you've made the decision to buy a home there are certain things you need to keep in mind in order to qualify for your home loan. But it doesn't just stop with qualification, you need to stay away from these pit falls straight through to closing. Sometimes homeowners get so excited once they qualify, they don't realize they can do things that will have an adverse effect on their credit between qualification and closing. Major changes just before you try to qualify for a loan or just after, can send lenders a red flag about the stability of the loan. Here are our top 7 \"don'ts\" to help you stay on top of the home loan process and out of hidden traps that could upset the course of your closing. Don't Change Jobs - This should be a no brainer. Mortgage companies want to see a strong job history while you are in the process of purchasing a home. Don't Close Credit Cards - Even though you are the one doing the closing this could have the opposite effect on your credit as you intended. You may be trying to tighten up your records, but it doesn't look good to loan companies. Don't Make Big Purchases on Credit - Yes you are excited that you've gotten approved and are about to buy a home, but don't go out and buy furniture, new cars, or other large purchases as this can effect your debt to income ratio and change the whole equation before closing. Don't Change Banks - Yes we all get disillusioned from time to time with our banks. Many of us may even threaten to change banks all the time. However, when you are trying to qualify for a home loan it's not the time to restart your financial history. You want a stable banking history when you apply for a home loan. Don't Co-sign on a Loan - You may think since you aren't the one making the payments it doesn't matter, but that's not the case. This still will show up as debt on your reports and increase your debt to income ratio. Don't Open New Lines of Credit - Credit inquiries can lower your credit, and opening new lines of credit can be a signal to your mortgage lender that you are higher risk. By being aware of these pitfalls and mistakes many an anxious would-be homeowner make you will set yourself up for a smoothly successful home buying experience from beginning to close. &nbsp; &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcc54db04803467e647b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcc74db04803467e647c","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:29:29 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Sum, Sum, Summer Time - Making Your Garden Grow and Other Home Owner Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2074 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"green thumbs up\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_10998008-600x958.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"269\">April showers bring May flowers and your spring garden is already well into its season, but what about the summer? How do you keep your garden looking good year round? And how do you do it the most economically and eco friendly? Here are a few easy tips that we've put together to help you decide just how far you want to take your green thumb, and how green you dare to go. \u003cstrong>Water conservation\u003c/strong> - No matter whether the weatherman is predicting a little or a lot of rain this summer, a garden is always going to need some watering to keep it fresh and lively. What you plant will determine just how much you need to add to your water bill this summer. By researching local indigenous plants that are drought tolerant and recommended for your particular zone, you will put yourself on a better path to success and conserve on water at the same time. \u003cstrong>Mary Mary, how does your garden grow?\u003c/strong> Think about chemical fertilizers as a thing of the past, and dip your toe into composting. Composting adds nutrients to your soil slowly and helps improve the capacity of water that is held in the soil overtime. Composting not up your alley? You can also check out garden centers for mycorrhizae - small microorganisms that essentially work like compost enriching the soil and allowing plants to take up more water and vital nutrients. \u003cstrong>Mulch has properties that serve double duty in your garden\u003c/strong> - Mulch is a great way to keep moisture in the soil longer, as well as reduce the factor of weeds going to seed in your garden. About 6 inches of mulch acts as a moisture barrier and helps retain natural moisture such as rain fall, and morning dew to help reduce the need to water while at the same time it's shading properties, keep weeds from taking root or prevents weed seeds from finding the fertile soil they are seeking. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;Be a weed warrio\u003c/strong>r - Pull the weeds before they seed. Try to avoid costly and caustic chemicals, and take advantage of post rainfalls to de-weed your gardens and pathways. After a rain, the roots are softer and can be pulled more easily and much further down into the ground. \u003cstrong>Don't prune between mid-April and Mid-July\u003c/strong> -Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt are two tree destructive diseases that are spread when insects that feed on sap move from tree to tree. By trimming branches you are inviting sap to flow and providing the perfect buffet for these little buggers. Just these few quick and easy tips will help brighten up your summer garden, keep your water bills in check and keep your plants healthy and happy through the season. Good luck and keep that green thumb growing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"sum-sum-summer-time-making-your-garden-grow-and-other-home-owner-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-05-10T20:23:24.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:03 GMT","dateUnix":1336681404,"_etag":"8be3d9802fe75576e7f5a6335e24337dd67b6573","textbody":"April showers bring May flowers and your spring garden is already well into its season, but what about the summer? How do you keep your garden looking good year round? And how do you do it the most economically and eco friendly? Here are a few easy tips that we've put together to help you decide just how far you want to take your green thumb, and how green you dare to go. Water conservation - No matter whether the weatherman is predicting a little or a lot of rain this summer, a garden is always going to need some watering to keep it fresh and lively. What you plant will determine just how much you need to add to your water bill this summer. By researching local indigenous plants that are drought tolerant and recommended for your particular zone, you will put yourself on a better path to success and conserve on water at the same time. Mary Mary, how does your garden grow? Think about chemical fertilizers as a thing of the past, and dip your toe into composting. Composting adds nutrients to your soil slowly and helps improve the capacity of water that is held in the soil overtime. Composting not up your alley? You can also check out garden centers for mycorrhizae - small microorganisms that essentially work like compost enriching the soil and allowing plants to take up more water and vital nutrients. Mulch has properties that serve double duty in your garden - Mulch is a great way to keep moisture in the soil longer, as well as reduce the factor of weeds going to seed in your garden. About 6 inches of mulch acts as a moisture barrier and helps retain natural moisture such as rain fall, and morning dew to help reduce the need to water while at the same time it's shading properties, keep weeds from taking root or prevents weed seeds from finding the fertile soil they are seeking. &nbsp;Be a weed warrior - Pull the weeds before they seed. Try to avoid costly and caustic chemicals, and take advantage of post rainfalls to de-weed your gardens and pathways. After a rain, the roots are softer and can be pulled more easily and much further down into the ground. Don't prune between mid-April and Mid-July -Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt are two tree destructive diseases that are spread when insects that feed on sap move from tree to tree. By trimming branches you are inviting sap to flow and providing the perfect buffet for these little buggers. Just these few quick and easy tips will help brighten up your summer garden, keep your water bills in check and keep your plants healthy and happy through the season. Good luck and keep that green thumb growing. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcc74db04803467e647c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcc94db04803487e5d27","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:29:35 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Moving into Your New Home Made Easy","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2066 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"transport cardboard boxes with books and clothes\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_23668829-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"143\">Now you have a new home. Only thing standing between your dream home and your enjoyment of it is your move! When you embark on a move there are several things you can do to make your life so much easier. Or you can procrastinate...throw everything into a series of unmarked boxes and sort it out on the other end. If you'd like some easy checklists to make it a smooth process we just happen to have some moving pointers for you. \u003cstrong>Preparing for the move:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Toss and Dump\u003c/strong> - Systematically go through the house, (And the garage) room by room, with a box of garbage bags and a shredder. If you have your tools with you as you sort it saves time and makes it easier to dump and discard unwanted items. \u003cstrong>Pile Like Objects\u003c/strong> - Seems easy, but it makes so much sense to make sure you do not create junk boxes much like the junk drawers where the items were stored. This is your chance for a fresh start. Make sure you know what is going where. \u003cstrong>Sharpies are Your Friend\u003c/strong> - Labels are everything. It will be so much better for you on the unpack end if you write winter jackets, summer shorts, DVD player - rather than clothes, clothes, electronics. You'll be able to un-box and place items so much quicker. \u003cstrong>Get Their Number\u003c/strong> - Find all the numbers of your utilities, HOA, trash removal, and any important neighborhood information that will help you go down a list and set up the hook ups for all of your new companies. Make sure you know what you are responsible for and what your HOA takes care of. \u003cstrong>Making the Switch\u003c/strong> - Compile a list of all your credit cards, health cards, business accounts, magazine subscriptions, and in general any bills you receive or associations you belong to - then begin to change your address with all the companies. This can be a huge under taking. Don't forget websites you routinely place orders from including amazon.com, ebay, paypal, and the like. This will save you a lot of headaches when you realize after placing an order that your items are shipping to the old place instead of the new one. Give yourself time. Do not wait until the last minute to organize yourself for a move. You'll be glad you were thinking about it weeks in advance so that you have plenty of time to plan and keep your sanity. Now go enjoy your brand new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"moving-into-your-new-home-made-easy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-05-17T20:30:26.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:05 GMT","dateUnix":1337286626,"_etag":"bc80b277602a8a0eab418ee0f145d9d439d9b975","textbody":"Now you have a new home. Only thing standing between your dream home and your enjoyment of it is your move! When you embark on a move there are several things you can do to make your life so much easier. Or you can procrastinate...throw everything into a series of unmarked boxes and sort it out on the other end. If you'd like some easy checklists to make it a smooth process we just happen to have some moving pointers for you. Preparing for the move:Toss and Dump - Systematically go through the house, (And the garage) room by room, with a box of garbage bags and a shredder. If you have your tools with you as you sort it saves time and makes it easier to dump and discard unwanted items. Pile Like Objects - Seems easy, but it makes so much sense to make sure you do not create junk boxes much like the junk drawers where the items were stored. This is your chance for a fresh start. Make sure you know what is going where. Sharpies are Your Friend - Labels are everything. It will be so much better for you on the unpack end if you write winter jackets, summer shorts, DVD player - rather than clothes, clothes, electronics. You'll be able to un-box and place items so much quicker. Get Their Number - Find all the numbers of your utilities, HOA, trash removal, and any important neighborhood information that will help you go down a list and set up the hook ups for all of your new companies. Make sure you know what you are responsible for and what your HOA takes care of. Making the Switch - Compile a list of all your credit cards, health cards, business accounts, magazine subscriptions, and in general any bills you receive or associations you belong to - then begin to change your address with all the companies. This can be a huge under taking. Don't forget websites you routinely place orders from including amazon.com, ebay, paypal, and the like. This will save you a lot of headaches when you realize after placing an order that your items are shipping to the old place instead of the new one. Give yourself time. Do not wait until the last minute to organize yourself for a move. You'll be glad you were thinking about it weeks in advance so that you have plenty of time to plan and keep your sanity. Now go enjoy your brand new home.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcc94db04803487e5d27"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcca4db048034a7e5f03","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:30:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Choosing A Floor Plan - Choosing Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2079 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Keys with home on blueprints\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Photoxpress_8786659-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"160\">Congratulations, you are going to buy a new home! Once you decide on your location, your price range and your time frame for your move, it's time to begin to design that home to suit the needs of you and your family. Where do you begin? Your home's floor plan will have a definite impact on how your family actually lives together in your new home. There are many questions you should ask yourself when deciding what you want in a floor plan. \u003cstrong>Where does your family live?\u003c/strong> Do they spend most of their time in the kitchen sharing meals and catching up on the day's activities? Or do they head off to quiet spaces like bedrooms and specialty rooms for crafting, gaming, or media? Answering these questions will help you decide. You may be looking for an open floor plan that flows together and allows for family and friends to socialize and interact. Or, you may decide you are more interested in a home that has a study, a game room, a man cave, or a quiet window seat for curling up with a good book. \u003cstrong>How much space do you need?\u003c/strong> Do you need lots of bedrooms for family and guests? Do you need more storage space to hide away large stores of stuff? Are you downsizing or moving up? Answering these questions will help you decide how large a home you really need. You may need to search out floor plans that have bonus rooms and flex spaces if you have a large family, or an extended family that likes to visit. Or you may be a pack rat, a collector, or have an at home business or simply have a shoe fetish that warrants lots of closet space. But perhaps you're looking to save on energy bills, keep the clutter to a minimum, and streamline your life allowing you smaller, easier to maintain spaces. \u003cstrong>How many stories do you want?\u003c/strong> Do you want an easy one-story ranch style home, or do you prefer a traditional home with the bedrooms upstairs, and living space downstairs? Or even yet another choice, do you want a master down with other living spaces upstairs? Answering these questions will help you decide on the long term goals you have for the home. You may anticipate growing old in the home and want to be able to maneuver into your golden years. Or you may want separate areas of the house to go to when needing an escape. In beginning to analyze how you want to use your space, and how you would like the design to work for you, it will help you better understand how a floor plan will impact your life, and allow you to choose an option to fit for the whole family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"choosing-a-floor-plan-choosing-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-05-24T20:30:25.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:06 GMT","dateUnix":1337891425,"_etag":"d80039ea986855776c7aabdfb37d1310497aae86","textbody":"Congratulations, you are going to buy a new home! Once you decide on your location, your price range and your time frame for your move, it's time to begin to design that home to suit the needs of you and your family. Where do you begin? Your home's floor plan will have a definite impact on how your family actually lives together in your new home. There are many questions you should ask yourself when deciding what you want in a floor plan. Where does your family live? Do they spend most of their time in the kitchen sharing meals and catching up on the day's activities? Or do they head off to quiet spaces like bedrooms and specialty rooms for crafting, gaming, or media? Answering these questions will help you decide. You may be looking for an open floor plan that flows together and allows for family and friends to socialize and interact. Or, you may decide you are more interested in a home that has a study, a game room, a man cave, or a quiet window seat for curling up with a good book. How much space do you need? Do you need lots of bedrooms for family and guests? Do you need more storage space to hide away large stores of stuff? Are you downsizing or moving up? Answering these questions will help you decide how large a home you really need. You may need to search out floor plans that have bonus rooms and flex spaces if you have a large family, or an extended family that likes to visit. Or you may be a pack rat, a collector, or have an at home business or simply have a shoe fetish that warrants lots of closet space. But perhaps you're looking to save on energy bills, keep the clutter to a minimum, and streamline your life allowing you smaller, easier to maintain spaces. How many stories do you want? Do you want an easy one-story ranch style home, or do you prefer a traditional home with the bedrooms upstairs, and living space downstairs? Or even yet another choice, do you want a master down with other living spaces upstairs? Answering these questions will help you decide on the long term goals you have for the home. You may anticipate growing old in the home and want to be able to maneuver into your golden years. Or you may want separate areas of the house to go to when needing an escape. In beginning to analyze how you want to use your space, and how you would like the design to work for you, it will help you better understand how a floor plan will impact your life, and allow you to choose an option to fit for the whole family.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcca4db048034a7e5f03"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bccb4db048034a7e5f04","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:29:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Guest Blog - Michael Ridge Design Interview Part 1","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Her day consists of shopping for beautiful model home furniture; buying all the coordinating accessories; and picking out tile, paint and carpet colors for Ideal Homes \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Valencia-Community\" title=\"model homes\">model homes\u003c/a>. Michael Ridge, Ideal Homes Special Projects Coordinator, has a fun and multifaceted position. She may office out of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Design-Center\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ideal Homes Design Center\">Ideal Homes Design Center\u003c/a>, but she spends most of her time on the go. Michael shares her decorating talents to let new home buyers discover how simple it is to achieve the ideal look for their new Ideal home. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Advice to first-time home buyers in knowing what colors to select for their new Ideal home?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Michael encourages new home buyers to visit Ideal's model homes and write down colors and textures that are appealing. In addition, check out furniture and home interior stores and browse catalogs and magazines to pick a color palette. \"We can then mirror that look,\" Michael said. \"Express what you plan on bringing so you can coordinate everything together. Then we'll help you build your home based on your selections.\" \u003cstrong>\u003cem>If you're decorating and accessorizing on a budget, say $100, what's the best way to use that money?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Concentrate on the main living areas like the living room and kitchen. You want to achieve that wow factor as soon as people walk into your front door. Give these rooms pops of color with a new rug at the front door, throw pillows for the couches, vases for the coffee table and art pieces for the walls. New window treatments also work wonders in sprucing up a room. As a thrifty shopper treasures are found at places like \u003ca href=\"http://www.marshallsonline.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Marshalls\">Marshalls\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.tjmaxx.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"TJ Maxx\">TJ Maxx\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.rossstores.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ROSS \">Ross\u003c/a>. Don't forget to check for clearance items. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>What's the easiest and most cost effective way to update a room?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Adding accent paint is a great way to change the room's dynamics. It feels like a different space when you add color. Then add accent pieces to tie the whole room together. If you don't like the color afterward, paint is an easy fix - just add a new color. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>What colors are hot right now in new home dÃ©cor?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Bright island colors like turquoise, tangerine, yellows and blues are in. On the softer side, gray is very popular right now. Home dÃ©cor styles and fashion trends run hand-in-hand. What you see on the runway with colors and fabrics is what you'll see in home dÃ©cor. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/?attachment_id=2095\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Design Examples\">Design Examples\u003c/a> For more information, contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049 or visit www.ideal-homes.com\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"guest-blog-michael-ridge-design-interview-part-1-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-05-22T02:12:02.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1337652722,"_etag":"d5026b7867cfaa03cebf3bbdbeabde71ad2c69fd","textbody":"Her day consists of shopping for beautiful model home furniture; buying all the coordinating accessories; and picking out tile, paint and carpet colors for Ideal Homes model homes. Michael Ridge, Ideal Homes Special Projects Coordinator, has a fun and multifaceted position. She may office out of the Ideal Homes Design Center, but she spends most of her time on the go. Michael shares her decorating talents to let new home buyers discover how simple it is to achieve the ideal look for their new Ideal home. Advice to first-time home buyers in knowing what colors to select for their new Ideal home?&nbsp; Michael encourages new home buyers to visit Ideal's model homes and write down colors and textures that are appealing. In addition, check out furniture and home interior stores and browse catalogs and magazines to pick a color palette. \"We can then mirror that look,\" Michael said. \"Express what you plan on bringing so you can coordinate everything together. Then we'll help you build your home based on your selections.\" If you're decorating and accessorizing on a budget, say $100, what's the best way to use that money?&nbsp; Concentrate on the main living areas like the living room and kitchen. You want to achieve that wow factor as soon as people walk into your front door. Give these rooms pops of color with a new rug at the front door, throw pillows for the couches, vases for the coffee table and art pieces for the walls. New window treatments also work wonders in sprucing up a room. As a thrifty shopper treasures are found at places like Marshalls, TJ Maxx or Ross. Don't forget to check for clearance items. What's the easiest and most cost effective way to update a room?&nbsp; Adding accent paint is a great way to change the room's dynamics. It feels like a different space when you add color. Then add accent pieces to tie the whole room together. If you don't like the color afterward, paint is an easy fix - just add a new color. What colors are hot right now in new home dÃ©cor?&nbsp; Bright island colors like turquoise, tangerine, yellows and blues are in. On the softer side, gray is very popular right now. Home dÃ©cor styles and fashion trends run hand-in-hand. What you see on the runway with colors and fabrics is what you'll see in home dÃ©cor. Design Examples For more information, contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049 or visit www.ideal-homes.com","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bccb4db048034a7e5f04"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bccb4db048034a7e5f05","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:29:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Guest Blog - Michael Ridge Design Interview Part 2","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Making the rooms within the four walls of your new home reflect your individuality isn't difficult. A little confidence, being happy in your space and not having too much stuff goes a long way, according to Michael Ridge, Ideal Homes Special Projects Coordinator. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>For someone without a decorator's flair or an eye for design, how do you know if something looks good?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> If they (accessories or collectibles) make you happy in your space - it's important to keep the things you value. Those things have a history; there's a story behind them. If you value items, hang them on the wall and be proud. Experiment with color and have a little faith in it. People lack the confidence to just try; that little creativity can change your space. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Do all the rooms in your home need to match or have the same theme or style?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Michael recommends that the new home's main living areas contain three to four coordinating colors that tie everything together. Other than that, a matching theme isn't important. Personal spaces should mirror the personalities and lifestyles of the new home owners. \"That's who they are - that's their space - that's their expression,\" she said. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Do you decorate your new home with what's popular and trendy, or do you stick with basic neutral colors and accessories?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> This all depends on the length of time you'll be staying in your new home. A short-term stay, two years or less, probably means you should remain conservative in your dÃ©cor. A longer stay, however, gives the new home owners more freedom and flexibility to decorate to their heart's content. If you're going to stay a while, do what makes you happy. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Where are the best places to get decorating ideas?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Study the fashion world for fabric and clothing trends. Magazines, fabric stores and model homes also provide great ideas. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/?attachment_id=2102\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Design Examples\">Design Examples\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>What's the easiest way to re-use the accessories already in your home without spending any money?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Cluster things together - something tall, something short. Don't balance accessories too much and forget symmetry. In other words decorate in odd-number arrangements, even when planting flowers. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>How do you know if your new home has good energy flow?&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> \"Avoid having too much stuff in a room, and watch the placement of furniture. Don't keep everything flat against the wall\", Michael stated. Decorating and designing your new home space doesn't need to break the bank, and it doesn't require a decorating degree. Michael believes you just have to give it a try. \"People are fearful that what they do will be wrong. Just go for it,\" Michael said. \"Just do something. Don't get stuck. That one new thing can lead to another idea.\" For more decorating information, contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049 or visit our website \u003ca href=\"http://idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ideal Homes\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"guest-blog-michael-ridge-design-interview-part-2-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-05-23T02:01:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1337738470,"_etag":"51e016fb49709296cc9ba45890ad58de2857931f","textbody":"Making the rooms within the four walls of your new home reflect your individuality isn't difficult. A little confidence, being happy in your space and not having too much stuff goes a long way, according to Michael Ridge, Ideal Homes Special Projects Coordinator. For someone without a decorator's flair or an eye for design, how do you know if something looks good?&nbsp; If they (accessories or collectibles) make you happy in your space - it's important to keep the things you value. Those things have a history; there's a story behind them. If you value items, hang them on the wall and be proud. Experiment with color and have a little faith in it. People lack the confidence to just try; that little creativity can change your space. Do all the rooms in your home need to match or have the same theme or style?&nbsp; Michael recommends that the new home's main living areas contain three to four coordinating colors that tie everything together. Other than that, a matching theme isn't important. Personal spaces should mirror the personalities and lifestyles of the new home owners. \"That's who they are - that's their space - that's their expression,\" she said. Do you decorate your new home with what's popular and trendy, or do you stick with basic neutral colors and accessories?&nbsp; This all depends on the length of time you'll be staying in your new home. A short-term stay, two years or less, probably means you should remain conservative in your dÃ©cor. A longer stay, however, gives the new home owners more freedom and flexibility to decorate to their heart's content. If you're going to stay a while, do what makes you happy. Where are the best places to get decorating ideas?&nbsp; Study the fashion world for fabric and clothing trends. Magazines, fabric stores and model homes also provide great ideas. Design ExamplesWhat's the easiest way to re-use the accessories already in your home without spending any money?&nbsp; Cluster things together - something tall, something short. Don't balance accessories too much and forget symmetry. In other words decorate in odd-number arrangements, even when planting flowers. How do you know if your new home has good energy flow?&nbsp; \"Avoid having too much stuff in a room, and watch the placement of furniture. Don't keep everything flat against the wall\", Michael stated. Decorating and designing your new home space doesn't need to break the bank, and it doesn't require a decorating degree. Michael believes you just have to give it a try. \"People are fearful that what they do will be wrong. Just go for it,\" Michael said. \"Just do something. Don't get stuck. That one new thing can lead to another idea.\" For more decorating information, contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049 or visit our website Ideal Homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bccb4db048034a7e5f05"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bccc4db048034a7e5f06","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:30:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Summer Tips: Enjoy Your New Home To Its Fullest","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2112 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Family Enjoying A Barbeque\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Family-BBQ-Ideal-Homes-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"282\" height=\"188\">The first official day of summer is just around the corner, and while we've been enjoying this beautiful spring weather how about some summer fun for the whole family? The kids are out of school and now it's time to create some great family memories in your brand new home. From food to fiestas there's all kinds of things you can do in your own backyard to create memories and have some great times. \u003cstrong>Fire Up The BBQ\u003c/strong> - Dinning outside, and cooking out there too, is just one of the many benefits of summer. Get your grill on and go low maintenance with some burgers and dogs. Or get a little fancy and throw some steaks and chicken on the grill. Try a little chipotle lime marinade on that chicken, or some soy sauce, cooking sherry and crushed garlic marinade on those steaks. Add a few great sides like freshly shucked corn on the cob, home made potato salad, and classic baked beans and you've got a spread for any hungry family. \u003cstrong>Let The Games Begin\u003c/strong> - With the warmer weather you can put the scrabble and other board games away, step out doors, and break out some great summer fun. Consider some old classics like badminton, volleyball, or croquet. Want lower maintenance? You can never go wrong with Frisbee. Need a little target practice? Try your hand at horseshoes. \u003cstrong>Summer Cool Down\u003c/strong> - Pools and sprinklers are your friend. Here are a few games you can play with minimal props. Liquid Limbo - put on your best tropical music, start up a hose and cool down in the heat. Water Balloon Wars - Fill up some balloons, pick teams and go for it. Water Gun Tag - You've heard of laser tag, get a few water guns, put on your bathing suits and play a little water tag. Pool Ping Pong - Throw an inflatable ring into the swimming pool followed by a bucket of ping pong balls, then everyone into the pool chasing ping pong balls and trying to throw them into the ring. \u003cstrong>Relaxing Outdoor Rooms\u003c/strong> - Create relaxing outdoor spaces. Hang a hammock. Invest in some comfy outdoor furniture. Consider putting up sunshades, out door ceiling fans, or misting hoses to keep things cool. Want a little atmosphere? Set up some outdoor speakers to enjoy some music, scatter the patio with some citronella candles and tiki torches aimed at taming the bugs, and if you really want to get creative you can set up outdoor televisions or projection screens for evening movies with the family. The possibilities are endless for creating an outdoor space and outdoor fun to be enjoyed by the whole family. Bottom line, this is where memories in your new home are meant to be made.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"summer-tips-enjoy-your-new-home-to-its-fullest-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-06-07T20:00:57.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:08 GMT","dateUnix":1339099257,"_etag":"458d051e6a052fec87ed4fa3331af41396a098fc","textbody":"The first official day of summer is just around the corner, and while we've been enjoying this beautiful spring weather how about some summer fun for the whole family? The kids are out of school and now it's time to create some great family memories in your brand new home. From food to fiestas there's all kinds of things you can do in your own backyard to create memories and have some great times. Fire Up The BBQ - Dinning outside, and cooking out there too, is just one of the many benefits of summer. Get your grill on and go low maintenance with some burgers and dogs. Or get a little fancy and throw some steaks and chicken on the grill. Try a little chipotle lime marinade on that chicken, or some soy sauce, cooking sherry and crushed garlic marinade on those steaks. Add a few great sides like freshly shucked corn on the cob, home made potato salad, and classic baked beans and you've got a spread for any hungry family. Let The Games Begin - With the warmer weather you can put the scrabble and other board games away, step out doors, and break out some great summer fun. Consider some old classics like badminton, volleyball, or croquet. Want lower maintenance? You can never go wrong with Frisbee. Need a little target practice? Try your hand at horseshoes. Summer Cool Down - Pools and sprinklers are your friend. Here are a few games you can play with minimal props. Liquid Limbo - put on your best tropical music, start up a hose and cool down in the heat. Water Balloon Wars - Fill up some balloons, pick teams and go for it. Water Gun Tag - You've heard of laser tag, get a few water guns, put on your bathing suits and play a little water tag. Pool Ping Pong - Throw an inflatable ring into the swimming pool followed by a bucket of ping pong balls, then everyone into the pool chasing ping pong balls and trying to throw them into the ring. Relaxing Outdoor Rooms - Create relaxing outdoor spaces. Hang a hammock. Invest in some comfy outdoor furniture. Consider putting up sunshades, out door ceiling fans, or misting hoses to keep things cool. Want a little atmosphere? Set up some outdoor speakers to enjoy some music, scatter the patio with some citronella candles and tiki torches aimed at taming the bugs, and if you really want to get creative you can set up outdoor televisions or projection screens for evening movies with the family. The possibilities are endless for creating an outdoor space and outdoor fun to be enjoyed by the whole family. Bottom line, this is where memories in your new home are meant to be made.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bccc4db048034a7e5f06"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bccd4db04803477e7ee5","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:30:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Hail Damage To Your Roof - What's A Homeowner To Do?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Oklahoma - where the wind (and hail) come sweeping down the plain, leaving an awful mess of roof damage in its path. The Sooner State has been hit with an extremely unfair share of hail and wind damage to roofs over the last few years, keeping contractors, roofers and insurance companies hopping. So if you're a homeowner located in the path of severe weather, how can you tell if your roof may be in need of repair or replacement due to damage? Mike Kahn of Lynnae Insurance Agency in Oklahoma City walks homeowners through the process. While standing on the ground looking up at a roof, a homeowner might not see obvious signs of roof damage, Mike said. But look closely at gutters and other metal elements around the roof. Do they show dents or dings? Do you notice shingle pieces, nails or shingle granules on the ground? Examine fencing for dings and check window screens, air conditioner vents and vent covers for damage. If you notice damage in any of those areas, Mike said most insurance policies require a homeowner to stop or limit any further destruction as soon as possible. This means applying a tarp over the damaged roof or boarding up holes. Then contact your homeowner's insurance agent, who will schedule a claims adjuster to visit your home and assess the damage. While you're waiting for the adjuster to come out (Mike stressed having lots of patience during this process since the insurance industry is extremely busy right after storms), compile a list noting all the damage around your home. This list includes any interior damage - water or paint damage, broken items, wet furniture - and exterior damage - paint, shingles, gutters, fencing, siding, windows, screens, swing sets, landscaping, sheds, pools, patio furniture, outdoor power equipment, driveways, etc. Once the adjuster's findings are turned into the insurance company, the homeowner starts gathering repair / replacement bids. If the damage is extensive enough, Mike said, the insurance company may authorize the work be done by one general contractor. A claims check is issued, which is endorsed by the mortgage company, and the homeowner uses those proceeds to pay for the renovations. Since out-of-town roofing companies seem to pop up overnight in communities hit with severe storms, Mike recommends using local roofers and contractors. Ask friends and neighbors for referrals and beware of workers going door-to-door to generate business. Mike recommends that homeowners put a sign in their yard once they've selected a roofing company or contractor. This should prevent numerous solicitations from other companies. Finally, before the company begins the work, make sure you take a look at your community HOA covenants to make sure you're getting an approved shingle color. For more information, contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049 or visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com\">www.ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"hail-damage-to-your-roof-whats-a-homeowner-to-do-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-06-07T00:23:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1339028602,"_etag":"c90c701d7ac956141a91905f7287d3c9157f65fd","textbody":"Oklahoma - where the wind (and hail) come sweeping down the plain, leaving an awful mess of roof damage in its path. The Sooner State has been hit with an extremely unfair share of hail and wind damage to roofs over the last few years, keeping contractors, roofers and insurance companies hopping. So if you're a homeowner located in the path of severe weather, how can you tell if your roof may be in need of repair or replacement due to damage? Mike Kahn of Lynnae Insurance Agency in Oklahoma City walks homeowners through the process. While standing on the ground looking up at a roof, a homeowner might not see obvious signs of roof damage, Mike said. But look closely at gutters and other metal elements around the roof. Do they show dents or dings? Do you notice shingle pieces, nails or shingle granules on the ground? Examine fencing for dings and check window screens, air conditioner vents and vent covers for damage. If you notice damage in any of those areas, Mike said most insurance policies require a homeowner to stop or limit any further destruction as soon as possible. This means applying a tarp over the damaged roof or boarding up holes. Then contact your homeowner's insurance agent, who will schedule a claims adjuster to visit your home and assess the damage. While you're waiting for the adjuster to come out (Mike stressed having lots of patience during this process since the insurance industry is extremely busy right after storms), compile a list noting all the damage around your home. This list includes any interior damage - water or paint damage, broken items, wet furniture - and exterior damage - paint, shingles, gutters, fencing, siding, windows, screens, swing sets, landscaping, sheds, pools, patio furniture, outdoor power equipment, driveways, etc. Once the adjuster's findings are turned into the insurance company, the homeowner starts gathering repair / replacement bids. If the damage is extensive enough, Mike said, the insurance company may authorize the work be done by one general contractor. A claims check is issued, which is endorsed by the mortgage company, and the homeowner uses those proceeds to pay for the renovations. Since out-of-town roofing companies seem to pop up overnight in communities hit with severe storms, Mike recommends using local roofers and contractors. Ask friends and neighbors for referrals and beware of workers going door-to-door to generate business. Mike recommends that homeowners put a sign in their yard once they've selected a roofing company or contractor. This should prevent numerous solicitations from other companies. Finally, before the company begins the work, make sure you take a look at your community HOA covenants to make sure you're getting an approved shingle color. For more information, contact Ideal Homes at (405) 267-0049 or visit www.ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bccd4db04803477e7ee5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcce4db04803477e7ee6","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:30:51 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Is It Finally The Right Time To Buy?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2123 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Discount\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/buying-a-home-600x528.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"194\">If you've been listening to the news about the housing market nationally you've probably already noticed that housing is on the upswing all across the nation. Interest rates continue to hold near historic lows. But the truth is as the market improves interest rates will begin to climb. Now is the time to make your move...and, well, make your move! Are you still asking yourself is it the right time to buy? Well these are the questions you should be asking yourself to help you hop of the fence and buy your new home. \u003cstrong>Do you have strong enough credit?\u003c/strong> Your credit is going to determine how great your interest rate is, or if you can get a loan at all. It's time to take stock of your credit. Sit down with a loan officer. Have them take a look at your debt to income ratio and pick apart your finances to see what you can and can't afford. \u003cstrong>What are you currently paying for housing?\u003c/strong> Take a look at how your rent compares to the monthly payments you'd incur on a home of your own. Remember you get a tax break for being a home owner because you can deduct the interest you are paying toward your home loan on your taxes. \u003cstrong>How stable are you?\u003c/strong> If you've been in your job for at least 2-3 years and things look good and you aren't worried about the stability of your company than that speaks volumes about your ability, and readiness to purchase a home. \u003cstrong>Are you a do-it-yourself-er?\u003c/strong> Remember there is a lot of care and maintenance that goes into owning your own home versus renting. If you like to get your hands dirty, do a little gardening and home improvement you will save a lot on paying others to do the work. \u003cstrong>How much do you have put away for a down payment?\u003c/strong> Gone are the days when you could get 100% financing to purchase a home. In rare cases, like those in military service, this option may still be available. But depending on the type of loan and the purchase price of the home, you are going to need money to bring to the table both for the deposit and in most cases the closing costs. If you've asked yourself this series of questions and you come out feeling positive and excited. If you know you have strong credit, a secure job, you feel confident on taking care of business around the house and you have some money in the bank, then it's an excellent time for you to head out and start your home search.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"is-it-finally-the-right-time-to-buy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-06-14T20:00:54.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:10 GMT","dateUnix":1339704054,"_etag":"844b3eca9d36126522c6d41c0285bf8690c31d03","textbody":"If you've been listening to the news about the housing market nationally you've probably already noticed that housing is on the upswing all across the nation. Interest rates continue to hold near historic lows. But the truth is as the market improves interest rates will begin to climb. Now is the time to make your move...and, well, make your move! Are you still asking yourself is it the right time to buy? Well these are the questions you should be asking yourself to help you hop of the fence and buy your new home. Do you have strong enough credit? Your credit is going to determine how great your interest rate is, or if you can get a loan at all. It's time to take stock of your credit. Sit down with a loan officer. Have them take a look at your debt to income ratio and pick apart your finances to see what you can and can't afford. What are you currently paying for housing? Take a look at how your rent compares to the monthly payments you'd incur on a home of your own. Remember you get a tax break for being a home owner because you can deduct the interest you are paying toward your home loan on your taxes. How stable are you? If you've been in your job for at least 2-3 years and things look good and you aren't worried about the stability of your company than that speaks volumes about your ability, and readiness to purchase a home. Are you a do-it-yourself-er? Remember there is a lot of care and maintenance that goes into owning your own home versus renting. If you like to get your hands dirty, do a little gardening and home improvement you will save a lot on paying others to do the work. How much do you have put away for a down payment? Gone are the days when you could get 100% financing to purchase a home. In rare cases, like those in military service, this option may still be available. But depending on the type of loan and the purchase price of the home, you are going to need money to bring to the table both for the deposit and in most cases the closing costs. If you've asked yourself this series of questions and you come out feeling positive and excited. If you know you have strong credit, a secure job, you feel confident on taking care of business around the house and you have some money in the bank, then it's an excellent time for you to head out and start your home search.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcce4db04803477e7ee6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bccf4db048034a7e5f07","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:31:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Great News In The Housing Market","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2131 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Blue 3D house graph\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1c2428577b0e337dbbb9f203790120f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"145\">According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) single-family housing production rose 3.2 percent in May. This is the third month in a row that builders across the country have applied for more housing permits for single-family and multi-family homes as documented in statistics from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. With 516,000 new starts, this is the strongest pace since December of 2011. What this means is buyer demand is up, and builders are moving toward adding to their current inventory. Individual housing markets around the country are increasing progress toward recovery. According to experts at NAHB, this is an indicator that there will be a gradual steady growth through the end of the year in the housing industry. According to the NAHB three out of four regions posted gains in combined permit activity in May. As noted in the NAHB First American Improving Market Index (IMI) for June, 80 Metropolitan housing markets are showing sustained measurable growth. These metro areas represent 31 states including Washington DC. This index measures both improvements in housing permits as well as employment and housing prices and deals with data over a minimum of a six-month time frame. While some areas dropped off the index for improving markets from May, 28 new markets made the index. Though there is still shifting amongst the real estate market due to the volatile nature of the economy, the foundation of real estate is improving across most regions of the United States. With interest rates at all time lows there truly has never been a better time to buy. For more information see the full articles at NAHB.com \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.com/news_details.aspx?newsID=15372\" target=\"_blank\">Single-Family Housing Starts Rise 3.2 % in May\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.com/news_details.aspx?newsID=15362\" target=\"_blank\">80 Metros Listed as Improving Housing Markets in June\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"great-news-in-the-housing-market-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-06-21T20:30:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1c2428577b0e337dbbb9f203790120f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1340310641,"_etag":"27f349ec60e3ebc348f897a1e949874acc931c89","textbody":"According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) single-family housing production rose 3.2 percent in May. This is the third month in a row that builders across the country have applied for more housing permits for single-family and multi-family homes as documented in statistics from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. With 516,000 new starts, this is the strongest pace since December of 2011. What this means is buyer demand is up, and builders are moving toward adding to their current inventory. Individual housing markets around the country are increasing progress toward recovery. According to experts at NAHB, this is an indicator that there will be a gradual steady growth through the end of the year in the housing industry. According to the NAHB three out of four regions posted gains in combined permit activity in May. As noted in the NAHB First American Improving Market Index (IMI) for June, 80 Metropolitan housing markets are showing sustained measurable growth. These metro areas represent 31 states including Washington DC. This index measures both improvements in housing permits as well as employment and housing prices and deals with data over a minimum of a six-month time frame. While some areas dropped off the index for improving markets from May, 28 new markets made the index. Though there is still shifting amongst the real estate market due to the volatile nature of the economy, the foundation of real estate is improving across most regions of the United States. With interest rates at all time lows there truly has never been a better time to buy. For more information see the full articles at NAHB.com Single-Family Housing Starts Rise 3.2 % in May and 80 Metros Listed as Improving Housing Markets in June","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:11 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bccf4db048034a7e5f07"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcd14db04803467e647d","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:31:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Benefits of Maintaining your HVAC Unit","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2138 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"heat2\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b627c134bec0974f14c0adac0d67f65c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"261\" height=\"195\">&nbsp; &nbsp;A typical summer in Oklahoma involves days (and sometimes weeks) of scorching temperatures in the upper 90s and low 100s. When it gets this hot, most of us seek refuge from the miserable heat by staying inside our cool and comfortable, air-conditioned homes. Since our air conditioning units are working overtime during these sweltering months, Chad Tolle, Ideal Homes Director of Customer Care, has some tips on how to keep your AC unit working at an optimum level so you can stay cool and save money on your utility bills. &nbsp; He recommends that HVAC units should be serviced twice a year to maintain performance. Keeping the unit maintained will cost homeowners less money in the long run because it will run more efficiently and prevent future problems. Chad also encourages homeowners to get on a service plan with a reputable company like \u003ca href=\"http://www.a-1heatair.com/\" target=\"_blank\">A1 Heat and Air\u003c/a>. &nbsp; Also remember to replace your home's air filters at least once a month. Clogged filters will make your HVAC unit work harder to keep your home cool. Clean filters ensure optimum air flow and less energy use. Have you checked your air filters lately? If they have signs of dust, replace them as soon as possible.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"benefits-of-maintaining-your-hvac-unit-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-06-25T20:12:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b627c134bec0974f14c0adac0d67f65c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1340655129,"_etag":"57ee80431601b393dbb07880a222b8ea1aa956f4","textbody":"&nbsp; &nbsp;A typical summer in Oklahoma involves days (and sometimes weeks) of scorching temperatures in the upper 90s and low 100s. When it gets this hot, most of us seek refuge from the miserable heat by staying inside our cool and comfortable, air-conditioned homes. Since our air conditioning units are working overtime during these sweltering months, Chad Tolle, Ideal Homes Director of Customer Care, has some tips on how to keep your AC unit working at an optimum level so you can stay cool and save money on your utility bills. &nbsp; He recommends that HVAC units should be serviced twice a year to maintain performance. Keeping the unit maintained will cost homeowners less money in the long run because it will run more efficiently and prevent future problems. Chad also encourages homeowners to get on a service plan with a reputable company like A1 Heat and Air. &nbsp; Also remember to replace your home's air filters at least once a month. Clogged filters will make your HVAC unit work harder to keep your home cool. Clean filters ensure optimum air flow and less energy use. Have you checked your air filters lately? If they have signs of dust, replace them as soon as possible.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcd14db04803467e647d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcd84db04803497e71b1","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:01:42 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Apps That Make Home Ownership Easy!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We live in a day and age where the phrase \"there's an app for that,\" is so truthful that it applies to every imaginable aspect of life, including home ownership. Not only are there some great apps out there to help maintain your home, but there are also some inexpensive ways to turn your house into a smart home. The following are some great apps to think about once you're settled into your new home. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2160 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Picture 4\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f7254733914ca7cd1cc6e688664056b4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"114\" height=\"92\">1. HomeSmarts&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- When you purchase a new home, you also take on one of the joys of home ownership - Home maintenance. This free app by \u003ca href=\"http://www.servicemagic.com/m/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Service Magic\u003c/a> helps you organize your maintenance schedule for your home, gives you seasonal essentials, and recommends easy preventative strategies to save you money. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2161 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Picture 5\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a13f948bcf67e0288b5cb0fba4d0fb76.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"96\" height=\"89\">2. Home Tips\u003c/strong> - Everyone these days talks about going green in order to be kinder to the environment, and more energy efficient. For $0.99 this guide gives you smart green inexpensive solutions to clean and maintain your house with natural materials found in your home. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2162 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Picture 6\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/51a707779ec1be5bebd41de10fa2acb1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"109\">3. Warranty Count Lite&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- Think about all the electronic and mechanical products you have in your home that have a warranty. Where do you keep all that information and those phone numbers? Warranty Count Lite (the free version) gives you a place to keep all that information, the hot line information and keeps a running count down of days until your warranty for your equipment expires. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2163 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Picture 8\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3fd2e6ea40cc29a1af6ab5f4897246b2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"115\">4. Nest&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- This app works in conjunction with the \u003ca href=\"http://www.nest.com/\">Nest Learning Thermostat\u003c/a>. This little gem allows you to adjust your home temperature from anywhere using your ipad, iphone, or ipod touch. Did you just leave on vacation and forget to change the thermostat for energy conservation? Do it from your smart phone. You can create a schedule for your heating and cooling needs on the go and adjust it remotely. Use the nest leaf feature to see if you are saving money. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2164 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Picture 7\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/591adc4bce22c4b939880865b54ff6c8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"111\">5. Sonos -\u003c/strong> This app (Along with the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonos.com/shop/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term={keyword}&utm_campaign={Campaign}&gclid=CKrhqp2L6rACFcyc7QodRVRLgg\">Sonos components\u003c/a>) will allow you to stream all the music on earth all over the house wirelessly with no docking or computer system. This system works seamlessly with just about any music app you can possibly think of. You can play a different song in every room or the same song in perfect synch throughout the entire house. These are just a few ideas to make your home more enjoyable, energy efficient, and keep everything well maintained at the same time. Also think about looking to see if your individual utility companies and home security companies have an app. It may help you better monitor usage, bills, and more.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-apps-that-make-home-ownership-easy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-06-28T20:00:54.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f7254733914ca7cd1cc6e688664056b4.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1340913654,"_etag":"c7dbb0ba816c25eac357f9e236d9a3e88658146f","textbody":"We live in a day and age where the phrase \"there's an app for that,\" is so truthful that it applies to every imaginable aspect of life, including home ownership. Not only are there some great apps out there to help maintain your home, but there are also some inexpensive ways to turn your house into a smart home. The following are some great apps to think about once you're settled into your new home. 1. HomeSmarts&nbsp;- When you purchase a new home, you also take on one of the joys of home ownership - Home maintenance. This free app by Service Magic helps you organize your maintenance schedule for your home, gives you seasonal essentials, and recommends easy preventative strategies to save you money. 2. Home Tips - Everyone these days talks about going green in order to be kinder to the environment, and more energy efficient. For $0.99 this guide gives you smart green inexpensive solutions to clean and maintain your house with natural materials found in your home. 3. Warranty Count Lite&nbsp;- Think about all the electronic and mechanical products you have in your home that have a warranty. Where do you keep all that information and those phone numbers? Warranty Count Lite (the free version) gives you a place to keep all that information, the hot line information and keeps a running count down of days until your warranty for your equipment expires. 4. Nest&nbsp;- This app works in conjunction with the Nest Learning Thermostat. This little gem allows you to adjust your home temperature from anywhere using your ipad, iphone, or ipod touch. Did you just leave on vacation and forget to change the thermostat for energy conservation? Do it from your smart phone. You can create a schedule for your heating and cooling needs on the go and adjust it remotely. Use the nest leaf feature to see if you are saving money. 5. Sonos - This app (Along with the Sonos components) will allow you to stream all the music on earth all over the house wirelessly with no docking or computer system. This system works seamlessly with just about any music app you can possibly think of. You can play a different song in every room or the same song in perfect synch throughout the entire house. These are just a few ideas to make your home more enjoyable, energy efficient, and keep everything well maintained at the same time. Also think about looking to see if your individual utility companies and home security companies have an app. It may help you better monitor usage, bills, and more.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcd84db04803497e71b1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcd94db04803477e7ee7","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:31:32 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"3 Easy-to-Do but Easy-to-Forget Home Maintenance Items","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2180 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"_MG_0033\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/MG_0033-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"265\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Staying on top of general home maintenance may not be at the top of your to-do list this summer, but performing some routine upkeep will help minimize home repairs and ensure the enjoyment of your home for years to come. Here are three simple things you can do this summer.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Clean out the Dryer Vent\u003c/strong> - It's important to check the outside vent that connects to your dryer twice a year. This vent is often located on the roof of your home. Check for any lent build-up that's clogging the vent and clean it out to prevent fires and help your dryer operate properly. Once you've cleaned it, take a look at the vent while the dryer is running to assure the air is flowing freely.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Clean and Seal Tile Showers\u003c/strong> - Grout sealer prevents moisture from seeping through the grout and even underneath your tiles, which could create mildew and mold. Sealing your grout also makes cleaning easier by keeping dirt and grime from entering the grout. Repeat this every 6 months for best results.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Check caulking in bathrooms, kitchens and around trim\u003c/strong> - Weather and time will shrink caulking so that it no longer provides a good seal against moisture and air infiltration, thus reducing the energy efficiency of your home. Periodically check the caulking and make repairs as needed. Silicone Caulk is designed to work where water is present, like where a tub meets tile or a sink meets the countertop. Acrylic/Latex caulking is appropriate for an area that requires painting, such as where a countertop backsplash meets the wall.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>These easy-to-do items will help keep your home in top condition.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"3-easytodo-but-easytoforget-home-maintenance-items-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-06-28T00:29:36.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:21 GMT","dateUnix":1340843376,"_etag":"71a501d49fd0ae0e42ecf9c11c811b5a82f58fb9","textbody":"Staying on top of general home maintenance may not be at the top of your to-do list this summer, but performing some routine upkeep will help minimize home repairs and ensure the enjoyment of your home for years to come. Here are three simple things you can do this summer.Clean out the Dryer Vent - It's important to check the outside vent that connects to your dryer twice a year. This vent is often located on the roof of your home. Check for any lent build-up that's clogging the vent and clean it out to prevent fires and help your dryer operate properly. Once you've cleaned it, take a look at the vent while the dryer is running to assure the air is flowing freely.Clean and Seal Tile Showers - Grout sealer prevents moisture from seeping through the grout and even underneath your tiles, which could create mildew and mold. Sealing your grout also makes cleaning easier by keeping dirt and grime from entering the grout. Repeat this every 6 months for best results.Check caulking in bathrooms, kitchens and around trim - Weather and time will shrink caulking so that it no longer provides a good seal against moisture and air infiltration, thus reducing the energy efficiency of your home. Periodically check the caulking and make repairs as needed. Silicone Caulk is designed to work where water is present, like where a tub meets tile or a sink meets the countertop. Acrylic/Latex caulking is appropriate for an area that requires painting, such as where a countertop backsplash meets the wall.These easy-to-do items will help keep your home in top condition.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcd94db04803477e7ee7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcdb4db04803497e71b2","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:01:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Part 1: Common Questions From First Time Home Buyers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>With the improving housing market, many first time buyers are starting to ask themselves if they should buy a home rather then continue to pay rent. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2204 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Mortgage Calculator\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/45928bbab3fee97cf8ad01e4e16b1900.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"111\">Why should I buy rather than rent?\u003c/strong> Rather than writing a check and watching your money disappear into thin air as a housing cost, wouldn't it be nice if you got some of that money back at the end of the year? As a homeowner, that is exactly what happens. You can deduct the cost of your mortgage loan interest from your federal and some state taxes. You can also deduct property taxes. In the beginning most of your mortgage payments are comprised of interest, so in the early years of owning a home you have the largest deductions. \u003cstrong>How much money will I have to come up with to buy a home?\u003c/strong> This depends on several factors which include the type of loan you qualify for, the cost of the house, and what if any seller concessions are being offered. Sometimes home builders will offer closing cost assistance. However it's best to consult with a loan officer though there are 3 different costs associated with purchasing. You'll need:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>An Earnest Money Deposit\u003c/strong> - This is the amount that accompanies the initial contract on the home. This is necessary in order to prove you are willing to complete a contract if it is accepted.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Down Payment\u003c/strong> - This is the amount you need to pay when you go to settlement. This will be determined by the percentage required by your loan type. This amount includes whatever was initially put down for the Earnest Money Deposit.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Closing Costs\u003c/strong> - These are costs associated with the processing of the paperwork and can vary. On average you can expect these costs to be 3-4% of the purchase price. However when you apply for your loan you should receive an estimate from your lender so that you will not be caught off guard by the amount.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know if I can afford a home?\u003c/strong> Work with a lender and look at your debt to income ratio, credit score, and other factors to see what kind of loan you can qualify for and how much you qualify for in order to purchase. You can work with your local credit union, your bank, a savings and loan, or a private mortgage company. Often when looking at new homes, the builder will have one or more mortgage companies that are familiar with their properties and offer a wide range of loan options. This is often the lender of choice because it can make for a smoother closing. \u003cstrong>What other monthly costs are associated with buying a new home?\u003c/strong> While of course mortgage is part of the monthly puzzle, you will also have property taxes and insurance to consider in your monthly payment. Often though this is put into escrow with your overall payment and taken care of for you. If your utilities were covered in your previous rent, also take into account the possibility of paying water, sewage, trash removal, electricity and or gas. You may also have homeowner association (HOA) dues, or condo dues. Don't let this sound daunting as some of the utilities may be incorporated into your HOA. In our next installment we will have more details on mortgages and home ownership.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"part-1-common-questions-from-first-time-home-buyers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-07-05T20:25:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/45928bbab3fee97cf8ad01e4e16b1900.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1341519919,"_etag":"73e26449b3fadba7d7b95c8719f67d47b8fb36a7","textbody":"With the improving housing market, many first time buyers are starting to ask themselves if they should buy a home rather then continue to pay rent. Why should I buy rather than rent? Rather than writing a check and watching your money disappear into thin air as a housing cost, wouldn't it be nice if you got some of that money back at the end of the year? As a homeowner, that is exactly what happens. You can deduct the cost of your mortgage loan interest from your federal and some state taxes. You can also deduct property taxes. In the beginning most of your mortgage payments are comprised of interest, so in the early years of owning a home you have the largest deductions. How much money will I have to come up with to buy a home? This depends on several factors which include the type of loan you qualify for, the cost of the house, and what if any seller concessions are being offered. Sometimes home builders will offer closing cost assistance. However it's best to consult with a loan officer though there are 3 different costs associated with purchasing. You'll need:An Earnest Money Deposit - This is the amount that accompanies the initial contract on the home. This is necessary in order to prove you are willing to complete a contract if it is accepted.Down Payment - This is the amount you need to pay when you go to settlement. This will be determined by the percentage required by your loan type. This amount includes whatever was initially put down for the Earnest Money Deposit.Closing Costs - These are costs associated with the processing of the paperwork and can vary. On average you can expect these costs to be 3-4% of the purchase price. However when you apply for your loan you should receive an estimate from your lender so that you will not be caught off guard by the amount.How do I know if I can afford a home? Work with a lender and look at your debt to income ratio, credit score, and other factors to see what kind of loan you can qualify for and how much you qualify for in order to purchase. You can work with your local credit union, your bank, a savings and loan, or a private mortgage company. Often when looking at new homes, the builder will have one or more mortgage companies that are familiar with their properties and offer a wide range of loan options. This is often the lender of choice because it can make for a smoother closing. What other monthly costs are associated with buying a new home? While of course mortgage is part of the monthly puzzle, you will also have property taxes and insurance to consider in your monthly payment. Often though this is put into escrow with your overall payment and taken care of for you. If your utilities were covered in your previous rent, also take into account the possibility of paying water, sewage, trash removal, electricity and or gas. You may also have homeowner association (HOA) dues, or condo dues. Don't let this sound daunting as some of the utilities may be incorporated into your HOA. In our next installment we will have more details on mortgages and home ownership.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcdb4db04803497e71b2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcdd4db04803497e71b3","_updated":"Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:55:05 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Caring for Trees in the Summer Heat","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>As you care for your lawn during the hot summer months, don't forget about your trees. Just like your lawn, trees require year-round maintenance and care, even when they're dormant, but never more so than during the hot months. Water is the single most limiting essential resource for tree survival and growth. Drought conditions can lead to tree decline, pest problems, and non-recoverable damage. Mother nature will do part of the work, but supplemental watering can greatly assist in maintaining tree health during droughts. Chad Tolle,\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Customer-Care\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Ideal's director of customer care\u003c/a>, shares these simple tips to keep your trees healthy and beautiful: 1. How: Long soaking applications are preferable to multiple short waterings. The best way to water trees are by soaker hose or trickle (drip) irrigation. Simply place your garden hose at the bottom of your tree and let it run at a trickle. Gator Bags can also be used for newly planted trees with trunks up to 4 inches in diameter. They provide deep water saturation and help reduce transplant shock and drought stress. 2. When: The best time to water is late evening or early morning. Most of all, avoid the heat of the day for watering, and also make sure you water the base of the tree and not the leaves which could cause the leaves to burn and wilt. 3. How Much: Depending on the season, one to three inches, two times a week should keep a tree healthy. You can achieve this by watering for about 25-30 minutes on a slow trickle. These watering tips should also help to keep your root system growing downward instead of coming to the surface to find water during drought conditions.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"caring-for-trees-in-the-summer-heat-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-07-06T18:00:26.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:25 GMT","dateUnix":1341597626,"_etag":"0c40ec69a163bb179896df3971da52abdd2f55c6","textbody":"As you care for your lawn during the hot summer months, don't forget about your trees. Just like your lawn, trees require year-round maintenance and care, even when they're dormant, but never more so than during the hot months. Water is the single most limiting essential resource for tree survival and growth. Drought conditions can lead to tree decline, pest problems, and non-recoverable damage. Mother nature will do part of the work, but supplemental watering can greatly assist in maintaining tree health during droughts. Chad Tolle,&nbsp;Ideal's director of customer care, shares these simple tips to keep your trees healthy and beautiful: 1. How: Long soaking applications are preferable to multiple short waterings. The best way to water trees are by soaker hose or trickle (drip) irrigation. Simply place your garden hose at the bottom of your tree and let it run at a trickle. Gator Bags can also be used for newly planted trees with trunks up to 4 inches in diameter. They provide deep water saturation and help reduce transplant shock and drought stress. 2. When: The best time to water is late evening or early morning. Most of all, avoid the heat of the day for watering, and also make sure you water the base of the tree and not the leaves which could cause the leaves to burn and wilt. 3. How Much: Depending on the season, one to three inches, two times a week should keep a tree healthy. You can achieve this by watering for about 25-30 minutes on a slow trickle. These watering tips should also help to keep your root system growing downward instead of coming to the surface to find water during drought conditions.","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcdd4db04803497e71b3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcde4db048034a7e5f08","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:44:31 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Part 2: Common Questions From First Time Homebuyers - How Do I Qualify For a Loan","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2228 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"three business people talking about contract\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/05287a26f25d03033a387c9f7bfb511c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"167\">In a previous post we talked about common questions that abound from first time homebuyers. Buying a new home can be a lot more involved then renting a home so it's only natural to want to research the process and begin to understand exactly what being a homeowner entails. We touched on some of these a bit in our last article, but many questions new homebuyers have revolve around the important question. How do I get the loan? How do I know if I qualify for a loan? Well, if you don't begin to a talk with a loan officer you will never know. There are a zillion mortgage calculators online, and while those may give you an idea if you punch in your income, it's a lot harder to begin to understand all the nuances without speaking with a professional. How do I find the right lender? As we said before there are a host of options when it comes to finding a lender. You can go the route of talking with your own bank, a local credit union, and if you are considering buying a new home, often the builder has preferred lenders that they work with to help make the process go smoothly. Not only will this help move along the process, a preferred lender will be familiar with all the nuances of the particular property you desire. They know the taxes, insurance, HOA and other fees . What do I need to actually apply for the loan? There is a whole list of information that is needed in order to apply for a loan. The more prepared you are upon your first visit the smoother the process on getting prequalified and avoiding any surprises. You will need:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Social security numbers of all parties who intend on being on the loan\u003c/li>\u003cli>At least 6 months worth of statements for all checking and savings accounts\u003c/li>\u003cli>Documentation on all assets such as stocks and bonds\u003c/li>\u003cli>Proof of earnings in the form of a paycheck stub\u003c/li>\u003cli>A list of all your credit cards and include outstanding amounts as well as monthly payments\u003c/li>\u003cli>Remaining balance on any other loans such as car or boat loans and their respective account numbers\u003c/li>\u003cli>A copy of your income tax returns for the past 2 years\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Lenders may ask for other information but this will be a good start. A big question often asked by first time homebuyers is about loan types. We will talk more about loan types in our next article. What are your biggest questions as a first time homebuyer, or new home buyer?\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"part-2-common-questions-from-first-time-homebuyers-how-do-i-qualify-for-a-loan-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-07-12T20:30:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/05287a26f25d03033a387c9f7bfb511c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1342125018,"_etag":"80a3332f882bfe42ae50e4b63123c038e42592a6","textbody":"In a previous post we talked about common questions that abound from first time homebuyers. Buying a new home can be a lot more involved then renting a home so it's only natural to want to research the process and begin to understand exactly what being a homeowner entails. We touched on some of these a bit in our last article, but many questions new homebuyers have revolve around the important question. How do I get the loan? How do I know if I qualify for a loan? Well, if you don't begin to a talk with a loan officer you will never know. There are a zillion mortgage calculators online, and while those may give you an idea if you punch in your income, it's a lot harder to begin to understand all the nuances without speaking with a professional. How do I find the right lender? As we said before there are a host of options when it comes to finding a lender. You can go the route of talking with your own bank, a local credit union, and if you are considering buying a new home, often the builder has preferred lenders that they work with to help make the process go smoothly. Not only will this help move along the process, a preferred lender will be familiar with all the nuances of the particular property you desire. They know the taxes, insurance, HOA and other fees . What do I need to actually apply for the loan? There is a whole list of information that is needed in order to apply for a loan. The more prepared you are upon your first visit the smoother the process on getting prequalified and avoiding any surprises. You will need:Social security numbers of all parties who intend on being on the loanAt least 6 months worth of statements for all checking and savings accountsDocumentation on all assets such as stocks and bondsProof of earnings in the form of a paycheck stubA list of all your credit cards and include outstanding amounts as well as monthly paymentsRemaining balance on any other loans such as car or boat loans and their respective account numbersA copy of your income tax returns for the past 2 yearsLenders may ask for other information but this will be a good start. A big question often asked by first time homebuyers is about loan types. We will talk more about loan types in our next article. What are your biggest questions as a first time homebuyer, or new home buyer?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcde4db048034a7e5f08"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcdf4db04803497e71b4","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:44:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Mortgage Loan Types To Purchase Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2249 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Home Loans\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4598dc3de858c9fd8133952172da5645.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"134\">There are a multitude of home loan types available on the market today. As a first time homebuyer the choices may be daunting. The type of home loan you choose will have a huge long term effect on you so make sure you fully understand loans before you commit to one particular type.* \u003cstrong>Fixed-Rate Mortgage Types\u003c/strong> - Fixed rate loans, are completely amortized which means they have the same cost per month and the payment is comprised of principal and interest on your home over a pre-determined time frame. The two most common fixed rate mortgages are 15-year and 30-year mortgages. However often you may find 10-year, 40 or even 50-year mortgages. Commonly the amortization schedule is such that in the early years of a loan you are paying more interest than principal and the balance shifts middle to end. If you choose to pay more than your monthly mortgage, normally that extra payment goes straight toward principal and will shorten the life of your loan and the amount of interest paid. But make sure your loan allows for early payment stipulations. \u003cstrong>FHA Loans\u003c/strong> - These loan types are insured by the government through mortgage insurance that is rolled into the loan. They often are attractive to fist time homebuyers because the down payment requirements are usually lower than fixed-rate mortgages, and credit scores can be a little bit lower. \u003cstrong>VA Loans\u003c/strong> - These loan types, like the FHA loans, are also government loans. They are available to veterans who have served in the Armed Services and in certain cases those spouses of deceased veterans. The requirements for these loans may vary depending on length of service, type of discharge and other factors. But a key feature to this loan is that no down payment is required. \u003cstrong>Interest-Only Loans\u003c/strong> - This mortgage type has a predetermined time period where the loan only consists of a set interest portion of the loan. An example: For the first 3, 5, 7 or even 10 years (Or whatever the stipulations of the loan) the required payment is only comprised of mortgage. Once you hit the end of the designated \"interest only\" time period, often the monthly amount you pay will increase to reflect interest and principal. There are many different types of interest only loans. Make sure you talk in detail with a lender. \u003cstrong>Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs)\u003c/strong> - These loan types are often one that people are cautious of because there are so many different types out there. In these loans, interest rates can fluctuate and move up or down, sometimes they are fixed for a period of time before they begin to adjust. They may move up or down monthly, semi-annually or annually. These loans can be tied to different indexes that can cause them to move more or less depending on the volatility of the index. Some only allow the adjustment go up or down a set amount in a given period regardless of the index. Again, a true education on ARMs with a licensed lender is advised before jumping into one of these loans. These are just 5 of the most common loan types out there on the market today to help you purchase your new home. For details and more information on what loan type would be best for you, make sure to contact a licensed mortgage lender for more details. *This information is general in nature, and only a licenses lender can give you specifics that will fit your situation. Please speak with \u003ca href=\"http://www.cwmpartners.com/\">a lender\u003c/a> to find out details on any loan types that could be available to you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-mortgage-loan-types-to-purchase-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-07-19T20:11:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4598dc3de858c9fd8133952172da5645.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1342728700,"_etag":"dacc55a0c1888b118fc8a0bf432e250990da7f70","textbody":"There are a multitude of home loan types available on the market today. As a first time homebuyer the choices may be daunting. The type of home loan you choose will have a huge long term effect on you so make sure you fully understand loans before you commit to one particular type.* Fixed-Rate Mortgage Types - Fixed rate loans, are completely amortized which means they have the same cost per month and the payment is comprised of principal and interest on your home over a pre-determined time frame. The two most common fixed rate mortgages are 15-year and 30-year mortgages. However often you may find 10-year, 40 or even 50-year mortgages. Commonly the amortization schedule is such that in the early years of a loan you are paying more interest than principal and the balance shifts middle to end. If you choose to pay more than your monthly mortgage, normally that extra payment goes straight toward principal and will shorten the life of your loan and the amount of interest paid. But make sure your loan allows for early payment stipulations. FHA Loans - These loan types are insured by the government through mortgage insurance that is rolled into the loan. They often are attractive to fist time homebuyers because the down payment requirements are usually lower than fixed-rate mortgages, and credit scores can be a little bit lower. VA Loans - These loan types, like the FHA loans, are also government loans. They are available to veterans who have served in the Armed Services and in certain cases those spouses of deceased veterans. The requirements for these loans may vary depending on length of service, type of discharge and other factors. But a key feature to this loan is that no down payment is required. Interest-Only Loans - This mortgage type has a predetermined time period where the loan only consists of a set interest portion of the loan. An example: For the first 3, 5, 7 or even 10 years (Or whatever the stipulations of the loan) the required payment is only comprised of mortgage. Once you hit the end of the designated \"interest only\" time period, often the monthly amount you pay will increase to reflect interest and principal. There are many different types of interest only loans. Make sure you talk in detail with a lender. Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) - These loan types are often one that people are cautious of because there are so many different types out there. In these loans, interest rates can fluctuate and move up or down, sometimes they are fixed for a period of time before they begin to adjust. They may move up or down monthly, semi-annually or annually. These loans can be tied to different indexes that can cause them to move more or less depending on the volatility of the index. Some only allow the adjustment go up or down a set amount in a given period regardless of the index. Again, a true education on ARMs with a licensed lender is advised before jumping into one of these loans. These are just 5 of the most common loan types out there on the market today to help you purchase your new home. For details and more information on what loan type would be best for you, make sure to contact a licensed mortgage lender for more details. *This information is general in nature, and only a licenses lender can give you specifics that will fit your situation. Please speak with a lender to find out details on any loan types that could be available to you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcdf4db04803497e71b4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bce14db04803497e71b5","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:44:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Demystifying Mortgage Terms: 9 Terms to Understand Your Lender","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2260 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"loan\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/410d76f336523f55ad25915627794320.jpg\" width=\"279\" height=\"206\">At times it can get confusing when you hear terms tossed around at the mortgage stage of the home shopping experience. For some it can be enough to make them run in the other direction in confusion. Ideal Homes has created this mini guide designed to help you learn the lingo when purchasing your new home. \u003cstrong>Closing Costs\u003c/strong> - These are the costs that both the buyer and the seller incur when transferring ownership of a property. These costs can include an origination fee, attorney's fee, taxes, escrow payments, title insurance, discount points and more. \u003cstrong>Origination Fee\u003c/strong> - This is charged by the mortgage lender in order to evaluate and prepare your loan. Things that your lender can roll into this cost include attorney's fees, document preparation fees and notary's fees as well as other similar line items. \u003cstrong>Escrow\u003c/strong> - This is an account with a neutral third party that holds all documents and money in a real estate transaction until all conditions are met to complete the sale and transfer the purchase. After the real estate transaction, a lender may require an escrow account be set up to collect a monthly portion designated for property taxes, insurance and other designated fees until payments are due. \u003cstrong>Good Faith Estimate, or GFE\u003c/strong> - A lender must provide a prospective homeowner a written estimate of expected closing costs with in three days of making a mortgage application on a home. It is required by law to be as accurate as possible. \u003cstrong>Buy-down\u003c/strong> - This is a one-time charge that can be negotiated with the lender to reduce the interest rate over the life of the loan. The increments used to reduce the rate are called points or discount points. \u003cstrong>Points\u003c/strong> - These are the increments used in a reduce the percentage rate of the loan. One point equals 1% of the loan amount. If the loan is $200,000 then 1 point will cost $2000. Do not confuse a point with a percentage point. They are not equal. \u003cstrong>Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI\u003c/strong> - This is an insurance policy that protects against loan defaults and allows the lender to recoup losses in the case of a foreclosure. PMI is usually required if the down payment is less than 20% of the sales price. The coverage is paid in monthly installments and terminates once the homeowner builds up 20% equity in the property. \u003cstrong>Homeowner's Insurance\u003c/strong> - A lender will require that you have this coverage, sometimes called hazard insurance, secured on your property upon settlement. This insures the lender's investment in your home in the case of fire, vandalism, and other circumstances, which could destroy the house. Make sure your policy also covers the contents of your home. In the case of condominium ownership, hazard insurance may be part of the monthly condominium fees. You should still seek insurance for the contents of your home. \u003cstrong>Title Insurance\u003c/strong> - This is a policy that insures the seller has clear title to the property and the ability to legally transfer the title to someone else. This type of policy will protect the lender, the buyer or both. If a problem arises the insurer pays any legal damages. Hopefully this begins to demystify the mortgage terminology and allow you to get comfortable with the idea of owning your own home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"demystifying-mortgage-terms-9-terms-to-understand-your-lender-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-07-26T20:22:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/410d76f336523f55ad25915627794320.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1343334178,"_etag":"bfc770eff2c77585dbd9d336e0ddaeac2cdc4c12","textbody":"At times it can get confusing when you hear terms tossed around at the mortgage stage of the home shopping experience. For some it can be enough to make them run in the other direction in confusion. Ideal Homes has created this mini guide designed to help you learn the lingo when purchasing your new home. Closing Costs - These are the costs that both the buyer and the seller incur when transferring ownership of a property. These costs can include an origination fee, attorney's fee, taxes, escrow payments, title insurance, discount points and more. Origination Fee - This is charged by the mortgage lender in order to evaluate and prepare your loan. Things that your lender can roll into this cost include attorney's fees, document preparation fees and notary's fees as well as other similar line items. Escrow - This is an account with a neutral third party that holds all documents and money in a real estate transaction until all conditions are met to complete the sale and transfer the purchase. After the real estate transaction, a lender may require an escrow account be set up to collect a monthly portion designated for property taxes, insurance and other designated fees until payments are due. Good Faith Estimate, or GFE - A lender must provide a prospective homeowner a written estimate of expected closing costs with in three days of making a mortgage application on a home. It is required by law to be as accurate as possible. Buy-down - This is a one-time charge that can be negotiated with the lender to reduce the interest rate over the life of the loan. The increments used to reduce the rate are called points or discount points. Points - These are the increments used in a reduce the percentage rate of the loan. One point equals 1% of the loan amount. If the loan is $200,000 then 1 point will cost $2000. Do not confuse a point with a percentage point. They are not equal. Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI - This is an insurance policy that protects against loan defaults and allows the lender to recoup losses in the case of a foreclosure. PMI is usually required if the down payment is less than 20% of the sales price. The coverage is paid in monthly installments and terminates once the homeowner builds up 20% equity in the property. Homeowner's Insurance - A lender will require that you have this coverage, sometimes called hazard insurance, secured on your property upon settlement. This insures the lender's investment in your home in the case of fire, vandalism, and other circumstances, which could destroy the house. Make sure your policy also covers the contents of your home. In the case of condominium ownership, hazard insurance may be part of the monthly condominium fees. You should still seek insurance for the contents of your home. Title Insurance - This is a policy that insures the seller has clear title to the property and the ability to legally transfer the title to someone else. This type of policy will protect the lender, the buyer or both. If a problem arises the insurer pays any legal damages. Hopefully this begins to demystify the mortgage terminology and allow you to get comfortable with the idea of owning your own home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bce14db04803497e71b5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bce24db04803497e71b6","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:44:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Beat the Heat: Summer Cooling Tips for Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2270 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"fan\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1089c4d520e5d01dccc10e82fd3b2663.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"247\" height=\"140\">It's not news that record heat is wilting spirits across the country and increasing energy bills as everyone tries to stay cool. The best way to keep cool is obviously your air-conditioning, but if you want to save some money and you'd like to be kinder to the environment and try not to burn so many fossil fuels in the process, then here are a few summer tips that may be for you. \u003cstrong>Ceiling Fans\u003c/strong> - A ceiling fan can be a great investment and long term it's pennies for cooling power. A ceiling fan can make the area it cools feel six or seven degrees cooler. On average it costs about $10 a month to use your fan if you leave it on 12 hours a day. Remember a ceiling fan is cooling a specific area, not the whole house. So leaving it on when you are not in a room does not help your cooling cause but can increase your energy bill. With good fans, properly placed in rooms that are used most frequently, you are very likely to be able to raise the thermostat and save some money. Just make sure your ceiling fans are set for summer and the air is blowing downward. \u003cstrong>Portable Fans\u003c/strong> - Ceiling fans are preferred for optimum alternative cooling, but quality portable fans can also be effective. Even mild air movement can reduce the temperature in an area three or four degrees. \u003cstrong>Attic Fans\u003c/strong> - These fans can help reduce heat in your home by pulling hot air out of your attic and circulating cooler air from outside. The heat in attics can reach 120 degrees. An attic fan can help vent this heat and bring cooler air in. \u003cstrong>Window Coverings\u003c/strong> - Shades, drapes or blinds can reflect the heat of the sun and keep rooms from heating up. By keeping direct sunlight out of the house, this can help improve the efficiency of your air conditioner and your ceiling fans. \u003cstrong>Heat Generators in Your Home : You probably aren't even thinking about the heat that is given off by appliances, electrical devices and lighting.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Electrical Devices\u003c/strong> - Keep large heat emitting electrical devices such as TV's away from your thermostat. This can cause a false reading and your thermostat will think it's hotter in the house than it actually is. The system will continue cooling beyond your needs and put a strain on the equipment while putting an unnecessary drain on your bank account. \u003cstrong>Appliances\u003c/strong> - Try to keep from cooking during the hottest parts of the day. If you do need to cook, use your ventilating fan for your range. This will vent the hot air out of your house, rather than adding to the heat accumulation inside. \u003cstrong>Lights\u003c/strong> - You wouldn't think they have a lot of heat, but get up close to your incandescent lights. These generate heat. Keep lights off when possible, and if you can, change out your light bulbs with compact fluorescent lighting and LED lighting. Compact fluorescent lighting produces the same light with a fifth of the energy and heat. Cooler on your environment and lighter on your budget. \u003cstrong>Plants\u003c/strong> - Outdoor plantings of shrubs and bushes and trees are two fold. On the one hand you can shield your air conditioning from the sun and reduce the strain on your equipment. A unit operating in the shade uses less electricity. Make sure not to block the airflow. You can also use strategic plantings to shade your windows and also help reduce direct sunlight heating up your home. These are just a few cool tips to lower temperatures and lower energy bills.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"beat-the-heat-summer-cooling-tips-for-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-08-02T20:30:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1089c4d520e5d01dccc10e82fd3b2663.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1343939424,"_etag":"3642400ebfc1a4289738126b8a815a0c3f081516","textbody":"It's not news that record heat is wilting spirits across the country and increasing energy bills as everyone tries to stay cool. The best way to keep cool is obviously your air-conditioning, but if you want to save some money and you'd like to be kinder to the environment and try not to burn so many fossil fuels in the process, then here are a few summer tips that may be for you. Ceiling Fans - A ceiling fan can be a great investment and long term it's pennies for cooling power. A ceiling fan can make the area it cools feel six or seven degrees cooler. On average it costs about $10 a month to use your fan if you leave it on 12 hours a day. Remember a ceiling fan is cooling a specific area, not the whole house. So leaving it on when you are not in a room does not help your cooling cause but can increase your energy bill. With good fans, properly placed in rooms that are used most frequently, you are very likely to be able to raise the thermostat and save some money. Just make sure your ceiling fans are set for summer and the air is blowing downward. Portable Fans - Ceiling fans are preferred for optimum alternative cooling, but quality portable fans can also be effective. Even mild air movement can reduce the temperature in an area three or four degrees. Attic Fans - These fans can help reduce heat in your home by pulling hot air out of your attic and circulating cooler air from outside. The heat in attics can reach 120 degrees. An attic fan can help vent this heat and bring cooler air in. Window Coverings - Shades, drapes or blinds can reflect the heat of the sun and keep rooms from heating up. By keeping direct sunlight out of the house, this can help improve the efficiency of your air conditioner and your ceiling fans. Heat Generators in Your Home : You probably aren't even thinking about the heat that is given off by appliances, electrical devices and lighting.&nbsp;Electrical Devices - Keep large heat emitting electrical devices such as TV's away from your thermostat. This can cause a false reading and your thermostat will think it's hotter in the house than it actually is. The system will continue cooling beyond your needs and put a strain on the equipment while putting an unnecessary drain on your bank account. Appliances - Try to keep from cooking during the hottest parts of the day. If you do need to cook, use your ventilating fan for your range. This will vent the hot air out of your house, rather than adding to the heat accumulation inside. Lights - You wouldn't think they have a lot of heat, but get up close to your incandescent lights. These generate heat. Keep lights off when possible, and if you can, change out your light bulbs with compact fluorescent lighting and LED lighting. Compact fluorescent lighting produces the same light with a fifth of the energy and heat. Cooler on your environment and lighter on your budget. Plants - Outdoor plantings of shrubs and bushes and trees are two fold. On the one hand you can shield your air conditioning from the sun and reduce the strain on your equipment. A unit operating in the shade uses less electricity. Make sure not to block the airflow. You can also use strategic plantings to shade your windows and also help reduce direct sunlight heating up your home. These are just a few cool tips to lower temperatures and lower energy bills.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bce24db04803497e71b6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bce34db04803477e7eea","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:45:06 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"3 Tips to Prep Your Home For The Fall","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2286 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"autumn leaves, very shallow focus\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/852e82aec55e88ae541e767c8608f836.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"176\">While the kidlets are getting ready to go back to school and the heat index is still through the roof, you may not realize it's time to start prepping your home for the fall. Checking out your systems and getting things ready for colder weather is best done before the autumn chill sets in. Some of the more obvious seasonal chores that arise are cleaning out the gutters and putting away the pool toys, but here are a few more tips to help ready your home for fall. \u003cstrong>Heat it Up -\u003c/strong> Do a heat check before you need it. During the summer it's easy to forget about your heating system since your main concern is about the efficiency of your air conditioner. Take the time to have a specialist do a thorough check of your heating system once a year before the cold weather sets in and save yourself lots of home owner stress in repairs. Stick with your repairman as he checks the system so he can show you any important features such as levers for flipping vents, filters, and other things he will be looking for to make sure the system is running well. For gas heat your specialist should inspect everything from the pilot light to the chimney flue. If your system is not venting properly you run the risk of dangerous carbon monoxide build up in your home. \u003cstrong>Flush it Out -\u003c/strong> If you have an in ground sprinkler system make sure you flush out those lines before the freeze sets in. This is done by blowing air into the pipes to replace any water left in the lines from summer watering. Because pipes are only inches below the surface they are prone to freezing and could make for costly repairs in the spring if not treated properly in the fall. \u003cstrong>Check on Top -\u003c/strong> A once yearly roof inspection will help you get the full 20-30 years out of your shingles. Take this opportunity to look for rotting and loose shingles, debris accumulating on your roof that could cause soft spots, trim dead or overhanging branches, and clear leaves from gutters. This is also a good time to inspect flashing around chimneys, repair any siding, inspect gutters and downspouts that may show wear and tear and make sure no repairs are needed. These three tips will give you a great jump-start on prepping your home for colder climates. As a homeowner, developing a regular maintenance schedule is the key to keeping your largest investment in tip-top condition.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"3-tips-to-prep-your-home-for-the-fall-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-08-09T20:38:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/852e82aec55e88ae541e767c8608f836.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1344544717,"_etag":"1f4a9114504b9dbae409357b756709b0a56f9ba6","textbody":"While the kidlets are getting ready to go back to school and the heat index is still through the roof, you may not realize it's time to start prepping your home for the fall. Checking out your systems and getting things ready for colder weather is best done before the autumn chill sets in. Some of the more obvious seasonal chores that arise are cleaning out the gutters and putting away the pool toys, but here are a few more tips to help ready your home for fall. Heat it Up - Do a heat check before you need it. During the summer it's easy to forget about your heating system since your main concern is about the efficiency of your air conditioner. Take the time to have a specialist do a thorough check of your heating system once a year before the cold weather sets in and save yourself lots of home owner stress in repairs. Stick with your repairman as he checks the system so he can show you any important features such as levers for flipping vents, filters, and other things he will be looking for to make sure the system is running well. For gas heat your specialist should inspect everything from the pilot light to the chimney flue. If your system is not venting properly you run the risk of dangerous carbon monoxide build up in your home. Flush it Out - If you have an in ground sprinkler system make sure you flush out those lines before the freeze sets in. This is done by blowing air into the pipes to replace any water left in the lines from summer watering. Because pipes are only inches below the surface they are prone to freezing and could make for costly repairs in the spring if not treated properly in the fall. Check on Top - A once yearly roof inspection will help you get the full 20-30 years out of your shingles. Take this opportunity to look for rotting and loose shingles, debris accumulating on your roof that could cause soft spots, trim dead or overhanging branches, and clear leaves from gutters. This is also a good time to inspect flashing around chimneys, repair any siding, inspect gutters and downspouts that may show wear and tear and make sure no repairs are needed. These three tips will give you a great jump-start on prepping your home for colder climates. As a homeowner, developing a regular maintenance schedule is the key to keeping your largest investment in tip-top condition.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:31 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bce34db04803477e7eea"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bce54db04803467e647e","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:45:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Back to School Check List in Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Summer seems like it has passed in a flash and it's that time of year again - back to school. If you are in a brand new home, or in a different school district, you may consider going through this checklist to see what may be applicable to making a smooth transition to a new school this year. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2292 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"back to school\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f5878faaefd029ba9082f8cf3c8bc62e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"255\">\u003cstrong>Documents -\u003c/strong> Sometimes you have to push some paper. Have immunization records, social security number, and any medical prescriptions that may be applicable for the school to know about. Find out if any past grades or classes taken are needed if you are in a completely new school and district. \u003cstrong>Appointments -\u003c/strong> Get your kids the 10,000-mile check up. Schedule all doctors appointments such as dentists, immunizations, physicals and eye exams. \u003cstrong>Synch Your Calendar -\u003c/strong> In this day and age of smart phones, this one should be a no brainer. Get all the important dates on your calendar including orientation day, parent-teacher meetings, open house days and any other information the school provides about events so that you aren't waiting until the last minute to make those brownies for the bake sale. \u003cstrong>Emergency Contact List -\u003c/strong> Make sure you have a list of emergency contacts complete with phone numbers and availability that you can provide to the school. \u003cstrong>Inventory Supplies-\u003c/strong> Take a look at last year's school supplies and clothes and decide what can stay, what can be donated, what needs to be replenished, and what gets trashed. \u003cstrong>Clothes Shopping -\u003c/strong> Think about hosting a clothes swap with other parents. This can save a lot of money for everyone, and anything that doesn't get picked up can be donated to a charity of choice. Be sure you know if there is a school dress code - whether you are swapping or buying, make sure you have clothing that adheres to those standards. \u003cstrong>Replenish Supplies\u003c/strong> - Look for back to school sales, coupons, and specials and take full advantage to keep your costs down. See if your school has a website and a supply list to help you stick to the necessities and not go over board on fancy doodads. \u003cstrong>Create a Study Zone -\u003c/strong> Find a quiet place away from the household hubbub and set it up with pens, pencils, notebooks, calculators, and reference materials to create an easy place to study. \u003cstrong>Create a Drop Zone -\u003c/strong> Create your own in-home locker spot. Designate a basket, hook or shelf for backpacks, lunch boxes and sneakers so there's no early a.m. scramble tracking down items to the four corners of the house each day. \u003cstrong>Message Central -\u003c/strong> A chalkboard or a whiteboard can be a huge help in organizing weekly schedules, to do lists and after school activities. Place it where the whole family can see it at a glance and schedule their week accordingly. This will be irreplaceable when trying to organize carpools, activities, doctor's appointments and meetings. \u003cstrong>Rules of the Road -\u003c/strong> Think about setting homework rules. This should include turn off time for the TV and Computer. If the rules are laid out ahead of time then there will be less room for debate once school gets into full swing. \u003cstrong>Busing It\u003c/strong> - If this is the first time your child is riding a bus, or this is a new location, make sure you know where the pick-ups are. Get a copy of the route and do a run through with them. This will give you the opportunity to familiarize them with the landmarks and help them recognize where they are. \u003cstrong>Pre-School Lessons -\u003c/strong> That's right help them out with a few lessons before school starts to make them more self-sufficient. Teach them how to make their own lunches, pack their backpacks, and check their school websites for news and important information. Make the transition from summer to school a little bit easier in your new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"back-to-school-check-list-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-08-16T20:33:59.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f5878faaefd029ba9082f8cf3c8bc62e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1345149239,"_etag":"20051f87d4025f490995e5b12ba3ef5facc8a0b7","textbody":"Summer seems like it has passed in a flash and it's that time of year again - back to school. If you are in a brand new home, or in a different school district, you may consider going through this checklist to see what may be applicable to making a smooth transition to a new school this year. Documents - Sometimes you have to push some paper. Have immunization records, social security number, and any medical prescriptions that may be applicable for the school to know about. Find out if any past grades or classes taken are needed if you are in a completely new school and district. Appointments - Get your kids the 10,000-mile check up. Schedule all doctors appointments such as dentists, immunizations, physicals and eye exams. Synch Your Calendar - In this day and age of smart phones, this one should be a no brainer. Get all the important dates on your calendar including orientation day, parent-teacher meetings, open house days and any other information the school provides about events so that you aren't waiting until the last minute to make those brownies for the bake sale. Emergency Contact List - Make sure you have a list of emergency contacts complete with phone numbers and availability that you can provide to the school. Inventory Supplies- Take a look at last year's school supplies and clothes and decide what can stay, what can be donated, what needs to be replenished, and what gets trashed. Clothes Shopping - Think about hosting a clothes swap with other parents. This can save a lot of money for everyone, and anything that doesn't get picked up can be donated to a charity of choice. Be sure you know if there is a school dress code - whether you are swapping or buying, make sure you have clothing that adheres to those standards. Replenish Supplies - Look for back to school sales, coupons, and specials and take full advantage to keep your costs down. See if your school has a website and a supply list to help you stick to the necessities and not go over board on fancy doodads. Create a Study Zone - Find a quiet place away from the household hubbub and set it up with pens, pencils, notebooks, calculators, and reference materials to create an easy place to study. Create a Drop Zone - Create your own in-home locker spot. Designate a basket, hook or shelf for backpacks, lunch boxes and sneakers so there's no early a.m. scramble tracking down items to the four corners of the house each day. Message Central - A chalkboard or a whiteboard can be a huge help in organizing weekly schedules, to do lists and after school activities. Place it where the whole family can see it at a glance and schedule their week accordingly. This will be irreplaceable when trying to organize carpools, activities, doctor's appointments and meetings. Rules of the Road - Think about setting homework rules. This should include turn off time for the TV and Computer. If the rules are laid out ahead of time then there will be less room for debate once school gets into full swing. Busing It - If this is the first time your child is riding a bus, or this is a new location, make sure you know where the pick-ups are. Get a copy of the route and do a run through with them. This will give you the opportunity to familiarize them with the landmarks and help them recognize where they are. Pre-School Lessons - That's right help them out with a few lessons before school starts to make them more self-sufficient. Teach them how to make their own lunches, pack their backpacks, and check their school websites for news and important information. Make the transition from summer to school a little bit easier in your new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bce54db04803467e647e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bce64db04803497e71b7","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:45:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Grand Opening - Village Verde in Piedmont","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you're looking for a unique community with a small-town feel, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=45\" target=\"_blank\">Village Verde\u003c/a> is the perfect place for you and your family. Located in Northwest Oklahoma City, this exciting new 480-acre community will feature a mix of homes, businesses, and spaces for outdoor activities. More than your average neighborhood, Village Verde will have everything your family needs all located in one community. Designed with \u003ca href=\"http://www.gwssi.com/villageverdeokc/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">environmentally-conscious development practices&nbsp;\u003c/a>and with sustainable living in mind, the community will offer trails and sidewalks and a mix of commercial and residential spaces that will promote walking and biking. With over one hundred acres of open spaces, parks, and trails in the design plan, Village Verde is ideal for someone looking for an active lifestyle. With Ideal Homes' history of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\" target=\"_blank\">innovation\u003c/a> and as a leader in building energy efficient homes, we're excited to celebrate the grand opening of a model home in this one-of-a-kind community. Located in the highly-regarded Piedmont school district, Village Verde is located just west of the new Kilpatrick Turnpike on NW Expressway, between Mustang Road and Piedmont Road/Hwy 4, just minutes from Downtown Oklahoma City and Will Rogers Airport. For more information, contact Elena at eamora@Ideal-Homes.com.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"grand-opening-village-verde-in-piedmont-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-08-16T01:51:14.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1345081874,"_etag":"cc71209aec6ab8d26a155068dfb6a20461db587d","textbody":"If you're looking for a unique community with a small-town feel, Village Verde is the perfect place for you and your family. Located in Northwest Oklahoma City, this exciting new 480-acre community will feature a mix of homes, businesses, and spaces for outdoor activities. More than your average neighborhood, Village Verde will have everything your family needs all located in one community. Designed with environmentally-conscious development practices&nbsp;and with sustainable living in mind, the community will offer trails and sidewalks and a mix of commercial and residential spaces that will promote walking and biking. With over one hundred acres of open spaces, parks, and trails in the design plan, Village Verde is ideal for someone looking for an active lifestyle. With Ideal Homes' history of innovation and as a leader in building energy efficient homes, we're excited to celebrate the grand opening of a model home in this one-of-a-kind community. Located in the highly-regarded Piedmont school district, Village Verde is located just west of the new Kilpatrick Turnpike on NW Expressway, between Mustang Road and Piedmont Road/Hwy 4, just minutes from Downtown Oklahoma City and Will Rogers Airport. For more information, contact Elena at eamora@Ideal-Homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:34 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bce64db04803497e71b7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bce74db04803487e5d28","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:47:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"10 Tips to Create Family Friendly Spaces in Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Do you have an active family? Are pets and people tromping through the house on a regular basis? Do you want an elegant space but need to accommodate a family environment? Here are 10 tips to creating those warm family friendly spaces without sacrificing style. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2303 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Family at home\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/63982219c97e4676cea324a56c840127.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"166\">Tip 1:\u003c/strong> Consider runners or non-carpeted materials such as tile, wood, laminate and linoleum in high traffic areas. This will save wear and tear on carpeting, and will eliminate the worn look of deep dirt areas. You can pick runners up and clean them easily (make sure they have a sturdy non-skid backing.) \u003cstrong>Tip 2:\u003c/strong> Use throw rugs. Whether you have carpet or hardwood floors you will be glad you added bright or bold print rugs to create a drip zone for the kids. It's always easier to clean a throw rug than the whole carpet. And if you pick a bold busy pattern, it's easier for drips and stains to blend. \u003cstrong>Tip 3:\u003c/strong> Micro fiber is your friend. Microfiber couches and chairs look elegant and are easy to clean. Think sturdy fabric when you are choosing your furniture. Make sure you spring for the stain resistant finish. \u003cstrong>Tip 4:\u003c/strong> Invest in your furniture. Don't sacrifice quality for the short-term gain of a low furniture bill. With an active family the furniture will take a beating. Good quality furniture will last whether it's used as a trampoline or not. A sturdy furniture foundation will allow you to recover when styles change and as the kids grow older. Good sturdy bones to furniture is the key to keeping furniture bills low over time. \u003cstrong>Tip 5:\u003c/strong> Baskets! Use baskets to organize toys, shoes, and knick-knacks and keep the clutter to a minimum. Just because you have lots of toys doesn't mean the house needs to look like a daycare. Even if you create a kid-only space in the house, you don't have to sacrifice style for fun. Organization is the key to clutter reduction. \u003cstrong>Tip 6:\u003c/strong> Go vintage! You don't need to decorate in post-college shabby just because you don't want the kids to destroy nice furniture. Instead you can look for contemporary weathered furniture pieces to give that distressed vintage look and still handle the onslaught of kids with little fuss. With this style you won't even notice one more scratch! \u003cstrong>Tip 7:\u003c/strong> Color choices can create serenity. You'll be glad you didn't go for those white or light couches when grape juice gets spilled. Instead consider darker neutrals that hide dirt and accessorize with color. \u003cstrong>Tip 8:\u003c/strong> Bring in the color. Fun frivolous colors make a cheerful home. Bring color in with paint, throw pillows, rugs and non-fragile decor. \u003cstrong>Tip 9:\u003c/strong> Wipeable paint is a must. Walls take a licking in an active family. From scuff marks to dirt, make your life easier with durable paint. Even flat paints now come in washable versions. Make sure you check the can of paint before you buy. \u003cstrong>Tip 10:\u003c/strong> Accessorize out of reach. Just because you have kids doesn't mean you can't have nice things. Put the sturdy accessories at kid level. When placing the fragile stuff, just think about vignettes on top of armoires, high shelves or consider placing a decorative rail high up on your wall as a boarder and place some of the treasures there. As you settle into your new home, you can make it into a place that the whole family can enjoy.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"10-tips-to-create-family-friendly-spaces-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-08-23T20:41:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/63982219c97e4676cea324a56c840127.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1345754483,"_etag":"525deddd74b75771c16a95fad10f3b4ae0e77def","textbody":"Do you have an active family? Are pets and people tromping through the house on a regular basis? Do you want an elegant space but need to accommodate a family environment? Here are 10 tips to creating those warm family friendly spaces without sacrificing style. Tip 1: Consider runners or non-carpeted materials such as tile, wood, laminate and linoleum in high traffic areas. This will save wear and tear on carpeting, and will eliminate the worn look of deep dirt areas. You can pick runners up and clean them easily (make sure they have a sturdy non-skid backing.) Tip 2: Use throw rugs. Whether you have carpet or hardwood floors you will be glad you added bright or bold print rugs to create a drip zone for the kids. It's always easier to clean a throw rug than the whole carpet. And if you pick a bold busy pattern, it's easier for drips and stains to blend. Tip 3: Micro fiber is your friend. Microfiber couches and chairs look elegant and are easy to clean. Think sturdy fabric when you are choosing your furniture. Make sure you spring for the stain resistant finish. Tip 4: Invest in your furniture. Don't sacrifice quality for the short-term gain of a low furniture bill. With an active family the furniture will take a beating. Good quality furniture will last whether it's used as a trampoline or not. A sturdy furniture foundation will allow you to recover when styles change and as the kids grow older. Good sturdy bones to furniture is the key to keeping furniture bills low over time. Tip 5: Baskets! Use baskets to organize toys, shoes, and knick-knacks and keep the clutter to a minimum. Just because you have lots of toys doesn't mean the house needs to look like a daycare. Even if you create a kid-only space in the house, you don't have to sacrifice style for fun. Organization is the key to clutter reduction. Tip 6: Go vintage! You don't need to decorate in post-college shabby just because you don't want the kids to destroy nice furniture. Instead you can look for contemporary weathered furniture pieces to give that distressed vintage look and still handle the onslaught of kids with little fuss. With this style you won't even notice one more scratch! Tip 7: Color choices can create serenity. You'll be glad you didn't go for those white or light couches when grape juice gets spilled. Instead consider darker neutrals that hide dirt and accessorize with color. Tip 8: Bring in the color. Fun frivolous colors make a cheerful home. Bring color in with paint, throw pillows, rugs and non-fragile decor. Tip 9: Wipeable paint is a must. Walls take a licking in an active family. From scuff marks to dirt, make your life easier with durable paint. Even flat paints now come in washable versions. Make sure you check the can of paint before you buy. Tip 10: Accessorize out of reach. Just because you have kids doesn't mean you can't have nice things. Put the sturdy accessories at kid level. When placing the fragile stuff, just think about vignettes on top of armoires, high shelves or consider placing a decorative rail high up on your wall as a boarder and place some of the treasures there. As you settle into your new home, you can make it into a place that the whole family can enjoy.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:35 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bce74db04803487e5d28"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bce84db048034a7e5f09","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:46:53 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Caring for Your Fence","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2312 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"fence\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/fence-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\">\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">Fences are exposed to the elements, which can cause wood to split and crack. So it's important to care for your fence properly.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">1. A wood sealer can be used to extend the life of the fence and make it look newer for a longer period of time. You can buy a wood sealer at your local hardware store. When applying the sealer, be careful not to damage any of your property or your neighbor's property. Seal every exposed part of the wood where possible. Not sealing properly and completely can cause the wood pickets to curl as moisture penetrates certain areas. Also keep in mind that sealing your fence will be an ongoing maintenance item, not a onetime event.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">2. It's important to keep the soil around your fence posts moist. Soils in Oklahoma are filled with clay and are very expansive. When Mother Nature provides rain or snow, the soil swells around the posts, which is ideal. However when we go without rain for a long period of time, the soil shrinks, causing gaps around the posts and allowing them to wobble and eventually fail. When watering your lawn, also water around the fence line or use a soaker hose to keep that area moist. It's also important to keep the soil around your home's foundation moist during hot and dry weather. This provides a stable environment for your home's foundation.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">3. Make routine repairs to your fence. Replace broken boards, adjust gates and repair the hardware and latch as needed.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A little routine maintenance will extend the life and maintain the look of your fence.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"caring-for-your-fence-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-08-24T18:33:05.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:36 GMT","dateUnix":1345833185,"_etag":"0f4834a46c17070f4df8eb88faceb08e8c931ba2","textbody":"Fences are exposed to the elements, which can cause wood to split and crack. So it's important to care for your fence properly.1. A wood sealer can be used to extend the life of the fence and make it look newer for a longer period of time. You can buy a wood sealer at your local hardware store. When applying the sealer, be careful not to damage any of your property or your neighbor's property. Seal every exposed part of the wood where possible. Not sealing properly and completely can cause the wood pickets to curl as moisture penetrates certain areas. Also keep in mind that sealing your fence will be an ongoing maintenance item, not a onetime event.2. It's important to keep the soil around your fence posts moist. Soils in Oklahoma are filled with clay and are very expansive. When Mother Nature provides rain or snow, the soil swells around the posts, which is ideal. However when we go without rain for a long period of time, the soil shrinks, causing gaps around the posts and allowing them to wobble and eventually fail. When watering your lawn, also water around the fence line or use a soaker hose to keep that area moist. It's also important to keep the soil around your home's foundation moist during hot and dry weather. This provides a stable environment for your home's foundation.3. Make routine repairs to your fence. Replace broken boards, adjust gates and repair the hardware and latch as needed.A little routine maintenance will extend the life and maintain the look of your fence.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bce84db048034a7e5f09"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcea4db04803467e647f","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:47:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Home Sales Across The Country Are On The Rise","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2328 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Sales Bricks\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8958aa362b1b3733231002b1ef5fcb7b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"163\">Have you seen the numbers splashed all over USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and ABC news among other media outlets and publications? A report near the end of August showed that new home sales were up 3.6% in July. According to the Census Bureau that is a 26% increase from the same month last year. These numbers are even better than they may seem. The numbers have been moving upwards consistently for the past 8 months and will continue to do so. This means the housing market is getting back on track. The numbers were even better than industry experts expected, and surveys show builder confidence is at the highest it's been in 10 years. With housing stabilizing across the country, home buyers can be confident about their investment.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-home-sales-across-the-country-are-on-the-rise-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-09-07T21:36:07.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8958aa362b1b3733231002b1ef5fcb7b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1347053767,"_etag":"d6f1f8dd8bc002eb933b0c95e299f758e458ab3c","textbody":"Have you seen the numbers splashed all over USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and ABC news among other media outlets and publications? A report near the end of August showed that new home sales were up 3.6% in July. According to the Census Bureau that is a 26% increase from the same month last year. These numbers are even better than they may seem. The numbers have been moving upwards consistently for the past 8 months and will continue to do so. This means the housing market is getting back on track. The numbers were even better than industry experts expected, and surveys show builder confidence is at the highest it's been in 10 years. With housing stabilizing across the country, home buyers can be confident about their investment.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcea4db04803467e647f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcee4db04803477e7eeb","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:47:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Two Important Home Buying Checklists","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2370 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"checklist\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e297d4549b05536db946489d3c7a8bb.jpg\" width=\"155\" height=\"209\">Eliminate the surprises by making a list of the things you want to know when you go shopping for a new home. By making a list ahead of time you'll be able to get all your questions answered, and find out as much detail as possible during your visit to the model home. There are actually two important lists to create before you go. First, make sure you and your family discuss upfront important must-haves such as closet space, or an extra flex room to use as an office, a guest room, or a scrapbooking room. Do you cook a lot? Perhaps the option of a gourmet kitchen is a must for you. By knowing ahead of time what is important to everyone, it will be easier to interact with the onsite agents, tour the model homes, and quickly narrow things down to homes that are right for you. \u003cstrong>Here is an example of how one of your checklists may look:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Do you need a garage? If so, how large?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do you like open floor plans or traditional layouts?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is school district important to you?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What amenities do you want?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What kinds of options and upgrades are important to you? (Do you absolutely have to have the hardwood floors? Or are other things more important?)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Now make sure to put together the list of questions that may be best answered by an onsite specialist. \u003cstrong>Here is an example of how your other checklist may look:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>What schools does the neighborhood feed?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Where are the schools located in proximity to the community?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What are the amenities in the neighborhood?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How far are you from important shopping such as grocery stores, dry cleaners, and pharmacies?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Where are local Doctors' offices?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How far away are you from a gym?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is your religious establishment of choice nearby?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What are the property taxes in the area like?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These are just a few items on each list to get you started thinking beyond the floor plan and toward your long term plan to live in a community.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"two-important-home-buying-checklists-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-09-13T20:42:56.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e297d4549b05536db946489d3c7a8bb.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1347568976,"_etag":"fadde871623a0146e26fdf77aec60fde00d183ee","textbody":"Eliminate the surprises by making a list of the things you want to know when you go shopping for a new home. By making a list ahead of time you'll be able to get all your questions answered, and find out as much detail as possible during your visit to the model home. There are actually two important lists to create before you go. First, make sure you and your family discuss upfront important must-haves such as closet space, or an extra flex room to use as an office, a guest room, or a scrapbooking room. Do you cook a lot? Perhaps the option of a gourmet kitchen is a must for you. By knowing ahead of time what is important to everyone, it will be easier to interact with the onsite agents, tour the model homes, and quickly narrow things down to homes that are right for you. Here is an example of how one of your checklists may look:Do you need a garage? If so, how large?Do you like open floor plans or traditional layouts?Is school district important to you?What amenities do you want?What kinds of options and upgrades are important to you? (Do you absolutely have to have the hardwood floors? Or are other things more important?)Now make sure to put together the list of questions that may be best answered by an onsite specialist. Here is an example of how your other checklist may look:What schools does the neighborhood feed?Where are the schools located in proximity to the community?What are the amenities in the neighborhood?How far are you from important shopping such as grocery stores, dry cleaners, and pharmacies?Where are local Doctors' offices?How far away are you from a gym?Is your religious establishment of choice nearby?What are the property taxes in the area like?These are just a few items on each list to get you started thinking beyond the floor plan and toward your long term plan to live in a community.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcee4db04803477e7eeb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcef4db04803467e6480","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:47:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Enhancing Your Home's Curb Appeal","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2403 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"front door\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f71e495452602fd865e1c915a07ae85b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"270\" height=\"405\">\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">Have you examined your home's curb appeal recently? Whether you're planning to put your home on the market or you simply want to get more enjoyment from it, the exterior of your home may benefit from a simple make-over.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Put on a pair of fresh eyes and step outside to see your home's exterior from a new perspective. Here's what to look for:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Does your home need painting?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Could your windows benefit from a thorough cleaning, both inside and out?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What about window screens? Are they missing or barely hanging on? Do they have holes?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How thoroughly do you mow your lawn? Have you simply mowed around objects in the yard instead of removing them to mow under? Do you leave grass clippings all over the concrete areas and in the street?\u003c/li>\u003cli>When was the last time you edged your sidewalks and driveways for a neat, clean-line appearance?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is your landscaping alive and thriving, or is it dying and disastrous? Replace old mulch, weed flower beds, trim shrubs, plant flowers and remove the dead stuff.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Could your fence stand repainting? Do the panels or gates need to be repaired or replaced?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are your house numbers visible from the street and/or the curb?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are your trash and recycle containers sitting on the driveway? If yes, move them out of sight.\u003c/li>\u003cli>What does the area around your front porch look like? Are there old newspapers on the ground? Wilted flowers in pot? Broken toys? Dead bugs? A broom can work miracles to remove debris and hanging cobwebs.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is your front yard a gathering spot for kids' toys, bikes and other kid-friendly gadgets? Move them into the garage or the back yard.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do your exterior lights work? Is your front porch light broken?\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>You'll get to enjoy the new spruced-up look and your neighbors will appreciate your efforts to enhance your home's curb appeal. For more information on curb appeal, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com\">www.ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"enhancing-your-homes-curb-appeal-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-09-13T02:25:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f71e495452602fd865e1c915a07ae85b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1347503150,"_etag":"1627dd25d658d8d22b904fb8dd8c7f718e68b2dc","textbody":"Have you examined your home's curb appeal recently? Whether you're planning to put your home on the market or you simply want to get more enjoyment from it, the exterior of your home may benefit from a simple make-over.Put on a pair of fresh eyes and step outside to see your home's exterior from a new perspective. Here's what to look for:Does your home need painting?Could your windows benefit from a thorough cleaning, both inside and out?What about window screens? Are they missing or barely hanging on? Do they have holes?How thoroughly do you mow your lawn? Have you simply mowed around objects in the yard instead of removing them to mow under? Do you leave grass clippings all over the concrete areas and in the street?When was the last time you edged your sidewalks and driveways for a neat, clean-line appearance?Is your landscaping alive and thriving, or is it dying and disastrous? Replace old mulch, weed flower beds, trim shrubs, plant flowers and remove the dead stuff.Could your fence stand repainting? Do the panels or gates need to be repaired or replaced?Are your house numbers visible from the street and/or the curb?Are your trash and recycle containers sitting on the driveway? If yes, move them out of sight.What does the area around your front porch look like? Are there old newspapers on the ground? Wilted flowers in pot? Broken toys? Dead bugs? A broom can work miracles to remove debris and hanging cobwebs.Is your front yard a gathering spot for kids' toys, bikes and other kid-friendly gadgets? Move them into the garage or the back yard.Do your exterior lights work? Is your front porch light broken?You'll get to enjoy the new spruced-up look and your neighbors will appreciate your efforts to enhance your home's curb appeal. For more information on curb appeal, visit www.ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcef4db04803467e6480"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcf14db04803467e6481","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:48:03 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fall Maintenance - Testing your Furnace","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2386 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"thermostat\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/thermostat-600x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"181\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>As we say farewell to summer and move closer to the winter months, it's a good idea to test your furnace to make sure it's in working order. This will give you plenty of time to schedule a professional to repair your unit if anything isn't working properly. The first time you turn on your heater, the dust in the vents may cause a burning smell and could even set off your smoke alarms. So choose a nice day and open your windows before turning the heat on in your home. While you're testing your furnace, it's also the perfect time to change your air filters and test and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. By giving your furnace a trial run in the fall, you'll ensure you're prepared for that first cold winter night.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"fall-maintenance-testing-your-furnace-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-09-17T18:07:57.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:45 GMT","dateUnix":1347905277,"_etag":"d4b57414dcc11ac0a230275704b4d1eb5fa5fe10","textbody":"As we say farewell to summer and move closer to the winter months, it's a good idea to test your furnace to make sure it's in working order. This will give you plenty of time to schedule a professional to repair your unit if anything isn't working properly. The first time you turn on your heater, the dust in the vents may cause a burning smell and could even set off your smoke alarms. So choose a nice day and open your windows before turning the heat on in your home. While you're testing your furnace, it's also the perfect time to change your air filters and test and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. By giving your furnace a trial run in the fall, you'll ensure you're prepared for that first cold winter night.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcf14db04803467e6481"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcf44db04803467e6482","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:48:11 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Garage Sale Tips To Prepare For Your Move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2435 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"TrÃƒÂ¶del\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/560bd66403db7953942f141f3ee8aef7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"140\">\u003c/strong>Are you getting ready to move, or want to clear out the junk so when you do move life will be much easier? Have a garage sale! Remember one man's trash is another man's treasure. But organization and preparation is the key to a successful garage sale. Here are some tips to help you clean up and clear out into your new home. \u003cstrong>Avoid The Holidays\u003c/strong> - It may seem like a good idea to have a garage sale Labor Day, 4th of July or Memorial Day weekends, but truly most people have their plans or travel set up for long weekends. So unless you live in a tourist destination that will bring in more foot traffic, try to avoid holiday conflicts. \u003cstrong>Visibility\u003c/strong> - Find out from your neighborhood or county what kinds of signs and advertising are allowed on city streets. Place signs accordingly and think about advertising on free outlets like garage sale websites, Craigslist and other places that will help increase your traffic. Place helium balloons on fence posts or your mail box to make the house easier to spot by would-be buyers. \u003cstrong>Be Neighborly\u003c/strong> - Let the neighbors know your plans ahead of time. This will keep the peace and also hopefully get them out to buy. Think about printing a simple flyer that you can put on their doors to let them know so they won't be surprised by all the extra car traffic heading down your street for the sale. \u003cstrong>Prep Ahead Of Time\u003c/strong> - Have enough change on hand so you can break big bills. Make sure to have plastic bags for carry away, and newspaper to wrap more delicate items. Keep a tape measure on hand to assist people with proper dimensions of items they may be interested in. \u003cstrong>The Price is Right\u003c/strong> - Don't over price your items, especially if you want to clear everything away in one day and avoid countless trips to donation drop-offs. Be prepared to negotiate and make sure your prices are well marked. Consider two for one items like T-shirts, books, CD's and other things that you are trying to clear. Try to detach yourself from your stuff. There's a reason it's in the must go pile. \u003cstrong>Display Your Wares\u003c/strong> - Make sure you set up tables and hanging bars. People won't always take time to pick through piles of stuff, but if you group your items by type or theme it will help people get right to the types of things they want to look for. Make sure everything is cleaned up and well maintained. \u003cstrong>Secure Your Home\u003c/strong> - Remember you are inviting strangers to walk around your property. Make sure to secure doors and windows and have helpers on hand to keep an eye on tables, answer questions and assist you with sales. A one-man garage sales can turn into a stressful situation if a lot of prospects show up at once. Keep money secure on your person in a money belt or hip bag. \u003cstrong>Trash the Trash\u003c/strong> - remember if it's junk, throw it away. Don't clutter up your honest offerings with things that will ultimately end up in the trash pile anyway. The goal is to clear your home and lighten your load when moving to a new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"garage-sale-tips-to-prepare-for-your-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-09-20T20:42:13.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/560bd66403db7953942f141f3ee8aef7.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1348173733,"_etag":"152d4dad428225811d3eb84f55378ba4ccd692ca","textbody":"Are you getting ready to move, or want to clear out the junk so when you do move life will be much easier? Have a garage sale! Remember one man's trash is another man's treasure. But organization and preparation is the key to a successful garage sale. Here are some tips to help you clean up and clear out into your new home. Avoid The Holidays - It may seem like a good idea to have a garage sale Labor Day, 4th of July or Memorial Day weekends, but truly most people have their plans or travel set up for long weekends. So unless you live in a tourist destination that will bring in more foot traffic, try to avoid holiday conflicts. Visibility - Find out from your neighborhood or county what kinds of signs and advertising are allowed on city streets. Place signs accordingly and think about advertising on free outlets like garage sale websites, Craigslist and other places that will help increase your traffic. Place helium balloons on fence posts or your mail box to make the house easier to spot by would-be buyers. Be Neighborly - Let the neighbors know your plans ahead of time. This will keep the peace and also hopefully get them out to buy. Think about printing a simple flyer that you can put on their doors to let them know so they won't be surprised by all the extra car traffic heading down your street for the sale. Prep Ahead Of Time - Have enough change on hand so you can break big bills. Make sure to have plastic bags for carry away, and newspaper to wrap more delicate items. Keep a tape measure on hand to assist people with proper dimensions of items they may be interested in. The Price is Right - Don't over price your items, especially if you want to clear everything away in one day and avoid countless trips to donation drop-offs. Be prepared to negotiate and make sure your prices are well marked. Consider two for one items like T-shirts, books, CD's and other things that you are trying to clear. Try to detach yourself from your stuff. There's a reason it's in the must go pile. Display Your Wares - Make sure you set up tables and hanging bars. People won't always take time to pick through piles of stuff, but if you group your items by type or theme it will help people get right to the types of things they want to look for. Make sure everything is cleaned up and well maintained. Secure Your Home - Remember you are inviting strangers to walk around your property. Make sure to secure doors and windows and have helpers on hand to keep an eye on tables, answer questions and assist you with sales. A one-man garage sales can turn into a stressful situation if a lot of prospects show up at once. Keep money secure on your person in a money belt or hip bag. Trash the Trash - remember if it's junk, throw it away. Don't clutter up your honest offerings with things that will ultimately end up in the trash pile anyway. The goal is to clear your home and lighten your load when moving to a new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:48 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcf44db04803467e6482"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcf64db04803477e7eec","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:48:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Garage Door Care","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2444 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"garage door2\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/garage-door2-600x280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"168\">&nbsp;As you are checking things off your home maintenance list this fall, don't forget to add your garage door to the list for some TLC. This quick and simple tip will keep your garage door operating in tip-top shape. Tip: Once every three months lubricate the chain that does the heaving lifting on your garage door. Just follow these simple steps: Purchase a can of silicone lubricant from Wal-Mart or your local home and garden store. Make sure you are not wearing a loose fitting shirt with long sleeves. You don't want to get your shirt caught in the chain. With the garage door closed, place a stool or a step-ladder under the chain track. Method 1: Have someone open the garage door. As the door opens, spray a stream of the lubricant on the chain as it runs the track near the rear of the mechanical system. Method 2: With the garage door closed, spray the lubricant on a clean dry rag and rub the entire chain with the rag. If you use this method, do not operate the garage door\u003cstrong>! Important Note:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Do not use WD40 or similar products.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>They will actually strip away the lubricant on the chain, leaving it dry. While you are on the step-ladder, go ahead and look for any loose bolts, screws, or debris that might interfere with the chain. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"garage-door-care-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-09-25T03:07:48.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:50 GMT","dateUnix":1348542468,"_etag":"65903b249c5d6fa35b5936e1357d3f04a22bf352","textbody":"&nbsp;As you are checking things off your home maintenance list this fall, don't forget to add your garage door to the list for some TLC. This quick and simple tip will keep your garage door operating in tip-top shape. Tip: Once every three months lubricate the chain that does the heaving lifting on your garage door. Just follow these simple steps: Purchase a can of silicone lubricant from Wal-Mart or your local home and garden store. Make sure you are not wearing a loose fitting shirt with long sleeves. You don't want to get your shirt caught in the chain. With the garage door closed, place a stool or a step-ladder under the chain track. Method 1: Have someone open the garage door. As the door opens, spray a stream of the lubricant on the chain as it runs the track near the rear of the mechanical system. Method 2: With the garage door closed, spray the lubricant on a clean dry rag and rub the entire chain with the rag. If you use this method, do not operate the garage door! Important Note:Do not use WD40 or similar products.&nbsp;They will actually strip away the lubricant on the chain, leaving it dry. While you are on the step-ladder, go ahead and look for any loose bolts, screws, or debris that might interfere with the chain. &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcf64db04803477e7eec"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcf84db04803477e7eed","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:48:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Reinvent Your Rooms When You Move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It's pretty standard that as you decorate your house, rooms can become quite static. You find the pillow colors you like, the knick-knacks that group well on a table, the picture that ties it all together on the wall, and then you don't change it for years and years. Moving into a new home gives you the opportunity to reinvent your rooms. Just picking different accent colors can completely change the feel of a room. If you look at the example of the two rooms displayed, the furniture is exactly the same. But color, furniture placement, wall color, accent pillows, and different accessories and artwork give it a whole different feel. \u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2458 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"IMG_1603\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1603-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"200\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2457 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"DSC_0231\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0231-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Re-accessorizing is as simple as moving items that were decorations from the living room to the family room, or bedroom to the living room, and you can create whole new looks for your rooms. Think of groupings on tables and consider gathering objects from 3 different rooms and bring them together in one place. A nicely placed throw blanket or quilt can give a room a different feel. Even changing out a table lamp or adding a plant can create a fresh approach and direct your eye to details that faded into the background in your old rooms. If you keep your furniture neutral you'll more easily be able to change out colors and styles and have different rooms with the same furniture pieces. Consider swapping a chair from one room with a chair from another and giving it a more eclectic feel. The design possibilities are endless when you move, and the best part is all the elements already exist in your home; they are just waiting to be displayed in another way. Have fun when you move into a new home and play around with your rooms. The options are limitless and you may not have to buy a single new piece to create new spaces. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"reinvent-your-rooms-when-you-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-09-27T20:30:23.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:52 GMT","dateUnix":1348777823,"_etag":"cda93cbf9148985f5f27660f7d812b963e68c82b","textbody":"It's pretty standard that as you decorate your house, rooms can become quite static. You find the pillow colors you like, the knick-knacks that group well on a table, the picture that ties it all together on the wall, and then you don't change it for years and years. Moving into a new home gives you the opportunity to reinvent your rooms. Just picking different accent colors can completely change the feel of a room. If you look at the example of the two rooms displayed, the furniture is exactly the same. But color, furniture placement, wall color, accent pillows, and different accessories and artwork give it a whole different feel. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Re-accessorizing is as simple as moving items that were decorations from the living room to the family room, or bedroom to the living room, and you can create whole new looks for your rooms. Think of groupings on tables and consider gathering objects from 3 different rooms and bring them together in one place. A nicely placed throw blanket or quilt can give a room a different feel. Even changing out a table lamp or adding a plant can create a fresh approach and direct your eye to details that faded into the background in your old rooms. If you keep your furniture neutral you'll more easily be able to change out colors and styles and have different rooms with the same furniture pieces. Consider swapping a chair from one room with a chair from another and giving it a more eclectic feel. The design possibilities are endless when you move, and the best part is all the elements already exist in your home; they are just waiting to be displayed in another way. Have fun when you move into a new home and play around with your rooms. The options are limitless and you may not have to buy a single new piece to create new spaces. &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcf84db04803477e7eed"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcf94db04803497e71b8","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:48:28 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fall Lawn Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2473 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"lawn\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/lawn-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"324\">The summer heat has subsided, and it's time to prep your yard for the winter. A few simple steps will help you get ready for the colder months and give you a healthy yard and lawn next spring.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Continue to mow until your grass stops growing. A recommended height for a cool-season grass in the fall is about 2 Â½ inches tall.\u003c/li>\u003cli>When you're nearing the end of mowing, trimming, and edging, run all gas powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone for proper storage in the fall and winter months.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep your trees alive and healthy because they can be expensive to replace. Even though the weather has cooled, be sure to continue watering your trees. It's best to use a soaker hose or a water hose trickling at the base of the tree.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If you see any bare limbs on your trees, go ahead and trim them back.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure there aren't any toys, lawn furniture, or equipment on your lawn that could kill the grass over the winter months.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"fall-lawn-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-09-27T01:25:49.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:53 GMT","dateUnix":1348709149,"_etag":"d6d2272887bec97fbda893f138747ce1049670c9","textbody":"The summer heat has subsided, and it's time to prep your yard for the winter. A few simple steps will help you get ready for the colder months and give you a healthy yard and lawn next spring.&nbsp;Continue to mow until your grass stops growing. A recommended height for a cool-season grass in the fall is about 2 Â½ inches tall.When you're nearing the end of mowing, trimming, and edging, run all gas powered lawn equipment until the fuel is gone for proper storage in the fall and winter months.Keep your trees alive and healthy because they can be expensive to replace. Even though the weather has cooled, be sure to continue watering your trees. It's best to use a soaker hose or a water hose trickling at the base of the tree.If you see any bare limbs on your trees, go ahead and trim them back.Make sure there aren't any toys, lawn furniture, or equipment on your lawn that could kill the grass over the winter months.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcf94db04803497e71b8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcfb4db04803467e6483","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:48:42 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Bringing The Outdoors Inside Your New Home For Fall","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Just about the time autumn rolls around everyone is ready for a change of scenery. Why not bring some of that scenery inside your home so you can enjoy that taste of fall indoors. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2494 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Christmas time\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c6a92673d550bc39068608b6b2ad07c5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"298\">Light it Up\u003c/strong> - This time of year there are a plethora of scented candles found from grocery stores, to specialty shops like Pier 1. They range in price and quality as well. Whatever your budget you can find candles which bring the evergreen, apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, and spices indoors. It may not yet be fireplace weather, but accent candles will bring in that soft glow that firelight is made for, while bringing along some of the smells of fall. \u003cstrong>Make Your Own Simmer Pots\u003c/strong> - Sometimes the smell of candles can be a little overwhelming to some, or the cost is just not justified in the family budget. Perhaps taking a natural approach is a better way to go on the budget and on the nose. If you are underwhelmed by factory-scented candles, try making a homemade simmer pot. Choose from an array of ingredients including:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Cinnamon sticks\u003c/li>\u003cli>Whole Cloves\u003c/li>\u003cli>Nutmeg\u003c/li>\u003cli>Dried lavender\u003c/li>\u003cli>Dried Chamomile\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pumpkin spice\u003c/li>\u003cli>All spice\u003c/li>\u003cli>Anise\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bay leaves\u003c/li>\u003cli>Evergreens\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fruit rinds - including orange, apple, pear or lemon (Save them as you cook and freeze them, then bring them out for your simmer pots)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Choose the mixture you'd like to simmer and bring a small pot of water to boil on the stove. Set it to simmer and add water every 30 minutes. Don't leave the pot unattended. This will not only act to bring the scents of fall into your home; the steam will also humidify the dry air. \u003cstrong>Bowls of Homemade Potpourri\u003c/strong> - The idea of boiling water on your stove all day may not be your thing, but if you'd still like to bring a bit of the outdoors in, consider mixing the same ingredients into decorative bowls and hurricanes throughout the house. Add pine cones, pine needles, and acorns for decorative appeal. If you'd like a few other decorative items for your glass creations, consider going to a craft store to pick up ceramic cherries, snowy white glitter, glass beads and artificial fall leaves that won't turn to brown in your arrangements. Or for a more natural appeal buy bags of hazel nuts, peanuts, pecans, and other fall nuts in their shells to add to your arrangements. \u003cstrong>Bows of Beauty\u003c/strong> - If you have access to evergreens, trim some branches and bring them indoors to make garlands for your fireplace mantle, banisters, or doorways. With simple twine you can bind them together and tie them along banisters or put up temporary hooks to position them over doorways and along mantles. You can add in cinnamon sticks, pine cones, and other fall favorites. \u003cstrong>Leaf rubbings\u003c/strong> - Get the whole family involved with a fall craft project for all ages. Make the leaf collecting a family affair while finding different shapes, sizes and colors. All you need for this project are leaves to your liking, some crayons in a pallet of fall colors--consider reds, oranges, yellows, greens, purples and browns, and white paper, though you can go to the craft store and get crafty and creative with different kinds of paper. Lay your leaves vein side up on a flat surface and cover them with size and style of paper of your choice. Select your crayon color and peel the paper from it so that you can use the side of the crayon to rub gently over the top sheet of paper. Play around with different leaf arrangements and layers. Not only is this a fun family project, but a great way to frame some inexpensive fall artwork and change the season on your walls as well. Have fun with fall ideas and get creative with the whole family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"bringing-the-outdoors-inside-your-new-home-for-fall-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-10-04T20:28:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c6a92673d550bc39068608b6b2ad07c5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1349382520,"_etag":"cf64ed7184e3aeb5a11cbcb84552fcda1fd7e3bd","textbody":"Just about the time autumn rolls around everyone is ready for a change of scenery. Why not bring some of that scenery inside your home so you can enjoy that taste of fall indoors. Light it Up - This time of year there are a plethora of scented candles found from grocery stores, to specialty shops like Pier 1. They range in price and quality as well. Whatever your budget you can find candles which bring the evergreen, apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, and spices indoors. It may not yet be fireplace weather, but accent candles will bring in that soft glow that firelight is made for, while bringing along some of the smells of fall. Make Your Own Simmer Pots - Sometimes the smell of candles can be a little overwhelming to some, or the cost is just not justified in the family budget. Perhaps taking a natural approach is a better way to go on the budget and on the nose. If you are underwhelmed by factory-scented candles, try making a homemade simmer pot. Choose from an array of ingredients including:Cinnamon sticksWhole ClovesNutmegDried lavenderDried ChamomilePumpkin spiceAll spiceAniseBay leavesEvergreensFruit rinds - including orange, apple, pear or lemon (Save them as you cook and freeze them, then bring them out for your simmer pots)Choose the mixture you'd like to simmer and bring a small pot of water to boil on the stove. Set it to simmer and add water every 30 minutes. Don't leave the pot unattended. This will not only act to bring the scents of fall into your home; the steam will also humidify the dry air. Bowls of Homemade Potpourri - The idea of boiling water on your stove all day may not be your thing, but if you'd still like to bring a bit of the outdoors in, consider mixing the same ingredients into decorative bowls and hurricanes throughout the house. Add pine cones, pine needles, and acorns for decorative appeal. If you'd like a few other decorative items for your glass creations, consider going to a craft store to pick up ceramic cherries, snowy white glitter, glass beads and artificial fall leaves that won't turn to brown in your arrangements. Or for a more natural appeal buy bags of hazel nuts, peanuts, pecans, and other fall nuts in their shells to add to your arrangements. Bows of Beauty - If you have access to evergreens, trim some branches and bring them indoors to make garlands for your fireplace mantle, banisters, or doorways. With simple twine you can bind them together and tie them along banisters or put up temporary hooks to position them over doorways and along mantles. You can add in cinnamon sticks, pine cones, and other fall favorites. Leaf rubbings - Get the whole family involved with a fall craft project for all ages. Make the leaf collecting a family affair while finding different shapes, sizes and colors. All you need for this project are leaves to your liking, some crayons in a pallet of fall colors--consider reds, oranges, yellows, greens, purples and browns, and white paper, though you can go to the craft store and get crafty and creative with different kinds of paper. Lay your leaves vein side up on a flat surface and cover them with size and style of paper of your choice. Select your crayon color and peel the paper from it so that you can use the side of the crayon to rub gently over the top sheet of paper. Play around with different leaf arrangements and layers. Not only is this a fun family project, but a great way to frame some inexpensive fall artwork and change the season on your walls as well. Have fun with fall ideas and get creative with the whole family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcfb4db04803467e6483"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcfd4db04803487e5d29","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:57:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Finding The Right Agent To Sell Your Current Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Are you hooked on a new home, but have an old home to sell? Finding the right real estate agent to list and sell your home can make it easy to get into your dream home. Here are a few tips to help you find the best Realtor to help with the sale of your old home so you can move forward with your new home purchase. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2508 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Happy Attractive Hispanic Woman Holding Sold Sign In Front of House.\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3f0d1f255134ccf85e7cd77a150ee71f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"165\">Referrals can be key\u003c/strong> - It can be rather daunting to find an agent as there are so many out there, and when you list your home, you sign a listing agreement that locks you into binding contract with a set duration. You are going to entrust an agent to sell your home, so you want to make sure you find the right one. Find out from friends, family and other reputable sources who they might recommend and begin to compile a list of viable agents. Ask your friends and family the pros and cons they encountered with each agent they recommend. See how this list matches your needs. You can further narrow the field by taking a look at their websites and social media sites to see who they are and get a feel for their level of professionalism. Once you are ready to start interviewing agents consider some key questions that will help you evaluate how they will go about selling your home. \u003cstrong>Find out about their level of experience:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>How long have they been in business?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How many homes have they sold?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What is their typical price range?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Have they ever sold homes in your neighborhood?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How many home sales do they average a year?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These kinds of questions will speak to their level of knowledge about their business, your neighborhood, homes that sell in your price range, the target market and how much of a go-getter they may be. If their normal price range for selling is exceptionally different from the range you'd like your house to sell for, ask them more about their strategy for dealing with homes in your price range. Familiarity with the neighborhood, the schools, and surrounding area can be key to selling a home quickly. Their numbers will tell you if they are a in it to win it. \u003cstrong>Find out about their marketing techniques:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>How many open houses will they have?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are they going to send out mailers to your neighborhood?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are they going to market in real estate magazines?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What websites are they going use to market your home?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How will they engage the relocation market?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will they put together virtual tours of your home, and take professional grade pictures?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Because 90% of people begin their search for their next home online, you need to know if your potential real estate agent is proficient in using all the latest tools and sites available to market your home. Will they use\u003ca href=\"http://www.postlets.com/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;postlets\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.zillow.com/\" target=\"_blank\">zillow\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.trulia.com/\" target=\"_blank\">trulia\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.militarybyowner.com/\" target=\"_blank\">militarybyowner.com&nbsp;\u003c/a>and other sites besides just the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) to get your home out on the internet? Often times the MLS aggregate to other sites online, but you need to know if this will include high quality virtual tours, pictures and enticing language designed to draw in buyers. \u003cstrong>Find out about their process:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>How will they qualify the buyers so that you aren't cleaning your house to the 9s every time someone says they might want to look at the house?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How are they making sure your home is secure during open houses, and when other real estate agents show your home?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are there recommendations they would make both about improving the inside and the outside of the home to make it more appealing to potential buyers?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make sure you get references. Get the names of 3-5 former clients so you can get a better grasp first hand on the quality of service.\u003c/strong> Taking the time to interview several agents after you narrow down your referrals will help you find the best match to sell your home. Make sure you are getting someone that knows the territory and can deliver the results you seek. With the right agent on the job, you'll be closing on your new home in no time.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"finding-the-right-agent-to-sell-your-current-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-10-11T20:21:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3f0d1f255134ccf85e7cd77a150ee71f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1349986915,"_etag":"a9d9e988b4a63362e8f23fe7545508104d098812","textbody":"Are you hooked on a new home, but have an old home to sell? Finding the right real estate agent to list and sell your home can make it easy to get into your dream home. Here are a few tips to help you find the best Realtor to help with the sale of your old home so you can move forward with your new home purchase. Referrals can be key - It can be rather daunting to find an agent as there are so many out there, and when you list your home, you sign a listing agreement that locks you into binding contract with a set duration. You are going to entrust an agent to sell your home, so you want to make sure you find the right one. Find out from friends, family and other reputable sources who they might recommend and begin to compile a list of viable agents. Ask your friends and family the pros and cons they encountered with each agent they recommend. See how this list matches your needs. You can further narrow the field by taking a look at their websites and social media sites to see who they are and get a feel for their level of professionalism. Once you are ready to start interviewing agents consider some key questions that will help you evaluate how they will go about selling your home. Find out about their level of experience:How long have they been in business?How many homes have they sold?What is their typical price range?Have they ever sold homes in your neighborhood?How many home sales do they average a year?These kinds of questions will speak to their level of knowledge about their business, your neighborhood, homes that sell in your price range, the target market and how much of a go-getter they may be. If their normal price range for selling is exceptionally different from the range you'd like your house to sell for, ask them more about their strategy for dealing with homes in your price range. Familiarity with the neighborhood, the schools, and surrounding area can be key to selling a home quickly. Their numbers will tell you if they are a in it to win it. Find out about their marketing techniques:How many open houses will they have?Are they going to send out mailers to your neighborhood?Are they going to market in real estate magazines?What websites are they going use to market your home?How will they engage the relocation market?Will they put together virtual tours of your home, and take professional grade pictures?Because 90% of people begin their search for their next home online, you need to know if your potential real estate agent is proficient in using all the latest tools and sites available to market your home. Will they use&nbsp;postlets, zillow, trulia, militarybyowner.com&nbsp;and other sites besides just the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) to get your home out on the internet? Often times the MLS aggregate to other sites online, but you need to know if this will include high quality virtual tours, pictures and enticing language designed to draw in buyers. Find out about their process:How will they qualify the buyers so that you aren't cleaning your house to the 9s every time someone says they might want to look at the house?How are they making sure your home is secure during open houses, and when other real estate agents show your home?Are there recommendations they would make both about improving the inside and the outside of the home to make it more appealing to potential buyers?Make sure you get references. Get the names of 3-5 former clients so you can get a better grasp first hand on the quality of service. Taking the time to interview several agents after you narrow down your referrals will help you find the best match to sell your home. Make sure you are getting someone that knows the territory and can deliver the results you seek. With the right agent on the job, you'll be closing on your new home in no time.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcfd4db04803487e5d29"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bcff4db04803487e5d2a","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:56:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes and Caddo Electric Cooperative Today Announced Three New Geothermal Communities.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2526 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"_MG_4479_hrr\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bc54867f235b4982dcb9f1e944c4decf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\">Starting this fall, every new home built in the Ideal communities at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Somers-Pointe-Community\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Somers-Village-Community\">Somers Village\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plans.php?com=41\">The Springs at Settlers Ridge\u003c/a> comes with a \u003ca href=\"http://residential.climatemaster.com/\">ClimateMaster\u003c/a> geothermal heat pump and incentives that offset thousands of dollars in installation costs. \"We're making the world's best heating and cooling technology available to more Oklahoma homebuyers than anyone ever has before,\" said Vernon McKown, co-owner of Ideal Homes. \"Ideal has always been on the cutting edge, bringing \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">energy efficiency\u003c/a> to mainstream building in Oklahoma with Energy Star, Guaranteed Heating and Cooling Usage and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.housingzone.com/business-management/zero-energy-home\">Zero Energy Home\u003c/a>. Now we are helping some of our homeowners realize enough savings on geothermal to recoup their initial investment in less than three years.\" Without this program, the largest part of the cost for geothermal is for the installation of the buried loops. Ideal's partnership with \u003ca href=\"http://caddoelectric.com/v2/\">Caddo Electric\u003c/a> replaces thousands of dollars in loop installation costs with a small monthly thermal energy fee. Homeowners benefit from geothermal comfort and savings without significant up-front costs or maintenance concerns. They also qualify for \u003ca href=\"http://caddoelectric.com/v2/\">CADDO's\u003c/a> lowest utility rate for an even faster return on investment. \u003cimg class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2531 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"climate-master\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c6e66ce12a02eae7d164bf62c9b4f38d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"79\">&nbsp;Geothermal units cut significant operating costs. \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geothermal_heat_pump\">Geothermal heating and cooling\u003c/a> offers the lowest operating costs of any system in the world. The technology uses a high-efficiency heat pump and sealed underground piping loops filled with water to exchange heat between the home and the earth. The EPA says geothermal systems are \"the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today.\" \"We call our homes \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> because our smart construction saves homeowners hundreds of dollars a year on heating and cooling usage. Now we're leading the charge to bring geothermal into the market on a large scale and also educating our customers about the advantages of solar and offering solar options,\" McKown said. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2527 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Picture1\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8e9e73baff3c0211560f585b2432bb52.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"87\">In residential solar generation systems, photocells capture sunlight as electricity, and the system converts it to usable power for the home, offsetting the amount of electricity the homeowner has to buy. A fully functioning solar system is on display in the Ideal model home at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plans.php?com=45\">Village VerdÃ©\u003c/a> in Piedmont. In addition to the total Geothermal Communities, for the first time, Ideal's geothermal and \u003ca href=\"http://www.solarcommunity.com/index.php/residential\">solar\u003c/a> options are available to every person building a new Ideal home. When they visit the company's \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Design-Center\">Design Center,\u003c/a> they can learn about how the combination of energy savings, potential tax credits and other incentives can help their families save more.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-and-caddo-electric-cooperative-today-announced-three-new-geothermal-communities-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-10-15T20:30:12.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bc54867f235b4982dcb9f1e944c4decf.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1350333012,"_etag":"286a133f6b2aa3802be8a8ad595c3ae5ea39bb89","textbody":"Starting this fall, every new home built in the Ideal communities at Somers Pointe, Somers Village or The Springs at Settlers Ridge comes with a ClimateMaster geothermal heat pump and incentives that offset thousands of dollars in installation costs. \"We're making the world's best heating and cooling technology available to more Oklahoma homebuyers than anyone ever has before,\" said Vernon McKown, co-owner of Ideal Homes. \"Ideal has always been on the cutting edge, bringing energy efficiency to mainstream building in Oklahoma with Energy Star, Guaranteed Heating and Cooling Usage and the Zero Energy Home. Now we are helping some of our homeowners realize enough savings on geothermal to recoup their initial investment in less than three years.\" Without this program, the largest part of the cost for geothermal is for the installation of the buried loops. Ideal's partnership with Caddo Electric replaces thousands of dollars in loop installation costs with a small monthly thermal energy fee. Homeowners benefit from geothermal comfort and savings without significant up-front costs or maintenance concerns. They also qualify for CADDO's lowest utility rate for an even faster return on investment. &nbsp;Geothermal units cut significant operating costs. Geothermal heating and cooling offers the lowest operating costs of any system in the world. The technology uses a high-efficiency heat pump and sealed underground piping loops filled with water to exchange heat between the home and the earth. The EPA says geothermal systems are \"the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today.\" \"We call our homes EnergyAdvantage because our smart construction saves homeowners hundreds of dollars a year on heating and cooling usage. Now we're leading the charge to bring geothermal into the market on a large scale and also educating our customers about the advantages of solar and offering solar options,\" McKown said. In residential solar generation systems, photocells capture sunlight as electricity, and the system converts it to usable power for the home, offsetting the amount of electricity the homeowner has to buy. A fully functioning solar system is on display in the Ideal model home at Village VerdÃ© in Piedmont. In addition to the total Geothermal Communities, for the first time, Ideal's geothermal and solar options are available to every person building a new Ideal home. When they visit the company's Design Center, they can learn about how the combination of energy savings, potential tax credits and other incentives can help their families save more.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:51:59 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bcff4db04803487e5d2a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd014db04803467e6484","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:59:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"6 Eye-Catching Improvements to Sell Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>You may have found a beautiful home in the Norman Area just 20 miles south of Downtown Oklahoma City, but you still have a home to sell. With rates at an all time low it's a great time to sell your home and move into something new that suits your family's needs. But if you are stumped on how to put your home into a state of sale readiness, here are 6 eye-catching ideas to help improve your home. \u003cstrong>De-clutter\u003c/strong> - Space is a premium concern when home shoppers step into your home. If you have lots of oversized furniture and your rooms are overflowing with stuff, it will make it difficult for prospective buyers to envision themselves in your home. Clear out the excess and store it, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/09/garage-sale-tips-to-prepare-for-your-move/\" target=\"_blank\">garage sale it\u003c/a>, or donate it. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2546 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"man drilling\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0d21a4d69588e0329669e6bf686b65d7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"271\">Deck it out\u003c/strong> - If you have a dull back yard, consider adding a deck for entertaining and defining the outdoor space. This sort of feature goes over big and can add value to your home. Not only will you recoup a good portion of the cost of the deck in the sale of your home, but you add outdoor living space and make it more appealing to your homebuyers for a quicker sale. \u003cstrong>Paint is cheap\u003c/strong> - Paint is one of the least expensive investments you can make in order to set yourself up for a quicker sale. If you have dull white, scuffs, dings, dirty, or bright colored walls, these are all scenarios that can turn off a buyer instantly. Yes the instinct is to forgo repainting because your homebuyers have their own color scheme in mind...but sometimes they can't get past your pinks, blue, greens and yellows. It may work with your furniture and dÃ©cor, but they are trying to envision themselves in your home. A neutral pallet can go a long way in making your home more palatable to a prospect. \u003cstrong>Kitchens and bathrooms\u003c/strong> - These are pricier investments, but the return is usually worth it. You often recoup most, if not all, of these costs in the sale of the home. Depending on how outdated these rooms are, and what kind of budget you have to work with, you may want to tackle all or some of these projects. Some easy less expensive kitchen fixes can include cabinet refinishing, new appliances, fresh paint, or new flooring. For bathrooms, similar small changes can apply. Merchandising your bathroom with groupings of candles, fresh clean towels neatly displayed, and clear counter tops go a long way, and cost next to nothing. \u003cstrong>Light it up\u003c/strong> - Lighting can make a big difference, especially if you have dimly lit rooms or outdated fixtures. This is an inexpensive fix but by changing out major light fixtures and creating more light in spaces you will better display your home, and modernize the look. Consider installing dimmers, ceiling fans, and at the same time make sure you do not have heavy curtains and blinds blocking the natural light. \u003cstrong>Curb appeal\u003c/strong> - There's no getting around it, the front of your home is the first thing people see. It is easy for someone to pass right over your home if it doesn't look appealing from the street. Take the time to trim bushes, add inexpensive pops of color with seasonal flowers, make sure paths are swept, leaves are racked, grass is mowed, and borders are straight. Take out the pink flamingos and lawn ornaments and leave your home with a clean slick put together look. More details on adding curb appeal \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/09/enhancing-your-home%E2%80%99s-curb-appeal/\" target=\"_blank\">here.\u003c/a> Take a little time and a little money to make these improvements and make your home into a quick to sell gem for home shoppers. Then, come buy your dream home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"6-eyecatching-improvements-to-sell-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-10-18T20:30:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0d21a4d69588e0329669e6bf686b65d7.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1350592248,"_etag":"1716577513fcc4c57801d4cd0d309090225854e9","textbody":"You may have found a beautiful home in the Norman Area just 20 miles south of Downtown Oklahoma City, but you still have a home to sell. With rates at an all time low it's a great time to sell your home and move into something new that suits your family's needs. But if you are stumped on how to put your home into a state of sale readiness, here are 6 eye-catching ideas to help improve your home. De-clutter - Space is a premium concern when home shoppers step into your home. If you have lots of oversized furniture and your rooms are overflowing with stuff, it will make it difficult for prospective buyers to envision themselves in your home. Clear out the excess and store it, garage sale it, or donate it. Deck it out - If you have a dull back yard, consider adding a deck for entertaining and defining the outdoor space. This sort of feature goes over big and can add value to your home. Not only will you recoup a good portion of the cost of the deck in the sale of your home, but you add outdoor living space and make it more appealing to your homebuyers for a quicker sale. Paint is cheap - Paint is one of the least expensive investments you can make in order to set yourself up for a quicker sale. If you have dull white, scuffs, dings, dirty, or bright colored walls, these are all scenarios that can turn off a buyer instantly. Yes the instinct is to forgo repainting because your homebuyers have their own color scheme in mind...but sometimes they can't get past your pinks, blue, greens and yellows. It may work with your furniture and dÃ©cor, but they are trying to envision themselves in your home. A neutral pallet can go a long way in making your home more palatable to a prospect. Kitchens and bathrooms - These are pricier investments, but the return is usually worth it. You often recoup most, if not all, of these costs in the sale of the home. Depending on how outdated these rooms are, and what kind of budget you have to work with, you may want to tackle all or some of these projects. Some easy less expensive kitchen fixes can include cabinet refinishing, new appliances, fresh paint, or new flooring. For bathrooms, similar small changes can apply. Merchandising your bathroom with groupings of candles, fresh clean towels neatly displayed, and clear counter tops go a long way, and cost next to nothing. Light it up - Lighting can make a big difference, especially if you have dimly lit rooms or outdated fixtures. This is an inexpensive fix but by changing out major light fixtures and creating more light in spaces you will better display your home, and modernize the look. Consider installing dimmers, ceiling fans, and at the same time make sure you do not have heavy curtains and blinds blocking the natural light. Curb appeal - There's no getting around it, the front of your home is the first thing people see. It is easy for someone to pass right over your home if it doesn't look appealing from the street. Take the time to trim bushes, add inexpensive pops of color with seasonal flowers, make sure paths are swept, leaves are racked, grass is mowed, and borders are straight. Take out the pink flamingos and lawn ornaments and leave your home with a clean slick put together look. More details on adding curb appeal here. Take a little time and a little money to make these improvements and make your home into a quick to sell gem for home shoppers. Then, come buy your dream home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd014db04803467e6484"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd034db04803467e6485","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:59:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Halloween Family Fun In Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2558 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"haunted house\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5843996cf26e1faf3f942cb7d601db0a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\">Boo! It's that time of year again. While a new Ideal home doesn't come complete with ghosts, there are several places where you can get your haunted house fix in and around Oklahoma City. \u003ca href=\"http://frontiercity.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Frontier City's\u003c/a> annual Frightfest is already in full swing, but you still have until the 28th to scare the pants off the whole family with one of the top haunted houses around along with other fun activities. You can partake of Frightfest on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The events are described as \"family by day and fright by night.\" You can get discounted entry if you bring 2 non-perishable food items to participate in the Frightfest food drive. All the proceeds go to benefit City Rescue Mission. \u003ca href=\"http://www.bricktownokc.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Bricktown's&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.brewerentertainment.com/index.php?bricktown-haunted-warehouse\" target=\"_blank\">Haunted Warehouse\u003c/a> gives you another venue for chills and thrills right in the heart of Oklahoma City. Along with all the other great dinning, nightlife and attractions, October brings in the opportunity for some haunted fun at the warehouse. This attraction is open nightly from 7PM through the 31st and welcomes all ages. Not into haunted houses or warehouses? How about haunted barns? Located in El Reno, not too far from our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Somers-Pointe-Community\" target=\"_blank\">Somer's Pointe&nbsp;\u003c/a>community and other communities in the Mustang / Yukon Area, The \u003ca href=\"http://www.trailofterror.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Trail Of Terror&nbsp;\u003c/a>team has some good scares to offer you. If you want to skip the scary barn and visit the traditional Trail Of Terror, October 25 is the night you'll be able to take guided walking tours. The website warns that this may be too intense for individuals with weak hearts, easy fainters, pregnant mothers, and small children so gauge your scare fun accordingly. Just past our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_homes.php?com=3\" target=\"_blank\">Marble Leaf\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Floorplans-Valencia-Community\" target=\"_blank\">Valencia\u003c/a> communities in the Edmond Area is the \u003ca href=\"http://0.tqn.com/d/okc/1/0/Y/J/Guthrie-Haunts-Flyer.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds\u003c/a>. Once the old Harvey's Steakhouse, now these scaregrounds are a prime location for Halloween haunting. If multiple haunted houses in one location right in the heart of the city is your ideal destination then \u003ca href=\"http://www.ultimateterrors.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Terrors\u003c/a> has what you are looking for. This Oklahoma City Halloween attraction is actually 3 themed haunted houses: Skull Manor, Code Blue, and 3-D Chaos. These haunted attractions are not recommended for children under the age of 12. So if some fantastic scary fun is what you are looking for, don't sit around in your backyard waiting for some skeletons to pop out of your pool, try out some of these fantastic frights in and around the Oklahoma City Metro Area.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"halloween-family-fun-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-10-25T20:30:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5843996cf26e1faf3f942cb7d601db0a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1351197055,"_etag":"a0f31039c3d42e66155e129e767e47809baff37d","textbody":"Boo! It's that time of year again. While a new Ideal home doesn't come complete with ghosts, there are several places where you can get your haunted house fix in and around Oklahoma City. Frontier City's annual Frightfest is already in full swing, but you still have until the 28th to scare the pants off the whole family with one of the top haunted houses around along with other fun activities. You can partake of Frightfest on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The events are described as \"family by day and fright by night.\" You can get discounted entry if you bring 2 non-perishable food items to participate in the Frightfest food drive. All the proceeds go to benefit City Rescue Mission. Bricktown's&nbsp;Haunted Warehouse gives you another venue for chills and thrills right in the heart of Oklahoma City. Along with all the other great dinning, nightlife and attractions, October brings in the opportunity for some haunted fun at the warehouse. This attraction is open nightly from 7PM through the 31st and welcomes all ages. Not into haunted houses or warehouses? How about haunted barns? Located in El Reno, not too far from our Somer's Pointe&nbsp;community and other communities in the Mustang / Yukon Area, The Trail Of Terror&nbsp;team has some good scares to offer you. If you want to skip the scary barn and visit the traditional Trail Of Terror, October 25 is the night you'll be able to take guided walking tours. The website warns that this may be too intense for individuals with weak hearts, easy fainters, pregnant mothers, and small children so gauge your scare fun accordingly. Just past our Marble Leaf and Valencia communities in the Edmond Area is the Guthrie Haunts Scaregrounds. Once the old Harvey's Steakhouse, now these scaregrounds are a prime location for Halloween haunting. If multiple haunted houses in one location right in the heart of the city is your ideal destination then Ultimate Terrors has what you are looking for. This Oklahoma City Halloween attraction is actually 3 themed haunted houses: Skull Manor, Code Blue, and 3-D Chaos. These haunted attractions are not recommended for children under the age of 12. So if some fantastic scary fun is what you are looking for, don't sit around in your backyard waiting for some skeletons to pop out of your pool, try out some of these fantastic frights in and around the Oklahoma City Metro Area.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd034db04803467e6485"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd044db04803487e5d2b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:59:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Storm Preparation Tips: Don't Be Caught Unprepared","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2568 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Help in a crisis situation\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a2ae9ef0bd717d169ec0347d3fd21c7c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"222\">After the pummeling the East Coast has taken from the \"Frankenstorm,\" the importance of having a plan and being storm ready can't be emphasized enough. In severe storms prepare for the worst and hope for the best is standard operating procedure. Here are some quick easy tips to keep you from being caught unaware. \u003cstrong>Fill Her Up\u003c/strong> - Your car needs more than just gas in an emergency:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Make sure your car is full of gas and ready to go in the case of emergency evacuation.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Know where your cell phone charger is and if you don't have one, get one. This may be your only way to keep your phone charged and stay in emergency contact in the event of a power outage.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep extra bottled water in your car just in case you need to leave in a hurry.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure your emergency kit in your car is stocked. At a minimum have road flares, jumper cables or a battery charger, spare wiper blades, flashlight, and first aid kit.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Consider having warm blankets, tool kit, and canned goods that are easy to grab in the case of an evacuation.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Prepare You Fridge\u003c/strong> - Power outages can cost you hundreds of dollars in lost food:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>If you have warning of an impending storm, try not to stock up on perishables. Instead think canned goods that are easy to eat cold or fruits and veggies that don't need to be in the refrigerator.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fill up Ziplock bags with water and throw them in the freezer ahead of the storm, or buy bags of ice. A full freezer will stay colder longer. This can help preserve your food for up to 72 hours.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stock up on Water\u003c/strong> - Water can be important in several ways:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>In some areas water is fed to your home by electric pumps. In the case of a power outage, you could find that you have no water for basic needs like flushing toilets.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Storm surge, rivers overflowing their beds, and other situations can temporarily silt up or contaminate water tables. Having an alternative to drink from tap water may become important.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fill all bathtubs with water so you have fresh water both in the event you need to use it for toilet flushing, and for drinking. Fill up pots and pans as well if need be.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Think about the long-term needs of fresh water for your pets as well.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Buy bottled water to keep on hand for an emergency.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cstrong>Batten Down the Hatches\u003c/strong> - In high winds flying projectiles can become dangerous to your property and others.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Move all patio furniture and grills into garages, basements, or secure them against the outside of the home in a way that they can't blow around.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check the security of shutters and consider taking them down until the storm passes if high winds are predicted.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If you are going to trim dead branches or problem areas, make sure debris is safely removed well ahead of the storm. No need to trim back trees only to create potential flying projectiles.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Move to Higher Ground\u003c/strong> - If you are in a flood plain have a plan for your valuables.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Make sure to move items off of lower levels.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Put lower level furniture or garage storage items up on blocks.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure you have a working sump pump for basements.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Take pictures of your valuables on lower levels just in case there is water damage later.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Put important documents such as passports, insurance information, etc. into a waterproof pouch for easy grab and go if you need to evacuate your home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Basics\u003c/strong> - There are standard things to check ahead of a storm:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Make sure you have an ample supply of batteries, flashlights, candles, and other essentials that will get you through a short loss of power.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Have a radio that works on battery power on hand so you can stay abreast of news and information.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep your essential electronics charged, including your cell phone.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If you have a landline, make sure you have an old school phone that plugs directly into the jack and is not a cordless headset. These often don't work in the event of a power failure yet the phone lines can still be in working order depending on whether or not your phone lines are digital. (It's always good to know what will and won't work in the event of lost electricity)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Have Cash Will Travel\u003c/strong> - If conditions are bad enough that your power is down, chances are ATM's and credit card machines may be down as well. Make sure to have cash on hand ahead of the storm. \u003cstrong>Some People Like Generators\u003c/strong> - If you have a generator or purchase a generator, know how to hook it up, fuel it, check it, and keep it going. Basic yes, but many people don't look at the generator (Or the directions) until they are already in the throws of a storm. \u003cstrong>Know Where Shelters are for Both Pets and People\u003c/strong> - If you have to evacuate your home, you may not be able to find hotels that will take in your pets in the event of an emergency. Make sure you locate emergency pet shelters in case you need one. Having an emergency plan ahead of time, well before a storm is even on the horizon, will help alleviate family stress. Homes and things are replaceable. People and pets are not. These few tips should help alleviate your stress in bad weather.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"storm-preparation-tips-dont-be-caught-unprepared-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-11-01T21:29:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a2ae9ef0bd717d169ec0347d3fd21c7c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1351805382,"_etag":"ddc6bde652528768bf6fb2347a5b3c4adc9a6a67","textbody":"After the pummeling the East Coast has taken from the \"Frankenstorm,\" the importance of having a plan and being storm ready can't be emphasized enough. In severe storms prepare for the worst and hope for the best is standard operating procedure. Here are some quick easy tips to keep you from being caught unaware. Fill Her Up - Your car needs more than just gas in an emergency:Make sure your car is full of gas and ready to go in the case of emergency evacuation.Know where your cell phone charger is and if you don't have one, get one. This may be your only way to keep your phone charged and stay in emergency contact in the event of a power outage.Keep extra bottled water in your car just in case you need to leave in a hurry.Make sure your emergency kit in your car is stocked. At a minimum have road flares, jumper cables or a battery charger, spare wiper blades, flashlight, and first aid kit.Consider having warm blankets, tool kit, and canned goods that are easy to grab in the case of an evacuation.Prepare You Fridge - Power outages can cost you hundreds of dollars in lost food:If you have warning of an impending storm, try not to stock up on perishables. Instead think canned goods that are easy to eat cold or fruits and veggies that don't need to be in the refrigerator.Fill up Ziplock bags with water and throw them in the freezer ahead of the storm, or buy bags of ice. A full freezer will stay colder longer. This can help preserve your food for up to 72 hours.Stock up on Water - Water can be important in several ways:In some areas water is fed to your home by electric pumps. In the case of a power outage, you could find that you have no water for basic needs like flushing toilets.Storm surge, rivers overflowing their beds, and other situations can temporarily silt up or contaminate water tables. Having an alternative to drink from tap water may become important.Fill all bathtubs with water so you have fresh water both in the event you need to use it for toilet flushing, and for drinking. Fill up pots and pans as well if need be.Think about the long-term needs of fresh water for your pets as well.Buy bottled water to keep on hand for an emergency.&nbsp; Batten Down the Hatches - In high winds flying projectiles can become dangerous to your property and others.Move all patio furniture and grills into garages, basements, or secure them against the outside of the home in a way that they can't blow around.Check the security of shutters and consider taking them down until the storm passes if high winds are predicted.If you are going to trim dead branches or problem areas, make sure debris is safely removed well ahead of the storm. No need to trim back trees only to create potential flying projectiles.Move to Higher Ground - If you are in a flood plain have a plan for your valuables.Make sure to move items off of lower levels.Put lower level furniture or garage storage items up on blocks.Make sure you have a working sump pump for basements.Take pictures of your valuables on lower levels just in case there is water damage later.Put important documents such as passports, insurance information, etc. into a waterproof pouch for easy grab and go if you need to evacuate your home.The Basics - There are standard things to check ahead of a storm:Make sure you have an ample supply of batteries, flashlights, candles, and other essentials that will get you through a short loss of power.Have a radio that works on battery power on hand so you can stay abreast of news and information.Keep your essential electronics charged, including your cell phone.If you have a landline, make sure you have an old school phone that plugs directly into the jack and is not a cordless headset. These often don't work in the event of a power failure yet the phone lines can still be in working order depending on whether or not your phone lines are digital. (It's always good to know what will and won't work in the event of lost electricity)Have Cash Will Travel - If conditions are bad enough that your power is down, chances are ATM's and credit card machines may be down as well. Make sure to have cash on hand ahead of the storm. Some People Like Generators - If you have a generator or purchase a generator, know how to hook it up, fuel it, check it, and keep it going. Basic yes, but many people don't look at the generator (Or the directions) until they are already in the throws of a storm. Know Where Shelters are for Both Pets and People - If you have to evacuate your home, you may not be able to find hotels that will take in your pets in the event of an emergency. Make sure you locate emergency pet shelters in case you need one. Having an emergency plan ahead of time, well before a storm is even on the horizon, will help alleviate family stress. Homes and things are replaceable. People and pets are not. These few tips should help alleviate your stress in bad weather.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd044db04803487e5d2b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd064db04803467e6486","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:59:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"9 Tips to Create a Green Thanksgiving","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>You may be dreaming of a White Christmas, but how about a Green Thanksgiving? You hear a lot about the idea of building green in the new home industry. And here in Oklahoma City we pride ourselves on staying on top of the latest in green technology and building techniques to improve energy efficiency in your new home. But what about going green for the holidays? If you are already investigating green homes as your next new home, or live in one, you've already proven that this is an important element in your day-to-day living. So how can you incorporate this into the way you celebrate your holidays? \u003cstrong>Here are 9 easy tips to help you go green:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Decorate Naturally\u003c/strong> - Instead of buying throw away paper products or synthetic products that have been made of materials that take a lot of energy to produce and can release harmful pollutants into the environment, think simple and natural. Decorate with gourds, pine-cones, evergreens, and re-purposed items around the house. You can take candles you already have and incorporate them into natural centerpieces. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2580 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Fresh Produce Market\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bd1987315de9bbfca9ebad22ae4075c5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"231\">Buy Locally\u003c/strong> - The process of trucking foods long distance across the country burns fossil fuels and contributes to carbon emissions in the environment. When you buy locally, not only are you supporting mom and pop farms and helping local businesses thrive, you are also doing your part to be kind to the environment. Many small stores advertise where they get their produce and meat and where those locations are relative to the surrounding area. \u003cstrong>Use Cloth Tablecloths and Napkins\u003c/strong> - Not only does this add a nice formal feel to your holiday, it cuts down on needless paper trash going into landfills. This is also another way to add some holiday color that can be used over and over again for years to come. In the long run it will save you money and create holiday keepsakes like grandma's favorite table cloth. \u003cstrong>Recycle and Reuse\u003c/strong> - Make sure all the debris from your holiday that can be recycled does get recycled. If you have cans, packaging and cardboard make sure to get it all to the right place. If you have glass jars that can't be recycled consider turning them into decorations for the next holiday. Glass jars filled with colored lights, are a great winter holiday decoration. \u003cstrong>Soy and Beeswax Candles\u003c/strong> - These candles burn cleaner and have less impact on the environment. You can still find them in a variety of fragrances and colors and they ultimately last longer saving you money in the long run while you are being gentler on the environment. \u003cstrong>Turn Down the Thermostat\u003c/strong> - If you are planning a large gathering, consider lowering the thermostat by a few degrees and save on energy while creating a more comfortable environment. \u003cstrong>Give Away Leftovers\u003c/strong> - Rather than storing all the leftovers and risk wasting food that may go uneaten and ultimately thrown away, consider giving out doggy bags to your guests. A little bit goes a long way. \u003cstrong>Storage Containers\u003c/strong> - Forgo the foil, plastic wrap, and Ziplock bags for longer lasting storage options such as glass and plastic containers that can be used repeatedly. This will again cut down on useless items trucking to the landfills. \u003cstrong>Carpool\u003c/strong> - If you are heading over to see family or friends for the holiday, consider getting together a carpool especially if it's over a long distance. This will save on fuel. Set up a ride share and reduce your carbon footprint. Just a few adjustments to your holiday routine can make it a greener more enjoyable time for the whole family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"9-tips-to-create-a-green-thanksgiving-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-11-08T22:30:34.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bd1987315de9bbfca9ebad22ae4075c5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1352413834,"_etag":"3b80b580b90cc1172c0852cd2c0dd623a1726596","textbody":"You may be dreaming of a White Christmas, but how about a Green Thanksgiving? You hear a lot about the idea of building green in the new home industry. And here in Oklahoma City we pride ourselves on staying on top of the latest in green technology and building techniques to improve energy efficiency in your new home. But what about going green for the holidays? If you are already investigating green homes as your next new home, or live in one, you've already proven that this is an important element in your day-to-day living. So how can you incorporate this into the way you celebrate your holidays? Here are 9 easy tips to help you go green:Decorate Naturally - Instead of buying throw away paper products or synthetic products that have been made of materials that take a lot of energy to produce and can release harmful pollutants into the environment, think simple and natural. Decorate with gourds, pine-cones, evergreens, and re-purposed items around the house. You can take candles you already have and incorporate them into natural centerpieces. Buy Locally - The process of trucking foods long distance across the country burns fossil fuels and contributes to carbon emissions in the environment. When you buy locally, not only are you supporting mom and pop farms and helping local businesses thrive, you are also doing your part to be kind to the environment. Many small stores advertise where they get their produce and meat and where those locations are relative to the surrounding area. Use Cloth Tablecloths and Napkins - Not only does this add a nice formal feel to your holiday, it cuts down on needless paper trash going into landfills. This is also another way to add some holiday color that can be used over and over again for years to come. In the long run it will save you money and create holiday keepsakes like grandma's favorite table cloth. Recycle and Reuse - Make sure all the debris from your holiday that can be recycled does get recycled. If you have cans, packaging and cardboard make sure to get it all to the right place. If you have glass jars that can't be recycled consider turning them into decorations for the next holiday. Glass jars filled with colored lights, are a great winter holiday decoration. Soy and Beeswax Candles - These candles burn cleaner and have less impact on the environment. You can still find them in a variety of fragrances and colors and they ultimately last longer saving you money in the long run while you are being gentler on the environment. Turn Down the Thermostat - If you are planning a large gathering, consider lowering the thermostat by a few degrees and save on energy while creating a more comfortable environment. Give Away Leftovers - Rather than storing all the leftovers and risk wasting food that may go uneaten and ultimately thrown away, consider giving out doggy bags to your guests. A little bit goes a long way. Storage Containers - Forgo the foil, plastic wrap, and Ziplock bags for longer lasting storage options such as glass and plastic containers that can be used repeatedly. This will again cut down on useless items trucking to the landfills. Carpool - If you are heading over to see family or friends for the holiday, consider getting together a carpool especially if it's over a long distance. This will save on fuel. Set up a ride share and reduce your carbon footprint. Just a few adjustments to your holiday routine can make it a greener more enjoyable time for the whole family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd064db04803467e6486"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd074db04803467e6487","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:00:11 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"24 Home Buying Questions to Help With Your New Home Search","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Often times when looking at new homes it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the options that are out there. In the process of finding the right home, there may be a long list of questions you have, or you may not even know where to begin. \u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2586 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Maison et question\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/464512adad636e8d392ab65f3528d6e5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"330\">The following is a list of helpful questions that will assist you on your new home shopping quest. They may not all apply to your particular search but it's a good list to build on when walking into a model home. 1. What is the energy efficiency rating of the windows, appliances, and other features of the home? 2. What is the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score for the home? 3. Is there a homeowners association (HOA)? 4. What is covered by the fee? 5. What kind of warranties come with the home? 6. What are the property taxes for the area? 7. What types of insurance are required for this home or area (i.e. flood, and other special insurances)? 8. What are the green features of the home? 9. What utilities are there for the neighborhood (Electric, natural gas, water, sewer, etc.)? 10. What is the average build time for the community? 11. How many phases is the community broken into? 12. How is the community zoned? 13. Are the roads in the community private or maintained by the city? 14. Is this home in a flight path? 15. What are the nearest roads for commuting? 16. What kind of roofing, siding and foundation does the house have? 17. Where are the schools or what are the schools for this community? 18. Where is the nearest grocery store? 19. What is the average home price for the community? 20. Do you have homes that are finished and available now? 21. What is the process if building from the ground up? 22. What kinds of options can be chosen with the home? 23. Are there different elevations to choose from? 24. What kind of deposits are required to write a contract and or build? This is a good list of questions to start with and they are all questions that can be answered or researched by the New Home Consultant assisting you with the purchase of your home. Happy home shopping!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"24-home-buying-questions-to-help-with-your-new-home-search-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-11-15T22:19:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/464512adad636e8d392ab65f3528d6e5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1353017978,"_etag":"b1d961aedae7a7889882fe5133dc55b267e533ef","textbody":"Often times when looking at new homes it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the options that are out there. In the process of finding the right home, there may be a long list of questions you have, or you may not even know where to begin. The following is a list of helpful questions that will assist you on your new home shopping quest. They may not all apply to your particular search but it's a good list to build on when walking into a model home. 1. What is the energy efficiency rating of the windows, appliances, and other features of the home? 2. What is the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score for the home? 3. Is there a homeowners association (HOA)? 4. What is covered by the fee? 5. What kind of warranties come with the home? 6. What are the property taxes for the area? 7. What types of insurance are required for this home or area (i.e. flood, and other special insurances)? 8. What are the green features of the home? 9. What utilities are there for the neighborhood (Electric, natural gas, water, sewer, etc.)? 10. What is the average build time for the community? 11. How many phases is the community broken into? 12. How is the community zoned? 13. Are the roads in the community private or maintained by the city? 14. Is this home in a flight path? 15. What are the nearest roads for commuting? 16. What kind of roofing, siding and foundation does the house have? 17. Where are the schools or what are the schools for this community? 18. Where is the nearest grocery store? 19. What is the average home price for the community? 20. Do you have homes that are finished and available now? 21. What is the process if building from the ground up? 22. What kinds of options can be chosen with the home? 23. Are there different elevations to choose from? 24. What kind of deposits are required to write a contract and or build? This is a good list of questions to start with and they are all questions that can be answered or researched by the New Home Consultant assisting you with the purchase of your home. Happy home shopping!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd074db04803467e6487"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd094db048034a7e5f0a","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:00:03 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Preparing for Freezing Temperatures","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2597 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"snow\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/snow-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\">&nbsp;As temperatures begin to drop in Oklahoma, a few easy steps can save you money in costly home repairs during winter months. Unhook hoses from your exterior faucets. This prevents water remaining in the hose from freezing and expanding in the pipe, which would break the line. For added protection, purchase insulators at your local Lawn and Garden store to place over your facets. If you have a sprinkler system, turn off the system and drain the water from the outdoor pipes. In especially cold temperatures, it's a good idea to open cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room that contain pipes and let water drip from interior faucets. Don't use ice melt or salt to melt ice on your concrete sidewalks and driveways. These products damage the concrete by causing flaking and deterioration. Sand is a good alternative to add traction to your porch, sidewalk, and driveway. Following these tips, you can feel confident that your home will be protected from the cold Oklahoma winters.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"preparing-for-freezing-temperatures-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-11-16T20:33:03.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:09 GMT","dateUnix":1353097983,"_etag":"f9b8dc3ef0ed6c3e9de67f6ee3c132da7af29a60","textbody":"&nbsp;As temperatures begin to drop in Oklahoma, a few easy steps can save you money in costly home repairs during winter months. Unhook hoses from your exterior faucets. This prevents water remaining in the hose from freezing and expanding in the pipe, which would break the line. For added protection, purchase insulators at your local Lawn and Garden store to place over your facets. If you have a sprinkler system, turn off the system and drain the water from the outdoor pipes. In especially cold temperatures, it's a good idea to open cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room that contain pipes and let water drip from interior faucets. Don't use ice melt or salt to melt ice on your concrete sidewalks and driveways. These products damage the concrete by causing flaking and deterioration. Sand is a good alternative to add traction to your porch, sidewalk, and driveway. Following these tips, you can feel confident that your home will be protected from the cold Oklahoma winters.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd094db048034a7e5f0a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd0b4db04803467e6488","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:08:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Good News in The Housing Market Across The Country","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2601 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Photoxpress_9014832\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/acf89c35f176d711a1bf751e56d1ed7f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"136\">The housing news seems to be good news all across the country. According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for November, the market for newly built single-family homes rose five points marking seven straight months of gains. Builder confidence has reached its highest level since May 2006. All across the country builders are reporting an increased demand as the number of foreclosures and distressed properties have decreased. \"In view of the tightening supply and other improving conditions,\" Says NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, \"Many potential buyers who were on the fence are now motivated to move forward with a purchase and take advantage of today's favorable prices and interest rates.\" This is a huge improvement over last year where the HMI stood at 19 points; that's 27 points below this most recent release. For more information on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index and more in depth analysis please visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?sectionID=134&newsID=15597\" target=\"_blank\">NAHB\u003c/a> While builder confidence is going up, so too is buyer confidence. According to reports, in October the consumer confidence index increased to 72.2 up nearly 4 points since September, and at its highest since February 2008 just two months into the recession. While a level of 90 points marks a healthy economy -- last reached in December of 2007 -- it's a far cry from the all time low of 25.3 in February of 2009. Some prime reasons consumer confidence has grown in the last several months can be attributed to higher stock prices, the leveling out of gasoline prices, and an increase in home values. The economy grew at a 2% annual rate in the July-September quarter, up from 1.3% in the April-June quarter. September marked a 2.8% rise in home building. This increase pushed construction spending to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $851.6 billion, 14.1% higher than a 12-year low hit in February 2011. Although new homes represent less than 20% of the housing sales market, they have a large impact on the economy. According to the NAHB, each home built creates an average of three jobs for a year and generates about $90,000 in tax revenue. In September the Federal Reserve said it would spend $40 billion a month to buy mortgage-backed securities to give a boost to home sales in hopes that it will support faster economic growth and stronger gains in the job market. All across the country housing news is good news.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"good-news-in-the-housing-market-across-the-country-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-11-29T22:30:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/acf89c35f176d711a1bf751e56d1ed7f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1354228209,"_etag":"474fd9b8326062179e4dc0f743226abcaf520b69","textbody":"The housing news seems to be good news all across the country. According to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for November, the market for newly built single-family homes rose five points marking seven straight months of gains. Builder confidence has reached its highest level since May 2006. All across the country builders are reporting an increased demand as the number of foreclosures and distressed properties have decreased. \"In view of the tightening supply and other improving conditions,\" Says NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, \"Many potential buyers who were on the fence are now motivated to move forward with a purchase and take advantage of today's favorable prices and interest rates.\" This is a huge improvement over last year where the HMI stood at 19 points; that's 27 points below this most recent release. For more information on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index and more in depth analysis please visit NAHB While builder confidence is going up, so too is buyer confidence. According to reports, in October the consumer confidence index increased to 72.2 up nearly 4 points since September, and at its highest since February 2008 just two months into the recession. While a level of 90 points marks a healthy economy -- last reached in December of 2007 -- it's a far cry from the all time low of 25.3 in February of 2009. Some prime reasons consumer confidence has grown in the last several months can be attributed to higher stock prices, the leveling out of gasoline prices, and an increase in home values. The economy grew at a 2% annual rate in the July-September quarter, up from 1.3% in the April-June quarter. September marked a 2.8% rise in home building. This increase pushed construction spending to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $851.6 billion, 14.1% higher than a 12-year low hit in February 2011. Although new homes represent less than 20% of the housing sales market, they have a large impact on the economy. According to the NAHB, each home built creates an average of three jobs for a year and generates about $90,000 in tax revenue. In September the Federal Reserve said it would spend $40 billion a month to buy mortgage-backed securities to give a boost to home sales in hopes that it will support faster economic growth and stronger gains in the job market. All across the country housing news is good news.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:11 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd0b4db04803467e6488"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd0c4db048034a7e5f0b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:59:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Cleaning Out Rain Gutters","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2607 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"leaves\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/leaves1-600x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"310\">With the change of the seasons come falling leaves and the chore of cleaning out the gutters on your home. Cleaning the gutters isn't the most fun job on the to-do list, but this often overlooked item is important. Why? Gutters are designed to move water from the roof away from the foundation of the home, providing for proper drainage. If water can't freely move through the gutters, it can cause moisture to go places it doesn't belong. Build-up in your gutters can also lead to ice damming. When water freezes in the gutters, the ice backs up and can cause damage to wood or shingles on your home and leave you vulnerable to leaks. Debris that holds water in your gutters can also weigh down the system, which can put stress on and eventually break the brackets holding the gutters in place. You may be surprised by the amount of leaves and other debris that accumulates in the gutters over a period of time. Properly carrying out this home maintenance item will save you from potential problems down the road.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"cleaning-out-rain-gutters-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-11-23T23:10:22.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:12 GMT","dateUnix":1353712222,"_etag":"4800b2eb52f7153f1e1ccaec8c4b8ddad0a80e25","textbody":"With the change of the seasons come falling leaves and the chore of cleaning out the gutters on your home. Cleaning the gutters isn't the most fun job on the to-do list, but this often overlooked item is important. Why? Gutters are designed to move water from the roof away from the foundation of the home, providing for proper drainage. If water can't freely move through the gutters, it can cause moisture to go places it doesn't belong. Build-up in your gutters can also lead to ice damming. When water freezes in the gutters, the ice backs up and can cause damage to wood or shingles on your home and leave you vulnerable to leaks. Debris that holds water in your gutters can also weigh down the system, which can put stress on and eventually break the brackets holding the gutters in place. You may be surprised by the amount of leaves and other debris that accumulates in the gutters over a period of time. Properly carrying out this home maintenance item will save you from potential problems down the road.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd0c4db048034a7e5f0b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd0e4db04803467e6489","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:46:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Boost Your Home's Energy Efficiency in Winter Months","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cblockquote>\u003cdiv>\u003cdiv>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2613 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"winter\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c40f228fa5001addbf53100c2aa0d6fd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"539\">An energy efficient home saves you money on heating and cooling usage through the seasons. A few simple maintenance items can keep your home from wasting energy and help you boost your utility savings.&nbsp;\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003c/blockquote>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cblockquote>\u003cdiv>\u003cdiv>1. Change the filters in your HVAC unit. When your filters are dirty, air flow is reduced and your heat and air unit has to work harder. Switching out your filter can prolong the life and efficiency of your system.&nbsp;\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003c/blockquote>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cblockquote>\u003cdiv>\u003cdiv>2. Check your caulking and weather stripping. Weather stripping will occasionally require adjustments to maintain a good seal. This can easily be done by firmly running the backside of a screwdriver up and down the groove in the weather stripping. Weather and time can shrink caulking around doors and windows and increase air infiltration. Periodically repair caulking as needed.&nbsp;\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003c/blockquote>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cblockquote>\u003cdiv>\u003cdiv>3. Reverse your ceiling fans. Warmer air in your home naturally stays near the ceiling. Reversing the direction of your fan blades to turn clockwise in the winter will force this warm air closer to the ground where you and your family need it the most. This can help you to keep your thermostat set at a lower temperature. These tips will keep you warm and leave you a little extra money in the budget at the end of the month.\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003c/blockquote>","uniqueName":"boost-your-homes-energy-efficiency-in-winter-months-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-11-28T00:22:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c40f228fa5001addbf53100c2aa0d6fd.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1354062170,"_etag":"a0ceb31e8870b3959c9e9a320a8bddb25263e0ec","textbody":"An energy efficient home saves you money on heating and cooling usage through the seasons. A few simple maintenance items can keep your home from wasting energy and help you boost your utility savings.&nbsp;1. Change the filters in your HVAC unit. When your filters are dirty, air flow is reduced and your heat and air unit has to work harder. Switching out your filter can prolong the life and efficiency of your system.&nbsp;2. Check your caulking and weather stripping. Weather stripping will occasionally require adjustments to maintain a good seal. This can easily be done by firmly running the backside of a screwdriver up and down the groove in the weather stripping. Weather and time can shrink caulking around doors and windows and increase air infiltration. Periodically repair caulking as needed.&nbsp;3. Reverse your ceiling fans. Warmer air in your home naturally stays near the ceiling. Reversing the direction of your fan blades to turn clockwise in the winter will force this warm air closer to the ground where you and your family need it the most. This can help you to keep your thermostat set at a lower temperature. These tips will keep you warm and leave you a little extra money in the budget at the end of the month.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:14 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd0e4db04803467e6489"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd0f4db04803477e7ef0","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:08:33 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Holiday Home Safety","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2619 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Christmas-lights1-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"241\">&nbsp;As you celebrate this holiday season by adding festive decorations to your home, make sure that safety is part of your Christmas to-do list. \u003cstrong>Water your Christmas tree frequently\u003c/strong>. Dry trees are a fire hazard. Place your tree in a sturdy stand with plenty of water. \u003cstrong>Test your smoke alarms.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>With extra fire dangers this season, it's a great time to test your alarms. It's an easy-to-do job that can save lives. \u003cstrong>Check your electrical cords\u003c/strong>. Make sure your Christmas lights and extension cords don't have frayed wires. Also, never connect too many light strands together. \u003cstrong>Be aware of fire dangers.\u003c/strong> Position your Christmas tree away from the fireplace and other heat sources, and never hang stockings near the fireplace when it's in use. \u003cstrong>Use candles with care\u003c/strong>. A scented candle can add a wonderful holiday scent to your home, but never leave candles unattended. Candle-related fires are one of the most common holiday home hazards. With these tips, you can keep your home safe during this season. Happy Holidays!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"holiday-home-safety-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-12-04T02:13:29.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:15 GMT","dateUnix":1354587209,"_etag":"070cb4653f26d36aed39a87c3a4f2f130c3fbe34","textbody":"&nbsp;As you celebrate this holiday season by adding festive decorations to your home, make sure that safety is part of your Christmas to-do list. Water your Christmas tree frequently. Dry trees are a fire hazard. Place your tree in a sturdy stand with plenty of water. Test your smoke alarms.&nbsp;With extra fire dangers this season, it's a great time to test your alarms. It's an easy-to-do job that can save lives. Check your electrical cords. Make sure your Christmas lights and extension cords don't have frayed wires. Also, never connect too many light strands together. Be aware of fire dangers. Position your Christmas tree away from the fireplace and other heat sources, and never hang stockings near the fireplace when it's in use. Use candles with care. A scented candle can add a wonderful holiday scent to your home, but never leave candles unattended. Candle-related fires are one of the most common holiday home hazards. With these tips, you can keep your home safe during this season. Happy Holidays!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd0f4db04803477e7ef0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd114db048034a7e5f0c","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:09:10 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tis' The Season To Buy a New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2626 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Photoxpress_18369736\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f4ec3ced6d44d6610eac4458b449cc87.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"184\">Buying a home around the holidays may seem counter intuitive, but actually it's a great time to find a new home. With\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/11/good-news-in-the-housing-market-across-the-country/\">&nbsp;buyer and builder confidence on the rise\u003c/a>, many builders are releasing new communities and new floor plans as the market continues to improve. Here are several reasons why this is the season to shop for a new home: \u003cstrong>Low Interest Rates\u003c/strong> - The interest rates are still at an all time low and make the holidays a great time to buy because you'll be able to afford more house for the same mortgage. \u003cstrong>Holiday Slow Down\u003c/strong> - The holidays are traditionally a slower time period for new home sales as travel, gift giving, and holiday time take a back seat to home searching. There is less competition for more desirable homes. Take advantage of this lack of competition and find the home of your dreams. \u003cstrong>Tax Deductions\u003c/strong> - Most settlement costs paid out to lenders, mortgage brokers, and agents are tax deductible in the year the payments are made. This means you'll reap some tax rewards on your returns for the closing year. These three reasons create a world of possibilities to begin making new holiday memories in your new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tis-the-season-to-buy-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-12-06T22:30:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f4ec3ced6d44d6610eac4458b449cc87.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1354833040,"_etag":"b47f74cbe4f17ca45f824b49c986339d741af5db","textbody":"Buying a home around the holidays may seem counter intuitive, but actually it's a great time to find a new home. With&nbsp;buyer and builder confidence on the rise, many builders are releasing new communities and new floor plans as the market continues to improve. Here are several reasons why this is the season to shop for a new home: Low Interest Rates - The interest rates are still at an all time low and make the holidays a great time to buy because you'll be able to afford more house for the same mortgage. Holiday Slow Down - The holidays are traditionally a slower time period for new home sales as travel, gift giving, and holiday time take a back seat to home searching. There is less competition for more desirable homes. Take advantage of this lack of competition and find the home of your dreams. Tax Deductions - Most settlement costs paid out to lenders, mortgage brokers, and agents are tax deductible in the year the payments are made. This means you'll reap some tax rewards on your returns for the closing year. These three reasons create a world of possibilities to begin making new holiday memories in your new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd114db048034a7e5f0c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd134db04803497e71b9","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:09:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Holiday Light Displays Around The Oklahoma City Metro Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Bundle up and get ready to be infused with some holiday cheer. All around the Oklahoma City metro area there are amazing light displays and events not far from many of our communities that make for sparkling winter enjoyment for the whole family. \u003cstrong>Downtown In December\u003c/strong> - If you'd like to enjoy the holiday festivities in downtown Oklahoma City, don't miss Downtown in December a series of 40 holiday events with lights, music and fun for the whole family. Not far from our Valencia, Country Place, Featherstone and Wildflower communities, you can enjoy outdoor ice skating, snow tubing, and an open air winter market surrounded by twinkling lights. \u003cstrong>Festival of Lights Display Chickasha\u003c/strong> - If you head just south of many of our communities in the Norman area including Carrington Place, Red Canyon Ranch, and Trail Woods you'll find the annual Festival of Light display in Chickasha. This not-to-be-missed holiday display is one of the top 10 light displays in the nation and features 3.5 million sparkling lights. Visitors will marvel over the 172 ft. lighted Christmas tree and miles of walkways filled with decorations and lights. Light shows can be seen from 6-11 pm nightly until December 31st. The festival is free, and over 250,000 visitors make their way to Chickasha each year to see this awe inspiring light display and it's right in our own back yard. \u003cstrong>Holiday Lights Spectacular in Midwest City\u003c/strong> - Just east of city center in Midwest City near our Sundance community you can see the Holiday Lights Spectacular in Midwest City. Each year as the temperatures go down, millions of sparkling lights go up as Joe B. Barnes Regional Park creates a winter wonderland of lights totaling 85 different displays for the whole family's enjoyment. These displays are free nightly until December 30th and begin at 6pm. \u003cstrong>Kingfisher in Lights\u003c/strong> - About a half hour north of Buffalo Grove at Village Verde is the Kingfisher in Lights. You can take a miniature train tour to see millions of lights that make up over 70 displays and view the beautifully lit 100 year-old swinging bridge. The displays are all free and also begin at 6pm until December 30th. \u003cstrong>Yukon's Christmas in The Park\u003c/strong> - In the Yukon area near our Somer's Pointe, Springs at Settlers Ridge and Fountain Grass communities you can enjoy Christmas In The Park. Wind your way through millions of lights and 3 different parks start with Yukon City Park and follow the blue arrows to Freedom Trail Park and Kathryn Kroutil-Wright Chisholm Trail Park. Over 100 displays cover 100 acres to amaze the whole family. Light shows begin at 6pm and continue through December 31st. Horse drawn carriage rides are available at each of these venues on selected nights and times, check out each site for more information and enjoy the holiday spirit.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"holiday-light-displays-around-the-oklahoma-city-metro-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-12-13T22:20:30.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7811e83b0d3491c3ccd77348abe485d5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1355437230,"_etag":"db1e345acb17289795a1404633ed1e6f4658ea42","textbody":"Bundle up and get ready to be infused with some holiday cheer. All around the Oklahoma City metro area there are amazing light displays and events not far from many of our communities that make for sparkling winter enjoyment for the whole family. Downtown In December - If you'd like to enjoy the holiday festivities in downtown Oklahoma City, don't miss Downtown in December a series of 40 holiday events with lights, music and fun for the whole family. Not far from our Valencia, Country Place, Featherstone and Wildflower communities, you can enjoy outdoor ice skating, snow tubing, and an open air winter market surrounded by twinkling lights. Festival of Lights Display Chickasha - If you head just south of many of our communities in the Norman area including Carrington Place, Red Canyon Ranch, and Trail Woods you'll find the annual Festival of Light display in Chickasha. This not-to-be-missed holiday display is one of the top 10 light displays in the nation and features 3.5 million sparkling lights. Visitors will marvel over the 172 ft. lighted Christmas tree and miles of walkways filled with decorations and lights. Light shows can be seen from 6-11 pm nightly until December 31st. The festival is free, and over 250,000 visitors make their way to Chickasha each year to see this awe inspiring light display and it's right in our own back yard. Holiday Lights Spectacular in Midwest City - Just east of city center in Midwest City near our Sundance community you can see the Holiday Lights Spectacular in Midwest City. Each year as the temperatures go down, millions of sparkling lights go up as Joe B. Barnes Regional Park creates a winter wonderland of lights totaling 85 different displays for the whole family's enjoyment. These displays are free nightly until December 30th and begin at 6pm. Kingfisher in Lights - About a half hour north of Buffalo Grove at Village Verde is the Kingfisher in Lights. You can take a miniature train tour to see millions of lights that make up over 70 displays and view the beautifully lit 100 year-old swinging bridge. The displays are all free and also begin at 6pm until December 30th. Yukon's Christmas in The Park - In the Yukon area near our Somer's Pointe, Springs at Settlers Ridge and Fountain Grass communities you can enjoy Christmas In The Park. Wind your way through millions of lights and 3 different parks start with Yukon City Park and follow the blue arrows to Freedom Trail Park and Kathryn Kroutil-Wright Chisholm Trail Park. Over 100 displays cover 100 acres to amaze the whole family. Light shows begin at 6pm and continue through December 31st. Horse drawn carriage rides are available at each of these venues on selected nights and times, check out each site for more information and enjoy the holiday spirit.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd134db04803497e71b9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd144db04803497e71ba","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:09:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Build Your New Home, Build New Memories and Traditions","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2644 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Christmas girl with new home toy\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fe8efd80c00977baa920ac9ac06ae808.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"177\">Around the holidays it always seems to be even more apparent than ever that a house is not just a well put together design of bricks and sticks but a home where memories and traditions are made. When you embark on the process of building a home it can be involved. You and your builder strive to make sure that everything is just so. You painstakingly choose the right community, home site, floor plan, layout, elevation, cabinets, floors, counter tops and other details that make this the perfect home for you and your family. But what isn't always apparent, or at the top of your mind as you are going through the building process, is that you are creating a unique space that is all your own. It has never belonged to any other family and this is the home that will become the blank slate not just to house your family, but to chronicle each step in their journey in your home. When the first holiday season rolls around in your new home, you will begin to build your decoration plan in your mind. How will you decorate the front porch? What kind of lights will adorn the windows? Where will you place the tree or other holiday decorations? Will baking cookies and listening to holiday music become part of the household routine for the holidays? If you've never owned your own home, you don't realize the extra level of settling in you have when you can assign permanent places for lights, stockings or other decorations. There is an extra level of settling in, and settling down that comes when you sit back sipping your hot cocoa and looking at your handiwork or munch on a cookie in your very own home. It is in this home that you call your own where family memories and traditions begin to take shape. While these commemorations and customs will carry from home to home, it will be the first recollections that you will use as a touchstone as your homes grow and change along with your family. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season from Ideal Homes.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"build-your-new-home-build-new-memories-and-traditions-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-12-21T02:30:04.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fe8efd80c00977baa920ac9ac06ae808.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1356057004,"_etag":"ffafb84a1ad7c250b833a7e5f7d6e9e0e78b8e24","textbody":"Around the holidays it always seems to be even more apparent than ever that a house is not just a well put together design of bricks and sticks but a home where memories and traditions are made. When you embark on the process of building a home it can be involved. You and your builder strive to make sure that everything is just so. You painstakingly choose the right community, home site, floor plan, layout, elevation, cabinets, floors, counter tops and other details that make this the perfect home for you and your family. But what isn't always apparent, or at the top of your mind as you are going through the building process, is that you are creating a unique space that is all your own. It has never belonged to any other family and this is the home that will become the blank slate not just to house your family, but to chronicle each step in their journey in your home. When the first holiday season rolls around in your new home, you will begin to build your decoration plan in your mind. How will you decorate the front porch? What kind of lights will adorn the windows? Where will you place the tree or other holiday decorations? Will baking cookies and listening to holiday music become part of the household routine for the holidays? If you've never owned your own home, you don't realize the extra level of settling in you have when you can assign permanent places for lights, stockings or other decorations. There is an extra level of settling in, and settling down that comes when you sit back sipping your hot cocoa and looking at your handiwork or munch on a cookie in your very own home. It is in this home that you call your own where family memories and traditions begin to take shape. While these commemorations and customs will carry from home to home, it will be the first recollections that you will use as a touchstone as your homes grow and change along with your family. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season from Ideal Homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd144db04803497e71ba"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd164db04803497e71bb","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:09:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Housing Market Recovery Expected to Continue in the New Year","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2652 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Growing home sales 3D illustration\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/82db56fd5821cd9affe5ea3836b1ac66.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"175\">This December is not just a season of giving for families, it's a joyous season for home builders and home buyers across the country as improving housing markets now number 201 as of December. This surge by 76 to 201 is based on data collected by the \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.org/reference_list.aspx?sectionID=2223\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI)&nbsp;\u003c/a>released earlier this month. This index tracks metro areas showing improvement over a minimum of six consecutive months in housing permits, employment and housing prices. While 84 new metro areas were added to the list only eight were dropped. Areas represented on this index are geographically diverse from the East Coast, North East, Midwest, and South East. The Chairman of \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?newsID=15615\" target=\"_blank\">NAHB\u003c/a>, Barry Rutenberg notes that this is an important sign of stability in the slow recovery. With this being the fourth consecutive month of upward trends amongst housing starts and builder confidence in accordance with the IMI and shows improvement in well over half of metropolitan areas across the nation, NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe says, \"In general, we expect the overall housing recovery to continue expanding in 2013.\" As markets continue to improve and both consumer and builder confidence are on the upswing, these are all indications that the housing recovery is now firmly underway. More and more home buyers are getting off the fence and taking the initiative to jump into the improving housing market. For more information on the IMI and NAHB please visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.org/reference_list.aspx?sectionID=2223\" target=\"_blank\">www.nahb.org./imi\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"housing-market-recovery-expected-to-continue-in-the-new-year-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2012-12-27T22:08:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/82db56fd5821cd9affe5ea3836b1ac66.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1356646090,"_etag":"02905df2f3b609bf4ab94df9d9cb1d3136778a06","textbody":"This December is not just a season of giving for families, it's a joyous season for home builders and home buyers across the country as improving housing markets now number 201 as of December. This surge by 76 to 201 is based on data collected by the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI)&nbsp;released earlier this month. This index tracks metro areas showing improvement over a minimum of six consecutive months in housing permits, employment and housing prices. While 84 new metro areas were added to the list only eight were dropped. Areas represented on this index are geographically diverse from the East Coast, North East, Midwest, and South East. The Chairman of NAHB, Barry Rutenberg notes that this is an important sign of stability in the slow recovery. With this being the fourth consecutive month of upward trends amongst housing starts and builder confidence in accordance with the IMI and shows improvement in well over half of metropolitan areas across the nation, NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe says, \"In general, we expect the overall housing recovery to continue expanding in 2013.\" As markets continue to improve and both consumer and builder confidence are on the upswing, these are all indications that the housing recovery is now firmly underway. More and more home buyers are getting off the fence and taking the initiative to jump into the improving housing market. For more information on the IMI and NAHB please visit www.nahb.org./imi.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd164db04803497e71bb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd174db04803477e7ef1","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:09:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Happy New Year, Happy New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2667 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-01-01 at 2.33.35 PM\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2013-01-01-at-2.33.35-PM-600x332.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"123\">The holiday meals are finished. All the decorations are down and tucked away for another 11 months. New Year's resolutions are fresh and at the top of everyone's to-do list. Where does a new home fall in your list of things to do in the New Year? Think about where you want to be by this time next year. Creative visualization is an amazing way to help you see yourself having achieved all of your resolutions. Picture yourself 20 pounds lighter, more successful at work, happier at home, and more physically fit. While you are at it, picture yourself in a new home! As a matter of fact, the well being and connectedness one feels when they have a home of their own can help reinforce other resolutions as well. The value of home, gives homeowners more of a sense of belonging. With a better sense of well being it is easier to achieve other goals. Take a look at this video with psychologist Dr. Robi Ludwig, who partnered with Coldwell Banker Real Estate to survey 2100 adults exploring how they feel about home ownership. Dr. Ludwig says, \"People who rent tend to experience their environment as temporary. When people own, it's a different level of investment. Their homes becomes an extension of who they are and part of their identity.\" \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"http://www.youtube.com/embed/c9wwQuJY4mg\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> Now that the recession is over and the housing market is on the rise, the desire to own a new home is stronger than ever among Americans. Why shouldn't you include a new home amongst your New Years resolutions? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"happy-new-year-happy-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-01-04T02:30:33.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:23 GMT","dateUnix":1357266633,"_etag":"ca0002f761e3f84088a9decb5be7b7d17f6b816b","textbody":"The holiday meals are finished. All the decorations are down and tucked away for another 11 months. New Year's resolutions are fresh and at the top of everyone's to-do list. Where does a new home fall in your list of things to do in the New Year? Think about where you want to be by this time next year. Creative visualization is an amazing way to help you see yourself having achieved all of your resolutions. Picture yourself 20 pounds lighter, more successful at work, happier at home, and more physically fit. While you are at it, picture yourself in a new home! As a matter of fact, the well being and connectedness one feels when they have a home of their own can help reinforce other resolutions as well. The value of home, gives homeowners more of a sense of belonging. With a better sense of well being it is easier to achieve other goals. Take a look at this video with psychologist Dr. Robi Ludwig, who partnered with Coldwell Banker Real Estate to survey 2100 adults exploring how they feel about home ownership. Dr. Ludwig says, \"People who rent tend to experience their environment as temporary. When people own, it's a different level of investment. Their homes becomes an extension of who they are and part of their identity.\"  Now that the recession is over and the housing market is on the rise, the desire to own a new home is stronger than ever among Americans. Why shouldn't you include a new home amongst your New Years resolutions? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd174db04803477e7ef1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd194db048034a7e5f0d","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:09:31 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Get the Advantage with EnergyAdvantage New Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2681 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Basic RGB\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/81b5eed481eeda53975fd5ea89b850ca.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"175\">When looking for a new home, most of the time we shop with our eyes. We look at layout, features, options, and amenities. However some of the most important features of a new home are not things that are easy to see, but in the long run make the difference between ease and affordability of living versus watching money literally fly out the window in heating and cooling expenses. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Home\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> continues to strive toward creating the most energy efficient homes in the Oklahoma City area so that you aren't even thinking about your heating and cooling bills as you enjoy all the beautiful features your eyes can see. Instead you are able to focus your budget on the many other important expenses like art or karate classes for the kids, gear for your favorite hobby, school trips, family vacations, and more. We reduce your energy costs by treating the entire home as a system. We look at how all the materials come together to save you more money while continuing to improve the beauty of your home. Among the many energy saving materials and products used in an \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">EnergyAdvantage home\u003c/a>, are Energy Star appliances, vinyl windows with low E glass, and a detailed insulation system installed during each stage of the building process from the foundation to the attic. When looking into purchasing any energy-efficient home, take a look at the Home Energy Rating System Score. (HERS score) Only quality homes built with energy efficiency in mind have HERS scores and can help you take a look at the overall livability and long term budgetary impact of owning a new home. The lower the HERS score the more savings are realized each month on heating and cooling a home. When shopping for a new home make sure to compare apples to apples not apples to lemons. We are so confident in our energy saving building practices that we guarantee low heating and cooling usage. We've partnered with Environments For Living, and if the actual usage goes up over the guarantee we will pay the difference. See details at \u003ca href=\"http://www.environmentsforliving.com/EFLPublicSite/index.jsp\">EnvironmentsForLiving.com\u003c/a>. New home buyers who are informed about the construction and materials used in their home to create lower long-term home ownership costs can make smarter decisions about their initial home buying purchase.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-01-11T01:30:53.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/81b5eed481eeda53975fd5ea89b850ca.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1357867853,"_etag":"029aea2206aa2afbbe4c95a164abb756639058a7","textbody":"When looking for a new home, most of the time we shop with our eyes. We look at layout, features, options, and amenities. However some of the most important features of a new home are not things that are easy to see, but in the long run make the difference between ease and affordability of living versus watching money literally fly out the window in heating and cooling expenses. Ideal Homes continues to strive toward creating the most energy efficient homes in the Oklahoma City area so that you aren't even thinking about your heating and cooling bills as you enjoy all the beautiful features your eyes can see. Instead you are able to focus your budget on the many other important expenses like art or karate classes for the kids, gear for your favorite hobby, school trips, family vacations, and more. We reduce your energy costs by treating the entire home as a system. We look at how all the materials come together to save you more money while continuing to improve the beauty of your home. Among the many energy saving materials and products used in an EnergyAdvantage home, are Energy Star appliances, vinyl windows with low E glass, and a detailed insulation system installed during each stage of the building process from the foundation to the attic. When looking into purchasing any energy-efficient home, take a look at the Home Energy Rating System Score. (HERS score) Only quality homes built with energy efficiency in mind have HERS scores and can help you take a look at the overall livability and long term budgetary impact of owning a new home. The lower the HERS score the more savings are realized each month on heating and cooling a home. When shopping for a new home make sure to compare apples to apples not apples to lemons. We are so confident in our energy saving building practices that we guarantee low heating and cooling usage. We've partnered with Environments For Living, and if the actual usage goes up over the guarantee we will pay the difference. See details at EnvironmentsForLiving.com. New home buyers who are informed about the construction and materials used in their home to create lower long-term home ownership costs can make smarter decisions about their initial home buying purchase.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd194db048034a7e5f0d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd1a4db04803497e71bc","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:10:32 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"All New Homes Are Not Created Equal: Some are HERS","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Energy-Innovation\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> homes are designed with your family in mind. Buying a new home does not just entail a down payment and mortgage. It also includes the everyday operational costs of being a homeowner. One of the most consistent ongoing costs is the energy bill. Not all homes are built the same and not all builders take the time to create the most energy efficient houses so that the home is not just affordable upfront, but continues to make livability easier in the long-term investment. Only the best-built homes have a \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_energy_rating\">Home Energy Rating System Score (HERS)\u003c/a>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2687 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"ME540-Arfk6RTAiGgDf9OGg3ZmhrycQN6wLk4XZADxk\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/ME540-Arfk6RTAiGgDf9OGg3ZmhrycQN6wLk4XZADxk-600x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"285\">What is the HERS Index? The Residential Energy Services Network \u003ca href=\"http://resnet.us/hers-index-score-card\">RESNET&nbsp;\u003c/a>created the nationally recognized system, Home Energy Rating System Index, which has become the industry standard by which energy efficiency is measured.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The HERS index is a comparative analysis between your home's energy efficiency assessed against similar homes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>In order to receive a HERS Score a home is inspected by a certified RESNET Home Energy Rater.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Scores range from 150 (least efficient) to 30 (most efficient).\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>How does the HERS Index Score work? The lower the rating on the HERS index the more \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\">energy efficient a home\u003c/a>. The more energy efficient the home the more savings realized on a monthly basis.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>A typical resale home scores 130 on the index according to the US department of Energy\u003c/li>\u003cli>A standard new home that is not HERS certified scores around 100\u003c/li>\u003cli>An Ideal Home rates between 65 and 35 on the HERS index\u003c/li>\u003cli>An Ideal Home will save a homeowner over 60% per month on heating and cooling bills over a typical used home\u003c/li>\u003cli>An Ideal Home will save a homeowner over 30% off a standard built new home by other builders.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Understanding and knowing where your home ranks on the HERS scale helps you calculate the true cost of homeownership. The savings you realize as you live in a HERS home can be put toward a multitude of possibilities while saving on your overall energy costs. And when it's time to sell your home, a HERS score could help command a higher resale price over similar homes on the market.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"all-new-homes-are-not-created-equal-some-are-hers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-01-17T22:23:28.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:26 GMT","dateUnix":1358461408,"_etag":"b0a3dd9899f35f9cc0e23d766aaed0aad2316919","textbody":"Ideal Homes EnergyAdvantage homes are designed with your family in mind. Buying a new home does not just entail a down payment and mortgage. It also includes the everyday operational costs of being a homeowner. One of the most consistent ongoing costs is the energy bill. Not all homes are built the same and not all builders take the time to create the most energy efficient houses so that the home is not just affordable upfront, but continues to make livability easier in the long-term investment. Only the best-built homes have a Home Energy Rating System Score (HERS)What is the HERS Index? The Residential Energy Services Network RESNET&nbsp;created the nationally recognized system, Home Energy Rating System Index, which has become the industry standard by which energy efficiency is measured.The HERS index is a comparative analysis between your home's energy efficiency assessed against similar homes.In order to receive a HERS Score a home is inspected by a certified RESNET Home Energy Rater.Scores range from 150 (least efficient) to 30 (most efficient).How does the HERS Index Score work? The lower the rating on the HERS index the more energy efficient a home. The more energy efficient the home the more savings realized on a monthly basis.A typical resale home scores 130 on the index according to the US department of EnergyA standard new home that is not HERS certified scores around 100An Ideal Home rates between 65 and 35 on the HERS indexAn Ideal Home will save a homeowner over 60% per month on heating and cooling bills over a typical used homeAn Ideal Home will save a homeowner over 30% off a standard built new home by other builders.Understanding and knowing where your home ranks on the HERS scale helps you calculate the true cost of homeownership. The savings you realize as you live in a HERS home can be put toward a multitude of possibilities while saving on your overall energy costs. And when it's time to sell your home, a HERS score could help command a higher resale price over similar homes on the market.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd1a4db04803497e71bc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd1c4db04803497e71bd","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:10:39 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Whole Home Energy Efficiency: Part 1","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When we look at the energy efficiency of a home we look at the entire home as a system. Not only do we keep in mind the beauty and functionality as we create your home, but also the building materials, systems, and products are selected with energy savings as part of the big picture in long-term home ownership. Our next two posts will detail the 15 areas we consider when building our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\" target=\"_blank\">EnergyAdvantage homes\u003c/a>. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2697 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"VMnHy4EO_Gp6H6gFQn8SQIbDrwQEHdi5QGT8VwQbMEU\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/VMnHy4EO_Gp6H6gFQn8SQIbDrwQEHdi5QGT8VwQbMEU-600x430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"430\">\u003cstrong>Perimeter insulation in foundation\u003c/strong> - By insulating the foundation it provides a vapor and radon barrier that eliminates basement dampness and adds thermal resistance (R-value) to the foundation. \u003cstrong>R38 attic Insulation\u003c/strong> - The attic is by far one of the most important areas of your home to insulate. More heat and air-conditioning is lost through improperly insulated roofs in older homes than any other single area of the home. Insulation levels are specified by R-values. R-values indicate the ability for insulation to block heat traveling through it. This is important both in heating and cooling your home. An R38 value attic insulation hits the high end of insulating standards. \u003cstrong>Tyvek weather resistant house wrap\u003c/strong> - This important weather barrier is installed prior to completion of the exterior. Not only does this barrier protect against air and water infiltration, it also allows harmful moisture vapor to escape the wall cavity. This product in turn contributes to \u003ca href=\"http://new.usgbc.org/leed\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Green Building Council LEED points\u003c/a> for Energy &amp; Atmosphere, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building program. \u003cstrong>Extruded polystyrene R-3 insulated Sheathing\u003c/strong> - This is rigid foam insulation for exterior walls. It is comprised of millions of densely packed air cells that insulate while providing a virtually impenetrable moisture barrier that prevents R-value loss. This product is easier to work with than plywood and has no problems with settling and sagging over time. \u003cstrong>Blown-in insulation R15&nbsp;\u003c/strong> - The key to providing great insulation is making sure there are no air leaks. With blown in insulation this helps fill the areas where air may leak. \u003cstrong>Third-party energy inspection\u003c/strong> - In order to carry a \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/all-new-homes-are-not-created-equal-some-are-hers/\" target=\"_blank\">HERS score\u003c/a> (Home Energy Rating Score) we bring in outside inspectors to do an independent energy evaluation of our homes. \u003cstrong>Energy Star appliances\u003c/strong> - These are appliances that fit the international standard for energy efficient consumer products. These are just some of the systems and products we use to make homes that serve both form and function when it comes to owning a new home. Saving energy is great, saving money is even more important. Our EnergyAdvantage homes help you do both. Keep an eye out for Part 2 and more energy saving systems, products and techniques we use to construct our homes.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-01-24T22:30:58.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:28 GMT","dateUnix":1359066658,"_etag":"3dcf5109d956bfd479d926fede56d3cd3ede20b3","textbody":"When we look at the energy efficiency of a home we look at the entire home as a system. Not only do we keep in mind the beauty and functionality as we create your home, but also the building materials, systems, and products are selected with energy savings as part of the big picture in long-term home ownership. Our next two posts will detail the 15 areas we consider when building our EnergyAdvantage homes. Perimeter insulation in foundation - By insulating the foundation it provides a vapor and radon barrier that eliminates basement dampness and adds thermal resistance (R-value) to the foundation. R38 attic Insulation - The attic is by far one of the most important areas of your home to insulate. More heat and air-conditioning is lost through improperly insulated roofs in older homes than any other single area of the home. Insulation levels are specified by R-values. R-values indicate the ability for insulation to block heat traveling through it. This is important both in heating and cooling your home. An R38 value attic insulation hits the high end of insulating standards. Tyvek weather resistant house wrap - This important weather barrier is installed prior to completion of the exterior. Not only does this barrier protect against air and water infiltration, it also allows harmful moisture vapor to escape the wall cavity. This product in turn contributes to U.S. Green Building Council LEED points for Energy &amp; Atmosphere, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation in Design. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building program. Extruded polystyrene R-3 insulated Sheathing - This is rigid foam insulation for exterior walls. It is comprised of millions of densely packed air cells that insulate while providing a virtually impenetrable moisture barrier that prevents R-value loss. This product is easier to work with than plywood and has no problems with settling and sagging over time. Blown-in insulation R15&nbsp; - The key to providing great insulation is making sure there are no air leaks. With blown in insulation this helps fill the areas where air may leak. Third-party energy inspection - In order to carry a HERS score (Home Energy Rating Score) we bring in outside inspectors to do an independent energy evaluation of our homes. Energy Star appliances - These are appliances that fit the international standard for energy efficient consumer products. These are just some of the systems and products we use to make homes that serve both form and function when it comes to owning a new home. Saving energy is great, saving money is even more important. Our EnergyAdvantage homes help you do both. Keep an eye out for Part 2 and more energy saving systems, products and techniques we use to construct our homes.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd1c4db04803497e71bd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd1d4db04803497e71be","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:10:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Whole Home Energy Efficiency: Part 2","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2706 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"low e windows\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Unknown-600x618.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"230\">In order to create the best energy efficiency in a new construction home, we do not just look for the best systems and materials, we look at how each of these points interrelate in order to create the most comprehensive long-term cost savings. That's what we've done when we've put together the 15 points that create an integrated energy saving system in your home. In our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1/\">last post\u003c/a> we talked about the first 7 systems in the home that help save you money including a variety of ways we insulate the home from foundation on up, energy star appliances, and the third party inspectors who calculate our HERS scores. The following 8 points complete the overall home energy system for greatest savings and efficiency. \u003cstrong>Technologically advanced fresh air indoor ventilation system with fan recycler\u003c/strong>- helps control allergies and asthma by bringing in fresh air and reducing allergens, dust mites and the possibility of mold. The system recycles the air in the entire home every 24 hours. \u003cstrong>Air Pressure Balancing\u003c/strong> - Our homes are built so tight, we ensure that fresh air is drawn in and distributed even when there is no call for heating or cooling. The pressure balance inside the house should be nearly neutral with respect to the inside at all times, under all conditions. \u003cstrong>Economically 92%-96% gas heating system and SEER16 air conditioning system\u003c/strong> - This system works in conjunction with our fresh air ventilation system. The system kicks on every twenty minutes pulling 6% filtered fresh air into the home eliminating the bad air that carries mold, mildew and other common household toxins. Not only will this reduce the allergy and asthma symptoms, but it also keeps the air circulating to prevent those hot/cold spots in the house. \u003cstrong>Vinyl windows with high performance low-e glass\u003c/strong> - Windows can account for up to 30% of annual energy consumption of a home. High-performance low-e glass, with its dual-pane insulated glass system, can drastically reduce this consumption by keeping warm air in during the winter, and hot solar rays out during the summer. \u003cstrong>Durable window flashing\u003c/strong> - While looking at high quality windows, the flashing around the window is equally important. This prevents air and water infiltration over the life of the home. \u003cstrong>Polycel caulking\u003c/strong> - This air seal calking around windows, doors, joints and sill plates cuts down on leaks and air infiltration and makes a tighter more energy-efficient home. \u003cstrong>Insulated and mastic sealed a/c ducts (R8)\u003c/strong> - Ducts in the home are wrapped in mylar, a material developed by NASA, creating less than 5% leakage. The average duct leakage in other homes is approximately 25%. \u003cstrong>Advanced framing techniques\u003c/strong> -\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/home\">&nbsp;Ideal Homes&nbsp;\u003c/a>uses advanced framing techniques that reduce spaces that cannot be insulated. This makes the home tighter and more energy efficient. All these materials and mechanical systems, along with those described in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1/\">part 1\u003c/a>, are brought together in order to create the most efficient whole home energy effective arrangement.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-2-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-02-07T22:30:58.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:29 GMT","dateUnix":1360276258,"_etag":"d36f747e2dc56c40116cda8d54849e1599e31d9e","textbody":"In order to create the best energy efficiency in a new construction home, we do not just look for the best systems and materials, we look at how each of these points interrelate in order to create the most comprehensive long-term cost savings. That's what we've done when we've put together the 15 points that create an integrated energy saving system in your home. In our last post we talked about the first 7 systems in the home that help save you money including a variety of ways we insulate the home from foundation on up, energy star appliances, and the third party inspectors who calculate our HERS scores. The following 8 points complete the overall home energy system for greatest savings and efficiency. Technologically advanced fresh air indoor ventilation system with fan recycler- helps control allergies and asthma by bringing in fresh air and reducing allergens, dust mites and the possibility of mold. The system recycles the air in the entire home every 24 hours. Air Pressure Balancing - Our homes are built so tight, we ensure that fresh air is drawn in and distributed even when there is no call for heating or cooling. The pressure balance inside the house should be nearly neutral with respect to the inside at all times, under all conditions. Economically 92%-96% gas heating system and SEER16 air conditioning system - This system works in conjunction with our fresh air ventilation system. The system kicks on every twenty minutes pulling 6% filtered fresh air into the home eliminating the bad air that carries mold, mildew and other common household toxins. Not only will this reduce the allergy and asthma symptoms, but it also keeps the air circulating to prevent those hot/cold spots in the house. Vinyl windows with high performance low-e glass - Windows can account for up to 30% of annual energy consumption of a home. High-performance low-e glass, with its dual-pane insulated glass system, can drastically reduce this consumption by keeping warm air in during the winter, and hot solar rays out during the summer. Durable window flashing - While looking at high quality windows, the flashing around the window is equally important. This prevents air and water infiltration over the life of the home. Polycel caulking - This air seal calking around windows, doors, joints and sill plates cuts down on leaks and air infiltration and makes a tighter more energy-efficient home. Insulated and mastic sealed a/c ducts (R8) - Ducts in the home are wrapped in mylar, a material developed by NASA, creating less than 5% leakage. The average duct leakage in other homes is approximately 25%. Advanced framing techniques -&nbsp;Ideal Homes&nbsp;uses advanced framing techniques that reduce spaces that cannot be insulated. This makes the home tighter and more energy efficient. All these materials and mechanical systems, along with those described in part 1, are brought together in order to create the most efficient whole home energy effective arrangement.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd1d4db04803497e71be"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd1f4db04803497e71bf","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:11:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Applying Pre-Emergent Herbicide for a Beautiful Lawn","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2714 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Pre-emergent lawn\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Pre-emergent-lawn-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"192\">Spring is right around the corner, and if you want your lawn to be one of the best in the neighborhood, it's time to start thinking about how you can accomplish that. Applying pre-emergent herbicides will prevent weeds from sprouting up in your yard, but this process is all about timing. A pre-emergent is designed to provide a barrier to stop weeds from coming in, so it's important to apply the herbicide when the weeds would germinate. It's best to apply pre-emergents two to three weeks before the weeds normally begin to sprout in your area. In Oklahoma many experts recommend that you apply a pre-emergent when the forsythia blooms, which is often in late February or early March. This round of pre-emergent is used to manage grassy weeds like crabgrass. Be sure that you never apply herbicides to new sod. The sod needs time to establish and herbicides could kill the grass. You can always hire a professional to do the job, but if you decide to use the do-it-yourself method, take extra precautions when applying the herbicide. To stay safe and to make sure the chemicals are as effective as possible, carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions on the product label. Keep pets and children off the treated lawn until it's dry. Always wear gloves and protective clothing when applying chemicals. And please protect the water tables and environment by using only the recommended amount of the product. If you don't get the pre-emergent herbicide on your lawn in time, don't worry. A post-emergent product can kill already established weeds, but use caution when using this kind of herbicide. Some of these products target certain kinds of weeds, while others will kill any kind of plant, grass, flower or shrub it comes into contact with. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. We look forward to admiring your beautiful lawns and flowerbeds this spring!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"applying-preemergent-herbicide-for-a-beautiful-lawn-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-02-12T01:58:13.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:31 GMT","dateUnix":1360634293,"_etag":"de3ee02cf7a0637fdb63bdb7f147353b734906fa","textbody":"Spring is right around the corner, and if you want your lawn to be one of the best in the neighborhood, it's time to start thinking about how you can accomplish that. Applying pre-emergent herbicides will prevent weeds from sprouting up in your yard, but this process is all about timing. A pre-emergent is designed to provide a barrier to stop weeds from coming in, so it's important to apply the herbicide when the weeds would germinate. It's best to apply pre-emergents two to three weeks before the weeds normally begin to sprout in your area. In Oklahoma many experts recommend that you apply a pre-emergent when the forsythia blooms, which is often in late February or early March. This round of pre-emergent is used to manage grassy weeds like crabgrass. Be sure that you never apply herbicides to new sod. The sod needs time to establish and herbicides could kill the grass. You can always hire a professional to do the job, but if you decide to use the do-it-yourself method, take extra precautions when applying the herbicide. To stay safe and to make sure the chemicals are as effective as possible, carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions on the product label. Keep pets and children off the treated lawn until it's dry. Always wear gloves and protective clothing when applying chemicals. And please protect the water tables and environment by using only the recommended amount of the product. If you don't get the pre-emergent herbicide on your lawn in time, don't worry. A post-emergent product can kill already established weeds, but use caution when using this kind of herbicide. Some of these products target certain kinds of weeds, while others will kill any kind of plant, grass, flower or shrub it comes into contact with. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. We look forward to admiring your beautiful lawns and flowerbeds this spring!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd1f4db04803497e71bf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd204db048034a7e5f0e","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:10:57 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City: Top in Job Creation and Earnings Growth Across the Country","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2721 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"52812d1258171266-columbus-oh-oklahoma-city-ok-img_1713\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/52812d1258171266-columbus-oh-oklahoma-city-ok-img_1713-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"200\">Recent statistics show \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma City\u003c/a> making high rankings across the country for job and economic growth which naturally speaks to the need for a rise in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/home\" target=\"_blank\">new home construction\u003c/a> and housing needs. According to \u003ca href=\"http://www.forbes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Forbes\u003c/a> our city is among the top 10 cities for potential real estate appreciation. This is no surprise as job availability and demand increases and people flock to the city at a rate of an additional 1000 citizens per month inside the city limits and 2000 per month including the larger metro area. Oklahoma City recently ranked fourth in the nation on the list of \"best cities for jobs\" in a national survey performed by an employment service called \u003ca href=\"http://www.manpower.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Manpower\u003c/a>. And both \u003ca href=\"http://omrf.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ouhsc.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center&nbsp;\u003c/a>ranked among the top 25 for jobs in Academia in the country according to \u003ca href=\"http://www.the-scientist.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Scientist Magazine\u003c/a>. Not only do we have great jobs across the country, but according to the calculations of a survey done by \u003ca href=\"http://www.careerbliss.com/\" target=\"_blank\">CareerBliss\u003c/a>, we rank number three for happiest city for work in the entire country. The city itself is bouncing back from the recession nicely. The Bureau of Labor statistics in Washington found that as of February, only 13 cities across the nation are successfully recovering from the recession and we are counted among them. We were also ranked number one in earnings growth in comparison to other metro areas with more than a million people. According to a report released by \u003ca href=\"http://www.garnereconomics.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Garner Economics\u003c/a>, we beat out New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and every other big city out there. Not only are we number one in earnings growth, but we are also sitting at number one for job creation according to the national polling firm Gallup, as of their recent release of job creation numbers. We are number one for job creation, number one for earnings growth and, last but not least, we are also the best place on earth for gas and oil investment according to a survey conducted by Frasier Institute. With all these things we have going for us, it's no wonder Forbes sees us as one of the top 10 cities poised for real estate appreciation. There is definitely a need for continued high quality home construction in the area, and luckily\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/all-new-homes-are-not-created-equal-some-are-hers/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is up to the task!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-top-in-job-creation-and-earnings-growth-across-the-country-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-02-15T00:30:32.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:32 GMT","dateUnix":1360888232,"_etag":"fcdff1f9125126296cae6332887ab3e19b45c0a8","textbody":"Recent statistics show Oklahoma City making high rankings across the country for job and economic growth which naturally speaks to the need for a rise in new home construction and housing needs. According to Forbes our city is among the top 10 cities for potential real estate appreciation. This is no surprise as job availability and demand increases and people flock to the city at a rate of an additional 1000 citizens per month inside the city limits and 2000 per month including the larger metro area. Oklahoma City recently ranked fourth in the nation on the list of \"best cities for jobs\" in a national survey performed by an employment service called Manpower. And both Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center&nbsp;ranked among the top 25 for jobs in Academia in the country according to Scientist Magazine. Not only do we have great jobs across the country, but according to the calculations of a survey done by CareerBliss, we rank number three for happiest city for work in the entire country. The city itself is bouncing back from the recession nicely. The Bureau of Labor statistics in Washington found that as of February, only 13 cities across the nation are successfully recovering from the recession and we are counted among them. We were also ranked number one in earnings growth in comparison to other metro areas with more than a million people. According to a report released by Garner Economics, we beat out New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and every other big city out there. Not only are we number one in earnings growth, but we are also sitting at number one for job creation according to the national polling firm Gallup, as of their recent release of job creation numbers. We are number one for job creation, number one for earnings growth and, last but not least, we are also the best place on earth for gas and oil investment according to a survey conducted by Frasier Institute. With all these things we have going for us, it's no wonder Forbes sees us as one of the top 10 cities poised for real estate appreciation. There is definitely a need for continued high quality home construction in the area, and luckily&nbsp;Ideal Homes is up to the task!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd204db048034a7e5f0e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd234db04803477e7ef2","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:10:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma's First Geothermal and Solar-Ready Communities","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Did you know Ideal Homes is building Oklahoma's first geothermal and solar-ready communities? When we build a home, we look at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1/\">materials, systems and products\u003c/a> that will come together to create the most energy efficient combination. Essentially we treat your whole \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-2/\">home as a system\u003c/a> in order to create \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/all-new-homes-are-not-created-equal-some-are-hers/\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> Homes. Now every new home at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Pointe\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a>, S\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Village\">omer's Village\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Springs-at-Settlers-Ridge\">Springs at Settlers Ridge\u003c/a> in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Mustang-Area\">Mustang/Yukon area\u003c/a> of Oklahoma City comes with a \u003ca href=\"http://www.climatemaster.com/residential/\">ClimateMaster\u003c/a> geothermal heat pump system. With over 50 years in the industry, ClimateMaster is the largest and most progressive manufacturer of American Made residential geothermal heating and cooling systems in the world. At Ideal Homes, we start out \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2730 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-02-19 at 8.34.39 AM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/95f98e9860c54a325055e1a499895744.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"208\">with the best equipment in your home, and then through a partnership with \u003ca href=\"http://caddoelectric.com/v2/\" target=\"_blank\">Caddo Electric Cooperative\u003c/a>, we've put in place a special program to convert the cost of installing and maintaining the underground geothermal loops to a low monthly thermal energy fee. This allows homeowners to take advantage of geothermal savings while saving on significant upfront costs associated with set-up and operation. Ideal Homes is also offering solar options to help reduce energy costs and boost energy efficiency. In one hour the sun can provide enough energy to power the world for a year. Adding a clean, renewable energy source like solar to your home offsets rising energy costs. You can see our solar options in action at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Buffalo-Grove-at-Village-Verde\" target=\"_blank\">Village Verde\u003c/a> model. We will give you a demonstration of the monitoring systems as well as how the solar panels work. Ideal Homes understands the ramifications of the rising cost of energy, not just on your budget, but also of the long-term impact on the environment. This is why we continue to strive toward the future of sustainable green solutions that will make your life easier to live, with less worries. At the same time our sustainable energy options will give you peace of mind that simply by living in your dream home you can help out with environment concerns and lower your carbon footprint.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahomas-first-geothermal-and-solarready-communities-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-02-21T22:30:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/95f98e9860c54a325055e1a499895744.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1361485819,"_etag":"4f9d8f6c5ce190c73dccea08905ca3851d5339b9","textbody":"Did you know Ideal Homes is building Oklahoma's first geothermal and solar-ready communities? When we build a home, we look at the materials, systems and products that will come together to create the most energy efficient combination. Essentially we treat your whole home as a system in order to create EnergyAdvantage Homes. Now every new home at Somer's Pointe, Somer's Village and the Springs at Settlers Ridge in the Mustang/Yukon area of Oklahoma City comes with a ClimateMaster geothermal heat pump system. With over 50 years in the industry, ClimateMaster is the largest and most progressive manufacturer of American Made residential geothermal heating and cooling systems in the world. At Ideal Homes, we start out with the best equipment in your home, and then through a partnership with Caddo Electric Cooperative, we've put in place a special program to convert the cost of installing and maintaining the underground geothermal loops to a low monthly thermal energy fee. This allows homeowners to take advantage of geothermal savings while saving on significant upfront costs associated with set-up and operation. Ideal Homes is also offering solar options to help reduce energy costs and boost energy efficiency. In one hour the sun can provide enough energy to power the world for a year. Adding a clean, renewable energy source like solar to your home offsets rising energy costs. You can see our solar options in action at the Village Verde model. We will give you a demonstration of the monitoring systems as well as how the solar panels work. Ideal Homes understands the ramifications of the rising cost of energy, not just on your budget, but also of the long-term impact on the environment. This is why we continue to strive toward the future of sustainable green solutions that will make your life easier to live, with less worries. At the same time our sustainable energy options will give you peace of mind that simply by living in your dream home you can help out with environment concerns and lower your carbon footprint.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:35 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd234db04803477e7ef2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd254db04803467e648a","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:17:27 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Unwanted Winter Guests","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2740 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Mouse Trap\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Mouse-Trap-600x437.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"210\">In the cold weather, mice and other pests are seeking a warm place to nest, and your home's walls, attic and garage are just the kinds of places they're looking for. Not only do mice make a mess with potentially disease-spreading droppings, but they can also damage your belongings and the wiring of the home. If you hear mice or see evidence of rodents like droppings or items that have been chewed, it's important to get rid of the pests quickly before they cause extensive damage or begin to reproduce. If you have rodents in your home, the first thing you should do is inspect your house from the ground to the roof for open holes and gaps where mice are getting into the structure. Mice can enter very small holes, even as tiny as a dime, so it's important that you examine carefully. You can seal these holes using steel wool or by using a sealant to prevent more mice from making their way inside your home. After you've sealed off their entrant points, you can call a professional pest control company or you can use mouse traps or poison to get rid of the mice. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Rat poison and traps aren't safe to be used around children or pets. When you're disposing of trapped mice or cleaning up the mess left behind by the rodents, always wear protective gloves. These steps can keep your home free of these unwelcome guests.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"unwanted-winter-guests-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-02-22T20:18:22.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:37 GMT","dateUnix":1361564302,"_etag":"417afd35143ba6ed5257a45f8f9fa9798a7eb399","textbody":"In the cold weather, mice and other pests are seeking a warm place to nest, and your home's walls, attic and garage are just the kinds of places they're looking for. Not only do mice make a mess with potentially disease-spreading droppings, but they can also damage your belongings and the wiring of the home. If you hear mice or see evidence of rodents like droppings or items that have been chewed, it's important to get rid of the pests quickly before they cause extensive damage or begin to reproduce. If you have rodents in your home, the first thing you should do is inspect your house from the ground to the roof for open holes and gaps where mice are getting into the structure. Mice can enter very small holes, even as tiny as a dime, so it's important that you examine carefully. You can seal these holes using steel wool or by using a sealant to prevent more mice from making their way inside your home. After you've sealed off their entrant points, you can call a professional pest control company or you can use mouse traps or poison to get rid of the mice. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Rat poison and traps aren't safe to be used around children or pets. When you're disposing of trapped mice or cleaning up the mess left behind by the rodents, always wear protective gloves. These steps can keep your home free of these unwelcome guests.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd254db04803467e648a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd264db04803487e5d2c","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:17:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"To Refinance Or Not To Refinance","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you've been in your new home for a few years, these all-time low interest rates may make it tempting to refinance but there are several factors to consider before jumping into that brand new mortgage. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2745 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Mortgage Contract\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c1606f9c9c4fd47536fc9edc210554df.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"367\">Re-qualify All Over Again\u003c/strong> - When refinancing a home, the qualification process starts all over again. Mortgage lenders look at gross income, credit debts, assets, liabilities and credit scores and then plug those numbers into their loan qualifying formulas. \u003cstrong>Refinancing a Loan Costs More Money\u003c/strong> - Just as in the initial mortgage, refinancing will incur closing costs; however, with a refinance these costs can often either be paid out-of-pocket at closing, or they can be rolled into the cost of the loan. \u003cstrong>Where's the Break Even Point\u003c/strong> - A determining factor could be how long you plan to stay in the home. A little math will help determine the break-even point. For example, if the new payment saves $100 each month and the refinance costs $3,500 in closing costs, it will take 35 payments (almost three years) to break even. \u003cstrong>Look at Different Term Loans\u003c/strong> - With a lower interest rate, it may make shorter loan terms such as a 15 or 20-year mortgage more affordable. Lowering the number of years on your loan will lower the interest paid overall. Compare the numbers and take a look again at how long you intend on staying in the home. A shorter-term loan will build equity faster since more to principle will be paid in each payment. \u003cstrong>Shop for the Best Interest Rates, Closing Costs and Service\u003c/strong> - Keep in mind that the mortgage lender quoting the lowest interest rates might charge the highest closing costs. Beware of online lenders promising ridiculously low mortgage interest rates. If they sound too good to be true, they are. Ask your current mortgage company what their refinance terms are, but remember that you're not obligated to refinance with them. Talk with your local bank's mortgage department and ask friends for mortgage lender referrals. Once you weigh all the pros and cons, if you decide to move forward with a refinance, avoid credit purchases until the new loan is in place. This means no new cars, furniture or big-ticket items on credit cards or new lines of credit until the closing takes place. Also, don't change jobs as that could affect loan-qualifying process as well.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"to-refinance-or-not-to-refinance-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-03-01T02:50:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c1606f9c9c4fd47536fc9edc210554df.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1362106240,"_etag":"8bca42c0d5a7e7010f305207adf918d46b6f7657","textbody":"If you've been in your new home for a few years, these all-time low interest rates may make it tempting to refinance but there are several factors to consider before jumping into that brand new mortgage. Re-qualify All Over Again - When refinancing a home, the qualification process starts all over again. Mortgage lenders look at gross income, credit debts, assets, liabilities and credit scores and then plug those numbers into their loan qualifying formulas. Refinancing a Loan Costs More Money - Just as in the initial mortgage, refinancing will incur closing costs; however, with a refinance these costs can often either be paid out-of-pocket at closing, or they can be rolled into the cost of the loan. Where's the Break Even Point - A determining factor could be how long you plan to stay in the home. A little math will help determine the break-even point. For example, if the new payment saves $100 each month and the refinance costs $3,500 in closing costs, it will take 35 payments (almost three years) to break even. Look at Different Term Loans - With a lower interest rate, it may make shorter loan terms such as a 15 or 20-year mortgage more affordable. Lowering the number of years on your loan will lower the interest paid overall. Compare the numbers and take a look again at how long you intend on staying in the home. A shorter-term loan will build equity faster since more to principle will be paid in each payment. Shop for the Best Interest Rates, Closing Costs and Service - Keep in mind that the mortgage lender quoting the lowest interest rates might charge the highest closing costs. Beware of online lenders promising ridiculously low mortgage interest rates. If they sound too good to be true, they are. Ask your current mortgage company what their refinance terms are, but remember that you're not obligated to refinance with them. Talk with your local bank's mortgage department and ask friends for mortgage lender referrals. Once you weigh all the pros and cons, if you decide to move forward with a refinance, avoid credit purchases until the new loan is in place. This means no new cars, furniture or big-ticket items on credit cards or new lines of credit until the closing takes place. Also, don't change jobs as that could affect loan-qualifying process as well.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd264db04803487e5d2c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd284db04803467e648b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:19:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tax Season Is Here: What New Home Owners Should Know","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2753 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"book\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/071c5b1cebac8edc1093861967c848e5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"175\" height=\"150\">Owning a home has many tax benefits and talking with an accountant or a tax specialist will help you unravel the mysteries and maximize your tax advantages. In general here are some of the advantages of home ownership from a tax standpoint, but for more detailed information talk with a tax professional. \u003cstrong>Offset Exemptions\u003c/strong> - The benefits do not just take place in April when the return comes in. Owning a home can actually allow a homeowner to offset exemptions and have more take home pay throughout the year. \u003cstrong>Take Advantage of Mortgage Deductions\u003c/strong> - According to research by \u003ca href=\"http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2012/12/04/fiscal-cliff-mortgage-deduction/1737611/\" target=\"_blank\">USA Today&nbsp;\u003c/a>based on data from the IRS, only 26% of Americans take advantage of deducting the interest paid on their mortgage over the course of the year. The average deduction can save homeowners more than $12,000 per year in some states. \u003ca href=\"http://www.irs.gov/publications/p936/ar02.html\" target=\"_blank\">See IRS publication 936.\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Itemized Deduction Change\u003c/strong> - This is the biggest change for homeowners. In past years where standardized deductions may have applied, now Schedule A will be used to itemize deductions such as mortgage interest, property taxes, points paid on a home loan, mortgage insurance, and charitable donations. \u003cem>(Check with your tax representative for more information)\u003c/em> As of January 1, 2012 mortgage insurance premium deductions and home energy improvement credits were allowed to expire along with 57 other tax code benefits. These two tax benefits were restored for homeowners when the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law January 1, 2013 by the president. \u003cstrong>Mortgage Insurance Premiums Deduction\u003c/strong> - Often lenders require insurance if the mortgage covers more than 78% of the home's value, but this insurance is deductible and remains deductible through the tax relief act. \u003cstrong>Home Improvement Credit for Energy Efficiency\u003c/strong> - If improvements are made on the home to increase energy efficiency such as new energy efficient windows, insulation, roof, water heater, or heating and cooling systems, then homeowners can receive 10% of the cost up to $500 in tax credits. \u003cem>It's important to talk with a tax specialist and make sure you are receiving all the exemptions and benefits of being a homeowner.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tax-season-is-here-what-new-home-owners-should-know-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-03-08T02:30:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/071c5b1cebac8edc1093861967c848e5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1362709819,"_etag":"2b0b24b5725f1aad0faa60797a7d91b1de46c894","textbody":"Owning a home has many tax benefits and talking with an accountant or a tax specialist will help you unravel the mysteries and maximize your tax advantages. In general here are some of the advantages of home ownership from a tax standpoint, but for more detailed information talk with a tax professional. Offset Exemptions - The benefits do not just take place in April when the return comes in. Owning a home can actually allow a homeowner to offset exemptions and have more take home pay throughout the year. Take Advantage of Mortgage Deductions - According to research by USA Today&nbsp;based on data from the IRS, only 26% of Americans take advantage of deducting the interest paid on their mortgage over the course of the year. The average deduction can save homeowners more than $12,000 per year in some states. See IRS publication 936.Itemized Deduction Change - This is the biggest change for homeowners. In past years where standardized deductions may have applied, now Schedule A will be used to itemize deductions such as mortgage interest, property taxes, points paid on a home loan, mortgage insurance, and charitable donations. (Check with your tax representative for more information) As of January 1, 2012 mortgage insurance premium deductions and home energy improvement credits were allowed to expire along with 57 other tax code benefits. These two tax benefits were restored for homeowners when the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law January 1, 2013 by the president. Mortgage Insurance Premiums Deduction - Often lenders require insurance if the mortgage covers more than 78% of the home's value, but this insurance is deductible and remains deductible through the tax relief act. Home Improvement Credit for Energy Efficiency - If improvements are made on the home to increase energy efficiency such as new energy efficient windows, insulation, roof, water heater, or heating and cooling systems, then homeowners can receive 10% of the cost up to $500 in tax credits. It's important to talk with a tax specialist and make sure you are receiving all the exemptions and benefits of being a homeowner.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd284db04803467e648b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd294db04803497e71c0","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:17:42 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Choosing the Right Cleaning Products","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2762 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Cleaning-Gloves4-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"216\">&nbsp;To keep that new, clean feeling in your home, it's important that you use the proper cleaning products that won't damage the surfaces they're meant to clean. \u003cstrong>Here are a few products that will keep your home looking great.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>White vinegar - A 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water can be used as a non-toxic cleaner that is safe for your family and the environment. It works for getting stains out of carpet without removing the stain resistant material. It can also clean glass, kitchens and bathrooms.\u003c/li>\u003cli>A smooth cooktop cleaner like Cerama Bryte - These products are made to clean your cooktop without damaging the surface.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Dishwashing agent like Jet dry - This will help dry your dishes and keep the dishwasher working properly.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Dust mop or Swiffer - These work great for dusting wood floors, and a moist Swiffer can be used for mopping.\u003c/li>\u003cli>All-purpose cleaner like Fabuloso - This product is perfect for cleaning tubs, sinks, floors, countertops, and even toilets.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stainless steel cleaner like Stainless Steel Magic or Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner - These cleansers are safe to use on stainless steel appliances and sinks. When cleaning stainless steel, always rub with the grain of the steel.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Some cleaning products can damage the materials used to build your new home. \u003cstrong>Here are some products to avoid.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Scrubbing products and abrasive cleaners - These cleaning supplies can cause surface pits or can scratch the surfaces of bathtubs, showers and sinks.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Carpet cleaners - Harsh chemicals can remove the stain resistant material on carpets, making them more difficult to clean in the future.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Toilet tank tablets - Using these products can erode the seals in the toilet and void the manufacturer's warranty.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Glass cleaners containing ammonia - Ammonia can break down the tempering in glass, especially on fireplaces.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Drain cleaners - These can corrode and damage plumbing pipes.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>As always follow the manufacturer's instructions, and keep all cleaning products out of the reach of children. If you use a little care when choosing cleaning products for your home, you can keep your home looking new.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"choosing-the-right-cleaning-products-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-03-06T03:05:42.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:41 GMT","dateUnix":1362539142,"_etag":"c5ee2775036013f46f876c461eee52744ee2bc38","textbody":"&nbsp;To keep that new, clean feeling in your home, it's important that you use the proper cleaning products that won't damage the surfaces they're meant to clean. Here are a few products that will keep your home looking great.White vinegar - A 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water can be used as a non-toxic cleaner that is safe for your family and the environment. It works for getting stains out of carpet without removing the stain resistant material. It can also clean glass, kitchens and bathrooms.A smooth cooktop cleaner like Cerama Bryte - These products are made to clean your cooktop without damaging the surface.Dishwashing agent like Jet dry - This will help dry your dishes and keep the dishwasher working properly.Dust mop or Swiffer - These work great for dusting wood floors, and a moist Swiffer can be used for mopping.All-purpose cleaner like Fabuloso - This product is perfect for cleaning tubs, sinks, floors, countertops, and even toilets.Stainless steel cleaner like Stainless Steel Magic or Weiman Stainless Steel Cleaner - These cleansers are safe to use on stainless steel appliances and sinks. When cleaning stainless steel, always rub with the grain of the steel.Some cleaning products can damage the materials used to build your new home. Here are some products to avoid.Scrubbing products and abrasive cleaners - These cleaning supplies can cause surface pits or can scratch the surfaces of bathtubs, showers and sinks.Carpet cleaners - Harsh chemicals can remove the stain resistant material on carpets, making them more difficult to clean in the future.Toilet tank tablets - Using these products can erode the seals in the toilet and void the manufacturer's warranty.Glass cleaners containing ammonia - Ammonia can break down the tempering in glass, especially on fireplaces.Drain cleaners - These can corrode and damage plumbing pipes.As always follow the manufacturer's instructions, and keep all cleaning products out of the reach of children. If you use a little care when choosing cleaning products for your home, you can keep your home looking new.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd294db04803497e71c0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd2d4db04803477e7ef3","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:19:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Floor Plans - From Concept To Construction","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2780 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-03-18 at 11.10.06 AM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ffe1ec223b177d7ba87f0b81f0d8355e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"377\">The science of creating comfortable, functional and affordable home designs is an art that is perfected each and every day at Ideal Homes. Kent Dahl, our Director of Estimating and Design, explains the detailed process of taking a floor plan from concept to construction. Our product development team takes customer feedback and analyzes current market place needs to design new floor plans. We then work with architects, both internal and outside of Ideal Homes, to create the new home concept. \"Once we decide we have a concept that shows well, functions well, is affordable and buildable, we start what we call, working drawings,\" Kent says. \"This is where we take the concept from a rough idea to actual construction drawings, which are drawn in AutoCAD. This is what our trade partners and builders will use to construct the house. We will then build over 400 prebuilt options per plan for our customers to choose from to make their design process much less stressful and much more efficient.\" It takes up to two months for a new floor plan to go from concept to construction. Once we are ready to begin, we build a \"spec home\" with the new home design so that we can work out any kinks in the design plan. Sometimes it might not be obvious on mechanical drawings but certain aspects of the plan may need to be moved around or tweaked once new home construction begins. \"A person would be really surprised by the amount of time and attention we put into every construction detail of our plans to ensure they will perform and show to the standards of the Ideal Homes brand,\" Kent says. The average life of an Ideal Home floor plan is around five to six years. It's our goal to redesign one entire product line a year to stay current and fresh as design trends change and evolve. Our homeowners provide tremendous input into what they want and need in their new home designs. \"From the first time our customers meet with our sales staff to the time they finish up their personalization meeting with our design center, our customers are asked questions to ensure they are purchasing the right plan to fit their individual needs,\" Kent says. \"Then, we take the feedback from those meetings, referring to our customer's likes and dislikes, and use that information to make our plans better down the road.\" \"To take this even further, you should know we have a good majority of Ideal Homes employees living in an Ideal home,\" he added. \"So what better way to get good feedback than from the people who not only produce the plans, but actually live in them.\"\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-floor-plans-from-concept-to-construction-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-03-14T20:02:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ffe1ec223b177d7ba87f0b81f0d8355e.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1363291338,"_etag":"535c0e1507b10b9cd939de529416958b7cafc982","textbody":"The science of creating comfortable, functional and affordable home designs is an art that is perfected each and every day at Ideal Homes. Kent Dahl, our Director of Estimating and Design, explains the detailed process of taking a floor plan from concept to construction. Our product development team takes customer feedback and analyzes current market place needs to design new floor plans. We then work with architects, both internal and outside of Ideal Homes, to create the new home concept. \"Once we decide we have a concept that shows well, functions well, is affordable and buildable, we start what we call, working drawings,\" Kent says. \"This is where we take the concept from a rough idea to actual construction drawings, which are drawn in AutoCAD. This is what our trade partners and builders will use to construct the house. We will then build over 400 prebuilt options per plan for our customers to choose from to make their design process much less stressful and much more efficient.\" It takes up to two months for a new floor plan to go from concept to construction. Once we are ready to begin, we build a \"spec home\" with the new home design so that we can work out any kinks in the design plan. Sometimes it might not be obvious on mechanical drawings but certain aspects of the plan may need to be moved around or tweaked once new home construction begins. \"A person would be really surprised by the amount of time and attention we put into every construction detail of our plans to ensure they will perform and show to the standards of the Ideal Homes brand,\" Kent says. The average life of an Ideal Home floor plan is around five to six years. It's our goal to redesign one entire product line a year to stay current and fresh as design trends change and evolve. Our homeowners provide tremendous input into what they want and need in their new home designs. \"From the first time our customers meet with our sales staff to the time they finish up their personalization meeting with our design center, our customers are asked questions to ensure they are purchasing the right plan to fit their individual needs,\" Kent says. \"Then, we take the feedback from those meetings, referring to our customer's likes and dislikes, and use that information to make our plans better down the road.\" \"To take this even further, you should know we have a good majority of Ideal Homes employees living in an Ideal home,\" he added. \"So what better way to get good feedback than from the people who not only produce the plans, but actually live in them.\"","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:45 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd2d4db04803477e7ef3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd2e4db04803487e5d2d","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:46 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Often Overlooked Home Maintenance","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2786\" title=\"Ladder\u003c1> copy\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Ladder1-copy-600x449.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"305\" height=\"228\">With our busy lives, it's easy to knock home maintenance items to the bottom of the to-do list, but a little time will save you money by avoiding future repairs and by maintaining the energy efficiency of your home. Here are a few maintenance items that you don't want to overlook.\n\nSweep off fresh air intake vents - Along with your fresh air recycler, this vent maintains interior air quality throughout your home. To keep this system running properly, use a brush or a broom to clean off any dust or debris.\n\nLubricate garage door parts with Teflon or Silicone spray or motor oil - Keep your \u003ca href=\"http://www.howcast.com/videos/391398-How-to-Lubricate-a-Garage-Door\" target=\"_blank\">garage door\u003c/a> operating properly and opening and closing smoothly by lubricating the hinges, rollers and tracks.\n\nCheck and touch up cornice, siding and expansion joint caulking - To prevent moisture from getting into the seams and joints of your home, inspect them twice a year for deteriorating caulk.\n\nWindow caulking - Weather and time will shrink the caulk around your windows. To reduce air infiltration and maintain energy efficiency in your home, routinely check your windows for areas that need to be re-caulked.\n\nFlush out your hot water tank - This should be done every six months to get rid of sediment and mineral deposits, which will help your \u003ca href=\"http://www.wikihow.com/Flush-a-Water-Heater\" target=\"_blank\">water heater\u003c/a> operate more effectively.\n\nHave your heat and air system serviced - A professional should service your air-conditioning/heating system in the spring &amp; fall in order to keep it operating at maximum efficiency.\n\nKeep your home in tip top shape by taking care of these often-neglected home maintenance items.","uniqueName":"often-overlooked-home-maintenance-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-03-18T22:52:44","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:46 GMT","dateUnix":1363647164,"_etag":"89bf64e79e698e075a110feb055ce07bed359f1c","textbody":"With our busy lives, it's easy to knock home maintenance items to the bottom of the to-do list, but a little time will save you money by avoiding future repairs and by maintaining the energy efficiency of your home. Here are a few maintenance items that you don't want to overlook.\n\nSweep off fresh air intake vents - Along with your fresh air recycler, this vent maintains interior air quality throughout your home. To keep this system running properly, use a brush or a broom to clean off any dust or debris.\n\nLubricate garage door parts with Teflon or Silicone spray or motor oil - Keep your garage door operating properly and opening and closing smoothly by lubricating the hinges, rollers and tracks.\n\nCheck and touch up cornice, siding and expansion joint caulking - To prevent moisture from getting into the seams and joints of your home, inspect them twice a year for deteriorating caulk.\n\nWindow caulking - Weather and time will shrink the caulk around your windows. To reduce air infiltration and maintain energy efficiency in your home, routinely check your windows for areas that need to be re-caulked.\n\nFlush out your hot water tank - This should be done every six months to get rid of sediment and mineral deposits, which will help your water heater operate more effectively.\n\nHave your heat and air system serviced - A professional should service your air-conditioning/heating system in the spring &amp; fall in order to keep it operating at maximum efficiency.\n\nKeep your home in tip top shape by taking care of these often-neglected home maintenance items.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd2e4db04803487e5d2d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd314db04803487e5d2e","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:19:42 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/861434249eba1af22859c71821df9f5d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Spring Festivals, Activities, and Fun Around Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Believe it or not, spring is here, and with it a wide variety of festivals abound in and around the Oklahoma City metro area just steps away from some of our most popular communities. 2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> Friday Circuit of Art - Not far from Carrington Place, Green Leaf Trails, Red Canyon Ranch and Trail Woods in Norman is the 2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> Friday Circuit of Art. During this monthly free event the whole city of Norman is transformed into an arts district featuring local arts, music, painting, dance and so much more. There's something for everyone. Medieval Fair , April 5-7 - Also in Norman, held each year since 1977, you can partake of the days of yore as you rub elbows with the King's Court, enjoy jousting, jugglers, and other medieval fun. Chomp on a turkey leg, or test your skills with axe throwing. There's fun, games and plenty to experience with the whole family. Stillwater Arts Festival, April 20-21 - This annual event near our Stillwater communities - Boardwalk Estates, The Canyons, and Tradan Heights - has grown from a small local art show to a premier juried spring festival event featuring outstanding artists, food, and live music. Conquer the Gauntlet Obstacle Race, April 6 - Just a few miles from Marble Leaf and Valencia in Edmond, you can visit Mitch Park and try your hand at this exciting adventure race featuring 25 different obstacles. Prepare to get muddy and wet, and have a ball. Rose State College Powwow, April 13 - This amazing immersion into Native American culture happens in Midwest City just a short distance from our Sundance community. At this lively festival you will enjoy traditional colorful dances, browse through arts and crafts, take in live music and indulge in a free traditional dinner. A great resource for a plethora of music events, art festivals, performing arts and so much more in and around Oklahoma City can be found here. Enjoy the spring and find ways to go out with the whole family to the numerous activities in and around the city.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"spring-festivals-activities-and-fun-around-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-03-22T01:30:15.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:49 GMT","dateUnix":1363915815,"_etag":"7446cee2e3c78eb27abb2e20d1c26f36023de783","textbody":"Believe it or not, spring is here, and with it a wide variety of festivals abound in and around the Oklahoma City metro area just steps away from some of our most popular communities. 2nd Friday Circuit of Art - Not far from Carrington Place, Green Leaf Trails, Red Canyon Ranch and Trail Woods in Norman is the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art. During this monthly free event the whole city of Norman is transformed into an arts district featuring local arts, music, painting, dance and so much more. There's something for everyone. Medieval Fair , April 5-7 - Also in Norman, held each year since 1977, you can partake of the days of yore as you rub elbows with the King's Court, enjoy jousting, jugglers, and other medieval fun. Chomp on a turkey leg, or test your skills with axe throwing. There's fun, games and plenty to experience with the whole family. Stillwater Arts Festival, April 20-21 - This annual event near our Stillwater communities - Boardwalk Estates, The Canyons, and Tradan Heights - has grown from a small local art show to a premier juried spring festival event featuring outstanding artists, food, and live music. Conquer the Gauntlet Obstacle Race, April 6 - Just a few miles from Marble Leaf and Valencia in Edmond, you can visit Mitch Park and try your hand at this exciting adventure race featuring 25 different obstacles. Prepare to get muddy and wet, and have a ball. Rose State College Powwow, April 13 - This amazing immersion into Native American culture happens in Midwest City just a short distance from our Sundance community. At this lively festival you will enjoy traditional colorful dances, browse through arts and crafts, take in live music and indulge in a free traditional dinner. A great resource for a plethora of music events, art festivals, performing arts and so much more in and around Oklahoma City can be found here. Enjoy the spring and find ways to go out with the whole family to the numerous activities in and around the city.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd314db04803487e5d2e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd324db04803467e648c","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:19:48 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Where We Are Going - Oklahoma City Growth and Momentum","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Just in case you missed it, we recently posted about the fact that \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/oklahoma-city-top-in-job-creation-and-earnings-growth-across-the-country/\">Oklahoma City is top in job creation and earnings growth among cities across the country\u003c/a>. But really there is so much more growth and good news we wanted to summarize it all right here for you. Here are some of the highlights showing where we are as a city right now:\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-2800 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Cartoon Character Number One\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9961618ea11fec9ae026f22386cdc252.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"267\">&nbsp;- #1 Most Recession Proof Location - Forbes - #1 Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Gains - Bureau of Econ. Analysis - #1 Tech Job Growth - TechAmerica Foundation - #1 American's Most Affordable Location - Forbes - #1 Lowest Business Cost - KPMG - #1 Best Place to Launch a Small Business - Money/Fortune Magazine - #1 Fastest Growing Per-capita income in the U.S. - Bureau of Econ. Analysis - #1 Most Cost Effective Major Market - Foreign Direct Investment - #1 Most Affordable Location - Business Week - #1 Most Affordable Housing Market - Bizjournals - #1 Lowest Unemployment Rate - U.S. Dept. of Labor - #1 \"On Numbers 2012 Economic Index\" - workers' earning growth faster than any other market - #1 in Job creation according - Gallop Poll - #1 Metro cities for earnings growth - Garner Economics - #1 in household income growth - US Census Bureau - #4 in the nation for best place for jobs - Manpower - #6 best place for millennials due to low employment, cost of living and nightlife - Moving.com - Least Costly place to do business - KPMG Index - Most business friendly Place in the US - CNN Money - Strongest economy in the country - Business Journal Magazine's Index - Top 10 best potential for real estate appreciation - Forbes - Top 10 best places for jobs and for recent college graduates to find jobs - Forbes - Top 20 in the nation for increase in college graduates and above the national average - ESPN ranked the 122 professional sports teams including baseball, football, hockey and basketball looking at fan appreciation, the team's community commitment, the quality of the ownership group and others - number 1 was the Thunder In a \u003ca href=\"http://www.okc.gov/council/mayor/state_of_city/2013/index.html\">recent speech\u003c/a> by Mayor Mick Cornett at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, he talked about these accolades and emphasized the importance of moving forward. There are many things, we as a community and a city can continue to do in order to sustain the momentum and long term growth. We at Ideal Homes intend to continue the momentum by building the best, most energy efficient homes to help continue the housing growth and stewardship of our natural resources, in and around Oklahoma City.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"where-we-are-going-oklahoma-city-growth-and-momentum-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-03-29T01:30:00.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9961618ea11fec9ae026f22386cdc252.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1364520600,"_etag":"bdff304bb8a4ae5a2f01530ccb6e72bc7946c103","textbody":"Just in case you missed it, we recently posted about the fact that Oklahoma City is top in job creation and earnings growth among cities across the country. But really there is so much more growth and good news we wanted to summarize it all right here for you. Here are some of the highlights showing where we are as a city right now:&nbsp;- #1 Most Recession Proof Location - Forbes - #1 Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Gains - Bureau of Econ. Analysis - #1 Tech Job Growth - TechAmerica Foundation - #1 American's Most Affordable Location - Forbes - #1 Lowest Business Cost - KPMG - #1 Best Place to Launch a Small Business - Money/Fortune Magazine - #1 Fastest Growing Per-capita income in the U.S. - Bureau of Econ. Analysis - #1 Most Cost Effective Major Market - Foreign Direct Investment - #1 Most Affordable Location - Business Week - #1 Most Affordable Housing Market - Bizjournals - #1 Lowest Unemployment Rate - U.S. Dept. of Labor - #1 \"On Numbers 2012 Economic Index\" - workers' earning growth faster than any other market - #1 in Job creation according - Gallop Poll - #1 Metro cities for earnings growth - Garner Economics - #1 in household income growth - US Census Bureau - #4 in the nation for best place for jobs - Manpower - #6 best place for millennials due to low employment, cost of living and nightlife - Moving.com - Least Costly place to do business - KPMG Index - Most business friendly Place in the US - CNN Money - Strongest economy in the country - Business Journal Magazine's Index - Top 10 best potential for real estate appreciation - Forbes - Top 10 best places for jobs and for recent college graduates to find jobs - Forbes - Top 20 in the nation for increase in college graduates and above the national average - ESPN ranked the 122 professional sports teams including baseball, football, hockey and basketball looking at fan appreciation, the team's community commitment, the quality of the ownership group and others - number 1 was the Thunder In a recent speech by Mayor Mick Cornett at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, he talked about these accolades and emphasized the importance of moving forward. There are many things, we as a community and a city can continue to do in order to sustain the momentum and long term growth. We at Ideal Homes intend to continue the momentum by building the best, most energy efficient homes to help continue the housing growth and stewardship of our natural resources, in and around Oklahoma City.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd324db04803467e648c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd344db04803467e648d","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:19:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City Spring Planting Tips - How Does Your Garden Grow?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2807 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Florists\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5756bfcd30419854745edaef7dc640a8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"115\">You probably know the old saying April showers bring May flowers. So here are some tips to get your garden into shape and get some color going with a little natural curb appeal. With any luck we've seen the last frost of the season here in Oklahoma City. Mid April is a perfect time to begin planting summer bulbs, annual seeds and bedding plants as well as warm season vegetables and herbs. If you want to lay down a new sod lawn, the end of April is an ideal time. \u003cstrong>Prune, Weed, and Clear:\u003c/strong> Before you get started with anything else, it's a good idea to prune\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-2808 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Baum verschneiden - tree cutting 16\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e72bfca99c38adff483a1f54555b51a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"118\">&nbsp;back branches from trees and shrubs especially if you have flowering shrubs and you want to get them into nice shape before they bloom. Make sure to prune back roses before you see new growth in order to promote stronger healthier shoots that will produce more blooms. \u003cstrong>Prepare Beds For Planting:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Clear debris, dead plants and weeds from the garden and start with a clean slate. Pull back winter mulch and cultivate 10 to 12 inches mixing a layer of at least 4 inches of compost or new nutrient rich topsoil to reenergize your beds and prepare them for plantings. \u003cstrong>Plan and Shop:\u003c/strong> Take some time to research annuals and perennials for your area that fit your light quality. Then take the time to shop your local garden stores where knowledgeable experts can answer specific questions you may have. \u003cstrong>Plant:\u003c/strong> Spring's cool moist conditions make it the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs as well as perennials such as daylilies and hostas. This is also a good time to plant your seeds for cool-season flowers such as pansies, poppy and snapdragons since they can take a little frost. If you started seedlings indoors you can replant those as well. Make sure once you've planted your gardens you water generously to help the plants adjust. \u003cstrong>Divide Overgrown Perennials:\u003c/strong> This is the time to dig up your iris's, asters and hostas and split them to give each plant more room in the garden. You can replant them and use them elsewhere or give them away to help others enhance their gardens. Just a few thoughts given to your spring planning can make all the difference and help your garden grow into a great looking addition to any landscape around your house.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-spring-planting-tips-how-does-your-garden-grow-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-04-04T13:31:16.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5756bfcd30419854745edaef7dc640a8.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1365082276,"_etag":"fe2192857b8997388eabd334020928f937241149","textbody":"You probably know the old saying April showers bring May flowers. So here are some tips to get your garden into shape and get some color going with a little natural curb appeal. With any luck we've seen the last frost of the season here in Oklahoma City. Mid April is a perfect time to begin planting summer bulbs, annual seeds and bedding plants as well as warm season vegetables and herbs. If you want to lay down a new sod lawn, the end of April is an ideal time. Prune, Weed, and Clear: Before you get started with anything else, it's a good idea to prune&nbsp;back branches from trees and shrubs especially if you have flowering shrubs and you want to get them into nice shape before they bloom. Make sure to prune back roses before you see new growth in order to promote stronger healthier shoots that will produce more blooms. Prepare Beds For Planting:&nbsp;Clear debris, dead plants and weeds from the garden and start with a clean slate. Pull back winter mulch and cultivate 10 to 12 inches mixing a layer of at least 4 inches of compost or new nutrient rich topsoil to reenergize your beds and prepare them for plantings. Plan and Shop: Take some time to research annuals and perennials for your area that fit your light quality. Then take the time to shop your local garden stores where knowledgeable experts can answer specific questions you may have. Plant: Spring's cool moist conditions make it the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs as well as perennials such as daylilies and hostas. This is also a good time to plant your seeds for cool-season flowers such as pansies, poppy and snapdragons since they can take a little frost. If you started seedlings indoors you can replant those as well. Make sure once you've planted your gardens you water generously to help the plants adjust. Divide Overgrown Perennials: This is the time to dig up your iris's, asters and hostas and split them to give each plant more room in the garden. You can replant them and use them elsewhere or give them away to help others enhance their gardens. Just a few thoughts given to your spring planning can make all the difference and help your garden grow into a great looking addition to any landscape around your house.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd344db04803467e648d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd364db04803497e71c1","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:20:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Geothermal: What Is It and Why Does it Benefit Homeowners?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Geothermal heating and cooling for your home can free homeowners from fluctuating energy costs,\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2821 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"geothermal\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/530b8c79e36b83fad72e9027c1e213e4.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"233\">&nbsp;and save money on power bills immediately while reducing fossil fuel use. \u003cstrong>How it Works:\u003c/strong> The system works by tapping into the earth below the frost line where consistent temperatures are maintained around 50 degrees. One of the greatest demands on traditional HVAC systems is the movement of heat. This energy intensive process accounts for more than half the normal energy demand to heat and cool a home. With geothermal, rather than going from sub zero temperatures to 68 degrees, the demand on the system is a lot more even when starting at the midpoint of 50. Geothermal differs from other renewable energy resources because it is a constant. The earth does not change, where cloudy days and windless days can have its effects on systems that utilize solar and wind. \u003cstrong>The System:\u003c/strong> In simple terms, a closed loop water-filled pipe transfers heat from the earth to the house by using pumps to cycle through the geothermal unit, which then heats or cools the air and sends it through normal ductwork in the home. It can also be used to heat water for home use as well, further reducing energy costs. \u003cstrong>Proven Track Record:\u003c/strong> While many see geothermal as a \"new\" technology as it become more mainstreamed into the general public, the technology actually has been around for decades and geothermal pumps have been employed and in operation around the world with success. \u003cstrong>Geothermal Savings:\u003c/strong> On average homeowners save around $1000 per year on energy for heating and cooling and around $500 a year on the cost of repairing and maintaining traditional HVAC systems. \u003cstrong>Installing Geothermal After You Build Your Home:\u003c/strong> Adding a geothermal system after a home is built can cost upwards of $42,000 according to an article on \u003ca href=\"http://www.thedailygreen.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.thedailygreen.com\u003c/a> but a significant portion of that costs comes from excavating to install the system. Homeowners who install these systems do receive some kick back though with a 30% income tax credit for going green. \u003cstrong>Install Geothermal With a New Build:\u003c/strong> Here at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> we offer Oklahoma City's first \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/oklahomas-first-geothermal-and-solar-ready-communities/\">geothermal ready communities\u003c/a>, and the cost from the ground up is more economical than adding a system later. Why not start your new home off with the best possible systems to help your family save and do your part in going green and lowering your family's carbon footprint. Contact us for more information on our geothermal homes and ask about the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\">EnergyAdvantage.\u003c/a>\u003cem>photo courtesy of \u003ca href=\"http://www.igshpa.okstate.edu/geothermal/geothermal.htm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IGSHPA\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"geothermal-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-benefit-homeowners-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-04-12T00:30:16.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/530b8c79e36b83fad72e9027c1e213e4.gif","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1365726616,"_etag":"d0de2690ae28a3ec501ba79c01664e137ab155ca","textbody":"Geothermal heating and cooling for your home can free homeowners from fluctuating energy costs,&nbsp;and save money on power bills immediately while reducing fossil fuel use. How it Works: The system works by tapping into the earth below the frost line where consistent temperatures are maintained around 50 degrees. One of the greatest demands on traditional HVAC systems is the movement of heat. This energy intensive process accounts for more than half the normal energy demand to heat and cool a home. With geothermal, rather than going from sub zero temperatures to 68 degrees, the demand on the system is a lot more even when starting at the midpoint of 50. Geothermal differs from other renewable energy resources because it is a constant. The earth does not change, where cloudy days and windless days can have its effects on systems that utilize solar and wind. The System: In simple terms, a closed loop water-filled pipe transfers heat from the earth to the house by using pumps to cycle through the geothermal unit, which then heats or cools the air and sends it through normal ductwork in the home. It can also be used to heat water for home use as well, further reducing energy costs. Proven Track Record: While many see geothermal as a \"new\" technology as it become more mainstreamed into the general public, the technology actually has been around for decades and geothermal pumps have been employed and in operation around the world with success. Geothermal Savings: On average homeowners save around $1000 per year on energy for heating and cooling and around $500 a year on the cost of repairing and maintaining traditional HVAC systems. Installing Geothermal After You Build Your Home: Adding a geothermal system after a home is built can cost upwards of $42,000 according to an article on www.thedailygreen.com but a significant portion of that costs comes from excavating to install the system. Homeowners who install these systems do receive some kick back though with a 30% income tax credit for going green. Install Geothermal With a New Build: Here at Ideal Homes we offer Oklahoma City's first geothermal ready communities, and the cost from the ground up is more economical than adding a system later. Why not start your new home off with the best possible systems to help your family save and do your part in going green and lowering your family's carbon footprint. Contact us for more information on our geothermal homes and ask about the EnergyAdvantage.photo courtesy of IGSHPA","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd364db04803497e71c1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd384db04803487e5d2f","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:20:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Homeowners Save On Insurance Premiums","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2827 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"home finance\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9e422e2bc2bd315e16331042d68b6e39.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\">Not only do new Ideal home owners receive energy savings on their \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1/\">energy efficient\u003c/a> new homes, they also save considerably on homeowners insurance premiums. One of the key factors to look at when buying a home is not just your \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/07/demystifying-mortgage-terms-9-terms-to-understand-your-lender/\">mortgage\u003c/a>, your \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/07/5-mortgage-loan-types-to-purchase-your-new-home/\">loan\u003c/a>, property taxes, and interest rates, but also your homeowners insurance. According to Shelter Insurance Agent Brian McPherson of Norman, Oklahoma, the new home savings definitely add up. If you compare two $150,000 homes in the Oklahoma City metro, one brand new and the other 10 years old, the premium difference with his company is 40 percent, Brian said. Why the difference in premiums when both homes have the same market value? \"It's due in large part to the new systems in the home - i.e. roof will withstand wind and hail more effectively than an older comparable roof, the plumbing system will be less likely to fail, bursting a pipe that could cause significant damage, and the electrical system will be new and up to current code, and therefore less likely to fail and cause a house fire,\" Brian says. Other factors affecting a new homeowner's insurance premium are the insurer's claims history, driving record, credit history and homeowner's insurance deductible. In addition, Brian says bundling all your insurance (car, homeowner and life) through one company may also provide savings. Homeowners should review their home insurance annually to make sure they have adequate coverage. Brian also advises his clients to add sewer, drain and earthquake endorsements since those items aren't typically covered in a standard homeowner's policy. When shopping for an insurance agent, Brian recommends that new homebuyers find a local agent that they have confidence both in designing their insurance plan, and in servicing their changing insurance needs. And, an agent that represents a carrier with a strong financial standing and highly rated claims personnel.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-homeowners-save-on-insurance-premiums-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-04-19T00:30:56.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9e422e2bc2bd315e16331042d68b6e39.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1366331456,"_etag":"e31702a6d377b0cca42e824e2a0cded437616212","textbody":"Not only do new Ideal home owners receive energy savings on their energy efficient new homes, they also save considerably on homeowners insurance premiums. One of the key factors to look at when buying a home is not just your mortgage, your loan, property taxes, and interest rates, but also your homeowners insurance. According to Shelter Insurance Agent Brian McPherson of Norman, Oklahoma, the new home savings definitely add up. If you compare two $150,000 homes in the Oklahoma City metro, one brand new and the other 10 years old, the premium difference with his company is 40 percent, Brian said. Why the difference in premiums when both homes have the same market value? \"It's due in large part to the new systems in the home - i.e. roof will withstand wind and hail more effectively than an older comparable roof, the plumbing system will be less likely to fail, bursting a pipe that could cause significant damage, and the electrical system will be new and up to current code, and therefore less likely to fail and cause a house fire,\" Brian says. Other factors affecting a new homeowner's insurance premium are the insurer's claims history, driving record, credit history and homeowner's insurance deductible. In addition, Brian says bundling all your insurance (car, homeowner and life) through one company may also provide savings. Homeowners should review their home insurance annually to make sure they have adequate coverage. Brian also advises his clients to add sewer, drain and earthquake endorsements since those items aren't typically covered in a standard homeowner's policy. When shopping for an insurance agent, Brian recommends that new homebuyers find a local agent that they have confidence both in designing their insurance plan, and in servicing their changing insurance needs. And, an agent that represents a carrier with a strong financial standing and highly rated claims personnel.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd384db04803487e5d2f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd394db04803497e71c2","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:20:32 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Friday Events Heat Up In Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>As the weather gets nicer in and around Oklahoma City the patio furniture explodes out onto outdoor patios and sidewalk cafes and festivals abound to get everyone outside to enjoy the weather. Fridays are always a special day: the end of the workweek, the beginning of the weekend, and a time to e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2834 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"PaseoArtsFestival_rgb\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/PaseoArtsFestival_rgb-600x606.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"285\">njoy festivals. Here are a few you should check out as you ease into the beautiful weather. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thepaseo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">First Friday Art Walk in The Historic Paseo Art District&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>- This event is held the first Friday and Saturday of each month from 6pm Friday night to 10pm Saturday evening and features over 60 artists and 17 galleries in walking distance. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://1stfridaywineshare.com/ \" target=\"_blank\">First Friday Wine Share&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> - This unique national website with branches in both Oklahoma City and Edmond, Oklahoma, is all about getting together with others who are intrested in wine. This site is dedicated to bringing new people, new businesses and new wines together. Check out the site to see a schedule of locations. \u003ca href=\"http://2ndfridaynorman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>2nd Friday Circuit of Art\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> - This is a monthly celebration of the arts in Norman that connects the downtown arts district with outlying galleries, performance halls and Campus Corner. For one night a month the whole town of Norman becomes an art district, featuring music, visual arts and much more. \u003ca href=\"http://www.plazadistrict.org/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Live on The Plaza\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> - Every 2nd Friday of the month, Oklahoma City's Plaza District comes alive with an art walk featuring local artists, live music, deadCENTER film screenings, local retail shopping and much more. \u003ca href=\"/%20http%3A//www.normanmusicfestival.com/home/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Norman Music Festival\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> - This one doesn't happen every Friday but it's coming up quick! April 25- April 27 this annual event features over 100 bands on numerous stages. This free event will take place on the 100, 200 and 300 block of historic Downtown E. Main Street in the Norman. Saturday will feature the full blown festival atmosphere.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"friday-events-heat-up-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-04-26T00:30:20.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:57 GMT","dateUnix":1366936220,"_etag":"765e251fbf1af3a5f1ddad1b89a351a185f8bb74","textbody":"As the weather gets nicer in and around Oklahoma City the patio furniture explodes out onto outdoor patios and sidewalk cafes and festivals abound to get everyone outside to enjoy the weather. Fridays are always a special day: the end of the workweek, the beginning of the weekend, and a time to enjoy festivals. Here are a few you should check out as you ease into the beautiful weather. First Friday Art Walk in The Historic Paseo Art District&nbsp;- This event is held the first Friday and Saturday of each month from 6pm Friday night to 10pm Saturday evening and features over 60 artists and 17 galleries in walking distance. First Friday Wine Share&nbsp; - This unique national website with branches in both Oklahoma City and Edmond, Oklahoma, is all about getting together with others who are intrested in wine. This site is dedicated to bringing new people, new businesses and new wines together. Check out the site to see a schedule of locations. 2nd Friday Circuit of Art - This is a monthly celebration of the arts in Norman that connects the downtown arts district with outlying galleries, performance halls and Campus Corner. For one night a month the whole town of Norman becomes an art district, featuring music, visual arts and much more. Live on The Plaza - Every 2nd Friday of the month, Oklahoma City's Plaza District comes alive with an art walk featuring local artists, live music, deadCENTER film screenings, local retail shopping and much more. The Norman Music Festival - This one doesn't happen every Friday but it's coming up quick! April 25- April 27 this annual event features over 100 bands on numerous stages. This free event will take place on the 100, 200 and 300 block of historic Downtown E. Main Street in the Norman. Saturday will feature the full blown festival atmosphere.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd394db04803497e71c2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd3b4db04803477e7ef4","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:20:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Insulation Basics - Why Insulation is So Important as the Weather Heats Up","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2846 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"construction people\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e4f21bbce532885bb790a1a277f90309.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"193\" height=\"290\">Insulation is one of the most important components in your home both when it comes to long-term cost savings and ongoing comfort. Whether the temperature outside is 20 below zero, or 100 degrees, the right insulation will keep your home comfortable and energy efficient. Heat is constantly on the move. In the summer it wants to flow into your home, and in the winter it wants to flow out. Proper insulation stops heat in its tracks. This in-turn reduces the amount of energy it takes to heat and cool your home. When looking for homes with proper insulation the R-value is important to consider. R-value stands for resistance to heat flow, the higher the R-value, the more powerful the insulation. Insulation decisions are dependent on a number of factors including local climate, how your home is built, and how you heat and cool your home. If you already own a home and you aren't sure about its energy efficiency you can do a home audit to find out where there may be deficiencies in your insulation or other factors that cause a home to consume energy. There are a number of advantages to purchasing an Ideal Home because we've already taken into consideration all the different insulation areas and systems for you and created \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/all-new-homes-are-not-created-equal-some-are-hers/\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> homes that score well on the Home Energy Rating System Index (HERS Index) Not only do we use energy efficient products when building our homes, but we do pay attention to the insulation around \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-2/\">ductwork&nbsp;\u003c/a>where in older homes this can be sorely lacking and on of the significant areas of energy loss. For more information on all the different insulation we use from foundation to attic check out this \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1/\">link\u003c/a>. We continue the energy efficiency after proper insulation by offering \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/04/geothermal-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-benefit-homeowners/\">geothermal\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/oklahomas-first-geothermal-and-solar-ready-communities/\">solar\u003c/a> solutions as well. This continues to save money both summer and winter and keep your family at a happy temperature. Overall energy efficiency and complete indoor comfort starts with proper insulation, and it's just as important in the summer as it is in the winter to keep your family happy.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"insulation-basics-why-insulation-is-so-important-as-the-weather-heats-up-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-05-03T00:30:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e4f21bbce532885bb790a1a277f90309.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1367541048,"_etag":"6fb346325fdb679720a97868c7fc28f1e71fdab7","textbody":"Insulation is one of the most important components in your home both when it comes to long-term cost savings and ongoing comfort. Whether the temperature outside is 20 below zero, or 100 degrees, the right insulation will keep your home comfortable and energy efficient. Heat is constantly on the move. In the summer it wants to flow into your home, and in the winter it wants to flow out. Proper insulation stops heat in its tracks. This in-turn reduces the amount of energy it takes to heat and cool your home. When looking for homes with proper insulation the R-value is important to consider. R-value stands for resistance to heat flow, the higher the R-value, the more powerful the insulation. Insulation decisions are dependent on a number of factors including local climate, how your home is built, and how you heat and cool your home. If you already own a home and you aren't sure about its energy efficiency you can do a home audit to find out where there may be deficiencies in your insulation or other factors that cause a home to consume energy. There are a number of advantages to purchasing an Ideal Home because we've already taken into consideration all the different insulation areas and systems for you and created EnergyAdvantage homes that score well on the Home Energy Rating System Index (HERS Index) Not only do we use energy efficient products when building our homes, but we do pay attention to the insulation around ductwork&nbsp;where in older homes this can be sorely lacking and on of the significant areas of energy loss. For more information on all the different insulation we use from foundation to attic check out this link. We continue the energy efficiency after proper insulation by offering geothermal and solar solutions as well. This continues to save money both summer and winter and keep your family at a happy temperature. Overall energy efficiency and complete indoor comfort starts with proper insulation, and it's just as important in the summer as it is in the winter to keep your family happy.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:52:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd3b4db04803477e7ef4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd454db04803497e71c3","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:20:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City Fun for the Entire Family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>School is almost out, the weather is heating up and it's time for a little family fun near your new home in Oklahoma City. Not only are there a variety of things to do, most ideas are budget friendly and are great environments for fun and learning. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2862 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.42.57 AM\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-Shot-2013-05-08-at-11.42.57-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"140\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.okczoo.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma City Zoo\u003c/a> - If you haven't been to the Oklahoma City Zoo in a while, this may be your opportunity to get back into the swing of things. One of the oldest zoos in the Southwest with more than 119 acres of plants and animals, the Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens is a perfect family fun day. Check out their site for free and discount days along with great events. Admission is $5 - $8 per person or an annual family membership is $70 for the year including unlimited admission and includes many more benefits as a \u003ca href=\"http://www.sciencemuseumok.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Zoofriend.\u003c/a>\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-2860 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.38.06 AM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/22dea527aa95ad5c305ce9cad5f0caa9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"103\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/parks/martin_park/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Martin Park Nature Center\u003c/a> - This secluded nature reserve provides outdoor adventure in the heart of the city. Visitors can partake of 2.5 miles of winding nature trails and observe local wildlife including foxes, birds, butterflies, deer and reptiles among other wildlife. There is also an indoor educational center housing a variety of species and a nature education library. Admission is free. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2861 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.41.42 AM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e83e378a7995e79b44cd35e065a24ec.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"163\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.sciencemuseumok.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Science Museum Oklahoma\u003c/a> - Right next to the Oklahoma City Zoo, is one of Oklahoma City's premier educational attractions. Formerly the Omniplex, current exhibits include the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, the Oklahoma Air and Space Museum, the Kirkpatrick Gardens and Greenhouse and The Dome Theater among other great attractions. With lots of educational fun for as little as $6.95 per child or $8.95 per adult, you can begin to explore the wonders of the science museum starting with the Dome Theater. A 1 year unlimited pass starts as low as $75 for 2 people. \u003ca href=\"http://www.tigersafari.us/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Tiger Safari Inc.\u003c/a> - Located just outside the metro in Tuttle, this interactive Zoological Park offers guided to\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-2855 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"bill_cheetah\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bb321eafabd94a38ece08180db8b1c50.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"118\" height=\"118\">urs, allowing you to get up close and personal with the over 160 animals spread across 45 acres. They offer birthday parties, school field trips, safari tours, troop and family camping, jungle safari tree house camping and so much more. Admission starts from $6 per child and $8 per adult. &nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2858 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"web012(1)-1\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/81a98b86a9b81e5bfcbb007bae8af5ba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"116\" height=\"76\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.celebrationstation.com/index.php?location_id=5&section_id=11\" target=\"_blank\">Celebration Station&nbsp;\u003c/a> - This outdoor wonderland of rides and activities for kids is endless with batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, and mini golf as well as a video arcade with over 100 games. You can host kids parties, and buy group packages to include a variety of different activities, attractions and food options. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cactusjacksokc.com/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cactus Jack's Family Fun Center\u003c/a> - Around since 1976, Cactus Jack's has over 200 games for kids and adults of all ages from foosball, pinball, and skeeball, to just about any video game that you can imagine. This indoor attraction is great for a rainy day, and they have party options as well. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2859 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"thrill\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/thrill1-600x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"87\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.frontiercity.com/ \" target=\"_blank\">Frontier City\u003c/a> - Frontier City is Oklahoma's largest theme park with over 40 acres of rides, concerts and attractions for the whole family. From thrilling roller coasters to water rides, they have it all. Ticket prices start from $22.99. Check out their concert schedule and enjoy. Double season passes are on sale now from $69.99! \u003ca href=\"http://www.whitewaterbay.com/ \" target=\"_blank\">White&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2857 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-05-08 at 11.22.24 AM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f0eb13a6325863f10b14b54908df7c81.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"168\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.whitewaterbay.com/ \" target=\"_blank\">Water Bay\u003c/a> - The largest water park in the state houses over 30 water rides, a 500,000 gallon wave pool, and \"Dive in\" movies for the whole family every Friday evening from the end of June through July. With new rides opening for the summer 2013 season, it's bigger, better and wetter than ever. Season passes are available and are included in the pass for Frontier City. These are just some of the many family friendly activates to do in and around the city. Now that school is out it's time to have fun with the whole family and enjoy the areas surrounding your brand new neighborhood.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-fun-for-the-entire-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-05-10T00:24:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/22dea527aa95ad5c305ce9cad5f0caa9.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1368145468,"_etag":"98f2f1cfa1a32f5b62a7fb60aaf81e19810d9c26","textbody":"School is almost out, the weather is heating up and it's time for a little family fun near your new home in Oklahoma City. Not only are there a variety of things to do, most ideas are budget friendly and are great environments for fun and learning. Oklahoma City Zoo - If you haven't been to the Oklahoma City Zoo in a while, this may be your opportunity to get back into the swing of things. One of the oldest zoos in the Southwest with more than 119 acres of plants and animals, the Zoological Park and Botanical Gardens is a perfect family fun day. Check out their site for free and discount days along with great events. Admission is $5 - $8 per person or an annual family membership is $70 for the year including unlimited admission and includes many more benefits as a Zoofriend.Martin Park Nature Center - This secluded nature reserve provides outdoor adventure in the heart of the city. Visitors can partake of 2.5 miles of winding nature trails and observe local wildlife including foxes, birds, butterflies, deer and reptiles among other wildlife. There is also an indoor educational center housing a variety of species and a nature education library. Admission is free. Science Museum Oklahoma - Right next to the Oklahoma City Zoo, is one of Oklahoma City's premier educational attractions. Formerly the Omniplex, current exhibits include the Kirkpatrick Planetarium, the Oklahoma Air and Space Museum, the Kirkpatrick Gardens and Greenhouse and The Dome Theater among other great attractions. With lots of educational fun for as little as $6.95 per child or $8.95 per adult, you can begin to explore the wonders of the science museum starting with the Dome Theater. A 1 year unlimited pass starts as low as $75 for 2 people. Tiger Safari Inc. - Located just outside the metro in Tuttle, this interactive Zoological Park offers guided tours, allowing you to get up close and personal with the over 160 animals spread across 45 acres. They offer birthday parties, school field trips, safari tours, troop and family camping, jungle safari tree house camping and so much more. Admission starts from $6 per child and $8 per adult. &nbsp; Celebration Station&nbsp; - This outdoor wonderland of rides and activities for kids is endless with batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, and mini golf as well as a video arcade with over 100 games. You can host kids parties, and buy group packages to include a variety of different activities, attractions and food options. Cactus Jack's Family Fun Center - Around since 1976, Cactus Jack's has over 200 games for kids and adults of all ages from foosball, pinball, and skeeball, to just about any video game that you can imagine. This indoor attraction is great for a rainy day, and they have party options as well. Frontier City - Frontier City is Oklahoma's largest theme park with over 40 acres of rides, concerts and attractions for the whole family. From thrilling roller coasters to water rides, they have it all. Ticket prices start from $22.99. Check out their concert schedule and enjoy. Double season passes are on sale now from $69.99! White&nbsp;Water Bay - The largest water park in the state houses over 30 water rides, a 500,000 gallon wave pool, and \"Dive in\" movies for the whole family every Friday evening from the end of June through July. With new rides opening for the summer 2013 season, it's bigger, better and wetter than ever. Season passes are available and are included in the pass for Frontier City. These are just some of the many family friendly activates to do in and around the city. Now that school is out it's time to have fun with the whole family and enjoy the areas surrounding your brand new neighborhood.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd454db04803497e71c3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd464db04803477e7ef5","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:21:15 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Get your Grill Ready for Summer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2871 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"grill\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/grill-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"239\">&nbsp;If your grill is covered with dirt and grime, it's time to give it a good spring cleaning. With a little elbow grease, your grill can be in tip-top shape in no time. First you'll need to gather some materials from around the house including, dish soap, a bucket, a grill brush, paper towels, gloves and foil. Your grill will be easiest to clean when it's warm. So either preheat your grill before cleaning or clean it after use. Before you begin, make sure the dials are all set to off and disconnect the gas. Once the grates have cooled enough to touch them, put on gloves and remove them from the grill. Use a wire brush to scrub grease and food particles from the grate. If this method isn't enough, submerge the grate in a bucket of soapy water. Let it soak until the build-up is loosened. Clean again with the wire brush and rinse. If the cooking grate is cast iron, oil it with vegetable oil to keep it from rusting. Before putting the grate back on, cover the heating elements with foil to protect them as you clean the rest of the grill. Use your grill brush and either soapy water or oven cleaner for more stubborn grease to scrub the underside of the hood and the inside walls of the grill. Wipe down the inside and outside of the grill with a damp rag or paper towels. Put the grates in place, and you're done! To keep your grill clean, use oil or cooking spray on the grates when cooking and clean with the grill brush after each use. Then, wipe it down with paper towels or stainless steel wipes. This should keep your grill looking like new all season long.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"get-your-grill-ready-for-summer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-05-17T18:46:42.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:10 GMT","dateUnix":1368816402,"_etag":"180ff37df1c31b12fe8d02ee1f1e23f5333f54e0","textbody":"&nbsp;If your grill is covered with dirt and grime, it's time to give it a good spring cleaning. With a little elbow grease, your grill can be in tip-top shape in no time. First you'll need to gather some materials from around the house including, dish soap, a bucket, a grill brush, paper towels, gloves and foil. Your grill will be easiest to clean when it's warm. So either preheat your grill before cleaning or clean it after use. Before you begin, make sure the dials are all set to off and disconnect the gas. Once the grates have cooled enough to touch them, put on gloves and remove them from the grill. Use a wire brush to scrub grease and food particles from the grate. If this method isn't enough, submerge the grate in a bucket of soapy water. Let it soak until the build-up is loosened. Clean again with the wire brush and rinse. If the cooking grate is cast iron, oil it with vegetable oil to keep it from rusting. Before putting the grate back on, cover the heating elements with foil to protect them as you clean the rest of the grill. Use your grill brush and either soapy water or oven cleaner for more stubborn grease to scrub the underside of the hood and the inside walls of the grill. Wipe down the inside and outside of the grill with a damp rag or paper towels. Put the grates in place, and you're done! To keep your grill clean, use oil or cooking spray on the grates when cooking and clean with the grill brush after each use. Then, wipe it down with paper towels or stainless steel wipes. This should keep your grill looking like new all season long.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd464db04803477e7ef5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd484db048034a7e5f0f","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:20:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Moving Made Easy - Prime Moving Season is Upon Us","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We are coming up for prime moving season for many people. This is the busiest season for Military moves and for families with children. Most people want to put as little stress on the family as possible, so when school is out, moving season is in full swing. Here are a few helpful tips to make your move an easy one. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2877 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Family carrying boxes\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/93b89a6d946e10b0051ce4e785062ae6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"179\">Start early\u003c/strong> - Don't leave organizing your move until the last minute. The more time you give yourself to clean, organize, and prepare the easier moving day will be. \u003cstrong>Purge\u003c/strong> - Be tough on yourself and ask the hard questions, like when was the last time I used, wore, read, or needed that. Go through clothes, books, kitchenware (this is your chance to pitch all the old plastic containers), old electronics that haven't made it to the recycle store, random wires, old toys, papers, and more. Taking trips to the dump and donation center can lighten your load significantly during a move, and make unpacking in your new destination a breeze. \u003cstrong>Go pro\u003c/strong> - If it fits your budget and you are moving a distance, you may want to look into certified professional relocation companies. They will take control of packing, moving and unpacking your boxes, and if anything is broken there is a claims process. They label each of your items and give you a very complete checklist of everything in the house. \u003cstrong>Contact insurance\u003c/strong> - Let your insurance company know about your move. \u003cstrong>Take pictures\u003c/strong> - If you go pro, make sure to take pictures of things like TV's while they are on to show working order. Also photograph anything breakable to show condition, and if you have any existing scratches on furniture, take pictures of those too. You don't want a tiny nick to turn into a huge scratch without proof of prior condition. \u003cstrong>Zip lock bags are your friend\u003c/strong> - If you need to take anything apart from an inexpensive shelving units to office desks, make sure you have a zip lock, sharpie, and packing tape handy to place all the small parts in the bag, label it, and tape it prominently to the large item. \u003cstrong>Inventory your valuables\u003c/strong> - Make sure to have a complete inventory of all your valuables and check it \u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-2878 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Man holding a clip board\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9eccb59c286aede0ad1d62f2159c6c24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"165\" height=\"248\">after your move. \u003cstrong>Change your address\u003c/strong> - File a change of address notification through the post office and make a list of all your important mail such as credit card companies, banks, loans, bills etc. If you pay money to a person, place, or establishment, make sure they have your new address. \u003cstrong>Contact all your local utilities\u003c/strong> - The last thing you want to do is to keep paying water, electric, phone and cable bills for a home where you no longer live. Make sure to contact all your utility companies to inform them of your date of disconnect. Double-check where and when you have to return any equipment such as cable boxes, modems and the like. \u003cstrong>Register children at new schools\u003c/strong> - If you are changing neighborhoods, make sure you find out all the school district information and start new registration early. \u003cstrong>Hire a cleaning crew\u003c/strong> - This can take away a lot of the stress of a move. Rather than trying to deal with the entire move out clean on your home, there are many affordable options to get professionals in after the move and take care of the final clean. These simple tips and reminders will help make your move as painless as possible so you can enjoy your summer in your brand new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"moving-made-easy-prime-moving-season-is-upon-us-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-05-17T00:30:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/93b89a6d946e10b0051ce4e785062ae6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1368750619,"_etag":"87530aa85c08b1f9eb45a42af4752326844e59be","textbody":"We are coming up for prime moving season for many people. This is the busiest season for Military moves and for families with children. Most people want to put as little stress on the family as possible, so when school is out, moving season is in full swing. Here are a few helpful tips to make your move an easy one. Start early - Don't leave organizing your move until the last minute. The more time you give yourself to clean, organize, and prepare the easier moving day will be. Purge - Be tough on yourself and ask the hard questions, like when was the last time I used, wore, read, or needed that. Go through clothes, books, kitchenware (this is your chance to pitch all the old plastic containers), old electronics that haven't made it to the recycle store, random wires, old toys, papers, and more. Taking trips to the dump and donation center can lighten your load significantly during a move, and make unpacking in your new destination a breeze. Go pro - If it fits your budget and you are moving a distance, you may want to look into certified professional relocation companies. They will take control of packing, moving and unpacking your boxes, and if anything is broken there is a claims process. They label each of your items and give you a very complete checklist of everything in the house. Contact insurance - Let your insurance company know about your move. Take pictures - If you go pro, make sure to take pictures of things like TV's while they are on to show working order. Also photograph anything breakable to show condition, and if you have any existing scratches on furniture, take pictures of those too. You don't want a tiny nick to turn into a huge scratch without proof of prior condition. Zip lock bags are your friend - If you need to take anything apart from an inexpensive shelving units to office desks, make sure you have a zip lock, sharpie, and packing tape handy to place all the small parts in the bag, label it, and tape it prominently to the large item. Inventory your valuables - Make sure to have a complete inventory of all your valuables and check it after your move. Change your address - File a change of address notification through the post office and make a list of all your important mail such as credit card companies, banks, loans, bills etc. If you pay money to a person, place, or establishment, make sure they have your new address. Contact all your local utilities - The last thing you want to do is to keep paying water, electric, phone and cable bills for a home where you no longer live. Make sure to contact all your utility companies to inform them of your date of disconnect. Double-check where and when you have to return any equipment such as cable boxes, modems and the like. Register children at new schools - If you are changing neighborhoods, make sure you find out all the school district information and start new registration early. Hire a cleaning crew - This can take away a lot of the stress of a move. Rather than trying to deal with the entire move out clean on your home, there are many affordable options to get professionals in after the move and take care of the final clean. These simple tips and reminders will help make your move as painless as possible so you can enjoy your summer in your brand new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd484db048034a7e5f0f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd4a4db04803487e5d30","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:21:23 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How you can help the victims and relief workers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2924 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"iStock_000022089665XSmall\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a0e4d220240c8fdb78baa93985068127.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"306\" height=\"203\">We appreciate the desire many of our homeowners and friends have to respond to the need for relief following the \u003ca href=\"http://newsok.com/oklahoma-devastated-by-second-round-of-twisters/article/3827949\" target=\"_blank\">May 20th Moore, Oklahoma tornado\u003c/a>. We are accepting donation items at our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home\" target=\"_blank\">18 metro-wide model homes\u003c/a> (1pm - 6pm), \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Design-Center\">Ideal Homes Design Center\u003c/a> (8:30am - 5pm) and at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Home\" target=\"_blank\">our main office\u003c/a> (8am - 5pm) in Norman. Requested donation items include: Water, non-perishable foods, can openers, easy to eat foods (granola bars, peanut butter crackers, etc.) Diapers/wipes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, toothpaste/toothbrushes, tissues, paper towels, new packages of socks and underwear of all sizes. Gloves, tarps, trash bags, safety glasses, sun screen, first aid kits for relief workers. Other needed items may be identified and added soon. You can donate funds on the \u003ca href=\"http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations\">America Red Cross website\u003c/a> or just drop your donation off at any of the following locations or call us at (405) 267-0049 for the location nearest you. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Norman-Area\" target=\"_blank\">Norman Area\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong> Ideal Homes Main Office, 1320 N. 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href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Country-Place\" target=\"_blank\">Country Place\u003c/a>, 2341 SW 135\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Featherstone\" target=\"_blank\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, 912 SW 158\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Mustang-Area\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Mustang/Yukon Area:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Fountain-Grass\" target=\"_blank\">Fountain Grass\u003c/a>, 9737 SW 24\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Terrace, Oklahoma City, OK 73128 \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Springs-at-Settlers-Ridge\" target=\"_blank\">The Springs at Settlers Ridge\u003c/a>, 421 Christian Lane, Yukon, OK 73099 \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Pointe\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Pointe/Village\u003c/a>, 13020 SW 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Street, Yukon, OK 73099 \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Midwest-City-Area\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Choctaw/Midwest City Area:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Sundance\" target=\"_blank\">Sundance\u003c/a>, 12612 SE 16\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Court, Midwest City, OK 73020 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Piedmont-Area\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Piedmont Area:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Buffalo-Grove-at-Village-Verde\" target=\"_blank\">Buffalo Grove @ Village Verde\u003c/a>, 11424 NW 131\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> Street, Piedmont, OK 73078 &nbsp; \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Edmond-Deer-Creek-Area\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond Area\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia\" target=\"_blank\">Valencia\u003c/a> Signature, 2664 NW 181\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> Street, Edmond, OK 73012 \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia\">Valencia\u003c/a> Classic, 2629 NW 186\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Street, Edmond, OK 73012 \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia\">Valencia\u003c/a> Camden, 2605 NW 180th St., Edmond, OK 73012 \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia\">Valencia\u003c/a> Infinity, 2116 NW 182nd St., Edmond, OK 73012\u003c/p>\u003cdiv>\u003cbr>\u003c/div>","uniqueName":"how-you-can-help-the-victims-and-relief-workers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-05-21T20:15:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a0e4d220240c8fdb78baa93985068127.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1369167322,"_etag":"4d82a8245592d8d85a2a74a8395045f73d13b01d","textbody":"We appreciate the desire many of our homeowners and friends have to respond to the need for relief following the May 20th Moore, Oklahoma tornado. We are accepting donation items at our 18 metro-wide model homes (1pm - 6pm), Ideal Homes Design Center (8:30am - 5pm) and at our main office (8am - 5pm) in Norman. Requested donation items include: Water, non-perishable foods, can openers, easy to eat foods (granola bars, peanut butter crackers, etc.) Diapers/wipes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, toothpaste/toothbrushes, tissues, paper towels, new packages of socks and underwear of all sizes. Gloves, tarps, trash bags, safety glasses, sun screen, first aid kits for relief workers. Other needed items may be identified and added soon. You can donate funds on the America Red Cross website or just drop your donation off at any of the following locations or call us at (405) 267-0049 for the location nearest you. &nbsp; Norman Area: Ideal Homes Main Office, 1320 N. Porter Avenue, Norman, OK 73071 Carrington Place, 4124 Cannon Drive, Norman, OK 73072 Trailwoods, 2409 Trailwood Drive, Norman, OK 73069 Green Leaf Trails, 900 Bear Mountain Drive, Norman, OK 73069 Red Canyon Ranch, 801 Carolyn Ridge Road, Norman, OK 73071 &nbsp; Moore Area:Ideal Homes Design Center, 9211 South Interstate 35, Oklahoma City, OK 73160Country Place, 2341 SW 135th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 Featherstone, 912 SW 158th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 &nbsp; Mustang/Yukon Area:Fountain Grass, 9737 SW 24th Terrace, Oklahoma City, OK 73128 The Springs at Settlers Ridge, 421 Christian Lane, Yukon, OK 73099 Somers Pointe/Village, 13020 SW 4th Street, Yukon, OK 73099 &nbsp;Choctaw/Midwest City Area:Sundance, 12612 SE 16th Court, Midwest City, OK 73020 &nbsp; Piedmont Area:Buffalo Grove @ Village Verde, 11424 NW 131st Street, Piedmont, OK 73078 &nbsp; Edmond Area:Valencia Signature, 2664 NW 181st Street, Edmond, OK 73012 Valencia Classic, 2629 NW 186th Street, Edmond, OK 73012 Valencia Camden, 2605 NW 180th St., Edmond, OK 73012 Valencia Infinity, 2116 NW 182nd St., Edmond, OK 73012","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:14 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd4a4db04803487e5d30"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd4c4db048034a7e5f10","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:21:32 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Our hearts are with the people of Moore","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2904 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Oklahoma\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Oklahoma-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"144\">&nbsp;Our hearts are heavy for the \u003ca href=\"http://newsok.com/oklahoma-devastated-by-second-round-of-twisters/article/3827949\">devastation and loss\u003c/a> experienced by so many in our Community. The City and people of Moore, Oklahoma are very near to our hearts. We have built homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Find-Your-Home-Moore-Area\">Moore\u003c/a> for over a decade, and many of our employees and loved ones reside in Moore. Fortunately, we can report that all \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://citywide-loans.com/\">Citywide Mortgage\u003c/a> employees are accounted for and safe. Our Moore neighborhoods - \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Featherstone\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Wildflower\">Wildflower\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Country-Place\">Country Place\u003c/a> - were extremely close to the path of the massive tornado but were not directly hit. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=7\">Country Place\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Featherstone\">Featherstone\u003c/a> are free of significant damage and debris. The model homes in these communities will continue to be open for customers who have scheduled appointments or anyone who has questions for Ideal Homes personnel. Many homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_profile.php?com=12\">Wildflower\u003c/a> suffered significant damage. At this time we are unaware of any significant injuries suffered by our homeowners in these Neighborhoods. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Wildflower-Floorplans\">Wildflower&nbsp;\u003c/a>model home will remain closed until we further assess the damage. We are proud to build homes for Oklahomans, but today we are especially aware of the number of first responders who live in our Neighborhoods. We appreciate our Police men and women, our Fire men and women, and the countless nurses, healthcare providers, teachers, ministers and others who are Ideal homeowners and who will be directly involved in the cleanup, recovery and healing that will take place over the coming months. Our entire team at Ideal Homes extends our thoughts and prayers with those impacted. We are \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/05/how-you-can-help-the-victims-and-relief-workers/\" title=\"How you can help the victims and relief workers\">accepting donations\u003c/a> at all of our model homes metro-wide to support those who lost everything in this storm and to assist with recovery.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"our-hearts-are-with-the-people-of-moore-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-05-21T20:15:36.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:16 GMT","dateUnix":1369167336,"_etag":"738b6362f5481188850ea375be369ec599db3892","textbody":"&nbsp;Our hearts are heavy for the devastation and loss experienced by so many in our Community. The City and people of Moore, Oklahoma are very near to our hearts. We have built homes in Moore for over a decade, and many of our employees and loved ones reside in Moore. Fortunately, we can report that all Ideal Homes and Citywide Mortgage employees are accounted for and safe. Our Moore neighborhoods - Featherstone, Wildflower, and Country Place - were extremely close to the path of the massive tornado but were not directly hit. Country Place and Featherstone are free of significant damage and debris. The model homes in these communities will continue to be open for customers who have scheduled appointments or anyone who has questions for Ideal Homes personnel. Many homes in Wildflower suffered significant damage. At this time we are unaware of any significant injuries suffered by our homeowners in these Neighborhoods. The Wildflower&nbsp;model home will remain closed until we further assess the damage. We are proud to build homes for Oklahomans, but today we are especially aware of the number of first responders who live in our Neighborhoods. We appreciate our Police men and women, our Fire men and women, and the countless nurses, healthcare providers, teachers, ministers and others who are Ideal homeowners and who will be directly involved in the cleanup, recovery and healing that will take place over the coming months. Our entire team at Ideal Homes extends our thoughts and prayers with those impacted. We are accepting donations at all of our model homes metro-wide to support those who lost everything in this storm and to assist with recovery.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd4c4db048034a7e5f10"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd4d4db04803477e7ef6","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:22:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Understanding Energy Efficiency and HERS Ratings of New Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When shopping for a new home \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1/\">energy efficiency\u003c/a> isn't something you see as you walk through the \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2931 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"HERS Index\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9e69d0114b765472fa4e143977345f8f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"383\">door but it's one of the most important things to educate yourself about as a potential new homeowner. The energy efficiency of your home is going to have a long-term impact on your monthly bills and budget. A brand new home built with energy efficiency in mind should come with an energy rating. In the United States the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is the organization that developed the Mortgage Energy National Home Energy Rating System Standards. RESNET is also responsible for the standards of accreditation of energy rating providers. The scale used to rate a home's energy efficiency is called the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/all-new-homes-are-not-created-equal-some-are-hers/\">HERS Index\u003c/a>. (Home Energy Rating System) Depending on where on the scale a home falls determines its level of efficiency. The lower the number the better your energy bills will be over time. On the HERS scale, a typical standard new home is built with a ranking of around 100 on the HERS Index. A home that would rate zero on the scales would be for a building that uses no net purchase of energy. The lower the value the better. Older existing homes can run upwards of 120-150, causing higher and higher energy bills. An Energy Star home should be built with at least 15% more energy efficiency than code, thus putting it at 85 on the HERS Index or better. At Ideal Homes not only do we build \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/oklahomas-first-geothermal-and-solar-ready-communities/\">Oklahoma's first Geothermal and Solar ready houses\u003c/a> but our HERS scores, depending on floor plan, range anywhere from 53-68. We call these our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> Homes and we look at your \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-2/\">whole home as a system\u003c/a> when we build it, looking at how all the systems and materials work in conjunction with one another to create the most efficient home. That is far more efficient than a standard new home, and even an Energy Star rated home. What does this mean to the homeowner? Lower monthly energy bills over the lifetime of the home. How is a home's HERS index calculated? A computer program is used to calculate the subject home in comparison to a reference home built to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. The inspector takes into account aspects of the home relating to window glazing, insulation, on-site energy production (solar, wind, geothermal etc.) energy efficient appliances, and lighting. The reference home is assumed to fall to code minimum with average American usage patterns thus being assigned a 100 point value on the HERS scale. Each point dropped for better efficiency represents a 1% reduction in energy consumption. Though energy efficiency is not something easily seen like beautiful granite counter tops or gleaming hardwood floors, it does make a huge difference in the comfort and livability of your home. When shopping for a new home, hidden features can make all the difference for the long-term enjoyment of your home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"understanding-energy-efficiency-and-hers-ratings-of-new-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-05-31T00:30:43.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9e69d0114b765472fa4e143977345f8f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1369960243,"_etag":"8309769d59b95aab38d867f3b4087a8ff8c6f3d6","textbody":"When shopping for a new home energy efficiency isn't something you see as you walk through the door but it's one of the most important things to educate yourself about as a potential new homeowner. The energy efficiency of your home is going to have a long-term impact on your monthly bills and budget. A brand new home built with energy efficiency in mind should come with an energy rating. In the United States the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is the organization that developed the Mortgage Energy National Home Energy Rating System Standards. RESNET is also responsible for the standards of accreditation of energy rating providers. The scale used to rate a home's energy efficiency is called the HERS Index. (Home Energy Rating System) Depending on where on the scale a home falls determines its level of efficiency. The lower the number the better your energy bills will be over time. On the HERS scale, a typical standard new home is built with a ranking of around 100 on the HERS Index. A home that would rate zero on the scales would be for a building that uses no net purchase of energy. The lower the value the better. Older existing homes can run upwards of 120-150, causing higher and higher energy bills. An Energy Star home should be built with at least 15% more energy efficiency than code, thus putting it at 85 on the HERS Index or better. At Ideal Homes not only do we build Oklahoma's first Geothermal and Solar ready houses but our HERS scores, depending on floor plan, range anywhere from 53-68. We call these our EnergyAdvantage Homes and we look at your whole home as a system when we build it, looking at how all the systems and materials work in conjunction with one another to create the most efficient home. That is far more efficient than a standard new home, and even an Energy Star rated home. What does this mean to the homeowner? Lower monthly energy bills over the lifetime of the home. How is a home's HERS index calculated? A computer program is used to calculate the subject home in comparison to a reference home built to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. The inspector takes into account aspects of the home relating to window glazing, insulation, on-site energy production (solar, wind, geothermal etc.) energy efficient appliances, and lighting. The reference home is assumed to fall to code minimum with average American usage patterns thus being assigned a 100 point value on the HERS scale. Each point dropped for better efficiency represents a 1% reduction in energy consumption. Though energy efficiency is not something easily seen like beautiful granite counter tops or gleaming hardwood floors, it does make a huge difference in the comfort and livability of your home. When shopping for a new home, hidden features can make all the difference for the long-term enjoyment of your home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd4d4db04803477e7ef6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd4f4db04803477e7ef7","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:22:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Hail and Wind Damage: Getting Help With Your Roofing Needs After The Storms","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2939 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Chantier sur une toiture\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/848aa4435ed7b37c43bb5c95e65081a4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"317\">The recent storms and tornadoes have caused a great deal of damage to homes in and around Oklahoma City. Ideal Homes is trying to do what it can for \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/05/how-you-can-help-the-victims-and-relief-workers/\">displaced families\u003c/a> who have suffered due to the loss and damage of their homes. One major area of concern is roof damage caused by the hail and rain that has accompanied the recent storms. For those who are experiencing roof damage, it can be nerve wracking to get an appointment for an inspection and a repair estimate due to the high demand for reputable roofing companies. It's not uncommon for fly by night con men to blow into town shortly after a natural disaster and cause just as much damage as the storm. \u003cstrong>Ways to protect yourself against roofer cons:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>If you already have a trusted roof contractor, go with the company you know.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Whenever possible get several inspections and bids to choose from.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure your estimates include the same weight and quality of materials so you are comparing apples to apples when choosing your contractor.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Look over a contract thoroughly before signing anything.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do not make any advanced payments or payments in full up front.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Never tell the contractor how much your insurance company will pay on the claim.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Find out the licensing requirements in your area and make sure the contractors you are considering meet those requirements.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ask for business license number and or check them out with the Better Business Bureau.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure the roofer is insured.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure you get a written labor warranty.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you haven't called for service yet, you may want to set up an appointment to have your roof inspected. While the storms may not have resulted in the loss of shingles or immediate roof leaks, there still could be unseen damage. \u003cstrong>Ways to identify potential hail damage:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>If you've seen hail damage to your car or gutters, it's a good possibility your roof has seen some damage too.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If you know your neighborhood has been hit by severe hail, you may have roof damage.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If your neighbors are experiencing roof damage, there's a high likelihood that your home needs to be inspected also.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check downspouts to see if granules have washed off your roof. Excessive amounts could be a sign of hail damage.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Even if your roof isn't leaking right now, dents punctures and holes will weaken roofing materials.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Don't settle for less than a qualified, licensed and experienced roofing company. Two companies that we work with and highly recommend are Jeff McRay at\u003ca href=\"http://www.mcrayroofing.com/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;McRay Roofing&nbsp;\u003c/a>405-833-6867 and Kevin Boyle with \u003ca href=\"http://www.jencoconstruction.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Jenco Construction\u003c/a> 405-615-0558. No matter who you choose, make sure they are licensed, experienced and insured.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"hail-and-wind-damage-getting-help-with-your-roofing-needs-after-the-storms-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-06-07T00:30:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/848aa4435ed7b37c43bb5c95e65081a4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1370565041,"_etag":"54126ffea5b37be31ad6bd0ad31725f098fff4bb","textbody":"The recent storms and tornadoes have caused a great deal of damage to homes in and around Oklahoma City. Ideal Homes is trying to do what it can for displaced families who have suffered due to the loss and damage of their homes. One major area of concern is roof damage caused by the hail and rain that has accompanied the recent storms. For those who are experiencing roof damage, it can be nerve wracking to get an appointment for an inspection and a repair estimate due to the high demand for reputable roofing companies. It's not uncommon for fly by night con men to blow into town shortly after a natural disaster and cause just as much damage as the storm. Ways to protect yourself against roofer cons:If you already have a trusted roof contractor, go with the company you know.Whenever possible get several inspections and bids to choose from.Make sure your estimates include the same weight and quality of materials so you are comparing apples to apples when choosing your contractor.Look over a contract thoroughly before signing anything.Do not make any advanced payments or payments in full up front.Never tell the contractor how much your insurance company will pay on the claim.Find out the licensing requirements in your area and make sure the contractors you are considering meet those requirements.Ask for business license number and or check them out with the Better Business Bureau.Make sure the roofer is insured.Make sure you get a written labor warranty.If you haven't called for service yet, you may want to set up an appointment to have your roof inspected. While the storms may not have resulted in the loss of shingles or immediate roof leaks, there still could be unseen damage. Ways to identify potential hail damage:If you've seen hail damage to your car or gutters, it's a good possibility your roof has seen some damage too.If you know your neighborhood has been hit by severe hail, you may have roof damage.If your neighbors are experiencing roof damage, there's a high likelihood that your home needs to be inspected also.Check downspouts to see if granules have washed off your roof. Excessive amounts could be a sign of hail damage.Even if your roof isn't leaking right now, dents punctures and holes will weaken roofing materials.Don't settle for less than a qualified, licensed and experienced roofing company. Two companies that we work with and highly recommend are Jeff McRay at&nbsp;McRay Roofing&nbsp;405-833-6867 and Kevin Boyle with Jenco Construction 405-615-0558. 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class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: ;\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2947 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Lawn Mower\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Lawn-Mower-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\">\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: ;\">A lawn mower that hasn't been properly maintained could be holding you back from having the best lawn in the neighborhood. Especially after spending the winter in the garage, a mower will need a little TLC to help it operate properly.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: ;\">A lawn mowed with a dull mower blade uses more fuel and tears the grass instead of slicing it. This leaves the grass vulnerable to insects and disease. For a moderately sized yard, a blade should be sharpened once or twice a year. If you don't own a blade sharpener, a repair shop can do this. If the blades are a few years old or have deep gouges, it's time to replace them.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: ;\">&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: ;\">While your blades are removed from the mower, scrape away any grass clippings from the bottom of the mower deck and brush off belt covers and pulleys. Buildup of this kind of debris will reduce effectiveness of the mower.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: ;\">This is also a great time to make sure your mower has the proper level of oil. Check your air filters to see if they need to be cleaned or replaced.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: ;\">Tuning up your lawn mower after every 25 hours of use will increase its efficiency and reduce polluting emissions. Whether hiring a professional to do the work or doing it yourself, a little maintenance can extend the life of your mower and give you a more hassle free mowing season. Always follow the manufacturer's manual for instructions on how to safely carry out maintenance on your machine. The manual will also give you guidance on how often to change the spark plugs, oil, and oil filter.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"lawn-mower-maintenance-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-06-11T02:06:00.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:21 GMT","dateUnix":1370916360,"_etag":"74e06bc226720e202556ec7200c187c0574a5472","textbody":"A lawn mower that hasn't been properly maintained could be holding you back from having the best lawn in the neighborhood. Especially after spending the winter in the garage, a mower will need a little TLC to help it operate properly.A lawn mowed with a dull mower blade uses more fuel and tears the grass instead of slicing it. This leaves the grass vulnerable to insects and disease. For a moderately sized yard, a blade should be sharpened once or twice a year. If you don't own a blade sharpener, a repair shop can do this. If the blades are a few years old or have deep gouges, it's time to replace them.&nbsp;While your blades are removed from the mower, scrape away any grass clippings from the bottom of the mower deck and brush off belt covers and pulleys. Buildup of this kind of debris will reduce effectiveness of the mower.&nbsp;This is also a great time to make sure your mower has the proper level of oil. Check your air filters to see if they need to be cleaned or replaced.&nbsp;Tuning up your lawn mower after every 25 hours of use will increase its efficiency and reduce polluting emissions. Whether hiring a professional to do the work or doing it yourself, a little maintenance can extend the life of your mower and give you a more hassle free mowing season. Always follow the manufacturer's manual for instructions on how to safely carry out maintenance on your machine. The manual will also give you guidance on how often to change the spark plugs, oil, and oil filter.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd514db048034a7e5f12"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd524db04803497e71c4","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:07:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Free Family Summer Fun In The Oklahoma City Metro","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>School is out for the summer. Here are some great free ideas to keep the whole family busy on a budget and enjoy some of the treasures in and around the city. \u003cstrong>Play in the Park\u003c/strong> - Various parks all around the city offer free activities ranging from sports, crafts and educational games. While not a substitute for daycare, these programs supervised by adults and run by trained staff are available from June 10th to July 19th. Check out the sites where activities are available. \u003cstrong>The Metropolitan Library\u003c/strong> - An easy drive from our Fountain Grass community located west of the city center, find fun activities like creative writing for kids, children reading to dogs, story time, crafting and so much more! Check out the calendar of events for the libraries all over the city and find something for everyone. \u003cstrong>The Pioneer Library System\u003c/strong> - Find events in and around all the cities listed through the Pioneer System from story time, summer reading camps, movie time at the library and so much more. These include events at the library and around the city. \u003cstrong>Summer Nights In The Park Series\u003c/strong> - The Moore Public Library, just minutes from our Wild Flower, Country Place, and Carrington Place communities, offers up a free summer concert series at Buck Thomas Park, 1901 NE 12thSt. in Moore each Friday in June from 7-9. \u003cstrong>Mini Model Building\u003c/strong> - On the first Tuesday of every month, beat the heat and head to the LEGO store at Penn Square Mall with your little construction crew ages 6-14 to do a free model build. Space is limited so check in with the store for details. \u003cstrong>Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History\u003c/strong> - First Mondays are always free, but for the month of June, in the wake of the storms, the Museum is offering free admission for the entire month. Just minutes from our Norman communities of Trail Woods, Red Canyon Ranch, and Green Leaf Trails, The Sam Noble Museum boasts a collection of more than 7 million objects and specimens in 12 collections along with other special exhibits. There's fun and activities for the whole family. \u003cstrong>Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art\u003c/strong> - Also just steps away from our Norman communities, the FJJMA is always free and features a permanent collection of Native American art, French Impressionism, 20th century American painting and sculpture, Southwest art, pottery, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and graphics from the 16th century to present. Visit their calendar of events for \"Art Adventures\" Whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor activities in and around the OKC metro area, fun for the family doesn't have to break the bank. Take full advantage of the free arts and culture offered by public libraries, museums, and parks in your area.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"free-family-summer-fun-in-the-oklahoma-city-metro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-06-14T00:42:35.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/69769e1924754d2d595fd61ef2f9ebb6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1371170555,"_etag":"ea1f3c376d45ecb54771d608117e75d2707e7914","textbody":"School is out for the summer. Here are some great free ideas to keep the whole family busy on a budget and enjoy some of the treasures in and around the city. Play in the Park - Various parks all around the city offer free activities ranging from sports, crafts and educational games. While not a substitute for daycare, these programs supervised by adults and run by trained staff are available from June 10th to July 19th. Check out the sites where activities are available. The Metropolitan Library - An easy drive from our Fountain Grass community located west of the city center, find fun activities like creative writing for kids, children reading to dogs, story time, crafting and so much more! Check out the calendar of events for the libraries all over the city and find something for everyone. The Pioneer Library System - Find events in and around all the cities listed through the Pioneer System from story time, summer reading camps, movie time at the library and so much more. These include events at the library and around the city. Summer Nights In The Park Series - The Moore Public Library, just minutes from our Wild Flower, Country Place, and Carrington Place communities, offers up a free summer concert series at Buck Thomas Park, 1901 NE 12thSt. in Moore each Friday in June from 7-9. Mini Model Building - On the first Tuesday of every month, beat the heat and head to the LEGO store at Penn Square Mall with your little construction crew ages 6-14 to do a free model build. Space is limited so check in with the store for details. Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History - First Mondays are always free, but for the month of June, in the wake of the storms, the Museum is offering free admission for the entire month. Just minutes from our Norman communities of Trail Woods, Red Canyon Ranch, and Green Leaf Trails, The Sam Noble Museum boasts a collection of more than 7 million objects and specimens in 12 collections along with other special exhibits. There's fun and activities for the whole family. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art - Also just steps away from our Norman communities, the FJJMA is always free and features a permanent collection of Native American art, French Impressionism, 20th century American painting and sculpture, Southwest art, pottery, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and graphics from the 16th century to present. Visit their calendar of events for \"Art Adventures\" Whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor activities in and around the OKC metro area, fun for the family doesn't have to break the bank. Take full advantage of the free arts and culture offered by public libraries, museums, and parks in your area.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd524db04803497e71c4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd554db04803477e7ef8","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:07:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Summer Energy Saving Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Does your home energy bill look like it sky rockets as soon as the heat rises? Summer doesn't have to mean significantly higher energy bills. If you aren't lucky enough to live in one of Ideal Homes' \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> homes, then here are a few tips to get you through the summer months without breaking the bank.\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-2961 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Thermostat 78 Degrees Cool\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/755ecd6418b88cc51fedcaa8d5f6ff94.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"181\">\u003cstrong>Bump up the Thermostat\u003c/strong> - Set your thermostat to 78 and use ceiling fans to help circulate the air in the house. This will help keep the cost of air-conditioning your home down. You actually can save 1-3% per every degree you set your thermostat above 72 degrees. \u003cstrong>Be Smart About Appliance Use\u003c/strong> - A full fridge doesn't work as hard to stay cool. Microwaves use two thirds less energy than the stovetop. Use the warm or cold setting on your washer to save up to 4%. Try line-drying clothes to save another 5% on your energy bills. And just like a full fridge, a full dishwasher will use less energy because you'll do fewer loads over time. \u003cstrong>Take Care of Your HVAC System\u003c/strong> - Change out filters on a regular basis. Keep your outside unit free from dust and debris. Check and make sure there are no leaks in your ductwork. Set all your vents properly and remember cold air sinks, so open them wide on upper levels, and begin to close them down the lower in the house you go. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2962 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Wires plugged into power bar\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d9f8c825598b1501f9173e7122139094.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"178\">When Not in Use, Turn it Off\u003c/strong> - Take the time to turn off lights inside and out when not in use. This goes for other appliances too. Computers, stereo systems, TV's and other electronics are a drain to your energy bill. Whenever you can, unplug devices that suck energy. \u003cstrong>Lower Your Water Heater\u003c/strong> - 14-25% of your energy bill goes to heating water. Lower the temperature down to 120 degrees and save yourself some energy and some money. Summertime doesn't need to be synonymous with high-energy bills. Think wisely about your energy use and make little changes. Enjoy those dollars you save on cooling your home elsewhere in your summer \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/05/oklahoma-city-fun-for-the-entire-family/\">fun plans\u003c/a> with the family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-summer-energy-saving-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-06-21T00:30:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/755ecd6418b88cc51fedcaa8d5f6ff94.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1371774642,"_etag":"336914d9704d3a214bf5e0cf321ae65f0ef34878","textbody":"Does your home energy bill look like it sky rockets as soon as the heat rises? Summer doesn't have to mean significantly higher energy bills. If you aren't lucky enough to live in one of Ideal Homes' EnergyAdvantage homes, then here are a few tips to get you through the summer months without breaking the bank.Bump up the Thermostat - Set your thermostat to 78 and use ceiling fans to help circulate the air in the house. This will help keep the cost of air-conditioning your home down. You actually can save 1-3% per every degree you set your thermostat above 72 degrees. Be Smart About Appliance Use - A full fridge doesn't work as hard to stay cool. Microwaves use two thirds less energy than the stovetop. Use the warm or cold setting on your washer to save up to 4%. Try line-drying clothes to save another 5% on your energy bills. And just like a full fridge, a full dishwasher will use less energy because you'll do fewer loads over time. Take Care of Your HVAC System - Change out filters on a regular basis. Keep your outside unit free from dust and debris. Check and make sure there are no leaks in your ductwork. Set all your vents properly and remember cold air sinks, so open them wide on upper levels, and begin to close them down the lower in the house you go. When Not in Use, Turn it Off - Take the time to turn off lights inside and out when not in use. This goes for other appliances too. Computers, stereo systems, TV's and other electronics are a drain to your energy bill. Whenever you can, unplug devices that suck energy. Lower Your Water Heater - 14-25% of your energy bill goes to heating water. Lower the temperature down to 120 degrees and save yourself some energy and some money. Summertime doesn't need to be synonymous with high-energy bills. Think wisely about your energy use and make little changes. Enjoy those dollars you save on cooling your home elsewhere in your summer fun plans with the family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd554db04803477e7ef8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd574db04803497e71c5","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:07:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Local 4th Of July Festivals and Displays in Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Check out these local 4th of July celebrations in and around the city not far from many of the Ideal Homes communities. These events feature fun for the whole family. \u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2971 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"feuerwerk\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/81c060370755c620d9aeb412f68ed49b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"210\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.libertyfest.org/mm5/merchant.mvc \">LibertyFest\u003c/a> - The 41st Libertyfest is already in full swing in Edmond. Citywide there are events and activities for everyone from June 22 - July 4th featuring a concert, road rally, car show, kite fest, fireworks, entertainment and more. This event, voted one of the top ten July 4th festivals by CNN is not to be missed. \u003ca href=\"http://oklahomariverevents.org/stars-and-stripes-river-festival \" target=\"_blank\">Stars and Stripes River Festival&nbsp;\u003c/a>- Hosted by the Oklahoma City Boat Club on June 29th, you can spend the day outdoors doing activities including running, cycling, boating, and games. Watch demonstrations and races with dragon boating and rowing. Live music and fireworks will close the Festival. \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcphilharmonic.org/red-white-boom2\" target=\"_blank\">Red, White &amp; Boom&nbsp;\u003c/a> - July 3rd pack the picnic baskets or enjoy food from local vendors, grab the folding chairs and bring the whole family out for a free concert and fireworks display courtesy of The Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The concert starts at sunset. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmoore.com/celebration-heartland\" target=\"_blank\">Art in the Park: Celebration in The Heartland\u003c/a> - July 4th in Moore, come out from 10am-10pm to enjoy food, carnival rides, and fun for the whole family finished off with a fantastic fireworks display. \u003ca href=\"http://stillwater.org/boomer_blast_annual_fishing_tournament_and_fireworks_show_wednesday_july_4.php \" target=\"_blank\">Boomer Blast in Stillwater\u003c/a> - This annual 4th of July festival complete with cookouts, fishing tournaments and fireworks takes place at Boomer Lake Park. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy the fun.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"local-4th-of-july-festivals-and-displays-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-06-27T20:20:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/81c060370755c620d9aeb412f68ed49b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1372364444,"_etag":"4fbde92584adf8307a9c3b44950ba4a44a5238e5","textbody":"Check out these local 4th of July celebrations in and around the city not far from many of the Ideal Homes communities. These events feature fun for the whole family. LibertyFest - The 41st Libertyfest is already in full swing in Edmond. Citywide there are events and activities for everyone from June 22 - July 4th featuring a concert, road rally, car show, kite fest, fireworks, entertainment and more. This event, voted one of the top ten July 4th festivals by CNN is not to be missed. Stars and Stripes River Festival&nbsp;- Hosted by the Oklahoma City Boat Club on June 29th, you can spend the day outdoors doing activities including running, cycling, boating, and games. Watch demonstrations and races with dragon boating and rowing. Live music and fireworks will close the Festival. Red, White &amp; Boom&nbsp; - July 3rd pack the picnic baskets or enjoy food from local vendors, grab the folding chairs and bring the whole family out for a free concert and fireworks display courtesy of The Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The concert starts at sunset. Art in the Park: Celebration in The Heartland - July 4th in Moore, come out from 10am-10pm to enjoy food, carnival rides, and fun for the whole family finished off with a fantastic fireworks display. Boomer Blast in Stillwater - This annual 4th of July festival complete with cookouts, fishing tournaments and fireworks takes place at Boomer Lake Park. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy the fun.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd574db04803497e71c5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd584db048034a7e5f13","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:07:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Happy Independence Day From Ideal Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-2978 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"drapeau americain US\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/35d8567c6f5b1b172f84618eb60c9b0b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"281\" height=\"187\">Here at Ideal Homes we'd like to take a moment to wish you a Happy Independence Day. Last week we included a great list of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/06/local-4th-of-july-festivals-and-displays-in-oklahoma-city/\">4th of July activities\u003c/a> in and around the Oklahoma City Metro Area providing fun for the whole family. We all enjoy the family bar-b-cues, fireworks, baseball games, parades, and the celebrations that commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. This day is about freedom and coming together to do amazing things. We've seen great deeds all across the country this year that represent the spirit of this nation and the sacrifice made by others to protect these freedoms that we all enjoy. Incredible people step up to do what they can to help. From the first responders at the Boston Marathon, to people who rushed to the aid of others during the recent \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/05/how-you-can-help-the-victims-and-relief-workers/\">storms in Moore\u003c/a> that left many homeless, and now most recently to the 19 brave \u003ca href=\"http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/01/us-usa-fires-arizona-idUSBRE96003520130701\">Prescott, Arizona Firefighters\u003c/a> who lost their lives trying to save the lives and homes of others. We see people every day who exhibit the strength and courage our country was built upon. Today our hats are off to all the men and women in and out of uniform who continue to exhibit the spirit of what this nation was built upon.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"happy-independence-day-from-ideal-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-07-05T00:30:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/35d8567c6f5b1b172f84618eb60c9b0b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1372984203,"_etag":"db3377e6d4645ddb93be1f98152214cf978f1fbd","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes we'd like to take a moment to wish you a Happy Independence Day. Last week we included a great list of 4th of July activities in and around the Oklahoma City Metro Area providing fun for the whole family. We all enjoy the family bar-b-cues, fireworks, baseball games, parades, and the celebrations that commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776. This day is about freedom and coming together to do amazing things. We've seen great deeds all across the country this year that represent the spirit of this nation and the sacrifice made by others to protect these freedoms that we all enjoy. Incredible people step up to do what they can to help. From the first responders at the Boston Marathon, to people who rushed to the aid of others during the recent storms in Moore that left many homeless, and now most recently to the 19 brave Prescott, Arizona Firefighters who lost their lives trying to save the lives and homes of others. We see people every day who exhibit the strength and courage our country was built upon. Today our hats are off to all the men and women in and out of uniform who continue to exhibit the spirit of what this nation was built upon.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd584db048034a7e5f13"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd5b4db04803487e5d31","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:07:53 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"An Ideal Home For You! New Floor Plan: The Jefferson","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Here at Ideal Homes we like to spice things up and add new floorplans into the mix. The Jefferson is one of our newest creations and is now available at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Buffalo-Grove-at-Village-Verde-Floorplans\">Village Verde\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Green-Leaf-Trails-Floorplans\">Green Leaf Trails\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Featherstone-Floorplans\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Village-Floorplans\">Somers Village\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia-Floorplans\">Valencia\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Sundance-Flooplans\">Sundance\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Tradan-Heights-Flooplans\">Tradan Heights\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plans.php?com=47\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a>. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2988 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"model_1206\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/model_1206-600x346.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"168\">&nbsp;This roomy design is 1813 square feet and has a split plan, making it great for small and large families alike. The split plan allows the master to be tucked away from all the hubbub and traffic of a busy family and allows the kids rooms to be located nearest to the action. If four bedrooms is not a need for you, turn bedroom number two into a flex space right off the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=9&mod=551\">\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2989 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-09 at 1.37.12 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac7a4ce2404979b3706ce03a426ec804.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"374\" height=\"566\">\u003c/a>kitchen. Use it as a playroom, a home office or a man cave. Or if you want or need the fourth bedroom just leave it as is. Enjoy a luxurious master retreat with vaulted ceilings and sufficient separation from the rest of the house. This master has a spa-like five-piece bathroom with his and hers sinks and separate shower and tub. Our customers talk and we listen. You said you wanted larger showers so we've included a nice four-foot shower as a standard feature. Storage won't be a problem in this two-car garage. We've included a two-foot by six-foot storage space at the back of the garage to house all those family essentials. This handy storage area is ideal for tools, bikes, seasonal decorations, gardening equipment and so much more. Keep the garage clear for cars, and store the stuff in your storage space. The kitchen features high vaulted ceilings and a large flat peninsula to create more usable workspace and better sight lines into the breakfast room and living room. The flat counter also creates a great place to pull up a chair and gab while someone who drew the short straw is doing the dishes. If you like the warm cozy feel of a fire in the cool months, you have an option to add a nice corner fireplace in your living room. Enjoy your outdoor space as well with a generous covered patio. You automatically get the standard six-foot deep back patio, but if you need more space you have the option to expand it out to ten-feet. This floor plan offers many features for large or growing families. We will have some available to walk through in about three months, but if you want to visit any of the sales offices, they can give you a good feel for the plans and you can get one started today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"an-ideal-home-for-you-new-floor-plan-the-jefferson-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-07-12T00:30:51.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:31 GMT","dateUnix":1373589051,"_etag":"8d715e8322429a70913660a95492727470a37f8c","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes we like to spice things up and add new floorplans into the mix. The Jefferson is one of our newest creations and is now available at Village Verde, Green Leaf Trails, Featherstone, Somers Village, Valencia, Sundance, Tradan Heights, and Castlewood Trails. &nbsp;This roomy design is 1813 square feet and has a split plan, making it great for small and large families alike. The split plan allows the master to be tucked away from all the hubbub and traffic of a busy family and allows the kids rooms to be located nearest to the action. If four bedrooms is not a need for you, turn bedroom number two into a flex space right off the kitchen. Use it as a playroom, a home office or a man cave. Or if you want or need the fourth bedroom just leave it as is. Enjoy a luxurious master retreat with vaulted ceilings and sufficient separation from the rest of the house. This master has a spa-like five-piece bathroom with his and hers sinks and separate shower and tub. Our customers talk and we listen. You said you wanted larger showers so we've included a nice four-foot shower as a standard feature. Storage won't be a problem in this two-car garage. We've included a two-foot by six-foot storage space at the back of the garage to house all those family essentials. This handy storage area is ideal for tools, bikes, seasonal decorations, gardening equipment and so much more. Keep the garage clear for cars, and store the stuff in your storage space. The kitchen features high vaulted ceilings and a large flat peninsula to create more usable workspace and better sight lines into the breakfast room and living room. The flat counter also creates a great place to pull up a chair and gab while someone who drew the short straw is doing the dishes. If you like the warm cozy feel of a fire in the cool months, you have an option to add a nice corner fireplace in your living room. Enjoy your outdoor space as well with a generous covered patio. You automatically get the standard six-foot deep back patio, but if you need more space you have the option to expand it out to ten-feet. This floor plan offers many features for large or growing families. We will have some available to walk through in about three months, but if you want to visit any of the sales offices, they can give you a good feel for the plans and you can get one started today.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd5b4db04803487e5d31"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd604db04803487e5d32","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:08:01 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Top 5 Real Estate Apps to Make Searching and Decorating Your New Home A Snap","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Did you know that 90% of people begin their home search for a new home online? It's true! But sometimes it's hard to know exactly what to search. And what if you are searching on your smart phone or tablet? Here are 5 great real estate apps and websites and what they can do to help you find a new home. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2995 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-16 at 4.54.01 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/06f44d583fa680a30ae9a0ac09a1a311.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"134\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.zillow.com/mobile/ \">Zillow\u003c/a> - One of the easiest real estate apps and most comprehensive information, Zillow provides a split screen of your map view and your interest that can be adjusted through filters. You can include price, bedrooms, home type and so much information. You can search by zip code, neighborhood, or even draw a lasso around the area you'd like to search. Zillow can show any number of indicators about the house and pricing. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2996 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-16 at 4.54.31 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd582fec76b8ba39e5fda23cf3727742.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"144\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.trulia.com/mobile/iphone/\">Trulia\u003c/a> - This app has great access to rentals and new homes for sale. It has a clean look and a very easy interface to use. You can narrow your search by a number of indicators such as lot size, year built and so on. Some interesting features include the heatmap which shows crime and flood areas. As you search you can also find nearby restaurants, gas stations, and other important locations around a potential neighborhood. Because it syncs with Yelp, you can read honest reviews. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2997 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-16 at 4.55.04 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/15dcfa4cdd058a75b849c897563240ca.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"149\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.homesnap.com/iphone/\" target=\"_blank\">Homesnap\u003c/a> - This app is a home flippers dream. Just snap a picture and it will tell you all the details about a home. From its investment and appreciation potential to the schools and detailed neighborhood information. It will also show you homes you can flip. It will allow you to store your favorites and its social component shows you what your friends are looking at. When you snap, favorite, comment, recommend or share a home, it gets added to your photo stream. Add some friends and you can get input from friends and family on your home search. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2998 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-16 at 4.55.37 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/455e707788120feb41b26dfbbb8478cb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"147\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.realtor.com/mobile/iphone?source=web \" target=\"_blank\">Realtor.com\u003c/a> - This app has great mapping and search capabilities. By using Area Scout you can see everything from available homes to recently sold homes. Listings update every 15 minutes, and you have access to lots of photos, open house info and more. If you want to search by school district, you can with the realtor.com app. Listing details not only include tax information but also detailed school information including ratings. You can also draw your own custom area search right on the map, much like Zillow. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2999 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-16 at 4.56.06 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4d85fa4c92e81e030fd127fe404a896c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"145\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.houzz.com/mobileApps\" target=\"_blank\">Houzz\u003c/a> - This large database of home design ideas, allows you to browse over a million and a half images by style, room and location. From there you can create a virtual idea book and save your favorites. It's like having a digital scrapbook on your smart phone or pad. You can then use it to show your likes to contractors, interior designers and home improvement experts so they can turn all your ideas into your new interior and exteriors for your home. These handy apps can help you out when you are on the move looking at neighborhoods, new homes and listings to find your perfect new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"top-5-real-estate-apps-to-make-searching-and-decorating-your-new-home-a-snap-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-07-19T00:30:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/06f44d583fa680a30ae9a0ac09a1a311.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1374193809,"_etag":"2cfd23fae1e61fc21a66f89c3d241f96e4d84db6","textbody":"Did you know that 90% of people begin their home search for a new home online? It's true! But sometimes it's hard to know exactly what to search. And what if you are searching on your smart phone or tablet? Here are 5 great real estate apps and websites and what they can do to help you find a new home. Zillow - One of the easiest real estate apps and most comprehensive information, Zillow provides a split screen of your map view and your interest that can be adjusted through filters. You can include price, bedrooms, home type and so much information. You can search by zip code, neighborhood, or even draw a lasso around the area you'd like to search. Zillow can show any number of indicators about the house and pricing. Trulia - This app has great access to rentals and new homes for sale. It has a clean look and a very easy interface to use. You can narrow your search by a number of indicators such as lot size, year built and so on. Some interesting features include the heatmap which shows crime and flood areas. As you search you can also find nearby restaurants, gas stations, and other important locations around a potential neighborhood. Because it syncs with Yelp, you can read honest reviews. Homesnap - This app is a home flippers dream. Just snap a picture and it will tell you all the details about a home. From its investment and appreciation potential to the schools and detailed neighborhood information. It will also show you homes you can flip. It will allow you to store your favorites and its social component shows you what your friends are looking at. When you snap, favorite, comment, recommend or share a home, it gets added to your photo stream. Add some friends and you can get input from friends and family on your home search. Realtor.com - This app has great mapping and search capabilities. By using Area Scout you can see everything from available homes to recently sold homes. Listings update every 15 minutes, and you have access to lots of photos, open house info and more. If you want to search by school district, you can with the realtor.com app. Listing details not only include tax information but also detailed school information including ratings. You can also draw your own custom area search right on the map, much like Zillow. Houzz - This large database of home design ideas, allows you to browse over a million and a half images by style, room and location. From there you can create a virtual idea book and save your favorites. It's like having a digital scrapbook on your smart phone or pad. You can then use it to show your likes to contractors, interior designers and home improvement experts so they can turn all your ideas into your new interior and exteriors for your home. These handy apps can help you out when you are on the move looking at neighborhoods, new homes and listings to find your perfect new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd604db04803487e5d32"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd654db04803467e648f","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:08:24 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Floorplan from Ideal Homes - Flexibility and Latest Design Trends","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=38&mod=605\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3011 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-24 at 2.32.16 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/40e58a054f741a53a125ece0f3c7e8ac.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"270\">\u003c/a>If you are looking for a new home in Mustang, Moore, Norman or Edmond, we may have the perfect plan for you. We've recently released the Newkirk at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Red-Canyon-Ranch-Floorplans\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia-Floorplans\">Valencia\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Country-Place-Floorplans\">Country Place&nbsp;\u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Pointe-Floorplans\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a>. The Newkirk incorporates the latest design trends while allowing the family flexibility in how to use and plan space. With nearly 2200 square feet, this split floor plan is designed with functionality and privacy in mind. The master suite is tucked away from the high traffic areas and has a nice separation from the kid's bedrooms and the kitchen. The luxurious 5-piece master bath has separate his and hers sinks and a generous closet with a surprise. A pass through to the attached mud/utility room means mom will never have to worry about dad tracking his muddy shoes through the house or messing up her vanity again.\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3012 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-24 at 2.34.22 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f6278d97c6f57f0d4e3b10d6955f07d5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"480\">&nbsp;The secluded two secondary bedrooms are adjoined with a Jack and Jill bath that will quiet nighttime trips to the hall bath and keep those hallway carpets from getting worn out. And with an included separate powder bath, guests can be given a clean private bath without parents having to worry about the last minute cleaning of a messy kid's bath. The flex room comes with doors to offer privacy of a study, theater or game room, while the kitchen, breakfast and living room offer the openness that is essential for entertaining. If the standard features do not quite meet your needs, customize it. This plan allows you to turn the flex space into a fourth bedroom and a 3/4 bath can replace the included powder bath to create a nice guest retreat. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3013 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-07-24 at 2.33.38 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cae7e05580dbf7f0990b02eaf4e9101c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"226\">A special feature to the Newkirk is the hearth room. The same standard features are available, but by choosing this design option we remove the flex room and offer a larger breakfast area with an attached hearth room and fireplace relocation to bring a separate sense of coziness to an already inviting plan. If you want options check out the Newkirk. This may be the home your family has been waiting for.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-floorplan-from-ideal-homes-flexibility-and-latest-design-trends-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-07-26T00:34:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/40e58a054f741a53a125ece0f3c7e8ac.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1374798859,"_etag":"96a1ed2fc6b7307b7f55ead54e52fedc0caa9cd2","textbody":"If you are looking for a new home in Mustang, Moore, Norman or Edmond, we may have the perfect plan for you. We've recently released the Newkirk at Red Canyon Ranch, Valencia, Country Place&nbsp;and Somers Pointe. The Newkirk incorporates the latest design trends while allowing the family flexibility in how to use and plan space. With nearly 2200 square feet, this split floor plan is designed with functionality and privacy in mind. The master suite is tucked away from the high traffic areas and has a nice separation from the kid's bedrooms and the kitchen. The luxurious 5-piece master bath has separate his and hers sinks and a generous closet with a surprise. A pass through to the attached mud/utility room means mom will never have to worry about dad tracking his muddy shoes through the house or messing up her vanity again.&nbsp;The secluded two secondary bedrooms are adjoined with a Jack and Jill bath that will quiet nighttime trips to the hall bath and keep those hallway carpets from getting worn out. And with an included separate powder bath, guests can be given a clean private bath without parents having to worry about the last minute cleaning of a messy kid's bath. The flex room comes with doors to offer privacy of a study, theater or game room, while the kitchen, breakfast and living room offer the openness that is essential for entertaining. If the standard features do not quite meet your needs, customize it. This plan allows you to turn the flex space into a fourth bedroom and a 3/4 bath can replace the included powder bath to create a nice guest retreat. A special feature to the Newkirk is the hearth room. The same standard features are available, but by choosing this design option we remove the flex room and offer a larger breakfast area with an attached hearth room and fireplace relocation to bring a separate sense of coziness to an already inviting plan. If you want options check out the Newkirk. This may be the home your family has been waiting for.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd654db04803467e648f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd674db04803467e6490","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:08:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Castlewood, the Newest Community in the Ideal Homes Family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3021 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"2_soon_logo__1346939848\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e5804cbce14df530ccb9b6058eb6c1ca.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"232\">Get ready for our newest Ideal Homes community. Castlewood Trails in Yukon is an easy commute with access to all areas of Oklahoma City, yet offers a quiet getaway for your family with nearby parks and fishing at Lake Overholster. In Castlewood you will be able to choose between seven floor plans ranging from 1450 square feet to nearly 2000 square feet. Take a look at the floor plans. With such a wide variety to choose from in layout and design there is something for everyone amongst the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=47&mod=572\">Foston\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=47&mod=573\">Garrison\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=47&mod=574\">Holloway,\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=47&mod=577\">James\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=47&mod=578\">Jefferson\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=47&mod=579\">Jordan\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=47&mod=580\">Kingsley\u003c/a>. These homes start from the $150's up to the $190's and have 3 and 4 bedroom options. If you like a split floor plan that separates the master suite from the other bedrooms check out one of our newest floor plans, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/07/an-ideal-home-for-you-new-floor-plan-the-jefferson/\">Jefferson\u003c/a>. All Castlewood Trails homes are built with the same \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\">energy efficiency\u003c/a> that Ideal Homes is known for. You will enjoy low energy bills that come with a guarantee. Check out the schools for the community including Myers Elementary, Independence 4th and 5th, Yukon Middle and Yukon High School. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3022 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"2_soon_image__1345480541\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/023c4f3a63223ec39b42ea3a19502531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"256\">&nbsp;We are in the process of building a model, but if you'd like more information about Castlewood please \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/coming_soon2.php\">contact us\u003c/a>, and we'll be glad to provide you with more information.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"castlewood-the-newest-community-in-the-ideal-homes-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-08-02T00:30:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e5804cbce14df530ccb9b6058eb6c1ca.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1375403458,"_etag":"8590f2d6e197308e79a9cd8f2a2072f7e735a25e","textbody":"Get ready for our newest Ideal Homes community. Castlewood Trails in Yukon is an easy commute with access to all areas of Oklahoma City, yet offers a quiet getaway for your family with nearby parks and fishing at Lake Overholster. In Castlewood you will be able to choose between seven floor plans ranging from 1450 square feet to nearly 2000 square feet. Take a look at the floor plans. With such a wide variety to choose from in layout and design there is something for everyone amongst the Foston, Garrison, Holloway,James, Jefferson, Jordan and Kingsley. These homes start from the $150's up to the $190's and have 3 and 4 bedroom options. If you like a split floor plan that separates the master suite from the other bedrooms check out one of our newest floor plans, the Jefferson. All Castlewood Trails homes are built with the same energy efficiency that Ideal Homes is known for. You will enjoy low energy bills that come with a guarantee. Check out the schools for the community including Myers Elementary, Independence 4th and 5th, Yukon Middle and Yukon High School. &nbsp;We are in the process of building a model, but if you'd like more information about Castlewood please contact us, and we'll be glad to provide you with more information.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd674db04803467e6490"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd694db04803497e71c7","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:08:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Home, New School - 6 Back to School Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3031 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"back to school\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99851eaae80c44f9ae1547abe8c2bd2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"337\" height=\"224\">Many families plan their moves to coincide with summer break. This gives everyone a chance to settle into their new surroundings, while allowing a smooth transition from one school to the next. Often it can be difficult to change schools mid year. It's harder to make friends and it may be more difficult to establish new patterns, activities, and meet new teachers mid stream. The beginning of a school year is a great clean slate and makes it easier to start fresh. Since school is almost back in session, we put together 6 tips to help adjust to a new school. \u003cstrong>Start Out On The Right Foot -\u003c/strong> Get your kids organized. Find out from the school if there is a list of supplies needed and make sure you have everything to ease into the first day of classes. \u003cstrong>Map it Out -\u003c/strong> Sometimes not knowing where you are going can be one of the most difficult and stressful aspects of a new school. Take the time to investigate the new school with your child and walk the halls. If you are able to get a hold of an actual class schedule before the first day, go explore the school and learn where the classrooms are, where the lunch room is, and other key areas around the school. \u003cstrong>Do a Trial Run -\u003c/strong> Make sure to investigate where the bus stop is, or if your children will be walking to school, map out a safe and quick route so that they know exactly where they will be going before their first day arrives. \u003cstrong>Stay Positive -\u003c/strong> If you are positive and confident in the new school and area it will help your kids feel more at ease. As you get closer to the first day of school, find out in casual conversation the biggest fears your kids may have about their upcoming school. Reassure them that other kids will have the exact same feelings. \u003cstrong>Avoid the Morning Rush -\u003c/strong> Make sure to get everything together the day before your child's first day of school to cut down on confusion and start the day on time the next morning. \u003cstrong>Friendship skills -\u003c/strong> Help your child prepare to make new friends by reminding them of some basic social skills that can go a long way. Remind them to smile, ask questions, and find out about teams and clubs that will help promote like interests. With a great attitude, knowing the ropes, a little advanced planning and some social skills, you can help your kids make the transition to a brand new school. Now get ready to go back to school by checking out our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/08/back-to-school-check-list-in-your-new-home/\">Back to School Checklist\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-home-new-school-6-back-to-school-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-08-09T00:02:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99851eaae80c44f9ae1547abe8c2bd2a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1376006525,"_etag":"f0c11031a9159410546d6dd666be88b96d99a705","textbody":"Many families plan their moves to coincide with summer break. This gives everyone a chance to settle into their new surroundings, while allowing a smooth transition from one school to the next. Often it can be difficult to change schools mid year. It's harder to make friends and it may be more difficult to establish new patterns, activities, and meet new teachers mid stream. The beginning of a school year is a great clean slate and makes it easier to start fresh. Since school is almost back in session, we put together 6 tips to help adjust to a new school. Start Out On The Right Foot - Get your kids organized. Find out from the school if there is a list of supplies needed and make sure you have everything to ease into the first day of classes. Map it Out - Sometimes not knowing where you are going can be one of the most difficult and stressful aspects of a new school. Take the time to investigate the new school with your child and walk the halls. If you are able to get a hold of an actual class schedule before the first day, go explore the school and learn where the classrooms are, where the lunch room is, and other key areas around the school. Do a Trial Run - Make sure to investigate where the bus stop is, or if your children will be walking to school, map out a safe and quick route so that they know exactly where they will be going before their first day arrives. Stay Positive - If you are positive and confident in the new school and area it will help your kids feel more at ease. As you get closer to the first day of school, find out in casual conversation the biggest fears your kids may have about their upcoming school. Reassure them that other kids will have the exact same feelings. Avoid the Morning Rush - Make sure to get everything together the day before your child's first day of school to cut down on confusion and start the day on time the next morning. Friendship skills - Help your child prepare to make new friends by reminding them of some basic social skills that can go a long way. Remind them to smile, ask questions, and find out about teams and clubs that will help promote like interests. With a great attitude, knowing the ropes, a little advanced planning and some social skills, you can help your kids make the transition to a brand new school. Now get ready to go back to school by checking out our Back to School Checklist.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd694db04803497e71c7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd6c4db04803497e71c8","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:09:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Inwood: The Floor Plan for Storage and Entertainment","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3038 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"model_1227\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/000bf2050f1851ed1bedf881529f0802.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"157\">The \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/comm_plandetail.php?com=9&mod=583\">Inwood\u003c/a> is another great new floor plan with entertainment and storage in mind. This new home is offered at multiple Oklahoma City metro communities in the Ideal Homes family including \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Buffalo-Grove-at-Village-Verde-Floorplans\">Village Verde\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Featherstone-Floorplans\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Village-Floorplans\">Somers Village\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Green-Leaf-Trails-Floorplans\">Green Leaf Trails\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Tradan-Heights-Flooplans\">Tradan Heights\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Sundance-Flooplans\">Sundance\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia-Floorplans\">Valencia\u003c/a>. \u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3039 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-08-13 at 3.42.24 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d50a3b5661a6ae5e6fa031dc1b6bbfdc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"402\">This is a 1768 square foot home that features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an open floor plan ready for entertaining. A covered back patio is included, and if outdoor entertaining space is a must have on your list, there is an option to extend the back patio even further. All the bedrooms are kept to one side of the home allowing for social gathering on the other side. The master bath features a 4' shower as a standard feature to coincide with customer feedback we have received about wanting larger showers. This master suite paired with a large walk-in closet creates a nice retreat away from it all at the back of the house. With a kitchen perfect for events and family gatherings, the island is one large flat countertop open to the family, kitchen, and breakfast room forming a living triangle perfect for entertaining. Ample space in the large walk-in panty means no last minute trips out to get a much-needed missing ingredient. You'll never run out of storage with the included 4'x3' open storage area at the back of the garage. And you won't track dirt through the house with this convenient mudroom off the garage entry. If you have a lot of stuff, this house is an organizer's dream. With 4 linen and storage closets, besides the voluminous space in the garage and pantry, there will be plenty of room to store and organize everything. Additionally, this plan comes with a fireplace option to add aesthetic interest and warmth to the already inviting living area. If you'd like to know more, come out and visit us at any of the Ideal Homes locations listed above.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-inwood-the-floor-plan-for-storage-and-entertainment-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-08-16T00:30:59.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/000bf2050f1851ed1bedf881529f0802.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1376613059,"_etag":"58340f833dc74494a97c5740630a272de7e919da","textbody":"The Inwood is another great new floor plan with entertainment and storage in mind. This new home is offered at multiple Oklahoma City metro communities in the Ideal Homes family including Village Verde, Featherstone, Somers Village, Green Leaf Trails, Tradan Heights, Sundance and Valencia. This is a 1768 square foot home that features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and an open floor plan ready for entertaining. A covered back patio is included, and if outdoor entertaining space is a must have on your list, there is an option to extend the back patio even further. All the bedrooms are kept to one side of the home allowing for social gathering on the other side. The master bath features a 4' shower as a standard feature to coincide with customer feedback we have received about wanting larger showers. This master suite paired with a large walk-in closet creates a nice retreat away from it all at the back of the house. With a kitchen perfect for events and family gatherings, the island is one large flat countertop open to the family, kitchen, and breakfast room forming a living triangle perfect for entertaining. Ample space in the large walk-in panty means no last minute trips out to get a much-needed missing ingredient. You'll never run out of storage with the included 4'x3' open storage area at the back of the garage. And you won't track dirt through the house with this convenient mudroom off the garage entry. If you have a lot of stuff, this house is an organizer's dream. With 4 linen and storage closets, besides the voluminous space in the garage and pantry, there will be plenty of room to store and organize everything. Additionally, this plan comes with a fireplace option to add aesthetic interest and warmth to the already inviting living area. If you'd like to know more, come out and visit us at any of the Ideal Homes locations listed above.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:48 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd6c4db04803497e71c8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd6f4db04803467e6492","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:08:57 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Video: Red Canyon Ranch an Ideal Community in Norman, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3048 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"community_281\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e3cb12e5120afc291aafbda6063d9fc2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"171\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Red%20Canyon%20Ranch\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> is an Ideal community and one of Norman's most unique places to call home. When we developed this community, we preserved the two beautiful canyons that ran north across the farm. The canyons created a backdrop for great walking trails, playgrounds, a picnic area and wonderful park space all nestled into the landscape, creating a natural setting and place to call home. With 11 home styles to choose from, including some of our brand new floor plans like the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/07/new-floorplan-from-ideal-homes-flexibility-and-latest-design-trends/\">Newkirk,\u003c/a> there's something for everyone. Located just off Tecumseh Road, Red Canyon Ranch is ideally located for commuting. It's a straight shot to I-35 with easy access to Oklahoma City and a convenient drive to Tinker Air Force Base. You are minutes away from brand new restaurants, shopping, and everything you need just down the street. Watch this\u003ca href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slzk9deEQXs\">&nbsp;video\u003c/a> to experience the landscape and see what homeowners have to say about living in Red Canyon Ranch. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3047 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Red Canyon Ranch Video\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5f422ee68c8f81a138d01424f97d5364.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"369\">\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"video-red-canyon-ranch-an-ideal-community-in-norman-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-08-23T00:00:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e3cb12e5120afc291aafbda6063d9fc2.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1377216018,"_etag":"c6290a332b76e3902090b7dffbfa0e1bdf0e8b43","textbody":"Red Canyon Ranch is an Ideal community and one of Norman's most unique places to call home. When we developed this community, we preserved the two beautiful canyons that ran north across the farm. The canyons created a backdrop for great walking trails, playgrounds, a picnic area and wonderful park space all nestled into the landscape, creating a natural setting and place to call home. With 11 home styles to choose from, including some of our brand new floor plans like the Newkirk, there's something for everyone. Located just off Tecumseh Road, Red Canyon Ranch is ideally located for commuting. It's a straight shot to I-35 with easy access to Oklahoma City and a convenient drive to Tinker Air Force Base. You are minutes away from brand new restaurants, shopping, and everything you need just down the street. Watch this&nbsp;video to experience the landscape and see what homeowners have to say about living in Red Canyon Ranch.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:51 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd6f4db04803467e6492"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd714db04803487e5d33","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:08:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What You Can Expect If Your Company Requires You To Relocate","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3057 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Couple standing in new house\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bde406e109a4d26de368778a5178b227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"219\">Since Oklahoma City is among the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/oklahoma-city-top-in-job-creation-and-earnings-growth-across-the-country/\">top cities in job creation and economic growth\u003c/a> across the country, many people are relocating here for a job either as a new hire or with their current company. Here are a few things to consider and expect if you're going through relocation. Of the firms surveyed in the 2012 Atlas Van Lines survey*, 63% offer full moving reimbursement; 84% of companies surveyed have a formal relocation policy, and 52% of job relocation in 2012 were new hires. According to the survey, 76% of the firms that responded give 2 weeks or less for the employee to accept the offer. As far as moving expenses go, more than half of the companies surveyed indicated they pay to pack household goods, move a car, and allow unlimited weight. On the home buying and finding front, more than half of the companies surveyed say they offer transferees and new hires a temporary housing allowance, home finding trips, and storage. Since 53% of those who relocated were actually homeowners, some companies will reimburse or pay for home sales costs, and others even pay for home buying costs on the other end. For renters, more than half the firms will pay or reimburse individuals who are penalized for breaking a lease. When considering application for a transfer or a new position in a new city, it's important to research the city ahead of time and get familiar. On \u003ca href=\"http://www.movoto.com/blog/\">Movoto.com\u003c/a> you can find great articles about things you should know about various cities, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.movoto.com/blog/real-estate-tips/30-things-you-need-to-know-about-oklahoma-city-before-you-move-there/\">Oklahoma City\u003c/a>. These types of articles and research will help if you are faced with a quick decision when the job offer comes through. Usually if you are looking at relocation, the official company policy will be discussed in the interview process. This will give you a heads up on what to expect. And remember, everything is negotiable. Nine out of 10 firms said that offering more incentives to move almost always is successful in convincing an employee to relocate. \u003cem>*All statistics are according to \u003ca href=\"http://www.atlasvanlines.com/relocation-surveys/relocation/pdf/2013survey-charts.pdf\">Atlas Van Lines' 46th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey\u003c/a>. For more detailed information check out the full report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-you-can-expect-if-your-company-requires-you-to-relocate-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-09-06T00:30:49.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bde406e109a4d26de368778a5178b227.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1378427449,"_etag":"0742019fcfc0b9194cd116f1e14dcab879fb675c","textbody":"Since Oklahoma City is among the top cities in job creation and economic growth across the country, many people are relocating here for a job either as a new hire or with their current company. Here are a few things to consider and expect if you're going through relocation. Of the firms surveyed in the 2012 Atlas Van Lines survey*, 63% offer full moving reimbursement; 84% of companies surveyed have a formal relocation policy, and 52% of job relocation in 2012 were new hires. According to the survey, 76% of the firms that responded give 2 weeks or less for the employee to accept the offer. As far as moving expenses go, more than half of the companies surveyed indicated they pay to pack household goods, move a car, and allow unlimited weight. On the home buying and finding front, more than half of the companies surveyed say they offer transferees and new hires a temporary housing allowance, home finding trips, and storage. Since 53% of those who relocated were actually homeowners, some companies will reimburse or pay for home sales costs, and others even pay for home buying costs on the other end. For renters, more than half the firms will pay or reimburse individuals who are penalized for breaking a lease. When considering application for a transfer or a new position in a new city, it's important to research the city ahead of time and get familiar. On Movoto.com you can find great articles about things you should know about various cities, including Oklahoma City. These types of articles and research will help if you are faced with a quick decision when the job offer comes through. Usually if you are looking at relocation, the official company policy will be discussed in the interview process. This will give you a heads up on what to expect. And remember, everything is negotiable. Nine out of 10 firms said that offering more incentives to move almost always is successful in convincing an employee to relocate. *All statistics are according to Atlas Van Lines' 46th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey. For more detailed information check out the full report.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:53 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd714db04803487e5d33"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd724db04803467e6495","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:12:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Top 10 Reasons to Downsize","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3071 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Falling house market\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a53944975a38769ee0989e2b77755727.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"144\">Gone are the home buying days that trended toward purchasing McMansions. A large house used to be a sign of wealth and achievement. No longer do people hold their measuring stick up to the size of a home. Now more than ever before, many home owners look toward efficiency, functionality, and ease of use of their home. Many see a home as a gathering place for family and friends and a true place to live. Not just exist. \u003cstrong>Here are 10 great reasons why you should consider downsizing when searching for your next new home.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>1. Family Bonding\u003c/strong> - In large homes it's easy to retreat to completely different areas and never interact with your spouse or your family. When living in a smaller home, more spaces are shared, which offers time to catch up and stay connected. \u003cstrong>2. Reduce and Declutter\u003c/strong> - A small house means less stuff. It can be very freeing to unclutter your life by ditching items that are not important yet just take up valuable mental and physical space. \u003cstrong>3. Easy to Clean -\u003c/strong> The larger the home the more time spent keeping it clean, chasing dust bunnies, moping and sweeping endless floors, and sanitizing numerous bathrooms. A small home can cut your cleaning time down to size and make room for other more fun and rewarding activities. \u003cstrong>4. Smaller Carbon Footprint -\u003c/strong> We at Ideal Homes are all about our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\">energy saving initiatives\u003c/a>. A small yet efficient floor plan keeps your impact on the planet small as well. \u003cstrong>5. Lower Maintenance -\u003c/strong> As with anything, the larger the space the more time, energy and money it takes to maintain it. By reducing your home size, you reduce your maintenance schedule as well. \u003cstrong>6. Less Debt and Risk -\u003c/strong> Many homeowners mistakenly push out to the limits to which they qualify in order to get the biggest house they can. This can open them up to more risk by creating a balancing act. Any little change in income could add stress on affording the home. A smaller home means smaller long-term debt and risk. \u003cstrong>7. Less Overall Expense -\u003c/strong> Not only do you have your monthly mortgage, taxes, and insurance, but you also have a variety of other bills, both fixed and unexpected. The smaller the home, the smaller the heating and cooling bill, tax bill, insurance and more. \u003cstrong>8. Less Expense and Time on Decorating -\u003c/strong> Smaller homes require less time and expense spent on painting, hanging curtains and blinds, and picking out new furniture. And it naturally lends itself to less knickknacks. \u003cstrong>9. Mentally Releasing -\u003c/strong> Mentally you will release yourself from the need for stuff when you only have so many places to put things. Our stuff owns us, and by reducing the size of your home, you reduce the ability to accumulate items that you will feel beholding to. \u003cstrong>10. Easier To Sell -\u003c/strong> A small house is not only more affordable for you, but it will also be more affordable to the next person who wants to buy your home. A larger of percentage of the population also looks for more affordable homes hence there will be a larger pool of people in the market for your home if you ever want to sell. These reasons will help when evaluating any home purchase and help you see if it's the right home and size for you\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"top-10-reasons-to-downsize-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-09-13T00:30:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a53944975a38769ee0989e2b77755727.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1379032226,"_etag":"3b77fa2081beb039ff941a8612435218c5cf3edc","textbody":"Gone are the home buying days that trended toward purchasing McMansions. A large house used to be a sign of wealth and achievement. No longer do people hold their measuring stick up to the size of a home. Now more than ever before, many home owners look toward efficiency, functionality, and ease of use of their home. Many see a home as a gathering place for family and friends and a true place to live. Not just exist. Here are 10 great reasons why you should consider downsizing when searching for your next new home.1. Family Bonding - In large homes it's easy to retreat to completely different areas and never interact with your spouse or your family. When living in a smaller home, more spaces are shared, which offers time to catch up and stay connected. 2. Reduce and Declutter - A small house means less stuff. It can be very freeing to unclutter your life by ditching items that are not important yet just take up valuable mental and physical space. 3. Easy to Clean - The larger the home the more time spent keeping it clean, chasing dust bunnies, moping and sweeping endless floors, and sanitizing numerous bathrooms. A small home can cut your cleaning time down to size and make room for other more fun and rewarding activities. 4. Smaller Carbon Footprint - We at Ideal Homes are all about our energy saving initiatives. A small yet efficient floor plan keeps your impact on the planet small as well. 5. Lower Maintenance - As with anything, the larger the space the more time, energy and money it takes to maintain it. By reducing your home size, you reduce your maintenance schedule as well. 6. Less Debt and Risk - Many homeowners mistakenly push out to the limits to which they qualify in order to get the biggest house they can. This can open them up to more risk by creating a balancing act. Any little change in income could add stress on affording the home. A smaller home means smaller long-term debt and risk. 7. Less Overall Expense - Not only do you have your monthly mortgage, taxes, and insurance, but you also have a variety of other bills, both fixed and unexpected. The smaller the home, the smaller the heating and cooling bill, tax bill, insurance and more. 8. Less Expense and Time on Decorating - Smaller homes require less time and expense spent on painting, hanging curtains and blinds, and picking out new furniture. And it naturally lends itself to less knickknacks. 9. Mentally Releasing - Mentally you will release yourself from the need for stuff when you only have so many places to put things. Our stuff owns us, and by reducing the size of your home, you reduce the ability to accumulate items that you will feel beholding to. 10. Easier To Sell - A small house is not only more affordable for you, but it will also be more affordable to the next person who wants to buy your home. A larger of percentage of the population also looks for more affordable homes hence there will be a larger pool of people in the market for your home if you ever want to sell. These reasons will help when evaluating any home purchase and help you see if it's the right home and size for you","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd724db04803467e6495"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd764db04803477e7efa","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:12:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Two Communities Set The Standard for Living in the Yukon Mustang Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>See what Ideal Homeowners have to \u003ca href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZv3DhnOKZM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUYxPGfG4wMiLfLcjrl47Bng\">say\u003c/a> about \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Pointe-Floorplans\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> &amp; \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Village-Floorplans\">Somers Village,\u003c/a> two Ideal Homes communities that create a beautiful and convenient setting for life in the Yukon / Mustang area just outside of Oklahoma City. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3077 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Screen Shot 2013-09-17 at 5.27.52 PM\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e30a65b4652887021631df4137335d60.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"437\" height=\"274\">&nbsp;A central street connects the two neighborhoods with a park at the hub of both communities. Complete with playground, pavilion, green spaces and open areas, it's a great place for family gathering and free time. Many amenities are close by for convenience and dining. And while you feel like you are in a country environment, you are only a few miles from I-40, a major commuter route to get anywhere in the city in just a few minutes. The Mustang school district is highly desirable which is why so many young families find themselves at home in Somers Pointe &amp; Somers Village. With so many amenities and commuting opportunities so close at hand, this area and these two communities have a lot to offer.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"two-communities-set-the-standard-for-living-in-the-yukon-mustang-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-09-20T00:26:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e30a65b4652887021631df4137335d60.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1379636789,"_etag":"a5567303fe6795b60254a568f776d981a26cb0eb","textbody":"See what Ideal Homeowners have to say about Somers Pointe &amp; Somers Village, two Ideal Homes communities that create a beautiful and convenient setting for life in the Yukon / Mustang area just outside of Oklahoma City. &nbsp;A central street connects the two neighborhoods with a park at the hub of both communities. Complete with playground, pavilion, green spaces and open areas, it's a great place for family gathering and free time. Many amenities are close by for convenience and dining. And while you feel like you are in a country environment, you are only a few miles from I-40, a major commuter route to get anywhere in the city in just a few minutes. The Mustang school district is highly desirable which is why so many young families find themselves at home in Somers Pointe &amp; Somers Village. With so many amenities and commuting opportunities so close at hand, this area and these two communities have a lot to offer.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd764db04803477e7efa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd774db04803477e7efb","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:13:30 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fall Furnace Care","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3086 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"thermostat\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/thermostat2-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"173\">Before you know it, winter will be upon us. It's time to start thinking about preparing your home for the colder weather. One of the most important parts of your home to consider before winter hits is the furnace. Maintenance of the furnace will save you money on your utility bills and prolong the life of the furnace. After the first year in your home, a professional should service the air-conditioning and heating system in the spring and the fall to keep it operating at maximum efficiency. While the weather is still warm enough, you should do a test run on your furnace. If service is necessary, it will be much more convenient to have repairs done during the fall when the weather is still mild. Before testing your furnace, open the windows in your home. When you first turn on the heater, you may notice a smell and possibly even some smoke. This comes from dust that settles on the heat exchanger. It could even cause your smoke detectors to come on, but opening your windows will help the odor and/or smoke to dissipate quickly. If you notice the smell of gas, leave your house immediately and contact the gas company. These simple steps will have your furnace ready to take on the colder weather.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"fall-furnace-care-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-09-24T19:42:19.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:53:59 GMT","dateUnix":1380051739,"_etag":"bd53e0c83307f5537ebc76e07654c1afd5740bd8","textbody":"Before you know it, winter will be upon us. It's time to start thinking about preparing your home for the colder weather. One of the most important parts of your home to consider before winter hits is the furnace. Maintenance of the furnace will save you money on your utility bills and prolong the life of the furnace. After the first year in your home, a professional should service the air-conditioning and heating system in the spring and the fall to keep it operating at maximum efficiency. While the weather is still warm enough, you should do a test run on your furnace. If service is necessary, it will be much more convenient to have repairs done during the fall when the weather is still mild. Before testing your furnace, open the windows in your home. When you first turn on the heater, you may notice a smell and possibly even some smoke. This comes from dust that settles on the heat exchanger. It could even cause your smoke detectors to come on, but opening your windows will help the odor and/or smoke to dissipate quickly. If you notice the smell of gas, leave your house immediately and contact the gas company. These simple steps will have your furnace ready to take on the colder weather.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd774db04803477e7efb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd794db04803497e71ca","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:13:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"4 Expenses to Prepare for When You Buy A New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Buying a new homes comes with some great perks like builder warranties and 10 year warranties, lower utility costs, as well as brand new everything. The money you save with a lower cost of ownership will help with some of the purchases you might want to make when you move into your new home. Here's a list of 4 items to think about putting money toward when you purchase a new home. \u003cstrong>\u003cstrong>1. Lawn Care Equipment\u003c/strong> -&nbsp;\u003c/strong>If you're moving from an apartment, you'll want to make sure you have a lawn mower, garden hoses, sprinklers, etc. to keep that brand new sod and new trees looking beautiful. \u003cstrong>2. Blinds or Window Treatments\u003c/strong> - It's not something you really think about, but you will want window coverings of some kind when you move into your home. A builder doesn't usually include this, but you have a lot of options at different price points to choose from. You can have custom blind companies come in and measure and cut to exactly fit your windows, or you can go to Lowes or Home Depot and find the closest sizes and have them cut. Sometimes though these are a lot longer and will give you stacks of louvers on your window sill versus custom blinds. \u003cstrong>3. Appliances\u003c/strong> - Often, a refrigerator and a washer and dryer aren't included in your appliance package.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This is usually something you buy and install after closing. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3092 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"What can I dress?\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14f52e43b1c96663a4d55c4ae46d0159.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"213\">4. Custom Closets\u003c/strong> - A great addition to any home is a more customized closet. If you want to go that extra mile and make room for every belt, tie, blouse and skirt, it may be worth your while to invest in custom closets after you purchase your home. While not all of these are necessities, a few are nice to have and do after you purchase your home but before you move in. So when you are putting together your budget for purchasing a new home, keep some of these expenses in mind.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"4-expenses-to-prepare-for-when-you-buy-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-09-27T00:30:25.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14f52e43b1c96663a4d55c4ae46d0159.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1380241825,"_etag":"9ed7cbd45fc804800f055b601a1a0e8fd4da5928","textbody":"Buying a new homes comes with some great perks like builder warranties and 10 year warranties, lower utility costs, as well as brand new everything. The money you save with a lower cost of ownership will help with some of the purchases you might want to make when you move into your new home. Here's a list of 4 items to think about putting money toward when you purchase a new home. 1. Lawn Care Equipment -&nbsp;If you're moving from an apartment, you'll want to make sure you have a lawn mower, garden hoses, sprinklers, etc. to keep that brand new sod and new trees looking beautiful. 2. Blinds or Window Treatments - It's not something you really think about, but you will want window coverings of some kind when you move into your home. A builder doesn't usually include this, but you have a lot of options at different price points to choose from. You can have custom blind companies come in and measure and cut to exactly fit your windows, or you can go to Lowes or Home Depot and find the closest sizes and have them cut. Sometimes though these are a lot longer and will give you stacks of louvers on your window sill versus custom blinds. 3. Appliances - Often, a refrigerator and a washer and dryer aren't included in your appliance package.&nbsp;This is usually something you buy and install after closing. 4. Custom Closets - A great addition to any home is a more customized closet. If you want to go that extra mile and make room for every belt, tie, blouse and skirt, it may be worth your while to invest in custom closets after you purchase your home. While not all of these are necessities, a few are nice to have and do after you purchase your home but before you move in. So when you are putting together your budget for purchasing a new home, keep some of these expenses in mind.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd794db04803497e71ca"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd7a4db048034a7e5f14","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:13:46 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Decorating Tips for the Autumn Season","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The warmer days are fewer and further between now, and there's crispness in the air that we've all missed. When we change out our wardrobe around this time of year, the colors usually subtly change along with the materials. Why not dress up your home the same way? Here are a few ideas to give your home a new feel to go along with the new season. \u003cstrong>Flowers are out, gourdes are in\u003c/strong> - All the pretty spring and summer flowers have long since lost their luster. If you have a thing for potted plants on your steps or along your porch, try some nice arrangements with various pumpkins, squash, and other gourdes. They add the rich colors that go along with the season.\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3104 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"wreath\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/92228eb810e7a36bc845afc44082a63e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"448\">\u003cstrong>Wreaths\u003c/strong> - Wreaths are not just for the holidays. You can either make or buy beautiful twisted branch wreaths with a fall flower, perhaps pine cones, or fall colors intertwined to give your door a little flair. \u003cstrong>Play with pillows\u003c/strong> - Just a couple of different fall colored throw pillows will give a seasonal change to your home. Play with deep colors, fun patterns, and even textures to go from light summer to rich fall. \u003cstrong>Glass vases are your friend\u003c/strong> - The beauty of glass bowls and vases is you can go from shells and sand in the summer, to pine cones and berries (Fake of course) in the fall and winter. By placing them on counter tops, accent tables, and hearths you can easily bring the outdoor season in. \u003cstrong>Scents\u003c/strong> - It's amazing what your nose knows. Just a hint of spice in the air can bring on visions of colder seasons. Fall scented candles, incense or even plugins will bring the evergreen, the pumpkin spice, and the cranberry into your home and trigger memories of cooler colorful seasons. These subtle and inexpensive changes can reflect the change of season both inside and outside your home, and create a pleasant environment. Little decorator changes help keep you loving your new home as you grow with it.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-decorating-tips-for-the-autumn-season-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-10-03T22:30:49.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/92228eb810e7a36bc845afc44082a63e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1380839449,"_etag":"5f4ec026ebe912a95d5b458e8e10859c9ae80513","textbody":"The warmer days are fewer and further between now, and there's crispness in the air that we've all missed. When we change out our wardrobe around this time of year, the colors usually subtly change along with the materials. Why not dress up your home the same way? Here are a few ideas to give your home a new feel to go along with the new season. Flowers are out, gourdes are in - All the pretty spring and summer flowers have long since lost their luster. If you have a thing for potted plants on your steps or along your porch, try some nice arrangements with various pumpkins, squash, and other gourdes. They add the rich colors that go along with the season.Wreaths - Wreaths are not just for the holidays. You can either make or buy beautiful twisted branch wreaths with a fall flower, perhaps pine cones, or fall colors intertwined to give your door a little flair. Play with pillows - Just a couple of different fall colored throw pillows will give a seasonal change to your home. Play with deep colors, fun patterns, and even textures to go from light summer to rich fall. Glass vases are your friend - The beauty of glass bowls and vases is you can go from shells and sand in the summer, to pine cones and berries (Fake of course) in the fall and winter. By placing them on counter tops, accent tables, and hearths you can easily bring the outdoor season in. Scents - It's amazing what your nose knows. Just a hint of spice in the air can bring on visions of colder seasons. Fall scented candles, incense or even plugins will bring the evergreen, the pumpkin spice, and the cranberry into your home and trigger memories of cooler colorful seasons. These subtle and inexpensive changes can reflect the change of season both inside and outside your home, and create a pleasant environment. Little decorator changes help keep you loving your new home as you grow with it.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd7a4db048034a7e5f14"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd7c4db04803467e6496","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:14:22 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fall Garage Organization","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3114 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Water Hose\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Water-Hose-600x449.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"269\">As temperatures cool and you're getting ready to put away your spring and summer lawn care equipment, it's a great time to prepare your equipment for the winter months and organize your garage. Some simple steps will help you be more organized and better prepared for the cold weather. After your last mowing of the season, drain the fuel from your lawn mower and any other gas-operated equipment. Store them in a safe place that's out of the way and away from where children could be playing. Make sure any winter supplies like ice scrapers, snow shovels, generators, etc. are easily accessible and ready for when icy weather hits. Unhook all hoses from your outdoor faucets. If a hose is left attached, water remaining in the hose can freeze and expand into the pipe, breaking the line. Drain your hoses well before storing them inside the garage. It's also a great time to make sure you're caught up on all those monthly maintenance items like replacing your air filters and testing your smoke alarm batteries.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"fall-garage-organization-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-10-04T18:46:03.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:04 GMT","dateUnix":1380912363,"_etag":"1d28d3a75a543784e05f69aab56747273ed154df","textbody":"As temperatures cool and you're getting ready to put away your spring and summer lawn care equipment, it's a great time to prepare your equipment for the winter months and organize your garage. Some simple steps will help you be more organized and better prepared for the cold weather. After your last mowing of the season, drain the fuel from your lawn mower and any other gas-operated equipment. Store them in a safe place that's out of the way and away from where children could be playing. Make sure any winter supplies like ice scrapers, snow shovels, generators, etc. are easily accessible and ready for when icy weather hits. Unhook all hoses from your outdoor faucets. If a hose is left attached, water remaining in the hose can freeze and expand into the pipe, breaking the line. Drain your hoses well before storing them inside the garage. It's also a great time to make sure you're caught up on all those monthly maintenance items like replacing your air filters and testing your smoke alarm batteries.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd7c4db04803467e6496"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd7e4db04803477e7efc","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:14:30 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Real Haunted Places In and Around Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">It's that time of year again! Time for haunted houses. No, none of our new homes are haunted. Last year we put together a pretty good list of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/10/halloween-family-fun-in-oklahoma-city/\">Halloween Fun\u003c/a> in and around Oklahoma City. But what about the real haunted places?\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3118 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Skirvin Hotel\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f142ccfa325d9a0b072b0263d32a71fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"209\">\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003cstrong>Skirvin Hotel\u003c/strong> - This early 1900's hotel is the stuff ghost stories are made of. Even the most \"non-believers\" report instances of crying babies, moved objects and things that go bump in the night. Especially on the 10th floor. As the legend goes, the original owner had an affair with a maid who became pregnant. He then locked her in a room on the 10th floor and after she had the baby, she then jumped from the 10th floor killing them both.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Edmond Central Middle School\u003c/strong> - The original building was built in 1956 and the surrounding land was supposedly the final resting place for a few folks from the late 1800's. It's no surprise that that the floating apparition that seems to haunt the school dons outfits from the Victorian Age. There is also another ghost that likes to turn on music. Rumor has it that several of the night custodial staff have quit rather than hang around this haunted house. \u003cstrong>Rose State College Student Union\u003c/strong> - This one is just plain creepy. In 1999 a security guard hung himself in the auxiliary service office. At 12:01 am every Labor Day a creaking rope in the ceiling can be heard. \u003cstrong>The Stone Lion Inn\u003c/strong> - Located in Guthrie, only 30 miles from OKC, this story is worthy of a mention. Once the Smith Funeral home in the 1920's, this 1907 restored Victorian has a few active ghosts on the premises. Legend has it that the original owner's 8-year-old daughter Augusta fell ill and died. When the current owners moved in to restore it to become a B&amp;B the ghosts seemed not to be so happy about the renovation and slamming doors, footsteps and other strange occurrences happened including mischief centered around her son's toys on the 3rd floor. \u003cstrong>Guthrie Masonic Boys Home\u003c/strong> - This one is also located in the former state capital. Legend has it that an evil head mistress murdered several boys and buried them in the basement at this 1900's orphanage. There was also a nurse who hung herself in the bell tower. Ghostly encounters include an entity of a woman walking down the main hallway, a little girl who pleads for protection and of course a dark shadow in the bell tower. Not to forget the sounds of children crying and screaming. If you'd like to stick to the family fun haunted houses you can find a great assortment \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/10/halloween-family-fun-in-oklahoma-city/\">here\u003c/a>. But just for the fun of it, you could pay a visit to the Skirvin Hotel and see if you get the chills standing in the lobby. Happy Haunting!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-real-haunted-places-in-and-around-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-10-11T00:30:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f142ccfa325d9a0b072b0263d32a71fc.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1381451418,"_etag":"047ffd540b83f78f0b05ad217bc44fe29a7930a3","textbody":"It's that time of year again! Time for haunted houses. No, none of our new homes are haunted. Last year we put together a pretty good list of the Halloween Fun in and around Oklahoma City. But what about the real haunted places?Skirvin Hotel - This early 1900's hotel is the stuff ghost stories are made of. Even the most \"non-believers\" report instances of crying babies, moved objects and things that go bump in the night. Especially on the 10th floor. As the legend goes, the original owner had an affair with a maid who became pregnant. He then locked her in a room on the 10th floor and after she had the baby, she then jumped from the 10th floor killing them both.Edmond Central Middle School - The original building was built in 1956 and the surrounding land was supposedly the final resting place for a few folks from the late 1800's. It's no surprise that that the floating apparition that seems to haunt the school dons outfits from the Victorian Age. There is also another ghost that likes to turn on music. Rumor has it that several of the night custodial staff have quit rather than hang around this haunted house. Rose State College Student Union - This one is just plain creepy. In 1999 a security guard hung himself in the auxiliary service office. At 12:01 am every Labor Day a creaking rope in the ceiling can be heard. The Stone Lion Inn - Located in Guthrie, only 30 miles from OKC, this story is worthy of a mention. Once the Smith Funeral home in the 1920's, this 1907 restored Victorian has a few active ghosts on the premises. Legend has it that the original owner's 8-year-old daughter Augusta fell ill and died. When the current owners moved in to restore it to become a B&amp;B the ghosts seemed not to be so happy about the renovation and slamming doors, footsteps and other strange occurrences happened including mischief centered around her son's toys on the 3rd floor. Guthrie Masonic Boys Home - This one is also located in the former state capital. Legend has it that an evil head mistress murdered several boys and buried them in the basement at this 1900's orphanage. There was also a nurse who hung herself in the bell tower. Ghostly encounters include an entity of a woman walking down the main hallway, a little girl who pleads for protection and of course a dark shadow in the bell tower. Not to forget the sounds of children crying and screaming. If you'd like to stick to the family fun haunted houses you can find a great assortment here. But just for the fun of it, you could pay a visit to the Skirvin Hotel and see if you get the chills standing in the lobby. Happy Haunting!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd7e4db04803477e7efc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd804db04803467e6497","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:14:35 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Sign Up for Community Texts","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3132 alignnone fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"iphone\" src=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/iphone-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\">&nbsp;Occasionally, we provide homeowners in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Home\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> neighborhoods with community information through text messages. These includes updates about homeowner association meetings and occasional home maintenance information, such as a reminder to unhook your water hose before freezing temperatures hit so that the pipes in your home don't burst. To be included on messages that go out to the homeowners in your neighborhood, text one of the community codes (with no spaces or additional messages) listed below to 94510. For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Valencia\u003c/a> text: \u003cstrong>ValenciaInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Sundance-Flooplans\" target=\"_blank\">Sundance\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>SundanceInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Red-Canyon-Ranch-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>RedCanyonInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Green-Leaf-Trails-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Green Leaf Trails\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>GreenLeafInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Trail-Woods-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Trailwoods\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>TrailwoodsInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Country-Place-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Country Place\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>CountryPlaceInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Featherstone-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>FeatherstoneInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Pointe-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Somers-Village-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Village\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>SomersInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Springs-at-Settlers-Ridge-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">The Springs at Settlers Ridge\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>SpringsInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Fountain-Grass-Floorplans\" target=\"_blank\">Fountain Grass\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>FountainGrassInfo\u003c/strong> For \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Tradan-Heights-Flooplans\" target=\"_blank\">Tradan Heights\u003c/a>, text: \u003cstrong>TradanInfo\u003c/strong> We never share your information, and you can stop the messages any time by replying with the word \"stop.\" Standard text rates apply.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"sign-up-for-community-texts-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-10-15T00:28:11.000Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:08 GMT","dateUnix":1381796891,"_etag":"7fe8895b3800a49b2c9c251997d56042a5009445","textbody":"&nbsp;Occasionally, we provide homeowners in Ideal Homes neighborhoods with community information through text messages. These includes updates about homeowner association meetings and occasional home maintenance information, such as a reminder to unhook your water hose before freezing temperatures hit so that the pipes in your home don't burst. To be included on messages that go out to the homeowners in your neighborhood, text one of the community codes (with no spaces or additional messages) listed below to 94510. For Valencia text: ValenciaInfo For Sundance, text: SundanceInfo For Red Canyon Ranch, text: RedCanyonInfo For Green Leaf Trails, text: GreenLeafInfo For Trailwoods, text: TrailwoodsInfo For Country Place, text: CountryPlaceInfo For Featherstone, text: FeatherstoneInfo For Somers Pointe and Somers Village, text: SomersInfo For The Springs at Settlers Ridge, text: SpringsInfo For Fountain Grass, text: FountainGrassInfo For Tradan Heights, text: TradanInfo We never share your information, and you can stop the messages any time by replying with the word \"stop.\" Standard text rates apply.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd804db04803467e6497"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd824db04803497e71cc","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:15:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Home Search Process Step By Step","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Finding a new home may be on your list of things to do, but how to go about doing it may be escaping you. This list helps break down the new home search process into easy-to-manage chunks so that you can find that new home of your dreams. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3139 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Road to dream\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3510c13802b408af6bfa5793bfe92d0e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"165\">Step One: Decide on a Location\u003c/strong> - First decide on a location. What motivates you? Easy commute time to work? Are you looking for a great school system for the kids? Would you like easy access to friends and family? Once you figure out the location you can move to step two. \u003cstrong>Step Two: Decide on Your Criteria\u003c/strong> - Make a \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/09/two-important-home-buying-checklists/\" target=\"_blank\">list\u003c/a> of all the things you must have or you desire in your new home. \u003cstrong>Step Three: Get Pre-qualified\u003c/strong> - It's always important to \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/07/5-mortgage-loan-types-to-purchase-your-new-home/\" target=\"_blank\">know\u003c/a> how much money will be comfortable and affordable for your new home before you begin your search. There's nothing like falling in love with a home or a community only to find out later that you can't afford it. \u003cstrong>Step Four: Online Search\u003c/strong> - Once you figure out your location, criteria and price range, you can begin your search online in the comfort of your own home. Top builders in the country have put together easy to use websites so you can begin your search from the armchair. Punch in a search, which includes your location and the words new homes, new construction, builders in, etc. These terms will help pull up websites of individual builders like Ideal Homes in your target location. \u003cstrong>Step Five: Online Inquiry\u003c/strong> - Once you find a couple of different builders that look like they have homes that may work for you, don't be afraid to ask for more information. Many builders have dedicated online sales people to help answer your questions and provide you with as much information and set appointments for you to visit their communities. This is especially helpful if you are coming in from out of town. \u003cstrong>Step Six: Set an Appointment\u003c/strong> - Often times a pre-set appointment will allow a builder's new home consultant to give you dedicated time and attention, tour you through the homes, and answer any questions you may have during your visit. \u003cstrong>Step Seven: Make a list of Questions Before You Visit\u003c/strong> - There's nothing like touring a new home community, seeing all the beautiful options the models have to offer, and then getting home only to realize there were a bunch of things you wanted to ask but forgot. \u003cstrong>Step Eight: Decide If They Stay On Your List\u003c/strong> - Once you begin making visits you'll more easily be able to keep or eliminate certain homes and builders based on the criteria and answers above. As you do this let the builders and their agents know if they are still on your list or not. This will allow you to get the most updated information only from the communities you decide you like. By letting the other sites know if you are no longer interested, this will help you remove the clutter from your inbox. By breaking down the process into a series of steps, this will help you progress from dreaming about a new home to owning a new one! As easy as one, two, three!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-home-search-process-step-by-step-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-10-18T00:24:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3510c13802b408af6bfa5793bfe92d0e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1382055879,"_etag":"9a8cae737c08a1570106da8a8f389467241bab31","textbody":"Finding a new home may be on your list of things to do, but how to go about doing it may be escaping you. This list helps break down the new home search process into easy-to-manage chunks so that you can find that new home of your dreams. Step One: Decide on a Location - First decide on a location. What motivates you? Easy commute time to work? Are you looking for a great school system for the kids? Would you like easy access to friends and family? Once you figure out the location you can move to step two. Step Two: Decide on Your Criteria - Make a list of all the things you must have or you desire in your new home. Step Three: Get Pre-qualified - It's always important to know how much money will be comfortable and affordable for your new home before you begin your search. There's nothing like falling in love with a home or a community only to find out later that you can't afford it. Step Four: Online Search - Once you figure out your location, criteria and price range, you can begin your search online in the comfort of your own home. Top builders in the country have put together easy to use websites so you can begin your search from the armchair. Punch in a search, which includes your location and the words new homes, new construction, builders in, etc. These terms will help pull up websites of individual builders like Ideal Homes in your target location. Step Five: Online Inquiry - Once you find a couple of different builders that look like they have homes that may work for you, don't be afraid to ask for more information. Many builders have dedicated online sales people to help answer your questions and provide you with as much information and set appointments for you to visit their communities. This is especially helpful if you are coming in from out of town. Step Six: Set an Appointment - Often times a pre-set appointment will allow a builder's new home consultant to give you dedicated time and attention, tour you through the homes, and answer any questions you may have during your visit. Step Seven: Make a list of Questions Before You Visit - There's nothing like touring a new home community, seeing all the beautiful options the models have to offer, and then getting home only to realize there were a bunch of things you wanted to ask but forgot. Step Eight: Decide If They Stay On Your List - Once you begin making visits you'll more easily be able to keep or eliminate certain homes and builders based on the criteria and answers above. As you do this let the builders and their agents know if they are still on your list or not. This will allow you to get the most updated information only from the communities you decide you like. By letting the other sites know if you are no longer interested, this will help you remove the clutter from your inbox. By breaking down the process into a series of steps, this will help you progress from dreaming about a new home to owning a new one! As easy as one, two, three!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd824db04803497e71cc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd834db04803477e7efd","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:15:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Winter Preparation Check List","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>As the temperatures begin to drop you may be asking yourself, as a new or seasoned home owner, what are the things I need to remember to do to prepare my home for the colder weather. We've compiled a list of things to think about as you prepare your home for winter. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3147 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"checklist\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/90e1354a00b6220d944f388738b06304.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"239\">Check Weather Stripping\u003c/strong> - Check the weather stripping around all doors and windows and replace as needed to prevent heat leaks. \u003cstrong>Storm Doors and Windows\u003c/strong> - Change out all screens for storm doors and windows also to help with energy efficiency. \u003cstrong>Trim Overhanging Branches\u003c/strong> - Examine branches that could be a nascence if iced over and trim away as needed. \u003cstrong>Put Away the Patio Furniture\u003c/strong> - It's a good time to clean, dry and store patio furniture and grills and bring out the fire pits. \u003cstrong>Store Planters and Pots\u003c/strong> - Clay pots are prone to cracking in colder weather. Clean them out and store them until spring. \u003cstrong>Winterize Outside Hose Bibs\u003c/strong> - This is the time to drain the water from the hoses and exterior bibs, remove hoses and put them away. Shut off any water to the outside hose bibs and leave the valves slightly open. \u003cstrong>Clean the Gutters\u003c/strong> - This is a good time to clean out leaves, pine needles and other debris from the gutters and get them ready for the winter. Standing water in your gutters can easily turn giant ice cube trays. \u003cstrong>Inspect De-icing Supplies\u003c/strong> - Make sure you have everything you need to deal with snow and ice. If you need to restock do so before the first storms hit. \u003cstrong>Check Smoke Detectors\u003c/strong> - It's always a good idea to check carbon dioxide and smoke detectors before the heat starts kicking in. \u003cstrong>Switch Ceiling Fans\u003c/strong> - By making sure your ceiling fans are spinning in reverse they will help pull the warm air down from the ceiling and more efficiently heat your rooms. Once you've gone through and double-checked this list you, or at least your home, should be ready for winter.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"winter-preparation-check-list-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-10-25T00:30:15.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/90e1354a00b6220d944f388738b06304.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1382661015,"_etag":"e46ef8b0006bfecdb3dc06e3c6313bc8248afbcf","textbody":"As the temperatures begin to drop you may be asking yourself, as a new or seasoned home owner, what are the things I need to remember to do to prepare my home for the colder weather. We've compiled a list of things to think about as you prepare your home for winter. Check Weather Stripping - Check the weather stripping around all doors and windows and replace as needed to prevent heat leaks. Storm Doors and Windows - Change out all screens for storm doors and windows also to help with energy efficiency. Trim Overhanging Branches - Examine branches that could be a nascence if iced over and trim away as needed. Put Away the Patio Furniture - It's a good time to clean, dry and store patio furniture and grills and bring out the fire pits. Store Planters and Pots - Clay pots are prone to cracking in colder weather. Clean them out and store them until spring. Winterize Outside Hose Bibs - This is the time to drain the water from the hoses and exterior bibs, remove hoses and put them away. Shut off any water to the outside hose bibs and leave the valves slightly open. Clean the Gutters - This is a good time to clean out leaves, pine needles and other debris from the gutters and get them ready for the winter. Standing water in your gutters can easily turn giant ice cube trays. Inspect De-icing Supplies - Make sure you have everything you need to deal with snow and ice. If you need to restock do so before the first storms hit. Check Smoke Detectors - It's always a good idea to check carbon dioxide and smoke detectors before the heat starts kicking in. Switch Ceiling Fans - By making sure your ceiling fans are spinning in reverse they will help pull the warm air down from the ceiling and more efficiently heat your rooms. Once you've gone through and double-checked this list you, or at least your home, should be ready for winter.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:11 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd834db04803477e7efd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd854db048034a7e5f15","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:15:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"7 Ways to Make Your Online Home Search Easier","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3155 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Housing Search\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6c0f26dd3feb4e578005e43e330b631d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"187\" height=\"216\">Looking for a home online has become the first step in the home search approach. With so many choices and so little time, here are some search tips to help you get the most out of your online search and reduce your time in front of your computer screen. \u003cstrong>Use Real Estate Specific Search Engines\u003c/strong> - Rather than spending hours clicking through photos, target your desired city or zip code in \u003ca href=\"http://www.zillow.com/\">Zillow\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.trulia.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Trulia&nbsp;\u003c/a>or \u003ca href=\"http://www.realtor.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Realtor.com\u003c/a> and get specific results in your area of choice. \u003cstrong>New Home Search Sites Are Out There\u003c/strong> - If you are specifically looking for new homes or a homebuilder, you can use \u003ca href=\"http://www.homes.com/\">homes.com\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.newhomesource.com/\">newhomesource.com\u003c/a>. With many of the same features as Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com, these two search engines specialize in helping you find the right new construction neighborhood. \u003cstrong>Narrow By Neighborhood\u003c/strong> - On each of these sites there are different ways to narrow down the neighborhood. You can pull up maps of the zip code or city you've selected. Various information tabs will show you all kinds of useful information from school quality to commuting information. \u003cstrong>Look at Market Summaries\u003c/strong> - Both Trulia and Zillow allow you to see a home's particular history. You can see when it was last purchased and for how much. Also by using their algorithms, it shows the up and down trajectory of the value over time (As predicted by their formula, these are not real appraisals and can be skewed). \u003cstrong>Draw a Search Boundary\u003c/strong> - Sometimes when you are searching for a new home, you may not be aware of the zip code or your desired search area may straddle several different zip codes or cities. If that is the case, both Zillow and Trulia, allow you to draw your own search area. \u003cstrong>Stay Alert\u003c/strong> - Once you find the area you want to search using some of the methods above, you can ask the search engines to send you alerts when any new homes become available in your search area. \u003cstrong>Filter, Filter, Filter\u003c/strong> - The more specific you can be, the more honed in the search engines can be with your results. Always take a look at the advanced search options. You can search by new construction, foreclosure, or short sale. But you can also add in important information about square footage, amenities, and so on. By using various new home and real estate search engines, it will help you narrow down your choices quicker and cut down on valuable time in front of your computer. The next step is getting out to see the communities and seeing if they look as good in person as they do online.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"7-ways-to-make-your-online-home-search-easier-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-11-08T02:30:43.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6c0f26dd3feb4e578005e43e330b631d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1383877843,"_etag":"12e2af34ba8bf6f402430f90fd3aa9289c6ceb5e","textbody":"Looking for a home online has become the first step in the home search approach. With so many choices and so little time, here are some search tips to help you get the most out of your online search and reduce your time in front of your computer screen. Use Real Estate Specific Search Engines - Rather than spending hours clicking through photos, target your desired city or zip code in Zillow, Trulia&nbsp;or Realtor.com and get specific results in your area of choice. New Home Search Sites Are Out There - If you are specifically looking for new homes or a homebuilder, you can use homes.com and newhomesource.com. With many of the same features as Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com, these two search engines specialize in helping you find the right new construction neighborhood. Narrow By Neighborhood - On each of these sites there are different ways to narrow down the neighborhood. You can pull up maps of the zip code or city you've selected. Various information tabs will show you all kinds of useful information from school quality to commuting information. Look at Market Summaries - Both Trulia and Zillow allow you to see a home's particular history. You can see when it was last purchased and for how much. Also by using their algorithms, it shows the up and down trajectory of the value over time (As predicted by their formula, these are not real appraisals and can be skewed). Draw a Search Boundary - Sometimes when you are searching for a new home, you may not be aware of the zip code or your desired search area may straddle several different zip codes or cities. If that is the case, both Zillow and Trulia, allow you to draw your own search area. Stay Alert - Once you find the area you want to search using some of the methods above, you can ask the search engines to send you alerts when any new homes become available in your search area. Filter, Filter, Filter - The more specific you can be, the more honed in the search engines can be with your results. Always take a look at the advanced search options. You can search by new construction, foreclosure, or short sale. But you can also add in important information about square footage, amenities, and so on. By using various new home and real estate search engines, it will help you narrow down your choices quicker and cut down on valuable time in front of your computer. The next step is getting out to see the communities and seeing if they look as good in person as they do online.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd854db048034a7e5f15"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd874db04803487e5d34","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:15:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"6 Holiday Tips To Make Your New House Feel Like Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3162 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Thanksgiving Day\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9dfb41ae9e6d54a203c4da813fef31b4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"303\" height=\"202\">The Holidays are a perfect time to make that brand new house start to feel like home. If you've just moved in and the boxes have barely been unpacked, the holidays can feel a little out of sorts. Here are some quick fixes to make your new home \u003cem>feel\u003c/em> like home. \u003cstrong>Create Your Own \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/12/build-your-new-home-built-new-memories-and-traditions/\">Traditions\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>- It's a new home--a great place to start new family traditions that will carry on for years to come. Maybe it's going out and finding leaves with the kids and doing leaf rubbings to hang for the holidays. The sky's the limit when creating new holiday traditions. \u003cstrong>Use Nature to Decorate\u003c/strong> - The holidays bring on the scents and feel of the outdoors with pine needles and cinnamon permeating the air. You can make your own \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/10/bringing-the-outdoors-inside-your-new-home-for-fall/\">simmer pots\u003c/a>, create beautiful centerpieces, and use other natural elements. \u003cstrong>Draw from the Past\u003c/strong> - Now that you have your own home, you can bring elements and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/11/nothing-like-thanksgiving-memories-of-home/\">memories\u003c/a> from years gone by and incorporate them into your new home. \u003cstrong>Music Sets A Tone\u003c/strong> - Music can bring you back to a place in time or help you define a new location. Find some songs that say holiday season to you and make it a part of the dinner hour or the weekends leading up to the holidays in your home. \u003cstrong>Help Others\u003c/strong> - Just simply going out to volunteer for organizations and people in need will make your home feel that much more meaningful. It is a great holiday tradition to instill in your family. \u003cstrong>Neighborhood Gatherings\u003c/strong> - Get to know the neighbors and have holiday cookie exchanges, potluck dinners, or other group get-togethers. Getting to know the neighborhood will make your house a home. By implementing any one or more of these tips and tricks, you'll quickly be on your way to settling in and finding that homey vibe.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"6-holiday-tips-to-make-your-new-house-feel-like-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-11-15T02:30:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9dfb41ae9e6d54a203c4da813fef31b4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1384482650,"_etag":"97faa396abbf58a936f2e45f1ff1b5736e85ba9a","textbody":"The Holidays are a perfect time to make that brand new house start to feel like home. If you've just moved in and the boxes have barely been unpacked, the holidays can feel a little out of sorts. Here are some quick fixes to make your new home feel like home. Create Your Own Traditions- It's a new home--a great place to start new family traditions that will carry on for years to come. Maybe it's going out and finding leaves with the kids and doing leaf rubbings to hang for the holidays. The sky's the limit when creating new holiday traditions. Use Nature to Decorate - The holidays bring on the scents and feel of the outdoors with pine needles and cinnamon permeating the air. You can make your own simmer pots, create beautiful centerpieces, and use other natural elements. Draw from the Past - Now that you have your own home, you can bring elements and memories from years gone by and incorporate them into your new home. Music Sets A Tone - Music can bring you back to a place in time or help you define a new location. Find some songs that say holiday season to you and make it a part of the dinner hour or the weekends leading up to the holidays in your home. Help Others - Just simply going out to volunteer for organizations and people in need will make your home feel that much more meaningful. It is a great holiday tradition to instill in your family. Neighborhood Gatherings - Get to know the neighbors and have holiday cookie exchanges, potluck dinners, or other group get-togethers. Getting to know the neighborhood will make your house a home. By implementing any one or more of these tips and tricks, you'll quickly be on your way to settling in and finding that homey vibe.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd874db04803487e5d34"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd894db048034a7e5f16","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:15:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What is Your Favorite Family Thanksgiving Recipe?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3169 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Holiday dinner with roast turkey\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0c01347f990d0fb8728095bfd995cb5b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"384\">Thanksgiving is in a week! What are you doing to prepare? Here are some favorite family recipes from Ideal Homes! Make one of these and it will be like our family is joining your family for Thanksgiving. \u003cstrong>Roasted Root Veggies with a Holiday Twist\u003c/strong> - Cube several sweet potatoes and an acorn squash and do the same with a nice portion of brussel sprouts (portion according to how many you will serve). Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger, rosemary and thyme. Roast them for 45 minutes to an hour in a single layer on a baking pan at 375 degrees. Once removed from the oven, toss in dried cranberries, pecans and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. (If you want you can even toast the pecans by adding them to the roasting mix) \u003cstrong>Easy Cranberry Orange Relish\u003c/strong> - This is better than the jelly from a can, and it's easy to make. Take a package of fresh cranberries and 2 peeled oranges and pulse in a food processor just until they are roughly chopped not smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add sugar or honey to desired sweetness. Finally add chopped pecans and orange zest to the mix. \u003cstrong>Best Bacon Stuffing Ever\u003c/strong> - You'll never do stovetop again! Cube a loaf of white bread (or bread of choice) and put into a bowl and set aside. Cube a pound of thick cut bacon and fry it up in a half cup of butter but not until crisp. Add 1 large finely diced onion, 3-5 cloves of garlic finely chopped, and 3-5 ribs of celery diced and sautÃ© until onion is translucent and bacon is crisp. (Not burnt!) Take a bunch of chopped parsley and add to mix for just a few minutes until wilted. Pour mix over bread cubes in bowl and mix with your hands. Add salt, pepper and thyme to taste, then stuff your bird and cook to stuffed directions. It's also good in a pan and toasted in the oven. \u003cstrong>To Die For Turkey Rub\u003c/strong> - This rub is a taste explosion in your mouth. Combine 4 teaspoons each of dried parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Finely mill your herbs. You can also use a clean coffee grinder. Add 4 teaspoons of powdered garlic, and 2 teaspoons each of black pepper and sea salt. When seasoning your turkey, make sure you rub under the skin and get your rub into the cavity of the bird to permeate the juices. \u003cstrong>Grandmas Cream Cheese Cookies\u003c/strong> - Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. With an electric mixer cream together 2 softened sticks of salted butter and a softened 8 ounce package of cream cheese until light and fluffy. Then with a wooden spoon mix in Â½ of cup at a time up to 2 Â½ cups of flour. Remove from bowl and form a log, wrap in in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes or so. Cut chilled dough into 2 inch slices and roll out between wax paper so that it's thinner than piecrust. Lightly flour the wax paper to prevent from sticking. Use a drinking glass to cut out uniform circles of dough and put a quarter teaspoon of apricot or cherry jam into the center before folding the two ends together and pinching the dough. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden then cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar. \u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3173 alignnone fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"dough-7-150x150\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dough-7-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3170 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"dough-8-150x150\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dough-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3175 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"dough-9-150x150\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dough-9-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3172 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"dough-10-150x150\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dough-10-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3176 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"dough-11-150x150\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dough-11-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3171 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"cookies-cooling-13-150x150\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/83195803101397c22f063050a523f771.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">&nbsp;We hope you enjoy one or all of these recipes in your home for Thanksgiving. We'd love for you to share your favorite Thanksgiving recipe with us!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-is-your-favorite-family-thanksgiving-recipe-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-11-22T02:30:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0c01347f990d0fb8728095bfd995cb5b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1385087436,"_etag":"edfe88555aa0cb1ad9b542bb9875c079b212704d","textbody":"Thanksgiving is in a week! What are you doing to prepare? Here are some favorite family recipes from Ideal Homes! Make one of these and it will be like our family is joining your family for Thanksgiving. Roasted Root Veggies with a Holiday Twist - Cube several sweet potatoes and an acorn squash and do the same with a nice portion of brussel sprouts (portion according to how many you will serve). Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger, rosemary and thyme. Roast them for 45 minutes to an hour in a single layer on a baking pan at 375 degrees. Once removed from the oven, toss in dried cranberries, pecans and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. (If you want you can even toast the pecans by adding them to the roasting mix) Easy Cranberry Orange Relish - This is better than the jelly from a can, and it's easy to make. Take a package of fresh cranberries and 2 peeled oranges and pulse in a food processor just until they are roughly chopped not smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add sugar or honey to desired sweetness. Finally add chopped pecans and orange zest to the mix. Best Bacon Stuffing Ever - You'll never do stovetop again! Cube a loaf of white bread (or bread of choice) and put into a bowl and set aside. Cube a pound of thick cut bacon and fry it up in a half cup of butter but not until crisp. Add 1 large finely diced onion, 3-5 cloves of garlic finely chopped, and 3-5 ribs of celery diced and sautÃ© until onion is translucent and bacon is crisp. (Not burnt!) Take a bunch of chopped parsley and add to mix for just a few minutes until wilted. Pour mix over bread cubes in bowl and mix with your hands. Add salt, pepper and thyme to taste, then stuff your bird and cook to stuffed directions. It's also good in a pan and toasted in the oven. To Die For Turkey Rub - This rub is a taste explosion in your mouth. Combine 4 teaspoons each of dried parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. Finely mill your herbs. You can also use a clean coffee grinder. Add 4 teaspoons of powdered garlic, and 2 teaspoons each of black pepper and sea salt. When seasoning your turkey, make sure you rub under the skin and get your rub into the cavity of the bird to permeate the juices. Grandmas Cream Cheese Cookies - Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. With an electric mixer cream together 2 softened sticks of salted butter and a softened 8 ounce package of cream cheese until light and fluffy. Then with a wooden spoon mix in Â½ of cup at a time up to 2 Â½ cups of flour. Remove from bowl and form a log, wrap in in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes or so. Cut chilled dough into 2 inch slices and roll out between wax paper so that it's thinner than piecrust. Lightly flour the wax paper to prevent from sticking. Use a drinking glass to cut out uniform circles of dough and put a quarter teaspoon of apricot or cherry jam into the center before folding the two ends together and pinching the dough. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden then cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar. &nbsp;We hope you enjoy one or all of these recipes in your home for Thanksgiving. We'd love for you to share your favorite Thanksgiving recipe with us!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd894db048034a7e5f16"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd8b4db048034a7e5f17","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:15:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Happy Thanksgiving, From Our Family To Yours","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3184 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Thanksgiving turkey child art\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/514e39605f3bec1a05ec0293cde58fc7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"260\">We hope you had a chance to check out the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/11/what-is-your-favorite-family-thanksgiving-recipe/\">recipes\u003c/a> we shared. Our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/11/6-holiday-tips-to-make-your-new-house-feel-like-home/\">six holiday tips\u003c/a> to make your house a home. We've shared a \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/10/winter-preparation-check-list/\">checklist\u003c/a> to make sure you are ready for the cold weather, and can just snuggle in and enjoy some family time. Our goal is not just to build you a new house, but to give you a place that you can call home and create fun family memories. All of the amazing people that work for our company and create neighborhoods like \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/09/two-communities-set-the-standard-for-living-in-the-yukon-mustang-area/\">Somers Pointe, Somers Village\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/08/video-red-canyon-ranch-an-ideal-community-in-norman-oklahoma/\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> among many other beautiful new home communities in the Oklahoma City metro, will be home for the holidays with their families, as we hope you have the pleasure to be as well. Happy Turkey Day! We hope to see you out visiting our models after the holiday.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"happy-thanksgiving-from-our-family-to-yours-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-11-29T02:30:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/514e39605f3bec1a05ec0293cde58fc7.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1385692240,"_etag":"b394446b6eb8b04538d3ddf3718003ef12bed95e","textbody":"Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours. We hope you had a chance to check out the recipes we shared. Our six holiday tips to make your house a home. We've shared a checklist to make sure you are ready for the cold weather, and can just snuggle in and enjoy some family time. Our goal is not just to build you a new house, but to give you a place that you can call home and create fun family memories. All of the amazing people that work for our company and create neighborhoods like Somers Pointe, Somers Village and Red Canyon Ranch among many other beautiful new home communities in the Oklahoma City metro, will be home for the holidays with their families, as we hope you have the pleasure to be as well. Happy Turkey Day! We hope to see you out visiting our models after the holiday.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd8b4db048034a7e5f17"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd8d4db04803477e7efe","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:16:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"10 Reasons to Buy A New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3189 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Eigenheim\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/adf15eb5843ac075bd0c79dfb10cf802.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"241\" height=\"160\">There are many reasons to own a new home--some tangible and some intangible. Some reasons have a positive impact on your financial well-being, like with tax breaks, and some reasons improve your quality of life. \u003cstrong>1. Make an Investment in Yourself\u003c/strong> - When you buy a home, you are no longer paying someone else's mortgage with no return on investment. \u003cstrong>2. Homeownership is a Smart Tax Shelter\u003c/strong> - With the interest deductions that go along with owning a home, you reap the benefits of tax returns on both interest payments and property taxes. \u003cstrong>3. Personal Pride and Customization\u003c/strong> - You can make it your own with custom wall designs, window treatments and permanent fixtures. In a rental, there is always that underlying feeling that you are not at home. \u003cstrong>4. Investment Over time\u003c/strong> - While real estate runs in cycles (sometimes it's up and sometimes it's down), it consistently appreciates over time. \u003cstrong>5. Favorable Rates\u003c/strong> - Mortgage rates are still very low historically, but they are inching up. With each move up in rates, you get less and less house for your money. Making an investment sooner than later will pay off in the long run as the economy improves and rates continue to rise. \u003cstrong>6. Capital Gains Exclusions\u003c/strong> - There are capital gains exclusions that go along with selling a home that has appreciated in value. As long as you live in your home as a primary residence for more than two years, if you are single the first $250,000 in profit is not taxable and if you are married the first $500,000 is not taxable. \u003cstrong>7. You Build Equity Monthly\u003c/strong> - Every month you pay off your loan, you reduce what you owe and build your principal, over time building the equity in your home. \u003cstrong>8. Home Equity is Leverage\u003c/strong> - As you build up equity in your home, you can eventually take out a home equity loan if you need to. Unlike a credit card balance, home equity loan interest payments are deductible. Restriction on use of home equity loans vary from state to state, but for some you can use it to make home improvements, pay for education, pay off medical bills or start a small business. \u003cstrong>9. Forced Savings\u003c/strong> - As you are forced to make your monthly mortgage payments and build equity in your home, you are essentially being forced to save money. \u003cstrong>10. An Intangible Feeling Of Home\u003c/strong> - Some things just aren't financial. There is an inexplicable difference between the way you feel when you own a home verses just spending time in a home you rent for a while.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"10-reasons-to-buy-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-12-06T02:30:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/adf15eb5843ac075bd0c79dfb10cf802.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1386297028,"_etag":"7ee9a15498ff7a2f196077da2bf7b1ad6c4543fc","textbody":"There are many reasons to own a new home--some tangible and some intangible. Some reasons have a positive impact on your financial well-being, like with tax breaks, and some reasons improve your quality of life. 1. Make an Investment in Yourself - When you buy a home, you are no longer paying someone else's mortgage with no return on investment. 2. Homeownership is a Smart Tax Shelter - With the interest deductions that go along with owning a home, you reap the benefits of tax returns on both interest payments and property taxes. 3. Personal Pride and Customization - You can make it your own with custom wall designs, window treatments and permanent fixtures. In a rental, there is always that underlying feeling that you are not at home. 4. Investment Over time - While real estate runs in cycles (sometimes it's up and sometimes it's down), it consistently appreciates over time. 5. Favorable Rates - Mortgage rates are still very low historically, but they are inching up. With each move up in rates, you get less and less house for your money. Making an investment sooner than later will pay off in the long run as the economy improves and rates continue to rise. 6. Capital Gains Exclusions - There are capital gains exclusions that go along with selling a home that has appreciated in value. As long as you live in your home as a primary residence for more than two years, if you are single the first $250,000 in profit is not taxable and if you are married the first $500,000 is not taxable. 7. You Build Equity Monthly - Every month you pay off your loan, you reduce what you owe and build your principal, over time building the equity in your home. 8. Home Equity is Leverage - As you build up equity in your home, you can eventually take out a home equity loan if you need to. Unlike a credit card balance, home equity loan interest payments are deductible. Restriction on use of home equity loans vary from state to state, but for some you can use it to make home improvements, pay for education, pay off medical bills or start a small business. 9. Forced Savings - As you are forced to make your monthly mortgage payments and build equity in your home, you are essentially being forced to save money. 10. An Intangible Feeling Of Home - Some things just aren't financial. There is an inexplicable difference between the way you feel when you own a home verses just spending time in a home you rent for a while.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd8d4db04803477e7efe"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd8f4db04803487e5d35","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:16:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Holiday Season is Home Buying Season","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3201 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Christmas and New Yers balls and candle house\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11b1c11163aa87f84ca561f95a1b4577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"170\">Bet you didn't know that the holidays are one of the best times of year to shop for a new home! No Santa isn't likely to put one in your stocking, and you won't get any Black Friday deals, but it's a great time to choose your much coveted home. There are a number of factors that figure in to holiday home shopping both for the seller and the buyer. If you are looking during the holidays, you probably have an immediate need for a new home. When it comes to new homes, often builders are looking to close as many homes by the end of the year. When you shop for a new home during the holidays you are also less likely to lose your favorite home site or available home to the next person who walks through the model doors. This doesn't mean it still can't happen, but there are fewer serious buyers out during the holidays. If you find something you like, you are likely to see your mortgage approval move quicker and more smoothly this time of year. Because there is less volume it could mean faster approvals. So if you are still trying to figure out what to get the family for the holidays...think about a new home!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"holiday-season-is-home-buying-season-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-12-13T02:30:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11b1c11163aa87f84ca561f95a1b4577.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1386901826,"_etag":"d938978cd8d4bc63ada4b35324446476c1b1e187","textbody":"Bet you didn't know that the holidays are one of the best times of year to shop for a new home! No Santa isn't likely to put one in your stocking, and you won't get any Black Friday deals, but it's a great time to choose your much coveted home. There are a number of factors that figure in to holiday home shopping both for the seller and the buyer. If you are looking during the holidays, you probably have an immediate need for a new home. When it comes to new homes, often builders are looking to close as many homes by the end of the year. When you shop for a new home during the holidays you are also less likely to lose your favorite home site or available home to the next person who walks through the model doors. This doesn't mean it still can't happen, but there are fewer serious buyers out during the holidays. If you find something you like, you are likely to see your mortgage approval move quicker and more smoothly this time of year. Because there is less volume it could mean faster approvals. So if you are still trying to figure out what to get the family for the holidays...think about a new home!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd8f4db04803487e5d35"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd904db04803487e5d36","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:16:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Holiday Fun Around Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you've got the decorations up and have had an overload of cookies and holiday movies, think about going out for some family fun and enjoy what Oklahoma City has to offer. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3215 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"snow_tubing_images\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/55618a1f6e66410c5f9bc108874119e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"214\">Try out some snow tubing. Chesapeake Energy's Snow Tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is one of the largest man-made tubing slopes in the country. For just $10 you get a 90 minute snow tubing session. For more information check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.downtownindecember.com/ChesapeakeSnowTubing.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown in December.&nbsp;\u003c/a> If snow tubing is not your thing, and ice skating is more your speed, head on over to the Devon Ice Rink in the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Whether you want to take part in daily public skating, host a party or have some rocking good fun at Rock 'n' Skate with a live DJ from 6 - 9 p.m every Friday night until January 3rd, this could be the fun winter holiday activity for the whole family. Check out more details \u003ca href=\"http://www.downtownindecember.com/DevonIceRink.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a>. This Saturday December 21st is the last chance to take the kids to Santa's Workshop at Devon Energy Center. The kids can create a variety of holiday crafts, send letters to the North Pole, enjoy live holiday music and take a ride on Devon's Polar Express. Check \u003ca href=\"http://saturdayswithsanta.com/\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a> for more details. And of course the holidays wouldn't be complete without amazing holiday light displays. You can look back over \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/12/holiday-light-displays-around-the-oklahoma-city-metro-area/\" target=\"_blank\">suggestions\u003c/a> from last year, and see what you may have missed! Take some time to enjoy the fun in and around Oklahoma City. There's nothing like the holidays.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"holiday-fun-around-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-12-20T02:30:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/55618a1f6e66410c5f9bc108874119e6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1387506608,"_etag":"e87b820523588fdd11df6d41b3a5ebc76be4564a","textbody":"If you've got the decorations up and have had an overload of cookies and holiday movies, think about going out for some family fun and enjoy what Oklahoma City has to offer. Try out some snow tubing. Chesapeake Energy's Snow Tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is one of the largest man-made tubing slopes in the country. For just $10 you get a 90 minute snow tubing session. For more information check out Downtown in December.&nbsp; If snow tubing is not your thing, and ice skating is more your speed, head on over to the Devon Ice Rink in the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Whether you want to take part in daily public skating, host a party or have some rocking good fun at Rock 'n' Skate with a live DJ from 6 - 9 p.m every Friday night until January 3rd, this could be the fun winter holiday activity for the whole family. Check out more details here. This Saturday December 21st is the last chance to take the kids to Santa's Workshop at Devon Energy Center. The kids can create a variety of holiday crafts, send letters to the North Pole, enjoy live holiday music and take a ride on Devon's Polar Express. Check here for more details. And of course the holidays wouldn't be complete without amazing holiday light displays. You can look back over suggestions from last year, and see what you may have missed! Take some time to enjoy the fun in and around Oklahoma City. There's nothing like the holidays.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd904db04803487e5d36"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd924db04803477e7eff","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:16:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Loves To Give Back to Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3221 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Teamwork\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e10bc8dfbf1619805d26d5e417d2a35e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"174\">Not just during the holidays, but every day, Ideal Homes gives back. We are proud of the communities we develop and just as local farmers can say \"locally grown\" so too are our communities. We want to thank Oklahoma City for a great year. Each year ideal homes donates 5% of its profits back into the community and to larger causes. We are happy to pay it forward to the surrounding area. We enjoy our involvement with Habitat for Humanities and of course who could forget our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2010/01/extreme-makeover-home-edition-ideal-homes-join-to-change-the-life-of-a-local-family/\">Extreme Makeover Home Addition\u003c/a>. But did you know we are also involved in a host of other organizations and charities that do great works in and around our area? Some of our favorites include Adopt-A-Street, Meals on Wheels, and many local schools and churches. We also get involved with larger charities like Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, and American Lung Association. We participate in local and national organizations to improve the community such as United Way, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, Norman Builders Association, Health House Advantage, Leadership Norman and Junior Achievement. Because we are a local builder, we are locally invested in the people, projects and lives in the Oklahoma City Area. As we move into the new year, we look forward to doing more great works and helping make the dream of homeownership become a reality for countless families that choose to make this area their home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-loves-to-give-back-to-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2013-12-26T22:30:43.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e10bc8dfbf1619805d26d5e417d2a35e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1388097043,"_etag":"3b3f1175988e34c17e50070a4f69b73a58a7f600","textbody":"Not just during the holidays, but every day, Ideal Homes gives back. We are proud of the communities we develop and just as local farmers can say \"locally grown\" so too are our communities. We want to thank Oklahoma City for a great year. Each year ideal homes donates 5% of its profits back into the community and to larger causes. We are happy to pay it forward to the surrounding area. We enjoy our involvement with Habitat for Humanities and of course who could forget our Extreme Makeover Home Addition. But did you know we are also involved in a host of other organizations and charities that do great works in and around our area? Some of our favorites include Adopt-A-Street, Meals on Wheels, and many local schools and churches. We also get involved with larger charities like Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, and American Lung Association. We participate in local and national organizations to improve the community such as United Way, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association, Norman Builders Association, Health House Advantage, Leadership Norman and Junior Achievement. Because we are a local builder, we are locally invested in the people, projects and lives in the Oklahoma City Area. As we move into the new year, we look forward to doing more great works and helping make the dream of homeownership become a reality for countless families that choose to make this area their home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd924db04803477e7eff"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd944db04803477e7f00","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:16:52 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Year's Resolutions Start With New Home Organization","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3227 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"boxes\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/526bf721eaae8a0262f7925874d8e025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"305\">Do you ever feel like you are more productive when you are more organized? Are you like millions of other people who feel like a new year is a fresh start and THIS is going to be the year you get organized? We are behind you all the way! In fact, here are a few tips to help you get your home organized and free from clutter so that your mind and body can follow. Organization is usually at the top of the list, as you get ready to put away all the holiday decorations and wipe the slate clean for a new year. Label and box for your own good. Make sure as you put away the holiday items you properly label them. This will save you time and headaches when you pull them out again next year. The same goes in a couple of months when you start packing away the winter gear and get ready to change out for spring. Labels are your friends. Inventory what you really used and need for next year. If something didn't come out this year, is it likely you'll use it next year? If not, it's a great time to make donations. You don't want to be storing items year after year that you aren't going to use. Storage solutions aren't just about putting it away; it's also deciding where it goes. Getting everything in the right place helps clear the clutter away and create the space you need to get on with the new year's resolutions. By putting holiday boxes in a less used area of your garage or home storage you wont create a barrier to other things that are used throughout the year. Remember, these items don't have to come out again for another 11 months. With a little labeling, inventorying, and organizing, you will make it so much easier to deck the halls next year. For more garage storage ideas check out this \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/03/how-to-tip-organizing-your-garage/\">post\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-years-resolutions-start-with-new-home-organization-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-01-03T02:30:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/526bf721eaae8a0262f7925874d8e025.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1388716226,"_etag":"1cbfb623eab8df66ac90aba08c758cbef217cbfa","textbody":"Do you ever feel like you are more productive when you are more organized? Are you like millions of other people who feel like a new year is a fresh start and THIS is going to be the year you get organized? We are behind you all the way! In fact, here are a few tips to help you get your home organized and free from clutter so that your mind and body can follow. Organization is usually at the top of the list, as you get ready to put away all the holiday decorations and wipe the slate clean for a new year. Label and box for your own good. Make sure as you put away the holiday items you properly label them. This will save you time and headaches when you pull them out again next year. The same goes in a couple of months when you start packing away the winter gear and get ready to change out for spring. Labels are your friends. Inventory what you really used and need for next year. If something didn't come out this year, is it likely you'll use it next year? If not, it's a great time to make donations. You don't want to be storing items year after year that you aren't going to use. Storage solutions aren't just about putting it away; it's also deciding where it goes. Getting everything in the right place helps clear the clutter away and create the space you need to get on with the new year's resolutions. By putting holiday boxes in a less used area of your garage or home storage you wont create a barrier to other things that are used throughout the year. Remember, these items don't have to come out again for another 11 months. With a little labeling, inventorying, and organizing, you will make it so much easier to deck the halls next year. For more garage storage ideas check out this post.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd944db04803477e7f00"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd974db04803497e71cd","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:17:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How To Guard Your Home Against the Effects of the Polar Vortex","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Who would have thought we'd be experiencing a \"Polar Vortex!\" Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie meets the abominable snowman. While we don't suggest you go outside with a pot of boiling water and throw it in the air to see if it crystalizes, we do have some good advice on a few things this cold weather may be doing to your home. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3239 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Icy Winter\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/103b7342578b6f2263e302ebcee55acc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"208\">\u003cstrong>Ice Dams\u003c/strong> - Ice dams are ridges of ice that form on the edge of your roof preventing snow melt, due to heat escaping through the attic, from running off the roof. This confined water can then leak into homes damaging walls, ceilings and insulation. The best plan of attack is using a snow rake to remove snow, but take extra care not to damage the roof in the process. Keep yourself out of harms way and avoid getting on your roof to remove snow. \u003cstrong>Cold Weather Plumbing Issues\u003c/strong> - With freezing temperatures, there is also a threat of frozen pipes. One of the easiest ways to prevent this is to allow cold water to trickle from your pipes. Moving water does not freeze. Outdoor hoses can cause pressure buildup in your water lines. An easy fix is to disconnect outdoor hoses and place an insulated faucet jacket on the hoes bib.\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3241 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Woman shoveling snow from a sidewalk after a heavy snowfall in a city\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9c1940ed3a638c4cbd698a0843ebb468.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"194\" height=\"224\">\u003cstrong>Dealing With Ice On Walkways and Steps\u003c/strong> - There are many techniques people use from sand to kitty litter to help give traction on rough surfaces and keep people from slipping on ice in front of their homes. The best course of action is to get out there early and shovel as much of the snow as possible and then sprinkle a little sand on the walkways. If you didn't catch it before it got icy, snowmelt with calcium magnesium acetate is considered the most environmentally friendly way to de-ice, and is a better choice than its more corrosive counterparts - salt and fertilizer. After the snow and ice melt away, make sure you sweep away any ice melt or rock salt that could damage your concrete. Just a few smart choices and the Polar Vortex will pass right over your home and leave you alone.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-guard-your-home-against-the-effects-of-the-polar-vortex-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-01-10T02:39:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/103b7342578b6f2263e302ebcee55acc.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1389321573,"_etag":"a10787a6c1065d545c2be0b6a41b85e4c8f6f594","textbody":"Who would have thought we'd be experiencing a \"Polar Vortex!\" Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie meets the abominable snowman. While we don't suggest you go outside with a pot of boiling water and throw it in the air to see if it crystalizes, we do have some good advice on a few things this cold weather may be doing to your home. Ice Dams - Ice dams are ridges of ice that form on the edge of your roof preventing snow melt, due to heat escaping through the attic, from running off the roof. This confined water can then leak into homes damaging walls, ceilings and insulation. The best plan of attack is using a snow rake to remove snow, but take extra care not to damage the roof in the process. Keep yourself out of harms way and avoid getting on your roof to remove snow. Cold Weather Plumbing Issues - With freezing temperatures, there is also a threat of frozen pipes. One of the easiest ways to prevent this is to allow cold water to trickle from your pipes. Moving water does not freeze. Outdoor hoses can cause pressure buildup in your water lines. An easy fix is to disconnect outdoor hoses and place an insulated faucet jacket on the hoes bib.Dealing With Ice On Walkways and Steps - There are many techniques people use from sand to kitty litter to help give traction on rough surfaces and keep people from slipping on ice in front of their homes. The best course of action is to get out there early and shovel as much of the snow as possible and then sprinkle a little sand on the walkways. If you didn't catch it before it got icy, snowmelt with calcium magnesium acetate is considered the most environmentally friendly way to de-ice, and is a better choice than its more corrosive counterparts - salt and fertilizer. After the snow and ice melt away, make sure you sweep away any ice melt or rock salt that could damage your concrete. Just a few smart choices and the Polar Vortex will pass right over your home and leave you alone.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:31 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd974db04803497e71cd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd984db04803487e5d37","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:17:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City: One of the Hottest Housing Markets in 2014","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3250 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Mortgage graph\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8bc223e72bae5dcfefe8deed0046ac8d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"217\">If you didn't know it, Oklahoma City is hot! Okay, okay so it's not the weather we are talking about. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/01/how-to-guard-your-home-against-the-effects-of-the-polar-vortex/\">Polar Vortex\u003c/a> has passed right? According to CNN Money, we are one of the 5 housing markets to watch in 2014. Since the bubble never blew up in OKC, the housing market didn't drop too much either. After the housing market peak in 2009, Oklahoma City has only seen a 1% drop in overall real estate prices. This can be credited in part to nice jobs growth and a low unemployment rate, almost 2% below the national average, in our town. According to Trulia, about 75% of homes for sale in Oklahoma City are within reach of middle-income earners in America. Also according to Trulia, Construction permits relative to the average for the area since 1990 are being pulled at a rate of 142%. There was a 42% increase in 2013 on issued construction permits. Still not convinced? Forbes puts us on the list of best places to invest in real estate in 2014. If you've been contemplating a move to a new home, it's a great time to do it, and a great place to be. Last year's \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/03/where-we-are-going-oklahoma-city-growth-and-momentum/\">growth and momentum\u003c/a> has put us on a fabulous path to homeownership. Oklahoma continues to prove why making a home here is a wonderful idea.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-one-of-the-hottest-housing-markets-in-2014-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-01-17T03:09:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8bc223e72bae5dcfefe8deed0046ac8d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1389928143,"_etag":"d261e5fc45cb9427c1711fb7399dd37028514392","textbody":"If you didn't know it, Oklahoma City is hot! Okay, okay so it's not the weather we are talking about. The Polar Vortex has passed right? According to CNN Money, we are one of the 5 housing markets to watch in 2014. Since the bubble never blew up in OKC, the housing market didn't drop too much either. After the housing market peak in 2009, Oklahoma City has only seen a 1% drop in overall real estate prices. This can be credited in part to nice jobs growth and a low unemployment rate, almost 2% below the national average, in our town. According to Trulia, about 75% of homes for sale in Oklahoma City are within reach of middle-income earners in America. Also according to Trulia, Construction permits relative to the average for the area since 1990 are being pulled at a rate of 142%. There was a 42% increase in 2013 on issued construction permits. Still not convinced? Forbes puts us on the list of best places to invest in real estate in 2014. If you've been contemplating a move to a new home, it's a great time to do it, and a great place to be. Last year's growth and momentum has put us on a fabulous path to homeownership. Oklahoma continues to prove why making a home here is a wonderful idea.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd984db04803487e5d37"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd9c4db04803477e7f01","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:17:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Top Rankings For Edmond, Oklahoma, in 5 Years","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In recent years Edmond, Oklahoma, has hit the news as a great suburb for a multitude of reasons. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3257 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Number One Cartoon Character\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/44c495a405af24105745f079e5cd3ad6.jpg\" width=\"181\" height=\"194\">1. CNBC Ranked Edmond #1 in the top\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cnbc.com/id/44347217/page/11\" target=\"_blank\">10 Perfect Suburbs\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;-&nbsp;\u003c/strong>With a 4.9% unemployment rate (well below national average), CNBC notes the median home value of $201,770 and an extremely low crime rate as great reasons to take a look at the Oklahoma suburb of Edmond. \u003cstrong>2. Ranked in the Top 100 Best Places to Live -&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Fabulous schools, low property taxes, and less than a 20 minute commute to Oklahoma City are just a few of the reasons \u003ca href=\"http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/best-places/2012/snapshots/PL4023200.html\" target=\"_blank\">CNN Money\u003c/a> sees it on the list of best 100 places to live. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3258 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"retirement in Edmond Oklahoma\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/30ccb42b27ead44f28faa0b3cce0dcbb.jpg\" width=\"275\" height=\"206\">\u003c/strong> 3. \u003cstrong>Great For Retirement\u003c/strong>- \u003ca href=\"http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/finance-25topsuburbsforretirement/edmond-oklahoma/\" target=\"_blank\">Forbes\u003c/a> ranks Edmond, Oklahoma, in the top 10 suburbs for retirement stating that with its low home prices, favorable tax climate and inexpensive cost of living with a big city nearby this is the perfect environment for retirement. \u003cstrong>4. Top Education\u003c/strong> - According to data from \u003ca href=\"http://www.neighborhoodscout.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Neighborhood Scout\u003c/a>, Edmond has some of the top schools in the state ranking better than 96% and has better than nearly 60% of schools nationwide. The community as a whole is highly educated with 47.8% of the suburban population holding four-year degrees. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3259 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Family in Edmond Oklahoma\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/babd0489ed3dc264b357436144a1b59c.jpg\" width=\"301\" height=\"183\">5. Top 10 Towns For Families\u003c/strong> - \u003ca href=\"http://www.familycircle.com/family-fun/money/10-best-towns-for-families-2010/\" target=\"_blank\">Family Circle\u003c/a> lists Edmond among the best places to raise a family. With great education, outdoor recreation, and a sense of community, there is a very giving spirit in Edmond as well. The three local high schools routinely raise money for charities, including helping kids with cancer, kids in shelters and other important programs. For more information on Edmond, check out the City Of Edmond's \u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/\" target=\"_blank\">website\u003c/a>, as they say it's a \"Great Place to Grow\" and if that's what you are looking for, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Valencia\" target=\"_blank\">Valencia\u003c/a>, an Ideal Community in Edmond, has something for everyone.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-top-rankings-for-edmond-oklahoma-in-5-years-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-01-24T02:30:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/44c495a405af24105745f079e5cd3ad6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1390530652,"_etag":"ba049e595fa32502a7bb8d48b42506b9824c47db","textbody":"In recent years Edmond, Oklahoma, has hit the news as a great suburb for a multitude of reasons. 1. CNBC Ranked Edmond #1 in the top10 Perfect Suburbs&nbsp;-&nbsp;With a 4.9% unemployment rate (well below national average), CNBC notes the median home value of $201,770 and an extremely low crime rate as great reasons to take a look at the Oklahoma suburb of Edmond. 2. Ranked in the Top 100 Best Places to Live -&nbsp;Fabulous schools, low property taxes, and less than a 20 minute commute to Oklahoma City are just a few of the reasons CNN Money sees it on the list of best 100 places to live. &nbsp;  3. Great For Retirement- Forbes ranks Edmond, Oklahoma, in the top 10 suburbs for retirement stating that with its low home prices, favorable tax climate and inexpensive cost of living with a big city nearby this is the perfect environment for retirement. 4. Top Education - According to data from Neighborhood Scout, Edmond has some of the top schools in the state ranking better than 96% and has better than nearly 60% of schools nationwide. The community as a whole is highly educated with 47.8% of the suburban population holding four-year degrees. 5. Top 10 Towns For Families - Family Circle lists Edmond among the best places to raise a family. With great education, outdoor recreation, and a sense of community, there is a very giving spirit in Edmond as well. The three local high schools routinely raise money for charities, including helping kids with cancer, kids in shelters and other important programs. For more information on Edmond, check out the City Of Edmond's website, as they say it's a \"Great Place to Grow\" and if that's what you are looking for, Valencia, an Ideal Community in Edmond, has something for everyone.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd9c4db04803477e7f01"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd9d4db04803477e7f02","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:17:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"8 Great Things About Yukon Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/800px-Yukons_Best_Flour_Mill_Yukon_OK.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3264 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Yukon Oklahoma\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e51fa86ce84a7c117e1972f737d012cc.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"99\">\u003c/a>Yukon, just west of Oklahoma City, and home to our beautiful \u003ca href=\"http://ideal-homes.com/castlewood-trails\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Castlewood Trails\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> community is a great place to live. Yukon has small town charm yet it's has easy access to the big city along I-40, 92, route 66, and Kilpatrick Turnpike. It's located just minutes from Bricktown and other major attractions in Oklahoma City. Low cost of living with a family friendly atmosphere, make Yukon a great place to settle and raise a family without breaking the bank. The Oklahoma Czech Festival is one of the largest outdoor free events in Oklahoma. You get it all, singing, games, dancing, crafts, a parade, and amazing food to celebrate the Czech culture and the historic \u003ca href=\"http://www.czechhall.com/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Czech Hall\">Czech Hall\u003c/a> - a national and state historic site. While Yukon is the fastest growing city in Oklahoma, it's also safe and secure with low crime rates. Rated among the top 100 in the nation, the Canadian Valley Regional Hospital claims Yukon as it's home. Top rated public and private schools can be found in Yukon. Yukon High School is ranked 12\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and has a \u003ca href=\"http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/oklahoma/districts/yukon/yukon-high-school-16354\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Best High Schools in Oklahoma\">Best High Schools Silver rating\u003c/a> from U.S. News and World Report. And if none of those reasons were good enough Yukon is home to Garth Brooks and Dale Robertson.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"8-great-things-about-yukon-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-02-14T00:05:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e51fa86ce84a7c117e1972f737d012cc.jpg","caption":"Yukon Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1392336324,"_etag":"e01441bbb1ce8078418f924b8c4ff56c72363cda","textbody":"Yukon, just west of Oklahoma City, and home to our beautiful Castlewood Trails community is a great place to live. Yukon has small town charm yet it's has easy access to the big city along I-40, 92, route 66, and Kilpatrick Turnpike. It's located just minutes from Bricktown and other major attractions in Oklahoma City. Low cost of living with a family friendly atmosphere, make Yukon a great place to settle and raise a family without breaking the bank. The Oklahoma Czech Festival is one of the largest outdoor free events in Oklahoma. You get it all, singing, games, dancing, crafts, a parade, and amazing food to celebrate the Czech culture and the historic Czech Hall - a national and state historic site. While Yukon is the fastest growing city in Oklahoma, it's also safe and secure with low crime rates. Rated among the top 100 in the nation, the Canadian Valley Regional Hospital claims Yukon as it's home. Top rated public and private schools can be found in Yukon. Yukon High School is ranked 12th and has a Best High Schools Silver rating from U.S. News and World Report. And if none of those reasons were good enough Yukon is home to Garth Brooks and Dale Robertson.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd9d4db04803477e7f02"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bd9f4db04803497e71cf","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:17:52 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"7 Reasons Why Stillwater Oklahoma is A Great Place to Live","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/800px-Stillwater_OK_Welcome_Sign-600x400.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3267 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Stillwater Oklahoma\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/000b062405ed71e75e7c56a080713ccb.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\">\u003c/a>Stillwater Oklahoma, about an hour outside of Oklahoma City, is the county seat of Payne Oklahoma and the 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> largest city in the state. With a diverse economy and access to Oklahoma State University, it was voted among the top 100 places to live in Money Magazine in 2010. And it's home to three amazing Ideal Homes Communities: Boardwalk Estates, \u003ca href=\"http://ideal-homes.com/tradan-heights\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Traden Heights\">Tradan Heights\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://ideal-homes.com/the-canyons\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Canyons\">The Canyons\u003c/a>. Here are some great reasons why we think Stillwater is the place to be. We have almost as much sunshine as Colorado. Summers are sunny and hot, and winters are mild, dry and sunny with an average January high of 47 degrees Fahrenheit, and an average snowfall of only 7.5 inches. We are home to a diverse mix of businesses. We have everything from aerospace to agribusiness. Printing and publishing are also a big export for the area. Oklahoma State University is one of the biggest employers in the area. We are pretty proud of our college teams so it's important to know that OSU athletics, the duck pond, and homecoming are a big deal here. Every year around 70,000 OSU alumni and friends return to campus to participate in \"America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration\" and parade. Animal lovers around the country are trained her in one of the highest ranked veterinary program in the country. Stillwater has a rural feel with big city access. With it's cute downtown area and shopping district it's got that quaint small town feel while providing easy access to both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The Red Dirt music scene originated in Stillwater Oklahoma with Bob Childers. Now it's a popular music genre and perfect with lots of live music venues around campus. Eskimo Joes is a great venue to see live bands and enjoy a nice night out. This is a family restaurant that does live music twice a week with an eclectic fun vibe. These are just some of the highlights of Stillwater if you'd like to come out and schedule a tour of one of our three communities I'm sure we can provide you with lots more information on the area.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"7-reasons-why-stillwater-oklahoma-is-a-great-place-to-live-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-02-21T00:10:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/000b062405ed71e75e7c56a080713ccb.jpg","caption":"Stillwater Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1392941458,"_etag":"e6c177d213683742df71b120647ed20704458cd2","textbody":"Stillwater Oklahoma, about an hour outside of Oklahoma City, is the county seat of Payne Oklahoma and the 10th largest city in the state. With a diverse economy and access to Oklahoma State University, it was voted among the top 100 places to live in Money Magazine in 2010. And it's home to three amazing Ideal Homes Communities: Boardwalk Estates, Tradan Heights, and The Canyons. Here are some great reasons why we think Stillwater is the place to be. We have almost as much sunshine as Colorado. Summers are sunny and hot, and winters are mild, dry and sunny with an average January high of 47 degrees Fahrenheit, and an average snowfall of only 7.5 inches. We are home to a diverse mix of businesses. We have everything from aerospace to agribusiness. Printing and publishing are also a big export for the area. Oklahoma State University is one of the biggest employers in the area. We are pretty proud of our college teams so it's important to know that OSU athletics, the duck pond, and homecoming are a big deal here. Every year around 70,000 OSU alumni and friends return to campus to participate in \"America's Greatest Homecoming Celebration\" and parade. Animal lovers around the country are trained her in one of the highest ranked veterinary program in the country. Stillwater has a rural feel with big city access. With it's cute downtown area and shopping district it's got that quaint small town feel while providing easy access to both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The Red Dirt music scene originated in Stillwater Oklahoma with Bob Childers. Now it's a popular music genre and perfect with lots of live music venues around campus. Eskimo Joes is a great venue to see live bands and enjoy a nice night out. This is a family restaurant that does live music twice a week with an eclectic fun vibe. These are just some of the highlights of Stillwater if you'd like to come out and schedule a tour of one of our three communities I'm sure we can provide you with lots more information on the area.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:39 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bd9f4db04803497e71cf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bda14db04803477e7f04","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:44:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Home Buyers Guide - Purchasing New Homes In Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes, the leading new home builder in the Oklahoma City Metro, wants you to find the perfect home. Here are a few steps that we recommend considering to help you begin your search for a new home. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3297 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Steps toward homeownership\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3985cb1d7eaf07652736f2aa5a7ba551.jpg\" width=\"319\" height=\"319\">Step One: Get Pre-approved\u003c/strong> - It's always best to start your search for a new home armed with an accurate budget. There is nothing worse then falling in love with a home that exceeds your price range. If you'd like to better understand mortgage lingo, we've created this \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/07/demystifying-mortgage-terms-9-terms-to-understand-your-lender/\">mini guide\u003c/a> to mortgage terms. Check with your accountant on tax advantages available to you. \u003cstrong>Step Two: Search Online\u003c/strong> - Top home builders in the Oklahoma City Metro have lots of information available online to begin your home search. You will find detailed floor plans, information on energy efficiency, neighborhood information and get to know the history and background of the builder. You can begin your search without burning lots of gas running around town. Here are some great \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/09/two-important-home-buying-checklists/\">checklists\u003c/a> to help you with your home search. \u003cstrong>Step Three: Narrow Your Options\u003c/strong> - Make calls and start asking questions so that you can narrow down your choices to only the best options that work within your budget and list of must haves. It can be overwhelming to visit 10-15 different communities. They will begin to look the same and will make it harder to decide on your home. Here is a great \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/11/24-home-buying-questions-to-help-with-your-new-home-search/\">list\u003c/a> of questions to help you narrow your options. \u003cstrong>Step Four: Visit the Models\u003c/strong> - Once you've narrowed down your choices go out and look at the communities and home construction in person. \u003cstrong>Step Five: Find That One Unique Property\u003c/strong> - By this point, once you know your price point, you've done your research, you've narrowed your options, you've made your visits, you should be able to identify that one unique property that will work for you and your family. By this point you are on the way to becoming a new homeowner!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-home-buyers-guide-purchasing-new-homes-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-03-20T19:30:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3985cb1d7eaf07652736f2aa5a7ba551.jpg","caption":"Steps toward homeownership","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1395343818,"_etag":"54283f2a34677bc3642e7708f3f2b0c8f6a18086","textbody":"Ideal Homes, the leading new home builder in the Oklahoma City Metro, wants you to find the perfect home. Here are a few steps that we recommend considering to help you begin your search for a new home. Step One: Get Pre-approved - It's always best to start your search for a new home armed with an accurate budget. There is nothing worse then falling in love with a home that exceeds your price range. If you'd like to better understand mortgage lingo, we've created this mini guide to mortgage terms. Check with your accountant on tax advantages available to you. Step Two: Search Online - Top home builders in the Oklahoma City Metro have lots of information available online to begin your home search. You will find detailed floor plans, information on energy efficiency, neighborhood information and get to know the history and background of the builder. You can begin your search without burning lots of gas running around town. Here are some great checklists to help you with your home search. Step Three: Narrow Your Options - Make calls and start asking questions so that you can narrow down your choices to only the best options that work within your budget and list of must haves. It can be overwhelming to visit 10-15 different communities. They will begin to look the same and will make it harder to decide on your home. Here is a great list of questions to help you narrow your options. Step Four: Visit the Models - Once you've narrowed down your choices go out and look at the communities and home construction in person. Step Five: Find That One Unique Property - By this point, once you know your price point, you've done your research, you've narrowed your options, you've made your visits, you should be able to identify that one unique property that will work for you and your family. By this point you are on the way to becoming a new homeowner!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bda14db04803477e7f04"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bda14db04803497e71d0","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:44:46 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How an Online Sales Counselor Can Help You Find A New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When you are searching for a new home what could be more frustrating than having questions and having a hard time getting them answered. Here at Ideal Homes we understand that purchasing a new home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life, and probably one of the largest amounts of money you will spend in a single place. That is why it's important to us to provide you with as much information as we can, as quickly and efficiently as we can. Not only is our website a constantly growing source of information and inventory, but we also have a special person that brings it all together. Our online sales counselor, Elena Mora. Typically an Online Sales Counselor is dedicated to answer your questions, set appointments for you and give you more information about the communities a builder has to offer. Please take a moment to meet Elena for yourself and watch \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsyBQm9eiEI\" target=\"_blank\">this video\u003c/a>. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/gsyBQm9eiEI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> If you have any questions or need assistance please reach And Ask \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">Elena\u003c/a> Today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-an-online-sales-counselor-can-help-you-find-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-03-28T01:47:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1395971243,"_etag":"5efacfed80ec6fa755e450e9125733d5f37cee80","textbody":"When you are searching for a new home what could be more frustrating than having questions and having a hard time getting them answered. Here at Ideal Homes we understand that purchasing a new home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life, and probably one of the largest amounts of money you will spend in a single place. That is why it's important to us to provide you with as much information as we can, as quickly and efficiently as we can. Not only is our website a constantly growing source of information and inventory, but we also have a special person that brings it all together. Our online sales counselor, Elena Mora. Typically an Online Sales Counselor is dedicated to answer your questions, set appointments for you and give you more information about the communities a builder has to offer. Please take a moment to meet Elena for yourself and watch this video.  If you have any questions or need assistance please reach And Ask Elena Today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bda14db04803497e71d0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bda24db04803467e649a","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:44:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"We're Hiring - Why That Matters To You","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3321 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Job Opportunity with Ideal Homes\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d922719562e754cb337e87d9e33f1746.jpg\" width=\"232\" height=\"154\">Whether you're looking for a great place to work or a great place to live, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/learn-about-ideal\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is committed to a \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/customer-service\">culture of quality\u003c/a>. We are currently adding to our team! If you have a strong background in sales we'd love to consider you to join our team as a New Home Consultant. Our New Home Consultants work every day to match potential homebuyers with the perfect home. If you, or someone you know, wants to make a great living while helping people buy a piece of the American Dream, please \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/employment-opportunities\">apply\u003c/a> on our website. Here's why hiring the right people is so important to us. Ideal Homes is committed to many things -\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/ideal-innovation\">&nbsp;energy efficiency\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/learn-about-ideal\">quality\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/customer-service\">customer service\u003c/a> just to name a few. Another area is creating a culture that makes Ideal Homes a great place to work. We feel like having a company full of people who love their job will only serve to increase the quality of our homes and the experience of our homebuyers. Think about it; have you ever bought something from people who obviously dislike what they do for a living? You can feel it. Over the past two years Ideal Homes has been recognized as one the best places to work in Oklahoma. From social events, to bring your kids to work day, to the benefits we offer employees - it's about treating people right and creating the best experience for our homebuyers. We are also fanatical about who we hire. Every employee at Ideal Homes goes through three rounds of interviews (about seven to eight total hours) before we add them to our team. So when we say we've assembled the best and brightest....we mean it. If you are interested in joining us \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/employment-opportunities\">apply today\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"were-hiring-why-that-matters-to-you-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-04-02T01:44:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d922719562e754cb337e87d9e33f1746.jpg","caption":"Job Opportunity with Ideal Homes","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1396403069,"_etag":"278693ab3176db9a1b8f21d5a036208bf86f0b6f","textbody":"Whether you're looking for a great place to work or a great place to live, Ideal Homes is committed to a culture of quality. We are currently adding to our team! If you have a strong background in sales we'd love to consider you to join our team as a New Home Consultant. Our New Home Consultants work every day to match potential homebuyers with the perfect home. If you, or someone you know, wants to make a great living while helping people buy a piece of the American Dream, please apply on our website. Here's why hiring the right people is so important to us. Ideal Homes is committed to many things -&nbsp;energy efficiency, quality, and customer service just to name a few. Another area is creating a culture that makes Ideal Homes a great place to work. We feel like having a company full of people who love their job will only serve to increase the quality of our homes and the experience of our homebuyers. Think about it; have you ever bought something from people who obviously dislike what they do for a living? You can feel it. Over the past two years Ideal Homes has been recognized as one the best places to work in Oklahoma. From social events, to bring your kids to work day, to the benefits we offer employees - it's about treating people right and creating the best experience for our homebuyers. We are also fanatical about who we hire. Every employee at Ideal Homes goes through three rounds of interviews (about seven to eight total hours) before we add them to our team. So when we say we've assembled the best and brightest....we mean it. If you are interested in joining us apply today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bda24db04803467e649a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bda74db04803467e649b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:45:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Moving To Oklahoma City? We Love Our BBQ Here!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3325 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Oklahoma City BBQ\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c1542ae7a0a8847570560d9e9747cd85.jpg\" width=\"270\" height=\"202\">If you are moving to the Oklahoma City metro area, there's something you should know...we're pretty serious about BBQ in Oklahoma. BBQ smoke is in the air as we head into the sunny warm weather and with it there are some great BBQ festivals to attend. This year the beloved annual tradition The Bricktown Blues and BBQ festival runs June 20-21st. and features live performances by popular area bands. But if you can't wait that long and like a festive family atmosphere and you don't mind a drive, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.exchangeclubmuskogee.org/chilicookoff.shtml\" target=\"_blank\">Muskogee Annual Chili &amp; BBQ Cook-Off&nbsp;\u003c/a>happens this weekend! On April 12th enjoy a full day of BBQ, chili, entertainment and fun for the whole family. These, along with a couple of \u003ca href=\"http://www.cookingclassesdirectory.com/2013-2014-bbq-festivals-in-oklahoma/\" target=\"_blank\">other great festivals&nbsp;\u003c/a>across the state, feature Oklahoma BBQ at its finest. If you just can't wait for the festivals and want to stay local to get ahold of some delicious BBQ here are a few top restaurants that aren't too far from some of our Ideal Homes communities.\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3326 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Van's Pigstand Norman Oklahoma BBQ\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cabe658c504c6f101be72a15823ec051.jpg\" width=\"308\" height=\"193\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.pigstands.com/contact\" target=\"_blank\">Van's Pig Stand\u003c/a> - Or Van's as the locals call it, has been around in one form or another since 1928. As Van's has expanded from its meager beginnings they smoke up pork and beef and slather it with their perfect sauce served up with a side of their homemade curly fries. If you want fantastic brisket and tender ribs Van's Norman location is about 3 miles from our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/red-canyon-ranch\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/green-leaf-trails\" target=\"_blank\">Green Leaf Trails\u003c/a> Communities and not too much further to our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/carrington-place\" target=\"_blank\">Carrington Place\u003c/a> Community. And their Moore location is less than 10 minutes from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/country-place\" target=\"_blank\">County Place\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/featherstone\" target=\"_blank\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/wildflower\" target=\"_blank\">Wildflower\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ironstarrbbq.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3327 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Iron Starr BBQ Oklahoma City\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2a59baafc278f2d5b023dd6014eb8385.jpg\" width=\"246\" height=\"185\">Iron Starr Urban Bar-B-Que\u003c/a> - This local BBQ gem is located in the heart of Oklahoma City. While perhaps a little upscale and trendy, it doesn't compromise the smoky taste of top rated BBQ. With yummy pulled pork or bacon wrapped quail, there are great choices on the menu and it's locally owned. \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LeosBarbecue\" target=\"_blank\">Leo's Barbecue\u003c/a> - Located on N. Kelly Ave in Oklahoma City, this is a true BBQ joint. It's the kind of place where you share tables with strangers and enjoy heav \u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3328 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"l-1\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a99a179a27e00fecdc56d0fa025138a0.jpg\" width=\"191\" height=\"143\">&nbsp;enly smoked meats, smoked right there on the premises so you might smell smoky when you leave. After being featured on the TV show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' the popularity of Leo's has grown, but lucky for us this hasn't changed the top quality food served up daily. Now that your mouth is watering... go enjoy some Oklahoma City BBQ.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"moving-to-oklahoma-city-we-love-our-bbq-here-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-04-11T01:17:21.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c1542ae7a0a8847570560d9e9747cd85.jpg","caption":"Oklahoma City BBQ","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1397179041,"_etag":"5b77b2cc4eb685d1fe59f3a1ee149926ef385bfc","textbody":"If you are moving to the Oklahoma City metro area, there's something you should know...we're pretty serious about BBQ in Oklahoma. BBQ smoke is in the air as we head into the sunny warm weather and with it there are some great BBQ festivals to attend. This year the beloved annual tradition The Bricktown Blues and BBQ festival runs June 20-21st. and features live performances by popular area bands. But if you can't wait that long and like a festive family atmosphere and you don't mind a drive, the Muskogee Annual Chili &amp; BBQ Cook-Off&nbsp;happens this weekend! On April 12th enjoy a full day of BBQ, chili, entertainment and fun for the whole family. These, along with a couple of other great festivals&nbsp;across the state, feature Oklahoma BBQ at its finest. If you just can't wait for the festivals and want to stay local to get ahold of some delicious BBQ here are a few top restaurants that aren't too far from some of our Ideal Homes communities.Van's Pig Stand - Or Van's as the locals call it, has been around in one form or another since 1928. As Van's has expanded from its meager beginnings they smoke up pork and beef and slather it with their perfect sauce served up with a side of their homemade curly fries. If you want fantastic brisket and tender ribs Van's Norman location is about 3 miles from our Red Canyon Ranch and Green Leaf Trails Communities and not too much further to our Carrington Place Community. And their Moore location is less than 10 minutes from County Place, Featherstone, and Wildflower. Iron Starr Urban Bar-B-Que - This local BBQ gem is located in the heart of Oklahoma City. While perhaps a little upscale and trendy, it doesn't compromise the smoky taste of top rated BBQ. With yummy pulled pork or bacon wrapped quail, there are great choices on the menu and it's locally owned. Leo's Barbecue - Located on N. Kelly Ave in Oklahoma City, this is a true BBQ joint. It's the kind of place where you share tables with strangers and enjoy heav &nbsp;enly smoked meats, smoked right there on the premises so you might smell smoky when you leave. After being featured on the TV show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' the popularity of Leo's has grown, but lucky for us this hasn't changed the top quality food served up daily. Now that your mouth is watering... go enjoy some Oklahoma City BBQ.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bda74db04803467e649b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bda84db04803497e71d1","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:52:49 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"9 Reasons to Move to Midwest City Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3334 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"map_of_midwest_city_ok\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/16ba6ec4d9c5fed978336f51a689de12.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"264\">Midwest City, the eighth largest city in Oklahoma, is part of the Oklahoma metropolitan area, and home to Ideal Homes' lovely \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/sundance\">Sundance\u003c/a> community with its rolling hills, mature trees, and scenic walking trail and easy access to i-40, Tinker Air Force Base, and other attractions. \u003cstrong>The following are the top 9 reasons to consider Midwest City as a great location for your next new home.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Rural life style minutes from the city\u003c/strong> - In Midwest city you can enjoy the rural lifestyle of a small town feel, and easy living, yet you are only minutes from the hustle, bustle and culture of a big city. \u003cstrong>Easy commute\u003c/strong> - It's a hop, skip, and a jump into downtown Oklahoma City along the I-40 corridor. In 15 minutes you can be anywhere in the downtown area. \u003cstrong>Proud to serve\u003c/strong> - Tinker Air Force Base is the largest single-site employer in Oklahoma and is home to major DOD, Air Force, and navy units with national defense missions. \u003cstrong>Great medical facilities with advances and specialties\u003c/strong> - Another large employer in the area, the Midwest Regional Medical Center boasts unique features including nearly 300 primary care and specialty physicians, the most experienced robotic-assisted surgical team, and the hospital is partially owned by physicians. \u003cstrong>Did you dream of being an astronaut as a kid?\u003c/strong> - Because of its proximity to Tinker Air Force Base there is a huge influx of Aerospace Industry businesses in and around Midwest city creating jobs and opportunities for residents as well as exciting relocation opportunities. \u003cstrong>Do you like to golf?\u003c/strong> - The city proudly maintains a four-star 18-hole and a 9-hole golf course. \u003cstrong>It's kind of splashy\u003c/strong> - The Joe B. Barnes Regional Park features the Reno Swim &amp; Slide and Lions Splash pad water parks complete with a 500,000 gallon pool with diving area, water slides, and aqua climbing wall. \u003cstrong>Get in some walking and playing\u003c/strong> - In addition to the water park, there are tennis courts, walking trails, playgrounds softball fields, a dog park and picnic tables. \u003cstrong>Atkinson Heritage House\u003c/strong> - This beautiful historic site was the family home of Midwest City's founder and developer, W.P. Atkinson and now preserves the history and acts as a community event center. If you'd like more information on the local area, or if you'd like to tour the models at Sundance please feel free to \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">contact us\u003c/a> for more details.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"9-reasons-to-move-to-midwest-city-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-04-18T01:31:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/16ba6ec4d9c5fed978336f51a689de12.jpg","caption":"map_of_midwest_city_ok","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1397784717,"_etag":"4fa71aae178f7977d146b737d17c47ac0a30c397","textbody":"Midwest City, the eighth largest city in Oklahoma, is part of the Oklahoma metropolitan area, and home to Ideal Homes' lovely Sundance community with its rolling hills, mature trees, and scenic walking trail and easy access to i-40, Tinker Air Force Base, and other attractions. The following are the top 9 reasons to consider Midwest City as a great location for your next new home.Rural life style minutes from the city - In Midwest city you can enjoy the rural lifestyle of a small town feel, and easy living, yet you are only minutes from the hustle, bustle and culture of a big city. Easy commute - It's a hop, skip, and a jump into downtown Oklahoma City along the I-40 corridor. In 15 minutes you can be anywhere in the downtown area. Proud to serve - Tinker Air Force Base is the largest single-site employer in Oklahoma and is home to major DOD, Air Force, and navy units with national defense missions. Great medical facilities with advances and specialties - Another large employer in the area, the Midwest Regional Medical Center boasts unique features including nearly 300 primary care and specialty physicians, the most experienced robotic-assisted surgical team, and the hospital is partially owned by physicians. Did you dream of being an astronaut as a kid? - Because of its proximity to Tinker Air Force Base there is a huge influx of Aerospace Industry businesses in and around Midwest city creating jobs and opportunities for residents as well as exciting relocation opportunities. Do you like to golf? - The city proudly maintains a four-star 18-hole and a 9-hole golf course. It's kind of splashy - The Joe B. Barnes Regional Park features the Reno Swim &amp; Slide and Lions Splash pad water parks complete with a 500,000 gallon pool with diving area, water slides, and aqua climbing wall. Get in some walking and playing - In addition to the water park, there are tennis courts, walking trails, playgrounds softball fields, a dog park and picnic tables. Atkinson Heritage House - This beautiful historic site was the family home of Midwest City's founder and developer, W.P. Atkinson and now preserves the history and acts as a community event center. If you'd like more information on the local area, or if you'd like to tour the models at Sundance please feel free to contact us for more details.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:48 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bda84db04803497e71d1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdaa4db04803487e5d38","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:52:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Earth Month Inspired Green Tips For Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3338 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Green tips for home buyers\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/72873c44ed96838d76d32ea8efd0f9d1.jpg\" width=\"347\" height=\"341\">Ideal Homes is the top builder for \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1/\">energy efficiency\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/oklahomas-first-geothermal-and-solar-ready-communities/\">green building\u003c/a> in the Oklahoma City Area. In past posts we've talked about all the things we do to make our homes energy efficient from the foundation on up. Here are some things you can do as a home owner once you move in to continue to keep the energy efficiency operating at peak performance and you can add a few of these items to your spring cleaning list. \u003cstrong>Clean the area around the outdoor parts of your HVAC system\u003c/strong> - Airflow issues can reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system up to 15% and contributes to carbon pollution. \u003cstrong>Run your dishwasher with a full load\u003c/strong> - Use your appliances efficiently and reduce energy and water consumption. This will reduce carbon pollution and your energy bills. \u003cstrong>Use a programmable thermostat\u003c/strong> - Since heating and cooling account for almost half your energy bill, a programmable thermostat can help control your energy use and heat and cool any when needed and thus reduce your bills. \u003cstrong>Use low-flow WaterSense showerheads\u003c/strong> - The EPA estimates that an average family can save 2900 gallons of water per year with WaterSense showerheads. This cuts down in utility bills both the water you'd use, and the energy it takes to heat that water. \u003cstrong>Change your light bulbs\u003c/strong> - If you change your most used light fixtures out to energy efficient bulbs, you will continue to reduce your carbon footprint while saving on your energy bills yearly. Being that it is \"Earth Month\" it's a great time to pay homage to the earth by reducing your carbon footprint and by being kinder to the environment. With an Ideal Home, it literally starts at home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"earth-month-inspired-green-tips-for-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-04-25T01:30:07.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/72873c44ed96838d76d32ea8efd0f9d1.jpg","caption":"Green tips for home buyers","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1398389407,"_etag":"53c379ae3c1262455174153df50151af094f7532","textbody":"Ideal Homes is the top builder for energy efficiency and green building in the Oklahoma City Area. In past posts we've talked about all the things we do to make our homes energy efficient from the foundation on up. Here are some things you can do as a home owner once you move in to continue to keep the energy efficiency operating at peak performance and you can add a few of these items to your spring cleaning list. Clean the area around the outdoor parts of your HVAC system - Airflow issues can reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system up to 15% and contributes to carbon pollution. Run your dishwasher with a full load - Use your appliances efficiently and reduce energy and water consumption. This will reduce carbon pollution and your energy bills. Use a programmable thermostat - Since heating and cooling account for almost half your energy bill, a programmable thermostat can help control your energy use and heat and cool any when needed and thus reduce your bills. Use low-flow WaterSense showerheads - The EPA estimates that an average family can save 2900 gallons of water per year with WaterSense showerheads. This cuts down in utility bills both the water you'd use, and the energy it takes to heat that water. Change your light bulbs - If you change your most used light fixtures out to energy efficient bulbs, you will continue to reduce your carbon footprint while saving on your energy bills yearly. Being that it is \"Earth Month\" it's a great time to pay homage to the earth by reducing your carbon footprint and by being kinder to the environment. With an Ideal Home, it literally starts at home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdaa4db04803487e5d38"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdac4db04803487e5d39","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:45:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Green Spring Cleaning Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3342 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Ready for Cleaning\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8306e2d1684f78d1473436596b878119.jpg\" width=\"267\" height=\"178\">When you purchase a new home it's a fresh start. With an Ideal Homes' home, you've already made a commitment to reducing your carbon footprint because we've already put in place so many green\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-1/\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;building techniques\u003c/a>, and we have \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/02/oklahomas-first-geothermal-and-solar-ready-communities/\" target=\"_blank\">geothermal ready communities\u003c/a>. So when it comes to cleaning your home isn't it a good idea to keep the green trend going? Here are some great green tips we've put together for your spring-cleaning projects. \u003cstrong>Let the Fresh Air In\u003c/strong> - It's spring! We want to open up our windows and let the fresh air in. But sometimes if it's humid, rainy or there is lots of pollen floating around that may not be ideal. Rather than using costly chemical air fresheners and sprays to get that spring smell inside your home, make your own. Use one ounce of rubbing alcohol, six ounces of filtered water, and 20-40 drops of essential oils in any scent you prefer. Combine into a reusable spritz bottle and throw away those caustic chemicals in aerosol cans. \u003cstrong>Opt Out\u003c/strong> - One of the never-ending contributors to constant cleaning is junk mail. We each throw away almost 2500 pounds of paper each year with a majority of it made up of unsolicited mailers and offers. Here is an \u003ca href=\"http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0262-stopping-unsolicited-mail-phone-calls-and-email\" target=\"_blank\">FTC site\u003c/a> that will help you start getting yourself on opt out lists not just for the paper mail, but spam phone calls and emails as well. \u003cstrong>Make Your Own Cleaners\u003c/strong> - Replace powerful chemical cleaners with white vinegar, baking soda, olive oil, borax, liquid castile soap, essential oils. Here are some great \"recipes\" for cleaning solutions from glass, countertops, bathroom tile, floors, wood furniture, toilet bowl cleaner, disinfectant, and more check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/wellness_articles.asp?id=1073\" target=\"_blank\">this site\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Yard Sale\u003c/strong> - Don't add to the landfill by hauling everything off to the dump. Instead remember that old adage, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Once you've gone through and decide all the things you'd like to dump with this change of season host a yard sale, or if that's too much work Craigslist is a great way to get money for your old stuff and have someone else haul it away. \u003cstrong>Donate\u003c/strong> - Recycling old clothes and other items that don't disappear in a yard sale or Craigslist add by donating them to the local Goodwill, Salvation or other charity locations in your area.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-green-spring-cleaning-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-05-02T01:30:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8306e2d1684f78d1473436596b878119.jpg","caption":"Ready for Cleaning","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1398994244,"_etag":"6c1e1d8b5dc8f83ea9f672dcedf6e3ef742b605a","textbody":"When you purchase a new home it's a fresh start. With an Ideal Homes' home, you've already made a commitment to reducing your carbon footprint because we've already put in place so many green&nbsp;building techniques, and we have geothermal ready communities. So when it comes to cleaning your home isn't it a good idea to keep the green trend going? Here are some great green tips we've put together for your spring-cleaning projects. Let the Fresh Air In - It's spring! We want to open up our windows and let the fresh air in. But sometimes if it's humid, rainy or there is lots of pollen floating around that may not be ideal. Rather than using costly chemical air fresheners and sprays to get that spring smell inside your home, make your own. Use one ounce of rubbing alcohol, six ounces of filtered water, and 20-40 drops of essential oils in any scent you prefer. Combine into a reusable spritz bottle and throw away those caustic chemicals in aerosol cans. Opt Out - One of the never-ending contributors to constant cleaning is junk mail. We each throw away almost 2500 pounds of paper each year with a majority of it made up of unsolicited mailers and offers. Here is an FTC site that will help you start getting yourself on opt out lists not just for the paper mail, but spam phone calls and emails as well. Make Your Own Cleaners - Replace powerful chemical cleaners with white vinegar, baking soda, olive oil, borax, liquid castile soap, essential oils. Here are some great \"recipes\" for cleaning solutions from glass, countertops, bathroom tile, floors, wood furniture, toilet bowl cleaner, disinfectant, and more check out this site. Yard Sale - Don't add to the landfill by hauling everything off to the dump. Instead remember that old adage, one man's trash is another man's treasure. Once you've gone through and decide all the things you'd like to dump with this change of season host a yard sale, or if that's too much work Craigslist is a great way to get money for your old stuff and have someone else haul it away. Donate - Recycling old clothes and other items that don't disappear in a yard sale or Craigslist add by donating them to the local Goodwill, Salvation or other charity locations in your area.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdac4db04803487e5d39"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdae4db04803477e7f07","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:53:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Piedmont Oklahoma: Small Town Feel, Easy Access to Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3345 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Piedmont-f463c7-600x450-1\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/caa52027f0b62778503c1fc235aab058.jpg\" width=\"311\" height=\"233\">Piedmont is another great city making up part of the Oklahoma City Metro Area and home to our Ideal Homes community, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/buffalo-grove-at-village-verde\">Buffalo Grove at Village Verde\u003c/a>. Residents of Village Verde enjoy a community town center complete with trails, parks, farmers markets, concerts, ponds and playgrounds. Easy commutes on the Northwest Expressway to the big city allow Piedmont to maintain it's small town atmosphere, while still making city life accessible. You can work in the city, and relax in a safe oasis. Piedmont has the excitement of a growing city, and the secure sense of community you only find in days gone by. Quaint streets and well-lit sidewalks provide the perfect place for evening strolls and chats with neighbors. The school system in Piedmont is nationally recognized. A first-class youth sports program as well as a variety of extra curricular activities provides lots of opportunities for students to excel. For family fun, Piedmont \u003ca href=\"http://piedmontparksandrec.com/\">parks and recreation\u003c/a> provides a full calendar of events throughout the year. If you want to throw a party or just play in a pumpkin patch, a mystery maize, or attend Cowboy Camp, \u003ca href=\"http://www.chesterspartybarn.com/\">Chester's Party Barn &amp; Farm\u003c/a> with it's shows and parties provides more fun for the whole family. For more information on Piedmont or to visit the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/buffalo-grove-at-village-verde\">Buffalo Grove model\u003c/a> contact \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena&nbsp;\u003c/a>for more information.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"piedmont-oklahoma-small-town-feel-easy-access-to-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-05-10T01:25:02.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/caa52027f0b62778503c1fc235aab058.jpg","caption":"Piedmont-f463c7-600x450-1","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1399685102,"_etag":"fd79951c45665707481f1361bdc7f5abcc4607b3","textbody":"Piedmont is another great city making up part of the Oklahoma City Metro Area and home to our Ideal Homes community, Buffalo Grove at Village Verde. Residents of Village Verde enjoy a community town center complete with trails, parks, farmers markets, concerts, ponds and playgrounds. Easy commutes on the Northwest Expressway to the big city allow Piedmont to maintain it's small town atmosphere, while still making city life accessible. You can work in the city, and relax in a safe oasis. Piedmont has the excitement of a growing city, and the secure sense of community you only find in days gone by. Quaint streets and well-lit sidewalks provide the perfect place for evening strolls and chats with neighbors. The school system in Piedmont is nationally recognized. A first-class youth sports program as well as a variety of extra curricular activities provides lots of opportunities for students to excel. For family fun, Piedmont parks and recreation provides a full calendar of events throughout the year. If you want to throw a party or just play in a pumpkin patch, a mystery maize, or attend Cowboy Camp, Chester's Party Barn &amp; Farm with it's shows and parties provides more fun for the whole family. For more information on Piedmont or to visit the Buffalo Grove model contact Elena&nbsp;for more information.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdae4db04803477e7f07"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdb04db04803497e71d4","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:17:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Hop Off the Fence: Median Home Prices In Oklahoma City Metro are On The Rise","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Photoxpress_7108797.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3271 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Home buying market\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a84a38df38923fafabd22704c52a48fc.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\u003c/a>Over the past several years many people nationwide have been on the fence about making their new home purchases. While Oklahoma has been a fairly stable market, in some markets, the fluctuating home prices have put would-be homeowners on edge. Now as median home prices and interest rates edge up, it becomes more and more important to take control of your home purchases and move forward. In the past year the economy as well as consumer confidence have improved nationally. And our local market reflects a strong upward trend with a 3.8% increase of home values in the past year. Right now the median home value in the Oklahoma City Metro is $115,800 according to Zillow compared with the national average of $205,000. Zillow predicts the median home values in our area will continue to rise another 1.7% during 2014. According to the five year forecast generated by The City of Oklahoma City, The city continues to sustain its positive growth and momentum as it the labor force and weekly earnings grow by double digits. Ongoing development in the city center continues to attract both expanding and relocating businesses. With all the influx of jobs, businesses and growth, the housing industry continues to grow in the Metro providing much needed housing for individuals and families in the area. This is the time to consider making home ownership a reality. You don't want to be looking back in a couple of years saying, \"you wish you had done.\" If you'd like more information on owning a home let us know. We have great locations all over the Oklahoma City Metro area. So hop of the fence and come out and visit an Ideal Home community today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"hop-off-the-fence-median-home-prices-in-oklahoma-city-metro-are-on-the-rise-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-02-28T00:17:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a84a38df38923fafabd22704c52a48fc.jpg","caption":"Home buying market","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1393546657,"_etag":"ae8b81c00e496aafc6cacc4ae41473fb26be0ced","textbody":"Over the past several years many people nationwide have been on the fence about making their new home purchases. While Oklahoma has been a fairly stable market, in some markets, the fluctuating home prices have put would-be homeowners on edge. Now as median home prices and interest rates edge up, it becomes more and more important to take control of your home purchases and move forward. In the past year the economy as well as consumer confidence have improved nationally. And our local market reflects a strong upward trend with a 3.8% increase of home values in the past year. Right now the median home value in the Oklahoma City Metro is $115,800 according to Zillow compared with the national average of $205,000. Zillow predicts the median home values in our area will continue to rise another 1.7% during 2014. According to the five year forecast generated by The City of Oklahoma City, The city continues to sustain its positive growth and momentum as it the labor force and weekly earnings grow by double digits. Ongoing development in the city center continues to attract both expanding and relocating businesses. With all the influx of jobs, businesses and growth, the housing industry continues to grow in the Metro providing much needed housing for individuals and families in the area. This is the time to consider making home ownership a reality. You don't want to be looking back in a couple of years saying, \"you wish you had done.\" If you'd like more information on owning a home let us know. We have great locations all over the Oklahoma City Metro area. So hop of the fence and come out and visit an Ideal Home community today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdb04db04803497e71d4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdb04db04803497e71d5","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:44:01 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How To Find A Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It is not unusual to be searching for a new home and have a current home to sell. In fact, about half the home buyers who walk through the doors at Ideal Homes are in that situation. So how do you find a listing agent to sell your home? In Oklahoma City we have many great real estate agents. We recommend a couple of things to use in order to find a listing agent that will work for you. Take a look at this video we've put together to help you find the best agent to sell your home. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"//www.youtube.com/embed/ZraT5dTsVkg\" height=\"315\" width=\"420\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> Do you know how to mystery shop a real estate agent? Make sure you watch this video so you can learn how to qualify your real estate agent.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-find-a-real-estate-agent-to-sell-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-03-07T20:30:56.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1394224256,"_etag":"57437a49d19906df0bad192af84aa6194aca43d8","textbody":"It is not unusual to be searching for a new home and have a current home to sell. In fact, about half the home buyers who walk through the doors at Ideal Homes are in that situation. So how do you find a listing agent to sell your home? In Oklahoma City we have many great real estate agents. We recommend a couple of things to use in order to find a listing agent that will work for you. Take a look at this video we've put together to help you find the best agent to sell your home.  Do you know how to mystery shop a real estate agent? Make sure you watch this video so you can learn how to qualify your real estate agent.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdb04db04803497e71d5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdb34db04803497e71d6","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:44:10 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Spring Is Here! Really! Make it Spring in Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It probably doesn't feel like it in most parts of the country with the weird weather ups and down's we've experienced this year, but spring is on it's way, even here in the Oklahoma City Metro! If you don't feel like it is yet due to some lingering cold snaps, you can help it along with some spring thoughts, colors and decorations. \u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/acd25c76badc4581d54aa5ea7e485f15.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3286 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"spring colors for your new ideal home in oklahoma city\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/acd25c76badc4581d54aa5ea7e485f15.jpg\" width=\"248\" height=\"169\">\u003c/a>According to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=spring&year=2014&pid=3\" target=\"_blank\">Pantone Spring Color Report\u003c/a>, pastels are being paired with vivid brights and after a long winter, we can totally understand why. While these are color pallets for the fashion industry, there's no reason not to utilize it to \"dress up\" your new home. There are temporary color additions you can make with \u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/986afd2988b7f30f467eee45a3a9fa4a.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3287 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"spring colors for your new home\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/986afd2988b7f30f467eee45a3a9fa4a.jpg\" width=\"218\" height=\"152\">\u003c/a>tablecloths, real or artificial flowers in vases, pillows with patterns and designs, throws and rugs. Or you can take that leap of faith and pick a bold bright color as an accent wall, a fun piece of furniture like an accent chair, or even a new tile pattern in your home. It's no surprise that color \u003ca href=\"http://psychology.about.com/od/sensationandperception/a/colorpsych.htm \">affects mood\u003c/a>. With this in mind you can enhance your living space by pulling colors and feelings together and creating your own personal space. If you've been feeling lack luster as winter drags on, try a little pep in your space by playing with colors. Let \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> know if you utilize any recommendations and better yet, post some pictures on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/IdealHomesOK?ref=br_tf\">facebook page.&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a7803724d15fd55f152bd3b5820762a3.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3288 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Couple painting home.\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a7803724d15fd55f152bd3b5820762a3.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"spring-is-here-really-make-it-spring-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-03-12T19:30:02.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/acd25c76badc4581d54aa5ea7e485f15.jpg","caption":"spring colors for your new ideal home in oklahoma city","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1394652602,"_etag":"27a25984128a348aeba1b75ab07519eb0fc96530","textbody":"It probably doesn't feel like it in most parts of the country with the weird weather ups and down's we've experienced this year, but spring is on it's way, even here in the Oklahoma City Metro! If you don't feel like it is yet due to some lingering cold snaps, you can help it along with some spring thoughts, colors and decorations. According to the Pantone Spring Color Report, pastels are being paired with vivid brights and after a long winter, we can totally understand why. While these are color pallets for the fashion industry, there's no reason not to utilize it to \"dress up\" your new home. There are temporary color additions you can make with tablecloths, real or artificial flowers in vases, pillows with patterns and designs, throws and rugs. Or you can take that leap of faith and pick a bold bright color as an accent wall, a fun piece of furniture like an accent chair, or even a new tile pattern in your home. It's no surprise that color affects mood. With this in mind you can enhance your living space by pulling colors and feelings together and creating your own personal space. If you've been feeling lack luster as winter drags on, try a little pep in your space by playing with colors. Let Ideal Homes know if you utilize any recommendations and better yet, post some pictures on our facebook page.&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:54:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdb34db04803497e71d6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdb54db04803497e71d7","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:53:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"7 Home Buying Tips To Start Your New Home Search","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3350 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Home inspection concept\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/595a757578ac29317f60d2066b2fc87e.jpg\" width=\"339\" height=\"225\">Searching for a new home is not rocket science but there are a few things new homebuyers may not know. Over the years we've provided many \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/06/demystifying-the-buying-process-5-things-you-should-know-about-new-home-sales/\">useful tips\u003c/a> to assist in the home search and purchase process. Below are 7 buyer basics to help jump start your search for a new home in the Oklahoma City Metro Area. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;Get pre-approved for your home loan\u003c/strong> - It's important to know what you have to spend before you start looking at the homes you are going to spend it on. A pre-approval letter means you've already had a professional look at your financials so there won't be any hidden surprises. There's nothing worse then beginning your home search without a budget. Inevitably you'll fall in love with a home that could end up out of the price range. \u003cstrong>Don't move around your money\u003c/strong> - If you plan on purchasing a home, it's not wise to make large purchases with in the 6-month time frame leading up to your home purchase. This can affect your credit profile, and your debt to income ratio. It's best to begin your search with as little credit activity as possible. \u003cstrong>Don't try to time the market\u003c/strong> - If there is anything we've learned in the last several years it's that there is no right time to buy. You can sit on the fence and miss the home of your dreams if you keep trying to balance low pricing and low mortgage rates. The right time to buy is not a combination of economic factors. The right time to buy a new home happens when you find that home that speaks to you. If you wait for the perfect time, you are likely to miss out on the perfect home. \u003cstrong>The big McMansion isn't better\u003c/strong> - Gone are the days when homeowners strive to have the largest house on the block. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/05/understanding-energy-efficiency-and-hers-ratings-of-new-homes/\">Energy efficiency\u003c/a> and smarter space saving designs have become much more important both for livability and for your budget. In fact it's never been advantageous to own the biggest house on the block. If you have the biggest house you help the property values of the smaller houses around you, but it does not work the other way around. \u003cstrong>Get the lay of the land\u003c/strong> - When buying a home it's not just about the house itself, but also the neighborhood you will live in. A great way to get a feel for the area is to stalk the neighborhood. Driving around at different times of day will give you different perspectives. If you happen to see a neighbor outside, one of the best ways to get a feel for the place is to get out and talk with them especially in new home communities. \u003cstrong>Learn about the practical stuff\u003c/strong> - While you are stalking the neighborhood make sure you check out important information like school system ratings, nearby shopping, grocery stores and other convenience shopping that is a regular part of your routine. \u003cstrong>Check out the commute\u003c/strong> - if you are moving any kind of distance from your job, it's important to get a feel for the primary commuter routes, and also the alternatives when you hit congestion. After all you want to live in your house, not on the road getting from work to home. These 7 tips will help you get started on your home search and target your efforts.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"7-home-buying-tips-to-start-your-new-home-search-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-05-16T01:30:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/595a757578ac29317f60d2066b2fc87e.jpg","caption":"Home inspection concept","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1400203858,"_etag":"b6fd6b51f143cbf23f00345dd64c5e26e433732b","textbody":"Searching for a new home is not rocket science but there are a few things new homebuyers may not know. Over the years we've provided many useful tips to assist in the home search and purchase process. Below are 7 buyer basics to help jump start your search for a new home in the Oklahoma City Metro Area. &nbsp;Get pre-approved for your home loan - It's important to know what you have to spend before you start looking at the homes you are going to spend it on. A pre-approval letter means you've already had a professional look at your financials so there won't be any hidden surprises. There's nothing worse then beginning your home search without a budget. Inevitably you'll fall in love with a home that could end up out of the price range. Don't move around your money - If you plan on purchasing a home, it's not wise to make large purchases with in the 6-month time frame leading up to your home purchase. This can affect your credit profile, and your debt to income ratio. It's best to begin your search with as little credit activity as possible. Don't try to time the market - If there is anything we've learned in the last several years it's that there is no right time to buy. You can sit on the fence and miss the home of your dreams if you keep trying to balance low pricing and low mortgage rates. The right time to buy is not a combination of economic factors. The right time to buy a new home happens when you find that home that speaks to you. If you wait for the perfect time, you are likely to miss out on the perfect home. The big McMansion isn't better - Gone are the days when homeowners strive to have the largest house on the block. Energy efficiency and smarter space saving designs have become much more important both for livability and for your budget. In fact it's never been advantageous to own the biggest house on the block. If you have the biggest house you help the property values of the smaller houses around you, but it does not work the other way around. Get the lay of the land - When buying a home it's not just about the house itself, but also the neighborhood you will live in. A great way to get a feel for the area is to stalk the neighborhood. Driving around at different times of day will give you different perspectives. If you happen to see a neighbor outside, one of the best ways to get a feel for the place is to get out and talk with them especially in new home communities. Learn about the practical stuff - While you are stalking the neighborhood make sure you check out important information like school system ratings, nearby shopping, grocery stores and other convenience shopping that is a regular part of your routine. Check out the commute - if you are moving any kind of distance from your job, it's important to get a feel for the primary commuter routes, and also the alternatives when you hit congestion. After all you want to live in your house, not on the road getting from work to home. These 7 tips will help you get started on your home search and target your efforts.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdb54db04803497e71d7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdb94db04803497e71d8","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:53:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Valencia: A Place To Call Home in Edmond Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If your family is looking for a new home in the Edmond and Deer Creek area just outside the Oklahoma City Metro, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/valencia\" target=\"_blank\">Valencia\u003c/a>, an Ideal Homes community, may be the place for you.\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3356 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"221722817979753_img_9088\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d9f895a1d19a55c444f1da0a58ba33cb.jpg\" width=\"313\" height=\"201\">&nbsp;Edmond was voted #1 on CNBC's \"10 Perfect Suburbs\" \u003ca href=\"http://www.cnbc.com/id/44347217/page/11\" target=\"_blank\">list\u003c/a>. For five years in a row, the State Chamber of Commerce and State Industrial Development Department have voted Edmond the most outstanding community in its class. But these aren't the only lists Edmond Oklahoma has made as far as great places to live. It's been on Newsmax magazine's T\u003ca href=\"http://www.newsmax.com/Slideshows/Newsmax-Magazine-Rates-the-Top-25-Most-Uniquely-Am/97791/19--Edmond,-Okla-/20/\" target=\"_blank\">op 25 Most Unique cities and Towns\u003c/a>, and Relocate America and Money Magazine have touted Edmond amongst the \u003ca href=\"http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2010/snapshots/PL4023200.html\" target=\"_blank\">top 100 places to live\u003c/a>. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3354 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"273116190917789_ih-val-0538\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e001136149dc10df7cb3f1a7ed05f303.jpg\" width=\"310\" height=\"206\">Valencia itself is worthy of all these accolades with homes starting in the $130's within 30 acres of parks and open spaces. This community was made for family and neighborly interactions with three playgrounds more to come, baseball diamonds and soccer fields to be utilized by big and little kids alike. Pavilions and picnic areas are scattered throughout. The nature abounds and can be enjoyed amongst ponds, creeks and miles of walking trails. Multiple community gazebos sprinkled throughout the landscape are a community favorite for birthday parties, baby showers and family get-togethers. The community is conveniently located to local grocery stores, retail shops, Quail Springs Mall, Mercy \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3357 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"10307219_10152189931468073_2505525804652479848_n\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd6ec16cc24379d829245d884ac74e12.jpg\" width=\"308\" height=\"308\">Hospital and the YMCA as well as churches and other essentials. Edmond as a whole is known for its blue ribbon schools and the Deer Creek Schools are no exception with top rankings on \u003ca href=\"http://www.greatschools.org/oklahoma/edmond/schools/?gradeLevels=h\" target=\"_blank\">greatschools.org\u003c/a>. Commuting into the city is a 17-mile snap from Valencia along either US-77 or OK-74. Or you can use the \u003ca href=\"http://issuu.com/cityofedmond/docs/citylink_edmond_brochure_12.30.11_online\" target=\"_blank\">Citylink\u003c/a>, Edmond's public transit operating around Edmond and includes the Expresslink into downtown. With four models open daily, Valencia is a great place to check out if you are looking for your new home feel free to ask a question or schedule an appointment with our online sales counselor, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">Elena\u003c/a> today!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"valencia-a-place-to-call-home-in-edmond-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-05-23T01:30:04.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d9f895a1d19a55c444f1da0a58ba33cb.jpg","caption":"221722817979753_img_9088","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1400808604,"_etag":"526088737da92eefed06e10c9c4b6d12e1ae6f01","textbody":"If your family is looking for a new home in the Edmond and Deer Creek area just outside the Oklahoma City Metro, Valencia, an Ideal Homes community, may be the place for you.&nbsp;Edmond was voted #1 on CNBC's \"10 Perfect Suburbs\" list. For five years in a row, the State Chamber of Commerce and State Industrial Development Department have voted Edmond the most outstanding community in its class. But these aren't the only lists Edmond Oklahoma has made as far as great places to live. It's been on Newsmax magazine's Top 25 Most Unique cities and Towns, and Relocate America and Money Magazine have touted Edmond amongst the top 100 places to live. Valencia itself is worthy of all these accolades with homes starting in the $130's within 30 acres of parks and open spaces. This community was made for family and neighborly interactions with three playgrounds more to come, baseball diamonds and soccer fields to be utilized by big and little kids alike. Pavilions and picnic areas are scattered throughout. The nature abounds and can be enjoyed amongst ponds, creeks and miles of walking trails. Multiple community gazebos sprinkled throughout the landscape are a community favorite for birthday parties, baby showers and family get-togethers. The community is conveniently located to local grocery stores, retail shops, Quail Springs Mall, Mercy Hospital and the YMCA as well as churches and other essentials. Edmond as a whole is known for its blue ribbon schools and the Deer Creek Schools are no exception with top rankings on greatschools.org. Commuting into the city is a 17-mile snap from Valencia along either US-77 or OK-74. Or you can use the Citylink, Edmond's public transit operating around Edmond and includes the Expresslink into downtown. With four models open daily, Valencia is a great place to check out if you are looking for your new home feel free to ask a question or schedule an appointment with our online sales counselor, Elena today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdb94db04803497e71d8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdbc4db04803467e649d","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:54:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Summertime Fun Around Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It's that time of year again! School's out for summer and it's time to find activities in and around the area that will bring some fun to the whole family. That's the beauty of Ideal Homes communities: they are never too far from the action. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3363 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"group of childrend jumping\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ead9c967ca472254981d3a2761031ac6.jpg\" width=\"528\" height=\"352\">&nbsp;Check out the Parks: Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro area are lucky enough to have a great Parks and Recreation Department full of summer activities including educational \u003cimg class=\"wp-image-3365 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Bike trip through the forest\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4ee60bcf74797d0e4501674b2b086081.jpg\" width=\"229\" height=\"153\">programs, fitness classes, aquatics and more. Check out the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okc.gov/parks/\" target=\"_blank\">Parks and Recreation\u003c/a> page for information on parks and programs near you. Festivals for Every Interest: There are festivals in and around the city weekly from cultural gatherings, music concerts, arts fairs and food festivals. For a wide variety of festivals and events the whole family can enjoy, check \u003ca href=\"http://www.travelok.com/festivals_and_events\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a> for a comprehensive list and details. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3364 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Boy swimming underwater\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1866f144489c9f71e7c80db342f7643.jpg\" width=\"242\" height=\"161\">Summer Camps and Activities: Summer is a great time to get kids out to experience new things. Whether it's arts and crafts, activities, or character building here's a great \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/Directories/Summer-Camps-and-Activities-Directory/\" target=\"_blank\">guide\u003c/a> to summer camps in the OKC area. Who Doesn't Love Baseball? With the onslaught of summer, it's a great time to take in a professional baseball game and attend the \u003ca href=\"http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t238\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma City Redhawks games\u003c/a>. The season is up and running and it's fun for the whole family! Get Ready to BBQ - Yep it's a great time to perfect your BBQ skills and get a cookout going for friends and family. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/05/get-your-grill-ready-for-spring/\" target=\"_blank\">Get your grill ready for the summer\u003c/a>, or if you aren't a fan of cooking it yourself, check out some of \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/04/moving-to-oklahoma-city-we-love-our-bbq-here/\" target=\"_blank\">our favorite BBQ joints&nbsp;\u003c/a>around the area. It's time for amusement - Visit city zoos, nature parks, the science museum and local amusement parks. Find out more details \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/05/oklahoma-city-fun-for-the-entire-family/\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a>. That's the great thing about being a new homeowner in Oklahoma City; there is so much to do, and the summer will zip by in a flash. Remember to enjoy it!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"summertime-fun-around-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-06-06T01:30:25.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ead9c967ca472254981d3a2761031ac6.jpg","caption":"group of childrend jumping","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1402018225,"_etag":"112328eb3c0222e638bb29d8c6168476954a49a3","textbody":"It's that time of year again! School's out for summer and it's time to find activities in and around the area that will bring some fun to the whole family. That's the beauty of Ideal Homes communities: they are never too far from the action. &nbsp;Check out the Parks: Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro area are lucky enough to have a great Parks and Recreation Department full of summer activities including educational programs, fitness classes, aquatics and more. Check out the Parks and Recreation page for information on parks and programs near you. Festivals for Every Interest: There are festivals in and around the city weekly from cultural gatherings, music concerts, arts fairs and food festivals. For a wide variety of festivals and events the whole family can enjoy, check here for a comprehensive list and details. Summer Camps and Activities: Summer is a great time to get kids out to experience new things. Whether it's arts and crafts, activities, or character building here's a great guide to summer camps in the OKC area. Who Doesn't Love Baseball? With the onslaught of summer, it's a great time to take in a professional baseball game and attend the Oklahoma City Redhawks games. The season is up and running and it's fun for the whole family! Get Ready to BBQ - Yep it's a great time to perfect your BBQ skills and get a cookout going for friends and family. Get your grill ready for the summer, or if you aren't a fan of cooking it yourself, check out some of our favorite BBQ joints&nbsp;around the area. It's time for amusement - Visit city zoos, nature parks, the science museum and local amusement parks. Find out more details here. That's the great thing about being a new homeowner in Oklahoma City; there is so much to do, and the summer will zip by in a flash. Remember to enjoy it!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdbc4db04803467e649d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdbe4db04803497e71d9","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:54:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Mortgage and Home Buying Terms: A-D","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3372 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"mortgage application form\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7a8f5e06aae1ca6794de04eee3c671c4.jpg\" width=\"185\" height=\"277\">Sometimes one of the most complicated aspects of purchasing a new home has nothing to do with finding the perfect builder and the best neighborhoods, but instead it's understanding what you are getting into with a mortgage and closing of your loan. A good lender will take the time to explain things to you, but if you'd like a little bit more insight into the lingo, our next few articles will act as a good guide to mortgage terms. The next couple of articles we publish will help demystify the language of mortgages and lending with some simple glossary items. This article covers important terms A-D. \u003cstrong>Adjustable rate mortgage (ARM)\u003c/strong> - This is a type of mortgage where the interest rates on the outstanding balance vary and are dictated by a specific benchmark. Normally there is a period of time where the rate is \"fixed\" or will not move, and then after that time period the rate begins to move according to a specific index or benchmark. \u003cstrong>Amortization\u003c/strong> - The period of time you will owe principal and interest to the lender. \u003cstrong>Amortization Schedule\u003c/strong> - A schedule that provides a breakdown of the interest payments comprised of principal and interest at any point during the amortization period. \u003cstrong>Annual Percentage Rate (APR)\u003c/strong> - The yearly interest rate of a mortgage. The APR allows homebuyers to compare different types of mortgages based on the annual cost for each loan. \u003cstrong>Buy-down\u003c/strong> - A party to the loan can subsidize the mortgage by lowering the interest rate during the first few years. Buy-downs can be over the life of the loan or more often cover an initial time period. During this time period the payments are low but once the subsidy expires the payments will go up. \u003cstrong>Closing Costs\u003c/strong> - These are expenses incurred by both buyers and sellers during the transfer of property ownership. These may include origination fees, taxes, insurance, transfer fees and a wide variety of other costs that can make up the closing costs. These are typicaly several thousand dollars on a home loan. \u003cstrong>Conventional Loan\u003c/strong> - A mortgage not insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA. \u003cstrong>Credit Report\u003c/strong> - The history and current status of a borrower's credit standing. This report reflects unpaid debts, delinquent payments, and other credit indicators to assess a borrowers eligibility to qualify for a particular loan or interest rate. \u003cstrong>Debt-to-Income Ratio\u003c/strong> - A borrowers long-term debts divided by gross monthly income. Stay tuned for more terms to help you purchase a new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"mortgage-and-home-buying-terms-ad-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-06-11T01:30:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7a8f5e06aae1ca6794de04eee3c671c4.jpg","caption":"mortgage application form","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1402450205,"_etag":"62fe722857cb254fd28e1dea5741a7bcdea2ac5c","textbody":"Sometimes one of the most complicated aspects of purchasing a new home has nothing to do with finding the perfect builder and the best neighborhoods, but instead it's understanding what you are getting into with a mortgage and closing of your loan. A good lender will take the time to explain things to you, but if you'd like a little bit more insight into the lingo, our next few articles will act as a good guide to mortgage terms. The next couple of articles we publish will help demystify the language of mortgages and lending with some simple glossary items. This article covers important terms A-D. Adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) - This is a type of mortgage where the interest rates on the outstanding balance vary and are dictated by a specific benchmark. Normally there is a period of time where the rate is \"fixed\" or will not move, and then after that time period the rate begins to move according to a specific index or benchmark. Amortization - The period of time you will owe principal and interest to the lender. Amortization Schedule - A schedule that provides a breakdown of the interest payments comprised of principal and interest at any point during the amortization period. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) - The yearly interest rate of a mortgage. The APR allows homebuyers to compare different types of mortgages based on the annual cost for each loan. Buy-down - A party to the loan can subsidize the mortgage by lowering the interest rate during the first few years. Buy-downs can be over the life of the loan or more often cover an initial time period. During this time period the payments are low but once the subsidy expires the payments will go up. Closing Costs - These are expenses incurred by both buyers and sellers during the transfer of property ownership. These may include origination fees, taxes, insurance, transfer fees and a wide variety of other costs that can make up the closing costs. These are typicaly several thousand dollars on a home loan. Conventional Loan - A mortgage not insured by the FHA or guaranteed by the VA. Credit Report - The history and current status of a borrower's credit standing. This report reflects unpaid debts, delinquent payments, and other credit indicators to assess a borrowers eligibility to qualify for a particular loan or interest rate. Debt-to-Income Ratio - A borrowers long-term debts divided by gross monthly income. Stay tuned for more terms to help you purchase a new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdbe4db04803497e71d9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdc04db048034a7e5f18","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:54:00 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"More Morgage Terms to Help With Your Home Purchase: E - J","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3380 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Mortgage Calculator\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/58605cbc6a3f726ae56c12697095f7f5.jpg\" width=\"283\" height=\"188\">Recently we posted the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/06/mortgage-and-home-buying-terms-a-d/\">A-D in mortgage terminology\u003c/a> to help new homeowners when it comes to understanding loan terminology. In this installment we are covering more terms to help demystify the home buying process. \u003cstrong>Earnest Money\u003c/strong> - This is a deposit made by the buyer when signing a purchase agreement as evidence of good faith. \u003cstrong>Equity\u003c/strong> - This is the percentage of the property value that is actually held by the owner and not the outstanding balance on the mortgage. \u003cstrong>Escrow\u003c/strong> - When buying a home, a neutral third party holds the money and or documents during the sales process. For instance the earnest money deposit would go into escrow until the sale is complete. \u003cstrong>Fannie Mae\u003c/strong> - This is a government agency created by congress that buys and sells residential home loans. \u003cstrong>FHA\u003c/strong> - The Federal Housing Administration insures residential mortgage loans made by private lenders and sets underwriting standards. \u003cstrong>Freddie Mac\u003c/strong> - This is a similar government agency to Fannie Mae, but loans are purchased from insured depository institutions and HUD-approved mortgage bankers. \u003cstrong>Good Faith Estimate\u003c/strong> - This document sets the costs associated with the mortgage including fees, interest rates, insurance, and other information. This is required by law to be given within three days of receiving a loan application. Costs may change before closing. \u003cstrong>HUD\u003c/strong> - Housing and Urban Development is a government agency that implements federal housing programs and oversees the Federal Housing Administration. HUD-1 settlement statements are forms that breakdown all the closing costs associated with the purchase of a new home. \u003cstrong>Jumbo Loan\u003c/strong> - These are loan types that are larger than the limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and hence are not backed by federal agencies. Because of this they are usually at a higher interest rate. We have more terms to help continue to assist in your home buying process so stay tuned.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"more-morgage-terms-to-help-with-your-home-purchase-e-j-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-06-21T01:30:01.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/58605cbc6a3f726ae56c12697095f7f5.jpg","caption":"Mortgage Calculator","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1403314201,"_etag":"90400581d127be9f8f830dbc2a824e6010b3cdc6","textbody":"Recently we posted the A-D in mortgage terminology to help new homeowners when it comes to understanding loan terminology. In this installment we are covering more terms to help demystify the home buying process. Earnest Money - This is a deposit made by the buyer when signing a purchase agreement as evidence of good faith. Equity - This is the percentage of the property value that is actually held by the owner and not the outstanding balance on the mortgage. Escrow - When buying a home, a neutral third party holds the money and or documents during the sales process. For instance the earnest money deposit would go into escrow until the sale is complete. Fannie Mae - This is a government agency created by congress that buys and sells residential home loans. FHA - The Federal Housing Administration insures residential mortgage loans made by private lenders and sets underwriting standards. Freddie Mac - This is a similar government agency to Fannie Mae, but loans are purchased from insured depository institutions and HUD-approved mortgage bankers. Good Faith Estimate - This document sets the costs associated with the mortgage including fees, interest rates, insurance, and other information. This is required by law to be given within three days of receiving a loan application. Costs may change before closing. HUD - Housing and Urban Development is a government agency that implements federal housing programs and oversees the Federal Housing Administration. HUD-1 settlement statements are forms that breakdown all the closing costs associated with the purchase of a new home. Jumbo Loan - These are loan types that are larger than the limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and hence are not backed by federal agencies. Because of this they are usually at a higher interest rate. We have more terms to help continue to assist in your home buying process so stay tuned.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdc04db048034a7e5f18"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdc14db04803477e7f09","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:54:57 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Mortgage Terminology: L-P","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3387 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Mortgage terms explained\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fa22a4689e98d4a8c655b50e8ba10b22.jpg\" width=\"265\" height=\"177\">In this installment of our Mortgage terms, we are covering L-P. We've tried to break down mortgage terminology into manageable bits \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/06/mortgage-and-home-buying-terms-a-d/\">A-D\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/06/e-j-more-morgage-terms-to-help-with-your-home-purchase/\">E-J\u003c/a> thus far. When it comes to purchasing a new home, you need to understand the lingo your loan officer is speaking. Ultimately this will help you better understand the types of loans out there to help you purchase a home. \u003cstrong>Late Charge\u003c/strong> - This is a penalty assessed when your loan payment is received after the payment due date. \u003cstrong>Lender\u003c/strong> - This is the bank, mortgage company or mortgage broker offering the loan. \u003cstrong>Loan Application\u003c/strong> - This is a document with important information about the purchaser required by the lenders. The information in the application determines whether or not the lender can approve the loan. \u003cstrong>Loan Application Fee\u003c/strong>- This is a fee required by the lender in order to process the mortgage application. It is paid regardless of whether the loan is approved or denied. \u003cstrong>Loan Origination Fee\u003c/strong> - This is the actual mortgage-processing fee. This is usually a percentage of the purchase price and pays for the work that goes into evaluation and processing of the loan. \u003cstrong>Lock or Lock-in\u003c/strong> - This is the lender's guarantee of an interest rate for a set period of time. It is essential once you get your good faith estimate that you lock in the rate as soon as you can so that it does not go up before closing. It is the buyer's responsibility to tell the loan officer to lock the rate. \u003cstrong>Mortgage Banker\u003c/strong> - A professional who originates the mortgage loan and funds it with money. \u003cstrong>Mortgage Broker\u003c/strong> - A professional who arranges financing for borrowers through lenders rather than using their own money. \u003cstrong>Negative Amortization\u003c/strong> - When monthly payments are not large enough to pay all interest on a loan, the principal balance increases. Unpaid deferred interest is added to the loan balance. This occurrence causes the borrower to owe more than the original loan amount. \u003cstrong>Origination Fee\u003c/strong> - A fee a lender charges to evaluate and process the loan. \u003cstrong>PITI\u003c/strong> - These are the components of a monthly mortgage payments and include principal, interest, taxes and insurance. \u003cstrong>PMI\u003c/strong> - Private Mortgage Insurance is usually required on a conventional loan when the down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price. This protects the lender against default. \u003cstrong>Points (Discount Points)\u003c/strong> - This is prepaid interest paid to the lender at closing in order to reduce the interest rate on the loan and monthly payments. A point is equal to 1 percent of the loan amount. \u003cstrong>Prepayment\u003c/strong> - Payment of any amount toward the principal before the due date. Some people make extra payments to pay off the loan quicker in order to pay less overall interest. \u003cstrong>Prepayment Penalty\u003c/strong> - Make sure your loan type does not come with penalties when making prepayments. You may think you are doing something good for yourself by paying off the loan quicker but in fact are getting slapped with penalties. \u003cstrong>Principal\u003c/strong> - The non-interest portion of the debt left on the loan. We'll continue with this series to provide you with any other terms that will help make purchasing a home a snap.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"mortgage-terminology-lp-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-06-27T01:54:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fa22a4689e98d4a8c655b50e8ba10b22.jpg","caption":"Mortgage terms explained","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1403834097,"_etag":"685a6293a505a2aa6125a721f8117ccc9e81d8df","textbody":"In this installment of our Mortgage terms, we are covering L-P. We've tried to break down mortgage terminology into manageable bits A-D and E-J thus far. When it comes to purchasing a new home, you need to understand the lingo your loan officer is speaking. Ultimately this will help you better understand the types of loans out there to help you purchase a home. Late Charge - This is a penalty assessed when your loan payment is received after the payment due date. Lender - This is the bank, mortgage company or mortgage broker offering the loan. Loan Application - This is a document with important information about the purchaser required by the lenders. The information in the application determines whether or not the lender can approve the loan. Loan Application Fee- This is a fee required by the lender in order to process the mortgage application. It is paid regardless of whether the loan is approved or denied. Loan Origination Fee - This is the actual mortgage-processing fee. This is usually a percentage of the purchase price and pays for the work that goes into evaluation and processing of the loan. Lock or Lock-in - This is the lender's guarantee of an interest rate for a set period of time. It is essential once you get your good faith estimate that you lock in the rate as soon as you can so that it does not go up before closing. It is the buyer's responsibility to tell the loan officer to lock the rate. Mortgage Banker - A professional who originates the mortgage loan and funds it with money. Mortgage Broker - A professional who arranges financing for borrowers through lenders rather than using their own money. Negative Amortization - When monthly payments are not large enough to pay all interest on a loan, the principal balance increases. Unpaid deferred interest is added to the loan balance. This occurrence causes the borrower to owe more than the original loan amount. Origination Fee - A fee a lender charges to evaluate and process the loan. PITI - These are the components of a monthly mortgage payments and include principal, interest, taxes and insurance. PMI - Private Mortgage Insurance is usually required on a conventional loan when the down payment is less than 20% of the purchase price. This protects the lender against default. Points (Discount Points) - This is prepaid interest paid to the lender at closing in order to reduce the interest rate on the loan and monthly payments. A point is equal to 1 percent of the loan amount. Prepayment - Payment of any amount toward the principal before the due date. Some people make extra payments to pay off the loan quicker in order to pay less overall interest. Prepayment Penalty - Make sure your loan type does not come with penalties when making prepayments. You may think you are doing something good for yourself by paying off the loan quicker but in fact are getting slapped with penalties. Principal - The non-interest portion of the debt left on the loan. We'll continue with this series to provide you with any other terms that will help make purchasing a home a snap.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdc14db04803477e7f09"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdc44db04803487e5d3a","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:56:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma's First Home For HOPE by Ideal Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Group-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3430 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/18850aafccfc81e4d8589d1bfa168e63.jpg\" alt=\"Group Ribbon Cutting Homes for Hope and Ideal Homes\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">\u003c/a>We are so excited. We dedicated our first home for HOPE this morning at 13209 S.W. 5th in Yukon. While Ideal Homes has always been involved in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/giving-back\">community charities\u003c/a> and local projects, this is our first \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/07/ideal-homes-gives-back-locally-and-now-globally/\">international philanthropy\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Located in our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a> neighborhood, just south of Reno on Garth Brooks Blvd., we will make a $25,000 donation from the sale of this home to benefit \u003ca href=\"http://www.hopeinternational.org/\" target=\"_blank\">HOPE International\u003c/a>. HOPE International is a \u003ca href=\"http://www.hopeinternational.org/what-we-do/\" target=\"_blank\">microfinance network\u003c/a> dedicated to alleviating world poverty by providing financial services for impoverished families, and this donation is expected to help 125 families in the first six months. HOPE primarily provides \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcredit\" target=\"_blank\">microloans&nbsp;\u003c/a>in 16 of the world's most impoverished countries. With loans as little as $55, entrepreneurs are able to start or expand small businesses and create a steady income that will lift their families out of poverty. All across the country, Homes for HOPE has reached out to more than 100 builders and Ideal Homes has answered the call to participate in the initiative that allows builders to have a worldwide impact simply by doing what they do best: build homes. Founded in 1990, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. As Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, we are locally owned and operated and are the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award, America's Best Builder Award and the prestigious National Housing Quality Gold Award. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3431 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/60e409e8323d43b88655ff6111dc16e1.jpg\" alt=\"Homes for Hope Ribbon Cutting in Somer's Pointe\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">As is a member of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.nahb.org/\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Home Builders\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.cohba.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association\u003c/a> and the Norman Home Builders Association we strive to continue to grow communities that will benefit the Oklahoma Metro Area. Vernon McKown, owner of Ideal Homes, believes in the idea of giving back. \"Ideal Homes has always supported, and will continue to support, many local organizations to benefit the communities in which we build. Homes for HOPE allows us to have an impact beyond our own community to help eliminate poverty in areas of need throughout the world.\"\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahomas-first-home-for-hope-by-ideal-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-07-23T21:33:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/18850aafccfc81e4d8589d1bfa168e63.jpg","caption":"Group Ribbon Cutting Homes for Hope and Ideal Homes","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1406151188,"_etag":"8ced7e3f0f62c2bb69560cbb05fd72469ccf566b","textbody":"We are so excited. We dedicated our first home for HOPE this morning at 13209 S.W. 5th in Yukon. While Ideal Homes has always been involved in community charities and local projects, this is our first international philanthropy.Located in our Somer's Pointe neighborhood, just south of Reno on Garth Brooks Blvd., we will make a $25,000 donation from the sale of this home to benefit HOPE International. HOPE International is a microfinance network dedicated to alleviating world poverty by providing financial services for impoverished families, and this donation is expected to help 125 families in the first six months. HOPE primarily provides microloans&nbsp;in 16 of the world's most impoverished countries. With loans as little as $55, entrepreneurs are able to start or expand small businesses and create a steady income that will lift their families out of poverty. All across the country, Homes for HOPE has reached out to more than 100 builders and Ideal Homes has answered the call to participate in the initiative that allows builders to have a worldwide impact simply by doing what they do best: build homes. Founded in 1990, Ideal Homes has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and has been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. As Oklahoma's leading homebuilder, we are locally owned and operated and are the winner of the premier Professional Builder of the Year Award, America's Best Builder Award and the prestigious National Housing Quality Gold Award. As is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the Norman Home Builders Association we strive to continue to grow communities that will benefit the Oklahoma Metro Area. Vernon McKown, owner of Ideal Homes, believes in the idea of giving back. \"Ideal Homes has always supported, and will continue to support, many local organizations to benefit the communities in which we build. Homes for HOPE allows us to have an impact beyond our own community to help eliminate poverty in areas of need throughout the world.\"","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdc44db04803487e5d3a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdc64db04803477e7f0a","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:55:31 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Summer Home Safety","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/summer2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3424 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52a493ff143c6222ba8a24cd8f9a14ba.jpg\" alt=\"summer2\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">\u003c/a> We want all of our Ideal Homeowners to have a wonderful summer. To make sure your family and home are safe this summer, follow these four safety tips. 1. Fire Safety - Checking your smoke detectors monthly is a routine every homeowner should practice, no matter what the season. One particular area of concern in the summer is grilling safely. Make sure your grill is located in a safe place far enough away from walls and porches. 2. Vacations - When you're away from your home, there are a few steps you can take to reduce your risks of someone taking advantage of your absence. Refrain from posting news of your trip or family vacation photos until after you've returned home. Also, ask a neighbor or a friend to pick up your mail, put away your trash bin, or take care of any other tell-tale signs that you're away. 3. Heat - When the temperatures reach the triple digits, it's time to take a few extra precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy. Make sure your family is drinking plenty of water when doing yard work or playing outside. And don't forget about your pets. They need plenty of water and somewhere out of the sun to cool off on hot days. 4. Lawn equipment - Lawn mowers and other tools can be dangerous when not handled properly. Keep your lawn equipment stored away from where children play. Wear closed-toe shoes and gloves and always follow the manufacturers' guidelines when servicing equipment. We wish all of you a safe and fun summer.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"summer-home-safety-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-07-17T01:44:45.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52a493ff143c6222ba8a24cd8f9a14ba.jpg","caption":"summer2","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1405561485,"_etag":"61bf93d570f274ecc865f82abd8880048ee455f4","textbody":"We want all of our Ideal Homeowners to have a wonderful summer. To make sure your family and home are safe this summer, follow these four safety tips. 1. Fire Safety - Checking your smoke detectors monthly is a routine every homeowner should practice, no matter what the season. One particular area of concern in the summer is grilling safely. Make sure your grill is located in a safe place far enough away from walls and porches. 2. Vacations - When you're away from your home, there are a few steps you can take to reduce your risks of someone taking advantage of your absence. Refrain from posting news of your trip or family vacation photos until after you've returned home. Also, ask a neighbor or a friend to pick up your mail, put away your trash bin, or take care of any other tell-tale signs that you're away. 3. Heat - When the temperatures reach the triple digits, it's time to take a few extra precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy. Make sure your family is drinking plenty of water when doing yard work or playing outside. And don't forget about your pets. They need plenty of water and somewhere out of the sun to cool off on hot days. 4. Lawn equipment - Lawn mowers and other tools can be dangerous when not handled properly. Keep your lawn equipment stored away from where children play. Wear closed-toe shoes and gloves and always follow the manufacturers' guidelines when servicing equipment. We wish all of you a safe and fun summer.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdc64db04803477e7f0a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdc94db04803497e71da","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:56:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Some OKC End of Summer Events!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It's time to go back-to-school for the kids, but if you are still looking for a few family friendly events around Oklahoma City, here are a few activities nearby many of the Ideal Homes neighborhoods.\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3439 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/76b15c8e89f5d2e1f138733753875c74.jpg\" alt=\"2ND-movies\" width=\"243\" height=\"139\">&nbsp;Check out the events \u003ca href=\"http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/events/calendar/ \" target=\"_blank\">calendar\u003c/a> for the Myriad Botanical Gardens &amp; Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. There are still some Acoustic Thursdays coming up by the Ice House and Park House. If weekends work better for you, Saturday night don't miss the Park Outdoor Movies, and there are still more concerts in the Sunday Twilight Concert Series. For active events, on the 10th there is a full moon bike ride. And just for the kids, on Tuesdays you can come to the Children's Garden for kid-friendly activities and tastings of edibles grown in the garden. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3438 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/141fc882adc3cf6a279b978429e9e2ad.jpg\" alt=\"Stassi_2_snlkgfll_lkzlsygr\" width=\"224\" height=\"126\">Have you gone to a ball game yet this summer? There are still more baseball games to attend! The Oklahoma City Redhawks can be enjoyed at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t238\" target=\"_blank\">Bricktown Ballpark\u003c/a>. With lots of home games, it's a great evening escape. Don't forget the hot dogs and cracker jacks. If baseball isn't your speed, but you like soccer, you can still take in our local pro soccer team the Energy FC. Check out their \u003ca href=\"http://www.energyfc.com/ \" target=\"_blank\">website\u003c/a> for more details on tickets and home games. If you are a little bit cowboy or you just like watching some barrel racing, there's still time to attend the \u003ca href=\"http://shootoutbarrels.com/\" target=\"_blank\">16th Annual Summer ShootOut\u003c/a> August 14-17 at the Oklahoma City State Fairgrounds. Listen up because we have a story to tell you....you can enjoy a few tall tales, or learn how to tell them yourself at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/includes/events/34th-Annual-Oklahoma-City-Storytelling-Festival/1802/147/\" target=\"_blank\">34th Annual Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival\u003c/a> between August 21-23 at the Oklahoma History Center. With so much still to do in the OKC metro before the kids go back to school, take advantage of these and other activities in and around the area.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"some-okc-end-of-summer-events-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-08-08T01:30:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/76b15c8e89f5d2e1f138733753875c74.jpg","caption":"2ND-movies","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1407461448,"_etag":"7540e9524af5d98b5602b9fbd33771b99db0f2d2","textbody":"It's time to go back-to-school for the kids, but if you are still looking for a few family friendly events around Oklahoma City, here are a few activities nearby many of the Ideal Homes neighborhoods.&nbsp;Check out the events calendar for the Myriad Botanical Gardens &amp; Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. There are still some Acoustic Thursdays coming up by the Ice House and Park House. If weekends work better for you, Saturday night don't miss the Park Outdoor Movies, and there are still more concerts in the Sunday Twilight Concert Series. For active events, on the 10th there is a full moon bike ride. And just for the kids, on Tuesdays you can come to the Children's Garden for kid-friendly activities and tastings of edibles grown in the garden. Have you gone to a ball game yet this summer? There are still more baseball games to attend! The Oklahoma City Redhawks can be enjoyed at the Bricktown Ballpark. With lots of home games, it's a great evening escape. Don't forget the hot dogs and cracker jacks. If baseball isn't your speed, but you like soccer, you can still take in our local pro soccer team the Energy FC. Check out their website for more details on tickets and home games. If you are a little bit cowboy or you just like watching some barrel racing, there's still time to attend the 16th Annual Summer ShootOut August 14-17 at the Oklahoma City State Fairgrounds. Listen up because we have a story to tell you....you can enjoy a few tall tales, or learn how to tell them yourself at the 34th Annual Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival between August 21-23 at the Oklahoma History Center. With so much still to do in the OKC metro before the kids go back to school, take advantage of these and other activities in and around the area.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdc94db04803497e71da"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdca4db048034a7e5f19","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:56:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Realtor Safety On The Job: We Care About our Realtor Partners","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3452 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ca0ee261c944cc0ed1939d4c4f2586b2.jpg\" alt=\"Realtor Safety\" width=\"248\" height=\"341\">Normally our articles are for potential and new homeowners, but an important part of our business is the amazing realtor partners we have around the Oklahoma City Metro that bring their valued clients our way. We know how tough it is to work in the real estate industry. Often long hours accompany the life of a real estate agent as they try tirelessly to find new homes for their clients, and the right homebuyer for their homeowners who are selling their homes. With the long hours in mind, and in the wake of a \u003ca href=\"http://www.housingwire.com/articles/30984-fatal-tragedy-after-open-house-reminds-realtors-of-dangers?\" target=\"_blank\">terrible tragedy\u003c/a> recently after an open house in Philadelphia, we'd like to put a list out by the \u003ca href=\"http://www.realtor.org/\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Realtors\u003c/a> (NAR). And as potential homebuyers, think about the safety of your agent as well as the safety of yourselves when meeting during off hours or in less populated areas. NAR encourages real estate professionals to take these 10 steps to maintain their safety in a variety of job related situations.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check your cell phone's strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Upon entering a house for the first time, check all rooms and determine several \"escape\" routes. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure that if you were to escape by the back door, you could escape from the backyard. Frequently, high fences surround yards that contain swimming pools or hot tubs.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Have all open house visitors sign in. Ask for full name, address, phone number and e-mail.\u003c/li>\u003cli>When showing the house, always walk behind the prospect. Direct them; don't lead them. Say, for example, \"The kitchen is on your left,\" and gesture for them to go ahead of you.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Avoid attics, basements, and getting trapped in small rooms.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Notify someone in your office, your answering service, a friend or a relative that you will be calling in every hour on the hour. And if you don't call, they are to call you.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Inform a neighbor that you will be showing the house and ask if he or she would keep an eye and ear open for anything out of the ordinary.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Don't assume that everyone has left the premises at the end of an open house. Check all of the rooms and the backyard prior to locking the doors. Be prepared to defend yourself, if necessary.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>We want to make sure that your home search is enjoyable and the Realtors and real estate professionals out there on the front lines are safe and happy as they help you find your dream home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"realtor-safety-on-the-job-we-care-about-our-realtor-partners-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-08-15T01:30:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ca0ee261c944cc0ed1939d4c4f2586b2.jpg","caption":"Realtor Safety","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1408066233,"_etag":"41102a48dbb545728e3f88c1612d1f1d82778fa6","textbody":"Normally our articles are for potential and new homeowners, but an important part of our business is the amazing realtor partners we have around the Oklahoma City Metro that bring their valued clients our way. We know how tough it is to work in the real estate industry. Often long hours accompany the life of a real estate agent as they try tirelessly to find new homes for their clients, and the right homebuyer for their homeowners who are selling their homes. With the long hours in mind, and in the wake of a terrible tragedy recently after an open house in Philadelphia, we'd like to put a list out by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). And as potential homebuyers, think about the safety of your agent as well as the safety of yourselves when meeting during off hours or in less populated areas. NAR encourages real estate professionals to take these 10 steps to maintain their safety in a variety of job related situations.If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house.Check your cell phone's strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial.Upon entering a house for the first time, check all rooms and determine several \"escape\" routes. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape.Make sure that if you were to escape by the back door, you could escape from the backyard. Frequently, high fences surround yards that contain swimming pools or hot tubs.Have all open house visitors sign in. Ask for full name, address, phone number and e-mail.When showing the house, always walk behind the prospect. Direct them; don't lead them. Say, for example, \"The kitchen is on your left,\" and gesture for them to go ahead of you.Avoid attics, basements, and getting trapped in small rooms.Notify someone in your office, your answering service, a friend or a relative that you will be calling in every hour on the hour. And if you don't call, they are to call you.Inform a neighbor that you will be showing the house and ask if he or she would keep an eye and ear open for anything out of the ordinary.Don't assume that everyone has left the premises at the end of an open house. Check all of the rooms and the backyard prior to locking the doors. Be prepared to defend yourself, if necessary.We want to make sure that your home search is enjoyable and the Realtors and real estate professionals out there on the front lines are safe and happy as they help you find your dream home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdca4db048034a7e5f19"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdcf4db04803467e649f","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:56:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Flexible Roomy Lawrence Floor Plan Is Here!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/the-lawrence-in-red-canyon-ranch\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3455 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11027ea46bf81ae8cc467400a5b3ca09.jpg\" alt=\"lawrence elevation\" width=\"246\" height=\"102\">\u003c/a>Are you looking for a nice flexible roomy home near the\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/\">&nbsp;Oklahoma City metro\u003c/a> in Edmond, Norman, Moore, or Mustang/Yukon area. We've got your dream home, the Lawrence, at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/red-canyon-ranch-floorplans\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/country-place-floorplans\">Country Place\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe-floorplans\">Somers Point\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/valencia-floorplans\">Valencia\u003c/a>. &nbsp; The curb appeal may catch your eye, but the detailing, flexibility the inside of this home offers makes this 2026 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bathroom floor plan a winner for anyone to call home. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/the-lawrence-in-red-canyon-ranch\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3456 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/be6bcaed454a6c0c612203138e4fe7f9.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-08-20 at 5.39.40 PM\" width=\"528\" height=\"637\">\u003c/a> If cooking and entertaining is your thing, this open concept kitchen with a grand island, spacious breakfast room, and open vistas to the great room will allow you the space and accessibility to entertain. Storage is not a problem with a large walk-in pantry able to store any ingredient at your fingertips. Or if a powder room is more important you can convert the pantry into a half bath. The whole family will steer clear of mucking up the kitchen with a mudroom off the garage. The symmetrical kitchen, island, living room, and fireplace all align to create a great flow throughout the main living area. . Spacious bedrooms are where it's at with a master bedroom suite on its own in a whole wing of the house featuring enormous 16' walk-in closet that can flex into two his and hers closets. Bathroom luxury is on order 5-piece bathroom with separate shower and tub, double sink with ample counter space, and separate toilet room. The other two bedrooms are designed not to disturb on the other side of the home and yet separate from the day-to-day activities. Do you need a 4th bedroom, want a study, or are you formal entertainers? You have a wonderful flex space that can be any of the three. With the Lawrence it's beautiful exterior may have caught your eye, but it's the inside that will capture your heart.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-flexible-roomy-lawrence-floor-plan-is-here-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-08-23T01:20:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11027ea46bf81ae8cc467400a5b3ca09.jpg","caption":"lawrence elevation","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1408756824,"_etag":"71d1438250e3e9027fd53f711cd67b09a06ddf4c","textbody":"Are you looking for a nice flexible roomy home near the&nbsp;Oklahoma City metro in Edmond, Norman, Moore, or Mustang/Yukon area. We've got your dream home, the Lawrence, at Red Canyon Ranch, Country Place, Somers Point or Valencia. &nbsp; The curb appeal may catch your eye, but the detailing, flexibility the inside of this home offers makes this 2026 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bathroom floor plan a winner for anyone to call home.  If cooking and entertaining is your thing, this open concept kitchen with a grand island, spacious breakfast room, and open vistas to the great room will allow you the space and accessibility to entertain. Storage is not a problem with a large walk-in pantry able to store any ingredient at your fingertips. Or if a powder room is more important you can convert the pantry into a half bath. The whole family will steer clear of mucking up the kitchen with a mudroom off the garage. The symmetrical kitchen, island, living room, and fireplace all align to create a great flow throughout the main living area. . Spacious bedrooms are where it's at with a master bedroom suite on its own in a whole wing of the house featuring enormous 16' walk-in closet that can flex into two his and hers closets. Bathroom luxury is on order 5-piece bathroom with separate shower and tub, double sink with ample counter space, and separate toilet room. The other two bedrooms are designed not to disturb on the other side of the home and yet separate from the day-to-day activities. Do you need a 4th bedroom, want a study, or are you formal entertainers? You have a wonderful flex space that can be any of the three. With the Lawrence it's beautiful exterior may have caught your eye, but it's the inside that will capture your heart.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdcf4db04803467e649f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdd14db04803467e64a0","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:56:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OK Building Summit: September 11","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.oshba.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association\u003c/a> is sponsoring the 2014 Oklahoma Building Summit Sept. 11 at the Reed Center in Midwest City. The Summit, a series of presentations on ways to improve the bottom line by eliminating waste, will be invaluable to builders across the state. Topics such as soils/foundations, energy efficiency, and wind-bracing will be covered by local presenters. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3462 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c92964b3be499c7685e287d20207e01c.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2014-08-26 at 4.55.12 PM\" width=\"381\" height=\"176\">&nbsp;The summit, expecting to gather over 400 home building professionals, brings continuing education and a keynote presentation by Scott Sedam with TrueNorth Development of South Lyon, Mich. Sedam brings a passion for eliminating waste in the building process and is an advocate for the Lean building philosophy. \"Home building is awash in waste, a documented minimum 20 percent, or a minimum of $50,000 in the average $250,000 house price in the United States,\" Sedam said. \"The savings are available to all homebuilders, enabling increased profit to builders, suppliers and trades alike.\" Ideal Homes has always been on the cutting edge of new technologies to conserve energy and as Todd Booze of Ideal homes and President of the Oklahoma State Builders Association said, eliminating waste is just as important to Oklahoma builders as their counter parts in California or Canada. \"As more Oklahoma builders embrace the Lean building philosophy advocated by Scott Sedam, we will see an astounding amount of waste eliminated and more financially successful builders across the board,\" Booze said. \"I'm sure there are many others like me who expect Sedam's presentation to have a profound impact on our industry here in Oklahoma.\" Other speakers include Dr. Christopher Ramseyer of Director of Fears Structural Engineering Laboratory and University of Oklahoma School of Civil Engineering &amp; Environmental. Science; Sean Rieger, attorney, architect and real estate broker; Kelly Parker, president of Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems; and Tarek Khan, a concrete specialist with BASF Construction Chemicals. Also speaking will be Curtis McCarty, a Certified Professional Builder with more than 21 years in residential construction in Oklahoma; Nathan Peil, a board certified engineer in asphalt, materials sampling and testing, concrete and aggregates; and Bryce Hanlon, a geotechnical engineer with experience on roadway, bridge and private development projects. \"I heard lots of great tips,\" said Jay Johnston of Oklahoma City after the 2013 Building Summit. We know the 2014 summit will be just as valuable to our local builders. For registration information and details on the conference agenda, visit the 2014 Oklahoma Building Summit website at \u003ca href=\"http://www.okbuildlingsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.okbuildlingsummit.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ok-building-summit-september-11-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-08-27T19:30:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c92964b3be499c7685e287d20207e01c.png","caption":"Screen Shot 2014-08-26 at 4.55.12 PM","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1409167831,"_etag":"f4f9be08159edd113b15a047358da299158eb380","textbody":"The Oklahoma State Home Builders Association is sponsoring the 2014 Oklahoma Building Summit Sept. 11 at the Reed Center in Midwest City. The Summit, a series of presentations on ways to improve the bottom line by eliminating waste, will be invaluable to builders across the state. Topics such as soils/foundations, energy efficiency, and wind-bracing will be covered by local presenters. &nbsp;The summit, expecting to gather over 400 home building professionals, brings continuing education and a keynote presentation by Scott Sedam with TrueNorth Development of South Lyon, Mich. Sedam brings a passion for eliminating waste in the building process and is an advocate for the Lean building philosophy. \"Home building is awash in waste, a documented minimum 20 percent, or a minimum of $50,000 in the average $250,000 house price in the United States,\" Sedam said. \"The savings are available to all homebuilders, enabling increased profit to builders, suppliers and trades alike.\" Ideal Homes has always been on the cutting edge of new technologies to conserve energy and as Todd Booze of Ideal homes and President of the Oklahoma State Builders Association said, eliminating waste is just as important to Oklahoma builders as their counter parts in California or Canada. \"As more Oklahoma builders embrace the Lean building philosophy advocated by Scott Sedam, we will see an astounding amount of waste eliminated and more financially successful builders across the board,\" Booze said. \"I'm sure there are many others like me who expect Sedam's presentation to have a profound impact on our industry here in Oklahoma.\" Other speakers include Dr. Christopher Ramseyer of Director of Fears Structural Engineering Laboratory and University of Oklahoma School of Civil Engineering &amp; Environmental. Science; Sean Rieger, attorney, architect and real estate broker; Kelly Parker, president of Guaranteed Watt Saver Systems; and Tarek Khan, a concrete specialist with BASF Construction Chemicals. Also speaking will be Curtis McCarty, a Certified Professional Builder with more than 21 years in residential construction in Oklahoma; Nathan Peil, a board certified engineer in asphalt, materials sampling and testing, concrete and aggregates; and Bryce Hanlon, a geotechnical engineer with experience on roadway, bridge and private development projects. \"I heard lots of great tips,\" said Jay Johnston of Oklahoma City after the 2013 Building Summit. We know the 2014 summit will be just as valuable to our local builders. For registration information and details on the conference agenda, visit the 2014 Oklahoma Building Summit website at www.okbuildlingsummit.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdd14db04803467e64a0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdd44db04803487e5d3b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:57:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Relocation Home Searches Online Made Easy","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3468 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df5351039961fa1b50ad35f7e9ffcc18.jpg\" alt=\"Magnifying Glass Finds Website Home Choose Inspect Row Houses\" width=\"282\" height=\"193\">Sometimes your job just makes you move. Many people from business executives to military families find themselves moving around the country and having to do their new home search online. It's not always easy or practical to make multiple trips with a pending move, but thankfully many home builders like Ideal Homes understand this and make online home searches easy. It all starts with a website. We understand that 90% of our homebuyers start their search online, so we are always working on making our homebuilding website visually appealing and easy to navigate. You can find a home in several ways on our website. You can click our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/\">\"Find a Home\"\u003c/a> tab and see a drop down of all our areas, communities and their starting prices. Or, you can just look to the left of our website and select an Area and from there you'll see all our available communities on a Google map! Pretty handy. By being able to find available homes and locations quickly, it really helps take the guess work out of online house shopping. The next most important element to help with your online home search is \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>. Elena is our Online\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3469 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ab7215b965958c15007b45bfed5620e8.png\" alt=\"circle_elena\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\">\u003c/a> Community Advisor and she's specifically available to help answer questions and assist you whether you are right around the corner, or halfway around the world. She provides lots of information and helps you narrow down your choices and will even set up appointments for you when you do make it to town. We know relocation can be tough, but it doesn't have to be difficult. If you are moving to the Oklahoma City Metro area, let us help you find an Ideal Home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"relocation-home-searches-online-made-easy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-09-05T01:30:45.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df5351039961fa1b50ad35f7e9ffcc18.jpg","caption":"Magnifying Glass Finds Website Home Choose Inspect Row Houses","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1409880645,"_etag":"1cb6928c338560756028244a14bb1d01bf0fceaf","textbody":"Sometimes your job just makes you move. Many people from business executives to military families find themselves moving around the country and having to do their new home search online. It's not always easy or practical to make multiple trips with a pending move, but thankfully many home builders like Ideal Homes understand this and make online home searches easy. It all starts with a website. We understand that 90% of our homebuyers start their search online, so we are always working on making our homebuilding website visually appealing and easy to navigate. You can find a home in several ways on our website. You can click our \"Find a Home\" tab and see a drop down of all our areas, communities and their starting prices. Or, you can just look to the left of our website and select an Area and from there you'll see all our available communities on a Google map! Pretty handy. By being able to find available homes and locations quickly, it really helps take the guess work out of online house shopping. The next most important element to help with your online home search is Elena. Elena is our Online Community Advisor and she's specifically available to help answer questions and assist you whether you are right around the corner, or halfway around the world. She provides lots of information and helps you narrow down your choices and will even set up appointments for you when you do make it to town. We know relocation can be tough, but it doesn't have to be difficult. If you are moving to the Oklahoma City Metro area, let us help you find an Ideal Home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdd44db04803487e5d3b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdd74db04803497e71db","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:58:33 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Our Fiery New Floor Plan Creates the Perfect Family Retreat","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3478 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/98eba15fe3678c2a597b0a31809209f4.png\" alt=\"Kendall floor plan in oklahoma city metro\" width=\"251\" height=\"305\">When you look at vacation getaways, do you find yourself drawn to the woodsy retreats with outdoor fireplaces to warm your toes, sip hot chocolate and enjoy nature at its finest? With the new \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/the-kendall-in-somers-pointe#\">Kendall floor plan\u003c/a> that's exactly what we had in mind, and your vacation spot is only as far as your neighborhood in the Oklahoma City Metro. Often we put fireplaces into homes that go unused and unappreciated. They are less than remarkable these days and often take up space many homeowners would rather have for furniture or TV placement. But if you ever find yourself drooling over the idea of an outdoor fireplace, that's exactly what you'll get! We've thought outside the box, the fire box that is, and moved it from the indoors, out! The Kendall floor plan has an outdoor livability approach you are sure to love. By placing a stainless steel wood burning fireplace on the back patio we hope to inspire that get out and play mentality. Picture yourself on a cool crisp day lounging on your back patio warming your feet by the fire while sipping on your pumpkin spice latte and enjoying the fresh fall air. It's a perfect time to pull out the bag of marshmallows and the graham crackers and put together a couple of s'mores while the kids play in the leaves enjoying their backyard camping adventure. Or send the kids away to grandma's house and have a stay at home date night with a little mulled wine and soft music to the romantic glow of your outdoor fireplace. The possibilities are endless, and you'll feel like you have a vacation retreat in your own backyard. We carry that staycation throughout the entire feel of the house with a spacious master suite, luxurious master bath with dual vanities, soaker tub, separate shower and plenty of room for your \"travel\" wardrobe in the walk-in closet. An additional 3 bedrooms with large closets complement this hideaway providing plenty of space for the whole family. That perpetual vacation may at times require a little work thrown in so we also have a separate study for those pesky projects. This 1963 square foot floor plan with its two car garage and mudroom has it all. Including a kitchen paradise. You can't go wrong with 23 feet of counter space, an island that provides a nice open flow to the large great room and a breakfast nook. There's plenty of room to entertain. If you like this retreat home concept, it's available at our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/valencia-floorplans\">Valencia\u003c/a> community in Edmond Oklahoma, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe-floorplans\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> in Oklahoma City, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/red-canyon-ranch-floorplans\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> in Norman Oklahoma, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/country-place-floorplans\">Country Place\u003c/a> a new home community in Moore Oklahoma.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"our-fiery-new-floor-plan-creates-the-perfect-family-retreat-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-09-12T01:30:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/98eba15fe3678c2a597b0a31809209f4.png","caption":"Kendall floor plan in oklahoma city metro","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1410485442,"_etag":"fd286b78286cce7ec3e47955e81a81e0be474135","textbody":"When you look at vacation getaways, do you find yourself drawn to the woodsy retreats with outdoor fireplaces to warm your toes, sip hot chocolate and enjoy nature at its finest? With the new Kendall floor plan that's exactly what we had in mind, and your vacation spot is only as far as your neighborhood in the Oklahoma City Metro. Often we put fireplaces into homes that go unused and unappreciated. They are less than remarkable these days and often take up space many homeowners would rather have for furniture or TV placement. But if you ever find yourself drooling over the idea of an outdoor fireplace, that's exactly what you'll get! We've thought outside the box, the fire box that is, and moved it from the indoors, out! The Kendall floor plan has an outdoor livability approach you are sure to love. By placing a stainless steel wood burning fireplace on the back patio we hope to inspire that get out and play mentality. Picture yourself on a cool crisp day lounging on your back patio warming your feet by the fire while sipping on your pumpkin spice latte and enjoying the fresh fall air. It's a perfect time to pull out the bag of marshmallows and the graham crackers and put together a couple of s'mores while the kids play in the leaves enjoying their backyard camping adventure. Or send the kids away to grandma's house and have a stay at home date night with a little mulled wine and soft music to the romantic glow of your outdoor fireplace. The possibilities are endless, and you'll feel like you have a vacation retreat in your own backyard. We carry that staycation throughout the entire feel of the house with a spacious master suite, luxurious master bath with dual vanities, soaker tub, separate shower and plenty of room for your \"travel\" wardrobe in the walk-in closet. An additional 3 bedrooms with large closets complement this hideaway providing plenty of space for the whole family. That perpetual vacation may at times require a little work thrown in so we also have a separate study for those pesky projects. This 1963 square foot floor plan with its two car garage and mudroom has it all. Including a kitchen paradise. You can't go wrong with 23 feet of counter space, an island that provides a nice open flow to the large great room and a breakfast nook. There's plenty of room to entertain. If you like this retreat home concept, it's available at our Valencia community in Edmond Oklahoma, Somers Pointe in Oklahoma City, Red Canyon Ranch in Norman Oklahoma, and Country Place a new home community in Moore Oklahoma.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:35 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdd74db04803497e71db"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdd94db04803487e5d3c","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:58:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why Buy A New Home In Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3483 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd2161ed762c1053da18776b06863bcd.jpg\" alt=\"new home construction\" width=\"328\" height=\"218\">The Oklahoma City Metro real estate market never suffered the same bubble situation that many other cities experienced during the real estate downturn. Because of our business growth, we have been a desirable place to live for quite a while now. According to \u003ca href=\"http://www.zillow.com/oklahoma-city-ok/home-values/\" target=\"_blank\">Zillow,\u003c/a> home values in Oklahoma City have gone up 3.9% over the past year. Home values are predicted to rise another 2.8% within the next year. You may ask, \"Why buy a new home verses a used home?\" There are a lot of great reasons to purchase new verses used, but here are a few of the top reasons to buy new. \u003cstrong>Design Your Home The Way You Want To\u003c/strong> - With a resale home, you get what you get. You have what someone else thought was the best home for their family. With a brand new home, you are able to put your own stamp on it and personalize it with a variety of choices you have during the building process. From counter tops to flooring, and even your choice in floor plan. It's all up to you to choose what feels right. \u003cstrong>Warranty\u003c/strong> - A new home comes with warranties on construction, appliances, roofing, mechanical, and systems. This is peace of mind that when you purchase a new home, nothing major should go wrong, and if it does the builder and warranty have got it covered. \u003cstrong>Energy Savings\u003c/strong> - A new home, especially when it's built by Ideal Homes, has the latest and greatest in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/category/energy-efficiency/\" target=\"_blank\">energy efficiency\u003c/a>. If it doesn't you should ask yourself why you are buying from that particular builder. New construction is constantly evolving to make tighter more energy efficient homes. \u003cstrong>Lower Maintenance\u003c/strong> - Just as builders improve on energy costs all the time as they stay on the cutting edge of energy efficiency so too do they stay on top of the best construction materials for your home. With lower maintenance designs and materials you will spend less of your time, painting, scrapping, sealing, and caring for a new home verses a used home. \u003cstrong>Adhering to Current Codes\u003c/strong> - As building changes so to do codes and standards. Older homes may not be up to par with the electrical and mechanical that a new home has. These are things that will ultimately need to be upgraded and fixed in a used home. Buying new guarantees that the home is built to the most current building standards available. \u003cstrong>The New Home Feel\u003c/strong> - Just like driving a new car off the lot and knowing that no one's boots were on the floor mats, hands were on the wheel, or stuff was in the trunk, a new home multiplies that feeling by the 100's. You don't have to even think about what manner of stuff has been spilled on the floor, smeared on the walls, lives in the carpet... these things are all fresh and new and installed just for you. Overall, a new home is the best way to go when looking at jumping into home ownership. You might as well purchase your dream, and not someone else's.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-buy-a-new-home-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-09-19T01:30:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd2161ed762c1053da18776b06863bcd.jpg","caption":"new home construction","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1411090209,"_etag":"0301c90ba395c4243af0ddd0a1ab72346423cce2","textbody":"The Oklahoma City Metro real estate market never suffered the same bubble situation that many other cities experienced during the real estate downturn. Because of our business growth, we have been a desirable place to live for quite a while now. According to Zillow, home values in Oklahoma City have gone up 3.9% over the past year. Home values are predicted to rise another 2.8% within the next year. You may ask, \"Why buy a new home verses a used home?\" There are a lot of great reasons to purchase new verses used, but here are a few of the top reasons to buy new. Design Your Home The Way You Want To - With a resale home, you get what you get. You have what someone else thought was the best home for their family. With a brand new home, you are able to put your own stamp on it and personalize it with a variety of choices you have during the building process. From counter tops to flooring, and even your choice in floor plan. It's all up to you to choose what feels right. Warranty - A new home comes with warranties on construction, appliances, roofing, mechanical, and systems. This is peace of mind that when you purchase a new home, nothing major should go wrong, and if it does the builder and warranty have got it covered. Energy Savings - A new home, especially when it's built by Ideal Homes, has the latest and greatest in energy efficiency. If it doesn't you should ask yourself why you are buying from that particular builder. New construction is constantly evolving to make tighter more energy efficient homes. Lower Maintenance - Just as builders improve on energy costs all the time as they stay on the cutting edge of energy efficiency so too do they stay on top of the best construction materials for your home. With lower maintenance designs and materials you will spend less of your time, painting, scrapping, sealing, and caring for a new home verses a used home. Adhering to Current Codes - As building changes so to do codes and standards. Older homes may not be up to par with the electrical and mechanical that a new home has. These are things that will ultimately need to be upgraded and fixed in a used home. Buying new guarantees that the home is built to the most current building standards available. The New Home Feel - Just like driving a new car off the lot and knowing that no one's boots were on the floor mats, hands were on the wheel, or stuff was in the trunk, a new home multiplies that feeling by the 100's. You don't have to even think about what manner of stuff has been spilled on the floor, smeared on the walls, lives in the carpet... these things are all fresh and new and installed just for you. Overall, a new home is the best way to go when looking at jumping into home ownership. You might as well purchase your dream, and not someone else's.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdd94db04803487e5d3c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bde64db04803477e7f0d","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:58:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fall Wreaths That Transform Your New House into Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Smell the pumpkin spice and hot chocolate in the air? As autumn sets in, visions of hot cider, preferably in front of the outdoor fireplace at our new \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/09/our-fiery-new-floor-plan-creates-the-perfect-family-retreat/\">Kendall\u003c/a> floor plan, occupies our thoughts as well as other fall delights. Pumpkins on porches and potted mums all bring fall to your home. But nothing says fall and transforms a house to a home like a beautiful fall wreath. You can find pretty store bought wreaths in places like \u003ca href=\"http://www.potterybarn.com/\">Pottery Barn\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.pier1.com/\">Pier One\u003c/a>, or you can get a little more creative and find some in places like \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/\">Etsy\u003c/a> where artists and crafters put together wreaths from their own imaginations. You can find a variety of wreaths with your monogram on it to really personalize the entry into your home. \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/107867992/fall-grapevine-wreath-fall-wreath?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3490 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99956eac01052f9eda68808e7662402e.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.369314896_gq04\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\">\u003c/a>This beautiful wreath by \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/107867992/fall-grapevine-wreath-fall-wreath?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">JenniCoplandCrafts\u003c/a> on Etsy incorporates grapevine wreath with leaves, acorns, and berries, a perfect accent for your door in fall! The large light-green initial is a great accent, and polka dots have been added to match the hanging ribbon. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/159695459/orange-berry-fall-wreath-fall-monogram?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3491 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/58a448d701795424e97af5c7eeb69e9b.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.508201447_dhi8\" width=\"150\" height=\"169\">\u003c/a>Or another fun fall monogram wreath idea for your front door comes from \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/159695459/orange-berry-fall-wreath-fall-monogram?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">ElegantWreath\u003c/a>on Etsy. Mini WEATHERPROOF berries are used to create this bright orange berry wreath. This elegant wreath is a wonderful Fall or Halloween decoration. Custom Monogram is also painted and protected with clear coat to show the beautiful natural light wood color. This beautiful pop of color and the family initial creates a fun family feel as you walk through the door each day. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/188213239/distressed-wooden-initial-wall-hanging?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=letter+wreaths&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3495 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/574168aa417b5088a9c85d54b29490b2.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.597343463_3qfs\" width=\"150\" height=\"112\">\u003c/a>Or forget the round and just go for the letter. Check out this adorable distressed wooden initial for your door decor! The wooden initial has been hand distressed and the attached ribbon is chevron burlap with burlap flower dahlias that add great dimension to the piece by \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/188213239/distressed-wooden-initial-wall-hanging?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=letter+wreaths&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">BeesSneeze.\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;If you don't want to incorporate your initials but want a little fall fun consider one of these ideas of fall textiles, pallets and objects. \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/200078851/fall-hydrangea-berry-fall-wreath-fall?ref=sr_gallery_39&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3494 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a437d44d87cd9ab05d563b0d992e6797.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.609916569_8pcx\" width=\"150\" height=\"152\">\u003c/a>Enjoy an elegant combination of fall colors for your entryway. This premium wreath design features elements of fall with artificial green, mocha brown, and cream hydrangeas, with a celery green burlap bow on a natural grapevine wreath base with faux fall berries and artificial cedar branches entwined to provide a rustic fall door decoration. By \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/191625446/hydrangea-wreaths-fall-wreath-autumn?ref=sc_1&plkey=a5b447167060a2fed40a83acf5dca5bf4f80e31f%3A191625446&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">HomeHearthGarden\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/197498328/scarecrow-burlap-and-mesh-fall-wreath?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3493 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9110c867db1589fe8d80bb5e7990c68d.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.631353402_1kt0\" width=\"154\" height=\"151\">\u003c/a>This 24 inch scarecrow burlap and deco mesh wreath is a one of two wreaths. The Scarecrows are on opposite sides and would also look great for those of you with double doors. He is surrounded with pumpkins, sunflowers, decorative wooden balls and cattails. There is decorative fall ribbon and glitter roping all through the wreath. By \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/197498328/scarecrow-burlap-and-mesh-fall-wreath?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">HertasWreaths.\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/196044770/fall-wreath-autumn-burlap-wreath-orange?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3492 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/97b2971eb12d512df25ea0bd535b8000.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.626147097_67a7\" width=\"150\" height=\"166\">\u003c/a>This is the perfect burlap wreath for autumn! It's made with orange and brown burlap and matching orange chevron or polka dot ribbon. Brown grosgrain ribbon and natural burlap bow. The back of the wreath will come felted. The picture shows this orange and brown wreath in the large 22 inch size. All finished wreaths are measured from outside edge to outside edge for the diameter size. from \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/196044770/fall-wreath-autumn-burlap-wreath-orange?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=fall+wreath&ga_ref=auto2&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">BurlapBlooms\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Another great wreath idea consists of dried fall flowers and herbs to echo the feel of the season. \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/162313315/on-sale-culinary-garlic-and-herbs-wreath?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=herb+wreaths&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3496 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a3de903e1e724728d9f0f10c09284c0d.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.500172292_7vnt\" width=\"150\" height=\"135\">\u003c/a>Culinary wreaths can adorn your door or your kitchen and provide a quick place to grab items for your fall feasts. This delightful wreath features fresh California grown garlic, organic thyme and rosemary all hand woven into a aromatic and attractive edible wreath. Red chili peppers are added for a festive addition by \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/162313315/on-sale-culinary-garlic-and-herbs-wreath?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_query=herb+wreaths&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">McFaddenFarm\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/196668747/fall-wreathdried-flower-wreath-floral?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=herb+wreaths&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3497 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b66bb6015f58d7bfc43f1aace23fea16.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.645984823_l199\" width=\"150\" height=\"177\">\u003c/a>Dried flowers make a great fall splash and inviting entry to your home. This vibrant wreath is formed on a Spanish Moss and Sweet Annie lined, straw base decorated with dried orange slices, gomphrena, poppy seed heads, nepeta, feverfew, safflower, strawflowers, bay leaves, yarrow, hops, statice, zinnia, eryngium, nigella and hydrangea all placed on a bed of fragrant sweet annie. Some flowers have been lightly color enhanced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/196668747/fall-wreathdried-flower-wreath-floral?ref=sr_gallery_4&ga_search_query=herb+wreaths&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">CloverHollowDesigns\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/106868014/dried-herb-wreath-with-garlic-and-chiles?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_query=culinary+wreaths&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3498 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f445495bd182785d5b6c7838c29d76d8.jpg\" alt=\"il_570xN.365697577_r8cl\" width=\"149\" height=\"111\">\u003c/a>While this may go better on the door of your pantry in your kitchen, its beauty could still be an entry greeter for your home. Packed full of fragrant, useful culinary herbs such as Basil, Oregano, Mint, Summer Savory, Lavender, Bay, and others. Garlic and Chile accents on a background of fragrant Sweet Annie. This wreath is made from organic herbs and plants and is edible. Great gift for the cook in your family by \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/106868014/dried-herb-wreath-with-garlic-and-chiles?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_query=culinary+wreaths&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery\" target=\"_blank\">Kyhunly.\u003c/a> Or if you are feeling creative you can head to your local craft shop or flower farm and buy a few supplies to make your own! The sky is the limit when deciding on fall door decorations to express yourself and put a little warmth into your curb appeal as the air gets a little crisp.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"fall-wreaths-that-transform-your-new-house-into-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-09-26T01:30:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99956eac01052f9eda68808e7662402e.jpg","caption":"il_570xN.369314896_gq04","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1411695003,"_etag":"bd559335af1a53e24dd100eac1366d00a774094e","textbody":"Smell the pumpkin spice and hot chocolate in the air? As autumn sets in, visions of hot cider, preferably in front of the outdoor fireplace at our new Kendall floor plan, occupies our thoughts as well as other fall delights. Pumpkins on porches and potted mums all bring fall to your home. But nothing says fall and transforms a house to a home like a beautiful fall wreath. You can find pretty store bought wreaths in places like Pottery Barn and Pier One, or you can get a little more creative and find some in places like Etsy where artists and crafters put together wreaths from their own imaginations. You can find a variety of wreaths with your monogram on it to really personalize the entry into your home. This beautiful wreath by JenniCoplandCrafts on Etsy incorporates grapevine wreath with leaves, acorns, and berries, a perfect accent for your door in fall! The large light-green initial is a great accent, and polka dots have been added to match the hanging ribbon. &nbsp; Or another fun fall monogram wreath idea for your front door comes from ElegantWreathon Etsy. Mini WEATHERPROOF berries are used to create this bright orange berry wreath. This elegant wreath is a wonderful Fall or Halloween decoration. Custom Monogram is also painted and protected with clear coat to show the beautiful natural light wood color. This beautiful pop of color and the family initial creates a fun family feel as you walk through the door each day. &nbsp; Or forget the round and just go for the letter. Check out this adorable distressed wooden initial for your door decor! The wooden initial has been hand distressed and the attached ribbon is chevron burlap with burlap flower dahlias that add great dimension to the piece by BeesSneeze.&nbsp; &nbsp;If you don't want to incorporate your initials but want a little fall fun consider one of these ideas of fall textiles, pallets and objects. Enjoy an elegant combination of fall colors for your entryway. This premium wreath design features elements of fall with artificial green, mocha brown, and cream hydrangeas, with a celery green burlap bow on a natural grapevine wreath base with faux fall berries and artificial cedar branches entwined to provide a rustic fall door decoration. By HomeHearthGarden&nbsp; &nbsp;This 24 inch scarecrow burlap and deco mesh wreath is a one of two wreaths. The Scarecrows are on opposite sides and would also look great for those of you with double doors. He is surrounded with pumpkins, sunflowers, decorative wooden balls and cattails. There is decorative fall ribbon and glitter roping all through the wreath. By HertasWreaths.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;This is the perfect burlap wreath for autumn! It's made with orange and brown burlap and matching orange chevron or polka dot ribbon. Brown grosgrain ribbon and natural burlap bow. The back of the wreath will come felted. The picture shows this orange and brown wreath in the large 22 inch size. All finished wreaths are measured from outside edge to outside edge for the diameter size. from BurlapBlooms&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Another great wreath idea consists of dried fall flowers and herbs to echo the feel of the season. Culinary wreaths can adorn your door or your kitchen and provide a quick place to grab items for your fall feasts. This delightful wreath features fresh California grown garlic, organic thyme and rosemary all hand woven into a aromatic and attractive edible wreath. Red chili peppers are added for a festive addition by McFaddenFarm. &nbsp; Dried flowers make a great fall splash and inviting entry to your home. This vibrant wreath is formed on a Spanish Moss and Sweet Annie lined, straw base decorated with dried orange slices, gomphrena, poppy seed heads, nepeta, feverfew, safflower, strawflowers, bay leaves, yarrow, hops, statice, zinnia, eryngium, nigella and hydrangea all placed on a bed of fragrant sweet annie. Some flowers have been lightly color enhanced by CloverHollowDesigns. &nbsp; While this may go better on the door of your pantry in your kitchen, its beauty could still be an entry greeter for your home. Packed full of fragrant, useful culinary herbs such as Basil, Oregano, Mint, Summer Savory, Lavender, Bay, and others. Garlic and Chile accents on a background of fragrant Sweet Annie. This wreath is made from organic herbs and plants and is edible. Great gift for the cook in your family by Kyhunly. Or if you are feeling creative you can head to your local craft shop or flower farm and buy a few supplies to make your own! The sky is the limit when deciding on fall door decorations to express yourself and put a little warmth into your curb appeal as the air gets a little crisp.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bde64db04803477e7f0d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bde84db04803497e71de","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:54:48 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Mortgage Terminology: R-Z for New Home Buyers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3395 fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Housing market building blocks\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/396372b5307276f9a1f2fd572b555989.jpg\" width=\"246\" height=\"203\">Over the last few weeks we've been reviewing mortgage terminology to assist in the understanding of a home purchase. For some people the most daunting task in purchasing a new home can be understanding the language used in the whole mortgage process. We've tried to put together all the building blocks that go into the loan application and lending process to make it easier when you purchase real estate. Whether here in Oklahoma city, or any other market, the mortgage terminology is the same. \u003cstrong>RESPA\u003c/strong> - Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. This is a law that governs acceptable practices and fees in real estate transactions. \u003cstrong>Recording fee\u003c/strong> - When a home is purchased a fee is paid to an agent for entering the property sale into public records. \u003cstrong>Sale agreement\u003c/strong> - The contract signed by both parties of the sale stating the terms and conditions under which a property will be sold. \u003cstrong>Seller's market\u003c/strong> - Often the terms buyers and sellers markets are used to explain when market conditions favor one or the other party in a sale. When there are more buyers than sellers in the market, sellers have the negotiating power as demand exceeds supply. \u003cstrong>Settlement (or Closing)\u003c/strong> - When all conditions are met and the purchase is ready to take place the buyer, seller and lender (or their agents) meet to exchange property and funds to complete the sale. \u003cstrong>Settlement sheet (HUD-1)\u003c/strong> - This is the breakdown of costs payable at closing that determines the seller's net proceeds and the buyer's net payment. \u003cstrong>Survey\u003c/strong> - A measurement of land, prepared by a licensed surveyor, showing a property's boundaries, elevations, improvements and relationship to surrounding tracts. \u003cstrong>Title\u003c/strong> - Documentation showing ownership, rights and possession of a given property. \u003cstrong>Title insurance\u003c/strong> - Insurance that protects the lender (lender's policy) or buyer (owner's policy) against loss due to disputes over property ownership. \u003cstrong>Title search\u003c/strong> - This is an examination of municipal records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of a property and that there are no liens other claims against the property. \u003cstrong>Truth-in-Lending Act\u003c/strong> - A federal law requiring written disclosure of the terms of a mortgage (including APR and other charges) by a lender to a borrower after application. \u003cstrong>Underwriting\u003c/strong> - The process of verifying data and evaluating a loan application. The underwriter gives the final loan approval. \u003cstrong>VA Loan\u003c/strong> - A home loan available to veterans with little or no down payment and guaranteed by the U.S. Veterans' Administration. \u003cstrong>Walk-through\u003c/strong> - A final inspection of a home. Often new homebuilders have a final walk-through to check for problems that may need to be corrected before closing. In order to review other terms please check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/06/mortgage-and-home-buying-terms-a-d/\">part 1\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/06/e-j-more-morgage-terms-to-help-with-your-home-purchase/\">part 2\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/06/mortgage-terminology-l-p/\">part 3\u003c/a> of this list to help you fully understand many of the terms you'll come across when applying for home loans and working with a lender to purchase your new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"mortgage-terminology-rz-for-new-home-buyers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-07-04T01:30:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/396372b5307276f9a1f2fd572b555989.jpg","caption":"Housing market building blocks","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1404437423,"_etag":"306a989124b4127f8f82e5376d7938436e60e548","textbody":"Over the last few weeks we've been reviewing mortgage terminology to assist in the understanding of a home purchase. For some people the most daunting task in purchasing a new home can be understanding the language used in the whole mortgage process. We've tried to put together all the building blocks that go into the loan application and lending process to make it easier when you purchase real estate. Whether here in Oklahoma city, or any other market, the mortgage terminology is the same. RESPA - Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. This is a law that governs acceptable practices and fees in real estate transactions. Recording fee - When a home is purchased a fee is paid to an agent for entering the property sale into public records. Sale agreement - The contract signed by both parties of the sale stating the terms and conditions under which a property will be sold. Seller's market - Often the terms buyers and sellers markets are used to explain when market conditions favor one or the other party in a sale. When there are more buyers than sellers in the market, sellers have the negotiating power as demand exceeds supply. Settlement (or Closing) - When all conditions are met and the purchase is ready to take place the buyer, seller and lender (or their agents) meet to exchange property and funds to complete the sale. Settlement sheet (HUD-1) - This is the breakdown of costs payable at closing that determines the seller's net proceeds and the buyer's net payment. Survey - A measurement of land, prepared by a licensed surveyor, showing a property's boundaries, elevations, improvements and relationship to surrounding tracts. Title - Documentation showing ownership, rights and possession of a given property. Title insurance - Insurance that protects the lender (lender's policy) or buyer (owner's policy) against loss due to disputes over property ownership. Title search - This is an examination of municipal records to ensure that the seller is the legal owner of a property and that there are no liens other claims against the property. Truth-in-Lending Act - A federal law requiring written disclosure of the terms of a mortgage (including APR and other charges) by a lender to a borrower after application. Underwriting - The process of verifying data and evaluating a loan application. The underwriter gives the final loan approval. VA Loan - A home loan available to veterans with little or no down payment and guaranteed by the U.S. Veterans' Administration. Walk-through - A final inspection of a home. Often new homebuilders have a final walk-through to check for problems that may need to be corrected before closing. In order to review other terms please check out part 1, part 2, and part 3 of this list to help you fully understand many of the terms you'll come across when applying for home loans and working with a lender to purchase your new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bde84db04803497e71de"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdea4db04803487e5d3e","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:55:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Simple Summer Home Maintenance","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.wylio.com/credits/flickr/4725984714/\">\u003cimg id=\"Flickr-4725984714-1404930850545\" title=\"'Summer Fun' by gfpeck, released on Flickr under the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/), found via Wylio\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8c1be11176199c6e9e2d343a4ce7505d.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Fun from Flickr via Wylio\" width=\"300\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Â© 2010 \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/people/wespeck/\" title=\"'Summer Fun' published on Flickr by gfpeck\">gfpeck\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/wespeck/4725984714/\" title=\"from Flickr\">Flickr\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/\" style=\"font-size: .8em;\" title=\"Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs License\u003cbr >\u003c/a>\nhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/\">CC-BY-ND\u003c/a> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.wylio.com\" title=\"Easily credit free 'summer' pictures with Wylio.\">via Wylio\u003c/a>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003cp>In the midst of summer barbeques and vacations, one thing you shouldn't neglect this summer is some basic home maintenance to keep your home efficient, beautiful, and comfortable for your family. A few easy tasks can keep your home in tip-top shape. 1. Change your HVAC filters monthly - Dirty filters impact the efficiency of your air conditioning system. New filters will keep your home cool and running properly in the summer months. 2. Check fencing and repair any loose boards - Summer is a great time to do an inspection of your fence and fix any problems that may have come up over the past year. 3. Use your paint kit to touch up the inside and outside of your home - Living in your home, it's natural to accumulate little marks on your paint job. A few easy touch-ups take a short amount of time but can make your house feel fresh and new again. 4. Check hardboard siding and cornice for any separations - A little caulk and a few minutes is all it takes to maintain your home. 5. Water your yard - Especially in the heat of the summer, grass and trees need water. If your sod is new, make sure you're watering every couple of days. Check with your city about water rationing guidelines. Follow these simple tips to keep your house a great place for you and your family to come home to.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"simple-summer-home-maintenance-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-07-11T19:34:43.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8c1be11176199c6e9e2d343a4ce7505d.jpg","caption":"Summer Fun from Flickr via Wylio","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1405107283,"_etag":"e2752c0a50bd759f3bc1a9e7ad313a47018966ff","textbody":"Â© 2010 gfpeck, Flickr | \nhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/\">CC-BY-ND | via WylioIn the midst of summer barbeques and vacations, one thing you shouldn't neglect this summer is some basic home maintenance to keep your home efficient, beautiful, and comfortable for your family. A few easy tasks can keep your home in tip-top shape. 1. Change your HVAC filters monthly - Dirty filters impact the efficiency of your air conditioning system. New filters will keep your home cool and running properly in the summer months. 2. Check fencing and repair any loose boards - Summer is a great time to do an inspection of your fence and fix any problems that may have come up over the past year. 3. Use your paint kit to touch up the inside and outside of your home - Living in your home, it's natural to accumulate little marks on your paint job. A few easy touch-ups take a short amount of time but can make your house feel fresh and new again. 4. Check hardboard siding and cornice for any separations - A little caulk and a few minutes is all it takes to maintain your home. 5. Water your yard - Especially in the heat of the summer, grass and trees need water. If your sod is new, make sure you're watering every couple of days. Check with your city about water rationing guidelines. Follow these simple tips to keep your house a great place for you and your family to come home to.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdea4db04803487e5d3e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bded4db048034a7e5f1b","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:54:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Gives Back Locally and Now Globally","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRM7zc2g5tY\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3402 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/419b88a2d83bea64be4e35fa03c9c7e0.png\" alt=\"Homes for HOPE, HOPE International\" width=\"261\" height=\"160\">\u003c/a>Here at Ideal Homes we love helping people realize the dream of home ownership in the Oklahoma City Metro. One of the biggest pleasures we derive from our business is being able to give back to the local community through charitable donations and volunteer opportunities within the local communities. In the past we've been involved in an \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/category/extreme-makeover-home-edition/\" target=\"_blank\">Extreme Makeover Home Edition\u003c/a>. Along with our trade partners, suppliers and thousands of community volunteers, we helped change the life of a local family by building a beautiful home, and in only a week! Regularly our company and employees get involved in charitable community activities. Our company has a culture of giving back, and with that we have participated in and helped organizations such as The American Cancer Association \u003ca href=\"http://www.relayforlife.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Relay For Life\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.unitedway.org/\" target=\"_blank\">United Way\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.lung.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The American Lung Association\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/ok/oklahoma-city.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Meals on Wheels\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://rebuildingtogether.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Rebuilding Together\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.centraloklahomahabitat.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Habitat for Humanity\u003c/a>, and a \u003ca href=\"http://www.unitedwaynorman.org/DOC\" target=\"_blank\">Day of Caring\u003c/a>. Now we are excited to be involved with making a difference on a global level. Recently we've embarked on a new project that will benefit \u003ca href=\"http://www.hopeinternational.org/\" target=\"_blank\">HOPE International\u003c/a>, a microfinance network dedicated to alleviating world poverty by providing financial services for impoverished families. On July 23rd we will dedicate the company's first home for HOPE in Ideal's \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe\" target=\"_blank\">Somer's Pointe&nbsp;\u003c/a>neighborhood. A $25,000 donation from the sale of the home is expected to help more than 125 families in the first 6 months. Join us on the 23rd and stay tuned for more details on the dedication of our first Home for HOPE. We are excited to be involved with such an amazing project. It speaks to our heart, and our principals of giving back.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-gives-back-locally-and-now-globally-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-07-11T01:30:02.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/419b88a2d83bea64be4e35fa03c9c7e0.png","caption":"Homes for HOPE, HOPE International","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1405042202,"_etag":"f904f0d48bae0876b70384ca8c5a3ff9b63409fa","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes we love helping people realize the dream of home ownership in the Oklahoma City Metro. One of the biggest pleasures we derive from our business is being able to give back to the local community through charitable donations and volunteer opportunities within the local communities. In the past we've been involved in an Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Along with our trade partners, suppliers and thousands of community volunteers, we helped change the life of a local family by building a beautiful home, and in only a week! Regularly our company and employees get involved in charitable community activities. Our company has a culture of giving back, and with that we have participated in and helped organizations such as The American Cancer Association Relay For Life, United Way, The American Lung Association, Meals on Wheels, Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, and a Day of Caring. Now we are excited to be involved with making a difference on a global level. Recently we've embarked on a new project that will benefit HOPE International, a microfinance network dedicated to alleviating world poverty by providing financial services for impoverished families. On July 23rd we will dedicate the company's first home for HOPE in Ideal's Somer's Pointe&nbsp;neighborhood. A $25,000 donation from the sale of the home is expected to help more than 125 families in the first 6 months. Join us on the 23rd and stay tuned for more details on the dedication of our first Home for HOPE. We are excited to be involved with such an amazing project. It speaks to our heart, and our principals of giving back.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bded4db048034a7e5f1b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdef4db048034a7e5f1c","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:55:23 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"4 Secrets To Keep Your House Cool During The Summer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3414 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/97ae077aac272dc6f6911954805171e7.jpg\" alt=\"Beat The Heat in Your New Ideal Home\" width=\"339\" height=\"254\">It's usually around the end of July we start asking ourselves when is it going to cool off. Forget about the fact all winter we ask, \"When is it going to be summer?\" Though at Ideal Homes we build the most \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/05/understanding-energy-efficiency-and-hers-ratings-of-new-homes/\">energy efficient homes\u003c/a> you can get in the Oklahoma City Metro, it never hurts to use these few secrets to make sure you keep as cool as a cucumber in the height of the summer. \u003cstrong>#1 Block out that sun\u003c/strong> - Keep blinds and curtains closed as much as possible during the day, especially on south and west facing windows. The sun can shine right in and add a little heat, even to the most energy efficient homes. \u003cstrong>#2 Efficiently move air\u003c/strong> - Turn on ceiling fans to cool rooms you're using. Using ceiling fans can also help you set the thermostat at a higher temperature to further reduce utility costs. \u003cstrong>#3 Manage moisture\u003c/strong> - What do you do when it's not the heat but the humidity that's heating up your home? Make sure to mitigate the moisture. Run your bathroom exhaust fans for at least 20 minutes after showering to dry the air. \u003cstrong>#4 Reduce indoor heat sources\u003c/strong> - Don't cause a heat battle in your house between other heat radiating objects. Replace incandescent light bulbs with LED's or CFL's. The old style light bulbs throw off heat. Avoid cooking long meals. Using the oven or stovetop for extended amounts of time can heat more than your meal. These little tips will go a long way to help you beat the summer heat in your new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"4-secrets-to-keep-your-house-cool-during-the-summer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-07-18T01:30:49.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/97ae077aac272dc6f6911954805171e7.jpg","caption":"Beat The Heat in Your New Ideal Home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1405647049,"_etag":"0ae5263008e69332f46c1bcee02cedc3f96fa6e7","textbody":"It's usually around the end of July we start asking ourselves when is it going to cool off. Forget about the fact all winter we ask, \"When is it going to be summer?\" Though at Ideal Homes we build the most energy efficient homes you can get in the Oklahoma City Metro, it never hurts to use these few secrets to make sure you keep as cool as a cucumber in the height of the summer. #1 Block out that sun - Keep blinds and curtains closed as much as possible during the day, especially on south and west facing windows. The sun can shine right in and add a little heat, even to the most energy efficient homes. #2 Efficiently move air - Turn on ceiling fans to cool rooms you're using. Using ceiling fans can also help you set the thermostat at a higher temperature to further reduce utility costs. #3 Manage moisture - What do you do when it's not the heat but the humidity that's heating up your home? Make sure to mitigate the moisture. Run your bathroom exhaust fans for at least 20 minutes after showering to dry the air. #4 Reduce indoor heat sources - Don't cause a heat battle in your house between other heat radiating objects. Replace incandescent light bulbs with LED's or CFL's. The old style light bulbs throw off heat. Avoid cooking long meals. Using the oven or stovetop for extended amounts of time can heat more than your meal. These little tips will go a long way to help you beat the summer heat in your new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:55:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdef4db048034a7e5f1c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdf14db04803477e7f0f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:00:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"12 Quick fixes to Sell Your Home And Buy Your Dream Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3505 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/85169243e33dec8240c8ddc0f01e3153.jpg\" alt=\"sold sign for sale sign\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\">Often when people are looking at moving up into a new home, and have a current home to sell, the eternal question arises. Should I do some home improvement projects first or sell it \"as is\"? First off, ask yourself who really wants to buy a fixer upper? It's usually house flippers and people who can't qualify for more expensive homes. Most people do not look at a home with the intention to rip it down to the studs and start over. Most who \"think\" they want to take on projects in a home, really are just looking at cosmetic work and are not qualified nor do they have the time to get into major reconstruction. Assess the condition of your home and figure out what will give you the most bang for your buck. If your home is a true fixer-upper, you are going to have to price it with the intention that someone is going to want a \"deal\" in order to take it off your hands. But, as with many cases you can take a look at where some minor investments may give your home a more sellable look and still keep your investment down while maximizing your sales price. Be smart and look at comparable homes selling in your neighborhood. Take a day to tour them and see how they compare in price and finishes to your own home. If most of the homes seem to have upgraded kitchens or bathrooms or other desirable features, you may want to look at bringing your home up to the same standard in order to sell. Here are 12 quick fixes that cost little but make a big difference in the quality of your home and ability to sell it:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Fix holes, cracks and nail pops in drywall\u003c/li>\u003cli>Give a fresh coat of neutral paint throughout\u003c/li>\u003cli>Repair leaky faucets, toilets, and pipes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Replace worn carpet and linoleum\u003c/li>\u003cli>Change out dated light fixtures and ceiling fans\u003c/li>\u003cli>Repair broken blinds and window coverings\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure all appliances are in working conditions\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clear clutter\u003c/li>\u003cli>Weed, edge, and clear landscaping and fix curb appeal\u003c/li>\u003cli>Power wash the exterior\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clean windows and fix any broken sashes or bent screens\u003c/li>\u003cli>Freshen up linens, curtains, and shower curtains\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>These fixes and changes can give your home a new look without a lot of cash spent and can really improve the bottom line of your sale. Selling your home for top dollar can help in turning around and buying the dream home in your next new neighborhood.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"12-quick-fixes-to-sell-your-home-and-buy-your-dream-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-10-03T01:30:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/85169243e33dec8240c8ddc0f01e3153.jpg","caption":"sold sign for sale sign","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1412299839,"_etag":"6d3a006106c7a791aaa31b8006bfce4732ed2cb0","textbody":"Often when people are looking at moving up into a new home, and have a current home to sell, the eternal question arises. Should I do some home improvement projects first or sell it \"as is\"? First off, ask yourself who really wants to buy a fixer upper? It's usually house flippers and people who can't qualify for more expensive homes. Most people do not look at a home with the intention to rip it down to the studs and start over. Most who \"think\" they want to take on projects in a home, really are just looking at cosmetic work and are not qualified nor do they have the time to get into major reconstruction. Assess the condition of your home and figure out what will give you the most bang for your buck. If your home is a true fixer-upper, you are going to have to price it with the intention that someone is going to want a \"deal\" in order to take it off your hands. But, as with many cases you can take a look at where some minor investments may give your home a more sellable look and still keep your investment down while maximizing your sales price. Be smart and look at comparable homes selling in your neighborhood. Take a day to tour them and see how they compare in price and finishes to your own home. If most of the homes seem to have upgraded kitchens or bathrooms or other desirable features, you may want to look at bringing your home up to the same standard in order to sell. Here are 12 quick fixes that cost little but make a big difference in the quality of your home and ability to sell it:Fix holes, cracks and nail pops in drywallGive a fresh coat of neutral paint throughoutRepair leaky faucets, toilets, and pipesReplace worn carpet and linoleumChange out dated light fixtures and ceiling fansRepair broken blinds and window coveringsMake sure all appliances are in working conditionsClear clutterWeed, edge, and clear landscaping and fix curb appealPower wash the exteriorClean windows and fix any broken sashes or bent screensFreshen up linens, curtains, and shower curtainsThese fixes and changes can give your home a new look without a lot of cash spent and can really improve the bottom line of your sale. Selling your home for top dollar can help in turning around and buying the dream home in your next new neighborhood.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdf14db04803477e7f0f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdf34db04803497e71df","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:18:30 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Is your home ready for fall?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/autumn-1.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3512 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b419feb040cdd095343a7ef0101cb927.jpg\" alt=\"autumn (1)\" width=\"400\" height=\"601\">\u003c/a>Autumn is the perfect time to do some basic seasonal home maintenance to keep your home in tip-top shape. Here's a list of fall home projects from the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/customer-service\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes Customer Care team\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Test your Furnace\u003c/strong> - Take advantage of the mild temperatures and test your furnace to ensure there aren't any problems. This will give you enough time to hire someone to make repairs if you find something wrong. Open your windows the first time your heater is turned on. The dust in the vents can cause a burning smell that sometimes sets off the smoke alarms. \u003cstrong>Check Weather Stripping\u003c/strong> - You don't want to lose any warm air in the cold winter months, so inspect the weather stripping that's around the doors and windows and replace it anywhere you find that air could get through. \u003cstrong>Clean the Gutters\u003c/strong> - Spend some time outside cleaning the leaves from your gutters. If water gets trapped in the gutters because of debris and freezes in the cold winter months, it can cause damage to your property. \u003cstrong>Check Smoke Detectors\u003c/strong> - It's important to test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors monthly to keep your family safe. \u003cstrong>Replace Air Filters\u003c/strong> - This is one of those easy-to-do, but also easy-to-forget, items that should be done monthly. By following these tips, your home will be prepared for that first \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">Oklahoma\u003c/a> cold spell.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"is-your-home-ready-for-fall-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-10-03T18:17:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b419feb040cdd095343a7ef0101cb927.jpg","caption":"autumn (1)","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1412360261,"_etag":"33fcab4d551712c4464df002a80038fecca858df","textbody":"Autumn is the perfect time to do some basic seasonal home maintenance to keep your home in tip-top shape. Here's a list of fall home projects from the Ideal Homes Customer Care team. Test your Furnace - Take advantage of the mild temperatures and test your furnace to ensure there aren't any problems. This will give you enough time to hire someone to make repairs if you find something wrong. Open your windows the first time your heater is turned on. The dust in the vents can cause a burning smell that sometimes sets off the smoke alarms. Check Weather Stripping - You don't want to lose any warm air in the cold winter months, so inspect the weather stripping that's around the doors and windows and replace it anywhere you find that air could get through. Clean the Gutters - Spend some time outside cleaning the leaves from your gutters. If water gets trapped in the gutters because of debris and freezes in the cold winter months, it can cause damage to your property. Check Smoke Detectors - It's important to test carbon monoxide and smoke detectors monthly to keep your family safe. Replace Air Filters - This is one of those easy-to-do, but also easy-to-forget, items that should be done monthly. By following these tips, your home will be prepared for that first Oklahoma cold spell.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdf34db04803497e71df"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdf54db04803467e64a1","_updated":"Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:58:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Housewarming Parties to Show Off Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3517 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e6e1a34fd09d02669f964dd49c9b252.jpg\" alt=\"Three girl friends relaxing with coffee by boxes in new home smiling\" width=\"323\" height=\"215\">Buying a new home is a proud moment and a milestone meant to share with family and friends as you invite them into your home to \"warm\" it with friendship. Housewarming parties don't need to be elaborate, but if this is your first new home and you want some ideas and some of the do's and don'ts that go along with having a housewarming party we've put together some easy to follow ideas. \u003cstrong>Should You Host Yourself?\u003c/strong> With bridal showers and baby showers, it's often considered a no-no to host the event yourself. However with a housewarming party the opposite applies. The purpose of a house warming party is to extend warmth and hospitality while welcoming guests into your new home. \u003cstrong>Should I have the Party Before or After Everything is Put Away?\u003c/strong> This one is all personal preference. Some people want to present their home, as it would be in their daily living complete with decorations and wall hangings. Others like the idea of hosting before the furniture arrives to easily tour people through, have wide-open spaces for dancing and mingling and keep the staining to a minimum on furniture. However if you go this route you have to think about bringing in seating and tables for your guests and catering the affair. Whichever you choose, don't pick halfway and host a party with boxes and decorations placed randomly anywhere. \u003cstrong>What Type of Party Should It Be?\u003c/strong> You can go with a formal affair with a set time where you expect people to arrive and keep it more intimate. Or, if you want to invite a lot of people, the open house method may be better suited to your needs. This way people can arrive and depart during a set period of time. \u003cstrong>Who to Invite?\u003c/strong> Guests can consist of anyone you like, but think about inviting family and close friends as well as new neighbors to get to know your new surroundings. If you enjoy the company of your co-workers and you think you'd like to attend something similar if they were to invite you, then add them to the list. \u003cstrong>Should There be a Theme?\u003c/strong> You are already in the process of moving and unpacking your whole life in a new location. Keep-it-Simple is a great theme! Think backyard BBQ, seasonal or regional, but don't drive yourself crazy or go to a huge expense, unless that's your specialty. \u003cstrong>When to Send Out Invites?\u003c/strong> Depending on the intricacy of your planning, 3 days to 3 weeks is sufficient. You can invite people by word of mouth, electronically through Evite or Facebook events, or by good old-fashioned snail mail. Include a way for your guests to RSVP so you can get a head count for food and drinks. \u003cstrong>What Should I Serve?\u003c/strong> Again keep it simple. Finger foods are best so people can mix and mingle while they look around the house and get to know you and your family. But if you want to plan a huge meal, consider setting it up buffet style instead of sit down where you need to make sure you have enough seating for your guests. Also the lower maintenance the food and drinks, the easier it will be for you to chat with your visitors and spend less time in the kitchen preparing food. \u003cstrong>Should You Register For Housewarming Gifts?\u003c/strong> There is controversy among the etiquette experts when it comes to the topics of gifts for a housewarming party. Traditionally guests bring little gifts such as plants, vases, picture frames, or dishtowels. Or they may bring edibles for the party itself such as a bottle of wine, a cake or cookies. This is not the time that most people receive big ticket items to furnish their home or fill out their china pattern. If you do decide to register because you think people will be asking you what they can bring, then go for it. But under no circumstances should registry information be included on the invitations. Some guests may find that in poor taste. The objective of throwing a housewarming party is to welcome people into your home, possibly meet your new neighbors and have a wonderful time showing off your new place. Anything else is gravy. If you do receive gifts make sure to send out thank you notes in a timely manner. In the mean time enjoy your new home!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"housewarming-parties-to-show-off-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-10-10T01:30:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e6e1a34fd09d02669f964dd49c9b252.jpg","caption":"Three girl friends relaxing with coffee by boxes in new home smiling","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1412904603,"_etag":"3b3f390a1d02b83f673c37ca1671fbfad9d03f73","textbody":"Buying a new home is a proud moment and a milestone meant to share with family and friends as you invite them into your home to \"warm\" it with friendship. Housewarming parties don't need to be elaborate, but if this is your first new home and you want some ideas and some of the do's and don'ts that go along with having a housewarming party we've put together some easy to follow ideas. Should You Host Yourself? With bridal showers and baby showers, it's often considered a no-no to host the event yourself. However with a housewarming party the opposite applies. The purpose of a house warming party is to extend warmth and hospitality while welcoming guests into your new home. Should I have the Party Before or After Everything is Put Away? This one is all personal preference. Some people want to present their home, as it would be in their daily living complete with decorations and wall hangings. Others like the idea of hosting before the furniture arrives to easily tour people through, have wide-open spaces for dancing and mingling and keep the staining to a minimum on furniture. However if you go this route you have to think about bringing in seating and tables for your guests and catering the affair. Whichever you choose, don't pick halfway and host a party with boxes and decorations placed randomly anywhere. What Type of Party Should It Be? You can go with a formal affair with a set time where you expect people to arrive and keep it more intimate. Or, if you want to invite a lot of people, the open house method may be better suited to your needs. This way people can arrive and depart during a set period of time. Who to Invite? Guests can consist of anyone you like, but think about inviting family and close friends as well as new neighbors to get to know your new surroundings. If you enjoy the company of your co-workers and you think you'd like to attend something similar if they were to invite you, then add them to the list. Should There be a Theme? You are already in the process of moving and unpacking your whole life in a new location. Keep-it-Simple is a great theme! Think backyard BBQ, seasonal or regional, but don't drive yourself crazy or go to a huge expense, unless that's your specialty. When to Send Out Invites? Depending on the intricacy of your planning, 3 days to 3 weeks is sufficient. You can invite people by word of mouth, electronically through Evite or Facebook events, or by good old-fashioned snail mail. Include a way for your guests to RSVP so you can get a head count for food and drinks. What Should I Serve? Again keep it simple. Finger foods are best so people can mix and mingle while they look around the house and get to know you and your family. But if you want to plan a huge meal, consider setting it up buffet style instead of sit down where you need to make sure you have enough seating for your guests. Also the lower maintenance the food and drinks, the easier it will be for you to chat with your visitors and spend less time in the kitchen preparing food. Should You Register For Housewarming Gifts? There is controversy among the etiquette experts when it comes to the topics of gifts for a housewarming party. Traditionally guests bring little gifts such as plants, vases, picture frames, or dishtowels. Or they may bring edibles for the party itself such as a bottle of wine, a cake or cookies. This is not the time that most people receive big ticket items to furnish their home or fill out their china pattern. If you do decide to register because you think people will be asking you what they can bring, then go for it. But under no circumstances should registry information be included on the invitations. Some guests may find that in poor taste. The objective of throwing a housewarming party is to welcome people into your home, possibly meet your new neighbors and have a wonderful time showing off your new place. Anything else is gravy. If you do receive gifts make sure to send out thank you notes in a timely manner. In the mean time enjoy your new home!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdf54db04803467e64a1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdf84db04803467e64a2","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:21:24 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Haunted Halloween Events Around Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Are you ready to get the kids all spun up on sugar as they \"treat\" or treat around the Oklahoma City Metro neighborhoods? Lets be honest, there are no tricks as they fill their pillowcases with candy loot. Try out some great family fun add-on's and alternatives to keep the whole family frightened and entertained for Halloween. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3524 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd71e22b846457e3413ab88c240967db.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween night\" width=\"519\" height=\"265\">&nbsp;Trick or treating in the neighborhoods in the Oklahoma City Metro happens on Halloween this year, so prepare for a fun filled Friday night. But if you want something to do before Halloween check out some of these options. Haunted Houses Frontier City's Frightfest - Always a ghoul place to go during the Halloween season, the park has a pretty impressive (read scary) haunted house for older kids and grown-ups. Admission is $5 on top of regular park admission. \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/terroron10thstreet/timeline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terror On 10th Street\u003c/a> - Face your fears at the 9th annual Terror on 10th Street Haunted House. Take a guided tour any Friday, Saturday or Sunday night in October and have a scary good time. \u003ca href=\"http://www.trailofterror.org/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trail of Terrors\u003c/a> - Survive the Trail of Terror Team's newest attraction...The Haunted Barn. This attraction is not for the faint of heart, small children or pregnant women. It will paralyze you with fear. Haunt The Zoo for Halloween - From the 26th - the 31st the Oklahoma City Zoo hosts their annual Halloween event featuring trick or treating for the kids and is a great place for safe Halloween fun along their haunted zoo trail. Admission is $7 per child and accompanying adults are admitted free. \u003cstrong>Haunted River Cruises\u003c/strong> - Saturday's in October is Halloween dress up time for \u003ca href=\"http://okrivercruises.com/ferry-fun/kids-haunt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kids on the Oklahoma River Cruises\u003c/a> with contests and fun. Leave from Regatta Park 2pm and 3:30pm or leave from Exchange Landing 2:40 pm and 3:30 pm. But don't worry adults if you are sick of the same old Halloween parties, you have your \u003ca href=\"http://okrivercruises.com/specialty-cruises/haunt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">adult haunted river cruises too\u003c/a>. Dress up and have some fun on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm from Exchange Landing with entertainment and cash bar. There are more great attractions in and around the Oklahoma City area to enjoy your Halloween festivities. Check out the Halloween Train Ride in Oklahoma City Railway Museum, Arcadia Lakes Storybook Forest, and the Historical Harn Homestead Museum.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"haunted-halloween-events-around-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-10-17T01:30:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd71e22b846457e3413ab88c240967db.jpg","caption":"Halloween night","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1413509408,"_etag":"756fb0f9822b0b408094ae8b88056af21fde0895","textbody":"Are you ready to get the kids all spun up on sugar as they \"treat\" or treat around the Oklahoma City Metro neighborhoods? Lets be honest, there are no tricks as they fill their pillowcases with candy loot. Try out some great family fun add-on's and alternatives to keep the whole family frightened and entertained for Halloween. &nbsp;Trick or treating in the neighborhoods in the Oklahoma City Metro happens on Halloween this year, so prepare for a fun filled Friday night. But if you want something to do before Halloween check out some of these options. Haunted Houses Frontier City's Frightfest - Always a ghoul place to go during the Halloween season, the park has a pretty impressive (read scary) haunted house for older kids and grown-ups. Admission is $5 on top of regular park admission. Terror On 10th Street - Face your fears at the 9th annual Terror on 10th Street Haunted House. Take a guided tour any Friday, Saturday or Sunday night in October and have a scary good time. Trail of Terrors - Survive the Trail of Terror Team's newest attraction...The Haunted Barn. This attraction is not for the faint of heart, small children or pregnant women. It will paralyze you with fear. Haunt The Zoo for Halloween - From the 26th - the 31st the Oklahoma City Zoo hosts their annual Halloween event featuring trick or treating for the kids and is a great place for safe Halloween fun along their haunted zoo trail. Admission is $7 per child and accompanying adults are admitted free. Haunted River Cruises - Saturday's in October is Halloween dress up time for kids on the Oklahoma River Cruises with contests and fun. Leave from Regatta Park 2pm and 3:30pm or leave from Exchange Landing 2:40 pm and 3:30 pm. But don't worry adults if you are sick of the same old Halloween parties, you have your adult haunted river cruises too. Dress up and have some fun on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm from Exchange Landing with entertainment and cash bar. There are more great attractions in and around the Oklahoma City area to enjoy your Halloween festivities. Check out the Halloween Train Ride in Oklahoma City Railway Museum, Arcadia Lakes Storybook Forest, and the Historical Harn Homestead Museum.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdf84db04803467e64a2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdfc4db04803497e71e0","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:21:52 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"October Safety Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Jack-O-Lantern.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-3531 alignright fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5d89e4f8197b72bb0ca9be9d0ea88f29.jpg\" alt=\"Jack-O-Lantern\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">\u003c/a>This time of year can be a lot of fun for families with trick-or-treating and fall parties, but don't forget to take some general precautions to keep everyone safe this month. \u003cstrong>Halloween Safety:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Be alert when driving through neighborhoods.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If your family is trick-or-treating, make sure kids are in groups or with an adult.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If trick-or-treating after dark, wear reflective tape or carry a flashlight so that drivers can see you. Make sure kids are looking both ways before crossing a street and using crosswalks and sidewalks.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Only eat candy and treats that are sealed or from a trusted source.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>October is also \u003cstrong>Fire Prevention Month\u003c/strong>. Here are some ways you can protect your home:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Make sure you have working smoke detectors with fresh batteries throughout your home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Inspect your home for any fire hazards, including damaged electrical cords, lint build up in the clothes dryer and vent, and any unsafe locations of space heaters.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Have a plan for what you would do if there was a house fire and discuss it or practice it with your family.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"october-safety-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-10-18T21:09:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5d89e4f8197b72bb0ca9be9d0ea88f29.jpg","caption":"Jack-O-Lantern","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1413666587,"_etag":"2b3f239bfce6a357141bac3b9d33638ea6827de6","textbody":"This time of year can be a lot of fun for families with trick-or-treating and fall parties, but don't forget to take some general precautions to keep everyone safe this month. Halloween Safety:Be alert when driving through neighborhoods.If your family is trick-or-treating, make sure kids are in groups or with an adult.If trick-or-treating after dark, wear reflective tape or carry a flashlight so that drivers can see you. Make sure kids are looking both ways before crossing a street and using crosswalks and sidewalks.Only eat candy and treats that are sealed or from a trusted source.October is also Fire Prevention Month. Here are some ways you can protect your home:Make sure you have working smoke detectors with fresh batteries throughout your home.Inspect your home for any fire hazards, including damaged electrical cords, lint build up in the clothes dryer and vent, and any unsafe locations of space heaters.Have a plan for what you would do if there was a house fire and discuss it or practice it with your family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdfc4db04803497e71e0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bdfd4db04803497e71e1","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:22:28 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"8 To-Do's That Prepare Your Home For Winter","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>As temperatures drop it's always a good idea to do a few jobs around your home to keep things in working order and be prepared for the season's change. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3536 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b8e4109ab92dde4b6389ccd28b2479bd.jpg\" alt=\"winter repairs and inspections for your home\" width=\"203\" height=\"305\">\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Power wash\u003c/strong> - Fall is a good time to power wash any mold and mildew buildup that has occurred on siding, concrete slabs and in crevices. It looks better and is healthier for the longevity of the materials your home is built with. \u003cstrong>Check Roof\u003c/strong> - Inspect for missing or loose tiles. Be proactive with repairs. Clear off debris that can create soft spots on rooftops. Roofing requires general maintenance to retain its warranty. \u003cstrong>Chimney Check\u003c/strong> - If you have wood burning or gas fireplaces it's always a good idea to check them out before the first use of the season. Make sure flues are open and clear, gas lines are fully functional, and in the case of wood burning fireplaces make sure there is no creosote buildup. \u003cstrong>Winterize Hose Bib\u003c/strong>s - Make sure you unhook all hoses and cover your outdoor faucets with an insulated cover. \u003cstrong>Final Lawn Fertilize\u003c/strong> - Do a final lawn care maintenance plan. Think about aerating and fertilizing it to ensure green grass in the spring. \u003cstrong>Cover or Store Out-door Furniture\u003c/strong> - Make sure to cover and store your outdoor furniture for the season so that it won't take undue wear and tear from the winter elements.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"8-todos-that-prepare-your-home-for-winter-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-10-24T01:30:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b8e4109ab92dde4b6389ccd28b2479bd.jpg","caption":"winter repairs and inspections for your home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1414114257,"_etag":"d3ff480f9cc9a41270211ba240fd93c31c5d7b58","textbody":"As temperatures drop it's always a good idea to do a few jobs around your home to keep things in working order and be prepared for the season's change. Power wash - Fall is a good time to power wash any mold and mildew buildup that has occurred on siding, concrete slabs and in crevices. It looks better and is healthier for the longevity of the materials your home is built with. Check Roof - Inspect for missing or loose tiles. Be proactive with repairs. Clear off debris that can create soft spots on rooftops. Roofing requires general maintenance to retain its warranty. Chimney Check - If you have wood burning or gas fireplaces it's always a good idea to check them out before the first use of the season. Make sure flues are open and clear, gas lines are fully functional, and in the case of wood burning fireplaces make sure there is no creosote buildup. Winterize Hose Bibs - Make sure you unhook all hoses and cover your outdoor faucets with an insulated cover. Final Lawn Fertilize - Do a final lawn care maintenance plan. Think about aerating and fertilizing it to ensure green grass in the spring. Cover or Store Out-door Furniture - Make sure to cover and store your outdoor furniture for the season so that it won't take undue wear and tear from the winter elements.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bdfd4db04803497e71e1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be044db04803487e5d41","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:34:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday - Green Leaf Trails: New Homes in Norman Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you are searching for a new home in Norman Oklahoma or a suburb of Oklahoma City then \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/green-leaf-trails-floorplans\">Green Leaf Trails\u003c/a>, with its peaceful retreat like feel and easy access, may be the scenic community for you. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3546 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/838563fc2e3df779964c6a9df8e0a8c1.jpg\" alt=\"754511037841439_ideal_0781_webr\" width=\"548\" height=\"365\">&nbsp;From Green Leaf Trails you can hop on I-35 in 5 minutes, get to The University of Oklahoma in 10 minutes, and pull up at Tinker Air Force Base in less than 20 minutes. With its convenient location on Tecumseh Road, travel to the East side or the West side of Norman is a snap. And you are minutes from Moore, Oklahoma as well. You can reach every creature comfort of the city is minutes along the 24th St shopping corridor. There are plenty more shopping and dining options available in downtown Moore just 10 minutes away. Easy access does not mean sacrificing the dream of a peaceful quiet family-friendly neighborhood. On the contrary, this retreat-style living features parks and playgrounds throughout the community. Stroll along walking trails with dogs and baby carriages and meet the neighbors. Picnic with friends; enjoy the pavilion or the Butterfly garden. If fishing is your thing you can spend some time at the pond doing some catch-and-release fishing. If that's not enough recreation you can hop on the Historic Legacy Trail, which passes through the community. Walk or bike along its 13-mile route through Norman. Norman was ranked by CNN's Money Magazine as the sixth best small city within the United \u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3548 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0f0b679674ca6e21f96783534da0e0cf.jpg\" alt=\"625520104076713_ideal_0939_web\" width=\"299\" height=\"199\">States in which to live, and for good reason. Among the top notables is the fact that it is one out of only 17 Fair Trade towns in the country. This means that the city supports the purchasing of goods from the local community itself. When goods cannot be purchased locally, the city will then support buying from producers abroad who meet Fair Trade standards. You don't have to sacrifice big city arts and cultural events by living in a smaller town. The university provides venues for events and exhibits such as music centers and theaters. Norman boasts one of the largest French Impressionist painting collections in the United States. The Museum of Natural History has one of the largest and most important Paleozoic exhibits in existence. Norman has so much to offer, and at\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/green-leaf-trails-floorplans\">&nbsp;Green Leaf Trails\u003c/a>, built by Ideal Homes, homeowners have the opportunity to enjoy living in energy efficient homes starting from $165,000. Choose from 9 floor plans ranging in size from 1267-1965 square feet. If you'd like to take a look around the model homes and explore the beauty of this community, contact \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> and set up a visit to tour the model and see if the neighborhood is the right home for you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-green-leaf-trails-new-homes-in-norman-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-10-25T01:30:16.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/838563fc2e3df779964c6a9df8e0a8c1.jpg","caption":"754511037841439_ideal_0781_webr","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1414200616,"_etag":"17073bb1ce802cbf5ba81c603370599427e71d63","textbody":"If you are searching for a new home in Norman Oklahoma or a suburb of Oklahoma City then Green Leaf Trails, with its peaceful retreat like feel and easy access, may be the scenic community for you. &nbsp;From Green Leaf Trails you can hop on I-35 in 5 minutes, get to The University of Oklahoma in 10 minutes, and pull up at Tinker Air Force Base in less than 20 minutes. With its convenient location on Tecumseh Road, travel to the East side or the West side of Norman is a snap. And you are minutes from Moore, Oklahoma as well. You can reach every creature comfort of the city is minutes along the 24th St shopping corridor. There are plenty more shopping and dining options available in downtown Moore just 10 minutes away. Easy access does not mean sacrificing the dream of a peaceful quiet family-friendly neighborhood. On the contrary, this retreat-style living features parks and playgrounds throughout the community. Stroll along walking trails with dogs and baby carriages and meet the neighbors. Picnic with friends; enjoy the pavilion or the Butterfly garden. If fishing is your thing you can spend some time at the pond doing some catch-and-release fishing. If that's not enough recreation you can hop on the Historic Legacy Trail, which passes through the community. Walk or bike along its 13-mile route through Norman. Norman was ranked by CNN's Money Magazine as the sixth best small city within the United States in which to live, and for good reason. Among the top notables is the fact that it is one out of only 17 Fair Trade towns in the country. This means that the city supports the purchasing of goods from the local community itself. When goods cannot be purchased locally, the city will then support buying from producers abroad who meet Fair Trade standards. You don't have to sacrifice big city arts and cultural events by living in a smaller town. The university provides venues for events and exhibits such as music centers and theaters. Norman boasts one of the largest French Impressionist painting collections in the United States. The Museum of Natural History has one of the largest and most important Paleozoic exhibits in existence. Norman has so much to offer, and at&nbsp;Green Leaf Trails, built by Ideal Homes, homeowners have the opportunity to enjoy living in energy efficient homes starting from $165,000. Choose from 9 floor plans ranging in size from 1267-1965 square feet. If you'd like to take a look around the model homes and explore the beauty of this community, contact Elena and set up a visit to tour the model and see if the neighborhood is the right home for you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be044db04803487e5d41"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be064db04803487e5d42","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:34:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Buying Advantages During the Winter Holidays","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3559 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df9bd51c25ea32c9b78af220d6180089.jpg\" alt=\"buying a house at the holidays\" width=\"298\" height=\"313\">People are out in droves searching for homes in the spring and summer but why not treat yourself to a new home for the holidays? There are many advantages to purchasing during winter months. \u003cstrong>Winter Weather Handling\u003c/strong> - This is the perfect time of year to see how a new home handles the winter weather. With Ideal Homes we have \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/04/geothermal-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-benefit-homeowners/\">geothermal&nbsp;\u003c/a>options and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> homes. You can see them in action and compare them to other homes as you shop. \u003cstrong>Tax Advantages\u003c/strong> - Buyers looking for a new home before the end of the year can take advantage of home ownership benefits on their current year's taxes. \u003cstrong>Mortgage Advantages\u003c/strong> - Often times because it's a slower season for sales loan companies may offer benefits and breaks to get your business. With lower overall sales during the winter season, loans may process faster. \u003cstrong>Agent Availability\u003c/strong> - With fewer clients looking during the winter months, you will receive more individualized attention from your real estate professionals. \u003cstrong>Neighborhood Maintenance\u003c/strong> - When the leaves are down you'll be able to see how your neighbors tend their lawns, driveways, and sidewalks. This will give you an overall view of how things are maintained and manicured during the messiest of seasons. \u003cstrong>Check out the Decorations\u003c/strong> - During the holiday months, you'll get a chance to see how invested your neighbors are in the outside of their homes. You'll get a feel for the warmth and charm of the neighborhood. Are there wreaths, hay bails, mums, lights, and inviting scenes? Or does it look like everyone shuts themselves inside and has no involvement in the sights and people around them. Overall, winter is a great time to purchase your new home. If you'd like to come out and see what we have to offer feel free to contact \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> and set up an appointment.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"buying-advantages-during-the-winter-holidays-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-11-07T02:30:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df9bd51c25ea32c9b78af220d6180089.jpg","caption":"buying a house at the holidays","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1415327439,"_etag":"24efdd1517eeab48ebfa63b29e424cf70a5a61dc","textbody":"People are out in droves searching for homes in the spring and summer but why not treat yourself to a new home for the holidays? There are many advantages to purchasing during winter months. Winter Weather Handling - This is the perfect time of year to see how a new home handles the winter weather. With Ideal Homes we have geothermal&nbsp;options and EnergyAdvantage homes. You can see them in action and compare them to other homes as you shop. Tax Advantages - Buyers looking for a new home before the end of the year can take advantage of home ownership benefits on their current year's taxes. Mortgage Advantages - Often times because it's a slower season for sales loan companies may offer benefits and breaks to get your business. With lower overall sales during the winter season, loans may process faster. Agent Availability - With fewer clients looking during the winter months, you will receive more individualized attention from your real estate professionals. Neighborhood Maintenance - When the leaves are down you'll be able to see how your neighbors tend their lawns, driveways, and sidewalks. This will give you an overall view of how things are maintained and manicured during the messiest of seasons. Check out the Decorations - During the holiday months, you'll get a chance to see how invested your neighbors are in the outside of their homes. You'll get a feel for the warmth and charm of the neighborhood. Are there wreaths, hay bails, mums, lights, and inviting scenes? Or does it look like everyone shuts themselves inside and has no involvement in the sights and people around them. Overall, winter is a great time to purchase your new home. If you'd like to come out and see what we have to offer feel free to contact Elena and set up an appointment.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be064db04803487e5d42"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be084db04803477e7f11","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:34:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday - Somer's Pointe: New Homes Near the Mustang / Yukon Area of Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you are looking for a new home in The Oklahoma City metro with quick commutes and a country feel you don't need to go any further than \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a> by Ideal Homes. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3567 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e7a515a1631dca279129fe573c0acd8a.jpg\" alt=\"Somer's Pointe, new homes in Yukon Oklahoma\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">&nbsp;Located near the Mustang and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/02/8-great-things-about-yukon-oklahoma/\">Yukon\u003c/a> suburbs of Oklahoma City, Somer's Pointe has easy access to the heart of the city, a must for busy families who love all the diversions city life has to offer. From award winning schools in the Mustang school district to bustling business centers, Oklahoma City has fantastic sports teams, diverse culture and arts, and a myriad of public and private businesses that call Oklahoma City home. Somers point is conveniently located to all the action just off I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike. Low cost of living with a family friendly atmosphere, make this area a great place to settle and raise a family without breaking the bank. With 3 and 4 bedroom \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe-floorplans\">homes\u003c/a> starting from $180,000 and ranging in size from 1655 square feet up to nearly 2500 square feet there are homes in easily affordable price ranges for everyone. Only minutes away from Bricktown and other major attractions in Oklahoma City, you have all the shopping and dining you could possibly want yet back home away from the hustle and bustle of the city residents enjoy the nicer things about country living. Community amenities include a central park with pavilion, playground and picnic tables nestled amongst curving streets and strolling sidewalks characteristic of sleepier towns. While Yukon is the fastest growing city in Oklahoma it's low crime rates keep it safe and secure. A visit to the model homes is a must. Contact \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> and set up a visit to tour Somer's Pointe new home community in Mustang just outside the Oklahoma City Metro.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-somers-pointe-new-homes-near-the-mustang-yukon-area-of-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-11-08T02:30:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e7a515a1631dca279129fe573c0acd8a.jpg","caption":"Somer","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1415413852,"_etag":"beec778f31399b641eadebcc4c02c7dff23a4132","textbody":"If you are looking for a new home in The Oklahoma City metro with quick commutes and a country feel you don't need to go any further than Somer's Pointe by Ideal Homes. &nbsp;Located near the Mustang and Yukon suburbs of Oklahoma City, Somer's Pointe has easy access to the heart of the city, a must for busy families who love all the diversions city life has to offer. From award winning schools in the Mustang school district to bustling business centers, Oklahoma City has fantastic sports teams, diverse culture and arts, and a myriad of public and private businesses that call Oklahoma City home. Somers point is conveniently located to all the action just off I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike. Low cost of living with a family friendly atmosphere, make this area a great place to settle and raise a family without breaking the bank. With 3 and 4 bedroom homes starting from $180,000 and ranging in size from 1655 square feet up to nearly 2500 square feet there are homes in easily affordable price ranges for everyone. Only minutes away from Bricktown and other major attractions in Oklahoma City, you have all the shopping and dining you could possibly want yet back home away from the hustle and bustle of the city residents enjoy the nicer things about country living. Community amenities include a central park with pavilion, playground and picnic tables nestled amongst curving streets and strolling sidewalks characteristic of sleepier towns. While Yukon is the fastest growing city in Oklahoma it's low crime rates keep it safe and secure. A visit to the model homes is a must. Contact Elena and set up a visit to tour Somer's Pointe new home community in Mustang just outside the Oklahoma City Metro.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be084db04803477e7f11"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be0a4db04803467e64a4","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:41:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What Home Improvement Project Would You Do?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Even in a brand new, new construction home, built by a home builder you can't always get everything you want in the first go around. You may be limited by funds, or by the options offered. If you had some extra cash to add into the home building budget, which projects would you undertake? \u003cstrong>Here are 5 ideas that may make your list if you had more to play with.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3570 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/16655cb99528b2ea2216c32cee1be195.jpg\" alt=\"add a deck\" width=\"239\" height=\"179\">Add a Deck or extend your patio\u003c/strong> - Decks and patios provide more entertaining space, outdoor dining, lounging, or a place to BBQ. Decks can be the outdoor retreat you've been looking for and they add value to your home. \u003cstrong>Sprinkler System\u003c/strong> - This will go a long way in maintaining a beautiful landscape that contributes to the curb appeal of a home as well as the ability to create a relaxing retreat in the backyard. \u003cstrong>Get High-Tech Wired\u003c/strong> - High-tech homes are in. The newest latest thing is being able to control your whole home through apps on your smart phone or tablet. Wiring your home to be a smart home is a great bang for your buck. With smart wired homes you can put speakers throughout the house, wire in your lights, door locks, alarm, heating and cooling system, and smoke detectors. \u003cstrong>Finish a Basement\u003c/strong> - Basements can be creepy and dark - instilling visions from horror movies, or they can add an incredible flex space to your home. A basement can be kitted out as a media room, a play space for kids, home gym, or man cave. The possibilities are endless. Yet adding more usable space to your home is a definite plus. Both for your own enjoyment, and for resale down the line. \u003cstrong>Bathroom Addition\u003c/strong> - You know what they say... you can never have too many bathrooms. Okay maybe they don't say that, but if you finish a basement a good addition to that space is another bathroom. Modern updated bathrooms give you a lot of bang for the buck. \u003cstrong>Add a Storm Shelter\u003c/strong> - Underground storm shelters in your garage by a reputable dealer can typically be installed in a morning or afternoon. These are designed to allow you to enter the shelter even if your vehicle is parked in the garage. You can also explore the option of an above ground safe room in your garage. They are relatively affordable and will give your family peace of mind during storm season. What project would be on your list that we haven't listed above?\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-home-improvement-project-would-you-do-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-11-14T02:30:32.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/16655cb99528b2ea2216c32cee1be195.jpg","caption":"add a deck","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1415932232,"_etag":"eff4c8e35cf5d06aa2e83a770e9769e23eba5ce5","textbody":"Even in a brand new, new construction home, built by a home builder you can't always get everything you want in the first go around. You may be limited by funds, or by the options offered. If you had some extra cash to add into the home building budget, which projects would you undertake? Here are 5 ideas that may make your list if you had more to play with.Add a Deck or extend your patio - Decks and patios provide more entertaining space, outdoor dining, lounging, or a place to BBQ. Decks can be the outdoor retreat you've been looking for and they add value to your home. Sprinkler System - This will go a long way in maintaining a beautiful landscape that contributes to the curb appeal of a home as well as the ability to create a relaxing retreat in the backyard. Get High-Tech Wired - High-tech homes are in. The newest latest thing is being able to control your whole home through apps on your smart phone or tablet. Wiring your home to be a smart home is a great bang for your buck. With smart wired homes you can put speakers throughout the house, wire in your lights, door locks, alarm, heating and cooling system, and smoke detectors. Finish a Basement - Basements can be creepy and dark - instilling visions from horror movies, or they can add an incredible flex space to your home. A basement can be kitted out as a media room, a play space for kids, home gym, or man cave. The possibilities are endless. Yet adding more usable space to your home is a definite plus. Both for your own enjoyment, and for resale down the line. Bathroom Addition - You know what they say... you can never have too many bathrooms. Okay maybe they don't say that, but if you finish a basement a good addition to that space is another bathroom. Modern updated bathrooms give you a lot of bang for the buck. Add a Storm Shelter - Underground storm shelters in your garage by a reputable dealer can typically be installed in a morning or afternoon. These are designed to allow you to enter the shelter even if your vehicle is parked in the garage. You can also explore the option of an above ground safe room in your garage. They are relatively affordable and will give your family peace of mind during storm season. What project would be on your list that we haven't listed above?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be0a4db04803467e64a4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be0c4db04803497e71e2","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:35:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Renovation Don'ts: Things That Won't \"Up\" The Value of Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>While often times it seems that every renovation you do will help your home sell in the future, that is just not the case. Sometimes there are renovations that will make it more difficult to sell your home down the line, or they just won't add up to the raise in value you thought they would. Some of these renovations you may do anyway, just because they are things YOU want, but remember the next owner may not feel the same way. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;DON'T!\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3574 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/71c6535c69488222b891e82d953fd858.jpg\" alt=\"swimming pool renovation\" width=\"326\" height=\"217\">\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Put in a Pool\u003c/strong> - Pools may seem luxurious to you. It's fine, if you are going to get a lot of use out of it, to add one for your benefit. But do not make that addition thinking it will add $20,000+ to the cost of your home. Many people do not have the dream to maintain a hole in the ground that costs time and money for them to care for. This means they won't pay a premium for a home with a pool either. Maybe it's different in Florida or Hawaii - maybe in those two locations you'll get a bang for your pool buck. Otherwise steer clear. \u003cstrong>Convert a Bedroom\u003c/strong> - It may seem like you personally have too many rooms for your needs so the idea of taking away a bedroom to make it a large bathroom, a wardrobe, or absorb it into another room may seem sound. Resist the urge. A bedroom is a bedroom. If you do anything to it, make it temporary so that future buyers can use it...as a bedroom. Or any other function they see fit. \u003cstrong>Lay Down Carpet\u003c/strong> - Natural hardwood is the most coveted floor covering out there in today's home purchase world. If you are going to re-do floors make sure you don't cover over hardwood with carpets, and when the budget allows, convert flooring to hardwood. Unless it's a bathroom then tile is always a good choice. But try to stay away from cheaper laminate or vinyl. And definitely resist the urge to carpet wall to wall. \u003cstrong>Convert your Garage\u003c/strong> - You may have a small house and feel that converting the garage into more usable living space is the way to go. Stop the construction plan! Garages are very valuable and by adding more living space and taking away the garage you may be removing money from your resale value. \u003cstrong>Finish a Garage\u003c/strong> - Some people look at bare cement floors and unpainted walls with drywall tape showing and think that spending a couple of thousand on finishing the garage will be worth it in the long run. It will. To you. Finish it because you want it done, but don't expect someone comparing two homes side-by-side to pay more money for yours because the garage walls are painted and the floor is sealed. \u003cstrong>Go Too Trendy\u003c/strong> - The thing about trendy...it's only in for a short time. Going with classic finishes and materials is likely to pay off in the long run more so than going too far out there into trending designs. Especially on things that cost a lot to replace such as flooring, cabinetry, and tiles. When considering renovation plans for your home consider what will make you happy if you plan to live in the house long term. But if you are making the renovations with an eye toward future resale, make sure the renovations you plan to do are helping your bottom line not hurting it.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"renovation-donts-things-that-wont-up-the-value-of-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-11-21T02:30:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/71c6535c69488222b891e82d953fd858.jpg","caption":"swimming pool renovation","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1416537033,"_etag":"346f56f9bed47327e51c154ff42a937ca857eb31","textbody":"While often times it seems that every renovation you do will help your home sell in the future, that is just not the case. Sometimes there are renovations that will make it more difficult to sell your home down the line, or they just won't add up to the raise in value you thought they would. Some of these renovations you may do anyway, just because they are things YOU want, but remember the next owner may not feel the same way. &nbsp;DON'T!Put in a Pool - Pools may seem luxurious to you. It's fine, if you are going to get a lot of use out of it, to add one for your benefit. But do not make that addition thinking it will add $20,000+ to the cost of your home. Many people do not have the dream to maintain a hole in the ground that costs time and money for them to care for. This means they won't pay a premium for a home with a pool either. Maybe it's different in Florida or Hawaii - maybe in those two locations you'll get a bang for your pool buck. Otherwise steer clear. Convert a Bedroom - It may seem like you personally have too many rooms for your needs so the idea of taking away a bedroom to make it a large bathroom, a wardrobe, or absorb it into another room may seem sound. Resist the urge. A bedroom is a bedroom. If you do anything to it, make it temporary so that future buyers can use it...as a bedroom. Or any other function they see fit. Lay Down Carpet - Natural hardwood is the most coveted floor covering out there in today's home purchase world. If you are going to re-do floors make sure you don't cover over hardwood with carpets, and when the budget allows, convert flooring to hardwood. Unless it's a bathroom then tile is always a good choice. But try to stay away from cheaper laminate or vinyl. And definitely resist the urge to carpet wall to wall. Convert your Garage - You may have a small house and feel that converting the garage into more usable living space is the way to go. Stop the construction plan! Garages are very valuable and by adding more living space and taking away the garage you may be removing money from your resale value. Finish a Garage - Some people look at bare cement floors and unpainted walls with drywall tape showing and think that spending a couple of thousand on finishing the garage will be worth it in the long run. It will. To you. Finish it because you want it done, but don't expect someone comparing two homes side-by-side to pay more money for yours because the garage walls are painted and the floor is sealed. Go Too Trendy - The thing about trendy...it's only in for a short time. Going with classic finishes and materials is likely to pay off in the long run more so than going too far out there into trending designs. Especially on things that cost a lot to replace such as flooring, cabinetry, and tiles. When considering renovation plans for your home consider what will make you happy if you plan to live in the house long term. But if you are making the renovations with an eye toward future resale, make sure the renovations you plan to do are helping your bottom line not hurting it.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be0c4db04803497e71e2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be0e4db04803467e64a5","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:35:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Our Commitment Around The Holidays","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We really do feel that our communities in and around the Oklahoma City metro are not just full of sticks, bricks and mortar, but warm wonderful memory generating houses to call home. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3579 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0d0c8ccf5b1bce52e92dcc4b6313c9f7.jpg\" alt=\"new home construction during the holidays\" width=\"247\" height=\"371\">We, at Ideal Homes, love to \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/learn-about-ideal\" target=\"_blank\">give back\u003c/a> and do many charitable acts during the entire year. Some of our employees volunteer for meals on wheels and it wouldn't be surprising to see someone from Ideal Homes serving up some stuffing tomorrow to those less fortunate. With that spirit in mind, our employees will be home making memories with their families tomorrow, or spending time on charitable pursuits. So our models and offices will be closed on November 27th and 28th. We hope you will also be enjoying the holidays with family and friends. If you just can't wait until we get back to see some of our homes you can start your tour online. You can take a wonderful virtual tour through our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/gallery\" target=\"_blank\">photo gallery\u003c/a>. Here you can see the quality and construction we will bring to you and your family just in time to celebrate next year's Thanksgiving. Another great place to check out when our models are closed is our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Find Your Home\u003c/a> tab on our website or use the community locator. This will give you a list of all the communities we build and their starting prices. With 21 communities to choose from all over the Oklahoma City metro ranging from the $130s on up and over the $360's there is something for everyone. Once you find a community, there are multitudes of floor plans and choices to investigate while your turkey is digesting. Enjoy your holiday! And we'll see you when the turkey is gone.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"our-commitment-around-the-holidays-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-11-27T02:30:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0d0c8ccf5b1bce52e92dcc4b6313c9f7.jpg","caption":"new home construction during the holidays","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1417055428,"_etag":"d5c63ca58e4c2e72c37dfde15505cd65b33f611d","textbody":"We really do feel that our communities in and around the Oklahoma City metro are not just full of sticks, bricks and mortar, but warm wonderful memory generating houses to call home. We, at Ideal Homes, love to give back and do many charitable acts during the entire year. Some of our employees volunteer for meals on wheels and it wouldn't be surprising to see someone from Ideal Homes serving up some stuffing tomorrow to those less fortunate. With that spirit in mind, our employees will be home making memories with their families tomorrow, or spending time on charitable pursuits. So our models and offices will be closed on November 27th and 28th. We hope you will also be enjoying the holidays with family and friends. If you just can't wait until we get back to see some of our homes you can start your tour online. You can take a wonderful virtual tour through our photo gallery. Here you can see the quality and construction we will bring to you and your family just in time to celebrate next year's Thanksgiving. Another great place to check out when our models are closed is our Find Your Home tab on our website or use the community locator. This will give you a list of all the communities we build and their starting prices. With 21 communities to choose from all over the Oklahoma City metro ranging from the $130s on up and over the $360's there is something for everyone. Once you find a community, there are multitudes of floor plans and choices to investigate while your turkey is digesting. Enjoy your holiday! And we'll see you when the turkey is gone.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be0e4db04803467e64a5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be0f4db04803487e5d43","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:35:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Our New Home - The First Step","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Signing-a-New-Home-Contract-Ideal-Homes-2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3596 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1239c8cb92eec82251cdf8fa100cdef.jpg\" alt=\"Signing a New Home Contract Ideal Homes 2\" width=\"273\" height=\"200\">\u003c/a>Today is a big day for my family. We just filled out the paperwork to build a brand-new Ideal Home. As an almost 10-year employee of Ideal Homes, I know first-hand that the owners and my co-workers don't take the responsibility of building a family's home lightly. We've lived in our current Ideal Home for six years, and we've had so many great moments there. It's where I brought my youngest son home from the hospital as a newborn. It's where I've put up the Christmas tree and outdoor lights with my family, and it's where we've had birthday celebrations for my six-year-old. It's full of wonderful memories, but we're excited for this next step. Our first Ideal home was built and ready for us to move into when we purchased it, so this will be the first time we'll be going to the Ideal Homes' Design Center to select all the details and finishes for our home. I've already spent hours on \u003ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinterest\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.houzz.com/lexp?m_refid=gl-sem-brand_main&kw=houzz&pos=1t1&device=c&gclid=Cj0KEQiAypGjBRCPme6jmqu3gZsBEiQA8NAiIGkrTzruvecTKfBMFsbMKs79_JtQimbB4MyX9qb9EB8aAud28P8HAQ\" target=\"_blank\">Houzz\u003c/a> dreaming of what I want the kitchen and master bath to look like. My husband is excited about the 3-car tandem garage and the upstairs bonus room that he'll use as his man cave. My six-year-old can't wait to live near the fishing pond and community pool. This will be the home where I take first-day-of-school photos and where my boys will spend their childhoods playing in the back yard. So, yes, this is a big day for my family. And I wouldn't trust it to anyone else but Ideal Homes.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"our-new-home-the-first-step-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-11-14T19:34:21.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1239c8cb92eec82251cdf8fa100cdef.jpg","caption":"Signing a New Home Contract Ideal Homes 2","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1415993661,"_etag":"9ca25872c40906984b9126adfd98a7bd3e69d77c","textbody":"Today is a big day for my family. We just filled out the paperwork to build a brand-new Ideal Home. As an almost 10-year employee of Ideal Homes, I know first-hand that the owners and my co-workers don't take the responsibility of building a family's home lightly. We've lived in our current Ideal Home for six years, and we've had so many great moments there. It's where I brought my youngest son home from the hospital as a newborn. It's where I've put up the Christmas tree and outdoor lights with my family, and it's where we've had birthday celebrations for my six-year-old. It's full of wonderful memories, but we're excited for this next step. Our first Ideal home was built and ready for us to move into when we purchased it, so this will be the first time we'll be going to the Ideal Homes' Design Center to select all the details and finishes for our home. I've already spent hours on Pinterest and Houzz dreaming of what I want the kitchen and master bath to look like. My husband is excited about the 3-car tandem garage and the upstairs bonus room that he'll use as his man cave. My six-year-old can't wait to live near the fishing pond and community pool. This will be the home where I take first-day-of-school photos and where my boys will spend their childhoods playing in the back yard. So, yes, this is a big day for my family. And I wouldn't trust it to anyone else but Ideal Homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:31 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be0f4db04803487e5d43"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be114db04803497e71e3","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:35:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday - Valencia: New Homes in Edmond Oklahoma and Deer Creek Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/valencia\">Valencia&nbsp;\u003c/a>warmly welcomes residents to its park-like setting amongst 30 acres of parks and open spaces. Meander through miles of walking trails, enjoy ponds and creeks, play on the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2011/07/best-playgrounds-in-the-oklahoma-city-metro/\">playgrounds\u003c/a>, or sports in the soccer field or on the baseball diamond, or utilize one of the many gazebos for birthday parties and family gatherings. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3601 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e15cb52ce4249850ade4ca84048a313e.jpg\" alt=\"New Home Community Valencia in Edmond Oklahoma\" width=\"400\" height=\"257\">&nbsp;Just outside of Oklahoma City, Edmond boasts a Blue Ribbon school system and has been \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/01/5-top-rankings-for-edmond-oklahoma-in-5-years/\">voted #1\u003c/a> on CNBC's \"10 Perfect Suburbs\" list. The Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and State Industrial Development Department selected Valencia as the most outstanding community in its class for five years in a row. What's not to love! With \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/valencia-floorplans\">47 floor plans\u003c/a> to choose from between 1000 square feet to 3200 square feet there is a wide range of options for small and large families alike. Homes start from $135,000 and up to $375,000, with a wide range of prices to fit any budget. Valencia is centrally located to the Quail Springs Mall, Mercy Hospital and the YMCA. It's a short hop to churches, medical offices, grocery stores and retails shops which make Valencia an easy place to live.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-valencia-new-homes-in-edmond-oklahoma-and-deer-creek-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-11-22T02:30:34.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e15cb52ce4249850ade4ca84048a313e.jpg","caption":"New Home Community Valencia in Edmond Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1416623434,"_etag":"820056e7e9b9c895b0d94368adff96100ff3c356","textbody":"Valencia&nbsp;warmly welcomes residents to its park-like setting amongst 30 acres of parks and open spaces. Meander through miles of walking trails, enjoy ponds and creeks, play on the playgrounds, or sports in the soccer field or on the baseball diamond, or utilize one of the many gazebos for birthday parties and family gatherings. &nbsp;Just outside of Oklahoma City, Edmond boasts a Blue Ribbon school system and has been voted #1 on CNBC's \"10 Perfect Suburbs\" list. The Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce and State Industrial Development Department selected Valencia as the most outstanding community in its class for five years in a row. What's not to love! With 47 floor plans to choose from between 1000 square feet to 3200 square feet there is a wide range of options for small and large families alike. Homes start from $135,000 and up to $375,000, with a wide range of prices to fit any budget. Valencia is centrally located to the Quail Springs Mall, Mercy Hospital and the YMCA. It's a short hop to churches, medical offices, grocery stores and retails shops which make Valencia an easy place to live.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be114db04803497e71e3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be1a4db04803477e7f13","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:35:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"9 Holiday Craft Ideas To Try in Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you've just moved into a brand new home you are probably excited to figure out where all those decorations go for the first time, bake some cookies and light up the fireplace. Continuing or creating family traditions can go a long way toward making you feel settled into your new home. Craft projects and homemade items add a unique quality to the household holiday decor that purchasing them from big box stores just can't replicate. \u003cstrong>Here are some craft ideas to help create the holiday atmosphere along with new family traditions:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>1. Hand Painted Ornaments\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-than-130-homemade-ornaments.html\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3608 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/95a3cdd93c41292597e313e7f4a0a139.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted ornaments\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\">\u003c/a> Start a tradition to paint a glass ornament each year or check out all \u003ca href=\"http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-than-130-homemade-ornaments.html\" target=\"_blank\">these other\u003c/a> homemade ornament ideas. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>2. Make a peppermint or candy cane candle.\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3609 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1946a468fc716169e6394e63e5c584d3.jpg\" alt=\"peppermint-candle\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\">&nbsp; &nbsp;All this project takes are candy sticks or round peppermints, a hot glue gun and a candle, color and scent of your choice. 3. Spray paint pine cones for centerpieces. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3607 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c667f3cba5ed3002400ddb00b32f5787.jpg\" alt=\"pine cones\" width=\"400\" height=\"359\">&nbsp;Pretty easy, pick a color - silver, gold, sparkles and pair with real or fake greens in a bowl or a glass jar for the table tops. \u003cstrong>4. Wooden Blocks with Holiday themes.\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3610 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac84d8a43aff301e80959165aa575005.jpg\" alt=\"holiday themed wooden blocks\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">&nbsp;Take some wood blocks, some paint and use your imagination and make some decorations. We believe you can do anything with this idea. Take a look at some others \u003ca href=\"http://livingcraftilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2011/12/more-2x4-christmas-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>5. Mason Jar candles.\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3611 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9b0ae0c11cc1cc9c7eb98c6a1bc15677.jpg\" alt=\"mason jar holiday candles\" width=\"400\" height=\"359\">&nbsp;Take a page from \u003ca href=\"http://www.potterybarn.com/products/oversized-glass-mason-jar/\" target=\"_blank\">Pottery Barn\u003c/a> and do it your self. All you need is a mason jar, some holiday greens, a pillar candle that will fit in the mouth of the jar, some twine, hot glue and pine cones. You can use a little white paint to simulate snow on the pine cones and voila! \u003cstrong>6. Try making some good, old-fashioned paper snowflakes.\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3612 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3baff3816d5972852ceacf29f4e96c66.jpg\" alt=\"Window+1\" width=\"320\" height=\"400\">&nbsp;Here's a twist from \u003ca href=\"http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com/2008/12/snowflake-curtain.html\" target=\"_blank\">Laura Howard's blog\u003c/a> you can create a snowflake curtain! \u003cstrong>7. Card Garland\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3613 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ecd51ad791417dfbfba67473433a33b5.png\" alt=\"card-display\" width=\"400\" height=\"257\">&nbsp;If you don't have a fireplace or want to do something different than hanging them on the mantle try a card garland winding it's way up your banister or \u003ca href=\"http://www.mrshinesclass.com/2012/07/26/10-ways-to-display-your-christmas-cards/\" target=\"_blank\">these other\u003c/a> holiday card display ideas. \u003cstrong>8. Kids Crafts - Paint Sample Chip Pine Trees\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3614 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/49b6ebcd3feb239b6e43a4c8956aeedf.jpg\" alt=\"paint sample chip pine trees\" width=\"161\" height=\"405\">&nbsp;Easy projects for the kids that will keep them busy and create some fun. \u003cstrong>9. Homemade Wreaths\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3615 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1bbf17b214adbf77f6fd5f63d2e41774.jpg\" alt=\"orange slice wreath\" width=\"400\" height=\"312\">&nbsp;Let the smells of the holidays wash over you with this handmade wreath of orange slices, or try one out of cinnamon or other holiday favorites. Mix fun family projects in with your store-bought items to give your decorations and eclectic feel.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"9-holiday-craft-ideas-to-try-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-12-03T02:30:20.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/95a3cdd93c41292597e313e7f4a0a139.jpg","caption":"hand painted ornaments","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1417573820,"_etag":"281182145e6d9d17ee6221348d50ed700c652f13","textbody":"If you've just moved into a brand new home you are probably excited to figure out where all those decorations go for the first time, bake some cookies and light up the fireplace. Continuing or creating family traditions can go a long way toward making you feel settled into your new home. Craft projects and homemade items add a unique quality to the household holiday decor that purchasing them from big box stores just can't replicate. Here are some craft ideas to help create the holiday atmosphere along with new family traditions:1. Hand Painted Ornaments Start a tradition to paint a glass ornament each year or check out all these other homemade ornament ideas. &nbsp; 2. Make a peppermint or candy cane candle.&nbsp; &nbsp;All this project takes are candy sticks or round peppermints, a hot glue gun and a candle, color and scent of your choice. 3. Spray paint pine cones for centerpieces. &nbsp;Pretty easy, pick a color - silver, gold, sparkles and pair with real or fake greens in a bowl or a glass jar for the table tops. 4. Wooden Blocks with Holiday themes.&nbsp;Take some wood blocks, some paint and use your imagination and make some decorations. We believe you can do anything with this idea. Take a look at some others here. 5. Mason Jar candles.&nbsp;Take a page from Pottery Barn and do it your self. All you need is a mason jar, some holiday greens, a pillar candle that will fit in the mouth of the jar, some twine, hot glue and pine cones. You can use a little white paint to simulate snow on the pine cones and voila! 6. Try making some good, old-fashioned paper snowflakes.&nbsp;Here's a twist from Laura Howard's blog you can create a snowflake curtain! 7. Card Garland&nbsp;If you don't have a fireplace or want to do something different than hanging them on the mantle try a card garland winding it's way up your banister or these other holiday card display ideas. 8. Kids Crafts - Paint Sample Chip Pine Trees&nbsp;Easy projects for the kids that will keep them busy and create some fun. 9. Homemade Wreaths&nbsp;Let the smells of the holidays wash over you with this handmade wreath of orange slices, or try one out of cinnamon or other holiday favorites. Mix fun family projects in with your store-bought items to give your decorations and eclectic feel.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be1a4db04803477e7f13"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be1c4db04803487e5d44","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:43:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"10 Worry-Free Home Safety Tips for Holiday Travel","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Most burglaries are opportunistic and happen when homeowners are away. The holidays are a perfect time of year for prowlers, and even in a new home community, you need to make sure to keep things secure.\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3618 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6b04baa60290994bf81211035a4ab383.jpg\" alt=\"stock photo of alarm system\" width=\"284\" height=\"424\">\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Don't post your travel plans on social media -\u003c/strong> Unless you have a very tight network of only close friends and family try to be vague about your holiday plans if it involves leaving your home. Sadly burglars are checking social media to find easy targets.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Suspend your mail and newspapers -\u003c/strong> Mail and newspapers piling up on your front porch are a tipoff to a thief surveying the neighborhood. Make sure you contact UPS and FEDEX as well. They can be notorious for dropping packages on your doorstep.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Set lights on timers -\u003c/strong> Outdoor light bulbs can be screwed into dusk-to-dawn security light controls. Set lamps on different levels on staggered to simulate the look of someone home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Make sure all windows and doors are locked -\u003c/strong> Moving from fall, when the windows were open to let the breezes in, to winter, there may be a few windows or sliding doors still unlocked.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Use your alarm system -\u003c/strong> Many new homes come equipped with alarm systems. If you have one, use it.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Post the sign -\u003c/strong> You might hate that little security sign in your lawn, but believe it or not a sign can be more of a deterrent then the actual alarm. When given the choice between a house with an alarm and one without. Most, but not all, burglars are smart enough to pass over the house with the alarm system.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Out of sight, out of mind -\u003c/strong> Make sure views from outside your home don't include your valuables. Even TV's can be tempting to the would-be thief. If you have new electronics, don't advertise in your recycling. Make sure to break down boxes and turn them inside out for disposal.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Keep keys safe -\u003c/strong> Don't hide a key under a mat or in a fake rock outside. Likewise don't hang car keys in plain sight of your doors and windows.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Keep lists and pictures -\u003c/strong> make sure you have serial numbers for all your electronics valuables from car GPS systems to laptops and TV's. Keep a set of pictures of valuables including jewelry and art.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Ask your neighbors to keep an eye -\u003c/strong> A good thing to have is eyes on your house. If you are planning a trip away for the holidays ask a neighbor or a friend to keep an eye out for anything unusual.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Don't tempt fate even in the nicest and safest of neighborhoods. Make sure to be smart especially if you are traveling during the holidays.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"10-worryfree-home-safety-tips-for-holiday-travel-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-12-10T02:30:13.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6b04baa60290994bf81211035a4ab383.jpg","caption":"stock photo of alarm system","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1418178613,"_etag":"929a6238aa6fde40465eeeec388920902e5f3894","textbody":"Most burglaries are opportunistic and happen when homeowners are away. The holidays are a perfect time of year for prowlers, and even in a new home community, you need to make sure to keep things secure.Don't post your travel plans on social media - Unless you have a very tight network of only close friends and family try to be vague about your holiday plans if it involves leaving your home. Sadly burglars are checking social media to find easy targets.Suspend your mail and newspapers - Mail and newspapers piling up on your front porch are a tipoff to a thief surveying the neighborhood. Make sure you contact UPS and FEDEX as well. They can be notorious for dropping packages on your doorstep.Set lights on timers - Outdoor light bulbs can be screwed into dusk-to-dawn security light controls. Set lamps on different levels on staggered to simulate the look of someone home.Make sure all windows and doors are locked - Moving from fall, when the windows were open to let the breezes in, to winter, there may be a few windows or sliding doors still unlocked.Use your alarm system - Many new homes come equipped with alarm systems. If you have one, use it.Post the sign - You might hate that little security sign in your lawn, but believe it or not a sign can be more of a deterrent then the actual alarm. When given the choice between a house with an alarm and one without. Most, but not all, burglars are smart enough to pass over the house with the alarm system.Out of sight, out of mind - Make sure views from outside your home don't include your valuables. Even TV's can be tempting to the would-be thief. If you have new electronics, don't advertise in your recycling. Make sure to break down boxes and turn them inside out for disposal.Keep keys safe - Don't hide a key under a mat or in a fake rock outside. Likewise don't hang car keys in plain sight of your doors and windows.Keep lists and pictures - make sure you have serial numbers for all your electronics valuables from car GPS systems to laptops and TV's. Keep a set of pictures of valuables including jewelry and art.Ask your neighbors to keep an eye - A good thing to have is eyes on your house. If you are planning a trip away for the holidays ask a neighbor or a friend to keep an eye out for anything unusual.Don't tempt fate even in the nicest and safest of neighborhoods. Make sure to be smart especially if you are traveling during the holidays.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be1c4db04803487e5d44"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be224db04803477e7f14","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:49:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Stress-Free Holiday Party Planning","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>So you've purchased a new home and decided you'd take the opportunity to have the gang over for the holidays. What have you gotten yourself into? Okay, so of course you want to show off your new home, and maybe you already threw a house warming party. If not take a look at our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/10/housewarming-parties-to-show-off-your-new-home/\">housewarming party tips\u003c/a> for some ideas. \u003cstrong>Here are some easy-to-follow tips to create a stress-free party atmosphere at your next holiday party.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3622 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/57dd66700b88ff863282217959ae0173.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday table setting with delicious whole baked sliced ham\" width=\"230\" height=\"345\">Choose Your Guest List -\u003c/strong> Is this a big party for friends, family, neighbors and co-workers? Or is it an intimate affair for close family and friends. Once you have a feel for the size of the party it will be easier to decide a lot of other details. \u003cstrong>Decide on a Style -\u003c/strong> Will this be a sit down meal, buffet style meal, or just a wine and cheese party with all kinds of appetizers and finger foods? \u003cstrong>Send out Invitations -\u003c/strong> This is all up to you on what level of formality you'd like to set for the event. Is it a very formal invite with RSVP's or is it a casual gathering. Some of this will be determined by the style you set and your expectations. Is it important for you to have an exact head count? Is this a family affair where it's word of mouth? Is it a mixed group where an Evite or a Facebook event would suffice? Keep it simple if you can. It will be easier in the long run. \u003cstrong>Catered or Home-Cooked -\u003c/strong> Once you decide on the style and know how many people are coming, you have to decide whether you are going to do-it-yourself or bring in the experts. On the one hand catering a meal gives you more time to spend with family and friends, and on the other - there is nothing like a home cooked meal for the holidays. \u003cstrong>Plan a Menu -\u003c/strong> Once you decide on cooking methods and style, you'll be able to plan your menu. Do you want to do traditional dishes such as roast beef, ham or pork roast accompanied by roasted winter vegetables, and mashed potatoes or stuffing. Or are you going to go with a multitude of hors d'oeuvres that can be quickly prepared. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3621 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2182a572bc4f108e01520492e04a7235.jpg\" alt=\"GewÃ¼rztee\" width=\"272\" height=\"406\">Decide on Decorations -\u003c/strong> Are you going to have centerpieces? Is there a theme? Are your regular holiday decorations all you really need? This is highly personal but you can find lots of table pieces and center pieces on Pinterest. \u003cstrong>Make a List -\u003c/strong> Just like Santa, make a list of everything you need before the party, and check it twice. Do you need additional cutlery? Are you going classy plastic, or formal china? Put down beverages, quantities, menu items, everything you can think of to make organizing yourself a no brainer. \u003cstrong>Prep Ahead -\u003c/strong> Just like any great chef, think about what you can do ahead of time to make things easier for the day of. Again this will all depend on whether you are cooking it yourself or catering the extravaganza. \u003cstrong>Stock the Bar -\u003c/strong> What are you going to serve? Cocktails? Wine? How about a holiday beverage you can make large quantities of like warm cider or mulled wine. Make sure you have on hand the ice, glassware, mixers and nonalcoholic beverages as well. Get ready to party! Once you have gone through these tips your holiday planning will be a lot easier. Just asking yourself a few simple questions makes takes the stress out of planning a party.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"stressfree-holiday-party-planning-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-12-17T02:30:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/57dd66700b88ff863282217959ae0173.jpg","caption":"Holiday table setting with delicious whole baked sliced ham","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1418783447,"_etag":"9d78429c0cc5db8d9412e2dc1f7c8af5e28d0a6d","textbody":"So you've purchased a new home and decided you'd take the opportunity to have the gang over for the holidays. What have you gotten yourself into? Okay, so of course you want to show off your new home, and maybe you already threw a house warming party. If not take a look at our housewarming party tips for some ideas. Here are some easy-to-follow tips to create a stress-free party atmosphere at your next holiday party.Choose Your Guest List - Is this a big party for friends, family, neighbors and co-workers? Or is it an intimate affair for close family and friends. Once you have a feel for the size of the party it will be easier to decide a lot of other details. Decide on a Style - Will this be a sit down meal, buffet style meal, or just a wine and cheese party with all kinds of appetizers and finger foods? Send out Invitations - This is all up to you on what level of formality you'd like to set for the event. Is it a very formal invite with RSVP's or is it a casual gathering. Some of this will be determined by the style you set and your expectations. Is it important for you to have an exact head count? Is this a family affair where it's word of mouth? Is it a mixed group where an Evite or a Facebook event would suffice? Keep it simple if you can. It will be easier in the long run. Catered or Home-Cooked - Once you decide on the style and know how many people are coming, you have to decide whether you are going to do-it-yourself or bring in the experts. On the one hand catering a meal gives you more time to spend with family and friends, and on the other - there is nothing like a home cooked meal for the holidays. Plan a Menu - Once you decide on cooking methods and style, you'll be able to plan your menu. Do you want to do traditional dishes such as roast beef, ham or pork roast accompanied by roasted winter vegetables, and mashed potatoes or stuffing. Or are you going to go with a multitude of hors d'oeuvres that can be quickly prepared. Decide on Decorations - Are you going to have centerpieces? Is there a theme? Are your regular holiday decorations all you really need? This is highly personal but you can find lots of table pieces and center pieces on Pinterest. Make a List - Just like Santa, make a list of everything you need before the party, and check it twice. Do you need additional cutlery? Are you going classy plastic, or formal china? Put down beverages, quantities, menu items, everything you can think of to make organizing yourself a no brainer. Prep Ahead - Just like any great chef, think about what you can do ahead of time to make things easier for the day of. Again this will all depend on whether you are cooking it yourself or catering the extravaganza. Stock the Bar - What are you going to serve? Cocktails? Wine? How about a holiday beverage you can make large quantities of like warm cider or mulled wine. Make sure you have on hand the ice, glassware, mixers and nonalcoholic beverages as well. Get ready to party! Once you have gone through these tips your holiday planning will be a lot easier. Just asking yourself a few simple questions makes takes the stress out of planning a party.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be224db04803477e7f14"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be244db04803467e64a6","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:45:31 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday: Castlewood Trails - One Of Ideal Homes Newest Communities in the Oklahoma City Metro","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Castlewood Trails located in Yukon is one of Ideal Homes' newest communities in the Oklahoma City Metro and boasts the most energy efficient homes in the area. We guarantee low heating and cooling usage in Castlewood Trails with our EnergyAdvantage homes. &nbsp;This lovely neighborhood is just minutes away from a fishing paradise, Lake Overholser. Stroll along public greenways and enjoy parks overlooking the lake. This is the perfect place to slow down and unwind with its low crime rates, family friendly environment and top notch Yukon schools. You can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet enjoy quick transit along the Kilpatrick Turnpike. The turnpike allows easy work commutes to Edmond or a hop into the town to enjoy the restaurants, arts and culture Oklahoma City has to offer. All the outlet stores along I-40 are close by as well making Yukon a perfect place to live with lots of options. Castlewood Trails offers home starting from $160,000 and features some of the newest floor plans developed by Ideal Homes. The Inwood is perfect for storage and entertainment, and the roomy Jefferson with 4 bedrooms and a large open floor plan are just 2 of the 9 great layouts available. For more information or to set up an appointment to see Castlewood Trails talk with Elena today!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-castlewood-trails-one-of-ideal-homes-newest-communities-in-the-oklahoma-city-metro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-12-06T02:30:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ecc9f0bbd985a3f2370d160cd948aa21.jpg","name":"wild flowers","caption":"community_278","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1417833033,"_etag":"ef53767e6b4d3bc7b44359c6643892b1e9a6c97e","textbody":"Castlewood Trails located in Yukon is one of Ideal Homes' newest communities in the Oklahoma City Metro and boasts the most energy efficient homes in the area. We guarantee low heating and cooling usage in Castlewood Trails with our EnergyAdvantage homes. &nbsp;This lovely neighborhood is just minutes away from a fishing paradise, Lake Overholser. Stroll along public greenways and enjoy parks overlooking the lake. This is the perfect place to slow down and unwind with its low crime rates, family friendly environment and top notch Yukon schools. You can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet enjoy quick transit along the Kilpatrick Turnpike. The turnpike allows easy work commutes to Edmond or a hop into the town to enjoy the restaurants, arts and culture Oklahoma City has to offer. All the outlet stores along I-40 are close by as well making Yukon a perfect place to live with lots of options. Castlewood Trails offers home starting from $160,000 and features some of the newest floor plans developed by Ideal Homes. The Inwood is perfect for storage and entertainment, and the roomy Jefferson with 4 bedrooms and a large open floor plan are just 2 of the 9 great layouts available. For more information or to set up an appointment to see Castlewood Trails talk with Elena today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:52 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be244db04803467e64a6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be284db04803477e7f16","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:43:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Designing Our Home - A Female and a Male Perspective","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, is sharing her experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read her \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/11/our-new-home-the-first-step/\" target=\"_blank\">first post here\u003c/a>.\u003c/strong> During the selections process, I thought it would be fun to get both a female and male perspective. Here were my thoughts from a woman's point-of view: \u003cem>Last night, we had our first\u003c/em>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Julie-and-Melody-Preview-Meeting.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3654 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2496a72c05ebb312ddd46645cf49b6e5.jpg\" alt=\"Julie and Melody Preview Meeting\" width=\"215\" height=\"286\">\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cem>&nbsp;experience\u003c/em>\u003cem>in th\u003c/em>\u003cem>e \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/design-center\" target=\"_blank\">Design&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/design-center\" target=\"_blank\">Center\u003c/a> with the\u003c/em>\u003cem>&nbsp;Preview Meeting.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>We met with Melody who is&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>going to be\u003c/em>\u003cem>walking us through the entire selections process. She told us what we could expect in our next two meetings and gave us a tour of the Ideal Homes Design Center.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>It was fun getting our first look at all the decisions we'll be making - lighting, flooring, brick, stone, counter tops, cabinets, the list goes on and on. The sheer number of choices is dizzying and exciting. Melody assured us that she would wa\u003c/em>\u003cem>lk us through every single decision and that it was her job to let us know what all our options are. I'm counting on her to help me figure out how to get all the ideas floating around in my head into our new home.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>She also gave us a list of homework, including driving through some of the neighborhoods to start thinking about what b\u003c/em>\u003cem>rick and stone we might like and going through a list of options to start making a list of the things we want in our home.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>Overall, I'm incredibly excited and a little nervous for our next meeting, but I'm so thankful that we'll have someone there with us to guide us along the way.&nbsp;\u003c/em> My husband, Kevin, agreed to share his thoughts about the whole experience: \u003cem>Going into the housing buying adventure, I really don't know what to expect. This is our first time to go through building a house so this is all new.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>Julie has great taste and has what I think is my pulse when it comes to what I would type of decorating I would enjoy. So, my job is pretty easy. I get to sit back and watch my wife pick out a litany of options with the helpful staff at Ideal Homes.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>Preview night. This is a night when you get to walk through and look at all the different choices available. I don't recall what I enjoyed most about preview night? Maybe it was seeing my wife walk in the door beaming with confidence or her slow demise into doubt and uncertainty as she was given the task of literally selecting from thousands of options.\u003c/em>\u003cem>Since we decided to purchase an Ideal Home, she has been pinning over the interwebs to see what she wants our new home to look like. After preview night, she started second, third and even fourth guessing what she had envisioned. I think she is back to her original ideas, but by the time this is read she may be on her fifth choice.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>The entire night went smooth. Melody walked us through the selection center without overwhelming us. The great news for my wife is that Melody has been walking new home designers through this process for three years. She is there to help us make the right decisions.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cem>This is an exciting time for our family, and the home buying experience has been an easy one for me. I'm there to listen and to bounce ideas off of when needed. My wife, on the other hand, has her work cut out for her as we approach our second meeting with Melody in the coming weeks.&nbsp;\u003c/em> Overall, it has been a fun experience so far. Wish us luck on Tuesday when we start really digging down into all of our home decisions.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"designing-our-home-a-female-and-a-male-perspective-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-12-11T22:21:45.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2496a72c05ebb312ddd46645cf49b6e5.jpg","caption":"Julie and Melody Preview Meeting","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1418336505,"_etag":"ce25cc7d0765e1d409d1f0c5a860af0cf4deb247","textbody":"Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, is sharing her experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read her first post here. During the selections process, I thought it would be fun to get both a female and male perspective. Here were my thoughts from a woman's point-of view: Last night, we had our first&nbsp;experiencein the Design&nbsp;Center with the&nbsp;Preview Meeting.&nbsp;We met with Melody who is&nbsp;going to bewalking us through the entire selections process. She told us what we could expect in our next two meetings and gave us a tour of the Ideal Homes Design Center.&nbsp;It was fun getting our first look at all the decisions we'll be making - lighting, flooring, brick, stone, counter tops, cabinets, the list goes on and on. The sheer number of choices is dizzying and exciting. Melody assured us that she would walk us through every single decision and that it was her job to let us know what all our options are. I'm counting on her to help me figure out how to get all the ideas floating around in my head into our new home.&nbsp;She also gave us a list of homework, including driving through some of the neighborhoods to start thinking about what brick and stone we might like and going through a list of options to start making a list of the things we want in our home.&nbsp;Overall, I'm incredibly excited and a little nervous for our next meeting, but I'm so thankful that we'll have someone there with us to guide us along the way.&nbsp; My husband, Kevin, agreed to share his thoughts about the whole experience: Going into the housing buying adventure, I really don't know what to expect. This is our first time to go through building a house so this is all new.&nbsp;Julie has great taste and has what I think is my pulse when it comes to what I would type of decorating I would enjoy. So, my job is pretty easy. I get to sit back and watch my wife pick out a litany of options with the helpful staff at Ideal Homes.&nbsp;Preview night. This is a night when you get to walk through and look at all the different choices available. I don't recall what I enjoyed most about preview night? Maybe it was seeing my wife walk in the door beaming with confidence or her slow demise into doubt and uncertainty as she was given the task of literally selecting from thousands of options.Since we decided to purchase an Ideal Home, she has been pinning over the interwebs to see what she wants our new home to look like. After preview night, she started second, third and even fourth guessing what she had envisioned. I think she is back to her original ideas, but by the time this is read she may be on her fifth choice.&nbsp;The entire night went smooth. Melody walked us through the selection center without overwhelming us. The great news for my wife is that Melody has been walking new home designers through this process for three years. She is there to help us make the right decisions.&nbsp;This is an exciting time for our family, and the home buying experience has been an easy one for me. I'm there to listen and to bounce ideas off of when needed. My wife, on the other hand, has her work cut out for her as we approach our second meeting with Melody in the coming weeks.&nbsp; Overall, it has been a fun experience so far. Wish us luck on Tuesday when we start really digging down into all of our home decisions.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be284db04803477e7f16"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be2a4db04803497e71e5","_updated":"Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:42:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Is One of Your New Years Goals to Buy a New Home?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We here at Ideal Homes want to send out some holiday cheer to you and yours as you reflect upon the important things in life and set your goals for the coming year. If one of your goal is to own a new home in 2015, we have wonderful resources you can consult with numerous articles over the years to help make home buying a painless enjoyable experience. If you are unsure where to even begin, here is a great article we posted with a step-by-step approach to purchasing a new home with this&nbsp;New Home Buyers' Guide. Here are 10 great reasons to buy a new home. If you are not sure whether or not to buy a new or a used home, here are some pros for building your home from the ground up. If you are not sure where to begin with a new builder here are some tips to help you find the right builder. Are you a first time homebuyer? Common questions and answers can be found here in our two part series to help first time homebuyers: Part 1 and Part 2. If you are still on the fence about buying a new home in the Oklahoma City Metro here is an article with little data on buying a new home that may help you decide. Are you having trouble even starting to figure out how and where to search for a new home? Here's an easy to follow process we put together. With so many floor plans to choose from how do you begin? Check out this article on choosing your floor plan. An online sales counselor&nbsp;for a builder can be a wealth of information when beginning your search for a new home. If mortgage terms have you dazed and confused, don't worry about it. We've put together several blog posts to help demystify the mortgage terms. Here are 9 of the most used mortgage terms. For a more complete lists we've actually broken them all down over these 4 posts! A-D&nbsp;E-JL-P&nbsp;R-Z If you want more information on different loan types check out this article. These are definite things not to do before qualifying and closing on your home. Do you have a home to sell but you don't know where to even begin to find the right agent to sell it? Take a look&nbsp;here for some tips. Here are some great questions we put together to help you find the agent that best fits your needs. Here are two great homebuyer checklists we've put together over the years. And 24 more questions&nbsp;to help with your new home search. We hope this helps you toward your goal of new home ownership in 2015! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make that a reality. We are here for you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"is-one-of-your-new-years-goals-to-buy-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-12-24T02:30:00.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/470ff8e761f24993c7e9f5fc7313322f.jpg","caption":"buying a home goal","name":"sold sign in yard","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1419388200,"_etag":"c7e5319dd9c9d97dc19ab1f21e68ec28b110b85e","textbody":"We here at Ideal Homes want to send out some holiday cheer to you and yours as you reflect upon the important things in life and set your goals for the coming year. If one of your goal is to own a new home in 2015, we have wonderful resources you can consult with numerous articles over the years to help make home buying a painless enjoyable experience. If you are unsure where to even begin, here is a great article we posted with a step-by-step approach to purchasing a new home with this&nbsp;New Home Buyers' Guide. Here are 10 great reasons to buy a new home. If you are not sure whether or not to buy a new or a used home, here are some pros for building your home from the ground up. If you are not sure where to begin with a new builder here are some tips to help you find the right builder. Are you a first time homebuyer? Common questions and answers can be found here in our two part series to help first time homebuyers: Part 1 and Part 2. If you are still on the fence about buying a new home in the Oklahoma City Metro here is an article with little data on buying a new home that may help you decide. Are you having trouble even starting to figure out how and where to search for a new home? Here's an easy to follow process we put together. With so many floor plans to choose from how do you begin? Check out this article on choosing your floor plan. An online sales counselor&nbsp;for a builder can be a wealth of information when beginning your search for a new home. If mortgage terms have you dazed and confused, don't worry about it. We've put together several blog posts to help demystify the mortgage terms. Here are 9 of the most used mortgage terms. For a more complete lists we've actually broken them all down over these 4 posts! A-D&nbsp;E-JL-P&nbsp;R-Z If you want more information on different loan types check out this article. These are definite things not to do before qualifying and closing on your home. Do you have a home to sell but you don't know where to even begin to find the right agent to sell it? Take a look&nbsp;here for some tips. Here are some great questions we put together to help you find the agent that best fits your needs. Here are two great homebuyer checklists we've put together over the years. And 24 more questions&nbsp;to help with your new home search. We hope this helps you toward your goal of new home ownership in 2015! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help make that a reality. We are here for you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:56:58 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be2a4db04803497e71e5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be2c4db04803477e7f17","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:49:42 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"His and Her Top Ten Things Learned in the Selections Process","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, is sharing her experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read her previous posts here:\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/11/our-new-home-the-first-step/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 1: Our New Home - The First Step\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/12/designing-our-home-a-female-and-a-male-perspective/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 2: Designing Our Home - A Female and a Male Perspective\u003c/a> My husband and I had our big Selections Meeting last week and decided to make a list of all the things we learned from the process. We each wrote our top 10 lists without reading our spouse's list. It's funny how they coincided. Top Ten Things \u003cem>\u003cstrong>She\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> learned in the Selection Center 1) There are a lot of different shades of white, and I never knew how picky I could be about choosing the right one for my cabinet color. 2) You can be flying through the decision making process when something suddenly trips you up (aka the tub tile surround). 3) My husband and I have similar tastes (or my husband just nods and agrees to whatever I like). Either way it worked out for the best. 4) My husband primarily cares about the garage and the exterior of the home. These were the only areas where he had strong opinions and a list of wants. 5) Four hours go by quickly when you're making a lot of decisions. 6) After you're finished, you may drive your husband crazy with all the second guessing. Should we have splurged on this or that? Maybe I should have chosen another style? Did I choose the right shade of white? 7) You might even send your selections coordinator a few middle of the night emails saying that you think you've picked the wrong thing. 8) The selections coordinator then will tell you this is a normal part of the process and to get a hold of yourself (not really - they're all much too nice to say that). 9) There are a lot of options and your home will definitely end up being one-of-a-kind. 10) You'll walk away from the process being even more excited about your home than when you started. This is the point when you can really envision what it's going to be like to live in your home. Top Ten Things \u003cem>\u003cstrong>He\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> learned in the Selection Center 1) Don't try to be a design hero. Julie and Melody pretty much had everything figured out. I saw one thing that clashed and it led us down a dark road of indecision. (aka the tub tile surround) 2) They have a small refrigerator near the front of the building. This came in handy. 3) Four hours to make selections is pretty short when you get down and dirty with the process. 4) For guys, it is better if you leave all the decorating up to your wife or S/O. This is like the wedding day times ten. They are kitting out their Barbie dream house. It's best not to get in the way. 5) Provide your input. I have certain request with electrical and other features that deal nothing with Julie's plans. These are simply to make my life easy. So feel free to voice up and get a few things to help you out in the future. 6) Leave the kids at home. Although they have a play area, this was a great way to spend some time with your spouse. 7) Plan ahead. The more Julie and I planned ahead of this thing the easier our choices became. 8) Lean on your design coordinator. This wasn't Melody's first rodeo. We told her up front if we were making any poor life decisions to stop us. She was great when it came to coordinating all the colors and options we had. 9) Don't rush the process. Building a house takes a while so don't get in a hurry to move to the next step. Savor the flavor. 10) Leave happy. You can walk out of the Selection Center excited, knowing you've just started the process to building a new home. Here's a photo of Julie and Melody making the all-important decision on the white paint color: \u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Ideal-Homes-Selection-Center2.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3670 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ecc4e5bf3a2f72736cc53aab96dee540.jpg\" alt=\"Ideal Homes Selection Center2\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"his-and-her-top-ten-things-learned-in-the-selections-process-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2014-12-22T23:47:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ecc4e5bf3a2f72736cc53aab96dee540.jpg","caption":"Ideal Homes Selection Center2","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1419292039,"_etag":"45e3b5320c89bd06115438cc31b95f738dccf22f","textbody":"Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, is sharing her experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read her previous posts here:Post 1: Our New Home - The First StepPost 2: Designing Our Home - A Female and a Male Perspective My husband and I had our big Selections Meeting last week and decided to make a list of all the things we learned from the process. We each wrote our top 10 lists without reading our spouse's list. It's funny how they coincided. Top Ten Things She learned in the Selection Center 1) There are a lot of different shades of white, and I never knew how picky I could be about choosing the right one for my cabinet color. 2) You can be flying through the decision making process when something suddenly trips you up (aka the tub tile surround). 3) My husband and I have similar tastes (or my husband just nods and agrees to whatever I like). Either way it worked out for the best. 4) My husband primarily cares about the garage and the exterior of the home. These were the only areas where he had strong opinions and a list of wants. 5) Four hours go by quickly when you're making a lot of decisions. 6) After you're finished, you may drive your husband crazy with all the second guessing. Should we have splurged on this or that? Maybe I should have chosen another style? Did I choose the right shade of white? 7) You might even send your selections coordinator a few middle of the night emails saying that you think you've picked the wrong thing. 8) The selections coordinator then will tell you this is a normal part of the process and to get a hold of yourself (not really - they're all much too nice to say that). 9) There are a lot of options and your home will definitely end up being one-of-a-kind. 10) You'll walk away from the process being even more excited about your home than when you started. This is the point when you can really envision what it's going to be like to live in your home. Top Ten Things He learned in the Selection Center 1) Don't try to be a design hero. Julie and Melody pretty much had everything figured out. I saw one thing that clashed and it led us down a dark road of indecision. (aka the tub tile surround) 2) They have a small refrigerator near the front of the building. This came in handy. 3) Four hours to make selections is pretty short when you get down and dirty with the process. 4) For guys, it is better if you leave all the decorating up to your wife or S/O. This is like the wedding day times ten. They are kitting out their Barbie dream house. It's best not to get in the way. 5) Provide your input. I have certain request with electrical and other features that deal nothing with Julie's plans. These are simply to make my life easy. So feel free to voice up and get a few things to help you out in the future. 6) Leave the kids at home. Although they have a play area, this was a great way to spend some time with your spouse. 7) Plan ahead. The more Julie and I planned ahead of this thing the easier our choices became. 8) Lean on your design coordinator. This wasn't Melody's first rodeo. We told her up front if we were making any poor life decisions to stop us. She was great when it came to coordinating all the colors and options we had. 9) Don't rush the process. Building a house takes a while so don't get in a hurry to move to the next step. Savor the flavor. 10) Leave happy. You can walk out of the Selection Center excited, knowing you've just started the process to building a new home. Here's a photo of Julie and Melody making the all-important decision on the white paint color:","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be2c4db04803477e7f17"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be314db04803467e64a7","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:52:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"2015 Will Be The Year You Get Into Financial Shape To Own a New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3688 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/91d48348f2db9a8be35fd3a44df30dbf.jpg\" alt=\"get into financial shape to buy a home\" width=\"268\" height=\"299\">Most new years resolutions start something like, \"I want to get into shape....\" We've put together some tips and tricks to help you get into financial shape to move closer toward that dream of owning your own home in the Oklahoma City Metro. With so many homes to choose from, and our prices starting from the $130's in some of our communities, we want to help potential homeowners go from dreaming about owning their own home to doing it! Let's get started. There are a lot of things you can do as a first time homebuyer to put yourself in a good position. \u003cstrong>Check Your Credit Scores -\u003c/strong> Credit scores are one of the first things you should look at when embarking on the journey toward a new home. You can run \u003ca href=\"http://www.freecreditreport.com/%20\" target=\"_blank\">free credit checks\u003c/a> on certain sites, and take a reading on how you are doing. Credit scores can affect your ability to get a loan. The good news is that in 2015 they are loosening the standards a little bit compared to years passed. \u003cstrong>Write Some Letters -\u003c/strong> If you find inaccuracies on your credit report write to the credit reporting company and enclose copies of supporting documents to prove your point. Identify each item you are disputing and request it be removed or corrected. Then write a letter to the creditor you are disputing and provide any supporting documents (copies only) to illustrate your issue. \u003cstrong>Payoff Credit Card Bills -\u003c/strong> Debt to income ratios contribute to how much you can borrow on a home loan. Whenever possible, pay down and pay off credit cards and other loans such as car loans. \u003cstrong>Avoid New Debt -\u003c/strong> It may look like a good deal to save 15% on this purchase, or 20% on that purchase, by opening up a credit card in the store du jour where you happen to be shopping. But in reality every new card can adversely affect your credit. \u003cstrong>Don't Close Old Credit Cards -\u003c/strong> Keeping cards you don't use anymore may seem like a nuisance, but closing old cards may actually have an unfavorable effect on your credit. Leave them opened but don't use them. \u003cstrong>Don't Bite off More Than You Can Chew -\u003c/strong> When shopping around for a home to buy, make sure you budget accordingly. Historic lending guidelines say your principal, interest, property tax, and insurance should not surpass about 28% of your gross income. Make sure though that you run the numbers for any other cost of living expenses. You may be able to go past this marker and be comfortable if you don't have a lot of other debt. Consider future expenditures. Is there a college tuition coming up? How about a big wedding for which you are paying? Think about other big financial items that may draw on your monthly income and consider all of this when calculating the right amount to spend on a home. \u003cstrong>Next time we'll talk about how to stay in financial shape once you purchase a new home!\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"2015-will-be-the-year-you-get-into-financial-shape-to-own-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-01-16T02:39:30.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/91d48348f2db9a8be35fd3a44df30dbf.jpg","caption":"get into financial shape to buy a home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1421375970,"_etag":"0f88b6bedb0628fe32f5b9db25c9cec34ec7a869","textbody":"Most new years resolutions start something like, \"I want to get into shape....\" We've put together some tips and tricks to help you get into financial shape to move closer toward that dream of owning your own home in the Oklahoma City Metro. With so many homes to choose from, and our prices starting from the $130's in some of our communities, we want to help potential homeowners go from dreaming about owning their own home to doing it! Let's get started. There are a lot of things you can do as a first time homebuyer to put yourself in a good position. Check Your Credit Scores - Credit scores are one of the first things you should look at when embarking on the journey toward a new home. You can run free credit checks on certain sites, and take a reading on how you are doing. Credit scores can affect your ability to get a loan. The good news is that in 2015 they are loosening the standards a little bit compared to years passed. Write Some Letters - If you find inaccuracies on your credit report write to the credit reporting company and enclose copies of supporting documents to prove your point. Identify each item you are disputing and request it be removed or corrected. Then write a letter to the creditor you are disputing and provide any supporting documents (copies only) to illustrate your issue. Payoff Credit Card Bills - Debt to income ratios contribute to how much you can borrow on a home loan. Whenever possible, pay down and pay off credit cards and other loans such as car loans. Avoid New Debt - It may look like a good deal to save 15% on this purchase, or 20% on that purchase, by opening up a credit card in the store du jour where you happen to be shopping. But in reality every new card can adversely affect your credit. Don't Close Old Credit Cards - Keeping cards you don't use anymore may seem like a nuisance, but closing old cards may actually have an unfavorable effect on your credit. Leave them opened but don't use them. Don't Bite off More Than You Can Chew - When shopping around for a home to buy, make sure you budget accordingly. Historic lending guidelines say your principal, interest, property tax, and insurance should not surpass about 28% of your gross income. Make sure though that you run the numbers for any other cost of living expenses. You may be able to go past this marker and be comfortable if you don't have a lot of other debt. Consider future expenditures. Is there a college tuition coming up? How about a big wedding for which you are paying? Think about other big financial items that may draw on your monthly income and consider all of this when calculating the right amount to spend on a home. Next time we'll talk about how to stay in financial shape once you purchase a new home!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be314db04803467e64a7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be334db04803487e5d45","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:54:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Staying On Top of Finances As A New Homeowner","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3694 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/160d27a14df86f9dc5f1d2cd004e7603.jpg\" alt=\"getting your finances in shape to buy a new home\" width=\"301\" height=\"202\">We've talked about what you can do to get yourself into \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2015/01/2015-will-be-the-year-you-get-into-financial-shape-to-own-a-new-home/\">financial shape\u003c/a> to purchase a new home, but what about keeping up your financials after the move? Sometimes the prospect of buying a new home and then staying on task with your budget can be daunting. Here are some great tips on keeping your budget and planning under control once you own that new home. \u003cstrong>Build Yourself a Cushion -\u003c/strong> Once you begin making your monthly mortgage payments, build up a separate account that you want to pad over the next 6 months to a year with anywhere from 3 - 6 months worth of monthly payments. This gives you security, keeps you from living paycheck to paycheck on your monthly bills, and will give you a little insurance and peace of mind against job loss, medical injury, or even unplanned expenses on the new home. \u003cstrong>Itemize a List of Extras -\u003c/strong> If you bought a new home you may have a wish list of improvements and frills that consist of items like landscaping, painting the house, adding new furniture, decorative window treatments and other extras and details that are not an essential for living in the home but will increase your enjoyment. As you assemble this list, rank and organize that list in order you'd like to achieve those additions. Maybe custom closet is at the top of your list, or maybe a backyard fire pit will be more enjoyed by the entire family. \u003cstrong>Build a Budget for Your Extras -\u003c/strong> Start assigning dollar amounts to the list of extras you've compiled so that you know how much to put away. \u003cstrong>Build Yourself a Planned Improvement Fund -\u003c/strong> Once you have a feel for how much you will need for the projects you want to take on for the new house, come up with a game plan on building your fund for improvement. Create a separate savings account and chuck money in there on a monthly basis to build up your fund. Don't take money from the separate cushion fund you are creating because that will just defeat its purpose. \u003cstrong>Use Credit Cards Judiciously -\u003c/strong> While it may be tempting to slap it all on credit cards as you go crazy with new curtains, couches, decks and flowers in the long run you will be paying over and over for these items in interest payments. You could also be setting yourself up for financial strain. Some items really can be put off as you save up in your planned improvement fund. Other things may make sense to do on credit. If you are going to make large purchases and use no interest for a number of months in order to pay for those items, make sure you pay close attention to penalties for missed payments, late payments, and not paying it off before the interest kicks in. You can be hit with large bills that can be a shock to the consumer. \u003cstrong>Consult a Financial Adviser\u003c/strong> - It can never be a bad thing to talk with a profession. This is especially the case if there is any language that is unclear in any credit agreement you decide to undertake. Just because you can break something into 6 monthly payments, 12 monthly payments, or 24 monthly payments, doesn't mean it fits your budget. Evaluate your wants versus your needs when you are just starting out as a new homeowner. In looking at your lists, it really helps to continually ask yourself, is this truly a need, or is it just something I want. It's easier to pull in your belt and evaluate your situation more clearly if you have these boundaries fully defined.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"staying-on-top-of-finances-as-a-new-homeowner-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-01-23T02:30:53.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/160d27a14df86f9dc5f1d2cd004e7603.jpg","caption":"getting your finances in shape to buy a new home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1421980253,"_etag":"0d4e2e98940b05e7904f052371f72838e6144290","textbody":"We've talked about what you can do to get yourself into financial shape to purchase a new home, but what about keeping up your financials after the move? Sometimes the prospect of buying a new home and then staying on task with your budget can be daunting. Here are some great tips on keeping your budget and planning under control once you own that new home. Build Yourself a Cushion - Once you begin making your monthly mortgage payments, build up a separate account that you want to pad over the next 6 months to a year with anywhere from 3 - 6 months worth of monthly payments. This gives you security, keeps you from living paycheck to paycheck on your monthly bills, and will give you a little insurance and peace of mind against job loss, medical injury, or even unplanned expenses on the new home. Itemize a List of Extras - If you bought a new home you may have a wish list of improvements and frills that consist of items like landscaping, painting the house, adding new furniture, decorative window treatments and other extras and details that are not an essential for living in the home but will increase your enjoyment. As you assemble this list, rank and organize that list in order you'd like to achieve those additions. Maybe custom closet is at the top of your list, or maybe a backyard fire pit will be more enjoyed by the entire family. Build a Budget for Your Extras - Start assigning dollar amounts to the list of extras you've compiled so that you know how much to put away. Build Yourself a Planned Improvement Fund - Once you have a feel for how much you will need for the projects you want to take on for the new house, come up with a game plan on building your fund for improvement. Create a separate savings account and chuck money in there on a monthly basis to build up your fund. Don't take money from the separate cushion fund you are creating because that will just defeat its purpose. Use Credit Cards Judiciously - While it may be tempting to slap it all on credit cards as you go crazy with new curtains, couches, decks and flowers in the long run you will be paying over and over for these items in interest payments. You could also be setting yourself up for financial strain. Some items really can be put off as you save up in your planned improvement fund. Other things may make sense to do on credit. If you are going to make large purchases and use no interest for a number of months in order to pay for those items, make sure you pay close attention to penalties for missed payments, late payments, and not paying it off before the interest kicks in. You can be hit with large bills that can be a shock to the consumer. Consult a Financial Adviser - It can never be a bad thing to talk with a profession. This is especially the case if there is any language that is unclear in any credit agreement you decide to undertake. Just because you can break something into 6 monthly payments, 12 monthly payments, or 24 monthly payments, doesn't mean it fits your budget. Evaluate your wants versus your needs when you are just starting out as a new homeowner. In looking at your lists, it really helps to continually ask yourself, is this truly a need, or is it just something I want. It's easier to pull in your belt and evaluate your situation more clearly if you have these boundaries fully defined.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be334db04803487e5d45"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be334db048034a7e5f20","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:54:10 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday: Oklahoma City Communities Somer's Pointe and Somer's Village","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you are looking for a new home in the Mustang/Yukon area of Oklahoma City, Ideal Homes has \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-village\">Somer's Village&nbsp;\u003c/a>to wow you. These two communities are connected and share amenities yet provide starting prices to fit most any budget. With homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe-floorplans\">Somer's Pointe\u003c/a> starting from $180,000 and Homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-village-floorplans\">Somer's Village\u003c/a> starting from $160,000 there is something for everyone. The Mustang/Yukon area of Oklahoma City is growing and accommodating more and more family needs. Enjoy the highly rated Mustang schools. Check out the great shopping and restaurants on Garth Brooks Blvd. Relish easy access to anywhere you need to be in and around the city with close proximity to both I-40 and Kilpatrick Turnpike. At Somer's Pointe and Somer's village you can find spacious floor plans ranging in size from 1453 square feet to 2498 square feet. Lots of 2 car garage options and up to 4 bedrooms spread across 24 different floor plans. You just can't go wrong. In particular check out some of our featured floor plans such as the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2015/01/featured-floor-plan-the-kincaid-with-3-car-garage/\">Kincaid\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/09/our-fiery-new-floor-plan-creates-the-perfect-family-retreat/\">Kendall\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/08/the-flexible-roomy-lawrence-floor-plan-is-here/\">Lawrence\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/08/the-inwood-the-floor-plan-for-storage-and-entertainment/\">Inwood\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/07/new-floorplan-from-ideal-homes-flexibility-and-latest-design-trends/\">Newkirk\u003c/a>, and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/07/an-ideal-home-for-you-new-floor-plan-the-jefferson/\">Jefferson\u003c/a> just to name a few. These lovely communities boast a central park within the neighborhood with a playground for the kids to burn off energy. Enjoy baseball games, frisbee, or just take the dog for a walk. A community pavilion with picnic tables provides the perfect backdrop for a special occasion, family get together, or neighborhood BBQ. Stroll along the curving streets on well-lit sidewalks and meet the neighbors. If you'd like to set up an appointment to tour the community and make home ownership in an Ideal Homes community a reality contact \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> today!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-oklahoma-city-communities-somers-pointe-and-somers-village-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-01-24T02:30:27.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1422066627,"_etag":"927711d6fcbd60f1c92c4362ea55ac4fe71266f8","textbody":"If you are looking for a new home in the Mustang/Yukon area of Oklahoma City, Ideal Homes has Somer's Pointe and Somer's Village&nbsp;to wow you. These two communities are connected and share amenities yet provide starting prices to fit most any budget. With homes in Somer's Pointe starting from $180,000 and Homes in Somer's Village starting from $160,000 there is something for everyone. The Mustang/Yukon area of Oklahoma City is growing and accommodating more and more family needs. Enjoy the highly rated Mustang schools. Check out the great shopping and restaurants on Garth Brooks Blvd. Relish easy access to anywhere you need to be in and around the city with close proximity to both I-40 and Kilpatrick Turnpike. At Somer's Pointe and Somer's village you can find spacious floor plans ranging in size from 1453 square feet to 2498 square feet. Lots of 2 car garage options and up to 4 bedrooms spread across 24 different floor plans. You just can't go wrong. In particular check out some of our featured floor plans such as the Kincaid, the Kendall, the Lawrence, the Inwood, the Newkirk, and the Jefferson just to name a few. These lovely communities boast a central park within the neighborhood with a playground for the kids to burn off energy. Enjoy baseball games, frisbee, or just take the dog for a walk. A community pavilion with picnic tables provides the perfect backdrop for a special occasion, family get together, or neighborhood BBQ. Stroll along the curving streets on well-lit sidewalks and meet the neighbors. If you'd like to set up an appointment to tour the community and make home ownership in an Ideal Homes community a reality contact Elena today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be334db048034a7e5f20"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be344db048034a7e5f21","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:54:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Mortgage Lending Programs Help Home Buyers in 2015","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3705 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7628226cf73e09a0db4e16c34fb9020c.jpg\" alt=\"mortgage and lending for new homes\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\">House hunters are out in full force as 2015 ushers in some changes to home buying rules. The mortgage industry will help boost home sales this year by assisting home owners in taking advantage of programs to get more families into new homes. After the housing crash, strict lending and credit restrictions were imposed on the Federal Housing Finance Agency in order to stem the tide of loan defaults. Down payments for federally backed loans were set at 5% until an announcement in October when Mel Watt, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, discussed his agency's desire to see some of the restrictions put in place by the Dodd-Frank financial reform law to be eased in the wake of a strengthening economy. Now Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be able to back loans with down payment as low as 3% for new home buyers with strong credit. During the housing crisis only FHA loans were available with this low down payment. But now the FHFA will be able to offer lower rate loans at equal down payments currently available through FHA loans. This will in essence provide more loan options to cash strapped lower and middle class Americans. Another program out there is the \u003ca href=\"http://forums.naca.com/?p=11242\">Wealth Building Home Loan&nbsp;\u003c/a>WBHL. The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America NACA announced in September a new approach to assist low-and-moderate income home finance. \"This will be a game changer for generating wealth by making a 15-year mortgage affordable for working people.\" said Bruce Marks, CEO of NACA. \"The majority of the mortgage payment will now go to the equity in the home effectively providing debt free home ownership.\" The WBHL will provide opportunities to a wide range of homebuyers. Some lenders are also loosening their credit requirements and again are granting loans to consumers with less than stellar credit. At the height of the market crash, it was difficult, if not impossible, to receive a loan if your credit scores were below 700. Now we are seeing a resurgence of loan availability to middle-range credit scores. All of this is good news for the house hunters arming themselves with knowledge as they head out to find the home of their dreams. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"mortgage-lending-programs-help-home-buyers-in-2015-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-01-30T02:30:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7628226cf73e09a0db4e16c34fb9020c.jpg","caption":"mortgage and lending for new homes","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1422585055,"_etag":"57bc9999818cfec699595d026f1fc2c12bdd3378","textbody":"House hunters are out in full force as 2015 ushers in some changes to home buying rules. The mortgage industry will help boost home sales this year by assisting home owners in taking advantage of programs to get more families into new homes. After the housing crash, strict lending and credit restrictions were imposed on the Federal Housing Finance Agency in order to stem the tide of loan defaults. Down payments for federally backed loans were set at 5% until an announcement in October when Mel Watt, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, discussed his agency's desire to see some of the restrictions put in place by the Dodd-Frank financial reform law to be eased in the wake of a strengthening economy. Now Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be able to back loans with down payment as low as 3% for new home buyers with strong credit. During the housing crisis only FHA loans were available with this low down payment. But now the FHFA will be able to offer lower rate loans at equal down payments currently available through FHA loans. This will in essence provide more loan options to cash strapped lower and middle class Americans. Another program out there is the Wealth Building Home Loan&nbsp;WBHL. The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America NACA announced in September a new approach to assist low-and-moderate income home finance. \"This will be a game changer for generating wealth by making a 15-year mortgage affordable for working people.\" said Bruce Marks, CEO of NACA. \"The majority of the mortgage payment will now go to the equity in the home effectively providing debt free home ownership.\" The WBHL will provide opportunities to a wide range of homebuyers. Some lenders are also loosening their credit requirements and again are granting loans to consumers with less than stellar credit. At the height of the market crash, it was difficult, if not impossible, to receive a loan if your credit scores were below 700. Now we are seeing a resurgence of loan availability to middle-range credit scores. All of this is good news for the house hunters arming themselves with knowledge as they head out to find the home of their dreams. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be344db048034a7e5f21"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be364db04803497e71e6","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:54:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday: Sundance in Midwest City/Choctaw Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3708 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9f716a03e6e4dd8a171a31cfcdaf3ab2.jpg\" alt=\"833593687508255_img_9154\" width=\"330\" height=\"220\">If you are making a military move to Tinker Air Force Base, or if you are just looking for that country-like atmosphere with easy access to the Oklahoma City metro, then our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/sundance\">Sundance\u003c/a> community in Midwest City in the Choctaw area may be the place for you. Midwest City is the eighth largest city in Oklahoma and was founded by W.P. Atkinson when he caught wind that an airfield was going to built nearby. Now Tinker Air Force base is the largest single employer in Oklahoma. Other large employers to note are the Midwest Regional Medical Center and the aerospace industry businesses affiliated with the base. The area provides a peaceful environment of rolling hills, old growth trees, and paved walking trails for residents to call home. The community boasts a large playground and basketball courts and the town itself is known for its four-star golf course and recreation area that includes a swimming pool and splash-park. Midwest City is dog friendly. The Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park provides a three-acre off-leash play zone for dogs. With great natural feel, features of the park include dry creek beds, trails, shady spots and a swimming area for cooling off your dog. With homes starting from the $165's there are 9 different \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/sundance-floorplans\">floor plans\u003c/a> to choose from ranging in size from 1456 - 1989 square feet. These spacious homes boast open floor plans, 2-car garages, and 3 and 4-bedroom layouts. Featured floor plans include the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/08/the-inwood-the-floor-plan-for-storage-and-entertainment/\">Inwood\u003c/a>, perfect for storage and entertainment, and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2013/07/an-ideal-home-for-you-new-floor-plan-the-jefferson/\">Jefferson,\u003c/a> a roomy split plan with a great flex space right off the kitchen. If you'd like to take a tour of Sundance, contact \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> today to set up an appointment to go for a visit.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-sundance-in-midwest-citychoctaw-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-01-31T02:30:51.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9f716a03e6e4dd8a171a31cfcdaf3ab2.jpg","caption":"833593687508255_img_9154","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1422671451,"_etag":"1bd57019b28e209652b1194195d731a0fb8a55b6","textbody":"If you are making a military move to Tinker Air Force Base, or if you are just looking for that country-like atmosphere with easy access to the Oklahoma City metro, then our Sundance community in Midwest City in the Choctaw area may be the place for you. Midwest City is the eighth largest city in Oklahoma and was founded by W.P. Atkinson when he caught wind that an airfield was going to built nearby. Now Tinker Air Force base is the largest single employer in Oklahoma. Other large employers to note are the Midwest Regional Medical Center and the aerospace industry businesses affiliated with the base. The area provides a peaceful environment of rolling hills, old growth trees, and paved walking trails for residents to call home. The community boasts a large playground and basketball courts and the town itself is known for its four-star golf course and recreation area that includes a swimming pool and splash-park. Midwest City is dog friendly. The Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park provides a three-acre off-leash play zone for dogs. With great natural feel, features of the park include dry creek beds, trails, shady spots and a swimming area for cooling off your dog. With homes starting from the $165's there are 9 different floor plans to choose from ranging in size from 1456 - 1989 square feet. These spacious homes boast open floor plans, 2-car garages, and 3 and 4-bedroom layouts. Featured floor plans include the Inwood, perfect for storage and entertainment, and the Jefferson, a roomy split plan with a great flex space right off the kitchen. If you'd like to take a tour of Sundance, contact Elena today to set up an appointment to go for a visit.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be364db04803497e71e6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be384db04803497e71e7","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:54:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Communities Focus on Family Priorities","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3720 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/35c426ac5e688756fbf89e363da86957.jpg\" alt=\"new home constuction in the oklahoma city area\" width=\"400\" height=\"257\">What are your top priorities when it comes to a new home? At Ideal Homes we continue to focus on family needs by creating homes and communities that meet and exceed the expectations of homeowners when it comes to livability, construction, design, location, and amenities. \u003cstrong>Location\u003c/strong> – We know that location is everything and that includes easy access to major job centers and access to the top school districts in the Oklahoma City Metro. We build homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/little-river-trails\">Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/valencia\">Edmond/Deer Creek area\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/buffalo-grove-at-village-verde-floorplans\">Piedmont area\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/the-preserve-floorplans\">Moore\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/castlewood-trails-floorplans\">Mustang/Yukon area\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/sundance-floorplans\">Midwest City/Choctaw area\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/the-canyons-floorplans\">Stillwater\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Livability\u003c/strong> – Not only should a home have nice aesthetics, we believe in creating \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/category/energy-efficiency/\">energy efficient\u003c/a> healthy homes. One of the many features we include in our homes is the fresh air ventilation system. This system reduces allergens and increases comfort and livability in your home. \u003cstrong>Construction\u003c/strong> – We know sound energy saving homes with easy flow \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/category/floorplans/\">floorplans\u003c/a> and superior materials will give you a home that is efficient to run, and keeps your family sheltered and safe for years to come. We are constantly incorporating new materials and green technologies in order to make our homes the very best. \u003cstrong>Design\u003c/strong> – We understand that everyone has different needs and styles when it comes to their homes. That’s why many of our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/category/floorplans/\">floorplans\u003c/a> provide flex spaces that can be designed for different uses. We also have our 6000 square foot \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/design-center\">Design Center\u003c/a> where families can explore all their options of materials and finishes to make a house their home. \u003cstrong>Amenities\u003c/strong> – When we design a community we take into account not just the indoor living space but also the amenities outside the home. Often our communities include parks, picnic areas, well-lit sidewalks, walking paths, and other features to make outdoor entertainment a family and community priority. Overall, when looking for a new home in the Oklahoma City Metro, Ideal Homes has all the angles covered when designing communities for ease of use, livability, and enjoyment.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-communities-focus-on-family-priorities-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-02-06T02:30:15.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/35c426ac5e688756fbf89e363da86957.jpg","caption":"new home constuction in the oklahoma city area","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1423189815,"_etag":"d655a72066334f696130eb456770393a0ab2c380","textbody":"What are your top priorities when it comes to a new home? At Ideal Homes we continue to focus on family needs by creating homes and communities that meet and exceed the expectations of homeowners when it comes to livability, construction, design, location, and amenities. Location – We know that location is everything and that includes easy access to major job centers and access to the top school districts in the Oklahoma City Metro. We build homes in Norman, Edmond/Deer Creek area, Piedmont area, Moore, Mustang/Yukon area, Midwest City/Choctaw area, and Stillwater. Livability – Not only should a home have nice aesthetics, we believe in creating energy efficient healthy homes. One of the many features we include in our homes is the fresh air ventilation system. This system reduces allergens and increases comfort and livability in your home. Construction – We know sound energy saving homes with easy flow floorplans and superior materials will give you a home that is efficient to run, and keeps your family sheltered and safe for years to come. We are constantly incorporating new materials and green technologies in order to make our homes the very best. Design – We understand that everyone has different needs and styles when it comes to their homes. That’s why many of our floorplans provide flex spaces that can be designed for different uses. We also have our 6000 square foot Design Center where families can explore all their options of materials and finishes to make a house their home. Amenities – When we design a community we take into account not just the indoor living space but also the amenities outside the home. Often our communities include parks, picnic areas, well-lit sidewalks, walking paths, and other features to make outdoor entertainment a family and community priority. Overall, when looking for a new home in the Oklahoma City Metro, Ideal Homes has all the angles covered when designing communities for ease of use, livability, and enjoyment.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be384db04803497e71e7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be384db04803477e7f18","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:54:46 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Finalization Meeting, Kids and a Bad Husband","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, and her husband Kevin are sharing their experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read their previous posts here:\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/11/our-new-home-the-first-step/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 1: Our New Home – The First Step\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/12/designing-our-home-a-female-and-a-male-perspective/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 2: Designing Our Home – A Female and a Male Perspective\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/12/his-and-her-top-ten-things-learned-in-the-selections-process/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 3: His and Her Top Ten Things Learned in the Selections Process\u003c/a>\u003cem>Written by Kevin:\u003c/em> There are a number of reasons to choose Ideal Homes, but I think one of the key aspects of the company is that it’s so family friendly. This was apparent with our finalization meeting this past week. We sat down for our meeting with a rambunctious 10-month-old and even-keeled six-year-old in tow. These two aren’t bad unless you factor in two hours of watching mom and dad go over details of a house--exciting to every child under ten. Most parents have probably experienced these situations. It’s equivalent to wrangling a herd of cats. For the most part, I sat in the floor listening to Melody go over our options and doing my best to entertain the youth. Julie spent the time making sure everything was good to go and that I didn’t miss anything important. Melody didn’t seem to mind the commotion I was causing, and each Ideal Homes Selection Center employee was supportive of my plight to corral the boys. See, aside from the homes being built to the highest standards and superb energy efficiencies, Ideal Homes is for families. That is one thing that I’ve loved about my wife working there. They understand family comes first and have always been supportive when life gets in the way. This isn’t just a mindset for employees, but for customers as well. I've gotten to experience this firsthand because my wife is an employee and I’m also a customer. When we walked in with two disruptive kiddos, the great staff at Ideal Homes didn't miss a beat. I do have to admit there was a lull in the process, but that wasn’t because anyone was dragging their feet. You can expect a few down moments because depending on options selected, Ideal Homes has to get a price on it. This takes time. In the down time, we had our lighting meeting. And…by we, I mean I was a bad husband and skipped out so it was Julie and her mom. I don’t think she minded me watching the kids at home while she selected light fixtures. However, I have been banned from the following sayings: “Why did you choose this one?” “You know what would’ve been better?” “Is it possible to replace the outdoor lighting?” These are just a few things I can’t say because I skipped the lighting meeting, which is good with me since she pretty much gave me marching orders of what she was selecting before she went. Our next step will be our pre-construction meeting with the builder. This should be the final step before the build officially starts. I hope Puxsatawny Phil was wrong and spring gets here early. I would hate for anything to delay our new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"finalization-meeting-kids-and-a-bad-husband-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-02-04T22:31:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1423089096,"_etag":"57d4daaea698e3b4e82929f0c50c52b0fc17544e","textbody":"Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, and her husband Kevin are sharing their experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read their previous posts here:Post 1: Our New Home – The First StepPost 2: Designing Our Home – A Female and a Male PerspectivePost 3: His and Her Top Ten Things Learned in the Selections ProcessWritten by Kevin: There are a number of reasons to choose Ideal Homes, but I think one of the key aspects of the company is that it’s so family friendly. This was apparent with our finalization meeting this past week. We sat down for our meeting with a rambunctious 10-month-old and even-keeled six-year-old in tow. These two aren’t bad unless you factor in two hours of watching mom and dad go over details of a house--exciting to every child under ten. Most parents have probably experienced these situations. It’s equivalent to wrangling a herd of cats. For the most part, I sat in the floor listening to Melody go over our options and doing my best to entertain the youth. Julie spent the time making sure everything was good to go and that I didn’t miss anything important. Melody didn’t seem to mind the commotion I was causing, and each Ideal Homes Selection Center employee was supportive of my plight to corral the boys. See, aside from the homes being built to the highest standards and superb energy efficiencies, Ideal Homes is for families. That is one thing that I’ve loved about my wife working there. They understand family comes first and have always been supportive when life gets in the way. This isn’t just a mindset for employees, but for customers as well. I've gotten to experience this firsthand because my wife is an employee and I’m also a customer. When we walked in with two disruptive kiddos, the great staff at Ideal Homes didn't miss a beat. I do have to admit there was a lull in the process, but that wasn’t because anyone was dragging their feet. You can expect a few down moments because depending on options selected, Ideal Homes has to get a price on it. This takes time. In the down time, we had our lighting meeting. And…by we, I mean I was a bad husband and skipped out so it was Julie and her mom. I don’t think she minded me watching the kids at home while she selected light fixtures. However, I have been banned from the following sayings: “Why did you choose this one?” “You know what would’ve been better?” “Is it possible to replace the outdoor lighting?” These are just a few things I can’t say because I skipped the lighting meeting, which is good with me since she pretty much gave me marching orders of what she was selecting before she went. Our next step will be our pre-construction meeting with the builder. This should be the final step before the build officially starts. I hope Puxsatawny Phil was wrong and spring gets here early. I would hate for anything to delay our new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be384db04803477e7f18"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be3c4db04803477e7f1b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:56:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home Selling Tips, Tricks, Lists, and Questions","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you want to buy a new home in the Oklahoma City metro area, but you still have a home to sell, here are a few tips that will help you stage and sell your home. There are lots of great articles out there, but we’ve tried to condense a few of the best right here. \u003cstrong>Remove Your Personality\u003c/strong> – As you get ready to sell your home, it’s good to remind yourself that you want to make this hospitable to become someone else’s home. This means in the de-clutter process you need to depersonalize the home. You might like having every item under the sun out on your kitchen counter and all the kids’ artwork on the refrigerator, but it’s time to remove those items and allow someone else to envision himself or herself in your home.\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3738 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3efbee6c251f29410dce41d472b534ec.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful kitchen\" width=\"392\" height=\"261\">\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Clear Surfaces\u003c/li>\u003cli>Simplify décor\u003c/li>\u003cli>Remove personal photos and mementos\u003c/li>\u003cli>Neutralize walls and wall art\u003c/li>\u003cli>Put away toys and knick-knacks\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Create Curb Appeal – The front of your home is what invites or rejects potential buyers right out of the gate. Often people may find your home on line, and then drive by and if they don’t like what they see...keep on moving. Stand in front of your home with a critical eye and really look at what needs to be done and ask yourself a few questions.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Is the paint peeling?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Does it need to be power washed?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Does it need sweeping?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are there repairs that are needed?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How can some simple plantings improve the look?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are outside lights and windows clean?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Look at Room Uses – It may be fine to you that the dining room is the kids play room, and the 4th bedroom is your extra closet...but this may not be how a potential homebuyer wants to use that space. Be objective and set the rooms back up as they should be.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Remove Clutter\u003c/li>\u003cli>Remove Smells\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bring in a professional cleaner\u003c/li>\u003cli>Steam clean carpets\u003c/li>\u003cli>Remove personal items from bathrooms\u003c/li>\u003cli>Remove visual barriers like throw rugs\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Just these few lists, questions, ideas and tips can help make selling your home a snap, and we’ll have you in a new home of your own in no time.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-selling-tips-tricks-lists-and-questions-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-02-20T02:30:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3efbee6c251f29410dce41d472b534ec.jpg","caption":"Beautiful kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1424399424,"_etag":"61ea0002830517648ae1380e84baf65260ea3ff6","textbody":"If you want to buy a new home in the Oklahoma City metro area, but you still have a home to sell, here are a few tips that will help you stage and sell your home. There are lots of great articles out there, but we’ve tried to condense a few of the best right here. Remove Your Personality – As you get ready to sell your home, it’s good to remind yourself that you want to make this hospitable to become someone else’s home. This means in the de-clutter process you need to depersonalize the home. You might like having every item under the sun out on your kitchen counter and all the kids’ artwork on the refrigerator, but it’s time to remove those items and allow someone else to envision himself or herself in your home.Clear SurfacesSimplify décorRemove personal photos and mementosNeutralize walls and wall artPut away toys and knick-knacksCreate Curb Appeal – The front of your home is what invites or rejects potential buyers right out of the gate. Often people may find your home on line, and then drive by and if they don’t like what they see...keep on moving. Stand in front of your home with a critical eye and really look at what needs to be done and ask yourself a few questions.Is the paint peeling?Does it need to be power washed?Does it need sweeping?Are there repairs that are needed?How can some simple plantings improve the look?Are outside lights and windows clean?Look at Room Uses – It may be fine to you that the dining room is the kids play room, and the 4th bedroom is your extra closet...but this may not be how a potential homebuyer wants to use that space. Be objective and set the rooms back up as they should be.Remove ClutterRemove SmellsBring in a professional cleanerSteam clean carpetsRemove personal items from bathroomsRemove visual barriers like throw rugsJust these few lists, questions, ideas and tips can help make selling your home a snap, and we’ll have you in a new home of your own in no time.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be3c4db04803477e7f1b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be3e4db04803477e7f1c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:56:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Feature Friday: Red Canyon Ranch From the $200's","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/red-canyon-ranch\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3747 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5817f9b9ee63cc94778b6a087fbd9e22.jpg\" alt=\"Red Canyon Ranch in Norman Oklahoma\" width=\"326\" height=\"217\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> in Norman, Oklahoma offers \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/red-canyon-ranch-floorplans\">17 different floor plans\u003c/a> to choose from ranging in size up to 2400+ square feet and starting from only $200,000. Convenience and peace are just two of the many benefits of living in Red Canyon Ranch. The community itself is nestled amongst walking trails, natural vistas, and rolling hills not to mention all the playground space and equipment for the kids. &nbsp;Add to that its close proximity to Tecumseh Road providing easy access to 1-35, University of Oklahoma and Tinker Air Force Base. Norman is a unique town in that it is one of only 17 Fair Trade towns in the country. What this means is that the city supports buying locally whenever possible and if they are purchasing outside the area, they only buy from producers who meet Fair Trade standards. We think that's a pretty great way to support the local economy as well as other small economies that can benefit. CNN's Money Magazine ranked Norman the sixth best small city in the US and we tend to agree. Red Canyon Ranch is situated nicely to take advantage of the growing shopping and dinning Norman has to offer. We are not wanting for sporting events as the University sponsors many events nearby. Other attractions include the the Norman Music Festival, The Museum of Natural History, Theaters, and the largest French Impressionist painting collection in the United States. This peaceful community could be the location of your next new home in the Oklahoma City metro area. Just contact \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> today to set up an appointment for a visit.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"feature-friday-red-canyon-ranch-from-the-200s-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-02-21T02:30:01.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5817f9b9ee63cc94778b6a087fbd9e22.jpg","caption":"Red Canyon Ranch in Norman Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1424485801,"_etag":"d6fb6a4b76de4afe7473f697391fcbdfa78ce46b","textbody":"Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, Oklahoma offers 17 different floor plans to choose from ranging in size up to 2400+ square feet and starting from only $200,000. Convenience and peace are just two of the many benefits of living in Red Canyon Ranch. The community itself is nestled amongst walking trails, natural vistas, and rolling hills not to mention all the playground space and equipment for the kids. &nbsp;Add to that its close proximity to Tecumseh Road providing easy access to 1-35, University of Oklahoma and Tinker Air Force Base. Norman is a unique town in that it is one of only 17 Fair Trade towns in the country. What this means is that the city supports buying locally whenever possible and if they are purchasing outside the area, they only buy from producers who meet Fair Trade standards. We think that's a pretty great way to support the local economy as well as other small economies that can benefit. CNN's Money Magazine ranked Norman the sixth best small city in the US and we tend to agree. Red Canyon Ranch is situated nicely to take advantage of the growing shopping and dinning Norman has to offer. We are not wanting for sporting events as the University sponsors many events nearby. Other attractions include the the Norman Music Festival, The Museum of Natural History, Theaters, and the largest French Impressionist painting collection in the United States. This peaceful community could be the location of your next new home in the Oklahoma City metro area. Just contact Elena today to set up an appointment for a visit.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be3e4db04803477e7f1c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be414db04803467e64a8","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:34:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Get Off The Fence - Beat Rising Mortgage Rates and Home Costs","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3754 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ec198355984c5fff44186939f4c61274.jpg\" alt=\"It's time to purchase a new home in Oklahoma City Metro\" width=\"330\" height=\"215\">If you’ve been sitting on the fence about purchasing a new home, many economic indicators and authorities in the home sales industry are predicting rising prices and rising interest rates. It’s time to get going before you look back and say, “I should have done it.” According to the National Association of Homebuilders, (NAHB) with strengthening labor markets, relatively low interest rates, and easier access to mortgages, as well as a growing demand for new homes, predictions indicate that 2015 will be a strong year for single-family home purchases. Interest rates are still hovering around all time lows, however Moody’s Analytics predicts mortgage rates will rise to 6% by 2017. When interest rates go up this reduces the amount of house you can get for your money. Whether you are buying a new home or a resale home, it always helps to be armed with a list as you search for that new home.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>How many stories do you want?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How many bedrooms, and what will you use them for?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What is your central focus of your home? The kitchen? The family room? Your backyard retreat?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What neighborhood amenities are you looking for?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How is the commute?\u003c/li>\u003cli>How is the school system?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are you looking for a traditional floor plan or an open floor plan?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do you already know your price range?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Have your time frame for moving in mind?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do you need a garage?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Figuring out your must haves and wants will go a long way in organizing your home search criteria. If you are looking at a new home, bring your lists along and we will help you examine Ideal Homes availability in the Oklahoma City metro area. With so many communities, locations, and floor plans to choose from, our new home communities will accommodate any list of must-have's and wants. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"get-off-the-fence-beat-rising-mortgage-rates-and-home-costs-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-02-27T02:30:35.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ec198355984c5fff44186939f4c61274.jpg","caption":"It","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1425004235,"_etag":"8f91cf2cc676bde5585d9a9159e481890a1ef228","textbody":"If you’ve been sitting on the fence about purchasing a new home, many economic indicators and authorities in the home sales industry are predicting rising prices and rising interest rates. It’s time to get going before you look back and say, “I should have done it.” According to the National Association of Homebuilders, (NAHB) with strengthening labor markets, relatively low interest rates, and easier access to mortgages, as well as a growing demand for new homes, predictions indicate that 2015 will be a strong year for single-family home purchases. Interest rates are still hovering around all time lows, however Moody’s Analytics predicts mortgage rates will rise to 6% by 2017. When interest rates go up this reduces the amount of house you can get for your money. Whether you are buying a new home or a resale home, it always helps to be armed with a list as you search for that new home.How many stories do you want?How many bedrooms, and what will you use them for?What is your central focus of your home? The kitchen? The family room? Your backyard retreat?What neighborhood amenities are you looking for?How is the commute?How is the school system?Are you looking for a traditional floor plan or an open floor plan?Do you already know your price range?Have your time frame for moving in mind?Do you need a garage?Figuring out your must haves and wants will go a long way in organizing your home search criteria. If you are looking at a new home, bring your lists along and we will help you examine Ideal Homes availability in the Oklahoma City metro area. With so many communities, locations, and floor plans to choose from, our new home communities will accommodate any list of must-have's and wants. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be414db04803467e64a8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be414db04803477e7f1d","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Looking for a Great Place to Work?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"If you're searching for a job in sales in the Oklahoma City area with great growth potential, we have an awesome opportunity for you. We're currently hiring for the position of New Home Sales Coordinator. If you're working in retail or another industry, this could be your chance to start a career real estate sales. The job involves working with customers in our furnished model homes and keeping in touch with the people who walk through our doors.\n\nHere at Ideal Homes, we're all about building quality of life - for our homeowners and for our employees. We're a local company known for our \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/learn-about-ideal\" target=\"_blank\"> great corporate culture\u003c/a>.\n\nYou can learn more about the position of New Home Sales Coordinator and all of the available positions within Ideal Homes at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/employment-opportunities.\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.ideal-homes.com/employment-opportunities.\u003c/a>","uniqueName":"looking-for-a-great-place-to-work-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-03-02T17:20:11","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1425316811,"_etag":"5069e6a36a63fa9fcbbb7f264b01fc95f2ac2e1b","textbody":"If you're searching for a job in sales in the Oklahoma City area with great growth potential, we have an awesome opportunity for you. We're currently hiring for the position of New Home Sales Coordinator. If you're working in retail or another industry, this could be your chance to start a career real estate sales. The job involves working with customers in our furnished model homes and keeping in touch with the people who walk through our doors.\n\nHere at Ideal Homes, we're all about building quality of life - for our homeowners and for our employees. We're a local company known for our  great corporate culture.\n\nYou can learn more about the position of New Home Sales Coordinator and all of the available positions within Ideal Homes at http://www.ideal-homes.com/employment-opportunities.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be414db04803477e7f1d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be414db04803487e5d46","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:34:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Spring And Summer Moving Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Prime moving season is sneaking up on us with spring just around the corner. If you are moving into a new home in the Oklahoma City metro area this spring or summer, here are some moving tips to help put that spring in your step and make moving easy. \u003cstrong>Spring-Cleaning\u003c/strong> – This applies even when you are about to move. There’s nothing worse then lugging things with you to a new home that were best left at the curb for donation or trash. Take this time to really comb through the things that need to go and start carting them off or piling them up for donation or sale. \u003cstrong>Professional Organizer\u003c/strong> – Is the task of cleaning and divesting yourself of things a bit difficult to wrap your head around? Think about hiring a professional organizer to help objectively go through closets, cabinets, and \u003cem>stuff\u003c/em> to help you lighten your load on your upcoming move to a new home. It may be a little investment but the payout will be a big reward as you par down your stuff and de-clutter your new space before you even get there. \u003cstrong>Garage Sale\u003c/strong> – Maybe you have far too much stuff and want to try your luck at having others haul it away. Once you’ve gone through all the things that aren’t making the move, think about having a garage sale. If the effort of a garage sale isn't up your alley post items on Craigslist or finding local community yard sale groups on Facebook that will take your stuff. Remember one person’s trash can be someone else's treasure. Try your best to redistribute your stuff before it ends up in a landfill. \u003cstrong>Create A Task List\u003c/strong> – Well before your move is upon you, start making a list of items that need your attention. (You can put spring-cleaning and garage sale at the top of the list.) Other list items may include changing your address. Gone are the days of simply changing it with the post office. Think about all the locations that have your address and all the bills that need to be notified of your change. Don’t forget all your online shopping sites. Address change is just one of the many items that will make it onto your task list. Next week we’ll help you detail that task list to prepare for your move.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"spring-and-summer-moving-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-03-06T02:30:15.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1425609015,"_etag":"e866ded0bfe6dcf2c2ebe2de87c943293ae49f19","textbody":"Prime moving season is sneaking up on us with spring just around the corner. If you are moving into a new home in the Oklahoma City metro area this spring or summer, here are some moving tips to help put that spring in your step and make moving easy. Spring-Cleaning – This applies even when you are about to move. There’s nothing worse then lugging things with you to a new home that were best left at the curb for donation or trash. Take this time to really comb through the things that need to go and start carting them off or piling them up for donation or sale. Professional Organizer – Is the task of cleaning and divesting yourself of things a bit difficult to wrap your head around? Think about hiring a professional organizer to help objectively go through closets, cabinets, and stuff to help you lighten your load on your upcoming move to a new home. It may be a little investment but the payout will be a big reward as you par down your stuff and de-clutter your new space before you even get there. Garage Sale – Maybe you have far too much stuff and want to try your luck at having others haul it away. Once you’ve gone through all the things that aren’t making the move, think about having a garage sale. If the effort of a garage sale isn't up your alley post items on Craigslist or finding local community yard sale groups on Facebook that will take your stuff. Remember one person’s trash can be someone else's treasure. Try your best to redistribute your stuff before it ends up in a landfill. Create A Task List – Well before your move is upon you, start making a list of items that need your attention. (You can put spring-cleaning and garage sale at the top of the list.) Other list items may include changing your address. Gone are the days of simply changing it with the post office. Think about all the locations that have your address and all the bills that need to be notified of your change. Don’t forget all your online shopping sites. Address change is just one of the many items that will make it onto your task list. Next week we’ll help you detail that task list to prepare for your move.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be414db04803487e5d46"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be444db04803467e64a9","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:40:01 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Pre-Construction Meeting and Snow Delays","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, and her husband Kevin are sharing their experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read their previous posts here:\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/11/our-new-home-the-first-step/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 1: Our New Home – The First Step\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/12/designing-our-home-a-female-and-a-male-perspective/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 2: Designing Our Home – A Female and a Male Perspective\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2014/12/his-and-her-top-ten-things-learned-in-the-selections-process/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 3: His and Her Top Ten Things Learned in the Selections Process\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2015/02/finalization-meeting-kids-and-a-bad-husband/\" target=\"_blank\">Post 4: Finalization Meeting, Kids and a Bad Husband\u003c/a> Our new home is officially under construction! We had our pre-construction meeting where we met with our builder, Greg, and got to see the plans of our house drawn up. He explained how the process would work, answered all our questions, and asked us how we’d like him to keep us updated on the home’s progress. Last time we drove through the community, the footings were poured, so we were able to walk out onto the home site and show our six-year-old where his new room will be. It’s all becoming real! Our home was ready for the foundation to be poured…then, the snow came, bringing everything to a halt. We’re learning that when building a home some things move along more quickly than expected and other times things slow down. But a little snow can’t dampen our excitement. It will warm up soon and things will start moving again. In the meantime, we’re looking forward to the fall when we’ll be in our new Ideal home. \u003ca href=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Jarnagin-Footing.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3768 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b1779dbe5c29258aa01c54df4f1f160f.jpg\" alt=\"Jarnagin Footing\" width=\"400\" height=\"473\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"preconstruction-meeting-and-snow-delays-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-03-09T22:04:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b1779dbe5c29258aa01c54df4f1f160f.jpg","caption":"Jarnagin Footing","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1425938682,"_etag":"3d2449670dd376d7cad08cc79ad2727e07473d4b","textbody":"Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, and her husband Kevin are sharing their experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read their previous posts here:Post 1: Our New Home – The First StepPost 2: Designing Our Home – A Female and a Male PerspectivePost 3: His and Her Top Ten Things Learned in the Selections ProcessPost 4: Finalization Meeting, Kids and a Bad Husband Our new home is officially under construction! We had our pre-construction meeting where we met with our builder, Greg, and got to see the plans of our house drawn up. He explained how the process would work, answered all our questions, and asked us how we’d like him to keep us updated on the home’s progress. Last time we drove through the community, the footings were poured, so we were able to walk out onto the home site and show our six-year-old where his new room will be. It’s all becoming real! Our home was ready for the foundation to be poured…then, the snow came, bringing everything to a halt. We’re learning that when building a home some things move along more quickly than expected and other times things slow down. But a little snow can’t dampen our excitement. It will warm up soon and things will start moving again. In the meantime, we’re looking forward to the fall when we’ll be in our new Ideal home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be444db04803467e64a9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be444db04803487e5d47","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:40:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Organizing Three Months Before The Move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Spring and summer are the most active \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2015/03/spring-and-summer-moving-tips/\">moving seasons\u003c/a> in the country. The weather’s getting nice, the kids are out of school, and the moving vans are in full swing. There is a lot of preparation that goes into a move. It may seem daunting when looked at as the whole, but if you break it down into pieces it makes it so much easier to swallow. Whether you are moving locally in the Oklahoma City metro, or all the way across the country, this will help you get yourself organized. \u003cstrong>Three Months Before the Move\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Start a Moving File\u003c/strong> – In the digital world, sometimes there is nothing more calming than slowing down and writing physical checklists. Create a binder. Use this as a place to collect your thoughts. Add sections for estimates, receipts, and inventory. Put your to-do lists in the binder. \u003cstrong>Begin Your Research\u003c/strong> – Look into school registration, make a list of utility companies, look into doctors in the area, and anything else you can think of that will make your move easier once you get there. \u003cstrong>Get Estimates\u003c/strong> – Depending on the time of year you are moving, it’s best to start looking sooner than later for moving estimates. Create a section in your binder and assemble the quotes as you get them. \u003cstrong>Make a Wind Down List\u003c/strong> – Figure out all the things you need to close or change on your moving end. Utilities, mailing address, re-routing important documents like tax documents with your employer, gathering school records for the kids, grabbing medical files if they can’t transfer them electronically. Since moving can be a lot to take in, so can getting yourself organized. We’ll have another installment next week to help you get organized two months out from your move.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"organizing-three-months-before-the-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-03-13T01:30:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1426210208,"_etag":"91b11eb29262ca85562bf157cc6c3e70f66e31a4","textbody":"Spring and summer are the most active moving seasons in the country. The weather’s getting nice, the kids are out of school, and the moving vans are in full swing. There is a lot of preparation that goes into a move. It may seem daunting when looked at as the whole, but if you break it down into pieces it makes it so much easier to swallow. Whether you are moving locally in the Oklahoma City metro, or all the way across the country, this will help you get yourself organized. Three Months Before the MoveStart a Moving File – In the digital world, sometimes there is nothing more calming than slowing down and writing physical checklists. Create a binder. Use this as a place to collect your thoughts. Add sections for estimates, receipts, and inventory. Put your to-do lists in the binder. Begin Your Research – Look into school registration, make a list of utility companies, look into doctors in the area, and anything else you can think of that will make your move easier once you get there. Get Estimates – Depending on the time of year you are moving, it’s best to start looking sooner than later for moving estimates. Create a section in your binder and assemble the quotes as you get them. Make a Wind Down List – Figure out all the things you need to close or change on your moving end. Utilities, mailing address, re-routing important documents like tax documents with your employer, gathering school records for the kids, grabbing medical files if they can’t transfer them electronically. Since moving can be a lot to take in, so can getting yourself organized. We’ll have another installment next week to help you get organized two months out from your move.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be444db04803487e5d47"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be444db04803497e71e8","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:40:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Two Months to go Before The Move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Last week we talked about getting yourself organized \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2015/03/begin-to-organize-three-months-before-the-move/\">three months before your move\u003c/a>. We know moving locally in the Oklahoma City area or across country can be overwhelming to think about all at once. Here is our second section of moving tips for you to cover the time period two months out from moving. \u003cstrong>Two Months Before The Move\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Begin The Sort Down\u003c/strong> - Give yourself enough time to sort and purge the house. Otherwise you may end up moving things that should otherwise be donated, trashed or given away. Here is a quick \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/05/moving-into-your-new-home-made-easy/\">read\u003c/a> to help you organize before the move. \u003cstrong>Have a Garage Sale\u003c/strong> – This is one of the best ways to get rid of items before your move, it helps minimize hauling things to donation centers and the dump. Remember one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Here are some more \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/09/garage-sale-tips-to-prepare-for-your-move/\">garage sale\u003c/a> tips for you. \u003cstrong>Order Supplies\u003c/strong> – If you aren’t having a professional company do your pack, then get your boxes, packing materials and labels ready. Special packing materials for dishes and wardrobe boxes save a lot of frustration on the other end of the move. \u003cstrong>Finish It Up\u003c/strong> – Now is the time to start using up all the things that are harder to move like open cleaning supplies, frozen foods, perishable items, and canned foods in the pantry. \u003cstrong>Measure It\u003c/strong> – Start making measurements and planning our where the big objects will go in the new house. It’s a lot easier on the other end if you know exactly where grandma’s clock is going as well as the giant sectional couch. \u003cstrong>Photograph it\u003c/strong> – Start photographing items for inventory so that you can note their condition. Make special notes on any valuables for insurance purposes. \u003cstrong>Choose Your Mover\u003c/strong> – Go back to your binder and decide on a moving company. Look over estimates and confirm your moving date. Everything you’ve done up to this point has prepared you for the last month of activity before the move. Next week we will talk about referring back to your binder and give you a weekly regiment to get everything done before you leave.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"two-months-to-go-before-the-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-03-20T01:50:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1426816210,"_etag":"17395c2d5f4d4243eeaea326559b896ddbd29f73","textbody":"Last week we talked about getting yourself organized three months before your move. We know moving locally in the Oklahoma City area or across country can be overwhelming to think about all at once. Here is our second section of moving tips for you to cover the time period two months out from moving. Two Months Before The MoveBegin The Sort Down - Give yourself enough time to sort and purge the house. Otherwise you may end up moving things that should otherwise be donated, trashed or given away. Here is a quick read to help you organize before the move. Have a Garage Sale – This is one of the best ways to get rid of items before your move, it helps minimize hauling things to donation centers and the dump. Remember one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Here are some more garage sale tips for you. Order Supplies – If you aren’t having a professional company do your pack, then get your boxes, packing materials and labels ready. Special packing materials for dishes and wardrobe boxes save a lot of frustration on the other end of the move. Finish It Up – Now is the time to start using up all the things that are harder to move like open cleaning supplies, frozen foods, perishable items, and canned foods in the pantry. Measure It – Start making measurements and planning our where the big objects will go in the new house. It’s a lot easier on the other end if you know exactly where grandma’s clock is going as well as the giant sectional couch. Photograph it – Start photographing items for inventory so that you can note their condition. Make special notes on any valuables for insurance purposes. Choose Your Mover – Go back to your binder and decide on a moving company. Look over estimates and confirm your moving date. Everything you’ve done up to this point has prepared you for the last month of activity before the move. Next week we will talk about referring back to your binder and give you a weekly regiment to get everything done before you leave.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be444db04803497e71e8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be464db04803467e64aa","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:49:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Last Month of Moving Preparation Made Easy","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3787 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/021d0aa0adabb52c3c7d0cce27eab839.jpg\" alt=\"planning your move to a new home in oklahoma city\" width=\"400\" height=\"258\">Our last two articles, Organizing Three Months Before The Move and Two Months to go Before The Move, have given you an idea of the best ways to prepare for your move starting three months out. All of these preparation lists and activities have helped bring you to the last month of your move. Your groundwork will help alleviate moving-day stressors. Here is a week-by-week guide to help you stay on track for a stress free move. \u003cstrong>Four Weeks Out –\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Begin Packing\u003c/strong> – You can already start packing the lesser used items one month out. Now is the time to pack all the seasonal items not in use, decorations, lesser-used appliances, and anything else you can think of that won’t be used in the next month. \u003cstrong>Label\u003c/strong> – Start out with proper labeling. Put the contents and the room name on the box so it can be clearly transported to the right spot when unloaded. Make special note if a box is something you will need right away in your next location. \u003cstrong>Create Personal Transport Boxes\u003c/strong> – make sure that important files and expensive items are put into boxes that will go with you in the car for the move. This is where you should store things like the mover’s estimate, your inventory, and any photos of valuables you’ll need to compare on the other side. \u003cstrong>Three Weeks Out\u003c/strong> - \u003cstrong>Keep Packing\u003c/strong> – Keep moving through the smaller or less used items and pack them up. This is the time to start packing stuffed animals for the kids, books, knick-knacks, and artwork on the walls. \u003cstrong>Start Notifications\u003c/strong> – Notify important contacts of your move such as banks, credit card companies, the utility companies, your insurance company, and human resources at your job. Begin changing all your electronic addresses on shopping accounts, coupon sites, and some often forgotten sites like PayPal, Amazon, and Ebay accounts. \u003cstrong>File Your Change of Address\u003c/strong> – Let the post office know to forward your mail. Make sure you change your magazine subscriptions and cancel your newspapers. \u003cstrong>Two Weeks Out\u003c/strong> – Forward Important Records – this is a good time to start forwarding school records for the kids and medical records to your new health care providers. \u003cstrong>Car Care\u003c/strong> – Make sure your car is in shape for the move. Get a tune-up and an oil change, especially if you are moving long distance, or to a new climate. \u003cstrong>Reconfirm Your Move\u003c/strong> – Check in with the moving company and make sure you are on track for the dates agreed upon. \u003cstrong>Keep Packing\u003c/strong> – This is where you start paring down your essentials to what you will need in “vacation” mode. Start packing the rest of your things and keep only what you will carry with you or in the car. \u003cstrong>One Week Out\u003c/strong> – \u003cstrong>Pack Your Last Items\u003c/strong> – At this point you can start living out of a suitcase. Everything else should be in properly labeled boxes. \u003cstrong>Refill Prescriptions\u003c/strong> – The first weeks in your new location will be hectic. Make sure you have everything you need for your health to see you through a couple of weeks. \u003cstrong>Turn on Utilities\u003c/strong> – Make sure everything is set to be on and working when you get to your new location. There is nothing worse than discovering that the water is not flowing after a move. \u003cstrong>A Couple Days Before The Move\u003c/strong> – \u003cstrong>Look Around\u003c/strong> – Take in all that you have accomplished look at the last few details. Make sure nothing still needs to be packed up. \u003cstrong>Empty and Clean\u003c/strong> – Begin to empty and clean appliances and cabinets. Clean as much as you can with the boxes still in the house. Think about baseboards, fill nail holes, patch and paint. \u003cstrong>Moving Day\u003c/strong> – You should be ready to go! Make sure you have your inventory on hand. If you aren’t hiring someone, do the final clean as the moving company empties each room. Load up your car. Once the movers are done and you’ve signed off on their landing/inventory list, get ready to meet them on the other side in your brand new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-last-month-of-moving-preparation-made-easy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-03-27T02:35:20.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/021d0aa0adabb52c3c7d0cce27eab839.jpg","caption":"planning your move to a new home in oklahoma city","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1427423720,"_etag":"b6f51ee9f655a116cdc12b35fae1206d567fe270","textbody":"Our last two articles, Organizing Three Months Before The Move and Two Months to go Before The Move, have given you an idea of the best ways to prepare for your move starting three months out. All of these preparation lists and activities have helped bring you to the last month of your move. Your groundwork will help alleviate moving-day stressors. Here is a week-by-week guide to help you stay on track for a stress free move. Four Weeks Out –Begin Packing – You can already start packing the lesser used items one month out. Now is the time to pack all the seasonal items not in use, decorations, lesser-used appliances, and anything else you can think of that won’t be used in the next month. Label – Start out with proper labeling. Put the contents and the room name on the box so it can be clearly transported to the right spot when unloaded. Make special note if a box is something you will need right away in your next location. Create Personal Transport Boxes – make sure that important files and expensive items are put into boxes that will go with you in the car for the move. This is where you should store things like the mover’s estimate, your inventory, and any photos of valuables you’ll need to compare on the other side. Three Weeks Out - Keep Packing – Keep moving through the smaller or less used items and pack them up. This is the time to start packing stuffed animals for the kids, books, knick-knacks, and artwork on the walls. Start Notifications – Notify important contacts of your move such as banks, credit card companies, the utility companies, your insurance company, and human resources at your job. Begin changing all your electronic addresses on shopping accounts, coupon sites, and some often forgotten sites like PayPal, Amazon, and Ebay accounts. File Your Change of Address – Let the post office know to forward your mail. Make sure you change your magazine subscriptions and cancel your newspapers. Two Weeks Out – Forward Important Records – this is a good time to start forwarding school records for the kids and medical records to your new health care providers. Car Care – Make sure your car is in shape for the move. Get a tune-up and an oil change, especially if you are moving long distance, or to a new climate. Reconfirm Your Move – Check in with the moving company and make sure you are on track for the dates agreed upon. Keep Packing – This is where you start paring down your essentials to what you will need in “vacation” mode. Start packing the rest of your things and keep only what you will carry with you or in the car. One Week Out – Pack Your Last Items – At this point you can start living out of a suitcase. Everything else should be in properly labeled boxes. Refill Prescriptions – The first weeks in your new location will be hectic. Make sure you have everything you need for your health to see you through a couple of weeks. Turn on Utilities – Make sure everything is set to be on and working when you get to your new location. There is nothing worse than discovering that the water is not flowing after a move. A Couple Days Before The Move – Look Around – Take in all that you have accomplished look at the last few details. Make sure nothing still needs to be packed up. Empty and Clean – Begin to empty and clean appliances and cabinets. Clean as much as you can with the boxes still in the house. Think about baseboards, fill nail holes, patch and paint. Moving Day – You should be ready to go! Make sure you have your inventory on hand. If you aren’t hiring someone, do the final clean as the moving company empties each room. Load up your car. Once the movers are done and you’ve signed off on their landing/inventory list, get ready to meet them on the other side in your brand new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be464db04803467e64aa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be494db04803477e7f1e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:50:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"12 Tips: How to Save For Your Dream Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Buying a new home is not out of the realm of possibilities if you really put your mind to it and employ some of these money saving tips. It’s easier than you think to put together the down payment. Just start literally one penny at a time. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3790 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4215a68514bbba49e5c1bfa16a2cfaa1.jpg\" alt=\"Save for a new home\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">Keep the Change\u003c/strong> - Empty your pockets daily and put all your lose change into a jar. Some banks even offer a plan whereby when you use your debit card, they round up the change and throw it into an attached savings account. \u003cstrong>Bank Your Coffee Buck\u003c/strong>s – Every time you want to order your coffee out, make a cup at home instead. Transfer the cash you would have paid for that cup from your checking into your savings account. \u003cstrong>Curb Your Impulses\u003c/strong> – Whenever you are about to make an expensive purchase ask yourself if you really need it. Is it a necessity or just a momentary want? Think of that money better parlayed into a new home. \u003cstrong>Broker a Budget\u003c/strong> – Sit down with your spouse and examine your spending habits. Look at all the fixed monthly bills – rent, utilities, insurance etc. Then take a look at other bills that are more variable and see where you can make concessions to save more and spend less. \u003cstrong>Match Your Habits\u003c/strong> – Every time you do spend money on an indulgence put a matching amount of money into your savings. See a shirt you “have to have”...buy it! But then put the same amount of money into your savings account. This will help you cut down on indulgences and save at the same time. \u003cstrong>Bag Your Lunch\u003c/strong> – Bringing your lunch to work will save you so much money. Do away with foraging for food at vending machines and expensive restaurants on a daily basis. \u003cstrong>Eat In\u003c/strong> – Most people spend far more on eating and drinking “out” than they would in. Take a look at monthly costs on food and drink at restaurants and make an effort to eat in for a couple of months. Take the difference and throw it into your savings account. \u003cstrong>Take Baby Steps\u003c/strong> – If the idea of not eating out gives you withdrawals then try to cut down slowly eliminating one or two night outs each month. \u003cstrong>Deals, Discounts and Incentives\u003c/strong> – When you are making purchases from ordering out to shopping for clothes and food – take advantage of coupons, deals and incentives to get the lowest price. Take the difference and bank it. \u003cstrong>Make a List\u003c/strong> – Plan your meals and make a shopping list. Stick to your shopping list at the grocery store and do not deviate. Shopping without lists and on an empty stomach lead to lots of needless purchases at the grocery store. \u003cstrong>Buy in Bulk\u003c/strong> – Buy things in bulk that make sense. This can save you money in the long run. Make sure you have the storage, and it’s an item you will actually use in bulk. \u003cstrong>Reduce Your Debt\u003c/strong> – With all the money you are saving on incidentals and indulgences above, pay down your revolving credit card debt. This will help you eliminate monthly interest payments and set you on a healthier financial path. If you take on the challenge and try a few of these minor adjustments to your life style a new home will be yours in no time.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"12-tips-how-to-save-for-your-dream-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-04-03T02:28:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4215a68514bbba49e5c1bfa16a2cfaa1.jpg","caption":"Save for a new home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1428028104,"_etag":"9dc2df67e6edd39582a96fca7d06385fba21300f","textbody":"Buying a new home is not out of the realm of possibilities if you really put your mind to it and employ some of these money saving tips. It’s easier than you think to put together the down payment. Just start literally one penny at a time. Keep the Change - Empty your pockets daily and put all your lose change into a jar. Some banks even offer a plan whereby when you use your debit card, they round up the change and throw it into an attached savings account. Bank Your Coffee Bucks – Every time you want to order your coffee out, make a cup at home instead. Transfer the cash you would have paid for that cup from your checking into your savings account. Curb Your Impulses – Whenever you are about to make an expensive purchase ask yourself if you really need it. Is it a necessity or just a momentary want? Think of that money better parlayed into a new home. Broker a Budget – Sit down with your spouse and examine your spending habits. Look at all the fixed monthly bills – rent, utilities, insurance etc. Then take a look at other bills that are more variable and see where you can make concessions to save more and spend less. Match Your Habits – Every time you do spend money on an indulgence put a matching amount of money into your savings. See a shirt you “have to have”...buy it! But then put the same amount of money into your savings account. This will help you cut down on indulgences and save at the same time. Bag Your Lunch – Bringing your lunch to work will save you so much money. Do away with foraging for food at vending machines and expensive restaurants on a daily basis. Eat In – Most people spend far more on eating and drinking “out” than they would in. Take a look at monthly costs on food and drink at restaurants and make an effort to eat in for a couple of months. Take the difference and throw it into your savings account. Take Baby Steps – If the idea of not eating out gives you withdrawals then try to cut down slowly eliminating one or two night outs each month. Deals, Discounts and Incentives – When you are making purchases from ordering out to shopping for clothes and food – take advantage of coupons, deals and incentives to get the lowest price. Take the difference and bank it. Make a List – Plan your meals and make a shopping list. Stick to your shopping list at the grocery store and do not deviate. Shopping without lists and on an empty stomach lead to lots of needless purchases at the grocery store. Buy in Bulk – Buy things in bulk that make sense. This can save you money in the long run. Make sure you have the storage, and it’s an item you will actually use in bulk. Reduce Your Debt – With all the money you are saving on incidentals and indulgences above, pay down your revolving credit card debt. This will help you eliminate monthly interest payments and set you on a healthier financial path. If you take on the challenge and try a few of these minor adjustments to your life style a new home will be yours in no time.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be494db04803477e7f1e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be4d4db04803467e64ab","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:50:10 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Quick and Easy: Spring Decorating Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Spring is a time to blow out the cobwebs and clear out the clutter. Once that’s done it’s fun to add some pops of color and easy decorative accents to give you that spring in your step around the house. \u003cstrong>Add a Splash of Color\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3798 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f0c2de0b9bddd7d6f8b7a256d0723aec.jpg\" alt=\"spring decor lampshades\" width=\"400\" height=\"388\">&nbsp;Color can bring you back from the abyss of winter like nobody’s business. \u003cstrong>Wall Adhesives\u003c/strong> – Now there are wall adhesives for everything. You can put an inspirational saying in your entryway. Create a colorful garden in a kid’s room. Or add some pops of color in other areas of the house. And the best part is they are easier to remove than paint or wallpaper. \u003cstrong>Color Inside Shelving\u003c/strong> – Paint the inside of a built-in or even an assembled book shelving system to give a pop of color inside the shelves peaking out behind your books and knickknacks. \u003cstrong>Fun With Lampshades\u003c/strong> – Change out your boring white lampshades for something a little decadent and different. \u003cstrong>Rotate your Decor\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3801 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eb85f3d41b1881cb324cdf6fec8741d7.jpg\" alt=\"rotate your rugs\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">&nbsp;Spring is about renewing and refreshing. You can do the same with your spaces by changing out easy design elements for a whole new look and feel to your home. \u003cstrong>Reorganize Art\u003c/strong> – Change out your pictures on the wall. You can even move art from one room to another. Or have a whole other set of prints for different seasons. This gives you the opportunity to have a rotating gallery of your favorite things. Try different colors and styles to give a room a whole new feel. \u003cstrong>Replace Your Rugs\u003c/strong> – Sometimes a throw rug can change the mood of the entire room. Consider lively new patterns to brighten your spaces. \u003cstrong>Change Your Knickknacks\u003c/strong> – Having different items to feature on tables, mantels, and shelves can breath brand new life into your home. \u003cstrong>Play With Patterns\u003c/strong>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3802 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0fd88d99f60ac3b16bae701ae7363689.jpg\" alt=\"colorful pillows\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\">&nbsp;Nothing says spring like pretty patterns. Add some elements with flowers, stripes, chevrons, or Moroccan prints to give your rooms a new life. \u003cstrong>Add Spring Flora and Fauna\u003c/strong> – Birds, bunnies, flowers, ferns...they all bring in a breath of fresh air. Consider adding a few accents with fun themes to go along with spring. \u003cstrong>Clever Curtains\u003c/strong> – Changing your solid colored curtains for a brand new springy pattern mix and match with other new patterns. Try to keep a color pallet in common and you can play with different patterns. \u003cstrong>Throw in a Pillow or a Blanket\u003c/strong> – Simply changing the colors and patterns of decorative pillows and throw blankets can bring a new design or pattern to the room. Just pick one or two items from the list and it will make a big difference in your home. It’s like opening up the windows and letting the sun and fresh air re-imagine your rooms.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"quick-and-easy-spring-decorating-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-04-10T01:30:14.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f0c2de0b9bddd7d6f8b7a256d0723aec.jpg","caption":"spring decor lampshades","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1428629414,"_etag":"62f80d0124583b16a7cb86b135306260a14a6468","textbody":"Spring is a time to blow out the cobwebs and clear out the clutter. Once that’s done it’s fun to add some pops of color and easy decorative accents to give you that spring in your step around the house. Add a Splash of Color&nbsp;Color can bring you back from the abyss of winter like nobody’s business. Wall Adhesives – Now there are wall adhesives for everything. You can put an inspirational saying in your entryway. Create a colorful garden in a kid’s room. Or add some pops of color in other areas of the house. And the best part is they are easier to remove than paint or wallpaper. Color Inside Shelving – Paint the inside of a built-in or even an assembled book shelving system to give a pop of color inside the shelves peaking out behind your books and knickknacks. Fun With Lampshades – Change out your boring white lampshades for something a little decadent and different. Rotate your Decor&nbsp;Spring is about renewing and refreshing. You can do the same with your spaces by changing out easy design elements for a whole new look and feel to your home. Reorganize Art – Change out your pictures on the wall. You can even move art from one room to another. Or have a whole other set of prints for different seasons. This gives you the opportunity to have a rotating gallery of your favorite things. Try different colors and styles to give a room a whole new feel. Replace Your Rugs – Sometimes a throw rug can change the mood of the entire room. Consider lively new patterns to brighten your spaces. Change Your Knickknacks – Having different items to feature on tables, mantels, and shelves can breath brand new life into your home. Play With Patterns&nbsp;Nothing says spring like pretty patterns. Add some elements with flowers, stripes, chevrons, or Moroccan prints to give your rooms a new life. Add Spring Flora and Fauna – Birds, bunnies, flowers, ferns...they all bring in a breath of fresh air. Consider adding a few accents with fun themes to go along with spring. Clever Curtains – Changing your solid colored curtains for a brand new springy pattern mix and match with other new patterns. Try to keep a color pallet in common and you can play with different patterns. Throw in a Pillow or a Blanket – Simply changing the colors and patterns of decorative pillows and throw blankets can bring a new design or pattern to the room. Just pick one or two items from the list and it will make a big difference in your home. It’s like opening up the windows and letting the sun and fresh air re-imagine your rooms.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be4d4db04803467e64ab"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be514db048034a7e5f22","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:51:28 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Multigenerational Floor Plan in Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3813 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/536857bef5a51f4df7f8123c33d1473b.png\" alt=\"New Floor Plan, New Home in Oklahoma City Metro\" width=\"400\" height=\"638\">Have you been searching for a new home that will accommodate an aging parent or an extra family member in and around the Oklahoma City metro? Look no further! Ideal Homes has a beautiful multigenerational floor plan of a nearly 2500 square feet featuring 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a 3 car garage. \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/pendleton-b-heritage-in-red-canyon-ranch#\">The Pendleton\u003c/a> Heritage plan is available at \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/country-place-floorplans\">Country Place\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/red-canyon-ranch-floorplans\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/somers-pointe-floorplans\">Somer’s Pointe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/valencia-floorplans\">Valencia,&nbsp;\u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/castlewood-trails-floorplans\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a>. This design features not just a second master suite, but also a true space for living. The extra suite features large bathroom and shower, spacious walk-in closet, a kitchenette, and a front entrance from outside for added privacy and livability. Overall this home has a roomy feel with big open floor plan between living room, kitchen, and breakfast nook. There are plenty of vaulted ceilings to create more volume to the home. The kitchen features built-in appliances and a breakfast bar, while a cozy fireplace rounds out the living space. With three bedrooms and three and a half baths, there is no skimping when it comes to the master retreat. Now homeowners will enjoy a luxurious master with a 5-piece bathroom and a large walk in closet. The added bonus of access to the washer and dryer right through the master closet makes putting away clothes a breeze. Whether you have a teen or college student you are giving more space to, or bringing in an aging relative, this floor plan has a lot of possibilities. If you’d like to come out and take a look at the Pendleton Heritage Plan, please contact our online sales counselor, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> and set up an appointment today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"multigenerational-floor-plan-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-04-17T01:30:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/536857bef5a51f4df7f8123c33d1473b.png","caption":"New Floor Plan, New Home in Oklahoma City Metro","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1429234257,"_etag":"65fcd166e93d99e3b18faf945ce79313e044cc82","textbody":"Have you been searching for a new home that will accommodate an aging parent or an extra family member in and around the Oklahoma City metro? Look no further! Ideal Homes has a beautiful multigenerational floor plan of a nearly 2500 square feet featuring 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and a 3 car garage. The Pendleton Heritage plan is available at Country Place, Red Canyon Ranch, Somer’s Pointe, Valencia,&nbsp;and Castlewood Trails. This design features not just a second master suite, but also a true space for living. The extra suite features large bathroom and shower, spacious walk-in closet, a kitchenette, and a front entrance from outside for added privacy and livability. Overall this home has a roomy feel with big open floor plan between living room, kitchen, and breakfast nook. There are plenty of vaulted ceilings to create more volume to the home. The kitchen features built-in appliances and a breakfast bar, while a cozy fireplace rounds out the living space. With three bedrooms and three and a half baths, there is no skimping when it comes to the master retreat. Now homeowners will enjoy a luxurious master with a 5-piece bathroom and a large walk in closet. The added bonus of access to the washer and dryer right through the master closet makes putting away clothes a breeze. Whether you have a teen or college student you are giving more space to, or bringing in an aging relative, this floor plan has a lot of possibilities. If you’d like to come out and take a look at the Pendleton Heritage Plan, please contact our online sales counselor, Elena and set up an appointment today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be514db048034a7e5f22"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be534db048034a7e5f23","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:12:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Newest Ideal Homes Community in Norman, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3820 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/63ecb1aca1cc5bbcd89d0ed7cc809a1b.jpg\" alt=\"Little River Falls in Norman Oklahoma \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">If you are searching for a new home in Norman, Oklahoma just outside of Oklahoma City, our newest community, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/little-river-trails\">Little River Trails\u003c/a> may be for you. If you are looking for a home conveniently located to everything you could need, yet still seems like it’s away from all the hustle and bustle, then Little River Trails is definitely for you! This brand new community in the Oklahoma City metro will feature our infinity line of homes ranging from 2500 – 3300 square feet starting from $310,000 - $410,000. With 11 different \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/little-river-trails-floorplans\">floor plans\u003c/a> to choose from ranging from 3 – 5 bedrooms, there are homes to accommodate every family’s needs. Little River Trails is tucked into a beautiful setting in Norman and is easy to get to just off of Tecumseh Road and Porter Avenue. The community will include peaceful winding walking paths that run along a creek, providing a natural backdrop to explore within the community. And if you don’t want to swim in the creek that’s okay, we will have a community pool as well. If you’d like to set up an appointment to tour the community and get more information on purchasing your own piece of tranquility, contact our new home sales counselor, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"newest-ideal-homes-community-in-norman-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-04-24T01:30:30.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/63ecb1aca1cc5bbcd89d0ed7cc809a1b.jpg","caption":"Little River Falls in Norman Oklahoma ","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1429839030,"_etag":"716fe3586b59900026738d9e0dfb0d0ca2e518dd","textbody":"If you are searching for a new home in Norman, Oklahoma just outside of Oklahoma City, our newest community, Little River Trails may be for you. If you are looking for a home conveniently located to everything you could need, yet still seems like it’s away from all the hustle and bustle, then Little River Trails is definitely for you! This brand new community in the Oklahoma City metro will feature our infinity line of homes ranging from 2500 – 3300 square feet starting from $310,000 - $410,000. With 11 different floor plans to choose from ranging from 3 – 5 bedrooms, there are homes to accommodate every family’s needs. Little River Trails is tucked into a beautiful setting in Norman and is easy to get to just off of Tecumseh Road and Porter Avenue. The community will include peaceful winding walking paths that run along a creek, providing a natural backdrop to explore within the community. And if you don’t want to swim in the creek that’s okay, we will have a community pool as well. If you’d like to set up an appointment to tour the community and get more information on purchasing your own piece of tranquility, contact our new home sales counselor, Elena today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:39 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be534db048034a7e5f23"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be554db04803477e7f21","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:51:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Newest Community By Ideal Homes in Moore, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/the-preserve\">The Preserve\u003c/a> is the newest community under construction by Ideal Homes and provides great new homes in Moore, Oklahoma. If you are looking for expansive home sites and striking new floor plans designed with functionality and beauty in mind, then this may be the community for you. The neighborhood takes advantage of its proximity to \u003ca href=\"http://www.okc.gov/PARKS/southlakes/index.html\">South Lakes Parks.\u003c/a> You can easily slip into the park and take hours meandering walking trails and enjoying outdoor activities. &nbsp;Experience the waterfall and enjoy the pedestrian bridge as you take full advantage of the park's playground, fishing ponds, basketball courts, and soccer fields. Not only is \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/the-preserve\">The Preserve\u003c/a> convenient to leisure activities, commutes are made easy with its location just off I-44 and SW 119th. You have all the city conveniences you need; yet your homes, on their ½ acre lots, have that country feel many new homeowners crave. With 8 brand new \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/the-preserve-floorplans\">floor plans\u003c/a> starting from the $360’s and ranging in size from 2790 square feet to 3691 square feet, there are palatial floor plans to suit any family’s needs.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3828 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e9cc899a8682147bcf35456755313d66.jpg\" alt=\"504777987487614_camby_a1\" width=\"400\" height=\"251\">&nbsp;For more information on new homes in Moore Oklahoma at The Preserve, or to set an appointment talk with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>, the online sales counselor here at Ideal Homes.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"newest-community-by-ideal-homes-in-moore-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-05-08T01:38:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e9cc899a8682147bcf35456755313d66.jpg","caption":"504777987487614_camby_a1","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1431049124,"_etag":"509bac100821f672b1474dddb825c9c1b914f682","textbody":"The Preserve is the newest community under construction by Ideal Homes and provides great new homes in Moore, Oklahoma. If you are looking for expansive home sites and striking new floor plans designed with functionality and beauty in mind, then this may be the community for you. The neighborhood takes advantage of its proximity to South Lakes Parks. You can easily slip into the park and take hours meandering walking trails and enjoying outdoor activities. &nbsp;Experience the waterfall and enjoy the pedestrian bridge as you take full advantage of the park's playground, fishing ponds, basketball courts, and soccer fields. Not only is The Preserve convenient to leisure activities, commutes are made easy with its location just off I-44 and SW 119th. You have all the city conveniences you need; yet your homes, on their ½ acre lots, have that country feel many new homeowners crave. With 8 brand new floor plans starting from the $360’s and ranging in size from 2790 square feet to 3691 square feet, there are palatial floor plans to suit any family’s needs.&nbsp;For more information on new homes in Moore Oklahoma at The Preserve, or to set an appointment talk with Elena, the online sales counselor here at Ideal Homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be554db04803477e7f21"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be574db04803497e71ec","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:51:52 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"May: Things To Do in Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Oklahoma City is not just a great place to live; it’s also a great place to play. This is one of the reasons we center our new home communities around the city for easy accessibility not just to work, but also to fun. May in Oklahoma City has great offerings. You can find lots of family fun from sporting events, to cowboy culture, to fine arts. Oklahoma City has it all. Sports fans from all walks of life can be satiated. Soccer fans will be out in force with \u003ca href=\"http://www.energyfc.com/index.cfm?fa=schedule\" target=\"_blank\">Energy FC games\u003c/a>. College Softball Fans will get their fill as Oklahoma City plays host again to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/wcws/\" target=\"_blank\">NCAA Women’s College World Series\u003c/a>. If baseball is your game, the Oklahoma City Dodgers play \u003ca href=\"http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t238\" target=\"_blank\">11 home games\u003c/a> in May at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. For the cowboy enthusiasts, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okqha.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Redbud Spectacular Horse Show&nbsp;\u003c/a>begins at the end of May. \u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3835 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/444cf2f5372663925d5faba802a72837.jpg\" alt=\"800px-Don't_let_go\" width=\"400\" height=\"315\">This 9-day equestrian show brings in competitors showcasing their skills in roping, riding, speed events, reining, barrel racing and more. If you just want to eat like a cowboy that is the goal of the annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/includes/events/24th-Annual-Chuck-Wagon-Gathering-Children-s-Cowboy-Festival/1643/147/\" target=\"_blank\">Chuck Wagon Gathering &amp; Children’s Cowboy Festival\u003c/a> at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on Memorial Day Weekend. &nbsp;Enjoy authentic food, western music, and take stagecoach and covered wagon rides around the festival grounds. There are all kinds of outdoor activities for the entire family. If arts and music is your thing, the 39th annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.thepaseo.com/calendar/paseo-arts-festival\" target=\"_blank\">Paseo Arts Festival\u003c/a> also takes place Memorial Day weekend. You’ll be treated to the works of more than 80 visual artists while dozens of musicians and live performers showcase their talents on two stages throughout the weekend. But don’t worry. You won’t go hungry as the food court features a wide variety of festival treats. The variety of events in and around the city make it a great place to live and raise a family. Have fun exploring activities with the whole family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"may-things-to-do-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-05-15T01:28:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/444cf2f5372663925d5faba802a72837.jpg","caption":"800px-Don","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1431653306,"_etag":"2e75e8ebca2080f54ad19038305ad26486cd7d5e","textbody":"Oklahoma City is not just a great place to live; it’s also a great place to play. This is one of the reasons we center our new home communities around the city for easy accessibility not just to work, but also to fun. May in Oklahoma City has great offerings. You can find lots of family fun from sporting events, to cowboy culture, to fine arts. Oklahoma City has it all. Sports fans from all walks of life can be satiated. Soccer fans will be out in force with Energy FC games. College Softball Fans will get their fill as Oklahoma City plays host again to the NCAA Women’s College World Series. If baseball is your game, the Oklahoma City Dodgers play 11 home games in May at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. For the cowboy enthusiasts, the Redbud Spectacular Horse Show&nbsp;begins at the end of May. This 9-day equestrian show brings in competitors showcasing their skills in roping, riding, speed events, reining, barrel racing and more. If you just want to eat like a cowboy that is the goal of the annual Chuck Wagon Gathering &amp; Children’s Cowboy Festival at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum on Memorial Day Weekend. &nbsp;Enjoy authentic food, western music, and take stagecoach and covered wagon rides around the festival grounds. There are all kinds of outdoor activities for the entire family. If arts and music is your thing, the 39th annual Paseo Arts Festival also takes place Memorial Day weekend. You’ll be treated to the works of more than 80 visual artists while dozens of musicians and live performers showcase their talents on two stages throughout the weekend. But don’t worry. You won’t go hungry as the food court features a wide variety of festival treats. The variety of events in and around the city make it a great place to live and raise a family. Have fun exploring activities with the whole family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be574db04803497e71ec"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be5a4db04803467e64ac","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:52:00 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Featured Floor Plan: Cambridge - The Preserve","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3841 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d8b53736585427345e96e88abd5434a2.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-05-20 at 2.53.37 PM\" width=\"302\" height=\"450\">We have a brand new group of floor plans specifically designed for our newest community in the Oklahoma City Metro, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/the-preserve\">the Preserve\u003c/a>. Today's featured floor plan is the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/cambridge-the-preserve-in-the-preserve\">Cambridge\u003c/a>. When we design our floor plans, we keep livability in mind. We look at sight lines and traffic flow and take into consideration furniture placement and usable space. This floor plan has a lofty feel with numerous vaulted ceilings and 10 foot ceiling areas complementing its already voluminous 2868 square feet home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It’s not just the house that’s roomy, but also the 3-car garage. This garage features a storage closet. If you have a lot of stuff you don’t have to sacrifice car parking space in exchange for storage. This garage has it all. As you move from the garage into the house, you have a nice mudroom and utility room with plenty of space for a sit down bench. Take off those muddy boots before entering the house and stay for a while. The main living area of the Cambridge at the Preserve has a nice open feel with plenty of space for entertaining. The open kitchen plan allows easy access to the spacious family room and roomy breakfast nook. Stroll onto the covered back patio for al fresco dining options. This 4-bedroom split plan home is great at maintaining the serenity of the master suite on one side of the house, while providing ample spaces for kids or company on the other. The large master bathroom with dual vanities, walk in shower and corner garden tub also has the option for a window box bump out over the tub. Let the light pour in and fill the over-sized sill with plants, bath crystals, or candles. The window box provides a wide ledge upon which you can rest a book and stay for a while. Another wonderful feature is the master closet. Already large and roomy, you have the option to supersize the master and take a little bit of storage space from the garage to create the master closet dressing area of your dreams. Do you need more space? Don't worry there are 2 additional flex spaces. On the main level, just off the entryway, there is the perfect space to use as a formal dining room, office, or play area depending on the needs of your family. As you are planning that space, take into consideration the roomy upstairs bonus room. The second story bonus room can be utilized for any number of functions from a media room, game room, man cave, kid's retreat to guest suite. You have the option to choose to add an additional 1/2 &nbsp;bath or 3/4 bathroom on the 2nd floor. The possibilities are endless. If you have more questions about the Cambridge at the Preserve or would like to make an appointment to come out and visit, talk with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"featured-floor-plan-cambridge-the-preserve-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-05-23T01:30:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d8b53736585427345e96e88abd5434a2.png","caption":"Screen Shot 2015-05-20 at 2.53.37 PM","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1432344610,"_etag":"7072d8baca2134187feef7e9d8b329598ed177b1","textbody":"We have a brand new group of floor plans specifically designed for our newest community in the Oklahoma City Metro, the Preserve. Today's featured floor plan is the Cambridge. When we design our floor plans, we keep livability in mind. We look at sight lines and traffic flow and take into consideration furniture placement and usable space. This floor plan has a lofty feel with numerous vaulted ceilings and 10 foot ceiling areas complementing its already voluminous 2868 square feet home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. It’s not just the house that’s roomy, but also the 3-car garage. This garage features a storage closet. If you have a lot of stuff you don’t have to sacrifice car parking space in exchange for storage. This garage has it all. As you move from the garage into the house, you have a nice mudroom and utility room with plenty of space for a sit down bench. Take off those muddy boots before entering the house and stay for a while. The main living area of the Cambridge at the Preserve has a nice open feel with plenty of space for entertaining. The open kitchen plan allows easy access to the spacious family room and roomy breakfast nook. Stroll onto the covered back patio for al fresco dining options. This 4-bedroom split plan home is great at maintaining the serenity of the master suite on one side of the house, while providing ample spaces for kids or company on the other. The large master bathroom with dual vanities, walk in shower and corner garden tub also has the option for a window box bump out over the tub. Let the light pour in and fill the over-sized sill with plants, bath crystals, or candles. The window box provides a wide ledge upon which you can rest a book and stay for a while. Another wonderful feature is the master closet. Already large and roomy, you have the option to supersize the master and take a little bit of storage space from the garage to create the master closet dressing area of your dreams. Do you need more space? Don't worry there are 2 additional flex spaces. On the main level, just off the entryway, there is the perfect space to use as a formal dining room, office, or play area depending on the needs of your family. As you are planning that space, take into consideration the roomy upstairs bonus room. The second story bonus room can be utilized for any number of functions from a media room, game room, man cave, kid's retreat to guest suite. You have the option to choose to add an additional 1/2 &nbsp;bath or 3/4 bathroom on the 2nd floor. The possibilities are endless. If you have more questions about the Cambridge at the Preserve or would like to make an appointment to come out and visit, talk with Elena today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:46 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be5a4db04803467e64ac"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be5b4db04803477e7f23","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:52:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"It's Moving Season!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The largest wave of relocation happens just as summer comes to town. There are many reasons why the housing market heats up along with the temperatures. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3848 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4108dbba1017f8c43f170558d42cb7a0.jpg\" alt=\"moving in the oklahoma city metro\" width=\"259\" height=\"173\">Whether you are purchasing a new home in the Oklahoma City Metro or moving across the country, odds are you time it to coincide with summer. The Reason: It’s easy to relocate the kids when school is out – whether you are changing school districts or just moving a few streets over, there is more time to get things done. Most military orders change at the same time, for the same reasons. If you are scheduled for a move around now, perhaps into a brand new home in the Oklahoma City Metro built by Ideal Homes…or anywhere else for that matter… we hope you saw our three-part series on prepping for your move. If you missed it, you still may be able to glean some last minute tips so go check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/03/begin-to-organize-three-months-before-the-move/\">Part 1\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/03/two-months-to-go-before-the-move/\">Part 2\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/03/the-last-month-of-moving-preparation-made-easy/\">Part 3\u003c/a>. Some other things to know about moving season: If you are looking at renting your home so you can move into a brand new home, this is the time to get it listed. Besides just having a qualified agent get it listed for you so that you can have a professional show your home, consider posting it on a couple of other sites as well. Free options include Z\u003ca href=\"http://www.zillow.com/\" target=\"_blank\">illow\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.trulia.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Trulia\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://hotpads.com/\" target=\"_blank\">HotPads\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.oodle.com\" target=\"_blank\">Oodle\u003c/a>. Some sites charge a fee but are definitely worth the time depending on the area where your home is listed. \u003ca href=\"http://www.militarybyowner.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Military By Owner\u003c/a> is highly effective if you are in a big military move area. Other sites that may be helpful that charge a fee are \u003ca href=\"http://www.rentals.com/\" target=\"_blank\">rentals.com\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://livelovely.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Lovely\u003c/a>. Once you get settled in your new home, we’ll throw out some ideas on getting yourself organized as you unpack. Stay tuned and happy moving.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"its-moving-season-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-05-29T01:30:53.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4108dbba1017f8c43f170558d42cb7a0.jpg","caption":"moving in the oklahoma city metro","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1432863053,"_etag":"5a2256730606d2cf10d2c66cc455c8dfdd0f4b33","textbody":"The largest wave of relocation happens just as summer comes to town. There are many reasons why the housing market heats up along with the temperatures. Whether you are purchasing a new home in the Oklahoma City Metro or moving across the country, odds are you time it to coincide with summer. The Reason: It’s easy to relocate the kids when school is out – whether you are changing school districts or just moving a few streets over, there is more time to get things done. Most military orders change at the same time, for the same reasons. If you are scheduled for a move around now, perhaps into a brand new home in the Oklahoma City Metro built by Ideal Homes…or anywhere else for that matter… we hope you saw our three-part series on prepping for your move. If you missed it, you still may be able to glean some last minute tips so go check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. Some other things to know about moving season: If you are looking at renting your home so you can move into a brand new home, this is the time to get it listed. Besides just having a qualified agent get it listed for you so that you can have a professional show your home, consider posting it on a couple of other sites as well. Free options include Zillow, Trulia, HotPads, and Oodle. Some sites charge a fee but are definitely worth the time depending on the area where your home is listed. Military By Owner is highly effective if you are in a big military move area. Other sites that may be helpful that charge a fee are rentals.com and Lovely. Once you get settled in your new home, we’ll throw out some ideas on getting yourself organized as you unpack. Stay tuned and happy moving.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be5b4db04803477e7f23"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be604db04803467e64ad","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:52:46 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Featured Floor Plan: Glenwood Preserve","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Here at Ideal Homes we are proud to present another one of our newest floor plans out at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/the-preserve\">The Preserve\u003c/a>, a new home community in Moore, Oklahoma. This home is nearly 3000 square feet with flexible spaces and great design details. There are options everywhere in this new home to make it compatible with a multitude of needs. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3855 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9651a66499e66a5d9bcbcfc5593c1638.png\" alt=\"the glenwood preserve floor plan\" width=\"377\" height=\"611\">Storage really is the name of the game with the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/glenwood-the-preserve-in-the-preserve\">Glenwood Preserve floor\u003c/a> plan, from its oversized 3-car garage with additional storage space to its large pantry, spacious closets, and optional his and hers master walk-in closets. It also has spacious hallway closets and optional built-ins. Designer details equipped for family function include 10’ vaulted ceilings throughout the house to give a voluminous feel, a fireplace in family room, a breakfast room off the kitchen, and a covered patio off the breakfast room. Options abound to make the space exactly what you need. This home can have 3, 4, or 5 bedrooms. If you opt for a 3-bedroom layout, you have all the bedrooms streamlined on one side while all the family and entertainment space take up the other side of the home. This layout gives you a formal dining room and a study. You can even add built-in bookshelves into the study. The kitchen is the hub of the house with vaulted ceilings, spacious island, open site lines throughout the family room and breakfast room, and access to not just a large walk-in pantry but also another closet for storage. If you need 4 bedrooms there are several ways to create that space. Need a mother-in-law suite? No problem turn the study into a complete retreat with its own en-suite bathroom. While you lose the big walk-in pantry, you do gain a full en-suite bathroom, another closet in the hall, and of course the closet space in the new 4th bedroom. Do you want to keep your study, powder room, and walk in pantry? Turn the formal dining room into bedroom number four. You can even bump your formal bedroom over to where the study is with a wide doorway right across from the kitchen. There are just so many choices.\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-3856 size-full fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/102fc125ce9cfd38f7a9d10a36a562ec.png\" alt=\"the options for glenwood preserves floor plan\" width=\"364\" height=\"640\">&nbsp;Need a study area for the kids? An additional flex space exists across from bedroom number three. A built-in desk can replace the hall closet and bump out the closet in bedroom 2 to create more storage space. It’s a win-win all the way around. Do you want to know all your options in the master suite? There are several! This luxurious master has its own vestibule entry off the family room for privacy and separation. The sitting room can be outfitted with comfy wing back chairs for reading a book. Or if one large walk-in closet isn’t enough, convert the sitting area into a second closet for him. The five-piece bath features a large corner tub with a window box option to create a larger ledge to hold all those bath bombs, candles, and books for spending long relaxing alone time in the bath. There is even an upstairs bonus room with an optional half bath. Man Cave? Game room? Kid's play room? Craft space? I'm sure you can find a way to use that space. We just love the flexibility of this floor plan, and we think you will too. Set up an appointment with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> and begin to envision how your family will use this amazing space.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"featured-floor-plan-glenwood-preserve-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-06-05T01:30:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9651a66499e66a5d9bcbcfc5593c1638.png","caption":"the glenwood preserve floor plan","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1433467805,"_etag":"4f54dca75a95b7ecc2a6bd1efde698cc63426ce5","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes we are proud to present another one of our newest floor plans out at The Preserve, a new home community in Moore, Oklahoma. This home is nearly 3000 square feet with flexible spaces and great design details. There are options everywhere in this new home to make it compatible with a multitude of needs. Storage really is the name of the game with the Glenwood Preserve floor plan, from its oversized 3-car garage with additional storage space to its large pantry, spacious closets, and optional his and hers master walk-in closets. It also has spacious hallway closets and optional built-ins. Designer details equipped for family function include 10’ vaulted ceilings throughout the house to give a voluminous feel, a fireplace in family room, a breakfast room off the kitchen, and a covered patio off the breakfast room. Options abound to make the space exactly what you need. This home can have 3, 4, or 5 bedrooms. If you opt for a 3-bedroom layout, you have all the bedrooms streamlined on one side while all the family and entertainment space take up the other side of the home. This layout gives you a formal dining room and a study. You can even add built-in bookshelves into the study. The kitchen is the hub of the house with vaulted ceilings, spacious island, open site lines throughout the family room and breakfast room, and access to not just a large walk-in pantry but also another closet for storage. If you need 4 bedrooms there are several ways to create that space. Need a mother-in-law suite? No problem turn the study into a complete retreat with its own en-suite bathroom. While you lose the big walk-in pantry, you do gain a full en-suite bathroom, another closet in the hall, and of course the closet space in the new 4th bedroom. Do you want to keep your study, powder room, and walk in pantry? Turn the formal dining room into bedroom number four. You can even bump your formal bedroom over to where the study is with a wide doorway right across from the kitchen. There are just so many choices.&nbsp;Need a study area for the kids? An additional flex space exists across from bedroom number three. A built-in desk can replace the hall closet and bump out the closet in bedroom 2 to create more storage space. It’s a win-win all the way around. Do you want to know all your options in the master suite? There are several! This luxurious master has its own vestibule entry off the family room for privacy and separation. The sitting room can be outfitted with comfy wing back chairs for reading a book. Or if one large walk-in closet isn’t enough, convert the sitting area into a second closet for him. The five-piece bath features a large corner tub with a window box option to create a larger ledge to hold all those bath bombs, candles, and books for spending long relaxing alone time in the bath. There is even an upstairs bonus room with an optional half bath. Man Cave? Game room? Kid's play room? Craft space? I'm sure you can find a way to use that space. We just love the flexibility of this floor plan, and we think you will too. Set up an appointment with Elena and begin to envision how your family will use this amazing space.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be604db04803467e64ad"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be624db048034a7e5f25","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:52:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Moving Day Is Upon You. Don't Panic!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Over the past couple of months, we’ve discussed ways to mentally and physically \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/03/begin-to-organize-three-months-before-the-move/\">prepare for a move&nbsp;\u003c/a>to your brand new home. If you were renting your home in order to move into a new home, we gave you some \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/05/its-moving-season/\">rental ideas\u003c/a> as well. Now the day has arrived. Are you already sitting with piles of boxes around you soon to be loading your truck and making the move? \u003cstrong>Step One: Don’t Panic!\u003c/strong> If you’ve prepared yourself the way we discussed in Part 3 of our moving series – \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/03/the-last-month-of-moving-preparation-made-easy/\">The Last Month of Moving Preparation Made Easy\u003c/a>, then all your boxes should be labeled properly. This coupled with some hints below will help you get your life reorganized with as little stress as possible. Make sure you have a list of everything the movers are moving, and as it comes off the truck check it off your list. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3859 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c9d4b60ad3173e08e7a1f34f5c6e24bd.jpg\" alt=\"Moving made easy a few helpful tips to unpack\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Step Two: Truck Unload\u003c/strong> Ask the movers to bring all area rugs off the truck first before the big furniture. This way you won’t have to do a lot of heavy lifting in order to get it them in place. Hopefully you did a little measuring to determine roughly where everything is going to go as described in Part 2 of our moving series – \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/03/two-months-to-go-before-the-move/\">Two Months to Go Before the Move\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Step Three: Boxes, Boxes Everywhere\u003c/strong> Make sure that the movers take the boxes directly to the room of which the label indicates. This way you won’t end up with kitchen utensils in the bedroom, and kids toys in the dining room…they may end up there eventually, but that isn’t really the goal now is it? \u003cstrong>Step Four: Systematic Reassembly\u003c/strong> Think of the things you will need first. Assemble and or place things like beds, book shelves, couches, TV stands and other items that will contain something in or on them. This will help you unpack once so you are not shuffling things from place to place and using energy you really don’t have to keep reorganizing stuff. Make sure you pull out a set of sheets for each of the beds so that even if you don’t get through much you’ll be able to sleep comfortably. \u003cstrong>Step Five: Consult Your Photos\u003c/strong> Again in Part 2 of our series we suggested that you begin to make a photo log of all your major items to note the condition. Often times there are provisions built in to moving contracts in case things break or are damaged upon moving. If you see any significant differences between furniture pieces or breakables, take more photos and make sure to document them for insurance. Often particle board construction furniture is not included on claimable items because the are subject to easy breakage. Make sure you check your contract against anything that may be exempt. \u003cstrong>Step Six: Major Unpack\u003c/strong> Once rugs, furniture, and boxes are in place go to the rooms that are of most importance first and unpack. Perhaps kitchen so you can access dishes etc. Then kids rooms to help keep them entertained by getting them settled in at home first. Next perhaps common family areas. And finally your own bedroom. Last areas to deal with may be home gym…really who needs a workout anyway after all you’ve been through over the past few days. Study…are you really going to read a book right now? You get the point. It may take a few weeks to fully unpack, but try to get the major areas taken care of first. The quicker you put everything in its place the sooner you will feel at home in your new location. Happy Moving! Coming up soon--decorating made easy with your old decorations in your new location.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"moving-day-is-upon-you-dont-panic-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-06-12T01:30:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c9d4b60ad3173e08e7a1f34f5c6e24bd.jpg","caption":"Moving made easy a few helpful tips to unpack","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1434072652,"_etag":"ccf95c995a40d447e30a5c448e2fcdab1c331b7f","textbody":"Over the past couple of months, we’ve discussed ways to mentally and physically prepare for a move&nbsp;to your brand new home. If you were renting your home in order to move into a new home, we gave you some rental ideas as well. Now the day has arrived. Are you already sitting with piles of boxes around you soon to be loading your truck and making the move? Step One: Don’t Panic! If you’ve prepared yourself the way we discussed in Part 3 of our moving series – The Last Month of Moving Preparation Made Easy, then all your boxes should be labeled properly. This coupled with some hints below will help you get your life reorganized with as little stress as possible. Make sure you have a list of everything the movers are moving, and as it comes off the truck check it off your list. Step Two: Truck Unload Ask the movers to bring all area rugs off the truck first before the big furniture. This way you won’t have to do a lot of heavy lifting in order to get it them in place. Hopefully you did a little measuring to determine roughly where everything is going to go as described in Part 2 of our moving series – Two Months to Go Before the Move. Step Three: Boxes, Boxes Everywhere Make sure that the movers take the boxes directly to the room of which the label indicates. This way you won’t end up with kitchen utensils in the bedroom, and kids toys in the dining room…they may end up there eventually, but that isn’t really the goal now is it? Step Four: Systematic Reassembly Think of the things you will need first. Assemble and or place things like beds, book shelves, couches, TV stands and other items that will contain something in or on them. This will help you unpack once so you are not shuffling things from place to place and using energy you really don’t have to keep reorganizing stuff. Make sure you pull out a set of sheets for each of the beds so that even if you don’t get through much you’ll be able to sleep comfortably. Step Five: Consult Your Photos Again in Part 2 of our series we suggested that you begin to make a photo log of all your major items to note the condition. Often times there are provisions built in to moving contracts in case things break or are damaged upon moving. If you see any significant differences between furniture pieces or breakables, take more photos and make sure to document them for insurance. Often particle board construction furniture is not included on claimable items because the are subject to easy breakage. Make sure you check your contract against anything that may be exempt. Step Six: Major Unpack Once rugs, furniture, and boxes are in place go to the rooms that are of most importance first and unpack. Perhaps kitchen so you can access dishes etc. Then kids rooms to help keep them entertained by getting them settled in at home first. Next perhaps common family areas. And finally your own bedroom. Last areas to deal with may be home gym…really who needs a workout anyway after all you’ve been through over the past few days. Study…are you really going to read a book right now? You get the point. It may take a few weeks to fully unpack, but try to get the major areas taken care of first. The quicker you put everything in its place the sooner you will feel at home in your new location. Happy Moving! Coming up soon--decorating made easy with your old decorations in your new location.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be624db048034a7e5f25"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be634db04803477e7f24","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:53:00 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Unpacking is Over, Decorating Begins!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Are you unpacked? But wait…you still need to decorate! The beauty of a brand new home is that all your previous decorations are new again. Without even going out and purchasing new stuff, you can renew and refresh a room by making some simple design choices. This new location is a new opportunity to rotate the art, the furniture...and everything else! \u003cstrong>Pillow Talk:\u003c/strong> You know the decorative pillows that are on the bed, and always end up on the floor? Re-purpose those onto a window seat in the new home, or as couch accents in the family room. \u003cstrong>Hanging Around:\u003c/strong> Change up the pairing of your pictures and your furniture. Take something that was in the living room and move it to the dining room. You know that piece that was hidden in a hallway, think about putting it over an entryway table. \u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3870 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2a90d65a26be936f3245501014372759.jpg\" alt=\"New homes in Oklahoma city\" width=\"400\" height=\"268\">Color Change:\u003c/strong> Was the old house painted in certain colors? Take a look at your accent pillows and artwork and pull out some different colors for the new house. It will take what was old and make it new again in a brand new setting. \u003cstrong>Play with Plants:\u003c/strong> Greenery is a perfect accent to breathe new life into your old furniture pieces. Do you have grandma’s old end table? Put a plant on it. New wide windowsills? Think about some herb accents. \u003cstrong>Throw it Over Here:\u003c/strong> A simple throw blanket in a different color can change the feel of an older piece much like pillows can. Think about adding a little color and texture to the living room or family room couch with some throws. \u003cstrong>Rug Exchange:\u003c/strong> Do you have a couple of area rugs? Try mixing them up with different furniture pieces. \u003cstrong>Knick-Knack News:\u003c/strong> Have little knick-knacks that sit on tables, in corners, and on shelves…move them around. Intersperse them artfully amongst book shelves, pair them with plants, use them up high over cabinets, intermix them on mantels, and choose wisely on table tops. \u003cstrong>DIY Redo:\u003c/strong> If you are really handy and have some old stuff, think about refinishing furniture. Sand it. Pick a new stain or paint, and give it new life! Combine items to make something new. Sculpting a new item out of old ones can lead to interesting lamps, coat hangers, plant stands…the possibilities are endless. \u003cstrong>Curtains:\u003c/strong> With a new home, there is a new opportunity for window coverings. Get creative. Are you the plantation shutter type, how about roman shades? Maybe light and airy panels, or something boldly accented to use with solid furniture colors. Get creative. \u003cstrong>Pro Tip:\u003c/strong> Don’t do all of this in one day. Tackle things bit by bit. Maybe one day is deciding where the wall art goes. Another day picking out window coverings. A good rule of thumb is to get the bigger heavier and lower items done first. Decide on which rugs go where (Preferably before the movers even moved in the furniture.) If you are taking on big DIY projects, think about refinishing bigger items and put them on a schedule. With that refinishing in mind then consider the rest of your decorating. Early on you'll want to pick out window coverings…unless you like living in a fishbowl. Paint sooner than later, but if you are moving into a brand new home, you may want to wait until after your one-year walk-through and let the house settle a bit before you paint.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-unpacking-is-over-decorating-begins-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-06-19T01:30:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2a90d65a26be936f3245501014372759.jpg","caption":"New homes in Oklahoma city","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1434677431,"_etag":"e33a0f66169ba5b88ed29e478854c40dac7c695c","textbody":"Are you unpacked? But wait…you still need to decorate! The beauty of a brand new home is that all your previous decorations are new again. Without even going out and purchasing new stuff, you can renew and refresh a room by making some simple design choices. This new location is a new opportunity to rotate the art, the furniture...and everything else! Pillow Talk: You know the decorative pillows that are on the bed, and always end up on the floor? Re-purpose those onto a window seat in the new home, or as couch accents in the family room. Hanging Around: Change up the pairing of your pictures and your furniture. Take something that was in the living room and move it to the dining room. You know that piece that was hidden in a hallway, think about putting it over an entryway table. Color Change: Was the old house painted in certain colors? Take a look at your accent pillows and artwork and pull out some different colors for the new house. It will take what was old and make it new again in a brand new setting. Play with Plants: Greenery is a perfect accent to breathe new life into your old furniture pieces. Do you have grandma’s old end table? Put a plant on it. New wide windowsills? Think about some herb accents. Throw it Over Here: A simple throw blanket in a different color can change the feel of an older piece much like pillows can. Think about adding a little color and texture to the living room or family room couch with some throws. Rug Exchange: Do you have a couple of area rugs? Try mixing them up with different furniture pieces. Knick-Knack News: Have little knick-knacks that sit on tables, in corners, and on shelves…move them around. Intersperse them artfully amongst book shelves, pair them with plants, use them up high over cabinets, intermix them on mantels, and choose wisely on table tops. DIY Redo: If you are really handy and have some old stuff, think about refinishing furniture. Sand it. Pick a new stain or paint, and give it new life! Combine items to make something new. Sculpting a new item out of old ones can lead to interesting lamps, coat hangers, plant stands…the possibilities are endless. Curtains: With a new home, there is a new opportunity for window coverings. Get creative. Are you the plantation shutter type, how about roman shades? Maybe light and airy panels, or something boldly accented to use with solid furniture colors. Get creative. Pro Tip: Don’t do all of this in one day. Tackle things bit by bit. Maybe one day is deciding where the wall art goes. Another day picking out window coverings. A good rule of thumb is to get the bigger heavier and lower items done first. Decide on which rugs go where (Preferably before the movers even moved in the furniture.) If you are taking on big DIY projects, think about refinishing bigger items and put them on a schedule. With that refinishing in mind then consider the rest of your decorating. Early on you'll want to pick out window coverings…unless you like living in a fishbowl. Paint sooner than later, but if you are moving into a brand new home, you may want to wait until after your one-year walk-through and let the house settle a bit before you paint.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be634db04803477e7f24"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be664db04803477e7f25","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:53:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Featured Floor Plan: Queensbury Preserve - New Homes OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3877 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2179c77c514023bc0b655aca8a01bc4c.png\" alt=\"new homes okc the queensbury preserve\" width=\"400\" height=\"270\">If you are looking for new homes in OKC, then you are in the right place! Here at Ideal Homes we pride ourselves on being one of the top home builders in OKC with new and innovative floor plans. The Queensbury Preserve is a perfect example of space, function, and flexibility all rolled into one amazing new floor plan at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/the-preserve\">The Preserve\u003c/a>. With 3364 square feet, and up to 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms this home has space for a large or extended family. The entertaining space features a large open family room concept with fireplace, easy access to a covered patio, breakfast room and open to a chef’s dream kitchen set up to entertain. The kitchen has a large walk-in pantry and is located just off the spacious 3 car garage. Did you get your apron dirty preparing a gourmet home-cooked meal? Not a problem, just walk into your spacious utility room and drop it off for cleaning in your washing machine. Is a formal dining room important to you? If not and you’d rather have a study or office, there is the perfect flex space that can accommodate either of these options right off the main entryway. In the Queensbury Preserve, all the sleeping space is on the same side of the home with a beautiful master suite at the back of the home also accessing the large covered patio. Your walk-in closet seems to go for miles in this floor plan and the master bathroom not only has a private water closet, double vanity and separate shower and tub, you also have the window box option over the bath tub to provide a custom feature for plants, more bath salts, or the perfect place to put a book and a glass of wine. The rest of the bedrooms all contain nice sized closets, including a couple of large walk-ins. If you only need 4 bedrooms you have an option to turn one bedroom into a kid’s study. This is the prefect quiet space to read or prepare for tests. And the room is accessible Jack and Jill style from two different bedrooms. Do you need more flexible entertaining space? This home has an upstairs bonus room that can be used for anything from a man cave to a movie room, and there’s even an optional half-bathroom that can be added to avoid stairs when nature calls. Overall the Queensbury Preserve provides the perfect use of space, versatility, and imagination our new homes in OKC are known for. Set up an appointment today with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>, our Online Sales Counselor.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"featured-floor-plan-queensbury-preserve-new-homes-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-06-26T01:30:53.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2179c77c514023bc0b655aca8a01bc4c.png","caption":"new homes okc the queensbury preserve","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1435282253,"_etag":"9ce18d19efd3830462f8b37545df66a533eed15e","textbody":"If you are looking for new homes in OKC, then you are in the right place! Here at Ideal Homes we pride ourselves on being one of the top home builders in OKC with new and innovative floor plans. The Queensbury Preserve is a perfect example of space, function, and flexibility all rolled into one amazing new floor plan at The Preserve. With 3364 square feet, and up to 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms this home has space for a large or extended family. The entertaining space features a large open family room concept with fireplace, easy access to a covered patio, breakfast room and open to a chef’s dream kitchen set up to entertain. The kitchen has a large walk-in pantry and is located just off the spacious 3 car garage. Did you get your apron dirty preparing a gourmet home-cooked meal? Not a problem, just walk into your spacious utility room and drop it off for cleaning in your washing machine. Is a formal dining room important to you? If not and you’d rather have a study or office, there is the perfect flex space that can accommodate either of these options right off the main entryway. In the Queensbury Preserve, all the sleeping space is on the same side of the home with a beautiful master suite at the back of the home also accessing the large covered patio. Your walk-in closet seems to go for miles in this floor plan and the master bathroom not only has a private water closet, double vanity and separate shower and tub, you also have the window box option over the bath tub to provide a custom feature for plants, more bath salts, or the perfect place to put a book and a glass of wine. The rest of the bedrooms all contain nice sized closets, including a couple of large walk-ins. If you only need 4 bedrooms you have an option to turn one bedroom into a kid’s study. This is the prefect quiet space to read or prepare for tests. And the room is accessible Jack and Jill style from two different bedrooms. Do you need more flexible entertaining space? This home has an upstairs bonus room that can be used for anything from a man cave to a movie room, and there’s even an optional half-bathroom that can be added to avoid stairs when nature calls. Overall the Queensbury Preserve provides the perfect use of space, versatility, and imagination our new homes in OKC are known for. Set up an appointment today with Elena, our Online Sales Counselor.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:57:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be664db04803477e7f25"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be684db048034a7e5f26","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:53:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Homes in Edmond OK by Ideal Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3883 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/97b61cdab1bb8dc0f06682f8d49250cb.jpg\" alt=\"Homes for sale in Edmond OK\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">New Homes in Edmond OK are booming and our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/valencia\">Valencia\u003c/a> neighborhood has so much to offer. Who doesn’t love 30 acres of parks and open spaces brimming with playgrounds, ponds, creeks, miles of walking trails, and so much more? The neighborhood parks and gazebos are perfect for family outings, neighborhood picnics, birthday parties, baby showers and really any other reason you can find to get a bunch of people together and have some fun. Our homes for sale in Edmond OK are centrally located to Quail Springs Mall, Mercy Hospital, the YMCA, churches, medical offices, grocery stores, retail shops and entertainment. One of the nice things about our new homes in Edmond is their close proximity to the city. You can enjoy our amenity-rich community yet have all the benefits of easy access to the city along two major highways. But why leave the suburbs? Edmond was voted #1 in CNBC’s “10 Perfect Suburbs” list in 2011 and it just keeps getting better and better. You just can’t go wrong with top-rated schools and a great public transportation system. With 46 different \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/valencia-floorplans\">floor plans&nbsp;\u003c/a>starting from the $140’s ranging from nearly 1000 – 3364 square feet, you will definitely find something to fit your family's needs. Check in with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>, our online sales counselor, about available new homes for sale in Edmond OK at Valencia. She can talk with you more about \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/valencia-new-homes\">available homes\u003c/a> that fit your parameters.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-homes-in-edmond-ok-by-ideal-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-07-03T01:30:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/97b61cdab1bb8dc0f06682f8d49250cb.jpg","caption":"Homes for sale in Edmond OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1435887029,"_etag":"6615411bf379fe7bda810c39f885fbc991d7f9f6","textbody":"New Homes in Edmond OK are booming and our Valencia neighborhood has so much to offer. Who doesn’t love 30 acres of parks and open spaces brimming with playgrounds, ponds, creeks, miles of walking trails, and so much more? The neighborhood parks and gazebos are perfect for family outings, neighborhood picnics, birthday parties, baby showers and really any other reason you can find to get a bunch of people together and have some fun. Our homes for sale in Edmond OK are centrally located to Quail Springs Mall, Mercy Hospital, the YMCA, churches, medical offices, grocery stores, retail shops and entertainment. One of the nice things about our new homes in Edmond is their close proximity to the city. You can enjoy our amenity-rich community yet have all the benefits of easy access to the city along two major highways. But why leave the suburbs? Edmond was voted #1 in CNBC’s “10 Perfect Suburbs” list in 2011 and it just keeps getting better and better. You just can’t go wrong with top-rated schools and a great public transportation system. With 46 different floor plans&nbsp;starting from the $140’s ranging from nearly 1000 – 3364 square feet, you will definitely find something to fit your family's needs. Check in with Elena, our online sales counselor, about available new homes for sale in Edmond OK at Valencia. She can talk with you more about available homes that fit your parameters.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be684db048034a7e5f26"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be6a4db04803497e71ed","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:53:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Homes for Sale in Yukon OK","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3890 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/00747c5ade657cf2fa8c03cd1a17690f.jpg\" alt=\"historic route 66 in yukon ok\" width=\"265\" height=\"386\">If you’ve been searching for a new home for sale in Yukon OK, then we have the community for you. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/castlewood-trails\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> is nestled in that peaceful calm Yukon is known for, yet has direct highway access wherever you’d like to go around Oklahoma City. Just west of the big city along historic Route 66, the small town charm of Yukon can’t be beat with its award-winning schools, low crime rates, and safe neighborhoods. Castlewood Trails is surrounded by parks, greenway, and easy access to Lake Overholster for fishing excursions. Need to get to some of the cultural and bustling activities in the city? Castlewood Trails in Yukon is only about a 15-minute drive to downtown Oklahoma City. Are you hopping on a plane for business? Not a problem. You are within minutes of the Will Rogers World Airport. If you are starting your own business, you’ll be happy with the low business costs here in Yukon. It is the best most affordable suburb of Oklahoma. As listed by the Chamber of Commerce:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Local companies are still growing and local employers continue to thrive\u003c/li>\u003cli>The healthcare sector continues to grow\u003c/li>\u003cli>New retail continues to find a home in Yukon\u003c/li>\u003cli>Companies like Chick-fil-A, Famous Footwear, Jersey Mike’s, At&amp;T and ACS call Yukon home\u003c/li>\u003cli>State Highway 4 widens to four lanes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Trail One located its corporate headquarters in Yukon with national shipments of cars and cargo trailers to customers throughout the United States and Canada\u003c/li>\u003cli>Yukon is buzzing with entrepreneurial development\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Yukon, a vibrant growing community is a great place to live in the Oklahoma City metro area. So if you are searching for new home in Yukon OK, you’ve come to the right place. See all that Castlewood Trails has to offer.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-homes-for-sale-in-yukon-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-07-10T01:31:54.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/00747c5ade657cf2fa8c03cd1a17690f.jpg","caption":"historic route 66 in yukon ok","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1436491914,"_etag":"f031ac046277d70974035aef03335d952c6e3ff0","textbody":"If you’ve been searching for a new home for sale in Yukon OK, then we have the community for you. Castlewood Trails is nestled in that peaceful calm Yukon is known for, yet has direct highway access wherever you’d like to go around Oklahoma City. Just west of the big city along historic Route 66, the small town charm of Yukon can’t be beat with its award-winning schools, low crime rates, and safe neighborhoods. Castlewood Trails is surrounded by parks, greenway, and easy access to Lake Overholster for fishing excursions. Need to get to some of the cultural and bustling activities in the city? Castlewood Trails in Yukon is only about a 15-minute drive to downtown Oklahoma City. Are you hopping on a plane for business? Not a problem. You are within minutes of the Will Rogers World Airport. If you are starting your own business, you’ll be happy with the low business costs here in Yukon. It is the best most affordable suburb of Oklahoma. As listed by the Chamber of Commerce:Local companies are still growing and local employers continue to thriveThe healthcare sector continues to growNew retail continues to find a home in YukonCompanies like Chick-fil-A, Famous Footwear, Jersey Mike’s, At&amp;T and ACS call Yukon homeState Highway 4 widens to four lanesTrail One located its corporate headquarters in Yukon with national shipments of cars and cargo trailers to customers throughout the United States and CanadaYukon is buzzing with entrepreneurial developmentYukon, a vibrant growing community is a great place to live in the Oklahoma City metro area. So if you are searching for new home in Yukon OK, you’ve come to the right place. See all that Castlewood Trails has to offer.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be6a4db04803497e71ed"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be704db04803487e5d48","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:53:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Featured Floor Plan: Halstead Preserve - New Homes in Moore OK","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We’ve presented you with a several floor plans to drool over at our new community, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/the-preserve\">The Preserve\u003c/a>. So far we’ve highlighted the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/05/featured-floor-plan-cambridge-the-preserve/\">Cambridge Preserve\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/06/feature-floor-plan-glenwood-preserve/\">Glenwood Preserve\u003c/a>, and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/06/featured-floor-plan-queensbury-preserve-new-homes-okc/\">Queensbury Preserve\u003c/a>. Now it’s time to look at the amazing Halstead Preserve another flexible floor plan. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3898 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52dc43379534a3260a0036a409d0fa18.png\" alt=\"home builders in Moore Oklahoma, Ideal Homes presents this latest floor plan.\" width=\"587\" height=\"497\">Twelve foot ceilings in the family room and dining room give a voluminous feel to this home. The entire entertaining space from the patio, through the breakfast nook, to the kitchen, into the family room, and finally the dining room has a very inviting open floor plan. Lots of windows opening up out onto the patio from the family room. The huge kitchen island allows the chef to survey the family room with its fireplace as the focal point and interact with the guests. Everything you could possibly want for family fun and entertaining can be stored in the pantry. But if that’s not enough space, two closest provide easy grabbing options just across the haul from the kitchen. As always storage is not at a minimum in one of these new homes in Moore, Oklahoma. Do you need a home office? The Halstead Preserve has several options for creating a study – the first depends on whether a 4th bedroom or a formal dining room is more important to you. You have an option to turn the dining room into a study and atrium, giving you two spaces in one. Or, if you plan to entertain large groups but only need 3 bedrooms it’s easy enough to turn the 4th bedroom into a functional office with optional book cases. Two more major areas to note in this 2686 square foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is the master suite and the spacious garage. It’s always wonderful to have a luxurious master suite, and the Halstead Preserve floor plan comes through in that department. As is the case with all of our Preserve floor plans you have an optional window box over the tub to provide spa like access to bath salts, book storage, or create a cozy little decorative touch. It’s always nice to have your bath tub separate from your master shower. Never fear, twin vanities have not been left out, along with an enclosed toilet room. One large walk in closet provides ample storage space for two entire wardrobes. As you step out into the hall of the master bedroom you don’t have to get far to access the laundry room. Just turn immediately into a grand mudroom adjacent to the large laundry area. It is through the mud room that you can access your enormous 3 car garage with yet again, plenty of storage space. Overall the Halstead Preserve floor plan is created to store and entertain while providing a cozy master retreat for the home owners to get away from it all once the guests go home. If you'd like to make an appointment to see The Preserve make sure to talk with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"featured-floor-plan-halstead-preserve-new-homes-in-moore-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-07-17T03:00:12.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52dc43379534a3260a0036a409d0fa18.png","caption":"home builders in Moore Oklahoma, Ideal Homes presents this latest floor plan.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1437102012,"_etag":"a0798e15f4734213f25e72157fc7a95875bc5ee9","textbody":"We’ve presented you with a several floor plans to drool over at our new community, The Preserve. So far we’ve highlighted the Cambridge Preserve, the Glenwood Preserve, and the Queensbury Preserve. Now it’s time to look at the amazing Halstead Preserve another flexible floor plan. Twelve foot ceilings in the family room and dining room give a voluminous feel to this home. The entire entertaining space from the patio, through the breakfast nook, to the kitchen, into the family room, and finally the dining room has a very inviting open floor plan. Lots of windows opening up out onto the patio from the family room. The huge kitchen island allows the chef to survey the family room with its fireplace as the focal point and interact with the guests. Everything you could possibly want for family fun and entertaining can be stored in the pantry. But if that’s not enough space, two closest provide easy grabbing options just across the haul from the kitchen. As always storage is not at a minimum in one of these new homes in Moore, Oklahoma. Do you need a home office? The Halstead Preserve has several options for creating a study – the first depends on whether a 4th bedroom or a formal dining room is more important to you. You have an option to turn the dining room into a study and atrium, giving you two spaces in one. Or, if you plan to entertain large groups but only need 3 bedrooms it’s easy enough to turn the 4th bedroom into a functional office with optional book cases. Two more major areas to note in this 2686 square foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is the master suite and the spacious garage. It’s always wonderful to have a luxurious master suite, and the Halstead Preserve floor plan comes through in that department. As is the case with all of our Preserve floor plans you have an optional window box over the tub to provide spa like access to bath salts, book storage, or create a cozy little decorative touch. It’s always nice to have your bath tub separate from your master shower. Never fear, twin vanities have not been left out, along with an enclosed toilet room. One large walk in closet provides ample storage space for two entire wardrobes. As you step out into the hall of the master bedroom you don’t have to get far to access the laundry room. Just turn immediately into a grand mudroom adjacent to the large laundry area. It is through the mud room that you can access your enormous 3 car garage with yet again, plenty of storage space. Overall the Halstead Preserve floor plan is created to store and entertain while providing a cozy master retreat for the home owners to get away from it all once the guests go home. If you'd like to make an appointment to see The Preserve make sure to talk with Elena today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be704db04803487e5d48"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be724db048034a7e5f27","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:58:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to Keep Cool in Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3904 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c366b429a1aae2c8c90bece0b2e3229c.jpg\" alt=\"Kids playing in a pool\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Have you just moved into a new home in Oklahoma City only to find that the heat is getting you down? First off you are always better off in an Ideal Homes’ \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/included-features\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">energy efficient home\u003c/a> because our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\" target=\"_blank\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> really makes a difference when it comes to the summer heat. As a top home builder in OKC, we’ve designed your home with energy efficiency in mind. From the materials we use to our building techniques, your home will use less energy to keep things cool. This is why our homes are designed as an \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2013/02/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-2/\" target=\"_blank\">energy efficient system\u003c/a>. All that being said, here are some other tips that are practical, fun, and just plain useful when trying to keep your cool when everything around you just won’t co-operate. \u003cstrong>Get Your Windows Covered\u003c/strong> – Not only can window coverings be decorative, they are also functional. They don’t just keep curious eyes from seeing in; they can help block the sun and keep the house a little cooler. Consider drawing the blinds, closing the plantation blinds, or pulling the curtains closed during the heat of the day to help cool down the house. \u003cstrong>Circulation is Key\u003c/strong> – Keep the air circulating. This may mean area fans in the house, or simply turning on an overhead fan to keep the air moving. Fanning yourself with a palm frond may not be the best use of your own energy, but it certainly would be nice if you can find someone else to do it for you. \u003cstrong>Chill Out with a Beverage\u003c/strong> – Ice, ice baby. Think about blending up an ice cold smoothie or a slushy to help cool yourself down. For the kids, consider popsicles or other frozen treats to knock the heat down and keep the morale up. \u003cstrong>Water Slides and Kiddie Pools!\u003c/strong> – Okay kiddie pools aren’t just for the kids. Consider investing in one of those fun water slides for the kids, and an inexpensive inflatable pool for yourself too. Fill it up. Pop in a lounge chair. Maybe sip one of those drinks listed above. And watch the kids cool down. If you've got a big floppy hat or tilt-able umbrella, even better. \u003cstrong>Go to a Movie\u003c/strong> – When all else fails and you just want a cool dark place to escape to, consider a fun summer movie. Theaters are always well air conditioned. Heck you may even need a sweater! Above all else, know that this heatwave too shall pass, and at the end of the day, you do have one of the most energy efficient homes in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas if you live in an Ideal Home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-keep-cool-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-07-24T01:30:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c366b429a1aae2c8c90bece0b2e3229c.jpg","caption":"Kids playing in a pool","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1437701405,"_etag":"1d62c9a7162a48340d36c4f145ba1b63e2c9a729","textbody":"Have you just moved into a new home in Oklahoma City only to find that the heat is getting you down? First off you are always better off in an Ideal Homes’ energy efficient home because our EnergyAdvantage really makes a difference when it comes to the summer heat. As a top home builder in OKC, we’ve designed your home with energy efficiency in mind. From the materials we use to our building techniques, your home will use less energy to keep things cool. This is why our homes are designed as an energy efficient system. All that being said, here are some other tips that are practical, fun, and just plain useful when trying to keep your cool when everything around you just won’t co-operate. Get Your Windows Covered – Not only can window coverings be decorative, they are also functional. They don’t just keep curious eyes from seeing in; they can help block the sun and keep the house a little cooler. Consider drawing the blinds, closing the plantation blinds, or pulling the curtains closed during the heat of the day to help cool down the house. Circulation is Key – Keep the air circulating. This may mean area fans in the house, or simply turning on an overhead fan to keep the air moving. Fanning yourself with a palm frond may not be the best use of your own energy, but it certainly would be nice if you can find someone else to do it for you. Chill Out with a Beverage – Ice, ice baby. Think about blending up an ice cold smoothie or a slushy to help cool yourself down. For the kids, consider popsicles or other frozen treats to knock the heat down and keep the morale up. Water Slides and Kiddie Pools! – Okay kiddie pools aren’t just for the kids. Consider investing in one of those fun water slides for the kids, and an inexpensive inflatable pool for yourself too. Fill it up. Pop in a lounge chair. Maybe sip one of those drinks listed above. And watch the kids cool down. If you've got a big floppy hat or tilt-able umbrella, even better. Go to a Movie – When all else fails and you just want a cool dark place to escape to, consider a fun summer movie. Theaters are always well air conditioned. Heck you may even need a sweater! Above all else, know that this heatwave too shall pass, and at the end of the day, you do have one of the most energy efficient homes in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas if you live in an Ideal Home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:10 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be724db048034a7e5f27"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be744db04803497e71ee","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:54:08 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Best Lawn on the Block","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd2899855864d8cd750a074d737cd175.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3911 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd2899855864d8cd750a074d737cd175.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Lawn\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">\u003c/a> Here are a few tips to keep your yard healthy and beautiful.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Watering grass\u003c/strong> - In hot temperatures, your grass definitely needs a lot of water. If your sod is new, water every couple of days. Be sure to check with your city about any water rationing guidelines in place.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Caring for your lawn\u003c/strong> - We don’t recommend using Weed &amp; Feed or any other herbicides on new Bermuda. &nbsp;New grass doesn't have the same strong resistance to chemicals as more established grass. This means it could burn or could possibly kill your new sod.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Watering trees\u003c/strong>- For watering trees, a trickle of water for a longer period of time is best. A soaker hose is a great option. Gator Bags can also be used for newly planted trees with trunks up to 4 inches in diameter. They provide deep water saturation and help reduce transplant shock and drought stress.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Timing and quantity matter\u003c/strong> – The best time to water is early in the morning or late in the evening. Try to avoid watering in the hottest part of the day. Your grass needs about an inch of water. For your trees, one to three inches two times a week should keep them healthy. You can achieve this by watering for about 25-30 minutes on a slow trickle. This should also help to keep your root system growing downward instead of coming to the surface to find water during drought conditions.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These tips will ensure that you have a great looking yard all year long.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"best-lawn-on-the-block-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-07-24T17:28:51.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd2899855864d8cd750a074d737cd175.jpg","caption":"Summer Lawn","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1437758931,"_etag":"ff798ca65a79fd9cb9082806dd389361f9bb32b4","textbody":"Here are a few tips to keep your yard healthy and beautiful.Watering grass - In hot temperatures, your grass definitely needs a lot of water. If your sod is new, water every couple of days. Be sure to check with your city about any water rationing guidelines in place.Caring for your lawn - We don’t recommend using Weed &amp; Feed or any other herbicides on new Bermuda. &nbsp;New grass doesn't have the same strong resistance to chemicals as more established grass. This means it could burn or could possibly kill your new sod.Watering trees- For watering trees, a trickle of water for a longer period of time is best. A soaker hose is a great option. Gator Bags can also be used for newly planted trees with trunks up to 4 inches in diameter. They provide deep water saturation and help reduce transplant shock and drought stress.Timing and quantity matter – The best time to water is early in the morning or late in the evening. Try to avoid watering in the hottest part of the day. Your grass needs about an inch of water. For your trees, one to three inches two times a week should keep them healthy. You can achieve this by watering for about 25-30 minutes on a slow trickle. This should also help to keep your root system growing downward instead of coming to the surface to find water during drought conditions.These tips will ensure that you have a great looking yard all year long.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be744db04803497e71ee"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be764db04803477e7f27","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Moving Twice","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/62a0342c7671566cbdeebf784cfe0099.jpeg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3915\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/62a0342c7671566cbdeebf784cfe0099.jpeg\" alt=\"File Jul 22, 1 54 09 PM\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" />\u003c/a>\n\n\u003cstrong>Julie, an Ideal Homes employee, and her husband Kevin are sharing their experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read their previous posts \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/category/our-new-home/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/strong>\n\nThe construction of our new home is in full swing now. We've been through the pre-drywall meeting, and now our home has walls and windows and even cabinets--in other words, it's beginning to look like a real home!\n\nThe process has been fun and exciting, but that's not to say that there haven't been some big adjustments for our family along the way.\n\nAlready owning a home, we put our house on the market with a Realtor, and it sold more quickly than we'd expected, which was great news. The market was good and we were excited that a new family was going to be making memories in a house that was a big part of our lives for six and a half years.\n\nBut when it sold, we were faced with the decision of what to do between when we closed on our previous home and when our new home is going to ready for us. We could find something to rent or we could take my mom up on her very kind offer to let me, my husband, our two young sons, and two big dogs live with her. We chose to stick everything in storage and move in with my mom.\n\nI was a little nervous about the adjustment for everyone. My mom loves working out in her yard, and my labs love to dig big holes in the yard. But it has all worked out great. Moving twice can be a challenge, but every time I stop by the house to see what progress Ideal Homes has made on it, I know the sacrifice my family (and my mom!) is making will all be worth it.\n\nBecause in the end, my family going to be in our new Ideal home.","uniqueName":"moving-twice-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-09-04T14:37:49","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/62a0342c7671566cbdeebf784cfe0099.jpeg","caption":"File Jul 22, 1 54 09 PM","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1441377469,"_etag":"cfaba707aac06ef290616b04958d2473650b53ec","textbody":"\n\nJulie, an Ideal Homes employee, and her husband Kevin are sharing their experience of building a new Ideal Home. You can read their previous posts here.\n\nThe construction of our new home is in full swing now. We've been through the pre-drywall meeting, and now our home has walls and windows and even cabinets--in other words, it's beginning to look like a real home!\n\nThe process has been fun and exciting, but that's not to say that there haven't been some big adjustments for our family along the way.\n\nAlready owning a home, we put our house on the market with a Realtor, and it sold more quickly than we'd expected, which was great news. The market was good and we were excited that a new family was going to be making memories in a house that was a big part of our lives for six and a half years.\n\nBut when it sold, we were faced with the decision of what to do between when we closed on our previous home and when our new home is going to ready for us. We could find something to rent or we could take my mom up on her very kind offer to let me, my husband, our two young sons, and two big dogs live with her. We chose to stick everything in storage and move in with my mom.\n\nI was a little nervous about the adjustment for everyone. My mom loves working out in her yard, and my labs love to dig big holes in the yard. But it has all worked out great. Moving twice can be a challenge, but every time I stop by the house to see what progress Ideal Homes has made on it, I know the sacrifice my family (and my mom!) is making will all be worth it.\n\nBecause in the end, my family going to be in our new Ideal home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:14 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be764db04803477e7f27"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be784db048034a7e5f28","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:54:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Set your New Home in OKC up for Back to School","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Back to school already? Yep! It’s time to get the house organized for the back to school routine. If you’ve just moved into a new home in Oklahoma City, then you have a fresh slate and can set up your routines now to be used for years to come. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3922 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2788eab1bc50c03dcd0e1c8f123d2176.jpg\" alt=\"Organizing your home for back to school\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\">\u003cstrong>Get Them Dressed for Success –\u003c/strong> With a new home you can really take the time to set things up the way you want them. Having clothing and closets organized so your kids can make a speedy exit for school makes both your life, and their lives easier. Consider teaching them how to hang coordinating pieces in the same section of the closet and designate drawers by color or type of clothing. This will start instilling organization now. Sooner or later it may stick. \u003cstrong>Bins! Bins! Bins! –\u003c/strong> There’s nothing like having organizational baskets and bins to help keep your kids on track when it comes to their homework and projects. Use storage cubes to help house things like gym clothes, project materials, school supplies, and backpacks. This way they know exactly where to put everything when they come home and where to grab it from on the way back out the door. \u003cstrong>Calendar Focus –\u003c/strong> A giant chalkboard or white board calendar is a must to keep the whole family on track when you kick it into high gear with after-school activities, sports practice, and other important information. A calendar will keep the carpools running smoothly and the confusion to a minimum. It will also help keep yourself from over booking or scheduling things too tightly…well maybe. \u003cstrong>Perfect Your Pantry –\u003c/strong> Are you planning on making school lunches forever? Or do you feel it’s time to give the responsibility over to the kids? Set up your pantry for success with neatly labeled shelves and bins for acceptable snack foods, juice boxes or bottled drinks, and additions. Keep a bin in the fridge especially for sandwich fixings, fresh fruits and cut veggies. Teach them how to take 1 from bin A, B, and C to make a healthy lunch. \u003cstrong>Master Your Mud Room –\u003c/strong> Do you hate finding coats and shoes EVERYWHERE? Set up a drop off area complete with lockers, hooks or other ways to contain the sprawl of outerwear as your little students re-enter the nest after a day of learning. \u003cstrong>Workable Work Station –\u003c/strong> Do you have a kid study area set up? If you have a desk area, a loft space, or somewhere cool to get the kids on track for classes consider creating a mini “office” for them. You can use the Bins! Bins! Bins! idea above and expand creating an entire work space so craft projects and homework don’t end up all over the dining room table. And the kitchen table. And the living room floor…you get the idea. Hopefully these ideas will help spark your creativity in your new home in OKC as you get the kiddies back to school.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"set-your-new-home-in-okc-up-for-back-to-school-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-08-07T01:30:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2788eab1bc50c03dcd0e1c8f123d2176.jpg","caption":"Organizing your home for back to school","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1438911005,"_etag":"f63dc779dff4be1f985bfdb5308479decc555dfe","textbody":"Back to school already? Yep! It’s time to get the house organized for the back to school routine. If you’ve just moved into a new home in Oklahoma City, then you have a fresh slate and can set up your routines now to be used for years to come. Get Them Dressed for Success – With a new home you can really take the time to set things up the way you want them. Having clothing and closets organized so your kids can make a speedy exit for school makes both your life, and their lives easier. Consider teaching them how to hang coordinating pieces in the same section of the closet and designate drawers by color or type of clothing. This will start instilling organization now. Sooner or later it may stick. Bins! Bins! Bins! – There’s nothing like having organizational baskets and bins to help keep your kids on track when it comes to their homework and projects. Use storage cubes to help house things like gym clothes, project materials, school supplies, and backpacks. This way they know exactly where to put everything when they come home and where to grab it from on the way back out the door. Calendar Focus – A giant chalkboard or white board calendar is a must to keep the whole family on track when you kick it into high gear with after-school activities, sports practice, and other important information. A calendar will keep the carpools running smoothly and the confusion to a minimum. It will also help keep yourself from over booking or scheduling things too tightly…well maybe. Perfect Your Pantry – Are you planning on making school lunches forever? Or do you feel it’s time to give the responsibility over to the kids? Set up your pantry for success with neatly labeled shelves and bins for acceptable snack foods, juice boxes or bottled drinks, and additions. Keep a bin in the fridge especially for sandwich fixings, fresh fruits and cut veggies. Teach them how to take 1 from bin A, B, and C to make a healthy lunch. Master Your Mud Room – Do you hate finding coats and shoes EVERYWHERE? Set up a drop off area complete with lockers, hooks or other ways to contain the sprawl of outerwear as your little students re-enter the nest after a day of learning. Workable Work Station – Do you have a kid study area set up? If you have a desk area, a loft space, or somewhere cool to get the kids on track for classes consider creating a mini “office” for them. You can use the Bins! Bins! Bins! idea above and expand creating an entire work space so craft projects and homework don’t end up all over the dining room table. And the kitchen table. And the living room floor…you get the idea. Hopefully these ideas will help spark your creativity in your new home in OKC as you get the kiddies back to school.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be784db048034a7e5f28"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be794db048034a7e5f29","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:54:23 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City August Events - Family Fun Before School Starts","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3925 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/47f9d837459d9737be8a381bbdd6aaf6.jpg\" alt=\"okc new home builder - local events near your new home\" width=\"308\" height=\"206\">&nbsp;If you are new to the Oklahoma City area, or even if you've lived here for a while, you may not know about all the events that happen around your new home in Oklahoma City. Before the kids head back to school take advantage of some of these family fun events. From Arts and culture, to music, movies, and other fun events, here's a synopsis of some of the things to do before the summer ends. \u003cstrong>Are you feeling a little Artsy?\u003c/strong> Take advantage of one of the many temporary exhibits before they are gone. America’s Road: The Journey of Route 66 is on exhibit at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.oklahomahof.com/About.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum\u003c/a> until August 30th. Take in the history and get lost in the fascination of one of the world’s most famous highways. Want something a little more exotic? \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/see/exhibitions/faberge/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out Faberge: Jeweler To The Tsars\u003c/a> at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art up through September 28th. Revel in the intricate detail of more than 230 rare treasures created by the House of Faberge. \u003cstrong>Is Music Your Thing?\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.plazadistrict.org/live/\" target=\"_blank\">Live on the Plaza\u003c/a> - This reoccurs monthly on the 2nd Friday in the Plaza District, so don’t miss this Friday the 14th starting at 7pm at N.W. 16th St. Between N. Blackwelder Ave and N. Pennsylvania Ave. Enjoy featured artists, live music, special events and local shopping. \u003ca href=\"http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/events/13066-2015-06-07/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday Twilight Concert Series\u003c/a> - Every Sunday evening through mid-September at 7:30pm in Myriad Botanical Gardens Great Lawn enjoy the summer twilight concert series presented by Devon. This is a free, family-friendly performance. August 16 features the music of the Rowland Bowling Band! (Blues). August 23 features Uncle Zep, 70’s Rock. August 30 features Porch Mice, Alt-country. \u003cstrong>Have You Seen Any Of The Movies in the Park?\u003c/strong> Don’t miss the last of the \u003ca href=\"http://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/sonic-summer-movies-returns-to-the-gardens/\" target=\"_blank\">Sonic Summer Movies: Guardians of the Galaxy\u003c/a> – Wednesday, August 19 at 8:30pm in Myriad Botanical Gardens Great Event Lawn and Band Shell. Another great free event for family fun to take in the last of the summer evenings before school starts back up. \u003cstrong>Interested in a little Yoga?\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.okcyogafest.com/\" target=\"_blank\">OKC YOGAFEST\u003c/a> - The second annual OKC YOGAFEST event takes place on Saturday August 15, from 9am-9pm at Coles Garden Event Center in Oklahoma City. This event brings together the area’s finest yoga instructors, conscious living presenter, healing arts practitioners, and health-oriented food establishments for an amazing day of health and well being. \u003cstrong>Cruise into History on a River Cruise\u003c/strong> History comes alive on the \u003ca href=\"http://okrivercruises.com/ferry-fun/history-comes-alive-series\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma River Cruises\u003c/a>. Take the whole family any Saturday up until August 23 to enjoy character reenactments of history aboard a river cruise. \u003cstrong>Take Me out to The Ball Game\u003c/strong> Check out the OKC Dodgers at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Games are fun for the whole family. Check out the game schedules \u003ca href=\"http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t238\" target=\"_blank\">here.\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Watch Shootout Barrel Racing\u003c/strong> August 13-16 Come out for the \u003ca href=\"http://shootoutbarrels.com/\" target=\"_blank\">17th Annual Summer ShootOut&nbsp;\u003c/a>at State Fair Park Coliseum. Bring the whole family out to see the barrel racers compete. These are just some of the many summer happenings in and around Oklahoma City to take advantage of before the school year begins and family events are harder to fit into the mix. Enjoy!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-august-events-family-fun-before-school-starts-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-08-14T01:30:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/47f9d837459d9737be8a381bbdd6aaf6.jpg","caption":"okc new home builder - local events near your new home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1439515831,"_etag":"351efe9ad24a1bc983a0ed0b0476bc1f06163a34","textbody":"&nbsp;If you are new to the Oklahoma City area, or even if you've lived here for a while, you may not know about all the events that happen around your new home in Oklahoma City. Before the kids head back to school take advantage of some of these family fun events. From Arts and culture, to music, movies, and other fun events, here's a synopsis of some of the things to do before the summer ends. Are you feeling a little Artsy? Take advantage of one of the many temporary exhibits before they are gone. America’s Road: The Journey of Route 66 is on exhibit at the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum until August 30th. Take in the history and get lost in the fascination of one of the world’s most famous highways. Want something a little more exotic? Check out Faberge: Jeweler To The Tsars at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art up through September 28th. Revel in the intricate detail of more than 230 rare treasures created by the House of Faberge. Is Music Your Thing?Live on the Plaza - This reoccurs monthly on the 2nd Friday in the Plaza District, so don’t miss this Friday the 14th starting at 7pm at N.W. 16th St. Between N. Blackwelder Ave and N. Pennsylvania Ave. Enjoy featured artists, live music, special events and local shopping. Sunday Twilight Concert Series - Every Sunday evening through mid-September at 7:30pm in Myriad Botanical Gardens Great Lawn enjoy the summer twilight concert series presented by Devon. This is a free, family-friendly performance. August 16 features the music of the Rowland Bowling Band! (Blues). August 23 features Uncle Zep, 70’s Rock. August 30 features Porch Mice, Alt-country. Have You Seen Any Of The Movies in the Park? Don’t miss the last of the Sonic Summer Movies: Guardians of the Galaxy – Wednesday, August 19 at 8:30pm in Myriad Botanical Gardens Great Event Lawn and Band Shell. Another great free event for family fun to take in the last of the summer evenings before school starts back up. Interested in a little Yoga?OKC YOGAFEST - The second annual OKC YOGAFEST event takes place on Saturday August 15, from 9am-9pm at Coles Garden Event Center in Oklahoma City. This event brings together the area’s finest yoga instructors, conscious living presenter, healing arts practitioners, and health-oriented food establishments for an amazing day of health and well being. Cruise into History on a River Cruise History comes alive on the Oklahoma River Cruises. Take the whole family any Saturday up until August 23 to enjoy character reenactments of history aboard a river cruise. Take Me out to The Ball Game Check out the OKC Dodgers at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Games are fun for the whole family. Check out the game schedules here.Watch Shootout Barrel Racing August 13-16 Come out for the 17th Annual Summer ShootOut&nbsp;at State Fair Park Coliseum. Bring the whole family out to see the barrel racers compete. These are just some of the many summer happenings in and around Oklahoma City to take advantage of before the school year begins and family events are harder to fit into the mix. Enjoy!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be794db048034a7e5f29"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be7c4db048034a7e5f2a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:54:30 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Featured Floor Plan: Lancaster Preserve - New Homes in Moore OK","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We love new floor plans and we know you do too! Take a look at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/lancaster-the-preserve-in-the-preserve\">Lancaster Preserve\u003c/a> floor plan and drool over this 4-bedroom oasis with over 3200 square feet of functional space in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/the-preserve\">The Preserve\u003c/a>, New Homes in Moore OK. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3934 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cdd3bbe864a9eba83130430e66bb437c.png\" alt=\"lancaster preserved, featured floor plan, new home Moore OK\" width=\"400\" height=\"583\">We understand the need for places to store things, and that’s why we always have generous closets and as much storage space as we can pack into all the nooks and crannies. First off, you will never have too little garage space. Not only do you have room for 3 cars, there is also additional storage space, so box up those winter sweaters and holiday decorations, you have somewhere to put them. While the garage has 8 foot ceilings, the voluminous feel of this home is complemented by 10 and 12 foot ceilings throughout. Even all of the closets are set at or vault to 10 feet including the panty to provide lots and lots of storage. From the garage you can enter into a landing with a choice to head up the stairs into the bonus room with its 10-foot vaulted ceilings, or head into the breakfast room with its 12-foot soaring ceilings. This big open entertaining space gives you easy access to a sprawling family room with fireplace, and a chef’s dream kitchen with roomy pantry, and easy access to a formal dining area at the front of the house. The entertaining doesn’t stop there. You can take the party outside onto your covered patio. You have the option to continue the cover along the back patio and take full advantage of your outdoor space. Your covered patio is accessible from the Breakfast room, and from your 4th bedroom with its own private bath and hall off the utility room. This can be used as a 2nd master suite, or a lovely offering to your guests. It’s perfect if you have long term visitors as it provides a little bit of privacy from the rest of the bedrooms. Your master suite is a true retreat with large 5-piece bathroom and the option for our window box over the large corner tub. We love this option and think it’s perfect for creating a spa like feel to your bathroom as you pile candles, bath salts, and scrubs onto this ledge for easy access that won’t slip into the tub. A roomy walk-in closet rounds out the master escape. The last two bedrooms are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, or you have the option to turn the front bedroom into a nice study off the main entry way just across from the dining room. We love providing flexible spaces so that you can choose how you and your family can best use the space in our homes and make them your own. For more information on this wonderful floor plan or to set up an appointment to visit the preserve talk with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> today!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"featured-floor-plan-lancaster-preserve-new-homes-in-moore-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-08-21T01:30:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cdd3bbe864a9eba83130430e66bb437c.png","caption":"lancaster preserved, featured floor plan, new home Moore OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1440120636,"_etag":"859e22e206ff16bc45754b15fc5275e65f69e0ce","textbody":"We love new floor plans and we know you do too! Take a look at the Lancaster Preserve floor plan and drool over this 4-bedroom oasis with over 3200 square feet of functional space in The Preserve, New Homes in Moore OK. We understand the need for places to store things, and that’s why we always have generous closets and as much storage space as we can pack into all the nooks and crannies. First off, you will never have too little garage space. Not only do you have room for 3 cars, there is also additional storage space, so box up those winter sweaters and holiday decorations, you have somewhere to put them. While the garage has 8 foot ceilings, the voluminous feel of this home is complemented by 10 and 12 foot ceilings throughout. Even all of the closets are set at or vault to 10 feet including the panty to provide lots and lots of storage. From the garage you can enter into a landing with a choice to head up the stairs into the bonus room with its 10-foot vaulted ceilings, or head into the breakfast room with its 12-foot soaring ceilings. This big open entertaining space gives you easy access to a sprawling family room with fireplace, and a chef’s dream kitchen with roomy pantry, and easy access to a formal dining area at the front of the house. The entertaining doesn’t stop there. You can take the party outside onto your covered patio. You have the option to continue the cover along the back patio and take full advantage of your outdoor space. Your covered patio is accessible from the Breakfast room, and from your 4th bedroom with its own private bath and hall off the utility room. This can be used as a 2nd master suite, or a lovely offering to your guests. It’s perfect if you have long term visitors as it provides a little bit of privacy from the rest of the bedrooms. Your master suite is a true retreat with large 5-piece bathroom and the option for our window box over the large corner tub. We love this option and think it’s perfect for creating a spa like feel to your bathroom as you pile candles, bath salts, and scrubs onto this ledge for easy access that won’t slip into the tub. A roomy walk-in closet rounds out the master escape. The last two bedrooms are connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, or you have the option to turn the front bedroom into a nice study off the main entry way just across from the dining room. We love providing flexible spaces so that you can choose how you and your family can best use the space in our homes and make them your own. For more information on this wonderful floor plan or to set up an appointment to visit the preserve talk with Elena today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be7c4db048034a7e5f2a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be7e4db04803497e71f0","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:15:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Homes in OKC After Labor Day","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3942 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2598a48d952cb2e31f4516762dcead72.jpg\" alt=\"New homes in oklahoma City\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">&nbsp;It’s true that the busiest time of year to search for a new home is usually in the spring and summer. Most people move once school is out to alleviate undue family stress and running the risk of changing school systems mid-year. With resale inventory pretty picked over by the end of summer, you may feel disheartened if you are still in the market for a new home. But builders never stop building! If you weren’t considering a brand new home before, you need to ask yourself why. There are so many benefits to purchasing a new home versus a used home and if you’ve never toured a model home before, make it your goal this year on Labor Day weekend. Or Beyond. \u003cstrong>New Homes in OKC Where No One Has Been Before\u003c/strong> A new home means no one has ever lived in it before you. That means no one’s gross feet have walked on your floors before, there’s no danger that pets have left invisible presents behind, no one has previously lounged in your tub, and there are no random toenail clippings in your carpets. \u003cstrong>New Homes in OKC Give You Choices\u003c/strong> Depending on what building phase you start with, you will have so many choices to personalize the home to your own needs. From flooring, cabinets, and countertops, to special features. You have lots of choices to make with a new home. This makes it your own. \u003cstrong>New Homes in OKC Are Energy Efficient\u003c/strong> New homes are built to a level of standards, especially at Ideal Homes, that older homes cannot hope to achieve. They are energy efficient systems that far surpass the energy star rating that you may find in older homes. Not to mention the lack of any energy rating at all that is even more common in older homes. \u003cstrong>New Homes in OKC are Low Maintenance\u003c/strong> New homes are built with easy maintenance in mind. Many older homes did not have the advantage of modern materials designed to keep the level of laborious maintenance down. Now from siding to trim, and superior materials, a home can be built keeping the necessity of painting, scraping and refinishing to a minimum. \u003cstrong>New Homes in OKC Have Warranties\u003c/strong> When you purchase a new home there are many warranties that come along with the package. You have warranties on all your appliances and Ideal Homes provides builders warranties as well as long term structural warranties for your peace of mind. If you’ve never considered the idea of a new home, now that Labor Day is rolling around it’s about time you came in and visited a model home today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-homes-in-okc-after-labor-day-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-08-28T01:30:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2598a48d952cb2e31f4516762dcead72.jpg","caption":"New homes in oklahoma City","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1440725403,"_etag":"293a02ba6949415f05aad1ce0b1b1d2a25956e68","textbody":"&nbsp;It’s true that the busiest time of year to search for a new home is usually in the spring and summer. Most people move once school is out to alleviate undue family stress and running the risk of changing school systems mid-year. With resale inventory pretty picked over by the end of summer, you may feel disheartened if you are still in the market for a new home. But builders never stop building! If you weren’t considering a brand new home before, you need to ask yourself why. There are so many benefits to purchasing a new home versus a used home and if you’ve never toured a model home before, make it your goal this year on Labor Day weekend. Or Beyond. New Homes in OKC Where No One Has Been Before A new home means no one has ever lived in it before you. That means no one’s gross feet have walked on your floors before, there’s no danger that pets have left invisible presents behind, no one has previously lounged in your tub, and there are no random toenail clippings in your carpets. New Homes in OKC Give You Choices Depending on what building phase you start with, you will have so many choices to personalize the home to your own needs. From flooring, cabinets, and countertops, to special features. You have lots of choices to make with a new home. This makes it your own. New Homes in OKC Are Energy Efficient New homes are built to a level of standards, especially at Ideal Homes, that older homes cannot hope to achieve. They are energy efficient systems that far surpass the energy star rating that you may find in older homes. Not to mention the lack of any energy rating at all that is even more common in older homes. New Homes in OKC are Low Maintenance New homes are built with easy maintenance in mind. Many older homes did not have the advantage of modern materials designed to keep the level of laborious maintenance down. Now from siding to trim, and superior materials, a home can be built keeping the necessity of painting, scraping and refinishing to a minimum. New Homes in OKC Have Warranties When you purchase a new home there are many warranties that come along with the package. You have warranties on all your appliances and Ideal Homes provides builders warranties as well as long term structural warranties for your peace of mind. If you’ve never considered the idea of a new home, now that Labor Day is rolling around it’s about time you came in and visited a model home today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be7e4db04803497e71f0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be804db04803477e7f28","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:16:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home Builders in OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3950 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/798d051c3dd1b5f78614bd71a52e71b9.jpg\" alt=\"home builders in okc\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">If you haven’t been out to one of our communities yet and you are shopping for a new home in the Oklahoma City Area, then you must come out and take a look. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/learn-about-ideal\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is one of the premier home builders in OKC. We have 17 communities in 10 different areas in and around Oklahoma City. If you are searching for a new home in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek\" target=\"_blank\">Deer Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont\" target=\"_blank\">Piedmont\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/midwest-city-choctaw\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest City\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/midwest-city-choctaw\" target=\"_blank\">Choctaw\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore\" target=\"_blank\">Moore\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman\" target=\"_blank\">Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater\u003c/a> we have a variety of homes and new communities to offer. We have \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/accolades\" target=\"_blank\">won\u003c/a> nearly every homebuilder award on national and local levels. Some of our awards include America’s Best Builder and the National Housing Quality Gold Award. Leading the industry in energy efficiency, we provide the most \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-innovation\" target=\"_blank\">energy innovations\u003c/a> you will find in new homes in Oklahoma City. We are proud of our quality and craftsmanship and it really shows when you tour our homes and communities. Our well thought out \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/category/floorplans/\" target=\"_blank\">floorplans\u003c/a> are only one of the many details that will catch your attention when you visit one of our communities. We also think outside the box, and provide useful community amenities. Not only do we build superior homes in OKC; we live in them too. We take pride in our homes and our neighborhoods; many of our employees live in the communities as well. Our commitment to our local area is unsurpassed as we \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/giving-back\" target=\"_blank\">give back\u003c/a> to the local community and invest in community projects and charities. If you’ve been trying to find the best home builder in OKC, come out and visit one of our communities today. Our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">Online Sales Counselor Elena\u003c/a>, is here to help guide you to the best community to fit your needs. Speak with her and set up an appointment; you may just find the home of your dreams.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-builders-in-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-09-04T01:30:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/798d051c3dd1b5f78614bd71a52e71b9.jpg","caption":"home builders in okc","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1441330250,"_etag":"afd1802e5a95519085a90468a19075636497fe3b","textbody":"If you haven’t been out to one of our communities yet and you are shopping for a new home in the Oklahoma City Area, then you must come out and take a look. Ideal Homes is one of the premier home builders in OKC. We have 17 communities in 10 different areas in and around Oklahoma City. If you are searching for a new home in Edmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont, Midwest City, Choctaw, Moore, Norman, Mustang, Yukon, or Stillwater we have a variety of homes and new communities to offer. We have won nearly every homebuilder award on national and local levels. Some of our awards include America’s Best Builder and the National Housing Quality Gold Award. Leading the industry in energy efficiency, we provide the most energy innovations you will find in new homes in Oklahoma City. We are proud of our quality and craftsmanship and it really shows when you tour our homes and communities. Our well thought out floorplans are only one of the many details that will catch your attention when you visit one of our communities. We also think outside the box, and provide useful community amenities. Not only do we build superior homes in OKC; we live in them too. We take pride in our homes and our neighborhoods; many of our employees live in the communities as well. Our commitment to our local area is unsurpassed as we give back to the local community and invest in community projects and charities. If you’ve been trying to find the best home builder in OKC, come out and visit one of our communities today. Our Online Sales Counselor Elena, is here to help guide you to the best community to fit your needs. Speak with her and set up an appointment; you may just find the home of your dreams.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be804db04803477e7f28"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be814db048034a7e5f2b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:15:57 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"September Home Maintenance Tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/047eb77fb924dc2a9831f0587565f338.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-3956 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/047eb77fb924dc2a9831f0587565f338.jpg\" alt=\"Green apple on stack of red books.\" width=\"400\" height=\"282\">\u003c/a> It’s hard to believe that the kids are back to school. Don't skip some basic seasonal home maintenance that will keep your home in shape. \u003cstrong>Check&nbsp;your&nbsp;Furnace\u003c/strong> – This is the perfect time to test your furnace to make sure there aren’t any problems. It’s cool enough that you can open your windows the first time you turn on your heater. The dust in the vents can sometimes cause a bad smell and can set off the smoke alarms. Doing this now will give you plenty of time to make repairs if you find anything is wrong. Ideal homeowners on our one-year builder warranty will enjoy the convenience of reaching out to our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/customer-service\">customer care department\u003c/a> if they encounter any problems with their home. \u003cstrong>Clean the Gutters –&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Take advantage of the mild weather and clean out leaves and debris from your gutters. If water gets trapped in the gutters because of debris and freezes in the cold winter months, it can cause damage. \u003cstrong>Inspect&nbsp;Weather Stripping\u003c/strong> – You don’t want to lose warm air in the cold months, so take a look at the weather stripping that’s around the doors and windows and replace it anywhere you find that air could get through. \u003cstrong>Test the Smoke Detectors\u003c/strong> – This one is important all year round. Test carbon dioxide and smoke detectors to keep your family safe. \u003cstrong>Replace Air Filters\u003c/strong> – This is one of those easy-to-do, but also easy-to-forget, items that should be done monthly. By following these tips, you’ll ensure you’re prepared for that first cold spell that hits Oklahoma.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"september-home-maintenance-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-09-02T19:41:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/047eb77fb924dc2a9831f0587565f338.jpg","caption":"Green apple on stack of red books.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1441222884,"_etag":"f45789054d081902107a23c7e84785f9dd814be6","textbody":"It’s hard to believe that the kids are back to school. Don't skip some basic seasonal home maintenance that will keep your home in shape. Check&nbsp;your&nbsp;Furnace – This is the perfect time to test your furnace to make sure there aren’t any problems. It’s cool enough that you can open your windows the first time you turn on your heater. The dust in the vents can sometimes cause a bad smell and can set off the smoke alarms. Doing this now will give you plenty of time to make repairs if you find anything is wrong. Ideal homeowners on our one-year builder warranty will enjoy the convenience of reaching out to our customer care department if they encounter any problems with their home. Clean the Gutters –&nbsp;Take advantage of the mild weather and clean out leaves and debris from your gutters. If water gets trapped in the gutters because of debris and freezes in the cold winter months, it can cause damage. Inspect&nbsp;Weather Stripping – You don’t want to lose warm air in the cold months, so take a look at the weather stripping that’s around the doors and windows and replace it anywhere you find that air could get through. Test the Smoke Detectors – This one is important all year round. Test carbon dioxide and smoke detectors to keep your family safe. Replace Air Filters – This is one of those easy-to-do, but also easy-to-forget, items that should be done monthly. By following these tips, you’ll ensure you’re prepared for that first cold spell that hits Oklahoma.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be814db048034a7e5f2b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be834db04803477e7f29","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:17:57 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Finding the Right Oklahoma City Home Builder","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-3987 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4c38be367aecce35e5b51bb8d8888720.jpg\" alt=\"oklahoma city home builders\" width=\"491\" height=\"327\">As you drive around the Oklahoma City Metro Area searching for new homes, sometimes the choices can be staggering. If you’ve never searched for a brand new home before it may seem a little daunting. What do you look for? How do you compare builders? How do you know who builds a quality home? Here are a few tips to help set you on the right path toward home ownership and finding the right builder to build your new home in the Oklahoma City Metro. \u003cstrong>Longevity\u003c/strong> – Take a look at how \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/learn-about-ideal\" target=\"_blank\">long a builder has been around\u003c/a>. This will tell you a lot about a home builder in OKC. The more experience a builder has had, the more likely they are to build a quality home. During the last housing market downturn, many builders had to close their doors. Those who were left standing are stronger than ever and likely have great business practices along with a superior approach to building homes. \u003cstrong>Local\u003c/strong> – Look for the local builders. Local builders are the ones who are committed to the area. They don’t just build up a community as fast as they can and move on to the next, sometimes even out of town. They are invested in the community, and the neighborhoods not just their bottom line and profit margins. For instance, Ideal Homes \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/giving-back\" target=\"_blank\">gives back\u003c/a> to community on a regular basis with lots of charity initiatives. \u003cstrong>Communication\u003c/strong> – A good home builder starts the process of putting their home buyers at ease with the very first contact. They make sure they have qualified, competent employees who can answer all your questions and demystify the building process for you. At Ideal Homes we have \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\">our online sales counselor Elena\u003c/a>, who is the first line of answers for any of our future home buyers. She can answer questions, set appointments, and help fill out your knowledge base when it comes to searching for a new home. \u003cstrong>Quality of Construction\u003c/strong> – This is a very important factor in finding the home builder to match your needs. No one wants a home of inferior quality. Quality actually starts with the quality of information that you can gain from looking at websites. It continues on through the quality of communication from talking with online sales counselors to site agents. After that, of course, visiting the models for yourself and walking through and asking questions about the construction process is a must. This will allow you to learn about \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-innovation\" target=\"_blank\">energy efficiency\u003c/a>, materials, and construction. \u003cstrong>Press and Public Image\u003c/strong> – Research a builder. See what people are saying. Most importantly look at the types of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/accolades\" target=\"_blank\">industry recognition\u003c/a> they receive on a regular basis. It’s one thing to see how customers value their interactions with a builder. But also just as important, seeing how they rate amongst their peers. \u003cstrong>Compare Apples to Apples\u003c/strong> – When you are searching for new homes make sure you know what you are comparing. From materials to energy efficiency. Make sure you do a fair comparison. It’s not simply about price. There are many contributing factors that can cause a home to be priced higher, and if you aren’t looking at these quality items, you may discount one builder without really understanding what goes into their homes. As an example, Ideal Homes has created the first Geothermal homes in the Oklahoma City Area. This type of construction will create unmatched energy savings over the life of the home. Make sure to consider these types of factors when examining the pros and cons of any new home. If you keep some of these factors in mind while comparing builders in the OKC area, it will make it easier to narrow down your choices and find the right home for you and your family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"finding-the-right-oklahoma-city-home-builder-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-09-11T01:30:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4c38be367aecce35e5b51bb8d8888720.jpg","caption":"oklahoma city home builders","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1441935031,"_etag":"7e58249d900b9e52e8d43176c3f947af9f7d12e1","textbody":"As you drive around the Oklahoma City Metro Area searching for new homes, sometimes the choices can be staggering. If you’ve never searched for a brand new home before it may seem a little daunting. What do you look for? How do you compare builders? How do you know who builds a quality home? Here are a few tips to help set you on the right path toward home ownership and finding the right builder to build your new home in the Oklahoma City Metro. Longevity – Take a look at how long a builder has been around. This will tell you a lot about a home builder in OKC. The more experience a builder has had, the more likely they are to build a quality home. During the last housing market downturn, many builders had to close their doors. Those who were left standing are stronger than ever and likely have great business practices along with a superior approach to building homes. Local – Look for the local builders. Local builders are the ones who are committed to the area. They don’t just build up a community as fast as they can and move on to the next, sometimes even out of town. They are invested in the community, and the neighborhoods not just their bottom line and profit margins. For instance, Ideal Homes gives back to community on a regular basis with lots of charity initiatives. Communication – A good home builder starts the process of putting their home buyers at ease with the very first contact. They make sure they have qualified, competent employees who can answer all your questions and demystify the building process for you. At Ideal Homes we have our online sales counselor Elena, who is the first line of answers for any of our future home buyers. She can answer questions, set appointments, and help fill out your knowledge base when it comes to searching for a new home. Quality of Construction – This is a very important factor in finding the home builder to match your needs. No one wants a home of inferior quality. Quality actually starts with the quality of information that you can gain from looking at websites. It continues on through the quality of communication from talking with online sales counselors to site agents. After that, of course, visiting the models for yourself and walking through and asking questions about the construction process is a must. This will allow you to learn about energy efficiency, materials, and construction. Press and Public Image – Research a builder. See what people are saying. Most importantly look at the types of industry recognition they receive on a regular basis. It’s one thing to see how customers value their interactions with a builder. But also just as important, seeing how they rate amongst their peers. Compare Apples to Apples – When you are searching for new homes make sure you know what you are comparing. From materials to energy efficiency. Make sure you do a fair comparison. It’s not simply about price. There are many contributing factors that can cause a home to be priced higher, and if you aren’t looking at these quality items, you may discount one builder without really understanding what goes into their homes. As an example, Ideal Homes has created the first Geothermal homes in the Oklahoma City Area. This type of construction will create unmatched energy savings over the life of the home. Make sure to consider these types of factors when examining the pros and cons of any new home. If you keep some of these factors in mind while comparing builders in the OKC area, it will make it easier to narrow down your choices and find the right home for you and your family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be834db04803477e7f29"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be854db04803477e7f2a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:16:11 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The 4 Phases of De-cluttering Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3976 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a56bef38b7cc97c34e089e2f190752be.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning the clutter\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">Have you recently moved into a new Ideal Home? Did you bring the clutter with you? If so we have some tips for you. If you haven’t made your move to a new home in Oklahoma City yet, then here is a little guide to eliminating the clutter. We know it’s not always easy to part with things, and sometimes it’s just hard to identify whether or not something is really worth keeping or is just plain clutter. There are a variety of thoughts that circulate through our heads and the struggle is real. \u003cem>“But I might use that some day…” “I might fit into those…some day.”\u003c/em> If you hear yourself using phrases like this, it may be time to ditch these items. \u003cstrong>Assess What Needs to Go\u003c/strong> – When you are de-cluttering using a critical eye and being true to yourself about the last time you used or wore something is the first step to setting something free. Is it out dated? Broken? Missing parts? Ask yourself these questions and then like the song from Frozen, “Let it go.” \u003cstrong>Create A Removal System\u003c/strong> – It’s easy when something is trash or a recyclable because someone comes to you each week to help you remove these items from your home. But if they are that stack of CFL bulbs, old computer parts, or phones – then it’s time to come up with a plan of action. Designate one box for these items, and once a month take a trip to Best Buy for the computers and phones and Lowes or Home Depot for The CFLs. \u003cstrong>Who Ya' Gonna' Call?\u003c/strong> - Too much clothing piling up or odds and ends items that “someone” could use, but not you? Find out which donation centers in your area pick up and give them a call and schedule a pickup. Sometimes those big garbage bags full of clothes and shoes only make it as far as the garage. Give them that nudge out the door with the phone call to Amvets or other charities that pick-up. \u003cstrong>Make a Schedule\u003c/strong> – If you feel like you can never get yourself to purge, it may be easier to set a couple days a year where you do this. You don’t hear the term spring cleaning for nothing. It’s fairly normal to change out wardrobes at those times of year, and it’s a great time to take stock of all that you have and all that you’d like to get rid of. Taking the time to pare down your belongings is always a good thing. Some people have new item in, new item out rules they make with themselves. For every new thing they buy, they must purge an old thing. That or you can always buy a bigger home!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-4-phases-of-decluttering-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-09-18T02:30:56.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a56bef38b7cc97c34e089e2f190752be.jpg","caption":"cleaning the clutter","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1442543456,"_etag":"c54867c8e1aaf4d3e6a2a64a3d368a5100f06b15","textbody":"Have you recently moved into a new Ideal Home? Did you bring the clutter with you? If so we have some tips for you. If you haven’t made your move to a new home in Oklahoma City yet, then here is a little guide to eliminating the clutter. We know it’s not always easy to part with things, and sometimes it’s just hard to identify whether or not something is really worth keeping or is just plain clutter. There are a variety of thoughts that circulate through our heads and the struggle is real. “But I might use that some day…” “I might fit into those…some day.” If you hear yourself using phrases like this, it may be time to ditch these items. Assess What Needs to Go – When you are de-cluttering using a critical eye and being true to yourself about the last time you used or wore something is the first step to setting something free. Is it out dated? Broken? Missing parts? Ask yourself these questions and then like the song from Frozen, “Let it go.” Create A Removal System – It’s easy when something is trash or a recyclable because someone comes to you each week to help you remove these items from your home. But if they are that stack of CFL bulbs, old computer parts, or phones – then it’s time to come up with a plan of action. Designate one box for these items, and once a month take a trip to Best Buy for the computers and phones and Lowes or Home Depot for The CFLs. Who Ya' Gonna' Call? - Too much clothing piling up or odds and ends items that “someone” could use, but not you? Find out which donation centers in your area pick up and give them a call and schedule a pickup. Sometimes those big garbage bags full of clothes and shoes only make it as far as the garage. Give them that nudge out the door with the phone call to Amvets or other charities that pick-up. Make a Schedule – If you feel like you can never get yourself to purge, it may be easier to set a couple days a year where you do this. You don’t hear the term spring cleaning for nothing. It’s fairly normal to change out wardrobes at those times of year, and it’s a great time to take stock of all that you have and all that you’d like to get rid of. Taking the time to pare down your belongings is always a good thing. Some people have new item in, new item out rules they make with themselves. For every new thing they buy, they must purge an old thing. That or you can always buy a bigger home!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be854db04803477e7f2a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be874db04803497e71f1","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:18:28 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Top 10 Tools and Equipment Every Home Owner Should Have","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Whether you own a new Ideal home in Oklahoma City, or you are just looking for a new home right now, there are several items that come in handy once you move in. Start working on this collection of tools and workshop items and you will save yourself a bundle when it comes to do-it-yourself projects around the house. Once you become a home owner you get the joy of knowing it’s all yours to paint and decorate as you want. There are some great things you can do with your own home that you never did when you were a renter. Some are fun, and some are a necessity. Here are our top 10 suggested tools and equipment and their suggested uses. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3982 size-full fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/269626e51d12debe279b973988cc07d6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"287\">\u003cstrong>Adjustable Ladder\u003c/strong> – This tall drink of water will become your friend for a variety of projects. Whether it’s for adding those decorative boarders in the kitchen or baby’s room, painting tall walls, cleaning gutters, or changing smoke detector batteries, you can never go wrong with an adjustable ladder. \u003cstrong>Laser Level or Any Level\u003c/strong> – If you know you will be hanging pictures, tapestries, shelves, or anything else to add depth and dimension to your rooms then a laser level, or any level really, is your friend. A laser level will really help you when you are looking at putting up shelves, or a formation of pictures on one wall. Levels are never a one and done prospect. You will end up walking through your house on occasion with level in hand fixing all the wall art. \u003cstrong>Electric Screwdriver\u003c/strong> – Lets face it, you can get hand fatigue using a regular Philips head or flat head screwdriver. For the myriad of projects that crop up around the house from assembling furniture to keeping things in working order, consider an electric screwdriver with a variety of sized bits to assist with any project. It’s more compact too. A box of bits and one main screwdriver vs. all the sizes you may need can live in an easy to grab location. \u003cstrong>Tape Measure\u003c/strong> – Every home should have at least 3…because most of the time you can’t remember where you put it. In a new home you will endlessly be measuring walls for new furniture, distance across a wall to figure out how to arrange the pictures, and a myriad of other things as you do your special planning in your new home. \u003cstrong>Hammer\u003c/strong> – Yep! You can make holes in your walls now because they are yours! Hang em’ up. \u003cstrong>Allen Wrench Set\u003c/strong> – Also known as Hex keys, these come in handy with just about any build your own furniture out of the box projects, bicycle adjustments, and set screws in faucet bodies. You will come across these little hex fittings in a lot of places and having an Allen Wrench set will really help. \u003cstrong>Garden Tools\u003c/strong> – Depending on the size of your lawn, you will probably need a lawn mower. But other things to think about are having garden clippers to trim back bushes and hedges, a spade and a trowel to loosen dirt and pull up weeds, a rake for leaves and debris, and depending on your climate, a snow shovel (or blower). These basics will go a long way in lawn and garden maintenance year around. Don’t forget the garden gloves. An identification chart of poison oak, ivy, and sumac will save a lot of heart ache (and scratching) later. \u003cstrong>Utility Knife\u003c/strong> – This little handy tool is great! From breaking down boxes for recycle, slicing through duct tape, and a variety of other uses, a utility knife is a handy item to have in your arsenal. \u003cstrong>Extension Cords\u003c/strong> – Christmas. Need we say more? But truly you can never have too many extension cords, and having a 100 foot extension cord is very helpful if you are doing outdoor projects and need to plug something in. \u003cstrong>Safety Equipment\u003c/strong> – If you are going to take on detailed products that involve sawing, prodding, chemical compounds, or breaking up something that will cause debris to fly - make sure you have safety goggles and a dust mask. If you are using loud noisy power tools consider having ear plugs or ear muffs to muffle the sound and save your ears, and finally if you are going to be handling heavy equipment and materials make sure to use gloves. Always have closed toed shoes on when working on projects. Stubbing a toe, dropping something on a foot, or worse is not worth the risk. Be smart about taking on common maintenance and projects around the home. These 10 tips will help make home maintenance and upkeep easy. There are lots of do it yourself websites that will help you save money on home projects.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"top-10-tools-and-equipment-every-home-owner-should-have-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-09-25T01:30:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/269626e51d12debe279b973988cc07d6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1443144610,"_etag":"d9b4465bda3b585473cc9e5752905e5ec849e718","textbody":"Whether you own a new Ideal home in Oklahoma City, or you are just looking for a new home right now, there are several items that come in handy once you move in. Start working on this collection of tools and workshop items and you will save yourself a bundle when it comes to do-it-yourself projects around the house. Once you become a home owner you get the joy of knowing it’s all yours to paint and decorate as you want. There are some great things you can do with your own home that you never did when you were a renter. Some are fun, and some are a necessity. Here are our top 10 suggested tools and equipment and their suggested uses. Adjustable Ladder – This tall drink of water will become your friend for a variety of projects. Whether it’s for adding those decorative boarders in the kitchen or baby’s room, painting tall walls, cleaning gutters, or changing smoke detector batteries, you can never go wrong with an adjustable ladder. Laser Level or Any Level – If you know you will be hanging pictures, tapestries, shelves, or anything else to add depth and dimension to your rooms then a laser level, or any level really, is your friend. A laser level will really help you when you are looking at putting up shelves, or a formation of pictures on one wall. Levels are never a one and done prospect. You will end up walking through your house on occasion with level in hand fixing all the wall art. Electric Screwdriver – Lets face it, you can get hand fatigue using a regular Philips head or flat head screwdriver. For the myriad of projects that crop up around the house from assembling furniture to keeping things in working order, consider an electric screwdriver with a variety of sized bits to assist with any project. It’s more compact too. A box of bits and one main screwdriver vs. all the sizes you may need can live in an easy to grab location. Tape Measure – Every home should have at least 3…because most of the time you can’t remember where you put it. In a new home you will endlessly be measuring walls for new furniture, distance across a wall to figure out how to arrange the pictures, and a myriad of other things as you do your special planning in your new home. Hammer – Yep! You can make holes in your walls now because they are yours! Hang em’ up. Allen Wrench Set – Also known as Hex keys, these come in handy with just about any build your own furniture out of the box projects, bicycle adjustments, and set screws in faucet bodies. You will come across these little hex fittings in a lot of places and having an Allen Wrench set will really help. Garden Tools – Depending on the size of your lawn, you will probably need a lawn mower. But other things to think about are having garden clippers to trim back bushes and hedges, a spade and a trowel to loosen dirt and pull up weeds, a rake for leaves and debris, and depending on your climate, a snow shovel (or blower). These basics will go a long way in lawn and garden maintenance year around. Don’t forget the garden gloves. An identification chart of poison oak, ivy, and sumac will save a lot of heart ache (and scratching) later. Utility Knife – This little handy tool is great! From breaking down boxes for recycle, slicing through duct tape, and a variety of other uses, a utility knife is a handy item to have in your arsenal. Extension Cords – Christmas. Need we say more? But truly you can never have too many extension cords, and having a 100 foot extension cord is very helpful if you are doing outdoor projects and need to plug something in. Safety Equipment – If you are going to take on detailed products that involve sawing, prodding, chemical compounds, or breaking up something that will cause debris to fly - make sure you have safety goggles and a dust mask. If you are using loud noisy power tools consider having ear plugs or ear muffs to muffle the sound and save your ears, and finally if you are going to be handling heavy equipment and materials make sure to use gloves. Always have closed toed shoes on when working on projects. Stubbing a toe, dropping something on a foot, or worse is not worth the risk. Be smart about taking on common maintenance and projects around the home. These 10 tips will help make home maintenance and upkeep easy. There are lots of do it yourself websites that will help you save money on home projects.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:31 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be874db04803497e71f1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be8c4db04803477e7f2b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:18:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"C Solutions: Achieving The Ideal Home of Your Dreams","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3991 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7588a919c29eae47b56496314a4f717a.png\" alt=\"C Solutions Helping Ideal Homes' home buyers\" width=\"539\" height=\"213\">&nbsp;Does the idea of buying a home sound like a complicated process to you? Do you have questions about qualifying for loans, understanding the building process, and unraveling the language when it comes to mortgages? You are not alone. That is why Ideal Homes works exclusively with \u003ca href=\"http://csolutionsok.com/\">C Solutions\u003c/a> to act as a Liaison between buyer, builder and mortgage company with the goal of helping clients qualify for a new home. If your credit is less than perfect, it doesn’t mean you will never own your own home. It just means there’s some work to be done. Credit repair is something you can do on your own and the only thing it will cost you is time, and possibly some frustration. At C Solutions they understand the ins and outs of the credit repair and can take the time consuming, overwhelming process off your plate. The best part is, while other credit repair companies can cost you money out of your pocket that could be going toward your new home, Ideal Homes buyers are able to take advantage of \u003ca href=\"http://csolutionsok.com/\">C Solutions\u003c/a> at no cost when purchasing one of our homes. C Solutions is exclusively retained by Ideal Homes and has the best interest of their buyers at heart to help them purchase the home of their dreams. If you're interested in a free consultation \u003ca href=\"http://csolutionsok.com/contact/http://csolutionsok.com/contact/\">contact\u003c/a> them today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"c-solutions-achieving-the-ideal-home-of-your-dreams-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-10-02T01:30:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7588a919c29eae47b56496314a4f717a.png","caption":"C Solutions Helping Ideal Homes","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1443749450,"_etag":"241c3e8f0565bc38809c83b25153a5bc617213c9","textbody":"&nbsp;Does the idea of buying a home sound like a complicated process to you? Do you have questions about qualifying for loans, understanding the building process, and unraveling the language when it comes to mortgages? You are not alone. That is why Ideal Homes works exclusively with C Solutions to act as a Liaison between buyer, builder and mortgage company with the goal of helping clients qualify for a new home. If your credit is less than perfect, it doesn’t mean you will never own your own home. It just means there’s some work to be done. Credit repair is something you can do on your own and the only thing it will cost you is time, and possibly some frustration. At C Solutions they understand the ins and outs of the credit repair and can take the time consuming, overwhelming process off your plate. The best part is, while other credit repair companies can cost you money out of your pocket that could be going toward your new home, Ideal Homes buyers are able to take advantage of C Solutions at no cost when purchasing one of our homes. C Solutions is exclusively retained by Ideal Homes and has the best interest of their buyers at heart to help them purchase the home of their dreams. If you're interested in a free consultation contact them today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be8c4db04803477e7f2b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be954db04803487e5d4a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:19:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to Use Our Website to Choose Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Are you just beginning your home search and trying to figure out the best way to go about finding a new home in Oklahoma City? We have a few tips to help make the process fun and exciting and use a little technology at your finger tips. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4003 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/36654addc8fc4ac45f32353c9df12c78.png\" alt=\"Find a new home in Oklahoma City with Ideal Homes website\" width=\"626\" height=\"442\">&nbsp;Every new home builder worth their weight in gold has a proper website that contains \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">floor plans\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">neighborhood information\u003c/a>, history and quality of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/learn-about-ideal\">the builder\u003c/a>, and so much more. And most importantly, a \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">real person\u003c/a> to answer your questions and help you gather information. \u003cstrong>We are Responsive\u003c/strong> – Whether you search for us on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone - you will be able to quickly find and view key information that you are looking for from available homes, to neighborhoods, and floor plans. We’ve got it all at the touch of a button, no matter your device. \u003cstrong>We Tell Our Story\u003c/strong> – For most home buyers it’s important to know not just what the home looks like, but also the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/giving-back\">community commitment\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/customer-service\">customer service,\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/accolades\">identity\u003c/a> of their chosen builder. After all, purchasing a home is probably the largest purchase you will ever make in your lifetime. It’s important to know that the home is built with care and attention to details so that the quality will last far beyond your stay in the home. \u003cstrong>Floor Plans Galore!\u003c/strong> – We know you want to visualize how you are going to live in the home before you ever walk through the door to check out our homes. We provide detailed floor plans for each of our communities and even provide information on how you can use the flex space in our homes. Options, Options, Options. We understand that no two families live in a home the same way. \u003cstrong>Neighborhood Information\u003c/strong> – Because we build new homes all over the Oklahoma City area, we provide critical neighborhood information from commuting information to some of the surrounding amenities, shops, and other essentials to help you get to know the area. \u003cstrong>A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words\u003c/strong> - We have \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/gallery\">photos\u003c/a> throughout our website of our beautiful finishes and homes to give you an idea of the quality you will be walking into when you actually come for a visit. This is the best way to help you imagine yourself cooking in our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/kitchens-photo-gallery\">kitchens\u003c/a>, spending family time in our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/living-areas-photo-gallery\">entertainment spaces\u003c/a>, unwinding in our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/master-suites-photo-gallery\">master suites\u003c/a>, and luxuriating in our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/bathrooms-photo-gallery\">garden tubs\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>As Seen On TV\u003c/strong> – If pictures aren’t enough for you, take a \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/home-360-tours\">virtual tour\u003c/a> of any number of our models and see it before you schedule an appointment to tour it in person. \u003cstrong>Personal Service\u003c/strong> – We have our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Online Sales Counselor, Elena,\u003c/a> available to answer any of your questions and help you set up a visit to the communities that are best suited to your needs. Our Online Sales Counselor is well versed in all we have to offer and many of the surrounding areas throughout our communities. She is an excellent resource and still somewhat of a rarity among the top builders in our area. Take advantage of her personal service and insights. We know that most people begin their home search online. In this busy fast-paced world we live in, where instant answers are of top priority, no longer do would-be home owners drive the streets looking for, for sale signs. We know you may happen upon one of our neighborhoods and stroll in the door, but the majority of our home buyers find us first on the web. That’s why we have made our website as user friendly and informative as possible.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-use-our-website-to-choose-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-10-16T01:30:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/36654addc8fc4ac45f32353c9df12c78.png","caption":"Find a new home in Oklahoma City with Ideal Homes website","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1444959022,"_etag":"8327a41379c8331591187ecb7a03118b5c07eea6","textbody":"Are you just beginning your home search and trying to figure out the best way to go about finding a new home in Oklahoma City? We have a few tips to help make the process fun and exciting and use a little technology at your finger tips. &nbsp;Every new home builder worth their weight in gold has a proper website that contains floor plans, neighborhood information, history and quality of the builder, and so much more. And most importantly, a real person to answer your questions and help you gather information. We are Responsive – Whether you search for us on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone - you will be able to quickly find and view key information that you are looking for from available homes, to neighborhoods, and floor plans. We’ve got it all at the touch of a button, no matter your device. We Tell Our Story – For most home buyers it’s important to know not just what the home looks like, but also the community commitment, customer service, and identity of their chosen builder. After all, purchasing a home is probably the largest purchase you will ever make in your lifetime. It’s important to know that the home is built with care and attention to details so that the quality will last far beyond your stay in the home. Floor Plans Galore! – We know you want to visualize how you are going to live in the home before you ever walk through the door to check out our homes. We provide detailed floor plans for each of our communities and even provide information on how you can use the flex space in our homes. Options, Options, Options. We understand that no two families live in a home the same way. Neighborhood Information – Because we build new homes all over the Oklahoma City area, we provide critical neighborhood information from commuting information to some of the surrounding amenities, shops, and other essentials to help you get to know the area. A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words - We have photos throughout our website of our beautiful finishes and homes to give you an idea of the quality you will be walking into when you actually come for a visit. This is the best way to help you imagine yourself cooking in our kitchens, spending family time in our entertainment spaces, unwinding in our master suites, and luxuriating in our garden tubs. As Seen On TV – If pictures aren’t enough for you, take a virtual tour of any number of our models and see it before you schedule an appointment to tour it in person. Personal Service – We have our Online Sales Counselor, Elena, available to answer any of your questions and help you set up a visit to the communities that are best suited to your needs. Our Online Sales Counselor is well versed in all we have to offer and many of the surrounding areas throughout our communities. She is an excellent resource and still somewhat of a rarity among the top builders in our area. Take advantage of her personal service and insights. We know that most people begin their home search online. In this busy fast-paced world we live in, where instant answers are of top priority, no longer do would-be home owners drive the streets looking for, for sale signs. We know you may happen upon one of our neighborhoods and stroll in the door, but the majority of our home buyers find us first on the web. That’s why we have made our website as user friendly and informative as possible.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:45 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be954db04803487e5d4a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be954db04803487e5d4b","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:03:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Learn More about the HERS Score and Home Energy Efficiency","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>This video from John Bell, the Director at Sustainable Housing Foundation, is not to be missed if you are trying to get everything you want in your new home. Most people know what they want in a new home when it comes to granite counter tops, hardwood floors, and other details, but often they don’t think about what makes a home more efficient. It’s important to look at things like renewable energy systems, better mechanical equipment, and more airtight homes. These features in your home will continue to lower your monthly bills, long after the signatures are dry on your purchase contract. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/included-features\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Energy Efficiency\u003c/a> is a must in any new home in this day and age, and John Bell will give you more insight into the HERS index of homes. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NN_XeX_KUaE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"learn-more-about-the-hers-score-and-home-energy-efficiency-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-10-23T01:30:16.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1445563816,"_etag":"ee491658618d6c967612551485ebb4b876a711af","textbody":"This video from John Bell, the Director at Sustainable Housing Foundation, is not to be missed if you are trying to get everything you want in your new home. Most people know what they want in a new home when it comes to granite counter tops, hardwood floors, and other details, but often they don’t think about what makes a home more efficient. It’s important to look at things like renewable energy systems, better mechanical equipment, and more airtight homes. These features in your home will continue to lower your monthly bills, long after the signatures are dry on your purchase contract. Energy Efficiency is a must in any new home in this day and age, and John Bell will give you more insight into the HERS index of homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:45 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be954db04803487e5d4b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be974db048034a7e5f2c","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 14:47:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to Choose a Home Builder in Oklahoma City?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-4015 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/09400e8ffe88a3d4ff96b2e104e325f0.jpg\" alt=\"choosing your Oklahoma City Home Builder\" width=\"263\" height=\"175\">When you're searching for a new home in Oklahoma City or the surrounding areas, what are your must have's in a home? It’s always important to make a list and check it twice on what you need and what you want. But have you ever thought about what you want in a builder? When you buy a car, how often do you look under the hood and examine the engine? Would you even know what you were looking at? Often it’s the features in the car, the safety record, the miles per gallon, and the reputation of the car company that helps you select a car. It should be the same when choosing a builder. Many home buyers in Oklahoma City begin their search with a long list of wants and needs which include many topical features such as granite counter tops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, patios, and features that while beautiful – do not always speak to the quality of construction. Any builder can source granite, hardwoods and so forth, but it’s the attention to detail and the bones of your house that matter alongside genuine caring customer service. Often the most important things that go into making your home can’t be seen. A finely crafted new home in Oklahoma City built by Ideal Homes begins before you even see the foundation and frame go up. It starts with a commitment to excellence, and an attention to how you live. That’s why it’s so important to Ideal Homes to continue to create new innovations when designing our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/category/floorplans/\">floor plans\u003c/a> for livability. Every new home in Oklahoma City that we build has been well planned from design to \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/10/learn-more-about-the-hers-score-and-home-energy-efficiency/\">energy efficiency\u003c/a>. The entire home works together as an \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/included-features\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">energy efficient system\u003c/a> to save you money in the long run and make living in one of our Ideal \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2013/01/get-the-advantage-with-energyadvantage-new-homes/\">EnergyAdvantage\u003c/a> homes easy and comfortable. We are constantly making \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2013/02/whole-home-energy-efficiency-part-2/\">energy innovations\u003c/a> in our new homes in Oklahoma City. We have a commitment to our homeowners to do the best work we possibly can. We live in the communities where we build. We stand behind our work. And, we go that extra mile to make sure our homeowners are happy from the moment they sign their contract through the many years they live in their homes. Not all new homes in Oklahoma City come with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/customer-service\">instructions\u003c/a>, but ours do! We provide home owner manuals, follow-up visits during the first year of homeownership, and we strive to educate each of our new homeowners about their homes. We have a proactive customer care team that visits our homeowners twice in the first year to address any issues covered under our one-year builder warranty. We know a well informed homeowner is a happy one. We have a commitment to our home owners as we build the finest communities in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-choose-a-home-builder-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-11-06T02:30:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/09400e8ffe88a3d4ff96b2e104e325f0.jpg","caption":"choosing your Oklahoma City Home Builder","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1446777042,"_etag":"c110415f51b42319ff06a3d56f0377e1cfbf9fc0","textbody":"When you're searching for a new home in Oklahoma City or the surrounding areas, what are your must have's in a home? It’s always important to make a list and check it twice on what you need and what you want. But have you ever thought about what you want in a builder? When you buy a car, how often do you look under the hood and examine the engine? Would you even know what you were looking at? Often it’s the features in the car, the safety record, the miles per gallon, and the reputation of the car company that helps you select a car. It should be the same when choosing a builder. Many home buyers in Oklahoma City begin their search with a long list of wants and needs which include many topical features such as granite counter tops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, patios, and features that while beautiful – do not always speak to the quality of construction. Any builder can source granite, hardwoods and so forth, but it’s the attention to detail and the bones of your house that matter alongside genuine caring customer service. Often the most important things that go into making your home can’t be seen. A finely crafted new home in Oklahoma City built by Ideal Homes begins before you even see the foundation and frame go up. It starts with a commitment to excellence, and an attention to how you live. That’s why it’s so important to Ideal Homes to continue to create new innovations when designing our floor plans for livability. Every new home in Oklahoma City that we build has been well planned from design to energy efficiency. The entire home works together as an energy efficient system to save you money in the long run and make living in one of our Ideal EnergyAdvantage homes easy and comfortable. We are constantly making energy innovations in our new homes in Oklahoma City. We have a commitment to our homeowners to do the best work we possibly can. We live in the communities where we build. We stand behind our work. And, we go that extra mile to make sure our homeowners are happy from the moment they sign their contract through the many years they live in their homes. Not all new homes in Oklahoma City come with instructions, but ours do! We provide home owner manuals, follow-up visits during the first year of homeownership, and we strive to educate each of our new homeowners about their homes. We have a proactive customer care team that visits our homeowners twice in the first year to address any issues covered under our one-year builder warranty. We know a well informed homeowner is a happy one. We have a commitment to our home owners as we build the finest communities in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:47 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be974db048034a7e5f2c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be974db04803487e5d4c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:19:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Getting Your New Home Ready for Winter","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Every year we do at least one article about preparing your new home in Oklahoma City for the winter weather. Well, it’s important! Home maintenance and winterization is no joke. We’ve given you the 8\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2014/10/10-fall-home-maintenance-tips-to-move-into-winter/\">&nbsp;To-Do’s to prepare your home for winter\u003c/a>, and we’ve talked about \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2014/10/fall-home-maintenance/\">Fall home maintenance\u003c/a>. You may be tired of reading through our lists. So here are a few great videos we’ve found that help you prepare your home for the winter. Do a general check of insulation, weather stripping, returns and air filters, and winterize your outside hose bibs. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_3k02sPd8nk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> Clean and clear gutters, inspect fireplaces and chimneys, and replace batteries for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NvS6lkC3kHQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> Replace screen doors and windows with storm doors and storm windows and think about getting a whole home energy assessment. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ha46TaLJUx0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> While each and every Ideal Home has the most cutting edge features when it comes to energy efficiency, you can never go wrong checking your home by starting with some of these helpful hints. We hope these three videos were helpful. Feel free to go back to some of our previous articles on winterizing your home as another source of information.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"getting-your-new-home-ready-for-winter-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-11-14T02:30:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1447468237,"_etag":"ba47654ef132e1c49e59001425afbb8e3791bf2a","textbody":"Every year we do at least one article about preparing your new home in Oklahoma City for the winter weather. Well, it’s important! Home maintenance and winterization is no joke. We’ve given you the 8&nbsp;To-Do’s to prepare your home for winter, and we’ve talked about Fall home maintenance. You may be tired of reading through our lists. So here are a few great videos we’ve found that help you prepare your home for the winter. Do a general check of insulation, weather stripping, returns and air filters, and winterize your outside hose bibs.  Clean and clear gutters, inspect fireplaces and chimneys, and replace batteries for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.  Replace screen doors and windows with storm doors and storm windows and think about getting a whole home energy assessment.  While each and every Ideal Home has the most cutting edge features when it comes to energy efficiency, you can never go wrong checking your home by starting with some of these helpful hints. We hope these three videos were helpful. Feel free to go back to some of our previous articles on winterizing your home as another source of information.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be974db04803487e5d4c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be994db04803467e64af","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:19:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Holidays Make a New House a Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-4029 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dbbdb5ec791a00f3f826701d6d40ed29.jpg\" alt=\"new traditions in new homes in okc\" width=\"365\" height=\"548\">A well placed string of lights here. A centerpiece there. A meaningful decoration on the mantle. A holiday meal with family or friends…In your first year in a new home these are the trappings of new traditions. This is what makes a house a home. If this is your first holiday season in your brand new home in OKC, then you are probably nesting about now. The “firsts” in a new house are what really makes it a home. When you first select a new \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/11/how-to-choose-a-home-builder-in-oklahoma-city/\">home builder in OKC\u003c/a> to build your space, you know – \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/10/how-to-use-our-website-to-choose-your-new-home/\">and we know\u003c/a> – that this is a big deal. A new home is probably the largest investment you will ever make and it’s based primarily on the needs, comfort, and use of your family. But it’s inexplicably more than that. The Holidays start to really bring in the feeling of home. You establish traditions. You make favorite holiday \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2013/11/what-is-your-favorite-family-thanksgiving-recipe/\">recipes\u003c/a>. &nbsp;You choose \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2014/09/fall-wreaths-that-transform-your-new-house-into-home/\">decorations\u003c/a> that represents your family and how you choose to celebrate. If you are looking for tips to make a new house feel like home here are\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2013/11/6-holiday-tips-to-make-your-new-house-feel-like-home/\">&nbsp;6 holiday tips\u003c/a> we shared a few years ago, especially good if you’ve barely unpacked your boxes. If your new traditions include going greener, here are \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2012/11/9-tips-to-create-a-green-thanksgiving/\">9 tips to create a green Thanksgiving\u003c/a>. Are you planning on undertaking the holiday parties for the first time in your new home? Here is our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2014/12/stress-free-holiday-party-planning-checklist/\">stress-free party planning guide\u003c/a>. It is those little things that really personalize your experience within the 4 walls and roof that you’ve chosen to call home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-holidays-make-a-new-house-a-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-11-20T02:30:16.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dbbdb5ec791a00f3f826701d6d40ed29.jpg","caption":"new traditions in new homes in okc","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1447986616,"_etag":"f0e1dfa4841f480f519ab2d7c7eef0a13e4c8471","textbody":"A well placed string of lights here. A centerpiece there. A meaningful decoration on the mantle. A holiday meal with family or friends…In your first year in a new home these are the trappings of new traditions. This is what makes a house a home. If this is your first holiday season in your brand new home in OKC, then you are probably nesting about now. The “firsts” in a new house are what really makes it a home. When you first select a new home builder in OKC to build your space, you know – and we know – that this is a big deal. A new home is probably the largest investment you will ever make and it’s based primarily on the needs, comfort, and use of your family. But it’s inexplicably more than that. The Holidays start to really bring in the feeling of home. You establish traditions. You make favorite holiday recipes. &nbsp;You choose decorations that represents your family and how you choose to celebrate. If you are looking for tips to make a new house feel like home here are&nbsp;6 holiday tips we shared a few years ago, especially good if you’ve barely unpacked your boxes. If your new traditions include going greener, here are 9 tips to create a green Thanksgiving. Are you planning on undertaking the holiday parties for the first time in your new home? Here is our stress-free party planning guide. It is those little things that really personalize your experience within the 4 walls and roof that you’ve chosen to call home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:49 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be994db04803467e64af"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be9b4db048034a7e5f2d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:19:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Giving Back: Charities Near Your New Home in Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4034 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e238097cf6bac644c205ad40bea5892.jpg\" alt=\"Give back to the local community near your new home in oklahoma city\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Here at Ideal Homes we are big on \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/giving-back\" target=\"_blank\">giving back\u003c/a> to the local area in and around the communities where we build, as well as \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2014/07/ideal-homes-gives-back-locally-and-now-globally/\" target=\"_blank\">globally\u003c/a>. Since it’s an important aspect to us, we also understand that when you, as a homeowner in the Oklahoma City area, move into your new home you may also be interested in opportunities to do good in your local area. We’ve put together this short list of great charities that you may want to dive deeper into in order to donate your time, energy, effort or money. November and December always seem to invoke a spirit of giving, which is wonderful! Many of these organizations can use a hand year round. Take a look and decide your level of involvement but it’s great to have all these opportunities in one place. \u003cstrong>City Care OKC\u003c/strong> – Founded in 1996 \u003ca href=\"http://citycareokc.org/\" target=\"_blank\">City Care\u003c/a> works to break down barriers and stop the cycle of poverty. They help provide food and shelter for the homeless, supportive housing for low-income families and homeless, provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring for inner city kids and help individuals build life skills through the outdoors. \u003cstrong>City Rescue Mission\u003c/strong> – \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityrescue.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The City Rescue Mission\u003c/a> provides more than just emergency assistance to the homeless. They work to help homeless people build new lives and meet individual needs with compassion and care. \u003cstrong>Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma\u003c/strong> – We have done food drives and volunteer with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. No family should go hungry during this season of giving thanks. Nor anytime throughout the year. \u003ca href=\"http://www.regionalfoodbank.org/\" target=\"_blank\">The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma\u003c/a> works with a network of more than 1250 charitable feeding programs including food pantries, homeless shelters, church pantries, soup kitchens, food rescue centers and schools. Look into how you can help. \u003cstrong>Novo Ministries\u003c/strong> – \u003ca href=\"https://novoministries.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Novo\u003c/a> provides mentoring opportunities for inner-city boys and girls. Their mission is to break cycles of destruction, create hope, and instill a sense of purpose through life changing mentoring relationships. \u003cstrong>The Hugs Project\u003c/strong> – This \u003ca href=\"http://www.thehugsproject.com/\" target=\"_blank\">charity\u003c/a> started in Edmond, OK in June of 2004 provides human services to veterans. Their mission is to give handmade items and care packages to Americans serving in the Middle East. Find out how you can get involved. \u003cstrong>Feed The Children\u003c/strong> – \u003ca href=\"http://www.feedthechildren.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Feed the Children\u003c/a> is an international nonprofit relief program with it’s headquarters in Oklahoma City. They deliver food and essentials to individuals, children and families affected by famine, war, poverty or natural disaster. \u003cstrong>Habitat for Humanity\u003c/strong> – Of course building homes is near and dear to us, and we’ve participated in local projects with \u003ca href=\"http://www.cohfh.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Habitat for Humanity\u003c/a> before. It is always rewarding to spend time giving shelter to those less fortunate. These few charities we’ve listed barely scratch the surface of all the ways you can get involved in the local community, from children’s literacy programs, senior programs, animal rescue, the arts, here is a comprehensive \u003ca href=\"http://knowit.newsok.com/charity-oklahoma/giving\" target=\"_blank\">list\u003c/a> that provides something for everyone’s desire to do good. During this holiday season, we hope you’ll join us in giving back. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"giving-back-charities-near-your-new-home-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-11-26T01:30:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e238097cf6bac644c205ad40bea5892.jpg","caption":"Give back to the local community near your new home in oklahoma city","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1448501419,"_etag":"81b11923402c6e2e62e6e96a32d9c52cbe8f8523","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes we are big on giving back to the local area in and around the communities where we build, as well as globally. Since it’s an important aspect to us, we also understand that when you, as a homeowner in the Oklahoma City area, move into your new home you may also be interested in opportunities to do good in your local area. We’ve put together this short list of great charities that you may want to dive deeper into in order to donate your time, energy, effort or money. November and December always seem to invoke a spirit of giving, which is wonderful! Many of these organizations can use a hand year round. Take a look and decide your level of involvement but it’s great to have all these opportunities in one place. City Care OKC – Founded in 1996 City Care works to break down barriers and stop the cycle of poverty. They help provide food and shelter for the homeless, supportive housing for low-income families and homeless, provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring for inner city kids and help individuals build life skills through the outdoors. City Rescue Mission – The City Rescue Mission provides more than just emergency assistance to the homeless. They work to help homeless people build new lives and meet individual needs with compassion and care. Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma – We have done food drives and volunteer with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. No family should go hungry during this season of giving thanks. Nor anytime throughout the year. The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma works with a network of more than 1250 charitable feeding programs including food pantries, homeless shelters, church pantries, soup kitchens, food rescue centers and schools. Look into how you can help. Novo Ministries – Novo provides mentoring opportunities for inner-city boys and girls. Their mission is to break cycles of destruction, create hope, and instill a sense of purpose through life changing mentoring relationships. The Hugs Project – This charity started in Edmond, OK in June of 2004 provides human services to veterans. Their mission is to give handmade items and care packages to Americans serving in the Middle East. Find out how you can get involved. Feed The Children – Feed the Children is an international nonprofit relief program with it’s headquarters in Oklahoma City. They deliver food and essentials to individuals, children and families affected by famine, war, poverty or natural disaster. Habitat for Humanity – Of course building homes is near and dear to us, and we’ve participated in local projects with Habitat for Humanity before. It is always rewarding to spend time giving shelter to those less fortunate. These few charities we’ve listed barely scratch the surface of all the ways you can get involved in the local community, from children’s literacy programs, senior programs, animal rescue, the arts, here is a comprehensive list that provides something for everyone’s desire to do good. During this holiday season, we hope you’ll join us in giving back. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:51 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be9b4db048034a7e5f2d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be9d4db04803497e71f2","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:20:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Eco-Friendly Decorations for Our OKC Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4041 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9dddabbb1891021419194fc7a227d7e5.jpg\" alt=\"eco friendly home okc\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">When we design and build our energy efficient homes in OKC, we have your family’s comfort and budget in mind. So why blow the budget around the holidays? Here are some great eco-friendly tips to make the holidays as energy efficient and low impact as your home is year round. \u003cstrong>Live Trees\u003c/strong> - That’s right a live tree is actually a great choice. Nearly all holiday trees are grown on tree farms which means they are grown on a yearly basis, with a system of replenishment that does not impact the forests. At the end of the season trees can be \u003ca href=\"http://www.okc.gov/news/2003_04/mulch_ready.html\" target=\"_blank\">turned into mulch or recycled\u003c/a>. Fake trees on the other hand take a lot of energy and petroleum-based materials to manufacture. Often they are produced overseas and use further resources to ship to your door. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;Energy Efficient Light Strands&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- LED lights are 90% more efficient then the traditional holiday strands. They last up to 10,000 hours compared to their counterparts at about 5,000 hours. These light strands are actually safer than traditional incandescent lights--LED’s do not get hot and are less likely to cause fires. Burnt out filaments and replacement bulbs are a thing of the past with LED’s and the bulbs are plastic rather than glass so there is less chance of breakage. \u003cstrong>Go Natural\u003c/strong> - There’s a reason why garlands used to be made of real items like pinecones, cranberries, natural pine boughs, and popcorn. They are inexpensive and easy to recycle. Likewise try to go natural while setting the atmosphere. Bowls of pinecones, Poinsettias (But be careful if you have cats), ever greens and holiday plants. \u003cstrong>Homemade Wreaths\u003c/strong> - Think about the three R’s and the P. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle…and Pinterest is your friend. There are a million ideas abounding on how to use regular items in the house to make beautiful holiday wreaths. Do you have old t-shirts? Find the colors appropriate for your needs, cut ribbon strips get creative! You’ll have a wreath in no time. \u003cstrong>Holiday Scents\u003c/strong> - You don’t need to burn down the budget with scented holiday candles and plug ins. You can bring in the holiday spirit with slices of orange, ginger, and apples along with cinnamon sticks brought to a simmer on your stove top. The fragrance will envelop the house without the cloying artificial smells of chemicals you find in other scented products. \u003cstrong>LED Candles\u003c/strong> - Burnin’ Down the House, shouldn’t be they lyrics swimming in your head along side sugar plumb fairies as you try to set a flickering ambiance in your holiday home. Not only are LED candles more eco-friendly, they take away the fear factor that pets, toddlers, and clumsy relatives bring to the party. These 6 green holiday tips will help you enjoy a more eco-friendly holiday.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ecofriendly-decorations-for-our-okc-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-12-04T02:30:43.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9dddabbb1891021419194fc7a227d7e5.jpg","caption":"eco friendly home okc","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1449196243,"_etag":"f128972770cf2e98eadadc1345befeecd72476da","textbody":"When we design and build our energy efficient homes in OKC, we have your family’s comfort and budget in mind. So why blow the budget around the holidays? Here are some great eco-friendly tips to make the holidays as energy efficient and low impact as your home is year round. Live Trees - That’s right a live tree is actually a great choice. Nearly all holiday trees are grown on tree farms which means they are grown on a yearly basis, with a system of replenishment that does not impact the forests. At the end of the season trees can be turned into mulch or recycled. Fake trees on the other hand take a lot of energy and petroleum-based materials to manufacture. Often they are produced overseas and use further resources to ship to your door. &nbsp;Energy Efficient Light Strands&nbsp;- LED lights are 90% more efficient then the traditional holiday strands. They last up to 10,000 hours compared to their counterparts at about 5,000 hours. These light strands are actually safer than traditional incandescent lights--LED’s do not get hot and are less likely to cause fires. Burnt out filaments and replacement bulbs are a thing of the past with LED’s and the bulbs are plastic rather than glass so there is less chance of breakage. Go Natural - There’s a reason why garlands used to be made of real items like pinecones, cranberries, natural pine boughs, and popcorn. They are inexpensive and easy to recycle. Likewise try to go natural while setting the atmosphere. Bowls of pinecones, Poinsettias (But be careful if you have cats), ever greens and holiday plants. Homemade Wreaths - Think about the three R’s and the P. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle…and Pinterest is your friend. There are a million ideas abounding on how to use regular items in the house to make beautiful holiday wreaths. Do you have old t-shirts? Find the colors appropriate for your needs, cut ribbon strips get creative! You’ll have a wreath in no time. Holiday Scents - You don’t need to burn down the budget with scented holiday candles and plug ins. You can bring in the holiday spirit with slices of orange, ginger, and apples along with cinnamon sticks brought to a simmer on your stove top. The fragrance will envelop the house without the cloying artificial smells of chemicals you find in other scented products. LED Candles - Burnin’ Down the House, shouldn’t be they lyrics swimming in your head along side sugar plumb fairies as you try to set a flickering ambiance in your holiday home. Not only are LED candles more eco-friendly, they take away the fear factor that pets, toddlers, and clumsy relatives bring to the party. These 6 green holiday tips will help you enjoy a more eco-friendly holiday.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:53 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be9d4db04803497e71f2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000be9f4db04803487e5d4d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:20:06 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Buying Your New Home in OKC Ahead of Mortgage Increases","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-4047 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/71554ff2b00950633969f42bd9ed343d.jpg\" alt=\"buying new homes in oklahoma city\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\">In mid December the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee will discuss rate increases for 2016. Thus far the over the past 6 years there is a 75% likelihood that the federal funds rate will increase. It is possible that the rate will increase by .25%. While this is a short-term rate increase, it may have a negligible effect on long-term pricing. What it does indicate is that the trend is upward. The long-term rates tend to follow the short-term trends. What does all this mean to you as a home buyer looking for real estate in Oklahoma City? While the short-term increase already appears to be built into current mortgages with a slight rise over the past couple of weeks, it does mean that over time pricing could start to go up. When mortgage rates rise so do home prices. Freddie Mac predicts that mortgage rates will increase up to .6 percentage points over in 2016 and home prices will follow suit with a 4.3% increased. This is compared to a 5.4% rise during 2015. While these are all predictions and there are a lot of other organizations that analyze the data and predict slightly different outcomes, it is very likely that rates and prices will rise. While this can be frustrating to some would-be home owners who have been waffling about home purchases for the past couple of years, the overall increase will still be much lower than the average 6% or higher we saw available 8 years ago. Over the past several years, we here at Ideal Homes have made leaps and bounds to create value packed homes with energy efficient systems, designs with livability in mind, and our communities are in excellent locations convenient to recreation, schools, and commutes. While interest rates and home pricing goes up, our value is constantly increasing in everything you do. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"buying-your-new-home-in-okc-ahead-of-mortgage-increases-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-12-12T02:30:13.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/71554ff2b00950633969f42bd9ed343d.jpg","caption":"buying new homes in oklahoma city","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1449887413,"_etag":"1af7b4de5977b5562c6eb4b48b18988d262e6ff6","textbody":"In mid December the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee will discuss rate increases for 2016. Thus far the over the past 6 years there is a 75% likelihood that the federal funds rate will increase. It is possible that the rate will increase by .25%. While this is a short-term rate increase, it may have a negligible effect on long-term pricing. What it does indicate is that the trend is upward. The long-term rates tend to follow the short-term trends. What does all this mean to you as a home buyer looking for real estate in Oklahoma City? While the short-term increase already appears to be built into current mortgages with a slight rise over the past couple of weeks, it does mean that over time pricing could start to go up. When mortgage rates rise so do home prices. Freddie Mac predicts that mortgage rates will increase up to .6 percentage points over in 2016 and home prices will follow suit with a 4.3% increased. This is compared to a 5.4% rise during 2015. While these are all predictions and there are a lot of other organizations that analyze the data and predict slightly different outcomes, it is very likely that rates and prices will rise. While this can be frustrating to some would-be home owners who have been waffling about home purchases for the past couple of years, the overall increase will still be much lower than the average 6% or higher we saw available 8 years ago. Over the past several years, we here at Ideal Homes have made leaps and bounds to create value packed homes with energy efficient systems, designs with livability in mind, and our communities are in excellent locations convenient to recreation, schools, and commutes. While interest rates and home pricing goes up, our value is constantly increasing in everything you do. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000be9f4db04803487e5d4d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bea14db048034a7e5f2e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:19:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"December Activities Near Your New Home in Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4054 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2ba763696a40e95ac4155d7d146dfa46.jpg\" alt=\"Trees tightly wrapped in LED lights for the Christmas holidays.\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">If you have recently purchased your new home in Oklahoma City and you are just starting to investigate the areas around your new Oklahoma City neighborhood, then it’s a good time of year to check out all the activities in Downtown. Specifically, \u003ca href=\"http://www.downtownindecember.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown in December 2015\u003c/a> presented by Devon. Oklahoma City is chalked full of attractions and activities all year long, but there is a certain sparkle that happens during the holiday season. \u003ca href=\"http://www.downtownindecember.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown in December\u003c/a> is a series of holiday events which include ice skating, tree lighting, Santa visits, snow tubing, and more. \u003cstrong>Free Holiday Water Taxi Rides\u003c/strong> – On designated evenings until December 24th, hop aboard the Bricktown Water Taxi for an adventure cruise along the Bricktown canal and take in all the holiday decorations. \u003cstrong>Bricktown Canal Lights\u003c/strong> – If you aren’t in the mood to be on the water, you can still stroll the canal and take in the light displays for free. See how the downtown entertainment district is transformed into a winter holiday wonderland. \u003cstrong>Saturdays with Santa\u003c/strong> – This Saturday the 19th is the last Santa visit at the “Winter Wonderland” at the Devon Energy Center. Get the kids out for some crafts, holiday activities, and fun with Santa. \u003cstrong>Winter Shoppes at Myriad Gardens\u003c/strong> – Still have some holiday shopping to do for that special someone? Take a stroll through Myriad Gardens and check out the unique offerings of 20 vendors. Ride the full-sized carousel for just $1 a ride, or take a spin around the ice rink. The last chance to take advantage of this myriad of fun is from 11am-6pm December 17-20th located at the North Plaza by the Great Lawn. \u003cstrong>Snow Tubing Winter Festival\u003c/strong> – This brand new activity at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is open through the 3rd of January. Who couldn’t love a gigantic snow tubing slope? That’s just one of the many activities going on during the winter festival full of fun for the whole family. Take a look at the site for more \u003ca href=\"http://www.downtownindecember.com/content/snow-tubing-winter-festival\" target=\"_blank\">details\u003c/a>. These are just some of the many ongoing holiday activities going on in downtown Oklahoma City for the holidays. Check out the Downtown in December \u003ca href=\"http://www.downtownindecember.com/\" target=\"_blank\">website\u003c/a> for more details and enjoy your new home in the Oklahoma City Metro.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"december-activities-near-your-new-home-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-12-18T02:30:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2ba763696a40e95ac4155d7d146dfa46.jpg","caption":"Trees tightly wrapped in LED lights for the Christmas holidays.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1450405803,"_etag":"06bfcbcf43f0df3f7076af1aad125df8f3d51aa9","textbody":"If you have recently purchased your new home in Oklahoma City and you are just starting to investigate the areas around your new Oklahoma City neighborhood, then it’s a good time of year to check out all the activities in Downtown. Specifically, Downtown in December 2015 presented by Devon. Oklahoma City is chalked full of attractions and activities all year long, but there is a certain sparkle that happens during the holiday season. Downtown in December is a series of holiday events which include ice skating, tree lighting, Santa visits, snow tubing, and more. Free Holiday Water Taxi Rides – On designated evenings until December 24th, hop aboard the Bricktown Water Taxi for an adventure cruise along the Bricktown canal and take in all the holiday decorations. Bricktown Canal Lights – If you aren’t in the mood to be on the water, you can still stroll the canal and take in the light displays for free. See how the downtown entertainment district is transformed into a winter holiday wonderland. Saturdays with Santa – This Saturday the 19th is the last Santa visit at the “Winter Wonderland” at the Devon Energy Center. Get the kids out for some crafts, holiday activities, and fun with Santa. Winter Shoppes at Myriad Gardens – Still have some holiday shopping to do for that special someone? Take a stroll through Myriad Gardens and check out the unique offerings of 20 vendors. Ride the full-sized carousel for just $1 a ride, or take a spin around the ice rink. The last chance to take advantage of this myriad of fun is from 11am-6pm December 17-20th located at the North Plaza by the Great Lawn. Snow Tubing Winter Festival – This brand new activity at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark is open through the 3rd of January. Who couldn’t love a gigantic snow tubing slope? That’s just one of the many activities going on during the winter festival full of fun for the whole family. Take a look at the site for more details. These are just some of the many ongoing holiday activities going on in downtown Oklahoma City for the holidays. Check out the Downtown in December website for more details and enjoy your new home in the Oklahoma City Metro.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bea14db048034a7e5f2e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bea34db04803467e64b0","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:21:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Reflections from a New Home Builder in OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4061 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e396e94877df02fc738b5d655d98276.jpg\" alt=\"new home in oklahoma city\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">This is the time of year for reflection on the things that really matter. In this past year, Ideal Homes has hit some milestones. We are happy with each and every new home we deliver to our amazing customers. We know that there are a lot of choices out there in the real estate market when searching for home builders in Oklahoma City, and it is a special trust that you put in us to create that perfect home for you and your family. This was the year we refined and added some \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/04/multigenerational-floor-plan-in-oklahoma-city/\">multi-generational floor plans\u003c/a> to our communities because we know the way families live is as diverse as families themselves. We constantly strive to improve and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to creating the most energy efficient homes available in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. We had the pleasure of opening a brand new communities just outside of Oklahoma City in Norman Oklahoma and Moore Oklahoma. At \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/04/newest-ideal-homes-community-in-norman-oklahoma/\">Little River Trails in Norman\u003c/a>, featuring our Infinity line of homes, homes range from 2500 – 3300 square feet. &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/05/newest-community-by-ideal-homes-in-moore-oklahoma/\">The Preserve\u003c/a>, with 8 brand new floor plans is a lovely new neighborhood opened in Moore close by South Lakes Parks. Our own company culture and company family grew this year when the demand of a busy year led us to add new members to our teams. This year we began working exclusively with \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/10/c-solutions-achieving-the-ideal-homes-home-of-your-dreams/\" target=\"_blank\">C Solutions\u003c/a> to help our homeowners achieve the home of their dreams. Add to that the usual \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/giving-back\" target=\"_blank\">philanthropic projects\u003c/a> we undertake as we continue to participate as an integral part of our communities. All and all it’s been a great year here at Ideal Homes and we look forward into 2016 with our customers in mind as we develop more projects, and continue to create beautiful, energy efficient, homes in Oklahoma City for the New Year. 2016 could be the year you get your keys to a new Ideal home to call your own.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"reflections-from-a-new-home-builder-in-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2015-12-24T02:30:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e396e94877df02fc738b5d655d98276.jpg","caption":"new home in oklahoma city","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1450924240,"_etag":"1c221a7bb872d1f95cd75da09d9fed564c5f36dd","textbody":"This is the time of year for reflection on the things that really matter. In this past year, Ideal Homes has hit some milestones. We are happy with each and every new home we deliver to our amazing customers. We know that there are a lot of choices out there in the real estate market when searching for home builders in Oklahoma City, and it is a special trust that you put in us to create that perfect home for you and your family. This was the year we refined and added some multi-generational floor plans to our communities because we know the way families live is as diverse as families themselves. We constantly strive to improve and stay ahead of the curve when it comes to creating the most energy efficient homes available in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas. We had the pleasure of opening a brand new communities just outside of Oklahoma City in Norman Oklahoma and Moore Oklahoma. At Little River Trails in Norman, featuring our Infinity line of homes, homes range from 2500 – 3300 square feet. &nbsp;The Preserve, with 8 brand new floor plans is a lovely new neighborhood opened in Moore close by South Lakes Parks. Our own company culture and company family grew this year when the demand of a busy year led us to add new members to our teams. This year we began working exclusively with C Solutions to help our homeowners achieve the home of their dreams. Add to that the usual philanthropic projects we undertake as we continue to participate as an integral part of our communities. All and all it’s been a great year here at Ideal Homes and we look forward into 2016 with our customers in mind as we develop more projects, and continue to create beautiful, energy efficient, homes in Oklahoma City for the New Year. 2016 could be the year you get your keys to a new Ideal home to call your own.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:58:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bea34db04803467e64b0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bea44db04803477e7f2d","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:09:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Year's Resolutions: Buy A New Home in OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4067 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/deca373e2489d9e1258ee6f735862334.jpg\" alt=\"New year's resolution: Buy a new home in Oklahoma City\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Make your New Years Resolution something you can keep--like buying an Ideal Home from the top home builder in Oklahoma City. With 18 communities located all around the Oklahoma City Metro in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek\">Edmond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek\">Deer Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont\">Piedmont\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw\">Choctaw\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore\">Moore\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman\">Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon\">Mustang\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon\">Yukon\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater\">Stillwater\u003c/a> – we have the largest and most diverse selection of homes available, and the most \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/category/energy-efficiency/\">energy efficient\u003c/a>. We know that home buying comes in many shapes and sizes. There is no reason to squeeze yourself into a home size that isn’t right for you and your family. Do you need a 2-car garage, a 3-car garage, bonus rooms, outdoor patio living spaces, 4-bedrooms, 5-bedrooms, or flex spaces? We’ve got all kinds of options that will accommodate your family’s needs. Are you looking for spaces for long-term visitors? We have floor plans that accommodate multi-generational living. With the new year here, we’re sure you get a chance to read all kinds of motivational sayings like one of our favorites – Options give you choices, choices give you freedom. With our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">design center\u003c/a> you have tons of options to customize your home just the way you like it. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach toward fitting out your home. You can choose from a variety of finishes to make it your own. Are you getting a real work out running around town looking for that perfect home? Well our idea of a new year’s resolution doesn’t include sweating. We have Elena, our knowledgeable \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">online sales counselor\u003c/a> who can get you all the answers you need and help you minimize steps toward the most gratifying home buying experience. She can help you with information on communities, availability, and giving you the inside scoop on the areas nearby our communities. Our goal is to help you make a resolution you will not fail. And buying a new home in Oklahoma City or the surrounding area in 2016 is a new year’s resolution we can all stand behind. Let us know how we can help!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-years-resolutions-buy-a-new-home-in-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-01-08T02:30:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/deca373e2489d9e1258ee6f735862334.jpg","caption":"New year","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1452220219,"_etag":"e6acc2dfb6a4f08a6cfdf7e26073f92c4bd138f8","textbody":"Make your New Years Resolution something you can keep--like buying an Ideal Home from the top home builder in Oklahoma City. With 18 communities located all around the Oklahoma City Metro in Edmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont, Choctaw, Moore, Norman, Mustang, Yukon, and Stillwater – we have the largest and most diverse selection of homes available, and the most energy efficient. We know that home buying comes in many shapes and sizes. There is no reason to squeeze yourself into a home size that isn’t right for you and your family. Do you need a 2-car garage, a 3-car garage, bonus rooms, outdoor patio living spaces, 4-bedrooms, 5-bedrooms, or flex spaces? We’ve got all kinds of options that will accommodate your family’s needs. Are you looking for spaces for long-term visitors? We have floor plans that accommodate multi-generational living. With the new year here, we’re sure you get a chance to read all kinds of motivational sayings like one of our favorites – Options give you choices, choices give you freedom. With our design center you have tons of options to customize your home just the way you like it. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach toward fitting out your home. You can choose from a variety of finishes to make it your own. Are you getting a real work out running around town looking for that perfect home? Well our idea of a new year’s resolution doesn’t include sweating. We have Elena, our knowledgeable online sales counselor who can get you all the answers you need and help you minimize steps toward the most gratifying home buying experience. She can help you with information on communities, availability, and giving you the inside scoop on the areas nearby our communities. Our goal is to help you make a resolution you will not fail. And buying a new home in Oklahoma City or the surrounding area in 2016 is a new year’s resolution we can all stand behind. Let us know how we can help!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:00 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bea44db04803477e7f2d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bea64db04803467e64b1","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:45:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Multigenerational Floor Plans Cater to Modern Families","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3555 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4fc459e5b044303b7f09a28b8367d8f3.jpg\" alt=\"Heritage\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">Ideal Homes, the central Oklahoma home builder known for its trendsetting building standards, has two home designs created with today's multigenerational families in mind. The two initial floorplans include the The Oakland-Heritage and the Pendleton-Heritage. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/valencia/floor-plans/oakland-heritage\" target=\"_blank\">The Oakland-Heritage\u003c/a> features both a master suite and a \"Heritage Suite\" with a private living-and-sleeping area and a spacious, private bath with walk-in closet. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/valencia/floor-plans/pendleton-b-heritage\" target=\"_blank\">Pendleton-Heritage\u003c/a> also has a \"Heritage Suite\" in addition to a private entrance and ensuite kitchen. Heritage plans are located in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/valencia-floorplans\">Valencia neighborhood\u003c/a>, northeast of N.W. 178\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and May Ave. in northwest Oklahoma City. \"For the last several years, the percentage of families with more than one generation living under the same roof has been on the rise,\" said Vernon McKown, co-owner of Ideal Homes. \"We've watched as builders have developed million-dollar options in other markets. Our homeowners have asked us for similar products. These new floorplans address their concerns with quality, more reasonably priced products in top school districts. \"We've built our business by listening to our customers concerns and developing products that address them,\" he said. \"From energy efficiency to green building, we've been at the forefront of developing livable homes, and now we're looking at practical ways to allow parents, children and grandparents to live together comfortably. These new plans are a great start, and we're looking forward to introducing more options in the coming months.\" These modern multi-generational home solutions are about more than just finding an extra bedroom for mom.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The state of the economy for the last several years means there may be all kinds of family configurations looking for home products of this type, with the greatest increases in the numbers of adult children living with parents. According to PewResearch, in the post-recession era, young adults drive the continuing rise in multi-generational living. After three decades of steady but measured growth, the arrangement of having multiple generations together under one roof spiked during the Great Recession of 2007-2009 and has kept on growing in the post-recession period. In 2012, a record 57 million Americans, or 18.1 percent of the population, lived in multi-generational family households, double the 1980 number. Young adults ages 25 to 34 have been a major component of this growth trend since 1980, and especially since 2010. By 2012, roughly one-in-four of these young adults, 23.6 percent, lived in multi-generational households, up from 18.7 percent in 2007 and 11 percent in 1980, even surpassing the percentage of adults 85 and older. In addition to their separate suites, Ideal's Heritage homes feature multi-use common spaces full of the most-asked-for features. Floor plans have 10-foot ceilings in most areas, designer kitchens - some with generous islands, master retreats with beautiful spacious baths, and covered front porches and patios. Like everything Ideal builds, these new Heritage homes will meet the highest standards for energy efficiency and quality performance. They will look beautiful, provide the ultimate in comfortable living and save their owners hundreds of dollars a year on heating and cooling usage.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"multigenerational-floor-plans-cater-to-modern-families-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-01-08T20:08:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4fc459e5b044303b7f09a28b8367d8f3.jpg","caption":"Heritage","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1452283716,"_etag":"a0095ab475bc550048252c68e56930c4093839b2","textbody":"Ideal Homes, the central Oklahoma home builder known for its trendsetting building standards, has two home designs created with today's multigenerational families in mind. The two initial floorplans include the The Oakland-Heritage and the Pendleton-Heritage. The Oakland-Heritage features both a master suite and a \"Heritage Suite\" with a private living-and-sleeping area and a spacious, private bath with walk-in closet. The Pendleton-Heritage also has a \"Heritage Suite\" in addition to a private entrance and ensuite kitchen. Heritage plans are located in the Valencia neighborhood, northeast of N.W. 178th and May Ave. in northwest Oklahoma City. \"For the last several years, the percentage of families with more than one generation living under the same roof has been on the rise,\" said Vernon McKown, co-owner of Ideal Homes. \"We've watched as builders have developed million-dollar options in other markets. Our homeowners have asked us for similar products. These new floorplans address their concerns with quality, more reasonably priced products in top school districts. \"We've built our business by listening to our customers concerns and developing products that address them,\" he said. \"From energy efficiency to green building, we've been at the forefront of developing livable homes, and now we're looking at practical ways to allow parents, children and grandparents to live together comfortably. These new plans are a great start, and we're looking forward to introducing more options in the coming months.\" These modern multi-generational home solutions are about more than just finding an extra bedroom for mom.&nbsp;The state of the economy for the last several years means there may be all kinds of family configurations looking for home products of this type, with the greatest increases in the numbers of adult children living with parents. According to PewResearch, in the post-recession era, young adults drive the continuing rise in multi-generational living. After three decades of steady but measured growth, the arrangement of having multiple generations together under one roof spiked during the Great Recession of 2007-2009 and has kept on growing in the post-recession period. In 2012, a record 57 million Americans, or 18.1 percent of the population, lived in multi-generational family households, double the 1980 number. Young adults ages 25 to 34 have been a major component of this growth trend since 1980, and especially since 2010. By 2012, roughly one-in-four of these young adults, 23.6 percent, lived in multi-generational households, up from 18.7 percent in 2007 and 11 percent in 1980, even surpassing the percentage of adults 85 and older. In addition to their separate suites, Ideal's Heritage homes feature multi-use common spaces full of the most-asked-for features. Floor plans have 10-foot ceilings in most areas, designer kitchens - some with generous islands, master retreats with beautiful spacious baths, and covered front porches and patios. Like everything Ideal builds, these new Heritage homes will meet the highest standards for energy efficiency and quality performance. They will look beautiful, provide the ultimate in comfortable living and save their owners hundreds of dollars a year on heating and cooling usage.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:02 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bea64db04803467e64b1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bea74db04803467e64b2","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:22:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Gauging Your Financial Fitness to Purchase a Home in OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4078 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d4e9288ca399c69b2cc3d58d32461b60.jpg\" alt=\"buy a new home OKC\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Well this is the month of fitness resolutions, isn’t it? You may be hitting the gym, doing a few extra sit ups, or watching what you eat. But are you looking at your financial fitness in order to get yourself into a new home in Oklahoma City? How do you gauge your financial fitness? You can’t just hop your back accounts up on a treadmill and see how fast they run, but you can start with knowing what your credit reports look like. There are plenty of free credit check websites available out there to give you a reading on the state of your credit. This is a good place to start. Or \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2015/10/c-solutions-achieving-the-ideal-homes-home-of-your-dreams/\">contact C Solutions\u003c/a> for a free consultation. \u003cstrong>Credit Scores -\u003c/strong> Take a look at your credit scores. Are they adequate? Do They need some work? Do you need to do some legwork to remove items from your report that are not serving you? \u003cstrong>Debt -\u003c/strong> Once you’ve taken a look at how you look on paper, start to see how you really feel in your wallet. Do you have a lot of debt you are carrying? Look at credit card bills, medical bills, car loans, and other miscellaneous bills. Do you have spending fatigue by the end of every month? Are there any expenses you can pay off or eliminate? \u003cstrong>Savings and investments –\u003c/strong> How much money do you have put away for down payments and closing costs? There are very few low or no money down loan options out there. Take a look at what you have available or can liquidate in order to purchase a new home. \u003cstrong>Budget –\u003c/strong> What is your monthly budget like? Do you need to tighten your belt and add to your savings? Do you need to figure out where you can free up more cash to pay down your debts? Look at disposable income items such as clothing, entertainment, electronics, expanded cable and internet packages – where can you cut your costs? Once you can identify where your money is currently going you can figure out where you can make edits and changes to your budget in order to get into that new home you’ve been dreaming of. Examining these four areas will help you get yourself into financial shape in order to purchase a new home in Oklahoma City and the surrounding area. As you work on your financial fitness you can start looking for a new home and planning where you want to be. Just contact \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> and she’ll get you started on your goal of a new Ideal Homes, home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"gauging-your-financial-fitness-to-purchase-a-home-in-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-01-15T02:18:59.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d4e9288ca399c69b2cc3d58d32461b60.jpg","caption":"buy a new home OKC","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1452824339,"_etag":"ce07376796a4f5de80a54974b28f63e589fe63ee","textbody":"Well this is the month of fitness resolutions, isn’t it? You may be hitting the gym, doing a few extra sit ups, or watching what you eat. But are you looking at your financial fitness in order to get yourself into a new home in Oklahoma City? How do you gauge your financial fitness? You can’t just hop your back accounts up on a treadmill and see how fast they run, but you can start with knowing what your credit reports look like. There are plenty of free credit check websites available out there to give you a reading on the state of your credit. This is a good place to start. Or contact C Solutions for a free consultation. Credit Scores - Take a look at your credit scores. Are they adequate? Do They need some work? Do you need to do some legwork to remove items from your report that are not serving you? Debt - Once you’ve taken a look at how you look on paper, start to see how you really feel in your wallet. Do you have a lot of debt you are carrying? Look at credit card bills, medical bills, car loans, and other miscellaneous bills. Do you have spending fatigue by the end of every month? Are there any expenses you can pay off or eliminate? Savings and investments – How much money do you have put away for down payments and closing costs? There are very few low or no money down loan options out there. Take a look at what you have available or can liquidate in order to purchase a new home. Budget – What is your monthly budget like? Do you need to tighten your belt and add to your savings? Do you need to figure out where you can free up more cash to pay down your debts? Look at disposable income items such as clothing, entertainment, electronics, expanded cable and internet packages – where can you cut your costs? Once you can identify where your money is currently going you can figure out where you can make edits and changes to your budget in order to get into that new home you’ve been dreaming of. Examining these four areas will help you get yourself into financial shape in order to purchase a new home in Oklahoma City and the surrounding area. As you work on your financial fitness you can start looking for a new home and planning where you want to be. Just contact Elena and she’ll get you started on your goal of a new Ideal Homes, home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bea74db04803467e64b2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bea94db04803477e7f2f","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:40:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Get Your Home in Selling Shape","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-4082 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b45f006fd3868984207e209fac4edd77.jpg\" alt=\"Time to organize\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\">Earlier this month we talked about New Years Resolutions to purchase a new home in Oklahoma City. But do you have an older home to sell in order to achieve that goal? Let’s talk about getting your home in sales shape. In order to get your home sold as quickly as possible to get into a new home in Oklahoma City, there are several quick fixes you can do that will not cost a ton of money and will help insure getting the best price on your resale. \u003cstrong>De-clutter\u003c/strong> – No one looking at a potential home wants to see someone else’s clutter. This is likely on your list of things to do anyway, but it may seem like a daunting task. Take it in steps. Start with the closets and a box of garbage bags. Begin to sort into 3 piles – Keep, trash, and donate. Go room by room. Open drawers, open cabinets, pull things out from under beds. Slow and steady wins the race. This is not an overnight task. Give yourself time. \u003cstrong>Clean\u003c/strong> – Make sure everything is clean from top to bottom and inside out. This may mean renting a power washer to wash the outside of the home, the concrete patios and wood decks, the front steps, or whatever area looks a little dingy. Inside, make sure you get areas like bathroom grout, soap scum in showers, and windows. Take a good look at things like shower curtains, sponges, and tub ledges. No one wants to see mildew, half used soap, or dirty sponges on your kitchen counters. \u003cstrong>Paint\u003c/strong> – A fresh coat of paint is not expensive and does wonders for the show quality of a home. Pick neutral colors but not stark white. A couple of accent walls in neutrals break up the color and give it a designer look that will go above and beyond. Try to avoid monotone single color throughout the entire home that gives it that apartment feel. \u003cstrong>Organize\u003c/strong> – Once you’ve de-cluttered, it’s time to organize what you have left. Look at the things you may need to edit. Do you have too much furniture crowding a room? Do you have too many appliances on the counter tops? How does your garage look? These are all things potential home buyers look at and consider when making their purchase. \u003cstrong>Depersonalize\u003c/strong> – You want potential home buyers to visualize themselves in your home…not you. You know all that stuff stuck to the refrigerator with magnets? Take it all down and put it away. Personal artifacts and photographs can be pared down to a minimum. Use this as an opportunity to start your packing. Use your de-clutter techniques above to further pitch things of no value or save things of importance. When you have a showing, put away hair and face products, toothpaste, and soap for that clean hotel like look. \u003cstrong>Landscape\u003c/strong> – The curb appeal of the home is the first impression. Make sure you trim trees and shrubs, weed flower beds, and give a fresh overall feel to the outside of your home. If there are repairs that are needed, this may be the place to put a little money. If people don’t like the outside, they may never come inside. All these ideas will help get your current home in tip top shape so that you can sell quickly and get into your new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"get-your-home-in-selling-shape-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-01-22T02:30:25.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b45f006fd3868984207e209fac4edd77.jpg","caption":"Time to organize","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1453429825,"_etag":"8eafaa03de1e8a37ecce7d449e3157025483c77c","textbody":"Earlier this month we talked about New Years Resolutions to purchase a new home in Oklahoma City. But do you have an older home to sell in order to achieve that goal? Let’s talk about getting your home in sales shape. In order to get your home sold as quickly as possible to get into a new home in Oklahoma City, there are several quick fixes you can do that will not cost a ton of money and will help insure getting the best price on your resale. De-clutter – No one looking at a potential home wants to see someone else’s clutter. This is likely on your list of things to do anyway, but it may seem like a daunting task. Take it in steps. Start with the closets and a box of garbage bags. Begin to sort into 3 piles – Keep, trash, and donate. Go room by room. Open drawers, open cabinets, pull things out from under beds. Slow and steady wins the race. This is not an overnight task. Give yourself time. Clean – Make sure everything is clean from top to bottom and inside out. This may mean renting a power washer to wash the outside of the home, the concrete patios and wood decks, the front steps, or whatever area looks a little dingy. Inside, make sure you get areas like bathroom grout, soap scum in showers, and windows. Take a good look at things like shower curtains, sponges, and tub ledges. No one wants to see mildew, half used soap, or dirty sponges on your kitchen counters. Paint – A fresh coat of paint is not expensive and does wonders for the show quality of a home. Pick neutral colors but not stark white. A couple of accent walls in neutrals break up the color and give it a designer look that will go above and beyond. Try to avoid monotone single color throughout the entire home that gives it that apartment feel. Organize – Once you’ve de-cluttered, it’s time to organize what you have left. Look at the things you may need to edit. Do you have too much furniture crowding a room? Do you have too many appliances on the counter tops? How does your garage look? These are all things potential home buyers look at and consider when making their purchase. Depersonalize – You want potential home buyers to visualize themselves in your home…not you. You know all that stuff stuck to the refrigerator with magnets? Take it all down and put it away. Personal artifacts and photographs can be pared down to a minimum. Use this as an opportunity to start your packing. Use your de-clutter techniques above to further pitch things of no value or save things of importance. When you have a showing, put away hair and face products, toothpaste, and soap for that clean hotel like look. Landscape – The curb appeal of the home is the first impression. Make sure you trim trees and shrubs, weed flower beds, and give a fresh overall feel to the outside of your home. If there are repairs that are needed, this may be the place to put a little money. If people don’t like the outside, they may never come inside. All these ideas will help get your current home in tip top shape so that you can sell quickly and get into your new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:05 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bea94db04803477e7f2f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beaa4db04803477e7f30","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:22:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Deicing Alternative for Icy Surfaces","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>This time of year, there is often a need to address hazardous icy driveways, sidewalks or porches. When the next big snow or ice storm hits, be sure to follow Chad Tolle's, our Director of Customer Care, advice regarding the removal of packed snow and ice covering: Avoid salt and chemicals when deicing porches, sidewalks and driveways. This includes \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_chloride\">Calcium chloride\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_chloride\">Magnesium chloride\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deicing_fluid\">Deicing fluid\u003c/a> and all other associated chemicals. These chemicals can penetrate, corrode and disintegrate concrete. Rock salt (\u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_chloride\">Sodium choloride\u003c/a>) releases the highest amount of \u003ca href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloride_ions\">Chloride ions\u003c/a> when it dissolves. These ions can pollute water supplies such as rivers, streams and lakes. They can also corrode metals on your vehicles and prove to be skin irritants. Imagine the damage caused to new landscaping and sod. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1591 fr-fic fr-dii\" title=\"Sandbag\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a033044a44c16c2af3929d543031cbf5.jpg\" alt=\"Sand as Traction for Ice\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\">Tolle recommends evade all use of chemicals and take an alternative method of using sand. Sand acts as a traction assist and not as an actual deicer. Look for sand that has less dust content to ensure respiratory irritants are not later released into the air through the dust. Use minimal amounts so as not to cause clogging issues with drainage and sewer systems. For more alternatives check out these \u003ca href=\"http://local.biggreenpurse.com/Eco_Friendly_De_Icers_Branson_MO-p1583743-Branson_MO.html\">Eco Friendly Deicing Options\u003c/a>. You may want to contact our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/philosophy\">Customer Care\u003c/a> team prior to using one of the listed options. Check out our last \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/blog/2012/01/tolles-tidbits-forego-frozen-pipes/\" title=\"blog post\">blog post\u003c/a> about avoiding frozen pipes. Visit \u003ca href=\"http://idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ideal Homes\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to learn more about our company, products and communities.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"deicing-alternative-for-icy-surfaces-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-01-14T04:36:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a033044a44c16c2af3929d543031cbf5.jpg","caption":"Sand as Traction for Ice","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1452746188,"_etag":"f245a22a2bad2c76a7743550d70081a0ec0dd7ca","textbody":"This time of year, there is often a need to address hazardous icy driveways, sidewalks or porches. When the next big snow or ice storm hits, be sure to follow Chad Tolle's, our Director of Customer Care, advice regarding the removal of packed snow and ice covering: Avoid salt and chemicals when deicing porches, sidewalks and driveways. This includes Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Deicing fluid and all other associated chemicals. These chemicals can penetrate, corrode and disintegrate concrete. Rock salt (Sodium choloride) releases the highest amount of Chloride ions when it dissolves. These ions can pollute water supplies such as rivers, streams and lakes. They can also corrode metals on your vehicles and prove to be skin irritants. Imagine the damage caused to new landscaping and sod. Tolle recommends evade all use of chemicals and take an alternative method of using sand. Sand acts as a traction assist and not as an actual deicer. Look for sand that has less dust content to ensure respiratory irritants are not later released into the air through the dust. Use minimal amounts so as not to cause clogging issues with drainage and sewer systems. For more alternatives check out these Eco Friendly Deicing Options. You may want to contact our Customer Care team prior to using one of the listed options. Check out our last blog post about avoiding frozen pipes. Visit Ideal Homes to learn more about our company, products and communities.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beaa4db04803477e7f30"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beac4db04803477e7f31","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:22:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"3 Reasons Why 2016 is a Good Year to Buy a New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4095 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/215d801a74a90af150d291405c22fbc9.jpg\" alt=\"2016 is the year to buy a new home\" width=\"800\" height=\"405\">&nbsp;Financial experts predict that 2016 is going to be a great year to buy a new home. Here are 3 reasons why. \u003cstrong>Mortgage rates are climbing.\u003c/strong> The historic low interest rates on mortgages will creep upward. With the Federal Reserve expected to increase rates, new home buyers should recognize that waiting much longer will cost them. “You are likely to get the best rate you will possibly see, perhaps in your lifetime, through the majority of next year,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Realtor.com in December 2015. \u003cstrong>Employment has become more secure.\u003c/strong> Businesses are hiring again. Unemployment figures dropped nationwide to 5.3% in June of last year, a dramatic improvement over the 10% unemployment rate in 2010. With more people off the job market, more buyers should qualify for the housing market. \u003cstrong>Rents keep going up.\u003c/strong> Supply and demand in the rental market favors the landlord. Expect monthly rent to keep rising every year. Meanwhile, you could get a low-interest mortgage (with a low down payment) that will not be subject to the same fluctuation. Bottom line? Stop procrastinating. Make 2016 the year you reap the rewards of home ownership.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"3-reasons-why-2016-is-a-good-year-to-buy-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-01-15T19:14:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/215d801a74a90af150d291405c22fbc9.jpg","caption":"2016 is the year to buy a new home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1452885262,"_etag":"ddf65af2b37cababcd9bef1b41d7fc3e39afe6b7","textbody":"&nbsp;Financial experts predict that 2016 is going to be a great year to buy a new home. Here are 3 reasons why. Mortgage rates are climbing. The historic low interest rates on mortgages will creep upward. With the Federal Reserve expected to increase rates, new home buyers should recognize that waiting much longer will cost them. “You are likely to get the best rate you will possibly see, perhaps in your lifetime, through the majority of next year,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Realtor.com in December 2015. Employment has become more secure. Businesses are hiring again. Unemployment figures dropped nationwide to 5.3% in June of last year, a dramatic improvement over the 10% unemployment rate in 2010. With more people off the job market, more buyers should qualify for the housing market. Rents keep going up. Supply and demand in the rental market favors the landlord. Expect monthly rent to keep rising every year. Meanwhile, you could get a low-interest mortgage (with a low down payment) that will not be subject to the same fluctuation. Bottom line? Stop procrastinating. Make 2016 the year you reap the rewards of home ownership.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beac4db04803477e7f31"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beae4db04803497e71f3","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:22:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How Are You Searching for a Home in Oklahoma City?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Gone are the days when you drive around a neighborhood looking for for sale signs. Even new construction signs aren’t the first thing you search out when you decide to search for a new home. There are many ways to search for a home, but if you want to find one that is brand new then the best way to find one is to go directly to the source and find your builder in OKC. One of the first things to do is decide where you want to live. Whether that’s finding a new home in Oklahoma City, or looking at new home builders in Moore, Norman or the surrounding areas. Builders will feature their neighborhoods and should organize them for your ease of viewing. One of the best places to start on the Ideal Homes website is under our “Find Your Home” tab. That should be easy enough but not all websites are created with intuitive features in mind. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4099 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/100e32f5d6e54c1cb3965d4e005dc534.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-01-15 at 12.20.05 PM\" width=\"400\" height=\"185\">&nbsp;Once you see the various areas, whether it’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek\">Edmond/Deer Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont\">Piedmont\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw\">Choctaw\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore\">Moore\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman\">Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon\">Mustang/Yukon\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater\">Stillwater.\u003c/a> You can drill down to the types of neighborhoods and homes that are available. After an area is chosen, you can see a wide range of communities to fit a variety of price ranges. Whether you are looking for homes starting the $140’s or heading all the way up to the $600,000 range you’ll be able to find a home to suit your needs. Simply click on a community and we know the next most important thing is floor plans. So guess what you’ll find? A nice layout of all the floor plans we have to offer in that particular community. You can narrow down by price range, size and number of bedrooms and start browsing floor plans. All along the way if you have questions we have our Online Sales Counselor \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> available to help with questions on availability and basic community information. Once you’ve narrowed your search your ready to go walk the floor plan in person. This is where Elena comes in to help you set up an appointment with one of our knowledgeable site agents. Nothing beats a visit to the community other than a visit with your choices already narrowed down. By shopping for a home on the internet before you ever leave the comfort of your own home, you’ll already come armed with questions and parameters which make the entire home buying experience even more time efficient and stress free. Enjoy your search as you browse our neighborhoods and pricing.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-are-you-searching-for-a-home-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-01-29T02:30:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/100e32f5d6e54c1cb3965d4e005dc534.png","caption":"Screen Shot 2016-01-15 at 12.20.05 PM","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1454034610,"_etag":"1cfc97eac4b609864b4bb86f1cb2675a333d69b1","textbody":"Gone are the days when you drive around a neighborhood looking for for sale signs. Even new construction signs aren’t the first thing you search out when you decide to search for a new home. There are many ways to search for a home, but if you want to find one that is brand new then the best way to find one is to go directly to the source and find your builder in OKC. One of the first things to do is decide where you want to live. Whether that’s finding a new home in Oklahoma City, or looking at new home builders in Moore, Norman or the surrounding areas. Builders will feature their neighborhoods and should organize them for your ease of viewing. One of the best places to start on the Ideal Homes website is under our “Find Your Home” tab. That should be easy enough but not all websites are created with intuitive features in mind. &nbsp;Once you see the various areas, whether it’s Edmond/Deer Creek, Piedmont, Choctaw, Moore, Norman, Mustang/Yukon, or Stillwater. You can drill down to the types of neighborhoods and homes that are available. After an area is chosen, you can see a wide range of communities to fit a variety of price ranges. Whether you are looking for homes starting the $140’s or heading all the way up to the $600,000 range you’ll be able to find a home to suit your needs. Simply click on a community and we know the next most important thing is floor plans. So guess what you’ll find? A nice layout of all the floor plans we have to offer in that particular community. You can narrow down by price range, size and number of bedrooms and start browsing floor plans. All along the way if you have questions we have our Online Sales Counselor Elena available to help with questions on availability and basic community information. Once you’ve narrowed your search your ready to go walk the floor plan in person. This is where Elena comes in to help you set up an appointment with one of our knowledgeable site agents. Nothing beats a visit to the community other than a visit with your choices already narrowed down. By shopping for a home on the internet before you ever leave the comfort of your own home, you’ll already come armed with questions and parameters which make the entire home buying experience even more time efficient and stress free. Enjoy your search as you browse our neighborhoods and pricing.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beae4db04803497e71f3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beae4db04803487e5d4f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:23:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tax Considerations and Home Ownership","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Right about now you are probably furiously gathering paperwork and getting ready to submit your taxes for 2015. If you are a new home owner, congratulations! You are probably about to see some of the tax advantages in action. If you are still contemplating a new home in Oklahoma City then here are some things that will help you get to where you home owning friends are right now. Whether you are a new home owners or want to be one soon, these tips will help you out when it comes to tax season. With new homeownership comes a slightly more complicated tax process, but it’s well worth the effort. Say goodbye to EZ filing, and say hello to Schedule A. Itemization may be the best way to take advantage of all your potential tax savings. While this is the case for some homeowners, others may opt to take the standard deduction.* Here are a few expenses that can be deducted on Schedule A. \u003cstrong>Mortgage Interest\u003c/strong> – This is one of the biggest tax breaks you’ll see and it comes in the form of your monthly payment. This is not just deductible on the first mortgage. If you refinanced your loan and pulled out extra money, or got a home equity loan you may see more money coming your way on equity debts. (Check with an accountant for more details) \u003cstrong>Points&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– Did you pay points to reduce your rate on a new home purchase in the year you are doing your taxes? Generally, they are deductible in the year you paid them depending on factors which include whether or not this is the home you live in. Again checking with a tax professional could help you take advantage of another tax break. \u003cstrong>Property Taxes\u003c/strong> - Your property taxes that you pay each year can be deductible. Make sure if you reimbursed the seller for taxes they paid for the year during your closing that you include those too. \u003cstrong>PMI&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– If you were required under the terms of your loan to take out mortgage insurance premiums, depending on your adjusted gross income and the year your insurance policy went into effect you may be entitled to further deductions. As you gather everything and prepare for tax season, make sure to keep all this in mind when you are preparing your taxes and talking with tax professionals. It may be worth while to itemize this year to take full advantage of your homeowner status. \u003cem>*Th\u003cem>is is not a class on tax filing. Make sure you talk with a tax professional or do further research. The information in this article is meant for general information purposes only and is not meant to be tax reference or advice.\u003c/em>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tax-considerations-and-home-ownership-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-02-06T02:30:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1454725836,"_etag":"30abaaf59c0bd233c1a568d25957af9e28fb77f9","textbody":"Right about now you are probably furiously gathering paperwork and getting ready to submit your taxes for 2015. If you are a new home owner, congratulations! You are probably about to see some of the tax advantages in action. If you are still contemplating a new home in Oklahoma City then here are some things that will help you get to where you home owning friends are right now. Whether you are a new home owners or want to be one soon, these tips will help you out when it comes to tax season. With new homeownership comes a slightly more complicated tax process, but it’s well worth the effort. Say goodbye to EZ filing, and say hello to Schedule A. Itemization may be the best way to take advantage of all your potential tax savings. While this is the case for some homeowners, others may opt to take the standard deduction.* Here are a few expenses that can be deducted on Schedule A. Mortgage Interest – This is one of the biggest tax breaks you’ll see and it comes in the form of your monthly payment. This is not just deductible on the first mortgage. If you refinanced your loan and pulled out extra money, or got a home equity loan you may see more money coming your way on equity debts. (Check with an accountant for more details) Points&nbsp;– Did you pay points to reduce your rate on a new home purchase in the year you are doing your taxes? Generally, they are deductible in the year you paid them depending on factors which include whether or not this is the home you live in. Again checking with a tax professional could help you take advantage of another tax break. Property Taxes - Your property taxes that you pay each year can be deductible. Make sure if you reimbursed the seller for taxes they paid for the year during your closing that you include those too. PMI&nbsp;– If you were required under the terms of your loan to take out mortgage insurance premiums, depending on your adjusted gross income and the year your insurance policy went into effect you may be entitled to further deductions. As you gather everything and prepare for tax season, make sure to keep all this in mind when you are preparing your taxes and talking with tax professionals. It may be worth while to itemize this year to take full advantage of your homeowner status. *This is not a class on tax filing. Make sure you talk with a tax professional or do further research. The information in this article is meant for general information purposes only and is not meant to be tax reference or advice.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beae4db04803487e5d4f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beb04db04803467e64b3","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:23:06 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Four Warranty Benefits Of New Home Construction","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4109 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/db4e0adf8053daee4bfebec1fc1d0843.jpg\" alt=\"4201 Lorings Circle - High Res-6\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">There are many benefits to buying a new home. Your home is built to current codes and standards. Your home is constructed to the latest energy efficient guidelines. The most up to date materials are used in building your new home. There are many other great things that make buying new verses used a real benefit to a new homebuyer. One great advantage is the peace-of-mind you gain from the myriad of warranties associated with a new home. There are several levels of assurance you will receive from a good homebuilder which include walk-throughs, checklists, and in-house and outside warranties. 1) As your home is being built there are a number of walk-throughs that may take place with the homeowner which coincide with the inspections. Whether or not you personally walk through your new home, the builder will conduct walkthroughs with inspectors that make sure all your electrical, plumbing and construction are up to current codes. 2) Ideal Homes provides a one-year warranty that allows for repairs to issues discovered after the construction of the home and move in. For instance it is not uncommon to see nail pops as a home settles. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/customer-service\" target=\"_blank\">Customer Care\u003c/a> will then come in and fix building related issues such as those and other construction related issues. 3) All your appliances, mechanical equipment, roofing, and siding come with warranties from the various companies who make the equipment or manufacture the materials. If there are defects and problems and if it is a default of the product the company will take care of the issues. 4) A ten-year structural warranty is administered by an outside warranty company. In essence this is a policy provided by a third party who is ensuring that if any structural defects within the parameters of the warranty were to happen. Because it is an outside company providing this warranty, builders have to prove the quality of construction and pass muster with these companies in order to be taken on as a client by the third party warranty provider. This in itself is a statement on the quality of construction and reputation of a builder. The conditions of various warranty types, terms, and time limits differ from builder to builder. For more information on the specific warranties provided with your Ideal Homes home, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ideal-homes.com/Contact-Ideal\">contact us.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"four-warranty-benefits-of-new-home-construction-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-02-05T05:00:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/db4e0adf8053daee4bfebec1fc1d0843.jpg","caption":"4201 Lorings Circle - High Res-6","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1454648444,"_etag":"15163735e06df7097a5220de51bfe46df1337cba","textbody":"There are many benefits to buying a new home. Your home is built to current codes and standards. Your home is constructed to the latest energy efficient guidelines. The most up to date materials are used in building your new home. There are many other great things that make buying new verses used a real benefit to a new homebuyer. One great advantage is the peace-of-mind you gain from the myriad of warranties associated with a new home. There are several levels of assurance you will receive from a good homebuilder which include walk-throughs, checklists, and in-house and outside warranties. 1) As your home is being built there are a number of walk-throughs that may take place with the homeowner which coincide with the inspections. Whether or not you personally walk through your new home, the builder will conduct walkthroughs with inspectors that make sure all your electrical, plumbing and construction are up to current codes. 2) Ideal Homes provides a one-year warranty that allows for repairs to issues discovered after the construction of the home and move in. For instance it is not uncommon to see nail pops as a home settles. Customer Care will then come in and fix building related issues such as those and other construction related issues. 3) All your appliances, mechanical equipment, roofing, and siding come with warranties from the various companies who make the equipment or manufacture the materials. If there are defects and problems and if it is a default of the product the company will take care of the issues. 4) A ten-year structural warranty is administered by an outside warranty company. In essence this is a policy provided by a third party who is ensuring that if any structural defects within the parameters of the warranty were to happen. Because it is an outside company providing this warranty, builders have to prove the quality of construction and pass muster with these companies in order to be taken on as a client by the third party warranty provider. This in itself is a statement on the quality of construction and reputation of a builder. The conditions of various warranty types, terms, and time limits differ from builder to builder. For more information on the specific warranties provided with your Ideal Homes home, contact us.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beb04db04803467e64b3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beb14db04803477e7f32","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:23:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Purchase a New Home in February, Move This Summer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you plan on moving in the summer once the kids are out of school, you need to gear up your house hunting now. When building a home from lot selection it can take 4-6 months depending on the weather to build your home. Yes, we often have homes available in all our communities in the Oklahoma City area that are in various phases of production, however if you want the home that is most customized to your needs now is the time to buy. Here are some of the things you can choose when you start your home purchase now. \u003cstrong>Homesite&nbsp;Selection\u003c/strong> – This is where you decide your location in the community. When you start looking with enough time to build your home from the ground up, guess what? You get to pick the ground it’s built on! This is a positive attribute if you want a home with a certain exposure. A lot with specific features like on a corner, near the woods, or by the park may be important to you. \u003cstrong>Flexible Features\u003c/strong> – Some of the options in a home are structural. With our diverse floor plans, multiple options are available but can only be selected before a home begins production. \u003cstrong>Interior Options\u003c/strong> – The earlier you buy a home in the construction phase the more options you have. From getting the exact flooring you want, to the kitchen of your dreams. On a builder’s construction calendar there are certain times options need to be finalized in order to keep the process going smoothly without and stalls or stops. This may mean if you miss the window to pick your flooring, cabinets, and counter tops, you’ll need to go with the design options that have already been preselected. These are just some of the items that makes any new house the home that is perfect for you. The earlier you begin the purchase process the more input you will have in crafting your home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"purchase-a-new-home-in-february-move-this-summer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-02-12T02:30:45.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1455244245,"_etag":"8955ee3cbd0f7c86951c951ef766cf9964e15290","textbody":"If you plan on moving in the summer once the kids are out of school, you need to gear up your house hunting now. When building a home from lot selection it can take 4-6 months depending on the weather to build your home. Yes, we often have homes available in all our communities in the Oklahoma City area that are in various phases of production, however if you want the home that is most customized to your needs now is the time to buy. Here are some of the things you can choose when you start your home purchase now. Homesite&nbsp;Selection – This is where you decide your location in the community. When you start looking with enough time to build your home from the ground up, guess what? You get to pick the ground it’s built on! This is a positive attribute if you want a home with a certain exposure. A lot with specific features like on a corner, near the woods, or by the park may be important to you. Flexible Features – Some of the options in a home are structural. With our diverse floor plans, multiple options are available but can only be selected before a home begins production. Interior Options – The earlier you buy a home in the construction phase the more options you have. From getting the exact flooring you want, to the kitchen of your dreams. On a builder’s construction calendar there are certain times options need to be finalized in order to keep the process going smoothly without and stalls or stops. This may mean if you miss the window to pick your flooring, cabinets, and counter tops, you’ll need to go with the design options that have already been preselected. These are just some of the items that makes any new house the home that is perfect for you. The earlier you begin the purchase process the more input you will have in crafting your home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beb14db04803477e7f32"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beb44db04803477e7f34","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:23:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Making Selections Once You Buy Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4126 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/97c1ce873e3cb58ba5464ecb3a59938f.jpeg\" alt=\"Design Center\" width=\"400\" height=\"299\">At Ideal Homes signing your name on the contract is only the beginning of the amazing adventure of owning a new home. One of the most exciting aspects of purchasing your own home in Oklahoma City is that you can customize your home to fit your lifestyle. We have a 6,000-foot design centered filled with choices from the outside in, and this is where the magic happens. We help guide you through the customization process. We are there every step of the way from your first orientation meeting until all your choices have been made. \u003cstrong>Curb Appeal\u003c/strong> – Choose from a variety of features to give your home the unique exterior appeal. During your contract you’ve chosen your elevation, but in the design center you can choose brick, trim and window coloring along with exterior doors, lighting and hardware finishes. \u003cstrong>Kitchen Comforts\u003c/strong> – Whether you are a foodie or just enjoy playing in the kitchen, we understand how important designer kitchens are in today’s modern home. In the design center you can choose from finely finished cabinetry, upgraded appliance packages, and granite counter tops among other details. As you make your selections, we can help you calculate how best to fit it all into your budget. \u003cstrong>The Devil is in The Details\u003c/strong> – You can highly customize your home to your needs. Add luxury items such as designer fireplaces, unique lighting options, smarthome features, surround sound, security systems, and you can even opt for a central vacuum system so you’ll never have to lug a vacuum cleaner around again. \u003cstrong>The Final Finishing Touches\u003c/strong> – from flooring to wall colors and trim, you will be able to select it all. We have options for everything from laminate to hardwood, tile, and carpet. You can even choose your window treatments so your home will be completely move in ready when you get the keys in your hand. Our design center has options to fit any budget and our design associates will help you choose what will work best for you and your family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"making-selections-once-you-buy-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-02-19T02:31:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/97c1ce873e3cb58ba5464ecb3a59938f.jpeg","caption":"Design Center","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1455849100,"_etag":"688d6d2ecad834fe4880ad519ac0b69272d5cd72","textbody":"At Ideal Homes signing your name on the contract is only the beginning of the amazing adventure of owning a new home. One of the most exciting aspects of purchasing your own home in Oklahoma City is that you can customize your home to fit your lifestyle. We have a 6,000-foot design centered filled with choices from the outside in, and this is where the magic happens. We help guide you through the customization process. We are there every step of the way from your first orientation meeting until all your choices have been made. Curb Appeal – Choose from a variety of features to give your home the unique exterior appeal. During your contract you’ve chosen your elevation, but in the design center you can choose brick, trim and window coloring along with exterior doors, lighting and hardware finishes. Kitchen Comforts – Whether you are a foodie or just enjoy playing in the kitchen, we understand how important designer kitchens are in today’s modern home. In the design center you can choose from finely finished cabinetry, upgraded appliance packages, and granite counter tops among other details. As you make your selections, we can help you calculate how best to fit it all into your budget. The Devil is in The Details – You can highly customize your home to your needs. Add luxury items such as designer fireplaces, unique lighting options, smarthome features, surround sound, security systems, and you can even opt for a central vacuum system so you’ll never have to lug a vacuum cleaner around again. The Final Finishing Touches – from flooring to wall colors and trim, you will be able to select it all. We have options for everything from laminate to hardwood, tile, and carpet. You can even choose your window treatments so your home will be completely move in ready when you get the keys in your hand. Our design center has options to fit any budget and our design associates will help you choose what will work best for you and your family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beb44db04803477e7f34"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beb74db04803467e64b4","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:24:06 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips for Enjoying Homebuilding","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e65dc6fb7482fc554f600ef9103a290.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’ve been thinking about building a new home, there are probably people who are stepping up to warn you about the experience, based on their nightmares (or those of their hairdresser’s cousin’s neighbor’s friend). When you choose to work with a reputable, experienced, professional homebuilder, you can avoid the headaches on the road to getting the home of your dreams. Here are some tips that will guide to through an enjoyable homebuilding process.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Choose your builder carefully.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The quality of the builder will be reflected in the quality of the home and the construction process. Make sure the builder you hire has the proper state licenses, experience, and references. Visit homes and talk to homeowners, if possible. Be sure the builder you select has built homes like the one you want, so you’re not paying for someone’s learning curve. Ask about warranties and scheduling. Be clear about what is included as a standard feature and which ones are considered upgrades and options.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Establish clear expectations.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>At the outset, map out what you expect for the experience. How often will you need updates? Will they automatically be provided so you don’t have to chase someone down? Do you want to be able to visit the construction site? How often? Whom do you contact with questions?\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Understand your budget boundaries.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of all the changes happening in your home, but be careful you don’t let your enthusiasm drive up your costs. Know what you can afford to spend. Also be aware of where you are willing to compromise—e.g., better kitchen cabinets and less expensive flooring. Before you agree to any costs beyond the original estimate, ask for an outline in writing that details exactly what you’re getting.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Plan ahead.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Measure twice, cut once is an important concept to remember. Avoid making changes once construction is underway, because it will likely increase the cost of building your new home. Discuss your vision, goals, and style with your builder and home designer, so they can use their knowledge and experience to give you the home that best suits you. Once you’ve agreed that this is your dream house, stick with the plan.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Never assume. Ask questions. Keep in touch with your team: the builder, the designer, and the lender. If you have concerns, doubts, or ideas, express them.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Remember, at the other end of this journey is a new home and a new life. There may be some bumps in the road, but it’s how you navigate that makes the difference between an enjoyable homebuilding process and a frustrating one.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-for-enjoying-homebuilding-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-02-29T16:27:17.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e65dc6fb7482fc554f600ef9103a290.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1456763237,"_etag":"75e1356cbd74b46f40fbc58492659e5931a29cb8","textbody":"If you’ve been thinking about building a new home, there are probably people who are stepping up to warn you about the experience, based on their nightmares (or those of their hairdresser’s cousin’s neighbor’s friend). When you choose to work with a reputable, experienced, professional homebuilder, you can avoid the headaches on the road to getting the home of your dreams. Here are some tips that will guide to through an enjoyable homebuilding process.Choose your builder carefully.&nbsp;The quality of the builder will be reflected in the quality of the home and the construction process. Make sure the builder you hire has the proper state licenses, experience, and references. Visit homes and talk to homeowners, if possible. Be sure the builder you select has built homes like the one you want, so you’re not paying for someone’s learning curve. Ask about warranties and scheduling. Be clear about what is included as a standard feature and which ones are considered upgrades and options.Establish clear expectations.&nbsp;At the outset, map out what you expect for the experience. How often will you need updates? Will they automatically be provided so you don’t have to chase someone down? Do you want to be able to visit the construction site? How often? Whom do you contact with questions?Understand your budget boundaries.&nbsp;It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of all the changes happening in your home, but be careful you don’t let your enthusiasm drive up your costs. Know what you can afford to spend. Also be aware of where you are willing to compromise—e.g., better kitchen cabinets and less expensive flooring. Before you agree to any costs beyond the original estimate, ask for an outline in writing that details exactly what you’re getting.Plan ahead.&nbsp;Measure twice, cut once is an important concept to remember. Avoid making changes once construction is underway, because it will likely increase the cost of building your new home. Discuss your vision, goals, and style with your builder and home designer, so they can use their knowledge and experience to give you the home that best suits you. Once you’ve agreed that this is your dream house, stick with the plan.Never assume. Ask questions. Keep in touch with your team: the builder, the designer, and the lender. If you have concerns, doubts, or ideas, express them.Remember, at the other end of this journey is a new home and a new life. There may be some bumps in the road, but it’s how you navigate that makes the difference between an enjoyable homebuilding process and a frustrating one.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beb74db04803467e64b4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bebc4db04803497e71f7","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:24:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Designing Floor Plans for Ideal Livability","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4137 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7c2e871663c7b7ef6143ee61b65b7f61.jpg\" alt=\"Ivory\" width=\"400\" height=\"618\">At \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg+\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> we design every floor plan around livability. We strive to build new homes in Oklahoma City that work for how people actually live in them by looking at how our home buyers use their homes and customizing floor plans to fit their needs. We learn what home buyers need by analyzing feedback from several sources. 1. Homeowner surveys. We ask every family in an Ideal home how they live in their home, what they like, and what they would change. 2. Customer requests in the \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/gD2RHb\">Ideal Homes’ Design Center\u003c/a>. When we see a trend, we implement it in future designs. 3. Ideal Homes employees. A large number of our employees are also Ideal homeowners. We get great feedback from inside our own company. One example of feedback we’ve taken directly from our homeowners and applied to our floor plan design is the addition of more flexible space. Through a combination of the avenues above, we learned that many homeowners were using formal dining rooms for home offices, playrooms, craft rooms, music rooms or home gyms. Families were using the extra space to meet their unique needs. We knew our floor plans needed to reflect that. Ideal Homes responded by including more flex space in homes that offered different options for the space and provided plans with more flexible layouts that could meet a variety of needs. New homes in Oklahoma City should reflect how you live. We always encourage feedback. Feel free to visit any of our \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hz0lc5\">furnished model homes\u003c/a> and give us our thoughts.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"designing-floor-plans-for-ideal-livability-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-03-01T22:18:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7c2e871663c7b7ef6143ee61b65b7f61.jpg","caption":"Ivory","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1456870719,"_etag":"660d9c6cd1dc3def158063ddfcb3db7c7946ccf8","textbody":"At Ideal Homes we design every floor plan around livability. We strive to build new homes in Oklahoma City that work for how people actually live in them by looking at how our home buyers use their homes and customizing floor plans to fit their needs. We learn what home buyers need by analyzing feedback from several sources. 1. Homeowner surveys. We ask every family in an Ideal home how they live in their home, what they like, and what they would change. 2. Customer requests in the Ideal Homes’ Design Center. When we see a trend, we implement it in future designs. 3. Ideal Homes employees. A large number of our employees are also Ideal homeowners. We get great feedback from inside our own company. One example of feedback we’ve taken directly from our homeowners and applied to our floor plan design is the addition of more flexible space. Through a combination of the avenues above, we learned that many homeowners were using formal dining rooms for home offices, playrooms, craft rooms, music rooms or home gyms. Families were using the extra space to meet their unique needs. We knew our floor plans needed to reflect that. Ideal Homes responded by including more flex space in homes that offered different options for the space and provided plans with more flexible layouts that could meet a variety of needs. New homes in Oklahoma City should reflect how you live. We always encourage feedback. Feel free to visit any of our furnished model homes and give us our thoughts.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bebc4db04803497e71f7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bebf4db04803477e7f37","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Telltale signs you’re ready to move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\"  src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/73f89ddec3c416932c16713717c2a1d4.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\u003c/p>\nAre you feeling a little twitch when you walk into or around your home? Has the passion gone out of your relationship with your abode? Maybe it’s not the feng shui, but the home itself. You might be ready for a new home.\n\nHere are some telltale signs you’re ready to move.\n\n\u003cstrong>#1. You look at other places and wonder what it would be like to live there.\u003c/strong> Do you find yourself driving at night and looking at the lit windows of other homes, wondering what they look like? Are you spending more time analyzing the homes on your favorite shows than the story lines? That daydreaming is a sign that you’re not completely fulfilled in your current home.\n\n\u003cstrong>#2. You fear your closets. \u003c/strong>Does the theme from “Jaws” pound in your head when you reach for the closet door knob, fearing what lies beyond? If you’re tight—really tight—on space, it might be time to move to a larger place. Cramped is never fun or healthy.\n\n\u003cstrong>#3. The echo bothers you. \u003c/strong>Maybe the kids have grown and gone on their own. The echo of the empty nest is unsettling for you. Think about downsizing to a new home that better fits your lifestyle today.\n\n\u003cstrong>#4. Your DIY is DI-Done. \u003c/strong>You’ve spent years fixing up all those spaces that needed help. Are you tired of using your weekend for DIY projects? Imagine the freedom of living in a new home where DIY becomes fun again—like planting flowers in your garden, trying new recipes in your new kitchen, or taking up a hobby that doesn’t disrupt your living space.\n\n\u003cstrong>#5. You refuse to look at the weather forecast. \u003c/strong>Did that last snowstorm send you over the edge? Do rainy days destroy your mood? Does another day of hot and humid make you want to crank up the air conditioning and layer on some winter clothes? Maybe a change for the weather is a change for the better.\n\n\u003cstrong>#6. The cost of living there doesn’t make sense. \u003c/strong>Your rent went up again—even though everything else has stayed the same, including your income. Look at your finances and decide if clinging to your current living space is cramping your budget. Remember that a fixed mortgage never increases, unlike rent, and a monthly mortgage payment is probably less than rent.\n\n\u003cstrong>#7. The neighborhood isn’t what it used to be. \u003c/strong>Have your favorite neighbors moved out, replaced by the loud, annoying, or sloppy people who are driving down your quality of life (and maybe property value)? Has the vision of the up-and-coming area never arrived? Maybe you still love your home, but not the neighborhood—a very good reason to look for a new home.\n\n\u003cstrong>#8. You’ve exhausted your audio library on your commute. \u003c/strong>If you’ve changed jobs since moving to this home, you might have tolerated a longer commute, just to stay where you are. Ask yourself which is stronger, your love of home or hatred of commute. A shorter commute means more available time for yourself and your family.\n\nStill not sure? \u003ca href=\"http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/moving-math-an-easy-equation-to-help-you-decide-if-its-time-to-pack-up-212643\">Apartment Therapy\u003c/a> offers this simple equation:\n\n\u003cstrong>New place &gt; Old place + Moving hassle and expense\u003c/strong>\n\nIs it really that simple? \u003ca href=\"http://lifehacker.com/find-out-if-youre-ready-to-move-to-a-new-place-with-a-s-1682647622\">Lifehacker\u003c/a> expands on the basic math by incorporating more variables:\n\n\u003cstrong>New place + location – distance from friends &gt; Old place + Moving hassle and expense + location – distance away from friends\u003c/strong>\n\nYou can revise the variables to your own situation. For example, “Quality of schools”, “Commute”, and “Finances”.\n\nPay attention to that little voice in your head that says it’s time to look for a new place to live. Change can be great!","uniqueName":"telltale-signs-youre-ready-to-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-03-10T17:12:01","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/73f89ddec3c416932c16713717c2a1d4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1457629921,"_etag":"be41cfd378d9c51ceffb71c8144435615110e621","textbody":"\nAre you feeling a little twitch when you walk into or around your home? Has the passion gone out of your relationship with your abode? Maybe it’s not the feng shui, but the home itself. You might be ready for a new home.\n\nHere are some telltale signs you’re ready to move.\n\n#1. You look at other places and wonder what it would be like to live there. Do you find yourself driving at night and looking at the lit windows of other homes, wondering what they look like? Are you spending more time analyzing the homes on your favorite shows than the story lines? That daydreaming is a sign that you’re not completely fulfilled in your current home.\n\n#2. You fear your closets. Does the theme from “Jaws” pound in your head when you reach for the closet door knob, fearing what lies beyond? If you’re tight—really tight—on space, it might be time to move to a larger place. Cramped is never fun or healthy.\n\n#3. The echo bothers you. Maybe the kids have grown and gone on their own. The echo of the empty nest is unsettling for you. Think about downsizing to a new home that better fits your lifestyle today.\n\n#4. Your DIY is DI-Done. You’ve spent years fixing up all those spaces that needed help. Are you tired of using your weekend for DIY projects? Imagine the freedom of living in a new home where DIY becomes fun again—like planting flowers in your garden, trying new recipes in your new kitchen, or taking up a hobby that doesn’t disrupt your living space.\n\n#5. You refuse to look at the weather forecast. Did that last snowstorm send you over the edge? Do rainy days destroy your mood? Does another day of hot and humid make you want to crank up the air conditioning and layer on some winter clothes? Maybe a change for the weather is a change for the better.\n\n#6. The cost of living there doesn’t make sense. Your rent went up again—even though everything else has stayed the same, including your income. Look at your finances and decide if clinging to your current living space is cramping your budget. Remember that a fixed mortgage never increases, unlike rent, and a monthly mortgage payment is probably less than rent.\n\n#7. The neighborhood isn’t what it used to be. Have your favorite neighbors moved out, replaced by the loud, annoying, or sloppy people who are driving down your quality of life (and maybe property value)? Has the vision of the up-and-coming area never arrived? Maybe you still love your home, but not the neighborhood—a very good reason to look for a new home.\n\n#8. You’ve exhausted your audio library on your commute. If you’ve changed jobs since moving to this home, you might have tolerated a longer commute, just to stay where you are. Ask yourself which is stronger, your love of home or hatred of commute. A shorter commute means more available time for yourself and your family.\n\nStill not sure? Apartment Therapy offers this simple equation:\n\nNew place &gt; Old place + Moving hassle and expense\n\nIs it really that simple? Lifehacker expands on the basic math by incorporating more variables:\n\nNew place + location – distance from friends &gt; Old place + Moving hassle and expense + location – distance away from friends\n\nYou can revise the variables to your own situation. For example, “Quality of schools”, “Commute”, and “Finances”.\n\nPay attention to that little voice in your head that says it’s time to look for a new place to live. Change can be great!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bebf4db04803477e7f37"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bec14db04803477e7f38","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What about REALTORS®?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4155\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/43ea2203e97bb2b9bd963818940484b1.jpg\" alt=\"web_R_blue\" width=\"400\" height=\"444\" />Many people begin their search for new homes in Oklahoma City by calling a REALTOR®. This often leads to the question, \"Is \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> open to working with my real estate agent?\"\n\nThe answer: \"Absolutely.\"\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> loves working with real estate agents and we've fostered great relationships within the\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fT9Fcw\"> Oklahoma City Metro community of REALTORS®\u003c/a>. In fact, over 40 percent of our customers work with a local REALTOR®.\n\nMany of the top real estate agents in the area consistently show Ideal homes. Why? Because they're experts in the real estate market, and they know that \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Homes \u003c/a>builds quality, energy efficient homes in the best school districts in the metro area.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fsY8WJ\">Vernon McKown\u003c/a>, Co-owner and President of Sales of \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/h2idFg\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>, has had the opportunity to give back to the real estate community by sharing his expertise in building science and green building through continuing education courses provided at no cost to local REALTORS®. Tony Marbell, Ideal Homes' REALTOR® Relations Field Director, spends time in area real estate offices to make sure we have a finger on the pulse of what's happening in the market and to educate the REALTORS® on \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fB7WrU\">our quality homes \u003c/a>and processes.\n\nWhether you stop by one of our \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/hz0lc5\">18 model homes\u003c/a> with a REALTOR® or shop for a new home on your own, Ideal Homes will provide same \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/gcAWv9\">great service \u003c/a>throughout your home buying process.\n\nSome of the amazing REALTOR® organizations we work with include:\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/fT9Fcw\">Oklahoma City Metro Association of REALTORS®\u003c/a>\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/havrXG\">Norman Board of REALTORS®\u003c/a>\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/e5PUHE\">Edmond Board of REALTORS®\u003c/a>\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/gJE7H6\">Stillwater Board of REALTORS®\u003c/a>\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/eWAtUf\">Midwest City/Del City/Moore Association of REALTORS®\u003c/a>","uniqueName":"what-about-realtors-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-03-10T19:12:26","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/43ea2203e97bb2b9bd963818940484b1.jpg","caption":"web_R_blue","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1457637146,"_etag":"f000205ab21d53b86f001d993e0c3245f7125e7e","textbody":"Many people begin their search for new homes in Oklahoma City by calling a REALTOR®. This often leads to the question, \"Is Ideal Homes open to working with my real estate agent?\"\n\nThe answer: \"Absolutely.\"\n\nIdeal Homes loves working with real estate agents and we've fostered great relationships within the Oklahoma City Metro community of REALTORS®. In fact, over 40 percent of our customers work with a local REALTOR®.\n\nMany of the top real estate agents in the area consistently show Ideal homes. Why? Because they're experts in the real estate market, and they know that Ideal Homes builds quality, energy efficient homes in the best school districts in the metro area.\n\nVernon McKown, Co-owner and President of Sales of Ideal Homes, has had the opportunity to give back to the real estate community by sharing his expertise in building science and green building through continuing education courses provided at no cost to local REALTORS®. Tony Marbell, Ideal Homes' REALTOR® Relations Field Director, spends time in area real estate offices to make sure we have a finger on the pulse of what's happening in the market and to educate the REALTORS® on our quality homes and processes.\n\nWhether you stop by one of our 18 model homes with a REALTOR® or shop for a new home on your own, Ideal Homes will provide same great service throughout your home buying process.\n\nSome of the amazing REALTOR® organizations we work with include:\n\nOklahoma City Metro Association of REALTORS®\n\nNorman Board of REALTORS®\n\nEdmond Board of REALTORS®\n\nStillwater Board of REALTORS®\n\nMidwest City/Del City/Moore Association of REALTORS®","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bec14db04803477e7f38"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bec34db048034a7e5f2f","_updated":"Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:54:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Newcomer’s guide to the new home construction process","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re considering buying a new home rather than a previously-owned home, congratulations! It’s a smart move! A new IDEAL home delivers a wealth of benefits, including peace of mind from knowing that your home is protected by the best warranty in Oklahoma. Whether you choose to buy a pre-designed home or one that you design at the exquisite IDEAL Design Studio, here are the steps involved in the construction of your new home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s a step-by-step newcomer’s guide to the new home construction process. After finishes, colors and selections have been chosen, the construction team sets your home in motion.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 1: Site prep.\u003c/strong> The crew clears the homesite of trees, large rocks and debris to prepare the property for building.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 2: Foundation.\u003c/strong> Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods uses engineered, tested, and approved slab foundations to withstand the shifting Oklahoma soil. The footings are put in place first (columns poured in the ground before the foundation is poured). Next, stem walls are poured (short walls around the perimeter of your home that are formed from concrete). Finally, the ground is prepped with sand, waterproofing, plumbing, and the first of two termite treatments before concrete is poured for the foundation.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 3: First Inspection.\u003c/strong> The city inspector checks the foundation to ensure it’s up to code.\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>TIP:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Some builders only build homes that meet a city's codes. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds far above and beyond what the city requires for strength and durability to ensure your home is exceptional.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 4: Framing.\u003c/strong> The frame of the house (wall, floor, and roof systems) is constructed and then OSB sheathing (similar to plywood) is attached to the frame to create the exterior walls. Your home is then wrapped in a protective wrap such as Tyvek. This cover protects the frame and sheathing from water seeping into the wood, which could lead to wood rot or mold, while providing a means for vapor to escape. The roof is added, sealing the home before the interior works begins.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 5: Plumbing, electrical and HVAC.\u003c/strong> When the framing is done, the rough plumbing, electrical, and HVAC teams get to work, setting up the infrastructure for these systems. HVAC installs the ductwork, heating, ventilation, air conditioning vents and HVAC units. The plumbers and electricians run pipes and wire through the home’s interior walls, floors and ceilings.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 6: Second Inspection.\u003c/strong> The city inspector examines the framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems at this point.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 7: Insulation.\u003c/strong> Exterior walls and ceilings are insulated. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods uses a blown-in insulation that reaches every nook and cranny to ensure the most energy-efficient home possible. Later the home will be tested for its energy efficiency.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 8: Drywall.\u003c/strong> Drywall or Sheetrock is hung. Seams are taped so they’re hidden. A primer coat (also called \"mud\") is applied in preparation for finishing.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 9: Exterior finish.\u003c/strong> Your new home’s exterior is applied—e.g., siding, stone, or brick.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 10: Interior carpentry.\u003c/strong> Custom wood cabinets, shiplap, trim, casings, moldings, mantels, and other interior wood elements are installed and painted.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 11: Exterior walkways.\u003c/strong> The walkways, driveway, and patio are poured after the heavy equipment use is finished. Grading is added to drain water away from the home.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 12: Flooring and countertops.\u003c/strong> The hard surface flooring (tile, wood, laminate) and all countertops (including vanities) are installed.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 13: Lighting fixtures and mechanical trims.\u003c/strong> Your light fixtures are installed, along with the outlets and switches. The electrical panel is installed. Plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks and faucets) are added. HVAC is finished.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 14: Finishing.\u003c/strong> The interior finishes are addressed in this step. This includes installing carpet, hanging mirrors and shower doors. Outside, the lawn and landscaping are completed.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 15: Third Inspection.\u003c/strong> The city inspector completes one more assessment to ensure your new home meets all building codes. When approved, a certificate of occupancy (CO) is issued. If any concerns are identified, the inspector provides a written list, and the home will require another inspection before the CO is awarded.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 16: Energy Efficiency Test.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Every IDEAL home is Energy Advantage Certified by a third party who tests the home by blowing air through the front door and testing how much air escapes the home during the test. From this test, the home is given a HERS score (Home Energy Rating System). This score guarantees that your home won't use more than a specific amount of energy for heating and cooling the home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 17: Home preview.\u003c/strong> Before closing, you will do a walkthrough with your Customer Care rep. This is your opportunity to learn how everything works—e.g., where and how to change your filters, how your HVAC works, how to maintain your home. Your rep will make a list of any repairs that might need to be made before closing.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Step 18: 60 day walk.\u003c/strong> This meeting with your Customer Care rep gives you an opportunity to meet and discuss any issues you might have seen since living in the home that needs to be corrected by Ideal. Oklahoma's best new home warranty covers any defects or issues with installation.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>","uniqueName":"newcomers-guide-to-the-new-home-construction-process-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-04-15T20:01:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/12134ffc4697c8fc595fdca2918f64e5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1744747289,"_etag":"b119eb43546991e7c563288b1244ccd081b35fef","textbody":"If you’re considering buying a new home rather than a previously-owned home, congratulations! It’s a smart move! A new IDEAL home delivers a wealth of benefits, including peace of mind from knowing that your home is protected by the best warranty in Oklahoma. Whether you choose to buy a pre-designed home or one that you design at the exquisite IDEAL Design Studio, here are the steps involved in the construction of your new home.&nbsp;Here’s a step-by-step newcomer’s guide to the new home construction process. After finishes, colors and selections have been chosen, the construction team sets your home in motion.Step 1: Site prep. The crew clears the homesite of trees, large rocks and debris to prepare the property for building.&nbsp;Step 2: Foundation. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods uses engineered, tested, and approved slab foundations to withstand the shifting Oklahoma soil. The footings are put in place first (columns poured in the ground before the foundation is poured). Next, stem walls are poured (short walls around the perimeter of your home that are formed from concrete). Finally, the ground is prepped with sand, waterproofing, plumbing, and the first of two termite treatments before concrete is poured for the foundation.&nbsp;Step 3: First Inspection. The city inspector checks the foundation to ensure it’s up to code.TIP:&nbsp;Some builders only build homes that meet a city's codes. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds far above and beyond what the city requires for strength and durability to ensure your home is exceptional.Step 4: Framing. The frame of the house (wall, floor, and roof systems) is constructed and then OSB sheathing (similar to plywood) is attached to the frame to create the exterior walls. Your home is then wrapped in a protective wrap such as Tyvek. This cover protects the frame and sheathing from water seeping into the wood, which could lead to wood rot or mold, while providing a means for vapor to escape. The roof is added, sealing the home before the interior works begins.&nbsp;Step 5: Plumbing, electrical and HVAC. When the framing is done, the rough plumbing, electrical, and HVAC teams get to work, setting up the infrastructure for these systems. HVAC installs the ductwork, heating, ventilation, air conditioning vents and HVAC units. The plumbers and electricians run pipes and wire through the home’s interior walls, floors and ceilings.&nbsp;Step 6: Second Inspection. The city inspector examines the framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems at this point.&nbsp;Step 7: Insulation. Exterior walls and ceilings are insulated. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods uses a blown-in insulation that reaches every nook and cranny to ensure the most energy-efficient home possible. Later the home will be tested for its energy efficiency.Step 8: Drywall. Drywall or Sheetrock is hung. Seams are taped so they’re hidden. A primer coat (also called \"mud\") is applied in preparation for finishing.&nbsp;Step 9: Exterior finish. Your new home’s exterior is applied—e.g., siding, stone, or brick.&nbsp;Step 10: Interior carpentry. Custom wood cabinets, shiplap, trim, casings, moldings, mantels, and other interior wood elements are installed and painted.&nbsp;Step 11: Exterior walkways. The walkways, driveway, and patio are poured after the heavy equipment use is finished. Grading is added to drain water away from the home.&nbsp;Step 12: Flooring and countertops. The hard surface flooring (tile, wood, laminate) and all countertops (including vanities) are installed.&nbsp;Step 13: Lighting fixtures and mechanical trims. Your light fixtures are installed, along with the outlets and switches. The electrical panel is installed. Plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks and faucets) are added. HVAC is finished.&nbsp;Step 14: Finishing. The interior finishes are addressed in this step. This includes installing carpet, hanging mirrors and shower doors. Outside, the lawn and landscaping are completed.&nbsp;Step 15: Third Inspection. The city inspector completes one more assessment to ensure your new home meets all building codes. When approved, a certificate of occupancy (CO) is issued. If any concerns are identified, the inspector provides a written list, and the home will require another inspection before the CO is awarded.&nbsp;Step 16: Energy Efficiency Test.&nbsp;Every IDEAL home is Energy Advantage Certified by a third party who tests the home by blowing air through the front door and testing how much air escapes the home during the test. From this test, the home is given a HERS score (Home Energy Rating System). This score guarantees that your home won't use more than a specific amount of energy for heating and cooling the home.Step 17: Home preview. Before closing, you will do a walkthrough with your Customer Care rep. This is your opportunity to learn how everything works—e.g., where and how to change your filters, how your HVAC works, how to maintain your home. Your rep will make a list of any repairs that might need to be made before closing.&nbsp;Step 18: 60 day walk. This meeting with your Customer Care rep gives you an opportunity to meet and discuss any issues you might have seen since living in the home that needs to be corrected by Ideal. Oklahoma's best new home warranty covers any defects or issues with installation.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:31 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bec34db048034a7e5f2f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bec64db04803467e64b6","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:25:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Redecorating before a holiday? It's all about the details!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fc56a13943f6d2ac5935bb4e86487e4b.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sometimes you want to spruce things up before your visitors arrive for a big holiday (\u003cem>\u003cstrong>like the one THIS&nbsp;weekend!\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>). You’ve finished redecorating a room—or, at least you think so. Something still isn’t right. The feng is missing the shui. Sometimes, the little things that punctuate your room makeover with an exclamation mark. When you’re redecorating, don’t miss these room design details. \u003cstrong>Trim color.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>I looked through the home decorating manual and I couldn’t find any hard and fast rule that says you have to have white trim in your home. Go for colorful contrast to your walls, or a soft complement, if you’re not quite so bold. \u003cstrong>Decorative molding.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>From tall baseboards to wainscoting to crown molding, you can enhance the impact of your walls by adding or changing the trim. A chair rail allows you to break up the wall and use two different colors, or a combination of color and a pattern or texture (or both). \u003cstrong>Wall accents.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Rethink your idea of what you can hang on your walls. Go for more dimension in your home décor with pottery, vases, creative shelving, and even your favorite books or album covers centered within an open frame. Apply wall decals, which are easily removable when you change your mind or mood. \u003cstrong>Lampshades.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Just because the lamp you purchased came with a particular lamp shade doesn’t mean it’s the right one for your space. A simple change (try it seasonally) can make a big difference in the decorative impact. \u003cstrong>Dimmers.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This is perhaps the simplest and least expensive lighting makeover you can do. Replace your switch with a dimmer and you suddenly create mood lighting. \u003cstrong>Switchplates.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Boring. Paint them to blend or contrast with the walls. Decoupage your switchplates with fabric, wallpaper, giftwrap, book pages, or anything else that you can stick to it. \u003cstrong>Natural touches.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Fresh flowers, plants, and even twigs bring the outdoors into your room and boosts the energy. Treat yourself to a fresh bouquet each week. Before you stamp your room makeover as complete, focus on the little details. You’ll be amazed at the power of these finishing touches.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"redecorating-before-a-holiday-its-all-about-the-details-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-03-31T19:25:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fc56a13943f6d2ac5935bb4e86487e4b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1459452337,"_etag":"05f3e062e8562330406b6e9c9e11d45a043b128f","textbody":"Sometimes you want to spruce things up before your visitors arrive for a big holiday (like the one THIS&nbsp;weekend!). You’ve finished redecorating a room—or, at least you think so. Something still isn’t right. The feng is missing the shui. Sometimes, the little things that punctuate your room makeover with an exclamation mark. When you’re redecorating, don’t miss these room design details. Trim color.&nbsp;I looked through the home decorating manual and I couldn’t find any hard and fast rule that says you have to have white trim in your home. Go for colorful contrast to your walls, or a soft complement, if you’re not quite so bold. Decorative molding.&nbsp;From tall baseboards to wainscoting to crown molding, you can enhance the impact of your walls by adding or changing the trim. A chair rail allows you to break up the wall and use two different colors, or a combination of color and a pattern or texture (or both). Wall accents.&nbsp;Rethink your idea of what you can hang on your walls. Go for more dimension in your home décor with pottery, vases, creative shelving, and even your favorite books or album covers centered within an open frame. Apply wall decals, which are easily removable when you change your mind or mood. Lampshades.&nbsp;Just because the lamp you purchased came with a particular lamp shade doesn’t mean it’s the right one for your space. A simple change (try it seasonally) can make a big difference in the decorative impact. Dimmers.&nbsp;This is perhaps the simplest and least expensive lighting makeover you can do. Replace your switch with a dimmer and you suddenly create mood lighting. Switchplates.&nbsp;Boring. Paint them to blend or contrast with the walls. Decoupage your switchplates with fabric, wallpaper, giftwrap, book pages, or anything else that you can stick to it. Natural touches.&nbsp;Fresh flowers, plants, and even twigs bring the outdoors into your room and boosts the energy. Treat yourself to a fresh bouquet each week. Before you stamp your room makeover as complete, focus on the little details. You’ll be amazed at the power of these finishing touches.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:34 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bec64db04803467e64b6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bec84db048034a7e5f30","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:43:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Which floor plans do Ideal employees choose?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Working here and believing in the homes we build, naturally, a lot of our employees live in Ideal homes. So what floor plans do our employees choose most often? Here's a list of the top two.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/valencia/floor-plans/bradford\" target=\"_blank\">The Bradford\u003c/a> - With a large front porch, this home has amazing curb appeal! The bonus room upstairs provides extra space for a game room or a fourth bedroom, and the tandem garage is great for storage. Customers and employees alike love the open concept kitchen with a huge corner pantry.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/valencia/floor-plans/garrison\" target=\"_blank\">The Garrison\u003c/a> - They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and that's certainly true in this floor design. Everything centers around the spacious kitchen that offers plenty of storage and counter space. The breakfast room, nestled in the front of the home, is bright and airy with large windows.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Which plan is your favorite?\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-4181 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Kingsley-FP-400x634.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"634\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-4180 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1ef1a06c2ff8ce8fa8ec56d7abb39c1a.jpg\" alt=\"Bradford B\" width=\"400\" height=\"251\">&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"which-floor-plans-do-ideal-employees-choose-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-04-11T22:40:49.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1ef1a06c2ff8ce8fa8ec56d7abb39c1a.jpg","caption":"Bradford B","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1460414449,"_etag":"87b74c51ac1b157a533592f12e656ceac8136d58","textbody":"Working here and believing in the homes we build, naturally, a lot of our employees live in Ideal homes. So what floor plans do our employees choose most often? Here's a list of the top two.The Bradford - With a large front porch, this home has amazing curb appeal! The bonus room upstairs provides extra space for a game room or a fourth bedroom, and the tandem garage is great for storage. Customers and employees alike love the open concept kitchen with a huge corner pantry.The Garrison - They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and that's certainly true in this floor design. Everything centers around the spacious kitchen that offers plenty of storage and counter space. The breakfast room, nestled in the front of the home, is bright and airy with large windows.Which plan is your favorite?&nbsp;&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:36 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bec84db048034a7e5f30"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beca4db04803467e64b7","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Country life or city dwelling: Which lifestyle works for you?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/877894cc6b0dbdb9dbcd710f0c9730d2.jpg\" />\u003c/p>\n\n\u003cstrong>Country life or city dwelling: Which lifestyle works for you?\u003c/strong>\n\nYou could fit the entire population of Vermont in the city of Las Vegas, with plenty of room to spare. Of course, most Vermonters would run screaming from the city. And city dwellers would probably feel restless in a rural setting for an extended period of time.\n\nEach environment—urban and rural—offers its own unique pros and cons. Your life situation—single, married, parent or no kids—has a big impact on your choice of living in the city or the country.\n\nSo, which lifestyle works for you? Let’s look at the pros and cons of urban versus rural.\n\n\u003cstrong>City life: So much choice packed into tight space.\u003c/strong>\n\nPeople who like living in the city enjoy the energy that pulsates there. You can live car-free and walk or take public transportation to everything you need—shopping, dining, entertainment, school, and work. In one block, you can choose from a variety of restaurant choices, from your favorite café to the pizza place that delivers. On any weekend, you can take your pick of things to do—movies, theatre, art galleries, comedy clubs, museums, street festivals, and more. You’re never far from fun.\n\nThat’s also a con. You’re in the midst of all this charged-up activity. Stress levels are higher in the city. Privacy is less. Your home is separated from your neighbor’s by a wall, not a yard. If you choose to own a car, parking can be hard to find, or expensive. Crime is more prevalent in the city, which makes sense when you consider there are so many more people there.\n\nMost cities aren’t far from a rural area, so when you feel the need to escape, you can rent a car or hop on a bus for a country retreat.\n\n\u003cstrong>Country life: Take it slow and easy.\u003c/strong>\n\nPeople who choose to live in rural areas prefer the open space that is afforded outside the confines of a city. They are less enchanted by the choices afforded to city dwellers and prefer the simple pleasures. A hammock in the back yard. A vegetable or flower garden. Farmer’s markets with locally grown produce. Paddling down a river or hiking through the woods.\n\nCountry dwellers aren’t as enamored with designer labels—from the clothes they wear to the kitchen cookware. They prefer a casual lifestyle that’s uncomplicated. The choices are fewer than the city offers, but they don’t care.\n\nWith today’s technology, country dwellers aren’t as isolated as they used to be. The Internet, Wi-Fi hot spots, digital and cable television, and cell phone towers have spread to the outer confines of our society. So, moving to the country doesn’t mean you have to forego your favorite cable television series or rely on a (shudder!) land line for calling people.\n\n\u003cstrong>Suburbia: The comfortable compromise\u003c/strong>\n\nThe suburbs surround the outskirts of cities, a cushion between those hubs and the rural areas beyond. They offer easy access, via highways and public transportation to all of the action in the city, but residents can escape the bustle to their peaceful homes. Suburbanites like the blend of urban conveniences with rural solitude. Although the yards are small, they at least create a small boundary between neighbors, and a place for kids to play and their parents to entertain.\n\nAs more city dwellers move outward from the city, the suburbs grow deeper into the outlying areas. As one suburb fills up (and prices rise accordingly), homeowners look for the next “up and coming” community. The commute to the city becomes a bit longer, along with the distance to the desired amenities. But that’s the trade-off for compromise.\n\nWhich lifestyle is most appealing to you? And why?","uniqueName":"country-life-or-city-dwelling-which-lifestyle-works-for-you-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-04-15T17:30:12","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/877894cc6b0dbdb9dbcd710f0c9730d2.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1460741412,"_etag":"d2fb9424eb41b6850d861b6a18da8e0ca491c184","textbody":"\n\nCountry life or city dwelling: Which lifestyle works for you?\n\nYou could fit the entire population of Vermont in the city of Las Vegas, with plenty of room to spare. Of course, most Vermonters would run screaming from the city. And city dwellers would probably feel restless in a rural setting for an extended period of time.\n\nEach environment—urban and rural—offers its own unique pros and cons. Your life situation—single, married, parent or no kids—has a big impact on your choice of living in the city or the country.\n\nSo, which lifestyle works for you? Let’s look at the pros and cons of urban versus rural.\n\nCity life: So much choice packed into tight space.\n\nPeople who like living in the city enjoy the energy that pulsates there. You can live car-free and walk or take public transportation to everything you need—shopping, dining, entertainment, school, and work. In one block, you can choose from a variety of restaurant choices, from your favorite café to the pizza place that delivers. On any weekend, you can take your pick of things to do—movies, theatre, art galleries, comedy clubs, museums, street festivals, and more. You’re never far from fun.\n\nThat’s also a con. You’re in the midst of all this charged-up activity. Stress levels are higher in the city. Privacy is less. Your home is separated from your neighbor’s by a wall, not a yard. If you choose to own a car, parking can be hard to find, or expensive. Crime is more prevalent in the city, which makes sense when you consider there are so many more people there.\n\nMost cities aren’t far from a rural area, so when you feel the need to escape, you can rent a car or hop on a bus for a country retreat.\n\nCountry life: Take it slow and easy.\n\nPeople who choose to live in rural areas prefer the open space that is afforded outside the confines of a city. They are less enchanted by the choices afforded to city dwellers and prefer the simple pleasures. A hammock in the back yard. A vegetable or flower garden. Farmer’s markets with locally grown produce. Paddling down a river or hiking through the woods.\n\nCountry dwellers aren’t as enamored with designer labels—from the clothes they wear to the kitchen cookware. They prefer a casual lifestyle that’s uncomplicated. The choices are fewer than the city offers, but they don’t care.\n\nWith today’s technology, country dwellers aren’t as isolated as they used to be. The Internet, Wi-Fi hot spots, digital and cable television, and cell phone towers have spread to the outer confines of our society. So, moving to the country doesn’t mean you have to forego your favorite cable television series or rely on a (shudder!) land line for calling people.\n\nSuburbia: The comfortable compromise\n\nThe suburbs surround the outskirts of cities, a cushion between those hubs and the rural areas beyond. They offer easy access, via highways and public transportation to all of the action in the city, but residents can escape the bustle to their peaceful homes. Suburbanites like the blend of urban conveniences with rural solitude. Although the yards are small, they at least create a small boundary between neighbors, and a place for kids to play and their parents to entertain.\n\nAs more city dwellers move outward from the city, the suburbs grow deeper into the outlying areas. As one suburb fills up (and prices rise accordingly), homeowners look for the next “up and coming” community. The commute to the city becomes a bit longer, along with the distance to the desired amenities. But that’s the trade-off for compromise.\n\nWhich lifestyle is most appealing to you? And why?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beca4db04803467e64b7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bed04db04803477e7f3a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:25:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Small back yard, big ideas","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cbaf338868d50fcc944ec257fd62a192.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Just because you don’t have a sprawling landscape behind your home doesn’t mean you have to limit your vision for back yard fun. With a little creativity, you can apply some big ideas for a small back yard and turn it into your outdoor oasis. \u003cstrong>Go up against the wall.\u003c/strong> Use the wall space to hang planters, rather than take up ground space. Attach pots or mason jars, upcycle a colander and hang it from a hook or tree branch. Put up shelves to display your colorful pots and plants. \u003cstrong>Do double-duty.\u003c/strong> Choose furniture that provides storage as well as seating, like an ottoman with a lift-off cushion for keeping games or extra pillows. Add a coffee table where you can stash candles, paper plates, linens, and other items for outdoor entertaining. \u003cstrong>Focus.\u003c/strong> Create one focal point in your back yard, like a small water feature, container garden, or sculpture. A small memory garden makes a great focal point. \u003cstrong>Scale it down.\u003c/strong> Large outdoor furniture will dwarf a small back yard. Choose a bistro set with two chairs, or a table that can be expanded, as needed, for entertaining. And, while those big comfy cushioned chairs are attractive, they’ll make your space look crammed. Opt for simple lines and smaller sizes. \u003cstrong>Don’t shut me out.\u003c/strong> While you certainly want some shade to escape the heat, avoid the temptation to provide too much cover, either with greenery, pergola, or canopy. Open up your outdoor living space to let the sun shine in so you’re not closing in your back yard. \u003cstrong>Simplify your colors.\u003c/strong> A varied color palette can overpower a small back yard. Limit your color choices for your furnishings, and carry it over to your accents. Use the burst of colors in nature’s beauty, like the flowers in your garden, to add the splash you want. \u003cstrong>Table your heat.\u003c/strong> Don’t have room for a fire pit? Place a fire bowl on your table. You’ll get the cozy feel of the outdoor fireplace without taking up space. When you’re working with limited outdoor living space, you’re only real limit is your creativity. Think simple and cozy—for size, color, and volume—and you’ll make the most of a small back yard.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"small-back-yard-big-ideas-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-04-21T19:50:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cbaf338868d50fcc944ec257fd62a192.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1461268224,"_etag":"f0682202cb04a7b2be24a691fa61f453e12db6e7","textbody":"Just because you don’t have a sprawling landscape behind your home doesn’t mean you have to limit your vision for back yard fun. With a little creativity, you can apply some big ideas for a small back yard and turn it into your outdoor oasis. Go up against the wall. Use the wall space to hang planters, rather than take up ground space. Attach pots or mason jars, upcycle a colander and hang it from a hook or tree branch. Put up shelves to display your colorful pots and plants. Do double-duty. Choose furniture that provides storage as well as seating, like an ottoman with a lift-off cushion for keeping games or extra pillows. Add a coffee table where you can stash candles, paper plates, linens, and other items for outdoor entertaining. Focus. Create one focal point in your back yard, like a small water feature, container garden, or sculpture. A small memory garden makes a great focal point. Scale it down. Large outdoor furniture will dwarf a small back yard. Choose a bistro set with two chairs, or a table that can be expanded, as needed, for entertaining. And, while those big comfy cushioned chairs are attractive, they’ll make your space look crammed. Opt for simple lines and smaller sizes. Don’t shut me out. While you certainly want some shade to escape the heat, avoid the temptation to provide too much cover, either with greenery, pergola, or canopy. Open up your outdoor living space to let the sun shine in so you’re not closing in your back yard. Simplify your colors. A varied color palette can overpower a small back yard. Limit your color choices for your furnishings, and carry it over to your accents. Use the burst of colors in nature’s beauty, like the flowers in your garden, to add the splash you want. Table your heat. Don’t have room for a fire pit? Place a fire bowl on your table. You’ll get the cozy feel of the outdoor fireplace without taking up space. When you’re working with limited outdoor living space, you’re only real limit is your creativity. Think simple and cozy—for size, color, and volume—and you’ll make the most of a small back yard.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bed04db04803477e7f3a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bed24db048034a7e5f32","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:04:31 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Living Large in fewer than 1000 Square Feet","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4202 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Astaire-Collage-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Astaire Collage\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4203 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/606289ad120ddf9b688113cd31294a8c.jpg\" alt=\"Astaire FP\" width=\"400\" height=\"618\">Have you noticed the new trend in homes? More and more people are looking for a smaller spaces. Whether it's a decision based on downsizing personal belongings, conserving money, helping the environment, or something else, Ideal Homes Astaire floor plan is perfect for someone looking to keep things under 1000 square feet. The secret to living in a smaller space is finding a great layout, and our Astaire floor plan offers just that. Coming in at 994 square feet, this home has two bedrooms and can be built with one or two baths, and even has a one-car garage. If outdoor entertaining is important to you, you can add a covered back patio. If built from the ground up, homeowners can personalize the selections to suit their tastes and make it a one-of-kind home. &nbsp;The Astaire floor design can be built in Valencia in Edmond, Trailwoods in Norman, or \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/fountain-grass\">Fountain Grass\u003c/a> in Mustang. Interested in touring the plan? Contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"living-large-in-fewer-than-1000-square-feet-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-05-03T01:06:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/606289ad120ddf9b688113cd31294a8c.jpg","caption":"Astaire FP","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1462237597,"_etag":"f61f7db7a8c3a5e71fa6932782508d2cc8133d15","textbody":"Have you noticed the new trend in homes? More and more people are looking for a smaller spaces. Whether it's a decision based on downsizing personal belongings, conserving money, helping the environment, or something else, Ideal Homes Astaire floor plan is perfect for someone looking to keep things under 1000 square feet. The secret to living in a smaller space is finding a great layout, and our Astaire floor plan offers just that. Coming in at 994 square feet, this home has two bedrooms and can be built with one or two baths, and even has a one-car garage. If outdoor entertaining is important to you, you can add a covered back patio. If built from the ground up, homeowners can personalize the selections to suit their tastes and make it a one-of-kind home. &nbsp;The Astaire floor design can be built in Valencia in Edmond, Trailwoods in Norman, or Fountain Grass in Mustang. Interested in touring the plan? Contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:46 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bed24db048034a7e5f32"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bed54db04803477e7f3b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:26:23 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tub trends: What’s new in bathtub styles?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6319872fa55da66d47c8b712f2183f37.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The bathroom has evolved from a purely functional space to a spa-like retreat. Cabinetry looks like fine furniture. Vessel sinks paired with cascading waterfall faucet create a gentle, Zen appeal. Bathroom lighting ranges from simple lines to elegant chandeliers. Showers are now more spacious, elegant, and pampering with rainfall shower heads and body jets. Recently, we’re seeing more creativity in bathtub styles. And not just the look of the tub but the placement. With high design hitting the long-ignored tub, bathroom designers are making this fixture a focal point that doesn’t need to be tucked in a corner any more. “Bathrooms are often the only place where people regularly have time to themselves,” explains Australian \u003ca href=\"mailto:http%3A//www.domain.com.au/advice/the-latest-bathroom-trends-for-2016-20160318-gnltsk/\">interior designer Sarah Davison\u003c/a>. Bathroom design, she says, should “create a refuge of serenity and personal luxury.” Freestanding bathtubs are leading the list of tub trends. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2016 report on design trends, and 67 percent of the designers surveyed are specifying freestanding tubs; 39 percent of them said they expect to do more with these bathtubs in 2016. You can find a freestanding tub to fit any décor, from rustic to contemporary. Choose your desired shapes—oval or rectangular, or something more artsy. Then customize it with a faucet that reflects your style. You can even place a freestanding tub within a shower if you’re short on space. The familiar clawfoot bathtub has made a big comeback. Manufacturers have driven this bathroom design trend by refining and redefining the clawfoot tub’s shape, color, and material—like acrylic, cast iron, and copper. Another popular tub trend is the Japanese soaking tub. The NKBA survey showed that 61 percent of the designers used a soaking tub in 2015, and 36 percent plan to use them more often in 2016. A soaking tub is designed for relaxation—a long, leisurely soak. A Japanese soaking tub takes up less space. They tend towards being more narrow and round, but deeper than a conventional bathtub. This soaking tub features a built-in seat, much like a hot tub, but without the jets. They reflect the Japanese custom of ritually cleansing the body and soul. In a soaking tub, you can submerge yourself comfortably up to your neck, because of the tub’s depth. Also known as “Ofuro” (Japanese for “bath”), this bathtub style is available in a wide variety of styles that allow it to fit well into your bathroom design. For a truly unique bathroom design, consider an infinity bathtub. Picture that time you left the bathtub faucet running, and the water overflowed the edges—except in this case, you don’t need to panic! There’s a channel that collects the overflow and a pump that recirculates the water. If your bathroom has a window with a view, the infinity tub allows you to enjoy your soak while feeling like you’re outdoors in a stream. Your infinity tub can be elevated, like many bathtubs, or level with the floor, giving you the feeling of stepping into a lake. With today’s bathtub styles, you forget about that tub hidden behind a shower curtain. Treat yourself to the joy of relaxing in a tub after a stressful day.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tub-trends-whats-new-in-bathtub-styles-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-05-06T00:44:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6319872fa55da66d47c8b712f2183f37.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1462495484,"_etag":"7215c4893c9bb0937119acf43fc9b9eb60cefbeb","textbody":"The bathroom has evolved from a purely functional space to a spa-like retreat. Cabinetry looks like fine furniture. Vessel sinks paired with cascading waterfall faucet create a gentle, Zen appeal. Bathroom lighting ranges from simple lines to elegant chandeliers. Showers are now more spacious, elegant, and pampering with rainfall shower heads and body jets. Recently, we’re seeing more creativity in bathtub styles. And not just the look of the tub but the placement. With high design hitting the long-ignored tub, bathroom designers are making this fixture a focal point that doesn’t need to be tucked in a corner any more. “Bathrooms are often the only place where people regularly have time to themselves,” explains Australian interior designer Sarah Davison. Bathroom design, she says, should “create a refuge of serenity and personal luxury.” Freestanding bathtubs are leading the list of tub trends. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2016 report on design trends, and 67 percent of the designers surveyed are specifying freestanding tubs; 39 percent of them said they expect to do more with these bathtubs in 2016. You can find a freestanding tub to fit any décor, from rustic to contemporary. Choose your desired shapes—oval or rectangular, or something more artsy. Then customize it with a faucet that reflects your style. You can even place a freestanding tub within a shower if you’re short on space. The familiar clawfoot bathtub has made a big comeback. Manufacturers have driven this bathroom design trend by refining and redefining the clawfoot tub’s shape, color, and material—like acrylic, cast iron, and copper. Another popular tub trend is the Japanese soaking tub. The NKBA survey showed that 61 percent of the designers used a soaking tub in 2015, and 36 percent plan to use them more often in 2016. A soaking tub is designed for relaxation—a long, leisurely soak. A Japanese soaking tub takes up less space. They tend towards being more narrow and round, but deeper than a conventional bathtub. This soaking tub features a built-in seat, much like a hot tub, but without the jets. They reflect the Japanese custom of ritually cleansing the body and soul. In a soaking tub, you can submerge yourself comfortably up to your neck, because of the tub’s depth. Also known as “Ofuro” (Japanese for “bath”), this bathtub style is available in a wide variety of styles that allow it to fit well into your bathroom design. For a truly unique bathroom design, consider an infinity bathtub. Picture that time you left the bathtub faucet running, and the water overflowed the edges—except in this case, you don’t need to panic! There’s a channel that collects the overflow and a pump that recirculates the water. If your bathroom has a window with a view, the infinity tub allows you to enjoy your soak while feeling like you’re outdoors in a stream. Your infinity tub can be elevated, like many bathtubs, or level with the floor, giving you the feeling of stepping into a lake. With today’s bathtub styles, you forget about that tub hidden behind a shower curtain. Treat yourself to the joy of relaxing in a tub after a stressful day.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:49 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bed54db04803477e7f3b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bed74db04803487e5d51","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Farmhouse Features","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4211\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/872fe0d66161658a0298f1639d57c9ce.jpg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Details\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />One of the biggest trends in home design right now is the farmhouse style. Whether it's because you're a fan of HGTV's Fixer Upper or because you love the nostalgia of another era, incorporating farmhouse details into your home can be simple. Here are a few features you can add to your home to get the look you love:\n\u003col>\n \t\u003cli>Farmhouse Sink - These large sinks with front aprons are becoming the centerpiece of any farmhouse kitchen. They're both beautiful and functional with their deep bowl for easy kitchen cleanup.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Barn Doors - A barn door on a track is a fun way to add some style to your home. It provides a unique spin on a traditional door. No place to add an actual barn door? Then consider incorporating it into your furnishings, like the headboard in the photo.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Distressed Wood Floors - Flooring can transform any room. Selecting a wood floor with a distressed finished can definitely give that farmhouse feel. Or choose a wood-look tile for added durability.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Painted Cabinets - Whether it's white, gray, or something as bold as teal, green or blue, painted cabinets are a great way to capture the style you're seeking. Add some vintage inspired pulls to complete the look.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Woodwork - Adding a beam fireplace mantel, beadboard in the dining room, interior wood lap siding, or any wood detailing can make a big impact.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>","uniqueName":"farmhouse-features-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-05-18T21:54:58","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/872fe0d66161658a0298f1639d57c9ce.jpg","caption":"Farmhouse Details","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1463608498,"_etag":"e465b7733e3fc158576a4d215debdfafb90ccf65","textbody":"One of the biggest trends in home design right now is the farmhouse style. Whether it's because you're a fan of HGTV's Fixer Upper or because you love the nostalgia of another era, incorporating farmhouse details into your home can be simple. Here are a few features you can add to your home to get the look you love:\n\n \tFarmhouse Sink - These large sinks with front aprons are becoming the centerpiece of any farmhouse kitchen. They're both beautiful and functional with their deep bowl for easy kitchen cleanup.\n \tBarn Doors - A barn door on a track is a fun way to add some style to your home. It provides a unique spin on a traditional door. No place to add an actual barn door? Then consider incorporating it into your furnishings, like the headboard in the photo.\n \tDistressed Wood Floors - Flooring can transform any room. Selecting a wood floor with a distressed finished can definitely give that farmhouse feel. Or choose a wood-look tile for added durability.\n \tPainted Cabinets - Whether it's white, gray, or something as bold as teal, green or blue, painted cabinets are a great way to capture the style you're seeking. Add some vintage inspired pulls to complete the look.\n \tWoodwork - Adding a beam fireplace mantel, beadboard in the dining room, interior wood lap siding, or any wood detailing can make a big impact.\n","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:51 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bed74db04803487e5d51"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beda4db04803477e7f3e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:26:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips to prepare your home for the summer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/707a120b56b09a040f304ba88dab6620.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Do you feel it? That sudden urge to throw open the windows and escape from your winter hibernation? Summer is coming soon. You’re ready for months of sunshine, cookouts, and entertainment, but is your home? Before the temperature climbs much higher, prepare your home for the summer season by doing these important chores. \u003cstrong>Prevent water damage.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Spring and summer bring their share of rain. Make sure your home is protected. Clean the gutters so the water can flow freely and direct the water away from the house, where it can pool and cause damage. Look for cracks and breaks in the gutters and downspouts. Also, inspect your foundation for cracks that could allow water to leak into your home. Check the caulking around your doors and windows. If there are any cracks, replace the caulk so that those leaks don’t cause mold or wood rot. \u003cstrong>Clean the driveway and walkways.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Pressure wash these surfaces and then inspect them for damage. Replace broken pavers. Repair cracks or holes in your driveway to prevent them from getting worse. \u003cstrong>Check the deck.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Your deck might have taken a beating over the winter, from the cold temperatures, snow, and ice. Before you start your deck inspection. clean it. Use a brush with low pressure—a pressure washer can damage the wood’s fibers. Next, inspect the wood for cracks and splinters, including along the joists, posts, and railing. Make sure the attachment of the deck to the house is secure. Although decking material is treated to resist ants and termites, the wood on your home isn’t. Look at the hardware to see if any is missing or needs replacement. Then apply deck sealant or wood stain. \u003cstrong>Touch up the greenery.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Trim the shrubs to spark healthy growth. Cut branches that could cause damage, either by scraping your home or low-hanging limbs that might hurt a passerby. Rake out your garden beds and lawn. Fertilize the lawn early in the season and seed any areas that have become bare. While you’re doing your yardwork, be sure to scrub the bird baths and any empty containers or pots, to ensure no bacteria or bugs survived over the winter. \u003cstrong>Get ready for watering.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Bring out your hoses (assuming you stashed them safely in the garage and not under the snow). Make sure there are no cracks or leaks in the hoses and nozzles. Replace any faulty ones. Walk around the yard and check the sprinkler heads to make sure they’re intact and ready to water your lawn. \u003cstrong>Inspect the HVAC.\u003c/strong> You’ll probably rely on your air conditioning shortly. Before you’re battling the heat inside your home, check the HVAC. Clear away any debris on or around the compressor outside. Make sure the condenser unit is level, so that it doesn’t work harder than it should. Clean or replace the air filters (which should be done monthly). \u003cstrong>Prep for outdoor living.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Clean your outdoor furniture. If the cushions were left out during the winter, consider replacing them. Clean the grill and make sure the propane tanks are full, or you have a supply of charcoal. By investing a little time now, you can enjoy many months of comfortable summer fun.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-to-prepare-your-home-for-the-summer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-05-19T20:23:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/707a120b56b09a040f304ba88dab6620.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1463689390,"_etag":"ec588135e6823ebe0bae8ecb4263abcb7db73fd8","textbody":"Do you feel it? That sudden urge to throw open the windows and escape from your winter hibernation? Summer is coming soon. You’re ready for months of sunshine, cookouts, and entertainment, but is your home? Before the temperature climbs much higher, prepare your home for the summer season by doing these important chores. Prevent water damage.&nbsp;Spring and summer bring their share of rain. Make sure your home is protected. Clean the gutters so the water can flow freely and direct the water away from the house, where it can pool and cause damage. Look for cracks and breaks in the gutters and downspouts. Also, inspect your foundation for cracks that could allow water to leak into your home. Check the caulking around your doors and windows. If there are any cracks, replace the caulk so that those leaks don’t cause mold or wood rot. Clean the driveway and walkways.&nbsp;Pressure wash these surfaces and then inspect them for damage. Replace broken pavers. Repair cracks or holes in your driveway to prevent them from getting worse. Check the deck.&nbsp;Your deck might have taken a beating over the winter, from the cold temperatures, snow, and ice. Before you start your deck inspection. clean it. Use a brush with low pressure—a pressure washer can damage the wood’s fibers. Next, inspect the wood for cracks and splinters, including along the joists, posts, and railing. Make sure the attachment of the deck to the house is secure. Although decking material is treated to resist ants and termites, the wood on your home isn’t. Look at the hardware to see if any is missing or needs replacement. Then apply deck sealant or wood stain. Touch up the greenery.&nbsp;Trim the shrubs to spark healthy growth. Cut branches that could cause damage, either by scraping your home or low-hanging limbs that might hurt a passerby. Rake out your garden beds and lawn. Fertilize the lawn early in the season and seed any areas that have become bare. While you’re doing your yardwork, be sure to scrub the bird baths and any empty containers or pots, to ensure no bacteria or bugs survived over the winter. Get ready for watering.&nbsp;Bring out your hoses (assuming you stashed them safely in the garage and not under the snow). Make sure there are no cracks or leaks in the hoses and nozzles. Replace any faulty ones. Walk around the yard and check the sprinkler heads to make sure they’re intact and ready to water your lawn. Inspect the HVAC. You’ll probably rely on your air conditioning shortly. Before you’re battling the heat inside your home, check the HVAC. Clear away any debris on or around the compressor outside. Make sure the condenser unit is level, so that it doesn’t work harder than it should. Clean or replace the air filters (which should be done monthly). Prep for outdoor living.&nbsp;Clean your outdoor furniture. If the cushions were left out during the winter, consider replacing them. Clean the grill and make sure the propane tanks are full, or you have a supply of charcoal. By investing a little time now, you can enjoy many months of comfortable summer fun.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beda4db04803477e7f3e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bedc4db04803487e5d52","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:09:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Norman Showcase Home Tour June 3 - June 5","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4219 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/125f15a167972f0ae026595bbdddb4f3.jpg\" alt=\"Norman Showcase Home Tour\" width=\"400\" height=\"209\">&nbsp;Join us for the 1st annual Norman Showcase Home Tour on Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5. This tour will feature professionally decorated and designed homes, along with several additional homes throughout the communities. Grab your friends and enjoy viewing these beautiful homes in Norman, OK! Hours: Friday, June 3: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, June 4: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, June 5: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/little-river-trails\">\u003cstrong>Little River Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Decorated home at \u003ca href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.265697,-97.441767+(4017%20Bandera%20Trail,Norman,Oklahoma)\">4017 Bandera Trail, Norman, Oklahoma 73069\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">\u003cstrong>Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Decorated home at \u003ca href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.263071,-97.427702+(800%20Carolyn%20Ridge%20Road,Norman,Oklahoma)\">800 Carolyn Ridge Road, Norman, Oklahoma 73071\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch/available-homes\">Additional Homes\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/montoro-ridge/available-homes\">\u003cstrong>Montoro Ridge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Brand new neighborhood on Tecumseh across from Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/montoro-ridge/available-homes\">Additional Homes\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/green-leaf-trails\">\u003cstrong>Green Leaf Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Decorated home at \u003ca href=\"http://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.260829,-97.456455+(900%20Bear%20Mountain%20Drive,Norman,Oklahoma)\">900 Bear Mountain Drive, Norman, Oklahoma 73069\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/green-leaf-trails/available-homes\">Additional Homes\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>View a \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman\">map\u003c/a> of the neighborhoods, or for additional information contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"norman-showcase-home-tour-june-3-june-5-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-06-01T02:20:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/125f15a167972f0ae026595bbdddb4f3.jpg","caption":"Norman Showcase Home Tour","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1464747619,"_etag":"ad43fb89c0d56445f937d927006b5283cd8623c3","textbody":"&nbsp;Join us for the 1st annual Norman Showcase Home Tour on Friday, June 3 - Sunday, June 5. This tour will feature professionally decorated and designed homes, along with several additional homes throughout the communities. Grab your friends and enjoy viewing these beautiful homes in Norman, OK! Hours: Friday, June 3: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday, June 4: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, June 5: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Little River Trails -Decorated home at 4017 Bandera Trail, Norman, Oklahoma 73069Red Canyon Ranch -Decorated home at 800 Carolyn Ridge Road, Norman, Oklahoma 73071Additional HomesMontoro Ridge -Brand new neighborhood on Tecumseh across from Red Canyon RanchAdditional HomesGreen Leaf Trails -Decorated home at 900 Bear Mountain Drive, Norman, Oklahoma 73069Additional HomesView a map of the neighborhoods, or for additional information contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:56 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bedc4db04803487e5d52"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bede4db04803477e7f3f","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Breaks Ground on New Shelter","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4223\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/39c8c7120b3dace337f18ef2bb5b42d0.jpg\" alt=\"Food and Shelter2\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" />Ideal Homes is passionate about giving back to the Oklahoma communities we build in. That's why we're especially proud of one of the latest projects we've taken on--building a new \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodandshelterinc.org/#about\">Food and Shelter\u003c/a> campus in Norman. This project will provide help for those who are facing difficult obstacles in their lives.\n\nGene McKown, Ideal Homes co-owner, has been an integral part in the development of the new center. Ideal Homes, along with our sister company Landmark Fine Homes, recently broke ground on the buildings, and we're excited watch this vision come to life.\n\nMaking a difference in our communities is important to us. Ideal Homes has demonstrated this through \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/giving-back\">their commitment\u003c/a> to reinvest 5% of profits back into local charities and by our employees' continued involvement with various causes and nonprofits.\n\nIf you'd like to get involved, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodandshelterinc.org/#about\">Food and Shelter website\u003c/a> offers ways to make a donation or provide items needed at the shelter.\n\n&nbsp;","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-breaks-ground-on-new-shelter-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-06-01T21:17:30","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/39c8c7120b3dace337f18ef2bb5b42d0.jpg","caption":"Food and Shelter2","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1464815850,"_etag":"1e4fb79c7c4db146a00f41987e5e23330d9c68c1","textbody":"Ideal Homes is passionate about giving back to the Oklahoma communities we build in. That's why we're especially proud of one of the latest projects we've taken on--building a new Food and Shelter campus in Norman. This project will provide help for those who are facing difficult obstacles in their lives.\n\nGene McKown, Ideal Homes co-owner, has been an integral part in the development of the new center. Ideal Homes, along with our sister company Landmark Fine Homes, recently broke ground on the buildings, and we're excited watch this vision come to life.\n\nMaking a difference in our communities is important to us. Ideal Homes has demonstrated this through their commitment to reinvest 5% of profits back into local charities and by our employees' continued involvement with various causes and nonprofits.\n\nIf you'd like to get involved, the Food and Shelter website offers ways to make a donation or provide items needed at the shelter.\n\n&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:59:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bede4db04803477e7f3f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bee14db04803487e5d53","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:26:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Get the beach look in your home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/126d4345016840fe91e2168f6c592aa4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>You don’t have to live in an oceanfront cottage to treat yourself to the experience. The beach is a calming place, with its soft sand under your feet, the relaxing sound of waves rushing to the shore, and sunshine beaming down on your face. If you don’t have a seaside view, here are some ways to achieve the beach look in your home. \u003cstrong>Color me beachy.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Think about the colors of the shore. They’re soft and natural. Create a palette of colors to reflect this environment. Crisp white should be used amply. Contrast it with your preferred shade of blue: nautical, Aegean, cobalt, seafoam, or turquoise. Add the softness of buttery yellow or the peachy pink of a conch shell, or go vibrant with coral or sunny yellow. \u003cstrong>Rough it up.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The beach look reflects the textures of driftwood, coarse sand, shells, starfish, and sand dollars. Bring that tactile feeling into your home décor with rough-hewn accents or wooden furniture. Avoid the highly polished look. You want weathered wood complemented with natural materials, like cotton linen, seagrass, jute, and hemp. \u003cstrong>Bring the outdoors in.\u003c/strong> Your interior décor should feel like you’re enjoying life on the beach. Incorporate decorative accents from outdoor living, like an outdoor rug, wicker rocker, and a basket of driftwood, mixed with shells and sea glass. \u003cstrong>Don’t overdo it.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Once you dive into the beach them for your home, you’ll discover a bounty of treasures that match your vision of coastal living. Restrain yourself. Your home décor should reflect the beach theme, not scream it through a bullhorn. Aim for subtle consistency. Don’t pack your space with clutter. That creates chaos of the mind. Choose a few perfect shells. Display one or two ships, not an entire fleet. Leave space around your décor. Less is more. Remember, at the beach, you revel in the breathing room, the open space that allows your mind to drift. A beach theme can take you from a porch-front sitting in Nantucket to a tropical getaway. Decide what “beach” means to you, and then bring it home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"get-the-beach-look-in-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-06-02T20:10:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/126d4345016840fe91e2168f6c592aa4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1464898228,"_etag":"5182e4ddd72275670a4771bf8c30f7d45355f280","textbody":"You don’t have to live in an oceanfront cottage to treat yourself to the experience. The beach is a calming place, with its soft sand under your feet, the relaxing sound of waves rushing to the shore, and sunshine beaming down on your face. If you don’t have a seaside view, here are some ways to achieve the beach look in your home. Color me beachy.&nbsp;Think about the colors of the shore. They’re soft and natural. Create a palette of colors to reflect this environment. Crisp white should be used amply. Contrast it with your preferred shade of blue: nautical, Aegean, cobalt, seafoam, or turquoise. Add the softness of buttery yellow or the peachy pink of a conch shell, or go vibrant with coral or sunny yellow. Rough it up.&nbsp;The beach look reflects the textures of driftwood, coarse sand, shells, starfish, and sand dollars. Bring that tactile feeling into your home décor with rough-hewn accents or wooden furniture. Avoid the highly polished look. You want weathered wood complemented with natural materials, like cotton linen, seagrass, jute, and hemp. Bring the outdoors in. Your interior décor should feel like you’re enjoying life on the beach. Incorporate decorative accents from outdoor living, like an outdoor rug, wicker rocker, and a basket of driftwood, mixed with shells and sea glass. Don’t overdo it.&nbsp;Once you dive into the beach them for your home, you’ll discover a bounty of treasures that match your vision of coastal living. Restrain yourself. Your home décor should reflect the beach theme, not scream it through a bullhorn. Aim for subtle consistency. Don’t pack your space with clutter. That creates chaos of the mind. Choose a few perfect shells. Display one or two ships, not an entire fleet. Leave space around your décor. Less is more. Remember, at the beach, you revel in the breathing room, the open space that allows your mind to drift. A beach theme can take you from a porch-front sitting in Nantucket to a tropical getaway. Decide what “beach” means to you, and then bring it home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bee14db04803487e5d53"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bee64db048034a7e5f33","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:27:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Smart home technology: 2016 and beyond","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e8d14ce02311e61b11f155d6e03d96b.jpg\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sci-fi movies have been filled with cool gadgets that put just about anything at your fingertips, with the push of a button. From George Jetson to James Bond, fictional characters have had all the fun. Now, it’s our turn. Smart home technology is automating everything in the home, from opening the doors and turning on the lights to tracking your sleep patterns and watering your plants. Today’s smart home technology lets you keep an eye on your dog when you’re away from home, alert you when your dinner is done, and warn you of leaky pipes. In 2017, the \u003ca href=\"http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/02/technology/innovation/ces-connected-home/\">GSMA\u003c/a> expects we will spend $44 billion dollars on connected home technology, more than four times the projected sales of $10 billion this year. In the kitchen, appliances like the smart refrigerator seem to be capable of doing everything except preparing meals. The touchscreen lets you listen to music or watch your favorite cooking show. Using LG’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.lghomechat.com/us/\">HomeCha\u003c/a>t app, you can find out what’s in your fridge, perfect for when you’re at the grocery store without a list—as well as check on your other smart appliances. Even your bathtub has become smarter. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Underscore-72-x-42-drop-in-VibrAcoustic-bath-with-center-drain/productDetail/bathing/738924.htm?skuId=738777&brandId=656492\">Kohler VibrAcoustic Bath\u003c/a>, for example, pumps sound waves through the water for a gentle massage, or acts as your bathroom sound system with your own playlist, whether the tub is empty or fill. When you get out of the tub, use the \u003ca href=\"http://oralb.com/en-us/products/7000-wireless-smartguide-plus-electric-toothbrush\">Oral-B smart toothbrush\u003c/a> to make sure you’re brushing properly. Check your weight, body mass index, and heart rate on the \u003ca href=\"http://www.withings.com/us/en/products/smart-body-analyzer?\">Withings Smart Body Analyzer\u003c/a>—and get the local weather forecast while you’re on this smart scale. Dim the lights, lock the door, start your coffeemaker, adjust the thermostat, manage your smoke detector, turn on your sprinkler system, open your garage door, and even light your way in the dark. It’s all possible with the connected home and smart technology. If you don’t want to coordinate all these functions, bring \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Echo-Bluetooth-Speaker-with-WiFi-Alexa/dp/B00X4WHP5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463598622&sr=8-1&keywords=Echo\">Amazon Echo\u003c/a> home. This voice-activated home automation controller can operate your smart home technology with just a command. Ask it to play your favorite music, turn down the lights, and give you the latest news and weather update. Are you keeping up with your home’s intelligence? Your life could be a lot easier if you do.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"smart-home-technology-2016-and-beyond-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-06-16T14:23:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e8d14ce02311e61b11f155d6e03d96b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1466086990,"_etag":"5498f49be7feaa84070208ecf7da515d563a52cd","textbody":"Sci-fi movies have been filled with cool gadgets that put just about anything at your fingertips, with the push of a button. From George Jetson to James Bond, fictional characters have had all the fun. Now, it’s our turn. Smart home technology is automating everything in the home, from opening the doors and turning on the lights to tracking your sleep patterns and watering your plants. Today’s smart home technology lets you keep an eye on your dog when you’re away from home, alert you when your dinner is done, and warn you of leaky pipes. In 2017, the GSMA expects we will spend $44 billion dollars on connected home technology, more than four times the projected sales of $10 billion this year. In the kitchen, appliances like the smart refrigerator seem to be capable of doing everything except preparing meals. The touchscreen lets you listen to music or watch your favorite cooking show. Using LG’s HomeChat app, you can find out what’s in your fridge, perfect for when you’re at the grocery store without a list—as well as check on your other smart appliances. Even your bathtub has become smarter. The Kohler VibrAcoustic Bath, for example, pumps sound waves through the water for a gentle massage, or acts as your bathroom sound system with your own playlist, whether the tub is empty or fill. When you get out of the tub, use the Oral-B smart toothbrush to make sure you’re brushing properly. Check your weight, body mass index, and heart rate on the Withings Smart Body Analyzer—and get the local weather forecast while you’re on this smart scale. Dim the lights, lock the door, start your coffeemaker, adjust the thermostat, manage your smoke detector, turn on your sprinkler system, open your garage door, and even light your way in the dark. It’s all possible with the connected home and smart technology. If you don’t want to coordinate all these functions, bring Amazon Echo home. This voice-activated home automation controller can operate your smart home technology with just a command. Ask it to play your favorite music, turn down the lights, and give you the latest news and weather update. Are you keeping up with your home’s intelligence? Your life could be a lot easier if you do.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bee64db048034a7e5f33"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bee94db04803467e64b9","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:27:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Recaulk before you repaint: Tips for caulking your home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/867f3a7ca58a7a91b53cb35b8cbba9c9.jpg\" alt=\"caulkingBlog\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Keeping your home looking great requires exterior painting once in a great while. Not only will a fresh coat of paint—applied properly—improve the appearance, it also helps to protect the exterior and keep your home weather-tight. \u003cstrong>Caulk first, paint later\u003c/strong> Before you start the painting process, you need to take the essential step of re-caulking your home. Caulk provides a necessary sealant that removes gaps that can let in moisture, drafts, and pests (e.g., insects, mice). Moisture can cause the paint to crack, peel, or bubble. If water seeps into the house, it can lead to fungus. Elastomeric caulk is the ideal material. It’s durable and adheres to most surfaces. Other good choices include polyurethane and standard siliconized caulking (not to be confused with silicon caulk). Look at the warranty rating of the caulk. It should last 25 years or longer. Be sure to remove old caulking before you apply a new layer. \u003cstrong>Where to caulk\u003c/strong> If caulking is new to you, don’t worry. It’s very easy. Just load the tube into your caulking gun, and cut 1/4” off the tip at an angle. Cutting too much off the tip of the caulking tube could cause a mess! Look for places where two different materials or sections come together, like the door or window frame and the wall, or brick and wood, around outside faucets and dryer vents The area should be dry before you caulk it. Don’t overdo the application. A thin bead of caulk is sufficient. After you apply it, run your finger along the bead to create a smooth line. Use a damp cloth to wipe your finger each time you lift it in order to keep that smoothness. Also wipe up any excess caulking before it dries. In areas where the caulk might show, avoid a white caulk. On brick for example, a clear caulk is a better choice. Around gray concrete floors or foundation, use a gray urethane or clear caulk. Bear in mind that elastomeric caulk goes on white but dries clear. Be sure to caulk every section on a window or door where parts come together: the sill, the trim, and between the glass panes and wood frame. Fill in gaps behind your fascia and soffits with caulk. Don’t caulk areas that are designed to let moisture escape! This includes sections of the foundation. The extra effort you invest now in re-caulking your home will prevent big problems later.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"recaulk-before-you-repaint-tips-for-caulking-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-06-30T15:22:02.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/867f3a7ca58a7a91b53cb35b8cbba9c9.jpg","caption":"caulkingBlog","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1467300122,"_etag":"8032cb3a1c390bc1cf361585b8d62b8428738379","textbody":"Keeping your home looking great requires exterior painting once in a great while. Not only will a fresh coat of paint—applied properly—improve the appearance, it also helps to protect the exterior and keep your home weather-tight. Caulk first, paint later Before you start the painting process, you need to take the essential step of re-caulking your home. Caulk provides a necessary sealant that removes gaps that can let in moisture, drafts, and pests (e.g., insects, mice). Moisture can cause the paint to crack, peel, or bubble. If water seeps into the house, it can lead to fungus. Elastomeric caulk is the ideal material. It’s durable and adheres to most surfaces. Other good choices include polyurethane and standard siliconized caulking (not to be confused with silicon caulk). Look at the warranty rating of the caulk. It should last 25 years or longer. Be sure to remove old caulking before you apply a new layer. Where to caulk If caulking is new to you, don’t worry. It’s very easy. Just load the tube into your caulking gun, and cut 1/4” off the tip at an angle. Cutting too much off the tip of the caulking tube could cause a mess! Look for places where two different materials or sections come together, like the door or window frame and the wall, or brick and wood, around outside faucets and dryer vents The area should be dry before you caulk it. Don’t overdo the application. A thin bead of caulk is sufficient. After you apply it, run your finger along the bead to create a smooth line. Use a damp cloth to wipe your finger each time you lift it in order to keep that smoothness. Also wipe up any excess caulking before it dries. In areas where the caulk might show, avoid a white caulk. On brick for example, a clear caulk is a better choice. Around gray concrete floors or foundation, use a gray urethane or clear caulk. Bear in mind that elastomeric caulk goes on white but dries clear. Be sure to caulk every section on a window or door where parts come together: the sill, the trim, and between the glass panes and wood frame. Fill in gaps behind your fascia and soffits with caulk. Don’t caulk areas that are designed to let moisture escape! This includes sections of the foundation. The extra effort you invest now in re-caulking your home will prevent big problems later.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bee94db04803467e64b9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beed4db04803497e71fa","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:27:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home decorating mistakes to avoid","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It’s natural to be enthusiastic when decorating your home. But before you race ahead at full speed, stop and learn about these home design mistakes to avoid. \u003cstrong>Tested your paint color on one wall.\u003c/strong> The light in a room will change according to the time of day and the amount of light (from windows, skylights, and light fixtures). Brushing your paint sample in one area isn’t sufficient. Instead, go to the dollar store and buy a few sheets white poster board. Apply the paint to the poster boards. When it dries, hang them in different areas of the room, where the light differs. Look at these paint swatches at various times of the day and evening so you can see how it reacts to changing light. \u003cstrong>Chose the bedroom color and then searched for bedding.\u003c/strong> Your bedding choices can be somewhat limited, while the paint colors are not. Why struggle with finding a comforter, duvet, linens, and pillows to match the color on the wall, when you can more easily do it the other way around? \u003cstrong>Bought furniture on a whim.\u003c/strong> Buyer’s remorse probably begins in more furniture stores than anything else. Before you pull out your credit card, pull out your room measurements, to make sure the furniture is going to fit. It might also be helpful to have some photos of the room, to remind you of any existing furnishings that will need to fit in with your new stuff. Also bring color swatches to coordinate. And don’t be afraid to ask for fabric swatches to take home. After all, It’s a big investment. \u003cstrong>Made big changes before moving in.\u003c/strong> You buy a new home and you want it perfect when you move in. But be careful about doing too much. Live in the home for a while to determine if your pre-move decorating ideas will still make sense once you’re living there. \u003cstrong>Succumbed to trend pressure.\u003c/strong> Just because the magazines and blogs are telling you the latest trends in color, appliances, flooring, plumbing fixtures, and furnishings, doesn’t mean you have to follow. Choose according to your own tastes. Make your home a personal signature. \u003cstrong>Bought artwork that matched the room.\u003c/strong> The role of artwork is to reflect your style, not to fill a space. Look for art and accents that excite you. Then find the right place for them. \u003cstrong>Guessed.\u003c/strong> Whether it’s size, color, or style, don’t guess if it will work in your home. Bring photos of your rooms and specific spaces when you go shopping. And be sure you know the return policy before making the purchase. A little extra time with paint samples and fabric swatches could save you a lot of money and trouble.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-decorating-mistakes-to-avoid-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-07-14T16:13:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d4cb3d8728f8488070dbedfecf07c604.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1468512783,"_etag":"feabec0e1d1fc5f2f30842526b8540c9d3bdc923","textbody":"It’s natural to be enthusiastic when decorating your home. But before you race ahead at full speed, stop and learn about these home design mistakes to avoid. Tested your paint color on one wall. The light in a room will change according to the time of day and the amount of light (from windows, skylights, and light fixtures). Brushing your paint sample in one area isn’t sufficient. Instead, go to the dollar store and buy a few sheets white poster board. Apply the paint to the poster boards. When it dries, hang them in different areas of the room, where the light differs. Look at these paint swatches at various times of the day and evening so you can see how it reacts to changing light. Chose the bedroom color and then searched for bedding. Your bedding choices can be somewhat limited, while the paint colors are not. Why struggle with finding a comforter, duvet, linens, and pillows to match the color on the wall, when you can more easily do it the other way around? Bought furniture on a whim. Buyer’s remorse probably begins in more furniture stores than anything else. Before you pull out your credit card, pull out your room measurements, to make sure the furniture is going to fit. It might also be helpful to have some photos of the room, to remind you of any existing furnishings that will need to fit in with your new stuff. Also bring color swatches to coordinate. And don’t be afraid to ask for fabric swatches to take home. After all, It’s a big investment. Made big changes before moving in. You buy a new home and you want it perfect when you move in. But be careful about doing too much. Live in the home for a while to determine if your pre-move decorating ideas will still make sense once you’re living there. Succumbed to trend pressure. Just because the magazines and blogs are telling you the latest trends in color, appliances, flooring, plumbing fixtures, and furnishings, doesn’t mean you have to follow. Choose according to your own tastes. Make your home a personal signature. Bought artwork that matched the room. The role of artwork is to reflect your style, not to fill a space. Look for art and accents that excite you. Then find the right place for them. Guessed. Whether it’s size, color, or style, don’t guess if it will work in your home. Bring photos of your rooms and specific spaces when you go shopping. And be sure you know the return policy before making the purchase. A little extra time with paint samples and fabric swatches could save you a lot of money and trouble.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beed4db04803497e71fa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beef4db04803467e64ba","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:20:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Unique Kids' Room Designs","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Growing up stinks! Check out a few of the creatively themed secondary rooms in Ideal model homes. Why do the kids get to have all the fun? Ideal Homes has over 15 professional decorated model homes. Whether you're in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek\">Edmond/Deer Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont\">Piedmont\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon\">Yukon/Mustang\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw\">Choctaw\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman\">Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore\">Moore\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater\">Stillwate\u003c/a>r, we have a model home (or several) near you. To tour the model homes in person, contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4280 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MG_0024-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_0024\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4281 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4017_Bandera_Trail-5-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"4017_Bandera_Trail-5\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4282 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/DU3A0056-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"DU3A0056\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4283 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/EajjvoqM9cHnMgeJqzRb6iiTQ6yVdjeHdrEyRiebetA-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"EajjvoqM9cHnMgeJqzRb6iiTQ6yVdjeHdrEyRiebetA\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4285 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/v3un8i3X5lGEfeNX6Cj6MTcouAOSKi-lCtpKDoRGs84-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"v3un8i3X5lGEfeNX6Cj6MTcouAOSKi-lCtpKDoRGs84\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4286 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/MG_8988-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_8988\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4287 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Resizd-Ideal-Homes-012111-017-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Resizd Ideal Homes 012111 017\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4288 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/resized_MG_0199-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"resized_MG_0199\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4289 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/89fdff96a84b895366559888e704e87b.jpg\" alt=\"_A4B9582\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"unique-kids-room-designs-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-07-25T22:51:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/89fdff96a84b895366559888e704e87b.jpg","caption":"_A4B9582","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1469487118,"_etag":"e75ad7c30be42f9f944a2e1203545b63842186bf","textbody":"Growing up stinks! Check out a few of the creatively themed secondary rooms in Ideal model homes. Why do the kids get to have all the fun? Ideal Homes has over 15 professional decorated model homes. Whether you're in Edmond/Deer Creek, Piedmont, Yukon/Mustang, Choctaw, Norman, Moore, or Stillwater, we have a model home (or several) near you. To tour the model homes in person, contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beef4db04803467e64ba"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bef24db048034a7e5f35","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What to look for in a new neighborhood","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd90a2924748e7fe64a37645206230a4.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\u003c/p>\n\nAs you go house-hunting, it’s important to know the features of your ideal home—the style, size, number of rooms, age, and special amenities are some of the most important. But you also need to consider the neighborhood. The people and places that surround a home can make a big difference to your living experience there.\n\nCertainly, location is the biggest concern. You probably have your short list of areas that fit your needs. But even when you find the one that’s close to your job and quality schools, you need to do a bit more research to make sure your new neighborhood will fit well with your lifestyle.\n\n\u003cstrong>Take a walk.\u003c/strong>\n\nDon’t just drive around the area. Get out and walk. Listen to the sounds. Is major road noise traveling farther than you expected? Are there any strange odors in the air? Maybe there’s a wastewater treatment plant a bit too close to your new home.\n\nWhen you’re walking around, you’ll notice details that you might miss in a car. Look more closely at how your neighbors care for their yards. How’s the curb appeal? And how do the curbs, sidewalks, and streets look? This will provide valuable insight into the care that is given to the neighborhood.\n\nIf you have a dog, take him for a walk. See how other people react, so you can gauge how pet-friendly this community is.\n\n\u003cstrong>Knock on a few doors.\u003c/strong>\n\nIntroduce yourself to neighbors. Let them know you’re considering a particular home, and ask what they know about the house. Has it been well cared for? How does the community’s homes fare in storms (snow, wind, heavy rain)? If there’s a Homeowners Association, how effective is it? How stringent are the restrictions? How secure is the area?\n\nIf your potential neighbors aren’t forthcoming, it’s a good sign that you shouldn’t be expecting a homemade pie when you move in.\n\n\u003cstrong>Revisit at different times.\u003c/strong>\n\nYou might initially tour the home during the day, when many people are at work. Go back in the early evening so you can see the activity level when more residents are home. Are there lots of kids riding their bicycles? Are families outside grilling? Do you see happy homeowners enjoying their yards?\n\n\u003cstrong>Inspect the safety.\u003c/strong>\n\nIf you aren’t familiar with an area, learn about the crime rate. You can type in the community, zip code, or address on various websites to learn more about the criminal activity in your desired area.\n\nAre the streets well lit at night? Is there a neighborhood watch program there?\n\n\u003cstrong>Visualize your life here.\u003c/strong>\n\nImagine yourself driving into the neighborhood, into your driveway, and walking into your home. Picture yourself working and relaxing in your yard. Think about finding that favorite restaurant down the street. Consider that quick trip to the grocery store to pick up a few ingredients.\n\nHow does it feel? Can you see a happy life in this neighborhood?\n\nRemember, a home can be made even better in the right community. And it can be a nightmare in the wrong one. Before you invest in a new home, spend a little time getting to know the neighborhood.","uniqueName":"what-to-look-for-in-a-new-neighborhood-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-07-28T20:10:56","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd90a2924748e7fe64a37645206230a4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1469736656,"_etag":"af426e31147c8d6f9c6633e9163427051ea79931","textbody":"\n\nAs you go house-hunting, it’s important to know the features of your ideal home—the style, size, number of rooms, age, and special amenities are some of the most important. But you also need to consider the neighborhood. The people and places that surround a home can make a big difference to your living experience there.\n\nCertainly, location is the biggest concern. You probably have your short list of areas that fit your needs. But even when you find the one that’s close to your job and quality schools, you need to do a bit more research to make sure your new neighborhood will fit well with your lifestyle.\n\nTake a walk.\n\nDon’t just drive around the area. Get out and walk. Listen to the sounds. Is major road noise traveling farther than you expected? Are there any strange odors in the air? Maybe there’s a wastewater treatment plant a bit too close to your new home.\n\nWhen you’re walking around, you’ll notice details that you might miss in a car. Look more closely at how your neighbors care for their yards. How’s the curb appeal? And how do the curbs, sidewalks, and streets look? This will provide valuable insight into the care that is given to the neighborhood.\n\nIf you have a dog, take him for a walk. See how other people react, so you can gauge how pet-friendly this community is.\n\nKnock on a few doors.\n\nIntroduce yourself to neighbors. Let them know you’re considering a particular home, and ask what they know about the house. Has it been well cared for? How does the community’s homes fare in storms (snow, wind, heavy rain)? If there’s a Homeowners Association, how effective is it? How stringent are the restrictions? How secure is the area?\n\nIf your potential neighbors aren’t forthcoming, it’s a good sign that you shouldn’t be expecting a homemade pie when you move in.\n\nRevisit at different times.\n\nYou might initially tour the home during the day, when many people are at work. Go back in the early evening so you can see the activity level when more residents are home. Are there lots of kids riding their bicycles? Are families outside grilling? Do you see happy homeowners enjoying their yards?\n\nInspect the safety.\n\nIf you aren’t familiar with an area, learn about the crime rate. You can type in the community, zip code, or address on various websites to learn more about the criminal activity in your desired area.\n\nAre the streets well lit at night? Is there a neighborhood watch program there?\n\nVisualize your life here.\n\nImagine yourself driving into the neighborhood, into your driveway, and walking into your home. Picture yourself working and relaxing in your yard. Think about finding that favorite restaurant down the street. Consider that quick trip to the grocery store to pick up a few ingredients.\n\nHow does it feel? Can you see a happy life in this neighborhood?\n\nRemember, a home can be made even better in the right community. And it can be a nightmare in the wrong one. Before you invest in a new home, spend a little time getting to know the neighborhood.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bef24db048034a7e5f35"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bef74db04803477e7f41","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:27:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Spotlight on the Pendleton Plan","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch/floor-plans/pendleton\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4247 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://104.236.103.109/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Pendleton-Plan-400x80.jpg\" alt=\"Pendleton Plan\" width=\"400\" height=\"80\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch/floor-plans/pendleton\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4249 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d2ab5cba443d384f05acd6d4c907e820.jpg\" alt=\"PendletonColorFP_web\" width=\"400\" height=\"634\">\u003c/a>If you're looking for space and versatility, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch/floor-plans/pendleton\">the Pendleton\u003c/a> delivers with 4-bedrooms, a 3-car garage, and 2 1/2 baths. At 2,491 square feet, this home has a bright and open layout. The Pendleton also has some great little features tucked away, like the built-in mud bench in the entry, arches in the master bath, and the second entrance to the utility room. Who wouldn't love the convenience of getting laundry straight from the huge walk-in closet to the utility room? \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4251 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/923ea599a0e78374ad6337bada076936.jpg\" alt=\"PendletonColorOpt\" width=\"400\" height=\"634\">&nbsp;Another great thing about the Pendleton is the versatility. Want a game room, a corner fireplace, an inlaw suite, a study...this plan has so many options! If you're really looking for something unique, check out our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch/floor-plans/pendleton-b-heritage\">Pendleton Heritage plan\u003c/a>, which offers many of the benefits of the Pendleton but with a secondary master with a kitchenette and it's own entrance. The Pendleton is available in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch/floor-plans\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe/floor-plans\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/castlewood-trails/floor-plans\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a>. If you'd like to learn more about this plan, set up a tour at eamora@ideal-homes.com.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"spotlight-on-the-pendleton-plan-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-06-28T02:32:06.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d2ab5cba443d384f05acd6d4c907e820.jpg","caption":"PendletonColorFP_web","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1467081126,"_etag":"35ce707ebc9110affc48f66e46de14775613bd85","textbody":"If you're looking for space and versatility, the Pendleton delivers with 4-bedrooms, a 3-car garage, and 2 1/2 baths. At 2,491 square feet, this home has a bright and open layout. The Pendleton also has some great little features tucked away, like the built-in mud bench in the entry, arches in the master bath, and the second entrance to the utility room. Who wouldn't love the convenience of getting laundry straight from the huge walk-in closet to the utility room? &nbsp;Another great thing about the Pendleton is the versatility. Want a game room, a corner fireplace, an inlaw suite, a study...this plan has so many options! If you're really looking for something unique, check out our Pendleton Heritage plan, which offers many of the benefits of the Pendleton but with a secondary master with a kitchenette and it's own entrance. The Pendleton is available in Red Canyon Ranch, Somers Pointe, and Castlewood Trails. If you'd like to learn more about this plan, set up a tour at eamora@ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:23 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bef74db04803477e7f41"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000befa4db048034a7e5f37","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"7 sure signs that your bathroom needs an upgrade","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4307 aligncenter\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7769df097f22eb5e5d1e44e89505b6a0.jpg\" alt=\"bathroomNeedsUpdate\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" />\n\nAre you so used to your bathroom that you overlook certain features that might be outdated? Bathroom design has evolved dramatically over the past few years. If your bathroom has become a merely functional space, then it might be time to consider remodeling.\n\nHere are some sure signs that your bathroom needs an upgrade.\n\u003col>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>The toilet is older than your kids.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\nPlumbing has changed, and today’s toilets offer more efficiency than your outdated commode. Low-flow toilets offer significant savings, and the touchless toilet eliminates that concern over someone’s lack of “courtesy”.\n\u003col start=\"2\">\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Water isn’t always where it belongs.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\nDo you have a leaky faucet in the sink or tub? Does your toilet keep running after it’s flushed? Examine your bathroom for leaks and drips. Check the walls, ceiling, and floors for telltale signs of hidden moisture. Worn-out plumbing is an insurance claim waiting to happen.\n\u003col start=\"3\">\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Sinks, tubs, and grout have lost that loving feeling.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\nDoes your tile grout look like a cigarette smoker’s teeth? Are your tubs and sinks stained and scratched? Maybe your bathroom is trying to tell you it’s time to pull the plug. Retire the tired fixtures. Take advantage of today’s vast array of choices for bathroom tile, sinks, and tubs.\n\u003col start=\"4\">\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>The lighting is one-size-fits-all.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\nYour bathroom is a functional space. Some areas benefit from soft lighting, while others are task-centric (applying make-up, shaving). Create the right ambience in your bathroom by installing more energy-efficient fixtures that shed the right light on you—like sconces on the sides of the mirror, instead of on top, and maybe a chandelier over your spa tub.\n\u003col start=\"5\">\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>You have more toiletries than storage.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\nIf you constantly have to make room on the bathroom vanity countertop because of the clutter, you need more storage space in your bathroom. It’s time to rethink the cabinetry. Invest in a new vanity or add shelves. An organized, uncluttered bathroom is a thing of beauty.\n\u003col start=\"6\">\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Your life has changed.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\nMaybe you’re now sharing your bathroom with others—spouse, significant other, roommate, kids, in-laws. How does that affect the bathroom design? Can two people easily maneuver through the bathroom functions simultaneously? Is there too much clutter? When you double up, you should double down and invest in a bathroom remodel.\n\u003col start=\"7\">\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>You’re trying really hard to overlook the colors and patterns.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\nA coat of paint can only do so much to change your perspective. Styles and trends are evolving. Have they reached your bathroom yet? Today’s bathrooms have a spa-like feel, achieved with a combination of the right colors, accents, and materials. Even powder rooms deserve an update.\n\nEvery room in your home should reflect your personal style and provide the comfort that you can only get in this space. Don’t allow yourself to be lulled into mere tolerance of your rooms. Turn them into an environment that adds to the picture of your own “Home, Sweet Home”.","uniqueName":"7-sure-signs-that-your-bathroom-needs-an-upgrade-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-08-11T17:14:23","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7769df097f22eb5e5d1e44e89505b6a0.jpg","caption":"bathroomNeedsUpdate","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1470935663,"_etag":"f35ffca0666f99cd03b53a01cc3e201bbd8bf1f4","textbody":"\n\nAre you so used to your bathroom that you overlook certain features that might be outdated? Bathroom design has evolved dramatically over the past few years. If your bathroom has become a merely functional space, then it might be time to consider remodeling.\n\nHere are some sure signs that your bathroom needs an upgrade.\n\n \tThe toilet is older than your kids.\n\nPlumbing has changed, and today’s toilets offer more efficiency than your outdated commode. Low-flow toilets offer significant savings, and the touchless toilet eliminates that concern over someone’s lack of “courtesy”.\n\n \tWater isn’t always where it belongs.\n\nDo you have a leaky faucet in the sink or tub? Does your toilet keep running after it’s flushed? Examine your bathroom for leaks and drips. Check the walls, ceiling, and floors for telltale signs of hidden moisture. Worn-out plumbing is an insurance claim waiting to happen.\n\n \tSinks, tubs, and grout have lost that loving feeling.\n\nDoes your tile grout look like a cigarette smoker’s teeth? Are your tubs and sinks stained and scratched? Maybe your bathroom is trying to tell you it’s time to pull the plug. Retire the tired fixtures. Take advantage of today’s vast array of choices for bathroom tile, sinks, and tubs.\n\n \tThe lighting is one-size-fits-all.\n\nYour bathroom is a functional space. Some areas benefit from soft lighting, while others are task-centric (applying make-up, shaving). Create the right ambience in your bathroom by installing more energy-efficient fixtures that shed the right light on you—like sconces on the sides of the mirror, instead of on top, and maybe a chandelier over your spa tub.\n\n \tYou have more toiletries than storage.\n\nIf you constantly have to make room on the bathroom vanity countertop because of the clutter, you need more storage space in your bathroom. It’s time to rethink the cabinetry. Invest in a new vanity or add shelves. An organized, uncluttered bathroom is a thing of beauty.\n\n \tYour life has changed.\n\nMaybe you’re now sharing your bathroom with others—spouse, significant other, roommate, kids, in-laws. How does that affect the bathroom design? Can two people easily maneuver through the bathroom functions simultaneously? Is there too much clutter? When you double up, you should double down and invest in a bathroom remodel.\n\n \tYou’re trying really hard to overlook the colors and patterns.\n\nA coat of paint can only do so much to change your perspective. Styles and trends are evolving. Have they reached your bathroom yet? Today’s bathrooms have a spa-like feel, achieved with a combination of the right colors, accents, and materials. Even powder rooms deserve an update.\n\nEvery room in your home should reflect your personal style and provide the comfort that you can only get in this space. Don’t allow yourself to be lulled into mere tolerance of your rooms. Turn them into an environment that adds to the picture of your own “Home, Sweet Home”.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000befa4db048034a7e5f37"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000befc4db04803487e5d54","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:29:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Take a Virtual Tour of Our Newest Model Home in Yukon","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KYmNBHrY8Da\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4311 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1b8e05552c52555132b90fb94b3c8947.jpg\" alt=\"CWT Play\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\">\u003c/a>We're proud of all our furnished model homes here at Ideal Homes, but we're especially excited about the brand new model in Castlewood Trails. Take a look our \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KYmNBHrY8Da\">virtual tour\u003c/a>, and you'll understand why. We think you're going to love the style of this home. It has dark wood beams in the open kitchen / living room area and in the entry. The kitchen is a true showpiece with a Farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood floors, and and a backsplash with a fun texture and an elegant look. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/castlewood-trails\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> is located at 10537 NW 134th Terrace in Yukon, OK. It has easy access for commuting and is just a few minutes from the beautiful Lake Overholser. The floor plan of our Castlewood Trails model, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/castlewood-trails/floor-plans/lawrence\">Lawrence\u003c/a>, is quickly becoming a favorite among our homeowners. It has 3-bedrooms, plus a study, a mud room, and a generous walk-in pantry and oversized laundry room. The living room is unforgettable with a vaulted ceiling and a fireplace centered between two large windows. This home is oozing with charm. The Lawrence is also available in&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch/floor-plans\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> in Norman, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains/floor-plans\">Native Plains\u003c/a> in Moore, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe/floor-plans\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> in Mustang. To schedule a tour of this model home, contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com. &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"take-a-virtual-tour-of-our-newest-model-home-in-yukon-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-08-23T01:02:00.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1b8e05552c52555132b90fb94b3c8947.jpg","caption":"CWT Play","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1471914120,"_etag":"991b9f15a115cd4f5c1195abf9b297db7e3bdf9d","textbody":"We're proud of all our furnished model homes here at Ideal Homes, but we're especially excited about the brand new model in Castlewood Trails. Take a look our virtual tour, and you'll understand why. We think you're going to love the style of this home. It has dark wood beams in the open kitchen / living room area and in the entry. The kitchen is a true showpiece with a Farmhouse sink, white cabinets, wood floors, and and a backsplash with a fun texture and an elegant look. Castlewood Trails is located at 10537 NW 134th Terrace in Yukon, OK. It has easy access for commuting and is just a few minutes from the beautiful Lake Overholser. The floor plan of our Castlewood Trails model, the Lawrence, is quickly becoming a favorite among our homeowners. It has 3-bedrooms, plus a study, a mud room, and a generous walk-in pantry and oversized laundry room. The living room is unforgettable with a vaulted ceiling and a fireplace centered between two large windows. This home is oozing with charm. The Lawrence is also available in&nbsp;Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, Native Plains in Moore, and Somers Pointe in Mustang. To schedule a tour of this model home, contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com. &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:28 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000befc4db04803487e5d54"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000beff4db04803477e7f43","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:31 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Laundry room design ideas","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4317\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/319925184c8bd365629bab38963d40e5.jpg\" alt=\"1laundryRoomDesignImage\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"/>\n\nYour laundry room isn’t one of those spaces in your home where you think, “Oh, I’ll just go there and relax.” It’s purely functional.\n\nBut that doesn’t mean the room is prohibited from having style. Look at today’s bathroom designs. They’ve evolved from functional dullness to spa-like beauty. Every space in your home should reflect your personality. Don’t skip over the laundry room. There are so many ways you can re-create this utility area without spending a fortune. Here are some laundry room design ideas to get you started.\n\n\u003cstrong>Plan for the functions.\u003c/strong>\n\nAll great outcomes start with a great plan. Determine what you want to improve in your laundry room. More storage? Additional function? Nicer style? Create a wish list of things you’d like in your “dream” laundry room.\n\nAdditional functions could include a drop-down ironing board mounted on a wall (perhaps tucked inside an attractive cabinet). Maybe you’d like a folding area to sort through your laundry. Pet lovers could also consider converting the space occupied by a utility sink into a dog bath or shower. Some laundry rooms are situated in a place where they double as a mudroom, which means you need even more organization for this double duty!\n\n\u003cstrong>Calculate your space.\u003c/strong>\n\nNext, determine what you have to work with—such as space, plumbing, and electrical. Are you planning to knock down a wall to expand the space? Will you need to replumb, redo the dryer vent, or maybe switch from electric to gas (or vice versa)? Make sure you know the current condition of the room.\n\nWhen you measure the space, take into account whether your appliances are top- or front-loading. Top-loading washers and dryers need extra clearance below the bottom of any cabinet or shelf mounted above it.\n\nNow that you know what you want and what you have, you can build the plan for a room that might even get you excited about doing laundry.\n\n\u003cstrong>Get creative with storage.\u003c/strong>\n\nWhere do you stash your cleaning products? Is there a shelf over the washer and dryer? Color that “gone”. Use the same storage logic for your laundry room organization as you apply to your kitchen, bathroom, and closet—easy access cabinets, drawers, cubbies, and shelving. Storage should be attractive, no matter what area it occupies.\n\nIf your laundry room is also the place where you keep your brooms, mops, and vacuum, how will you store them? A closet is a great addition, but if space is limited, think about adding a pegboard organization wall where you can hang them, along with other household cleaning items and tools.\n\n\u003cstrong>Rethink the sink.\u003c/strong>\n\nPerhaps one of the ugliest features in many laundry rooms is the utility sink—a big plastic basin with boring legs and an uninspiring faucet. That unsightly sink was designed for rinsing and washing really messy items, like muddy work clothes. Will a stainless steel sink handle the challenge as well? Absolutely! How about an oversized farmhouse sink in your laundry room for big jobs? Install the sink within a vanity, with a durable and attractive countertop. Add a kitchen faucet with a pull-down spray, and you easily, affordably improve the look of your laundry room—and add value to your home.\n\nYour laundry room doesn’t have to be the dullest part of your home. Give it a real clean-up with these design ideas.","uniqueName":"laundry-room-design-ideas-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-08-25T16:22:41","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/319925184c8bd365629bab38963d40e5.jpg","caption":"1laundryRoomDesignImage","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1472142161,"_etag":"1be4c6338888de53186d35faa45bd26a9cdbdc42","textbody":"\n\nYour laundry room isn’t one of those spaces in your home where you think, “Oh, I’ll just go there and relax.” It’s purely functional.\n\nBut that doesn’t mean the room is prohibited from having style. Look at today’s bathroom designs. They’ve evolved from functional dullness to spa-like beauty. Every space in your home should reflect your personality. Don’t skip over the laundry room. There are so many ways you can re-create this utility area without spending a fortune. Here are some laundry room design ideas to get you started.\n\nPlan for the functions.\n\nAll great outcomes start with a great plan. Determine what you want to improve in your laundry room. More storage? Additional function? Nicer style? Create a wish list of things you’d like in your “dream” laundry room.\n\nAdditional functions could include a drop-down ironing board mounted on a wall (perhaps tucked inside an attractive cabinet). Maybe you’d like a folding area to sort through your laundry. Pet lovers could also consider converting the space occupied by a utility sink into a dog bath or shower. Some laundry rooms are situated in a place where they double as a mudroom, which means you need even more organization for this double duty!\n\nCalculate your space.\n\nNext, determine what you have to work with—such as space, plumbing, and electrical. Are you planning to knock down a wall to expand the space? Will you need to replumb, redo the dryer vent, or maybe switch from electric to gas (or vice versa)? Make sure you know the current condition of the room.\n\nWhen you measure the space, take into account whether your appliances are top- or front-loading. Top-loading washers and dryers need extra clearance below the bottom of any cabinet or shelf mounted above it.\n\nNow that you know what you want and what you have, you can build the plan for a room that might even get you excited about doing laundry.\n\nGet creative with storage.\n\nWhere do you stash your cleaning products? Is there a shelf over the washer and dryer? Color that “gone”. Use the same storage logic for your laundry room organization as you apply to your kitchen, bathroom, and closet—easy access cabinets, drawers, cubbies, and shelving. Storage should be attractive, no matter what area it occupies.\n\nIf your laundry room is also the place where you keep your brooms, mops, and vacuum, how will you store them? A closet is a great addition, but if space is limited, think about adding a pegboard organization wall where you can hang them, along with other household cleaning items and tools.\n\nRethink the sink.\n\nPerhaps one of the ugliest features in many laundry rooms is the utility sink—a big plastic basin with boring legs and an uninspiring faucet. That unsightly sink was designed for rinsing and washing really messy items, like muddy work clothes. Will a stainless steel sink handle the challenge as well? Absolutely! How about an oversized farmhouse sink in your laundry room for big jobs? Install the sink within a vanity, with a durable and attractive countertop. Add a kitchen faucet with a pull-down spray, and you easily, affordably improve the look of your laundry room—and add value to your home.\n\nYour laundry room doesn’t have to be the dullest part of your home. Give it a real clean-up with these design ideas.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:31 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000beff4db04803477e7f43"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf014db04803477e7f44","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:33 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to choose the right toilet","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4324 aligncenter\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f97950532dcbdaae9921876eb3ee7094.jpg\" alt=\"toiletBlogImage\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" />\n\nAdmit it. The toilet isn’t high on your list when you’re thinking about your bathroom remodel. It’s not something you discuss excitedly with your friends as you talk about your bathroom makeover.\n\nA toilet has a function. Period.\n\nSo does a faucet, but there are many different types of that plumbing fixture. Before you brush off the toilet as a purely utilitarian item, consider your options so you’ll know how to choose the right toilet.\n\n\u003cstrong>Onesie or two-piece?\u003c/strong>\n\nA toilet is comprised of two components: the tank and the seat base. The two-piece toilet has reigned as the throne of choice for a long time, but the one-piece toilet has gained in popularity in recent years.\n\nA two-piece toilet is easier to move, but a one-piece commode has no seams where germs can hide. Both are available in a variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary. The one-piece toilet tends to be more expensive.\n\n\u003cstrong>Preferred seating\u003c/strong>\n\nToilets bowls come in a choice of round or elongated. The round is less expensive, but the oval shape is generally deemed to provide a more comfortable seat. In bathrooms where a few inches make a big difference, a round toilet is smaller and can save space.\n\n\u003cstrong>A higher hopper?\u003c/strong>\n\nThe standard height for a toilet is approximately 14 inches, and that’s fine for most people. If you’re taller than average, you might opt for the 17-inch or 19-inch “comfort height’. This taller toilet seat is also ideal for elderly or handicapped people who are maneuvering from a wheelchair.\n\n\u003cstrong>Push or pull flushing?\u003c/strong>\n\nA toilet with a handle for flushing is a common choice. A push-button on the top of the toilet tank gives a more stylish flush feature. It might cost a bit more than the lever-style toilets, but also gets less handling and is easier to clean.\n\n\u003cstrong>Low-flow or high-powered?\u003c/strong>\n\nEnergy efficiency is important to today’s homeowners. Twenty years ago, toilets used 3.5 gallons of water for every flush. Newer low-flow toilets reduced that usage to just 1.6 gallons per flush, but many people complained this gravity-based technology was no-go on the low-flow. New toilets offer different types of flushing technology. A pressure-assisted flush uses the low-flow quantity but adds power, which leads to a cleaner toilet bowl.\n\n\u003cstrong>Toilet, toilet, on the wall\u003c/strong>\n\nYou also have the option of a wall-mounted toilet. It’s more difficult to install, but enables easy cleaning underneath (a job no one enjoys).\n\nAn in-wall toilet shows only the toilet seat emerging from the wall. The tank is hidden inside the wall. Installation requires a pro, but the sleek profile and simplicity is a great choice for certain bathroom styles.\n\nWhile it might not be the most exciting seat in the house, the toilet will always be sought-after, so make sure you know how to choose the right toilet.","uniqueName":"how-to-choose-the-right-toilet-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-09-05T14:27:08","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f97950532dcbdaae9921876eb3ee7094.jpg","caption":"toiletBlogImage","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1473085628,"_etag":"7b93227757db71f41d4161d5d34e5fba2e791ebd","textbody":"\n\nAdmit it. The toilet isn’t high on your list when you’re thinking about your bathroom remodel. It’s not something you discuss excitedly with your friends as you talk about your bathroom makeover.\n\nA toilet has a function. Period.\n\nSo does a faucet, but there are many different types of that plumbing fixture. Before you brush off the toilet as a purely utilitarian item, consider your options so you’ll know how to choose the right toilet.\n\nOnesie or two-piece?\n\nA toilet is comprised of two components: the tank and the seat base. The two-piece toilet has reigned as the throne of choice for a long time, but the one-piece toilet has gained in popularity in recent years.\n\nA two-piece toilet is easier to move, but a one-piece commode has no seams where germs can hide. Both are available in a variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary. The one-piece toilet tends to be more expensive.\n\nPreferred seating\n\nToilets bowls come in a choice of round or elongated. The round is less expensive, but the oval shape is generally deemed to provide a more comfortable seat. In bathrooms where a few inches make a big difference, a round toilet is smaller and can save space.\n\nA higher hopper?\n\nThe standard height for a toilet is approximately 14 inches, and that’s fine for most people. If you’re taller than average, you might opt for the 17-inch or 19-inch “comfort height’. This taller toilet seat is also ideal for elderly or handicapped people who are maneuvering from a wheelchair.\n\nPush or pull flushing?\n\nA toilet with a handle for flushing is a common choice. A push-button on the top of the toilet tank gives a more stylish flush feature. It might cost a bit more than the lever-style toilets, but also gets less handling and is easier to clean.\n\nLow-flow or high-powered?\n\nEnergy efficiency is important to today’s homeowners. Twenty years ago, toilets used 3.5 gallons of water for every flush. Newer low-flow toilets reduced that usage to just 1.6 gallons per flush, but many people complained this gravity-based technology was no-go on the low-flow. New toilets offer different types of flushing technology. A pressure-assisted flush uses the low-flow quantity but adds power, which leads to a cleaner toilet bowl.\n\nToilet, toilet, on the wall\n\nYou also have the option of a wall-mounted toilet. It’s more difficult to install, but enables easy cleaning underneath (a job no one enjoys).\n\nAn in-wall toilet shows only the toilet seat emerging from the wall. The tank is hidden inside the wall. Installation requires a pro, but the sleek profile and simplicity is a great choice for certain bathroom styles.\n\nWhile it might not be the most exciting seat in the house, the toilet will always be sought-after, so make sure you know how to choose the right toilet.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf014db04803477e7f44"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf054db04803467e64bc","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:21:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Unique Spaces to Fit Your Family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Every individual or family who comes through our doors has a different list of wants and needs for their next home. Ideal Homes takes special care in designing our homes and options to provide spaces that fit the lives of our homeowners. Whether it's working from home, managing a busy family, pursuing your hobbies, or entertaining, Ideal Homes strives to make sure you can do the things that mean the most to you. Here are a few of our favorites unique spaces: \u003cstrong>Pocket Offices\u003c/strong> These built-in desks are tucked away in hallways or off laundry rooms and are perfect for doing homework, paying bills, or serving as a home office.\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4333 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2b76e8db1a65b69eec35445c4d5b1dad.jpg\" alt=\"_a4b9563\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cstrong>Mud Rooms\u003c/strong> Tired of shoes and backpacks piling up by the door? These built-ins add storage and organization to your life. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4329 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e2daa4f9f6e0e6bd056588ad2590062b.jpg\" alt=\"ih-8316-015\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cstrong>Hobby Rooms&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Have you always dreamed of having a craft, sewing, or hobby room? These rooms give you the space you need to pursue your passions. \u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4330 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9a3cf65e4b6ee4fd0be3888bd8a09d91.jpg\" alt=\"ih-71916-106\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cstrong>Media Rooms\u003c/strong> Whether it's a \"man cave\" or the ideal spot for your family to gather on the couch with some popcorn, a media room provides you with the perfect room for watching the game or a movie.\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4332 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e3e0e19cc9daa67173f151507b885cb2.jpg\" alt=\"_mg_0053resized2\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"unique-spaces-to-fit-your-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-09-08T18:49:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2b76e8db1a65b69eec35445c4d5b1dad.jpg","caption":"_a4b9563","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1473360576,"_etag":"a12b0944b113c5eeb59eb94b85cb01abc70b356c","textbody":"Every individual or family who comes through our doors has a different list of wants and needs for their next home. Ideal Homes takes special care in designing our homes and options to provide spaces that fit the lives of our homeowners. Whether it's working from home, managing a busy family, pursuing your hobbies, or entertaining, Ideal Homes strives to make sure you can do the things that mean the most to you. Here are a few of our favorites unique spaces: Pocket Offices These built-in desks are tucked away in hallways or off laundry rooms and are perfect for doing homework, paying bills, or serving as a home office.Mud Rooms Tired of shoes and backpacks piling up by the door? These built-ins add storage and organization to your life. Hobby Rooms&nbsp; Have you always dreamed of having a craft, sewing, or hobby room? These rooms give you the space you need to pursue your passions. Media Rooms Whether it's a \"man cave\" or the ideal spot for your family to gather on the couch with some popcorn, a media room provides you with the perfect room for watching the game or a movie.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf054db04803467e64bc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf094db04803497e71ff","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Checklist to winterize your home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\" size-full wp-image-4338 aligncenter\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14a966a5ba8bad29048c81a09a4d936a.jpg\" alt=\"winterizehome\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" />\n\nSummer is over. The weather is going to get colder—much colder—before we see those pleasant temperatures again. Once you’ve stored your patio furniture and raked the fallen leaves, you will need to winterize your home, to protect it from all the hazards that a long, hard winter can bring.\n\nNot sure where to start? Here’s a checklist to winterize your home.\n\n\u003cstrong>Check your heating system.\u003c/strong>\n\nCrank up the thermostat to 80 degrees, and listen for the furnace to turn on. Then, you should feel warm air. If that works, turn the temperature back down to the normal setting.\n\nThis is only a test. You should hire a professional to do a full inspection and cleaning of your heating system.\n\n\u003cstrong>Put your air conditioner to bed.\u003c/strong>\n\nYou need to do more than turn off the A/C when the weather gets too cold to use it. Hose off the entire central air conditioner’s condensing unit to remove leaves and other debris. Be sure you use a heavy spray. Then, cover the condenser to prevent leaves, twigs, and other items from invading the unit. With freezing temperatures, those seemingly innocent things could lead to interior damage.\n\n\u003cstrong>Inspect the chimney.\u003c/strong>\n\nCreosote builds up in the chimney, leading to dangerous chimney fires. Hire a professional chimney sweep to ensure that the chimney and flue are ready for those crackling winter fires. While you’re at it, have a complete chimney inspection to find leaks that let in the cold air and ignite your heating costs.\n\n\u003cstrong>Insulate yourself.\u003c/strong>\n\nA burst pipe can be a disaster. Wrap insulation around any exposed piping to blanket them from the cold. If you have exterior faucets, turn off the water supply that feeds them.\n\nWrap an insulating blanket around your hot water tank to prevent heat from escaping.\n\nApply foam sealing gaskets around exterior outlets and switch plates.\n\n\u003cstrong>Plug the leaks.\u003c/strong>\n\nWindows and doors are notorious for housing leaks. Check your windows and doors—including the trim and the bottom of the doors—for drafts. Apply (or replace) weatherstripping. Recaulk areas where edges come together, at the corners of the house or where the roof meets the siding.\n\n\u003cstrong>Proof the roof.\u003c/strong>\n\nIt’s no fun getting on the roof to make repairs in the dead of winter. Be proactive by checking your roof now, before the weather gets cold. Replace cracked, missing, or damaged roof shingles. Make sure the flashing is intact. And, if you didn’t already include the task in your autumn checklist, clean the gutters. All those leaves, sticks, and other unwanted stuff will add weight to your gutters when they freeze, and block the safe flow of water when the snow melts.\n\n\u003cstrong>Shut down the sprinklers.\u003c/strong>\n\nWater might still be inside your sprinkler lines. If it freezes, those lines could burst. After turning off the water supply, use an air compressor to blow air through the lines and push the resting water out.\n\n\u003cstrong>Tune up your snowblower.\u003c/strong>\n\nImagine the first heavy snowfall. You suit up in your arctic gear to battle the white stuff. You get to the garage and discover that your snowblower won’t work. Avoid this scenario by starting it up before the winter. Fill the snowblower with gas, so it’s ready to rev up when you are. Stock up on sand or salt, and buy a really good shovel as a back-up plan.\n\nSpend a little time winterizing your home now so you can enjoy a season without unnecessary home repairs.","uniqueName":"checklist-to-winterize-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-09-23T14:33:00","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14a966a5ba8bad29048c81a09a4d936a.jpg","caption":"winterizehome","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1474641180,"_etag":"56e3151ff4bebbaaf69bb5d2b008a92ca80f4817","textbody":"\n\nSummer is over. The weather is going to get colder—much colder—before we see those pleasant temperatures again. Once you’ve stored your patio furniture and raked the fallen leaves, you will need to winterize your home, to protect it from all the hazards that a long, hard winter can bring.\n\nNot sure where to start? Here’s a checklist to winterize your home.\n\nCheck your heating system.\n\nCrank up the thermostat to 80 degrees, and listen for the furnace to turn on. Then, you should feel warm air. If that works, turn the temperature back down to the normal setting.\n\nThis is only a test. You should hire a professional to do a full inspection and cleaning of your heating system.\n\nPut your air conditioner to bed.\n\nYou need to do more than turn off the A/C when the weather gets too cold to use it. Hose off the entire central air conditioner’s condensing unit to remove leaves and other debris. Be sure you use a heavy spray. Then, cover the condenser to prevent leaves, twigs, and other items from invading the unit. With freezing temperatures, those seemingly innocent things could lead to interior damage.\n\nInspect the chimney.\n\nCreosote builds up in the chimney, leading to dangerous chimney fires. Hire a professional chimney sweep to ensure that the chimney and flue are ready for those crackling winter fires. While you’re at it, have a complete chimney inspection to find leaks that let in the cold air and ignite your heating costs.\n\nInsulate yourself.\n\nA burst pipe can be a disaster. Wrap insulation around any exposed piping to blanket them from the cold. If you have exterior faucets, turn off the water supply that feeds them.\n\nWrap an insulating blanket around your hot water tank to prevent heat from escaping.\n\nApply foam sealing gaskets around exterior outlets and switch plates.\n\nPlug the leaks.\n\nWindows and doors are notorious for housing leaks. Check your windows and doors—including the trim and the bottom of the doors—for drafts. Apply (or replace) weatherstripping. Recaulk areas where edges come together, at the corners of the house or where the roof meets the siding.\n\nProof the roof.\n\nIt’s no fun getting on the roof to make repairs in the dead of winter. Be proactive by checking your roof now, before the weather gets cold. Replace cracked, missing, or damaged roof shingles. Make sure the flashing is intact. And, if you didn’t already include the task in your autumn checklist, clean the gutters. All those leaves, sticks, and other unwanted stuff will add weight to your gutters when they freeze, and block the safe flow of water when the snow melts.\n\nShut down the sprinklers.\n\nWater might still be inside your sprinkler lines. If it freezes, those lines could burst. After turning off the water supply, use an air compressor to blow air through the lines and push the resting water out.\n\nTune up your snowblower.\n\nImagine the first heavy snowfall. You suit up in your arctic gear to battle the white stuff. You get to the garage and discover that your snowblower won’t work. Avoid this scenario by starting it up before the winter. Fill the snowblower with gas, so it’s ready to rev up when you are. Stock up on sand or salt, and buy a really good shovel as a back-up plan.\n\nSpend a little time winterizing your home now so you can enjoy a season without unnecessary home repairs.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf094db04803497e71ff"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf094db048034a7e5f38","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:38:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Aerial Views of Ideal Homes Neighborhoods","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Have you ever wanted to get a bird's-eye view of some of Ideal Homes communities? Check out these videos that provide an amazing look at the parks, walking trails, ponds and other amenities in a few of our most popular Oklahoma City area neighborhoods. &nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qs2_6lXQyQM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/green-leaf-trails\" target=\"_blank\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a> is Norman Oklahoma's fastest growing new home Community. Greenleaf Trails homeowners enjoy parks, fishing ponds, scenic walking trails, butterfly gardens and more. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/j_5P54gaG8g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\" target=\"_blank\">Featherstone\u003c/a> is a truly remarkable Community in Moore, Oklahoma. The Community has beautiful ponds, parks, a splash pad for the kids and more. Close proximity to I-44 and great schools make this an incredible place to call home. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wZpFLLW0CMI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\" target=\"_blank\">Sundance\u003c/a> offers beautiful rolling hills, a central park that's perfect for basketball, disc golf, or just a walk with the family. Great location. Great amenities. Affordable priced homes in a great school district. What's not to love!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"aerial-views-of-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-09-27T00:19:14.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1474935554,"_etag":"0dbe06e272e91845ed23823fe5850e2b09db579d","textbody":"Have you ever wanted to get a bird's-eye view of some of Ideal Homes communities? Check out these videos that provide an amazing look at the parks, walking trails, ponds and other amenities in a few of our most popular Oklahoma City area neighborhoods. &nbsp;Greenleaf Trails is Norman Oklahoma's fastest growing new home Community. Greenleaf Trails homeowners enjoy parks, fishing ponds, scenic walking trails, butterfly gardens and more. Featherstone is a truly remarkable Community in Moore, Oklahoma. The Community has beautiful ponds, parks, a splash pad for the kids and more. Close proximity to I-44 and great schools make this an incredible place to call home. Sundance offers beautiful rolling hills, a central park that's perfect for basketball, disc golf, or just a walk with the family. Great location. Great amenities. Affordable priced homes in a great school district. What's not to love!&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:41 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf094db048034a7e5f38"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf0d4db04803477e7f46","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:21:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Rent or own? Weigh the cost benefit.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4350 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7b0b69c5f3843f2e9dae46257d642e30.jpg\" alt=\"costofrenting\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;There continues to be an ongoing debate over the value of renting a home versus owning it. Renters know that they are spending money that they won’t recoup—it’s not easy writing that rent check every month and watching the funds fly away forever. Still, those who are financially capable of owning a home bide their time. Many of these hesitant homebuyer-hopefuls are just afraid of the commitment and the housing market. They saw homeowners go underwater on their mortgages when the housing bubble burst in 2008. But that fear is costing them now. Housing prices are on the rise while mortgage rates remain low (but not forever). The issues that contributed to the fragile housing loans in 2006 and 2007 (no-doc and low-doc) have been rectified, with stricter underwriting processes than ever, to ensure safe lending. Analysis paralysis on making the decision to purchase a home is costing renters too much right now. Just weigh the cost benefit to buy a home right now, with today’s rates, mortgages, and tax laws.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Investment\u003c/strong>. Real estate is a powerful investment because you can leverage the money you borrow to gain equity in your home. Home values are on the rise. How are your stocks doing??\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>The cost vs. value of your monthly payment.\u003c/strong> Rent is an expense, which means it delivers no return. You pay a fee. A mortgage payment is a contribution toward your investment because your home will gain in value.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Tax benefit.\u003c/strong> A homeowner can deduct mortgage interest, points on closing costs, and property tax. Energy-saving improvements are usually deductible. If you work from home, you can take a variety of home office deductions, which include a percentage of your utilities, mortgage, insurance, depreciation, and home repair for your dedicated home office space. Renters might be able to claim a small credit, \u003ca href=\"http://hotpads.com/blog/6-potential-tax-deductions-renters/\">depending on the state\u003c/a> they live and work in.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Cost control.\u003c/strong> With a fixed rate mortgage, your payment stays the same through the life of the loan. Conversely, a landlord will likely increase your rent every year, based on inflation, the cost of repairs, etc. Buying a home is your best protection against inflation!\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Housing construction is on the rise, because the demand is growing. Home sales are moving faster than they have in almost ten years, which means the inventory is getting smaller. Mortgage rates are certain to increase. The longer you wait to make the move to buy a new home, the more you will pay. Talk to a mortgage specialist to get pre-approved so you know what you can purchase. You might be pleasantly surprised at your buying power!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"rent-or-own-weigh-the-cost-benefit-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-10-06T15:19:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7b0b69c5f3843f2e9dae46257d642e30.jpg","caption":"costofrenting","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1475767187,"_etag":"42fb04fd40f50e08b689278bcf7f2ef9ba206e05","textbody":"&nbsp;There continues to be an ongoing debate over the value of renting a home versus owning it. Renters know that they are spending money that they won’t recoup—it’s not easy writing that rent check every month and watching the funds fly away forever. Still, those who are financially capable of owning a home bide their time. Many of these hesitant homebuyer-hopefuls are just afraid of the commitment and the housing market. They saw homeowners go underwater on their mortgages when the housing bubble burst in 2008. But that fear is costing them now. Housing prices are on the rise while mortgage rates remain low (but not forever). The issues that contributed to the fragile housing loans in 2006 and 2007 (no-doc and low-doc) have been rectified, with stricter underwriting processes than ever, to ensure safe lending. Analysis paralysis on making the decision to purchase a home is costing renters too much right now. Just weigh the cost benefit to buy a home right now, with today’s rates, mortgages, and tax laws.Investment. Real estate is a powerful investment because you can leverage the money you borrow to gain equity in your home. Home values are on the rise. How are your stocks doing??The cost vs. value of your monthly payment. Rent is an expense, which means it delivers no return. You pay a fee. A mortgage payment is a contribution toward your investment because your home will gain in value.Tax benefit. A homeowner can deduct mortgage interest, points on closing costs, and property tax. Energy-saving improvements are usually deductible. If you work from home, you can take a variety of home office deductions, which include a percentage of your utilities, mortgage, insurance, depreciation, and home repair for your dedicated home office space. Renters might be able to claim a small credit, depending on the state they live and work in.Cost control. With a fixed rate mortgage, your payment stays the same through the life of the loan. Conversely, a landlord will likely increase your rent every year, based on inflation, the cost of repairs, etc. Buying a home is your best protection against inflation!Housing construction is on the rise, because the demand is growing. Home sales are moving faster than they have in almost ten years, which means the inventory is getting smaller. Mortgage rates are certain to increase. The longer you wait to make the move to buy a new home, the more you will pay. Talk to a mortgage specialist to get pre-approved so you know what you can purchase. You might be pleasantly surprised at your buying power!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:45 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf0d4db04803477e7f46"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf124db04803487e5d55","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Be in a new home for Christmas","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4361\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2f977a641e51161579dab27c64e9c2f6.jpg\" alt=\"ih-1913-0565_hr\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" />Have you been considering a new home? Did you know that you could be in a new home by Christmas? \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> has several completed and under construction homes throughout the Oklahoma City metro that you and your family could move into before Christmas. Imagine setting up your decorations in a brand new home! And it's easier than you think.\n\u003col>\n \t\u003cli> Choose your area: We have homes in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">Norman, Moore, Choctaw, Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, Piedmont, and Stillwater\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Check out our available homes: Are you looking for three bedrooms, four bedrooms, a third-car garage, a study? We have a wide variety of floor plans available. Come by any of our model homes, and one of our New Home Consultants can show you our move-in-ready homes.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Move-in before Christmas: Our closing team, along with our preferred lender, Citywide Mortgage, make it a priority to get you into a new home as quickly and easily as possible. You can depend on them to guide you through the entire process.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Enjoy! Cook holiday meals in your new kitchen. Serve dinner in your formal dining room. Enjoy your family by the fire. Watch football in your new living or media room.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\nContact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com to learn more about our move-in-ready homes.","uniqueName":"be-in-a-new-home-for-christmas-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-10-12T17:58:53","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2f977a641e51161579dab27c64e9c2f6.jpg","caption":"ih-1913-0565_hr","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1476295133,"_etag":"faefadc44b4fb4884c7e5fb79b7280ab1b1be029","textbody":"Have you been considering a new home? Did you know that you could be in a new home by Christmas? Ideal Homes has several completed and under construction homes throughout the Oklahoma City metro that you and your family could move into before Christmas. Imagine setting up your decorations in a brand new home! And it's easier than you think.\n\n \t Choose your area: We have homes in Norman, Moore, Choctaw, Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, Piedmont, and Stillwater.\n \tCheck out our available homes: Are you looking for three bedrooms, four bedrooms, a third-car garage, a study? We have a wide variety of floor plans available. Come by any of our model homes, and one of our New Home Consultants can show you our move-in-ready homes.\n \tMove-in before Christmas: Our closing team, along with our preferred lender, Citywide Mortgage, make it a priority to get you into a new home as quickly and easily as possible. You can depend on them to guide you through the entire process.\n \tEnjoy! Cook holiday meals in your new kitchen. Serve dinner in your formal dining room. Enjoy your family by the fire. Watch football in your new living or media room.\n\nContact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com to learn more about our move-in-ready homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf124db04803487e5d55"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf144db04803467e64bd","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:37:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Chimney fire prevention in 3 easy steps","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4366 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a5df8878b523598692427bb46b35eb98.jpg\" alt=\"fireprevention\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;The growing chill in the air ignites the urge to cozy up in front of a crackling fire. Before you light that log in your fireplace, be sure you’re not sparking a chimney fire. Approximately 23,000 chimney fires occur every year, causing near a billion dollars in damage, and potentially the loss of lives. Chimney fires are usually caused by creosote build-up. That’s the highly combustible residue that remains in your chimney when burning wood. The wood emits smoke, vapor, gas, hydrocarbons, tar fog, and wood particles. When the internal temperature of your flue gets high enough, the creosote ignites. The fire can explode and erupt in flames, or quietly smolder undetected. A chimney fire can also result from a faulty chimney liner. If your chimney liner doesn’t provide adequate protection from the searing heat, sparks can escape into your home and ignite a fire. You can prevent a chimney fire with three easy steps:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Have your chimney professionally inspected and cleaned\u003c/strong>. At the beginning of the heating season, hire a certified chimney inspector to examine your chimney—specifically, the chimney liner and ventilation. The chimney inspector will check for creosote build-up, cracks, and leaks, and make sure the vent is in good working order. A good chimney sweep thoroughly cleans the chimney, flue, and vents.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Use the right wood.\u003c/strong> Not all woods burn the same. Seasoned hardwood—like ash, oak, maple, hickory, and beech—is best. It has been fully dried out, and the ends should appear cracked, showing the wood is dry. When wood is still green, it creates more smoke as the moisture is dried. This additional condensation can lead to creosote build-up.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Never burn any treated wood materials—e.g., plywood, pressed wood, pressure-treated lumber, engineered wood, like laminate. These materials have been chemically treated and could emit dangerous gases when you burn them.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Take precautions outside.\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>Stack your firewood at least 30 feet from your home, to avoid any risk if the wood catches a spark.\u003c/li>\u003cli>During your fall clean-up, clear away fallen leaves, pine needles, and debris from the roof and flue. Anything near the chimney is at risk of catching sparks and starting a fire.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Place a spark arrestor screen over the chimney opening. The mesh keeps sparks from escaping to the roof and igniting a fire.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>For some tips on finding a certified chimney sweep, visit the \u003ca href=\"http://www.csia.org/homeowner-resources/how_to_hire_a_chimney_sweep.aspx\">Chimney Safety Institute of America\u003c/a> (CSIA).\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"chimney-fire-prevention-in-3-easy-steps-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-10-27T20:32:12.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a5df8878b523598692427bb46b35eb98.jpg","caption":"fireprevention","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1477600332,"_etag":"84fe5a1c1c7603ef094218b7f28d38d5fc99f532","textbody":"&nbsp;The growing chill in the air ignites the urge to cozy up in front of a crackling fire. Before you light that log in your fireplace, be sure you’re not sparking a chimney fire. Approximately 23,000 chimney fires occur every year, causing near a billion dollars in damage, and potentially the loss of lives. Chimney fires are usually caused by creosote build-up. That’s the highly combustible residue that remains in your chimney when burning wood. The wood emits smoke, vapor, gas, hydrocarbons, tar fog, and wood particles. When the internal temperature of your flue gets high enough, the creosote ignites. The fire can explode and erupt in flames, or quietly smolder undetected. A chimney fire can also result from a faulty chimney liner. If your chimney liner doesn’t provide adequate protection from the searing heat, sparks can escape into your home and ignite a fire. You can prevent a chimney fire with three easy steps:Have your chimney professionally inspected and cleaned. At the beginning of the heating season, hire a certified chimney inspector to examine your chimney—specifically, the chimney liner and ventilation. The chimney inspector will check for creosote build-up, cracks, and leaks, and make sure the vent is in good working order. A good chimney sweep thoroughly cleans the chimney, flue, and vents.Use the right wood. Not all woods burn the same. Seasoned hardwood—like ash, oak, maple, hickory, and beech—is best. It has been fully dried out, and the ends should appear cracked, showing the wood is dry. When wood is still green, it creates more smoke as the moisture is dried. This additional condensation can lead to creosote build-up.Never burn any treated wood materials—e.g., plywood, pressed wood, pressure-treated lumber, engineered wood, like laminate. These materials have been chemically treated and could emit dangerous gases when you burn them.Take precautions outside.Stack your firewood at least 30 feet from your home, to avoid any risk if the wood catches a spark.During your fall clean-up, clear away fallen leaves, pine needles, and debris from the roof and flue. Anything near the chimney is at risk of catching sparks and starting a fire.Place a spark arrestor screen over the chimney opening. The mesh keeps sparks from escaping to the roof and igniting a fire.For some tips on finding a certified chimney sweep, visit the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA).","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf144db04803467e64bd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf184db04803477e7f48","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Must-have new home features, by generation","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4369 aligncenter\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8218c3145ac6ed76228672147a3a66c2.jpg\" alt=\"musthavefeatures\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" />\n\nEach person has a unique vision of the “dream home”. It could be spacious and luxurious or a country retreat. Maybe the house offers single-level living or has several stories.\n\nEveryone seems to agree that spacious island kitchens, and updated bathrooms with separate tub and shower are essential. Still, different age groups are looking for different “must-have” features in their next home.\n\nHow does this list fit your new home wishes?\n\n\u003cstrong>Baby Boomers\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Single-level home. \u003c/strong>They don’t want stairs!\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>The coziness offers special comfort.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Low-maintenance surfaces.\u003c/strong> Granite and quartz are preferred.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Walkable, sociable communities.\u003c/strong> Boomers want walking trails and common areas to come together with friends, family, and neighbors.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>This generation wants more detail, done with quality, like crown modling and built-ins.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Flexible space.\u003c/strong> Their lives are changing. Kids are moving out. They want the next home to be easily converted.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Storage\u003c/strong>. Even though they are often down-sizing their life, they want to be able to organize everything they keep, for easy access.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Gen X\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Breakfast bar\u003c/strong>. Generation X (Echo Boomers) like to relax with their coffee and read the latest on their tablet while sitting at a counter.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Eco-friendly\u003c/strong>. New homes have energy-efficiency built in, but appliances aren’t enough. Home systems (HVAC), light fixtures, windows and doors—it all needs to respect the environment.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Upstairs laundry rooms.\u003c/strong> This generation of homeowner wants two (or more) floors, and they don’t want to haul laundry up and down those stairs.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Closet organizer. \u003c/strong>Gen X is particular about their clothes, and they will appreciate the value of a spacious, organized closet to store them.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Second-floor loft\u003c/strong>. Specifically, they are seeking a getaway to be alone with their laptop.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Outdoor fireplaces.\u003c/strong> They grew up with campfires but they want something more updated now.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Natural light\u003c/strong>. Their parents tolerated fluorescent lighting (to a point), but Gen Xers want ambient light streaming through windows.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cstrong>Millennials\u003c/strong>\n\u003cul>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Open interior\u003c/strong>: The fewer the walls, the better. Open floor plans are ideal, so they can designate the purpose for themselves.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Low maintenance\u003c/strong>: No carpets or wood-burning fireplaces or stoves. Easy-care floors and surfaces, gas or ventless fireplaces are the way to go.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Spa bathrooms\u003c/strong>: While most homebuyers want a nice bathroom, Millennials will likely accept nothing less than the latest trends, from vanities to showers and tubs to plumbing fixtures.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Tech-ready\u003c/strong>. They want everything “smart” so the new home must be ready to handle the Millennial’s ever-expanding technology needs.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Energy-efficiency\u003c/strong>. Their new home must be eco-friendly, from construction materials to systems and appliances.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Less detail\u003c/strong>. Millennials aren’t impressed by crown molding and fine details.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\nNew homes are always exciting. Finding the perfect one can be a chore, but remember, it’s out there!","uniqueName":"musthave-new-home-features-by-generation-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-10-19T18:14:12","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8218c3145ac6ed76228672147a3a66c2.jpg","caption":"musthavefeatures","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1476900852,"_etag":"57ecf774437bc025808e2eb311b04154b891fbc3","textbody":"\n\nEach person has a unique vision of the “dream home”. It could be spacious and luxurious or a country retreat. Maybe the house offers single-level living or has several stories.\n\nEveryone seems to agree that spacious island kitchens, and updated bathrooms with separate tub and shower are essential. Still, different age groups are looking for different “must-have” features in their next home.\n\nHow does this list fit your new home wishes?\n\nBaby Boomers\n\n \tSingle-level home. They don’t want stairs!\n \tThe coziness offers special comfort.\n \tLow-maintenance surfaces. Granite and quartz are preferred.\n \tWalkable, sociable communities. Boomers want walking trails and common areas to come together with friends, family, and neighbors.\n \tThis generation wants more detail, done with quality, like crown modling and built-ins.\n \tFlexible space. Their lives are changing. Kids are moving out. They want the next home to be easily converted.\n \tStorage. Even though they are often down-sizing their life, they want to be able to organize everything they keep, for easy access.\n\nGen X\n\n \tBreakfast bar. Generation X (Echo Boomers) like to relax with their coffee and read the latest on their tablet while sitting at a counter.\n \tEco-friendly. New homes have energy-efficiency built in, but appliances aren’t enough. Home systems (HVAC), light fixtures, windows and doors—it all needs to respect the environment.\n \tUpstairs laundry rooms. This generation of homeowner wants two (or more) floors, and they don’t want to haul laundry up and down those stairs.\n \tCloset organizer. Gen X is particular about their clothes, and they will appreciate the value of a spacious, organized closet to store them.\n \tSecond-floor loft. Specifically, they are seeking a getaway to be alone with their laptop.\n \tOutdoor fireplaces. They grew up with campfires but they want something more updated now.\n \tNatural light. Their parents tolerated fluorescent lighting (to a point), but Gen Xers want ambient light streaming through windows.\n\nMillennials\n\n \tOpen interior: The fewer the walls, the better. Open floor plans are ideal, so they can designate the purpose for themselves.\n \tLow maintenance: No carpets or wood-burning fireplaces or stoves. Easy-care floors and surfaces, gas or ventless fireplaces are the way to go.\n \tSpa bathrooms: While most homebuyers want a nice bathroom, Millennials will likely accept nothing less than the latest trends, from vanities to showers and tubs to plumbing fixtures.\n \tTech-ready. They want everything “smart” so the new home must be ready to handle the Millennial’s ever-expanding technology needs.\n \tEnergy-efficiency. Their new home must be eco-friendly, from construction materials to systems and appliances.\n \tLess detail. Millennials aren’t impressed by crown molding and fine details.\n\nNew homes are always exciting. Finding the perfect one can be a chore, but remember, it’s out there!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf184db04803477e7f48"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf1a4db04803467e64bf","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:37:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"View Hundreds of Home Photos and Virtual Tours","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4211 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/872fe0d66161658a0298f1639d57c9ce.jpg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Details\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\">\u003c/a>Do you love looking at homes? We have hundreds of photos of gorgeous homes at \u003ca href=\"http://www.IdealHomes.com\">IdealHomes.com\u003c/a>. Our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">photo gallery\u003c/a> showcases some our favorite kitchens, master suites, dining spaces, secondary bedrooms, bathrooms, studies, and unique spaces. Are you trying to decide exactly what you want in your next home? White cabinets or stain? Open concept? Rustic or contemporary? Our photos can provide you with a lot of ideas on a wide variety of styles and floor plans. While you're there, check out our virtual tours where you can walk-thru the model homes right from your computer. &nbsp;Then, browse through the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">plans-to-build\u003c/a> for even more photos. We also have dozens of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">homes available\u003c/a> and ready to view now. So whether you love dreaming about your future home or if you're searching for a home now, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\">IdealHomes.com\u003c/a> has what you're looking for.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"view-hundreds-of-home-photos-and-virtual-tours-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-11-03T21:17:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/872fe0d66161658a0298f1639d57c9ce.jpg","caption":"Farmhouse Details","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1478207872,"_etag":"e1997ae4910430621ef93f3c37292d603c89de0d","textbody":"Do you love looking at homes? We have hundreds of photos of gorgeous homes at IdealHomes.com. Our photo gallery showcases some our favorite kitchens, master suites, dining spaces, secondary bedrooms, bathrooms, studies, and unique spaces. Are you trying to decide exactly what you want in your next home? White cabinets or stain? Open concept? Rustic or contemporary? Our photos can provide you with a lot of ideas on a wide variety of styles and floor plans. While you're there, check out our virtual tours where you can walk-thru the model homes right from your computer. &nbsp;Then, browse through the plans-to-build for even more photos. We also have dozens of homes available and ready to view now. So whether you love dreaming about your future home or if you're searching for a home now, IdealHomes.com has what you're looking for.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:00:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf1a4db04803467e64bf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf1f4db04803487e5d56","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:37:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Take it easy with these Thanksgiving dinner cooking tips and time-savers.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4376 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4b3d86dd9713526b7809fac1bb26cdd3.jpg\" alt=\"thanksgivingcooking\">&nbsp;It’s coming. That time of year when the family descends on one another for a day-long feeding frenzy. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, don’t panic. Take it easy with these Thanksgiving cooking tips and time-savers.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Estimate 1 \u003cstrong>to 1 ½ pounds of turkey per person\u003c/strong>, to make sure you have enough. Too much never seems to be a problem (sandwiches, pot pie, a la king, soup, and good old casseroles).\u003c/li>\u003cli>Remember that\u003cstrong>&nbsp;thawing\u003c/strong>\n\u003cstrong>a frozen turkey can take DAYS\u003c/strong>—about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds. Do the math, and plan ahead so you’re not scrambling the morning of Thanksgiving—or serving up a turkey-sicle.\u003c/li>\u003cli>In addition to the \u003cstrong>12-minute-per-pound cooking time\u003c/strong>, allow 20 to 30 minutes at the end to let it rest before carving. This extra time lets the juices spread out and provides a moister bird.\u003c/li>\u003cli>While the turkey is waiting to be carved, siphon up the juices and make the gravy. You can make it ahead, if you want, using broth or stock. Then, add the juices and thickener when you take the turkey out of the oven.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Speaking of making gravy, \u003cstrong>don’t add cornstarch or flour directly\u003c/strong> into your simmering pot of would-be gravy. This leads to lumps. Instead, dilute the thickening agent in a liquid measuring cup with broth, water, or turkey drippings, to the consistency of a paste. Stir it well and add the thickener to your gravy for a lump-free result.\u003c/li>\u003cli>For \u003cstrong>the tastiest mashed potatoes\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>start with the right tater\u003c/strong>. Yukon Golds give the creamiest texture. Red Bliss potatoes are nice (leave some of the skin on for added color). Russets are good and readily available. White potatoes lack the flavor of these preferred potatoes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Don’t mash potatoes with a hand-mixer\u003c/strong> or other electric tool. You’ll end up with a paste-like substance. For fluffy mashed potatoes, use a ricer or hand masher.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Warm the milk\u003c/strong> a bit before mashing it into your potatoes (20 seconds on high in the microwave). Cold milk will only reduce the temperature of your potatoes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Pre-made pie crust is great!\u003c/strong> Why struggle with getting the perfect combination of flour and moisture for your pastry? The name-brand, refrigerated crust adds a flaky, tasty foundation to your pie (the store brand isn’t as good, in my humble opinion). Before rolling it out, let the crust come to room temperature (or thereabouts) on your kitchen counter.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If you’re a pumpkin purist, you probably take the time to roast and puree the mighty gourd. But a very good substitute is \u003cstrong>pure pumpkin in a can\u003c/strong>—not to be confused with pumpkin filling.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Be careful about \u003cstrong>trying a new recipe&nbsp;\u003c/strong>on the Thanksgiving dinner crowd. Do a trial run ahead of time to make sure you like the result. People don’t often remember their favorite dishes, but they somehow never forget the terrible ones!\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Happy Thanksgiving! May the day be filled with blessings.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"take-it-easy-with-these-thanksgiving-dinner-cooking-tips-and-timesavers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-11-22T06:01:51.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4b3d86dd9713526b7809fac1bb26cdd3.jpg","caption":"thanksgivingcooking","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1479794511,"_etag":"a11aa16670db7738848d21ea1a43d0627b2c47d1","textbody":"&nbsp;It’s coming. That time of year when the family descends on one another for a day-long feeding frenzy. If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, don’t panic. Take it easy with these Thanksgiving cooking tips and time-savers.Estimate 1 to 1 ½ pounds of turkey per person, to make sure you have enough. Too much never seems to be a problem (sandwiches, pot pie, a la king, soup, and good old casseroles).Remember that&nbsp;thawing\na frozen turkey can take DAYS—about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds. Do the math, and plan ahead so you’re not scrambling the morning of Thanksgiving—or serving up a turkey-sicle.In addition to the 12-minute-per-pound cooking time, allow 20 to 30 minutes at the end to let it rest before carving. This extra time lets the juices spread out and provides a moister bird.While the turkey is waiting to be carved, siphon up the juices and make the gravy. You can make it ahead, if you want, using broth or stock. Then, add the juices and thickener when you take the turkey out of the oven.Speaking of making gravy, don’t add cornstarch or flour directly into your simmering pot of would-be gravy. This leads to lumps. Instead, dilute the thickening agent in a liquid measuring cup with broth, water, or turkey drippings, to the consistency of a paste. Stir it well and add the thickener to your gravy for a lump-free result.For the tastiest mashed potatoes, start with the right tater. Yukon Golds give the creamiest texture. Red Bliss potatoes are nice (leave some of the skin on for added color). Russets are good and readily available. White potatoes lack the flavor of these preferred potatoes.Don’t mash potatoes with a hand-mixer or other electric tool. You’ll end up with a paste-like substance. For fluffy mashed potatoes, use a ricer or hand masher.Warm the milk a bit before mashing it into your potatoes (20 seconds on high in the microwave). Cold milk will only reduce the temperature of your potatoes.Pre-made pie crust is great! Why struggle with getting the perfect combination of flour and moisture for your pastry? The name-brand, refrigerated crust adds a flaky, tasty foundation to your pie (the store brand isn’t as good, in my humble opinion). Before rolling it out, let the crust come to room temperature (or thereabouts) on your kitchen counter.If you’re a pumpkin purist, you probably take the time to roast and puree the mighty gourd. But a very good substitute is pure pumpkin in a can—not to be confused with pumpkin filling.Be careful about trying a new recipe&nbsp;on the Thanksgiving dinner crowd. Do a trial run ahead of time to make sure you like the result. People don’t often remember their favorite dishes, but they somehow never forget the terrible ones!Happy Thanksgiving! May the day be filled with blessings.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf1f4db04803487e5d56"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf214db04803477e7f49","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:37:31 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Uncommon Giving","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0511319efd6c79c87a0d52e54fbead35.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4383 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0511319efd6c79c87a0d52e54fbead35.jpg\" alt=\"blog_2016_nov_two_relay-for-life\" width=\"400\" height=\"246\">\u003c/a>At Ideal Homes, we're thankful for our team who are \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/community-reinvestment\">dedicated to&nbsp;making a difference\u003c/a>. We're passionate about giving back to the communities where we live and build. Recently, our Relay for Life Team, The Cancer Crushers, was awarded as the top fundraising team in Oklahoma for 2016! We're proud of our team for their involvement and dedication to the causes that are most important to them. Ideal Homes strives to maintain our culture of giving by corporately committing 5% &nbsp;to reinvest back into the Oklahoma communities where we build. Also, we donate $10 per year of employment to the organization of the employee's choice on his or her work anniversary. Because of these commitments, we've developed a team of people with hearts for helping others. We also spend time getting our hands dirty by donating time and resources to projects like \u003ca href=\"http://www.unitedwaynorman.org/DOC\">Day of Caring\u003c/a>, which allows us to do what we do best by helping struggling homeowners and organizations with maintenance and home repair projects. Ideal Homes employees also use their leadership skills by volunteering their time and expertise to serve on numerous boards and local charities including the \u003ca href=\"http://www.redcross.org/local/oklahoma/about/chapters/heart-of-oklahoma\">Red Cross, Heart of Oklahoma chapter\u003c/a>, and the Cleveland County Relay for Life. A few of our other favorite organizations to be involved with are \u003ca href=\"http://www.unitedwaynorman.org/\">The United Way of Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodandshelterinc.org/#about\">Food and Shelter\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://salvationarmyaok.org/norman/\">Salvation Army\u003c/a>. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"uncommon-giving-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-11-23T00:42:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0511319efd6c79c87a0d52e54fbead35.jpg","caption":"blog_2016_nov_two_relay-for-life","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1479861743,"_etag":"d4b177861181ab3a998e3a40a6e1fe39ddf80bf5","textbody":"At Ideal Homes, we're thankful for our team who are dedicated to&nbsp;making a difference. We're passionate about giving back to the communities where we live and build. Recently, our Relay for Life Team, The Cancer Crushers, was awarded as the top fundraising team in Oklahoma for 2016! We're proud of our team for their involvement and dedication to the causes that are most important to them. Ideal Homes strives to maintain our culture of giving by corporately committing 5% &nbsp;to reinvest back into the Oklahoma communities where we build. Also, we donate $10 per year of employment to the organization of the employee's choice on his or her work anniversary. Because of these commitments, we've developed a team of people with hearts for helping others. We also spend time getting our hands dirty by donating time and resources to projects like Day of Caring, which allows us to do what we do best by helping struggling homeowners and organizations with maintenance and home repair projects. Ideal Homes employees also use their leadership skills by volunteering their time and expertise to serve on numerous boards and local charities including the Red Cross, Heart of Oklahoma chapter, and the Cleveland County Relay for Life. A few of our other favorite organizations to be involved with are The United Way of Norman, Food and Shelter, and Salvation Army. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf214db04803477e7f49"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf234db04803487e5d57","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:39:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to choose your kitchen backsplash","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4387 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/785cfcd136c4c194f7edec942cc570be.jpg\" alt=\"kitchenbacksplashblog\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;The kitchen backsplash used to be purely functional—protecting splatters, stains, and chips from damaging your wall. With kitchens getting more design attention than ever before, you have more choices for making a splash with your backsplash. In fact, you have more options in materials, color, and style in backsplashes than the countertops themselves. What will work best for you—your style preferences, kitchen design, budget, and upkeep? Here is a guide to kitchen backsplash choices, so you can weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. \u003cstrong>Tile\u003c/strong> The increased popularity of decorative kitchen backsplashes has driven manufacturers to provide greater versatility. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are available in colorful patterns, as well as the look of natural stone or wood. You also have a broader range of shapes and sizes when choosing a tile backsplash. Pros:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Inexpensive\u003c/li>\u003cli>Resistant to heat, water, and scratches\u003c/li>\u003cli>Easy to clean\u003c/li>\u003cli>Relatively simple to install\u003c/li>\u003cli>Chipped tiles are easy to replace\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wide variety of colors, designs, sizes, and shapes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Not resistant to chipping\u003c/li>\u003cli>The choice of white tile and grout will get dirty in an active kitchen\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stainless Steel\u003c/strong> The polished shine of stainless steel looks great with a modern kitchen and the matching appliances, so it’s a natural choice as a kitchen backsplash. Like your stainless steel appliances, however, it’s not as “stainless” as you might like! Pros:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Affordable\u003c/li>\u003cli>Heat-resistant\u003c/li>\u003cli>Easy to clean with warm water and a soft cloth (and mild dish detergent for greasy areas)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Not scratch-resistant\u003c/li>\u003cli>Dents can’t be repaired (but add character)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Granite\u003c/strong> You love it on your kitchen countertop, so why not use granite for your backsplash as well? The uniqueness of each slab make every space a one-of-a-kind. Plus, you can choose from the polished or honed finishes, for the shine or matte look you want. Pros:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Durable\u003c/li>\u003cli>All-natural beauty\u003c/li>\u003cli>Easy to clean\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wide range of colors\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Porous, so requires occasional re-sealing to prevent stains\u003c/li>\u003cli>Expensive\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Marble\u003c/strong> The beauty of this natural stone adds the look of luxury to any room in your home. Whether or not you have a marble countertop in your kitchen, a marble backsplash makes a definite statement. Pros:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Natural beauty\u003c/li>\u003cli>One-of-a-kind uniqueness to every slab\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Expensive\u003c/li>\u003cli>Not stain-resistant\u003c/li>\u003cli>Requires regular re-sealing\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Polished Plaster\u003c/strong> The texture of a polished plaster backsplash can range from smooth to rough, depending on how it is applied—and that step can be done yourself! Once you’re satisfied with the texture, you can apply one or more colors. Pros:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Relatively easy to apply yourself\u003c/li>\u003cli>Easy to maintain\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Chips easily\u003c/li>\u003cli>Difficult to repair\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Composite\u003c/strong> Solid surface materials, like Corian, are manufactured from a composite of resin and minerals. Prior to the surge in popularity of granite countertops, composite was all the rage. The durability, color choices and easy care lend it wonderfully to a backsplash choice! Pros:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Wide variety of colors\u003c/li>\u003cli>Can be molded to angles and curves\u003c/li>\u003cli>Seamless surface prevents cracks where dirt and germs can collect\u003c/li>\u003cli>Non-porous and hygienic\u003c/li>\u003cli>Durable\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Not scratch-resistant\u003c/li>\u003cli>Not heat-resistant (e.g., can’t be installed behind a gas cooktop)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Laminate\u003c/strong> Perhaps your most affordable choice, a laminate backsplash can add the color or texture of natural stone or wood, thanks to the advances in the manufacturing of this popular material. Pros:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Affordable\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wide range of color choices\u003c/li>\u003cli>Easy to clean\u003c/li>\u003cli>Water-resistant\u003c/li>\u003cli>Durable\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Not heat-resistant (e.g., shouldn’t be installed behind a cooktop or stove)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Water can seep into cracks if the laminate isn’t properly installed\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"how-to-choose-your-kitchen-backsplash-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-11-23T21:23:04.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/785cfcd136c4c194f7edec942cc570be.jpg","caption":"kitchenbacksplashblog","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1479936184,"_etag":"7e74187c518102568518949e33e4c4ecb8be4e98","textbody":"&nbsp;The kitchen backsplash used to be purely functional—protecting splatters, stains, and chips from damaging your wall. With kitchens getting more design attention than ever before, you have more choices for making a splash with your backsplash. In fact, you have more options in materials, color, and style in backsplashes than the countertops themselves. What will work best for you—your style preferences, kitchen design, budget, and upkeep? Here is a guide to kitchen backsplash choices, so you can weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. Tile The increased popularity of decorative kitchen backsplashes has driven manufacturers to provide greater versatility. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are available in colorful patterns, as well as the look of natural stone or wood. You also have a broader range of shapes and sizes when choosing a tile backsplash. Pros:InexpensiveResistant to heat, water, and scratchesEasy to cleanRelatively simple to installChipped tiles are easy to replaceWide variety of colors, designs, sizes, and shapesCons:Not resistant to chippingThe choice of white tile and grout will get dirty in an active kitchenStainless Steel The polished shine of stainless steel looks great with a modern kitchen and the matching appliances, so it’s a natural choice as a kitchen backsplash. Like your stainless steel appliances, however, it’s not as “stainless” as you might like! Pros:AffordableHeat-resistantEasy to clean with warm water and a soft cloth (and mild dish detergent for greasy areas)Cons:Not scratch-resistantDents can’t be repaired (but add character)Granite You love it on your kitchen countertop, so why not use granite for your backsplash as well? The uniqueness of each slab make every space a one-of-a-kind. Plus, you can choose from the polished or honed finishes, for the shine or matte look you want. Pros:DurableAll-natural beautyEasy to cleanWide range of colorsCons:Porous, so requires occasional re-sealing to prevent stainsExpensiveMarble The beauty of this natural stone adds the look of luxury to any room in your home. Whether or not you have a marble countertop in your kitchen, a marble backsplash makes a definite statement. Pros:Natural beautyOne-of-a-kind uniqueness to every slabCons:ExpensiveNot stain-resistantRequires regular re-sealingPolished Plaster The texture of a polished plaster backsplash can range from smooth to rough, depending on how it is applied—and that step can be done yourself! Once you’re satisfied with the texture, you can apply one or more colors. Pros:Relatively easy to apply yourselfEasy to maintainCons:Chips easilyDifficult to repairComposite Solid surface materials, like Corian, are manufactured from a composite of resin and minerals. Prior to the surge in popularity of granite countertops, composite was all the rage. The durability, color choices and easy care lend it wonderfully to a backsplash choice! Pros:Wide variety of colorsCan be molded to angles and curvesSeamless surface prevents cracks where dirt and germs can collectNon-porous and hygienicDurableCons:Not scratch-resistantNot heat-resistant (e.g., can’t be installed behind a gas cooktop)Laminate Perhaps your most affordable choice, a laminate backsplash can add the color or texture of natural stone or wood, thanks to the advances in the manufacturing of this popular material. Pros:AffordableWide range of color choicesEasy to cleanWater-resistantDurableCons:Not heat-resistant (e.g., shouldn’t be installed behind a cooktop or stove)Water can seep into cracks if the laminate isn’t properly installed","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf234db04803487e5d57"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf264db04803467e64c0","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:39:46 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The price of procrastination: Mortgage rates are rising","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4393 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9c8383ed16f2525767b3935afd4c9f4d.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Homebuyers have been reaping rewards of a struggling economy since the recession. Housing prices and interest rates dropped to historic lows in 2009, and have not fully recovered in the years that followed. Like all good things—if you’re a homebuyer, that is—the bargain is coming to an end. At this writing, the rate for a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage is 4.01%. Three months ago, it was 3.579%. On the plus side, the current rate matches where we were in January 2016. We had a dip this year, but it’s not expected to happen again. When you compare these numbers with the significantly higher rates in the early 2000s (approximately 6.3%), does this small change make enough difference to push the procrastinators off the fence? Let’s look at the price of procrastination as mortgage rates are rising. \u003cu>Purchase price: $295,000\u003c/u> 30-year FRM At 3.6% &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $1,341 per month At 4.6% &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $1,512 per month Over the life of the loan, paying one percent more for your mortgage will cost you an additional $61,560. Housing prices are rising. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.fhfa.gov/Media/PublicAffairs/Pages/U-S-House-Prices-Rise-1pt5-Percent-in-Third-Quarter-2016.aspx\">Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index\u003c/a> posted a 6% increase in the past twelve months. Based on the above scenario, you’ll spend $171 every month because you decided to wait. Are you getting more value? No. In fact, while you’re waiting, the price of your new home is increasing, along with the mortgage rate. That home you could have bought for $295,000 is probably going to cost you about $312,000 in six months or so. If you don’t mind spending more money for a home, you can continue to wait, but be prepared to tack on the price of procrastination to your budget.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-price-of-procrastination-mortgage-rates-are-rising-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-12-08T21:31:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9c8383ed16f2525767b3935afd4c9f4d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1481232683,"_etag":"29826b67a6441f4c6ca208fdfdf349a7d56656e1","textbody":"&nbsp;Homebuyers have been reaping rewards of a struggling economy since the recession. Housing prices and interest rates dropped to historic lows in 2009, and have not fully recovered in the years that followed. Like all good things—if you’re a homebuyer, that is—the bargain is coming to an end. At this writing, the rate for a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage is 4.01%. Three months ago, it was 3.579%. On the plus side, the current rate matches where we were in January 2016. We had a dip this year, but it’s not expected to happen again. When you compare these numbers with the significantly higher rates in the early 2000s (approximately 6.3%), does this small change make enough difference to push the procrastinators off the fence? Let’s look at the price of procrastination as mortgage rates are rising. Purchase price: $295,000 30-year FRM At 3.6% &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $1,341 per month At 4.6% &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $1,512 per month Over the life of the loan, paying one percent more for your mortgage will cost you an additional $61,560. Housing prices are rising. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index posted a 6% increase in the past twelve months. Based on the above scenario, you’ll spend $171 every month because you decided to wait. Are you getting more value? No. In fact, while you’re waiting, the price of your new home is increasing, along with the mortgage rate. That home you could have bought for $295,000 is probably going to cost you about $312,000 in six months or so. If you don’t mind spending more money for a home, you can continue to wait, but be prepared to tack on the price of procrastination to your budget.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf264db04803467e64c0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf294db04803467e64c1","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:39:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Prevent a Christmas tree fire.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4397 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/074a01c3d3a675900110cb18c8d92bd3.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Every year, about 210 home fires start with a Christmas tree, according to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.nfpa.org/news-and-research/fire-statistics-and-reports/fire-statistics/fire-causes/holiday/christmas-tree-and-holiday-lights\">National Fire Protection Agency\u003c/a>. One-third of these fires results from an electrical problem, says the \u003ca href=\"https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/holiday.html\">U.S. Fire Administration\u003c/a>. That twinkling symbol of holiday joy could end up causing you tremendous loss, unless you follow steps to prevent a Christmas tree fire.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Choose a fresh tree that isn’t on the verge of drying out. Rub your hand along a branch. If the tree is fresh, the needles will stay where they are. If not, you’ll end up with a handful, indicating that tree is not going to last through the holidays.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Set up the tree at least three feet from any heat source that could spark a fire, such as a radiator, fireplace, vent, wall sconce, lamp, or candles.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cut off about two inches from the bottom of the tree’s stump so that it will better absorb the water it needs to remain fresh.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fill the tree stand with water every day. During the first few days, the tree will soak up a lot of water.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use only UL-certified strings of lights (and extension cords, if needed). Make sure the cords are not frayed, cracked, or damaged. Check for loose connections or broken light sockets.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Avoid overloading your extension cord. Limit your use to three strings of lights per extension cord.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Don’t leave on the tree’s lights when you’re away from home or going to bed. Either turn them off or unplug them altogether.\u003c/li>\u003cli>After the holidays, remove all electrical lights before taking the tree outside. Don’t store a dry tree in your garage or basement. Place it outside, away from the house until you can recycle or otherwise safely dispose of it.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you choose an artificial Christmas tree, choose one that is specifically identified as “flame retardant”. Check the lights to be sure they are UL-listed and the cords aren’t twisted. Everyone in your home will enjoy the holidays even more when you put safety first.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"prevent-a-christmas-tree-fire-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2016-12-23T00:23:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/074a01c3d3a675900110cb18c8d92bd3.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1482452599,"_etag":"fef431b01d6b0035cbd9696dbd92fd5532b49d42","textbody":"&nbsp;Every year, about 210 home fires start with a Christmas tree, according to the National Fire Protection Agency. One-third of these fires results from an electrical problem, says the U.S. Fire Administration. That twinkling symbol of holiday joy could end up causing you tremendous loss, unless you follow steps to prevent a Christmas tree fire.Choose a fresh tree that isn’t on the verge of drying out. Rub your hand along a branch. If the tree is fresh, the needles will stay where they are. If not, you’ll end up with a handful, indicating that tree is not going to last through the holidays.Set up the tree at least three feet from any heat source that could spark a fire, such as a radiator, fireplace, vent, wall sconce, lamp, or candles.Cut off about two inches from the bottom of the tree’s stump so that it will better absorb the water it needs to remain fresh.Fill the tree stand with water every day. During the first few days, the tree will soak up a lot of water.Use only UL-certified strings of lights (and extension cords, if needed). Make sure the cords are not frayed, cracked, or damaged. Check for loose connections or broken light sockets.Avoid overloading your extension cord. Limit your use to three strings of lights per extension cord.Don’t leave on the tree’s lights when you’re away from home or going to bed. Either turn them off or unplug them altogether.After the holidays, remove all electrical lights before taking the tree outside. Don’t store a dry tree in your garage or basement. Place it outside, away from the house until you can recycle or otherwise safely dispose of it.If you choose an artificial Christmas tree, choose one that is specifically identified as “flame retardant”. Check the lights to be sure they are UL-listed and the cords aren’t twisted. Everyone in your home will enjoy the holidays even more when you put safety first.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf294db04803467e64c1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf2c4db04803487e5d59","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:43:48 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home touch-ups for a fresh new year","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4402 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/224c6487ae794cf81c4cc7b1fe4b3f35.jpg\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;The party’s over. Friends and family members have gone home. You’ve taken down the holiday decorations, with far less enthusiasm than when you festooned your home with the sparkle, glitter, and ribbons. Now you’re seeing the fresh scars on the wood furniture, stains on the rugs and upholstery, nicks on the walls, and who put thumbtacks in the mantle? These nagging little issues are simply an opportunity to start the new year fresh with some new year home touch-ups.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Steam-clean your carpets, rugs, and upholstery. You’ve got a lot of indoor living to do in the months ahead. The fresh smell and revived look will perk up your spirits.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If you don’t want to patch and repaint the nail holes and nicks in your walls, apply wall decals. You can find anything from an inspiring quote to a panoramic image.\u003c/li>\u003cli>A minor furniture scratch can often be rubbed out with a 50-50 mixture of lemon juice and vegetable oil. Click \u003ca href=\"http://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhowto.com/how-to/10-diy-ways-repair-nicks-scratches-wooden-furniture-0145318/\">here\u003c/a> for other furniture repair tips.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Don’t wait for spring cleaning. While you’re moving your furniture back from its holiday location, dust and vacuum those spots that are usually hidden.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You probably spent a lot of time in your kitchen over the holidays. Did you experience frustration with clutter or disorganization? Now is a great time to reorganize this vital space. Clean out your cabinets and determine a more convenient way to store those small appliances that you suddenly discovered have more value than you realized (e.g., the immersion blender you never took out of the box). Discard old herbs and spices, replace them, and create a better system for keeping stock so you don’t run out of ginger just when you’re ready to make gingerbread cookies with the kids.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>It’s a new year. Start with a clean slate, a clean house, and a fresh perspective!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-touchups-for-a-fresh-new-year-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-01-05T22:29:07.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/224c6487ae794cf81c4cc7b1fe4b3f35.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1483655347,"_etag":"a0335890037c6b20b2c6f1e2363094519eb7d966","textbody":"&nbsp;The party’s over. Friends and family members have gone home. You’ve taken down the holiday decorations, with far less enthusiasm than when you festooned your home with the sparkle, glitter, and ribbons. Now you’re seeing the fresh scars on the wood furniture, stains on the rugs and upholstery, nicks on the walls, and who put thumbtacks in the mantle? These nagging little issues are simply an opportunity to start the new year fresh with some new year home touch-ups.Steam-clean your carpets, rugs, and upholstery. You’ve got a lot of indoor living to do in the months ahead. The fresh smell and revived look will perk up your spirits.If you don’t want to patch and repaint the nail holes and nicks in your walls, apply wall decals. You can find anything from an inspiring quote to a panoramic image.A minor furniture scratch can often be rubbed out with a 50-50 mixture of lemon juice and vegetable oil. Click here for other furniture repair tips.Don’t wait for spring cleaning. While you’re moving your furniture back from its holiday location, dust and vacuum those spots that are usually hidden.You probably spent a lot of time in your kitchen over the holidays. Did you experience frustration with clutter or disorganization? Now is a great time to reorganize this vital space. Clean out your cabinets and determine a more convenient way to store those small appliances that you suddenly discovered have more value than you realized (e.g., the immersion blender you never took out of the box). Discard old herbs and spices, replace them, and create a better system for keeping stock so you don’t run out of ginger just when you’re ready to make gingerbread cookies with the kids.It’s a new year. Start with a clean slate, a clean house, and a fresh perspective!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf2c4db04803487e5d59"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf2f4db04803497e7202","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:43:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"10 ways to improve your indoor air quality","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4409 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5d80ec871118326157eb2aa65518998a.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;You spend a lot more time inside your home during the cold weather. Did you know you could be breathing in more pollutants inside your home than outside? Dust mites, pet dander, second-hand smoke, and mold are the obvious culprits, but the problem goes deeper. Household cleaners, air fresheners, carpets, furniture, and even the paint on your walls could be releasing harmful toxins. Other allergens and irritants are being tracked into your home. With the improvements in insulation being installed in today’s homes, you’re living (and breathing) in an airtight environment that is comfortable but could be harmful. Protect your household by making healthier choices. Here are 10 ways to improve your indoor air quality.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Use a good vacuum with a HEPA filter.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Don’t skimp on your choice of vacuum. A lesser quality vacuum will suction up the dust, mites, allergens, and pollutants, but then sends them back into the air via the exhaust. Choose a vacuum that features a HEPA filter, rotating brushes, and strong suction. Be sure to clean the filter regularly, for best results.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Mop after vacuuming.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>It’s not enough to vacuum. Go over the laminate, wood, and tile floors with a wet mop (no cleaners) after you’ve finished vacuuming, to ensure you’ve removed as much unwanted debris as possible.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Protect your entryways.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Prevent dirt, pet dander, chemicals, pesticides, and other traveling pollutants from walking into your house. Place a durable mat at each doorway. Ask people to remove their shoes when entering your home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Manage the humidity.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Moisture is a breeding ground for mold and mites. Keep your humidity to no more than 50% by using a dehumidifier in the months when your home is closed tight, and empty the drip pans as needed.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>You can also reduce the humidity by using an exhaust fan in the bathroom and kitchen (particularly when the dishwasher is running). Be careful not to overwater your house plants. Repair leaky pipes and faucets, and vent your clothes dryer to the outside of your home.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Use natural cleaners.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Many store-bought cleaners contain harmful chemicals that you’re spraying into the air and wiping onto your home’s surfaces. You don’t need those chemistry experiments to keep your home clean. Some of the best cleaning products are in your pantry: lemon slices, baking soda, white vinegar, tea tree oil, olive oil, salt, and castile soap.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Avoid artificial fragrances.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Plug-in air fresheners have been proven to emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are considered toxic. Laundry detergents, air fresheners, dryer sheets, and other consumer products that boast a “fresh scent” are the result of harsh chemicals, such as phthalates. Avoid any products with artificial fragrances. For indoor air that is healthy and smells fresh, use an air diffuser with essential oils.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Read labels.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Some of the woods and wood products used in furniture are treated with chemicals, like formaldehyde, and assembled with toxic glues. Look for furniture, electronics, building products (e.g., cabinetry, countertops, lighting, flooring), mattresses, wallcoverings, and windows treatments that carry the \u003ca href=\"http://greenguard.org/en/certificationprograms.aspx\">GREENGUARD Certification\u003c/a>,\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Look for low- or no-VOCs.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>If you’ve ever walked into a room with fresh paint, you know the odor. You might have even experienced a headache from the VOCs in the paint. Choose only low-VOC or Zero VOC paint.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Add plants.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Some house plants remove toxins from the air and emit healthy oxygen in return. These detoxifying plants include the areca palm, bamboo palm, gerbera daisy, spider plant, variegated wax plant, and Boston fern. They remove chemicals like formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene from your air, AND they’re safe for pets (cats and dogs).\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Open the windows.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>There’s nothing like airing out your home. Yes, it’s cold outside, but let in some fresh air occasionally—and let the bad air get out.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>","uniqueName":"10-ways-to-improve-your-indoor-air-quality-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-01-27T00:29:56.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5d80ec871118326157eb2aa65518998a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1485476996,"_etag":"071a475a8b26a2ab2514e43b5d0ca01282060b7a","textbody":"&nbsp;You spend a lot more time inside your home during the cold weather. Did you know you could be breathing in more pollutants inside your home than outside? Dust mites, pet dander, second-hand smoke, and mold are the obvious culprits, but the problem goes deeper. Household cleaners, air fresheners, carpets, furniture, and even the paint on your walls could be releasing harmful toxins. Other allergens and irritants are being tracked into your home. With the improvements in insulation being installed in today’s homes, you’re living (and breathing) in an airtight environment that is comfortable but could be harmful. Protect your household by making healthier choices. Here are 10 ways to improve your indoor air quality.Use a good vacuum with a HEPA filter.&nbsp;Don’t skimp on your choice of vacuum. A lesser quality vacuum will suction up the dust, mites, allergens, and pollutants, but then sends them back into the air via the exhaust. Choose a vacuum that features a HEPA filter, rotating brushes, and strong suction. Be sure to clean the filter regularly, for best results.Mop after vacuuming.&nbsp;It’s not enough to vacuum. Go over the laminate, wood, and tile floors with a wet mop (no cleaners) after you’ve finished vacuuming, to ensure you’ve removed as much unwanted debris as possible.Protect your entryways.&nbsp;Prevent dirt, pet dander, chemicals, pesticides, and other traveling pollutants from walking into your house. Place a durable mat at each doorway. Ask people to remove their shoes when entering your home.Manage the humidity.&nbsp;Moisture is a breeding ground for mold and mites. Keep your humidity to no more than 50% by using a dehumidifier in the months when your home is closed tight, and empty the drip pans as needed.You can also reduce the humidity by using an exhaust fan in the bathroom and kitchen (particularly when the dishwasher is running). Be careful not to overwater your house plants. Repair leaky pipes and faucets, and vent your clothes dryer to the outside of your home.Use natural cleaners.&nbsp;Many store-bought cleaners contain harmful chemicals that you’re spraying into the air and wiping onto your home’s surfaces. You don’t need those chemistry experiments to keep your home clean. Some of the best cleaning products are in your pantry: lemon slices, baking soda, white vinegar, tea tree oil, olive oil, salt, and castile soap.Avoid artificial fragrances.&nbsp;Plug-in air fresheners have been proven to emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are considered toxic. Laundry detergents, air fresheners, dryer sheets, and other consumer products that boast a “fresh scent” are the result of harsh chemicals, such as phthalates. Avoid any products with artificial fragrances. For indoor air that is healthy and smells fresh, use an air diffuser with essential oils.Read labels.&nbsp;Some of the woods and wood products used in furniture are treated with chemicals, like formaldehyde, and assembled with toxic glues. Look for furniture, electronics, building products (e.g., cabinetry, countertops, lighting, flooring), mattresses, wallcoverings, and windows treatments that carry the GREENGUARD Certification,Look for low- or no-VOCs.&nbsp;If you’ve ever walked into a room with fresh paint, you know the odor. You might have even experienced a headache from the VOCs in the paint. Choose only low-VOC or Zero VOC paint.Add plants.&nbsp;Some house plants remove toxins from the air and emit healthy oxygen in return. These detoxifying plants include the areca palm, bamboo palm, gerbera daisy, spider plant, variegated wax plant, and Boston fern. They remove chemicals like formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene from your air, AND they’re safe for pets (cats and dogs).Open the windows.&nbsp;There’s nothing like airing out your home. Yes, it’s cold outside, but let in some fresh air occasionally—and let the bad air get out.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf2f4db04803497e7202"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf314db048034a7e5f3a","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Online Open House - Hundreds of Homes to View","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4416\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d9d32af23d78436defda330004b2ad8a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" />Are you looking for a home to move into soon? Would you prefer to skip the building process but still get the opportunity to move into a brand-new home? At Ideal Homes we have over 100 new homes that are complete or already under construction.\n\nYou can browse through all of them right from your phone at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">www.IdealHomes.com\u003c/a>. You can even sort by price, size, beds, baths, or area of town to narrow down to the perfect home for you.\n\nWe have homes ranging from the $150s to the $430s and from 994 square feet to 3229 square feet. Whether you're looking in Edmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont, Moore, Norman, Yukon, Mustang, Choctaw, or Stillwater, we have homes for you to choose from.\n\nWhen looking at homes, we know what's most important to you...the photos. That's why we have over a thousand pictures of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">available inventory\u003c/a>. Or head to our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">photo gallery\u003c/a> for even more photos and virtual tours.\n\nIf you have questions, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>, our online community adviser, will be there to help. So don't worry about getting out of your p.j.s. You can do your home shopping right from your couch!","uniqueName":"online-open-house-hundreds-of-homes-to-view-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-02-08T20:30:09","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d9d32af23d78436defda330004b2ad8a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1486585809,"_etag":"7f2383ce89ee6def49edfaa8bad7aad5aab27f23","textbody":"Are you looking for a home to move into soon? Would you prefer to skip the building process but still get the opportunity to move into a brand-new home? At Ideal Homes we have over 100 new homes that are complete or already under construction.\n\nYou can browse through all of them right from your phone at www.IdealHomes.com. You can even sort by price, size, beds, baths, or area of town to narrow down to the perfect home for you.\n\nWe have homes ranging from the $150s to the $430s and from 994 square feet to 3229 square feet. Whether you're looking in Edmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont, Moore, Norman, Yukon, Mustang, Choctaw, or Stillwater, we have homes for you to choose from.\n\nWhen looking at homes, we know what's most important to you...the photos. That's why we have over a thousand pictures of the available inventory. Or head to our photo gallery for even more photos and virtual tours.\n\nIf you have questions, Elena, our online community adviser, will be there to help. So don't worry about getting out of your p.j.s. You can do your home shopping right from your couch!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf314db048034a7e5f3a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf344db04803487e5d5a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:44:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Clutter versus Keepers: How to get (and stay) organized","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4421 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd2420a0a9d6132cdf20c1845b7e9392.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;When you move into a new home, you usually start by getting organized. When you were packing up your belongings, you probably purged a lot of items, just to lighten your load. Before long, you see signs that the clutter bug is back. Mail, magazines, and an assortment of papers are scattered on tables, counters, and other surfaces. Your once-tidy closets are in disarray. The kitchen cabinets are so crammed, it’s hard to find the one thing you need, when you need it. It’s time to channel that new home mindset, the one where you put everything in a logical place and don’t cling to the unnecessary. Here are some tips to get and stay organized by separated the clutter from the keepers. \u003cstrong>Do you need it?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Are you keeping things “just in case”? A half-empty bottle of lotion, cleaner, or other item that has been sitting on a shelf somewhere for ages is taking up space. If “just in case” hasn’t used up the remainder by now, throw it out. Also, remember that “want” and “need” are two distinctly different categories. You \u003cu>need\u003c/u> to have a first aid kit on hand. You \u003cu>want\u003c/u> to have an overstuffed supply of extras. Distinguish between want and need so that you avoid keeping things where the clutter quotient outweighs its value. \u003cstrong>Does it function properly?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Do you have something you’ve been holding on to, until you can get around to repairing it? This could be a pair of pants, a small appliance, a piece of furniture, or maybe chipped pottery. If you haven’t fixed it by now, you’ve been living quite nicely without it. Diagnosis: Clutter. \u003cstrong>How sentimental is it?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Quite likely, a large percentage of possessions you’re clinging to have sentimental value. Ask yourself how much sentiment you need. Your child’s first tooth is a keeper. All the ones that followed are not. Your college diploma is a keeper. Your participation certificate from the intramural soccer club is not. You don’t have to be ruthless (well, maybe a little). Just be realistic. Something with true sentimental value is worth having close at hand—displayed on a shelf, hanging on the wall, or among your valuables. If it’s not worth looking at on a regular basis, the sentimental value has depreciated considerably. Once you’ve gone through the task of purging, organize what remains by storing it in a logical location, in proper containers (not cardboard), and with clear labels, so it’s easy to find when needed. Before you toss out some of your things, determine if it can be donated to local charities, churches, schools, libraries, senior centers, or other groups. As a rule of thumb, schedule a purge annually. Make it a part of your spring cleaning routine so you keep the clutter bug out of your home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"clutter-versus-keepers-how-to-get-and-stay-organized-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-02-09T04:16:34.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd2420a0a9d6132cdf20c1845b7e9392.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1486613794,"_etag":"7ff0c6cc19a2a1451ede9d5c84dce7248d87d2c1","textbody":"&nbsp;When you move into a new home, you usually start by getting organized. When you were packing up your belongings, you probably purged a lot of items, just to lighten your load. Before long, you see signs that the clutter bug is back. Mail, magazines, and an assortment of papers are scattered on tables, counters, and other surfaces. Your once-tidy closets are in disarray. The kitchen cabinets are so crammed, it’s hard to find the one thing you need, when you need it. It’s time to channel that new home mindset, the one where you put everything in a logical place and don’t cling to the unnecessary. Here are some tips to get and stay organized by separated the clutter from the keepers. Do you need it?&nbsp;Are you keeping things “just in case”? A half-empty bottle of lotion, cleaner, or other item that has been sitting on a shelf somewhere for ages is taking up space. If “just in case” hasn’t used up the remainder by now, throw it out. Also, remember that “want” and “need” are two distinctly different categories. You need to have a first aid kit on hand. You want to have an overstuffed supply of extras. Distinguish between want and need so that you avoid keeping things where the clutter quotient outweighs its value. Does it function properly?&nbsp;Do you have something you’ve been holding on to, until you can get around to repairing it? This could be a pair of pants, a small appliance, a piece of furniture, or maybe chipped pottery. If you haven’t fixed it by now, you’ve been living quite nicely without it. Diagnosis: Clutter. How sentimental is it?&nbsp;Quite likely, a large percentage of possessions you’re clinging to have sentimental value. Ask yourself how much sentiment you need. Your child’s first tooth is a keeper. All the ones that followed are not. Your college diploma is a keeper. Your participation certificate from the intramural soccer club is not. You don’t have to be ruthless (well, maybe a little). Just be realistic. Something with true sentimental value is worth having close at hand—displayed on a shelf, hanging on the wall, or among your valuables. If it’s not worth looking at on a regular basis, the sentimental value has depreciated considerably. Once you’ve gone through the task of purging, organize what remains by storing it in a logical location, in proper containers (not cardboard), and with clear labels, so it’s easy to find when needed. Before you toss out some of your things, determine if it can be donated to local charities, churches, schools, libraries, senior centers, or other groups. As a rule of thumb, schedule a purge annually. Make it a part of your spring cleaning routine so you keep the clutter bug out of your home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf344db04803487e5d5a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf374db04803477e7f4a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:44:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Are you ready to right-size your home and your life?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4425 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e2e7b2da8c3432ae4035ba07c60c9ff9.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;We’re hearing so much talk about “down-sizing” these days. People are finding ways to step back from quantity, and focus on quality. Simplify. Get rid of the excess. Live with less. But is “down-sizing” really the right term? Maybe “right-sizing” is more accurate. Find the lifestyle that provides a better fit to your current priorities. Ten or twenty years ago, living in a suburb, for example, might have been the right choice, and the commute was worth it because your kids were in a great school district. Now, you might be yearning for a more walkable way of life. Conversely, your “right-size” lifestyle could include a stronger sense of community that comes with living in a non-urban neighborhood. Are you ready to right-size your home and your life? Here are some clues that it’s time to consider that shift. \u003cstrong>Your home feels cluttered.\u003c/strong> Are you tired of navigating around the furnishings or spending too much time dusting all the items you’ve collected over the years? Is your closet overflowing with clothes you haven’t worn for a year or more? Has your attic or garage grown into a stash for things you really shouldn’t hold on to? When the walls start closing in from the clutter, treat yourself to a good purge. Put sentiment aside. You don’t need all your kids’ homework papers and artwork. And just because that chair is comfortable, be honest—it’s an eyesore. Donate usable items that have outlived their life in your home, but could be valuable to others. As you sort through what’s worth keeping, ask yourself, “Would I miss this?” When you’re truthful with yourself, you’ll discover you’ve been cluttering your life with things that have lost their meaning. \u003cstrong>Your home feels larger than it used to.\u003c/strong> Have you become tired of traipsing up and down the stairs? Do you have rooms that you’re not using regularly? Has it become more of a chore than a joy to maintain your yard? It’s almost inevitable for a spacious home that was the right size for your life a few years ago to seem to grow as you reach a point when bigger isn’t better. Do you need extra bedrooms or that extra bathroom that is rarely used? You just might be ready to move to a right-sized home. \u003cstrong>You want to lower your expenses.\u003c/strong> When you’re in a home that doesn’t fit quite right, you’ll notice that certain household costs don’t feel right either. Your utility bill seems high for your current household. You might not feel that paying a monthly HOA is worthwhile now. Possibly, maintaining things like a pool aren’t delivering an appreciable return on investment. And you’re seeing the expense of costly replacements, like a new roof, furnace, air conditioning system, or other feature that is seeing the end of its life. \u003cstrong>You’re more actively browsing home and interior designs.\u003c/strong> You find yourself poking around HGTV, Pinterest, and home improvement shows, magazines, and websites for ideas to spark change—interior, exterior, or both. The fact that you’re straying this way shows you’re not satisfied with your home. Maybe you can make cosmetic changes, but ask yourself if that’s enough to fit your lifestyle in the years ahead. Consider your needs today, not in the past. Determine what your right-size life and home would look like. Then take action to reshape it!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"are-you-ready-to-rightsize-your-home-and-your-life-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-02-23T23:32:30.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e2e7b2da8c3432ae4035ba07c60c9ff9.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1487892750,"_etag":"9bc3c02deecff7132512fa03303a93ffa1cc41b4","textbody":"&nbsp;We’re hearing so much talk about “down-sizing” these days. People are finding ways to step back from quantity, and focus on quality. Simplify. Get rid of the excess. Live with less. But is “down-sizing” really the right term? Maybe “right-sizing” is more accurate. Find the lifestyle that provides a better fit to your current priorities. Ten or twenty years ago, living in a suburb, for example, might have been the right choice, and the commute was worth it because your kids were in a great school district. Now, you might be yearning for a more walkable way of life. Conversely, your “right-size” lifestyle could include a stronger sense of community that comes with living in a non-urban neighborhood. Are you ready to right-size your home and your life? Here are some clues that it’s time to consider that shift. Your home feels cluttered. Are you tired of navigating around the furnishings or spending too much time dusting all the items you’ve collected over the years? Is your closet overflowing with clothes you haven’t worn for a year or more? Has your attic or garage grown into a stash for things you really shouldn’t hold on to? When the walls start closing in from the clutter, treat yourself to a good purge. Put sentiment aside. You don’t need all your kids’ homework papers and artwork. And just because that chair is comfortable, be honest—it’s an eyesore. Donate usable items that have outlived their life in your home, but could be valuable to others. As you sort through what’s worth keeping, ask yourself, “Would I miss this?” When you’re truthful with yourself, you’ll discover you’ve been cluttering your life with things that have lost their meaning. Your home feels larger than it used to. Have you become tired of traipsing up and down the stairs? Do you have rooms that you’re not using regularly? Has it become more of a chore than a joy to maintain your yard? It’s almost inevitable for a spacious home that was the right size for your life a few years ago to seem to grow as you reach a point when bigger isn’t better. Do you need extra bedrooms or that extra bathroom that is rarely used? You just might be ready to move to a right-sized home. You want to lower your expenses. When you’re in a home that doesn’t fit quite right, you’ll notice that certain household costs don’t feel right either. Your utility bill seems high for your current household. You might not feel that paying a monthly HOA is worthwhile now. Possibly, maintaining things like a pool aren’t delivering an appreciable return on investment. And you’re seeing the expense of costly replacements, like a new roof, furnace, air conditioning system, or other feature that is seeing the end of its life. You’re more actively browsing home and interior designs. You find yourself poking around HGTV, Pinterest, and home improvement shows, magazines, and websites for ideas to spark change—interior, exterior, or both. The fact that you’re straying this way shows you’re not satisfied with your home. Maybe you can make cosmetic changes, but ask yourself if that’s enough to fit your lifestyle in the years ahead. Consider your needs today, not in the past. Determine what your right-size life and home would look like. Then take action to reshape it!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf374db04803477e7f4a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf384db04803497e7203","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:44:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Kitchen cabinet trends for 2017","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4430 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7a189a9801263aeda9d893896f3b852a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Kitchens continue to evolve from the functional space to a creative, inspiring one. Kitchen cabinets play a big role in the aesthetic transformation, because they account for a large amount of space. \u003cstrong>Style\u003c/strong> In 2017, we’re seeing some trends continue, like the preference for Shaker style and upper cabinets that are also taller, extending to the ceiling. The simple lines of Shaker cabinets present a classic look that will withstand changing design trends elsewhere in the room (like countertops and backsplashes). Glass-front doors for the upper cabinets (some or all) give you a showplace for your dishes, pottery, crystal, and other pieces worth showing off. Add light inside the cabinets for a gallery look. \u003cstrong>Function\u003c/strong> Homeowners want more function from their cabinets. Pull-out doors and drawers make it easier to access what’s inside, and corner cabinets allow you to utilize every inch of space. Reducing clutter in the kitchen isn’t just stashing away more items, but also minimizing the visual impact. You can do that by hiding your microwave inside a cabinet, for example. \u003cstrong>Color\u003c/strong> White cabinets are still the most popular choice for today’s kitchen, but gray continues to trend in kitchen design—light, medium, or dark, warm or cool gray. Although neutral, any shade of gray brings character to your kitchen. For those homeowners who prefer the look of natural wood, the stains are trending toward lighter colors. \u003cstrong>Hardware&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Cabinet hardware is the accessory that completes the look. You don’t need to match every drawer pull and knob. The center cup pull looks great on drawers and complements many other styles, like the contemporary straight line and more traditional knobs. Don’t take your kitchen for granted. When you refresh the look, you’ll enjoy the space much more. If you’re looking for a home with a kitchen that’s trending, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact us\u003c/a> at Ideal Homes.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"kitchen-cabinet-trends-for-2017-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-03-06T22:12:35.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7a189a9801263aeda9d893896f3b852a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1488838355,"_etag":"f4a13ee1cfdd880480329fc895c53a715d5e6fa6","textbody":"Kitchens continue to evolve from the functional space to a creative, inspiring one. Kitchen cabinets play a big role in the aesthetic transformation, because they account for a large amount of space. Style In 2017, we’re seeing some trends continue, like the preference for Shaker style and upper cabinets that are also taller, extending to the ceiling. The simple lines of Shaker cabinets present a classic look that will withstand changing design trends elsewhere in the room (like countertops and backsplashes). Glass-front doors for the upper cabinets (some or all) give you a showplace for your dishes, pottery, crystal, and other pieces worth showing off. Add light inside the cabinets for a gallery look. Function Homeowners want more function from their cabinets. Pull-out doors and drawers make it easier to access what’s inside, and corner cabinets allow you to utilize every inch of space. Reducing clutter in the kitchen isn’t just stashing away more items, but also minimizing the visual impact. You can do that by hiding your microwave inside a cabinet, for example. Color White cabinets are still the most popular choice for today’s kitchen, but gray continues to trend in kitchen design—light, medium, or dark, warm or cool gray. Although neutral, any shade of gray brings character to your kitchen. For those homeowners who prefer the look of natural wood, the stains are trending toward lighter colors. Hardware&nbsp; Cabinet hardware is the accessory that completes the look. You don’t need to match every drawer pull and knob. The center cup pull looks great on drawers and complements many other styles, like the contemporary straight line and more traditional knobs. Don’t take your kitchen for granted. When you refresh the look, you’ll enjoy the space much more. If you’re looking for a home with a kitchen that’s trending, contact us at Ideal Homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf384db04803497e7203"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf3b4db04803497e7204","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:45:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"14 questions to ask your homebuilder","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4434 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac60e42016de6b29df195966090ee08b.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;The process of progressing your custom home from vision to move-in should be an exciting experience. Choosing the right homebuilder is the first step toward ensuring your satisfaction. Here are 14 questions to ask your homebuilder before making this important choice.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Will you build on my lot or do I need to purchase property from you?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Some homebuilders focus on their own communities, while others will build elsewhere. Certainly, if you already have land in mind, you need a homebuilder who will build on your lot.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Can I provide my own plans or do I need to choose one of yours?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Some homebuilders stick with their own home designs because they’re “tried and true”. Others are comfortable working with quality home plans from another source (emphasis on “quality”).\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>How many homes like the one I’m looking for have you built in this area?\u003c/strong> When a homebuilder is familiar with the geography, regulations, and challenges of building a home of a particular size and with certain features, you have the peace of mind that he is experienced with successfully navigating each one. That means timely construction without unanticipated overruns.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Are you licensed and insured?\u003c/strong> Protect yourself by choosing a builder who can provide proof of insurance and a current builder’s license for the state where your home will be built.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Do you offer a financing option? Is there a preferred lender you use?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>It can be convenient to use a homebuilder’s preferred lender, and they might offer better options than another lender. Before you decide on your homebuilder, determine your choices and whether or not you must use a preferred lender.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>What is standard in your homes and what is considered an upgrade?\u003c/strong> You need to determine what’s included in your price, so you’re comparing apples to apples with all of your homebuilders. Some standard features are options for other builders. Be clear about what you’re getting, particularly for those features that are important to you.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Can I make changes after the construction has begun?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>It will cost more to make changes, and that price often goes up the farther along your home is in the building process. Discuss how your homebuilder handles changes so you know what to expect.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>What type of home warranty do you include?\u003c/strong> Appliances are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. The quality of the structure (workmanship, systems, materials) should be covered by the builder’s warranty. The builder will specify the time period, so ask how long they guarantee your home and how repairs are handled during this time.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>What energy-efficient features do you include?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Today’s appliances, construction materials (windows, doors, insulation), and HVAC systems are geared toward energy efficiency. Ask each builder to explain the extent of their energy efficient commitment.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Can you provide references from your homeowners, and can I tour a few of your homes?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>With any major purchase, you check reviews of past customers. Don’t be shy about asking for references. A reliable homebuilder will proudly share his successes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Who will be in charge of building my home? Can I meet this person?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The contractor or project manager will become your close friend during the construction of your custom home. Learn that person’s experience and then talk to him before making your decision. Is he easy to work with and accessible? Does he understand and appreciate your concerns? How is communication handled?\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Is landscaping included in the price? If so, what exactly do you provide?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Know whether you are getting a lawn, shrubs, and/or trees, and specifically which plants are included.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>How often can I tour the worksite?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>It’s your home, and you should be able to visit during construction, but showing up unannounced or too frequently can impede the progress. Determine the best process and schedule for arranging these tours.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>What is the estimated time to complete the homebuilding? When can you start?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>One builder might be able to complete your home in three months but has a backlog and can’t start soon enough to meet your deadline. Ask for realistic start and completion dates, and any factors that will impact them.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>","uniqueName":"14-questions-to-ask-your-homebuilder-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-03-09T22:46:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac60e42016de6b29df195966090ee08b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1489099597,"_etag":"d12df8b572d40c24b73dcf3ed8d92f55b46e013b","textbody":"&nbsp;The process of progressing your custom home from vision to move-in should be an exciting experience. Choosing the right homebuilder is the first step toward ensuring your satisfaction. Here are 14 questions to ask your homebuilder before making this important choice.Will you build on my lot or do I need to purchase property from you?&nbsp;Some homebuilders focus on their own communities, while others will build elsewhere. Certainly, if you already have land in mind, you need a homebuilder who will build on your lot.Can I provide my own plans or do I need to choose one of yours?&nbsp;Some homebuilders stick with their own home designs because they’re “tried and true”. Others are comfortable working with quality home plans from another source (emphasis on “quality”).How many homes like the one I’m looking for have you built in this area? When a homebuilder is familiar with the geography, regulations, and challenges of building a home of a particular size and with certain features, you have the peace of mind that he is experienced with successfully navigating each one. That means timely construction without unanticipated overruns.Are you licensed and insured? Protect yourself by choosing a builder who can provide proof of insurance and a current builder’s license for the state where your home will be built.Do you offer a financing option? Is there a preferred lender you use?&nbsp;It can be convenient to use a homebuilder’s preferred lender, and they might offer better options than another lender. Before you decide on your homebuilder, determine your choices and whether or not you must use a preferred lender.What is standard in your homes and what is considered an upgrade? You need to determine what’s included in your price, so you’re comparing apples to apples with all of your homebuilders. Some standard features are options for other builders. Be clear about what you’re getting, particularly for those features that are important to you.Can I make changes after the construction has begun?&nbsp;It will cost more to make changes, and that price often goes up the farther along your home is in the building process. Discuss how your homebuilder handles changes so you know what to expect.What type of home warranty do you include? Appliances are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. The quality of the structure (workmanship, systems, materials) should be covered by the builder’s warranty. The builder will specify the time period, so ask how long they guarantee your home and how repairs are handled during this time.What energy-efficient features do you include?&nbsp;Today’s appliances, construction materials (windows, doors, insulation), and HVAC systems are geared toward energy efficiency. Ask each builder to explain the extent of their energy efficient commitment.Can you provide references from your homeowners, and can I tour a few of your homes?&nbsp;With any major purchase, you check reviews of past customers. Don’t be shy about asking for references. A reliable homebuilder will proudly share his successes.Who will be in charge of building my home? Can I meet this person?&nbsp;The contractor or project manager will become your close friend during the construction of your custom home. Learn that person’s experience and then talk to him before making your decision. Is he easy to work with and accessible? Does he understand and appreciate your concerns? How is communication handled?Is landscaping included in the price? If so, what exactly do you provide?&nbsp;Know whether you are getting a lawn, shrubs, and/or trees, and specifically which plants are included.How often can I tour the worksite?&nbsp;It’s your home, and you should be able to visit during construction, but showing up unannounced or too frequently can impede the progress. Determine the best process and schedule for arranging these tours.What is the estimated time to complete the homebuilding? When can you start?&nbsp;One builder might be able to complete your home in three months but has a backlog and can’t start soon enough to meet your deadline. Ask for realistic start and completion dates, and any factors that will impact them.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:31 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf3b4db04803497e7204"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf3e4db04803477e7f4b","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:13:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Praiseworthy paint colors for your home’s interior","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The simplest way to change a room starts with a can of paint. You can go from neutral to vibrant, or the other way around. Create an accent wall for a splash of color. Where do you start? How do you choose the paint color that suits you, your style and the room? We asked the creative team in our Design Center to find out what’s trending. Kelly-Moore Paints announced \u003ca href=\"http://kellymoore.com/color/2017-color-of-the-year\">Kettleman\u003c/a>” (KM5818) as it 2017 Color of the Year. “This deep gray hue is neutral, yet versatile. The color was chosen by a nationwide group of 15,000 ASID-certified interior designers. They agreed Kettleman works great with all wood tones, neutrals, whites, and today’s current home décor trends. \u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4440 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1e1793f51888f3a7729da11edc39ad68.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">&nbsp;Kelly-Moore Paint’s 2017 color of the year, Kettleman, adds richness to this home’s study in Ideal Homes’ Castlewood Trails community in Yukon, OK “Golden Pilsner” is rich mustard brown color that brings warmth to any room. It works well in kitchens, with the abundance of white or stained cabinets and natural stone (granite, quartz, marble) countertops. The neutral value of Golden Pilsner also lends itself to accent walls. \u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4441 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/57f946430b74048e88cfd0dda261d8ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">&nbsp;A warm brown paint color, like Kelly-Moore’s Golden Pilsner, provides the perfect accent to the wood and stone in a kitchen. Our designers also like the vibrant effect of green, one of this year’s hottest interior paint color trends. Grassy green adds energy to a room, whether you paint all the walls, use it as an accent, or even just a door. We like Kelly-Moore’s Graceland Grass, which is a slightly deeper shade of green. \u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4442 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2579cefd0473e9a7f0f73eff10d17c90.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\">&nbsp;Add shades of green anywhere in your house. We used Kelly-Moore’s Graceland Grass on this barn door. “Neutral” no longer reflects a color that blends into the background. We’re seeing everything from greater hints of color to rich hues. Kelly Moore’s “Balsamic Reduction” is aptly named for this deep charcoal paint color, and our Design Center recommended it for the cabinets in one of our homes in Little River Trails. They also said that a neutral on the other end of the spectrum. “Zebra Finch”, provides the “greige” look that offers color, with plenty of versatility for decorating options. Ideal Homes’ \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Design Center\u003c/a> works one-on-one with our homeowners to review the many affordable ways to create the signature look of every home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"praiseworthy-paint-colors-for-your-homes-interior-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-03-20T21:37:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1e1793f51888f3a7729da11edc39ad68.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1490045870,"_etag":"fb0cf24c997562abb0a2cfebfad1dce6eefdebf8","textbody":"The simplest way to change a room starts with a can of paint. You can go from neutral to vibrant, or the other way around. Create an accent wall for a splash of color. Where do you start? How do you choose the paint color that suits you, your style and the room? We asked the creative team in our Design Center to find out what’s trending. Kelly-Moore Paints announced Kettleman” (KM5818) as it 2017 Color of the Year. “This deep gray hue is neutral, yet versatile. The color was chosen by a nationwide group of 15,000 ASID-certified interior designers. They agreed Kettleman works great with all wood tones, neutrals, whites, and today’s current home décor trends. &nbsp;Kelly-Moore Paint’s 2017 color of the year, Kettleman, adds richness to this home’s study in Ideal Homes’ Castlewood Trails community in Yukon, OK “Golden Pilsner” is rich mustard brown color that brings warmth to any room. It works well in kitchens, with the abundance of white or stained cabinets and natural stone (granite, quartz, marble) countertops. The neutral value of Golden Pilsner also lends itself to accent walls. &nbsp;A warm brown paint color, like Kelly-Moore’s Golden Pilsner, provides the perfect accent to the wood and stone in a kitchen. Our designers also like the vibrant effect of green, one of this year’s hottest interior paint color trends. Grassy green adds energy to a room, whether you paint all the walls, use it as an accent, or even just a door. We like Kelly-Moore’s Graceland Grass, which is a slightly deeper shade of green. &nbsp;Add shades of green anywhere in your house. We used Kelly-Moore’s Graceland Grass on this barn door. “Neutral” no longer reflects a color that blends into the background. We’re seeing everything from greater hints of color to rich hues. Kelly Moore’s “Balsamic Reduction” is aptly named for this deep charcoal paint color, and our Design Center recommended it for the cabinets in one of our homes in Little River Trails. They also said that a neutral on the other end of the spectrum. “Zebra Finch”, provides the “greige” look that offers color, with plenty of versatility for decorating options. Ideal Homes’ Design Center works one-on-one with our homeowners to review the many affordable ways to create the signature look of every home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:34 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf3e4db04803477e7f4b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf424db04803477e7f4c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:44:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Mortgages 101: It’s not as scary as you think","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4446 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/820e337810a33a5d1eb67f7d2162e718.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Financing a home can seem intimidating to the first-time homebuyer. If you’ve never applied for a mortgage before, don’t be afraid of the process. When you break it down and understand what is involved, you will be prepared to sail through the process! \u003cstrong>Check your credit report.\u003c/strong> First and foremost, review your credit report. Your credit score is a major factor in qualifying you for a mortgage and the amount you can borrow. A score of 720, for example, is excellent, and you can take your pick of lenders to secure the mortgage and terms you want (e.g., interest rate, no points). But even a lower score can be acceptable, depending on the lender and the mortgage program. In addition to your credit score, review the entries on your credit report. It’s not unusual to find mistakes, which can be corrected with a letter to the credit reporting company (Equifax, Transunion, and Experian are the top three) or the business that reported the debt. Late payments can also cause a problem when you’re seeking a mortgage. Try contacting those businesses to see what can be done to remove those “black marks”. \u003cstrong>Collect your financial information.\u003c/strong> You’ll need to prove your income, which requires two recent paycheck stubs and the last two years of income tax returns. You’ll also be asked for the past two months’ bank statements, so the lender can see how much is in your account as well as how you manage your funds. When you’re preparing to apply for a mortgage, spend a few months in advance ensuring you have reasonable cash flow without overdrafts. If you receive any other income (e.g., alimony, commissions, investments), have the paperwork that documents it. \u003cstrong>Research your loan options.\u003c/strong> Mortgages come in all shapes and sizes—adjustable or fixed rate, 15 or 30 years. There are programs to assist first-time homebuyers. Veterans may qualify for a VA mortgage, a low-interest mortgage that requires no down payment. An FHA mortgage is a government-insured loan that requires a smaller down payment and accepts people with a less-than-stellar credit score. \u003cstrong>Pre-qualify before you start your new home search.\u003c/strong> Armed with the financial documents, you can contact lenders to be pre-approved for a mortgage. Your pre-approval letter will be submitted with your purchase and sale offer, showing the seller that you can actually purchase the home. Builders usually have a preferred lender. There are many advantages to working with this lender if you are buying a new home or building one. In order to earn the “preferred” status from the homebuilder, the lender has proven himself as a resourceful professional who is committed to helping the buyer. Don’t fear the mortgage process. It’s the pathway to homeownership!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"mortgages-101-its-not-as-scary-as-you-think-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-03-23T19:54:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/820e337810a33a5d1eb67f7d2162e718.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1490298892,"_etag":"bf1d96434a1da3d08ed90f6716d2cd9ca40bcb47","textbody":"&nbsp;Financing a home can seem intimidating to the first-time homebuyer. If you’ve never applied for a mortgage before, don’t be afraid of the process. When you break it down and understand what is involved, you will be prepared to sail through the process! Check your credit report. First and foremost, review your credit report. Your credit score is a major factor in qualifying you for a mortgage and the amount you can borrow. A score of 720, for example, is excellent, and you can take your pick of lenders to secure the mortgage and terms you want (e.g., interest rate, no points). But even a lower score can be acceptable, depending on the lender and the mortgage program. In addition to your credit score, review the entries on your credit report. It’s not unusual to find mistakes, which can be corrected with a letter to the credit reporting company (Equifax, Transunion, and Experian are the top three) or the business that reported the debt. Late payments can also cause a problem when you’re seeking a mortgage. Try contacting those businesses to see what can be done to remove those “black marks”. Collect your financial information. You’ll need to prove your income, which requires two recent paycheck stubs and the last two years of income tax returns. You’ll also be asked for the past two months’ bank statements, so the lender can see how much is in your account as well as how you manage your funds. When you’re preparing to apply for a mortgage, spend a few months in advance ensuring you have reasonable cash flow without overdrafts. If you receive any other income (e.g., alimony, commissions, investments), have the paperwork that documents it. Research your loan options. Mortgages come in all shapes and sizes—adjustable or fixed rate, 15 or 30 years. There are programs to assist first-time homebuyers. Veterans may qualify for a VA mortgage, a low-interest mortgage that requires no down payment. An FHA mortgage is a government-insured loan that requires a smaller down payment and accepts people with a less-than-stellar credit score. Pre-qualify before you start your new home search. Armed with the financial documents, you can contact lenders to be pre-approved for a mortgage. Your pre-approval letter will be submitted with your purchase and sale offer, showing the seller that you can actually purchase the home. Builders usually have a preferred lender. There are many advantages to working with this lender if you are buying a new home or building one. In order to earn the “preferred” status from the homebuilder, the lender has proven himself as a resourceful professional who is committed to helping the buyer. Don’t fear the mortgage process. It’s the pathway to homeownership!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf424db04803477e7f4c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf454db04803477e7f4d","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What’s in your dream kitchen?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4451\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/60645415b347e8672b5fb1dc35f5a549.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" />\n\nKitchens have evolved from the functional space of earlier generations to more creative and aesthetic areas. Thanks to today’s technology, storage options, and design details, the kitchen is grown exponentially in its functionality. With so many choices for flooring, countertops, cabinetry styles and materials, sinks, plumbing and lighting fixtures, there’s no end to what you can do with your kitchen design.\n\nSo, what’s in your dream kitchen?\n\nFrom the food preparation perspective, plenty of counter space is essential. Whether those counters are made of natural stone, stainless steel, wood, or a combination, today’s homeowners want elbow room.\n\nUnder the counter, the dream kitchen should have drawers—deep ones, partitioned ones, and heated ones. Pulling out a drawer is preferred over opening a cabinet door. In fact, many of those cabinet doors are hiding pull-out drawers. In this dream world, there would be double drawers and divided drawers, so everything from a wooden spoon to a pot lid would be easily within reach, without the hassle of shuffling things around.\n\nA top-notch kitchen would feature cabinetry that provided storage for everything, and in the color and style that blends with the rest of your home. A pull-out pantry cabinet, for example, would store canned goods and spices. Glass doors on upper cabinets would allow lighted displays of your nicest pieces.\n\nWith more and more foodies, kitchens need all the culinary wizardry. Today’s dream kitchen would include a commercial gas stove—possibly in a retro color—or a steam-assist oven or double oven, a third-rack dishwasher, fully appointed coffee bar, and a four-door refrigerator. In addition to the pull-down faucet, there would be a pot filler faucet by the stove to make it easy to fill large pots with water without leaving your cooking area. The must-have center island would include a second sink for prep work.\n\nThe lighting would combine style with function, to provide both ambience and task lighting, like under-cabinet lights.\n\nFinally, this wonderful kitchen must include a restful place to sit and enjoy the sound of silence when everyone in your household is somewhere other than your kitchen. Whether you have an island with a breakfast bar or a sun-filled nook with perhaps a window bench, you could sit and take in the pleasure of this dream kitchen.","uniqueName":"whats-in-your-dream-kitchen-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-04-06T18:29:46","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/60645415b347e8672b5fb1dc35f5a549.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1491503386,"_etag":"acf4947449dd2dbe0604a7db9b5738ceea3a2db1","textbody":"\n\nKitchens have evolved from the functional space of earlier generations to more creative and aesthetic areas. Thanks to today’s technology, storage options, and design details, the kitchen is grown exponentially in its functionality. With so many choices for flooring, countertops, cabinetry styles and materials, sinks, plumbing and lighting fixtures, there’s no end to what you can do with your kitchen design.\n\nSo, what’s in your dream kitchen?\n\nFrom the food preparation perspective, plenty of counter space is essential. Whether those counters are made of natural stone, stainless steel, wood, or a combination, today’s homeowners want elbow room.\n\nUnder the counter, the dream kitchen should have drawers—deep ones, partitioned ones, and heated ones. Pulling out a drawer is preferred over opening a cabinet door. In fact, many of those cabinet doors are hiding pull-out drawers. In this dream world, there would be double drawers and divided drawers, so everything from a wooden spoon to a pot lid would be easily within reach, without the hassle of shuffling things around.\n\nA top-notch kitchen would feature cabinetry that provided storage for everything, and in the color and style that blends with the rest of your home. A pull-out pantry cabinet, for example, would store canned goods and spices. Glass doors on upper cabinets would allow lighted displays of your nicest pieces.\n\nWith more and more foodies, kitchens need all the culinary wizardry. Today’s dream kitchen would include a commercial gas stove—possibly in a retro color—or a steam-assist oven or double oven, a third-rack dishwasher, fully appointed coffee bar, and a four-door refrigerator. In addition to the pull-down faucet, there would be a pot filler faucet by the stove to make it easy to fill large pots with water without leaving your cooking area. The must-have center island would include a second sink for prep work.\n\nThe lighting would combine style with function, to provide both ambience and task lighting, like under-cabinet lights.\n\nFinally, this wonderful kitchen must include a restful place to sit and enjoy the sound of silence when everyone in your household is somewhere other than your kitchen. Whether you have an island with a breakfast bar or a sun-filled nook with perhaps a window bench, you could sit and take in the pleasure of this dream kitchen.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf454db04803477e7f4d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf474db048034a7e5f3b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:45:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A new view on outdoor living spaces—no matter the size!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4456 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/April-1-aa-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4458 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/April-1-b-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4459 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4366932c2999c32de2f03a0de33e315c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Who says living space is confined to the inside of a home? Today, we’re spreading out to enjoy more fresh air. Outdoor living spaces can be lavish, but they don’t need to be. Get creative with backyard living spaces you have. Here are some outdoor living ideas you can incorporate into a home of any size. Determine the area you want to dedicate to the living spaces in your back yard. If you have the option, a patio that faces west provides a wonderful source of shade late in the day. You can define it with a retaining wall, pergola, pavers, landscaping rocks, and/or other landscaping features, like shrubs and container gardens. Add a retractable canopy to provide protection from the elements, which extends the amount of time you can enjoy your backyard living spaces. Any of these design elements create the feeling of a room without walls. An outdoor fireplace enhances the aesthetics of your outdoor living spaces. Whether you need the warmth or simply want to enjoy the pleasure of a crackling fire, an outdoor fire pit or fireplace is the perfect addition. Many of our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes’\u003c/a> buyers like a covered patio, because it bridges the gap between the great outdoors and the shade and shelter they need to spend more time in the backyard living spaces. Are you thinking about cooking al fresco? The outdoor kitchen has grown immensely in popularity. We often install a built-in gas line to give our homeowners the ease of adding their grill without worrying about propane tank refills. You can then expand your outdoor kitchen with a fridge, bar, sink, pizza oven, warming drawer, or any of a full range of options to maximize your outdoor experience. Now, for completing the space, think about the décor. If you have a limited area, look for multi-functional outdoor furniture, like a stool with storage, or foot stools that fit under your chairs. Pull it all together with an outdoor area rug. In the Oklahoma City area, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to talk about ways to customize your new home. We’ll gladly share our homebuilding knowledge and experience, for the living spaces that suit you, inside and out.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-new-view-on-outdoor-living-spacesno-matter-the-size-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-04-11T20:10:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4366932c2999c32de2f03a0de33e315c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1491941423,"_etag":"9abf6b9c042f75c686105a695ff0e7f1fc9fdc13","textbody":"Who says living space is confined to the inside of a home? Today, we’re spreading out to enjoy more fresh air. Outdoor living spaces can be lavish, but they don’t need to be. Get creative with backyard living spaces you have. Here are some outdoor living ideas you can incorporate into a home of any size. Determine the area you want to dedicate to the living spaces in your back yard. If you have the option, a patio that faces west provides a wonderful source of shade late in the day. You can define it with a retaining wall, pergola, pavers, landscaping rocks, and/or other landscaping features, like shrubs and container gardens. Add a retractable canopy to provide protection from the elements, which extends the amount of time you can enjoy your backyard living spaces. Any of these design elements create the feeling of a room without walls. An outdoor fireplace enhances the aesthetics of your outdoor living spaces. Whether you need the warmth or simply want to enjoy the pleasure of a crackling fire, an outdoor fire pit or fireplace is the perfect addition. Many of our Ideal Homes’ buyers like a covered patio, because it bridges the gap between the great outdoors and the shade and shelter they need to spend more time in the backyard living spaces. Are you thinking about cooking al fresco? The outdoor kitchen has grown immensely in popularity. We often install a built-in gas line to give our homeowners the ease of adding their grill without worrying about propane tank refills. You can then expand your outdoor kitchen with a fridge, bar, sink, pizza oven, warming drawer, or any of a full range of options to maximize your outdoor experience. Now, for completing the space, think about the décor. If you have a limited area, look for multi-functional outdoor furniture, like a stool with storage, or foot stools that fit under your chairs. Pull it all together with an outdoor area rug. In the Oklahoma City area, contact Ideal Homes to talk about ways to customize your new home. We’ll gladly share our homebuilding knowledge and experience, for the living spaces that suit you, inside and out.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf474db048034a7e5f3b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf4d4db04803497e7205","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:45:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Design ideas and tips for refreshing your master bedroom","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4466 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b0a3f2e83634e26ab936d22ef3c887a2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Create Your Retreat\u003c/h2>\u003cp>A master bedroom is more than a room with a large bed. This space is a retreat—a place where you can escape from the activity of the household, enjoy peace and quiet, and even take control of the remote for a change. Does your master suite give you that sense of privacy and relaxation? If not, it’s time to rethink your master bedroom décor. Here are some simple ideas and tips to spark bedroom inspiration for a well-deserved makeover.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Remove Everything with Color\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Start with a blank canvas. Everything that hints at the color you’ve had will simply distract you from making a change. Take down the window treatments and wall décor, and pull off the bedding. Toss the pillows into another place for safe-keeping. Roll up the area rug. All that should remain is your furniture (unless it’s colorful). \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4465 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8e5a780f0f38960c3c0f8d10e42e3570.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Change the Color Scheme\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Go from neutral to coastal or vibrant, or the other way around. Experiment with your master bedroom colors. If you don’t want to make a big change, consider turning one wall into an accent wall, with a complementary color or a wallpaper to enhance the room. Ask yourself, “What calms me? What inspires me?” These are the themes that should underscore your master bedroom paint colors and decor. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4464 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/08433b89b07511d3d0b76efe78ebaa27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Rethink Furniture Placement\u003c/h2>\u003cp>At Ideal Homes, we design our master bedroom suites to allow for flexible furniture layout, like more than one place to situate your bed. Consider how you move through the room, what you need at your bedside, and where to place occasional pieces. Where does the light stream in during different times of the day? What do you want to see first thing in the morning and the last thing at night? \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4467 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/47eba77f17b103d90d804a03740641d4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Create a Nook\u003c/h2>\u003cp>To be a true escape, you need a sitting area. Whether you simply place a comfy chair and a table or create a room within your room depends on the space you can make available for this important function. Picture yourself reading a book, listening to music, browsing through family mementos, or sneaking away with just your thoughts to keep you company. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4468 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/494ccb87325f5de48734e428f46f6262.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Change your Lighting\u003c/h2>\u003cp>You’d be amazed at what you can do with light fixtures! Wall sconces add soft light where you want it, replacing the bedside table lamp that takes up space. A chandelier can add the final touch to your new décor. Replace all of your light switches with dimmers so you can adjust the light to your mood.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Open your Mind to New Doors\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The door is often overlooked when redecorating. Your master bedroom design can get a dramatic change by switching your bathroom or closet doors (or both). The sliding barn door has become a popular trend. It’s easy to install, and the door can look as sleek or rustic as you’d like. If you’re looking for a new home in the Oklahoma City area, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to make the most of every space.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"design-ideas-and-tips-for-refreshing-your-master-bedroom-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-04-20T19:36:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b0a3f2e83634e26ab936d22ef3c887a2.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1492716996,"_etag":"eeb7f9e30aa1a58e06c0e758d4e4fe8bdfefc677","textbody":"Create Your RetreatA master bedroom is more than a room with a large bed. This space is a retreat—a place where you can escape from the activity of the household, enjoy peace and quiet, and even take control of the remote for a change. Does your master suite give you that sense of privacy and relaxation? If not, it’s time to rethink your master bedroom décor. Here are some simple ideas and tips to spark bedroom inspiration for a well-deserved makeover.Remove Everything with ColorStart with a blank canvas. Everything that hints at the color you’ve had will simply distract you from making a change. Take down the window treatments and wall décor, and pull off the bedding. Toss the pillows into another place for safe-keeping. Roll up the area rug. All that should remain is your furniture (unless it’s colorful). Change the Color SchemeGo from neutral to coastal or vibrant, or the other way around. Experiment with your master bedroom colors. If you don’t want to make a big change, consider turning one wall into an accent wall, with a complementary color or a wallpaper to enhance the room. Ask yourself, “What calms me? What inspires me?” These are the themes that should underscore your master bedroom paint colors and decor. Rethink Furniture PlacementAt Ideal Homes, we design our master bedroom suites to allow for flexible furniture layout, like more than one place to situate your bed. Consider how you move through the room, what you need at your bedside, and where to place occasional pieces. Where does the light stream in during different times of the day? What do you want to see first thing in the morning and the last thing at night? Create a NookTo be a true escape, you need a sitting area. Whether you simply place a comfy chair and a table or create a room within your room depends on the space you can make available for this important function. Picture yourself reading a book, listening to music, browsing through family mementos, or sneaking away with just your thoughts to keep you company. Change your LightingYou’d be amazed at what you can do with light fixtures! Wall sconces add soft light where you want it, replacing the bedside table lamp that takes up space. A chandelier can add the final touch to your new décor. Replace all of your light switches with dimmers so you can adjust the light to your mood.Open your Mind to New DoorsThe door is often overlooked when redecorating. Your master bedroom design can get a dramatic change by switching your bathroom or closet doors (or both). The sliding barn door has become a popular trend. It’s easy to install, and the door can look as sleek or rustic as you’d like. If you’re looking for a new home in the Oklahoma City area, contact Ideal Homes to make the most of every space.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:49 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf4d4db04803497e7205"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf524db04803477e7f4e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:50:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"2017 design trends for outdoor living spaces","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4477 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5f6a4c79efd342e9945987baf3c7c94c.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;For months, you’ve been looking outside, yearning for the days when you could relax, play, and entertain out there. With all this time to think about it, have you considered ways to improve or upgrade your outdoor living spaces? New products have been introduced and we’re seeing a variety of 2017 design trends for outdoor living spaces. See if any of these decorating ideas sparks your desire to make some changes. \u003cstrong>Outdoor kitchens are growing.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The grill just isn’t enough for the person who likes to cook and entertain outdoors. The outdoor kitchen now incorporates a refrigerator, sink, warming drawer, smoker, beer tap, wine chiller, and maybe even a pizza oven or cooktop. Homeowners are installing cabinets that can withstand the weather, to complete this fun and functional space. \u003cstrong>Outdoor fireplaces and fire pats sparked a frenzy.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>At the end of the day, relax in front of a crackling fire and indulge in gourmet s’mores. From simple to sophisticated, the scope of your fire feature can reflect any style. Create a hearth on your patio or build a fire pit that can be rustic, sleek, or anywhere in between. \u003cstrong>Furnish it in style.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>With the passion for more stylish outdoor living spaces, you have more choices in outdoor furniture that’s durable, comfortable, and attractive. This year, expect to see natural materials—like wicker and rattan—in more vibrant colors than the traditional white. Accent pieces—like ottomans, side tables, and outdoor rugs—are showing up in every style imaginable. No matter what color palette you choose, you can find cushions and pillows to match. \u003cstrong>Exterior lighting choices are broader and brighter.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>With new technology, you can add light outdoors, where you need. Solar lights can stick in the ground, hang from a tree, sit on a table, or be strung around, across, or above your spaces. Lanterns, lamps, and chandeliers allow you to create the style of indoor living outside the walls of your home. LED bulbs are also lighting the way for homeowners who want more light with less energy use. \u003cstrong>Low maintenance is a high priority.\u003c/strong> Homeowner don’t want to spend long hours keeping their outdoor spaces looking good and staying safe. Stain-resistant concrete paving provides an easy-care surface that has become the preference over wood flooring outdoors—and the wide range of colors and patterns gives you the look you want. Reduce lawn care by converting lawn to garden and planting perennials and sprawling ground cover. Some homeowners are also trending toward the use of synthetic grass and artificial turf, which have grown to appear far more realistic than the plastic grass you might recall. With all the time you’ll be spending outdoors in the months ahead, isn’t it worth sprucing up your outdoor living space?\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"2017-design-trends-for-outdoor-living-spaces-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-04-20T21:20:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5f6a4c79efd342e9945987baf3c7c94c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1492723224,"_etag":"46bc9512a65b33bcaa07ed38e46ba7893f3eed00","textbody":"&nbsp;For months, you’ve been looking outside, yearning for the days when you could relax, play, and entertain out there. With all this time to think about it, have you considered ways to improve or upgrade your outdoor living spaces? New products have been introduced and we’re seeing a variety of 2017 design trends for outdoor living spaces. See if any of these decorating ideas sparks your desire to make some changes. Outdoor kitchens are growing.&nbsp;The grill just isn’t enough for the person who likes to cook and entertain outdoors. The outdoor kitchen now incorporates a refrigerator, sink, warming drawer, smoker, beer tap, wine chiller, and maybe even a pizza oven or cooktop. Homeowners are installing cabinets that can withstand the weather, to complete this fun and functional space. Outdoor fireplaces and fire pats sparked a frenzy.&nbsp;At the end of the day, relax in front of a crackling fire and indulge in gourmet s’mores. From simple to sophisticated, the scope of your fire feature can reflect any style. Create a hearth on your patio or build a fire pit that can be rustic, sleek, or anywhere in between. Furnish it in style.&nbsp;With the passion for more stylish outdoor living spaces, you have more choices in outdoor furniture that’s durable, comfortable, and attractive. This year, expect to see natural materials—like wicker and rattan—in more vibrant colors than the traditional white. Accent pieces—like ottomans, side tables, and outdoor rugs—are showing up in every style imaginable. No matter what color palette you choose, you can find cushions and pillows to match. Exterior lighting choices are broader and brighter.&nbsp;With new technology, you can add light outdoors, where you need. Solar lights can stick in the ground, hang from a tree, sit on a table, or be strung around, across, or above your spaces. Lanterns, lamps, and chandeliers allow you to create the style of indoor living outside the walls of your home. LED bulbs are also lighting the way for homeowners who want more light with less energy use. Low maintenance is a high priority. Homeowner don’t want to spend long hours keeping their outdoor spaces looking good and staying safe. Stain-resistant concrete paving provides an easy-care surface that has become the preference over wood flooring outdoors—and the wide range of colors and patterns gives you the look you want. Reduce lawn care by converting lawn to garden and planting perennials and sprawling ground cover. Some homeowners are also trending toward the use of synthetic grass and artificial turf, which have grown to appear far more realistic than the plastic grass you might recall. With all the time you’ll be spending outdoors in the months ahead, isn’t it worth sprucing up your outdoor living space?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf524db04803477e7f4e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf564db04803477e7f4f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:50:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Take your spring cleaning outside: Exterior maintenance checklist","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4481 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fbc3025d87f5e04eb2e4733dc9ede7db.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Spring cleaning is not just an indoor sport. The outside of your home needs some sprucing up this time of year, too. Follow this exterior maintenance checklist and take your spring cleaning outside.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Wash the walls.\u003c/strong> You might be surprised at how much dirt has built on your home’s exterior walls. Use a pressure washer to clean it, but be careful if you have vinyl siding or damaged shingles. The best way to clean vinyl siding is with soapy water and a long-handled brush.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Inspect the roof.\u003c/strong> Snow and ice might have caused damage to your home’s roof. Check for cracked, loose, or missing shingles, and replace any that you find. Also, look for water stains on your ceilings. Melting snow might have left marks where you have roof leaks.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Clean the windows and screens.\u003c/strong> No one enjoys washing windows, but you’ll enjoy the results of a better view. The best window cleaning solution is a mixture of equal parts of white vinegar and water. And don’t waste paper towels. Use crumpled newspaper, which doesn’t leave lint behind.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Scrub your screens with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Small holes can be repaired by pressing the mesh back in place and applying a few coats of clear nail polish to hold them there.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Clear out the gutters.\u003c/strong> Twice a year (spring and fall), you should remove all the debris from your gutters and flush out the gutters and downspouts with a hose. Build-up can lead to water damage to your home. Inspect your gutters for cracks and make sure they’re firmly attached.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Refresh your patio, porch, and deck.\u003c/strong> Get ready for outdoor entertaining by pressure washing your outdoor living space surfaces. Reseal the decking. Check the steps and railings to be sure everything is firmly in place.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>The upside of this side of spring cleaning is that you can enjoy the outdoors while you’re working through your exterior maintenance checklist!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"take-your-spring-cleaning-outside-exterior-maintenance-checklist-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-05-05T00:58:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fbc3025d87f5e04eb2e4733dc9ede7db.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1493945916,"_etag":"c4043dba49bc7f0238f5948d4039e078e30c551c","textbody":"&nbsp;Spring cleaning is not just an indoor sport. The outside of your home needs some sprucing up this time of year, too. Follow this exterior maintenance checklist and take your spring cleaning outside.Wash the walls. You might be surprised at how much dirt has built on your home’s exterior walls. Use a pressure washer to clean it, but be careful if you have vinyl siding or damaged shingles. The best way to clean vinyl siding is with soapy water and a long-handled brush.Inspect the roof. Snow and ice might have caused damage to your home’s roof. Check for cracked, loose, or missing shingles, and replace any that you find. Also, look for water stains on your ceilings. Melting snow might have left marks where you have roof leaks.Clean the windows and screens. No one enjoys washing windows, but you’ll enjoy the results of a better view. The best window cleaning solution is a mixture of equal parts of white vinegar and water. And don’t waste paper towels. Use crumpled newspaper, which doesn’t leave lint behind.Scrub your screens with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Small holes can be repaired by pressing the mesh back in place and applying a few coats of clear nail polish to hold them there.Clear out the gutters. Twice a year (spring and fall), you should remove all the debris from your gutters and flush out the gutters and downspouts with a hose. Build-up can lead to water damage to your home. Inspect your gutters for cracks and make sure they’re firmly attached.Refresh your patio, porch, and deck. Get ready for outdoor entertaining by pressure washing your outdoor living space surfaces. Reseal the decking. Check the steps and railings to be sure everything is firmly in place.The upside of this side of spring cleaning is that you can enjoy the outdoors while you’re working through your exterior maintenance checklist!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf564db04803477e7f4f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf574db048034a7e5f3c","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:14:57 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"So many flooring types—how do you choose?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4485 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Flooring-Green-Leaf-Trails-Fireplace-Tile-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4486 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Flooring-Little-River-Trails-Master-Tile-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4487 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b449adeb1fa8da9bf2a3984ce694f906.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\">Every year, we see new innovations in flooring choices for your home. Manufacturers continue to look for ways to provide lasting beauty that’s easy to maintain. With so many flooring types, how do you choose the one that’s right for your home? High-traffic areas can look better than ever without worrying about scratches and marks on your floors. Some of the popular choices include the new luxury vinyl plank flooring and vinyl tile. Get the look of ceramic tile and wood flooring, with the easy care of vinyl. The vinyl plank is cut in plank lengths, to enhance the natural look of your floor. Vinyl tile includes grouting so it maintains the look of ceramic tile. Wood flooring is very popular right now, and if your tastes run toward the color and texture of wood, you’re in luck. From the high-end hardwood flooring to a broad portfolio of engineered wood and laminate flooring, you can define any room in your home to suit your vision. &nbsp;Many of our Ideal Homes customers are amazed by the quality and natural look of engineered hardwood flooring and wood look tiles. Both flooring types provide an eye-catching look that stands up to heavy use, and you can choose from a wide range of colors and patterns, so it’s easy to achieve the look you want—from rustic to sophisticated. Many homeowners like the feel of carpet for living rooms and bedrooms. We even match the carpet in the living area with the stairs, but use a lower pile on the stairs, for safety. In addition to offering choices in the carpet itself, we give our customers a variety of carpet pads. Many people are pleasantly surprised by the difference a cushier carpet pad can make. Smaller tiles have become a popular trend in bathrooms, particularly powder rooms. This retro look offers different shapes, including hexagonal tiles. Our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Design Center\u003c/a> likes to get creative with patterns for floor tiles in the bathrooms. The flooring in a room creates the foundation for the space’s look and feel. Whether you want subtle or dramatic, your flooring choices are so diverse that you can achieve your personal style. Ideal Homes specializes in giving our customers a full range of choices to customize their homes. If you’re considering a move to the Oklahoma City area, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to explore the opportunities we can give you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"so-many-flooring-typeshow-do-you-choose-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-05-10T18:40:01.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b449adeb1fa8da9bf2a3984ce694f906.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1494441601,"_etag":"3f2b82f2ee7bfae33d53b85cb97a9deec4f910cb","textbody":"Every year, we see new innovations in flooring choices for your home. Manufacturers continue to look for ways to provide lasting beauty that’s easy to maintain. With so many flooring types, how do you choose the one that’s right for your home? High-traffic areas can look better than ever without worrying about scratches and marks on your floors. Some of the popular choices include the new luxury vinyl plank flooring and vinyl tile. Get the look of ceramic tile and wood flooring, with the easy care of vinyl. The vinyl plank is cut in plank lengths, to enhance the natural look of your floor. Vinyl tile includes grouting so it maintains the look of ceramic tile. Wood flooring is very popular right now, and if your tastes run toward the color and texture of wood, you’re in luck. From the high-end hardwood flooring to a broad portfolio of engineered wood and laminate flooring, you can define any room in your home to suit your vision. &nbsp;Many of our Ideal Homes customers are amazed by the quality and natural look of engineered hardwood flooring and wood look tiles. Both flooring types provide an eye-catching look that stands up to heavy use, and you can choose from a wide range of colors and patterns, so it’s easy to achieve the look you want—from rustic to sophisticated. Many homeowners like the feel of carpet for living rooms and bedrooms. We even match the carpet in the living area with the stairs, but use a lower pile on the stairs, for safety. In addition to offering choices in the carpet itself, we give our customers a variety of carpet pads. Many people are pleasantly surprised by the difference a cushier carpet pad can make. Smaller tiles have become a popular trend in bathrooms, particularly powder rooms. This retro look offers different shapes, including hexagonal tiles. Our Design Center likes to get creative with patterns for floor tiles in the bathrooms. The flooring in a room creates the foundation for the space’s look and feel. Whether you want subtle or dramatic, your flooring choices are so diverse that you can achieve your personal style. Ideal Homes specializes in giving our customers a full range of choices to customize their homes. If you’re considering a move to the Oklahoma City area, contact Ideal Homes to explore the opportunities we can give you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:01:59 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf574db048034a7e5f3c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf5a4db04803487e5d5b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:51:30 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Selling Your Home to the Millennial Homebuyer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4491 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9ef1053934fba0001c0a3d5f64054853.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;There’s a new generation of homebuyers out there, and they are distinctly different than those who came before them. Millennials—a total of about 80 million people born between 1980 and 2000—constitute about 35 percent of today’s homebuyers, according to a 2016 \u003ca href=\"https://www.nar.realtor/news-releases/2016/03/nar-generational-survey-millennials-increasingly-buying-in-suburban-areas\">National Association of Realtors study\u003c/a>. Although many of them have school loan and credit card debt, they’re also living with their parents longer (a lot longer) to save money. It’s a market segment you can’t ignore, but you also can’t overlook the fact that they have strong preferences in their home choices. If you want to successfully sell to this generation, you need to learn how to appeal to the Millennial homebuyer. Here are some home staging tips. \u003cstrong>They live lightly.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Millennials aren’t clutterbugs. They aren’t likely to be weighed down by possessions, as they prefer to feel unencumbered, to pick up and go on a whim. They like simplicity in their surroundings. When you’re preparing to sell your home, be sure to remove all the extra décor and furnishings. What you might think of as “cozy” or “charming”, they might perceive as “mom’s house”. \u003cstrong>DIY doesn’t cut it.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This is a generation that has been accustomed to instant gratification. They want a home to be move-in ready. That means updated and clean. They want stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Carpets are passé to this group; they prefer the natural look of wood flooring, so even manufactured wood, laminate, or wood-like tile is a plus. \u003cstrong>Open spaces are preferred.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This generation of homebuyer is looking for something more modern than their parents’ home. They want an open floor plan that is conducive to the frequent entertaining they anticipate. They prefer multi-purpose space to defined areas (like dining rooms). Show them how to use a space as a media room (with Internet connectivity, please) and you’ll get their attention. \u003cstrong>Go for the green.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Millennials are more committed to eco-friendly living than any other generation. They want energy efficiency in the construction (insulation, windows), systems (HVAC), appliances, and fixtures (toilets, showers, LED lighting). Be sure to point out any repurposed or recycled materials used in the home (cork or bamboo flooring, recycled glass surfaces). Every year, more Millennials will prepare to buy a home. Are you ready to sell to them?\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"selling-your-home-to-the-millennial-homebuyer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-05-18T23:32:20.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9ef1053934fba0001c0a3d5f64054853.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1495150340,"_etag":"9295a508c8d07ee4ad3149670cbf415235b9008d","textbody":"&nbsp;There’s a new generation of homebuyers out there, and they are distinctly different than those who came before them. Millennials—a total of about 80 million people born between 1980 and 2000—constitute about 35 percent of today’s homebuyers, according to a 2016 National Association of Realtors study. Although many of them have school loan and credit card debt, they’re also living with their parents longer (a lot longer) to save money. It’s a market segment you can’t ignore, but you also can’t overlook the fact that they have strong preferences in their home choices. If you want to successfully sell to this generation, you need to learn how to appeal to the Millennial homebuyer. Here are some home staging tips. They live lightly.&nbsp;Millennials aren’t clutterbugs. They aren’t likely to be weighed down by possessions, as they prefer to feel unencumbered, to pick up and go on a whim. They like simplicity in their surroundings. When you’re preparing to sell your home, be sure to remove all the extra décor and furnishings. What you might think of as “cozy” or “charming”, they might perceive as “mom’s house”. DIY doesn’t cut it.&nbsp;This is a generation that has been accustomed to instant gratification. They want a home to be move-in ready. That means updated and clean. They want stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Carpets are passé to this group; they prefer the natural look of wood flooring, so even manufactured wood, laminate, or wood-like tile is a plus. Open spaces are preferred.&nbsp;This generation of homebuyer is looking for something more modern than their parents’ home. They want an open floor plan that is conducive to the frequent entertaining they anticipate. They prefer multi-purpose space to defined areas (like dining rooms). Show them how to use a space as a media room (with Internet connectivity, please) and you’ll get their attention. Go for the green.&nbsp;Millennials are more committed to eco-friendly living than any other generation. They want energy efficiency in the construction (insulation, windows), systems (HVAC), appliances, and fixtures (toilets, showers, LED lighting). Be sure to point out any repurposed or recycled materials used in the home (cork or bamboo flooring, recycled glass surfaces). Every year, more Millennials will prepare to buy a home. Are you ready to sell to them?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf5a4db04803487e5d5b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf5f4db04803497e7206","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:41:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Homes make a neighborhood. Amenities create a community.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Every homebuilder knows that there’s more to building a community than designing and building homes that people want to live in. People choose their new home for its style, location, and “fit” with their lifestyle. Homebuilders who invest in creating communities recognize the importance of giving those homeowners and families more than a beautiful interior and exterior. Homes make a neighborhood. Amenities create a community. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4495 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7c604639e4b2f0557452cfbad542ba21.jpg\" alt=\"New Homes in Moore, Oklahoma\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/a>At Ideal Homes, we have always understood this distinction, so we look for ways to add features that can enhance the lifestyle of the people who live in our communities. We encourage neighbors to get out and meet one another, and to experience a lifestyle that allows them to have fun right around the corner. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4499 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4f8dded96e058145a39d87e8c683c433.jpg\" alt=\"New Homes in Midwest City and Choctaw, Oklahoma\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/a>Ideal Homes’ communities are developed with a master plan in mind. We start with a location that is close to existing amenities, like schools, healthcare, shopping, and other services (e.g., state park, regional park). Then we ask ourselves, what can we give our families to make this even more special? Coming up with the answer has been fun. Some of Ideal Homes’ communities feature hike and bike trails, splash pads, and a clubhouse. All of them include at least one playground. But there’s more! &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/green-leaf-trails\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4496 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3015573a7c88f7beb85e41959471ded4.jpg\" alt=\"New Homes in Norman, Oklahoma\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Green Leaf Trails\u003c/a>, in Norman, gives residents many ways to enjoy the great outdoors in this beautiful setting. A stocked fishing pond with a dock, a mile-long stretch of Norman’s Legacy Trail, and a variety of playgrounds welcome people to get out of their homes and meet one another. The people who live at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/little-river-trails\">Little River Trails\u003c/a> in Norman have the recreational benefits of a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, and a walking path along the river. We’ve also added a stocked fishing pond. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4497 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fc2fde427f57b9023958b0f370f299b2.jpg\" alt=\"New Homes in Norman, Oklahoma\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/a>We’ve built a splash pad in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, and wooded walking trails at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>. When you’re choosing your new home, consider what the community amenities will add to your life. If that move brings you to the Oklahoma City region, please \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to learn what we can give you. View all our communities here: \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"homes-make-a-neighborhood-amenities-create-a-community-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-05-22T20:36:46.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7c604639e4b2f0557452cfbad542ba21.jpg","caption":"New Homes in Moore, Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1495485406,"_etag":"6e0fe26cfdbe2b0608ab44577f0b86a7370c3a8e","textbody":"Every homebuilder knows that there’s more to building a community than designing and building homes that people want to live in. People choose their new home for its style, location, and “fit” with their lifestyle. Homebuilders who invest in creating communities recognize the importance of giving those homeowners and families more than a beautiful interior and exterior. Homes make a neighborhood. Amenities create a community. At Ideal Homes, we have always understood this distinction, so we look for ways to add features that can enhance the lifestyle of the people who live in our communities. We encourage neighbors to get out and meet one another, and to experience a lifestyle that allows them to have fun right around the corner. Ideal Homes’ communities are developed with a master plan in mind. We start with a location that is close to existing amenities, like schools, healthcare, shopping, and other services (e.g., state park, regional park). Then we ask ourselves, what can we give our families to make this even more special? Coming up with the answer has been fun. Some of Ideal Homes’ communities feature hike and bike trails, splash pads, and a clubhouse. All of them include at least one playground. But there’s more! &nbsp;Green Leaf Trails, in Norman, gives residents many ways to enjoy the great outdoors in this beautiful setting. A stocked fishing pond with a dock, a mile-long stretch of Norman’s Legacy Trail, and a variety of playgrounds welcome people to get out of their homes and meet one another. The people who live at Little River Trails in Norman have the recreational benefits of a pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, and a walking path along the river. We’ve also added a stocked fishing pond. We’ve built a splash pad in Somers Pointe and Featherstone, and wooded walking trails at Red Canyon Ranch. When you’re choosing your new home, consider what the community amenities will add to your life. If that move brings you to the Oklahoma City region, please contact Ideal Homes to learn what we can give you. View all our communities here: http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:07 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf5f4db04803497e7206"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf624db04803477e7f50","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:51:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips for choosing a mover","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4507 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/87192eb2f95cf7623aa4d627e3291c25.jpg\">&nbsp; &nbsp;Moving to a new home is exciting. However, packing up your home and making the move can be stressful. You can make your life much easier by knowing how to choose a moving company that is reliable and affordable. Here are some useful tips for choosing a mover that will safely transport your belongings to your new location.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Ask for recommendations.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Talk to family, friends, neighbors, real estate agents, and co-workers about their experiences with movers. What did they like or dislike about the mover they chose? Did the mover show up on time, deliver as promised, safeguard their property, and stick to its estimate?\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Check reviews.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Do an online search of each mover you’re considering. Check the reviews on Google, Yelp, Angie’s List, \u003ca href=\"http://www.moving.com/moving-companies-directory/\">com\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.movingscam.com/\">MovingScam.com\u003c/a>. Be sure to look at any responses and resolution offered by the movers when there was a negative review. If they made amends, they are trying to live up to a standard.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Get in-home estimates from at least three movers.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>No mover can give you an accurate estimate over the phone, and don’t hire a mover who estimates by cubic feet. They need to see your home and your belongings. Do they need to maneuver heavy furniture from an upper floor? Is access a problem? Once a mover has actually seen what you want to move, he can’t complain later that he didn’t know you had a piano on the second floor or a lot of breakables to be packed.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Clearly communicate your needs and expectations.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Surprises are wonderful at birthdays, but not when you’re moving. Tell the mover what you need and want—the date of the move, desired delivery, amount of packing to be required, and the type and frequency of communication with the driver along the route. If it’s critical that they movers arrive at a specific time, be sure that’s clear. Make no assumptions that what you want is a standard practice with every mover!\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Know the mover’s credentials, safety record, and insurance.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Get the mover’s Department of Transportation (DOT) license, and \u003ca href=\"https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/search.asp\">verify it\u003c/a> with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Ask which type of \u003ca href=\"https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/valuation-insurance\">liability insurance\u003c/a> they offer to customers, such as full value or released value. The FMCSA also has a website where you can check the safety record of a mover. Visit “Company Snapshot” on \u003ca href=\"http://www.safersys.org/CompanySnapshot.aspx\">org\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Know who is actually moving you.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Some movers use subcontractors. Do you feel comfortable with this third-party approach? Also, take the time to visit the mover’s office. Look at the condition of the trucks and ask to see their storage facility. You’re trusting them with your life’s possessions, so they should respect your wish to know where and how your items will be handled, transported, and stored.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Study the estimate.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Carefully review each moving estimate so you understand what you will be agreeing to. Is there a “not to exceed” price? Is it a binding estimate? What are the possible additional costs? How much insurance is included? Are all the services you requested, like packing and unpacking, included? Finally, be clear about the payment process. When is payment required? What forms of payment are accepted? What is the cancellation policy?\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Whether you are moving across town or across the country, you need a mover that will reliably handle the critical task of getting your belongings from your current home to your new one. Be sure you’re placing your trust in the right company.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-for-choosing-a-mover-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-06-01T23:02:54.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/87192eb2f95cf7623aa4d627e3291c25.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1496358174,"_etag":"7029c67f2da59bae2f27346e0a07419c0d1ee351","textbody":"&nbsp; &nbsp;Moving to a new home is exciting. However, packing up your home and making the move can be stressful. You can make your life much easier by knowing how to choose a moving company that is reliable and affordable. Here are some useful tips for choosing a mover that will safely transport your belongings to your new location.Ask for recommendations.&nbsp;Talk to family, friends, neighbors, real estate agents, and co-workers about their experiences with movers. What did they like or dislike about the mover they chose? Did the mover show up on time, deliver as promised, safeguard their property, and stick to its estimate?Check reviews.&nbsp;Do an online search of each mover you’re considering. Check the reviews on Google, Yelp, Angie’s List, com, and MovingScam.com. Be sure to look at any responses and resolution offered by the movers when there was a negative review. If they made amends, they are trying to live up to a standard.Get in-home estimates from at least three movers.&nbsp;No mover can give you an accurate estimate over the phone, and don’t hire a mover who estimates by cubic feet. They need to see your home and your belongings. Do they need to maneuver heavy furniture from an upper floor? Is access a problem? Once a mover has actually seen what you want to move, he can’t complain later that he didn’t know you had a piano on the second floor or a lot of breakables to be packed.Clearly communicate your needs and expectations.&nbsp;Surprises are wonderful at birthdays, but not when you’re moving. Tell the mover what you need and want—the date of the move, desired delivery, amount of packing to be required, and the type and frequency of communication with the driver along the route. If it’s critical that they movers arrive at a specific time, be sure that’s clear. Make no assumptions that what you want is a standard practice with every mover!Know the mover’s credentials, safety record, and insurance.&nbsp;Get the mover’s Department of Transportation (DOT) license, and verify it with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Ask which type of liability insurance they offer to customers, such as full value or released value. The FMCSA also has a website where you can check the safety record of a mover. Visit “Company Snapshot” on org.Know who is actually moving you.&nbsp;Some movers use subcontractors. Do you feel comfortable with this third-party approach? Also, take the time to visit the mover’s office. Look at the condition of the trucks and ask to see their storage facility. You’re trusting them with your life’s possessions, so they should respect your wish to know where and how your items will be handled, transported, and stored.Study the estimate.&nbsp;Carefully review each moving estimate so you understand what you will be agreeing to. Is there a “not to exceed” price? Is it a binding estimate? What are the possible additional costs? How much insurance is included? Are all the services you requested, like packing and unpacking, included? Finally, be clear about the payment process. When is payment required? What forms of payment are accepted? What is the cancellation policy?Whether you are moving across town or across the country, you need a mover that will reliably handle the critical task of getting your belongings from your current home to your new one. Be sure you’re placing your trust in the right company.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf624db04803477e7f50"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf654db04803497e7207","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:52:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Are standard counter heights still “standard”?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4512 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dead28c338eb12067147bd2ff15ed854.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen with quartz at standard counter height\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">With changes happening so often, it’s important to be flexible and aware of the growing array of choices. Standards are no longer hard and fast. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4515 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fedf879361fb06d43a1757002c7392de.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen with quartz at bar counter height\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">&nbsp; Standard counter heights, for example, have long been defined as 36 inches. Ergonomically, this countertop height has been a good fit, on average, for doing most kitchen tasks, like prepping food, washing dishes, and cooking. The addition of a breakfast bar commanded a higher tier. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4514 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0aa33398262ce48bc971167929e594bf.jpg\" alt=\"open kitchen with standard counter height\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">The kitchen has evolved from a functional space to a gathering area. People enjoy dining at the breakfast bar. Kids sit there to do their homework. And for entertaining, counter space doubles as an ideal buffet. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4513 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/78fc35bf536dc5ad7a8768bf1b81431a.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen with granite at bar counter height\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">At Ideal Homes, we’re seeing more people request one flat surface for their island counters, instead of the two-tiered, raised bar design. Bar height elevates the counter a few inches, to 40” or 42”. When you choose the bar height, you create one smooth plane, not two, extending the depth of the serving, dining, and homework space. Aesthetically, many homeowners find this look more appealing because it gives them the open look and feel they want. Whether you’re perched on a stool or standing by the counter, bar height provides a comfortable fit. Counter stools are available in a wide variety of designs, whether you choose the 24” or 26” height for the standard kitchen counter height, or bar stool heights of 28” or 30”. There is no right or wrong choice for counter heights, only the one that fits your style. If you do a lot of entertaining, the bar height is probably a good option. If this surface level is too high for your stature, then certainly choose the standard counter height to make life easier for yourself! Kitchen countertops aren’t the only ones getting a lift. The standard bathroom counter height is 32”, but many homeowners are rising up and going for a 36” height for their vanities. The taller countertop still accommodates standard size cabinets, but reduces the amount of bending, perhaps one reason the higher style is also called ‘comfort height”. There is no right or wrong height, design-wise. Above all, your home should be the right fit for you, your family members, and your lifestyle. Keep this in mind when planning a kitchen or bathroom renovation. If you’re thinking of making a move to a new home in the Oklahoma City area, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to review all of your design options before making this big choice. For more kitchen photos, check out our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">photo gallery\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"are-standard-counter-heights-still-standard-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-06-05T20:09:17.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dead28c338eb12067147bd2ff15ed854.jpg","caption":"kitchen with quartz at standard counter height","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1496693357,"_etag":"8d740affa407fc369a1ff1702a080f81852bb83c","textbody":"With changes happening so often, it’s important to be flexible and aware of the growing array of choices. Standards are no longer hard and fast. &nbsp; Standard counter heights, for example, have long been defined as 36 inches. Ergonomically, this countertop height has been a good fit, on average, for doing most kitchen tasks, like prepping food, washing dishes, and cooking. The addition of a breakfast bar commanded a higher tier. The kitchen has evolved from a functional space to a gathering area. People enjoy dining at the breakfast bar. Kids sit there to do their homework. And for entertaining, counter space doubles as an ideal buffet. At Ideal Homes, we’re seeing more people request one flat surface for their island counters, instead of the two-tiered, raised bar design. Bar height elevates the counter a few inches, to 40” or 42”. When you choose the bar height, you create one smooth plane, not two, extending the depth of the serving, dining, and homework space. Aesthetically, many homeowners find this look more appealing because it gives them the open look and feel they want. Whether you’re perched on a stool or standing by the counter, bar height provides a comfortable fit. Counter stools are available in a wide variety of designs, whether you choose the 24” or 26” height for the standard kitchen counter height, or bar stool heights of 28” or 30”. There is no right or wrong choice for counter heights, only the one that fits your style. If you do a lot of entertaining, the bar height is probably a good option. If this surface level is too high for your stature, then certainly choose the standard counter height to make life easier for yourself! Kitchen countertops aren’t the only ones getting a lift. The standard bathroom counter height is 32”, but many homeowners are rising up and going for a 36” height for their vanities. The taller countertop still accommodates standard size cabinets, but reduces the amount of bending, perhaps one reason the higher style is also called ‘comfort height”. There is no right or wrong height, design-wise. Above all, your home should be the right fit for you, your family members, and your lifestyle. Keep this in mind when planning a kitchen or bathroom renovation. If you’re thinking of making a move to a new home in the Oklahoma City area, contact Ideal Homes to review all of your design options before making this big choice. For more kitchen photos, check out our photo gallery.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf654db04803497e7207"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf674db04803497e7208","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:52:11 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Stoops and Ideal Homes By the Numbers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4519 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/540f8c7302b1c28f0951112b1497512b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">The news broke today that Bob Stoops is retiring after 18 years as the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma. As word spread around our Norman headquarters, there’s a lot of shock and awe from Ideal Homes employees. If you’re looking for a quick reaction, check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.newsok.com\">NewsOK.com\u003c/a> - whose Barry Trammel broke the story – or one of a thousand other media outlets that have a quick take. Twitter practically exploded. This news made us reflective. &nbsp;Bob Stoops racked up quite a few wins and awards during his time at Oklahoma. As for us at Ideal Homes, here’s our perspective on some numbers during his time as coach… * 18: &nbsp;Number of years Bob Stoops coached the Sooners * 6,300: &nbsp;Approximate number of Ideal Homes built in Oklahoma during Bob Stoops’ head coaching career * 1: &nbsp;Number of National Championships won by Bob Stoops as a head coach * 18: &nbsp;Number of national homebuilding awards Ideal Homes received during Bob Stoops’ career as head coach, including America’s Best Builder, National Builder of the Year, and National Housing Quality Gold award. That’s kind of like three national championships in our industry. * .798: &nbsp;Bob Stoops winning percentage at the University of Oklahoma * .05: &nbsp;Amount of air that leaks from our tightly constructed homes as compared to an industry average of .30 &nbsp;(Okay now we’re reaching for numbers…but it true) * 9: &nbsp;Number of bowl wins Bob Stoops had as the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners * 9: Number of kids the members of our marketing department have added to their families during Bob Stoops career With that, we wish the new Oklahoma Football coach Lincoln Riley a long and prosperous career. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"stoops-and-ideal-homes-by-the-numbers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-06-08T01:49:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/540f8c7302b1c28f0951112b1497512b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1496886569,"_etag":"4a08a08d22174b2cf90ca8246b54e671bc125dfc","textbody":"The news broke today that Bob Stoops is retiring after 18 years as the head football coach at the University of Oklahoma. As word spread around our Norman headquarters, there’s a lot of shock and awe from Ideal Homes employees. If you’re looking for a quick reaction, check out NewsOK.com - whose Barry Trammel broke the story – or one of a thousand other media outlets that have a quick take. Twitter practically exploded. This news made us reflective. &nbsp;Bob Stoops racked up quite a few wins and awards during his time at Oklahoma. As for us at Ideal Homes, here’s our perspective on some numbers during his time as coach… * 18: &nbsp;Number of years Bob Stoops coached the Sooners * 6,300: &nbsp;Approximate number of Ideal Homes built in Oklahoma during Bob Stoops’ head coaching career * 1: &nbsp;Number of National Championships won by Bob Stoops as a head coach * 18: &nbsp;Number of national homebuilding awards Ideal Homes received during Bob Stoops’ career as head coach, including America’s Best Builder, National Builder of the Year, and National Housing Quality Gold award. That’s kind of like three national championships in our industry. * .798: &nbsp;Bob Stoops winning percentage at the University of Oklahoma * .05: &nbsp;Amount of air that leaks from our tightly constructed homes as compared to an industry average of .30 &nbsp;(Okay now we’re reaching for numbers…but it true) * 9: &nbsp;Number of bowl wins Bob Stoops had as the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners * 9: Number of kids the members of our marketing department have added to their families during Bob Stoops career With that, we wish the new Oklahoma Football coach Lincoln Riley a long and prosperous career. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf674db04803497e7208"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf6a4db04803477e7f51","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:52:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"10 ideas for a pet-friendly home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4526 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/762cd4eed5e3a00c10b0d5ed6c8b9226.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Your pet is part of your family, so make sure your furry friends feel like they’re also part of your home. Here are 10 ideas for pet-friendly home.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Remove temptation.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Dogs and cats have a powerful sense of smell, so they’re drawn to fragrant items and places, which could include your garbage, pantry, and countertops. Keep a strong lid on your trash can and keep food out of the reach of pets. Remember, certain foods are toxic to dogs and cats, like grapes, raisins, chocolate, onions, mushrooms, and xylitol (artificial sweetener). In addition, a dog can choke on small bones discovered in a trash can.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Get rid of dangerous plants for pets.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Some common house plants present a risk to pets, who often can’t resist chewing on foliage. English ivy, lilies, azaleas, mums, tulips, and oleander should be removed from any areas where your pets roam freely. Click \u003ca href=\"https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants\">here\u003c/a> to browse the ASPCA’s complete list of toxic plants.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Another reason to put down the toilet lid.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The toilet bowl is a curious place for animals. Dogs and cats may go there for a drink, and end up ingesting chemicals. Small animals—hamsters, kittens, guinea pigs, gerbils—have been known to fall in and drown. For safety sake, make sure everyone in your family closes the toilet lid.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Tuck strings, cords, and wires out of reach.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Animals may chew or become tangled in the cords from your electronics or window treatments. Protect your animals and your home by keeping those pet hazards out of reach.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Put a latch on cabinets.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Cabinet doors can be easily opened with the nudge of a nose or paw. Prevent your pet from getting into your stash of cleaning supplies by putting a child-safe latch on your lower cabinet doors.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Secure your screens.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Cats and dogs love to look out windows. They might get a little too excited when they spot a squirrel or bird. If your window screen isn’t firmly secured, your cat or small dog can push the screen and fall out the window. Check your window screens to make sure they are tightly secured.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Provide safe chew toys and scratching posts.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>It’s natural for dogs to chew and cats to scratch. Cats mark territory with scent from glands in their paws and also scratch to sharpen their claws and stretch their muscles. You can prevent them from taking out their natural instincts on your furniture, flooring, door trim, and windowsills by presenting palatable alternatives. Put healthy chew toys in various places for your dog. Place scratching posts and boards (preferably with coarse surfaces, like sisal rope) near the areas where you cat likes to scratch. Rub catnip oil on the scratching surface to entice the cat.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Give them their own space.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>You have your bedroom, so why not give your dog or cat their personal space? A dog bed with toys and perhaps a blanket with your scent on it is perfect for your canine companion. Cats prefer to hide away in a secluded space, so a quiet retreat away from bustling activity will be ideal. A perch on a windowsill is also a welcomed space for a cat to relax.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Shop wisely for home furnishings.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Be sure your upholstery and carpets are stain-resistant and sturdy. Avoid anything with a thick nap or pile because pet hair will find its way in there and become difficult to remove. You might also consider purchasing furniture that blends in with your pet’s fur color!\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Top your bed with washable duvet covers.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>A majority of homeowners welcome their pets into their beds. A duvet cover is easy to remove and wash—and far less bulky that a comforter.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>When you create a safe environment for your pet, you’re less likely to have those “oh no!” moments.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"10-ideas-for-a-petfriendly-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-06-15T22:45:17.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/762cd4eed5e3a00c10b0d5ed6c8b9226.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1497566717,"_etag":"709e063a8a903260afffef605332c251d1c498ca","textbody":"&nbsp;Your pet is part of your family, so make sure your furry friends feel like they’re also part of your home. Here are 10 ideas for pet-friendly home.Remove temptation.&nbsp;Dogs and cats have a powerful sense of smell, so they’re drawn to fragrant items and places, which could include your garbage, pantry, and countertops. Keep a strong lid on your trash can and keep food out of the reach of pets. Remember, certain foods are toxic to dogs and cats, like grapes, raisins, chocolate, onions, mushrooms, and xylitol (artificial sweetener). In addition, a dog can choke on small bones discovered in a trash can.Get rid of dangerous plants for pets.&nbsp;Some common house plants present a risk to pets, who often can’t resist chewing on foliage. English ivy, lilies, azaleas, mums, tulips, and oleander should be removed from any areas where your pets roam freely. Click here to browse the ASPCA’s complete list of toxic plants.Another reason to put down the toilet lid.&nbsp;The toilet bowl is a curious place for animals. Dogs and cats may go there for a drink, and end up ingesting chemicals. Small animals—hamsters, kittens, guinea pigs, gerbils—have been known to fall in and drown. For safety sake, make sure everyone in your family closes the toilet lid.Tuck strings, cords, and wires out of reach.&nbsp;Animals may chew or become tangled in the cords from your electronics or window treatments. Protect your animals and your home by keeping those pet hazards out of reach.Put a latch on cabinets.&nbsp;Cabinet doors can be easily opened with the nudge of a nose or paw. Prevent your pet from getting into your stash of cleaning supplies by putting a child-safe latch on your lower cabinet doors.Secure your screens.&nbsp;Cats and dogs love to look out windows. They might get a little too excited when they spot a squirrel or bird. If your window screen isn’t firmly secured, your cat or small dog can push the screen and fall out the window. Check your window screens to make sure they are tightly secured.Provide safe chew toys and scratching posts.&nbsp;It’s natural for dogs to chew and cats to scratch. Cats mark territory with scent from glands in their paws and also scratch to sharpen their claws and stretch their muscles. You can prevent them from taking out their natural instincts on your furniture, flooring, door trim, and windowsills by presenting palatable alternatives. Put healthy chew toys in various places for your dog. Place scratching posts and boards (preferably with coarse surfaces, like sisal rope) near the areas where you cat likes to scratch. Rub catnip oil on the scratching surface to entice the cat.Give them their own space.&nbsp;You have your bedroom, so why not give your dog or cat their personal space? A dog bed with toys and perhaps a blanket with your scent on it is perfect for your canine companion. Cats prefer to hide away in a secluded space, so a quiet retreat away from bustling activity will be ideal. A perch on a windowsill is also a welcomed space for a cat to relax.Shop wisely for home furnishings.&nbsp;Be sure your upholstery and carpets are stain-resistant and sturdy. Avoid anything with a thick nap or pile because pet hair will find its way in there and become difficult to remove. You might also consider purchasing furniture that blends in with your pet’s fur color!Top your bed with washable duvet covers.&nbsp;A majority of homeowners welcome their pets into their beds. A duvet cover is easy to remove and wash—and far less bulky that a comforter.When you create a safe environment for your pet, you’re less likely to have those “oh no!” moments.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf6a4db04803477e7f51"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf6c4db04803467e64c2","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:52:46 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"4 Places to Spend the 4th","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you haven't made plans for the Fourth of July, we've got you covered! Here is a list of celebrations in the OKC metro. We also shared some great recipes for backyard BBQs or family potlucks on our \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://registrantmail.com:80/track?type%3Dclick%26eas%3D1%26mailingid%3D01498788519%26messageid%3D0000%26databaseid%3D1%26serial%3D17399509%26emailid%3Djuliejarnagin@gmail.com%26userid%3Dapp.lassocrm.com!!1278%26targetid%3D%26fl%3D%26extra%3DMultivariateId%3D%26%26%2614%26%26%26https://www.facebook.com/IdealHomesOK/&source=gmail&ust=1498875034685000&usg=AFQjCNF0ycWoEjGsjHW7mvs55mJYWRK4iA\" href=\"http://registrantmail.com/track?type=click&eas=1&mailingid=01498788519&messageid=0000&databaseid=1&serial=17399509&emailid=juliejarnagin@gmail.com&userid=app.lassocrm.com!!1278&targetid=&fl=&extra=MultivariateId=&&&14&&&https://www.facebook.com/IdealHomesOK/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook page\u003c/a>. We hope that you have a happy and safe Fourth of July!\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4533 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d14f871e5e8f753080a4576fc4199fdb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/h2>\u003ch2>Libertyfest in Edmond\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Named one of the top ten July 4th festivals in the United States by CNN and USA Today, LibertyFest in Edmond has something for everyone. &nbsp;Join in the fun and celebrate freedom with this event, which has been hosted in Edmond more than 40 years. &nbsp;This citywide festival features a variety of great, family-oriented events including a concert, road rally, kite fest, rodeo, car show, food fest, parade, fireworks and entertainment. Source: \u003ca href=\"http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.19029\">http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.19029\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Fireworks in the City of Mustang\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’re looking to your shoot off your own fireworks, Mustang is one of the few cities in the Oklahoma City metro area that allow fireworks within the city limits, but the fire department urges residents to know the rules before they begin their celebration. Source: \u003ca href=\"http://okcfox.com/news/local/mustang-firefighters-remind-community-members-of-firework-restrictions\">http://okcfox.com/news/local/mustang-firefighters-remind-community-members-of-firework-restrictions\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Fest in Bricktown\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Celebrate Independence Day in Oklahoma’s capital city at the annual Bricktown 4th Fest. Located in Lower Bricktown, the festival will kick off at the Centennial Fountain near Harkins Theater with a DJ playing family-friendly Top 40 and country tunes all the way through the beginning of the fireworks display. The fireworks will be visible from anywhere in Bricktown and the surrounding area, so feel free to bring out a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the show from around the entertainment district. Source: \u003ca href=\"http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.24173/event.16087\">http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.24173/event.16087\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Norman Day Celebration in Reaves Park\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Norman Day Celebration features fun activities like a doggie parade, inflatables, food vendors, live music, fireworks and more. Activities start at noon. Fireworks around 9:45 p.m. Source: \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/Calendar/Events-Calendar/index.php/name/Norman-Day-Celebration/event/24201/\">http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/Calendar/Events-Calendar/index.php/name/Norman-Day-Celebration/event/24201/\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"4-places-to-spend-the-4th-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-06-27T00:50:12.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d14f871e5e8f753080a4576fc4199fdb.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1498524612,"_etag":"3fb9d79637e087f6c805ab7b312b1ea6abd83957","textbody":"If you haven't made plans for the Fourth of July, we've got you covered! Here is a list of celebrations in the OKC metro. We also shared some great recipes for backyard BBQs or family potlucks on our Facebook page. We hope that you have a happy and safe Fourth of July!Libertyfest in EdmondNamed one of the top ten July 4th festivals in the United States by CNN and USA Today, LibertyFest in Edmond has something for everyone. &nbsp;Join in the fun and celebrate freedom with this event, which has been hosted in Edmond more than 40 years. &nbsp;This citywide festival features a variety of great, family-oriented events including a concert, road rally, kite fest, rodeo, car show, food fest, parade, fireworks and entertainment. Source: http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.19029Fireworks in the City of MustangIf you’re looking to your shoot off your own fireworks, Mustang is one of the few cities in the Oklahoma City metro area that allow fireworks within the city limits, but the fire department urges residents to know the rules before they begin their celebration. Source: http://okcfox.com/news/local/mustang-firefighters-remind-community-members-of-firework-restrictions4th Fest in BricktownCelebrate Independence Day in Oklahoma’s capital city at the annual Bricktown 4th Fest. Located in Lower Bricktown, the festival will kick off at the Centennial Fountain near Harkins Theater with a DJ playing family-friendly Top 40 and country tunes all the way through the beginning of the fireworks display. The fireworks will be visible from anywhere in Bricktown and the surrounding area, so feel free to bring out a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the show from around the entertainment district. Source: http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.24173/event.16087Norman Day Celebration in Reaves ParkNorman Day Celebration features fun activities like a doggie parade, inflatables, food vendors, live music, fireworks and more. Activities start at noon. Fireworks around 9:45 p.m. Source: http://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/Calendar/Events-Calendar/index.php/name/Norman-Day-Celebration/event/24201/&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf6c4db04803467e64c2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf6f4db04803477e7f52","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:52:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"House-hunting tips for successful online home searches","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4537 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b26d609b7fb8df0bd7c2e43d98c368e8.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Nine out of ten people who search for a new home use the Web at some point. According to Google, the number of real-estate related searches appearing on this browser increased 253% in four years. We rely on our mobile devices for all sorts of research and purchases, so why not use this power tool when tackling the hunt for the perfect home? But, like any other online research, make sure you’re using the right resources that will give you accurate and useful information. Here are some tips for successful online home searches\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Use a reliable real estate search site.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.realtor.com/\">Realtor\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.zillow.com/\">Zillow\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.trulia.com/\">Trulia\u003c/a> are the most common sites for browsing listings. Realtor is the most up-to-date of the three, but you probably won’t find “For Sale By Owner” listings there. The site is sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, so it feels no obligation to list properties that aren’t represented by one of its members. Zillow is useful for gauging home values (although the numbers are calculated using an algorithm, so don’t count on them as a negotiating tool). Trulia has some valuable features, like using map overlays to learn more about a neighborhood’s schools, crime statistics, and amenities.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Know your priorities and deal-breakers.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>To avoid wasting your time with homes that just don’t meet your needs, make a list of your criteria—location, size, age, and maximum price of the home, number of bedrooms and baths, lot size, and home style (e.g., single-family, duplex, condo, townhome). Enter those into your home search, as well as any other important features, like a swimming pool, attached garage, basement, fireplace, central air, handicap accessible, hardwood floors, or water view. You can specify new construction or look only for homes within communities. Start with the “must have” list so you don’t exclude a possible winner that is only lacking a feature that you could honestly live without.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Research the school system.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>If you have school-age children, you can easily learn about the quality of the schools in the district. Go to \u003ca href=\"http://www.greatschools.org/\">org\u003c/a> to review the ratings of each school, including private, charter, and magnet schools.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Check out the neighborhood.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>If you’re new to the area you’re searching, it’s important to learn about the neighborhoods. Sites like \u003ca href=\"https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/\">Neighborhood Scout\u003c/a> show you statistics on crime, average income levels, public school test scores, and home value trends. \u003ca href=\"http://www.homefair.com/real-estate/compare-cities/\">HomeFair\u003c/a> has a tool that lets you compare the population’s demographics, including cost of living, between two cities. Go to \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/\">Google Maps\u003c/a> to get a satellite view of the area, with locations of nearby schools, hospitals, restaurants, and other services. If you’re unsure about the weather in the new area, visit \u003ca href=\"https://weather.com/\">The Weather Channel’s website\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Check out the social, cultural, and recreation scenes.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The city or regional Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for identifying popular local attractions, historical sites, and activities. Visit Facebook pages for those areas, and also search \u003ca href=\"https://allevents.in/\">in\u003c/a> to see what’s happening.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Of course, there’s only one way to truly get the feel for a home, a street, a neighborhood, and a town. Go for a drive, look around, stop and talk to people—you know, the old-fashioned, “manual” method.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"househunting-tips-for-successful-online-home-searches-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-06-29T22:59:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b26d609b7fb8df0bd7c2e43d98c368e8.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1498777145,"_etag":"0ca118cdcdb7c925819cff307935d9a3e208fc50","textbody":"&nbsp;Nine out of ten people who search for a new home use the Web at some point. According to Google, the number of real-estate related searches appearing on this browser increased 253% in four years. We rely on our mobile devices for all sorts of research and purchases, so why not use this power tool when tackling the hunt for the perfect home? But, like any other online research, make sure you’re using the right resources that will give you accurate and useful information. Here are some tips for successful online home searchesUse a reliable real estate search site.&nbsp;Realtor, Zillow, and Trulia are the most common sites for browsing listings. Realtor is the most up-to-date of the three, but you probably won’t find “For Sale By Owner” listings there. The site is sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, so it feels no obligation to list properties that aren’t represented by one of its members. Zillow is useful for gauging home values (although the numbers are calculated using an algorithm, so don’t count on them as a negotiating tool). Trulia has some valuable features, like using map overlays to learn more about a neighborhood’s schools, crime statistics, and amenities.Know your priorities and deal-breakers.&nbsp;To avoid wasting your time with homes that just don’t meet your needs, make a list of your criteria—location, size, age, and maximum price of the home, number of bedrooms and baths, lot size, and home style (e.g., single-family, duplex, condo, townhome). Enter those into your home search, as well as any other important features, like a swimming pool, attached garage, basement, fireplace, central air, handicap accessible, hardwood floors, or water view. You can specify new construction or look only for homes within communities. Start with the “must have” list so you don’t exclude a possible winner that is only lacking a feature that you could honestly live without.Research the school system.&nbsp;If you have school-age children, you can easily learn about the quality of the schools in the district. Go to org to review the ratings of each school, including private, charter, and magnet schools.Check out the neighborhood.&nbsp;If you’re new to the area you’re searching, it’s important to learn about the neighborhoods. Sites like Neighborhood Scout show you statistics on crime, average income levels, public school test scores, and home value trends. HomeFair has a tool that lets you compare the population’s demographics, including cost of living, between two cities. Go to Google Maps to get a satellite view of the area, with locations of nearby schools, hospitals, restaurants, and other services. If you’re unsure about the weather in the new area, visit The Weather Channel’s website.Check out the social, cultural, and recreation scenes.&nbsp;The city or regional Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for identifying popular local attractions, historical sites, and activities. Visit Facebook pages for those areas, and also search in to see what’s happening.Of course, there’s only one way to truly get the feel for a home, a street, a neighborhood, and a town. Go for a drive, look around, stop and talk to people—you know, the old-fashioned, “manual” method.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf6f4db04803477e7f52"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf714db04803487e5d5c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:52:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Two Gorgeous Model Homes to Tour","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Our newest neighborhood, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/northbrooke\">Northbrooke\u003c/a>, has not one but TWO furnished model homes, and you can tour both of them right from your computer, phone, or tablet. \u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4540 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4bcb108b5ca8b95e90d4d1ac1d6e0356.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Take a look at the virtual tours of our \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=AHp6ZRmZutU\">Frederickson&nbsp;\u003c/a>floor design and the \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ukJtQzzivep\">Jefferson&nbsp;\u003c/a>floor design. Both of these models offer open concept living / kitchen areas and stylish, contemporary finishes. Which is your favorite? Want to see more? You can view photos of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/frederickson\">Frederickson&nbsp;\u003c/a>and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/jefferson\">Jefferson&nbsp;\u003c/a>models on our website. You can also learn about everything the neighborhood of Northbrooke has to offer along with available plans and move-in ready homes \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/northbrooke\">here\u003c/a>. Better yet, view these in person at 7017 NW 157th Terrace and 7028 NW 155th Terrace in Edmond. Just \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> to schedule your personal showing. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"two-gorgeous-model-homes-to-tour-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-06-30T01:21:32.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4bcb108b5ca8b95e90d4d1ac1d6e0356.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1498785692,"_etag":"9c6537d85640626283dda59ada3b3fdc40fb6985","textbody":"Our newest neighborhood, Northbrooke, has not one but TWO furnished model homes, and you can tour both of them right from your computer, phone, or tablet. Take a look at the virtual tours of our Frederickson&nbsp;floor design and the Jefferson&nbsp;floor design. Both of these models offer open concept living / kitchen areas and stylish, contemporary finishes. Which is your favorite? Want to see more? You can view photos of the Frederickson&nbsp;and the Jefferson&nbsp;models on our website. You can also learn about everything the neighborhood of Northbrooke has to offer along with available plans and move-in ready homes here. Better yet, view these in person at 7017 NW 157th Terrace and 7028 NW 155th Terrace in Edmond. Just contact Elena to schedule your personal showing. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf714db04803487e5d5c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf744db04803497e7209","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:02:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Keep Close With a Keeping Room","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The open floor plan is a popular concept in today’s new home designs. It allows for a more spacious feeling and breaks down barriers to socializing. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4548 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aebb3d99431f35288599cb7c9d87f20f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">But the idea isn’t a new one. Back in the Colonial days, before homes spanned thousands of square feet, people live in cabins with the “open floor plan”. Back then, homes had a space called “a keeping room” or “hearth room”, a nook near the kitchen usually featuring a hearth where the family gathered for warmth. Centuries before electronics, families spent their days working their farms and used the early evening to be together by the fire—sharing stories, mending, and playing games. It was the warmest place in the home because of the fireplace and the nearby stove. In colder weather, the residents might even sleep in this space. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4549 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/15536c339f0d09d739491c4dd9b28f6d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">The keeping room has experienced a renaissance in today’s home designs. This cozy space is located near the kitchen and provides a sitting area where people can chat between with whoever is manning the cooking duties. The keeping room provides a solution to “keeping” people out of the kitchen when you’re busy in there, while also keeping them close enough so you can be social. Not to be confused with a breakfast nook, the keeping room usually includes comfortable seating, maybe a sofa or loveseat and occasional tables. Homeowners are adding a fireplace for a touch of coziness. This room is also a wonderful place to read, listen to music, while you have something cooking in the kitchen. Kids can do their homework or you can even entertain a friend or two in this casual area. Set out a game table for puzzles, chess, or some other ongoing pursuit. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4550 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8760878f4d778042aea88a64646c82db.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\">A keeping room could be a sunroom or even a den in today’s homes. It’s not as large as a living room or family room—nor should it be! Think cozy, casual, and comfortable. With more homeowners embracing the idea of a keeping room, Ideal Homes has incorporated this space into our new home designs. Ideal Homes’ Oakland floor plan, for example, includes a spacious kitchen and an adjoining hearth room, with the requisite fireplace. Our popular \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/marshall\">Marshall\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/newkirk-hearth\">Newkirk Hearth\u003c/a> plans also offer this feature. If you’re thinking about planning a new home in the Oklahoma City region, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">talk to us at Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to see how we can help you plan a home that is worth “keeping”.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"keep-close-with-a-keeping-room-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-07-12T03:01:43.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aebb3d99431f35288599cb7c9d87f20f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1499828503,"_etag":"7b7db12aa450d57d5e8545771fa6bb6e9c32a233","textbody":"The open floor plan is a popular concept in today’s new home designs. It allows for a more spacious feeling and breaks down barriers to socializing. But the idea isn’t a new one. Back in the Colonial days, before homes spanned thousands of square feet, people live in cabins with the “open floor plan”. Back then, homes had a space called “a keeping room” or “hearth room”, a nook near the kitchen usually featuring a hearth where the family gathered for warmth. Centuries before electronics, families spent their days working their farms and used the early evening to be together by the fire—sharing stories, mending, and playing games. It was the warmest place in the home because of the fireplace and the nearby stove. In colder weather, the residents might even sleep in this space. The keeping room has experienced a renaissance in today’s home designs. This cozy space is located near the kitchen and provides a sitting area where people can chat between with whoever is manning the cooking duties. The keeping room provides a solution to “keeping” people out of the kitchen when you’re busy in there, while also keeping them close enough so you can be social. Not to be confused with a breakfast nook, the keeping room usually includes comfortable seating, maybe a sofa or loveseat and occasional tables. Homeowners are adding a fireplace for a touch of coziness. This room is also a wonderful place to read, listen to music, while you have something cooking in the kitchen. Kids can do their homework or you can even entertain a friend or two in this casual area. Set out a game table for puzzles, chess, or some other ongoing pursuit. A keeping room could be a sunroom or even a den in today’s homes. It’s not as large as a living room or family room—nor should it be! Think cozy, casual, and comfortable. With more homeowners embracing the idea of a keeping room, Ideal Homes has incorporated this space into our new home designs. Ideal Homes’ Oakland floor plan, for example, includes a spacious kitchen and an adjoining hearth room, with the requisite fireplace. Our popular Marshall and Newkirk Hearth plans also offer this feature. If you’re thinking about planning a new home in the Oklahoma City region, talk to us at Ideal Homes to see how we can help you plan a home that is worth “keeping”.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:28 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf744db04803497e7209"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf784db04803477e7f53","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:04:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Most commonly overlooked home maintenance chores","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4558 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9dda7ba5468716966e71e98312be4769.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Owning a home comes with lots of responsibilities. In addition to paying the bills, you also need to keep up with the upkeep. There are some basic, routine maintenance chores that will increase your peace of mind while also decreasing the repair bills that come with neglect. Here are the most commonly overlooked home maintenance chores. \u003cstrong>CLEAN…\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Gutters\u003c/strong>. Dirt and debris builds up in your gutters and prohibits the flow of rain and melted snow. If the water backs up, it can cause damage to your home. Clean your gutters in both the spring and the fall. \u003cstrong>Exterior dryer vent.\u003c/strong> You might remember to clean the dryer’s lint trap after every load, but don’t forget that lint is also collecting in the exterior vent. A clogged dryer vent is a fire hazard. Have your exterior vent checked and cleaned once a year, or when you notice that your laundry isn’t drying properly. \u003cstrong>Refrigerator coils.\u003c/strong> Dust collects on the coils on the back of your refrigerator, reducing the appliance’s efficiency. Twice a year, summon up your courage and go where very few people ever venture. \u003cstrong>REPLACE…\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Curled or damaged roof shingles.\u003c/strong> Twice a year, inspect your roof as a proactive measure. Replace any shingles that aren’t in stellar condition, because ignoring this task could lead to leaks. \u003cstrong>HVAC filters.\u003c/strong> A dirty filter makes your air conditioner and furnace work harder, which not only boosts your energy bill but reduces the air quality and the life of your HVAC system. Replace the air filtert monthly. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>DRAIN\u003c/strong>… \u003cstrong>Water heaters.\u003c/strong> Sediment—sand, grit, and other minerals that haven’t dissolved into your water—collect at the bottom of your water heater. By flushing the water heater once a year, you enable your system to function at its best. \u003cstrong>Outdoor faucets.\u003c/strong> Water expands when it freezes, and this ice can lead to burst pipes. Before the cold winter arrives, turn off the shut-off valve and drain any water remaining in the line. \u003cstrong>CHECK…\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Water pressure.\u003c/strong> Excess water pressure can burst hoses (e.g., washing machine). Low water pressure causes that rush of cold water in the shower when someone flushes a toilet. Use a simple pressure gauge to check your water pressure once or twice a year, or when you’re experiencing water flow issues. Invest a little time in your home to keep everything working safely and efficiently. After all, you’ve invested so much in it already.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"most-commonly-overlooked-home-maintenance-chores-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-07-13T22:10:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9dda7ba5468716966e71e98312be4769.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1499983808,"_etag":"c1921bc341b61141ff06910ce9933350d05496fe","textbody":"&nbsp;Owning a home comes with lots of responsibilities. In addition to paying the bills, you also need to keep up with the upkeep. There are some basic, routine maintenance chores that will increase your peace of mind while also decreasing the repair bills that come with neglect. Here are the most commonly overlooked home maintenance chores. CLEAN…Gutters. Dirt and debris builds up in your gutters and prohibits the flow of rain and melted snow. If the water backs up, it can cause damage to your home. Clean your gutters in both the spring and the fall. Exterior dryer vent. You might remember to clean the dryer’s lint trap after every load, but don’t forget that lint is also collecting in the exterior vent. A clogged dryer vent is a fire hazard. Have your exterior vent checked and cleaned once a year, or when you notice that your laundry isn’t drying properly. Refrigerator coils. Dust collects on the coils on the back of your refrigerator, reducing the appliance’s efficiency. Twice a year, summon up your courage and go where very few people ever venture. REPLACE…Curled or damaged roof shingles. Twice a year, inspect your roof as a proactive measure. Replace any shingles that aren’t in stellar condition, because ignoring this task could lead to leaks. HVAC filters. A dirty filter makes your air conditioner and furnace work harder, which not only boosts your energy bill but reduces the air quality and the life of your HVAC system. Replace the air filtert monthly. &nbsp; DRAIN… Water heaters. Sediment—sand, grit, and other minerals that haven’t dissolved into your water—collect at the bottom of your water heater. By flushing the water heater once a year, you enable your system to function at its best. Outdoor faucets. Water expands when it freezes, and this ice can lead to burst pipes. Before the cold winter arrives, turn off the shut-off valve and drain any water remaining in the line. CHECK…Water pressure. Excess water pressure can burst hoses (e.g., washing machine). Low water pressure causes that rush of cold water in the shower when someone flushes a toilet. Use a simple pressure gauge to check your water pressure once or twice a year, or when you’re experiencing water flow issues. Invest a little time in your home to keep everything working safely and efficiently. After all, you’ve invested so much in it already.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf784db04803477e7f53"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf7b4db04803477e7f54","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:00:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Is your school district good enough?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4567 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9bb07b9c3dfb425d1c604c68ed47e71b.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Location is always an important factor when choosing where to move. For families with school-aged children, the quality of the school district can make all the difference. The ability to find a good school near your new home adds real value. In Edmond, Oklahoma, the Deer Creek school district rankings have made this Oklahoma City suburb a sought-after address. Deer Creek’s schools score a consistently high ranking with \u003ca href=\"https://www.greatschools.org/oklahoma/edmond/deer-creek-school-district/\">GreatSchools.org\u003c/a>. Deer Creek Elementary School and Deer Creek High School received a perfect “10”, based on criteria like test scores, student growth, and college readiness. The district itself earned a “9” rating from GreatSchools. \u003cstrong>What to look for in a school district\u003c/strong> When you’re considering a new area, choosing a school district is a key step. You should look at the education rankings, of course, but that’s just part of the picture. Visit the schools to find out about the class size, curriculum, and extracurricular activities. Have budget cuts, for example, eliminated programs that might benefit your child (e.g., music, arts, sports, gifted students)? Is the school keeping up with technology in the classroom? You should also ask about parental involvement. Are parents encouraged to take part in activities? Is the PTA an active group? Find out about student achievements in the school. If your child is in or approaching high school, you should learn how many students graduate, how many go on to college, and to which colleges. If you decide that the Deer Creek School District is the right place for your child, consider one of Ideal Homes’ family-friendly communities in this area: \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/northbrooke\">Northbrooke\u003c/a> and Valencia. Nortbrooke features energy-efficient homes that are designed to make the best use of every square foot. With prices starting at $155,000, Northbrooke provides an affordable way to move your family to a wonderful community. Valencia offers a wealth of community amenities, including 40 acres of parks and open spaces, playgrounds, clubhouse, swimming pool, baseball diamond, soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts, and walking trails. Edmond has frequently been honored as a great place to live. It was chosen #1 among “10 Perfect Suburbs”, and made the list of the “Top 100 Places to Live”, and “Top 25 Most Uniquely American Cities and Towns”. Ideal Homes welcomes the opportunity to help you find your way home to Edmond. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact us\u003c/a> to explore our new homes and communities.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"is-your-school-district-good-enough-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-07-25T01:33:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9bb07b9c3dfb425d1c604c68ed47e71b.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1500946389,"_etag":"359ab466f3b5e650e7aff938827a0d8efdfce962","textbody":"Location is always an important factor when choosing where to move. For families with school-aged children, the quality of the school district can make all the difference. The ability to find a good school near your new home adds real value. In Edmond, Oklahoma, the Deer Creek school district rankings have made this Oklahoma City suburb a sought-after address. Deer Creek’s schools score a consistently high ranking with GreatSchools.org. Deer Creek Elementary School and Deer Creek High School received a perfect “10”, based on criteria like test scores, student growth, and college readiness. The district itself earned a “9” rating from GreatSchools. What to look for in a school district When you’re considering a new area, choosing a school district is a key step. You should look at the education rankings, of course, but that’s just part of the picture. Visit the schools to find out about the class size, curriculum, and extracurricular activities. Have budget cuts, for example, eliminated programs that might benefit your child (e.g., music, arts, sports, gifted students)? Is the school keeping up with technology in the classroom? You should also ask about parental involvement. Are parents encouraged to take part in activities? Is the PTA an active group? Find out about student achievements in the school. If your child is in or approaching high school, you should learn how many students graduate, how many go on to college, and to which colleges. If you decide that the Deer Creek School District is the right place for your child, consider one of Ideal Homes’ family-friendly communities in this area: Northbrooke and Valencia. Nortbrooke features energy-efficient homes that are designed to make the best use of every square foot. With prices starting at $155,000, Northbrooke provides an affordable way to move your family to a wonderful community. Valencia offers a wealth of community amenities, including 40 acres of parks and open spaces, playgrounds, clubhouse, swimming pool, baseball diamond, soccer field, basketball and volleyball courts, and walking trails. Edmond has frequently been honored as a great place to live. It was chosen #1 among “10 Perfect Suburbs”, and made the list of the “Top 100 Places to Live”, and “Top 25 Most Uniquely American Cities and Towns”. Ideal Homes welcomes the opportunity to help you find your way home to Edmond. Contact us to explore our new homes and communities.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:35 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf7b4db04803477e7f54"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf7f4db04803497e720a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:04:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Outdoor kitchen trends for 2017","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4565 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ba31088ba3693821dc976f422e37cc63.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Outdoor living spaces have evolved dramatically in the past decade. The backyard grill has transformed to an outdoor kitchen, complete with everything you need to prepare, serve, and clean up after full-course meals. Thinking of updating your al fresco culinary space? Here are the latest outdoor kitchen trends for 2017. \u003cstrong>Expand the function.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>A kitchen requires more than a grill and a prep area. This year, homeowners are adding refrigerators, ice makers, sinks, dishwashers, side burners, smokers, and pizza ovens, so they can handle all the kitchen tasks outdoors, and avoid running in and out of the house. They’re installing more elaborate cabinetry for the added storage they need in the expanded outdoor kitchen (powder-coated metal cabinets offer style with durability). They’re adding or upgrading countertops, with materials like granite, soapstone, concrete, and stainless steel. Quartz, although a popular choice for the indoor kitchen, doesn’t stand up to direct sunlight. \u003cstrong>Hatch an egg.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The Kamado-style grill—like the Big Green Egg—has caught on in recent years, but the concept has been in use for thousands of years. These versatile ceramic grills can be used as a smoker, grill, and even a pizza oven. The design enables a broad range of cooking temperatures, from low (for smoking) all the way up to 800°. \u003cstrong>Entertainment is a bigger priority than ever.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>You’ll be spending more time in your upgraded space, so your outdoor kitchen might include a separate bar or drink station, a large-screen television, wine cooler, and keg. \u003cstrong>Fan the flames.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>An outdoor fireplace or fire pit add form and function to your outdoor living space. Cook over the open flame. Cozy up by the crackling fire. Mount your outdoor TV above the fireplace mantle. What better place to enjoy football games in the fall? \u003cstrong>Chandeliers have stepped outside.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>While you’re installing or expanding the electrical wiring in your outdoor living space, now is a great time to change your exterior lighting. Chandeliers have found their way outdoors, and enhance the aesthetics.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-outdoor-kitchen-trends-for-2017-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-07-27T19:39:46.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ba31088ba3693821dc976f422e37cc63.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1501184386,"_etag":"8def216973235e305dc396069557dad858525d2f","textbody":"&nbsp;Outdoor living spaces have evolved dramatically in the past decade. The backyard grill has transformed to an outdoor kitchen, complete with everything you need to prepare, serve, and clean up after full-course meals. Thinking of updating your al fresco culinary space? Here are the latest outdoor kitchen trends for 2017. Expand the function.&nbsp;A kitchen requires more than a grill and a prep area. This year, homeowners are adding refrigerators, ice makers, sinks, dishwashers, side burners, smokers, and pizza ovens, so they can handle all the kitchen tasks outdoors, and avoid running in and out of the house. They’re installing more elaborate cabinetry for the added storage they need in the expanded outdoor kitchen (powder-coated metal cabinets offer style with durability). They’re adding or upgrading countertops, with materials like granite, soapstone, concrete, and stainless steel. Quartz, although a popular choice for the indoor kitchen, doesn’t stand up to direct sunlight. Hatch an egg.&nbsp;The Kamado-style grill—like the Big Green Egg—has caught on in recent years, but the concept has been in use for thousands of years. These versatile ceramic grills can be used as a smoker, grill, and even a pizza oven. The design enables a broad range of cooking temperatures, from low (for smoking) all the way up to 800°. Entertainment is a bigger priority than ever.&nbsp;You’ll be spending more time in your upgraded space, so your outdoor kitchen might include a separate bar or drink station, a large-screen television, wine cooler, and keg. Fan the flames.&nbsp;An outdoor fireplace or fire pit add form and function to your outdoor living space. Cook over the open flame. Cozy up by the crackling fire. Mount your outdoor TV above the fireplace mantle. What better place to enjoy football games in the fall? Chandeliers have stepped outside.&nbsp;While you’re installing or expanding the electrical wiring in your outdoor living space, now is a great time to change your exterior lighting. Chandeliers have found their way outdoors, and enhance the aesthetics.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:39 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf7f4db04803497e720a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf824db048034a7e5f3d","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:10:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Multi-generational living: The new version of “home”","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4573 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c16bbb94131d2eec1550f2c027143e74.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Empty nesters are becoming scarcer these days. For the first time in 130 years, there are more adult children between the ages of 18 and 34 who are living with their parents than with a spouse, significant other, roommates, or alone. More than 60.6 million Americans are living in multi-generational households—19 percent of the population, according to a \u003ca href=\"http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/08/11/a-record-60-6-million-americans-live-in-multigenerational-households/\">Pew Research study\u003c/a>. This is the highest number since 1950. From having the kids move back home to providing care for elderly family members, today’s homes are comprised of two or more generations. Can you accommodate this change in lifestyle? It’s different than having a room for your kids while they were growing up. Adults—whether young or old—want independence and privacy (even though they’re living under your roof). That means converting, remodeling, or adding a bonus suite (also known as a mother-in-law suite), or moving to a home with more than one owner’s suite. Several of Ideal Homes’ flexible floor plans accommodate the additional suites for your multi-generational living. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/pendleton\">Pendleton\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/glenwood\">Glenwood\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/henley\">Henley\u003c/a>, and Bradford new home designs feature a three-car garage. We’ve created an option where you can convert this space to a bonus suite, with its own private entrance. We’ve also designed floor plans that allow you to expand a bedroom to a suite. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/lancaster\">Lancaster\u003c/a> gives you the option of adding with a half-bath, half-bath with linen closet, or three-quarter bath. With the Thatcher home design, you can convert a study to a suite with your choice of half-bath or full bathroom. Ideal Homes’ \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/cambridge\">Cambridge\u003c/a> features a floor plan that is ideal for a three-generation home. Convert the Cambridge’s third garage bay to a mother-in-law suite and, if you need more living space, change the upstairs bonus room to a suite with a three-quarter bathroom. Our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stafford\">Stafford\u003c/a> home plan provides the option for creating a suite from the bonus room. \u003cstrong>Just down the road\u003c/strong> Another trend we’re seeing is keeping adult families in the same community, but not under the same roof. Grandparents want to move closer to their children and grandchildren, but are not ready to co-habitate. By purchasing multiple homesites or homes in the same community, you can keep your loved ones close but not too close. Everyone enjoys their freedom! In the Oklahoma City area, Ideal Homes offers a wide range of new home communities, new home designs, and options. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact us\u003c/a> to see how you can accommodate multiple generations in your home or your neighborhood.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"multigenerational-living-the-new-version-of-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-08-09T19:21:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c16bbb94131d2eec1550f2c027143e74.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1502306518,"_etag":"a1131ac77b8326d33beb30137327a8129eb1238b","textbody":"Empty nesters are becoming scarcer these days. For the first time in 130 years, there are more adult children between the ages of 18 and 34 who are living with their parents than with a spouse, significant other, roommates, or alone. More than 60.6 million Americans are living in multi-generational households—19 percent of the population, according to a Pew Research study. This is the highest number since 1950. From having the kids move back home to providing care for elderly family members, today’s homes are comprised of two or more generations. Can you accommodate this change in lifestyle? It’s different than having a room for your kids while they were growing up. Adults—whether young or old—want independence and privacy (even though they’re living under your roof). That means converting, remodeling, or adding a bonus suite (also known as a mother-in-law suite), or moving to a home with more than one owner’s suite. Several of Ideal Homes’ flexible floor plans accommodate the additional suites for your multi-generational living. The Pendleton, Glenwood, Henley, and Bradford new home designs feature a three-car garage. We’ve created an option where you can convert this space to a bonus suite, with its own private entrance. We’ve also designed floor plans that allow you to expand a bedroom to a suite. The Lancaster gives you the option of adding with a half-bath, half-bath with linen closet, or three-quarter bath. With the Thatcher home design, you can convert a study to a suite with your choice of half-bath or full bathroom. Ideal Homes’ Cambridge features a floor plan that is ideal for a three-generation home. Convert the Cambridge’s third garage bay to a mother-in-law suite and, if you need more living space, change the upstairs bonus room to a suite with a three-quarter bathroom. Our Stafford home plan provides the option for creating a suite from the bonus room. Just down the road Another trend we’re seeing is keeping adult families in the same community, but not under the same roof. Grandparents want to move closer to their children and grandchildren, but are not ready to co-habitate. By purchasing multiple homesites or homes in the same community, you can keep your loved ones close but not too close. Everyone enjoys their freedom! In the Oklahoma City area, Ideal Homes offers a wide range of new home communities, new home designs, and options. Contact us to see how you can accommodate multiple generations in your home or your neighborhood.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:42 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf824db048034a7e5f3d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf824db04803477e7f55","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:04:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"National Roller Coaster Day","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It seems there’s a “day” for everything, and today is no exception.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Happy \u003ca href=\"http://www.nationalrollercoasterday.com/\">National Roller Coaster Day\u003c/a>!\u003c/h2>\u003cp>As much as we’d love to take the day off at Ideal Homes and spend our time riding roller coasters, we have homes to build. Instead, we hope you’ll celebrate with us by watching this \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/OPdbdjctx2I\">hilarious video\u003c/a> of Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart riding a roller coaster. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/OPdbdjctx2I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> And don't miss this kid’s \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/MzQQe5JNqgk\">priceless reaction\u003c/a> to his first roller coaster ride. https://youtu.be/MzQQe5JNqgk If those get you in a thrill-seeking mood, check out this list of the \u003ca href=\"http://www.travelchannel.com/interests/amusement-parks/photos/worlds-coolest-roller-coasters\">world’s coolest roller coasters\u003c/a>. Here in Oklahoma you can find four coasters at \u003ca href=\"https://www.frontiercity.com/rides/thrill-rides/\">Frontier City\u003c/a> in Oklahoma City – the Brain Drain, the Diamondback, the Silver Bullet, and the Wildcat. As they say on the National Roller Coaster Day’s official website, may the force of gravity be with you!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"national-roller-coaster-day-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-08-16T06:15:51.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1502864151,"_etag":"ab5657ea88d628d47e74726f59c104735e64aefe","textbody":"It seems there’s a “day” for everything, and today is no exception.Happy National Roller Coaster Day!As much as we’d love to take the day off at Ideal Homes and spend our time riding roller coasters, we have homes to build. Instead, we hope you’ll celebrate with us by watching this hilarious video of Jimmy Fallon and Kevin Hart riding a roller coaster.  And don't miss this kid’s priceless reaction to his first roller coaster ride. https://youtu.be/MzQQe5JNqgk If those get you in a thrill-seeking mood, check out this list of the world’s coolest roller coasters. Here in Oklahoma you can find four coasters at Frontier City in Oklahoma City – the Brain Drain, the Diamondback, the Silver Bullet, and the Wildcat. As they say on the National Roller Coaster Day’s official website, may the force of gravity be with you!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf824db04803477e7f55"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf864db04803477e7f56","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:46 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Are you ready to go from renter to homeowner?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4582\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/60681a6cba3edf393a831448e75befe4.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" />\n\nFor the past few years, you might have been watching the real estate market with interest, but didn’t feel ready to make the leap from renter to homeowner. You can still take advantage of low interest rates.\n\nWhy are you hesitating?\n\nHere are some telltale signs you might be more ready than you think.\n\n\u003cstrong>You’ve been paying rent on time for years. \u003c/strong>That monthly payment shows you’re responsible, and that you’re used to committing a sizeable sum each month to your living expenses. When you consider that your monthly mortgage payment could be even less than your rent, then you should feel confident that you can handle it.\n\n\u003cstrong>You have a secure job. \u003c/strong>You’re getting good performance reviews and your employer is in a solid position, possibly even growing. If you like your job and see your future there, you have the job security that’s important when you commit to a mortgage.\n\n\u003cstrong>Your credit is good. \u003c/strong>A good FICO score is 700 or higher, but you can get a loan with a lower credit score, as long as your debt-to-income ratio is within the acceptable range (e.g., your total debt is less than 30% of your annual income). The higher your credit score, the better you will do, both in terms of how much you can borrow and at what rate. Talk to a lender about mortgage pre-approval so you know where you stand before you start your new home search. Many lenders can give you direction for improving your credit score to qualify for the home you want.\n\n\u003cstrong>You know what you want in a home\u003c/strong>—and it’s probably not roommates (or parents). You’re becoming more aware of home designs, wandering through home centers, and exploring neighborhoods. You’re imagining yourself as a homeowner, instead of seeing it as a distant reality.\n\nSeeing is believing. That image of homeownership could be closer than you think. Talk to a real estate professional and a lender to explore your options. You’ll never know if you’re ready to buy a home if you don’t make the move!","uniqueName":"are-you-ready-to-go-from-renter-to-homeowner-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-08-17T18:17:36","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/60681a6cba3edf393a831448e75befe4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1502993856,"_etag":"890d9373a537c2f76915b37bbc7e09fb34721513","textbody":"\n\nFor the past few years, you might have been watching the real estate market with interest, but didn’t feel ready to make the leap from renter to homeowner. You can still take advantage of low interest rates.\n\nWhy are you hesitating?\n\nHere are some telltale signs you might be more ready than you think.\n\nYou’ve been paying rent on time for years. That monthly payment shows you’re responsible, and that you’re used to committing a sizeable sum each month to your living expenses. When you consider that your monthly mortgage payment could be even less than your rent, then you should feel confident that you can handle it.\n\nYou have a secure job. You’re getting good performance reviews and your employer is in a solid position, possibly even growing. If you like your job and see your future there, you have the job security that’s important when you commit to a mortgage.\n\nYour credit is good. A good FICO score is 700 or higher, but you can get a loan with a lower credit score, as long as your debt-to-income ratio is within the acceptable range (e.g., your total debt is less than 30% of your annual income). The higher your credit score, the better you will do, both in terms of how much you can borrow and at what rate. Talk to a lender about mortgage pre-approval so you know where you stand before you start your new home search. Many lenders can give you direction for improving your credit score to qualify for the home you want.\n\nYou know what you want in a home—and it’s probably not roommates (or parents). You’re becoming more aware of home designs, wandering through home centers, and exploring neighborhoods. You’re imagining yourself as a homeowner, instead of seeing it as a distant reality.\n\nSeeing is believing. That image of homeownership could be closer than you think. Talk to a real estate professional and a lender to explore your options. You’ll never know if you’re ready to buy a home if you don’t make the move!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:46 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf864db04803477e7f56"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf884db04803477e7f57","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:05:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Virtual house-hunting: A new dimension in finding your new home and community","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4587 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/742e4495f9d3255e9329c96e7c8298d4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Approximately 90% of homebuyers search online for a new home. About 73% will spend up to a year browsing websites before they ever visit a model home. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/Study-Digital-House-Hunt-2013-01_1.pdf\">the National Association of Realtors\u003c/a>, 68% of new home shoppers do their browsing with a mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. These homebuyers looking at floor plans and elevations, researching options and amenities. They’re taking a close look at site plans to see which lots are available. With digital advances, new home browsers experience more ways of seeing homes and communities—in a virtual world. At Ideal Homes, we have created more ways for our homebuyers to envision their new home. Our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">4D/360° virtual tour\u003c/a> lets you “wander” around the home, which gives a realistic sense of the flow. Explore your kitchen. Zoom in on details. Use your computer, mobile device, or even VR headset. \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/streetview/\">Google Street View\u003c/a> lets you look around the neighborhood. Download the app (Android or iOS) and you can see the community and surrounding area. Just type in the address and use the arrows to navigate around the area you want to tour. Follow a drone’s view of the community’s homes, streets, playgrounds, and proximity to neighboring areas and services. All of this advanced viewing prepares you for your visit, when you can move from virtual reality to physical reality. We’re always ready to show you our homes and plans, and to answer your questions—whenever you’re ready to visit. Browse \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">our communities\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City region and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">54 new home designs\u003c/a>, and then \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> for a truly personal home-buying experience.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"virtual-househunting-a-new-dimension-in-finding-your-new-home-and-community-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-08-22T23:30:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/742e4495f9d3255e9329c96e7c8298d4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1503444603,"_etag":"ddc4fdeb4115da466e42c3e64fa30f374919dae8","textbody":"Approximately 90% of homebuyers search online for a new home. About 73% will spend up to a year browsing websites before they ever visit a model home. According to the National Association of Realtors, 68% of new home shoppers do their browsing with a mobile app on a smartphone or tablet. These homebuyers looking at floor plans and elevations, researching options and amenities. They’re taking a close look at site plans to see which lots are available. With digital advances, new home browsers experience more ways of seeing homes and communities—in a virtual world. At Ideal Homes, we have created more ways for our homebuyers to envision their new home. Our 4D/360° virtual tour lets you “wander” around the home, which gives a realistic sense of the flow. Explore your kitchen. Zoom in on details. Use your computer, mobile device, or even VR headset. Google Street View lets you look around the neighborhood. Download the app (Android or iOS) and you can see the community and surrounding area. Just type in the address and use the arrows to navigate around the area you want to tour. Follow a drone’s view of the community’s homes, streets, playgrounds, and proximity to neighboring areas and services. All of this advanced viewing prepares you for your visit, when you can move from virtual reality to physical reality. We’re always ready to show you our homes and plans, and to answer your questions—whenever you’re ready to visit. Browse our communities throughout the Oklahoma City region and 54 new home designs, and then contact Ideal Homes for a truly personal home-buying experience.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:48 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf884db04803477e7f57"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf8b4db04803467e64c3","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:05:24 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Yes, you DO need a home theater system","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4592 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed73c9d25c81dedb12f39a501a54ef5b.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;Televisions keep getting bigger and “smarter”. Video streaming selections keep getting broader and better. Siri, Alexa, and Google make it easier than ever to find the movies and programs you want, A home theater system is no longer a matter of enjoying the occasional movie in the comfort of your home. Today, it’s how people are experiencing entertainment—from sports to movies to everyday programs So, if you’ve been wondering whether you should invest in expanding your viewing quality, the answer is, yes, you DO need a home theater system. To retrofit your current home with an integrated home theater system, you’ll need more than televisions. Preferably, speakers are fit into the wall, rather than exterior speakers mounted on them, and cables must be run to give you the connectivity. For true surround sound, you’ll be installing a speaker in the ceiling as well. Are you considering a move to a new home? If you’re building from the ground up, adding a home theater is not complicated. Your builder can work the design and infrastructure into the plans so that it fits seamlessly. This opportunity also allows the homebuyer to expand the system into more rooms. For example, add the viewing to your kitchen, where your family and guests often congregate, and install a wall-mounted television for your outdoor living space. A home theater system isn’t as complicated or expensive as you might think. In addition to the televisions, you’ll need a home theater receiver (also known as AV receiver or surround sound receiver) with Bluetooth connectivity, and the speakers. You might also want to consider the lighting in your media room. It’s easy to add dimmer switches for the existing light fixtures. Do you need room darkening shades? You can expand your technology from the basics, depending on your desired home theater experience. Here’s a great \u003ca href=\"https://www.lifewire.com/home-theater-receiver-information-1846248\">guide to all the bells and whistles\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"yes-you-do-need-a-home-theater-system-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-09-01T19:48:07.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed73c9d25c81dedb12f39a501a54ef5b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1504295287,"_etag":"6d16b5f435fbbb7f08b93e6d8e7f9572f59c40df","textbody":"&nbsp;Televisions keep getting bigger and “smarter”. Video streaming selections keep getting broader and better. Siri, Alexa, and Google make it easier than ever to find the movies and programs you want, A home theater system is no longer a matter of enjoying the occasional movie in the comfort of your home. Today, it’s how people are experiencing entertainment—from sports to movies to everyday programs So, if you’ve been wondering whether you should invest in expanding your viewing quality, the answer is, yes, you DO need a home theater system. To retrofit your current home with an integrated home theater system, you’ll need more than televisions. Preferably, speakers are fit into the wall, rather than exterior speakers mounted on them, and cables must be run to give you the connectivity. For true surround sound, you’ll be installing a speaker in the ceiling as well. Are you considering a move to a new home? If you’re building from the ground up, adding a home theater is not complicated. Your builder can work the design and infrastructure into the plans so that it fits seamlessly. This opportunity also allows the homebuyer to expand the system into more rooms. For example, add the viewing to your kitchen, where your family and guests often congregate, and install a wall-mounted television for your outdoor living space. A home theater system isn’t as complicated or expensive as you might think. In addition to the televisions, you’ll need a home theater receiver (also known as AV receiver or surround sound receiver) with Bluetooth connectivity, and the speakers. You might also want to consider the lighting in your media room. It’s easy to add dimmer switches for the existing light fixtures. Do you need room darkening shades? You can expand your technology from the basics, depending on your desired home theater experience. Here’s a great guide to all the bells and whistles.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:51 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf8b4db04803467e64c3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf8c4db04803477e7f59","_updated":"Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:20:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"McKown Village: Tiny homes, big hearts for the homeless","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp class=\"lead\">When you’re living on the street, the idea of your own home seems like an impossible dream. A group of volunteers and businesses in Norman, Oklahoma, turned that vision into a reality for 32 people and families.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>McKown Village recently welcomed its first residents to the community of tiny homes—cottages that range from 358 to almost 700 square feet, and each with its own unique look. The small homes are a big deal for the people moving in. They’ve been homeless, barely surviving on the streets or in temporary shelters. With McKown Village, every person gets a new start, rent-free in a fully furnished home where they can stay for up to a year while they rebuild their lives without the worry of finding shelter.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The homes were built by Ideal Homes of Oklahoma City, and the project was spearheaded by the company’s president of development, Gene McKown. Gene was inspired to take on the task when, three years ago, the pastor at his church asked the congregation what they had done to help others over the past year. “I couldn’t sleep,” said Gene, an experienced fundraiser and auctioneer. “I was wired to the wall.” The construction materials for the homes were donated by Ideal Homes’ business partners, or purchased at or below cost. In addition to personally contributing more than $100,000, Gene raised another $3.25 million from the community to build the 32 fully furnished cottages.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When the construction was completed, community and church members took care of the furnishings. “It really impresses me when people do things like this,” Gene commented. “The love that has gone into these is completely amazing.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>April Heiple knows many of the residents of McKown Village. As executive director of Food and Shelter, Inc., a non-profit organization, she has worked closely to help them get on their feet. One family lived out of a car. A divorced woman and her three-year-old daughter stayed wherever they could find shelter. Another man who was mentally ill had been wandering the streets for years. “They are all deserving of a home,” April said with tears in her eyes. In eight years of working for Food and Shelter, she had become close with many of the people she served. “It was so hard to go home and night, knowing my friends had no place to sleep.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>As transitional housing, the cottages are available for up to a year, at no charge. When the residents leave, they can take any furnishings from the tiny home. Everything is replaced, as needed, thanks to the generosity of the community’s sponsors.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>McKown Village is located on Reed Avenue, just south of Main Street in Norman. Ideal Homes also constructed a covered pavilion with picnic tables and a play area, and administrative offices for Food and Shelter, Inc. These offices include a kitchen, dining hall, shower, and laundry facilities that are available to homeless people. In harsh weather, the dining hall will be used as an overnight homeless shelter, housing up to 200 people. “This project is about new beginnings and bright futures,” Gene said. “We want to help people who are living and sleeping on the streets—to give them a comfortable home while they work on the next steps in their lives.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"mckown-village-tiny-homes-big-hearts-for-the-homeless-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-09-11T23:53:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/37ceb53507cc5fb89437e8faf2d5c703.jpg","name":"Gene & Judy McKown Village","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1505174020,"_etag":"1c1e157ad2367d30b6c1f072e6b42baedda77b9e","textbody":"When you’re living on the street, the idea of your own home seems like an impossible dream. A group of volunteers and businesses in Norman, Oklahoma, turned that vision into a reality for 32 people and families.&nbsp;McKown Village recently welcomed its first residents to the community of tiny homes—cottages that range from 358 to almost 700 square feet, and each with its own unique look. The small homes are a big deal for the people moving in. They’ve been homeless, barely surviving on the streets or in temporary shelters. With McKown Village, every person gets a new start, rent-free in a fully furnished home where they can stay for up to a year while they rebuild their lives without the worry of finding shelter.&nbsp;The homes were built by Ideal Homes of Oklahoma City, and the project was spearheaded by the company’s president of development, Gene McKown. Gene was inspired to take on the task when, three years ago, the pastor at his church asked the congregation what they had done to help others over the past year. “I couldn’t sleep,” said Gene, an experienced fundraiser and auctioneer. “I was wired to the wall.” The construction materials for the homes were donated by Ideal Homes’ business partners, or purchased at or below cost. In addition to personally contributing more than $100,000, Gene raised another $3.25 million from the community to build the 32 fully furnished cottages.When the construction was completed, community and church members took care of the furnishings. “It really impresses me when people do things like this,” Gene commented. “The love that has gone into these is completely amazing.”&nbsp;April Heiple knows many of the residents of McKown Village. As executive director of Food and Shelter, Inc., a non-profit organization, she has worked closely to help them get on their feet. One family lived out of a car. A divorced woman and her three-year-old daughter stayed wherever they could find shelter. Another man who was mentally ill had been wandering the streets for years. “They are all deserving of a home,” April said with tears in her eyes. In eight years of working for Food and Shelter, she had become close with many of the people she served. “It was so hard to go home and night, knowing my friends had no place to sleep.”&nbsp;As transitional housing, the cottages are available for up to a year, at no charge. When the residents leave, they can take any furnishings from the tiny home. Everything is replaced, as needed, thanks to the generosity of the community’s sponsors.&nbsp;McKown Village is located on Reed Avenue, just south of Main Street in Norman. Ideal Homes also constructed a covered pavilion with picnic tables and a play area, and administrative offices for Food and Shelter, Inc. These offices include a kitchen, dining hall, shower, and laundry facilities that are available to homeless people. In harsh weather, the dining hall will be used as an overnight homeless shelter, housing up to 200 people. “This project is about new beginnings and bright futures,” Gene said. “We want to help people who are living and sleeping on the streets—to give them a comfortable home while they work on the next steps in their lives.”&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:52 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf8c4db04803477e7f59"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf904db04803477e7f5a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:05:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home energy efficiency ratings, explained.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4600 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e71a42acb56fbcaa21140c3feab3eb67.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"430\">&nbsp;Energy efficiency is one of the top priorities for homeowners. No one wants to waste energy (or money) on a home, appliances, or systems when there are ways to avoid it. You’ve probably seen many of the ratings systems and codes tossed around, but do you know what they mean? Here’s a quick guide to the most common energy efficiency ratings and how to interpret the scores. \u003cstrong>HERS.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.hersindex.com/\">Home Energy Rating System (HERS\u003c/a>) measures the energy efficiency of a home and assigns a performance score. This rating is based on the efficiency of a standard new home. A home that was built according to the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code receives a HERS score of 100. The survey, which must be conducted by a certified HERS professional, examines your home’s construction and systems:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Ceilings and roofs\u003c/li>\u003cli>Exterior walls, both above and below grade\u003c/li>\u003cli>Attics, foundations, and crawl spaces\u003c/li>\u003cli>Garage and basement floors (over unconditioned spaces)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Windows, doors, vents, and ductwork\u003c/li>\u003cli>HVAC, water heating system, and thermostats\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>A score of 70 indicates that your home is 30% more energy efficient than a standard new home. U.S. Department of Energy estimates that an average resale home has a score of 130, meaning a home that is 30% less efficient than the standard. The program was developed by \u003ca href=\"http://www.resnet.us/about\">RESNET\u003c/a> (The Residential Energy Services Network), which created the training and certification standards for HERS Raters and Home Energy Survey Professionals. Look for a \u003ca href=\"http://www.resnet.us/directory/search\">RESNET qualified home energy professional\u003c/a> to conduct a HERS survey. \u003cstrong>What this means to you:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The lower the HERS score, the greater your energy savings. A score of 80 or below might qualify you for an energy-efficient mortgage and increase your home’s resale value. \u003cstrong>ENERGY STAR.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed this program in 1992 to assess the energy efficiency of products, systems, and even buildings. \u003ca href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/about\">ENERGY STAR certification\u003c/a> can be awarded to anything from a major appliance to a light bulb, from your central air conditioning system to a ceiling fan. Even those strings of holiday lights are measured for energy efficiency. Your home’s electronics account for 21% of your annual energy usage, so all those televisions, external power adapters, printers, and small appliances account for a significant amount of the overall expense. Compare that to your major appliances, which constitute about 12% of the annual usage. ENERGY STAR certification is awarded after a third-party organization tests and verifies that the product or home meets the stringent requirements of the program. An ENERGY STAR-rated home is evaluted with a HERS index, as well as other criteria. \u003cstrong>What this means to you:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/products/where_does_my_money_go?s=mega\">average annual energy cost\u003c/a> for a single-family home is estimated at $2,060. By investing in ENERGY STAR products and systems, you can lower your cost and contribute to preserving our natural resources. \u003cstrong>SEER.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/air_conditioning_central\">Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)\u003c/a> was established by the U.S. Department of Energy to identify the efficiency and operating costs of air conditioners. SEER is a measurement of the total cooling output (measured in BTUs) divided by the total energy used for that output—similar to the MPG rating for a car. A higher SEER rating indicates a more efficient air conditioner. In 1992, a SEER 10 was the standard, but that rating was increased to 13 in 2006. A central air conditioning system was required to have a minimum 14.5 to qualify for ENERGY STAR. \u003cstrong>What this means to you:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The higher the SEER, the greater the energy efficiency. A higher SEER will cost more to purchase, but can save you up to 40% in cooling costs.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-energy-efficiency-ratings-explained-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-09-15T22:55:54.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e71a42acb56fbcaa21140c3feab3eb67.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1505516154,"_etag":"50e1e733d389fa643d0cefc7d7b94b06f2f8f6e3","textbody":"&nbsp;Energy efficiency is one of the top priorities for homeowners. No one wants to waste energy (or money) on a home, appliances, or systems when there are ways to avoid it. You’ve probably seen many of the ratings systems and codes tossed around, but do you know what they mean? Here’s a quick guide to the most common energy efficiency ratings and how to interpret the scores. HERS.&nbsp;The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) measures the energy efficiency of a home and assigns a performance score. This rating is based on the efficiency of a standard new home. A home that was built according to the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code receives a HERS score of 100. The survey, which must be conducted by a certified HERS professional, examines your home’s construction and systems:Ceilings and roofsExterior walls, both above and below gradeAttics, foundations, and crawl spacesGarage and basement floors (over unconditioned spaces)Windows, doors, vents, and ductworkHVAC, water heating system, and thermostatsA score of 70 indicates that your home is 30% more energy efficient than a standard new home. U.S. Department of Energy estimates that an average resale home has a score of 130, meaning a home that is 30% less efficient than the standard. The program was developed by RESNET (The Residential Energy Services Network), which created the training and certification standards for HERS Raters and Home Energy Survey Professionals. Look for a RESNET qualified home energy professional to conduct a HERS survey. What this means to you:&nbsp;The lower the HERS score, the greater your energy savings. A score of 80 or below might qualify you for an energy-efficient mortgage and increase your home’s resale value. ENERGY STAR.&nbsp;The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency developed this program in 1992 to assess the energy efficiency of products, systems, and even buildings. ENERGY STAR certification can be awarded to anything from a major appliance to a light bulb, from your central air conditioning system to a ceiling fan. Even those strings of holiday lights are measured for energy efficiency. Your home’s electronics account for 21% of your annual energy usage, so all those televisions, external power adapters, printers, and small appliances account for a significant amount of the overall expense. Compare that to your major appliances, which constitute about 12% of the annual usage. ENERGY STAR certification is awarded after a third-party organization tests and verifies that the product or home meets the stringent requirements of the program. An ENERGY STAR-rated home is evaluted with a HERS index, as well as other criteria. What this means to you:&nbsp;The average annual energy cost for a single-family home is estimated at $2,060. By investing in ENERGY STAR products and systems, you can lower your cost and contribute to preserving our natural resources. SEER.&nbsp;The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) was established by the U.S. Department of Energy to identify the efficiency and operating costs of air conditioners. SEER is a measurement of the total cooling output (measured in BTUs) divided by the total energy used for that output—similar to the MPG rating for a car. A higher SEER rating indicates a more efficient air conditioner. In 1992, a SEER 10 was the standard, but that rating was increased to 13 in 2006. A central air conditioning system was required to have a minimum 14.5 to qualify for ENERGY STAR. What this means to you:&nbsp;The higher the SEER, the greater the energy efficiency. A higher SEER will cost more to purchase, but can save you up to 40% in cooling costs.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf904db04803477e7f5a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf904db04803467e64c4","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:24:48 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma Videos Gone Viral","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>For any fans of America's Got Talent, you know that 12-year-old Oklahoma ventriloquist Darci Lynne stole the show. The video of her performance went viral, and she moved on to win the entire season. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/rk_qLtk0m2c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> But this isn't the first time an Oklahoma resident found the limelight through a video. Who can forget when Sweet Brown coined the phrase, \"Ain't nobody got time for that,\" and became a viral video sensation? \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ydmPh4MXT3g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> Then there's this unique interview with Sir John Michael that had everyone talking. \u003ca href=\"http://www.news9.com\" title=\"News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | \">News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports |\u003c/a> More recently, this video from a Moore, Oklahoma pom squad received over 1.7 million views. \u003ciframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Femily.shock.37%2Fvideos%2F10155732591309525%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe> We love that these videos celebrates the talented, fun, quirky and unique sides of Oklahoma. For more videos, check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxPGfG4wMiLfLcjrl47Bng\">Ideal Homes YouTube\u003c/a> channel.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-videos-gone-viral-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-09-26T21:40:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1506462022,"_etag":"aeaa9496f024e3001e0f1690588334951ec2807f","textbody":"For any fans of America's Got Talent, you know that 12-year-old Oklahoma ventriloquist Darci Lynne stole the show. The video of her performance went viral, and she moved on to win the entire season.  But this isn't the first time an Oklahoma resident found the limelight through a video. Who can forget when Sweet Brown coined the phrase, \"Ain't nobody got time for that,\" and became a viral video sensation?  Then there's this unique interview with Sir John Michael that had everyone talking. News9.com - Oklahoma City, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports | More recently, this video from a Moore, Oklahoma pom squad received over 1.7 million views.  We love that these videos celebrates the talented, fun, quirky and unique sides of Oklahoma. For more videos, check out our Ideal Homes YouTube channel.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:56 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf904db04803467e64c4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf924db04803487e5d5d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:09:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why basements don’t make sense in Oklahoma homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4609 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c99ec8838aa7fae026f3f75c8a47aaff.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">A basement can be a welcome space in a home. The downstairs room gives you storage and extra living space. In some areas of the country, a basement is also a safe place to escape a storm or retreat from the heat. But if you live in Oklahoma, a basement isn’t a viable option. Why not? Tornadoes are not uncommon in Oklahoma. Between March and August of this year, 74 tornadoes hit Oklahoma. While they’re rarely devastating as the 2013 tornado, these violent wind funnels still cause damage. When a tornado strikes, the power of the storm can rip off a roof, crush the walls, and pull up the sub-floor, exposing the basement. The home’s residents who escaped to the basement for refuge are unprotected. The methods required to build a basement that can deliver protection against one of Oklahoma’s twisters is beyond the scope of normal homebuilding. With very few contractors who are knowledgeable and skilled enough to construct a basement of this type, the price can range from $30 to $50 per square foot. Depending on the size of your home, a basement could cost $50,000 or more. And the home’s appraisal will not cover that price so the homeowner is responsible. Ideal Homes’ President of Construction, Todd Booze, explained that appraisers must find comparable homes when evaluating a home. “Without enough homes built with basements, the appraisers don’t have comparable sale prices so they don’t give you much credit for the basement.” Instead of a basement, Oklahoma homes often have a storm shelter installed underground or above grade. This concrete safe room can be fortified to resist the wind shear of a tornado, with wind-rated doors and hinges. With the threat of tornadoes in this state, Ideal Homes takes extra measures to protect the homes we build throughout the Oklahoma City region.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Structural sheathing\u003c/strong> is applied to the walls to provide wind resistance by making the walls more rigid.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Rafter clips\u003c/strong> connect the rafters to the top plates, allowing uplift around the perimeter of the house to reduce the risk of having the winds disconnect the roof altogether.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Anchor bolts\u003c/strong> are embedded in the concrete, instead of power-actuated fasteners, to give the structure more lateral resistance.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Your home is your haven. As an Oklahoma homebuilder, Ideal Homes knows the challenges of building a safe haven. If you’re considering a move and want a builder with the knowledge, skill, and integrity you deserve, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-basements-dont-make-sense-in-oklahoma-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-09-26T21:47:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c99ec8838aa7fae026f3f75c8a47aaff.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1506462461,"_etag":"f6c298d4f16cbe2db9a1ca48dd6a5ee5565a71e4","textbody":"A basement can be a welcome space in a home. The downstairs room gives you storage and extra living space. In some areas of the country, a basement is also a safe place to escape a storm or retreat from the heat. But if you live in Oklahoma, a basement isn’t a viable option. Why not? Tornadoes are not uncommon in Oklahoma. Between March and August of this year, 74 tornadoes hit Oklahoma. While they’re rarely devastating as the 2013 tornado, these violent wind funnels still cause damage. When a tornado strikes, the power of the storm can rip off a roof, crush the walls, and pull up the sub-floor, exposing the basement. The home’s residents who escaped to the basement for refuge are unprotected. The methods required to build a basement that can deliver protection against one of Oklahoma’s twisters is beyond the scope of normal homebuilding. With very few contractors who are knowledgeable and skilled enough to construct a basement of this type, the price can range from $30 to $50 per square foot. Depending on the size of your home, a basement could cost $50,000 or more. And the home’s appraisal will not cover that price so the homeowner is responsible. Ideal Homes’ President of Construction, Todd Booze, explained that appraisers must find comparable homes when evaluating a home. “Without enough homes built with basements, the appraisers don’t have comparable sale prices so they don’t give you much credit for the basement.” Instead of a basement, Oklahoma homes often have a storm shelter installed underground or above grade. This concrete safe room can be fortified to resist the wind shear of a tornado, with wind-rated doors and hinges. With the threat of tornadoes in this state, Ideal Homes takes extra measures to protect the homes we build throughout the Oklahoma City region.Structural sheathing is applied to the walls to provide wind resistance by making the walls more rigid.Rafter clips connect the rafters to the top plates, allowing uplift around the perimeter of the house to reduce the risk of having the winds disconnect the roof altogether.Anchor bolts are embedded in the concrete, instead of power-actuated fasteners, to give the structure more lateral resistance.Your home is your haven. As an Oklahoma homebuilder, Ideal Homes knows the challenges of building a safe haven. If you’re considering a move and want a builder with the knowledge, skill, and integrity you deserve, contact Ideal Homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:02:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf924db04803487e5d5d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf954db04803477e7f5b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:09:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Which is the best smart home assistant?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4614 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e0049084b598c48f0c65d6a2955bf1d.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;If your name is Alexa and you’re an actual person, you’re probably getting asked a lot more questions these days. ”Alexa, what time is it?” “Alexa, when is the next full moon?” “Alexa, how far is it to the nearest coffee shop?” And you can thank Amazon for this annoyance. Amazon launched the \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X4WHP5E?tag=mh0b-20&hvadid=78271511904360&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2g7cb1h5zl_e\">Echo\u003c/a> in 2015 in the U.S. This cylindrical speaker connects to a voice-activated, computer-generated, smart home assistant named Alexa. Alexa is capable of answering questions (when properly phrased), playing music, acting as a timer or alarm clock, requesting an Uber ride, checking your calendar, making lists, reading audiobooks aloud, and reciting the news and weather updates. Of course, Alexa can also place your Amazon orders, too. Yes, Alexa is smart, but is she the best smart home assistant for you? \u003ca href=\"https://madeby.google.com/home/?utm_source=en-offnet-na-sem&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=googlehome&dclid=CIzar9KqoNYCFdpnwQodelQOzQ\">Google Home\u003c/a> emerged soon after Echo, and at a lower price point, while offering the same type of assistance. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Echo-Dot-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker-with-Alexa-Black/dp/B01DFKC2SO/ref=sr_1_1?s=amazon-devices&ie=UTF8&qid=1505245435&sr=1-1&keywords=Echo+Dot\">Echo Dot\u003c/a>, a hockey-puck-sized version of the larger Echo, gives you a very affordable entry into the smart home assistant experience. If you want the most accurate “intelligence”, Google Home appears to have a slight edge. Digital agency \u003ca href=\"http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-home-versus-amazon-alexa-which-one-is-smarter/\">Stone Temple\u003c/a> quizzed both devices. Google Home was able to answer 3,383 questions, while Alexa was only able to answer 1,030. Of those responses, Google Home was correct 89.5% of the time, and Alexa achieved 86.9% accuracy. Alexa relies primarily on Wikipedia for information, while Google reaches a wider range of third-party sources, like Google Maps for checking traffic conditions. Google Home can also remember your last question. So, if you ask, “Who won the last Super Bowl?” and followed up with “What was the score?”, you’d get both answers. With Alexa, your second question would have to be, “What was the score of the last Super Bowl?” Amazon Echo, however, currently has the edge on managing your smart home devices, like your thermostat, lighting, security, home entertainment, and appliances, but Google Home is gaining ground. Compare the \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/b?node=13575751011&tag=823814-20\">Alexa-enabled smart home devices\u003c/a> with \u003ca href=\"https://support.google.com/googlehome/answer/7172483?hl=en\">Google Home’s list\u003c/a> of supported devices and partners. Google Home will also connect your videos, photos, and television, via Chromecast. You can even tell it to skip ahead 30 seconds on a video, and show photos of a selected person, location or time period. Alexa isn’t quite as savvy. Both Google Home and Echo offer hands-free calling. Tell them to call a contact from your list or ask your smart home assistant to find a phone number. Apple is finally responding to the demand for the smart home assistant. \u003ca href=\"https://www.apple.com/homepod/\">The Apple HomePod\u003c/a> is scheduled to launch before the end of the year. It promises to have superior audio, but like all Apple products, will also emerge in limited quantities and at a higher price than Google Home and Amazon Echo.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"which-is-the-best-smart-home-assistant-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-09-30T22:34:17.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e0049084b598c48f0c65d6a2955bf1d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1506810857,"_etag":"397be3868952331f445d420c4d7ea87f4cb4e686","textbody":"&nbsp;If your name is Alexa and you’re an actual person, you’re probably getting asked a lot more questions these days. ”Alexa, what time is it?” “Alexa, when is the next full moon?” “Alexa, how far is it to the nearest coffee shop?” And you can thank Amazon for this annoyance. Amazon launched the Echo in 2015 in the U.S. This cylindrical speaker connects to a voice-activated, computer-generated, smart home assistant named Alexa. Alexa is capable of answering questions (when properly phrased), playing music, acting as a timer or alarm clock, requesting an Uber ride, checking your calendar, making lists, reading audiobooks aloud, and reciting the news and weather updates. Of course, Alexa can also place your Amazon orders, too. Yes, Alexa is smart, but is she the best smart home assistant for you? Google Home emerged soon after Echo, and at a lower price point, while offering the same type of assistance. The Echo Dot, a hockey-puck-sized version of the larger Echo, gives you a very affordable entry into the smart home assistant experience. If you want the most accurate “intelligence”, Google Home appears to have a slight edge. Digital agency Stone Temple quizzed both devices. Google Home was able to answer 3,383 questions, while Alexa was only able to answer 1,030. Of those responses, Google Home was correct 89.5% of the time, and Alexa achieved 86.9% accuracy. Alexa relies primarily on Wikipedia for information, while Google reaches a wider range of third-party sources, like Google Maps for checking traffic conditions. Google Home can also remember your last question. So, if you ask, “Who won the last Super Bowl?” and followed up with “What was the score?”, you’d get both answers. With Alexa, your second question would have to be, “What was the score of the last Super Bowl?” Amazon Echo, however, currently has the edge on managing your smart home devices, like your thermostat, lighting, security, home entertainment, and appliances, but Google Home is gaining ground. Compare the Alexa-enabled smart home devices with Google Home’s list of supported devices and partners. Google Home will also connect your videos, photos, and television, via Chromecast. You can even tell it to skip ahead 30 seconds on a video, and show photos of a selected person, location or time period. Alexa isn’t quite as savvy. Both Google Home and Echo offer hands-free calling. Tell them to call a contact from your list or ask your smart home assistant to find a phone number. Apple is finally responding to the demand for the smart home assistant. The Apple HomePod is scheduled to launch before the end of the year. It promises to have superior audio, but like all Apple products, will also emerge in limited quantities and at a higher price than Google Home and Amazon Echo.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf954db04803477e7f5b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf974db048034a7e5f3e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:09:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Wildflower sprouts a new section of homes.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4622 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/28abb6c7fb2ba6d0bbbc4700d025ba83.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/a> The West Moore section on the southern side of Oklahoma City is a growing community. The quality of life and the close proximity to the city and all of its amenities add to the appeal. Ideal Homes chose West Moore for our family-friendly \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower#scroll-plan\">Wildflower\u003c/a> new home community, and it seems to have been a good decision. We’re now expanding Wildflower, adding a new section of homes that reflect the charm and energy-efficiency of our Ideal Homes here. The new home designs range from the 954 square-foot \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/aster\">Aster\u003c/a> to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/foxtail\">Foxtail\u003c/a>, with 1,440 square feet. In between this square footage, we offer the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/bessera\">Bessera\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/carnation\">Carnation\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/daffodil\">Daffodil\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/emilia\">Emilia\u003c/a> floor plans. Each of these homes includes standard features that demonstrate Ideal Homes’ commitment to safety, comfort, and lasting value:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High-efficiency (SEER 14) central A/C system\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fresh air ventilation system\u003c/li>\u003cli>10-year structural warranty\u003c/li>\u003cli>Blown-in insulation\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clean water delivery system\u003c/li>\u003cli>Anchor bolts and tornado ties\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Our construction methods, systems, and materials contribute to our nationally-recognized energy efficient homes. Commuters like living in Wildflower because the close access to I-35 allows for an easy drive. Our Wildflower families enjoy the community’s playground and splash pad—a perfect gathering place. They also appreciate the quality of the Moore schools serving this area. Wayland Bonds Elementary School, for example, earns a perfect “10” from \u003ca href=\"https://www.greatschools.org/search/search.page?lat=35.3395079&lon=-97.4867028&state=OK&locationType=locality%2Cpolitical&normalizedAddress=Moore%2C%20OK&city=Moore&sortBy=DISTANCE&locationSearchString=moore%2C%20ok&distance=5\">GreatSchools\u003c/a>. Homes in the new section of Wildflower are affordably priced from $130,000 to $160,000. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower#scroll-plan\">Contact Elena\u003c/a> or call (405) 689-5443 to schedule a tour of the new neighborhood. Our model home is located at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower/1104-sw-154th-street\">1104 SW 154th Street\u003c/a> in Oklahoma City, and we welcome you to stop by!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"wildflower-sprouts-a-new-section-of-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-10-11T17:53:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/28abb6c7fb2ba6d0bbbc4700d025ba83.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1507744437,"_etag":"7b444ca5758a02917fcc814172d4133dacdb92dd","textbody":"The West Moore section on the southern side of Oklahoma City is a growing community. The quality of life and the close proximity to the city and all of its amenities add to the appeal. Ideal Homes chose West Moore for our family-friendly Wildflower new home community, and it seems to have been a good decision. We’re now expanding Wildflower, adding a new section of homes that reflect the charm and energy-efficiency of our Ideal Homes here. The new home designs range from the 954 square-foot Aster to the Foxtail, with 1,440 square feet. In between this square footage, we offer the Bessera, Carnation, Daffodil, and Emilia floor plans. Each of these homes includes standard features that demonstrate Ideal Homes’ commitment to safety, comfort, and lasting value:High-efficiency (SEER 14) central A/C systemFresh air ventilation system10-year structural warrantyBlown-in insulationClean water delivery systemAnchor bolts and tornado tiesOur construction methods, systems, and materials contribute to our nationally-recognized energy efficient homes. Commuters like living in Wildflower because the close access to I-35 allows for an easy drive. Our Wildflower families enjoy the community’s playground and splash pad—a perfect gathering place. They also appreciate the quality of the Moore schools serving this area. Wayland Bonds Elementary School, for example, earns a perfect “10” from GreatSchools. Homes in the new section of Wildflower are affordably priced from $130,000 to $160,000. Contact Elena or call (405) 689-5443 to schedule a tour of the new neighborhood. Our model home is located at 1104 SW 154th Street in Oklahoma City, and we welcome you to stop by!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf974db048034a7e5f3e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf994db04803477e7f5c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:08:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips for choosing the right wall colors for your home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4627 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9c0c11a171bec06e62fe820451447d83.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\">&nbsp;For some people, changing colors in a room is like changing your hairstyle. It’s nice to try something different—and it’s easy enough to change back if you don’t like the result. For others, the prospect of switching is a scary proposition. Painting a room is one of the most affordable ways to make a big change in your home. The only hard part can be the color choice. Looking at the array of paint chips in the store can be overwhelming. Before you head there, narrow down your choices. Here are some tips for choosing the right wall colors for your home. \u003cstrong>Look at your wardrobe.\u003c/strong> What colors do you like to wear? That’s a big clue to your color preferences. If you’re drawn to neutral colors, you’re comfortable with those soft shades, making this palette a smart choice for your interior walls. If your penchant for lime green or sunshine orange feels too daring for your walls, tone it down a bit. \u003cstrong>Inspect your photos, artwork, and other accents.\u003c/strong> What colors prevail? You chose these decorative pieces for the message they communicate, but was color a factor as well? \u003cstrong>Pull the paint color from a print.\u003c/strong> You might have a favorite pillow, upholstered chair, or even table linens. Zoom in on the shades that might work well on your wall. Take the fabric to the paint store and ask them to match it. \u003cstrong>Use a color wheel.\u003c/strong> See how colors relate to each other. A color wheel gives insight into the hues that work harmoniously together. You might like a \u003cem>monochromatic\u003c/em> color scheme, with variations of a particular color (lightness and saturation). A \u003cem>complementary\u003c/em> color scheme uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, usually a warm and a cool one (yellow and blue, for example). An \u003cem>analogous\u003c/em> color scheme combines colors that are next to each other, like blue and green, or orange and red, and varying shades of those colors. There are several other options for color schemes, but this will get you started. Once you choose the color scheme, you build your palette of specific colors. \u003cstrong>Check out color trends.\u003c/strong> Home décor colors are like fashion. They change with the seasons and the years. \u003ca href=\"https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2017\">Greenery\u003c/a> was the 2017 Pantone Color of the Year. The foliage-inspired shade is like a springtime refresh. Home décor watchers are expecting \u003ca href=\"https://www.pantone.com/pantoneview-home-interiors-2018\">2018 interior color palettes\u003c/a> to move from pastels to more intense hues. With palettes named “Far-fetched”, ”Resourceful”, and “Resourceful”, you might find one to suit your taste. \u003cstrong>Think holistically.\u003c/strong> Your house is a sum of its parts, which includes your wall colors. Make sure you have smooth flow from room to room. This is where organizing a whole-house color palette will help.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-for-choosing-the-right-wall-colors-for-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-10-13T01:47:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9c0c11a171bec06e62fe820451447d83.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1507859251,"_etag":"6519898a8f8e14d815d58fcaf022f73b1d14aec9","textbody":"&nbsp;For some people, changing colors in a room is like changing your hairstyle. It’s nice to try something different—and it’s easy enough to change back if you don’t like the result. For others, the prospect of switching is a scary proposition. Painting a room is one of the most affordable ways to make a big change in your home. The only hard part can be the color choice. Looking at the array of paint chips in the store can be overwhelming. Before you head there, narrow down your choices. Here are some tips for choosing the right wall colors for your home. Look at your wardrobe. What colors do you like to wear? That’s a big clue to your color preferences. If you’re drawn to neutral colors, you’re comfortable with those soft shades, making this palette a smart choice for your interior walls. If your penchant for lime green or sunshine orange feels too daring for your walls, tone it down a bit. Inspect your photos, artwork, and other accents. What colors prevail? You chose these decorative pieces for the message they communicate, but was color a factor as well? Pull the paint color from a print. You might have a favorite pillow, upholstered chair, or even table linens. Zoom in on the shades that might work well on your wall. Take the fabric to the paint store and ask them to match it. Use a color wheel. See how colors relate to each other. A color wheel gives insight into the hues that work harmoniously together. You might like a monochromatic color scheme, with variations of a particular color (lightness and saturation). A complementary color scheme uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, usually a warm and a cool one (yellow and blue, for example). An analogous color scheme combines colors that are next to each other, like blue and green, or orange and red, and varying shades of those colors. There are several other options for color schemes, but this will get you started. Once you choose the color scheme, you build your palette of specific colors. Check out color trends. Home décor colors are like fashion. They change with the seasons and the years. Greenery was the 2017 Pantone Color of the Year. The foliage-inspired shade is like a springtime refresh. Home décor watchers are expecting 2018 interior color palettes to move from pastels to more intense hues. With palettes named “Far-fetched”, ”Resourceful”, and “Resourceful”, you might find one to suit your taste. Think holistically. Your house is a sum of its parts, which includes your wall colors. Make sure you have smooth flow from room to room. This is where organizing a whole-house color palette will help.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf994db04803477e7f5c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf9c4db04803477e7f5d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:09:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Things are looking up for ceiling design","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4633 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/41be26214bde7e5bec9d93c0eb30ec0a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4634 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a0074790e7732f679a2702ffd0bb68de.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4635 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c0093c90a62e394e66e40ea72a554fb5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4636 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ddd2bf1a741b6356d669bc63cfdc2a52.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">A room is often defined by the color on the walls, the flooring, and the furnishings. Homeowners often ignore one other surface that could add significant design detail to the room. The ceiling. While ceilings used to be standard white, the ceiling design options, trends, and creativity have expanded our view of this “fifth wall”. The ceiling has become more than just the top dimension of the room. At Ideal Homes, we’re often asked, “what’s the standard ceiling height?” The answer is 8 feet, but you can go up from there on your first floor (8-foot is still standard on the upper floors). Most homebuyers today are looking for more vertical space, so a 9-foot ceiling is preferred over the standard ceiling height. While the sky is not the limit, you have options. We’ve extended ceilings to 10 and even 12 feet high. Another technique to add height to your room is the tray ceiling. This design looks like an inverted tray. The center is recessed, providing more depth. Some add crown molding around the edge to further distinguish the already-distinctive tray ceiling. Others also opt for a multi-tiered tray ceiling. A vaulted ceiling (also known as a “cathedral ceiling”) uses a slant that reaches up to a high peak, usually the highest point of the roof. The vaulted ceiling adds vertical space to a room, and is a good option when your room with large enough dimensions to accommodate this extra ceiling height. You might also consider having decorative beams installed on your ceiling, either stained to maintain the look of the wood or painted to add the color you want. Your ceiling design can also incorporate details from your room, like shiplap or bead board paneling. Remember, even if you choose not to add any of these enhancements to your ceiling, it doesn’t have to be white. Treat it like the fifth wall and apply the same color as your wall paint, or scale it back to a lighter shade of the same hue. You can paint the ceiling a neutral color (other than white) to soften the lines of the room (a stark white surface is, well, stark white!). A tray ceiling gives you the opportunity to use multiple colors—maybe a richer paint color on the deepest panel and a lighter or softer complementary shade on the rest of the ceiling. Need more inspiration? In the Oklahoma City region, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> for ceiling design ideas that give you a whole new perspective on the phrase “things are looking up.”\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"things-are-looking-up-for-ceiling-design-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-10-23T20:49:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/41be26214bde7e5bec9d93c0eb30ec0a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1508791784,"_etag":"d51bfc3f8d319f4daecf8f0c7db4bc047c5f5b1f","textbody":"A room is often defined by the color on the walls, the flooring, and the furnishings. Homeowners often ignore one other surface that could add significant design detail to the room. The ceiling. While ceilings used to be standard white, the ceiling design options, trends, and creativity have expanded our view of this “fifth wall”. The ceiling has become more than just the top dimension of the room. At Ideal Homes, we’re often asked, “what’s the standard ceiling height?” The answer is 8 feet, but you can go up from there on your first floor (8-foot is still standard on the upper floors). Most homebuyers today are looking for more vertical space, so a 9-foot ceiling is preferred over the standard ceiling height. While the sky is not the limit, you have options. We’ve extended ceilings to 10 and even 12 feet high. Another technique to add height to your room is the tray ceiling. This design looks like an inverted tray. The center is recessed, providing more depth. Some add crown molding around the edge to further distinguish the already-distinctive tray ceiling. Others also opt for a multi-tiered tray ceiling. A vaulted ceiling (also known as a “cathedral ceiling”) uses a slant that reaches up to a high peak, usually the highest point of the roof. The vaulted ceiling adds vertical space to a room, and is a good option when your room with large enough dimensions to accommodate this extra ceiling height. You might also consider having decorative beams installed on your ceiling, either stained to maintain the look of the wood or painted to add the color you want. Your ceiling design can also incorporate details from your room, like shiplap or bead board paneling. Remember, even if you choose not to add any of these enhancements to your ceiling, it doesn’t have to be white. Treat it like the fifth wall and apply the same color as your wall paint, or scale it back to a lighter shade of the same hue. You can paint the ceiling a neutral color (other than white) to soften the lines of the room (a stark white surface is, well, stark white!). A tray ceiling gives you the opportunity to use multiple colors—maybe a richer paint color on the deepest panel and a lighter or softer complementary shade on the rest of the ceiling. Need more inspiration? In the Oklahoma City region, contact Ideal Homes for ceiling design ideas that give you a whole new perspective on the phrase “things are looking up.”","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf9c4db04803477e7f5d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bf9e4db04803477e7f5e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:09:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Look ahead at kitchen cabinetry trends for 2018","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4640 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/be9cf162ee1f38c2b8cb66b9226eb24d.jpg\">&nbsp;One of the first things people notice when they walk into your kitchen are the cabinets. Your choice is a major factor in both the aesthetics and the function of this all-important room. Before you decide on the kitchen cabinets for your new home or renovation, consider some of the style shifts happening. Here’s a look ahead at kitchen cabinetry trends for 2018. \u003cstrong>You can never go wrong with white or light.\u003c/strong> White, off-white, and light gray continue to dominate kitchen cabinet colors. The brightness these neutral tones bring to your kitchen is unbeatable, and they work with just about any color you want in the room. \u003cstrong>Mix and match.\u003c/strong> You don’t have to choose just one color for your cabinets. Kitchen designers are leaning toward one color for the base and another for the wall, or a complementary color for the island. \u003cstrong>Put more behind the doors.\u003c/strong> Today’s (and tomorrow’s) cabinets are more efficient than their ancestors were. Pull-out drawers and shelves enable more efficient usage. A narrow, vertical cabinet door can hide a sliding spice rack or pull-out holder for trays, cookie sheets, and racks. Deep drawers provide more convenient access to your dishes. \u003cstrong>Raise your cabinet standards.\u003c/strong> You know that gap between the top of your cabinets and the kitchen ceiling where you either display things or stash them? Cabinetry is now reaching to the ceiling, a design trend that gives the perception of a bigger room. \u003cstrong>Show-offs.\u003c/strong> Glass doors on some of your upper cabinets allow you to proudly display your most eye-catching pieces, like crystal, pottery, dishware, and kitchen collectibles. \u003cstrong>I know the fridge is here somewhere.\u003c/strong> If you find the front of your refrigerator or microwave a bit disruptive, you’ll appreciate the trend toward masking them with a door that matches your kitchen cabinets. \u003cstrong>Mix in a few shelves.\u003c/strong> Open, “floating” shelves in a contrasting material—like rustic wood with white cabinetry—and a few less cabinets add an airy feeling to the kitchen. \u003cstrong>Unjunk your junk drawers.\u003c/strong> The kitchen drawers are now featuring dividers and even multiple tiers to make organization easier than ever. Whether you’re separating silverware or the mounds of miscellany, these new and improved kitchen drawers are the clutterbug’s new best friend. \u003cstrong>Park your appliance in a cabinet garage.\u003c/strong> Homeowners want a tidier look to their kitchen, so a place to store your small appliances (toaster, coffee maker, mixer, juicer) out of sight, but not out of reach, is essential. \u003cstrong>Accessorize.\u003c/strong> Kitchen cabinets are being finished with more accents that resemble fine furniture. Decorative corbels, carved feet, moldings, and arches are easy ways to embellish your kitchen’s style. You spend a lot of time in your kitchen. Why not make it as stylish as every other room in your home?\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"look-ahead-at-kitchen-cabinetry-trends-for-2018-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-10-26T22:19:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/be9cf162ee1f38c2b8cb66b9226eb24d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1509056362,"_etag":"32997f7bbfe4ac0d5799f64e0f5d1cbce955c2fd","textbody":"&nbsp;One of the first things people notice when they walk into your kitchen are the cabinets. Your choice is a major factor in both the aesthetics and the function of this all-important room. Before you decide on the kitchen cabinets for your new home or renovation, consider some of the style shifts happening. Here’s a look ahead at kitchen cabinetry trends for 2018. You can never go wrong with white or light. White, off-white, and light gray continue to dominate kitchen cabinet colors. The brightness these neutral tones bring to your kitchen is unbeatable, and they work with just about any color you want in the room. Mix and match. You don’t have to choose just one color for your cabinets. Kitchen designers are leaning toward one color for the base and another for the wall, or a complementary color for the island. Put more behind the doors. Today’s (and tomorrow’s) cabinets are more efficient than their ancestors were. Pull-out drawers and shelves enable more efficient usage. A narrow, vertical cabinet door can hide a sliding spice rack or pull-out holder for trays, cookie sheets, and racks. Deep drawers provide more convenient access to your dishes. Raise your cabinet standards. You know that gap between the top of your cabinets and the kitchen ceiling where you either display things or stash them? Cabinetry is now reaching to the ceiling, a design trend that gives the perception of a bigger room. Show-offs. Glass doors on some of your upper cabinets allow you to proudly display your most eye-catching pieces, like crystal, pottery, dishware, and kitchen collectibles. I know the fridge is here somewhere. If you find the front of your refrigerator or microwave a bit disruptive, you’ll appreciate the trend toward masking them with a door that matches your kitchen cabinets. Mix in a few shelves. Open, “floating” shelves in a contrasting material—like rustic wood with white cabinetry—and a few less cabinets add an airy feeling to the kitchen. Unjunk your junk drawers. The kitchen drawers are now featuring dividers and even multiple tiers to make organization easier than ever. Whether you’re separating silverware or the mounds of miscellany, these new and improved kitchen drawers are the clutterbug’s new best friend. Park your appliance in a cabinet garage. Homeowners want a tidier look to their kitchen, so a place to store your small appliances (toaster, coffee maker, mixer, juicer) out of sight, but not out of reach, is essential. Accessorize. Kitchen cabinets are being finished with more accents that resemble fine furniture. Decorative corbels, carved feet, moldings, and arches are easy ways to embellish your kitchen’s style. You spend a lot of time in your kitchen. Why not make it as stylish as every other room in your home?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bf9e4db04803477e7f5e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfa04db04803497e720c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:10:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Get moving on buying your new home in fall or winter.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4651 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c741d3976cb3b3b79018a28d4681773f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">I’m always amazed when people say that fall and winter is the worst time of year to buy a new home. With the holidays upon us, it’s just the opposite. It’s the perfect time to find a new home that will help make your holiday celebrations picture perfect. Like the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Ideal Homes has a great selection of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready homes\u003c/a> right now, throughout the Oklahoma City region, in sought-after cities and towns like Yukon, Norman, Edmond, Mustang, and Piedmont. You can find your “Ideal” home—ranging from 952 square feet to more than 3,200—in one of our friendly communities. Imagine spending this holiday season in a brand-new home. Forget about all the winter maintenance you need to do on your current home. Stop wondering if your major appliances will get you through the winter. In a new home, you’re covered by the builder’s warranty, and all of your appliances and systems (e.g., heating) are new, so they’re guaranteed as well. When you live in one of our Ideal Homes, you also reap the reward of energy efficiency. Wouldn’t it be great to lower your heating bills this winter? Your children could also start the new year in a highly rated school, because we’ve chosen our locations to be close to quality education. They can make new friends at our neighborhood playgrounds. Some of our communities feature parks, baseball and soccer fields, and gazebos that are perfect for hosting a birthday party. Moving to a new home in the fall or winter doesn’t have to be any more stressful than in spring or summer. Good planning is critical. And movers are probably more available now, which means you might score a better deal! Here’s a thought. Start your move by adding holiday lights and decorations to your new home, even before you bring in your belongings and furniture. Hang a wreath on the door. Display your favorite personal holiday décor to welcome you to the start of your new life! It makes for a warm welcome. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Talk to us\u003c/a> at Ideal Homes about our available new homes. We’re excited to be part of this journey!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"get-moving-on-buying-your-new-home-in-fall-or-winter-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-11-06T21:28:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c741d3976cb3b3b79018a28d4681773f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1510003730,"_etag":"76e6b611fcde37fed0bcb59a62c3affe59bce537","textbody":"I’m always amazed when people say that fall and winter is the worst time of year to buy a new home. With the holidays upon us, it’s just the opposite. It’s the perfect time to find a new home that will help make your holiday celebrations picture perfect. Like the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Ideal Homes has a great selection of move-in ready homes right now, throughout the Oklahoma City region, in sought-after cities and towns like Yukon, Norman, Edmond, Mustang, and Piedmont. You can find your “Ideal” home—ranging from 952 square feet to more than 3,200—in one of our friendly communities. Imagine spending this holiday season in a brand-new home. Forget about all the winter maintenance you need to do on your current home. Stop wondering if your major appliances will get you through the winter. In a new home, you’re covered by the builder’s warranty, and all of your appliances and systems (e.g., heating) are new, so they’re guaranteed as well. When you live in one of our Ideal Homes, you also reap the reward of energy efficiency. Wouldn’t it be great to lower your heating bills this winter? Your children could also start the new year in a highly rated school, because we’ve chosen our locations to be close to quality education. They can make new friends at our neighborhood playgrounds. Some of our communities feature parks, baseball and soccer fields, and gazebos that are perfect for hosting a birthday party. Moving to a new home in the fall or winter doesn’t have to be any more stressful than in spring or summer. Good planning is critical. And movers are probably more available now, which means you might score a better deal! Here’s a thought. Start your move by adding holiday lights and decorations to your new home, even before you bring in your belongings and furniture. Hang a wreath on the door. Display your favorite personal holiday décor to welcome you to the start of your new life! It makes for a warm welcome. Talk to us at Ideal Homes about our available new homes. We’re excited to be part of this journey!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfa04db04803497e720c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfa24db048034a7e5f3f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:10:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Garage organization: De-cluttering and storage tips","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4648 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/34e18f001f60c64cfbddd3b3967901d3.jpg\">&nbsp;The garage is probably one of the most preferred stash places in your home. The attic is great, but it can be difficult to access. The basement is good, if you have one, but you might worry about dampness. Or you have a finished basement that’s already full. Rather than continue to pack and stack boxes and bury items so deep that they are essentially lost, spend some time reorganizing your garage. Take back the space! Here are some de-cluttering and storage tips for garage organization.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Start with a blank canvas.\u003c/strong> Remove all the clutter from the garage. Otherwise, you will be shifting things around, not truly organizing them. Sort things out as you go. Set up bins for “Discard”, “Donate”, and “Keep”. Eliminate all items that really aren’t worthy of valuable space (like your t-shirt collection from the 80s). Will you ever repair that broken thingamajig? Be honest with yourself. If these things are buried in your garage, are they worth keeping? Once the garage is empty, sweep and clean the floor. An empty garage is perfect for cleaning the various stains and repairing cracks. You might even consider painting the floor for a really fresh start.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Plan the storage zones.\u003c/strong> Think about the uses of your garage: tools, car care supplies, seasonal décor and clothing, sports gear, lawn and garden care, and paint/home repair, to name a few. You probably also need an area for your trash and recycling. Once you determine the storage zones, choose the most suitable place for each, based on the frequency of use. Label each area so you know where everything will go, and you can visibly see the flow from zone to zone.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Design the storage spaces.\u003c/strong> Your garage offers many options for creating storage zones. In addition to the walls, you have the overhead area where you can attach hooks and shelves. You can install cabinets and pegboards. Explore the local home centers to get ideas for smart storage systems. Invest in a lockable cabinet to store potentially hazardous items (chemicals, sharp tools).\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Respect the new and improved space.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Place the items from your “Keep” stash in the designated storage zones. Give all household members a tour of the new and improved garage and remind them that your garage storage system must be maintained.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Look at your calendar and schedule a weekend for garage organization. Use the reward of not just having a perfectly organized garage but also finding the treasures that have been long lost in the clutter!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"garage-organization-decluttering-and-storage-tips-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-11-10T05:41:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/34e18f001f60c64cfbddd3b3967901d3.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1510292518,"_etag":"da4ed2fb5ab384e39711f748e39ed915eb5f813e","textbody":"&nbsp;The garage is probably one of the most preferred stash places in your home. The attic is great, but it can be difficult to access. The basement is good, if you have one, but you might worry about dampness. Or you have a finished basement that’s already full. Rather than continue to pack and stack boxes and bury items so deep that they are essentially lost, spend some time reorganizing your garage. Take back the space! Here are some de-cluttering and storage tips for garage organization.Start with a blank canvas. Remove all the clutter from the garage. Otherwise, you will be shifting things around, not truly organizing them. Sort things out as you go. Set up bins for “Discard”, “Donate”, and “Keep”. Eliminate all items that really aren’t worthy of valuable space (like your t-shirt collection from the 80s). Will you ever repair that broken thingamajig? Be honest with yourself. If these things are buried in your garage, are they worth keeping? Once the garage is empty, sweep and clean the floor. An empty garage is perfect for cleaning the various stains and repairing cracks. You might even consider painting the floor for a really fresh start.Plan the storage zones. Think about the uses of your garage: tools, car care supplies, seasonal décor and clothing, sports gear, lawn and garden care, and paint/home repair, to name a few. You probably also need an area for your trash and recycling. Once you determine the storage zones, choose the most suitable place for each, based on the frequency of use. Label each area so you know where everything will go, and you can visibly see the flow from zone to zone.Design the storage spaces. Your garage offers many options for creating storage zones. In addition to the walls, you have the overhead area where you can attach hooks and shelves. You can install cabinets and pegboards. Explore the local home centers to get ideas for smart storage systems. Invest in a lockable cabinet to store potentially hazardous items (chemicals, sharp tools).Respect the new and improved space.&nbsp;Place the items from your “Keep” stash in the designated storage zones. Give all household members a tour of the new and improved garage and remind them that your garage storage system must be maintained.Look at your calendar and schedule a weekend for garage organization. Use the reward of not just having a perfectly organized garage but also finding the treasures that have been long lost in the clutter!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:14 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfa24db048034a7e5f3f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfa44db04803467e64c5","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:10:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Toy Drive","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4661 alignleft fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/toy-drive-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4663 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a81cdeeef13c4de1e27f803e67b4afd3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"560\">We’re officially in the season of giving. You probably have made your gift list and possibly already crossed off some items after navigating Black Friday bargains and Cyber Monday deals. Maybe you couldn’t resist an unbeatable price on a new toy and bought it without knowing who might be the lucky recipient. Here’s an idea. Give it to a child who might get nothing but that one present this Christmas. Ideal Homes has partnered with \u003ca href=\"http://www.feedthechildren.org/\">Feed the Children\u003c/a> to bring joy to under-privileged children in the Oklahoma City metro region this holiday season. We’re sponsoring a toy drive to collect new, unwrapped toys that we will distribute to these children in time for Christmas. “As a homebuilder, we see the joy of families moving in and enjoying the holidays in a new home,” explains Vernon McKown, Ideal Homes’ co-owner and president of sales. “But we know that there are too many children who don’t know what it’s like to experience the joy of receiving a gift on Christmas morning. We want to extend that surprise to as many kids as we can with this toy drive.” Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, December 20, which allows the Ideal Homes’ elves time to wrap and deliver the holiday gifts. The toys can be dropped off at Ideal Homes’ main office at 1320 North Porter Avenue in Norman, or at the model home in any of our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">new home communities\u003c/a>: Edmond/Deer Creek * Valencia – on NW 192nd St between N May Ave and N Pennsylvania Ave * Northbrooke – on N Rockwell, north of Kilpatrick Turnpike Piedmont * Buffalo Grove at Village Verde -- off Mustang Road, just north of Northwest Expressway Choctaw * Sundance -- on SE 15th between S Anderson Rd and S Hiwassee Rd Moore * Featherstone -- off SW 164th between S Western and S Pennsylvania * Native Plains -- on S Pennsylvania between SW 149th and SW 164th * Wildflower -- between SW 164th and SW 149th on Western Norman * Greenleaf Trails -- on 12th Ave NW between W Tecumseh and W Rock Creek * Little River Trails -- on N Porter Ave between W Tecumseh and Franklin Road * Red Canyon Ranch – on Tecumseh between 12th Ave NE and N Porter Ave * Trail Woods – on Rock Creek Road between N. Porter Ave and N. Flood Ave Mustang/Yukon * Castlewood Trails – off Sara Road, North of NW 23rd and just west of John Kilpatrick Turnpike * Fountain Grass – on SW 29\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> between Morgan Rd. and County Line * Skyline Trails – east of Garth Brooks on Reno * Somers Pointe – just south of Reno on Garth Brooks Model homes are open Sunday and Monday from 1-6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the Toy Drive, contact Elena Mora at 405.689.5443 or log on to IdealHomes.com. You're also invited to join Landmark Fine Homes for their annual Thanksmas Party on December 5, 2017 from 4-7pm at the Springs at Greenleaf Trails model home. They'll be donating toys from the party to the Salvation Army Kids in Need. Enjoy this holiday season, and please find it in your hearts to bring joy to those who need it most. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-toy-drive-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-11-22T01:09:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a81cdeeef13c4de1e27f803e67b4afd3.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1511312971,"_etag":"4be98401d7653757ffb24943b467a64ecff9b946","textbody":"We’re officially in the season of giving. You probably have made your gift list and possibly already crossed off some items after navigating Black Friday bargains and Cyber Monday deals. Maybe you couldn’t resist an unbeatable price on a new toy and bought it without knowing who might be the lucky recipient. Here’s an idea. Give it to a child who might get nothing but that one present this Christmas. Ideal Homes has partnered with Feed the Children to bring joy to under-privileged children in the Oklahoma City metro region this holiday season. We’re sponsoring a toy drive to collect new, unwrapped toys that we will distribute to these children in time for Christmas. “As a homebuilder, we see the joy of families moving in and enjoying the holidays in a new home,” explains Vernon McKown, Ideal Homes’ co-owner and president of sales. “But we know that there are too many children who don’t know what it’s like to experience the joy of receiving a gift on Christmas morning. We want to extend that surprise to as many kids as we can with this toy drive.” Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, December 20, which allows the Ideal Homes’ elves time to wrap and deliver the holiday gifts. The toys can be dropped off at Ideal Homes’ main office at 1320 North Porter Avenue in Norman, or at the model home in any of our new home communities: Edmond/Deer Creek * Valencia – on NW 192nd St between N May Ave and N Pennsylvania Ave * Northbrooke – on N Rockwell, north of Kilpatrick Turnpike Piedmont * Buffalo Grove at Village Verde -- off Mustang Road, just north of Northwest Expressway Choctaw * Sundance -- on SE 15th between S Anderson Rd and S Hiwassee Rd Moore * Featherstone -- off SW 164th between S Western and S Pennsylvania * Native Plains -- on S Pennsylvania between SW 149th and SW 164th * Wildflower -- between SW 164th and SW 149th on Western Norman * Greenleaf Trails -- on 12th Ave NW between W Tecumseh and W Rock Creek * Little River Trails -- on N Porter Ave between W Tecumseh and Franklin Road * Red Canyon Ranch – on Tecumseh between 12th Ave NE and N Porter Ave * Trail Woods – on Rock Creek Road between N. Porter Ave and N. Flood Ave Mustang/Yukon * Castlewood Trails – off Sara Road, North of NW 23rd and just west of John Kilpatrick Turnpike * Fountain Grass – on SW 29th between Morgan Rd. and County Line * Skyline Trails – east of Garth Brooks on Reno * Somers Pointe – just south of Reno on Garth Brooks Model homes are open Sunday and Monday from 1-6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the Toy Drive, contact Elena Mora at 405.689.5443 or log on to IdealHomes.com. You're also invited to join Landmark Fine Homes for their annual Thanksmas Party on December 5, 2017 from 4-7pm at the Springs at Greenleaf Trails model home. They'll be donating toys from the party to the Salvation Army Kids in Need. Enjoy this holiday season, and please find it in your hearts to bring joy to those who need it most. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfa44db04803467e64c5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfa64db04803477e7f60","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:10:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Understanding home insulation","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4669 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6a8f4109a55b26d5d7b81b0a6c84f7eb.jpg\">&nbsp;Every homeowner knows that insulating a home is important for comfort and energy efficiency. But it’s equally important to understand how home insulation works so you ensure you’re taking the right steps to effectively prevent the swap of interior and exterior temperatures. Insulation provides resistance to heat flow. Heat flow is the movement of warm or hot air to cooler air. The flow continues until there is a balance of temperatures. For example, hot air will continue to flow into your home on a hot day until the inside temperature is equal to the outside. On a pleasant spring or fall day, you might open up the windows to take advantage of the ideal temperature. When the weather is more extreme, however, you need to manage the heat flow. When you buy a new home, insulation is installed to slow down the movement of heat. Now, heat flow moves in three ways:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Conduction:\u003c/strong> Heat moves through a material, like a metal pot absorbing heat.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Convection:\u003c/strong> Heat circulates through liquids and gases, and since hot air is lighter, it rises above cold air.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Radiation:\u003c/strong> Heat travels along a straight path and absorbs energy from anything along that route.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>So, your home insulation is installed in any place with exposure to heat flow: exterior walls, around the foundation, and in the roof, to name a few. Without insulation, the heat will move through the walls, floors, and ceilings—up from the basement, down from the attic, and in through the walls, doors, and windows. The goal of insulation is to produce resistant to the natural flow of heat. \u003cstrong>R-value: The resistance factor\u003c/strong> Home insulation products are rated for their thermal resistance factor, commonly known as R-value. This measurement is determined by the insulation type, thickness, and density. To determine how much home insulation you need, refer to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_insulation_table\">map\u003c/a> that shows the R-value zones, rated on a scale from 1 to 7, with colder climates on the high end. Southern Florida and Hawaii score a 1 rating, while Alaska and northern Minnesota earn a 7. You probably hear about radiant barriers. This reflective material doesn’t absorb heat, like insulation does. Instead, it reflects the heat. Radiant barriers are commonly installed on roofs to deflect the heat away from the roof (where it can be absorbed and potentially pass into the main part of the home). According to the \u003ca href=\"https://energy.gov/energysaver/radiant-barriers\">U.S. Department of Energy\u003c/a>, a radiant barrier on a home in a sunny climate (e.g., Zones 1-3) can reduce cooling costs by 5% to 10%. Retrofitting an existing home with the correct amount of insulation could require a professional, depending on where and what type of insulation you need. New homes incorporate the standards for home insulation. They also improve the comfort and energy efficiency in a new home by installing moisture control and air sealing. Spend a little time learning about your home’s insulation and you’ll spend much less later on the energy costs.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"understanding-home-insulation-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-12-07T23:43:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6a8f4109a55b26d5d7b81b0a6c84f7eb.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1512690203,"_etag":"9fbd6242924b31d475e11f9131a9a3d8a120e64b","textbody":"&nbsp;Every homeowner knows that insulating a home is important for comfort and energy efficiency. But it’s equally important to understand how home insulation works so you ensure you’re taking the right steps to effectively prevent the swap of interior and exterior temperatures. Insulation provides resistance to heat flow. Heat flow is the movement of warm or hot air to cooler air. The flow continues until there is a balance of temperatures. For example, hot air will continue to flow into your home on a hot day until the inside temperature is equal to the outside. On a pleasant spring or fall day, you might open up the windows to take advantage of the ideal temperature. When the weather is more extreme, however, you need to manage the heat flow. When you buy a new home, insulation is installed to slow down the movement of heat. Now, heat flow moves in three ways:Conduction: Heat moves through a material, like a metal pot absorbing heat.Convection: Heat circulates through liquids and gases, and since hot air is lighter, it rises above cold air.Radiation: Heat travels along a straight path and absorbs energy from anything along that route.So, your home insulation is installed in any place with exposure to heat flow: exterior walls, around the foundation, and in the roof, to name a few. Without insulation, the heat will move through the walls, floors, and ceilings—up from the basement, down from the attic, and in through the walls, doors, and windows. The goal of insulation is to produce resistant to the natural flow of heat. R-value: The resistance factor Home insulation products are rated for their thermal resistance factor, commonly known as R-value. This measurement is determined by the insulation type, thickness, and density. To determine how much home insulation you need, refer to a map that shows the R-value zones, rated on a scale from 1 to 7, with colder climates on the high end. Southern Florida and Hawaii score a 1 rating, while Alaska and northern Minnesota earn a 7. You probably hear about radiant barriers. This reflective material doesn’t absorb heat, like insulation does. Instead, it reflects the heat. Radiant barriers are commonly installed on roofs to deflect the heat away from the roof (where it can be absorbed and potentially pass into the main part of the home). According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a radiant barrier on a home in a sunny climate (e.g., Zones 1-3) can reduce cooling costs by 5% to 10%. Retrofitting an existing home with the correct amount of insulation could require a professional, depending on where and what type of insulation you need. New homes incorporate the standards for home insulation. They also improve the comfort and energy efficiency in a new home by installing moisture control and air sealing. Spend a little time learning about your home’s insulation and you’ll spend much less later on the energy costs.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfa64db04803477e7f60"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfaa4db048034a7e5f40","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:36:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A look back at 2017: Eight new model homes in seven Ideal Homes communities","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4688 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/414692a18aabdd67d165b61370265da2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">The past 12 months have been busy for us at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>. In addition to selling and building new homes for our homebuyers, we’ve also constructed seven model homes in our new home communities throughout the Oklahoma City metro region. At \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>, our newest community, located in Mustang, OK, we built a model home from our \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=32tDLEdFUHi&brand=0\">Edison floor plan\u003c/a>. This three-bedroom home makes sensible use of every inch of the 1,386 square feet, letting you live larger than you might expect. The open concept and vaulted ceilings contribute to the spacious feeling in the main living area. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, with the bonus of a walk-in pantry and beautiful cabinetry and backsplash. We recently completed the construction of a \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=frdcMQkEu9w&brand=0\">Cambridge model\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/the-reserve-at-valencia\">The Reserve at Valencia\u003c/a>, one of the most sought-after communities in Edmond. The Cambridge offers 2,868 of indoor living space, including four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. More than spacious living, this model home is accented with exceptional details, like crown molding, built-ins, and transom windows. The center island kitchen includes granite countertops, decorator cabinetry, breakfast bar, and a wall oven, plus the generous placement of windows to allow streaming sunlight throughout the home. The upstairs bonus suite features a sliding barn door to the full bath, and a shiplap accent wall. Earlier this year, we opened four other model homes in our communities. At \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower\">Wildflower\u003c/a> in Oklahoma City, the \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=1gN6d18eUvH\">Emilia\u003c/a> represents Ideal Homes’ commitment to energy efficiency. This three-bedroom floor plan exceeds the five-star energy efficiency rating, without compromising style. The oversized eat-in kitchen incorporates ample workspace, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove. One of our other Edmond communities, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/northbrooke\">Northbrooke\u003c/a>, now includes a \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=AHp6ZRmZutU\">Frederickson\u003c/a> model home for sale. This four-bedroom floor plan is perfect for growing families. The open floor plan is situated under ten-foot ceilings, enhancing the feeling of the 1,486 square feet of indoor living space. This model home includes such exceptional appointments as granite countertops, gas stove, French doors, and stainless steel appliances. In Norman, OK, we added a new model home in 2017 at our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a> new home community. The \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Xg7bLDmuMGt\">Inwood\u003c/a> floor plan presents 1,768 square feet of indoor living space that includes an open layout, tall ceilings, and a kitchen designed for entertaining. This particular model features a center island with a breakfast bar that easily seats three people. The living room includes a gas fireplace. Sliding barn doors add privacy to the entrance to the second and third bedroom area. The master suite’s bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet are sized for comfort. The popularity of Ideal Homes’ \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=RQWbhvXbR6F\">Jefferson\u003c/a> new home design inspired us to build this floor plan as a model home at our Edmond community of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/northbrooke\">Northbrooke\u003c/a>. The Jefferson provides four bedrooms and two full baths in 1,813 square feet of indoor living space. The split floor plan and large, central living area make this home a great choice for families. The master suite is designed for “suite” living, with a spa-like bathroom and smartly outfitted walk-in closet. The kitchen’s oversized island has a breakfast bar and the upper cabinetry features glass-front doors, with a decorative backsplash below. In Valencia, we add the Oakland model home, which features a unique hearth room off of the kitchen/breakfast room where you can enjoy time by the fire. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains\">Native Plains\u003c/a> in Moore offers a new \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/langley\">Langley model\u003c/a> with an eye-catching kitchen, you won't want to miss. Come take a look at the new models for sale in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> communities. Then\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">&nbsp;talk to us\u003c/a> about making the move from your current home to one that’s “Ideal”.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-look-back-at-2017-eight-new-model-homes-in-seven-ideal-homes-communities-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2017-12-22T04:47:30.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/414692a18aabdd67d165b61370265da2.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1513918050,"_etag":"a0f96be132ffcc1db192f2233a4c0d7a47df6a37","textbody":"The past 12 months have been busy for us at Ideal Homes. In addition to selling and building new homes for our homebuyers, we’ve also constructed seven model homes in our new home communities throughout the Oklahoma City metro region. At Skyline Trails, our newest community, located in Mustang, OK, we built a model home from our Edison floor plan. This three-bedroom home makes sensible use of every inch of the 1,386 square feet, letting you live larger than you might expect. The open concept and vaulted ceilings contribute to the spacious feeling in the main living area. The kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, with the bonus of a walk-in pantry and beautiful cabinetry and backsplash. We recently completed the construction of a Cambridge model at The Reserve at Valencia, one of the most sought-after communities in Edmond. The Cambridge offers 2,868 of indoor living space, including four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. More than spacious living, this model home is accented with exceptional details, like crown molding, built-ins, and transom windows. The center island kitchen includes granite countertops, decorator cabinetry, breakfast bar, and a wall oven, plus the generous placement of windows to allow streaming sunlight throughout the home. The upstairs bonus suite features a sliding barn door to the full bath, and a shiplap accent wall. Earlier this year, we opened four other model homes in our communities. At Wildflower in Oklahoma City, the Emilia represents Ideal Homes’ commitment to energy efficiency. This three-bedroom floor plan exceeds the five-star energy efficiency rating, without compromising style. The oversized eat-in kitchen incorporates ample workspace, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove. One of our other Edmond communities, Northbrooke, now includes a Frederickson model home for sale. This four-bedroom floor plan is perfect for growing families. The open floor plan is situated under ten-foot ceilings, enhancing the feeling of the 1,486 square feet of indoor living space. This model home includes such exceptional appointments as granite countertops, gas stove, French doors, and stainless steel appliances. In Norman, OK, we added a new model home in 2017 at our Greenleaf Trails new home community. The Inwood floor plan presents 1,768 square feet of indoor living space that includes an open layout, tall ceilings, and a kitchen designed for entertaining. This particular model features a center island with a breakfast bar that easily seats three people. The living room includes a gas fireplace. Sliding barn doors add privacy to the entrance to the second and third bedroom area. The master suite’s bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet are sized for comfort. The popularity of Ideal Homes’ Jefferson new home design inspired us to build this floor plan as a model home at our Edmond community of Northbrooke. The Jefferson provides four bedrooms and two full baths in 1,813 square feet of indoor living space. The split floor plan and large, central living area make this home a great choice for families. The master suite is designed for “suite” living, with a spa-like bathroom and smartly outfitted walk-in closet. The kitchen’s oversized island has a breakfast bar and the upper cabinetry features glass-front doors, with a decorative backsplash below. In Valencia, we add the Oakland model home, which features a unique hearth room off of the kitchen/breakfast room where you can enjoy time by the fire. Native Plains in Moore offers a new Langley model with an eye-catching kitchen, you won't want to miss. Come take a look at the new models for sale in Ideal Homes communities. Then&nbsp;talk to us about making the move from your current home to one that’s “Ideal”.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:22 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfaa4db048034a7e5f40"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfab4db04803497e720d","_updated":"Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:10:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"6 Reasons You Shouldn't Wait to Buy A New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Some people may tell you to wait to buy a new home. However, now is exactly the right time to buy and here's why:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>#1. Limited time financing offers.\u003c/strong> While interest rates could fluctuate, current offers to decrease your interest rate will likely keep your rate lower than what it would adjust to on its own over the next couple years. This could save you up to $90,000 off your loan. And, you can always refinance without penalty when using the offers from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and our preferred lender. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/save-up-to-dollar90000-over-the-lifetime-of-your-loan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>\u003cem>View current financing offers.\u003c/em>\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>#2. There's less competition.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Because many people accept the myth that homebuying is less active in the winter months, you have more options with fewer competitors vying for desirable new homes. And, if you're concerned about selling your current home right now, ask us about options to trade in your current home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>#3. Online browsing is an indoor activity.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Most homebuyers start their searches online. You can sit in front of your warm fire looking at listings and viewing homes, floor plans, and homesites. With online real estate searches and virtual tours, you can narrow down your choices and before you head out to do the physical browsing.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>#4. The sooner you start to build, the sooner you reach your move-in date.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Maybe you’ve decided to build a new home and would like to move in after your lease is over or before the next school year. With an average 9-month build time for custom homes, you don't want to wait until spring to get started! If you start the process in November you might be able to be in your brand new home by August. If you need something sooner check out the inventory of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready homes\u003c/a> that are either under construction or completed, which expedites your move-in date.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>#5. Tax refunds are coming.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Are you expecting an income tax refund from the IRS? If so, make a smart investment with the funds and buy a new home. Home values are strong and investing in the real estate market while also giving yourself a better lifestyle is a win-win scenario.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>#6. Prices and interest rates may go up.\u003c/strong> As the market changes over time, so are home prices and mortgage rates. The longer you wait, the more you will pay - especially when the financing options are over (see #1). With rising mortgage rates, you’ll also get less home for your money. &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> currently has \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">20 new home communities\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City Metro, including Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon / Mustang, and Choctaw/Harrah. Many of these communities feature \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">quick move-in homes\u003c/a>—brand-new homes that are ready and waiting for you. With so many reasons that favor the winter homebuyer, don’t hesitate. Contact us to put this valuable time to work in your favor.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"6-reasons-you-shouldnt-wait-to-buy-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-11-05T01:54:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6dd00136529eba961c1f94a9964ae863.jpeg","name":"6 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Wait To  Buy A Home!","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1667613295,"_etag":"7559bf993192fe5759e68bb84f10d791f543dd27","textbody":"Some people may tell you to wait to buy a new home. However, now is exactly the right time to buy and here's why:#1. Limited time financing offers. While interest rates could fluctuate, current offers to decrease your interest rate will likely keep your rate lower than what it would adjust to on its own over the next couple years. This could save you up to $90,000 off your loan. And, you can always refinance without penalty when using the offers from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and our preferred lender. View current financing offers.#2. There's less competition.&nbsp;Because many people accept the myth that homebuying is less active in the winter months, you have more options with fewer competitors vying for desirable new homes. And, if you're concerned about selling your current home right now, ask us about options to trade in your current home.#3. Online browsing is an indoor activity.&nbsp;Most homebuyers start their searches online. You can sit in front of your warm fire looking at listings and viewing homes, floor plans, and homesites. With online real estate searches and virtual tours, you can narrow down your choices and before you head out to do the physical browsing.&nbsp;#4. The sooner you start to build, the sooner you reach your move-in date.&nbsp;Maybe you’ve decided to build a new home and would like to move in after your lease is over or before the next school year. With an average 9-month build time for custom homes, you don't want to wait until spring to get started! If you start the process in November you might be able to be in your brand new home by August. If you need something sooner check out the inventory of move-in ready homes that are either under construction or completed, which expedites your move-in date.&nbsp;#5. Tax refunds are coming.&nbsp;Are you expecting an income tax refund from the IRS? If so, make a smart investment with the funds and buy a new home. Home values are strong and investing in the real estate market while also giving yourself a better lifestyle is a win-win scenario.&nbsp;#6. Prices and interest rates may go up. As the market changes over time, so are home prices and mortgage rates. The longer you wait, the more you will pay - especially when the financing options are over (see #1). With rising mortgage rates, you’ll also get less home for your money. &nbsp;Ideal Homes currently has 20 new home communities throughout the Oklahoma City Metro, including Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon / Mustang, and Choctaw/Harrah. Many of these communities feature quick move-in homes—brand-new homes that are ready and waiting for you. With so many reasons that favor the winter homebuyer, don’t hesitate. Contact us to put this valuable time to work in your favor.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:23 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfab4db04803497e720d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfad4db04803477e7f61","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:11:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"2018 Color Trends for Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4696 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8b1e0c0d7bb57fcba96b902380b673c2.jpg\">&nbsp;The new year is here, and it’s bringing a new look in home color trends. Look for colors that boost your spirit with palettes of vibrant color that might remind you of opening that box of 128 crayons. In 2017, Pantone Color Institute declared “\u003ca href=\"http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/a9392/pantone-color-of-the-year/\">Greenery\u003c/a>” as its Color of the Year. The invigorating color aligns with the desire to revitalize ourselves. This year, Pantone is focusing its attention on \u003ca href=\"http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/a9178549/pantone-colors-2018/\">palettes of colors\u003c/a> that reflect different types of energies. Many of these home color combinations feature vibrant shades, which is the direction that will be trending in 2018. “Playful”, for example, blends bright yellow and lime green. “Verdure” takes its cue from nature, with colors like Celery and berry-infused purples. There’s still room for people who prefer their neutral colors for home décor. But you might find that neutrals are taking on a bit more commitment to color and metallic accents—currently being called “the new neutrals”. Sherwin Williams has named “\u003ca href=\"http://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/colors/news/a9761/sherwin-williams-2018-color-of-the-year/\">Oceanside\u003c/a>”—a bold teal shade that the paint company describes as “deep and moody”. Oceanside blends well with the current “mermaids” obsession, but also presents a richness, particularly when paired with a bright white. \u003cem>House Beautiful\u003c/em>’s editor-in-chief Sophie Donelson describes this hue as “a cocoon color”. \"I love a color that's also a state of mind — that's what Oceanside feels like to me,\" Donelson explains. “We often see similar hues chosen for libraries and studies, because its depth makes it comforting, but also bold and adventurous. It's like watching a Nature channel deep-sea exploration from the comfort of your sofa!\" Benjamin Moore continues the shift toward bold color by announcing “\u003ca href=\"https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/color-collections/color-trends-2018\">Caliente\u003c/a>” as its 2018 Color of the Year. The vibrant red reflects the royalty of a red-carpet event, “the assured backdrop for a book-lined library, a powerful first impression on a glossy front door The eye can’t help but follow its bold strokes. Harness the vitality,” says Ellen O’Neill of Benjamin Moore &amp; Co. Behr has jumped into home color trends and announced its first-ever color of the year. “\u003ca href=\"http://www.behr.com/consumer/inspiration/2018-color-trends?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand%20Paint%20For%20Life&utm_term=behr%202018%20color%20of%20the%20year&utm_content=e8r2UCDe_dc%7Cpcrid%7CdSvsw6Vw%7Cpkw%7Cbehr%202018%20color\">In the Moment\u003c/a>” is a soft shade of blue-green that the paint company describes as evoking “a sense of sanctuary and relaxation amid our always-on lives.” Behr also presents \u003ca href=\"http://www.behr.com/consumer/inspiration/2018-color-trends?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand%20Paint%20For%20Life&utm_term=behr%202018%20color%20of%20the%20year&utm_content=e8r2UCDe_dc%7Cpcrid%7CdSvsw6Vw%7Cpkw%7Cbehr%202018%20color\">19 more color trends\u003c/a> that range from the neutral “Wabi-Sabi” and “Soft Focus” to the bold “Spirit Warrior” and “Wide Sky” and the deep “Constellation Blue” and “Nocturne Shade”. \u003cstrong>What will you do with your home décor in 2018? Do these trends in home colors inspire you?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"2018-color-trends-for-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-01-12T01:52:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8b1e0c0d7bb57fcba96b902380b673c2.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1515721978,"_etag":"f59617f6fb3218895eb5c67d7b66cbdf2a50e434","textbody":"&nbsp;The new year is here, and it’s bringing a new look in home color trends. Look for colors that boost your spirit with palettes of vibrant color that might remind you of opening that box of 128 crayons. In 2017, Pantone Color Institute declared “Greenery” as its Color of the Year. The invigorating color aligns with the desire to revitalize ourselves. This year, Pantone is focusing its attention on palettes of colors that reflect different types of energies. Many of these home color combinations feature vibrant shades, which is the direction that will be trending in 2018. “Playful”, for example, blends bright yellow and lime green. “Verdure” takes its cue from nature, with colors like Celery and berry-infused purples. There’s still room for people who prefer their neutral colors for home décor. But you might find that neutrals are taking on a bit more commitment to color and metallic accents—currently being called “the new neutrals”. Sherwin Williams has named “Oceanside”—a bold teal shade that the paint company describes as “deep and moody”. Oceanside blends well with the current “mermaids” obsession, but also presents a richness, particularly when paired with a bright white. House Beautiful’s editor-in-chief Sophie Donelson describes this hue as “a cocoon color”. \"I love a color that's also a state of mind — that's what Oceanside feels like to me,\" Donelson explains. “We often see similar hues chosen for libraries and studies, because its depth makes it comforting, but also bold and adventurous. It's like watching a Nature channel deep-sea exploration from the comfort of your sofa!\" Benjamin Moore continues the shift toward bold color by announcing “Caliente” as its 2018 Color of the Year. The vibrant red reflects the royalty of a red-carpet event, “the assured backdrop for a book-lined library, a powerful first impression on a glossy front door The eye can’t help but follow its bold strokes. Harness the vitality,” says Ellen O’Neill of Benjamin Moore &amp; Co. Behr has jumped into home color trends and announced its first-ever color of the year. “In the Moment” is a soft shade of blue-green that the paint company describes as evoking “a sense of sanctuary and relaxation amid our always-on lives.” Behr also presents 19 more color trends that range from the neutral “Wabi-Sabi” and “Soft Focus” to the bold “Spirit Warrior” and “Wide Sky” and the deep “Constellation Blue” and “Nocturne Shade”. What will you do with your home décor in 2018? Do these trends in home colors inspire you?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfad4db04803477e7f61"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfaf4db04803497e720e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:11:57 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why Your New Home Should Be in Mustang, OK","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4702 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d6dbdc073da954d314ff415ebc5657d6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\">&nbsp;Mustang is a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. Located at the southwest gateway to the metro Oklahoma City area, with almost 20,000 actively engaged residents and award-winning community events, there is always something to do in Mustang. The city boasts a powerhouse Parks and Recreation Department, which hosts diverse events year-round, ranging from Summer Concerts in the Park and Flicks &amp; Floats at the Aquatic Center, to a LEGO Club for aspiring engineers, Library reading events for all ages, Friday Night Dance Parties and a whole schedule of celebrations surrounding the end-of-year holidays. \u003cstrong>You really won’t want to miss these upcoming Events.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/2018-dad-and-daughter-dance\">\u003cstrong>2018 Boots &amp; Bling Dad and Daughter Dance\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Saturday, Feb. 24. Because it’s so popular, this year two dances are available: 5-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. at Mustang Town Center, 1201 N. Mustang Rd. Tickets are $10 per person and \u003cstrong>go on sale Jan. 22\u003c/strong>. Purchase tickets online \u003ca href=\"https://secure.rec1.com/OK/Mustang-OK/catalog\">\u003cstrong>here\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> or at the Parks &amp; Recreation desk. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture pics of dads and daughters, which you can purchase. \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MustangChocolate\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Chocolate Festival\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Satisfy your sweet tooth at the 2018 Chocolate Festival and Silent Auction, at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at the Mustang Community Center. You can purchase tickets for this delicious gala, which benefits the Friends of the Library, at the Library -- $8 to sample five decadent treats, including: homemade chocolates, cupcakes, chocolate covered bacon and many more delicious delights. \u003cstrong>Mustang Firemen’s Freedom Fest\u003c/strong> Who’s not up for a bean supper and monster fireworks show? Bring the entire family to Wildhorse Park, 1201 N. Mustang Rd., on June 30 for this annual event featuring an evening of food, live music, fire truck rides, fireworks, and fun. \u003ca href=\"https://mustangwesterndays.com/\">\u003cstrong>Western Days\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Your family will want to saddle up for 41\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> Mustang Western Days, Sept. 7-8. This annual community festival truly includes something for everyone, with a parade, rodeo, car show and a celebration of games and arts and crafts booths at the Town Center. The Mustang business community kicks off the festivities with a Western-themed decorating contest and chili cookoff. Cowboys and cowgirls compete for best dressed, and you can hear fine Gospel music on the main stage at the Wildhorse Park Gazebo. Friday is also opening night of the Rodeo at the Roundup Club Arena. Saturday starts with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, while runners always look forward to the Western Stampede Run. With more than 100 floats and participants, the Western Days Parade highlights Saturday morning, so you’ll want to bring your lawn chairs and claim your seat along the route early. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/spooktacular-halloween-carnival\">\u003cstrong>Spooktacular Halloween Carnival\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Mark your calendar for Spooktacular 2018, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Wildhorse Park. Intended for kids 11 and under, Mustang’s spooky Festival includes games, petting zoo, train rides, haunted house, inflatables, food vendors and lots more. &nbsp; Admission is free, as are all the games and activities. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes, but please dress appropriately for an outdoor event. \u003cstrong>Winter Holidays 2018\u003c/strong> Holiday celebrations begin in early December with the \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustanglibrary.org/parksrec/page/festival-trees-arrival-santa-town-center-dec4th\">Festival of the Trees\u003c/a>. While specific dates have not been set yet, you can click on the link to see 2017’s events. Kids enjoy crafts, games, balloon art and face painting. Then the Fire Department delivers Santa, and everyone joins together for the tree lighting and fabulous entertainment. But that’s not the end of the fun: Classes and activities throughout the month with ornament making, holiday cookie decorating and a weekend Breakfast with Santa. Keep watching. We’ll send you more specific information as the events get closer. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-your-new-home-should-be-in-mustang-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-01-16T04:38:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d6dbdc073da954d314ff415ebc5657d6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1516077535,"_etag":"8853781a6624077f91f4b1f15131866b8a7e959e","textbody":"&nbsp;Mustang is a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. Located at the southwest gateway to the metro Oklahoma City area, with almost 20,000 actively engaged residents and award-winning community events, there is always something to do in Mustang. The city boasts a powerhouse Parks and Recreation Department, which hosts diverse events year-round, ranging from Summer Concerts in the Park and Flicks &amp; Floats at the Aquatic Center, to a LEGO Club for aspiring engineers, Library reading events for all ages, Friday Night Dance Parties and a whole schedule of celebrations surrounding the end-of-year holidays. You really won’t want to miss these upcoming Events.&nbsp;2018 Boots &amp; Bling Dad and Daughter Dance Saturday, Feb. 24. Because it’s so popular, this year two dances are available: 5-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. at Mustang Town Center, 1201 N. Mustang Rd. Tickets are $10 per person and go on sale Jan. 22. Purchase tickets online here or at the Parks &amp; Recreation desk. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture pics of dads and daughters, which you can purchase. Mustang Chocolate Festival Satisfy your sweet tooth at the 2018 Chocolate Festival and Silent Auction, at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at the Mustang Community Center. You can purchase tickets for this delicious gala, which benefits the Friends of the Library, at the Library -- $8 to sample five decadent treats, including: homemade chocolates, cupcakes, chocolate covered bacon and many more delicious delights. Mustang Firemen’s Freedom Fest Who’s not up for a bean supper and monster fireworks show? Bring the entire family to Wildhorse Park, 1201 N. Mustang Rd., on June 30 for this annual event featuring an evening of food, live music, fire truck rides, fireworks, and fun. Western Days Your family will want to saddle up for 41st Mustang Western Days, Sept. 7-8. This annual community festival truly includes something for everyone, with a parade, rodeo, car show and a celebration of games and arts and crafts booths at the Town Center. The Mustang business community kicks off the festivities with a Western-themed decorating contest and chili cookoff. Cowboys and cowgirls compete for best dressed, and you can hear fine Gospel music on the main stage at the Wildhorse Park Gazebo. Friday is also opening night of the Rodeo at the Roundup Club Arena. Saturday starts with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, while runners always look forward to the Western Stampede Run. With more than 100 floats and participants, the Western Days Parade highlights Saturday morning, so you’ll want to bring your lawn chairs and claim your seat along the route early. Spooktacular Halloween Carnival Mark your calendar for Spooktacular 2018, from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Wildhorse Park. Intended for kids 11 and under, Mustang’s spooky Festival includes games, petting zoo, train rides, haunted house, inflatables, food vendors and lots more. &nbsp; Admission is free, as are all the games and activities. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes, but please dress appropriately for an outdoor event. Winter Holidays 2018 Holiday celebrations begin in early December with the Festival of the Trees. While specific dates have not been set yet, you can click on the link to see 2017’s events. Kids enjoy crafts, games, balloon art and face painting. Then the Fire Department delivers Santa, and everyone joins together for the tree lighting and fabulous entertainment. But that’s not the end of the fun: Classes and activities throughout the month with ornament making, holiday cookie decorating and a weekend Breakfast with Santa. Keep watching. We’ll send you more specific information as the events get closer. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfaf4db04803497e720e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfb04db04803497e720f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:11:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Mustang Schools Changing School Boundaries – How It Will Impact You?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4706 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3d16d8ea230d75f155cd43d7b065103c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"297\">&nbsp;Long recognized for the quality of its educational experience, Mustang Public Schools has consistently attracted new homeowners to the district over the last 10 years. This has led to an increase of almost 1,500 students in the last five years, and Mustang voters have consistently supported the district’s efforts to prepare for this continued growth. \u003cstrong>Two New Schools for 2018-19:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>a new elementary at 44th and Czech Hall and a new intermediate school for fifth and sixth graders at 15th Street and Czech Hall Road. \u003cstrong>These new sites mean the boundaries of the existing elementary and intermediate schools will change.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Middle school boundaries will remain the same for the 2018-19 school year. \u003cstrong>How will boundary changes affect my family?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The district plans a forum in late January or early February, so parents can meet the steering committee, ask questions and raise concerns. In the meantime, check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/BoundaryRealignment2018.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Boundary Realignment\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for more information, to see the proposed boundaries and share your comments and suggestions. When a date and time for the forum has been announced, it will be emailed to parents, put on the district \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/default.aspx\">\u003cstrong>website\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> and announced on the district \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/MustangSchools\">\u003cstrong>Facebook\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> page.” The board will have an opportunity to vote on the new boundaries at the February meeting. \u003cstrong>Students moving to a new site will have a chance to visit their new school in the spring and meet the principals.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"mustang-schools-changing-school-boundaries-how-it-will-impact-you-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-01-24T01:37:11.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3d16d8ea230d75f155cd43d7b065103c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1516757831,"_etag":"6dab8fc2454f2ed5cefec3db6d0bb202d063065e","textbody":"&nbsp;Long recognized for the quality of its educational experience, Mustang Public Schools has consistently attracted new homeowners to the district over the last 10 years. This has led to an increase of almost 1,500 students in the last five years, and Mustang voters have consistently supported the district’s efforts to prepare for this continued growth. Two New Schools for 2018-19:&nbsp;a new elementary at 44th and Czech Hall and a new intermediate school for fifth and sixth graders at 15th Street and Czech Hall Road. These new sites mean the boundaries of the existing elementary and intermediate schools will change.&nbsp;Middle school boundaries will remain the same for the 2018-19 school year. How will boundary changes affect my family?&nbsp;The district plans a forum in late January or early February, so parents can meet the steering committee, ask questions and raise concerns. In the meantime, check out Boundary Realignment for more information, to see the proposed boundaries and share your comments and suggestions. When a date and time for the forum has been announced, it will be emailed to parents, put on the district website and announced on the district Facebook page.” The board will have an opportunity to vote on the new boundaries at the February meeting. Students moving to a new site will have a chance to visit their new school in the spring and meet the principals.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfb04db04803497e720f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfb24db04803497e7210","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:12:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Mustang Public Schools","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4710 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/64d0526b6b0d3ef421776d041ff20941.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Families in Ideal’s Somers Pointe and new Skyline Trails neighborhoods attend Mustang Public Schools, one of Oklahoma’s top school districts, named one of the top places to work in Oklahoma. \u003cstrong>Ideal Homes Schools&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Somers Pointe:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustangtrailselementary_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Trails Elementary\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>906 S. Heights Drive, Mustang, OK 73064 \u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 405.324.0016 \u003cstrong>Skyline Trails:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustangcreekelementary_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Creek Elementary\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>10821 S.W. 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St., Yukon, OK 73064 \u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 405.324.4567 \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/canyonridgeintermediate_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Canyon Ridge Intermediate\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>3600 S. Sara Rd., Mustang, OK 73064 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.256.6955 \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustangnorthmiddleschool_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Mustang North Middle School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>10901 S.W. 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St., Yukon, OK 73099 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.324.2236 \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustanghighschool_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Mustang High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>801 S. Snyder Dr., Mustang, OK 73064 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.376.2404 Mustang patrons have consistently supported the district’s efforts to modernize and maintain facilities, prepare for continued future growth, and provide students with top-flight STEM and fine arts educational opportunities. Recognizing the importance of great schools, homebuyers moving into the district have contributed to an average 3.2 percent growth rate in the last 10 years. In 2017, a record number of voters approved $180.8 million to fund the district’s plans for new elementary, intermediate and middle schools and to enlarge the high school campus and build a science academy and a visual and performing arts center. \u003cstrong>In school year 2018-19, MPS will offer&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6GYYI00&dasi=4GGBI\">\u003cstrong>full-day pre-kindergarten\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for the first time\u003cstrong>.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The program will be available on a limited basis, with selections made by lottery. MPS will hold a \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/enrollment.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Pre-Kindergarten Round-Up\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> from 4:30 – 7 p.m. on March 13 at Mustang Middle School. Round-up attendance is required to participate in the full-day Pre-K drawing. Be sure to click on the Round-Up link for information about the enrollment forms you will need to complete to be eligible for full-day Pre-K. \u003cstrong>After School Programs\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/BroncoClub.aspx\">\u003cstrong>The Bronco Club\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> provides after-school programming at the school site. With care provided by certified teachers and administrators, Club members enjoy some free time to play and can get help with homework, explore technology, enjoy games, STEM activities and arts and crafts in a safe, caring environment. Mustang Parks &amp; Recreation offers an \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/after-school-program\">\u003cstrong>After School Program\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> at the Mustang Town Center for kindergarten to 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades at Mustang, Centennial and Mustang Valley elementary schools. Transportation is provided. Registration required. \u003cstrong>MPS will open two new schools in 2018-19:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>a new elementary school at 44th and Czech Hall and a new intermediate school for fifth and sixth grade at 15th Street and Czech Hall Road. For more information on these exciting new changes, visit the MPS website: \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org\">\u003cstrong>www.mustangps.org\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>NOTE: This is what’s going on because of the new schools.\u003c/strong> These additions mean the boundaries of existing elementary and intermediate schools will change. The district plans a forum in late January or early February, so parents can meet the steering committee, ask questions and raise concerns. Information about the forum and boundary changes will be updated regularly on the district’s website: \u003ca href=\"http://centennial.mustangps.org/mustangpublicschools_home.aspx\">www.mustangps.org\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Focus on Academics\u003c/strong> MPS maintains a tradition of academic achievement through a focus on individual students, not just grade-level averages. This has resulted in a high school dropout rate under one percent – not good enough, according to the staff. \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/STEM.aspx\">\u003cstrong>STEM Education\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;--&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Students can select to participate in STEM at any point during their K-12 experience. Recognized as one of the Governor’s STEM communities focusing on science, technology, engineering and math, MPS strives to infuse STEM teaching into all levels of learning, beginning at the lowest levels and continuing through innovative research in high school -- teaching science and mathematical concepts through the integration of technology and engineering design. Thanks to STEM grants and bond fund support, teachers go to STEM training, and the district purchases technology and science equipment to enhance STEM classes.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"mustang-public-schools-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-01-25T14:02:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/64d0526b6b0d3ef421776d041ff20941.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1516888949,"_etag":"29a8701bf0703b8c41f545001a8edab0468983e6","textbody":"Families in Ideal’s Somers Pointe and new Skyline Trails neighborhoods attend Mustang Public Schools, one of Oklahoma’s top school districts, named one of the top places to work in Oklahoma. Ideal Homes Schools&nbsp;Somers Pointe:&nbsp;Mustang Trails ElementaryStreet Address:&nbsp;906 S. Heights Drive, Mustang, OK 73064 Phone: 405.324.0016 Skyline Trails:&nbsp;Mustang Creek ElementaryStreet Address:&nbsp;10821 S.W. 15th St., Yukon, OK 73064 Phone: 405.324.4567 Canyon Ridge IntermediateStreet Address:&nbsp;3600 S. Sara Rd., Mustang, OK 73064 Phone:&nbsp;405.256.6955 Mustang North Middle SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;10901 S.W. 15th St., Yukon, OK 73099 Phone:&nbsp;405.324.2236 Mustang High SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;801 S. Snyder Dr., Mustang, OK 73064 Phone:&nbsp;405.376.2404 Mustang patrons have consistently supported the district’s efforts to modernize and maintain facilities, prepare for continued future growth, and provide students with top-flight STEM and fine arts educational opportunities. Recognizing the importance of great schools, homebuyers moving into the district have contributed to an average 3.2 percent growth rate in the last 10 years. In 2017, a record number of voters approved $180.8 million to fund the district’s plans for new elementary, intermediate and middle schools and to enlarge the high school campus and build a science academy and a visual and performing arts center. In school year 2018-19, MPS will offer&nbsp;full-day pre-kindergarten for the first time.&nbsp;The program will be available on a limited basis, with selections made by lottery. MPS will hold a Pre-Kindergarten Round-Up from 4:30 – 7 p.m. on March 13 at Mustang Middle School. Round-up attendance is required to participate in the full-day Pre-K drawing. Be sure to click on the Round-Up link for information about the enrollment forms you will need to complete to be eligible for full-day Pre-K. After School ProgramsThe Bronco Club provides after-school programming at the school site. With care provided by certified teachers and administrators, Club members enjoy some free time to play and can get help with homework, explore technology, enjoy games, STEM activities and arts and crafts in a safe, caring environment. Mustang Parks &amp; Recreation offers an After School Program at the Mustang Town Center for kindergarten to 4th grades at Mustang, Centennial and Mustang Valley elementary schools. Transportation is provided. Registration required. MPS will open two new schools in 2018-19:&nbsp;a new elementary school at 44th and Czech Hall and a new intermediate school for fifth and sixth grade at 15th Street and Czech Hall Road. For more information on these exciting new changes, visit the MPS website: www.mustangps.org. NOTE: This is what’s going on because of the new schools. These additions mean the boundaries of existing elementary and intermediate schools will change. The district plans a forum in late January or early February, so parents can meet the steering committee, ask questions and raise concerns. Information about the forum and boundary changes will be updated regularly on the district’s website: www.mustangps.org. Focus on Academics MPS maintains a tradition of academic achievement through a focus on individual students, not just grade-level averages. This has resulted in a high school dropout rate under one percent – not good enough, according to the staff. STEM Education&nbsp;--&nbsp;Students can select to participate in STEM at any point during their K-12 experience. Recognized as one of the Governor’s STEM communities focusing on science, technology, engineering and math, MPS strives to infuse STEM teaching into all levels of learning, beginning at the lowest levels and continuing through innovative research in high school -- teaching science and mathematical concepts through the integration of technology and engineering design. Thanks to STEM grants and bond fund support, teachers go to STEM training, and the district purchases technology and science equipment to enhance STEM classes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfb24db04803497e7210"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfb44db04803497e7211","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:41:46 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How many ways can you use a bonus room?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4719 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bonus-Valencia-121217-024-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4713 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Bonus-Room-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4714 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/17a9959595a0ac1da0dea64a5b781677.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">No matter how much space you have in your home, you could probably find a use for an extra space that isn’t designated for anything in particular. It’s not part of the open concept where you don’t have privacy, or an extension of the owner’s suite where you might feel the use overlaps with the room’s restful purpose. At \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>, we’re finding that more homebuyers are interested in something extra. Think about it. How many ways can you use a bonus room? A \u003cstrong>home office\u003c/strong> is definitely a possibility. Whether you work from home occasionally or full-time, a dedicated home office space allows you to organize your work while also separating business and pleasure. How about a \u003cstrong>game room\u003c/strong>? Set up a table for board games, jigsaw puzzles, and poker night, or maybe gaming stations with a little air hockey or foosball on the side. Keep your fun and games in one room and out of the mainstream open floor plan. A bonus suite, like the options included in our new \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stafford\">Stafford\u003c/a> floor plans—give you more than one room. We can include a full or half-bath, making this area ideal as a \u003cstrong>guest room\u003c/strong>. Many homeowners are looking for a bonus room that they can use as a \u003cstrong>hobby room\u003c/strong> or \u003cstrong>craft studio\u003c/strong>. It’s often discouraging to have to haul out your supplies when you’re in a creative mood, and then stash them away again when your time is up. A craft room lets you organize all of your tools and supplies, keeping everything at the ready when the spirit moves you. A \u003cstrong>library&nbsp;\u003c/strong>or \u003cstrong>study\u003c/strong> gives you a quiet place where you can read, research, do homework, or simply get away to enjoy a peaceful escape. For anyone who has ever shoved an elliptical or treadmill into a corner—where it is ultimately ignored—you can use your bonus space as an \u003cstrong>exercise room\u003c/strong>. You might want to change the flooring to something cushioned and sturdy, like rubber tiles. A \u003cstrong>home theater&nbsp;\u003c/strong>is a great use for a bonus room. Set up your large screen television with your streaming devices, DVDs, or home theater system. Add comfortable seating, a concession stand (popcorn machine, refrigerator), and room-darkening shades, and you’re ready for a red carpet event or movie marathon. Then, there’s the \u003cstrong>man cave\u003c/strong>. Imagine all the simple pleasures you can include in this special space. The recliner that the woman of the house won’t allow in the living room. A wine fridge, kegerator, or small refrigerator. A video gaming station, dart board, or other diversion. Let him make it into whatever he wants, while she just smiles and looks the other way. Before you buy a new home, think about the ways you can use a bonus room. Ideal Homes currently has a selection of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">quick move-in homes\u003c/a> that include this valuable feature. We also offer the optional bonus room in many of our 55 \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">new home plans\u003c/a> available in Ideal homes’ \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">new home communities\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City metro region, including Edmond, Norman, and Moore. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> for the inspiration to move to a home that truly fits the way you want to live.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-many-ways-can-you-use-a-bonus-room-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-01-24T13:16:04.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/17a9959595a0ac1da0dea64a5b781677.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1516799764,"_etag":"2a87b5384b9b92113c7c198d10bdc40953b8f18d","textbody":"No matter how much space you have in your home, you could probably find a use for an extra space that isn’t designated for anything in particular. It’s not part of the open concept where you don’t have privacy, or an extension of the owner’s suite where you might feel the use overlaps with the room’s restful purpose. At Ideal Homes, we’re finding that more homebuyers are interested in something extra. Think about it. How many ways can you use a bonus room? A home office is definitely a possibility. Whether you work from home occasionally or full-time, a dedicated home office space allows you to organize your work while also separating business and pleasure. How about a game room? Set up a table for board games, jigsaw puzzles, and poker night, or maybe gaming stations with a little air hockey or foosball on the side. Keep your fun and games in one room and out of the mainstream open floor plan. A bonus suite, like the options included in our new Stafford floor plans—give you more than one room. We can include a full or half-bath, making this area ideal as a guest room. Many homeowners are looking for a bonus room that they can use as a hobby room or craft studio. It’s often discouraging to have to haul out your supplies when you’re in a creative mood, and then stash them away again when your time is up. A craft room lets you organize all of your tools and supplies, keeping everything at the ready when the spirit moves you. A library&nbsp;or study gives you a quiet place where you can read, research, do homework, or simply get away to enjoy a peaceful escape. For anyone who has ever shoved an elliptical or treadmill into a corner—where it is ultimately ignored—you can use your bonus space as an exercise room. You might want to change the flooring to something cushioned and sturdy, like rubber tiles. A home theater&nbsp;is a great use for a bonus room. Set up your large screen television with your streaming devices, DVDs, or home theater system. Add comfortable seating, a concession stand (popcorn machine, refrigerator), and room-darkening shades, and you’re ready for a red carpet event or movie marathon. Then, there’s the man cave. Imagine all the simple pleasures you can include in this special space. The recliner that the woman of the house won’t allow in the living room. A wine fridge, kegerator, or small refrigerator. A video gaming station, dart board, or other diversion. Let him make it into whatever he wants, while she just smiles and looks the other way. Before you buy a new home, think about the ways you can use a bonus room. Ideal Homes currently has a selection of quick move-in homes that include this valuable feature. We also offer the optional bonus room in many of our 55 new home plans available in Ideal homes’ new home communities throughout the Oklahoma City metro region, including Edmond, Norman, and Moore. Contact Ideal Homes for the inspiration to move to a home that truly fits the way you want to live.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:32 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfb44db04803497e7211"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfb64db04803497e7212","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:12:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Decorating Tips for Your Open Concept Design","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4724 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/48db71296545e5347aef2e9d8423aa6e.jpg\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;An open concept is a desirable floor plan for today’s homeowners. Having rooms without walls enhances the spaciousness, but it also presents a design challenge. With less definition provided by walls and doorways, how do you create your spaces within this open space? These decorating tips for your open concept designs can guide you in the right direction. \u003cstrong>Consider the flow.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The colors you choose and the placement of your furnishings must flow seamlessly throughout your family room, dining room, and kitchen. Look at the natural flow of movement from one space to the next, like the kitchen to the dining area. Do you need a small workspace adjacent to the kitchen or would it work better as part of your family room? How much space do you need to comfortably move around the furniture, like the dining table, kitchen island, and family room’s seating? \u003cstrong>Use color consistently.\u003c/strong> Decide on one color palette to pull it all together. Start with your foyer, which is the entry to this open floor plan. Expand that color spectrum by incorporating a few shades of your chosen colors. \u003cstrong>Plan the lighting.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The lighting design for your open floor plan must take into account the wide array of uses in this space. Task lighting will be critical in the kitchen and any other work areas. Be sure to incorporate dimmers on every wall switch to give you control of the room’s overall ambience. \u003cstrong>Define task areas\u003c/strong>. You don’t need walls to create rooms. Use your furniture and decorative accents to establish smaller purposeful spaces within the open floor plan. Make a reading nook by setting a comfortable chair, ottoman and occasional table near a window, with its own area rug. Set up a small workstation for managing bills, sorting mail, or doing homework by placing a small desk or console table near the breakfast nook. Be sure you have good lighting here. You can expand the workspace by adding a bookcase or wall-mounted organizer. \u003cstrong>Use area rugs.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Define nooks and gathering spaces with area rugs that complement one another with a consistent blend of colors and styles. They don’t have to match, but avoid drastically different designs, like bold contemporary with traditional. \u003cstrong>Don’t “arrest” the room.\u003c/strong> Placing your furniture up against the wall leaves a tremendous gap in an open floor plan. Since you don’t have walls, add boundaries by using larger furnishings, like bookcases and sofas. Break up your seating by building a large section (maybe near the television) and a smaller, more intimate conversation space. \u003cstrong>Complement with curves.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>If your open concept features angular lines, soften them with rounder shapes, like an oval or round dining table, rug, or occasional tables. An open floor plan presents a creative challenge for decorating, but also gives you plenty of room to create the space that perfectly fits your lifestyle.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"decorating-tips-for-your-open-concept-design-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-01-26T07:54:54.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/48db71296545e5347aef2e9d8423aa6e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1516953294,"_etag":"53649519f6e5431954d414253b543fba08e9f829","textbody":"&nbsp;An open concept is a desirable floor plan for today’s homeowners. Having rooms without walls enhances the spaciousness, but it also presents a design challenge. With less definition provided by walls and doorways, how do you create your spaces within this open space? These decorating tips for your open concept designs can guide you in the right direction. Consider the flow.&nbsp;The colors you choose and the placement of your furnishings must flow seamlessly throughout your family room, dining room, and kitchen. Look at the natural flow of movement from one space to the next, like the kitchen to the dining area. Do you need a small workspace adjacent to the kitchen or would it work better as part of your family room? How much space do you need to comfortably move around the furniture, like the dining table, kitchen island, and family room’s seating? Use color consistently. Decide on one color palette to pull it all together. Start with your foyer, which is the entry to this open floor plan. Expand that color spectrum by incorporating a few shades of your chosen colors. Plan the lighting.&nbsp;The lighting design for your open floor plan must take into account the wide array of uses in this space. Task lighting will be critical in the kitchen and any other work areas. Be sure to incorporate dimmers on every wall switch to give you control of the room’s overall ambience. Define task areas. You don’t need walls to create rooms. Use your furniture and decorative accents to establish smaller purposeful spaces within the open floor plan. Make a reading nook by setting a comfortable chair, ottoman and occasional table near a window, with its own area rug. Set up a small workstation for managing bills, sorting mail, or doing homework by placing a small desk or console table near the breakfast nook. Be sure you have good lighting here. You can expand the workspace by adding a bookcase or wall-mounted organizer. Use area rugs.&nbsp;Define nooks and gathering spaces with area rugs that complement one another with a consistent blend of colors and styles. They don’t have to match, but avoid drastically different designs, like bold contemporary with traditional. Don’t “arrest” the room. Placing your furniture up against the wall leaves a tremendous gap in an open floor plan. Since you don’t have walls, add boundaries by using larger furnishings, like bookcases and sofas. Break up your seating by building a large section (maybe near the television) and a smaller, more intimate conversation space. Complement with curves.&nbsp;If your open concept features angular lines, soften them with rounder shapes, like an oval or round dining table, rug, or occasional tables. An open floor plan presents a creative challenge for decorating, but also gives you plenty of room to create the space that perfectly fits your lifestyle.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:34 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfb64db04803497e7212"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfb84db04803487e5d5f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:12:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fabulous Shopping, Restaurants, and Entertainment in Mustang, OK","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4728 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f119e79e50ad15dc57186823e7e908d3.jpg\" alt=\"Mustang ok shopping\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Located just 1.5 miles north of Ideal’s Somers Pointe and new Skyline Trails neighborhoods, West End Pointe Power Center on the south side of I-40 and Garth Brooks Blvd., stretching a mile east to Czech Hall Rd., has become the destination for west metro shopping. You’ll find West End Pointe on the SE corner, Yukon Village on the SW corner and The Market at Czech Hall at I-40 and Czech Hall, With more than 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities, your family can enjoy dinner and a movie, take care of your banking and health care needs, shop and work out – all in one easy destination. New merchants move into the area all the time. Here are some of those you can currently find just up the street, on the corner. \u003cstrong>Multi-purpose shopping includes:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.academy.com/\">Academy\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://local.biglots.com/ok/yukon/5320?q=yukon%2C+ok&loc=Yukon%2C+OK&t=\">Big Lots\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hobbylobby.com/store/HOB-LOB+%23600?lat=35.59472876783398&long=-97.57201633376566\">Hobby Lobby\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kohls.com/?pfx=pfx_msn_roi&cid=bsolo2&kwid=p6951524420&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=kohl%27s&utm_campaign=Brand&UTM_Adgroupid=58700000480431378&gclid=CKiN_rfg_dgCFU-4fgodhn4IEg&gclsrc=ds&dclid=CLLMj7jg_dgCFdaSYgodXpkI-w\">Kohl’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lowes.com/\">Lowe’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marshallsonline.com/store-finder/1335\">Marshall’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.petsmart.com/store-locator/store/?storeID=1930#page_name=global&link_section=header&link_name=events\">PetSmart\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bing.com/search?q=target+stores+locations&form=EDGTCT&qs=AS&cvid=4051c446b9f24f5c863bf146bdea3a85&refig=9f9dcbcb074a4039facf9de0ee308b8a&cc=US&setlang=en-US&elv=AY3%21uAY7tbNNZGZ2yiGNjfO5W1VDcQ*zVC%21d2IEZsa1LdTh5MUFlralIb6SdgD1CRjI0LoAQxCSrHG7wbpMdUmcNl58mboIzSuOadu8zOkRQ\">Target\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ulta.com/stores/yukon-ok-1264\">Ulta\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Banking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>BancFirst\u003c/li>\u003cli>Chase\u003c/li>\u003cli>WEOKIE Federal Credit Union\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Healthcare\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Integris Canadian Valley Hospital\u003c/li>\u003cli>Dental Depot\u003c/li>\u003cli>EyeCare Associates of Yukon\u003c/li>\u003cli>Southwest Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Specialists\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hotels\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites\u003c/li>\u003cli>Holiday Inn Express\u003c/li>\u003cli>LaQuinta Inn &amp; Suites\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food, etc.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– follow these links for menu options\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://alfredosok.com/\">Alfredo’s Mexican Cafe\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://arbys.com/\">Arby’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.buffalowildwings.com/\">Buffalo Wild Wings\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chilis.com/\">Chili’s Grill &amp; Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chick-fil-a.com/\">Chick fil-A\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/?localechange=1&\">DQ Grill &amp; Chill\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://freddysusa.com/\">Freddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; Steakburgers\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://hideawaypizza.com/\">Hideaway Pizza\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ihop.com/en\">IHOP\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.interurban.us/\">Interurban\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Iron-Chef-2027037277553679/\">Iron Chef\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.johnniesburgers.com/\">Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.carinos.com/\">Johnny Carino’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://logansroadhouse.com/\">Logan’s Roadhouse\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://louiesgrillandbar.com/\">Louie’s Grill &amp; Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/\">McAlister’s Deli\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pizzahut.com/\">Pizza Hut\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ribcrib.com/\">RibCrib BBQ &amp; Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbucks.com/menu?cm_mmc=bing-_--_--_-starbucks_mkwid|sgBjjIql2_dc|pcrid|11067728075|pkw|starbucks|pmt|e&utm_term=starbucks&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing\">Starbuck’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbucks.com/menu?cm_mmc=bing-_--_--_-starbucks_mkwid|sgBjjIql2_dc|pcrid|11067728075|pkw|starbucks|pmt|e&utm_term=starbucks&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing\">Taco Bueno\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other Stuff\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Aldi\u003c/li>\u003cli>AMC CLASSIC West End Pointe 8\u003c/li>\u003cli>Gold’s Gym\u003c/li>\u003cli>Hibdon’s Tires Plus\u003c/li>\u003cli>Joe Cooper Ford\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If this isn’t enough to satisfy your shopping craving, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcoutlets.com/\">OKC Outlets\u003c/a> – six miles east on the north side of I-40 – up to 70% off retail – stores like Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, J.Crew Factory, Talbots Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Vera Bradley and much more.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"fabulous-shopping-restaurants-and-entertainment-in-mustang-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-01-30T22:08:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f119e79e50ad15dc57186823e7e908d3.jpg","caption":"Mustang ok shopping","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1517350124,"_etag":"58d64b857ed78e8d5e0862bdbeaf0c11f5c04893","textbody":"Located just 1.5 miles north of Ideal’s Somers Pointe and new Skyline Trails neighborhoods, West End Pointe Power Center on the south side of I-40 and Garth Brooks Blvd., stretching a mile east to Czech Hall Rd., has become the destination for west metro shopping. You’ll find West End Pointe on the SE corner, Yukon Village on the SW corner and The Market at Czech Hall at I-40 and Czech Hall, With more than 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities, your family can enjoy dinner and a movie, take care of your banking and health care needs, shop and work out – all in one easy destination. New merchants move into the area all the time. Here are some of those you can currently find just up the street, on the corner. Multi-purpose shopping includes:AcademyBig LotsHobby LobbyKohl’sLowe’sMarshall’sPetSmartTargetUltaBankingBancFirstChaseWEOKIE Federal Credit UnionHealthcareIntegris Canadian Valley HospitalDental DepotEyeCare Associates of YukonSouthwest Orthopaedic and Reconstructive SpecialistsHotelsFairfield Inn &amp; SuitesHoliday Inn ExpressLaQuinta Inn &amp; SuitesFood, etc.&nbsp;– follow these links for menu optionsAlfredo’s Mexican CafeArby’sBuffalo Wild WingsChili’s Grill &amp; BarChick fil-ADQ Grill &amp; ChillFreddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; SteakburgersHideaway PizzaIHOPInterurbanIron ChefJohnnie’s Charcoal BroilerJohnny Carino’sLogan’s RoadhouseLouie’s Grill &amp; BarMcAlister’s DeliPizza HutRibCrib BBQ &amp; GrillStarbuck’sTaco BuenoOther StuffAldiAMC CLASSIC West End Pointe 8Gold’s GymHibdon’s Tires PlusJoe Cooper FordIf this isn’t enough to satisfy your shopping craving, be sure to check out OKC Outlets – six miles east on the north side of I-40 – up to 70% off retail – stores like Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, J.Crew Factory, Talbots Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Vera Bradley and much more.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfb84db04803487e5d5f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfb94db04803477e7f62","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:12:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Backsplash trends 2018","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4732 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Wood-hexagon-marble-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4734 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/long-subway-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4733 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Glass-Mosaic-Tile-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\">&nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4735 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7f71e6e9ff4ee64463a2d72d13f35053.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">The kitchen has evolved from a purely functional space to one of the most stylized rooms in your home. The flooring, cabinetry (including the hardware), sinks, faucets, lighting, and appliances are available in a broad range of colors and styles, so you can create the very personal look you want. Backsplashes were intended to protect the kitchen wall from splashes and stains. They can still do the job, but with more style. Kitchen backsplash trends for 2018 give you more materials, more colors, and more design ideas to make a stylish splash. \u003cstrong>Marble\u003c/strong> or (more affordably) \u003cstrong>marble-look tile\u003c/strong> combines the natural beauty of veined marble with durability, but it should be polished marble to avoid stains, because the stone is naturally porous. You can incorporate a marble slab or create a pattern with smaller tiles, different colors of marble, and even integrate the marble tile with other materials and textures, like glass or stone. \u003cstrong>Subway tile\u003c/strong> remains a popular design for a kitchen backsplash. The horizontal pattern can be made with large or small tiles, in monochrome or multi-color, and even in a herringbone pattern. Subway tiles are available in a vast array of colors, palettes, and textures, giving you plenty of latitude to play with the design. Consider a stripe of subway tile against a solid backdrop, to add visual interest to your kitchen wall. Combine glass subway tiles that are broken up with metal strips. Subway tile uses grout, which presents another opportunity to customize a kitchen backsplash. Match the grout to the subway tiles or choose a contrast for a more dramatic result. With \u003cstrong>glass mosaic tile\u003c/strong>, you can achieve a more contemporary look. Mosaic tiles let you create a pattern as intricate or simple as you like, using two or three colors, or a full spectrum, depending on the desired result. A mostly solid-colored mosaic tile backsplash with a contrasting color interspersed occasionally provides a subdued look. An array of small tiles in different hues turn your backsplash into an artful presentation that enhances the look of your kitchen. If you like less polish and more texture, \u003cstrong>stone mosaic tiles\u003c/strong> might might be perfect for your kitchen backsplash. The subtle color shifts in the stone and the rustic surface texture add warmth to your kitchen. Granite is a durable stone, but, like marble, is porous and must be sealed. For something a bit more contemporary, blend stone and glass tiles. Your kitchen backsplash can become even more visually intriguing when you opt for a shape other than rectangular or square. We patterned a hexagonal design in the kitchen of one of our Ideal Homes’ customers, using marble tile. The unique pattern is truly eye-catching while also doing the job of a backsplash. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is always exploring ways to enhance the homes we build, both in the construction and the design, which includes every last detail, like the customized kitchen backsplash. If you’re thinking about building or buying a home in the Oklahoma City metro region, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">talk to us\u003c/a>. Browse our portfolio of 55 \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">new home plans\u003c/a> and currently available \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">quick move-in homes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"backsplash-trends-2018-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-05T22:28:27.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7f71e6e9ff4ee64463a2d72d13f35053.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1517869707,"_etag":"babd3c50ef9559089a6571a2de1e9e771932d25b","textbody":"&nbsp; The kitchen has evolved from a purely functional space to one of the most stylized rooms in your home. The flooring, cabinetry (including the hardware), sinks, faucets, lighting, and appliances are available in a broad range of colors and styles, so you can create the very personal look you want. Backsplashes were intended to protect the kitchen wall from splashes and stains. They can still do the job, but with more style. Kitchen backsplash trends for 2018 give you more materials, more colors, and more design ideas to make a stylish splash. Marble or (more affordably) marble-look tile combines the natural beauty of veined marble with durability, but it should be polished marble to avoid stains, because the stone is naturally porous. You can incorporate a marble slab or create a pattern with smaller tiles, different colors of marble, and even integrate the marble tile with other materials and textures, like glass or stone. Subway tile remains a popular design for a kitchen backsplash. The horizontal pattern can be made with large or small tiles, in monochrome or multi-color, and even in a herringbone pattern. Subway tiles are available in a vast array of colors, palettes, and textures, giving you plenty of latitude to play with the design. Consider a stripe of subway tile against a solid backdrop, to add visual interest to your kitchen wall. Combine glass subway tiles that are broken up with metal strips. Subway tile uses grout, which presents another opportunity to customize a kitchen backsplash. Match the grout to the subway tiles or choose a contrast for a more dramatic result. With glass mosaic tile, you can achieve a more contemporary look. Mosaic tiles let you create a pattern as intricate or simple as you like, using two or three colors, or a full spectrum, depending on the desired result. A mostly solid-colored mosaic tile backsplash with a contrasting color interspersed occasionally provides a subdued look. An array of small tiles in different hues turn your backsplash into an artful presentation that enhances the look of your kitchen. If you like less polish and more texture, stone mosaic tiles might might be perfect for your kitchen backsplash. The subtle color shifts in the stone and the rustic surface texture add warmth to your kitchen. Granite is a durable stone, but, like marble, is porous and must be sealed. For something a bit more contemporary, blend stone and glass tiles. Your kitchen backsplash can become even more visually intriguing when you opt for a shape other than rectangular or square. We patterned a hexagonal design in the kitchen of one of our Ideal Homes’ customers, using marble tile. The unique pattern is truly eye-catching while also doing the job of a backsplash. Ideal Homes is always exploring ways to enhance the homes we build, both in the construction and the design, which includes every last detail, like the customized kitchen backsplash. If you’re thinking about building or buying a home in the Oklahoma City metro region, talk to us. Browse our portfolio of 55 new home plans and currently available quick move-in homes.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfb94db04803477e7f62"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfbb4db04803477e7f63","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:13:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Parks, Playgrounds and Places to Play in Mustang, OK","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Happy kids playing on slide Families in Ideal’s Somers Pointe and new Skyline Trails neighborhoods find plentiful places to play in Mustang. Get out and enjoy Oklahoma’s more than 200 sunny days each year at eight municipal parks, an Aquatic Center and full-service Community Center. Mustang boasts an award-winning \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec\">Parks and Recreation Department\u003c/a>, which manages a year-round schedule of events and activities. You can see more information about and register for upcoming events by visiting \u003ca href=\"https://secure.rec1.com/OK/Mustang-OK/catalog\">\u003cstrong>HERE\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Mustang Parks\u003c/strong> Mustang has eight fully developed parks with a variety of amenities. Click here for a complete listing: \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksites\">www.cityofmustang.org/parksites\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/wild-horse-park\">\u003cstrong>Wild Horse Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1201 N. Mustang Rd.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>This 158-acre park includes both walking and biking trails, two playgrounds, a pond, four pavilions,&nbsp;multi-field sports complexes for baseball, softball and soccer, dog park and aquatic facility. Wild Horse Park is open from 4am until 11pm daily.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/centennial-park\">\u003cstrong>Centennial Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1298 W. Heidi Way\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/curtis-park\">\u003cstrong>Curtis Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 700 N. Mustang Rd.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/dowden-park\">\u003cstrong>Dowden Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1287 S. Czech Hall Rd.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/elliott-park\">\u003cstrong>Elliott Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 500 N. Mitchell Terr.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/heights-park\">\u003cstrong>Heights Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 593 W. Linden Dr.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Meadows Park\u003c/strong> – 316 S. Meadow Ln.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/old-city-park\">\u003cstrong>Old City Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 146 E. Carson Ln.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/mustang-recreation-center\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Recreation Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> More than 20,000 square feet devoted to fitness, recreational sports and wellness programs for ages 13 and up. \u003cstrong>Strength and Conditioning\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Treadmills\u003c/li>\u003cli>Steppers\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ellipticals\u003c/li>\u003cli>Exercise bikes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Weight machines\u003c/li>\u003cli>Free weights\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Indoor Track\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Multi-purpose Gym&nbsp;\u003c/strong>with two side-by-side courts \u003cstrong>Exercise and Aerobics Classes\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Climbing Wall\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Game Room –&nbsp;\u003c/strong>pool and table tennis \u003cstrong>Babysitting\u003c/strong> – ages six months to seven years \u003cstrong>Hours:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The MRC is open Monday - Thursday 5am to 10pm; Friday 5am to 9pm; Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/recreation-center-membership-rates\">\u003cstrong>Membership Fees:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Ideal Homes families living in Somers Pointe or Skyline Trails in the Mustang School District benefit from a special membership rates:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Individual -- $15 per month\u003c/li>\u003cli>Family -- $33 per month\u003c/li>\u003cli>Seniors -- $10 per month\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/mustang-aquatic-center\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Aquatic Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Located at 1201 N. Mustang Rd., in the Wild Horse Park and MRC complex, this beautiful outdoor water facility provides a safe, family-oriented water play experience. The pool features a beachfront entry for easy access, interactive water-play structures, water slide, and a 25' lap lane. Non-swimmers enjoy a large deck area for relaxing with a variety of concession choices. The Aquatic Center offers a full line of swimming lessons, special events, water aerobics and other activities. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/season-hours-and-dates\">\u003cstrong>2018 Season\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The Aquatic Center opens with an Opening Night Party on Friday, May 26 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the MRC. The party is free with a Season Pass. The season opens May 29\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> to June 3\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup>, from 1-6 p.m. Regular season hours run June 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> through Aug. 3\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup>. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. Beginning Aug 6, hours run 1-6 p.m. The AC is open weekends only beginning Aug. 11\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>. \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/admission-and-season-passes\">\u003cstrong>Rates\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – \u003cstrong>Passes go on sale April 2nd.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>4 and up -- $5\u003c/li>\u003cli>3 and under – free\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/admission-and-season-passes\">\u003cstrong>Season Passes available\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – Ideal families living in Mustang Schools get a reduced rate!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/mustang-aquatic-center-swim-team\">\u003cstrong>Activities\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/swimming-lessons\">\u003cstrong>Swimming Lessons\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/pool-parties\">\u003cstrong>Pool Parties\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/junior-guard-program\">\u003cstrong>Junior Guard Program\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/mustang-aquatic-center-swim-team\">\u003cstrong>Swim Team\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/special-events-and-activities\">\u003cstrong>Special Events\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"parks-playgrounds-and-places-to-play-in-mustang-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-07T01:44:56.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/067411fb233d7568f930b86b20d9b8ed.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1517967896,"_etag":"ac7dfc0bdc44567feff65e0dd19f5f96342d41bd","textbody":"Happy kids playing on slide Families in Ideal’s Somers Pointe and new Skyline Trails neighborhoods find plentiful places to play in Mustang. Get out and enjoy Oklahoma’s more than 200 sunny days each year at eight municipal parks, an Aquatic Center and full-service Community Center. Mustang boasts an award-winning Parks and Recreation Department, which manages a year-round schedule of events and activities. You can see more information about and register for upcoming events by visiting HERE. Mustang Parks Mustang has eight fully developed parks with a variety of amenities. Click here for a complete listing: www.cityofmustang.org/parksites.Wild Horse Park – 1201 N. Mustang Rd.This 158-acre park includes both walking and biking trails, two playgrounds, a pond, four pavilions,&nbsp;multi-field sports complexes for baseball, softball and soccer, dog park and aquatic facility. Wild Horse Park is open from 4am until 11pm daily.Centennial Park – 1298 W. Heidi WayCurtis Park – 700 N. Mustang Rd.Dowden Park – 1287 S. Czech Hall Rd.Elliott Park – 500 N. Mitchell Terr.Heights Park – 593 W. Linden Dr.Meadows Park – 316 S. Meadow Ln.Old City Park – 146 E. Carson Ln.Mustang Recreation Center More than 20,000 square feet devoted to fitness, recreational sports and wellness programs for ages 13 and up. Strength and ConditioningTreadmillsSteppersEllipticalsExercise bikesWeight machinesFree weightsIndoor TrackMulti-purpose Gym&nbsp;with two side-by-side courts Exercise and Aerobics ClassesClimbing WallGame Room –&nbsp;pool and table tennis Babysitting – ages six months to seven years Hours:&nbsp;The MRC is open Monday - Thursday 5am to 10pm; Friday 5am to 9pm; Saturday 8am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm. Membership Fees: Ideal Homes families living in Somers Pointe or Skyline Trails in the Mustang School District benefit from a special membership rates:Individual -- $15 per monthFamily -- $33 per monthSeniors -- $10 per monthMustang Aquatic Center Located at 1201 N. Mustang Rd., in the Wild Horse Park and MRC complex, this beautiful outdoor water facility provides a safe, family-oriented water play experience. The pool features a beachfront entry for easy access, interactive water-play structures, water slide, and a 25' lap lane. Non-swimmers enjoy a large deck area for relaxing with a variety of concession choices. The Aquatic Center offers a full line of swimming lessons, special events, water aerobics and other activities. 2018 Season The Aquatic Center opens with an Opening Night Party on Friday, May 26 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the MRC. The party is free with a Season Pass. The season opens May 29th to June 3rd, from 1-6 p.m. Regular season hours run June 4th through Aug. 3rd. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. Beginning Aug 6, hours run 1-6 p.m. The AC is open weekends only beginning Aug. 11th. Rates – Passes go on sale April 2nd.4 and up -- $53 and under – freeSeason Passes available – Ideal families living in Mustang Schools get a reduced rate!ActivitiesSwimming LessonsPool PartiesJunior Guard ProgramSwim TeamSpecial Events","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:39 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfbb4db04803477e7f63"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfc04db04803487e5d60","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:13:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Bathroom Vanity Design Trends for 2018","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4743 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/42a2e5ac4a2296320214715e5fa0cf21.png\">&nbsp;Are you thinking about updating your bathroom? The new year brings new design trends for every room in your home, from the colors to the fixtures to the style. Bathroom vanity design trends for 2018 can show you how to make a big difference here with the focal point of the room. What will we see more of this year? \u003cstrong>Quartz is replacing granite countertops\u003c/strong>. Granite has dominated the countertop industry for most of this century. It’s natural, durable, and available in so many colors and patterns that you can easily find one to match your taste. Quartz is an engineered stone, a combination of about 95 percent ground quartz stone and 5 percent polymer resin. Quartz looks and feels like stone, but, because it’s manufactured, you can order the pattern and color and get the consistency you want. Unlike granite, quartz doesn’t need to be resealed. Finally, quartz isn’t porous like granite, so bacteria isn’t absorbed, an important factor in a bathroom countertop! \u003cstrong>Brass is back in the bathroom.\u003c/strong> Polished brass has returned from its exile. Designers are trending toward warmer metals, like brass, bronze, and copper. Even rose gold is making a play for bathroom presence. With trends toward richer colors in the bathroom—like navy blue and plum—the warmer hues of other metals will gain prominence in plumbing fixtures. \u003cstrong>Sinks are taking a cue from nature.\u003c/strong> Homeowners have shifted toward natural looks throughout the home, and the bathroom is reflecting this preference. Stone sinks are popular choices, using granite, marble, and onyx that take advantage of the one-of-a-kind patterns created by nature. Wooden basins—like oak, cedar, teak, and bamboo (which is a grass but largely considered wood)—share the same natural beauty as stone. \u003cstrong>The all-white bathroom is fading to black.\u003c/strong> Vanities are going to the dark side with designers moving away from light cabinetry in the bathroom, in favor of matte black and darker stains, like deep chestnut and espresso. The richness of these deeper hues creates a completely different look that transforms the room. \u003cstrong>Bathroom storage gets smarter.\u003c/strong> Vanities are no longer about vanity. They have beauty, of course, but you should expect more. Manufacturers have recognized the way we use bathrooms and vanities today. Drawer organizers present a custom storage solution, along with a tall cabinet that separates the dual sinks. New vanities are incorporating electrical outlets inside drawers. Keep your hair dryer plugged in yet out of sight. \u003cstrong>Sinks will have a splash of color.\u003c/strong> If you love color, you can get more of it in your bathroom. New ceramic and metal sinks reflect the trend toward vibrant statements, like orange and turquoise. Every year brings more options to customize your home to the place and space you want it to be. \u003cem>Are you ready to make some changes?\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"bathroom-vanity-design-trends-for-2018-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-08T22:54:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/42a2e5ac4a2296320214715e5fa0cf21.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1518130479,"_etag":"b7d4086f4de6e71b3236da982e86c03e1c166371","textbody":"&nbsp;Are you thinking about updating your bathroom? The new year brings new design trends for every room in your home, from the colors to the fixtures to the style. Bathroom vanity design trends for 2018 can show you how to make a big difference here with the focal point of the room. What will we see more of this year? Quartz is replacing granite countertops. Granite has dominated the countertop industry for most of this century. It’s natural, durable, and available in so many colors and patterns that you can easily find one to match your taste. Quartz is an engineered stone, a combination of about 95 percent ground quartz stone and 5 percent polymer resin. Quartz looks and feels like stone, but, because it’s manufactured, you can order the pattern and color and get the consistency you want. Unlike granite, quartz doesn’t need to be resealed. Finally, quartz isn’t porous like granite, so bacteria isn’t absorbed, an important factor in a bathroom countertop! Brass is back in the bathroom. Polished brass has returned from its exile. Designers are trending toward warmer metals, like brass, bronze, and copper. Even rose gold is making a play for bathroom presence. With trends toward richer colors in the bathroom—like navy blue and plum—the warmer hues of other metals will gain prominence in plumbing fixtures. Sinks are taking a cue from nature. Homeowners have shifted toward natural looks throughout the home, and the bathroom is reflecting this preference. Stone sinks are popular choices, using granite, marble, and onyx that take advantage of the one-of-a-kind patterns created by nature. Wooden basins—like oak, cedar, teak, and bamboo (which is a grass but largely considered wood)—share the same natural beauty as stone. The all-white bathroom is fading to black. Vanities are going to the dark side with designers moving away from light cabinetry in the bathroom, in favor of matte black and darker stains, like deep chestnut and espresso. The richness of these deeper hues creates a completely different look that transforms the room. Bathroom storage gets smarter. Vanities are no longer about vanity. They have beauty, of course, but you should expect more. Manufacturers have recognized the way we use bathrooms and vanities today. Drawer organizers present a custom storage solution, along with a tall cabinet that separates the dual sinks. New vanities are incorporating electrical outlets inside drawers. Keep your hair dryer plugged in yet out of sight. Sinks will have a splash of color. If you love color, you can get more of it in your bathroom. New ceramic and metal sinks reflect the trend toward vibrant statements, like orange and turquoise. Every year brings more options to customize your home to the place and space you want it to be. Are you ready to make some changes?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfc04db04803487e5d60"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfc24db04803487e5d61","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:13:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Blue Ribbon Schools in Deer Creek, Ok","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-4748 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c810842d5f422688086c5a9901b02c78.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">&nbsp;Children who live in in Ideal’s new Northbrook neighborhood attend Deer Creek Public Schools, one of six Oklahoma 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools. &nbsp;Deer Creek serves students in northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond. \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_37435/File/deer%20creek%20district/DC%20Boundary%20Map%20&%20BOE%20Wards%20Final%20Map.pdf\">\u003cstrong>MAP\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>If you live in Northbrook, your children will attend the schools listed below.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>To see a map of individual school sites, \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_37435/File/deer%20creek%20district/DC%20Elementary%20%20Boundary%20Map%20with%20Sites%20listed-%20Jacob%20Assessors.pdf\">\u003cstrong>CLICK HERE\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://www.springcreekelementary.org/\">\u003cstrong>Spring Creek Elementary\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>15400 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK 73013 \u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 405.715.9898 \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekintermediate.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek Intermediate\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(5\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and 6\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>21175 North MacArthur, Edmond, OK 73012 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-715-9850 \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekms.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek Middle School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(7\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and 8\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>2601 N.W. 234th Street, Edmond, OK 73025 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-348-4830 \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekhs.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(9\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> -- 12\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>6101 NW 206th Street, Edmond, OK 73012 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-348-5720 Deer Creek has been consistently recognized as one of Oklahoma’s most outstanding school districts. This reputation for educational excellence has driven an influx of new homeowners since the early 1980s. Today the district has one high school, which now includes a Freshman Academy, Alumni Hall and the PAAC (Performing Arts and Athletic Center), a multi-sport complex and a new football stadium; one middle school; one intermediate school and five elementary schools. The newest elementary, Spring Creek, borders the Northbrook neighborhood on its south side. \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekschools.org/parents/enrollment\">\u003cstrong>New student enrollment for the 2018-19 school year is now live online\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. This page includes links to an overview of the enrollment process and the documents you will need to provide to complete your child’s enrollment. Please note that all enrollment is conducted online. In school year 2018-19, DCPS will offer all full-day pre-kindergarten at Rose Union Elementary. The 2018-19 enrollment period is closed, with nearly 100 students on the waiting list. DCPS advises parents to seek a private pre-kindergarten for their children.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"blue-ribbon-schools-in-deer-creek-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-14T23:04:06.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c810842d5f422688086c5a9901b02c78.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1518649446,"_etag":"510ba137558bd76a417593491fd7ff4000324340","textbody":"&nbsp;Children who live in in Ideal’s new Northbrook neighborhood attend Deer Creek Public Schools, one of six Oklahoma 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools. &nbsp;Deer Creek serves students in northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond. MAPIf you live in Northbrook, your children will attend the schools listed below.&nbsp;To see a map of individual school sites, CLICK HERE. Spring Creek ElementaryStreet Address:&nbsp;15400 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK 73013 Phone: 405.715.9898 Deer Creek Intermediate&nbsp;(5th and 6th grades)Street Address:&nbsp;21175 North MacArthur, Edmond, OK 73012 Phone:&nbsp;405-715-9850 Deer Creek Middle School&nbsp;(7th and 8th grades)Street Address:&nbsp;2601 N.W. 234th Street, Edmond, OK 73025 Phone:&nbsp;405-348-4830 Deer Creek High School&nbsp;(9th -- 12th grades)Street Address:&nbsp;6101 NW 206th Street, Edmond, OK 73012 Phone:&nbsp;405-348-5720 Deer Creek has been consistently recognized as one of Oklahoma’s most outstanding school districts. This reputation for educational excellence has driven an influx of new homeowners since the early 1980s. Today the district has one high school, which now includes a Freshman Academy, Alumni Hall and the PAAC (Performing Arts and Athletic Center), a multi-sport complex and a new football stadium; one middle school; one intermediate school and five elementary schools. The newest elementary, Spring Creek, borders the Northbrook neighborhood on its south side. New student enrollment for the 2018-19 school year is now live online. This page includes links to an overview of the enrollment process and the documents you will need to provide to complete your child’s enrollment. Please note that all enrollment is conducted online. In school year 2018-19, DCPS will offer all full-day pre-kindergarten at Rose Union Elementary. The 2018-19 enrollment period is closed, with nearly 100 students on the waiting list. DCPS advises parents to seek a private pre-kindergarten for their children.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:46 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfc24db04803487e5d61"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfc34db04803467e64c6","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:13:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home organizing hacks: Tips, tricks, and other ideas to de-clutter successfully.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4751 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d94f8d674bebee822dea707650b8004e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Spring is sneaking up on us, but why wait to start your spring cleaning? While you’re feeling home-bound, focus your unused energy on de-cluttering and re-organizing your home. Check out these tried-and-true home organizing hacks, tips, tricks and other ideas to de-clutter your household.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Buy a label maker.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Unless you live alone, other hands will be diving into your newly de-cluttered and organized spaces. As you organize, make sure everyone knows what goes where. You don’t need an expensive label maker. For less than $20, you can purchase an easy-to-use, handheld label printer so you can generate labels for everything from what’s in your cabinets to the bins in your closets.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Start small to make big progress.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Don’t try to organize your entire home in one weekend. Focus on one area or room. Tackle it. De-clutter it. And move on to the next challenge.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Discard, divide, and conquer.\u003c/strong> Your kitchen probably has at least one junk drawer and very cluttered cabinets filled with dishes, pots, pans, lids, glassware, plus herbs, spices, and non-perishables that are past their expiration date. Work one drawer or cabinet at a time. Remove everything. Everything! Discard anything that has expired, is chipped, or simply doesn’t work. Place anything worth donating in a separate box. As for the junk drawer, ask yourself how many pens, pencils, notepads, and paper clips you really need. Chances are you have an over-abundance.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cblockquote>Place a drawer divider or utensil insert into drawers. This allows you to designate a space for each and every item that has earned a return to your de-cluttered life. Organize your plastic wraps, aluminum foil, and other go-to supplies by attaching a metal magazine holder inside a cabinet door (under the sink is a great location). Those long boxes of wraps fit nicely in this container. Install pull-out shelves and drawers in cabinets. This allows you to easily access pots, pans, skillets, and lids without rummaging around on your hands and knees. Take a good, hard look at your dishes and glassware. Do you have more coffee mugs than space? Purge. Is your servingware presentable enough for serving guests? If not, discard or donate, and invest in something more deserving of cabinet space.\u003c/blockquote>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Be ruthless.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Commit to purging your home so you can infuse the calming sense that organization provides. It is not a time for sentimental journeys. You don’t need to keep every piece of artwork your child ever created. Be selective and save the truly treasured mementos in a safe place, like a box or portfolio. Apply the same approach to everything. In most cases, the pieces you’ve saved have fallen into the deep dungeon of the garage, basement, or farthest corners of the closet. In these instances, is it really worth keeping?\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cblockquote>Oh, and let’s be brutally honest about all the jeans, dresses, shirts, and other wardrobe pieces that you want to fit into “someday”. If you’ve had a piece of clothing that you haven’t worn for six months or more, you probably never will. Donate it. Someone will get use from your decision and you’ll organize the closet.\u003c/blockquote>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Use your storage space smartly.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>As you re-organize, don’t simply place things back where they used to be. Instead, think about how often you use the item and where it should be stored for best access. Off-season clothing, for example, takes up space in your closet. Pack it in a vacuum-sealable bag to reduce the amount of storage space required. In a child’s room, add rolling casters to a wooden crate (available at home stores and craft centers) so they can stash their toys and roll them out of sight. Hang collapsible fabric or vinyl shelves on your closet’s rod. You can use them to organize clothing, shoes, accessories, or sundry items like ribbons and bows, craft supplies, or stuffed animals.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Keep it together.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>While you’re in organizing mode, take steps to keep things in order. Pack each sheet set together inside one of its pillowcase. Place small items (rubber bands, picture hangers) in zippered bags. Organize items into small storage boxes, baskets and bins, label the container (e.g., Hardware &amp; Hooks, Light Bulbs, Tape &amp; Glue), and store them where you can easily access the contents.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Purge your magazines but organize the good stuff.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Do you have stacks of magazines kicking around your home? Invest in three-ring binders and sheet protectors. Spend a few evenings flipping through the back issues and tearing out anything of value (recipes, creative inspiration, how-to’s). Slip the pages into the plastic sleeves and organize them into binders, according to topic. Then, once again, label the binder. You’ll probably never reference material that’s among the pages of a magazine somewhere in your home, but you can easily flip through your binders to find what you want.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>You’ll feel much lighter and energized once your home is de-cluttered and organized. If you’re considering selling your home, now is a great time to undertake this task. It will make it easier to present your home and reduce the cost of moving the unnecessary belongings. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> offers a wide range of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">new home communities\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City metro region, with 51 \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a> to choose from and a selection of currently available \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">quick move-in homes\u003c/a>. Now that you’re decluttering, it’s time to \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">talk to us\u003c/a> about truly starting your home search.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-organizing-hacks-tips-tricks-and-other-ideas-to-declutter-successfully-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-16T02:07:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d94f8d674bebee822dea707650b8004e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1518746875,"_etag":"5af9093e66e923f86ac384e0d153bcc85d34f728","textbody":"Spring is sneaking up on us, but why wait to start your spring cleaning? While you’re feeling home-bound, focus your unused energy on de-cluttering and re-organizing your home. Check out these tried-and-true home organizing hacks, tips, tricks and other ideas to de-clutter your household.Buy a label maker.&nbsp;Unless you live alone, other hands will be diving into your newly de-cluttered and organized spaces. As you organize, make sure everyone knows what goes where. You don’t need an expensive label maker. For less than $20, you can purchase an easy-to-use, handheld label printer so you can generate labels for everything from what’s in your cabinets to the bins in your closets.Start small to make big progress.&nbsp;Don’t try to organize your entire home in one weekend. Focus on one area or room. Tackle it. De-clutter it. And move on to the next challenge.Discard, divide, and conquer. Your kitchen probably has at least one junk drawer and very cluttered cabinets filled with dishes, pots, pans, lids, glassware, plus herbs, spices, and non-perishables that are past their expiration date. Work one drawer or cabinet at a time. Remove everything. Everything! Discard anything that has expired, is chipped, or simply doesn’t work. Place anything worth donating in a separate box. As for the junk drawer, ask yourself how many pens, pencils, notepads, and paper clips you really need. Chances are you have an over-abundance.Place a drawer divider or utensil insert into drawers. This allows you to designate a space for each and every item that has earned a return to your de-cluttered life. Organize your plastic wraps, aluminum foil, and other go-to supplies by attaching a metal magazine holder inside a cabinet door (under the sink is a great location). Those long boxes of wraps fit nicely in this container. Install pull-out shelves and drawers in cabinets. This allows you to easily access pots, pans, skillets, and lids without rummaging around on your hands and knees. Take a good, hard look at your dishes and glassware. Do you have more coffee mugs than space? Purge. Is your servingware presentable enough for serving guests? If not, discard or donate, and invest in something more deserving of cabinet space.Be ruthless.&nbsp;Commit to purging your home so you can infuse the calming sense that organization provides. It is not a time for sentimental journeys. You don’t need to keep every piece of artwork your child ever created. Be selective and save the truly treasured mementos in a safe place, like a box or portfolio. Apply the same approach to everything. In most cases, the pieces you’ve saved have fallen into the deep dungeon of the garage, basement, or farthest corners of the closet. In these instances, is it really worth keeping?Oh, and let’s be brutally honest about all the jeans, dresses, shirts, and other wardrobe pieces that you want to fit into “someday”. If you’ve had a piece of clothing that you haven’t worn for six months or more, you probably never will. Donate it. Someone will get use from your decision and you’ll organize the closet.Use your storage space smartly.&nbsp;As you re-organize, don’t simply place things back where they used to be. Instead, think about how often you use the item and where it should be stored for best access. Off-season clothing, for example, takes up space in your closet. Pack it in a vacuum-sealable bag to reduce the amount of storage space required. In a child’s room, add rolling casters to a wooden crate (available at home stores and craft centers) so they can stash their toys and roll them out of sight. Hang collapsible fabric or vinyl shelves on your closet’s rod. You can use them to organize clothing, shoes, accessories, or sundry items like ribbons and bows, craft supplies, or stuffed animals.Keep it together.&nbsp;While you’re in organizing mode, take steps to keep things in order. Pack each sheet set together inside one of its pillowcase. Place small items (rubber bands, picture hangers) in zippered bags. Organize items into small storage boxes, baskets and bins, label the container (e.g., Hardware &amp; Hooks, Light Bulbs, Tape &amp; Glue), and store them where you can easily access the contents.Purge your magazines but organize the good stuff.&nbsp;Do you have stacks of magazines kicking around your home? Invest in three-ring binders and sheet protectors. Spend a few evenings flipping through the back issues and tearing out anything of value (recipes, creative inspiration, how-to’s). Slip the pages into the plastic sleeves and organize them into binders, according to topic. Then, once again, label the binder. You’ll probably never reference material that’s among the pages of a magazine somewhere in your home, but you can easily flip through your binders to find what you want.You’ll feel much lighter and energized once your home is de-cluttered and organized. If you’re considering selling your home, now is a great time to undertake this task. It will make it easier to present your home and reduce the cost of moving the unnecessary belongings. Ideal Homes offers a wide range of new home communities throughout the Oklahoma City metro region, with 51 floor plans to choose from and a selection of currently available quick move-in homes. Now that you’re decluttering, it’s time to talk to us about truly starting your home search.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfc34db04803467e64c6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfcc4db048034a7e5f41","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:13:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home Staging in the Oklahoma City Metro","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4757 size-full fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/08e394ca7431fa1284359b90a805df61.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\">\u003cstrong>Today, we've invited Lisa Stitt of \u003ca href=\"http://oklahomaimpressions.com/\">Oklahoma Home Impressions\u003c/a> to tell us a little bit about preparing to list an existing home for sale. You can also view a video of Lisa on our \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/IdealHomesOK/videos/10155583819983073/?notif_id=1519414861266196&notif_t=live_video_explicit\">Facebook page\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/strong> For most people, their house is their biggest asset. When it comes time to sell, getting back the biggest amount of equity is high homeowners’ minds. But where to start? Hiring a licensed Realtor is the first step. Well worth the money, their expertise in the area where you live will help you get top dollar. They can also put you in touch with professional stagers. A stager will not only help you on the right track as far as improvements that are proportional to your price point, but will also help teach you to live in the house while it is on the market. While each house is unique, there are some standard points that most stagers will discuss during a consultation: \u003cstrong>PREPACK\u003c/strong>- While we encourage both, prepacking is different from decluttering. Decluttering is getting rid of unwanted or unused items. Anyone can declutter. Prepacking is a term reserved for staging. Prepacking is getting stuff you want to keep, but need to get out of the house. This helps with the illusion that the house is bigger than it is. And your buyers can actually see what it is that you are selling! Also, spoiler alert! You are MOVING. Everything is coming out of the house. Prepacking is actually breaking the process into 2 more manageable parts: Packing before listing and packing after you are under contract. NOTHING will bring you more money on your house for a smaller investment than prepacking. Getting a storage unit is typically a smart move and worth every penny. \u003cstrong>FURNITURE PLACEMENT\u003c/strong>- This is where hiring a professional is important because each house is unique with its own set of challenges. Some tips to help with placement are: Making sure that the fireplace is the focal point of the living room, taking extra leaves out of dining tables to make space look larger, moving beds away from the doorways and making sure you square up pieces of furniture that might be at an angle, like an armoire or bed. Angles will eat up square footage. \u003cstrong>DEPERSONALIZE-&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The long running adage in Real Estate is that you depersonalize so that buyers can picture their lives in the space. Nothing is further from the truth. You depersonalize to protect your privacy. The internet is an amazing tool, but it’s also important to realize people in Hong Kong can see the inside of your house. Take down all personal photos AND names of your children off of their walls. There was a homeowner who argued once over this point. But after she realized that pictures of her daughters, their names, their address (complete with a map) PLUS what school they attended where all there in the information box, she promptly removed all the stuff off her walls. \u003cstrong>NEUTRALIZE:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Remember that red wall you HAD TO HAVE in 2004? Or the time you wallpapered your powder bath? Painting can be a chore, but for $35.00 a gallon, it is the cheapest updating you can do. I once had some clients who had painted their bathroom a beautiful shade of grey, but their builder grade vanity was still honey oak. And water damaged at that. I suggested they paint it black and later found out they called their Realtor to ask if that was necessary. He told them it was his experience to do what I said and they did. They called him back and said they wished they had done it before they were moving. \u003cstrong>PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS\u003c/strong>- Leaving a hot tub? Have that thing bubbling! Surround sound inside and out? Have it on! If you’ve got it, sell it. I was talking to a homeowner and there was a storm shelter they had no idea they had until their guests commented on how cool it was to have it in a closet. Leave no feature undisclosed! Staging is a great way to get top dollar for your house and reduce the time it spends on the market waiting for a buyer. &nbsp;And while it can also be a lot of work and time consuming, is always worth the payoff at the closing table! \u003cstrong>For more information about \u003ca href=\"http://oklahomaimpressions.com/\">Oklahoma Home Impressions\u003c/a>, you can reach Lisa at&nbsp;lisa@okimpressions.com or&nbsp;(405) 200-1832.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-staging-in-the-oklahoma-city-metro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-19T22:47:59.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/08e394ca7431fa1284359b90a805df61.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1519080479,"_etag":"2ebcc11faa70ebce0301efa42db12410d6c26beb","textbody":"Today, we've invited Lisa Stitt of Oklahoma Home Impressions to tell us a little bit about preparing to list an existing home for sale. You can also view a video of Lisa on our Facebook page.&nbsp; For most people, their house is their biggest asset. When it comes time to sell, getting back the biggest amount of equity is high homeowners’ minds. But where to start? Hiring a licensed Realtor is the first step. Well worth the money, their expertise in the area where you live will help you get top dollar. They can also put you in touch with professional stagers. A stager will not only help you on the right track as far as improvements that are proportional to your price point, but will also help teach you to live in the house while it is on the market. While each house is unique, there are some standard points that most stagers will discuss during a consultation: PREPACK- While we encourage both, prepacking is different from decluttering. Decluttering is getting rid of unwanted or unused items. Anyone can declutter. Prepacking is a term reserved for staging. Prepacking is getting stuff you want to keep, but need to get out of the house. This helps with the illusion that the house is bigger than it is. And your buyers can actually see what it is that you are selling! Also, spoiler alert! You are MOVING. Everything is coming out of the house. Prepacking is actually breaking the process into 2 more manageable parts: Packing before listing and packing after you are under contract. NOTHING will bring you more money on your house for a smaller investment than prepacking. Getting a storage unit is typically a smart move and worth every penny. FURNITURE PLACEMENT- This is where hiring a professional is important because each house is unique with its own set of challenges. Some tips to help with placement are: Making sure that the fireplace is the focal point of the living room, taking extra leaves out of dining tables to make space look larger, moving beds away from the doorways and making sure you square up pieces of furniture that might be at an angle, like an armoire or bed. Angles will eat up square footage. DEPERSONALIZE-&nbsp;The long running adage in Real Estate is that you depersonalize so that buyers can picture their lives in the space. Nothing is further from the truth. You depersonalize to protect your privacy. The internet is an amazing tool, but it’s also important to realize people in Hong Kong can see the inside of your house. Take down all personal photos AND names of your children off of their walls. There was a homeowner who argued once over this point. But after she realized that pictures of her daughters, their names, their address (complete with a map) PLUS what school they attended where all there in the information box, she promptly removed all the stuff off her walls. NEUTRALIZE:&nbsp;Remember that red wall you HAD TO HAVE in 2004? Or the time you wallpapered your powder bath? Painting can be a chore, but for $35.00 a gallon, it is the cheapest updating you can do. I once had some clients who had painted their bathroom a beautiful shade of grey, but their builder grade vanity was still honey oak. And water damaged at that. I suggested they paint it black and later found out they called their Realtor to ask if that was necessary. He told them it was his experience to do what I said and they did. They called him back and said they wished they had done it before they were moving. PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS- Leaving a hot tub? Have that thing bubbling! Surround sound inside and out? Have it on! If you’ve got it, sell it. I was talking to a homeowner and there was a storm shelter they had no idea they had until their guests commented on how cool it was to have it in a closet. Leave no feature undisclosed! Staging is a great way to get top dollar for your house and reduce the time it spends on the market waiting for a buyer. &nbsp;And while it can also be a lot of work and time consuming, is always worth the payoff at the closing table! For more information about Oklahoma Home Impressions, you can reach Lisa at&nbsp;lisa@okimpressions.com or&nbsp;(405) 200-1832.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfcc4db048034a7e5f41"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfce4db04803477e7f64","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:14:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Deer Creek, Ok -- At the Corner of Lots of Things To Do","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4760 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99d46954f006bdacaab767514d11addb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">Northbrook, Ideal’s newest neighborhood, sits just about a mile north of the Kilpatrick Turnpike on N. Rockwell, where Oklahoma City and Edmond link up, a location that puts all the metro’s major attractions within an easy 20-minute drive. All of them offer great events that appeal to all age groups. \u003cstrong>Just for the fun of it,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>families enjoy the always popular \u003ca href=\"https://www.frontiercity.com/\">Frontier City\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/338/Arcadia-Lake\">Arcadia Lake\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.lazye.com/\">Lazy E Arena\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://welcometobricktown.com/\">Bricktown\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okczoo.org/\">OKC Zoo\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Arts Lovers won’t want to miss&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/\">Armstrong Auditorium\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcphil.org/\">Oklahoma City Philharmonic\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/\">Oklahoma City Museum of Art\u003c/a>, as well as the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ucojazzlab.com/\">UCO Jazz Lab\u003c/a> and the museums and theaters at \u003ca href=\"https://www.uco.edu/\">UCO\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.oc.edu/\">Oklahoma Christian University\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcu.edu/\">Oklahoma City University\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://occc.edu/\">OCCC\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>And for a better understanding of our common culture,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>visit the \u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/\">National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum,\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/\">Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum\u003c/a> and all the attractions along \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/route66/Route66_overview.html\">Scenic Route 66\u003c/a>. For a treasure trove of information about things to do in Oklahoma City and Edmond, check out: \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/brochures?cmp=ppc_b_br1234_oklahomatravelbrochure&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=branded%2520(1-4)&utm_content=oklahoma%2520travel%2520brochure#brochure_O3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Branded%20(1-4)&utm_term=+Oklahoma%20travel%20guide&utm_content=Oklahoma%20Travel%20Brochure\">Oklahoma City Visitors Guide\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/index.php\">Edmond Visitors Guide\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>You really won’t want to miss these upcoming Events.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/244/movie-nights-in-the-park-ferdinand.htm\">\u003cstrong>Free Movie Nights in the Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;\u003c/strong>at Mitch Park at 7pm, Starts April 13 with \u003cem>Ferdinand.\u003c/em> The movies are free. Concessions are just $1. \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/201/edmond-farmers-market-opening-day.htm\">\u003cstrong>Edmond Farmer’s Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> kicks off its 2018 season on April 14. Featuring locally grown produce and Made In Oklahoma food, the Market is open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays through mid-October, except for Arts Festival weekend. You’ll find the Market at Festival Marketplace and Plaza, on the first street west of Broadway in Downtown Edmond. \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/165/kickingbird-golf-club-demo-day.htm\">\u003cstrong>Kickingbird Golf Club Demo Day\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>April 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Kickingbird. All the major club manufacturers will show off the latest golf club technology at this free event. \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/120/40th-annual-downtown-edmond-arts-festival.htm\">\u003cstrong>40\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival –\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> May 4-6 on Broadway, north of Second St. Features more than 100 artists, as well live entertainment, including a Saturday night concert by Matt Stansbury and the Romance. Family fun things include face painting, inflatables and a children’s art tent. \u003cstrong>LibertyFest 2018 –&nbsp;\u003c/strong>the metro’s don’t-miss 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> of July celebration, begins with events on June 30 and runs through July 4. Festivities include a \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/13/libertyfest-car-show-at-hafer-park.htm\">Car Show\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/12/miss-libertyfest-pageant.htm\">Miss LibertyFest Pageant\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/11/libertyfest-kitefest.htm\">Kite Fest\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/6/libertyfest-a-taste-of-edmond.htm\">A Taste of Edmond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/7/libertyfest-road-rally.htm\">Road Rally\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/217/libertyfest-parkfest-at-uco.htm\">ParkFest at UCO\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/205/libertyfest-parade.htm\">LibertyFest Parade\u003c/a> through Downtown Edmond – and it’s all capped off with \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/214/libertyfest-fireworks-at-uco.htm\">Fireworks at UCO\u003c/a>,\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"deer-creek-ok-at-the-corner-of-lots-of-things-to-do-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-22T23:04:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99d46954f006bdacaab767514d11addb.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1519340688,"_etag":"2ac8cd410c09b84d94386f42e50bb24455039b86","textbody":"Northbrook, Ideal’s newest neighborhood, sits just about a mile north of the Kilpatrick Turnpike on N. Rockwell, where Oklahoma City and Edmond link up, a location that puts all the metro’s major attractions within an easy 20-minute drive. All of them offer great events that appeal to all age groups. Just for the fun of it,&nbsp;families enjoy the always popular Frontier City, Arcadia Lake, the Lazy E Arena, Bricktown and the OKC Zoo. Arts Lovers won’t want to miss&nbsp;Armstrong Auditorium, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, as well as the UCO Jazz Lab and the museums and theaters at UCO, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City University and OCCC. And for a better understanding of our common culture,&nbsp;visit the National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum,Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum and all the attractions along Scenic Route 66. For a treasure trove of information about things to do in Oklahoma City and Edmond, check out: Oklahoma City Visitors GuideEdmond Visitors GuideYou really won’t want to miss these upcoming Events.&nbsp;Free Movie Nights in the Park&nbsp;–&nbsp;at Mitch Park at 7pm, Starts April 13 with Ferdinand. The movies are free. Concessions are just $1. Edmond Farmer’s Market kicks off its 2018 season on April 14. Featuring locally grown produce and Made In Oklahoma food, the Market is open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays through mid-October, except for Arts Festival weekend. You’ll find the Market at Festival Marketplace and Plaza, on the first street west of Broadway in Downtown Edmond. Kickingbird Golf Club Demo Day,&nbsp;April 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Kickingbird. All the major club manufacturers will show off the latest golf club technology at this free event. 40th Annual Downtown Edmond Arts Festival – May 4-6 on Broadway, north of Second St. Features more than 100 artists, as well live entertainment, including a Saturday night concert by Matt Stansbury and the Romance. Family fun things include face painting, inflatables and a children’s art tent. LibertyFest 2018 –&nbsp;the metro’s don’t-miss 4th of July celebration, begins with events on June 30 and runs through July 4. Festivities include a Car Show, Miss LibertyFest Pageant, Kite Fest, A Taste of Edmond, Road Rally, ParkFest at UCO and the LibertyFest Parade through Downtown Edmond – and it’s all capped off with Fireworks at UCO,","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:03:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfce4db04803477e7f64"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfd34db04803487e5d62","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:14:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips for House-Hunting in the Winter","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4765 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e2e711e782c4458e7a7667e713df9a52.png\">&nbsp;There’s no need to postpone the search for a new home just because it’s winter. While you’re hibernating, you could be missing out on the home of your dreams. You probably start your new home search online, browsing real estate listings in the warmth of your cozy home. Once you have narrowed down your list of homes to see, follow these tips for house-hunting in the winter. \u003cstrong>Consider the accessibility.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Seeing a home in the winter gives you valuable insight into features like the way the roads are maintained. Are the streets and driveway plowed well? Think about coming home here on a wintry night. Will you be able to access drive up your street and driveway to get home? As you walk to the front entry, do you find slippery spots? \u003cstrong>Look at the curb appeal when it’s not pristine.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>When the garden, shrubs, and trees are in full bloom, you might not get the true picture of the home’s exterior. Without the leaves on the trees, will you have privacy here? How does the foundation look? Seeing the home in the dead of winter is like looking in the mirror first thing in the morning. \u003cstrong>Check for leaks and drafts.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>You’ll feel the cold air seeping in from the outside a lot more in the winter than on a spring day when the windows or open or during the summer with the air conditioning running. As you walk through the home, place your hand on the window sills and frames, the door jamb, and wall outlets. Do you feel drafts? These issues are tips about the home’s maintenance as well as the leaks. If you find drafts, you should also look into frozen pipes, roof leaks, and the quality of the insulation. \u003cstrong>Gauge the natural light.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The days are shorter in the winter. By touring a new home during the afternoon, you will see how much sunlight streams into your home. Is it sun-drenched or dark and dreary? Sunlight provides vitamin D, which is essential to maintaining a happy mood through the short days. Will this home replenish you? \u003cstrong>Sniff out odors.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>When a home is closed up, you’re more likely to notice odors, like mold and mildew or pet odors. If the home has carpet, take a deep breath. \u003cstrong>Get an accurate figure for the heating bill.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>It’s easy to forget how much you paid to heat your home when you’re enjoying the low bills of summertime. During a winter viewing, those heating costs are fresh in the memory of the homeowner, so you’re more likely to gauge more correctly what it will cost to heat this home. \u003cstrong>Ask for a spring inspection.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>You might need to check features like the sprinkler system and swimming pool for yourself, and it’s not possible during winter. If you have time to wait, make your purchase contingent on an inspection after the snow has melted and the ground has thawed. You can also ask for escrowed funds to cover possible repair of specific items that are unable to be inspected during the winter. Give yourself a break from the winter doldrums and start looking for a new home during the winter, when there is less competition and motivated sellers.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-for-househunting-in-the-winter-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-23T02:25:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e2e711e782c4458e7a7667e713df9a52.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1519352710,"_etag":"57111a73825743f9f4e30b8378d8e715f555f6b2","textbody":"&nbsp;There’s no need to postpone the search for a new home just because it’s winter. While you’re hibernating, you could be missing out on the home of your dreams. You probably start your new home search online, browsing real estate listings in the warmth of your cozy home. Once you have narrowed down your list of homes to see, follow these tips for house-hunting in the winter. Consider the accessibility.&nbsp;Seeing a home in the winter gives you valuable insight into features like the way the roads are maintained. Are the streets and driveway plowed well? Think about coming home here on a wintry night. Will you be able to access drive up your street and driveway to get home? As you walk to the front entry, do you find slippery spots? Look at the curb appeal when it’s not pristine.&nbsp;When the garden, shrubs, and trees are in full bloom, you might not get the true picture of the home’s exterior. Without the leaves on the trees, will you have privacy here? How does the foundation look? Seeing the home in the dead of winter is like looking in the mirror first thing in the morning. Check for leaks and drafts.&nbsp;You’ll feel the cold air seeping in from the outside a lot more in the winter than on a spring day when the windows or open or during the summer with the air conditioning running. As you walk through the home, place your hand on the window sills and frames, the door jamb, and wall outlets. Do you feel drafts? These issues are tips about the home’s maintenance as well as the leaks. If you find drafts, you should also look into frozen pipes, roof leaks, and the quality of the insulation. Gauge the natural light.&nbsp;The days are shorter in the winter. By touring a new home during the afternoon, you will see how much sunlight streams into your home. Is it sun-drenched or dark and dreary? Sunlight provides vitamin D, which is essential to maintaining a happy mood through the short days. Will this home replenish you? Sniff out odors.&nbsp;When a home is closed up, you’re more likely to notice odors, like mold and mildew or pet odors. If the home has carpet, take a deep breath. Get an accurate figure for the heating bill.&nbsp;It’s easy to forget how much you paid to heat your home when you’re enjoying the low bills of summertime. During a winter viewing, those heating costs are fresh in the memory of the homeowner, so you’re more likely to gauge more correctly what it will cost to heat this home. Ask for a spring inspection.&nbsp;You might need to check features like the sprinkler system and swimming pool for yourself, and it’s not possible during winter. If you have time to wait, make your purchase contingent on an inspection after the snow has melted and the ground has thawed. You can also ask for escrowed funds to cover possible repair of specific items that are unable to be inspected during the winter. Give yourself a break from the winter doldrums and start looking for a new home during the winter, when there is less competition and motivated sellers.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfd34db04803487e5d62"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfd64db04803467e64c7","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:14:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Deer Creek Area Has Become Metro Business Mecca in Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4774 size-large fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3dab4f9ed2a80f049ea7be43e12dafe8.jpg\" alt=\"Deer Creek, OK business\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Homeowners in Ideal’s new Northbrook neighborhood, as well as Valencia and Castlewood Trails, enjoy close proximity to some of Oklahoma City’s largest and fastest-growing employers. \u003cstrong>Healthcare Corridor\u003c/strong> With Mercy Hospital as its centerpiece, the area along Memorial Road and the Kilpatrick Turnpike, west of Lake Hefner Parkway, has attracted numerous hospitals, clinics and health services providers in the last two decades. \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercy.net/newsroom/mercy-health-center-oklahoma-city-quick-facts/\">\u003cstrong>Mercy Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – With 4,500 employees and 380 beds, Mercy is one of the metro’s largest health services providers and ranks in the top 10 largest employers. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1947, the hospital moved to the “cow Pasture” in northwest Oklahoma City in 1974. From the state’s first open heart surgery in 1958 to the Coletta Building, a revolutionary cancer detection and treatment center, opened in 2016, Mercy has been and continues to be a leader in healthcare services, innovation and patient care. The hospital is home to Oklahoma’s largest oncology group, the state’s only Stroke Prevention Clinic and the Largest NeuroScience group in the southwest. More than 250 babies are born at Mercy each month. \u003ca href=\"https://www.okheart.com/\">\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Heart Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – Physician owned, Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH), focuses on treating and preventing diseases of the heart and lungs. OHH was designed by cardiologists to ensure that patients receive expert, individualized care with utmost comfort. OHH is the first of its kind in Oklahoma and the first all-digital hospital in the United States. \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahomaspine.com/\">\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Spine Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – OSH leads the way in innovative healthcare services and facilities to restore, maintain and improve wellness. One of the nation’s first physician-owned spine specialty hospitals, the medical team oversees all aspects of treatment. A consistent winner of awards for patient satisfaction, the spine hospital attracts staff that specialize in spine care and have become experts in the field, something uncommon for larger facilities. \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-rehabilitation-hospital-oklahoma-city/\">\u003cstrong>Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -- Mercy Rehabilitation provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Promoting recuperation outside the traditional hospital setting, MRH offers many unique services, including brain injury and dedicated stroke care units, gymnasiums, suites where families may practice daily living tasks, pet therapy and other recreational programs, and an outdoor healing garden and walking trail. \u003ca href=\"https://www.procure.com/Oklahoma-Explore\">\u003cstrong>ProCure Proton Therapy Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> provides the most advanced cancer treatment available in a supportive and caring environment. Its personalized, comprehensive care from a team of experienced radiation oncologists and highly skilled medical professionals focuses on ensuring exceptional, seamless care beyond proton therapy treatment. The center is co-located with the state-of-the-art INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma, which can provide any additional medical services patients may need while undergoing proton therapy. \u003ca href=\"https://integrisok.com/locations/cancer/integris-cancer-institute\">\u003cstrong>Integris Cancer Institute\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -- More than a cancer treatment facility, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute guides patients through the medical journey and walks through it with them personally. It offers an exceptional physicians group and state-of-the-art comprehensive therapies for the diagnosis, treatment and survivorship of cancer patients. Designed with the patient in mind, the 200,000 square-foot facility includes radiation oncology, imaging, infusion therapy, a wellness center and a meditation garden. \u003cstrong>Business Corridor\u003c/strong> In addition to healthcare employment opportunities, two of Oklahoma City’s largest business services groups have found homes in the Memorial Rd./Kilpatrick Turnpike area, between Rockwell and Council. \u003ca href=\"http://www.paycomonline.com/\">\u003cstrong>Paycom\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – Founded in Oklahoma City, Paycom has more than 2,000 employees at its headquarters location on the north side of Memorial Rd. As a leader in payroll and HR technology, Paycom’s cloud-based software solution helps companies effectively navigate a rapidly changing business environment. With its core system of records maintained in a single database for all HR-related functions, Paycom provides the functionality that businesses need to manage the complete employment lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. Paycom serves businesses of all sizes and in every industry, in all 50 states, from offices across the country. Recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. the company has expanded its headquarters facility twice since opening in 2011, to respond to growth. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.farmers.com/\">Farmers Insurance Group\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> opened its HelpPoint Claims and Data Center facility on the south side of Memorial in 2011 and now has 1,300 customer service associates and office claims representatives at the 176,500-square-foot facility. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the country's third largest insurer of both personal lines passenger automobile and homeowners insurance, and also provides a wide range of other insurance and financial services products. &nbsp;Nationally, Farmers serves more than 10 million households more than 20 million individual policies across all 50 states, with over 50,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 24,000 employees.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"deer-creek-area-has-become-metro-business-mecca-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-02-27T22:34:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3dab4f9ed2a80f049ea7be43e12dafe8.jpg","caption":"Deer Creek, OK business","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1519770878,"_etag":"c6c3fc061200183d19754110143d72af8308d071","textbody":"Homeowners in Ideal’s new Northbrook neighborhood, as well as Valencia and Castlewood Trails, enjoy close proximity to some of Oklahoma City’s largest and fastest-growing employers. Healthcare Corridor With Mercy Hospital as its centerpiece, the area along Memorial Road and the Kilpatrick Turnpike, west of Lake Hefner Parkway, has attracted numerous hospitals, clinics and health services providers in the last two decades. Mercy Hospital – With 4,500 employees and 380 beds, Mercy is one of the metro’s largest health services providers and ranks in the top 10 largest employers. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1947, the hospital moved to the “cow Pasture” in northwest Oklahoma City in 1974. From the state’s first open heart surgery in 1958 to the Coletta Building, a revolutionary cancer detection and treatment center, opened in 2016, Mercy has been and continues to be a leader in healthcare services, innovation and patient care. The hospital is home to Oklahoma’s largest oncology group, the state’s only Stroke Prevention Clinic and the Largest NeuroScience group in the southwest. More than 250 babies are born at Mercy each month. Oklahoma Heart Hospital – Physician owned, Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH), focuses on treating and preventing diseases of the heart and lungs. OHH was designed by cardiologists to ensure that patients receive expert, individualized care with utmost comfort. OHH is the first of its kind in Oklahoma and the first all-digital hospital in the United States. Oklahoma Spine Hospital – OSH leads the way in innovative healthcare services and facilities to restore, maintain and improve wellness. One of the nation’s first physician-owned spine specialty hospitals, the medical team oversees all aspects of treatment. A consistent winner of awards for patient satisfaction, the spine hospital attracts staff that specialize in spine care and have become experts in the field, something uncommon for larger facilities. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital -- Mercy Rehabilitation provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Promoting recuperation outside the traditional hospital setting, MRH offers many unique services, including brain injury and dedicated stroke care units, gymnasiums, suites where families may practice daily living tasks, pet therapy and other recreational programs, and an outdoor healing garden and walking trail. ProCure Proton Therapy Center provides the most advanced cancer treatment available in a supportive and caring environment. Its personalized, comprehensive care from a team of experienced radiation oncologists and highly skilled medical professionals focuses on ensuring exceptional, seamless care beyond proton therapy treatment. The center is co-located with the state-of-the-art INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma, which can provide any additional medical services patients may need while undergoing proton therapy. Integris Cancer Institute -- More than a cancer treatment facility, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute guides patients through the medical journey and walks through it with them personally. It offers an exceptional physicians group and state-of-the-art comprehensive therapies for the diagnosis, treatment and survivorship of cancer patients. Designed with the patient in mind, the 200,000 square-foot facility includes radiation oncology, imaging, infusion therapy, a wellness center and a meditation garden. Business Corridor In addition to healthcare employment opportunities, two of Oklahoma City’s largest business services groups have found homes in the Memorial Rd./Kilpatrick Turnpike area, between Rockwell and Council. Paycom – Founded in Oklahoma City, Paycom has more than 2,000 employees at its headquarters location on the north side of Memorial Rd. As a leader in payroll and HR technology, Paycom’s cloud-based software solution helps companies effectively navigate a rapidly changing business environment. With its core system of records maintained in a single database for all HR-related functions, Paycom provides the functionality that businesses need to manage the complete employment lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. Paycom serves businesses of all sizes and in every industry, in all 50 states, from offices across the country. Recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. the company has expanded its headquarters facility twice since opening in 2011, to respond to growth. Farmers Insurance Group opened its HelpPoint Claims and Data Center facility on the south side of Memorial in 2011 and now has 1,300 customer service associates and office claims representatives at the 176,500-square-foot facility. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the country's third largest insurer of both personal lines passenger automobile and homeowners insurance, and also provides a wide range of other insurance and financial services products. &nbsp;Nationally, Farmers serves more than 10 million households more than 20 million individual policies across all 50 states, with over 50,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 24,000 employees.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfd64db04803467e64c7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfd74db04803487e5d63","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:54:49 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Affordable farmhouse details","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4777 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Farmhouse-Ashworth-Farm-90-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4778 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/17f1dbd796b9b1f1dc28a104324fe96f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">The rustic style has become a desirable trend in home décor. The look reflects the simplicity and comforts of country living—casual, infused with the ingenuity of a pioneering spirit. Recycled and repurposed items fit beautifully in this décor, which also happens to blend well with cottage, traditional, and even modern styles. At Ideal Homes, we recognize the popularity of the rustic look and we’ve incorporated affordable farmhouse details into the new homes we build throughout the Oklahoma City metro region. Our designers integrate wood beams to enhance the rustic look of a home. Exposed beams or shiplap are traditional features of farmhouse style. This architectural detail blends well with any of our floor plans, because we create these designs with versatility in mind. In the kitchen, open shelving has become a popular trend overall and for farmhouse style specifically. Replacing some of the upper cabinets with open shelves allows people to display their eye-catching pieces, like pottery, as well as allow more accessibility for useful tools like cookbooks and mixing bowls. The objective of simplicity pairs nicely with down-sizing your abundance of dishes, cookware, utensils, and serving pieces. The remaining cabinets in a farmhouse style are painted, usually white or antique white, but we’re seeing some people opt for soft shades of blue, green, yellow, and other subtle hues that add a splash of color. A farmhouse sink is another desirable feature in today’s kitchen—and a style that can work in anything from rustic to formal, depending on the sink’s material. These oversized sinks were originally a staple in country homes, where the person in charge of the cooking had to prepare large amounts of food and game. Behind these sinks, add a backsplash, like brick or stone to carry on the rugged, natural look that this style presents. Nothing says “farmhouse” like a sliding barn door. Ideal Homes’ customers frequently ask about incorporating these interesting doors into the home. Use them on a closet, as a divider (from the master bedroom to the bath), or anywhere you have space on both sides of a doorway. The sliding barn door can be crafted in a wide range of styles and materials, including reclaimed wood for an authentic look and even with glass or a mirror. The hardware is equally varied, so this detail can work seamlessly even in a contemporary home. Your bathroom can also reflect a farmhouse look. Opt for white cabinets, perhaps with the Z-back look of a barn door. Shiplap accents on the walls or ceiling are affordable ways to complete this cozy look. Like the sliding barn door, a front porch is equally rustic, particularly when you add elements like a rocking chair or porch swing, accented with overflowing pots and galvanized containers of herbs and flowers. Throw in some mason jars, a country-style wreath with a burlap bow, and you’re living the farmhouse style. Since we’ve stepped outside, the exterior of your home can project the farmhouse style, simply by adding details like painted shutters and brick. The exterior paint colors of this style of home can be bright white, an earthy or neutral shade, or a Colonial color, like blue or yellow. Farmhouse style is as much a feeling as a specific set of details. Think rustic and simple. Then go from there. For some help envisioning your farmhouse home, browse our gallery of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>’ \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">new home communities\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. If you’re anxious to move now, we also have some \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">quick move-in homes\u003c/a> available immediately.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"affordable-farmhouse-details-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-02T02:26:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/17f1dbd796b9b1f1dc28a104324fe96f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1519957615,"_etag":"3183c4ca942b2b58fcdf953a3a04d1f449138c0d","textbody":"The rustic style has become a desirable trend in home décor. The look reflects the simplicity and comforts of country living—casual, infused with the ingenuity of a pioneering spirit. Recycled and repurposed items fit beautifully in this décor, which also happens to blend well with cottage, traditional, and even modern styles. At Ideal Homes, we recognize the popularity of the rustic look and we’ve incorporated affordable farmhouse details into the new homes we build throughout the Oklahoma City metro region. Our designers integrate wood beams to enhance the rustic look of a home. Exposed beams or shiplap are traditional features of farmhouse style. This architectural detail blends well with any of our floor plans, because we create these designs with versatility in mind. In the kitchen, open shelving has become a popular trend overall and for farmhouse style specifically. Replacing some of the upper cabinets with open shelves allows people to display their eye-catching pieces, like pottery, as well as allow more accessibility for useful tools like cookbooks and mixing bowls. The objective of simplicity pairs nicely with down-sizing your abundance of dishes, cookware, utensils, and serving pieces. The remaining cabinets in a farmhouse style are painted, usually white or antique white, but we’re seeing some people opt for soft shades of blue, green, yellow, and other subtle hues that add a splash of color. A farmhouse sink is another desirable feature in today’s kitchen—and a style that can work in anything from rustic to formal, depending on the sink’s material. These oversized sinks were originally a staple in country homes, where the person in charge of the cooking had to prepare large amounts of food and game. Behind these sinks, add a backsplash, like brick or stone to carry on the rugged, natural look that this style presents. Nothing says “farmhouse” like a sliding barn door. Ideal Homes’ customers frequently ask about incorporating these interesting doors into the home. Use them on a closet, as a divider (from the master bedroom to the bath), or anywhere you have space on both sides of a doorway. The sliding barn door can be crafted in a wide range of styles and materials, including reclaimed wood for an authentic look and even with glass or a mirror. The hardware is equally varied, so this detail can work seamlessly even in a contemporary home. Your bathroom can also reflect a farmhouse look. Opt for white cabinets, perhaps with the Z-back look of a barn door. Shiplap accents on the walls or ceiling are affordable ways to complete this cozy look. Like the sliding barn door, a front porch is equally rustic, particularly when you add elements like a rocking chair or porch swing, accented with overflowing pots and galvanized containers of herbs and flowers. Throw in some mason jars, a country-style wreath with a burlap bow, and you’re living the farmhouse style. Since we’ve stepped outside, the exterior of your home can project the farmhouse style, simply by adding details like painted shutters and brick. The exterior paint colors of this style of home can be bright white, an earthy or neutral shade, or a Colonial color, like blue or yellow. Farmhouse style is as much a feeling as a specific set of details. Think rustic and simple. Then go from there. For some help envisioning your farmhouse home, browse our gallery of floor plans in Ideal Homes’ new home communities throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. If you’re anxious to move now, we also have some quick move-in homes available immediately.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfd74db04803487e5d63"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfd94db04803467e64c8","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:54:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips for Working With Your Home Builder's Design Center","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4788 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/953ac463fd3825eeb4c5a7dcff166427.jpg\">&nbsp;Your new home plans are finalized, and now it’s time to choose the details—colors, flooring, countertops, cabinetry hardware, lighting, door knobs, and so much more. It can be a bit overwhelming if you’re unprepared, so follow these tips for working with your home builder’s design center to get the look you’re going to love for many years. \u003cstrong>Set a budget for upgrades.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>You can select choices among the standard features that your home builder offers—type of color of flooring, wall colors, cabinets, lighting and plumbing fixtures, to name just a few. These are included in the price of your home. However, you will also be presented with choices for upgrades. Maybe you want granite or quartz countertops instead of a solid surface, or different doors for your kitchen cabinets. Before you walk into the design center where you will be tempted with shopping made so easy, determine how much you can afford for adding upgrades to your new home. Be sure your design center professional understands you have a limit and provides you with cost of each upgrade. \u003cstrong>Determine your priorities.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Along with coming to the builder’s design center with a budget, be clear about how you want to use those funds. Think in advance—before all those shiny choices are staring you in the face—what’s more important. For example, can you live with certain fixtures in your powder room in order to upgrade the light fixture in the foyer? Consider which details will deliver more satisfaction in the long run—and stick with that decision. \u003cstrong>Bring pictures and swatches.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>You probably have ideas in mind for your interiors. Maybe you’ve pinned photos on Pinterest, torn pages out of magazines, and collected fabric and paint swatches. Bring everything you’ve gathered so you can share it with the designer. Snap photos of furniture you’ll have in your new home, with measurements, too. You’ll be able to better envision your new space when you have all these details together. \u003cstrong>Describe your lifestyle.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>When you meet with your selections coordinator at the design center, talk about the way you’re going to live in your new home. Offer details like how often you entertain, the age of your children (and whether your home is the “fun place”), and where you like to eat your daily meals. Are there bottleneck places in your home, like the bathroom or kitchen? How often do you do laundry, and do you fold it in the laundry room? The more you share, the better this pro can guide you toward smart choices. \u003cstrong>Take your time.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The decisions you make at the design center will have a lasting impact on your new home. Don’t rush through them. It might be helpful to ponder some of the choices for a few days before you commit. Borrow the swatches and samples you need, look at them at different times of the day (bearing in mind it might be different in your new home), and then return to finalize the design details on your new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-for-working-with-your-home-builders-design-center-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-09T00:57:34.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/953ac463fd3825eeb4c5a7dcff166427.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1520557054,"_etag":"cfc1a3829bbf4f731cd7a9ad5bf4492cf9bd48ee","textbody":"&nbsp;Your new home plans are finalized, and now it’s time to choose the details—colors, flooring, countertops, cabinetry hardware, lighting, door knobs, and so much more. It can be a bit overwhelming if you’re unprepared, so follow these tips for working with your home builder’s design center to get the look you’re going to love for many years. Set a budget for upgrades.&nbsp;You can select choices among the standard features that your home builder offers—type of color of flooring, wall colors, cabinets, lighting and plumbing fixtures, to name just a few. These are included in the price of your home. However, you will also be presented with choices for upgrades. Maybe you want granite or quartz countertops instead of a solid surface, or different doors for your kitchen cabinets. Before you walk into the design center where you will be tempted with shopping made so easy, determine how much you can afford for adding upgrades to your new home. Be sure your design center professional understands you have a limit and provides you with cost of each upgrade. Determine your priorities.&nbsp;Along with coming to the builder’s design center with a budget, be clear about how you want to use those funds. Think in advance—before all those shiny choices are staring you in the face—what’s more important. For example, can you live with certain fixtures in your powder room in order to upgrade the light fixture in the foyer? Consider which details will deliver more satisfaction in the long run—and stick with that decision. Bring pictures and swatches.&nbsp;You probably have ideas in mind for your interiors. Maybe you’ve pinned photos on Pinterest, torn pages out of magazines, and collected fabric and paint swatches. Bring everything you’ve gathered so you can share it with the designer. Snap photos of furniture you’ll have in your new home, with measurements, too. You’ll be able to better envision your new space when you have all these details together. Describe your lifestyle.&nbsp;When you meet with your selections coordinator at the design center, talk about the way you’re going to live in your new home. Offer details like how often you entertain, the age of your children (and whether your home is the “fun place”), and where you like to eat your daily meals. Are there bottleneck places in your home, like the bathroom or kitchen? How often do you do laundry, and do you fold it in the laundry room? The more you share, the better this pro can guide you toward smart choices. Take your time.&nbsp;The decisions you make at the design center will have a lasting impact on your new home. Don’t rush through them. It might be helpful to ponder some of the choices for a few days before you commit. Borrow the swatches and samples you need, look at them at different times of the day (bearing in mind it might be different in your new home), and then return to finalize the design details on your new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfd94db04803467e64c8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfdb4db04803477e7f66","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:55:08 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Places to Play in Deer Creek, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4790 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31859a1e8ba6916f03b8930cb30557e0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Families in Ideal’s new Northbrooke neighborhood and the ever-popular Valencia, both located in the Deer Creek/Edmond area, find many places to enjoy outdoor time. Edmond's parks are premier places for families to play. Walk on a trail, enjoy a live concert under the trees, watch a live musical performance under the stars or escape the summer heat and watch a family-friendly movie from swim your float. With a variety of programs, events, and classes there is something for every member of your family. Browse and Register for Parks and Recreation Programs using the \u003ca href=\"https://online.activecommunities.com/edmondparks/Start/Start.asp?SCheck=959774306&SDT=40835.6083604977\">Rec Express website\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>NOTE:\u003c/strong> If this is your first time to register for classes please call Parks and Recreation at 405-359-4630 so they can create and account for you. Not traveling for Spring Break? View the \u003ca href=\"https://issuu.com/cityofedmond/docs/18_pr_winter_spring_activities_guid\">\u003cstrong>Spring Break Activities Guide\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for ideas close to home. \u003cstrong>Edmond Parks\u003c/strong> Edmond has 32 parks with all different types of amenities. Click here for a \u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/361/City-Parks\">complete listing\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/3\">\u003cstrong>Bickham Rudkin Park and Community Dog Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – on 33\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup>, east of Boulevard. This park features a fishing pond, playground, covered pavilion with picnic tables and a 4-acre dog park. View the \u003ca href=\"http://ok-edmond.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/528\">Dog Park Rules\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/371/KickingBird-Golf-Club\">\u003cstrong>Kickingbird Golf Club\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1600 E. Danforth Rd. The 18-hole championship course is one of Oklahoma’s premiere public golf clubs. At 6,700 yards, with tree-lined fairways and gently contoured greens, Kickingbird offers the perfect golfing experience for the weekend golfer or more advanced competitors. \u003ca href=\"https://direct.activegolf.com/default.asp\">Reserve your tee time.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/19\">\u003cstrong>Mitch Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1501 W. Covell Rd. This 280-acre park features two playgrounds, a disc golf course, two basketball courts, exercise station, volleyball court, skate park, amphitheater and an athletic complex.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/loc/101/mac-in-mitch-park.htm\">\u003cstrong>MAC (Multipurpose Activity Center) in Mitch Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -- The MAC houses an expanded Senior Citizen's Center, Parks Administration offices, community meeting rooms, an outdoor amphitheater and recreation programs. \u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/20\">\u003cstrong>Mathis Brothers Skate Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -- 17,500 square feet of ramps, pipes, halfpipes and bowls to challenge skaters, rollerbladers and bikers of all ages. \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/loc/102/mitch-park-ymca-edmond-recreation-and-aquatic-center.htm\">\u003cstrong>Mitch Park YMCA Edmond Recreation and Aquatic Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – A partnership between the City of Edmond, Edmond Public Schools and the YMCA, the facility seats 800 and hosts state and regional swim meets, features a family pool with lap lanes and a play zone, as well as a 20-foot-high, 130-foot-long water slide running inside and outside the building. There’s also a fitness center, gym, elevated walking/jogging track, children’s play area, fitness classes and all the usual YMCA programs. Day passes are available.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Spring-Creek-Park-11\">\u003cstrong>Spring Creek Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – at \u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/338/Arcadia-Lake\">Arcadia Lake\u003c/a>. 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Spring Creek offers 194 acres of hiking, boating, fishing and camping fun. You’ll find a boat ramp, RV hookups, covered fishing pier and miles of cycling, walking and running trails.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>More Fun Places to Play\u003c/strong> In addition to its parks, the Deer Creek/Edmond area has some of the metro’s most interesting and fun getaways.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/loc/287/barnett-field-splash-pad.htm\">\u003cstrong>Barnett Field Splash Pad\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – Kelly Ave. north of Edmond Rd. at Barnett Field. All ages enjoy cooling off from May through September. 3,000-square-foot water park is free and open daily from dawn to dusk.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/loc/301/edmond-66-park.htm\">\u003cstrong>Edmond 66 Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – Route 66 and Post Rd. Four-field softball complex with concessions. Home of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.edmondadultsoftball.com/\">Edmond Adult Softball Association\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elevationtp.com/edmond-about\">\u003cstrong>Elevation Trampoline Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 14402 N. Lincoln Blvd. NOTE: Under 18 requires child’s parent or guardian to sign waiver before jumping.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/martin-park-nature-center\">\u003cstrong>Martin Park Nature Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 5000 W. Memorial Rd. All ages learn about nature and wildlife in this serene environment. Open year round. Be sure to check the website for hours, as they change throughout the year.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pelicanbayaquatics.com/index\">\u003cstrong>Pelican Bay Aquatic Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1034 S. Bryant. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check the website frequently for 2018 information and information on purchasing 2018 season passes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.skyzone.com/edmond/\">\u003cstrong>Sky Zone Trampoline Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 2525 S. Broadway \u003ca href=\"http://edmondstore.skyzone.com/areas/Default.aspx\">Buy tickets\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://edmondstore.skyzone.com/Waiver/\">fill out waivers\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solidrockbasketball.com/\">\u003cstrong>Solid Rock Basketball\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 140 W. 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Basketball training facility. Offers Spring Break activities.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.solidrockbasketball.com/\">\u003cstrong>UCO Outdoor Adventure Recreation\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – East on Rt. 66 in Edmond Park. Kayaks, canoes, standup paddle boards, hiking and backpacking. Open year round.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"places-to-play-in-deer-creek-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-09T01:01:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31859a1e8ba6916f03b8930cb30557e0.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1520557310,"_etag":"ced6a5e039621de640d5ddbe65c6ee66c905f2e6","textbody":"Families in Ideal’s new Northbrooke neighborhood and the ever-popular Valencia, both located in the Deer Creek/Edmond area, find many places to enjoy outdoor time. Edmond's parks are premier places for families to play. Walk on a trail, enjoy a live concert under the trees, watch a live musical performance under the stars or escape the summer heat and watch a family-friendly movie from swim your float. With a variety of programs, events, and classes there is something for every member of your family. Browse and Register for Parks and Recreation Programs using the Rec Express website. NOTE: If this is your first time to register for classes please call Parks and Recreation at 405-359-4630 so they can create and account for you. Not traveling for Spring Break? View the Spring Break Activities Guide for ideas close to home. Edmond Parks Edmond has 32 parks with all different types of amenities. Click here for a complete listing.Bickham Rudkin Park and Community Dog Park – on 33rd, east of Boulevard. This park features a fishing pond, playground, covered pavilion with picnic tables and a 4-acre dog park. View the Dog Park Rules.Kickingbird Golf Club – 1600 E. Danforth Rd. The 18-hole championship course is one of Oklahoma’s premiere public golf clubs. At 6,700 yards, with tree-lined fairways and gently contoured greens, Kickingbird offers the perfect golfing experience for the weekend golfer or more advanced competitors. Reserve your tee time.Mitch Park – 1501 W. Covell Rd. This 280-acre park features two playgrounds, a disc golf course, two basketball courts, exercise station, volleyball court, skate park, amphitheater and an athletic complex.MAC (Multipurpose Activity Center) in Mitch Park -- The MAC houses an expanded Senior Citizen's Center, Parks Administration offices, community meeting rooms, an outdoor amphitheater and recreation programs. Mathis Brothers Skate Park -- 17,500 square feet of ramps, pipes, halfpipes and bowls to challenge skaters, rollerbladers and bikers of all ages. Mitch Park YMCA Edmond Recreation and Aquatic Center – A partnership between the City of Edmond, Edmond Public Schools and the YMCA, the facility seats 800 and hosts state and regional swim meets, features a family pool with lap lanes and a play zone, as well as a 20-foot-high, 130-foot-long water slide running inside and outside the building. There’s also a fitness center, gym, elevated walking/jogging track, children’s play area, fitness classes and all the usual YMCA programs. Day passes are available.Spring Creek Park – at Arcadia Lake. 2.5 miles east of I-35 on 15th Spring Creek offers 194 acres of hiking, boating, fishing and camping fun. You’ll find a boat ramp, RV hookups, covered fishing pier and miles of cycling, walking and running trails.More Fun Places to Play In addition to its parks, the Deer Creek/Edmond area has some of the metro’s most interesting and fun getaways.Barnett Field Splash Pad – Kelly Ave. north of Edmond Rd. at Barnett Field. All ages enjoy cooling off from May through September. 3,000-square-foot water park is free and open daily from dawn to dusk.Edmond 66 Park – Route 66 and Post Rd. Four-field softball complex with concessions. Home of the Edmond Adult Softball Association.Elevation Trampoline Park – 14402 N. Lincoln Blvd. NOTE: Under 18 requires child’s parent or guardian to sign waiver before jumping.Martin Park Nature Center – 5000 W. Memorial Rd. All ages learn about nature and wildlife in this serene environment. Open year round. Be sure to check the website for hours, as they change throughout the year.Pelican Bay Aquatic Center – 1034 S. Bryant. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check the website frequently for 2018 information and information on purchasing 2018 season passes.Sky Zone Trampoline Park – 2525 S. Broadway Buy tickets or fill out waiversSolid Rock Basketball – 140 W. 15th Basketball training facility. Offers Spring Break activities.UCO Outdoor Adventure Recreation – East on Rt. 66 in Edmond Park. Kayaks, canoes, standup paddle boards, hiking and backpacking. Open year round.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:11 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfdb4db04803477e7f66"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfe34db04803477e7f67","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:55:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Oklahoma City metro","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4793 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5d21806cec71fc33e14480503e243eef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1198\">St. Patrick's Day is upon us, and there are a lot of great ways to celebrate in the Oklahoma City metro. Whether you're looking for family fun or a great place to have a green beer with friends, you'll find plenty of opportunities for you in the OKC area.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Norman\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Start the festivities early, with O'Connell's St. Pat's 8k Fun Run on March 10th. Then, return to \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/OConnellsNorman/\">O'Connell's\u003c/a> on St. Patrick's Day, on March 17th, &nbsp;for some green beer and traditional festivities. Or stop by \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/McNelliesNorman/\">McNellie's Pub\u003c/a> for some fun.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Edmond\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Want to learn how to Irish dance? Here's your opportunity! The \u003ca class=\"js-d-scroll-to listing-organizer-name text-default\" data-d-destination=\"#listing-organizer\" data-d-duration=\"1500\" data-d-offset=\"-70\" data-xd-wired=\"scroll-to\" href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-st-patricks-day-ceili-tickets-43247923704?aff=ehomecard#listing-organizer\">McTeggart Irish Dancers of Oklahoma\u003c/a> will be holding their 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Ceili on March 17 at St. Luke's Edmond. You will also have an opportunity to try Irish stew. Learn more details and get your tickets \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-st-patricks-day-ceili-tickets-43247923704?aff=ehomecard\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Oklahoma City\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Head downtown for the O'City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The information below was taken from the parade \u003ca href=\"http://www.ocityparade.com/\">website\u003c/a>. \"On Saturday, March 17, 2018, throw on your finest green shirt and come celebrate the greenest day of the year with your city! The parade will begin at 11 am with groups from all over the OKC metro showing their St. Paddy's Day pride. Make sure you kick off this day the right way in downtown OKC!\"\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Choctaw\u003c/h3>\u003cp>For St. Patrick's Day fun in the Choctaw / Midwest City / Nicoma Park area, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/170476020266675/\">Black Raven&nbsp;\u003c/a>Pub. They'll have live music beginning at 11am.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Stillwater\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Not part of the Oklahoma City metro but only a short drive away, you could spend the day celebrating at \u003ca href=\"http://eskimojoes.com/eskimojoes.com/stpaddysday\">Eskimo Joe's\u003c/a>. Start the day with some green eggs and ham, and then, stay for the green beer. Don't forget to get a green Eskimo Joe's t-shrit.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"places-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-the-oklahoma-city-metro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-10T02:55:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5d21806cec71fc33e14480503e243eef.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1520650557,"_etag":"e25249c935846e866af829ff5d061f369498da69","textbody":"St. Patrick's Day is upon us, and there are a lot of great ways to celebrate in the Oklahoma City metro. Whether you're looking for family fun or a great place to have a green beer with friends, you'll find plenty of opportunities for you in the OKC area.NormanStart the festivities early, with O'Connell's St. Pat's 8k Fun Run on March 10th. Then, return to O'Connell's on St. Patrick's Day, on March 17th, &nbsp;for some green beer and traditional festivities. Or stop by McNellie's Pub for some fun.EdmondWant to learn how to Irish dance? Here's your opportunity! The McTeggart Irish Dancers of Oklahoma will be holding their 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Ceili on March 17 at St. Luke's Edmond. You will also have an opportunity to try Irish stew. Learn more details and get your tickets here.Oklahoma CityHead downtown for the O'City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The information below was taken from the parade website. \"On Saturday, March 17, 2018, throw on your finest green shirt and come celebrate the greenest day of the year with your city! The parade will begin at 11 am with groups from all over the OKC metro showing their St. Paddy's Day pride. Make sure you kick off this day the right way in downtown OKC!\"ChoctawFor St. Patrick's Day fun in the Choctaw / Midwest City / Nicoma Park area, check out the Black Raven&nbsp;Pub. They'll have live music beginning at 11am.StillwaterNot part of the Oklahoma City metro but only a short drive away, you could spend the day celebrating at Eskimo Joe's. Start the day with some green eggs and ham, and then, stay for the green beer. Don't forget to get a green Eskimo Joe's t-shrit.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfe34db04803477e7f67"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bfe84db04803477e7f68","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:39:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Enjoy beautiful country living at Somer’s Pointe in Mustang, OK","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4799 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3b1d6a7da20814dea5af987de95157c5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\">Somer’s Pointe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, located on the west side of Garth Brooks, just south of Reno, is one of Ideal Homes’ best established, most successful neighborhoods. Residents enjoy a comfortable country living atmosphere at the southwest gateway to the metro Oklahoma City area, only 1.5 miles south of I-40 with access to the metro’s employment, entertainment and shopping via the Kilpatrick Turnpike, I-44 and I-35. \u003cstrong>Shopping\u003c/strong> Less than five minutes north on Garth Brooks you’ll find West End Pointe Power Center, the destination for west metro shopping. With more than 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities, your family can enjoy dinner and a movie, take care of your banking and health care needs, shop and work out – all in one easy destination. Major retailers include: \u003ca href=\"https://www.academy.com/\">Academy\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://aldi.us/stores/en-us/Search?SingleSlotGeo=Yukon%2C%20OK%2C%20USA&LocX=-97.76254410000001&LocY=35.5067215&Mode=None\">Aldi\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://local.biglots.com/ok/yukon/5320?q=yukon%2C+ok&loc=Yukon%2C+OK&t=\">Big Lots\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hobbylobby.com/store/HOB-LOB+%23600?lat=35.59472876783398&long=-97.57201633376566\">Hobby Lobby\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kohls.com/?pfx=pfx_msn_roi&cid=bsolo2&kwid=p6951524420&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=kohl%27s&utm_campaign=Brand&UTM_Adgroupid=58700000480431378&gclid=CKiN_rfg_dgCFU-4fgodhn4IEg&gclsrc=ds&dclid=CLLMj7jg_dgCFdaSYgodXpkI-w\">Kohl’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.lowes.com/\">Lowe’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.marshallsonline.com/store-finder/1335\">Marshall’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.petsmart.com/store-locator/store/?storeID=1930#page_name=global&link_section=header&link_name=events\">PetSmart\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bing.com/search?q=target+stores+locations&form=EDGTCT&qs=AS&cvid=4051c446b9f24f5c863bf146bdea3a85&refig=9f9dcbcb074a4039facf9de0ee308b8a&cc=US&setlang=en-US&elv=AY3%21uAY7tbNNZGZ2yiGNjfO5W1VDcQ*zVC%21d2IEZsa1LdTh5MUFlralIb6SdgD1CRjI0LoAQxCSrHG7wbpMdUmcNl58mboIzSuOadu8zOkRQ\">Target\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.ulta.com/stores/yukon-ok-1264\">Ulta\u003c/a>. Can’t find what you’re looking for at West End? Be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcoutlets.com/\">OKC Outlets\u003c/a> – six miles east on the north side of I-40 – up to 70% off retail – stores like Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, J.Crew Factory, Talbots Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Vera Bradley and much more. \u003cstrong>About the Neighborhood\u003c/strong> Somer’s Pointe is a lushly landscaped community with a fabulous splash pad, large park, playground and gazebo. The homes range from 1,127 to 2,888 square feet of efficient Energy Advantage construction and feature open floor plans, high ceilings and geothermal heating and cooling systems, with options for designer kitchens and baths, office spaces and hardwood floors. Homes are available from the $140s. So, if you’re hoping to downsize away from the hustle-and-bustle or looking for a larger home in a family-friendly community, Somer’s Pointe could be just the place for you. The neighborhood is also five miles north and two miles west of Mustang, a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. \u003cstrong>Schools\u003c/strong> Families in Somer’s Pointe attend \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6GYAIU2&dasi=4GGBI\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, one of Oklahoma’s top school districts. Mustang patrons have consistently supported the district’s efforts to modernize and maintain facilities, prepare for continued future growth, and provide students with top-flight STEM and fine arts educational opportunities. \u003cstrong>MPS will open two new schools in 2018-19:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Somer’s Pointe students in PK-4 will attend the new \u003cstrong>Riverwood Elementary School&nbsp;\u003c/strong>on S.W. 44th and Czech Hall and the new \u003cstrong>Meadow Brook Intermediate\u003c/strong> for fifth and sixth grade on 15th Street, west of Czech Hall Road. \u003cstrong>Students moving to these new sites will have a chance to visit their new school in the spring and meet the principals.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Middle and intermediate school students will not change school sites.\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustangnorthmiddleschool_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Mustang North Middle School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>906 S. Heights Dr., Mustang, OK 73064 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.324.2236 \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustanghighschool_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Mustang High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>801 S. Snyder Dr., Mustang, OK 73064 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.376.2404\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"enjoy-beautiful-country-living-at-somers-pointe-in-mustang-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-14T21:10:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3b1d6a7da20814dea5af987de95157c5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1521061823,"_etag":"c8805a7139b31ec0d6962faeb8fe673d126729a4","textbody":"Somer’s Pointe, located on the west side of Garth Brooks, just south of Reno, is one of Ideal Homes’ best established, most successful neighborhoods. Residents enjoy a comfortable country living atmosphere at the southwest gateway to the metro Oklahoma City area, only 1.5 miles south of I-40 with access to the metro’s employment, entertainment and shopping via the Kilpatrick Turnpike, I-44 and I-35. Shopping Less than five minutes north on Garth Brooks you’ll find West End Pointe Power Center, the destination for west metro shopping. With more than 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities, your family can enjoy dinner and a movie, take care of your banking and health care needs, shop and work out – all in one easy destination. Major retailers include: Academy, Aldi, Big Lots, Hobby Lobby, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Marshall’s, PetSmart, Target and Ulta. Can’t find what you’re looking for at West End? Be sure to check out OKC Outlets – six miles east on the north side of I-40 – up to 70% off retail – stores like Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach, Nike Factory Store, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, J.Crew Factory, Talbots Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Vera Bradley and much more. About the Neighborhood Somer’s Pointe is a lushly landscaped community with a fabulous splash pad, large park, playground and gazebo. The homes range from 1,127 to 2,888 square feet of efficient Energy Advantage construction and feature open floor plans, high ceilings and geothermal heating and cooling systems, with options for designer kitchens and baths, office spaces and hardwood floors. Homes are available from the $140s. So, if you’re hoping to downsize away from the hustle-and-bustle or looking for a larger home in a family-friendly community, Somer’s Pointe could be just the place for you. The neighborhood is also five miles north and two miles west of Mustang, a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. Schools Families in Somer’s Pointe attend Mustang Public Schools, one of Oklahoma’s top school districts. Mustang patrons have consistently supported the district’s efforts to modernize and maintain facilities, prepare for continued future growth, and provide students with top-flight STEM and fine arts educational opportunities. MPS will open two new schools in 2018-19:&nbsp;Somer’s Pointe students in PK-4 will attend the new Riverwood Elementary School&nbsp;on S.W. 44th and Czech Hall and the new Meadow Brook Intermediate for fifth and sixth grade on 15th Street, west of Czech Hall Road. Students moving to these new sites will have a chance to visit their new school in the spring and meet the principals.Middle and intermediate school students will not change school sites.Mustang North Middle SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;906 S. Heights Dr., Mustang, OK 73064 Phone:&nbsp;405.324.2236 Mustang High SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;801 S. Snyder Dr., Mustang, OK 73064 Phone:&nbsp;405.376.2404","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:24 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bfe84db04803477e7f68"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bff14db04803477e7f69","_updated":"Wed, 22 May 2024 20:08:55 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A Bold Wood and Tile Backsplash Design","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4804 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Valencia-Infinity-Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4732 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/50cc88b05179b25a915e350a8d7476e3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2700\">I remember the day our designer first showed us a sample of the backsplash she was considering for our new \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/the-reserve-at-valencia\">Valencia Reserve&nbsp;\u003c/a>model home in Edmond. There were three of us in the room, our designer, Russ our vice president of purchasing and myself the vice president of sales and marketing. I don’t want to be dramatic and say there were gasp when we saw the sample, but there was a definite reaction and it wasn’t good. &nbsp;It was just….out there. We like our models to be cutting edge, but this was different. Russ said, “Can we even source that?” &nbsp;I said, “What is that made out of?” I could tell our designer was getting a sick thrill out of our reaction and that she came prepared to fight for her vision. &nbsp;Great designers are funny like that. They’ll let you argue with them over the big concept, but they will defend the little things with all their might – fireplace mantle width, light fixtures in the secondary bathroom, and in this case, a bold backsplash. Design vision is a tough thing. It takes a strong knowledge of design trends, consumer preferences and some courage. In fact some of the best design elements are things that create a strong reaction. Average is rarely remarkable or memorable. Whenever one of our employees has a negative reaction to color, design elements, or anything else related to the “look” of a home, the owner of Ideal Vernon McKown has a great reminder. “Unless you’re the one making the mortgage payment, your opinion does not count.” His point of course is that everyone has different tastes. The challenge is to be just ahead of the design trends headed your way, but if you’re miles ahead, there are not enough early adopters to appreciate it. So back to the backsplash. I mean it’s just backsplash. So who cares? But as we’ve said before, the backsplash has become one of those design elements where a homeowner can really accent their kitchen. A backsplash used to be so boring. &nbsp;Now, it’s as unique as people’s phone covers or multi-colored socks. The backsplash in question is a \u003ca href=\"http://interceramicusa.com/products/detail/contour/263315\">Contour Calcutta tile and wood trails mix\u003c/a>. Even while being installed I was skeptical. “Is it supposed to be in that pattern?” &nbsp;and “How’s it going to look with the stained vent hood?” &nbsp;I’ve leaned over 15 years to never judge design until you see the entire thing come together. So when it was done, I walked through and looked at the final product that gave me some heartburn up front. It’s bold, it’s beautiful, it’s an incredible focal point, and I love it. I also love that not everyone loves it. But love it or hate it, you simply can’t ignore it. All this tension over backsplash in one model home is the same tension that homebuyers feel 1,000 times while building their very own home. Balancing your style, with current trends. Balancing being bold with the fear that it just won’t look right. That’s where our design team comes in. We set out on a mission to turn a stressful part of building a home into a fun and positive experience. They are experts at helping vision &nbsp;become to reality. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our design center experience\u003c/a> is one of the most enjoyable parts of building a new home with Ideal Homes. So many of our homebuyers enter the process with apprehension but leave completely thrilled. We love guiding our homebuyers thought the process of building a home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-bold-wood-and-tile-backsplash-design-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-17T02:49:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/50cc88b05179b25a915e350a8d7476e3.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1521254977,"_etag":"480ccfb6b69b7aec9cec085dcb1f0ce91c1f8515","textbody":"I remember the day our designer first showed us a sample of the backsplash she was considering for our new Valencia Reserve&nbsp;model home in Edmond. There were three of us in the room, our designer, Russ our vice president of purchasing and myself the vice president of sales and marketing. I don’t want to be dramatic and say there were gasp when we saw the sample, but there was a definite reaction and it wasn’t good. &nbsp;It was just….out there. We like our models to be cutting edge, but this was different. Russ said, “Can we even source that?” &nbsp;I said, “What is that made out of?” I could tell our designer was getting a sick thrill out of our reaction and that she came prepared to fight for her vision. &nbsp;Great designers are funny like that. They’ll let you argue with them over the big concept, but they will defend the little things with all their might – fireplace mantle width, light fixtures in the secondary bathroom, and in this case, a bold backsplash. Design vision is a tough thing. It takes a strong knowledge of design trends, consumer preferences and some courage. In fact some of the best design elements are things that create a strong reaction. Average is rarely remarkable or memorable. Whenever one of our employees has a negative reaction to color, design elements, or anything else related to the “look” of a home, the owner of Ideal Vernon McKown has a great reminder. “Unless you’re the one making the mortgage payment, your opinion does not count.” His point of course is that everyone has different tastes. The challenge is to be just ahead of the design trends headed your way, but if you’re miles ahead, there are not enough early adopters to appreciate it. So back to the backsplash. I mean it’s just backsplash. So who cares? But as we’ve said before, the backsplash has become one of those design elements where a homeowner can really accent their kitchen. A backsplash used to be so boring. &nbsp;Now, it’s as unique as people’s phone covers or multi-colored socks. The backsplash in question is a Contour Calcutta tile and wood trails mix. Even while being installed I was skeptical. “Is it supposed to be in that pattern?” &nbsp;and “How’s it going to look with the stained vent hood?” &nbsp;I’ve leaned over 15 years to never judge design until you see the entire thing come together. So when it was done, I walked through and looked at the final product that gave me some heartburn up front. It’s bold, it’s beautiful, it’s an incredible focal point, and I love it. I also love that not everyone loves it. But love it or hate it, you simply can’t ignore it. All this tension over backsplash in one model home is the same tension that homebuyers feel 1,000 times while building their very own home. Balancing your style, with current trends. Balancing being bold with the fear that it just won’t look right. That’s where our design team comes in. We set out on a mission to turn a stressful part of building a home into a fun and positive experience. They are experts at helping vision &nbsp;become to reality. Our design center experience is one of the most enjoyable parts of building a new home with Ideal Homes. So many of our homebuyers enter the process with apprehension but leave completely thrilled. We love guiding our homebuyers thought the process of building a home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:33 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bff14db04803477e7f69"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bff44db04803487e5d64","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:57:00 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The kitchen conundrum: Painted or stained cabinets?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4807 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Blue.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4808 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Stained.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4809 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Teal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4810 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/975e3a59dc79d95022eb9f00435889a3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\">The first thing people notice when they walk in a kitchen are the cabinets. After all, there are usually plenty of them! This detail presents a powerful impact, so your choice is a big one. Here’s the kitchen conundrum: Painted or stained cabinets? The good news is, there’s no wrong answer. It’s a matter of preference. Do you like the aesthetics of natural wood cabinets, with the visibility of the grain’s uniqueness? Would you prefer the sleek, smooth look of a painted surface? We love the look of today’s cabinets that bring inspiring color. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> has model homes that feature painted cabinets in blue, red, white, green, gray, and teal—and our visitors frequently remark how much they like this look! When you choose stained cabinets, you’re going to see the grain, so it’s important to choose a wood that gives you the look you want. A strongly vertical pattern, for example, will be quite apparent when you stand back and look at your cabinets. In either case—painted or wood—kitchen cabinets go through trends. Wood will never go out of style, although the stain colors will experience varying levels of popularity. White cabinets are timeless, but not for everyone. \u003cstrong>What’s your style?\u003c/strong> Your kitchen will reflect your design style as much as any room in your home—if not more. Unlike other rooms where the furnishings are easily moved and replaced, the commitment you make to your kitchen design is a lasting one. Whether you like rustic, French country, cottage, contemporary, or even something more eclectic, your cabinetry can enhance the look. You’ll have a wide variety of door styles, complemented with the hardware you choose. Then we can add finish accents, like crown molding, a corbel under a shelf or breakfast bar, a leg, spindle, column, kick board, or one of many other design details. \u003cstrong>The hybrid approach\u003c/strong> If you’re still up in the air, you can combine the two styles—stained and painted cabinets. You will achieve a beautiful design in your kitchen by painting the upper cabinets and staining the lower, or vice versa. You can also use a combination of two different paint colors, or the same color in different hues, like light gray on top and a deep charcoal on the bottom. Combined, your kitchen cabinets make a huge statement. What do yours say about you? Ideal Homes customizes kitchens for our homebuyers. Take a look at our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">photo gallery\u003c/a> for some inspiration as you try to decide on your kitchen cabinets. If you’re thinking of building or buying a new home in the Oklahoma City metro area, browse our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">new home communities\u003c/a>, and currently available \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">quick move-in homes\u003c/a>. We’d love to help you live your dream of a new home, so \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact us!\u003c/a> &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-kitchen-conundrum-painted-or-stained-cabinets-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-21T02:56:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/975e3a59dc79d95022eb9f00435889a3.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1521600996,"_etag":"e744c9a5ea6ac69079a8a9072002f242b2ea160a","textbody":"The first thing people notice when they walk in a kitchen are the cabinets. After all, there are usually plenty of them! This detail presents a powerful impact, so your choice is a big one. Here’s the kitchen conundrum: Painted or stained cabinets? The good news is, there’s no wrong answer. It’s a matter of preference. Do you like the aesthetics of natural wood cabinets, with the visibility of the grain’s uniqueness? Would you prefer the sleek, smooth look of a painted surface? We love the look of today’s cabinets that bring inspiring color. Ideal Homes has model homes that feature painted cabinets in blue, red, white, green, gray, and teal—and our visitors frequently remark how much they like this look! When you choose stained cabinets, you’re going to see the grain, so it’s important to choose a wood that gives you the look you want. A strongly vertical pattern, for example, will be quite apparent when you stand back and look at your cabinets. In either case—painted or wood—kitchen cabinets go through trends. Wood will never go out of style, although the stain colors will experience varying levels of popularity. White cabinets are timeless, but not for everyone. What’s your style? Your kitchen will reflect your design style as much as any room in your home—if not more. Unlike other rooms where the furnishings are easily moved and replaced, the commitment you make to your kitchen design is a lasting one. Whether you like rustic, French country, cottage, contemporary, or even something more eclectic, your cabinetry can enhance the look. You’ll have a wide variety of door styles, complemented with the hardware you choose. Then we can add finish accents, like crown molding, a corbel under a shelf or breakfast bar, a leg, spindle, column, kick board, or one of many other design details. The hybrid approach If you’re still up in the air, you can combine the two styles—stained and painted cabinets. You will achieve a beautiful design in your kitchen by painting the upper cabinets and staining the lower, or vice versa. You can also use a combination of two different paint colors, or the same color in different hues, like light gray on top and a deep charcoal on the bottom. Combined, your kitchen cabinets make a huge statement. What do yours say about you? Ideal Homes customizes kitchens for our homebuyers. Take a look at our photo gallery for some inspiration as you try to decide on your kitchen cabinets. If you’re thinking of building or buying a new home in the Oklahoma City metro area, browse our floor plans, new home communities, and currently available quick move-in homes. We’d love to help you live your dream of a new home, so contact us! &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bff44db04803487e5d64"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bff64db04803497e7214","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:57:08 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Quick Tips to Help with Spring Cleaning","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4814 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a6d39cf30e054091815e711bd573dea4.jpg\">&nbsp;Winter is finally slipping away and we’re starting to feel refreshed, and ready for the change that spring brings. One of the most popular rites of spring is doing an overhaul of your home’s interior—cleaning, purging, reorganizing, and perhaps redecorating. But before you launch into a full-scale attack, here are some helpful spring cleaning tips for your home. \u003cstrong>Make a plan.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>If you just dive into spring cleaning without a plan, you’ll waste time and probably miss certain areas that you’ll regret later—after your energy has been depleted. Decide where you need to purge—closets, attics, and basements are a great start. Determine how you’re going to approach each task. Set aside boxes or bags for “Keep”, “Donate”, and “Toss” in the area you’re purging so you don’t have to carry out piles. Include the tiny places that seem to get ignored during normal housecleaning, like sliding door tracks, baseboards, door frames, behind the kitchen appliances, and cabinet doors. Next, prioritize the spaces that need your attention. If you have a dreaded area, put it at the top of the list. Don’t procrastinate. Tackle it first. You’ll feel better about getting it out of the way. \u003cstrong>Organize your supplies.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Now that you have your spring cleaning plan all ready, gather up the supplies, like rags, paper towels, various solvents, sponges, brushes, squeegies, gloves, drawer liners, and replacement batteries and light bulbs. Sort them into categories. Make a bucket for window washing, use another container for dusting supplies, and so on. Then you can just grab the right bucket and head off to tackle the cleaning. \u003cstrong>Make a checklist.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Keep a clipboard with you and make notes of things you need to get, replace, clean, or fix as you move from room to room. Don’t stop during your cleaning frenzy to run to the home store because you’ve decided you need to change your cabinet hardware or bathroom accessories. The distraction will slow down your progress. Instead, at the end of the day, review your clipboard and make a shopping and errand list to tackle all at once. \u003cstrong>Start at the top.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>In every area of your house, start your spring cleaning from the top. Sweep away cobwebs and dust the light fixtures. Then move to the windows and walls. All the dirt, dust, and debris will fall to the floor, to be cleaned away last. \u003cstrong>Hand out the assignments.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Spring cleaning should be a shared challenge for everyone in the household. Once you have your plan, share it with your “helpers” and decide who will do what and when (yes, make sure there are deadlines). \u003cstrong>Plan to be tired.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>At the end of your spring cleaning day, reward your hard work by putting your feet up, letting someone else make or deliver dinner, and kicking back to enjoy your fully refreshed surroundings!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"quick-tips-to-help-with-spring-cleaning-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-22T23:21:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a6d39cf30e054091815e711bd573dea4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1521760869,"_etag":"27a535b7a4fcfcdd5d0d70b27ba3ecb1ceac5575","textbody":"&nbsp;Winter is finally slipping away and we’re starting to feel refreshed, and ready for the change that spring brings. One of the most popular rites of spring is doing an overhaul of your home’s interior—cleaning, purging, reorganizing, and perhaps redecorating. But before you launch into a full-scale attack, here are some helpful spring cleaning tips for your home. Make a plan.&nbsp;If you just dive into spring cleaning without a plan, you’ll waste time and probably miss certain areas that you’ll regret later—after your energy has been depleted. Decide where you need to purge—closets, attics, and basements are a great start. Determine how you’re going to approach each task. Set aside boxes or bags for “Keep”, “Donate”, and “Toss” in the area you’re purging so you don’t have to carry out piles. Include the tiny places that seem to get ignored during normal housecleaning, like sliding door tracks, baseboards, door frames, behind the kitchen appliances, and cabinet doors. Next, prioritize the spaces that need your attention. If you have a dreaded area, put it at the top of the list. Don’t procrastinate. Tackle it first. You’ll feel better about getting it out of the way. Organize your supplies.&nbsp;Now that you have your spring cleaning plan all ready, gather up the supplies, like rags, paper towels, various solvents, sponges, brushes, squeegies, gloves, drawer liners, and replacement batteries and light bulbs. Sort them into categories. Make a bucket for window washing, use another container for dusting supplies, and so on. Then you can just grab the right bucket and head off to tackle the cleaning. Make a checklist.&nbsp;Keep a clipboard with you and make notes of things you need to get, replace, clean, or fix as you move from room to room. Don’t stop during your cleaning frenzy to run to the home store because you’ve decided you need to change your cabinet hardware or bathroom accessories. The distraction will slow down your progress. Instead, at the end of the day, review your clipboard and make a shopping and errand list to tackle all at once. Start at the top.&nbsp;In every area of your house, start your spring cleaning from the top. Sweep away cobwebs and dust the light fixtures. Then move to the windows and walls. All the dirt, dust, and debris will fall to the floor, to be cleaned away last. Hand out the assignments.&nbsp;Spring cleaning should be a shared challenge for everyone in the household. Once you have your plan, share it with your “helpers” and decide who will do what and when (yes, make sure there are deadlines). Plan to be tired.&nbsp;At the end of your spring cleaning day, reward your hard work by putting your feet up, letting someone else make or deliver dinner, and kicking back to enjoy your fully refreshed surroundings!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bff64db04803497e7214"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000bffb4db048034a7e5f42","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:57:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Skyline Trails – Ideal Homes’ newest neighborhood in Mustang, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4819 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b58d362b9b2ce55dacaa5beff640e30f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\">Skyline Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, located east of Garth Brooks, on the north side of Reno, opened in 2017 and is Ideal Homes’ newest neighborhood. Residents enjoy country living with a private feel in this community, in Oklahoma City metro’s most convenient location, only a mile south of I-40 with access to employment, entertainment and shopping via the Kilpatrick Turnpike, I-44 and I-35. \u003cstrong>Shopping\u003c/strong> For first-class shopping, take your family to the West End Pointe Power Center, just five minutes north of Skyline Trails on Garth Brooks. West End boasts more than 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities, where you can enjoy dinner and a movie, take care of your banking and health care needs, shop and work out – all in one easy destination. Major retailers include: \u003ca href=\"https://www.academy.com/\">Academy\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://aldi.us/stores/en-us/Search?SingleSlotGeo=Yukon%2C%20OK%2C%20USA&LocX=-97.76254410000001&LocY=35.5067215&Mode=None\">Aldi\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://local.biglots.com/ok/yukon/5320?q=yukon%2C+ok&loc=Yukon%2C+OK&t=\">Big Lots\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hobbylobby.com/store/HOB-LOB+%23600?lat=35.59472876783398&long=-97.57201633376566\">Hobby Lobby\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kohls.com/?pfx=pfx_msn_roi&cid=bsolo2&kwid=p6951524420&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=kohl%27s&utm_campaign=Brand&UTM_Adgroupid=58700000480431378&gclid=CKiN_rfg_dgCFU-4fgodhn4IEg&gclsrc=ds&dclid=CLLMj7jg_dgCFdaSYgodXpkI-w\">Kohl’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.lowes.com/\">Lowe’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.marshallsonline.com/store-finder/1335\">Marshall’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.petsmart.com/store-locator/store/?storeID=1930#page_name=global&link_section=header&link_name=events\">PetSmart\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bing.com/search?q=target+stores+locations&form=EDGTCT&qs=AS&cvid=4051c446b9f24f5c863bf146bdea3a85&refig=9f9dcbcb074a4039facf9de0ee308b8a&cc=US&setlang=en-US&elv=AY3%21uAY7tbNNZGZ2yiGNjfO5W1VDcQ*zVC%21d2IEZsa1LdTh5MUFlralIb6SdgD1CRjI0LoAQxCSrHG7wbpMdUmcNl58mboIzSuOadu8zOkRQ\">Target\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.ulta.com/stores/yukon-ok-1264\">Ulta\u003c/a>. Hungry from all that shopping? Try West End’s eating opportunities at \u003ca href=\"http://alfredosok.com/\">Alfredo’s Mexican Cafe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://arbys.com/\">Arby’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.buffalowildwings.com/\">Buffalo Wild Wings\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.chilis.com/\">Chili’s Grill &amp; Bar\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.chick-fil-a.com/\">Chick fil-A\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/?localechange=1&\">DQ Grill &amp; Chill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://freddysusa.com/\">Freddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; Steakburgers\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://hideawaypizza.com/\">Hideaway Pizza\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ihop.com/en\">IHOP\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.interurban.us/\">Interurban\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Iron-Chef-2027037277553679/\">Iron Chef\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.johnniesburgers.com/\">Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.carinos.com/\">Johnny Carino’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://logansroadhouse.com/\">Logan’s Roadhouse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://louiesgrillandbar.com/\">Louie’s Grill &amp; Bar\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/\">McAlister’s Deli\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pizzahut.com/\">Pizza Hut\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.ribcrib.com/\">RibCrib BBQ &amp; Grill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.starbucks.com/menu?cm_mmc=bing-_--_--_-starbucks_mkwid|sgBjjIql2_dc|pcrid|11067728075|pkw|starbucks|pmt|e&utm_term=starbucks&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing\">Starbuck’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbucks.com/menu?cm_mmc=bing-_--_--_-starbucks_mkwid|sgBjjIql2_dc|pcrid|11067728075|pkw|starbucks|pmt|e&utm_term=starbucks&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing\">Taco Bueno\u003c/a>. If you can’t find what you’re looking for at West End, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcoutlets.com/\">OKC Outlets\u003c/a> – six miles east on the north side of I-40 – up to 70% off retail – with stores like Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach and the Nike Factory Store. \u003cstrong>About the Neighborhood\u003c/strong> Skyline Trails is a naturally landscaped community with a walking trail and community playground. The homes range from 994 to 1,708 square feet of efficient Energy Advantage construction and feature open floor plans, high ceilings and geothermal heating and cooling systems, with options for designer kitchens and baths, office spaces and hardwood floors. Homes are available from the $140s. So, if you’re hoping to downsize away from the busy city atmosphere, Skyline Trails could be just the place for you. The neighborhood is also about five miles north and two miles west of Mustang, a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. \u003cstrong>Schools\u003c/strong> Families in Skyline Trails attend \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6GYAIU2&dasi=4GGBI\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, one of Oklahoma’s most in-demand school districts, with top-flight STEM and fine arts educational opportunities. \u003cstrong>MPS will open two new schools in 2018-19\u003c/strong>. Skyline Trails students in fifth and sixth grades will attend the new \u003cstrong>Meadow Brook Intermediate School,\u003c/strong> on 15th Street, west of Czech Hall Road. \u003cstrong>Meadow Brook students will have a chance to visit their new school in the spring and meet the principals.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Skyline Trails students in elementary, middle and high school will not change school sites&nbsp;\u003c/strong>and will attend these schools: \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustangtrailselementary_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Trails Elementary School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>12025 S.W. 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Terr.., Yukon, OK 73099 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.376.2461 \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustangnorthmiddleschool_home.aspx\">Mustang North Middle School\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>10901 S.W. 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St.., Yukon, OK 73099 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.324.2236 \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/mustanghighschool_home.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Mustang High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>801 S. Snyder Dr., Mustang, OK 73064 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.376.2404\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"skyline-trails-ideal-homes-newest-neighborhood-in-mustang-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-23T22:21:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b58d362b9b2ce55dacaa5beff640e30f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1521843696,"_etag":"39bb3b0ec4613b1ceee58c2a07d26bfd2230fb71","textbody":"Skyline Trails, located east of Garth Brooks, on the north side of Reno, opened in 2017 and is Ideal Homes’ newest neighborhood. Residents enjoy country living with a private feel in this community, in Oklahoma City metro’s most convenient location, only a mile south of I-40 with access to employment, entertainment and shopping via the Kilpatrick Turnpike, I-44 and I-35. Shopping For first-class shopping, take your family to the West End Pointe Power Center, just five minutes north of Skyline Trails on Garth Brooks. West End boasts more than 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities, where you can enjoy dinner and a movie, take care of your banking and health care needs, shop and work out – all in one easy destination. Major retailers include: Academy, Aldi, Big Lots, Hobby Lobby, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Marshall’s, PetSmart, Target and Ulta. Hungry from all that shopping? Try West End’s eating opportunities at Alfredo’s Mexican Cafe, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s Grill &amp; Bar, Chick fil-A, DQ Grill &amp; Chill, Freddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; Steakburgers, Hideaway Pizza, IHOP, Interurban, Iron Chef, Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, Johnny Carino’s, Logan’s Roadhouse, Louie’s Grill &amp; Bar, McAlister’s Deli, Pizza Hut, RibCrib BBQ &amp; Grill, Starbuck’sTaco Bueno. If you can’t find what you’re looking for at West End, be sure to check out OKC Outlets – six miles east on the north side of I-40 – up to 70% off retail – with stores like Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Coach and the Nike Factory Store. About the Neighborhood Skyline Trails is a naturally landscaped community with a walking trail and community playground. The homes range from 994 to 1,708 square feet of efficient Energy Advantage construction and feature open floor plans, high ceilings and geothermal heating and cooling systems, with options for designer kitchens and baths, office spaces and hardwood floors. Homes are available from the $140s. So, if you’re hoping to downsize away from the busy city atmosphere, Skyline Trails could be just the place for you. The neighborhood is also about five miles north and two miles west of Mustang, a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. Schools Families in Skyline Trails attend Mustang Public Schools, one of Oklahoma’s most in-demand school districts, with top-flight STEM and fine arts educational opportunities. MPS will open two new schools in 2018-19. Skyline Trails students in fifth and sixth grades will attend the new Meadow Brook Intermediate School, on 15th Street, west of Czech Hall Road. Meadow Brook students will have a chance to visit their new school in the spring and meet the principals.Skyline Trails students in elementary, middle and high school will not change school sites&nbsp;and will attend these schools: Mustang Trails Elementary SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;12025 S.W. 15th Terr.., Yukon, OK 73099 Phone:&nbsp;405.376.2461 Mustang North Middle SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;10901 S.W. 15th St.., Yukon, OK 73099 Phone:&nbsp;405.324.2236 Mustang High SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;801 S. Snyder Dr., Mustang, OK 73064 Phone:&nbsp;405.376.2404","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000bffb4db048034a7e5f42"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0044db04803477e7f6b","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:38:10 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal’s Mustang Communities Save Their Owners Significant Heating and Cooling Usage","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4824 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c6aa7ee2e5c2320b70821121f772c67b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1325\">Picking the right new home is about getting the most for your family. In addition to the perfect location, like Ideal’s Somer’s Pointe and Skyline Trails neighborhoods in Mustang, your new home needs to be a smart decision. Every new home in Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails comes with a geothermal heat pump system.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Geothermal provides the lowest operating costs of any heating and cooling system in the world.&nbsp;\u003c/strong> The EPA says geothermal systems are “the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today.” Geothermal technology uses a high-efficiency heat pump and sealed underground piping loops filled with water to exchange heat between your home and the earth. Over 70 percent of the total energy used in a home is for heating and cooling. With a geothermal system, most of this energy comes free, directly from the earth. Because your geothermal system doesn’t have to work as hard to heat and cool your home, you save on energy costs. \u003cstrong>The earth is your source for efficient heating and cooling.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>In winter, water circulating in the loop piping absorbs heat from the earth and carries it to the heat pump, where it is concentrated and sent as warm, comfortable air throughout your home. In the summer, the heat pump absorbs heat from your home and transfers it to the water in the loop piping where it is absorbed by the earth. The heat pump dehumidifies the cooled air and pumps comfortable air throughout your home. Geothermal has been the premium choice for energy savings for a long time.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>New homebuyers in Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails benefit from a special program to convert the cost of installing and maintaining the underground geothermal loops to a low monthly thermal energy fee. Homeowners get geothermal comfort and savings \u003cstrong>without significant up-front costs or maintenance concerns.&nbsp;\u003c/strong> New Ideal homebuyers learn more about geothermal systems and have the opportunity to talk to an energy consultant about how the combination of energy savings, potential tax credits and other incentives can help your family have the world’s best heating and cooling system for less. \u003cstrong>Tax Credits.\u003c/strong> The minute you close on your home, you’re eligible for a 30% federal tax credit on the total cost of your geothermal system. That’s an immediate payback to you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideals-mustang-communities-save-their-owners-significant-heating-and-cooling-usage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-03-28T00:40:21.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c6aa7ee2e5c2320b70821121f772c67b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1522197621,"_etag":"0d9123da4cd02d137a28c23a761635e7a3ff82a4","textbody":"Picking the right new home is about getting the most for your family. In addition to the perfect location, like Ideal’s Somer’s Pointe and Skyline Trails neighborhoods in Mustang, your new home needs to be a smart decision. Every new home in Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails comes with a geothermal heat pump system.&nbsp;Geothermal provides the lowest operating costs of any heating and cooling system in the world.&nbsp; The EPA says geothermal systems are “the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today.” Geothermal technology uses a high-efficiency heat pump and sealed underground piping loops filled with water to exchange heat between your home and the earth. Over 70 percent of the total energy used in a home is for heating and cooling. With a geothermal system, most of this energy comes free, directly from the earth. Because your geothermal system doesn’t have to work as hard to heat and cool your home, you save on energy costs. The earth is your source for efficient heating and cooling.&nbsp;&nbsp;In winter, water circulating in the loop piping absorbs heat from the earth and carries it to the heat pump, where it is concentrated and sent as warm, comfortable air throughout your home. In the summer, the heat pump absorbs heat from your home and transfers it to the water in the loop piping where it is absorbed by the earth. The heat pump dehumidifies the cooled air and pumps comfortable air throughout your home. Geothermal has been the premium choice for energy savings for a long time.&nbsp;New homebuyers in Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails benefit from a special program to convert the cost of installing and maintaining the underground geothermal loops to a low monthly thermal energy fee. Homeowners get geothermal comfort and savings without significant up-front costs or maintenance concerns.&nbsp; New Ideal homebuyers learn more about geothermal systems and have the opportunity to talk to an energy consultant about how the combination of energy savings, potential tax credits and other incentives can help your family have the world’s best heating and cooling system for less. Tax Credits. The minute you close on your home, you’re eligible for a 30% federal tax credit on the total cost of your geothermal system. That’s an immediate payback to you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:52 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0044db04803477e7f6b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0074db048034a7e5f43","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:34:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Smart Construction in Mustang, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4829 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dcbc29b02c1e753c04f59c7c4a23c0d5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1435\">Our Ideal Homes customers in Mustang, Oklahoma are smart about their homebuying decisions. They tell us that making a smart decision comes down to savings, comfort and health. Ideal’s EnergyAdvantage construction ticks all those boxes. \u003cstrong>Savings\u003c/strong> Ideal homeowners pay significantly less than most other homeowners to live in their home. Because of our smart EnergyAdvantage construction practices, Ideal owners now have thousands of dollars each year to spend on things like soccer shoes, school supplies, vacations or dance lessons, instead of on heating and cooling usage. \u003cstrong>How do we do that?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Because Ideal treats the entire home as a system all our homes are beautiful, efficient, healthy and better-built. Every Ideal home features:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>R38 attic insulation\u003c/li>\u003cli>Technologically advanced fresh indoor air ventilation system with fan recycler\u003c/li>\u003cli>Air pressure balancing\u003c/li>\u003cli>Energy Star appliances\u003c/li>\u003cli>Insulated and mastic sealed a/c ducts (R8)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Vinyl windows with high performance low-e glass\u003c/li>\u003cli>Third Party Energy Inspection\u003c/li>\u003cli>Polycel caulking around windows, doors, joints and sill plates\u003c/li>\u003cli>Durable window flashing – to prevent air and water infiltration\u003c/li>\u003cli>Blown-in insulation R15\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oriented Strand Board (OSB)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tyvek Weather Resistant house wrap\u003c/li>\u003cli>Advanced framing techniques\u003c/li>\u003cli>Perimeter insulation in foundation\u003c/li>\u003cli>Economical 92%-96% gas heating system and SEER 16 air conditioning system\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guaranteed Utilities.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods qualifies for guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes. Ideal’s homes are built to be twice as efficient as Energy Star, and we guarantee it. Ideal Homes is the only Oklahoma builder partnered with the Environments for Living® program to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most homes we build. We’ll tell you up front how much your average heating and cooling usage should be. If it’s more, we’ll reimburse you. It’s that simple. (Visit \u003ca href=\"EnvironmentsForLiving.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EnvironmentsForLiving.com\u003c/a> for program details). \u003cstrong>National Energy Leader.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>No other Oklahoma homebuilder has been more recognized as an energy efficient builder than Ideal Homes.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>First verified U.S. Department of Energy Builders Challenge home in Oklahoma\u003c/li>\u003cli>First Gold-Certified Green Home in Oklahoma\u003c/li>\u003cli>First LEED-certified home in America\u003c/li>\u003cli>First affordable zero-energy home in the U.S.\u003c/li>\u003cli>First Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling usage\u003c/li>\u003cli>First Energy Star builder for affordable homes in the U.S.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Be Smart: Ask the right questions to\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>learn if your home is energy efficient\u003c/strong>. Whether you purchase your new home from Ideal, buy an existing home or a home from another builder – you should know how to tell what you’re getting. Here are some questions to ask.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Has your home had a third-party inspection for energy efficiency?\u003c/strong> Ideal contracts third-party inspectors to conduct rigorous checks of the building envelope and mechanical systems of all its homes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Are your home’s heating and cooling usage guaranteed?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Every Ideal home qualifies for guaranteed heating and cooling usage. If your actual use goes over expectations, you are refunded the difference.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>What is your home’s HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score?\u003c/strong> HERS is an apples-to-apples comparison of your home to other homes. Ideal homes’ HERS scores average about 40% lower than a typical new home and 53% lower than a typical used home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"smart-construction-in-mustang-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-04-03T19:24:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dcbc29b02c1e753c04f59c7c4a23c0d5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1522783487,"_etag":"66d5d61ae8ec75d9d4746a7c26adadaf9a158a04","textbody":"Our Ideal Homes customers in Mustang, Oklahoma are smart about their homebuying decisions. They tell us that making a smart decision comes down to savings, comfort and health. Ideal’s EnergyAdvantage construction ticks all those boxes. Savings Ideal homeowners pay significantly less than most other homeowners to live in their home. Because of our smart EnergyAdvantage construction practices, Ideal owners now have thousands of dollars each year to spend on things like soccer shoes, school supplies, vacations or dance lessons, instead of on heating and cooling usage. How do we do that?&nbsp;Because Ideal treats the entire home as a system all our homes are beautiful, efficient, healthy and better-built. Every Ideal home features:R38 attic insulationTechnologically advanced fresh indoor air ventilation system with fan recyclerAir pressure balancingEnergy Star appliancesInsulated and mastic sealed a/c ducts (R8)Vinyl windows with high performance low-e glassThird Party Energy InspectionPolycel caulking around windows, doors, joints and sill platesDurable window flashing – to prevent air and water infiltrationBlown-in insulation R15Oriented Strand Board (OSB)Tyvek Weather Resistant house wrapAdvanced framing techniquesPerimeter insulation in foundationEconomical 92%-96% gas heating system and SEER 16 air conditioning systemGuaranteed Utilities.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods qualifies for guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes. Ideal’s homes are built to be twice as efficient as Energy Star, and we guarantee it. Ideal Homes is the only Oklahoma builder partnered with the Environments for Living® program to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most homes we build. We’ll tell you up front how much your average heating and cooling usage should be. If it’s more, we’ll reimburse you. It’s that simple. (Visit EnvironmentsForLiving.com for program details). National Energy Leader.&nbsp;No other Oklahoma homebuilder has been more recognized as an energy efficient builder than Ideal Homes.First verified U.S. Department of Energy Builders Challenge home in OklahomaFirst Gold-Certified Green Home in OklahomaFirst LEED-certified home in AmericaFirst affordable zero-energy home in the U.S.First Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling usageFirst Energy Star builder for affordable homes in the U.S.Be Smart: Ask the right questions tolearn if your home is energy efficient. Whether you purchase your new home from Ideal, buy an existing home or a home from another builder – you should know how to tell what you’re getting. Here are some questions to ask.Has your home had a third-party inspection for energy efficiency? Ideal contracts third-party inspectors to conduct rigorous checks of the building envelope and mechanical systems of all its homes.Are your home’s heating and cooling usage guaranteed?&nbsp;Every Ideal home qualifies for guaranteed heating and cooling usage. If your actual use goes over expectations, you are refunded the difference.What is your home’s HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score? HERS is an apples-to-apples comparison of your home to other homes. Ideal homes’ HERS scores average about 40% lower than a typical new home and 53% lower than a typical used home.&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:04:55 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0074db048034a7e5f43"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0114db048034a7e5f44","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:57:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Things to consider when choosing countertops","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4834 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Counters-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2700\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4835 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Countertops.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2700\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4836 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/249006133ca83462040970430850c6a6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"2700\">A countertop used to be a work surface. As the kitchen has evolved into a stylish showplace, the countertops have become a major contribution to the look of your kitchen and the performance of this work surface. Here are some things to consider when choosing countertops. The most common choices in today’s kitchens are granite and quartz countertops. These stone surfaces provide durability and lasting beauty. There’s a seemingly endless spectrum of colors and patterns so you can certainly find the right piece for your vision. \u003cstrong>Granite vs. quartz: What’s the difference?\u003c/strong> Granite is a natural stone that is mined, cut, and polished into large slabs. It is resistant to heat but as a stone, it’s porous, which makes the countertop susceptible to stains. Granite is also very strong but can be chipped with a hard blow. Because they are not manufactured, no two slabs of granite will be identical. You can choose the color and pattern that you like but you will not see the same details in your countertops unless you pick an actual slab. Quartz is mostly stone. It’s made of 95 percent ground quartz that is blended with 5 percent polymer resin to bind it. The material is harder than granite but can be damaged by a hot skillet or pan. It looks and feels like stone and presents two distinct advantages over granite.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>While granite needs to be reson-porous, solid surface that does not require resealing.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Unlike granite, quartz is manufactured, so you can order a color and pattern and receive what you expected.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The bottom line on countertops\u003c/strong> Price-wise, the two surfaces are fairly comparable, depending on the particular quartz or stone and thickness you choose. The standard thickness for quartz or granite countertops are 2cm (3.4”) and 3cm (1 ¼”). The 3cm thickness is more common, partly for durability but also for the more interesting profile you can gain on the countertop edge (e.g., bullnose, beveled, pencil, and ogee). At Ideal Homes, homeowners frequently invest more in their countertops, because of the beauty and durability that quartz and granite provide over laminate surfaces that will need to be replaced much sooner. One of the most popular choices we’re seeing is a stone surface that looks like Carrera marble. The intricate veining pattern in this natural white stone is truly eye-catching. However, marble stains and chips more easily than granite or quartz countertops. If you’re committed to Carrera marble, let us show you granite and quartz that achieves the same distinctive look! As you’re planning the countertops for your kitchen, also consider the counter heights. We’re see a growing trend away from the standard counter height of 36 inches and moving up to the bar height of 40” to 42”. This elevated counter height makes for a more accommodating workspace for many people. We’re seeing the same upward movement in bathroom vanities and countertops. The design professionals at Ideal Homes can help you make the best choices for your countertops, cabinets, and other details in your new home. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">Browse our gallery\u003c/a> of kitchens for a sampling of Ideal Homes’ designs. Also look at our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">new home communities\u003c/a>, and currently available \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">quick move-in homes\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City metro region. We’re a home builder with a long history of working closely with our customers, so \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact us\u003c/a> to get started.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"things-to-consider-when-choosing-countertops-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-04-11T20:15:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/249006133ca83462040970430850c6a6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1523477719,"_etag":"dcd7c1f8095e53a2565f1f5b6fbcb267ae860339","textbody":"A countertop used to be a work surface. As the kitchen has evolved into a stylish showplace, the countertops have become a major contribution to the look of your kitchen and the performance of this work surface. Here are some things to consider when choosing countertops. The most common choices in today’s kitchens are granite and quartz countertops. These stone surfaces provide durability and lasting beauty. There’s a seemingly endless spectrum of colors and patterns so you can certainly find the right piece for your vision. Granite vs. quartz: What’s the difference? Granite is a natural stone that is mined, cut, and polished into large slabs. It is resistant to heat but as a stone, it’s porous, which makes the countertop susceptible to stains. Granite is also very strong but can be chipped with a hard blow. Because they are not manufactured, no two slabs of granite will be identical. You can choose the color and pattern that you like but you will not see the same details in your countertops unless you pick an actual slab. Quartz is mostly stone. It’s made of 95 percent ground quartz that is blended with 5 percent polymer resin to bind it. The material is harder than granite but can be damaged by a hot skillet or pan. It looks and feels like stone and presents two distinct advantages over granite.While granite needs to be reson-porous, solid surface that does not require resealing.Unlike granite, quartz is manufactured, so you can order a color and pattern and receive what you expected.The bottom line on countertops Price-wise, the two surfaces are fairly comparable, depending on the particular quartz or stone and thickness you choose. The standard thickness for quartz or granite countertops are 2cm (3.4”) and 3cm (1 ¼”). The 3cm thickness is more common, partly for durability but also for the more interesting profile you can gain on the countertop edge (e.g., bullnose, beveled, pencil, and ogee). At Ideal Homes, homeowners frequently invest more in their countertops, because of the beauty and durability that quartz and granite provide over laminate surfaces that will need to be replaced much sooner. One of the most popular choices we’re seeing is a stone surface that looks like Carrera marble. The intricate veining pattern in this natural white stone is truly eye-catching. However, marble stains and chips more easily than granite or quartz countertops. If you’re committed to Carrera marble, let us show you granite and quartz that achieves the same distinctive look! As you’re planning the countertops for your kitchen, also consider the counter heights. We’re see a growing trend away from the standard counter height of 36 inches and moving up to the bar height of 40” to 42”. This elevated counter height makes for a more accommodating workspace for many people. We’re seeing the same upward movement in bathroom vanities and countertops. The design professionals at Ideal Homes can help you make the best choices for your countertops, cabinets, and other details in your new home. Browse our gallery of kitchens for a sampling of Ideal Homes’ designs. Also look at our floor plans, new home communities, and currently available quick move-in homes throughout the Oklahoma City metro region. We’re a home builder with a long history of working closely with our customers, so contact us to get started.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0114db048034a7e5f44"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0134db04803467e64ca","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:58:08 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips for Choosing the Right Floor Plan","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4841 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d6c34dea40e69e234773f6d222e00ce8.jpg\">&nbsp;The process of choosing the design for building a new home is exciting but can also be overwhelming. There are lots of decisions to make that will have a lasting impact. As you browse the home designs, here are some tips for choosing the right floor plan. \u003cstrong>Make sure it measures up.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>You might have a certain square footage figure in mind as you look at homes. However, some floor plans are smartly designed and can make better use of the space. You might be able to “live large” in a home that’s slightly smaller than you expected. \u003cstrong>Follow the flow.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>When you’re looking at a floor plan, imagine yourself walking through the home. Go from the laundry room to putting the clothes away. Is it convenient? Does the flow of the kitchen to the dining area feel right? Will the bedrooms afford privacy for the occupants? When you’re coming in with an armload of groceries, will you have an easy path to the kitchen? \u003cstrong>Level it out.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>How many levels will suit your lifestyle? Do you need a two-story home to accommodate everyone in your household, or is a single-level ranch more to your liking? A single-level home certainly fits the household that doesn’t want to deal with stairs. You can also integrate a first-floor owner’s suite if you need more space but want to do most of your living on the first floor. \u003cstrong>Consider the wide, open spaces.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Many floor plans feature the open concept. It’s a popular layout because the lack of walls between the kitchen, living room, and dining area allow for more socializing. The cook is no longer cut off from the activity outside the kitchen. As you look at the open floor plan in the home designs, think about how the rooms connect. It might be one big space—long, square, or rectangular—or an L-shape with the kitchen as the pivotal point. Do you prefer one style over the other? How will your furniture fit in the layout? With an open floor plan, you can create separate spaces, like a reading area or study space. Envision how you will use the main living area so you choose a floor plan that fits your family’s lifestyle. \u003cstrong>Don’t underemphasize the functional places.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Features like a mudroom and the design and placement of the laundry room might not seem as important in the big picture, but small details often spark a big change. The mudroom, for example, is a threshold that protects your home from the great outdoors and keeps the clutter under control, if you plan it that way. Cubbies or cabinets are a smart choice here. Establish a system for organizing shoes, backpacks, school stuff, leashes, and everything else that often gets lost when it’s allowed to meander into the main living area. Some homeowners prefer to have the laundry room closer to the master suite, while others want it near the kitchen. Which location do you prefer? Do you need more function for your laundry room, like storage or a utility sink? Maybe you’d like a space to bathe and groom the family pet. Or possibly you would like a laundry room with a countertop to fold laundry and cabinets to store more supplies. \u003cstrong>Explore the undiscovered needs.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>As you browse the floor plans, think of alternative uses for rooms that might seem like a “bonus” right now. A formal dining room or living room could seem extraneous but you consider repurposing it for a playroom, hobby studio, game room, library, or other function. A bonus or flex room can work as a guest room or home office, too. Ask a lot of questions—of yourself and your builder—when reviewing home designs to be sure you’re choosing the right floor plan!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-for-choosing-the-right-floor-plan-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-04-13T01:58:43.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d6c34dea40e69e234773f6d222e00ce8.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1523584723,"_etag":"0b6fcb993bcd48b282cdbf938936152874208041","textbody":"&nbsp;The process of choosing the design for building a new home is exciting but can also be overwhelming. There are lots of decisions to make that will have a lasting impact. As you browse the home designs, here are some tips for choosing the right floor plan. Make sure it measures up.&nbsp;You might have a certain square footage figure in mind as you look at homes. However, some floor plans are smartly designed and can make better use of the space. You might be able to “live large” in a home that’s slightly smaller than you expected. Follow the flow.&nbsp;When you’re looking at a floor plan, imagine yourself walking through the home. Go from the laundry room to putting the clothes away. Is it convenient? Does the flow of the kitchen to the dining area feel right? Will the bedrooms afford privacy for the occupants? When you’re coming in with an armload of groceries, will you have an easy path to the kitchen? Level it out.&nbsp;How many levels will suit your lifestyle? Do you need a two-story home to accommodate everyone in your household, or is a single-level ranch more to your liking? A single-level home certainly fits the household that doesn’t want to deal with stairs. You can also integrate a first-floor owner’s suite if you need more space but want to do most of your living on the first floor. Consider the wide, open spaces.&nbsp;Many floor plans feature the open concept. It’s a popular layout because the lack of walls between the kitchen, living room, and dining area allow for more socializing. The cook is no longer cut off from the activity outside the kitchen. As you look at the open floor plan in the home designs, think about how the rooms connect. It might be one big space—long, square, or rectangular—or an L-shape with the kitchen as the pivotal point. Do you prefer one style over the other? How will your furniture fit in the layout? With an open floor plan, you can create separate spaces, like a reading area or study space. Envision how you will use the main living area so you choose a floor plan that fits your family’s lifestyle. Don’t underemphasize the functional places.&nbsp;Features like a mudroom and the design and placement of the laundry room might not seem as important in the big picture, but small details often spark a big change. The mudroom, for example, is a threshold that protects your home from the great outdoors and keeps the clutter under control, if you plan it that way. Cubbies or cabinets are a smart choice here. Establish a system for organizing shoes, backpacks, school stuff, leashes, and everything else that often gets lost when it’s allowed to meander into the main living area. Some homeowners prefer to have the laundry room closer to the master suite, while others want it near the kitchen. Which location do you prefer? Do you need more function for your laundry room, like storage or a utility sink? Maybe you’d like a space to bathe and groom the family pet. Or possibly you would like a laundry room with a countertop to fold laundry and cabinets to store more supplies. Explore the undiscovered needs.&nbsp;As you browse the floor plans, think of alternative uses for rooms that might seem like a “bonus” right now. A formal dining room or living room could seem extraneous but you consider repurposing it for a playroom, hobby studio, game room, library, or other function. A bonus or flex room can work as a guest room or home office, too. Ask a lot of questions—of yourself and your builder—when reviewing home designs to be sure you’re choosing the right floor plan!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0134db04803467e64ca"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0164db04803497e7215","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:57:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why move to Mustang, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4846 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/79ed2960e90793cbd76ad1e5ce6b1a3c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Mustang is one of the hottest real estate markets in the OKC area. Located at the southwest gateway to the metro, Mustang is a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. “People like to live in Mustang because it feels like a small town, but it has great schools, wonderful shopping in both Yukon and Mustang, and easy access to Oklahoma City,” said Art Kastner of Berkshire Hathaway, Home Services, Anderson Properties. \u003cstrong>Ideal Homes has two neighborhoods in the Mustang area:\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">\u003cstrong>Somers Pointe\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – located on the west side of Garth Brook, just south of Reno. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">\u003cstrong>Skyline Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – located on the north side of Reno, just east of Garth Brooks. \u003cstrong>Great Schools: “\u003c/strong>Families moving to Mustang always ask about schools first,” Kastner said. Kids who live in Ideal’s Somers Pointe and new Skyline Trails neighborhoods attend Mustang Public Schools, one of Oklahoma’s top school districts, named one of the top places to work in Oklahoma. Mustang has consistently supported the district’s efforts to modernize and maintain facilities, prepare for continued future growth, and provide students with top-flight STEM and fine arts educational opportunities, including a new science academy and visual and performing arts center. \u003cstrong>Fabulous Shopping:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>“Mustang’s location is one of its biggest selling points – and the shopping is unmatched,” Kastner said. The corner of Garth Brooks and I-40, just over a mile north of Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails is The Destination for all kinds of great shopping in the west metro area. With more than 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities, your family can enjoy dinner and a movie, take care of your banking and health care needs, shop and work out – all in one area. \u003cstrong>Things To Do:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>“A big part of Mustang’s appeal lies in its warm, small-town feel. There are lots of things to do, and the people who live here really get to know each other,” Kastner concluded. The city boasts a powerhouse \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec\">Parks and Recreation Department\u003c/a>, which hosts events year-round, from Summer Concerts in the Park and Flicks &amp; Floats at the Aquatic Center, to a LEGO Club for aspiring engineers, and Friday Night Dance Parties. Special events include the Firemen’s Freedom Fest on June 30, Western Days on Sept. 7-8, the Spooktacular Halloween Carnival on Oct. 27 and the Festival of the Trees in early December. Mustang has eight fully developed parks: \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksites\">www.cityofmustang.org/parksites\u003c/a>, as well as a 20,000 square foot \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/mustang-recreation-center\">Recreation Center\u003c/a>. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/mustang-aquatic-center\">Mustang Aquatic Center\u003c/a> pool features a beachfront entry for easy access, interactive water-play structures, water slide, and a 25' lap lane. Non-swimmers enjoy a large deck area for relaxing with a variety of concession choices. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-move-to-mustang-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-04-14T01:06:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/79ed2960e90793cbd76ad1e5ce6b1a3c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1523667997,"_etag":"7272e1dca7a639e7b346663a724efdd512965473","textbody":"Mustang is one of the hottest real estate markets in the OKC area. Located at the southwest gateway to the metro, Mustang is a vibrant community where a small-town quality of life is on display every day. “People like to live in Mustang because it feels like a small town, but it has great schools, wonderful shopping in both Yukon and Mustang, and easy access to Oklahoma City,” said Art Kastner of Berkshire Hathaway, Home Services, Anderson Properties. Ideal Homes has two neighborhoods in the Mustang area:Somers Pointe – located on the west side of Garth Brook, just south of Reno. Skyline Trails – located on the north side of Reno, just east of Garth Brooks. Great Schools: “Families moving to Mustang always ask about schools first,” Kastner said. Kids who live in Ideal’s Somers Pointe and new Skyline Trails neighborhoods attend Mustang Public Schools, one of Oklahoma’s top school districts, named one of the top places to work in Oklahoma. Mustang has consistently supported the district’s efforts to modernize and maintain facilities, prepare for continued future growth, and provide students with top-flight STEM and fine arts educational opportunities, including a new science academy and visual and performing arts center. Fabulous Shopping:&nbsp;“Mustang’s location is one of its biggest selling points – and the shopping is unmatched,” Kastner said. The corner of Garth Brooks and I-40, just over a mile north of Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails is The Destination for all kinds of great shopping in the west metro area. With more than 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities, your family can enjoy dinner and a movie, take care of your banking and health care needs, shop and work out – all in one area. Things To Do:&nbsp;“A big part of Mustang’s appeal lies in its warm, small-town feel. There are lots of things to do, and the people who live here really get to know each other,” Kastner concluded. The city boasts a powerhouse Parks and Recreation Department, which hosts events year-round, from Summer Concerts in the Park and Flicks &amp; Floats at the Aquatic Center, to a LEGO Club for aspiring engineers, and Friday Night Dance Parties. Special events include the Firemen’s Freedom Fest on June 30, Western Days on Sept. 7-8, the Spooktacular Halloween Carnival on Oct. 27 and the Festival of the Trees in early December. Mustang has eight fully developed parks: www.cityofmustang.org/parksites, as well as a 20,000 square foot Recreation Center. The Mustang Aquatic Center pool features a beachfront entry for easy access, interactive water-play structures, water slide, and a 25' lap lane. Non-swimmers enjoy a large deck area for relaxing with a variety of concession choices. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0164db04803497e7215"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c01c4db04803477e7f6c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:57:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Northbrooke – Ideal’s Deer Creek Neighborhood","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4851 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4c49f2a7892ed4baf165daf2e1c940ac.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"764\">Located north of N.W. 150th on N. Rockwell, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/northbrooke\">\u003cstrong>Northbrooke\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, one of Ideal’s newest neighborhoods, enjoys easy access to everything the metro has to offer. Northbrooke families can choose from Ideal’s popular Classic or Camden home floorplans, with prices beginning at $150,000. Northbrooke features ponds, sidewalks and walking trails, as well as a community playground for the kids. Homes range from 994 to 2,130 square feet of Ideal’s efficient Energy Advantage construction and include modern, open floor plans with high ceilings that still maximize wall space. You can pick your options and customize designer kitchens and baths, office spaces and hardwood floors. Northbrooke has two completely furnished model homes:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Classic: 7017 NW 157\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Terr.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Camden: 7028 NW 155\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Terrace\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These models are open Sunday and Monday from 1-6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you’re looking for a neighborhood with the area’s most impressive schools, away from the busy city atmosphere, Northbrooke could be just the place for you. Children who live in Northbrooke neighborhood attend Deer Creek Public Schools, one of six Oklahoma 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools. &nbsp;Deer Creek serves students in northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond. \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_37435/File/deer%20creek%20district/DC%20Boundary%20Map%20&%20BOE%20Wards%20Final%20Map.pdf\">\u003cstrong>MAP\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Deer Creek has been consistently recognized as one of Oklahoma’s most outstanding school districts. This reputation for educational excellence has driven an influx of new homeowners since the early 1980s. Today the district has one high school, which now includes a Freshman Academy, Alumni Hall and the PAAC (Performing Arts and Athletic Center), a multi-sport complex and a new football stadium; one middle school; one intermediate school and five elementary schools. The newest elementary, Spring Creek, borders the Northbrooke neighborhood on its south side. \u003cstrong>Northbrooke kids attend the schools listed below.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>To see a map of individual school sites, \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_37435/File/deer%20creek%20district/DC%20Elementary%20%20Boundary%20Map%20with%20Sites%20listed-%20Jacob%20Assessors.pdf\">\u003cstrong>CLICK HERE\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://www.springcreekelementary.org/\">\u003cstrong>Spring Creek Elementary\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekintermediate.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek Intermediate\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(5\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and 6\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekms.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek Middle School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(7\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and 8\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekhs.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(9\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> -- 12\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong> &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"northbrooke-ideals-deer-creek-neighborhood-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-04-21T08:42:25.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4c49f2a7892ed4baf165daf2e1c940ac.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1524300145,"_etag":"7943dec1bbbd9220ff0864ad7af1890bf219f548","textbody":"Located north of N.W. 150th on N. Rockwell, Northbrooke, one of Ideal’s newest neighborhoods, enjoys easy access to everything the metro has to offer. Northbrooke families can choose from Ideal’s popular Classic or Camden home floorplans, with prices beginning at $150,000. Northbrooke features ponds, sidewalks and walking trails, as well as a community playground for the kids. Homes range from 994 to 2,130 square feet of Ideal’s efficient Energy Advantage construction and include modern, open floor plans with high ceilings that still maximize wall space. You can pick your options and customize designer kitchens and baths, office spaces and hardwood floors. Northbrooke has two completely furnished model homes:Classic: 7017 NW 157th Terr.Camden: 7028 NW 155th TerraceThese models are open Sunday and Monday from 1-6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 1-6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you’re looking for a neighborhood with the area’s most impressive schools, away from the busy city atmosphere, Northbrooke could be just the place for you. Children who live in Northbrooke neighborhood attend Deer Creek Public Schools, one of six Oklahoma 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools. &nbsp;Deer Creek serves students in northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond. MAP Deer Creek has been consistently recognized as one of Oklahoma’s most outstanding school districts. This reputation for educational excellence has driven an influx of new homeowners since the early 1980s. Today the district has one high school, which now includes a Freshman Academy, Alumni Hall and the PAAC (Performing Arts and Athletic Center), a multi-sport complex and a new football stadium; one middle school; one intermediate school and five elementary schools. The newest elementary, Spring Creek, borders the Northbrooke neighborhood on its south side. Northbrooke kids attend the schools listed below.&nbsp;To see a map of individual school sites, CLICK HERE. Spring Creek ElementaryDeer Creek Intermediate&nbsp;(5th and 6th grades)Deer Creek Middle School&nbsp;(7th and 8th grades)Deer Creek High School&nbsp;(9th -- 12th grades) &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c01c4db04803477e7f6c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c01e4db04803497e7216","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 14:46:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home financing and mortgage FAQs","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4856 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bf8926108962114e7f9fd7b61bae73d6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Interest rates on home mortgages have increased over the record lows we saw not long ago. The housing market is rebounding, which mean home values are increasing, right along with the mortgage rates. With all these changes, more people are asking us at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> about what these changes mean for them and their ability to buy a new home. Here are answers to the home financing and mortgage FAQs we’re receiving. \u003cstrong>What does my credit score need to be to secure a home loan?\u003c/strong> A low credit score doesn’t automatically rule you out of home loan approval. While a good FICO, you could still be approved for a conventional mortgage with a credit rating of 620. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home loan makes it possible for some homebuyers with a 500 credit score to be approved for a mortgage, but these loans require 10% down. If your score is 580 or higher, you only need a 3.5% down payment for an approved home loan. The best step is for you to talk to \u003ca href=\"http://csolutionsok.com/\">C Solutions\u003c/a>. Ideal Homes’ customers have relied on C Solutions’ expertise to navigate the home financing process. They can give you the answers and insight you need to make the best decision. \u003cstrong>Do I need to be pre-approved in order to start searching for a new home?\u003c/strong> Mortgage pre-approval is not required but it’s highly recommended. For one thing, you’ll know how much of a loan you can expect to be qualified for. In addition, some sellers want to see your pre-approval letter before considering an offer. The pre-approval process is relatively simple and can often be handled over the phone or online. Normally, you need to provide proof of identification and income, your social security number so the lender can look at your credit report, a copy of your last two tax returns and recent bank statements. You can apply to several lenders for pre-approval, but keep in mind that every time a lender pulls your credit report, your score could drop a few points. \u003cstrong>How much out-of-pocket money should I be prepared to pay?\u003c/strong> You start with an earnest money deposit, which is an amount offered in good faith that you are going to purchase the property. This could be as little as $100, depending on the seller’s requirement, but $1,000 is a common figure for earnest money. Then, you’ll need your down payment, which will depend on the amount of the home you’re purchasing and the loan program you’ve chosen. VA loans, for example, require no money down. FHA loans could be 3.5% to 10%. In addition to the down payment, you’ll have closing costs, which are comprised of various fees, like loan origination, title services, appraisal, survey, title insurance, and property taxes. Your lender can provide a good faith estimate in advance so you’re prepared with the amount to bring to closing. The actual costs are detailed in a HUD Settlement Statement, and average about 2% to 5% of the purchase price. Ideal Homes pays $2,000 of your closing costs, giving you a little more money to use on your new home! And then there are moving costs. Depending on the distance of your move—local or long-distance, the cost of moving your possessions could be a few thousand dollars, or the price of a few pizzas and a six-pack to appease your heavy-lifting friends and family. \u003cstrong>How much will my monthly mortgage payment be?\u003c/strong> Your mortgage payment will be calculated by the amount you are financing and the interest rate you receive. For example, if you finance $250,000 at 4% over 30 years (fixed rate), your monthly payment would be $1,193.54. Use the \u003ca href=\"https://8234975751.mortgage-application.net/Calculators/Payment.aspx\">mortgage calculator\u003c/a> provided by Citywide Mortgage, Ideal Homes’ preferred lender, to see what you can expect. \u003cstrong>How do I choose my mortgage company?\u003c/strong> First of all, you need to consider more than the interest rates that a lender is offering. You need someone who is experienced and knowledgeable about a wide variety of loan programs, to ensure you get the best fit. Ask about their fees and requirements, like settlement fees, title insurance, attorney fees, and credit checks. Look at their website and check the lender’s Better Business Bureau rating, which will show you if they’ve had complaints filed against them by unhappy customers. It also helps when a mortgage company offers in-house underwriting, which is the in-depth process of reviewing all of your financials to finalize the loan approval. When working with a builder, ask if they have a \u003ca href=\"https://8234975751.mortgage-application.net/Default.aspx/\">preferred lender\u003c/a>. This is a mortgage company that understands new home construction. The preferred lender’s knowledge and experience has proven to be more beneficial for a timely closing. Ideal Homes strives to make the homebuying process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. From choosing your \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">location\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plan\u003c/a> to making all the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">design selections\u003c/a>, all the way to handing you the keys, we want you to be fully satisfied. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to experience the joy of buying and owning a new home in the Oklahoma City area.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-financing-and-mortgage-faqs-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-04-24T22:21:15.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bf8926108962114e7f9fd7b61bae73d6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1524608475,"_etag":"8b15bdf9898450f7b2a545803decec2cff840634","textbody":"Interest rates on home mortgages have increased over the record lows we saw not long ago. The housing market is rebounding, which mean home values are increasing, right along with the mortgage rates. With all these changes, more people are asking us at Ideal Homes about what these changes mean for them and their ability to buy a new home. Here are answers to the home financing and mortgage FAQs we’re receiving. What does my credit score need to be to secure a home loan? A low credit score doesn’t automatically rule you out of home loan approval. While a good FICO, you could still be approved for a conventional mortgage with a credit rating of 620. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home loan makes it possible for some homebuyers with a 500 credit score to be approved for a mortgage, but these loans require 10% down. If your score is 580 or higher, you only need a 3.5% down payment for an approved home loan. The best step is for you to talk to C Solutions. Ideal Homes’ customers have relied on C Solutions’ expertise to navigate the home financing process. They can give you the answers and insight you need to make the best decision. Do I need to be pre-approved in order to start searching for a new home? Mortgage pre-approval is not required but it’s highly recommended. For one thing, you’ll know how much of a loan you can expect to be qualified for. In addition, some sellers want to see your pre-approval letter before considering an offer. The pre-approval process is relatively simple and can often be handled over the phone or online. Normally, you need to provide proof of identification and income, your social security number so the lender can look at your credit report, a copy of your last two tax returns and recent bank statements. You can apply to several lenders for pre-approval, but keep in mind that every time a lender pulls your credit report, your score could drop a few points. How much out-of-pocket money should I be prepared to pay? You start with an earnest money deposit, which is an amount offered in good faith that you are going to purchase the property. This could be as little as $100, depending on the seller’s requirement, but $1,000 is a common figure for earnest money. Then, you’ll need your down payment, which will depend on the amount of the home you’re purchasing and the loan program you’ve chosen. VA loans, for example, require no money down. FHA loans could be 3.5% to 10%. In addition to the down payment, you’ll have closing costs, which are comprised of various fees, like loan origination, title services, appraisal, survey, title insurance, and property taxes. Your lender can provide a good faith estimate in advance so you’re prepared with the amount to bring to closing. The actual costs are detailed in a HUD Settlement Statement, and average about 2% to 5% of the purchase price. Ideal Homes pays $2,000 of your closing costs, giving you a little more money to use on your new home! And then there are moving costs. Depending on the distance of your move—local or long-distance, the cost of moving your possessions could be a few thousand dollars, or the price of a few pizzas and a six-pack to appease your heavy-lifting friends and family. How much will my monthly mortgage payment be? Your mortgage payment will be calculated by the amount you are financing and the interest rate you receive. For example, if you finance $250,000 at 4% over 30 years (fixed rate), your monthly payment would be $1,193.54. Use the mortgage calculator provided by Citywide Mortgage, Ideal Homes’ preferred lender, to see what you can expect. How do I choose my mortgage company? First of all, you need to consider more than the interest rates that a lender is offering. You need someone who is experienced and knowledgeable about a wide variety of loan programs, to ensure you get the best fit. Ask about their fees and requirements, like settlement fees, title insurance, attorney fees, and credit checks. Look at their website and check the lender’s Better Business Bureau rating, which will show you if they’ve had complaints filed against them by unhappy customers. It also helps when a mortgage company offers in-house underwriting, which is the in-depth process of reviewing all of your financials to finalize the loan approval. When working with a builder, ask if they have a preferred lender. This is a mortgage company that understands new home construction. The preferred lender’s knowledge and experience has proven to be more beneficial for a timely closing. Ideal Homes strives to make the homebuying process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. From choosing your location and floor plan to making all the design selections, all the way to handing you the keys, we want you to be fully satisfied. Contact Ideal Homes to experience the joy of buying and owning a new home in the Oklahoma City area.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:18 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c01e4db04803497e7216"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0234db04803497e7217","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:59:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Decorating for Spring - On a Budget!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4864 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2afca5776d28d24e4ad3868a7e42191b.jpg\">&nbsp;After the cold, dark months of winter, is there anything more exciting than Spring? These warmer months bring vibrant colors, cool breezes, and sunshine. What better way to usher out the snow and welcome the season with an indoor makeover? Celebrate Spring with these budget-friendly indoor decorating tips. \u003cstrong>De-clutter your home.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>During the winter, homes tend to accumulate a lot of extra stuff. Holiday decorations, cold-weather gear like boots and hats, and extra blankets can make your home feel small and cluttered. Now that Spring has arrived, it’s time to de-clutter these spaces and simplify things. You can also try for a monochromatic feel with soft whites and light colors. Your home will feel bigger and brighter with that extra space. \u003cstrong>Fresh flowers.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Flowers add a pop of color and life to any room. But not everyone has a green thumb or the garden space to plant a variety of flowers. Visit your local supermarket for fresh and pre-arranged bouquets to liven up any room in your home. To keep flowers looking fresh longer, use room temperature water and cut the stems (about 1 to 2 inches) before putting them in a vase. Look for flowers at your local grocery store, co-op, or farmer’s market. \u003cstrong>Create an edible centerpiece.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Spring brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. This produce is beautiful on its own, so why not use it as a centerpiece? Find your favorite serving bowl, or go shopping for one, and fill it with bright oranges and fresh apples. The best part about this decorating tip? You can eat it! \u003cstrong>Swap out or put away throw blankets.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>In the fall and winter, there’s nothing better than curling up under a fuzzy blanket. But we’re saying goodbye to cold weather, so it’s time to put away or swap out those thick, dark-colored blankets. Look for thinner blankets in vibrant colors, like pastel blues or yellows, to give a spring-y look to your living room. For an even more budget-friendly option, repurpose leftover light-colored fabric and drape it over your couch. You’ll be surprised how much this simple action changes the entire feeling of a room. \u003cstrong>Buy or make pillow covers.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Pillows are an excellent way to decorate on a budget. You can instantly change a room by switching up a pillow cover, which is an easy cost to manage. This has to be one of the easiest ways to decorate a room – no fussy arrangement needed. Just throw a few pillows onto your couch, chair, or bed for a new look. These covers aren’t expensive to buy or make, and storing them takes almost no room at all. \u003cstrong>Faux plants or flowers.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Fresh flowers are relatively affordable, but maintaining the look can be a hassle. Faux plants or flowers have only an upfront cost and can add a nice natural look to your home. You can change the pot or vase for a fresh décor and never have to worry about cleaning up wilting or dead flowers left out too long. Craft stores often carry these plants and flowers at an affordable rate. These easy options help your home look brighter and more vibrant without breaking the bank. Preparing your house for Spring will help you bring in the new season and transition from the darker months with ease. Brighten up your home with flowers and new fabrics, and enjoy the sunshine.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"decorating-for-spring-on-a-budget-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-04-27T16:26:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2afca5776d28d24e4ad3868a7e42191b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1524846393,"_etag":"4e2945e1309b941c447c25862302f7ae717a0453","textbody":"&nbsp;After the cold, dark months of winter, is there anything more exciting than Spring? These warmer months bring vibrant colors, cool breezes, and sunshine. What better way to usher out the snow and welcome the season with an indoor makeover? Celebrate Spring with these budget-friendly indoor decorating tips. De-clutter your home.&nbsp;During the winter, homes tend to accumulate a lot of extra stuff. Holiday decorations, cold-weather gear like boots and hats, and extra blankets can make your home feel small and cluttered. Now that Spring has arrived, it’s time to de-clutter these spaces and simplify things. You can also try for a monochromatic feel with soft whites and light colors. Your home will feel bigger and brighter with that extra space. Fresh flowers.&nbsp;Flowers add a pop of color and life to any room. But not everyone has a green thumb or the garden space to plant a variety of flowers. Visit your local supermarket for fresh and pre-arranged bouquets to liven up any room in your home. To keep flowers looking fresh longer, use room temperature water and cut the stems (about 1 to 2 inches) before putting them in a vase. Look for flowers at your local grocery store, co-op, or farmer’s market. Create an edible centerpiece.&nbsp;Spring brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. This produce is beautiful on its own, so why not use it as a centerpiece? Find your favorite serving bowl, or go shopping for one, and fill it with bright oranges and fresh apples. The best part about this decorating tip? You can eat it! Swap out or put away throw blankets.&nbsp;In the fall and winter, there’s nothing better than curling up under a fuzzy blanket. But we’re saying goodbye to cold weather, so it’s time to put away or swap out those thick, dark-colored blankets. Look for thinner blankets in vibrant colors, like pastel blues or yellows, to give a spring-y look to your living room. For an even more budget-friendly option, repurpose leftover light-colored fabric and drape it over your couch. You’ll be surprised how much this simple action changes the entire feeling of a room. Buy or make pillow covers.&nbsp;Pillows are an excellent way to decorate on a budget. You can instantly change a room by switching up a pillow cover, which is an easy cost to manage. This has to be one of the easiest ways to decorate a room – no fussy arrangement needed. Just throw a few pillows onto your couch, chair, or bed for a new look. These covers aren’t expensive to buy or make, and storing them takes almost no room at all. Faux plants or flowers.&nbsp;Fresh flowers are relatively affordable, but maintaining the look can be a hassle. Faux plants or flowers have only an upfront cost and can add a nice natural look to your home. You can change the pot or vase for a fresh décor and never have to worry about cleaning up wilting or dead flowers left out too long. Craft stores often carry these plants and flowers at an affordable rate. These easy options help your home look brighter and more vibrant without breaking the bank. Preparing your house for Spring will help you bring in the new season and transition from the darker months with ease. Brighten up your home with flowers and new fabrics, and enjoy the sunshine.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0234db04803497e7217"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0284db04803487e5d67","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:23:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Valencia – National Energy and Environmental Building Leader","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4876 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/387060ecb753593e97e5ef690aa19aee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\">You may know Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/valencia\">\u003cstrong>Valencia\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> neighborhood has been the metro’s best-selling neighborhood for more than 10 years. You may not know that the community has been a leader in energy and environmental building since before the first foundation was dug. All this comes as no surprise, as Ideal has long been a \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/innovation\">leader in energy efficiency and sustainable building.\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Energy Firsts:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>First gold-level Green Certified Home in Oklahoma\u003c/li>\u003cli>First LEED Certified Home in the U.S.\u003c/li>\u003cli>First affordable Zero Energy Home in the U.S.\u003c/li>\u003cli>First line of affordable Energy Star Homes in the U.S.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>When development of the 640-acre Valencia neighborhood began, the company’s developers looked for ways to include energy saving practices in the community’s infrastructure. The result was a system of holding ponds, riparian corridors and solar powered irrigation that maintained the community in an environmentally friendly, sustainable way. Today, Valencia has outgrown solar power for community irrigation, but water from the community splash pad has been directed into the ponds instead of into the sewer system. Ideal’s commitment to \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/sustainable-living\">sustainability\u003c/a> and innovation has put several of its neighborhoods at the forefront of groundbreaking development practices. Several homes built in Valencia have tested building concepts for local and national organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environmental Quality. These groups point to Ideal Homes as an example of doing things the “right” way. \u003cstrong>The Zero:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The first house built in Valencia was a newsmaker. America’s first Zero Energy House built in the less than $200,000 category made headlines with its electric meter spinning backward. Every Ideal home is built to the company’s EnergyAdvantage standards but reducing average heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes to zero, takes adding renewable energy technology to the mix. At that time, the technology was readily available for a true Zero, a home that produces about as much energy as it consumes. The trick was cost, as prices for the technology could easily push homes into the million-dollar range. Ideal wanted to test the idea to see if their high-performance building practices, coupled with new technology, could bring in a Zero at an affordable price. Ideal’s Zero included:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Photo voltaics (solar panels)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ground source heat pumps\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tankless hot water systems\u003c/li>\u003cli>Energy recovery ventilation\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal learned valuable lessons from every one of its test homes and has incorporated the best of them into all its houses. While they may not all, be Zeros, today, every Valencia home has \u003cstrong>Guaranteed Heating and Cooling Usage:\u003c/strong> Ideal Homes is the only builder in Oklahoma to Guarantee Low Heating and Cooling usage on most Ideal homes. Thro\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">ugh a partnership with Environments for Living, if actual usage goes over the guarantee, Ideal will pay you the difference.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"valencia-national-energy-and-environmental-building-leader-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-02T19:32:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/387060ecb753593e97e5ef690aa19aee.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1525289529,"_etag":"47cd0f7d3503eaa011d916fc6c7981db74f6fd5b","textbody":"You may know Ideal’s Valencia neighborhood has been the metro’s best-selling neighborhood for more than 10 years. You may not know that the community has been a leader in energy and environmental building since before the first foundation was dug. All this comes as no surprise, as Ideal has long been a leader in energy efficiency and sustainable building.Energy Firsts:First gold-level Green Certified Home in OklahomaFirst LEED Certified Home in the U.S.First affordable Zero Energy Home in the U.S.First line of affordable Energy Star Homes in the U.S.When development of the 640-acre Valencia neighborhood began, the company’s developers looked for ways to include energy saving practices in the community’s infrastructure. The result was a system of holding ponds, riparian corridors and solar powered irrigation that maintained the community in an environmentally friendly, sustainable way. Today, Valencia has outgrown solar power for community irrigation, but water from the community splash pad has been directed into the ponds instead of into the sewer system. Ideal’s commitment to sustainability and innovation has put several of its neighborhoods at the forefront of groundbreaking development practices. Several homes built in Valencia have tested building concepts for local and national organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environmental Quality. These groups point to Ideal Homes as an example of doing things the “right” way. The Zero:&nbsp;The first house built in Valencia was a newsmaker. America’s first Zero Energy House built in the less than $200,000 category made headlines with its electric meter spinning backward. Every Ideal home is built to the company’s EnergyAdvantage standards but reducing average heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes to zero, takes adding renewable energy technology to the mix. At that time, the technology was readily available for a true Zero, a home that produces about as much energy as it consumes. The trick was cost, as prices for the technology could easily push homes into the million-dollar range. Ideal wanted to test the idea to see if their high-performance building practices, coupled with new technology, could bring in a Zero at an affordable price. Ideal’s Zero included:Photo voltaics (solar panels)Ground source heat pumpsTankless hot water systemsEnergy recovery ventilationIdeal learned valuable lessons from every one of its test homes and has incorporated the best of them into all its houses. While they may not all, be Zeros, today, every Valencia home has Guaranteed Heating and Cooling Usage: Ideal Homes is the only builder in Oklahoma to Guarantee Low Heating and Cooling usage on most Ideal homes. Through a partnership with Environments for Living, if actual usage goes over the guarantee, Ideal will pay you the difference.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:28 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0284db04803487e5d67"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c02b4db04803487e5d68","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:03:49 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Get your outdoor space ready for spring","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4879 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5d0d7ea9a211a138024f481812149c30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">We’re enjoying a beautiful spring here in the Oklahoma City area. Finally, the best part of the season has come, motivating many homeowners to take a fresh look at their great outdoors—and realizing maybe it’s not as great as it could be. Before Memorial Day launches you into outdoor entertaining, spend some time now and get your outdoor space ready for spring. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> has a few suggestions to get it done. \u003cstrong>Start with a clean canvas.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Just like it’s hard to redecorate a room when it’s filled with furniture, you can’t get a clear vision of your yard’s potential when it’s cluttered and messy. If you haven’t already done so, remove your lawn art, pots, and containers. Push your outdoor furnishings to the side—unless you’re going to replace them; in that case, donate or discard them. Rake your yard, clean out the garden beds, and trim overgrown branches and shrubs. Pressure wash your patio, porch, and deck, and your home’s exterior, too. \u003cstrong>Make a plan.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Decide what you want to achieve with your outdoor space. More entertaining? More kid-friendly activities? A new garden? Do you want to add a water feature, even a pool? Make a list of your priorities so you can focus on meeting your most important goals and landscaping ideas. Next, draw out a plan so you can begin to envision the outdoor living area improvements. Designate the areas you want for each purpose—like a play area in one space, a relaxing lounge area for mom and dad in another. This will help you see how each space works with the next. As you plan your outdoor space, pay attention to the shaded and sunny areas, so you can use them wisely. \u003cstrong>Think like an interior decorator.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The open floor plan is popular because it allows socializing between everyone in the main living area. Your yard is the same way. It’s an open concept with no walls. When you’re designing outdoor space, think of it as a large room and view it in the same way an interior decorator would. Consider the flow, color palette, seating, lighting, and décor. Your color choices can be applied to your gardens as well as your furnishing and accents, producing a pleasing, harmonious result. Take measurements, just like you would when redecorating a bedroom or living room. Where do you want your seating areas? Maybe you’ll place an outdoor living “room” in one place and then create a serene spot elsewhere, with a hammock, hammock chair, or other comfortable outdoor seating. A pergola is a great addition to an outdoor living space. It helps to define an area without closing it in. You can add a pergola canopy for a little extra protection, and maybe an outdoor rug. While you’re planning your new outdoor space, don’t forget the lighting! Extend your outdoor entertaining past sunset with solar- and battery-powered lights. String them on trees, around your pergola, and staked in your gardens. Add task lighting in your outdoor kitchen and outdoor table lamps and floor lamps for functional décor. If you like your outdoor furnishings but want to refresh them, you might just need to give them a good cleaning or a coat of fresh paint and some new cushions and throws. Ideal Homes’ Design Center works with our homebuyers to choose every design detail for their new home, inside and out. We know that every living space that is part of your home contributes to your comfort and enjoyment. When you’re ready to stop remodeling and renovating, look at our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">new home communities\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a>, and available \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready homes\u003c/a> we offer around the Oklahoma City area. Check out Ideal Homes’ \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">videos and photo gallery\u003c/a> for a better look. Then \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact us\u003c/a> to learn more about living and loving your indoor and outdoor spaces.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"get-your-outdoor-space-ready-for-spring-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-08T01:04:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5d0d7ea9a211a138024f481812149c30.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1525741481,"_etag":"56bf38a40ab03fd5ad5067862e553f9b4de320cb","textbody":"We’re enjoying a beautiful spring here in the Oklahoma City area. Finally, the best part of the season has come, motivating many homeowners to take a fresh look at their great outdoors—and realizing maybe it’s not as great as it could be. Before Memorial Day launches you into outdoor entertaining, spend some time now and get your outdoor space ready for spring. Ideal Homes has a few suggestions to get it done. Start with a clean canvas.&nbsp;Just like it’s hard to redecorate a room when it’s filled with furniture, you can’t get a clear vision of your yard’s potential when it’s cluttered and messy. If you haven’t already done so, remove your lawn art, pots, and containers. Push your outdoor furnishings to the side—unless you’re going to replace them; in that case, donate or discard them. Rake your yard, clean out the garden beds, and trim overgrown branches and shrubs. Pressure wash your patio, porch, and deck, and your home’s exterior, too. Make a plan.&nbsp;Decide what you want to achieve with your outdoor space. More entertaining? More kid-friendly activities? A new garden? Do you want to add a water feature, even a pool? Make a list of your priorities so you can focus on meeting your most important goals and landscaping ideas. Next, draw out a plan so you can begin to envision the outdoor living area improvements. Designate the areas you want for each purpose—like a play area in one space, a relaxing lounge area for mom and dad in another. This will help you see how each space works with the next. As you plan your outdoor space, pay attention to the shaded and sunny areas, so you can use them wisely. Think like an interior decorator.&nbsp;The open floor plan is popular because it allows socializing between everyone in the main living area. Your yard is the same way. It’s an open concept with no walls. When you’re designing outdoor space, think of it as a large room and view it in the same way an interior decorator would. Consider the flow, color palette, seating, lighting, and décor. Your color choices can be applied to your gardens as well as your furnishing and accents, producing a pleasing, harmonious result. Take measurements, just like you would when redecorating a bedroom or living room. Where do you want your seating areas? Maybe you’ll place an outdoor living “room” in one place and then create a serene spot elsewhere, with a hammock, hammock chair, or other comfortable outdoor seating. A pergola is a great addition to an outdoor living space. It helps to define an area without closing it in. You can add a pergola canopy for a little extra protection, and maybe an outdoor rug. While you’re planning your new outdoor space, don’t forget the lighting! Extend your outdoor entertaining past sunset with solar- and battery-powered lights. String them on trees, around your pergola, and staked in your gardens. Add task lighting in your outdoor kitchen and outdoor table lamps and floor lamps for functional décor. If you like your outdoor furnishings but want to refresh them, you might just need to give them a good cleaning or a coat of fresh paint and some new cushions and throws. Ideal Homes’ Design Center works with our homebuyers to choose every design detail for their new home, inside and out. We know that every living space that is part of your home contributes to your comfort and enjoyment. When you’re ready to stop remodeling and renovating, look at our new home communities, floor plans, and available move-in ready homes we offer around the Oklahoma City area. Check out Ideal Homes’ videos and photo gallery for a better look. Then contact us to learn more about living and loving your indoor and outdoor spaces.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:30 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c02b4db04803487e5d68"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c02d4db04803497e7218","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:59:52 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Things to do in Norman, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4883 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9262dd84e9174c43c46b949487686558.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"676\">If you live in any of Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/\">Norman\u003c/a> communities – \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">Trail Woods\u003c/a> – you know all about the vibrant cultural life that comes from living in a university city. If you’re new to the metro area, or just considering a move, Norman is located about 20 miles south of Downtown Oklahoma City, and with about 120,000 population, Norman is Oklahoma’s third largest city. &nbsp; Your source for all things Norman is \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/\">Discover Norman\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>a website that guides you to hotels, attractions, restaurants, shops, events and Oklahoma Sooner sports. Be sure to check it out regularly. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Be sure to include these upcoming Norman Events in your leisure plans.\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.2ndfridaynorman.com/\">2nd Friday Art Walk\u003c/a> Stroll through the Walker Arts District in Downtown Norman for the 2nd Friday Art Walk May 11, from 6 - 9 p.m. The 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk – a monthly, citywide celebration of art – is a collaboration between artists, art organizations, and businesses, brought to you by the Norman Arts Council. As its name implies, it’s held the second Friday of every month and includes a wide variety of shops, restaurants, offices, bars, concert venues and more teaming up to produce dozens of free, fun arts events to celebrate Norman’s creative community. Events include free concerts with everything from folk to jazz to indie to hip-hop. \u003ca href=\"https://normanarts.org/\">Norman Arts Council\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.jambase.com/festival/norman-music-festival-2018\">Norman Music Festival\u003c/a> present the 2nd Friday Concert Series each month at \u003cstrong>Opolis (113 N. Crawford)\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>.\u003c/strong> May features longtime Norman favorite The New Tribe, fresh from an appearance at Norman Music Festival. &nbsp;All concerts are free for all-ages and start at 9 p.m. \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bluebonnetbar\">The Bluebonnet Bar\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(321 E. Main)\u003c/strong> will host Dylan Stewart and Mike McClure. Show will start at 7 p.m. and is non-smoking. \u003ca href=\"http://www.guestroomrecords.com/\">Guestroom Records\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(125 E. Main)\u003c/strong> will feature hip-hop act WeRDoZe followed by a DJ set! \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Red-Brick-Bar-416655671758921/\">Red Brick Bar\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(311 E. Main)\u003c/strong> will host singer-songwriter Tania Warnock from Enid, bringing some Red Dirt, folk, Americana music! Karaoke follows at 10 p.m. \u003ca href=\"https://www.pueblanorman.com/\">Puebla Tacos y Tequileria\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(305 E. Main)\u003c/strong> will host 2018 Jazz In June Jam Sessions! The Lucky Losers, a blues jam band &amp;amp; a male/female duet fronted band from San Francisco, will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Veteran blues vocalists Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz deliver a soulful '60's retro sound on their third CD, \u003cem>Blind Spot\u003c/em>, coming May 18 on Dirty Cat Records. \u003ca href=\"https://sergiositalianbistro.com/\">Sergio’s Italian Bistro\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(104 E. Gray)\u003c/strong> will have Kyle Reid from 7 to 9 p.m. \u003cu>&nbsp;\u003c/u>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pasnorman.org/programs/summerbreeze\">Summer Breeze Concert Series\u003c/a> Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy lead off the FREE Summer Breeze Concert Series for 2018 May 20, 7 - 9 p.m. – at Lions Park A high-energy \"Brass 'n' Grass\" sextet from Wichita, Kan. takes the stage at 7 p.m. The band, whose sound has been described as “...a stagecoach in overdrive” has brought their eclectic blend of bluegrass, ska, punk, and Dixieland to packed clubs, basements, and festivals across the U.S. since their inception in the spring of 2007. \u003cstrong>Upcoming concerts\u003c/strong> in the series include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>June 3 - Jacob Tovar and the Saddle Tramps\u003c/li>\u003cli>June 17 - Handmade Moments\u003c/li>\u003cli>July 1 - Brandy Zdan\u003c/li>\u003cli>July 15 - The Mulligan Brothers\u003c/li>\u003cli>July 29 - Caleb McGee and the Underdogs\u003c/li>\u003cli>Aug 12 - Delhi 2 Dublin\u003c/li>\u003cli>Aug 26 - Harpeth Rising - Members Choice\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://jazzinjune.org/\">Jazz in June\u003c/a> Jazz in June, Norman’s outdoor jazz and blues festival, continues its 34-year tradition of bringing Oklahoma and national jazz and blues artists together to perform free for the public June 14, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Take part in the rising popularity of jazz by watching various musicians take to the stage at this free music festival. Jazz in June, created in 1984, attracts more than 50,000 visitors annually. Join the citizens of Norman as they celebrate local musical talent and experience a diverse range of musical artistry at its best. Grab some popcorn from a festival food vendor, kick back on a blanket or lawn chair and simply relax to the smooth sounds of the blues. In addition to the main stage acts, there will also be accompanying music clinics taught by several artists during Friday’s festivities. Bring your instrument of choice Thursday and Saturday and participate in late-night jam sessions taking place at various locales around Norman. Jazz in June grows more popular every year. Various formats include a Saturday evening trolley bus to jazz clubs in town. Stages will be set up at Norman’s Brookhaven Village on Robinson Street, as well as Andrews Park. Each year’s lineup includes a widely eclectic mix of artists, so come to Jazz in June for music that makes your ears perk up and your heart soar. Join your fellow music-lovers for a breezy summer evening -- at Brookhaven Village on Thursday and Friday and at Andrews Park on Saturday. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"http://soonersports.com/\">University of Oklahoma Sports\u003c/a> are an integral part of the Norman community. \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/events/sooner-football-vs.-florida-atlantic\">Sooner football vs. Florida Atlantic\u003c/a> The Sooner football team kicks off its 2018 season vs. Florida-Atlantic on Sept. 1. Time TBA. For more information about OU athletic events, \u003ca href=\"http://soonersports.com/\">CLICK HERE.\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/events/norman-film-festival-1\">Norman Film Festival\u003c/a> In its second year, the Norman Film Festival is an international event held in Downtown Norman. September 15, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. -- Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/events/aviation-festival-1\">Aviation Festival\u003c/a> The 12th Annual Aviation Festival and Open House takes place at Max Westheimer Airport October 13, from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Festival features aircraft displays, kids’ corner, Sooner Flight Academy hands-on hangar, exhibitors, seminars, aerial displays and a food truck corral. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/events/oklahoma-wine-walk-1\">Oklahoma Wine Walk\u003c/a> The 6th annual Oklahoma Wine Walk takes place at Brookhaven Village October 13, 2018 | 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. \u003ca href=\"http://www.oktourism.com/\">Frontier Country Marketing Association\u003c/a> will host the 6th annual Oklahoma Wine Walk and Brew Fest on Saturday, October 13, in the lovely and upscale Brookhaven Village, located at 36th Avenue NW and Robinson Street in Norman. The Oklahoma Wine Walk and Brew Fest features wineries and breweries from across the state bringing samples of the vast selections of true Oklahoma wines and beers. Wineries, breweries and merchants will set up underneath tents in a festival-type atmosphere scattered throughout the village allowing for a leisurely walk (not a 5K!) and ample shopping. Listen to live music from Oklahoma entertainers and browse outdoor booths featuring genuine wine collectibles and made-in-Oklahoma products. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/events/downtown-fall-festival\">Downtown Fall Festival\u003c/a> The annual Downtown Norman Fall Fest takes place from 6-9 p.m. along Main Street October 26, from 6 - 9:00 p.m. With family fun including costume contests, safe trick or treating along with inflatables, the annual event is a family favorite. \u003cu>&nbsp;\u003c/u>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/events/main-street-christmas-holiday-parade\">Main Street Christmas Holiday Parade\u003c/a> The night-time Main Street Christmas Holiday Parade takes place in Downtown Norman December 08, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The 2018 Norman Main Street Christmas Holiday Parade will feature bands, floats and horses. Set in a festive spirit complete with a variety of Christmas characters, this annual holiday event will also feature an appearance by the man of the month, Santa Claus. The parade takes place in Downtown Norman, stretching across Main Street beginning at Pickard Ave. Awards will be presented in each of the following categories: Best overall entry, Most Unique Entry, Best Entry Featuring Children, Best Entry Featuring Dance/Movement, Best Use of Theme and Best Entry Featuring Music.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"things-to-do-in-norman-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-09T20:07:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9262dd84e9174c43c46b949487686558.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1525896446,"_etag":"11b0a980068be181705c94976b16a47963a469e0","textbody":"If you live in any of Ideal’s Norman communities – Red Canyon Ranch, Greenleaf Trails, Trail Woods – you know all about the vibrant cultural life that comes from living in a university city. If you’re new to the metro area, or just considering a move, Norman is located about 20 miles south of Downtown Oklahoma City, and with about 120,000 population, Norman is Oklahoma’s third largest city. &nbsp; Your source for all things Norman is Discover Norman,&nbsp;a website that guides you to hotels, attractions, restaurants, shops, events and Oklahoma Sooner sports. Be sure to check it out regularly. &nbsp;Be sure to include these upcoming Norman Events in your leisure plans.&nbsp; &nbsp;2nd Friday Art Walk Stroll through the Walker Arts District in Downtown Norman for the 2nd Friday Art Walk May 11, from 6 - 9 p.m. The 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk – a monthly, citywide celebration of art – is a collaboration between artists, art organizations, and businesses, brought to you by the Norman Arts Council. As its name implies, it’s held the second Friday of every month and includes a wide variety of shops, restaurants, offices, bars, concert venues and more teaming up to produce dozens of free, fun arts events to celebrate Norman’s creative community. Events include free concerts with everything from folk to jazz to indie to hip-hop. Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival present the 2nd Friday Concert Series each month at Opolis (113 N. Crawford). May features longtime Norman favorite The New Tribe, fresh from an appearance at Norman Music Festival. &nbsp;All concerts are free for all-ages and start at 9 p.m. The Bluebonnet Bar&nbsp;(321 E. Main) will host Dylan Stewart and Mike McClure. Show will start at 7 p.m. and is non-smoking. Guestroom Records&nbsp;(125 E. Main) will feature hip-hop act WeRDoZe followed by a DJ set! Red Brick Bar&nbsp;(311 E. Main) will host singer-songwriter Tania Warnock from Enid, bringing some Red Dirt, folk, Americana music! Karaoke follows at 10 p.m. Puebla Tacos y Tequileria&nbsp;(305 E. Main) will host 2018 Jazz In June Jam Sessions! The Lucky Losers, a blues jam band &amp;amp; a male/female duet fronted band from San Francisco, will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Veteran blues vocalists Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz deliver a soulful '60's retro sound on their third CD, Blind Spot, coming May 18 on Dirty Cat Records. Sergio’s Italian Bistro&nbsp;(104 E. Gray) will have Kyle Reid from 7 to 9 p.m. &nbsp;Summer Breeze Concert Series Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy lead off the FREE Summer Breeze Concert Series for 2018 May 20, 7 - 9 p.m. – at Lions Park A high-energy \"Brass 'n' Grass\" sextet from Wichita, Kan. takes the stage at 7 p.m. The band, whose sound has been described as “...a stagecoach in overdrive” has brought their eclectic blend of bluegrass, ska, punk, and Dixieland to packed clubs, basements, and festivals across the U.S. since their inception in the spring of 2007. Upcoming concerts in the series include:June 3 - Jacob Tovar and the Saddle TrampsJune 17 - Handmade MomentsJuly 1 - Brandy ZdanJuly 15 - The Mulligan BrothersJuly 29 - Caleb McGee and the UnderdogsAug 12 - Delhi 2 DublinAug 26 - Harpeth Rising - Members ChoiceJazz in June Jazz in June, Norman’s outdoor jazz and blues festival, continues its 34-year tradition of bringing Oklahoma and national jazz and blues artists together to perform free for the public June 14, 2018 | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Take part in the rising popularity of jazz by watching various musicians take to the stage at this free music festival. Jazz in June, created in 1984, attracts more than 50,000 visitors annually. Join the citizens of Norman as they celebrate local musical talent and experience a diverse range of musical artistry at its best. Grab some popcorn from a festival food vendor, kick back on a blanket or lawn chair and simply relax to the smooth sounds of the blues. In addition to the main stage acts, there will also be accompanying music clinics taught by several artists during Friday’s festivities. Bring your instrument of choice Thursday and Saturday and participate in late-night jam sessions taking place at various locales around Norman. Jazz in June grows more popular every year. Various formats include a Saturday evening trolley bus to jazz clubs in town. Stages will be set up at Norman’s Brookhaven Village on Robinson Street, as well as Andrews Park. Each year’s lineup includes a widely eclectic mix of artists, so come to Jazz in June for music that makes your ears perk up and your heart soar. Join your fellow music-lovers for a breezy summer evening -- at Brookhaven Village on Thursday and Friday and at Andrews Park on Saturday. &nbsp; University of Oklahoma Sports are an integral part of the Norman community. Sooner football vs. Florida Atlantic The Sooner football team kicks off its 2018 season vs. Florida-Atlantic on Sept. 1. Time TBA. For more information about OU athletic events, CLICK HERE.&nbsp; &nbsp;Norman Film Festival In its second year, the Norman Film Festival is an international event held in Downtown Norman. September 15, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. -- Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main. &nbsp; Aviation Festival The 12th Annual Aviation Festival and Open House takes place at Max Westheimer Airport October 13, from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Festival features aircraft displays, kids’ corner, Sooner Flight Academy hands-on hangar, exhibitors, seminars, aerial displays and a food truck corral. &nbsp; Oklahoma Wine Walk The 6th annual Oklahoma Wine Walk takes place at Brookhaven Village October 13, 2018 | 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Frontier Country Marketing Association will host the 6th annual Oklahoma Wine Walk and Brew Fest on Saturday, October 13, in the lovely and upscale Brookhaven Village, located at 36th Avenue NW and Robinson Street in Norman. The Oklahoma Wine Walk and Brew Fest features wineries and breweries from across the state bringing samples of the vast selections of true Oklahoma wines and beers. Wineries, breweries and merchants will set up underneath tents in a festival-type atmosphere scattered throughout the village allowing for a leisurely walk (not a 5K!) and ample shopping. Listen to live music from Oklahoma entertainers and browse outdoor booths featuring genuine wine collectibles and made-in-Oklahoma products. &nbsp; Downtown Fall Festival The annual Downtown Norman Fall Fest takes place from 6-9 p.m. along Main Street October 26, from 6 - 9:00 p.m. With family fun including costume contests, safe trick or treating along with inflatables, the annual event is a family favorite. &nbsp;Main Street Christmas Holiday Parade The night-time Main Street Christmas Holiday Parade takes place in Downtown Norman December 08, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The 2018 Norman Main Street Christmas Holiday Parade will feature bands, floats and horses. Set in a festive spirit complete with a variety of Christmas characters, this annual holiday event will also feature an appearance by the man of the month, Santa Claus. The parade takes place in Downtown Norman, stretching across Main Street beginning at Pickard Ave. Awards will be presented in each of the following categories: Best overall entry, Most Unique Entry, Best Entry Featuring Children, Best Entry Featuring Dance/Movement, Best Use of Theme and Best Entry Featuring Music.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:33 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c02d4db04803497e7218"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c02f4db04803497e7219","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:11:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Our Most Loved Floor Plans #3 - The Langley","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4887 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Langley-Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4888 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Langley-Living.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4889 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1319b845ec4133b7d3ae0cbfb5b2396.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-1-the-frederickson/\">#1 - The&nbsp;Frederickson\u003c/a>#2 - The Kingsley\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-4-the-overton/\">#4 -&nbsp;The Overton\u003c/a> Next up is the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/langley\">Langley floor plan\u003c/a>. Flexibility, style, and layout make this a stand-out among floor plans. For starters, home buyers can choose between the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/langley\">Langley\u003c/a> and the Langley 3-car garage if you need extra space for vehicles or storage. This home is often a great fit for someone looking forfour bedroom or three bedrooms plus a study. Storage is also key in making this plan special. With a super-sized master closet, two large hall closets, a mud room, and a spacious pantry, the Langley definitely isn't lacking in storage space. The mud room offers a great drop-zone for busy families getting out the door. Want to mix it up, swap out one of the hall closets for a computer nook or instead of a huge master closet, keep things neat and tidy by creating separate his and her master closets. The bright, open living room features a cozy corner fireplace and architectural arches. It opens to the kitchen and breakfast room. The kitchen is packed with cabinets and counter space with a unique rounded bar. This 2049 square foot home feels even larger with high ceilings and open sight lines. The spacious master has a unique en-suite bathroom with closet doors on each side of the dual sink vanity. The three secondary bedrooms are located down their own hallway for privacy from the master. One bedroom can be converted into a study located near the front of the home with double french doors. Even the secondary bathroom is well thought out with double sink vanity with a door dividing the sinks from the toilet and shower area, so that multiple kids or guests can utilize the space with ease. The great news is that we build the Langley in five different neighborhoods, so no matter what area of the Oklahoma City metro is your favorite, chances are we have a community for you. The Langley is available in Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, Somers Pointe in Mustang, Castlewood Trails in Yukon, and Native Plains in Moore. Want to learn more about this plan? You can view a \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aQPHLt4KwLv&brand=0\">virtual tour\u003c/a>, or contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com to set up your in-person tour today. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"our-most-loved-floor-plans-3-the-langley-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-11T00:22:34.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1319b845ec4133b7d3ae0cbfb5b2396.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1525998154,"_etag":"12567f6f745d7cb89fc3df0dbfb7f4787f6201ae","textbody":"In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners. #1 - The&nbsp;Frederickson#2 - The Kingsley#4 -&nbsp;The Overton Next up is the Langley floor plan. Flexibility, style, and layout make this a stand-out among floor plans. For starters, home buyers can choose between the Langley and the Langley 3-car garage if you need extra space for vehicles or storage. This home is often a great fit for someone looking forfour bedroom or three bedrooms plus a study. Storage is also key in making this plan special. With a super-sized master closet, two large hall closets, a mud room, and a spacious pantry, the Langley definitely isn't lacking in storage space. The mud room offers a great drop-zone for busy families getting out the door. Want to mix it up, swap out one of the hall closets for a computer nook or instead of a huge master closet, keep things neat and tidy by creating separate his and her master closets. The bright, open living room features a cozy corner fireplace and architectural arches. It opens to the kitchen and breakfast room. The kitchen is packed with cabinets and counter space with a unique rounded bar. This 2049 square foot home feels even larger with high ceilings and open sight lines. The spacious master has a unique en-suite bathroom with closet doors on each side of the dual sink vanity. The three secondary bedrooms are located down their own hallway for privacy from the master. One bedroom can be converted into a study located near the front of the home with double french doors. Even the secondary bathroom is well thought out with double sink vanity with a door dividing the sinks from the toilet and shower area, so that multiple kids or guests can utilize the space with ease. The great news is that we build the Langley in five different neighborhoods, so no matter what area of the Oklahoma City metro is your favorite, chances are we have a community for you. The Langley is available in Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, Somers Pointe in Mustang, Castlewood Trails in Yukon, and Native Plains in Moore. Want to learn more about this plan? You can view a virtual tour, or contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com to set up your in-person tour today. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:35 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c02f4db04803497e7219"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0314db04803467e64cc","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:59:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Cost to Hire Movers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4894 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/79c4ce0c644e1698aca515de1332d92f.jpg\">&nbsp;Moving to a new place is exciting, whether you’re moving into your first home across town or a bigger home across the country. But moving can also be stressful, and it can seem like there are a million things to do before you pack. One of the most important things to plan is the cost of moving. More importantly, how much will it cost to hire movers? We put together a short guide to help you understand what goes into the high cost of moving, how much to budget for professional movers, and other considerations.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Overview of All Moving Costs\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Deciding whether you’re going to DIY it or hire a professional mover is only one of the considerations that go into the high cost of moving. There are many other factors to moving costs, including:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Cost of living changes\u003c/strong>, if moving to another state or city (Use \u003cem>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator\">this handy tool\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> to compare costs of utilities, groceries, transportation, and more)\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Paying double rent or mortgage\u003c/strong> if move-in dates don’t line up\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Renting a moving truck\u003c/strong> (fees generally run $20 a day, not including gas and mileage costs)\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Storage units\u003c/strong> if you need to store furniture or belongings before moving\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>You can reduce some of these costs by moving into your new place quickly. Taking too long to move from one place to another can rack up costs surprisingly fast.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Cost of Hiring Professional Movers\u003c/h2>\u003cp>According to\u003cem>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/hidden-moving-costs/\">Home Advisor\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>, hiring a local professional mover costs between $80 and $100 an hour. You may be charged additional fees if movers need to take items down stairs or a considerable distance. For long-distance moves, companies charge by weight and distance rather than time. With this type of move, you may be charged a flat rate as high as $10,000, not including gas and mileage costs. These costs do not factor in additional movers or truck fees.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Booking Professional Movers in Advance\u003c/h2>\u003cp>For local moves (under 100 miles), book movers between 2 and 4 weeks ahead of time. When you book early, you’re more likely to get a time and date that best fits your moving schedule. For local moves during the busy season – between May and September – consider booking at least 4 weeks early. For cross-country moves (over 100 miles), book as soon as possible! Try to book at least six to eight weeks ahead of time. Moving can be stressful, so book ahead of time and save yourself the worry.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>How Many Movers Do You Need?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Depending on the size of your home, you may need to hire up to four movers. \u003cem>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.movinglabor.com/blog/how-many-movers-do-i-need\">Moving Labor’s chart\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> below shows roughly the amount of movers and time it will take to move for each home type: \u003cstrong>Studio Apartment:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>2 Movers / 3-4 Hours \u003cstrong>1-2 Bedroom Apartment:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>2 Movers / 4-5 hours \u003cstrong>2-3 Bedroom Home:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>3 Movers / 5-7 hours \u003cstrong>3-4 Bedroom Home:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>3 Movers / 7-9 hours \u003cstrong>4+ Bedroom Home:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>4 Movers / 7-10 hours You will need to factor in the additional cost of movers ($25 to $25 per mover) and moving time into your schedule.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Make Preparations in Advance and Move ASAP\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Moving doesn’t have to be stressful, and with a little preparation, you can put your mind at ease. To limit moving costs, book movers as soon as possible. Check the company’s rates and reviews online before hiring and try to move quickly. Storing items, paying double rent or mortgage, and renting supplies is expensive. The sooner you get to your new house or apartment, the less outgoing costs you will have!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-cost-to-hire-movers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-11T18:46:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/79c4ce0c644e1698aca515de1332d92f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1526064393,"_etag":"117f8e0362493c61b6e02daebcd16477774edab7","textbody":"&nbsp;Moving to a new place is exciting, whether you’re moving into your first home across town or a bigger home across the country. But moving can also be stressful, and it can seem like there are a million things to do before you pack. One of the most important things to plan is the cost of moving. More importantly, how much will it cost to hire movers? We put together a short guide to help you understand what goes into the high cost of moving, how much to budget for professional movers, and other considerations.Overview of All Moving CostsDeciding whether you’re going to DIY it or hire a professional mover is only one of the considerations that go into the high cost of moving. There are many other factors to moving costs, including:Cost of living changes, if moving to another state or city (Use this handy tool to compare costs of utilities, groceries, transportation, and more)Paying double rent or mortgage if move-in dates don’t line upRenting a moving truck (fees generally run $20 a day, not including gas and mileage costs)Storage units if you need to store furniture or belongings before movingYou can reduce some of these costs by moving into your new place quickly. Taking too long to move from one place to another can rack up costs surprisingly fast.Cost of Hiring Professional MoversAccording to&nbsp;Home Advisor, hiring a local professional mover costs between $80 and $100 an hour. You may be charged additional fees if movers need to take items down stairs or a considerable distance. For long-distance moves, companies charge by weight and distance rather than time. With this type of move, you may be charged a flat rate as high as $10,000, not including gas and mileage costs. These costs do not factor in additional movers or truck fees.Booking Professional Movers in AdvanceFor local moves (under 100 miles), book movers between 2 and 4 weeks ahead of time. When you book early, you’re more likely to get a time and date that best fits your moving schedule. For local moves during the busy season – between May and September – consider booking at least 4 weeks early. For cross-country moves (over 100 miles), book as soon as possible! Try to book at least six to eight weeks ahead of time. Moving can be stressful, so book ahead of time and save yourself the worry.How Many Movers Do You Need?Depending on the size of your home, you may need to hire up to four movers. Moving Labor’s chart below shows roughly the amount of movers and time it will take to move for each home type: Studio Apartment:&nbsp;2 Movers / 3-4 Hours 1-2 Bedroom Apartment:&nbsp;2 Movers / 4-5 hours 2-3 Bedroom Home:&nbsp;3 Movers / 5-7 hours 3-4 Bedroom Home:&nbsp;3 Movers / 7-9 hours 4+ Bedroom Home:&nbsp;4 Movers / 7-10 hours You will need to factor in the additional cost of movers ($25 to $25 per mover) and moving time into your schedule.Make Preparations in Advance and Move ASAPMoving doesn’t have to be stressful, and with a little preparation, you can put your mind at ease. To limit moving costs, book movers as soon as possible. Check the company’s rates and reviews online before hiring and try to move quickly. Storing items, paying double rent or mortgage, and renting supplies is expensive. The sooner you get to your new house or apartment, the less outgoing costs you will have!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0314db04803467e64cc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0344db04803487e5d69","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:13:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Norman Public Schools – Serving Four Ideal Homes Communities","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4897 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8ab83d6f99a5d0f81273ff67d28cf60b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Nestled in the heart of a world-class academic community, Norman Public Schools is the eighth-largest district in Oklahoma. Located near the University of Oklahoma, NPS has earned a reputation for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams and providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. Norman Public Schools provide an exemplary education for students through consistent curriculum, innovative partnerships and rigorous professional development for educators. The district has repeatedly been recognized for academic excellence in Newsweek, the Washington Post, U.S. News &amp; World Report and more. Norman residents continue to support public education, serve more than 16,000 students and invest in projects that enhance students’ learning environments. Since 1972, voters have approved $432 million in bond funds for capital improvements, instructional enhancements and technology upgrades, including:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Freshman Academies\u003c/li>\u003cli>College and Career Centers\u003c/li>\u003cli>Unique Advanced Placement programs\u003c/li>\u003cli>Hands-on STEM enrichment opportunities\u003c/li>\u003cli>Robust Fine Arts programs at every grade level\u003c/li>\u003cli>6A Athletics for middle and high school students\u003c/li>\u003cli>Competitive academic clubs, after-school programs and activities\u003c/li>\u003cli>Special education programs that maximize opportunities for students\u003c/li>\u003cli>Robust community partnerships that allow educators to serve the whole child\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">\u003cstrong>Ideal\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;kids go to school:\u003c/strong> Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">\u003cstrong>Greenleaf Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/little-river-trails\">\u003cstrong>Little River Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> and \u003cstrong>Trail Woods\u003c/strong> communities attend the following Norman Public Schools. \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/adams\">\u003cstrong>Adams Elementary\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>817 Denison Dr., Norman 73069 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.366.5972 \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/whittier\">\u003cstrong>Whittier Middle School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>2000 W. Brooks St., Norman 73069 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.366.5956 \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/normannorth\">\u003cstrong>Norman North High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman 73069 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.366.5954 \u003cstrong>Students in&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">\u003cstrong>Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;attend:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Domain/10\">Eisenhower Elementary\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>1415 Fairlawn, Norman 73071 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-366-5879 \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Domain/26\">Longfellow Middle School\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>215 N. Ponca, Norman 73071 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-366-5948 \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/normannorth\">\u003cstrong>Norman North High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman 73069 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.366.5954 \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Page/2242\">\u003cstrong>Community Partnerships Power Progress\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Partners include: Norman Public School Foundation, University of Oklahoma, Norman Regional Health System, Moore Norman Technology Center, Embassy Suites by Hilton in Norman, Norman Police Department and the Norman Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/52\">\u003cstrong>iTech, Norman Public Schools Instructional Technology Initiative\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>iTech closes the digital divide, provides MacBook laptops for all secondary students, infuses elementary schools with additional Apple devices, promotes 21st-century readiness, expands educational opportunities, provides MacBook laptops for every teacher, enhances project-based learning, extends learning beyond the classroom and improves opportunities to innovate and collaborate. NPS recognizes students are tomorrow’s inventors, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers. It is our responsibility to meet their needs in their quest for knowledge and provide a level playing field for all students. To best prepare our students for what's ahead, we must adapt our instructional approach. NPS is investing more than $16 million in student-led technology and the infrastructure needed to support it. The iTech initiative will ensure students from all socioeconomic backgrounds have equitable access to the most sophisticated technology we can provide. The technological tools we implement will supplement curriculum, enhance student engagement and extend learning beyond the classroom. Students will have countless opportunities to demonstrate innovation, creativity and collaboration - key skills needed to thrive in any college or career environment. For more information about iTech, \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Page/2737\">\u003cstrong>click here\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Page/106#calendar2440/20180514/month\">\u003cstrong>Fine Arts\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Every NPS student will have the opportunity to study the arts and acquire the understanding and skills necessary to create quality artworks and performances. Students will also develop problem-solving techniques for intellectual and artistic pursuits, appreciate the works of other artists, and value the arts in their everyday lives. The NPS Fine Arts Department includes discipline-based programs in visual art, general music, instrumental music, vocal music, theatrical arts, and modern dance. \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Page/110\">\u003cstrong>AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> AVID’s mission is to ensure that ALL students, and most especially the least served students who are in the middle:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Will succeed in rigorous curriculum.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will complete a rigorous college preparatory path.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will enter mainstream activities of the school.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.\u003c/li>\u003cli>AVID is a program for “middle to upper middle” academic students. &nbsp;These students have the potential for advanced courses and AP courses in high school, but need academic and emotional support paired with the rigor. &nbsp;AVID combines rigor with support that includes the student’s own individual determination and the support of teachers, other AVID students, their families, the AVID teacher, and specially trained tutors.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/87\">\u003cstrong>English Learners\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Para ver esta página en español utilice la herramienta IDIOMA encontrada en la parte superior de esta página. \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/1962#calendar2649/20180514/month\">\u003cstrong>Gifted and Talented\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The District provides appropriate educational services to develop the potential gifts within each child. “Gifted and talented children” are those who have evidenced high-performance capability in cognitive ability such as intellectual or academic achievement; or in creativity and talent areas. The term “gifted” refers to a person who has the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment, while “talented” refers to someone who is able to perform at a remarkably high level of accomplishment. The district's Gifted/Talented Program aims to identify students who demonstrate high potential and provide opportunities that develop cognitive and creative talents in those children through site-developed program plans. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/89\">\u003cstrong>Guidance and Counseling\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> NPS Guidance and Counseling Program enables all students regardless of individual differences to acquire the academic, personal/social and college and career readiness competencies necessary to become successful adults.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/98\">\u003cstrong>Indian Education Mission Statement\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The district's Indian Education program provides paths that foster character, cultural awareness and academic excellence in our students and empowers them to positively impact the world. Through character, culture, career and community, the program maximizes school and district resources to serve students and families. \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Page/109\">\u003cstrong>Summer School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Summer School opportunities are offered to students in:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary grades K-3\u003c/li>\u003cli>Middle school who are taking high school courses\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school grades 9-12\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The Elementary Program is offered free of charge to current K through 3rd-grade students who meet specific eligibility criteria and are invited by their teachers to attend. &nbsp;The elementary summer program is focused on reading remediation for students one or more years below grade level. High School Summer School is offered at a cost in a traditional, face to face, format. Summer school fees are waived for high school students eligible for free or reduced lunch. ESY (Extended School Year) is also offered to eligible Special Education students in all grade levels. EL (English Learner) students in grades K through 8 who meet eligibility requirements are served in the elementary or high school summer programs. High School ELL students who meet eligibility requirements will be invited to attend a 4-week summer program. Contact your school principal or counselor with specific questions regarding summer school. \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Domain/91\">\u003cstrong>Special Education\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The purpose of special education is to minimize the impact of disability and maximize the opportunity for the student to participate in school. NPS’s Special Services Department provides guidance and support to schools and families to ensure students are provided the specialized instruction and related services they require to succeed academically, as outlined in the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents who believe their child is in need of special education and/or wish to learn more about their rights under IDEA may contact the district's Special Services department at 405.366.5841.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"norman-public-schools-serving-four-ideal-homes-communities-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-15T21:33:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8ab83d6f99a5d0f81273ff67d28cf60b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1526419998,"_etag":"515823f0ff98e2037e72abadc23584eb49d51ef5","textbody":"&nbsp;Nestled in the heart of a world-class academic community, Norman Public Schools is the eighth-largest district in Oklahoma. Located near the University of Oklahoma, NPS has earned a reputation for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams and providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. Norman Public Schools provide an exemplary education for students through consistent curriculum, innovative partnerships and rigorous professional development for educators. The district has repeatedly been recognized for academic excellence in Newsweek, the Washington Post, U.S. News &amp; World Report and more. Norman residents continue to support public education, serve more than 16,000 students and invest in projects that enhance students’ learning environments. Since 1972, voters have approved $432 million in bond funds for capital improvements, instructional enhancements and technology upgrades, including:Freshman AcademiesCollege and Career CentersUnique Advanced Placement programsHands-on STEM enrichment opportunitiesRobust Fine Arts programs at every grade level6A Athletics for middle and high school studentsCompetitive academic clubs, after-school programs and activitiesSpecial education programs that maximize opportunities for studentsRobust community partnerships that allow educators to serve the whole childWhere&nbsp;Ideal&nbsp;kids go to school: Students from Ideal’s Greenleaf Trails, Little River Trails and Trail Woods communities attend the following Norman Public Schools. Adams ElementaryStreet Address:&nbsp;817 Denison Dr., Norman 73069 Phone:&nbsp;405.366.5972 Whittier Middle SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;2000 W. Brooks St., Norman 73069 Phone:&nbsp;405.366.5956 Norman North High SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman 73069 Phone:&nbsp;405.366.5954 Students in&nbsp;Red Canyon Ranch&nbsp;attend:Eisenhower ElementaryStreet Address:&nbsp;1415 Fairlawn, Norman 73071 Phone:&nbsp;405-366-5879 Longfellow Middle SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;215 N. Ponca, Norman 73071 Phone:&nbsp;405-366-5948 Norman North High SchoolStreet Address:&nbsp;1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman 73069 Phone:&nbsp;405.366.5954 Community Partnerships Power Progress Partners include: Norman Public School Foundation, University of Oklahoma, Norman Regional Health System, Moore Norman Technology Center, Embassy Suites by Hilton in Norman, Norman Police Department and the Norman Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education.iTech, Norman Public Schools Instructional Technology InitiativeiTech closes the digital divide, provides MacBook laptops for all secondary students, infuses elementary schools with additional Apple devices, promotes 21st-century readiness, expands educational opportunities, provides MacBook laptops for every teacher, enhances project-based learning, extends learning beyond the classroom and improves opportunities to innovate and collaborate. NPS recognizes students are tomorrow’s inventors, entrepreneurs and problem-solvers. It is our responsibility to meet their needs in their quest for knowledge and provide a level playing field for all students. To best prepare our students for what's ahead, we must adapt our instructional approach. NPS is investing more than $16 million in student-led technology and the infrastructure needed to support it. The iTech initiative will ensure students from all socioeconomic backgrounds have equitable access to the most sophisticated technology we can provide. The technological tools we implement will supplement curriculum, enhance student engagement and extend learning beyond the classroom. Students will have countless opportunities to demonstrate innovation, creativity and collaboration - key skills needed to thrive in any college or career environment. For more information about iTech, click here. Fine Arts Every NPS student will have the opportunity to study the arts and acquire the understanding and skills necessary to create quality artworks and performances. Students will also develop problem-solving techniques for intellectual and artistic pursuits, appreciate the works of other artists, and value the arts in their everyday lives. The NPS Fine Arts Department includes discipline-based programs in visual art, general music, instrumental music, vocal music, theatrical arts, and modern dance. AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID’s mission is to ensure that ALL students, and most especially the least served students who are in the middle:Will succeed in rigorous curriculum.Will complete a rigorous college preparatory path.Will enter mainstream activities of the school.Will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges.Will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society.AVID is a program for “middle to upper middle” academic students. &nbsp;These students have the potential for advanced courses and AP courses in high school, but need academic and emotional support paired with the rigor. &nbsp;AVID combines rigor with support that includes the student’s own individual determination and the support of teachers, other AVID students, their families, the AVID teacher, and specially trained tutors.&nbsp; English Learners Para ver esta página en español utilice la herramienta IDIOMA encontrada en la parte superior de esta página. Gifted and Talented The District provides appropriate educational services to develop the potential gifts within each child. “Gifted and talented children” are those who have evidenced high-performance capability in cognitive ability such as intellectual or academic achievement; or in creativity and talent areas. The term “gifted” refers to a person who has the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment, while “talented” refers to someone who is able to perform at a remarkably high level of accomplishment. The district's Gifted/Talented Program aims to identify students who demonstrate high potential and provide opportunities that develop cognitive and creative talents in those children through site-developed program plans. &nbsp; Guidance and Counseling NPS Guidance and Counseling Program enables all students regardless of individual differences to acquire the academic, personal/social and college and career readiness competencies necessary to become successful adults.Indian Education Mission StatementThe district's Indian Education program provides paths that foster character, cultural awareness and academic excellence in our students and empowers them to positively impact the world. Through character, culture, career and community, the program maximizes school and district resources to serve students and families. Summer School Summer School opportunities are offered to students in:Elementary grades K-3Middle school who are taking high school coursesHigh school grades 9-12The Elementary Program is offered free of charge to current K through 3rd-grade students who meet specific eligibility criteria and are invited by their teachers to attend. &nbsp;The elementary summer program is focused on reading remediation for students one or more years below grade level. High School Summer School is offered at a cost in a traditional, face to face, format. Summer school fees are waived for high school students eligible for free or reduced lunch. ESY (Extended School Year) is also offered to eligible Special Education students in all grade levels. EL (English Learner) students in grades K through 8 who meet eligibility requirements are served in the elementary or high school summer programs. High School ELL students who meet eligibility requirements will be invited to attend a 4-week summer program. Contact your school principal or counselor with specific questions regarding summer school. Special Education The purpose of special education is to minimize the impact of disability and maximize the opportunity for the student to participate in school. NPS’s Special Services Department provides guidance and support to schools and families to ensure students are provided the specialized instruction and related services they require to succeed academically, as outlined in the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents who believe their child is in need of special education and/or wish to learn more about their rights under IDEA may contact the district's Special Services department at 405.366.5841.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:40 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0344db04803487e5d69"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0364db04803477e7f6e","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:11:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Our Most Loved Floor Plans #2 – The Kingsley","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4900 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Kingsley-LV-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4901 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bdd55d054297cf1189305c3e8188de80.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\">In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-1-the-frederickson/\">#1 - The&nbsp;Frederickson\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-3-the-langley/\">#3 - The Langley\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-4-the-overton/\">#4 -&nbsp;The Overton\u003c/a> The \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/kingsley\">Kingsley floor plan\u003c/a> gets attention for its flexibility. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath plan, has both a study and a formal dining room. We've seen homeowners use the rooms as they're named, but we've also seen them use the two spaces to fit their family's unique needs. Whether its to display heirloom dining room furniture, as a kids' playroom, as a sitting room, as a second study, or as a television room, the options are endless. The study with french doors is just off the entry and gives the space an elegant feel. The formal dining room has two windows and high vaulted ceilings, which keeps the space bright and open. The living room, also featuring high ceilings and windows across most of the back wall, is spacious and open to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The kitchen features a pantry, a window above the sink, and a large island with plenty of storage underneath. The breakfast nook leads to the back door and covered patio making it the perfect spot for morning coffee or entertaining. The master bedroom is located at the back of the home with a walk-in closet, double sink vanity, and the option of either a separate shower and tub, or you can choose a larger shower. There is a small hallway with the two secondary bedrooms, a bathroom, and a linen closet great for storage. The utility room also features a spacious storage closet. The Kingsley is available in eight neighborhoods across the Oklahoma City metro and Stillwater, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/page.php?p=3&com=5702a905f410954eb27cd991\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">Sundance\u003c/a>, Green Leaf Trails, Tradan Heights, Buffalo Grove at Village Verde, Castlewood Trails, Somers Pointe, and Northbrooke. You can view this plan online by taking a \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QiPXZEWUc1a\">virtual tour\u003c/a>, or contact Elena, to set up a time to see the Kingsley in person.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"our-most-loved-floor-plans-2-the-kingsley-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-16T21:39:53.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bdd55d054297cf1189305c3e8188de80.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1526506793,"_etag":"31ccc471231863850b19ced8ad25efec1d4492b3","textbody":"In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners. #1 - The&nbsp;Frederickson#3 - The Langley#4 -&nbsp;The Overton The Kingsley floor plan gets attention for its flexibility. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath plan, has both a study and a formal dining room. We've seen homeowners use the rooms as they're named, but we've also seen them use the two spaces to fit their family's unique needs. Whether its to display heirloom dining room furniture, as a kids' playroom, as a sitting room, as a second study, or as a television room, the options are endless. The study with french doors is just off the entry and gives the space an elegant feel. The formal dining room has two windows and high vaulted ceilings, which keeps the space bright and open. The living room, also featuring high ceilings and windows across most of the back wall, is spacious and open to the kitchen and breakfast nook. The kitchen features a pantry, a window above the sink, and a large island with plenty of storage underneath. The breakfast nook leads to the back door and covered patio making it the perfect spot for morning coffee or entertaining. The master bedroom is located at the back of the home with a walk-in closet, double sink vanity, and the option of either a separate shower and tub, or you can choose a larger shower. There is a small hallway with the two secondary bedrooms, a bathroom, and a linen closet great for storage. The utility room also features a spacious storage closet. The Kingsley is available in eight neighborhoods across the Oklahoma City metro and Stillwater, including Featherstone, Sundance, Green Leaf Trails, Tradan Heights, Buffalo Grove at Village Verde, Castlewood Trails, Somers Pointe, and Northbrooke. You can view this plan online by taking a virtual tour, or contact Elena, to set up a time to see the Kingsley in person.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:42 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0364db04803477e7f6e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0394db04803497e721a","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:12:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Our Most Loved Floor Plans #1 – The Frederickson","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4906 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Fred-Kitchen-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4907 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6f3c5c8bf7dda45e91feece8d09a99cd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners. #2 - The Kingsley\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-3-the-langley/\">#3 - The Langley\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-4-the-overton/\">#4 -&nbsp;The Overton\u003c/a> If you're looking for a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with an open living, dining and kitchen with a split floor plan, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/frederickson\">Frederickson floor plan\u003c/a> may be the home for you! This 1,486 square foot floor plan has quickly become a favorite among our homeowners, and one look at the floor plan will explain why. We can thank great design for how this 4-bedroom home still feels open, spacious, and perfectly laid out. The master AND a second bedroom both offer walk-in closets. People also appreciate the master bedroom being on the opposite side of the home from the secondary bedrooms. This offers plenty of privacy whether the secondary bedrooms are used for guests or kids. Don't need the 4th bedroom? It can be changed into a study with french doors making this already open floor plan feel even more spacious. The kitchen is located in the heart of the home with a center island where the sink and dishwasher are located. Its low bar is open to the good-sized dining area and living room, keeping whomever is in the kitchen, right there with family or friends. A pantry is tucked just off the kitchen, and a mud room offers a great entrance space from the garage, and leaves the utility in its own room where you can shut the door to keep the mess or the noise contained. The master bedroom boasts a large window, walk in closet, and spacious master bathroom. Homeowners building this plan are able to choose a bath/shower combo or a large walk-in shower. The vanity offers plenty of counter space for two. Outside, you'll find a covered back patio and two of the elevations offer a front porch. This plan is offered in nine of our neighborhoods, so no matter where you're looking to live in the Oklahoma City metro or Stillwater, there's a community for you. These include \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater/tradan-heights\">Tradan Heights in Stillwater\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont/buffalo-grove-at-village-verde\">Buffalo Grove at Village Verde in Piedmont\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont/buffalo-grove-at-village-verde\">Castlewood Trails in Yukon\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">Somers Pointe in Mustang\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/northbrooke\">Northbrooke in Edmond&nbsp;/ Deer Creek\u003c/a>, Featherstone in Moore, Sundance in Choctaw, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">Skyline Trails in Mustang\u003c/a>. Want to see this plan for yourself? Contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com or view the \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=AHp6ZRmZutU\">virtual tour online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"our-most-loved-floor-plans-1-the-frederickson-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-22T23:14:49.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6f3c5c8bf7dda45e91feece8d09a99cd.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1527030889,"_etag":"333733ca1b1609b62c38c79f6919c904d8fd863a","textbody":"In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners. #2 - The Kingsley#3 - The Langley#4 -&nbsp;The Overton If you're looking for a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with an open living, dining and kitchen with a split floor plan, the Frederickson floor plan may be the home for you! This 1,486 square foot floor plan has quickly become a favorite among our homeowners, and one look at the floor plan will explain why. We can thank great design for how this 4-bedroom home still feels open, spacious, and perfectly laid out. The master AND a second bedroom both offer walk-in closets. People also appreciate the master bedroom being on the opposite side of the home from the secondary bedrooms. This offers plenty of privacy whether the secondary bedrooms are used for guests or kids. Don't need the 4th bedroom? It can be changed into a study with french doors making this already open floor plan feel even more spacious. The kitchen is located in the heart of the home with a center island where the sink and dishwasher are located. Its low bar is open to the good-sized dining area and living room, keeping whomever is in the kitchen, right there with family or friends. A pantry is tucked just off the kitchen, and a mud room offers a great entrance space from the garage, and leaves the utility in its own room where you can shut the door to keep the mess or the noise contained. The master bedroom boasts a large window, walk in closet, and spacious master bathroom. Homeowners building this plan are able to choose a bath/shower combo or a large walk-in shower. The vanity offers plenty of counter space for two. Outside, you'll find a covered back patio and two of the elevations offer a front porch. This plan is offered in nine of our neighborhoods, so no matter where you're looking to live in the Oklahoma City metro or Stillwater, there's a community for you. These include Tradan Heights in Stillwater, Buffalo Grove at Village Verde in Piedmont, Castlewood Trails in Yukon, Somers Pointe in Mustang, Northbrooke in Edmond&nbsp;/ Deer Creek, Featherstone in Moore, Sundance in Choctaw, and Skyline Trails in Mustang. Want to see this plan for yourself? Contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com or view the virtual tour online.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:45 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0394db04803497e721a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c03e4db04803497e721b","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:09:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Most Loved Floor Designs","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4916 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3749cf561a59a92e53b66a51c2711632.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\">&nbsp;Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners. What's most impressive about all these plans are their design, flexibility, and livability. Whether you're looking for a home for yourself, you and your family, or a design made for entertaining, one of these homes will fit your needs. They include: \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-1-the-frederickson/\">#1 - The&nbsp;Frederickson\u003c/a> - \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=AHp6ZRmZutU\">Virtual Tour\u003c/a>#2 - The Kingsley - \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QiPXZEWUc1a\">Virtual Tour\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-3-the-langley/\">#3 - The Langley\u003c/a> - \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aQPHLt4KwLv&brand=0\">Virtual Tour\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/2018/05/our-most-loved-floor-plans-4-the-overton/\">#4 -&nbsp;The Overton\u003c/a> - Virtual Tour You can read more about the plans by clicking the floor plan names above or view the virtual tours to walk through the homes online. Better yet, schedule a time to visit them in person by contacting Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"most-loved-floor-designs-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-23T00:17:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3749cf561a59a92e53b66a51c2711632.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1527034625,"_etag":"4409c55bb661b61254034c3e7039eb440a1db629","textbody":"&nbsp;Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken a look at some of the floor plans that stand out as favorites among our homeowners. What's most impressive about all these plans are their design, flexibility, and livability. Whether you're looking for a home for yourself, you and your family, or a design made for entertaining, one of these homes will fit your needs. They include: #1 - The&nbsp;Frederickson - Virtual Tour#2 - The Kingsley - Virtual Tour#3 - The Langley - Virtual Tour#4 -&nbsp;The Overton - Virtual Tour You can read more about the plans by clicking the floor plan names above or view the virtual tours to walk through the homes online. Better yet, schedule a time to visit them in person by contacting Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:50 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c03e4db04803497e721b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0404db04803477e7f6f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:01:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Places to Play in Norman, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4919 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/112a972b8b49fcf7003b37673ab5d36f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Families in Ideal’s Norman neighborhoods have lots of places to play in Norman. \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/parks-and-recreation\">\u003cstrong>Norman Parks\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department facilitates 55 neighborhood and community parks, three recreation centers, a golf course and driving range, two disc golf courses, a complete swim complex with waterslides and a wading pool, 32 tennis courts, and three special services centers, offering cultural arts and senior citizen activities. Griffin Community Park Sports Complex includes 16 soccer fields, 14 baseball/softball fields, four football fields, and restroom and concession facilities. The Recreation Division offers free classes on a seasonal schedule. Pavilions and shelters are available on a rental basis in several parks. For information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 405 366-5472 For information on all of Norman’s parks, \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/park-directory\">\u003cstrong>click here\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/norman-community-dog-park\">\u003cstrong>Norman Community Dog Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>1001 E. Robinson Street The two-acre Norman Community Dog Park is an off-leash dog park, located on the north end of Griffin Park, provides a great community gathering place for dogs to run, play and exercise.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/andrews-park\">\u003cstrong>Andrews Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>201 W. Daws Park amenities include picnic facilities, playground, backstops, gazebo, jogging and walking trails, basketball court, amphitheater and shelter/building. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/skate-park\">Skate Park\u003c/a> is located in the North East corner of Andrews Park\u003c/p>\u003ch3>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/splashpad\">Splashpad\u003c/a> opens May 26\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>.\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/norman-parks-and-recreation-walkingjogging-trails\">\u003cstrong>Walking and Jogging Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Twenty-five Norman parks include walking and jogging trails. \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/westwood-park-0\">\u003cstrong>Westwood Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Westwood Park offers an 18-hole golf course, state of the art tennis center and an awesome new waterpark. Located on the SE corner of 24th NW and Robinson, Westwood offers something for all age groups! \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/mustang-aquatic-center\">\u003cstrong>Westwood Family Aquatic Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Located at 2400 Westport Dr., the newly rebuilt aquatic center reopens on Memorial Day 2018. Public hours run from noon to 8 p.m. For more information, call the AC at 405-447-POOL. \u003cstrong>Season passes are on sale now.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Individual $60\u003c/li>\u003cli>Family (4 passes) $200\neach additional pass &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $25\u003c/li>\u003cli>Individual military/veteran $55\u003c/li>\u003cli>Family military/veteran (4 passes) $150\neach additional pass &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $25\u003c/li>\u003cli>Senior (55+) $55\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Daily rates\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Children (3 and under) FREE\u003c/li>\u003cli>Individual (4-54) $8\u003c/li>\u003cli>Senior (55+) $6\u003c/li>\u003cli>Individual military/veteran $6\u003c/li>\u003cli>Group (10+ people) $5\u003c/li>\u003cli>Twilight fee (after 6 p.m.) $5\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pool activities\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://webtrac.normanok.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=01%20aquatics&SessionID=9f13646afad34728ae6988cab24e9aaff705b5edb8b89cb135d97c6c7ea547f4a52a5b116a83f5d58f55cff7cfc8ac423caba62c0e68599fcdf9a3dc869e2ffd\">Swim lessons\u003c/a> (scroll down for information)\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://webtrac.normanok.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=01%20aquatics&subtype=01%20aqua%20fitness&SessionID=9f13646afad34728ae6988cab24e9aaff705b5edb8b89cb135d97c6c7ea547f4a52a5b116a83f5d58f55cff7cfc8ac423caba62c0e68599fcdf9a3dc869e2ffd\">Aqua Fitness classes\u003c/a> (scroll down for information)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lap swim/Lazy River open walk\u003c/li>\u003cli>Toddler Time\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday Night special events\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/westwood-golf-course\">\u003cstrong>Westwood Park Golf Course\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Experience excellent pace of play on the well-maintained championship course at the Westwood Golf Course. Westwood is one of Oklahoma's premier public courses. The 6200-yard course was recently renovated and features wide, tree-lined fairways and gently contoured greens, 20 traps and several water hazards. The challenging, yet playable course, is perfect for the weekend golfer or the advanced competitor. \u003ca href=\"http://www.westwoodgrill.com/\">Westwood Grill\u003c/a> is located inside Westwood Golf Course. Located on the SE corner of NW 24th and Robinson, Westwood Golf Course and Grill are open year round, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/course-layout\">Course layout\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/golf-fees\">Golf Fees\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/westwood-golf-junior-programs\">Junior Programs\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://westwoodtennis.com/\">\u003cstrong>Westwood Tennis&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Westwood Tennis Center is considered one of the top public facilities in the United States and has been recognized a USTA National Outstanding Facility. Westwood has 12 outdoor championship courts with four 36-foot youth courts and two climate controlled indoor courts. &nbsp;The tennis center has become the pride of the local tennis community through the facility improvements by the Norman Parks and Recreation Department, the ongoing support of the Norman tennis community and the management of David Minihan, USPTA Master Professional. The Westwood Tennis Clubhouse is a fully equipped pro shop featuring tennis racquets, accessories and lounge area with two flat screen televisions. The tennis shop offers stringing services to its customers and the general public, servicing not only tennis racquets, but also racquetball and badminton racquets. Westwood Tennis offers programs for both Juniors and Adults. Junior Development programs take student players from grass-roots tennis all the way to the collegiate level. &nbsp;Adult programs include private lessons, clinics, drill groups and leagues. \u003cstrong>Hours of Operation\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Summer Hours March-October\u003c/strong> Monday-Friday 9am-10pm Saturday 9am-8pm Sunday 12pm-5pm \u003cstrong>Winter Hours November-February\u003c/strong> Closed if temps are 34F or below (including wind chill) Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Monday-Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/norman-parks-and-recreation-walkingjogging-trails\">\u003cstrong>Walking and Jogging Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Twenty-five Norman parks include walking and jogging trails. \u003cstrong>Recreation Centers\u003c/strong> Five Norman Recreation Centers provide recreational opportunities through their programming and also rental space for meetings and other community gatherings. &nbsp;For Facility Information, contact 405-292-7275 \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/12th-ave-recreation-center\">\u003cstrong>12\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Ave. Recreation Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 1701 12th Ave.NE Activities include tennis and lighted tennis, basketball and recreation classes. \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/irving-recreation-center\">\u003cstrong>Irving Recreation Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – attached to \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/whittier-recreation-center\">Irving Middle School\u003c/a> 125 Vicksburg Activities include picnic facilities and a basketball court. \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/little-axe-community-center\">\u003cstrong>Little Axe Community Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 1000 168th Ave N.E. Activities include picnic facilities, playground equipment, backstops, basketball court and disc golf. The building is a storm shelter and also houses a Congregate Meal Site. \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/senior-citizens-center-0\">\u003cstrong>Senior Citizens Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 329 S. Peters The Norman Senior Citizens Center is located in what was once the Norman Public Library. The center offers a daily schedule of activities for all people age 55 and older. In addition to daily activities the center offers special activities and trips throughout the year. The center also ho,uses the Congregate Meal Site for Aging Services. \u003cstrong>Fees\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Annual user fee -- $30 per year\u003c/li>\u003cli>Daily fee -- $0.50 cents per day\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/whittier-recreation-center\">\u003cstrong>Whittier Recreation Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – attached to \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/Domain/27\">Whittier Middle School\u003c/a> 2000 W. Brooks Activities include tennis, a basketball court and recreation classes.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/schools-out-camps\">\u003cstrong>School's Out Camps\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>When school is out, the City of Norman Parks and Recreation Centers are the place to be. School’s Out Camps at Irving, 12th Avenue, and Whittier Recreation Centers offer a variety of exciting and fun activities for children ages 6-12! From After school care to all day Summer Camps and a variety of Sports Camps you are sure to find a camp that fits your needs. Click below for more information about our current camp offerings. \u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/home\">\u003cstrong>Norman Sports\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Adult Sports\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/1147/Adult-Flag-Football\">Flag football\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/148/Adult-Softball\">Softball\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/282/Adult-Basketball\">Basketball\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/15406/Adult-Co-Ed-Dodgeball\">Co-ed dodgeball\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/15407/Adult-Kick-Ball\">Kick ball\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Youth Sports\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/1083/Junior-Jammer-Volleyball\">Volleyball\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/1076/Junior-Jammer-Basketball\">Basketball\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/2353/Youth-BaseballSoftball\">Baseball/softball\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.teamsideline.com/sites/norman/content/288/Summer-Sports-Camps\">\u003cstrong>Summer Sports Camps\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> at Whittier Recreation Center.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"places-to-play-in-norman-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-23T21:14:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/112a972b8b49fcf7003b37673ab5d36f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1527110097,"_etag":"5e8132279e7b03a50d361516f5db7034d072b2c6","textbody":"&nbsp;Families in Ideal’s Norman neighborhoods have lots of places to play in Norman. Norman Parks The City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department facilitates 55 neighborhood and community parks, three recreation centers, a golf course and driving range, two disc golf courses, a complete swim complex with waterslides and a wading pool, 32 tennis courts, and three special services centers, offering cultural arts and senior citizen activities. Griffin Community Park Sports Complex includes 16 soccer fields, 14 baseball/softball fields, four football fields, and restroom and concession facilities. The Recreation Division offers free classes on a seasonal schedule. Pavilions and shelters are available on a rental basis in several parks. For information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 405 366-5472 For information on all of Norman’s parks, click here.Norman Community Dog Park1001 E. Robinson Street The two-acre Norman Community Dog Park is an off-leash dog park, located on the north end of Griffin Park, provides a great community gathering place for dogs to run, play and exercise.Andrews Park201 W. Daws Park amenities include picnic facilities, playground, backstops, gazebo, jogging and walking trails, basketball court, amphitheater and shelter/building. The Skate Park is located in the North East corner of Andrews ParkThe Splashpad opens May 26th.Walking and Jogging Trails Twenty-five Norman parks include walking and jogging trails. Westwood Park Westwood Park offers an 18-hole golf course, state of the art tennis center and an awesome new waterpark. Located on the SE corner of 24th NW and Robinson, Westwood offers something for all age groups! Westwood Family Aquatic Center Located at 2400 Westport Dr., the newly rebuilt aquatic center reopens on Memorial Day 2018. Public hours run from noon to 8 p.m. For more information, call the AC at 405-447-POOL. Season passes are on sale now.Individual $60Family (4 passes) $200\neach additional pass &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $25Individual military/veteran $55Family military/veteran (4 passes) $150\neach additional pass &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $25Senior (55+) $55Daily ratesChildren (3 and under) FREEIndividual (4-54) $8Senior (55+) $6Individual military/veteran $6Group (10+ people) $5Twilight fee (after 6 p.m.) $5Pool activitiesSwim lessons (scroll down for information)Aqua Fitness classes (scroll down for information)Lap swim/Lazy River open walkToddler TimeFriday Night special eventsWestwood Park Golf Course Experience excellent pace of play on the well-maintained championship course at the Westwood Golf Course. Westwood is one of Oklahoma's premier public courses. The 6200-yard course was recently renovated and features wide, tree-lined fairways and gently contoured greens, 20 traps and several water hazards. The challenging, yet playable course, is perfect for the weekend golfer or the advanced competitor. Westwood Grill is located inside Westwood Golf Course. Located on the SE corner of NW 24th and Robinson, Westwood Golf Course and Grill are open year round, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.Course layoutGolf FeesJunior ProgramsWestwood Tennis&nbsp; Westwood Tennis Center is considered one of the top public facilities in the United States and has been recognized a USTA National Outstanding Facility. Westwood has 12 outdoor championship courts with four 36-foot youth courts and two climate controlled indoor courts. &nbsp;The tennis center has become the pride of the local tennis community through the facility improvements by the Norman Parks and Recreation Department, the ongoing support of the Norman tennis community and the management of David Minihan, USPTA Master Professional. The Westwood Tennis Clubhouse is a fully equipped pro shop featuring tennis racquets, accessories and lounge area with two flat screen televisions. The tennis shop offers stringing services to its customers and the general public, servicing not only tennis racquets, but also racquetball and badminton racquets. Westwood Tennis offers programs for both Juniors and Adults. Junior Development programs take student players from grass-roots tennis all the way to the collegiate level. &nbsp;Adult programs include private lessons, clinics, drill groups and leagues. Hours of OperationSummer Hours March-October Monday-Friday 9am-10pm Saturday 9am-8pm Sunday 12pm-5pm Winter Hours November-February Closed if temps are 34F or below (including wind chill) Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Monday-Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm Walking and Jogging Trails Twenty-five Norman parks include walking and jogging trails. Recreation Centers Five Norman Recreation Centers provide recreational opportunities through their programming and also rental space for meetings and other community gatherings. &nbsp;For Facility Information, contact 405-292-7275 &nbsp;12th Ave. Recreation Center 1701 12th Ave.NE Activities include tennis and lighted tennis, basketball and recreation classes. Irving Recreation Center – attached to Irving Middle School 125 Vicksburg Activities include picnic facilities and a basketball court. Little Axe Community Center 1000 168th Ave N.E. Activities include picnic facilities, playground equipment, backstops, basketball court and disc golf. The building is a storm shelter and also houses a Congregate Meal Site. Senior Citizens Center 329 S. Peters The Norman Senior Citizens Center is located in what was once the Norman Public Library. The center offers a daily schedule of activities for all people age 55 and older. In addition to daily activities the center offers special activities and trips throughout the year. The center also ho,uses the Congregate Meal Site for Aging Services. FeesAnnual user fee -- $30 per yearDaily fee -- $0.50 cents per dayWhittier Recreation Center – attached to Whittier Middle School 2000 W. Brooks Activities include tennis, a basketball court and recreation classes.School's Out CampsWhen school is out, the City of Norman Parks and Recreation Centers are the place to be. School’s Out Camps at Irving, 12th Avenue, and Whittier Recreation Centers offer a variety of exciting and fun activities for children ages 6-12! From After school care to all day Summer Camps and a variety of Sports Camps you are sure to find a camp that fits your needs. Click below for more information about our current camp offerings. Norman SportsAdult SportsFlag footballSoftballBasketballCo-ed dodgeballKick ballYouth SportsVolleyballBasketballBaseball/softballSummer Sports Camps at Whittier Recreation Center.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0404db04803477e7f6f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0424db04803477e7f70","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:01:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fabulous shopping and entertainment - in your own back yard","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4925 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bb6c2640ccc72d2e9f5991a0311bdded.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"679\">Located just west of Ideal’s Greenleaf Trails, Trail Woods, Little River Trails and Red Canyon Ranch neighborhoods, University Town Center, West Norman’s shopping hub, stretches along 24\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Ave., NW from North Rock Creek on the north to Robinson on the south. With more than 50 shopping and dining opportunities, your family can enjoy dinner, shop for everything from phones to home furnishings, stock up on groceries and work out – all in one handy destination. \u003cstrong>Multi-purpose shopping includes:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.academy.com/\">Academy\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com/store/us/oklahoma/norman/2831-conference-drive\">Ashley HomeStore\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.att.com/stores/oklahoma/norman/76158\">AT&amp;T\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/\">Bath &amp; Body Works\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.cox.com/ok/norman/1421-24th-ave-.html\">Cox Solutions\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.discounttire.com/\">Discount Tire\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.dollartree.com/ok/norman/4422/\">Dollar Tree\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.dressbarn.com/ok/norman/dresses-norman-ok-1054.html\">DressBarn\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.dsw.com/us/ok/norman/2020-24th-ave.-n.w.\">DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.gamestop.com/store/us/ok/norman/6962/university-town-center-gamestop\">GameStop\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://stores.gnc.com/norman-ok-2498?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=distrib&utm_campaign=bing-distrib\">GNC\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.guitarcenter.com/norman?source=4SOSWXXN\">Guitar Canter\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hibdontire.com/\">Hibdon Tires Plus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.homegoods.com/\">Home Goods\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kohls.com/?pfx=pfx_msn_roi&cid=bsolo2&kwid=p6951524420&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=kohl%27s&utm_campaign=Brand&UTM_Adgroupid=58700000480431378&gclid=CKiN_rfg_dgCFU-4fgodhn4IEg&gclsrc=ds&dclid=CLLMj7jg_dgCFdaSYgodXpkI-w\">Kohl’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kirklands.com/custserv/store.jsp?storeName=UNIVERSITY%20TOWN%20CENTER\">Kirkland’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.lanebryant.com/ok/norman/plus-size-clothing-norman-ok-4827.html\">Lane Bryant\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mathisbrothers.com/mattresses\">Mathis Sleep Center Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mattressfirm.com/stores/ok/norman/mattress-stores-norman-ok-73069-5810.html?&utm_source=Google%2520My%2520Business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB&utm_term=Oklahoma%2520City\">Mattress Firm\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.maurices.com/ok/norman/clothing-stores-norman-ok-1634.html\">Maurices\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.metroshoewarehouse.com/\">Metro Shoe Warehouse\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://locations.michaels.com/ok/norman/5048/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=Google+Places\">Michaels\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://stores.motherhood.com/s/university-town-center-norman\">Motherhood Maternity\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.officedepot.com/storelocator/ok/norman/office-depot-2714/?cm_mmc=GMB-_-2714-_-Website-_-NS\">Office Depot\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.petco.com/ok/norman/pet-supplies-norman-ok-1484.html?cm_mmc=GMapsPet-_-OK-_-Norman-_-1484\">Petco\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.sallybeauty.com/ok/norman/beauty-supply-norman-ok-3737.html\">Sally Beauty\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.sleepnumber.com/ok/norman/1621-24th-ave-nw.html\">Sleep Number\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sprint.com/locations/ok/norman/1673-24th-ave-nw\">Sprint Store\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.target.com/sl/norman/2220\">Target\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp\">TJ Maxx\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.t-mobile.com/store/cell-phone-norman-ok-2511.html\">T-Mobile\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ulta.com/stores/norman-ok-444\">Ulta Beauty\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.uptowncheapskate.com/local-thrift-stores/oklahoma/norman/\">Uptown Cheapskate\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.uscellular.com/?utm_campaign=2017%20Directory%20Program&utm_source=local&utm_medium=SEO&utm_content=GMB\">S. Cellular\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.verizonwireless.com/stores/oklahoma/norman/norman-1112402/?INTCMP=INT-LOS-NON-EN-MAKEAPPT-06212015-1LOS1-RE\">Verizon\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.shopversona.com/\">Versona Accessories\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.vintagestock.com/\">Vintage Stock\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cstrong>Banking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Bank of Oklahoma\u003c/li>\u003cli>IBC Bank\u003c/li>\u003cli>Valliance Bank\u003c/li>\u003cli>First Liberty Bank\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hotels\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Embassy Suites by Hilton\u003c/li>\u003cli>Holiday Inn Express and Suites\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food, etc.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– follow these links for menu options\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://baddaddysburgerbar.com/store/ok/norman\">Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://cheddars.com/wp-content/uploads/images/pdf-menus/EDv3-5-18.pdf\">Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chilis.com/menu\">Chili’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chipotle.com/menu\">Chipotle Mexican Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fiveguys.com/Menu\">Five Guys\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://gigiscupcakesusa.com/menu/\">Gigi’s Cupcakes\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://lamadeleine.com/lunch/\">La Madeleine French Bistro and Café\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://logansroadhouse.com/menu/\">Logan’s Roadhouse\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/locations/ok/norman/1924-24th-avenue-nw-100973\">McAlister’s Deli\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pandaexpress.com/menu\">Panda Express\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.peiwei.com/\">Pei Wei Asian Diner\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.eatpdq.com/menu\">PDQ -- People Dedicated to Quality\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.qdoba.com/menu-nutrition?utm_source=Pages\">QDOBA Mexican Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.redrockcanyongrill.com/menus/\">Redrock Canyon Grill\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://shillakorean.com/\">Shilla Korean BBQ\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbucks.com/menu\">Starbucks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://torchystacos.com/menu/\">Torchy’s Tacos\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ordernow.tropicalsmoothie.com/menu/ok-010\">Tropical Smoothie Café\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tuckersonionburgers.com/menu\">Tucker’s Onion Burgers\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.wingstop.com/vendor/search\">Wingstop\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://zios.com/menu/\">Zio’s Italian Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Grocery Stores\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>ALDI\u003c/li>\u003cli>Crest Foods\u003c/li>\u003cli>Homeland\u003c/li>\u003cli>Natural Groceries\u003c/li>\u003cli>Target\u003c/li>\u003cli>Walmart Grocery Pickup\u003c/li>\u003cli>WinCo Foods\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other Stuff\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Allure Nail Salon\u003c/li>\u003cli>Aspen Dental\u003c/li>\u003cli>BrainBalance\u003c/li>\u003cli>Dental Care of Norman\u003c/li>\u003cli>European Wax Center\u003c/li>\u003cli>Great Clips\u003c/li>\u003cli>Hear Again\u003c/li>\u003cli>Liberty Mutual Insurance\u003c/li>\u003cli>Mathnasium\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pearle Vision\u003c/li>\u003cli>Phoenix Salon Suites\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pure Barre\u003c/li>\u003cli>Weight Watchers\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; If this isn’t enough to satisfy your shopping craving, look no further than the west side of I’35 for even more options.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"fabulous-shopping-and-entertainment-in-your-own-back-yard-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-05-30T21:58:14.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bb6c2640ccc72d2e9f5991a0311bdded.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1527717494,"_etag":"c970cea6c58cad4e823240eb71a33b8baac36791","textbody":"Located just west of Ideal’s Greenleaf Trails, Trail Woods, Little River Trails and Red Canyon Ranch neighborhoods, University Town Center, West Norman’s shopping hub, stretches along 24th Ave., NW from North Rock Creek on the north to Robinson on the south. With more than 50 shopping and dining opportunities, your family can enjoy dinner, shop for everything from phones to home furnishings, stock up on groceries and work out – all in one handy destination. Multi-purpose shopping includes:AcademyAshley HomeStoreAT&amp;TBath &amp; Body WorksCox SolutionsDiscount TireDollar TreeDressBarnDSW Designer Shoe WarehouseGameStopGNCGuitar CanterHibdon Tires PlusHome GoodsKohl’sKirkland’sLane BryantMathis Sleep Center NormanMattress FirmMauricesMetro Shoe WarehouseMichaelsMotherhood MaternityOffice DepotPetcoSally BeautySleep NumberSprint StoreTargetTJ MaxxT-MobileUlta BeautyUptown CheapskateS. CellularVerizonVersona AccessoriesVintage Stock&nbsp; BankingBank of OklahomaIBC BankValliance BankFirst Liberty BankHotelsEmbassy Suites by HiltonHoliday Inn Express and SuitesFood, etc.&nbsp;– follow these links for menu optionsBad Daddy’s Burger BarCheddar’s Scratch KitchenChili’sChipotle Mexican GrillFive GuysGigi’s CupcakesLa Madeleine French Bistro and CaféLogan’s RoadhouseMcAlister’s DeliPanda ExpressPei Wei Asian DinerPDQ -- People Dedicated to QualityQDOBA Mexican GrillRedrock Canyon GrillShilla Korean BBQStarbucksTorchy’s TacosTropical Smoothie CaféTucker’s Onion BurgersWingstopZio’s Italian KitchenGrocery StoresALDICrest FoodsHomelandNatural GroceriesTargetWalmart Grocery PickupWinCo FoodsOther StuffAllure Nail SalonAspen DentalBrainBalanceDental Care of NormanEuropean Wax CenterGreat ClipsHear AgainLiberty Mutual InsuranceMathnasiumPearle VisionPhoenix Salon SuitesPure BarreWeight Watchers&nbsp; If this isn’t enough to satisfy your shopping craving, look no further than the west side of I’35 for even more options.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0424db04803477e7f70"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0454db04803477e7f71","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:01:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Hot Tips for Outdoor Summer Living Made Easy","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4929 fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/763da6f1ee3b48758bfbb4034dee0d55.jpg\">&nbsp;Is there anything better than a summer BBQ in the sun? When summer rolls around, it’s impossible not to get excited about pool parties, sun bathing, grilling, and playing in the backyard with your family. If you’re planning on spending some serious time outside this summer, here are some helpful tips for making your backyard THE place to be.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Grow Your Own Produce\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>You don’t know “fresh” until you’ve eaten a tomato straight from your own garden. Spice up salsa, freshen up pasta salad, and surprise your guests with a tasty salad of veggies you grew yourself! Plenty of plants thrive in the heat and make an excellent addition to your summer meals. Try growing some sweet potatoes, hot peppers, green beans, sunflowers, and zucchini.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Cool Down with Kiddie Pools, Sprinklers, and More!\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>If you don’t have a pool in your backyard, consider investing in a temporary water feature. They’re fun for all ages and a great way to cool down. You can buy kiddie pools in various sizes (some even large enough for adults to sit in), goofy sprinklers, and even hot tubs or saunas.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Add Ample Lighting for Late-Night Partying\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>On a 90-degree day, it’s hard to do anything but lay in the shade and drink lemonade. When it gets to be that hot, why not plan a party later in the night? Set up lighting on your deck, patio, and around the yard, and invite friends over. As the sun goes down, you and your guests will be much more comfortable.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Set Up in the Shade\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Summer fun comes to a screeching halt when you and your family are burnt to a crisp. Avoid staying out in the sun for too long by setting up in the shade. If you don’t have a covered porch or trees in your backyard, invest in an umbrella or two to keep everybody nice and cool while they’re enjoying the sunshine.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Create an Outdoor Kitchen\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Outdoor kitchens have been all the rage lately – from traditional charcoal grills to tricked-out gas ranges and ovens. Whether your budget allows for an extravagant outdoor kitchen or just a few appliances, setting up an outdoor kitchen is a smart idea for hosts. Cooking outside is much cooler than crowding around a hot stove, and preparing food for guests is easy. Just make sure you’re keeping kids away from any open flames or heat sources. Maximizing your backyard for the summer doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a few additions, you can set your family and friends up for a summer filled with BBQs, pool parties, and outdoor fun.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"hot-tips-for-outdoor-summer-living-made-easy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-06-01T00:15:11.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/763da6f1ee3b48758bfbb4034dee0d55.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1527812111,"_etag":"39f6bc561bdfa7d4f7d8b436132366aef07667d2","textbody":"&nbsp;Is there anything better than a summer BBQ in the sun? When summer rolls around, it’s impossible not to get excited about pool parties, sun bathing, grilling, and playing in the backyard with your family. If you’re planning on spending some serious time outside this summer, here are some helpful tips for making your backyard THE place to be.Grow Your Own ProduceYou don’t know “fresh” until you’ve eaten a tomato straight from your own garden. Spice up salsa, freshen up pasta salad, and surprise your guests with a tasty salad of veggies you grew yourself! Plenty of plants thrive in the heat and make an excellent addition to your summer meals. Try growing some sweet potatoes, hot peppers, green beans, sunflowers, and zucchini.Cool Down with Kiddie Pools, Sprinklers, and More!If you don’t have a pool in your backyard, consider investing in a temporary water feature. They’re fun for all ages and a great way to cool down. You can buy kiddie pools in various sizes (some even large enough for adults to sit in), goofy sprinklers, and even hot tubs or saunas.Add Ample Lighting for Late-Night PartyingOn a 90-degree day, it’s hard to do anything but lay in the shade and drink lemonade. When it gets to be that hot, why not plan a party later in the night? Set up lighting on your deck, patio, and around the yard, and invite friends over. As the sun goes down, you and your guests will be much more comfortable.Set Up in the ShadeSummer fun comes to a screeching halt when you and your family are burnt to a crisp. Avoid staying out in the sun for too long by setting up in the shade. If you don’t have a covered porch or trees in your backyard, invest in an umbrella or two to keep everybody nice and cool while they’re enjoying the sunshine.Create an Outdoor KitchenOutdoor kitchens have been all the rage lately – from traditional charcoal grills to tricked-out gas ranges and ovens. Whether your budget allows for an extravagant outdoor kitchen or just a few appliances, setting up an outdoor kitchen is a smart idea for hosts. Cooking outside is much cooler than crowding around a hot stove, and preparing food for guests is easy. Just make sure you’re keeping kids away from any open flames or heat sources. Maximizing your backyard for the summer doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a few additions, you can set your family and friends up for a summer filled with BBQs, pool parties, and outdoor fun.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:05:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0454db04803477e7f71"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0484db04803477e7f72","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:01:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Norman – Central Oklahoma Business Booms in Norman","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4933 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8c5ce75101a1b8caaf3656b551cf1fb7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\">Homeowners in Ideal’s Greenleaf Trails, Trail Woods, Little River Trails and Red Canyon Ranch neighborhoods are conveniently located to business and employment opportunities in Norman and Oklahoma City. Norman’s expanding economic base comprises educational institutions, state and federal facilities, major manufacturers, and growing businesses that keep the community thriving. \u003cstrong>Norman’s Top Five Employers\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Like most university towns, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ou.edu/web/\">\u003cstrong>The University of Oklahoma\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, with almost 12,000 employees, is Norman’s largest employer.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university. With more than 21,000 undergraduates, OU Norman gives students a major university experience in a private college atmosphere. In addition to its three Oklahoma campuses, OU also offers study abroad opportunities at several locations and OU campuses overseas. For information about jobs at OU, visit \u003ca href=\"https://jobs.ou.edu/\">jobs.ou.edu\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"2\">\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanregional.com/home\">\u003cstrong>Norman Regional Health System\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -- NRHS provides health and wellness services from three community health centers. Employing more than 3,000 people NRHS has over 350 physicians credentialed on the Medical Staff.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.normanregional.com/norman/norman-regional-hospital'\">Norman Regional Hospital\u003c/a> -- acute-care facility on Porter Avenue just south of Robinson offers a full range of services. Norman Regional was the first in the Oklahoma City – metro area to receive the Chest Pain Accreditation with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). \u003ca href=\"https://locations.normanregional.com/norman/norman-regional-healthplex-hospital\">HealthPlex\u003c/a>, at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road, with 168 beds, features Cardiovascular Services, Spine and Orthopedic Surgery, and Women’s and Children’s Services. \u003ca href=\"https://locations.normanregional.com/moore/norman-regional-moore-hospital\">Norman Regional Moore\u003c/a>, at 700 S. Telephone Rd., is a state-of-the-art $32 million healthcare facility, including a 24/7 emergency center, diagnostic imaging, lab, and physical therapy.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>With 1,851 employees, another educational institution, \u003ca href=\"https://jobs.ou.edu/\">\u003cstrong>Norman Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, cracks the top five employers list.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Oklahoma’s eighth largest school district provides an exemplary education for students through consistent curriculum, innovative partnerships and rigorous professional development for educators. The district has repeatedly been recognized for academic excellence in Newsweek, the Washington Post, U.S. News &amp; World Report and more. The district is known for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams and providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. For more information on NPS employment, \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/64\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/\">\u003cstrong>Johnson Controls\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – With more than 120,000 employees in 150 countries, Johnson Controls is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of products that support smart cities and communities.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Located just east of I-35 and the Highway 77 exit, JC’s Norman plant employs 1,225 people and produces \u003ca href=\"http://www.york.com/\">York\u003c/a> brand residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. To search for careers at Johnson Controls, \u003ca href=\"http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers/why-johnson-controls\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.riverwind.com/\">\u003cstrong>Riverwind Casino\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> rounds out Norman’s Top Five.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Riverwind Casino is one of the largest casinos in Oklahoma, with 219,000 square feet of electronic games, table games, poker and more. Riverwind is also home to Showplace Theatre and River Lounge, offering regular shows and concerts by nationally known artists and local bands. Riverwind Casino is owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation. The net income from Riverwind Casino and all other Chickasaw Nation businesses help provide essential services such as health care, education, transportation, aging, youth and family to the people of Chickasaw. Explore career opportunities \u003ca href=\"http://www.chickasaw.com/careers\">here\u003c/a>. &nbsp; Other major employers include the City of Norman, U.S. Postal Service National Center for Employee Development, Hitachi Computer Products Inc., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, SYSCO Food Services of Oklahoma, Moore Norman Technology Center and Astellas Pharma Technologies.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"norman-central-oklahoma-business-booms-in-norman-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-06-07T02:05:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8c5ce75101a1b8caaf3656b551cf1fb7.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1528337142,"_etag":"248df938b7715133ba6d620fc44823352310d412","textbody":"Homeowners in Ideal’s Greenleaf Trails, Trail Woods, Little River Trails and Red Canyon Ranch neighborhoods are conveniently located to business and employment opportunities in Norman and Oklahoma City. Norman’s expanding economic base comprises educational institutions, state and federal facilities, major manufacturers, and growing businesses that keep the community thriving. Norman’s Top Five EmployersLike most university towns, The University of Oklahoma, with almost 12,000 employees, is Norman’s largest employer.Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university. With more than 21,000 undergraduates, OU Norman gives students a major university experience in a private college atmosphere. In addition to its three Oklahoma campuses, OU also offers study abroad opportunities at several locations and OU campuses overseas. For information about jobs at OU, visit jobs.ou.eduNorman Regional Health System -- NRHS provides health and wellness services from three community health centers. Employing more than 3,000 people NRHS has over 350 physicians credentialed on the Medical Staff.Norman Regional Hospital -- acute-care facility on Porter Avenue just south of Robinson offers a full range of services. Norman Regional was the first in the Oklahoma City – metro area to receive the Chest Pain Accreditation with PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). HealthPlex, at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road, with 168 beds, features Cardiovascular Services, Spine and Orthopedic Surgery, and Women’s and Children’s Services. Norman Regional Moore, at 700 S. Telephone Rd., is a state-of-the-art $32 million healthcare facility, including a 24/7 emergency center, diagnostic imaging, lab, and physical therapy.With 1,851 employees, another educational institution, Norman Public Schools, cracks the top five employers list.Oklahoma’s eighth largest school district provides an exemplary education for students through consistent curriculum, innovative partnerships and rigorous professional development for educators. The district has repeatedly been recognized for academic excellence in Newsweek, the Washington Post, U.S. News &amp; World Report and more. The district is known for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams and providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. For more information on NPS employment, click here.Johnson Controls – With more than 120,000 employees in 150 countries, Johnson Controls is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of products that support smart cities and communities.Located just east of I-35 and the Highway 77 exit, JC’s Norman plant employs 1,225 people and produces York brand residential and commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. To search for careers at Johnson Controls, click here.Riverwind Casino rounds out Norman’s Top Five.Riverwind Casino is one of the largest casinos in Oklahoma, with 219,000 square feet of electronic games, table games, poker and more. Riverwind is also home to Showplace Theatre and River Lounge, offering regular shows and concerts by nationally known artists and local bands. Riverwind Casino is owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation. The net income from Riverwind Casino and all other Chickasaw Nation businesses help provide essential services such as health care, education, transportation, aging, youth and family to the people of Chickasaw. Explore career opportunities here. &nbsp; Other major employers include the City of Norman, U.S. Postal Service National Center for Employee Development, Hitachi Computer Products Inc., National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, SYSCO Food Services of Oklahoma, Moore Norman Technology Center and Astellas Pharma Technologies.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0484db04803477e7f72"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c04a4db04803497e721c","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:42:08 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"When you live in a great location, a staycation is easy to plan.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4937 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/387060ecb753593e97e5ef690aa19aee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"288\">There’s something special about taking a vacation without leaving home. You have time to kick back and relax, enjoy your home and yard, and do the things you put off all year long. When you live in a great location, a staycation is easy to plan. And when you don’t have a long list of chores, repairs, and clean-up to do during your time off, this vacation can be one of the most memorable ever. Start your staycation planning by making a wish list. Think about all those places you’ve passed while on your way to somewhere else. Remember all those out-of-the-way shops, the restaurants with rave reviews, the treasure-filled flea markets and thrift stores, and the attractions that were too busy on a weekend? Map out a plan for hitting the ones that are most tempting. Also consider the community amenities that you might be under-utilizing. If you have a neighborhood swimming pool, splash pad, playground, park, pond, ball field, bike or walking trails, or other features for residents, make the most of them. Even if you don’t have kids, cool off in the splash pad. Pack up a picnic and head to the park. Drop a fishing line in the pond or relax with a book. These quiet times will recharge your batteries, which is the real purpose of a vacation. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> builds \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">communities\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City metro area, in desirable locations, like Norman, Edmond, Yukon, and Moore, to name only a few. You can live close to recreation, entertainment, shopping, dining, and attractions—and still far enough away to revel in a peaceful environment at home. But our communities aren’t just ideally located. We build them with the insight that a neighborhood is more than a collection of homes. We give our residents a variety of amenities. At Valencia in Edmond, for example, we incorporated more than 40 acres of parks and green spaces, ponds, three playgrounds, a soccer field, baseball diamond, and miles of trails for biking and walking. You can spend most of your staycation having fun right in your own community. In Norman, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> provides miles of trails through the neighborhood’s scenic landscape and wooded areas. Our Choctaw community, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">Sundance\u003c/a>, has a full-sized basketball court that sees plenty of action, plus a wonderfully appointed playground. Ideal Homes designed family-friendly \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">Featherstone\u003c/a> with a splash pad and playground, among other amenities. We have \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready homes\u003c/a> in our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">communities\u003c/a>, so you could move in this summer and take advantage of the staycation choices right away. Or browse our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">62 unique floor plans\u003c/a> for inspiration to build in one of our neighborhoods. For the ideal location and new construction home, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">talk to the local homebuilder\u003c/a> that lives up to its name—\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"when-you-live-in-a-great-location-a-staycation-is-easy-to-plan-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-06-11T21:57:11.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/387060ecb753593e97e5ef690aa19aee.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1528754231,"_etag":"6e4233b01ea6199749c31f525ec565abe8416023","textbody":"There’s something special about taking a vacation without leaving home. You have time to kick back and relax, enjoy your home and yard, and do the things you put off all year long. When you live in a great location, a staycation is easy to plan. And when you don’t have a long list of chores, repairs, and clean-up to do during your time off, this vacation can be one of the most memorable ever. Start your staycation planning by making a wish list. Think about all those places you’ve passed while on your way to somewhere else. Remember all those out-of-the-way shops, the restaurants with rave reviews, the treasure-filled flea markets and thrift stores, and the attractions that were too busy on a weekend? Map out a plan for hitting the ones that are most tempting. Also consider the community amenities that you might be under-utilizing. If you have a neighborhood swimming pool, splash pad, playground, park, pond, ball field, bike or walking trails, or other features for residents, make the most of them. Even if you don’t have kids, cool off in the splash pad. Pack up a picnic and head to the park. Drop a fishing line in the pond or relax with a book. These quiet times will recharge your batteries, which is the real purpose of a vacation. Ideal Homes builds communities throughout the Oklahoma City metro area, in desirable locations, like Norman, Edmond, Yukon, and Moore, to name only a few. You can live close to recreation, entertainment, shopping, dining, and attractions—and still far enough away to revel in a peaceful environment at home. But our communities aren’t just ideally located. We build them with the insight that a neighborhood is more than a collection of homes. We give our residents a variety of amenities. At Valencia in Edmond, for example, we incorporated more than 40 acres of parks and green spaces, ponds, three playgrounds, a soccer field, baseball diamond, and miles of trails for biking and walking. You can spend most of your staycation having fun right in your own community. In Norman, Red Canyon Ranch provides miles of trails through the neighborhood’s scenic landscape and wooded areas. Our Choctaw community, Sundance, has a full-sized basketball court that sees plenty of action, plus a wonderfully appointed playground. Ideal Homes designed family-friendly Featherstone with a splash pad and playground, among other amenities. We have move-in ready homes in our communities, so you could move in this summer and take advantage of the staycation choices right away. Or browse our 62 unique floor plans for inspiration to build in one of our neighborhoods. For the ideal location and new construction home, talk to the local homebuilder that lives up to its name—Ideal Homes. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:02 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c04a4db04803497e721c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c04d4db04803497e721d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:06:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Things to do in Moore, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4942 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/84d8442a90038e970f7624c6d52d933a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Colorful fireworks of various colors over night sky Residents of Ideal’s neighborhoods in \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/\">Moore\u003c/a> – \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains\">Native Plains\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower\">Wildflower\u003c/a> – enjoy convenient access to Oklahoma City and one of Oklahoma’s finest school districts. Thanks to the popularity of its schools, Moore has enjoyed explosive growth and development in the last 20 years. Now, with more than 55,000 residents, Moore is listed as Oklahoma’s seventh largest city, but still maintains an easy lifestyle that appeals to a broad range of residents. \u003cstrong>Be sure to include these upcoming Moore Events in your family’s plans.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/events/2018-celebration-heartland-vendor-information\">2018 A Celebration in the Heartland&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Wednesday, July 4, 2018 -- 10 am to 10pm Buck Thomas Park Great Lawn Moore’s Independence Day celebration includes one of the largest fireworks show in the state, food, vendors and free children’s activities. Entertainment on the main stage: Avenue and Banana Seat. July 4th Sand Volleyball Tournament Time: &nbsp;Start Time -- 10am Children's Activities -- inflatables, face painting, barrel train rides, and more. Helicopter Rides will be available Car, Truck and Bike Show – 8 am – 2 pm. For more information, \u003ca href=\"http://www.showyourridez.com\">click here\u003c/a>. Touch a Truck Time: &nbsp;3 pm – 6 pm Where: &nbsp;South Front Fields (Buck Thomas Park) Different types of trucks from the Fire Department, Police Department, Sanitation and other types of trucks represented. Fireworks will begin at dark (approximately 9:45 pm) Celebration in the Heartland is free to the public. Reminder: Dogs (except service dogs) not allowed in the park for this event.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/events/city-moore-fishing-derby\">City of Moore Fishing Derby&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 7:30 am to noon Co-hosted by the City of Moore and the OK Wildlife Department Rain or Shine Check-In: &nbsp;7:30 am at Buck Thomas Park (1903 NE 12th St.) Derby begins: &nbsp;8 am The OK Wildlife Department will be on site for safety, knot tying, fish ID, fish cleaning and ethics training. Bring your own pole and bait (crawlers, stink bait, shrimp, liver etc.) 4 fish limit per family. &nbsp;No culling. &nbsp;You catch it, you keep it! For kids ages 5-15; MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Pond is stocked with catchable sized catfish. For more information please call 405-793-5090\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/events/daddy-daughter-dance\">Daddy Daughter Dance&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Saturday, June 16, 2018 – 6 pm to 8 pm For Dads and their Daughters ages 4 to 14 Where: &nbsp;The Station at Central Park, 700 S Broadway Ave. Cost: &nbsp;Tickets will be pre-sold Online Event features dancing, cookies, punch and door prizes.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/events/dive-movie-july\">Dive-In Movie - July&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Friday, July 20, 2018 - 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm Tickets for the Dive-In Movie, Coco, will go on sale Monday, July 16th. You can pre-purchase your tickets at the Aquatics Office or at The Station front desk for $5 per person. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Doors will open at 8:45 pm. Dive-In Movie: &nbsp;Coco Where: &nbsp;The Station Aquatic Center, 700 S. Broadway Ave. Time: &nbsp;8:45 pm - Doors Will Open Cost: &nbsp;$5 per person/ No Passes Bring your whole family to the Aquatic Center for a movie while swimming. No Outside Food and Drink, Concession will be open.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/events/food-truck-fridays\">Food Truck Fridays&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Repeats every week every Friday until Sept. 21, 2018.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Friday, June 15, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, June 22, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, June 29, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, July 6, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, July 13, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, July 20, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, July 27, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, August 3, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, August 10, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, August 17, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, August 24, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, August 31, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, September 7, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, September 14, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>Friday, September 21, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pm\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where:\u003c/strong>&nbsp; Multi-Purpose Pavilion at Central Park Come join us on Fridays for Lunch at Central Park. Food Trucks in the park: Mexican; BBQ; Hot Dogs and Hamburgers and Music. Take an hour away from work and join us at Central Park for Food Truck Fridays.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/events/movie-park-0\">Movie in the Park&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Friday, August 10, 2018 – 7 pm to 11 pm Popcorn, Music, Candy and Drinks for Sale Movie: &nbsp;Star Wars: The Last Jedi will start at approximately 8:30 pm Rating: &nbsp;PG 13 &nbsp; Running Time: &nbsp;152 minutes Where: &nbsp;Central Park Multi-Purpose Pavilion and Amphitheater Bring the whole family for a night under the stars.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/FarmersMarket\">The Farmers Market at Central Park&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The Farmers Market at Central Park Market will open on Thursdays through September 1st Market Hours: Thursday evenings from 3:30 pm - 7 pm and Saturday mornings from 8 am - Noon Moore Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion; 700 S. Broadway\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"things-to-do-in-moore-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-06-19T00:23:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/84d8442a90038e970f7624c6d52d933a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1529367811,"_etag":"df6203984b8cb64b0f262d5f19a86c84ea650696","textbody":"&nbsp;Colorful fireworks of various colors over night sky Residents of Ideal’s neighborhoods in Moore – Featherstone, Native Plains and Wildflower – enjoy convenient access to Oklahoma City and one of Oklahoma’s finest school districts. Thanks to the popularity of its schools, Moore has enjoyed explosive growth and development in the last 20 years. Now, with more than 55,000 residents, Moore is listed as Oklahoma’s seventh largest city, but still maintains an easy lifestyle that appeals to a broad range of residents. Be sure to include these upcoming Moore Events in your family’s plans.2018 A Celebration in the Heartland&nbsp;Wednesday, July 4, 2018 -- 10 am to 10pm Buck Thomas Park Great Lawn Moore’s Independence Day celebration includes one of the largest fireworks show in the state, food, vendors and free children’s activities. Entertainment on the main stage: Avenue and Banana Seat. July 4th Sand Volleyball Tournament Time: &nbsp;Start Time -- 10am Children's Activities -- inflatables, face painting, barrel train rides, and more. Helicopter Rides will be available Car, Truck and Bike Show – 8 am – 2 pm. For more information, click here. Touch a Truck Time: &nbsp;3 pm – 6 pm Where: &nbsp;South Front Fields (Buck Thomas Park) Different types of trucks from the Fire Department, Police Department, Sanitation and other types of trucks represented. Fireworks will begin at dark (approximately 9:45 pm) Celebration in the Heartland is free to the public. Reminder: Dogs (except service dogs) not allowed in the park for this event.City of Moore Fishing Derby&nbsp;Saturday, July 28, 2018 - 7:30 am to noon Co-hosted by the City of Moore and the OK Wildlife Department Rain or Shine Check-In: &nbsp;7:30 am at Buck Thomas Park (1903 NE 12th St.) Derby begins: &nbsp;8 am The OK Wildlife Department will be on site for safety, knot tying, fish ID, fish cleaning and ethics training. Bring your own pole and bait (crawlers, stink bait, shrimp, liver etc.) 4 fish limit per family. &nbsp;No culling. &nbsp;You catch it, you keep it! For kids ages 5-15; MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Pond is stocked with catchable sized catfish. For more information please call 405-793-5090Daddy Daughter Dance&nbsp;Saturday, June 16, 2018 – 6 pm to 8 pm For Dads and their Daughters ages 4 to 14 Where: &nbsp;The Station at Central Park, 700 S Broadway Ave. Cost: &nbsp;Tickets will be pre-sold Online Event features dancing, cookies, punch and door prizes.Dive-In Movie - July&nbsp;Friday, July 20, 2018 - 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm Tickets for the Dive-In Movie, Coco, will go on sale Monday, July 16th. You can pre-purchase your tickets at the Aquatics Office or at The Station front desk for $5 per person. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Doors will open at 8:45 pm. Dive-In Movie: &nbsp;Coco Where: &nbsp;The Station Aquatic Center, 700 S. Broadway Ave. Time: &nbsp;8:45 pm - Doors Will Open Cost: &nbsp;$5 per person/ No Passes Bring your whole family to the Aquatic Center for a movie while swimming. No Outside Food and Drink, Concession will be open.Food Truck Fridays&nbsp;Repeats every week every Friday until Sept. 21, 2018.Friday, June 15, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, June 22, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, June 29, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, July 6, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, July 13, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, July 20, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, July 27, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, August 3, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, August 10, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, August 17, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, August 24, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, August 31, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, September 7, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, September 14, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmFriday, September 21, 2018 – 11 am to 2 pmWhere:&nbsp; Multi-Purpose Pavilion at Central Park Come join us on Fridays for Lunch at Central Park. Food Trucks in the park: Mexican; BBQ; Hot Dogs and Hamburgers and Music. Take an hour away from work and join us at Central Park for Food Truck Fridays.Movie in the Park&nbsp;Friday, August 10, 2018 – 7 pm to 11 pm Popcorn, Music, Candy and Drinks for Sale Movie: &nbsp;Star Wars: The Last Jedi will start at approximately 8:30 pm Rating: &nbsp;PG 13 &nbsp; Running Time: &nbsp;152 minutes Where: &nbsp;Central Park Multi-Purpose Pavilion and Amphitheater Bring the whole family for a night under the stars.The Farmers Market at Central Park&nbsp;The Farmers Market at Central Park Market will open on Thursdays through September 1st Market Hours: Thursday evenings from 3:30 pm - 7 pm and Saturday mornings from 8 am - Noon Moore Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion; 700 S. Broadway","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c04d4db04803497e721d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0514db04803477e7f73","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:06:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Ways New Homes Help Conserve Energy in the Summer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4947 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/43fab5499201083642dc10dd0325416a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"494\">&nbsp;Summer’s finally rolling around, and we all know what that means: crazy high energy bills from blasting the A/C. But if you’re living in a home built within the last few years, those costs may not actually be so high. Did you know that newer homes tend to be more energy efficient? This is true for new homes even without investing in smart thermostats or high-end appliances. Homes built in the last five years tend to have better insulation, are constructed with higher-end materials, and often have state-of-the-art ventilation systems to improve air quality. \u003cstrong>1. Energy-Efficient Window Panes\u003c/strong> New homes are often built with double- or triple-pane windows, which can help prevent heat from coming through or going out. Since many older homes were constructed with single-panes, sunlight beaming through those windows can raise those cooling costs. With a new home, you won’t have to worry about keeping your drapes closed – let all that sunshine in! \u003cstrong>2. Cooler Lightbulbs\u003c/strong> No, we’re not talking about multi-colored or glow-in-the-dark bulbs. Energy-efficient light bulbs can keep your home cooler than traditional ones. Did you know that 90% of the energy coming off of regular light bulbs is wasted as heat? Many newer homes come equipped with CFLs and LEDs, offering a cooler lighting option for homeowners. \u003cstrong>3. Improved Insulation\u003c/strong> We mentioned this one before. Newer homes have better insulation, which helps keep your home cool longer. Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature is much easier with improved insulation, meaning you’ll run that air conditioner less with a newer home. \u003cstrong>4. More Efficient Home Appliances\u003c/strong> New appliances perform now better than ever with highly efficient systems that offer features like quieter operation and moisture control. These high-performing appliances quickly cool down your home and then switch off, saving you money and keeping your new home at its optimal temperature longer. \u003cstrong>5. Solar Panels\u003c/strong> This one may be cheating a little – not every new home comes equipped with solar panels. However, solar panel installation in the U.S. nearly doubled in 2016 with over 1.3 installations across the country. With the energy saving potential (up to $30,000 over a 20 year period!) it’s no wonder many new home builders are investing a little up front for some pretty hefty savings down the road. There are many advantages to buying a new home, like improved ventilation and air quality, but in the summertime, those benefits really shine. You can keep your home cooler and your energy costs lower with a newer, more energy-efficient house.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-ways-new-homes-help-conserve-energy-in-the-summer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-06-19T15:48:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/43fab5499201083642dc10dd0325416a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1529423327,"_etag":"87d1d5e4b763482fcdd38184b9347902868d0759","textbody":"&nbsp;Summer’s finally rolling around, and we all know what that means: crazy high energy bills from blasting the A/C. But if you’re living in a home built within the last few years, those costs may not actually be so high. Did you know that newer homes tend to be more energy efficient? This is true for new homes even without investing in smart thermostats or high-end appliances. Homes built in the last five years tend to have better insulation, are constructed with higher-end materials, and often have state-of-the-art ventilation systems to improve air quality. 1. Energy-Efficient Window Panes New homes are often built with double- or triple-pane windows, which can help prevent heat from coming through or going out. Since many older homes were constructed with single-panes, sunlight beaming through those windows can raise those cooling costs. With a new home, you won’t have to worry about keeping your drapes closed – let all that sunshine in! 2. Cooler Lightbulbs No, we’re not talking about multi-colored or glow-in-the-dark bulbs. Energy-efficient light bulbs can keep your home cooler than traditional ones. Did you know that 90% of the energy coming off of regular light bulbs is wasted as heat? Many newer homes come equipped with CFLs and LEDs, offering a cooler lighting option for homeowners. 3. Improved Insulation We mentioned this one before. Newer homes have better insulation, which helps keep your home cool longer. Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature is much easier with improved insulation, meaning you’ll run that air conditioner less with a newer home. 4. More Efficient Home Appliances New appliances perform now better than ever with highly efficient systems that offer features like quieter operation and moisture control. These high-performing appliances quickly cool down your home and then switch off, saving you money and keeping your new home at its optimal temperature longer. 5. Solar Panels This one may be cheating a little – not every new home comes equipped with solar panels. However, solar panel installation in the U.S. nearly doubled in 2016 with over 1.3 installations across the country. With the energy saving potential (up to $30,000 over a 20 year period!) it’s no wonder many new home builders are investing a little up front for some pretty hefty savings down the road. There are many advantages to buying a new home, like improved ventilation and air quality, but in the summertime, those benefits really shine. You can keep your home cooler and your energy costs lower with a newer, more energy-efficient house.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0514db04803477e7f73"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0534db04803477e7f74","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:06:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Moore Public Schools Serves Three Ideal Homes Neighborhoods","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4950 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0019c70d46dc23a9ec097b07ccf69178.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">From its earliest days, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> had a passion to build great homes in great school districts . . . &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/\">Moore Public Schools\u003c/a> continues that tradition. MPS is the third largest school system in the state, with a student population of more than 24,516. The district encompasses 159 square miles in Moore and south Oklahoma City, south of 82nd Street, offers Pre-K through 12th grade, serves a student population of over 24,500 and encompasses 34 schools. Through the years, the district has maintained a tradition of high student achievement, outstanding instruction, and strong community support. \u003cstrong>The district includes:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>3&nbsp;High Schools (grades 9-12)\u003c/li>\u003cli>6 Junior High Schools (grades 7-8)\u003c/li>\u003cli>25 Elementary Schools (grades pre-K-6)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Five Vista Alternative Academies – serving students in grades 6-12 who are at risk of dropping out or have already dropped out as well as those students who have a difficult time in a traditional school environment.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Ideal\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;kids go to school:\u003c/strong> Students from Ideal’s communities in Moore – \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">\u003cstrong>Featherstone\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains\">\u003cstrong>Native Plains\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower\">\u003cstrong>Wildflower\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> attend these MPS schools. \u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=801\">\u003cstrong>Wayland Bonds Elementary School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> A national Blue Ribbon School, Wayland Bonds achieved an A+ on its latest \u003ca href=\"http://afreportcards.ok.gov/Files/ReportCards2016/201614I002181.pdf\">state report card\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>14025 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City 73170 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.735.4500 \u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/Domain/3199\">\u003cstrong>Southridge\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Junior High\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Southridge offers Pre-AP Courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, English, Reading, Science, Geography and History. \u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>14141 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City 73170 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.735.4680 \u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=19734\">\u003cstrong>Southmoore High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Southmoore High School is a 6A school accredited by the North Central Association, the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. Southmoore places a strong emphasis on Academics. &nbsp;College-bound students may take advantage of several Pre-AP/AP (Advanced Placement) classes to earn college credit while still in high school, while others may participate in vocational classes through a partnership with Moore-Norman Technology Center. &nbsp;Accredited classes are also provided for students with mild/moderate or severe/profound exceptional needs. \u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>2901 S. Santa Fe, Moore 73160 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.735.4900 \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"moore-public-schools-serves-three-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-06-20T01:42:30.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0019c70d46dc23a9ec097b07ccf69178.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1529458950,"_etag":"197399ad8e51a2be5d33c6d054e3144b1c1ed052","textbody":"From its earliest days, Ideal Homes had a passion to build great homes in great school districts . . . &nbsp;Moore Public Schools continues that tradition. MPS is the third largest school system in the state, with a student population of more than 24,516. The district encompasses 159 square miles in Moore and south Oklahoma City, south of 82nd Street, offers Pre-K through 12th grade, serves a student population of over 24,500 and encompasses 34 schools. Through the years, the district has maintained a tradition of high student achievement, outstanding instruction, and strong community support. The district includes:3&nbsp;High Schools (grades 9-12)6 Junior High Schools (grades 7-8)25 Elementary Schools (grades pre-K-6)Five Vista Alternative Academies – serving students in grades 6-12 who are at risk of dropping out or have already dropped out as well as those students who have a difficult time in a traditional school environment.Where&nbsp;Ideal&nbsp;kids go to school: Students from Ideal’s communities in Moore – Featherstone,&nbsp;Native Plains and Wildflower attend these MPS schools. Wayland Bonds Elementary School A national Blue Ribbon School, Wayland Bonds achieved an A+ on its latest state report card. Street Address:&nbsp;14025 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City 73170 Phone:&nbsp;405.735.4500 Southridge&nbsp;Junior High&nbsp;&nbsp; Southridge offers Pre-AP Courses in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, English, Reading, Science, Geography and History. Street Address:&nbsp;14141 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City 73170 Phone:&nbsp;405.735.4680 Southmoore High School Southmoore High School is a 6A school accredited by the North Central Association, the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association. Southmoore places a strong emphasis on Academics. &nbsp;College-bound students may take advantage of several Pre-AP/AP (Advanced Placement) classes to earn college credit while still in high school, while others may participate in vocational classes through a partnership with Moore-Norman Technology Center. &nbsp;Accredited classes are also provided for students with mild/moderate or severe/profound exceptional needs. Street Address:&nbsp;2901 S. Santa Fe, Moore 73160 Phone:&nbsp;405.735.4900 &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:11 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0534db04803477e7f74"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0554db04803477e7f75","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:29:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Online Open House: A Virtual Advantage","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4954 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1fd4a49a2f32c42a492079375b6c37b9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"528\">Homebuyers are increasingly turning to the Internet to do their new home search. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers\">National Association of Realtors’ 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers\u003c/a> reports that 42 percent of buyers look online as their first step. They’re searching third-party sites for available properties that meet their criteria and then narrowing the search. What next? Well, if you’re a buyer who is looking for a new construction home, you click over to the builder’s site. Then, you view the details about the builder, the communities, and the homes. If that builder has an online open house—a realistic walkthrough video of a home—both you and the builder have a virtual advantage. With today’s technology, builders can provide homebuyers with a more in-depth look at their homes and communities. You can click around and see every corner of the home—zoom in on a detail and pull back to get a full view, floor to ceiling, corner to corner. You can walk up the stairs, size up the closet space, and look out the windows. For example, a homebuyer looking at \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>’ \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=frdcMQkEu9w&brand=0\">virtual open house of the Cambridge floor plan\u003c/a>, can zoom in on details like the custom tile backsplash in the kitchen and even the view of the backyard from the master bedroom. In our \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QiPXZEWUc1a\">Kingsley home\u003c/a> in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">Sundance\u003c/a> community in Choctaw, OK, and \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=S7KzK7opNQb\">Montgomery\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> (Norman, OK), get a close-up look at the built-ins and the brick work around the fireplace in the living room. How about the detail in the granite countertops in this \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KYmNBHrY8Da\">Lawrence floor plan\u003c/a> in our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/castlewood-trails\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> community in Yukon, and the distinctive hearth in this \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=uWT2id7Y2Lk&brand=0\">Oakland design\u003c/a> in the Edmond community of Valencia? This virtual view allows you to gain a perspective that neither one-dimensional photos nor a floor plan can effectively communicate. Not even a 360º panoramic view offers the same realistic perspective. If you like what you see, simply click through to \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Ideal Homes’ online sales consultant\u003c/a> to learn more. \u003cstrong>We strive to make the experience “Ideal”.\u003c/strong> Ideal Homes began using this technology to incorporate the online open house on our website. The results have been crystal clear. Buyers love it! “When you consider how tech-savvy today’s buyer is, it makes sense to tune into their desires and expectations,” says Vernon McKown, President of sales and Co-owner of Ideal Homes. Here are some other online open houses you might virtually enjoy!\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=32tDLEdFUHi&brand=0\">Edison\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> (Mustang)\u003c/li>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=1gN6d18eUvH\">Emilia\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower\">Wildflower\u003c/a> (Moore)\u003c/li>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=4pALnWb1g94\">Ivory\u003c/a> in Trail Woods (Norman)\u003c/li>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ZqWvywdaD3T\">Jordan\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">Featherstone\u003c/a> (Moore)\u003c/li>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ELo1d5BiaqP\">Kendall\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> (Mustang)\u003c/li>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aQPHLt4KwLv&brand=0\">Langley\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains\">Native Plains\u003c/a> (Edmond)\u003c/li>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=HvWBtmgzSgB\">Overton\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/little-river-trails\">Little River Trails&nbsp;\u003c/a>(Norman)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>No matter where you want to live in the Oklahoma City suburbs, Ideal Homes can give you the best look at your choices. Browse our \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">gallery\u003c/a> for more views. Check out the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready, new construction homes for sale\u003c/a>, and the wide variety of \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a>, from 954 square feet to almost 3,400 square feet of indoor living space. After you’ve had your sneak peek, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">talk to us\u003c/a> at Ideal Homes for a personal tour.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-online-open-house-a-virtual-advantage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-06-29T00:13:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1fd4a49a2f32c42a492079375b6c37b9.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1530231189,"_etag":"0de64deabb7fbc1fddb1b70ace328035c7dff333","textbody":"Homebuyers are increasingly turning to the Internet to do their new home search. The National Association of Realtors’ 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reports that 42 percent of buyers look online as their first step. They’re searching third-party sites for available properties that meet their criteria and then narrowing the search. What next? Well, if you’re a buyer who is looking for a new construction home, you click over to the builder’s site. Then, you view the details about the builder, the communities, and the homes. If that builder has an online open house—a realistic walkthrough video of a home—both you and the builder have a virtual advantage. With today’s technology, builders can provide homebuyers with a more in-depth look at their homes and communities. You can click around and see every corner of the home—zoom in on a detail and pull back to get a full view, floor to ceiling, corner to corner. You can walk up the stairs, size up the closet space, and look out the windows. For example, a homebuyer looking at Ideal Homes’ virtual open house of the Cambridge floor plan, can zoom in on details like the custom tile backsplash in the kitchen and even the view of the backyard from the master bedroom. In our Kingsley home in the Sundance community in Choctaw, OK, and Montgomery in Red Canyon Ranch (Norman, OK), get a close-up look at the built-ins and the brick work around the fireplace in the living room. How about the detail in the granite countertops in this Lawrence floor plan in our Castlewood Trails community in Yukon, and the distinctive hearth in this Oakland design in the Edmond community of Valencia? This virtual view allows you to gain a perspective that neither one-dimensional photos nor a floor plan can effectively communicate. Not even a 360º panoramic view offers the same realistic perspective. If you like what you see, simply click through to Ideal Homes’ online sales consultant to learn more. We strive to make the experience “Ideal”. Ideal Homes began using this technology to incorporate the online open house on our website. The results have been crystal clear. Buyers love it! “When you consider how tech-savvy today’s buyer is, it makes sense to tune into their desires and expectations,” says Vernon McKown, President of sales and Co-owner of Ideal Homes. Here are some other online open houses you might virtually enjoy!The Edison in Skyline Trails (Mustang)The Emilia in Wildflower (Moore)The Ivory in Trail Woods (Norman)The Jordan in Featherstone (Moore)The Kendall in Somers Pointe (Mustang)The Langley in Native Plains (Edmond)The Overton in Little River Trails&nbsp;(Norman)No matter where you want to live in the Oklahoma City suburbs, Ideal Homes can give you the best look at your choices. Browse our gallery for more views. Check out the move-in ready, new construction homes for sale, and the wide variety of floor plans, from 954 square feet to almost 3,400 square feet of indoor living space. After you’ve had your sneak peek, talk to us at Ideal Homes for a personal tour.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:13 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0554db04803477e7f75"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0574db04803487e5d6a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:06:30 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Moore, Oklahoma - Close to home shopping and entertainment","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4957 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e1a7576c724ab1f7d5859a971e89225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"744\">Ideal’s three Norman communities, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">Featherstone\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains\">Native Plains\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower\">Wildflower\u003c/a>, are all located between Penn and Western, south of S.W. 149\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Street (S.W. 19\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. in Moore) and north of S.W. 164\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> (S.W. 34\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. in Moore). Much of Moore’s retail shopping and entertainment opportunities are conveniently located between these communities and I-35 to the east. Your family can enjoy shopping, eating out and catching a movie, all close to home. \u003cstrong>On I-35 beginning south of S.W. 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. in Moore, you will find\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Multi-purpose shopping:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.cox.com/ok/moore/2715-s--i-35-service-rd-.html\">Cox Authorized Retailer\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://daisyexchange.com/locations/moore/\">Daisy Exchange\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.discounttire.com/\">Discount Tire\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fortthunderharleydavidson.com/\">Fort Thunder Harley-Davidson\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.gamestop.com/store/us/ok/moore/5534/riverwalk-center-gamestop\">Game Stop\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kohls.com/stores/ok/moore-490.shtml?utm_source=rio&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bing\">Kohl’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lowes.com/store/OK-Moore/2655?cm_mmc=YEXT-BI-_-SiteLink-_-2655-_-Lowes\">Lowe’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mathisbrothers.com/mattresses\">Mathis Sleep Center\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.shoecarnival.com/ok/moore/shoe-store-moore-ok-305.html\">Shoe Carnival\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/store_MOORE-OK-73160_517\">Tractor Supply Co.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://moore-ok-5312.theupsstorelocal.com/?utm_source=Yext&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Listings\">UPS Store\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/store/277/moore-ok/details\">Walmart Supercenter\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Banking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tinkerfcu.org/\">Tinker Federal Credit Union\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.weokie.org/\">Weokie Federal Credit Union\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hotels\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lq.com/en/hotels/oklahoma/moore/oklahoma-city-moore?cid=local_900\">LaQuinta Inn &amp; Suites\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food, etc.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– follow these links for menu options\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://alfredosok.com/menu/\">Alfredo’s Mexican Café\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.applebees.com/en/menu\">Applebee’s Grill + Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bobacafemoore/\">Boba Café\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.buffalowildwings.com/\">Buffalo Wild Wings\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://freddysusa.com/menu/\">Freddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; Steakburgers\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.furrs.net/furrs-breakfast-menu/\">Furr’s Fresh Buffet\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://holliesflatirongrill.com/menus/\">Hollie’s Flatiron Steakhouse\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ihop.com/en/menu\">IHOP\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.jimmysegg.com/menu/\">Jimmy’s Egg\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://louiesgrillandbar.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Louies-8.5x14Menu-ALL_Oct2016_FINAL.pdf\">Louie’s Grill &amp; Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/menu/\">McAlister’s Deli\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://olivetobistro.com/menu/moore-ok/?location=moore-ok\">Oliveto Italian Bistro\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pandaexpress.com/menu\">Panda Express\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locu.com/places/volcano-sushi-bar-hibachi-moore-us/\">Volcano Sushi Bar &amp; Hibachi\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Entertainment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.regmovies.com/theaters/warren-moore-17-imax/C00870610245\">Moore Warren Theatre\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>You’ll find even more shopping and entertainment extending west toward Ideal’s neighborhoods along major roads. \u003cstrong>General purpose shopping\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.athome.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-athome-Site/default/Stores-Details?StoreID=Oklahoma-Moore\">At Home\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.autozone.com/locations/ok/moore/771-sw-19th-st.html\">AutoZone\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cvs.com/store-locator/cvs-pharmacy-address/1040+Southwest+19th+Street-Moore-OK-73160/storeid=8314?WT.mc_id=LS_BING_8314\">CVS\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.dickssportinggoods.com/ok/moore/1080/\">Dick’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www2.dollargeneral.com/About-Us/pages/storelocator.aspx?_ga=2.42738658.612730089.1530652364-615933611.1530652361\">Dollar General\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.dollartree.com/ok/moore/2212/\">Dollar Tree\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.eyecareok.com/\">First Look Eyewear\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.homedepot.com/l/Moore/OK/Moore/73160/3917\">Home Depot\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.oreillyauto.com/ok/moore/autoparts-5010.html\">O’Reilly Auto Parts\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.target.com/\">Target\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-1041+sw+19th+st-moore-ok-73160/id=9375?reactjs=true\">Walgreen’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Places to Eat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/1907burgersbrews\">1907 Burgers &amp; Brews\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.allaboutcha-cafe.com/#pricing\">All About Cha\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://places.singleplatform.com/all-american-pizza-19/menu?ref=Microsoft\">All American Pizza\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.braums.com/stores/moore-ok-store-97/\">Braum’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.carlsjr.com/menu/nutritional_calculator_landing\">Carl’s Jr.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.chickenexpress.us/chicken-express-menu\">Chicken Express\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chilis.com/menu\">Chili’s Grill &amp; Bar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fiveguys.com/menu\">Five Guys\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hideawaypizza.com/content/starters\">Hideaway Pizza\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hummusmediterraneancafe.com/menu_choice.html\">Hummus Mediterranean Café\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.jackinthebox.com/food\">Jack in the Box\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.okietonk.com/menu\">Okie Tonk Café\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.allmenus.com/ok/oklahoma-city/502227-pei-wei/menu/\">Pei Wei\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzahudl.com/menu\">Pizza Hudl\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.raisingcanes.com/location/oklahoma/moore/thunder-alley\">Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonicdrivein.com/menu\">Sonic\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbucks.com/\">Starbucks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"moore-oklahoma-close-to-home-shopping-and-entertainment-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-07-04T03:41:49.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e1a7576c724ab1f7d5859a971e89225.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1530675709,"_etag":"f5a4d1add3d4d839dab6f54a78accb12311f66f1","textbody":"Ideal’s three Norman communities, Featherstone, Native Plains and Wildflower, are all located between Penn and Western, south of S.W. 149th Street (S.W. 19th St. in Moore) and north of S.W. 164th (S.W. 34th St. in Moore). Much of Moore’s retail shopping and entertainment opportunities are conveniently located between these communities and I-35 to the east. Your family can enjoy shopping, eating out and catching a movie, all close to home. On I-35 beginning south of S.W. 4th St. in Moore, you will findMulti-purpose shopping:Cox Authorized RetailerDaisy ExchangeDiscount TireFort Thunder Harley-DavidsonGame StopKohl’sLowe’sMathis Sleep CenterShoe CarnivalTractor Supply Co.UPS StoreWalmart SupercenterBankingTinker Federal Credit UnionWeokie Federal Credit UnionHotelsLaQuinta Inn &amp; SuitesFood, etc.&nbsp;– follow these links for menu optionsAlfredo’s Mexican CaféApplebee’s Grill + BarBoba CaféBuffalo Wild WingsFreddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; SteakburgersFurr’s Fresh BuffetHollie’s Flatiron SteakhouseIHOPJimmy’s EggLouie’s Grill &amp; BarMcAlister’s DeliOliveto Italian BistroPanda ExpressVolcano Sushi Bar &amp; HibachiEntertainmentMoore Warren TheatreYou’ll find even more shopping and entertainment extending west toward Ideal’s neighborhoods along major roads. General purpose shoppingAt HomeAutoZoneCVSDick’sDollar GeneralDollar TreeFirst Look EyewearHome DepotO’Reilly Auto PartsTargetWalgreen’sPlaces to Eat1907 Burgers &amp; BrewsAll About ChaAll American PizzaBraum’sCarl’s Jr.Chicken ExpressChili’s Grill &amp; BarFive GuysHideaway PizzaHummus Mediterranean CaféJack in the BoxOkie Tonk CaféPei WeiPizza HudlRaising Cane’s Chicken FingersSonicStarbucks","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0574db04803487e5d6a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0594db048034a7e5f46","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:06:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Places to play in Moore, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4961 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b6fcfde74ba65193b840f3f8919be786.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">In addition to easy access to destinations in nearby Oklahoma City and Norman, families in Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/parks-and-facilities\">\u003cstrong>Moore\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> neighborhoods -- \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">\u003cstrong>Featherstone\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains\">\u003cstrong>Native Plains\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/wildflower\">\u003cstrong>Wildflower\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -- have lots of places to play – including a number of parks. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/parks-and-facilities\">\u003cstrong>Parks Directory.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The City of Moore has more than 240 acres of beautiful parks with amenities, activities and pavilions for any occasion. \u003cstrong>Central Park&nbsp;\u003c/strong> 700 S. Broadway Ave. 51 Acres All Inclusive Playground w/ Restroom Multi-purpose pavilion, amphitheater, picnic area, walking trails, park trail and lake trail \u003ca href=\"https://centralpark.cityofmoore.com/recreation-center\">\u003cstrong>The Station Recreation Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> - Open 7 days a week, Call 405.793.5090 for hours \u003cstrong>The Station at Central Park Recreation Center\u003c/strong> is a state-of-the-art facility that includes a fitness center, basketball courts, indoor walking track, meeting rooms and much more! \u003ca href=\"https://centralpark.cityofmoore.com/aquatic-center\">\u003cstrong>The Station Aquatic Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> - Open 7 days a week, Noon - 8:00pm The aquatic center has a lazy river, three slides, a diving well, lap pool, splash area, and spray features that are guaranteed to keep the entire family entertained for hours. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/classes-and-programs\">\u003cstrong>Classes and Programs.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The Station at Central Park will be offering a number of classes and programs. From sports, art and dance to dog training and CPR, be sure to check this page to stay current on family entertainment ideas. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/parks-recreation\">\u003cstrong>Gym Calendar.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> See what’s happening at The Station at Central Park! \u003cstrong>Parmele Park\u003c/strong> 1308 N. Janeway 8 acres Pavilion, restroom, playground, picnic area, walking trail, electricity. \u003ca href=\"http://www.power-play.net/parmele-park-splashpad-city-of-moore-ok/\">\u003cstrong>Splash Pad\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;-\u003c/strong> Open for the Season 10am - 8pm \u003cstrong>Buck Thomas Park\u003c/strong> 1903 NE 12th St. 129 acres South pavilion, north gazebo, restroom, tennis courts, large playground, walking trails, electricity Skate park Sand volleyball court Happy Tails Dog Park \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Tom Strouhal\u003c/strong> 700 block of SW 4th St. (North End of the Park) 52 acres Playground, two pavilions, two small fishing ponds, picnic tables, walking trail, picnic tables, restroom, electricity. No water. \u003cstrong>Little River Park\u003c/strong> 801 SW 10th St. (South End of the Park) Playground, three pavilions, restroom \u003cstrong>Splash Pad\u003c/strong> - Open for the Season 10am - 8pm &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Veteran’s Memorial Park\u003c/strong> 1900 SE 4th St. 17 acres \u003cstrong>Veteran’s Memorial Wall of Honor -\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Now Open&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Pavilion, restrooms, large playground, walking trail. No electricity. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Greenbriar Park\u003c/strong> 1331 NW 6th St. 2 acres Pavilion, tennis court, half basketball court, small playground. No electricity. No water. No restrooms &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Apple Valley Park\u003c/strong> 4401 Melrose Dr. 4.4 acres Pavilion, restroom. No electricity. \u003cstrong>Large new playground.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Splash-pad&nbsp;- Open&nbsp;for the Season 10am - 8pm\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Walking Trail coming soon\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cstrong>Fairmoore Park&nbsp;\u003c/strong> 630 NW 5th 17 Acres Pavilions, playground, walking trail, picnic area, restroom, electricity. \u003cstrong>Splash Pad - Open&nbsp;for the Season 10am - 8pm\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cstrong>Madison Place Park\u003c/strong> 420 Madison Pl. 1 acre No electricity. No restrooms. \u003cstrong>New playground equipment\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cstrong>Westmoore Trails Park\u003c/strong> 2206 Lonnie Lane 8 acres Pavilion, small playground, walking trail. No electricity. No water. No restrooms. \u003cstrong>Kiwanis Park\u003c/strong> 501 East Main St. 2 acres Pavilion, midsize playground, walking trail, restroom. No electricity. No water. \u003cstrong>Cottonwood Park\u003c/strong> 1028 SW 2nd St. 1 acre Half basketball court, small playground. No electricity. No water. No restrooms. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Arbor Gardens&nbsp;\u003c/strong> 1500 SW 34th St. 10.5 acres Walking trial, benches, restrooms. No electricity. No water. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/adult-sports-leagues\">\u003cstrong>Adult Sports Leagues.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> While it’s too late to sign up for 2018 summer sports, check this page frequently for upcoming basketball and volleyball opportunities. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/fitness-programs\">\u003cstrong>Fitness Programs.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> It is our goal to provide a wide variety of high quality Fitness &amp; Wellness opportunities for you. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/sites/default/files/main-site/2018-summer-group-fitness-schedulebcopy.pdf\">Group Exercise Class Schedule\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>Annual passholders: &nbsp;Free Daily drop in rate: &nbsp;$6 per class In addition to Moore’s parks and programs, there are a number of other play spaces. \u003ca href=\"http://www.jumpzoneparty.com/\">\u003cstrong>Jump Zone\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;\u003c/strong>an incredible indoor playground for kids. Jump!Zone Party and Play Center features massive, themed inflatable slides, obstacle courses and bounce houses kids love, plus interactive games, toddler activities and more. \u003ca href=\"http://www.andyalligators.com/\">\u003cstrong>Andy Alligator’s Fun Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The Place for indoor and outdoor fun, birthday parties and corporate events -- includes a water park, go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, climbing wall, Kidz Zone, batting cages, mini bowling, gator golf, game room\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"places-to-play-in-moore-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-07-07T01:29:56.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b6fcfde74ba65193b840f3f8919be786.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1530926996,"_etag":"b79389aa804cf5763a9e7aafbae364a53d730df6","textbody":"In addition to easy access to destinations in nearby Oklahoma City and Norman, families in Ideal’s Moore neighborhoods -- Featherstone,&nbsp;Native Plains and Wildflower -- have lots of places to play – including a number of parks. Parks Directory. The City of Moore has more than 240 acres of beautiful parks with amenities, activities and pavilions for any occasion. Central Park&nbsp; 700 S. Broadway Ave. 51 Acres All Inclusive Playground w/ Restroom Multi-purpose pavilion, amphitheater, picnic area, walking trails, park trail and lake trail The Station Recreation Center - Open 7 days a week, Call 405.793.5090 for hours The Station at Central Park Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility that includes a fitness center, basketball courts, indoor walking track, meeting rooms and much more! The Station Aquatic Center - Open 7 days a week, Noon - 8:00pm The aquatic center has a lazy river, three slides, a diving well, lap pool, splash area, and spray features that are guaranteed to keep the entire family entertained for hours. Classes and Programs. The Station at Central Park will be offering a number of classes and programs. From sports, art and dance to dog training and CPR, be sure to check this page to stay current on family entertainment ideas. Gym Calendar. See what’s happening at The Station at Central Park! Parmele Park 1308 N. Janeway 8 acres Pavilion, restroom, playground, picnic area, walking trail, electricity. Splash Pad&nbsp;- Open for the Season 10am - 8pm Buck Thomas Park 1903 NE 12th St. 129 acres South pavilion, north gazebo, restroom, tennis courts, large playground, walking trails, electricity Skate park Sand volleyball court Happy Tails Dog Park &nbsp;Tom Strouhal 700 block of SW 4th St. (North End of the Park) 52 acres Playground, two pavilions, two small fishing ponds, picnic tables, walking trail, picnic tables, restroom, electricity. No water. Little River Park 801 SW 10th St. (South End of the Park) Playground, three pavilions, restroom Splash Pad - Open for the Season 10am - 8pm &nbsp; Veteran’s Memorial Park 1900 SE 4th St. 17 acres Veteran’s Memorial Wall of Honor -Now Open&nbsp; Pavilion, restrooms, large playground, walking trail. No electricity. &nbsp; Greenbriar Park 1331 NW 6th St. 2 acres Pavilion, tennis court, half basketball court, small playground. No electricity. No water. No restrooms &nbsp; Apple Valley Park 4401 Melrose Dr. 4.4 acres Pavilion, restroom. No electricity. Large new playground.Splash-pad&nbsp;- Open&nbsp;for the Season 10am - 8pmWalking Trail coming soon&nbsp; &nbsp;Fairmoore Park&nbsp; 630 NW 5th 17 Acres Pavilions, playground, walking trail, picnic area, restroom, electricity. Splash Pad - Open&nbsp;for the Season 10am - 8pm&nbsp; &nbsp;Madison Place Park 420 Madison Pl. 1 acre No electricity. No restrooms. New playground equipment&nbsp; &nbsp;Westmoore Trails Park 2206 Lonnie Lane 8 acres Pavilion, small playground, walking trail. No electricity. No water. No restrooms. Kiwanis Park 501 East Main St. 2 acres Pavilion, midsize playground, walking trail, restroom. No electricity. No water. Cottonwood Park 1028 SW 2nd St. 1 acre Half basketball court, small playground. No electricity. No water. No restrooms. &nbsp; Arbor Gardens&nbsp; 1500 SW 34th St. 10.5 acres Walking trial, benches, restrooms. No electricity. No water. Adult Sports Leagues. While it’s too late to sign up for 2018 summer sports, check this page frequently for upcoming basketball and volleyball opportunities. Fitness Programs. It is our goal to provide a wide variety of high quality Fitness &amp; Wellness opportunities for you. Group Exercise Class ScheduleAnnual passholders: &nbsp;Free Daily drop in rate: &nbsp;$6 per class In addition to Moore’s parks and programs, there are a number of other play spaces. Jump Zone&nbsp;–&nbsp;an incredible indoor playground for kids. Jump!Zone Party and Play Center features massive, themed inflatable slides, obstacle courses and bounce houses kids love, plus interactive games, toddler activities and more. Andy Alligator’s Fun Park&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Place for indoor and outdoor fun, birthday parties and corporate events -- includes a water park, go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, climbing wall, Kidz Zone, batting cages, mini bowling, gator golf, game room","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0594db048034a7e5f46"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c05b4db04803497e721e","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:39:10 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Beat the Heat AND Your Utility Bill with Guaranteed Usage","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>You can buy a new construction home in the Oklahoma City region and get the warranties that go along with it—from foundation to ceiling. That’s one of the major benefits of buying a new home versus a resale. But \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> provides a guarantee that no other Oklahoma home builder currently offers. You can beat the heat AND your utility bill with \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/innovation\">guaranteed heating and cooling usage\u003c/a>. You will not pay more than the amount we promise. If your bill exceeds that limit, Ideal Homes pays the difference. We’ve partnered with \u003ca href=\"http://ww.environmentsforliving.com/EFLPublicSite/index.jsp?action=hb_guarantee\">Environments for Living\u003c/a> to give you this unique coverage on your home’s energy usage. Ideal Homes’ strict adherence to sustainable building practices gives us the confidence that our homes will provide you with a healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient environment. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.hersindex.com\">Home Energy Rating System (HERS)\u003c/a> is a standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency. A HERS-certified rater conducts a meticulous inspection of a home to determine its performance rating. The inspection includes:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>All exterior walls (above and below grade)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Floors over unconditioned spaces (e.g., garage, basement)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ceilings and roof\u003c/li>\u003cli>Attic, foundation, and crawl spaces\u003c/li>\u003cli>Windows, doors, vents, and ductwork\u003c/li>\u003cli>HVAC system, water heating system, and thermostat\u003c/li>\u003cli>Air leakage\u003c/li>\u003cli>Leakage in the heating and cooling distribution system\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Based on this in-depth inspection, the rater assigns a HERS Index Score. The lower the number, the greater the energy efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy determined that a typical resale home (prior to 2004) earns a score of 130. A new home (built to the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code) is rated a 100. That 30-point difference means that a newer home is 30% MORE efficient than the older one. Ideal Homes earns some of the lowest HERS scores in Oklahoma—between 35 and 65. A 65 HERS score translates to a home that is certified to be 35% more energy efficient than a typical new home, and 65% more than a resale. Imagine the savings you’ll realize when your home performs at such a high level of energy efficiency!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>In 2018, for example, you could choose our 2,346-square-foot Oakland floor plan, with four bedrooms and a spacious open concept. Your monthly energy expense for heating and cooling usage would not exceed $52, because even if it goes one dollar over that amount, Ideal Homes pays the difference. You should feel confident that your builder respects the importance of conserving energy in every possible way. From carefully insulating and sealing the home to installing ENERGY STAR-certified appliances, every choice matters. We hope that when you’re ready to make the choice of a home builder in the Oklahoma City metro region, you’ll remember the one who stands behind the work like no one else. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Ideal Homes\u003c/a> to learn more about Environments for Living, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">our communities\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a>, including our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready new construction homes\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"beat-the-heat-and-your-utility-bill-with-guaranteed-usage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-07-12T19:12:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6347ab53c1d816a2f231dc5b7cbd8459.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1531422762,"_etag":"46df109626ef41ff39265974b913e7c7e6e936b8","textbody":"You can buy a new construction home in the Oklahoma City region and get the warranties that go along with it—from foundation to ceiling. That’s one of the major benefits of buying a new home versus a resale. But Ideal Homes provides a guarantee that no other Oklahoma home builder currently offers. You can beat the heat AND your utility bill with guaranteed heating and cooling usage. You will not pay more than the amount we promise. If your bill exceeds that limit, Ideal Homes pays the difference. We’ve partnered with Environments for Living to give you this unique coverage on your home’s energy usage. Ideal Homes’ strict adherence to sustainable building practices gives us the confidence that our homes will provide you with a healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient environment. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is a standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency. A HERS-certified rater conducts a meticulous inspection of a home to determine its performance rating. The inspection includes:All exterior walls (above and below grade)Floors over unconditioned spaces (e.g., garage, basement)Ceilings and roofAttic, foundation, and crawl spacesWindows, doors, vents, and ductworkHVAC system, water heating system, and thermostatAir leakageLeakage in the heating and cooling distribution systemBased on this in-depth inspection, the rater assigns a HERS Index Score. The lower the number, the greater the energy efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy determined that a typical resale home (prior to 2004) earns a score of 130. A new home (built to the 2004 International Energy Conservation Code) is rated a 100. That 30-point difference means that a newer home is 30% MORE efficient than the older one. Ideal Homes earns some of the lowest HERS scores in Oklahoma—between 35 and 65. A 65 HERS score translates to a home that is certified to be 35% more energy efficient than a typical new home, and 65% more than a resale. Imagine the savings you’ll realize when your home performs at such a high level of energy efficiency!&nbsp;In 2018, for example, you could choose our 2,346-square-foot Oakland floor plan, with four bedrooms and a spacious open concept. Your monthly energy expense for heating and cooling usage would not exceed $52, because even if it goes one dollar over that amount, Ideal Homes pays the difference. You should feel confident that your builder respects the importance of conserving energy in every possible way. From carefully insulating and sealing the home to installing ENERGY STAR-certified appliances, every choice matters. We hope that when you’re ready to make the choice of a home builder in the Oklahoma City metro region, you’ll remember the one who stands behind the work like no one else. Contact Ideal Homes to learn more about Environments for Living, our communities, floor plans, including our move-in ready new construction homes!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:19 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c05b4db04803497e721e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c05d4db04803497e721f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:06:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tame the Chaos in Your New Home -Tips for Turning Your Entryway into an Organized Drop Zone","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4969 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6f26cfc74542ff3e45204419dcc2f3b7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;You’re in the process of moving into your new home. Boxes of furniture and clothes and plates sit stacked all over the place, hopefully in the right rooms. Each time you walk in or out, running errands or bringing in bags from a Target run, you (or your kids) tend to leave things behind. Shoes, backpacks, jackets, stacks of mail. Pretty soon, you’ve got piles of random stuff cluttering the front room in your home. It’s not a pretty sight that greets you when you’re coming in from the garage. If this is sounding familiar, don’t worry! You can tame this chaos by turning that entryway into an organized drop zone.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Make a Decree: What Should Stay, What Should Go\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>This is the entryway from your garage into your home, and everything in it should have its own place. Don’t let this room become a repository for all things you can’t fit anywhere else – decide what should stay here, and what needs to go. For example, it makes sense to store coats and boots here, especially in the cold months when you and your family need to bundle up before going outside. But unpacked boxes or library books? It doesn’t make sense to store those things here. Once you’ve decided what should stay here and what should be taken into the house, it’ll be easier to keep this place tidy.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Hang Hooks to Hold Jackets and Scarves\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>If your entryway includes a closet, that’s great! But if you don’t have a dedicated place to hang coats, consider adding some hooks to the wall. You can find a wide array of attractive, stylized hooks at most hardware stores, making it easy to match them with your home’s décor. Hanging jackets on hooks is undoubtedly better than heaping them in a pile on the ground. Extra Tip: If you have young kids, be sure to hang some hooks at the right height for them! Encourage them to hang up their own coats and scarves when coming into the house.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Keep Your Keys Handy\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>How many times have you gotten halfway out the door only to realize you can’t find your keys? Keep these important items in one place and give yourself one less thing to worry about. Find a designated spot for your keys, wallet, sunglasses, and anything else easily misplaced. You can opt for a low table, a key bowl, or smaller hooks. Keeping these items in the entryway to your garage goes a long way in taking the chaos of your home’s “drop zone.”\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Add a Bench and Take a Seat\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Nobody wants to stand in the entryway while holding groceries trying to kick off a pair of shoes. Adding a bench to this room actually does double duty here. You can use this bench to set down whatever you’re holding (great if you’re trying to snag all those bags in one trip!) and it’s also handy to sit on while taking off or putting on boots in cold or rainy weather. Consider using the space below your bench for extra storage as well. This is perfect if the room off your garage isn’t very spacious. The most important thing in organizing your entryway, or any room in your new home, is consistency. Prevent this room from descending into chaos by planning ahead, making it easy to put designated items away, and keeping your most important belongings in one place. You can even add potted plants, artwork, or decorative pillows to brighten the room that greets you. Soon you’ll have a highly organized and tidy drop zone, setting the tone for your new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tame-the-chaos-in-your-new-home-tips-for-turning-your-entryway-into-an-organized-drop-zone-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-06-29T21:13:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6f26cfc74542ff3e45204419dcc2f3b7.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1530306818,"_etag":"bccafc620a6a6098957385c245e1ce56284f9286","textbody":"&nbsp;You’re in the process of moving into your new home. Boxes of furniture and clothes and plates sit stacked all over the place, hopefully in the right rooms. Each time you walk in or out, running errands or bringing in bags from a Target run, you (or your kids) tend to leave things behind. Shoes, backpacks, jackets, stacks of mail. Pretty soon, you’ve got piles of random stuff cluttering the front room in your home. It’s not a pretty sight that greets you when you’re coming in from the garage. If this is sounding familiar, don’t worry! You can tame this chaos by turning that entryway into an organized drop zone.Make a Decree: What Should Stay, What Should GoThis is the entryway from your garage into your home, and everything in it should have its own place. Don’t let this room become a repository for all things you can’t fit anywhere else – decide what should stay here, and what needs to go. For example, it makes sense to store coats and boots here, especially in the cold months when you and your family need to bundle up before going outside. But unpacked boxes or library books? It doesn’t make sense to store those things here. Once you’ve decided what should stay here and what should be taken into the house, it’ll be easier to keep this place tidy.Hang Hooks to Hold Jackets and ScarvesIf your entryway includes a closet, that’s great! But if you don’t have a dedicated place to hang coats, consider adding some hooks to the wall. You can find a wide array of attractive, stylized hooks at most hardware stores, making it easy to match them with your home’s décor. Hanging jackets on hooks is undoubtedly better than heaping them in a pile on the ground. Extra Tip: If you have young kids, be sure to hang some hooks at the right height for them! Encourage them to hang up their own coats and scarves when coming into the house.Keep Your Keys HandyHow many times have you gotten halfway out the door only to realize you can’t find your keys? Keep these important items in one place and give yourself one less thing to worry about. Find a designated spot for your keys, wallet, sunglasses, and anything else easily misplaced. You can opt for a low table, a key bowl, or smaller hooks. Keeping these items in the entryway to your garage goes a long way in taking the chaos of your home’s “drop zone.”Add a Bench and Take a SeatNobody wants to stand in the entryway while holding groceries trying to kick off a pair of shoes. Adding a bench to this room actually does double duty here. You can use this bench to set down whatever you’re holding (great if you’re trying to snag all those bags in one trip!) and it’s also handy to sit on while taking off or putting on boots in cold or rainy weather. Consider using the space below your bench for extra storage as well. This is perfect if the room off your garage isn’t very spacious. The most important thing in organizing your entryway, or any room in your new home, is consistency. Prevent this room from descending into chaos by planning ahead, making it easy to put designated items away, and keeping your most important belongings in one place. You can even add potted plants, artwork, or decorative pillows to brighten the room that greets you. Soon you’ll have a highly organized and tidy drop zone, setting the tone for your new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c05d4db04803497e721f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0604db04803477e7f76","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:07:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Things to do in Choctaw, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4973 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6b9c2e011e6eaf4199c0191665ab95a1.jpg\" alt=\"Parks in Choctaw Oklahoma\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\">Sundance\u003c/a>, Ideal’s Choctaw neighborhood, is ideally located to benefit from the area’s peaceful ex-urban environment as well as the many exciting activities of the Oklahoma City metro. &nbsp; Choctaw is the fastest-growing city in eastern Oklahoma County. Located just minutes east of Oklahoma City, it offers growing businesses, wonderful neighborhoods and top-rated schools. It’s truly a small-town atmosphere with all the benefits of a bustling metro area – all of which is easily accessed in mere minutes via the major Interstate crossroads of I-35 and I-40. &nbsp; The cost of doing business in Choctaw is significantly less than most of the nation. Low taxes, construction costs, utility rates and housing costs, help make Choctaw a location of choice for business, including the Tinker Air Logistics Center nearby. With expanding business driving growth in the area, Choctaw retains its slower paced, friendly lifestyle that appeals greatly to families. &nbsp; Along with the dozens of OKC activities available nearby, Choctaw hosts several festivals and happy family events.\u003c/p>\u003ch1>\u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/parks-and-recreation/play-n-park/\">\u003cstrong>Play N Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h1>\u003cp>Fridays in July mean Play ‘N Park, an event to encourage kids to get out to the parks, play games, make new friends, and learn about nutrition. &nbsp;The Friday morning events are each held at a different park. Every child will receive a free sno-cone at the end of the event.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Ages 5-14\u003c/li>\u003cli>10:00-11:00 am\u003c/li>\u003cli>July 20th – Optimist Park\u003c/li>\u003cli>July 27th – Bouse Sports Complex\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oktoberfest\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;More than 50,000 people attend this annual Oktoberfest organized by \u003ca href=\"http://oldgermany.com/\">Old Germany Restaurant\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/\">City of Choctaw\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://choctawchamber.com/\">Choctaw Chamber\u003c/a>. Enjoy beer, food, dancing and live German music. Admission is $5 per person with children 12 and under free. Location: Choctaw Creek Park, 14098 NE 21st St, Choctaw, OK 73020. Click \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/1900+Harper+St,+Choctaw,+OK+73020/@35.4884217,-97.2760691,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87b23a852ef60cf9:0x9300785e0ccf410e!8m2!3d35.4884174!4d-97.2738804\">here\u003c/a> for a Map to the park. Tentative Dates: August 30 – September 2 &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch1>\u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/haunted-trails/\">\u003cstrong>Haunted Trails and Haunted Forest 2018\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h1>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trick or Treat Trails (Kid Friendly)\u003c/strong> October 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th and 31st – 7pm till 10pm Costume Contest on October 31st at 6:30pm Cost for the Trick or Treat Trail is $1.00 per Child. Adults are free. Candy Bags provided. \u003cstrong>Haunted Trails (Scary)\u003c/strong> October 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th and 31st – 7pm till 10pm Cost for the Haunted Maze is $1.00 person. Located under the Large Pavilion \u003cstrong>HAUNTED FOREST (Scary)\u003c/strong> October 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, &amp; 31st - Dusk till 11:00pm Cost for the Haunted Forest is $5.00 per person. &nbsp; Choctaw has spooky fun for kids and adults alike during the Halloween season. &nbsp;Hosted at \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/choctaw-creek-park/\">Choctaw Creek Park\u003c/a>, located on Harper between NE 10th St. and NE 23rd St., the Haunted Trails and Haunted Forest provide Tricks and Treats for all ages. For little ones, the Trick or Treat Trail offers a sweet reward if you are brave enough to venture into the slightly spooky maze of rooms hosted by all sorts of costumed characters. Entrance is $1 per child and adults are free to escort. &nbsp;Treat bags will be provided. Take a chance if you dare and enter the Haunted Trail. It is a dizzying, disorientating, array of different-themed scary rooms. It is sure to test your wits as you explore the menacing maze. Entrance is $1 per person. For those older and braver, the \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/fire-department/\">Choctaw Fire Department\u003c/a> will give you thrills and chills, if you can brave the horrors of the Haunted Forest. &nbsp;Filled with sights and sounds that will haunt you as you make your way through the dark forest, this event thrills hundreds of brave teens and adults every year. Entrance is $5 per person and not recommended for young children. Spooky not your thing? &nbsp;The event also hosts vendors selling hot dogs, snacks, hot cocoa, s’more kits for the open fire pit, and tractor rides through the dark forest. Come down to the Park for a howling good time, \u003cem>if you dare\u003c/em>! For more Information please call 405-390-8198. Always a S\u003cem>pooktacular\u003c/em> time. &nbsp;Click \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/2013-haunted-trails-gallery/\">\u003cstrong>here to see the picture gallery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch1>\u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/specialevents/christmas/\">\u003cstrong>Christmas in Choctaw\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h1>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Christmas in Choctaw will be held at the Choctaw Creek Golf Course\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>2200 N. Hiwassee&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Saturday, December 1st, 2018.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Pictures with Santa\u003c/u>\u003c/strong> from 1pm – 4pm. Stay for the entertainment, crafts, and treats, then we’ll see you at the tree lighting ceremony! \u003cstrong>\u003cu>Christmas tree lighting ceremony\u003c/u>\u003c/strong> at 5pm, at the intersection of Main Street and Gilbert Street. Santa will be at the Golf Course event for pictures and Christmas wish discussions with all the kids. &nbsp;Each child will receive a toy and candy and will have the opportunity to make their own Christmas decoration. &nbsp;In addition, there will be Magic and Science performers, storytellers, and crafts for the kids. &nbsp;This is a free event, so come and celebrate! The Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will include carolers, vendors selling hot chocolate, and Christmas lights and decorations, marking the beginning of the Christmas season in Choctaw. The “Christmas in Choctaw” event is sponsored by the City of Choctaw and the Public Recreation Board. Visit the \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/2013-christmas-in-the-plaza-gallery/\">\u003cstrong>Christmas Photo Gallery page\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> to see the fun! &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"things-to-do-in-choctaw-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-07-24T00:45:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6b9c2e011e6eaf4199c0191665ab95a1.jpg","caption":"Parks in Choctaw Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1532393138,"_etag":"b8ea51073d9570ef485fe3621f65b892d3c777ca","textbody":"Sundance, Ideal’s Choctaw neighborhood, is ideally located to benefit from the area’s peaceful ex-urban environment as well as the many exciting activities of the Oklahoma City metro. &nbsp; Choctaw is the fastest-growing city in eastern Oklahoma County. Located just minutes east of Oklahoma City, it offers growing businesses, wonderful neighborhoods and top-rated schools. It’s truly a small-town atmosphere with all the benefits of a bustling metro area – all of which is easily accessed in mere minutes via the major Interstate crossroads of I-35 and I-40. &nbsp; The cost of doing business in Choctaw is significantly less than most of the nation. Low taxes, construction costs, utility rates and housing costs, help make Choctaw a location of choice for business, including the Tinker Air Logistics Center nearby. With expanding business driving growth in the area, Choctaw retains its slower paced, friendly lifestyle that appeals greatly to families. &nbsp; Along with the dozens of OKC activities available nearby, Choctaw hosts several festivals and happy family events.Play N ParkFridays in July mean Play ‘N Park, an event to encourage kids to get out to the parks, play games, make new friends, and learn about nutrition. &nbsp;The Friday morning events are each held at a different park. Every child will receive a free sno-cone at the end of the event.Ages 5-1410:00-11:00 amJuly 20th – Optimist ParkJuly 27th – Bouse Sports ComplexOktoberfest&nbsp; &nbsp;More than 50,000 people attend this annual Oktoberfest organized by Old Germany Restaurant, the City of Choctaw and the Choctaw Chamber. Enjoy beer, food, dancing and live German music. Admission is $5 per person with children 12 and under free. Location: Choctaw Creek Park, 14098 NE 21st St, Choctaw, OK 73020. Click here for a Map to the park. Tentative Dates: August 30 – September 2 &nbsp;Haunted Trails and Haunted Forest 2018Trick or Treat Trails (Kid Friendly) October 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th and 31st – 7pm till 10pm Costume Contest on October 31st at 6:30pm Cost for the Trick or Treat Trail is $1.00 per Child. Adults are free. Candy Bags provided. Haunted Trails (Scary) October 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th and 31st – 7pm till 10pm Cost for the Haunted Maze is $1.00 person. Located under the Large Pavilion HAUNTED FOREST (Scary) October 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th, &amp; 31st - Dusk till 11:00pm Cost for the Haunted Forest is $5.00 per person. &nbsp; Choctaw has spooky fun for kids and adults alike during the Halloween season. &nbsp;Hosted at Choctaw Creek Park, located on Harper between NE 10th St. and NE 23rd St., the Haunted Trails and Haunted Forest provide Tricks and Treats for all ages. For little ones, the Trick or Treat Trail offers a sweet reward if you are brave enough to venture into the slightly spooky maze of rooms hosted by all sorts of costumed characters. Entrance is $1 per child and adults are free to escort. &nbsp;Treat bags will be provided. Take a chance if you dare and enter the Haunted Trail. It is a dizzying, disorientating, array of different-themed scary rooms. It is sure to test your wits as you explore the menacing maze. Entrance is $1 per person. For those older and braver, the Choctaw Fire Department will give you thrills and chills, if you can brave the horrors of the Haunted Forest. &nbsp;Filled with sights and sounds that will haunt you as you make your way through the dark forest, this event thrills hundreds of brave teens and adults every year. Entrance is $5 per person and not recommended for young children. Spooky not your thing? &nbsp;The event also hosts vendors selling hot dogs, snacks, hot cocoa, s’more kits for the open fire pit, and tractor rides through the dark forest. Come down to the Park for a howling good time, if you dare! For more Information please call 405-390-8198. Always a Spooktacular time. &nbsp;Click here to see the picture gallery &nbsp;Christmas in ChoctawChristmas in Choctaw will be held at the Choctaw Creek Golf Course2200 N. Hiwassee&nbsp;Saturday, December 1st, 2018.Pictures with Santa from 1pm – 4pm. Stay for the entertainment, crafts, and treats, then we’ll see you at the tree lighting ceremony! Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 5pm, at the intersection of Main Street and Gilbert Street. Santa will be at the Golf Course event for pictures and Christmas wish discussions with all the kids. &nbsp;Each child will receive a toy and candy and will have the opportunity to make their own Christmas decoration. &nbsp;In addition, there will be Magic and Science performers, storytellers, and crafts for the kids. &nbsp;This is a free event, so come and celebrate! The Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will include carolers, vendors selling hot chocolate, and Christmas lights and decorations, marking the beginning of the Christmas season in Choctaw. The “Christmas in Choctaw” event is sponsored by the City of Choctaw and the Public Recreation Board. Visit the Christmas Photo Gallery page to see the fun! &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0604db04803477e7f76"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0624db04803477e7f77","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:07:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"To Shiplap or Not to Shiplap? Three unexpected ways you can use shiplap to personalize your home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4976 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11458ac91fc55b43633d51b2e4abc99e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;If you don’t already know about shiplap, let’s get you acquainted. Shiplap is a type of wooden board traditionally used as siding on barns, sheds, and other buildings. Since it’s often used on the outside of buildings, shiplap has grooves for pieces to fit tightly together. Recently, shiplap has become an extremely popular building material, thanks to HGTV’s \u003cem>Fixer Upper&nbsp;\u003c/em>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.cheatsheet.com/culture/why-chip-and-joanna-gaines-are-obsessed-with-shiplap.html/?a=viewall\">the hosts’ love of it\u003c/a>. There are many benefits to using shiplap both inside and outside your house – it’s inexpensive and easy to install. But there are aesthetic reasons as well: it doesn’t require much (if any) finishing, it adds a design element on its own, and it’s easy to fix or paint. Here are three unexpected ways you can incorporate shiplap into your new home.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>For the Kick Wall of the Kitchen Island\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>As you move into a new space, adding personalized touches really brings rooms together and helps you feel at home. The kitchen is no different; you want to find the perfect backsplash, cabinet hardware, and dish towels. Updating your kitchen island’s kick wall is another way to add character to your kitchen. Consider using shiplap to add style here with minimal effort. As a bonus, shiplap is easy and affordable to replace, just in case someone gets crazy and kicks it a little too hard.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>As an Accent Wall in Your Living Room&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Adding an accent wall in your home is a fun way to add a splash of color to a room. But have you ever considered replacing the color with a new texture? Shiplap’s horizontal lines and effortless look adds a subtle style to your living room. You may even find it easier to match (and change up) your décor with an accent shiplap wall than you would with a vibrant color.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Surround Your Fireplace\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Nothing makes a living room feel warm and cozy like a fireplace. But it can be hard to match a traditional brick or dark wood fireplace with the rest of the room. Why let the fireplace dictate the room’s aesthetic? Shiplap offers an affordable alternative that can easily be painted or decorated to fit your room. With the addition of shiplap, you can add incredible farmhouse style to your entire home. It’s incredible how quickly shiplap can transform a room. Whether you’re adding a new texture or style, or using it as an affordable building material alternative, the versatility of shiplap is undeniable. You may be a longtime fan of \u003cem>Fixer Upper&nbsp;\u003c/em>(and already a shiplap convert) or may be entirely new to the material. There are so many ways to use shiplap in your new home, it’s clear why those hosts love it so much. Look into it – maybe you’ll find an entirely new way of incorporating shiplap into your new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"to-shiplap-or-not-to-shiplap-three-unexpected-ways-you-can-use-shiplap-to-personalize-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-07-16T01:30:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11458ac91fc55b43633d51b2e4abc99e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1531704628,"_etag":"194f7ce27656a845ed5f027546242ae2b8f46d3f","textbody":"&nbsp;If you don’t already know about shiplap, let’s get you acquainted. Shiplap is a type of wooden board traditionally used as siding on barns, sheds, and other buildings. Since it’s often used on the outside of buildings, shiplap has grooves for pieces to fit tightly together. Recently, shiplap has become an extremely popular building material, thanks to HGTV’s Fixer Upper&nbsp;and the hosts’ love of it. There are many benefits to using shiplap both inside and outside your house – it’s inexpensive and easy to install. But there are aesthetic reasons as well: it doesn’t require much (if any) finishing, it adds a design element on its own, and it’s easy to fix or paint. Here are three unexpected ways you can incorporate shiplap into your new home.For the Kick Wall of the Kitchen IslandAs you move into a new space, adding personalized touches really brings rooms together and helps you feel at home. The kitchen is no different; you want to find the perfect backsplash, cabinet hardware, and dish towels. Updating your kitchen island’s kick wall is another way to add character to your kitchen. Consider using shiplap to add style here with minimal effort. As a bonus, shiplap is easy and affordable to replace, just in case someone gets crazy and kicks it a little too hard.As an Accent Wall in Your Living Room&nbsp;Adding an accent wall in your home is a fun way to add a splash of color to a room. But have you ever considered replacing the color with a new texture? Shiplap’s horizontal lines and effortless look adds a subtle style to your living room. You may even find it easier to match (and change up) your décor with an accent shiplap wall than you would with a vibrant color.Surround Your FireplaceNothing makes a living room feel warm and cozy like a fireplace. But it can be hard to match a traditional brick or dark wood fireplace with the rest of the room. Why let the fireplace dictate the room’s aesthetic? Shiplap offers an affordable alternative that can easily be painted or decorated to fit your room. With the addition of shiplap, you can add incredible farmhouse style to your entire home. It’s incredible how quickly shiplap can transform a room. Whether you’re adding a new texture or style, or using it as an affordable building material alternative, the versatility of shiplap is undeniable. You may be a longtime fan of Fixer Upper&nbsp;(and already a shiplap convert) or may be entirely new to the material. There are so many ways to use shiplap in your new home, it’s clear why those hosts love it so much. Look into it – maybe you’ll find an entirely new way of incorporating shiplap into your new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0624db04803477e7f77"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0644db04803497e7220","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:07:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools Serves Ideal’s Sundance Neighborhood","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Like other Ideal Homes school districts in Edmond, Moore and Norman, \u003cstrong>Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools\u003c/strong> offers residents access to superior educational opportunities in a community close to the entertainment, shopping and economic opportunities of the Oklahoma City metro and Tinker AFB. Located in eastern Oklahoma County, CNPS has an enrollment of around 5,671 elementary through high school students. The district includes four elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools and one high school. \u003cstrong>Where&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Ideal\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;kids go to school:\u003c/strong> Students from Ideal’s \u003cstrong>Sundance\u003c/strong> neighborhood attend these CNP schools. \u003cstrong>Nicoma Park Elementary School\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Pre-K through second grade \u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>1200 N. Hickman Avenue, Choctaw, OK 73020 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.769.2445 \u003cstrong>Nicoma Park Intermediate School\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Grades three through five \u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>1318 North Hickman, Choctaw, Ok 73020 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.769.6271 \u003cstrong>Nicoma Park Middle School&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>-- Grades six through eight \u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>1321 N. Hickman, Choctaw, OK 73020 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.769.3106 \u003cstrong>Choctaw High School&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>-- Grades nine through twelve \u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>14300 NE 10th Street, Choctaw, OK 73020 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405.390.2201 &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"choctawnicoma-park-schools-serves-ideals-sundance-neighborhood-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-07-25T23:47:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e045faf17b74b02238c953098f3e3d2d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1532562453,"_etag":"b901daa190efa8ec23e7568e26f4f8bfb5eb6333","textbody":"Like other Ideal Homes school districts in Edmond, Moore and Norman, Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools offers residents access to superior educational opportunities in a community close to the entertainment, shopping and economic opportunities of the Oklahoma City metro and Tinker AFB. Located in eastern Oklahoma County, CNPS has an enrollment of around 5,671 elementary through high school students. The district includes four elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools and one high school. Where&nbsp;Ideal&nbsp;kids go to school: Students from Ideal’s Sundance neighborhood attend these CNP schools. Nicoma Park Elementary School&nbsp;–&nbsp;Pre-K through second grade Street Address:&nbsp;1200 N. Hickman Avenue, Choctaw, OK 73020 Phone:&nbsp;405.769.2445 Nicoma Park Intermediate School&nbsp;–&nbsp;Grades three through five Street Address:&nbsp;1318 North Hickman, Choctaw, Ok 73020 Phone:&nbsp;405.769.6271 Nicoma Park Middle School&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Grades six through eight Street Address:&nbsp;1321 N. Hickman, Choctaw, OK 73020 Phone:&nbsp;405.769.3106 Choctaw High School&nbsp;&nbsp;-- Grades nine through twelve Street Address:&nbsp;14300 NE 10th Street, Choctaw, OK 73020 Phone:&nbsp;405.390.2201 &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0644db04803497e7220"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0664db04803487e5d6c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:08:06 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Master Suite Design Trends You’ve Got to Check Out","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4982 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/964f13e167ad302d6a5111277b448e6f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Master bedrooms are a calming space in your home. It’s where you spend most of your time, especially when you want to relax. You can let your style run free here, independent from the aesthetics of the rest of your home. Or you can think of your master suite as your personal spa, a place for relaxation and comfort. No matter what you want to do, here are some new design trends you’ll definitely want to try out. \u003cstrong>Enhancing Your Bedroom Aesthetics from Above\u003c/strong> Just a few years ago, accent walls were the hottest trend. You may even have one in your home right now. Accent walls let you add a pop of color or texture to an otherwise uniform room. But as with all trends, it’s started to fade in popularity, even prompting some designers to ask if \u003ca href=\"https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/color/a7787/design-debate-accent-walls/\">the accent wall is dead\u003c/a>! There’s a new trend in town – and all you need to do is look up. Decorative ceilings are all the rage this year. You’ve got a lot of options with this: colorful paint, decorative ceiling tiles, architectural elements, faux beams or tray ceiling give the illusion of depth. Think of it as your master bedroom getting a fifth wall. \u003cstrong>Organizing Your Master Closet Like A Pro\u003c/strong> You finally got that walk-in closet of your dreams. It has space for everything you need. The only problem? These spaces can quickly descend into chaos. That’s why today, closet organization has almost become an art form. It’s inspired countless trends in minimalism shelving design, seasonal outfit sorting, and more. What are the latest organization trends?\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Adding closet drawers to tame the clutter and keep things out of sight\u003c/li>\u003cli>Double-up closet rods for twice the hanging space\u003c/li>\u003cli>Optimizing closet nooks and corners with shelves\u003c/li>\u003cli>Building shoe racks at the bottom of your closet (you’re not using that space anyway!)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Turning Your Master Bathroom into a Relaxing Spa\u003c/strong> Every master bathroom needs a place to shower or bathe. Whether you’re a quick-shower-after-a-morning-run type of person or an after-work-bath-with-red-wine relaxer, you need something that fits both your lifestyle and your bedroom’s aesthetic. Do you want a walk-in shower? A stand-alone bathtub? Some people would rather have a larger shower, while others want a tub-shower combo. But have you ever considered both? More and more people are adding both a walk-in shower and a soaking tub to complete their master suite. If you have the space for it, this option gives you the best of both worlds. As a bonus, a standing shower and soaking tub give your master bathroom a wonderful spa-like quality. \u003cstrong>Doubling Sink Space for Half the Stress\u003c/strong> We’re back to your master bathroom with this trend. This time we’re focusing on the vanity – or in this case, a double vanity. If you’ve ever had to share a single sink, drawer, and mirror with a significant other, you know the situation is not…ideal. This new design trend seeks to prevent any squabbling over space: double or side-by-side vanities. Each offers your own quiet space – a separate sink, drawer, and counter room. Whichever you choose may depend on the size of your master bathroom. If you’ve got the space, why not use it? Double or side-by-side vanities can add a dramatic or elegant element to the room. It’s a perfect way to optimize extra bathroom space. Take the time to perfect your master oasis. After all, it’s a place just for you to enjoy! &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"master-suite-design-trends-youve-got-to-check-out-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-07-26T23:31:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/964f13e167ad302d6a5111277b448e6f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1532647908,"_etag":"dc71ec277f1549a9110d29a01c99f6b6f9414cd7","textbody":"&nbsp;Master bedrooms are a calming space in your home. It’s where you spend most of your time, especially when you want to relax. You can let your style run free here, independent from the aesthetics of the rest of your home. Or you can think of your master suite as your personal spa, a place for relaxation and comfort. No matter what you want to do, here are some new design trends you’ll definitely want to try out. Enhancing Your Bedroom Aesthetics from Above Just a few years ago, accent walls were the hottest trend. You may even have one in your home right now. Accent walls let you add a pop of color or texture to an otherwise uniform room. But as with all trends, it’s started to fade in popularity, even prompting some designers to ask if the accent wall is dead! There’s a new trend in town – and all you need to do is look up. Decorative ceilings are all the rage this year. You’ve got a lot of options with this: colorful paint, decorative ceiling tiles, architectural elements, faux beams or tray ceiling give the illusion of depth. Think of it as your master bedroom getting a fifth wall. Organizing Your Master Closet Like A Pro You finally got that walk-in closet of your dreams. It has space for everything you need. The only problem? These spaces can quickly descend into chaos. That’s why today, closet organization has almost become an art form. It’s inspired countless trends in minimalism shelving design, seasonal outfit sorting, and more. What are the latest organization trends?Adding closet drawers to tame the clutter and keep things out of sightDouble-up closet rods for twice the hanging spaceOptimizing closet nooks and corners with shelvesBuilding shoe racks at the bottom of your closet (you’re not using that space anyway!)Turning Your Master Bathroom into a Relaxing Spa Every master bathroom needs a place to shower or bathe. Whether you’re a quick-shower-after-a-morning-run type of person or an after-work-bath-with-red-wine relaxer, you need something that fits both your lifestyle and your bedroom’s aesthetic. Do you want a walk-in shower? A stand-alone bathtub? Some people would rather have a larger shower, while others want a tub-shower combo. But have you ever considered both? More and more people are adding both a walk-in shower and a soaking tub to complete their master suite. If you have the space for it, this option gives you the best of both worlds. As a bonus, a standing shower and soaking tub give your master bathroom a wonderful spa-like quality. Doubling Sink Space for Half the Stress We’re back to your master bathroom with this trend. This time we’re focusing on the vanity – or in this case, a double vanity. If you’ve ever had to share a single sink, drawer, and mirror with a significant other, you know the situation is not…ideal. This new design trend seeks to prevent any squabbling over space: double or side-by-side vanities. Each offers your own quiet space – a separate sink, drawer, and counter room. Whichever you choose may depend on the size of your master bathroom. If you’ve got the space, why not use it? Double or side-by-side vanities can add a dramatic or elegant element to the room. It’s a perfect way to optimize extra bathroom space. Take the time to perfect your master oasis. After all, it’s a place just for you to enjoy! &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0664db04803487e5d6c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0694db04803497e7221","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:08:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Places to Play in Choctaw, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4986 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ff1afcc82a1fe01db8e7363c73cf36fd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\">In addition to easy access to destinations in nearby Oklahoma City, families in Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">\u003cstrong>Sundance\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> neighborhood -- have lots of places to play – including a number of parks. Choctaw has six beautiful parks with space for sports programs, playgrounds and pavilions for any occasion. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/parks-and-recreation/choctaw-creek-park/'\">Choctaw Creek Park\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> 2001 N. Harper Rd. – between 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. and 23\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> St.. largest of Choctaw’s parks New playground completed in 2018 18-hole disc golf course – players can choose 9-, 18- or 27-hole games and options are available for novice, advanced and pro-level players. Pavilions for gath­er­ings and events include is a large pavil­ion in the cen­ter of the park that is the main loca­tion for many of the fes­ti­vals in the park, includ­ing \u003cstrong>Okto­ber­fest\u003c/strong> and the \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/haunted-trails/\">\u003cstrong>Haunted Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in October. &nbsp;This pavilion is avail­able for rent year-round to host spe­cial events with fam­ily and friends. The park also includes small- and medium-sized pavilions avail­able for rent else­where in the park that are per­fect for birthdays and fundraisers. \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/optimist-park/\">\u003cstrong>Optimist Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Located on N.E. 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St., between Henney Rd. and Hiwassee Rd.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Sports field, playground, benches, picnic tables and pavilion.\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/parks-and-recreation/bouse-parkalexis-clark-water-park/\">\u003cstrong>Bouse Park/Alexis Clark Water Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Located off Indian Meridian between NE 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and NE 23\u003csup>rd&nbsp;\u003c/sup>St. \u003cstrong>This vibrant-colored splash pad is open 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>New in 2018: Enjoy the fun playground near the splash pad.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/ten-acre-lake/\">Ten Acre Lake&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Located on 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. between Choctaw Rd. and Indian Meridian.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Amenities include a stocked fishing lake, picnic tables, a pavilion and playground.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/lloyd-williamson-park/\">Lloyd Williamson Park&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>14653 Dean Street – behind Choctaw Senior Citizens Center – in the middle of Choctaw’s Old Town district.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Playground, picnic tables and benches.\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/barrel-springs-splash-pad/\">\u003cstrong>Barrel Springs Splash Pad\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Located at the corner of Main St. and Gilbert – near the \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/living-in-choctaw/choctaw-public-library/\">Choctaw Public Library\u003c/a> -- in the heart of Choctaw’s Old Town district. Park open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Covered picnic tables. Choctaw is also close to many of the major play opportunities in Oklahoma City, including a range of opportunities at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/government/maps-3/maps-history/original-maps/oklahoma-river\">Oklahoma River\u003c/a>. With \u003ca href=\"http://okrivercruises.com/\">River Cruises\u003c/a>, events and adventures at Oklahoma \u003ca href=\"https://www.riversportokc.org/\">Riversport\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oklahoma/oklahoma-river-trail\">Oklahoma River Trail\u003c/a>, you and your family will never be short of places to play in and around Choctaw.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"places-to-play-in-choctaw-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-01T19:30:01.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ff1afcc82a1fe01db8e7363c73cf36fd.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1533151801,"_etag":"90976f3b85eb3683f790789e01b63c5eedf63cbe","textbody":"In addition to easy access to destinations in nearby Oklahoma City, families in Ideal’s Sundance neighborhood -- have lots of places to play – including a number of parks. Choctaw has six beautiful parks with space for sports programs, playgrounds and pavilions for any occasion. Choctaw Creek Park 2001 N. Harper Rd. – between 10th St. and 23rd St.. largest of Choctaw’s parks New playground completed in 2018 18-hole disc golf course – players can choose 9-, 18- or 27-hole games and options are available for novice, advanced and pro-level players. Pavilions for gath­er­ings and events include is a large pavil­ion in the cen­ter of the park that is the main loca­tion for many of the fes­ti­vals in the park, includ­ing Okto­ber­fest and the Haunted Trails in October. &nbsp;This pavilion is avail­able for rent year-round to host spe­cial events with fam­ily and friends. The park also includes small- and medium-sized pavilions avail­able for rent else­where in the park that are per­fect for birthdays and fundraisers. Optimist ParkLocated on N.E. 10th St., between Henney Rd. and Hiwassee Rd.Sports field, playground, benches, picnic tables and pavilion.Bouse Park/Alexis Clark Water Park Located off Indian Meridian between NE 10th and NE 23rd&nbsp;St. This vibrant-colored splash pad is open 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day.New in 2018: Enjoy the fun playground near the splash pad.Ten Acre Lake&nbsp;Located on 10th St. between Choctaw Rd. and Indian Meridian.Amenities include a stocked fishing lake, picnic tables, a pavilion and playground.&nbsp;Lloyd Williamson Park&nbsp;14653 Dean Street – behind Choctaw Senior Citizens Center – in the middle of Choctaw’s Old Town district.Playground, picnic tables and benches.Barrel Springs Splash Pad&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Located at the corner of Main St. and Gilbert – near the Choctaw Public Library -- in the heart of Choctaw’s Old Town district. Park open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Covered picnic tables. Choctaw is also close to many of the major play opportunities in Oklahoma City, including a range of opportunities at the Oklahoma River. With River Cruises, events and adventures at Oklahoma Riversport and the Oklahoma River Trail, you and your family will never be short of places to play in and around Choctaw.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0694db04803497e7221"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c06c4db04803477e7f79","_updated":"Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:40:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"In Case You Missed It…The Best of Our Blog","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We’ve been sharing news, tips, insight, and updates on our Ideal Homes&nbsp;blog since 2009. We recently looked back at some of the most popular articles over the past year. There’s some great information here that’s timely and valuable. Our team decided we should bring the best of our blog articles to your attention, in case you missed it!\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Why Basements Don’t Make Sense in Oklahoma Homes” (September 26, 2017) presents a compelling, fact-filled explanation for installing a storm shelter rather than relying on a basement.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>With the popularity of the farmhouse style, it was no surprise that “Affordable Farmhouse Details” (March 1, 2018) was a popular article. Our designers share tips for incorporating this appealing rustic look to fit your own decorating taste.\u003c/p>\u003cp>With “Tips for House-hunting in the Winter” (February 22, 2018), we learn that a lot of people are interested in looking for a new home rather than hibernating when the temperature drops. We offer ideas for learning more about homes in a wintry search.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In “Multi-generational Living: The New Version of Home” (August 9, 2017), we remark about a big shift in households: the kids aren’t moving out and the grandparents are moving in. For the first time in 130 years, more adults between the ages of 18 and 34 are living with their parents that with a spouse, significant other, roommates, or alone.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To answer the question, “How Many Ways Can You Use a Bonus Room?” (January 24, 2018), we came up with quite a few, from home office or guest room to craft studio or man cave. With this bonus room option in 55 of our new home plans, it’s definitely something to consider.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you like happy endings, read “McKown Village: Tiny Homes, Big Hearts for the Homeless” (September 11, 2017). Ideal Homes’ president of development, Gene McKown, spearheaded an unrelenting campaign to build a community of tiny homes for the homeless in Norman, OK. McKown Village provides rent-free, transitional housing and includes a dining hall that offers shelter for up to 200 people—reflecting Ideal Homes’ commitment to community outreach.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our readers enjoyed looking at our “Most Loved Floor Plans” (May 22, 2018). It was hard to pick four out of the 63 new home designs we offer, so we relied on the favorites among Ideal Homes’ homeowners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lisa Stitt of Oklahoma Home Expressions shares her knowledge and experience for “Staging Your Home” (February 19, 2018). Knowing how to do home staging correctly can reduce the number of days your home is on the market.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Last year, “Wildflower Sprouts a New Section of Homes” (October 11, 2017) shared the advantages of living in our very affordable section of Wildflower, a West Moore new home community that offers a playground, splash pad, and great location.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“A Look Back at 2017” (December 21, 2017) drew a lot of interest from our website’s visitors. This article describes the seven model homes we completed in six of our new home communities in and around the Oklahoma City metro area in 2017.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We’ll keep sharing newsworthy articles for homeowners, homebuyers, and residents of the Oklahoma City region. We welcome your questions and ideas, too! Contact Ideal Homes to learn more about our new construction homes and 16 communities, or anything else you’d like to know about building, buying, and maintaining your home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"in-case-you-missed-itthe-best-of-our-blog-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-02T02:25:17.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d1f415000681a7868fb13e1f6ba0a212.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1533176717,"_etag":"27a4c2eaa6eb1badf84a381ce464dbb9cdec7c42","textbody":"We’ve been sharing news, tips, insight, and updates on our Ideal Homes&nbsp;blog since 2009. We recently looked back at some of the most popular articles over the past year. There’s some great information here that’s timely and valuable. Our team decided we should bring the best of our blog articles to your attention, in case you missed it!“Why Basements Don’t Make Sense in Oklahoma Homes” (September 26, 2017) presents a compelling, fact-filled explanation for installing a storm shelter rather than relying on a basement.&nbsp;With the popularity of the farmhouse style, it was no surprise that “Affordable Farmhouse Details” (March 1, 2018) was a popular article. Our designers share tips for incorporating this appealing rustic look to fit your own decorating taste.With “Tips for House-hunting in the Winter” (February 22, 2018), we learn that a lot of people are interested in looking for a new home rather than hibernating when the temperature drops. We offer ideas for learning more about homes in a wintry search.In “Multi-generational Living: The New Version of Home” (August 9, 2017), we remark about a big shift in households: the kids aren’t moving out and the grandparents are moving in. For the first time in 130 years, more adults between the ages of 18 and 34 are living with their parents that with a spouse, significant other, roommates, or alone.To answer the question, “How Many Ways Can You Use a Bonus Room?” (January 24, 2018), we came up with quite a few, from home office or guest room to craft studio or man cave. With this bonus room option in 55 of our new home plans, it’s definitely something to consider.If you like happy endings, read “McKown Village: Tiny Homes, Big Hearts for the Homeless” (September 11, 2017). Ideal Homes’ president of development, Gene McKown, spearheaded an unrelenting campaign to build a community of tiny homes for the homeless in Norman, OK. McKown Village provides rent-free, transitional housing and includes a dining hall that offers shelter for up to 200 people—reflecting Ideal Homes’ commitment to community outreach.Our readers enjoyed looking at our “Most Loved Floor Plans” (May 22, 2018). It was hard to pick four out of the 63 new home designs we offer, so we relied on the favorites among Ideal Homes’ homeowners.Lisa Stitt of Oklahoma Home Expressions shares her knowledge and experience for “Staging Your Home” (February 19, 2018). Knowing how to do home staging correctly can reduce the number of days your home is on the market.Last year, “Wildflower Sprouts a New Section of Homes” (October 11, 2017) shared the advantages of living in our very affordable section of Wildflower, a West Moore new home community that offers a playground, splash pad, and great location.“A Look Back at 2017” (December 21, 2017) drew a lot of interest from our website’s visitors. This article describes the seven model homes we completed in six of our new home communities in and around the Oklahoma City metro area in 2017.We’ll keep sharing newsworthy articles for homeowners, homebuyers, and residents of the Oklahoma City region. We welcome your questions and ideas, too! Contact Ideal Homes to learn more about our new construction homes and 16 communities, or anything else you’d like to know about building, buying, and maintaining your home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:36 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c06c4db04803477e7f79"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c06e4db04803477e7f7a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:08:28 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Shopping and Entertainment in Choctaw, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4992 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cfd18f2aea119388aee4ea9b413c3d1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">\u003cstrong>Sundance\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> neighborhood offers families excellent dining and shopping opportunities within a short drive of home. \u003cstrong>At Douglas from S.E. 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. South to I-40, just 3.5 miles west of Sundance, you will find:\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Food, etc.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– follow these links for menu options\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dennys.com/food/\">Denny’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://freddysusa.com/menu/\">Freddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; Steakburgers\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://henryhudsonspub.com/menu/\">Henry Hudsons\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html?cid=RF:YXT:GMB::Clicks\">McDonald’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.papajohns.com/order/menu\">Papa John’s Pizza\u003c/a> (north of S.E. 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>)\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pizzahut.com/\">Pizza Hut\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sandbburgers.com/#menus\">S&amp;B’s Burger Joint\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sonicdrivein.com/menu\">Sonic\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.subway.com/Cart/Menu2.aspx?r=108445751\">Subway\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://theundergroundcoffee.com/\">The Underground Coffee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://whataburger.com/food\">Whataburger\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Banking\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ibc.com/en-us/Pages/default.aspx\">IBC Bank\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cstrong>Entertainment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.regmovies.com/theaters/warren-moore-17-imax/C00870610245\">Moore Warren Theatre\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cstrong>The closest full-service grocery shopping is on Douglas, north of Highway 62.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/store/3430/oklahoma-city-ok/details\">Walmart Supercenter\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cstrong>Sundance enjoys excellent access to the entire metro area via I-40.\u003c/strong> Two miles west of Douglas is the Midwest City Town Center (Town Center Dr. exit) area with numerous shopping opportunities, including:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.bestbuy.com/ok/midwest-city/7231-se-29th-st-1427.html?ref=NS&loc=ns100\">Best Buy\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.dickssportinggoods.com/ok/midwest-city/1082/\">Dick’s Sporting Goods\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kohls.com/stores/ok/midwestcity-114.shtml?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local\">Kohl’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lowes.com/store/\">Lowe’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.petsmart.com/store-locator/store/?storeID=1357&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-my-business\">PetSmart\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.target.com/sl/midwest-city/2061\">Target\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; As well as more dining opportunities.:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bricktownbrewery.com/midwest-city/\">Bricktown Brewery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://cheddars.com/store-menu/?store_id=430\">Cheddar’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chick-fil-a.com/OrderFood/midwestcity\">Chick-fil-A\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chilis.com/menu\">Chili’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://logansroadhouse.com/menu/\">Logan’s Roadhouse\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://order.peiwei.com/menu/255-midwest-city\">Pei Wei\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.qdoba.com/menu-nutrition?utm_source=Listings\">QDOBA Mexican Eats\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.panerabread.com/ok/midwest-city/7199-se-29th-street.html?utm_medium=display-ad&utm_source=paid-digital&utm_campaign=yext&utm_content=local-search\">Panera Bread\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.starbucks.com/menu\">Starbuck’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.steaknshake.com/locations/ok-midwest-city-southeast-29th-street/\">Steak ‘n Shake\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cstrong>Military: \u003ca href=\"https://www.tinker.af.mil/\">Tinker AFB Main Gate\u003c/a> is just one mile west of Town Center at the Air Depot Rd. exit.\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Located just inside the Main Gate:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.commissaries.com/shopping/store-locations/tinker-afb\">Tinker Commissary\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchange-stores/United%20States/OK/Oklahoma%20City/Tinker-Main-Exchange-1012001\">Tinker Main Exchange\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.militaryclothing.com/\">Military Clothing\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tinker AFB Cleaners\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"shopping-and-entertainment-in-choctaw-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-08T22:47:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cfd18f2aea119388aee4ea9b413c3d1b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1533768472,"_etag":"445fffb487b631e8cf75d68e9fa405ae9242b370","textbody":"Ideal’s Sundance neighborhood offers families excellent dining and shopping opportunities within a short drive of home. At Douglas from S.E. 15th St. South to I-40, just 3.5 miles west of Sundance, you will find:Food, etc.&nbsp;– follow these links for menu optionsDenny’sFreddy’s Frozen Custard &amp; SteakburgersHenry HudsonsMcDonald’sPapa John’s Pizza (north of S.E. 15th)Pizza HutS&amp;B’s Burger JointSonicSubwayThe Underground CoffeeWhataburgerBankingIBC Bank&nbsp; EntertainmentMoore Warren Theatre&nbsp; The closest full-service grocery shopping is on Douglas, north of Highway 62.Walmart Supercenter&nbsp; Sundance enjoys excellent access to the entire metro area via I-40. Two miles west of Douglas is the Midwest City Town Center (Town Center Dr. exit) area with numerous shopping opportunities, including:Best BuyDick’s Sporting GoodsKohl’sLowe’sPetSmartTarget&nbsp; As well as more dining opportunities.:Bricktown BreweryCheddar’sChick-fil-AChili’sLogan’s RoadhousePei WeiQDOBA Mexican EatsPanera BreadStarbuck’sSteak ‘n Shake&nbsp; Military: Tinker AFB Main Gate is just one mile west of Town Center at the Air Depot Rd. exit.&nbsp;Located just inside the Main Gate:Tinker CommissaryTinker Main ExchangeMilitary ClothingTinker AFB Cleaners","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c06e4db04803477e7f7a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0704db04803477e7f7b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:08:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Kitchen Design Trends Foodies Will Love","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4996 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6865911015dc65fc52757a6847c5ff89.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Okay foodies, here’s the deal. We all know the kitchen is the cornerstone of your home; it’s where you’ll spend most of your time, both alone and with friends, cooking and eating. You’re likely more excited about decorating or upgrading your kitchen than any other room. Farmhouse sinks and Pinterest-inspired flour sack dish towels are great, but for someone who spends most of their time in the kitchen (or thinking about their kitchen), function is as important as aesthetic. With that in mind, here are some kitchen design trends guaranteed to make your cooking life easier.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>&nbsp;Take Your Knife Storage Seriously\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Where would you be without your trusty Chef’s knife? Having a reliable and sharp blade is cooking 101, but improper storage can quickly lower the life expectancy of this likely-spendy knife. Storing knives down on their blade can actually damage them over time, so instead consider a magnetic knife strip. These handy strips attach directly to your wall, keeping knives at the ready and out of the way. Besides their usefulness, a magnetic strip turns your knife collection into a flashy kitchen showpiece.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Hang, Don’t Stack Pots and Pans\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Is there anything worse than getting down on your hands and knees to pull out every pot and pan you’ve ever owned to get to that one specific saucepan? Instead of resigning yourself to sorting stacks of cooking gear, hang those pots and pans from hooks. If you’re keeping a minimal vibe to your kitchen, apply sturdy hooks to the back of your cabinets. Bonus: this organization tip will clear up space in your cabinets too.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Boldly Cook Anything You Want (Without Lingering Smells)\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Some foods are more pungent than others, lingering hours and even days later. No matter how great a meal tasted, it’s never pleasant to smell it the next morning. Invest in a proper ventilation system above your oven to rid yourself of these unwanted odors. A few things to know when making this purchase: If you have a gas range, you will need a more powerful vent than if you have an electric one, and there’s no need to buy a vent that’s larger than your oven.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Shine a Light On It\u003c/h4>\u003cp>A kitchen is no place for mood lighting. You need to see what you’re doing, especially when cooking on your range. There are so many beautiful lighting options available that there’s no excuse for under-lighting here. Make sure your hood vent has a light, add a light over the sink, and maybe even additional runner lights under cabinets or above counters. You’ll never regret having strong lighting in the kitchen, especially when chopping and slicing.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Spend Extra on the Best Dishwasher Possible\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Whether you’re constantly entertaining on the weekends or just cook elaborate meals for your family, a dishwasher is a must in every kitchen. But not all dishwashers are created equal. Consider purchasing one that includes a utensil rack above so you can wash spatulas, serving spoons, and whisks without taking up too much space elsewhere. Nowadays, dishwashers are nearly silent, which is a must if you have an open floor plan and don’t want to hear it running while watching TV on the couch nearby. If you love food and love cooking, then now’s the time to invest in your dream kitchen. Consider designs that are both functional and beautiful to create a room you’ll never want to leave.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-kitchen-design-trends-foodies-will-love-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-13T22:53:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6865911015dc65fc52757a6847c5ff89.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1534200832,"_etag":"2ae32f5422ea8af3cda20bc75738343d75e56f04","textbody":"&nbsp;Okay foodies, here’s the deal. We all know the kitchen is the cornerstone of your home; it’s where you’ll spend most of your time, both alone and with friends, cooking and eating. You’re likely more excited about decorating or upgrading your kitchen than any other room. Farmhouse sinks and Pinterest-inspired flour sack dish towels are great, but for someone who spends most of their time in the kitchen (or thinking about their kitchen), function is as important as aesthetic. With that in mind, here are some kitchen design trends guaranteed to make your cooking life easier.&nbsp;Take Your Knife Storage SeriouslyWhere would you be without your trusty Chef’s knife? Having a reliable and sharp blade is cooking 101, but improper storage can quickly lower the life expectancy of this likely-spendy knife. Storing knives down on their blade can actually damage them over time, so instead consider a magnetic knife strip. These handy strips attach directly to your wall, keeping knives at the ready and out of the way. Besides their usefulness, a magnetic strip turns your knife collection into a flashy kitchen showpiece.Hang, Don’t Stack Pots and PansIs there anything worse than getting down on your hands and knees to pull out every pot and pan you’ve ever owned to get to that one specific saucepan? Instead of resigning yourself to sorting stacks of cooking gear, hang those pots and pans from hooks. If you’re keeping a minimal vibe to your kitchen, apply sturdy hooks to the back of your cabinets. Bonus: this organization tip will clear up space in your cabinets too.Boldly Cook Anything You Want (Without Lingering Smells)Some foods are more pungent than others, lingering hours and even days later. No matter how great a meal tasted, it’s never pleasant to smell it the next morning. Invest in a proper ventilation system above your oven to rid yourself of these unwanted odors. A few things to know when making this purchase: If you have a gas range, you will need a more powerful vent than if you have an electric one, and there’s no need to buy a vent that’s larger than your oven.Shine a Light On ItA kitchen is no place for mood lighting. You need to see what you’re doing, especially when cooking on your range. There are so many beautiful lighting options available that there’s no excuse for under-lighting here. Make sure your hood vent has a light, add a light over the sink, and maybe even additional runner lights under cabinets or above counters. You’ll never regret having strong lighting in the kitchen, especially when chopping and slicing.Spend Extra on the Best Dishwasher PossibleWhether you’re constantly entertaining on the weekends or just cook elaborate meals for your family, a dishwasher is a must in every kitchen. But not all dishwashers are created equal. Consider purchasing one that includes a utensil rack above so you can wash spatulas, serving spoons, and whisks without taking up too much space elsewhere. Nowadays, dishwashers are nearly silent, which is a must if you have an open floor plan and don’t want to hear it running while watching TV on the couch nearby. If you love food and love cooking, then now’s the time to invest in your dream kitchen. Consider designs that are both functional and beautiful to create a room you’ll never want to leave.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0704db04803477e7f7b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0724db04803497e7222","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:08:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Sundance Minutes from Gigantic Employer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5000 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a7d028e27205b474dcb516aa90db475.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Located in \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/\">Choctaw\u003c/a>, Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">Sundance\u003c/a> neighborhood is a quick 20-minute drive from one of Oklahoma’s largest and most important employers: \u003ca href=\"https://www.tinker.af.mil/\">Tinker Air Force Base\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Immense Economic Impact\u003c/strong> According to its 2017 \u003ca href=\"https://www.tinker.af.mil/Links/Economic-Impact-Statement/\">Economic Impact Statement\u003c/a>, Tinker annually creates $1.52 billion in jobs, employing 32,368 total personnel. However, its influence on Central Oklahoma’s economy and the employment opportunities the facility provides don’t stop with Tinker itself, some 92 private businesses are located on the base. Other major employers with ties to the facility are located nearby. \u003cstrong>Just a Few of the Companies Located On or Near Tinker\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.boeing.com/careers/\">\u003cstrong>Boeing\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The world’s largest aerospace company and America’s biggest manufacturing exporter, Boeing supports airlines, as well as the U.S. military and allied governments in more than 150 countries. It opened its $80 million Oklahoma facility in 2016. \u003ca href=\"http://www.northropgrumman.com/Careers/Pages/default.aspx\">\u003cstrong>Northrup Grumman\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> A global security company, Northrup Grumman provides products and solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. Its portfolio includes technology for use in areas as far ranging as under the sea, in outer space and on the Internet. Northrup Grumman actually has two Tinker-area facilities, one at 6400 S.E. 59\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and the other at 6401 S. Air Depot. \u003ca href=\"https://iapcareers.silkroad.com/\">\u003cstrong>IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> IAP, an international services organization in business for more than 65 years, provides government services as well as support for non-government organizations, energy companies, and others, through construction, infrastructure solutions, disaster relief, and many other capabilities. In addition to Oklahoma, IAP Worldwide Services maintains offices in the Washington D.C. area, Florida, Maryland, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. \u003ca href=\"http://www.pw.utc.com/careers\">\u003cstrong>Pratt and Whitney\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> This American aerospace manufacturer is a subsidiary of United Technologies and provides global service operations. In fact, the aircraft engines manufactured by Pratt and Whitney are used in both military and civil aviation. With four separate facilities in and around Tinker, this company has a definite presence at the base. \u003cstrong>Financial Presence Undeniable\u003c/strong> Between its annual federal payroll and expenditures, in addition to the jobs it creates each year, Tinker has a total annual economic impact of $4.55 billion on Central Oklahoma. The fact that money flows in and around Tinker is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that a total of 34 branch banks and credit unions are located on the base itself. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"sundance-minutes-from-gigantic-employer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-15T02:43:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a7d028e27205b474dcb516aa90db475.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1534301032,"_etag":"ba3d6cac925f0d374ed8eede533816af2a37fb4b","textbody":"Located in Choctaw, Ideal’s Sundance neighborhood is a quick 20-minute drive from one of Oklahoma’s largest and most important employers: Tinker Air Force Base. Immense Economic Impact According to its 2017 Economic Impact Statement, Tinker annually creates $1.52 billion in jobs, employing 32,368 total personnel. However, its influence on Central Oklahoma’s economy and the employment opportunities the facility provides don’t stop with Tinker itself, some 92 private businesses are located on the base. Other major employers with ties to the facility are located nearby. Just a Few of the Companies Located On or Near TinkerBoeing The world’s largest aerospace company and America’s biggest manufacturing exporter, Boeing supports airlines, as well as the U.S. military and allied governments in more than 150 countries. It opened its $80 million Oklahoma facility in 2016. Northrup Grumman A global security company, Northrup Grumman provides products and solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. Its portfolio includes technology for use in areas as far ranging as under the sea, in outer space and on the Internet. Northrup Grumman actually has two Tinker-area facilities, one at 6400 S.E. 59th and the other at 6401 S. Air Depot. IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. IAP, an international services organization in business for more than 65 years, provides government services as well as support for non-government organizations, energy companies, and others, through construction, infrastructure solutions, disaster relief, and many other capabilities. In addition to Oklahoma, IAP Worldwide Services maintains offices in the Washington D.C. area, Florida, Maryland, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Pratt and Whitney This American aerospace manufacturer is a subsidiary of United Technologies and provides global service operations. In fact, the aircraft engines manufactured by Pratt and Whitney are used in both military and civil aviation. With four separate facilities in and around Tinker, this company has a definite presence at the base. Financial Presence Undeniable Between its annual federal payroll and expenditures, in addition to the jobs it creates each year, Tinker has a total annual economic impact of $4.55 billion on Central Oklahoma. The fact that money flows in and around Tinker is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that a total of 34 branch banks and credit unions are located on the base itself. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0724db04803497e7222"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0744db04803467e64cd","_updated":"Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:41:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Ideal Report Card","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The quality of an area’s school districts makes a big difference to homebuyers with children, as well as those thinking about resale value. When Ideal Homes is deciding where to build a new homes community, our #1 criteria is locations that are served by superior quality schools. In the Oklahoma City metro region, where education is also a priority, we have a lot of choices. The schools here have been recognized repeatedly by national media—U.S. News &amp; World Report, Newsweek, The Washington Post—for academic excellence. The Deer Creek School District in Edmond has made this area the most sought-after in the Oklahoma City metro area. Deer Creek Elementary School gets your children off to a great start! Experienced teachers, outstanding test scores, and stellar parent reviews are just a few of the reasons you should consider living in this district. Another one is Deer Creek High School. This “10”-rated public school reflects the qualities that contribute to a top-notch school: superior academics, low student:teacher ratio, a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities, 100% graduation rate, and equity for students of all levels (e.g., disadvantaged, gifted, with disabilities). Ideal Homes’ three Edmond communities—Northbrooke, Valencia, and The Reserve at Valencia—are served by the Deer Creek School District. Moore is ranked one of the best places to raise a family in the Oklahoma City area. We have three communities here, where residents send their kids to top-rated schools. Wayland Bonds Elementary School—a national Blue Ribbon School—earned a perfect “10” from GreatSchools and an “A+” on Oklahoma’s state report card. Student test scores for math, science, and social studies soared above the state average! GreatSchools also reported that these young students are making far more academic progress, both over their previous year and in comparison to students in schools across the state. Southridge Junior High and Southridge High Schools continue the Moore tradition of delivering quality education. Like Moore, Norman is ranked among the top five places to raise a family around Oklahoma City. Ideal Homes has four communities in Norman: Greenleaf Trails, Little River Trails, Trail Woods, and Red Canyon Ranch. Norman Public Schools&nbsp;(NPS) has invested countless resources in the education of the community’s young people. From technology to the arts, gifted and talented to English learners, NPS strives to ensure that every student is well-served. The families who live in our Mustang communities of Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails enjoy the benefit of the schools in this area. Another top suburb to raise a family (with a very low unemployment rate), the Mustang schools present another highly rated educational experience. Mustang High School provides superior academics, college readiness, and a near-perfect graduation rate. Mustang Middle School offers a low student:teacher ratio of just 14:1, lower than the state average and ideal for a personal classroom experience. Sundance, the Idea Homes community in Choctaw, is served by the Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools. The four elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools, and one high school give nearly 5,700 area children an educational advantage. As you consider moving your family to the Oklahoma City area, you have many choices of cities and towns that will give you the lifestyle you want. With 63 floor plans, 18 communities in 7 towns, and dozens of new construction homes that are move-in ready, you have plenty of options! Talk to us at Ideal Homes to find the right home and location.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-ideal-report-card-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-16T16:59:59.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7cafab705c49499e6bc1b74458227d7e.jpg","caption":"","name":"girl writing in notebook","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1534438799,"_etag":"b9684585344449a2aa00acfba739430f986f3fdf","textbody":"The quality of an area’s school districts makes a big difference to homebuyers with children, as well as those thinking about resale value. When Ideal Homes is deciding where to build a new homes community, our #1 criteria is locations that are served by superior quality schools. In the Oklahoma City metro region, where education is also a priority, we have a lot of choices. The schools here have been recognized repeatedly by national media—U.S. News &amp; World Report, Newsweek, The Washington Post—for academic excellence. The Deer Creek School District in Edmond has made this area the most sought-after in the Oklahoma City metro area. Deer Creek Elementary School gets your children off to a great start! Experienced teachers, outstanding test scores, and stellar parent reviews are just a few of the reasons you should consider living in this district. Another one is Deer Creek High School. This “10”-rated public school reflects the qualities that contribute to a top-notch school: superior academics, low student:teacher ratio, a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities, 100% graduation rate, and equity for students of all levels (e.g., disadvantaged, gifted, with disabilities). Ideal Homes’ three Edmond communities—Northbrooke, Valencia, and The Reserve at Valencia—are served by the Deer Creek School District. Moore is ranked one of the best places to raise a family in the Oklahoma City area. We have three communities here, where residents send their kids to top-rated schools. Wayland Bonds Elementary School—a national Blue Ribbon School—earned a perfect “10” from GreatSchools and an “A+” on Oklahoma’s state report card. Student test scores for math, science, and social studies soared above the state average! GreatSchools also reported that these young students are making far more academic progress, both over their previous year and in comparison to students in schools across the state. Southridge Junior High and Southridge High Schools continue the Moore tradition of delivering quality education. Like Moore, Norman is ranked among the top five places to raise a family around Oklahoma City. Ideal Homes has four communities in Norman: Greenleaf Trails, Little River Trails, Trail Woods, and Red Canyon Ranch. Norman Public Schools&nbsp;(NPS) has invested countless resources in the education of the community’s young people. From technology to the arts, gifted and talented to English learners, NPS strives to ensure that every student is well-served. The families who live in our Mustang communities of Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails enjoy the benefit of the schools in this area. Another top suburb to raise a family (with a very low unemployment rate), the Mustang schools present another highly rated educational experience. Mustang High School provides superior academics, college readiness, and a near-perfect graduation rate. Mustang Middle School offers a low student:teacher ratio of just 14:1, lower than the state average and ideal for a personal classroom experience. Sundance, the Idea Homes community in Choctaw, is served by the Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools. The four elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools, and one high school give nearly 5,700 area children an educational advantage. As you consider moving your family to the Oklahoma City area, you have many choices of cities and towns that will give you the lifestyle you want. With 63 floor plans, 18 communities in 7 towns, and dozens of new construction homes that are move-in ready, you have plenty of options! Talk to us at Ideal Homes to find the right home and location.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:44 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0744db04803467e64cd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0744db04803467e64ce","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:09:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Smart Partnership Drives Choctaw Area Job Opps","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">Sundance\u003c/a> neighborhood home owners enjoy the benefits that come from living close to an area with expanded employment opportunities today due to a public/private partnership that was formed a decade and a half ago. \u003cstrong>GM Plant Closure Results in Leaders from Various Organizations Working Together\u003c/strong> Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas’ economic future looked . . . well, if not bleak, at least set to take a major punch back in 2005 when GM announced plans to close its $500 million OKC plant. In response, leaders from \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/\">Oklahoma City\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcchamber.com/index.php\">OKC Chamber of Commerce\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahomacounty.org/\">Oklahoma County\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ok.gov/\">State of Oklahoma\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.defense.gov/\">Department of Defense\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.gm.com/\">GM\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.tinker.af.mil/Home/TAC/\">Tinker Air Force Base\u003c/a> ended up working together to find a way to repurpose the 3.8 million square foot plant. Through an unprecedented public/private partnership, the citizens of Oklahoma County were given the opportunity to vote on and pass a bond election to purchase the GM plant and lease it to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma’s largest single-site employer. \u003ca href=\"https://www.tinker.af.mil/Home/TAC/\">\u003cstrong>Tinker Aerospace Complex\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(TAC) Formed\u003c/strong> Working conditions at Tinker AFB in 2005 were less than ideal. Conditions were cramped and largely without heating or air conditioning. As a result, repurposing the GM plant offered Tinker an opportunity to improve working conditions, shorten repair times and become more efficient. Plus, due to Tinker Air Force Base’s proximity to the plant, GM had limited options for adaptive reuse of the facility; and the contract GM had with the union did not allow for the property to be immediately resold. Even when it could be sold, there were many limitations on who could purchase the facility. The City clearly stated to GM that its use would have to remain industrial, as it was sitting on the fence line of the Air Force Base. So, eventually, due to years of planning and lots of inter-organizational cooperation, as well as a vote of the people, what had once been a General Motors plant was eventually converted into the Tinker Aerospace Complex (TAC). \u003cstrong>Impact was Vast and Lasting\u003c/strong> It took four years for everything to gel: The first business unit moved into the Tinker Aerospace Complex in June 2009. By creating thousands of new jobs to bolster the community’s regional economy, the TAC has helped to ensure Tinker’s competitiveness. The Air Force invested approximately $100 million over five years to transform the one time GM facility. However, that was a fraction of what it would have cost to build an all-new facility. Approximately 2,000 aerospace manufacturing and engineering employees now work in the plant, and the operation continues to expand. A large chunk of the old GM plant is also now home to a rapidly growing software engineering division. Around 1,000 people, mostly software engineers, are employed in this division to help keep pace with the Air Force’s growing tech needs. In fact, the various ways TAC will be used by the Air Force to support our nation’s defense are sure to expand, evolve and grow for many years to come. See the \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glBYo4A2_Ag\">2018 OKC State of the City Address\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"smart-partnership-drives-choctaw-area-job-opps-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-22T22:49:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1534978168,"_etag":"454db89b7f0b19334b1c231b23bf7167fe0757e8","textbody":"Sundance neighborhood home owners enjoy the benefits that come from living close to an area with expanded employment opportunities today due to a public/private partnership that was formed a decade and a half ago. GM Plant Closure Results in Leaders from Various Organizations Working Together Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas’ economic future looked . . . well, if not bleak, at least set to take a major punch back in 2005 when GM announced plans to close its $500 million OKC plant. In response, leaders from Oklahoma City, the OKC Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma County, the State of Oklahoma, the Department of Defense, GM and Tinker Air Force Base ended up working together to find a way to repurpose the 3.8 million square foot plant. Through an unprecedented public/private partnership, the citizens of Oklahoma County were given the opportunity to vote on and pass a bond election to purchase the GM plant and lease it to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma’s largest single-site employer. Tinker Aerospace Complex&nbsp;(TAC) Formed Working conditions at Tinker AFB in 2005 were less than ideal. Conditions were cramped and largely without heating or air conditioning. As a result, repurposing the GM plant offered Tinker an opportunity to improve working conditions, shorten repair times and become more efficient. Plus, due to Tinker Air Force Base’s proximity to the plant, GM had limited options for adaptive reuse of the facility; and the contract GM had with the union did not allow for the property to be immediately resold. Even when it could be sold, there were many limitations on who could purchase the facility. The City clearly stated to GM that its use would have to remain industrial, as it was sitting on the fence line of the Air Force Base. So, eventually, due to years of planning and lots of inter-organizational cooperation, as well as a vote of the people, what had once been a General Motors plant was eventually converted into the Tinker Aerospace Complex (TAC). Impact was Vast and Lasting It took four years for everything to gel: The first business unit moved into the Tinker Aerospace Complex in June 2009. By creating thousands of new jobs to bolster the community’s regional economy, the TAC has helped to ensure Tinker’s competitiveness. The Air Force invested approximately $100 million over five years to transform the one time GM facility. However, that was a fraction of what it would have cost to build an all-new facility. Approximately 2,000 aerospace manufacturing and engineering employees now work in the plant, and the operation continues to expand. A large chunk of the old GM plant is also now home to a rapidly growing software engineering division. Around 1,000 people, mostly software engineers, are employed in this division to help keep pace with the Air Force’s growing tech needs. In fact, the various ways TAC will be used by the Air Force to support our nation’s defense are sure to expand, evolve and grow for many years to come. See the 2018 OKC State of the City Address.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0744db04803467e64ce"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0744db04803487e5d6d","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:31:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Things to Do in Edmond, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In its 40 acres of parks and open spaces, Ideal’s Valencia neighborhood offers many amazing amenities of its own: multiple playgrounds, each with a variety of gazebos that can be used by homeowners for all types of get-togethers. Plus it has ponds, creeks, miles of walking trails, as well as a baseball diamond and soccer field. But in addition to all this, Valencia is located in Edmond, with its amazing—and ever growing—array of entertainment options without ever even leaving the city limits. For example: \u003cstrong>Take it Outside&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- If the outdoors is where you love to be, Edmond offers plenty you’re sure to enjoy: \u003ca href=\"https://www.edmondok.com/facilities/Facility/Details/9\">E. C. Hafer Park\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://edmondok.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Mitch-Park-19\">Mitch Park\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.claurenridge.com/\">Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://edmondok.com/338/Arcadia-Lake\">Arcadia Lake\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.pelicanbayaquatics.com/\">Pelican Bay Aquatics Center\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://visitedmondok.com/events/1438/the-presidents-concert.htm\">Bickham Rudkin Park and Community Dog Park\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://visitedmondok.com/loc/301/edmond-66-park.htm\">Edmond 66 Park\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://edmondok.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/20\">Mathis Brothers Skate Park\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Good Times Indoors&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- Entertainment abounds year-round in temperature-controlled Edmond venues, as well: \u003ca href=\"http://www.cluequestok.com/\">Clue Quest\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/edmondunplugged/\">Edmond Unplugged\u003c/a>, trampoline parks like \u003ca href=\"https://www.elevationtp.com/\">Elevation\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.skyzone.com/\">Sky Zone\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://breakawayok.com/\">Breakaway Indoor Playground\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://edmondfinearts.com/\">Fine Arts Institute of Edmond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.okiekids.com/\">Okie Kids Playground\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://arctic-edge.com/\">Arctic Edge Ice Arena\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.werockthespectrumoklahomacity.com/\">We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.phamilyfunfitness.com/\">Phamily Fun &amp; Fitness\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.unpluggits.com/\">Unpluggits Paint and Play\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Performances -\u003c/strong>If you love live music and theatre, you can find that in Edmond too: \u003ca href=\"https://www.armstrongauditorium.org/\">Armstrong Auditorium\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ucojazzlab.com/\">UCO Jazz Lab\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.thepatriarchedmond.com/\">Patriarch Craft Beer House\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.uco.edu/cfad/mitchell-hall/\">UCO- Mitchell Hall Theatre\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://edmondok.com/978/Concerts-in-the-Park\">Summer Concerts in the Park\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.oc.edu/campus/facility/judd-theatre\">Oklahoma Christian University – Judd Theatre\u003c/a>. Info about the many attractions Edmond, and the surrounding area, has to offer can be found in . . . \u003ca href=\"https://visitedmondok.com/contact.php\">Edmond Visitor’s Guide\u003c/a> Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss: \u003ca href=\"https://visitedmondok.com/events/244/movie-nights-in-the-park-night-at-the-museum-secret-of-the-tomb.htm\">Movie in the Park\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://visitedmondok.com/events/1438/the-presidents-concert.htm\">The President’s Concert at UCO\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://sites.uco.edu/student-life/diversity/programsandevents/asianmoonfestival.asp\">Asian Moon Festival 2018\u003c/a> - Friday, September 21, starting at 6:00 p.m. – A night of entertainment, activities, food and fun. The evening will end with a traditional lion dance. In Plunkett Park, on the west side of the UCO campus. \u003ca href=\"https://www.obhc.org/event/boys-ranch-town-rodeo/\">Boys Ranch Town Rodeo\u003c/a> – Saturday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. - From the youngest to the oldest, these young cowboys will entertain your entire family as they compete in different categories. There will be additional outdoor games and fun on campus throughout the day. Held at the Boys Ranch Town, 5100 E. 33\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> St. FREE ADMISSION (donations accepted). \u003ca href=\"https://edmondok.com/365/Farmers-Market\">Edmond Farmer’s Market\u003c/a> Featuring locally grown produce and Made In Oklahoma food, the Market is open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays through mid-October. You’ll find the Market at Festival Marketplace and Plaza, on the first street west of Broadway in Downtown Edmond. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"things-to-do-in-edmond-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-28T00:29:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1535416143,"_etag":"43487d9c8fa74fc81dfa70542481038410280ad2","textbody":"In its 40 acres of parks and open spaces, Ideal’s Valencia neighborhood offers many amazing amenities of its own: multiple playgrounds, each with a variety of gazebos that can be used by homeowners for all types of get-togethers. Plus it has ponds, creeks, miles of walking trails, as well as a baseball diamond and soccer field. But in addition to all this, Valencia is located in Edmond, with its amazing—and ever growing—array of entertainment options without ever even leaving the city limits. For example: Take it Outside&nbsp;- If the outdoors is where you love to be, Edmond offers plenty you’re sure to enjoy: E. C. Hafer Park, Mitch Park, Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery, Arcadia Lake, Pelican Bay Aquatics Center, Bickham Rudkin Park and Community Dog Park, Edmond 66 Park, Mathis Brothers Skate Park. Good Times Indoors&nbsp;- Entertainment abounds year-round in temperature-controlled Edmond venues, as well: Clue Quest, Edmond Unplugged, trampoline parks like Elevation and Sky Zone, Breakaway Indoor Playground, Fine Arts Institute of Edmond, Okie Kids Playground, Arctic Edge Ice Arena, We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym, Phamily Fun &amp; Fitness, Unpluggits Paint and Play. Performances -If you love live music and theatre, you can find that in Edmond too: Armstrong Auditorium, UCO Jazz Lab, Patriarch Craft Beer House, UCO- Mitchell Hall Theatre, Summer Concerts in the Park, Oklahoma Christian University – Judd Theatre. Info about the many attractions Edmond, and the surrounding area, has to offer can be found in . . . Edmond Visitor’s Guide Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss: Movie in the ParkThe President’s Concert at UCOAsian Moon Festival 2018 - Friday, September 21, starting at 6:00 p.m. – A night of entertainment, activities, food and fun. The evening will end with a traditional lion dance. In Plunkett Park, on the west side of the UCO campus. Boys Ranch Town Rodeo – Saturday, September 29, 10:00 a.m. - From the youngest to the oldest, these young cowboys will entertain your entire family as they compete in different categories. There will be additional outdoor games and fun on campus throughout the day. Held at the Boys Ranch Town, 5100 E. 33rd St. FREE ADMISSION (donations accepted). Edmond Farmer’s Market Featuring locally grown produce and Made In Oklahoma food, the Market is open from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays through mid-October. You’ll find the Market at Festival Marketplace and Plaza, on the first street west of Broadway in Downtown Edmond. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:44 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0744db04803487e5d6d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c07a4db04803497e7223","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:14:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Quality, no matter the square footage","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Here at Ideal Homes, we've built over 8,000 homes, and while each one is different, they all have one thing in common--the quality and attention given as they're constructed. With 15 neighborhoods throughout the Oklahoma City metro, over 60 floor plans, and thousands of selections in our design center, we have options for everyone. &nbsp;No matter if you're building a 994 square foot Astaire or a 3,381 square foot \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan-farmhouse\">Quinlan\u003c/a>, we use the highest standards when designing the plan and in the construction process. Here is a little more about one of our smallest and and one of our largest plans. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5017 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Astaire-A-2-1000x503.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"503\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5019 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AstaireColorizedFP_web-revised.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"720\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5021 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bf4576722a1344b6b267be53ea1d7607.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"647\">The Astaire: Obsessed with the tiny house movement? The Astaire might be the plan for you! While not quite \"tiny,\" this plan uses every square foot to pack a big punch, while still providing everything you need. This two bedroom home offers a one-car garage and a bright living room that leads right into the breakfast room and kitchen. Plus, you'll get to select all your finishes to make it that Farmhouse, Craftsman, Modern, or Traditional home you're looking for. And we didn't forget about the outside. This plan doesn't skimp on style by offering three great outside elevation options. Want to see more? You can view the virtual tour \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=mrPCWm3Cya6\">here\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan-farmhouse\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5023 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0d695c077c1a3b4a5f793c9914bd8b7e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"454\" height=\"720\">The Quinlan\u003c/a>: This plan offers plenty of options to meet your needs. With four outside elevations, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan-farmhouse\">Farmhouse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan-craftsman\">Craftsman\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan-modern\">modern&nbsp;\u003c/a>styles, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan\">Quinlan&nbsp;\u003c/a>can give you the look you've always wanted. Inside, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home offers plenty of space and a lot of options. Whether it be adding a half bath, full bath, fourth bedroom with flex area or fourth and fifth bedrooms with a flex area, this plan accommodates what you need. An open entryway offers with a beautiful staircase. The living room has cathedral ceilings with a faux beam and an abundance of natural light. The secondary bedrooms feature large walk-in closets and a shared Jack and Jill bath. The master suite is a wrap-around design that offers a convenient path to the rear mud room, utility room and kitchen. It features a freestanding tub, large walk-in closet, and a 17’9”x 16’5” master bedroom. Whether you're looking for something small or want something with plenty of space, Ideal Homes has options available for you. Contact Elena to learn about how you can tour a neighborhood and learn more about all of our plans.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"quality-no-matter-the-square-footage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-30T19:11:30.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bf4576722a1344b6b267be53ea1d7607.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1535656290,"_etag":"8565047af087977a80f690624b47b0a10fb24651","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes, we've built over 8,000 homes, and while each one is different, they all have one thing in common--the quality and attention given as they're constructed. With 15 neighborhoods throughout the Oklahoma City metro, over 60 floor plans, and thousands of selections in our design center, we have options for everyone. &nbsp;No matter if you're building a 994 square foot Astaire or a 3,381 square foot Quinlan, we use the highest standards when designing the plan and in the construction process. Here is a little more about one of our smallest and and one of our largest plans. The Astaire: Obsessed with the tiny house movement? The Astaire might be the plan for you! While not quite \"tiny,\" this plan uses every square foot to pack a big punch, while still providing everything you need. This two bedroom home offers a one-car garage and a bright living room that leads right into the breakfast room and kitchen. Plus, you'll get to select all your finishes to make it that Farmhouse, Craftsman, Modern, or Traditional home you're looking for. And we didn't forget about the outside. This plan doesn't skimp on style by offering three great outside elevation options. Want to see more? You can view the virtual tour here. The Quinlan: This plan offers plenty of options to meet your needs. With four outside elevations, including Farmhouse, Craftsman, and modern&nbsp;styles, the Quinlan&nbsp;can give you the look you've always wanted. Inside, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home offers plenty of space and a lot of options. Whether it be adding a half bath, full bath, fourth bedroom with flex area or fourth and fifth bedrooms with a flex area, this plan accommodates what you need. An open entryway offers with a beautiful staircase. The living room has cathedral ceilings with a faux beam and an abundance of natural light. The secondary bedrooms feature large walk-in closets and a shared Jack and Jill bath. The master suite is a wrap-around design that offers a convenient path to the rear mud room, utility room and kitchen. It features a freestanding tub, large walk-in closet, and a 17’9”x 16’5” master bedroom. Whether you're looking for something small or want something with plenty of space, Ideal Homes has options available for you. Contact Elena to learn about how you can tour a neighborhood and learn more about all of our plans.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:50 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c07a4db04803497e7223"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c07f4db04803477e7f7d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:10:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Top 5 Furniture Layout Apps","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5014 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/546e59f585fe3e0ef88e8ddc39b30924.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Whether you’re moving into a new home or simply feeling like redecorating, finding a great furniture layout can be challenging. Nobody wants to play a real-life game of Tetris, moving bulky pieces of furniture around to find the best fit. Luckily, most of us (pretty much everyone, if we’re being honest) have a handy device in our pocket that can help. Need help organizing furniture in your home? Just like ordering pizza, checking your credit score, or turning on a security light – there’s an app for that! Here are our top 5 picks for furniture layout apps. 1. \u003ca href=\"https://planner5d.com/\">Planner 5D\u003c/a>(Android and iOS) Are you looking to get hyper-detailed? If so, then Planner 5D is for you. This app lets you create both 2D and 3D floor plans based on the dimensions of your home or yard. That’s right; you can plan both interior and exterior layouts with this handy app. Create a floor plan based on your home’s dimensions, choose furniture from an extensive catalog, and create the layout of your dreams. This free app is available for both Android and iOS users. 2. \u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magicplan/id427424432?mt=8\">Magicplan\u003c/a>(iOS only) The Magicplan app puts the power of 3D design in your hands. &nbsp;You can turn pictures into floor plans, and then plan out your space in 3D. Add and arrange furniture with ease. The app itself is free, but you’ll be required to pay for a download version of your planned space ($2.99). 3. \u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/roomscan-pro-the-app-that-draws-floor-plans-by-itself/id673673795?mt=8\">RoomScan Pro\u003c/a>(iOS only) For realistic, no-frills layout planning, go for RoomScanner Pro. This app boasts three different methods for capturing your exact floor plan: touching your phone against walls, scan the room and add in details via augmented reality, or manually draw the plan with added dimensions. Regardless of which you choose, you’ll get a completely accurate digital version of your home, ready for fast furniture layout planning. The app is currently free to download but will require in-app purchases to access many of these features. 4. \u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ikea-place/id1279244498?mt=8\">IKEA Place\u003c/a>(iOS, link to Android below) Real talk: how much do you love IKEA? Do you ever find yourself clicking through their website or wandering through the warehouse-sized store wondering if that pine desk or stainless steel bar cart would fit into your home? Good news! The new IKEA app lets you literally place their furniture into your house using augmented reality. Check it out and place an order right from the app. For Android users, here’s another App similar to this one (but without that neat AR functionality): \u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ikea-place/id1279244498?mt=8\">IKEA Home Planner App\u003c/a>. 5. \u003ca href=\"http://www.planyourroom.com/\">Plan Your Room\u003c/a> Okay, so this technically isn’t an app. But Plan Your Room is such an easy-to-use layout-planning platform that we just had to mention it. Using a grid, you can map out your room and then add furniture pieces (represented with minimalistic line drawings) based on what you own – or want to own. It’s easy to use and free. With these apps in hand, you have no reason not to give your home a little makeover. Or, if you’re moving into a new home, no reason not to get organized beforehand. There’s nothing worse than moving things around after the movers have left because you weren’t prepared to tell them where things needed to go. So relax, download a new app, and play around. You’re sure to find the perfect layout; no heavy lifting required.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"top-5-furniture-layout-apps-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-08-30T22:24:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/546e59f585fe3e0ef88e8ddc39b30924.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1535667897,"_etag":"b97f7112510066f904e9e41cfcf761e1ee7314eb","textbody":"&nbsp;Whether you’re moving into a new home or simply feeling like redecorating, finding a great furniture layout can be challenging. Nobody wants to play a real-life game of Tetris, moving bulky pieces of furniture around to find the best fit. Luckily, most of us (pretty much everyone, if we’re being honest) have a handy device in our pocket that can help. Need help organizing furniture in your home? Just like ordering pizza, checking your credit score, or turning on a security light – there’s an app for that! Here are our top 5 picks for furniture layout apps. 1. Planner 5D(Android and iOS) Are you looking to get hyper-detailed? If so, then Planner 5D is for you. This app lets you create both 2D and 3D floor plans based on the dimensions of your home or yard. That’s right; you can plan both interior and exterior layouts with this handy app. Create a floor plan based on your home’s dimensions, choose furniture from an extensive catalog, and create the layout of your dreams. This free app is available for both Android and iOS users. 2. Magicplan(iOS only) The Magicplan app puts the power of 3D design in your hands. &nbsp;You can turn pictures into floor plans, and then plan out your space in 3D. Add and arrange furniture with ease. The app itself is free, but you’ll be required to pay for a download version of your planned space ($2.99). 3. RoomScan Pro(iOS only) For realistic, no-frills layout planning, go for RoomScanner Pro. This app boasts three different methods for capturing your exact floor plan: touching your phone against walls, scan the room and add in details via augmented reality, or manually draw the plan with added dimensions. Regardless of which you choose, you’ll get a completely accurate digital version of your home, ready for fast furniture layout planning. The app is currently free to download but will require in-app purchases to access many of these features. 4. IKEA Place(iOS, link to Android below) Real talk: how much do you love IKEA? Do you ever find yourself clicking through their website or wandering through the warehouse-sized store wondering if that pine desk or stainless steel bar cart would fit into your home? Good news! The new IKEA app lets you literally place their furniture into your house using augmented reality. Check it out and place an order right from the app. For Android users, here’s another App similar to this one (but without that neat AR functionality): IKEA Home Planner App. 5. Plan Your Room Okay, so this technically isn’t an app. But Plan Your Room is such an easy-to-use layout-planning platform that we just had to mention it. Using a grid, you can map out your room and then add furniture pieces (represented with minimalistic line drawings) based on what you own – or want to own. It’s easy to use and free. With these apps in hand, you have no reason not to give your home a little makeover. Or, if you’re moving into a new home, no reason not to get organized beforehand. There’s nothing worse than moving things around after the movers have left because you weren’t prepared to tell them where things needed to go. So relax, download a new app, and play around. You’re sure to find the perfect layout; no heavy lifting required.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c07f4db04803477e7f7d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0824db048034a7e5f4b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:10:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Valencia Schools Among Best in State","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5027 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c8c0f85228d1dcdb3aeffc4d7e38954a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Students who live in Valencia can attend either Deer Creek or Edmond Public schools, depending on the area where their home is located. Both school districts are widely recognized as being among the best in Oklahoma. \u003cstrong>Deer Creek Schools\u003c/strong> Home to one of six Oklahoma 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools, Deer Creek Public Schools serves students in northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond. Consistently recognized as one of Oklahoma’s most outstanding school districts, this reputation for educational excellence has driven an influx of new homeowners since the early 1980s. Today the district has one high school, which now includes a Freshman Academy, Alumni Hall and the PAAC (Performing Arts and Athletic Center), a multi-sport complex and a new football stadium; one middle school; one intermediate school and five elementary schools. Students from Valencia attend: \u003cstrong>Grove Valley Elementary School\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:\u003c/strong> 3500 N. W. 192\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> St., Edmond, OK 73012 \u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 405-359-3195 \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekintermediate.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek Intermediate\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(5\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and 6\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>21175 North MacArthur, Edmond, OK 73012 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-715-9850 \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekms.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek Middle School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;(7\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and 8\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>2601 N.W. 234th Street, Edmond, OK 73025 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-348-4830 \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekhs.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>(9\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> -- 12\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grades)\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Street Address:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>6101 NW 206th Street, Edmond, OK 73012 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-348-5720 Known for its community-centered atmosphere, excellent staff, strong parental involvement, and focus on the growth of students both academically and personally, Deer Creek has approximately 6,500 students enrolled for the 2018-19 school year. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Deer Creek Voters Support Education\u003c/strong> With 74 percent of voters approving the measure, Deer Creek passed a $169.4 million construction bond in August 2016. This money is being used to build two new elementary schools, bringing the total number in the district to seven. This bond money is also being used to build three classroom wings at multiple schools, additions to the high school’s performing arts center and a second story on the middle school. \u003cstrong>Edmond Public Schools\u003c/strong> The Edmond School District has 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, the most of any district in Oklahoma. Directly north of Oklahoma City, this district has close to 25,000 students and employs more than 3,000 people. \u003cem>U.S. News and World Report\u003c/em> has named all three high schools in the district among the top 10 in Oklahoma. In addition, Edmond leads the state in the number of National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars. Students from Valencia attend: \u003ca href=\"https://westfield.edmondschools.net/\">\u003cstrong>West Field Elementary\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:\u003c/strong> 17601 N. Pennsylvania, Edmond, OK 73012 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-340-2285 \u003ca href=\"https://heartland.edmondschools.net/\">\u003cstrong>Heartland Middle School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address\u003c/strong>: 4900 Explorer Drive, Edmond, OK 73012 \u003cstrong>Phone:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>405-340-2972 \u003ca href=\"https://santafe.edmondschools.net/\">\u003cstrong>Santa Fe High School\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Street Address:\u003c/strong> 1901 West 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St., Edmond, OK 73013 \u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 405-340-2230 \u003cstrong>Digital Conversion\u003c/strong> At the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, all Edmond students grades 6 – 12, were issued a technology package that includes: a Chromebook, charging cord, and protective carrying case. Program Objectives:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Prepare students to be college and career ready.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ensure equitable access to instructional technology.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Transform student learning through:\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>○ Creativity and Innovation ○ Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving ○ Communication ○ Collaboration ○ Inquiry ○ Individualization and Choice \u003cstrong>Elementary Digital Conversion\u003c/strong> In addition, at the beginning of this school year, Edmond Public School students, Pre-K – 5\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> grade, were given access to iPads and desktop computers in school. &nbsp;5th grade students are also able to use Chromebooks with the guidance of their teacher. The district purchases and retains full ownership and has measures in place to prevent inappropriate use of these devices. \u003cstrong>Programs for Gifted &amp; Talented Students\u003c/strong> From elementary through high school, Edmond offers gifted and talented programs for students whose intellectual, creative, leadership or visual arts/performing arts abilities require differentiated programs for the full development of their talents and abilities. \u003cstrong>Athletic Tradition of Success\u003c/strong> In the past 11 years alone, Edmond schools have acquired 84 OSSAA state athletic championships. The district follows the philosophy that participating in athletics helps individuals learn skills and character traits such as hard work, leadership and sportsmanship that will serve them well into their adulthood. \u003cstrong>Strong, Ongoing Community Support\u003c/strong> The Edmond community has a strong, consistent history of supporting the quality of education local students receive. This was proven yet again Feb. 14, 2017, when two bond proposals totaling $111 M were overwhelmingly passed to increase student safety, fund technology and upgrade and improve school buildings and campuses.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"valencia-schools-among-best-in-state-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-09-05T21:30:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c8c0f85228d1dcdb3aeffc4d7e38954a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1536183052,"_etag":"c9c289b10caa8757916649e61661d2a0ddaa23c0","textbody":"&nbsp;Students who live in Valencia can attend either Deer Creek or Edmond Public schools, depending on the area where their home is located. Both school districts are widely recognized as being among the best in Oklahoma. Deer Creek Schools Home to one of six Oklahoma 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools, Deer Creek Public Schools serves students in northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond. Consistently recognized as one of Oklahoma’s most outstanding school districts, this reputation for educational excellence has driven an influx of new homeowners since the early 1980s. Today the district has one high school, which now includes a Freshman Academy, Alumni Hall and the PAAC (Performing Arts and Athletic Center), a multi-sport complex and a new football stadium; one middle school; one intermediate school and five elementary schools. Students from Valencia attend: Grove Valley Elementary SchoolStreet Address: 3500 N. W. 192nd St., Edmond, OK 73012 Phone: 405-359-3195 Deer Creek Intermediate&nbsp;(5th and 6th grades)Street Address:&nbsp;21175 North MacArthur, Edmond, OK 73012 Phone:&nbsp;405-715-9850 Deer Creek Middle School&nbsp;(7th and 8th grades)Street Address:&nbsp;2601 N.W. 234th Street, Edmond, OK 73025 Phone:&nbsp;405-348-4830 Deer Creek High School(9th -- 12th grades)Street Address:&nbsp;6101 NW 206th Street, Edmond, OK 73012 Phone:&nbsp;405-348-5720 Known for its community-centered atmosphere, excellent staff, strong parental involvement, and focus on the growth of students both academically and personally, Deer Creek has approximately 6,500 students enrolled for the 2018-19 school year. &nbsp; Deer Creek Voters Support Education With 74 percent of voters approving the measure, Deer Creek passed a $169.4 million construction bond in August 2016. This money is being used to build two new elementary schools, bringing the total number in the district to seven. This bond money is also being used to build three classroom wings at multiple schools, additions to the high school’s performing arts center and a second story on the middle school. Edmond Public Schools The Edmond School District has 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, the most of any district in Oklahoma. Directly north of Oklahoma City, this district has close to 25,000 students and employs more than 3,000 people. U.S. News and World Report has named all three high schools in the district among the top 10 in Oklahoma. In addition, Edmond leads the state in the number of National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars. Students from Valencia attend: West Field ElementaryStreet Address: 17601 N. Pennsylvania, Edmond, OK 73012 Phone:&nbsp;405-340-2285 Heartland Middle SchoolStreet Address: 4900 Explorer Drive, Edmond, OK 73012 Phone:&nbsp;405-340-2972 Santa Fe High SchoolStreet Address: 1901 West 15th St., Edmond, OK 73013 Phone: 405-340-2230 Digital Conversion At the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, all Edmond students grades 6 – 12, were issued a technology package that includes: a Chromebook, charging cord, and protective carrying case. Program Objectives:Prepare students to be college and career ready.Ensure equitable access to instructional technology.Transform student learning through:○ Creativity and Innovation ○ Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving ○ Communication ○ Collaboration ○ Inquiry ○ Individualization and Choice Elementary Digital Conversion In addition, at the beginning of this school year, Edmond Public School students, Pre-K – 5th grade, were given access to iPads and desktop computers in school. &nbsp;5th grade students are also able to use Chromebooks with the guidance of their teacher. The district purchases and retains full ownership and has measures in place to prevent inappropriate use of these devices. Programs for Gifted &amp; Talented Students From elementary through high school, Edmond offers gifted and talented programs for students whose intellectual, creative, leadership or visual arts/performing arts abilities require differentiated programs for the full development of their talents and abilities. Athletic Tradition of Success In the past 11 years alone, Edmond schools have acquired 84 OSSAA state athletic championships. The district follows the philosophy that participating in athletics helps individuals learn skills and character traits such as hard work, leadership and sportsmanship that will serve them well into their adulthood. Strong, Ongoing Community Support The Edmond community has a strong, consistent history of supporting the quality of education local students receive. This was proven yet again Feb. 14, 2017, when two bond proposals totaling $111 M were overwhelmingly passed to increase student safety, fund technology and upgrade and improve school buildings and campuses.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:06:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0824db048034a7e5f4b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0844db04803477e7f7e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:09:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips for Preparing Your Family for the Big Move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5030 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2551ac147fd43efbfa0ca9ce9805cce6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;We all know that moving is stressful. Between coordinating moving trucks to organizing belongings and tracking details (did you submit a change of address form?), it’s easy to get lost in the chaos. As adults, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel: soon, we’ll be settled into a new home, in a new neighborhood, full of exciting opportunities. It’s harder for kids to see the big picture. Changing homes can be traumatic for kids. For big moves – whether across the state or the country – they’re switching schools, breaking a routine, and maybe even experiencing new weather. It’s important to talk to them well in advance and prepare them for the move. But how can you get them excited about it? Here are some tips for getting your kids revved up about the big move.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Get Them Involved in Household Decisions\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Does your new kitchen need a fresh coat of paint? Are you ditching your old couch in favor of shiny new furniture? Let your kids be part of the decision-making! You may be surprised at how much fun they’ll have helping you pick out furniture, fabrics, and colors. And it gives them a sense of control over their new surroundings.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Give Kids An Important Moving Job\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Kids love feeling helpful. So on the day of the move, assign them an important job or let them be your assistant. Let them pack up their toys, carry small boxes into the house, and keep things organized. Younger children may need some extra supervision, but that’s another way to get older kids involved. Create family teams and finish jobs together. Want to go the extra mile? Print up a to-do list or organization chart for them. With each completed task, they can check it off the list and see their accomplishments pile up.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Unpack Their Bedrooms First\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>You’re probably familiar with the sudden dread of being in a new space surrounded by full boxes. It can be daunting to anyone, especially after an exhausting day of moving. Don’t burden your kids with this on top of everything else. Be sure to unpack their rooms first and set up their favorite things – books, toys, or favorite pictures. Get them feeling comfortable in their new room right away, and they’ll feel at home in no time.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Take Breaks for Family Time\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Tensions run high on moving day. Siblings fight, parents’ patience goes out the door, and frustration runs rampant. This is the point when moving days can turn disastrous. Be sure to take breaks between packing, moving, and organizing for some family time. Take a 5-minute group stretch break or grab an ice cream cone together. Anything that helps relieve the tension, get everyone to relax, and have fun. When you’re ready, get back to the tasks at hand.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Take a Walk Around the New Neighborhood\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Once the moving trucks have pulled away, and the last boxes are hopefully in the right room, why not take some time to explore your new neighborhood? Take a family walk around your block. Be on the lookout for parks or community centers close-by, and maybe even stroll past your children’s new school if it’s within walking distance. By taking the time to introduce your kids to their new neighborhood, they’ll be more comfortable with the change. Maybe you’ll even discover you’re close to a nature center, an arcade, or a cool museum! Moving doesn’t have to be stressful or traumatic. Prepare your family ahead of time, keep them on task and focused during the move, and settle them in right away after. Not only will the entire process go smoother, but you’ll also have a happier family ready for what lies ahead.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-for-preparing-your-family-for-the-big-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-09-06T23:17:13.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2551ac147fd43efbfa0ca9ce9805cce6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1536275833,"_etag":"c05e8674ab67f998a577ba7063db66c517eba41a","textbody":"&nbsp;We all know that moving is stressful. Between coordinating moving trucks to organizing belongings and tracking details (did you submit a change of address form?), it’s easy to get lost in the chaos. As adults, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel: soon, we’ll be settled into a new home, in a new neighborhood, full of exciting opportunities. It’s harder for kids to see the big picture. Changing homes can be traumatic for kids. For big moves – whether across the state or the country – they’re switching schools, breaking a routine, and maybe even experiencing new weather. It’s important to talk to them well in advance and prepare them for the move. But how can you get them excited about it? Here are some tips for getting your kids revved up about the big move.Get Them Involved in Household DecisionsDoes your new kitchen need a fresh coat of paint? Are you ditching your old couch in favor of shiny new furniture? Let your kids be part of the decision-making! You may be surprised at how much fun they’ll have helping you pick out furniture, fabrics, and colors. And it gives them a sense of control over their new surroundings.Give Kids An Important Moving JobKids love feeling helpful. So on the day of the move, assign them an important job or let them be your assistant. Let them pack up their toys, carry small boxes into the house, and keep things organized. Younger children may need some extra supervision, but that’s another way to get older kids involved. Create family teams and finish jobs together. Want to go the extra mile? Print up a to-do list or organization chart for them. With each completed task, they can check it off the list and see their accomplishments pile up.Unpack Their Bedrooms FirstYou’re probably familiar with the sudden dread of being in a new space surrounded by full boxes. It can be daunting to anyone, especially after an exhausting day of moving. Don’t burden your kids with this on top of everything else. Be sure to unpack their rooms first and set up their favorite things – books, toys, or favorite pictures. Get them feeling comfortable in their new room right away, and they’ll feel at home in no time.Take Breaks for Family TimeTensions run high on moving day. Siblings fight, parents’ patience goes out the door, and frustration runs rampant. This is the point when moving days can turn disastrous. Be sure to take breaks between packing, moving, and organizing for some family time. Take a 5-minute group stretch break or grab an ice cream cone together. Anything that helps relieve the tension, get everyone to relax, and have fun. When you’re ready, get back to the tasks at hand.Take a Walk Around the New NeighborhoodOnce the moving trucks have pulled away, and the last boxes are hopefully in the right room, why not take some time to explore your new neighborhood? Take a family walk around your block. Be on the lookout for parks or community centers close-by, and maybe even stroll past your children’s new school if it’s within walking distance. By taking the time to introduce your kids to their new neighborhood, they’ll be more comfortable with the change. Maybe you’ll even discover you’re close to a nature center, an arcade, or a cool museum! Moving doesn’t have to be stressful or traumatic. Prepare your family ahead of time, keep them on task and focused during the move, and settle them in right away after. Not only will the entire process go smoother, but you’ll also have a happier family ready for what lies ahead.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0844db04803477e7f7e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c08a4db04803497e7225","_updated":"Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:08:00 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Brand New Farmhouse Elevations","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Here at Ideal Homes our focus is on building quality homes, but we also pay attention to all the latest styles and trends. Whether it's modern, craftsmen, or traditional, we want our homeowners to be able to achieve the look they want in their new home. Well, who could ignore one of the biggest styles to hit home design--Farmhouse! With the popularity of Fixer Upper and Chip and Joanna Gaines, the Farmhouse style has made a major comeback. That's why we've taken a look at some of our floor plans and created outdoor elevations that give homeowners the Fixer Upper look they want. Here is a look at some of our new Farmhouse Elevations. The Abernathy Farmhouse. The Cambridge Farmhouse. The Gilcrest Farmhouse. The Newbury Farmhouse. The Quinlan Farmhouse. The Prescott Farmhouse. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/cambridge-farmhouse\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5037 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/672887e3784f16af2fb3b8c07ae1c2b8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"647\">\u003c/a>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5038 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dcd6371a212ab89a452c868443094b7d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"647\"> For more information or to view these homes and neighborhoods in person, contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"brand-new-farmhouse-elevations-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-09-13T19:10:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c2865a01504d4151b7c0cf806cfd1c6e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1536865858,"_etag":"e193da3d9ee1d79e7f0cb93d9297e26d5dd1c1d9","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes our focus is on building quality homes, but we also pay attention to all the latest styles and trends. Whether it's modern, craftsmen, or traditional, we want our homeowners to be able to achieve the look they want in their new home. Well, who could ignore one of the biggest styles to hit home design--Farmhouse! With the popularity of Fixer Upper and Chip and Joanna Gaines, the Farmhouse style has made a major comeback. That's why we've taken a look at some of our floor plans and created outdoor elevations that give homeowners the Fixer Upper look they want. Here is a look at some of our new Farmhouse Elevations. The Abernathy Farmhouse. The Cambridge Farmhouse. The Gilcrest Farmhouse. The Newbury Farmhouse. The Quinlan Farmhouse. The Prescott Farmhouse.  For more information or to view these homes and neighborhoods in person, contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c08a4db04803497e7225"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c08a4db04803477e7f7f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:10:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Many Dynamic Employment Opportunities in Edmond","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>of Oklahoma City and Edmond’s largest and/or most dynamic employers are within close driving range of Ideal Homes’ Valencia and Northbrooke neighborhoods. \u003cstrong>HIGHER EDUCATION\u003c/strong> In addition to excellent public schools, Edmond offers post high school graduate learning and employment opportunities through its local institutions of higher education. \u003ca href=\"https://www.uco.edu/\">\u003cstrong>University of Central Oklahoma\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Founded in 1890 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Central connects its more than 16,000 students to 121 undergraduate areas of study and 74 graduate programs from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area. The largest employer in Edmond, UCO employs 1,423 people. Explore career and job \u003ca href=\"https://www.uco.edu/offices/hr/uco-applicant-job-site\">opportunities\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://www.oc.edu/\">\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Christian University\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> What began in 1950 as Central Christian College (with an enrollment of 97) has grown into a comprehensive Christian university serving almost 2,600 students. Located on a 240-acre campus in Oklahoma City, in an area that borders Edmond, OC is ranked among the best \"Regional Universities\" in the 16-state West region by U.S. News and World Report and is listed by the Princeton Review as one of the \"Best Western Colleges.\". Check out career and job \u003ca href=\"http://www.oc.edu/services/human-resources/documents/OC%20Application%20for%20Employment.pdf\">opportunities\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.hwacollege.org/armstrong\">\u003cstrong>Herbert W. Armstrong College\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Herbert W. Armstrong College was established in 2001. AC is a privately supported co-educational institution offering courses in theology, liberal arts, and applied arts and sciences. \u003cstrong>HEALTHCARE\u003c/strong> Whether looking for healthcare for themselves or members of their family or for employment in the medical field, excellent nearby choices abound for Ideal homeowners. \u003ca href=\"https://www.oumedicine.com/oumedicine/our-mission-values/ou-medical-center-edmond\">\u003cstrong>OU Medical Center Edmond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> The largest private employer in Edmond, OU Medical Center offers excellent job opportunities for those seeking to work in the medical field. As the only tax contributing hospital in Edmond, OU Medical Center is proud to contribute to the city’s infrastructure and growth. Licensed for 76 beds, the medical center is accredited by the Joint Commission and is Edmond’s largest non-government employer with 450 employees and a medical staff of 200. Here’s a link to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.oumedicine.com/oumedicine/job-opportunities/career-center\">Career Center\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercy.net/open-pages/edmond-i-35/\">\u003cstrong>Mercy Edmond I-35\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Mercy is bringing expanded care to its Edmond I-35 campus with a new, comprehensive primary care facility and full-service emergency department projected to open in Spring 2019. Mercy’s investment in existing facilities and new construction plans represents more than $110 million along I-35. Mercy Edmond I-35 already features a first-of-its-kind wellness center, diagnostics, physician offices and now, when the expansion is complete, the Edmond I-35 campus will consist of 30 specialty, 17 primary care and four emergency department providers. Once all the facilities are open, the site’s projected workforce is expected to expand to more than 500 employees. Here’s a link to information about \u003ca href=\"https://careers.mercy.net/\">careers at Mercy\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://integrisok.com/locations/hospital/integris-health-edmond\">\u003cstrong>Integris Health Edmond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Edmond’s newest full-service hospital, INTEGRIS Health Edmond, opened its doors in 2011. Set on 44 acres along the east side of I-35 between 2nd and 15th Streets, and built away from busy streets and highways, INTEGRIS Health Edmond is a state of the art, full service hospital. It has 40 inpatient beds that include 24 private medical surgical rooms, a 10-bed women’s unit and six intensive care suites. The surgical department of the hospital includes four general surgical rooms and a dedicated C-section suite as well as an endoscopy and pain management procedure rooms with a 12-bed private pre/post op outpatient rooms. Services also include a 17-bed Emergency department, a cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology, full imaging and radiology services and respiratory therapy services. An outpatient pharmacy, on-site physician clinics and outpatient labs are just steps away in one of the two medical office buildings on site. You can explore Integris careers \u003ca href=\"https://integrisok.com/careers\">here\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/location-details/st-anthony-healthplex-north\">\u003cstrong>SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex, located about 20 minutes from Valencia at 13401 N. Western Ave. in Oklahoma City, features a fully licensed, free-standing emergency room as well as a breast center with digital mammography, thyroid center and lab and diagnostic radiology services. \u003cstrong>South of Edmond, in Oklahoma City, with Mercy Hospital as its centerpiece, the area along Memorial Road and the Kilpatrick Turnpike, west of Lake Hefner Parkway, has attracted numerous hospitals, clinics and health services providers in the last two decades.\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mercy.net/newsroom/mercy-health-center-oklahoma-city-quick-facts/\">\u003cstrong>Mercy Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – With 4,500 employees and 380 beds, Mercy is one of the metro’s largest health services providers and ranks in the top 10 largest employers. It is home to Oklahoma’s largest oncology group, the state’s only Stroke Prevention Clinic and the largest NeuroScience group in the Southwest, More than 250 babies are born at Mercy each month. \u003ca href=\"https://www.okheart.com/\">\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Heart Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – Physician owned, Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH), focuses on treating and preventing diseases of the heart and lungs. OHH was designed by cardiologists to ensure that patients receive expert, individualized care with utmost comfort. OHH is the first of its kind in Oklahoma and the first all-digital hospital in the United States. \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahomaspine.com/\">\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Spine Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – OSH leads the way in innovative healthcare services and facilities to restore, maintain and improve wellness. One of the nation’s first physician-owned spine specialty hospitals, the medical team oversees all aspects of treatment. A consistent winner of awards for patient satisfaction, the spine hospital attracts staff that specialize in spine care and have become experts in the field, something uncommon for larger facilities. \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-rehabilitation-hospital-oklahoma-city/\">\u003cstrong>Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> -- Mercy Rehabilitation provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Promoting recuperation outside the traditional hospital setting, MRH offers many unique services, including brain injury and dedicated stroke care units, gymnasiums, suites where families may practice daily living tasks, pet therapy and other recreational programs, and an outdoor healing garden and walking trail. \u003ca href=\"https://www.procure.com/Oklahoma-Explore\">\u003cstrong>ProCure Proton Therapy Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> provides the most advanced cancer treatment available in a supportive and caring environment. Its personalized, comprehensive care from a team of experienced radiation oncologists and highly skilled medical professionals focuses on ensuring exceptional, seamless care beyond proton therapy treatment. The center is co-located with the state-of-the-art INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma, which can provide any additional medical services patients may need while undergoing proton therapy. \u003cstrong>Integris Cancer Institute\u003c/strong> -- More than a cancer treatment facility, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute guides patients through the medical journey and walks through it with them personally. It offers an exceptional physicians group and state-of-the-art comprehensive therapies for the diagnosis, treatment and survivorship of cancer patients. Designed with the patient in mind, the 200,000 square-foot facility includes radiation oncology, imaging, infusion therapy, a wellness center and a meditation garden. \u003cstrong>BUSINESS&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Three of Oklahoma City’s larger businesses have major offices—two of which are corporate headquarters—within a very doable short drive from Valencia and Northbrook. \u003ca href=\"https://www.loves.com/en/about-us\">\u003cstrong>Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City at N. Pennsylvania and Hefner (approximately 20 minutes from Valencia), Love's Travel Stops &amp; Country Stores has more than 470 locations in 41 states. The Love’s Family of Companies has more than 22,000 employees in its travel stops and country stores from coast to coast, its corporate offices in Oklahoma City and its corporate offices with Musket Corporation and Trillium. \u003ca href=\"http://www.paycomonline.com/\">\u003cstrong>Paycom\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Founded in Oklahoma City, Paycom has more than 2,000 employees at its headquarters location on the north side of Memorial Rd. As a leader in payroll and HR technology, Paycom’s cloud-based software solution helps companies effectively navigate a rapidly changing business environment. With its core system of records maintained in a single database for all HR-related functions, Paycom provides the functionality that businesses need to manage the complete employment lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. Paycom serves businesses of all sizes and in every industry, in all 50 states, from offices across the country. Recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. the company has expanded its headquarters facility twice since opening in 2011, to respond to growth. \u003ca href=\"https://www.farmers.com/\">\u003cstrong>Farmers Insurance Group\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Farmers opened its HelpPoint Claims and Data Center facility on the south side of Memorial in 2011 and now has 1,300 customer service associates and office claims representatives at the 176,500-square-foot facility. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the country's third largest insurer of both personal lines passenger automobile and homeowners insurance, and also provides a wide range of other insurance and financial services products. &nbsp;Nationally, Farmers serves more than 10 million households and more than 20 million individual policies across all 50 states, with over 50,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 24,000 employees.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"many-dynamic-employment-opportunities-in-edmond-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-09-19T23:50:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1537401018,"_etag":"07b45ae37f2d0c4a9b52bf46c0c4c1d0207373f3","textbody":"of Oklahoma City and Edmond’s largest and/or most dynamic employers are within close driving range of Ideal Homes’ Valencia and Northbrooke neighborhoods. HIGHER EDUCATION In addition to excellent public schools, Edmond offers post high school graduate learning and employment opportunities through its local institutions of higher education. University of Central Oklahoma Founded in 1890 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Central connects its more than 16,000 students to 121 undergraduate areas of study and 74 graduate programs from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area. The largest employer in Edmond, UCO employs 1,423 people. Explore career and job opportunities. Oklahoma Christian University What began in 1950 as Central Christian College (with an enrollment of 97) has grown into a comprehensive Christian university serving almost 2,600 students. Located on a 240-acre campus in Oklahoma City, in an area that borders Edmond, OC is ranked among the best \"Regional Universities\" in the 16-state West region by U.S. News and World Report and is listed by the Princeton Review as one of the \"Best Western Colleges.\". Check out career and job opportunities. Herbert W. Armstrong College Herbert W. Armstrong College was established in 2001. AC is a privately supported co-educational institution offering courses in theology, liberal arts, and applied arts and sciences. HEALTHCARE Whether looking for healthcare for themselves or members of their family or for employment in the medical field, excellent nearby choices abound for Ideal homeowners. OU Medical Center Edmond The largest private employer in Edmond, OU Medical Center offers excellent job opportunities for those seeking to work in the medical field. As the only tax contributing hospital in Edmond, OU Medical Center is proud to contribute to the city’s infrastructure and growth. Licensed for 76 beds, the medical center is accredited by the Joint Commission and is Edmond’s largest non-government employer with 450 employees and a medical staff of 200. Here’s a link to the Career Center. Mercy Edmond I-35 Mercy is bringing expanded care to its Edmond I-35 campus with a new, comprehensive primary care facility and full-service emergency department projected to open in Spring 2019. Mercy’s investment in existing facilities and new construction plans represents more than $110 million along I-35. Mercy Edmond I-35 already features a first-of-its-kind wellness center, diagnostics, physician offices and now, when the expansion is complete, the Edmond I-35 campus will consist of 30 specialty, 17 primary care and four emergency department providers. Once all the facilities are open, the site’s projected workforce is expected to expand to more than 500 employees. Here’s a link to information about careers at Mercy. Integris Health Edmond Edmond’s newest full-service hospital, INTEGRIS Health Edmond, opened its doors in 2011. Set on 44 acres along the east side of I-35 between 2nd and 15th Streets, and built away from busy streets and highways, INTEGRIS Health Edmond is a state of the art, full service hospital. It has 40 inpatient beds that include 24 private medical surgical rooms, a 10-bed women’s unit and six intensive care suites. The surgical department of the hospital includes four general surgical rooms and a dedicated C-section suite as well as an endoscopy and pain management procedure rooms with a 12-bed private pre/post op outpatient rooms. Services also include a 17-bed Emergency department, a cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology, full imaging and radiology services and respiratory therapy services. An outpatient pharmacy, on-site physician clinics and outpatient labs are just steps away in one of the two medical office buildings on site. You can explore Integris careers here. SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex, located about 20 minutes from Valencia at 13401 N. Western Ave. in Oklahoma City, features a fully licensed, free-standing emergency room as well as a breast center with digital mammography, thyroid center and lab and diagnostic radiology services. South of Edmond, in Oklahoma City, with Mercy Hospital as its centerpiece, the area along Memorial Road and the Kilpatrick Turnpike, west of Lake Hefner Parkway, has attracted numerous hospitals, clinics and health services providers in the last two decades.Mercy Hospital – With 4,500 employees and 380 beds, Mercy is one of the metro’s largest health services providers and ranks in the top 10 largest employers. It is home to Oklahoma’s largest oncology group, the state’s only Stroke Prevention Clinic and the largest NeuroScience group in the Southwest, More than 250 babies are born at Mercy each month. Oklahoma Heart Hospital – Physician owned, Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH), focuses on treating and preventing diseases of the heart and lungs. OHH was designed by cardiologists to ensure that patients receive expert, individualized care with utmost comfort. OHH is the first of its kind in Oklahoma and the first all-digital hospital in the United States. Oklahoma Spine Hospital – OSH leads the way in innovative healthcare services and facilities to restore, maintain and improve wellness. One of the nation’s first physician-owned spine specialty hospitals, the medical team oversees all aspects of treatment. A consistent winner of awards for patient satisfaction, the spine hospital attracts staff that specialize in spine care and have become experts in the field, something uncommon for larger facilities. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital -- Mercy Rehabilitation provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions. Promoting recuperation outside the traditional hospital setting, MRH offers many unique services, including brain injury and dedicated stroke care units, gymnasiums, suites where families may practice daily living tasks, pet therapy and other recreational programs, and an outdoor healing garden and walking trail. ProCure Proton Therapy Center provides the most advanced cancer treatment available in a supportive and caring environment. Its personalized, comprehensive care from a team of experienced radiation oncologists and highly skilled medical professionals focuses on ensuring exceptional, seamless care beyond proton therapy treatment. The center is co-located with the state-of-the-art INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma, which can provide any additional medical services patients may need while undergoing proton therapy. Integris Cancer Institute -- More than a cancer treatment facility, INTEGRIS Cancer Institute guides patients through the medical journey and walks through it with them personally. It offers an exceptional physicians group and state-of-the-art comprehensive therapies for the diagnosis, treatment and survivorship of cancer patients. Designed with the patient in mind, the 200,000 square-foot facility includes radiation oncology, imaging, infusion therapy, a wellness center and a meditation garden. BUSINESS&nbsp; Three of Oklahoma City’s larger businesses have major offices—two of which are corporate headquarters—within a very doable short drive from Valencia and Northbrook. Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City at N. Pennsylvania and Hefner (approximately 20 minutes from Valencia), Love's Travel Stops &amp; Country Stores has more than 470 locations in 41 states. The Love’s Family of Companies has more than 22,000 employees in its travel stops and country stores from coast to coast, its corporate offices in Oklahoma City and its corporate offices with Musket Corporation and Trillium. Paycom Founded in Oklahoma City, Paycom has more than 2,000 employees at its headquarters location on the north side of Memorial Rd. As a leader in payroll and HR technology, Paycom’s cloud-based software solution helps companies effectively navigate a rapidly changing business environment. With its core system of records maintained in a single database for all HR-related functions, Paycom provides the functionality that businesses need to manage the complete employment lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. Paycom serves businesses of all sizes and in every industry, in all 50 states, from offices across the country. Recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. the company has expanded its headquarters facility twice since opening in 2011, to respond to growth. Farmers Insurance Group Farmers opened its HelpPoint Claims and Data Center facility on the south side of Memorial in 2011 and now has 1,300 customer service associates and office claims representatives at the 176,500-square-foot facility. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies is the country's third largest insurer of both personal lines passenger automobile and homeowners insurance, and also provides a wide range of other insurance and financial services products. &nbsp;Nationally, Farmers serves more than 10 million households and more than 20 million individual policies across all 50 states, with over 50,000 exclusive and independent agents and nearly 24,000 employees.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c08a4db04803477e7f7f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c08d4db04803497e7226","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:10:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Valencia and Northbrooke Residents Enjoy Extraordinary Nearby Shopping Options","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5050 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/061d18e2778f4e5b5824efc992a65d00.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\">The lucky residents of Valencia and Northbrooke, Ideal’s North Oklahoma City and Edmond neighborhoods, have an extraordinary assortment of retail therapy available just a short drive from their homes. Whether interested in shopping—for everything from home improvement to clothing, jewelry, or multi-purpose department and grocery stores—dining, banking, personal services, lodging, or a variety of entertainment options, it’s all nearby and accessible. A variety of price levels and types of merchandise abounds. On Memorial Road alone, just a few minutes away, all of the following are available: \u003cstrong>SHOPPING\u003c/strong> If there’s something—just about anything—you’d like to run out and buy in a store, chances are good you’re going to find it in one of the multitude of shops along Memorial. \u003ca href=\"https://www.johnsonfitness.com/\">2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> Wind Exercise Equipment/Johnson Fitness &amp; Wellness Store&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://akins.com/\">Akin’s Natural Foods\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.aminis.com/\">Amini’s Galleria\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.ashleyfurniture.com/store/us/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/3400-w-memorial-road\">Ashley Homestore\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.att.com/stores/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/120848\">AT&amp;T Store\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/\">Bath and Body Works\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.bestbuy.com/ok/oklahoma-city/2135-w-memorial-rd-646.html?ref=NS&loc=ns100\">Best Buy\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cabelas.com/stores/Oklahoma/Oklahoma_City/071.jsp\">Cabela’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.golfgalaxy.com/ok/oklahoma-city/3241/\">Golf Galaxy\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.kirklands.com/custserv/store.jsp?storeName=Quail%20Springs%20Marketplace\">Kirkland’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lowes.com/store/OK-Oklahoma-City/0535?cm_mmc=YEXT-GO-_-SiteLink-_-535-_-Lowes\">Lowe’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.menswearhouse.com/store-locator/1252?utm_source=google&utm_medium=listing&utm_content=1252&utm_campaign=OK\">Men’s Wearhouse\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.metroshoewarehouse.com/\">Metro Shoe Warehouse\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.officedepot.com/storelocator/ok/oklahoma-city/office-depot-435/?cm_mmc=GMB-_-435-_-Website-_-NS\">Office Depot\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.oldnavy.com/products/oklahoma-city-ok-store-5878.jsp?tid=onss000002\">Old Navy\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.partycity.com/\">Party Galaxy\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.pepboys.com/ok/oklahoma-city/2317-w-memorial-rd.html\">Pep Boys Auto Parts and Service\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.petsmart.com/store-locator/store/?storeID=1067&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google-my-business\">PetSmart\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://pleasantpools.com/\">Pleasant Pools and Spa\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://pushpedalpull.com/oklahoma-city\">Push Pedal Pull\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.rossstores.com/\">Ross Dress for Less\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.samsclub.com/club/oklahoma-city-ok-sams-club/8117?mobiledetect=false\">Sam’s Club\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.scrubsandbeyond.com/ok/oklahomacity/scrubs-oklahoma-city-ok-531.html\">Scrubs and Beyond\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://local.skechers.com/ok/oklahoma-city/481/\">Skecher’s Factory Outlet\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://stores.sleepnumber.com/ok/oklahoma-city/2404-w-memorial-rd.html\">Sleep Number\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://dealer.sprint.com/connectivity-source/\">Sprint Store\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.target.com/sl/quail-springs/1397\">Target\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.torrid.com/store-details?StoreID=5201\">Torrid\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.uhaul.com/Locations/Trailer-Hitches-near-Oklahoma-City-OK-73114/738021/\">U-Haul Moving and Storage\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ulta.com/stores/oklahoma-city-ok-128\">Ulta Beauty\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacity-ok-4785.theupsstorelocal.com/?utm_source=Yext&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Listings\">The UPS Store\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/store/1626/oklahoma-city-ok/details\">WalMart Supercenter\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://thewellofokc.com/\">The Well of OKC Wine and Spirits\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;And many, many more. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>RESTAURANTS&nbsp;\u003c/strong> These include just about every price point and type of cuisine, as well as everything from fast food to casual and fine dining. \u003ca href=\"https://www.opentable.com/r/abuelos-oklahoma-city\">Abuelo’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.babaggrill.com/\">Baba G Mediterranean Grill\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/locations/ok/oklahoma-city\">BJ’s Brewery\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.blazepizza.com/\">Blaze Pizza\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.braums.com/store/1129-w-memorial-rd-oklahoma-city-ok/\">Braum’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://charlestons.com/locations/charlestons-okc-memorial/\">Charleston’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://plattcolleges.edu/our-restaurants/\">Chefs di Domani\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chilis.com/locations/us/ok/oklahoma-city/quail-springs/?utm_source=gpo&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=gmb\">Chili’s Grill &amp; Bar\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.chuckecheese.com/storedetails/ok/oklahoma-city/892\">Chuck E. Cheese’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://earlsribpalace.com/\">Earl’s Rib Palace\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elchico.com/\">El Chico Cafe\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://oklahoma-city.firebirdsrestaurants.com/\">Firebirds Wood Fired Grill\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.firehousesubs.com/locations/ok/quail-springs/\">Firehouse Subs\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.firstwatch.com/\">First Watch\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fiveguys.com/\">Five Guys\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.gopuramtasteofindia.com/\">Gopuram Taste of India\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hideawaypizza.com/\">Hideaway Pizza\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://restaurants.ihop.com/ok/oklahoma-city/1484/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=Google+Places\">IHOP\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.interurban.us/interurban-nw-okc/\">Interurban\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.jerseymikes.com/23002/Oklahoma-City-OK\">Jersey Mike’s Subs\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.jimmyjohns.com/\">Jimmy John’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.carinos.com/\">Johnny Carino’s Italian Grill\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.longhornsteakhouse.com/locations/ok/oklahoma-city/oklahoma-city/5344\">Longhorn Steakhouse\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com/locations/mahogany-oklahoma-city/\">Mahogany Prime Steakhouse\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mamaritasmexican.com/\">Mama Rita’s Mexican Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/locations/ok/oklahoma-city/3525-west-memorial-road-1324?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=localmaps\">McAlester’s Deli\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html?cid=RF:YXT:GMB::Clicks\">McDonald’s\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.nunuscafe.com/menu\">Nunu’s Mediterranean Cafe\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.olivegarden.com/locations/ok/oklahoma-city/okc-quail-springs/1307?cmpid=br:og_ag:ie_ch:dry_ca:OGGMB_dt:20180406_sn:gmb_gt:oklahoma-city-ok-1307_pl:locurl_rd:1236\">Olive Garden\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://opusprimesteakhouse.com/\">Opus Prime Steakhouse\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=yext\">Panera Bread\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pfchangs.com/locations/us/ok/oklahoma-city/13700-n-pennsylvania-ave/9969-oklahoma-city.html\">&nbsp;F. Chang’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pubdub.com/locations/pub-w-n-okc/\">Pub W\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://blackbeardiner.com/location/quail-springs/\">Quail Springs Black Bear Diner\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.redlobster.com/locations/list/ok/oklahoma-city/4243-nw-expressway-street\">Red Lobster\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.revolvepizza.com/\">Revolve Pizza\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://rudysbbq.com/location/detail/oklahoma-city-ok\">Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.saltgrass.com/\">Saltgrass Steak House\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.theshackok.com/\">The Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.smashburger.com/us/ok/oklahoma-city/2127-w-memorial.html\">Smashburger\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.sonicdrivein.com/ok/oklahoma-city/3701-w--memorial-road.html\">Sonic Drive-in\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.swadleys.com/\">Swadley’s Bar-B-Q\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.szechuanbistrook.com/location.aspx\">Szechuan Bistro\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tacobueno.com/\">Taco Bueno\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.taqueriaoriginal.us/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=Taqueria%20La%20Original&utm_term=5a3bdd0dc845f60001e77cc4\">Taqueria La Original #2\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.texasroadhouse.com/restaurant-locations/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-north-memorial-rd\">Texas Roadhouse\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://thunderroadhouse.com/\">Thunder Roadhouse Cafe\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tommysitaliangrill.com/\">Tommy’s Italian American Grill\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Tsubaki-Sushi-Hibachi-475869532527187/\">Tsubaki Sushi and Hibachi\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://twinpeaksrestaurant.com/locations/n-oklahoma-city-ok\">Twin Peaks\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.unclejulios.com/locations/oklahoma-city/menu/\">Uncle Julio’s Mexican from Scratch\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.villaitaliankitchen.com/us/ok/oklahoma-city/2501-w-memorial-rd.html?utm_source=Yext&utm_medium=Local&utm_campaign=Website\">Villa Italian Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://locations.wafflehouse.com/ok-oklahoma-city-1080\">Waffle House\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yakimonookc.com/\">Yakimono\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cstrong>SERVICES\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Need to get your hair styled? Enjoy getting a manicure or pedicure? Looking for medical, dental or counseling care? All of that can be found along Memorial as well. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.myalliancehealthdoctors.com/\">Alliance Health Medical Group\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://ariasalonandspa.com/\">aRia Salon and Spa\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.aspendental.com/dentist/ok/oklahoma-city/2123-w-memorial-rd?utm_source=googleplaces&utm_medium=lociqgoogleplaces&utm_campaign=OklahomaCity%2COK%28MemorialLanding%29%7C%7COKCityM_OK%7C%7C2012&utm_content=listing\">Aspen Dental\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.patrickcrowleydds.com/\">Bluff Creek Dental\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.concentra.com/?utm_source=Yext&utm_medium=Organic%20Search&utm_campaign=Homepage%20Link\">Concentra Urgent Care\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://edensalon.com/\">Eden Salon &amp; Spa\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://firstmedok.com/\">First Med Urgent Care\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://identaldds.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjww8jcBRDZARIsAJGCSGvId-oN_cckvgm7az2zfd7-g4uCDMahkCLOc_XAMPKRyplr2wHhd94aAonDEALw_wcB\">iDental Family Dentistry\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://integrisok.com/locations/family-care-clinic/integris-family-care-memorial-west\">Integris Family Care Memorial\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospital-oklahoma-city/\">Mercy Hospital\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-therapy-services-edmond-memorial/\">Mercy Therapy Services\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okheart.com/\">Oklahoma Heart Hospital\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://polishednailsok.com/\">Polished Nail Salon\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.salonexclusiveokc.com/\">Salon Exclusive\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.supercuts.com/\">Supercuts\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://teszeract.com/\">Teszeract Salon\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cstrong>FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;If you’d like to make a deposit or withdrawal or visit an ATM before trying one of the stores, restaurants or services listed above, you’ll have plenty of options for that too. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://locations.arvest.com/ll/US/OK/Oklahoma-City/4301-W-Memorial-Road\">Arvest Bank\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://locators.bankofamerica.com/ok/oklahomacity/financial-centers-oklahoma-city-11493.html\">Bank of America\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bancfirst.bank/\">BancFirst\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bankofthewest.com/campaigns/personal-banking/checking-offer-bonus?cmpid=ppc_search_CONS-CHK_SR_google_Unbranded-Banking-g-LegacyFY18-GroupB-Phase1-NONoffer-DESKTOP-Phrase-City_banks_p_c_g_9026268_kwd-23173820&gclid=CjwKCAjwoMPcBRAWEiwAiAqZh2tHPcQ495JVr_NfUkeRnup_Vq0PR9Pj5tCBioBxLzFGD61ZKD_vkBoClegQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\">Bank of the West\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://simmonsbank.com/?utm_medium=Redirect&utm_source=banksnb.com&utm_campaign=301_Redirects\">Bank SNB\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cnb1901.com/\">City National Bank\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.firstcitizens.com/\">First Citizen’s Bank\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.interbank.com/\">InterBank\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.legacybank.com/\">Legacy Bank\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://mecuokc.org/\">MECU Credit Union\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mymercycu.com/\">Mercy Credit Union\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/\">Prosperity Bank\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;LODGING &nbsp; If you’re interested in a weekend OKC staycation or a place for out-of-town guests to stay close to home, just not in your actual house, there are lots of places along Memorial to consider. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.37106.html?iata=00171880&ssob=BLBWI0004G&cid=BLBWI0004G:google:gmb:37106\">Best Western Plus Memorial Inn &amp; Suites\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.choicehotels.com/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/comfort-inn-hotels/ok147?source=gyxt\">Comfort Inn and Suites\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.countryinns.com/oklahoma-city-hotel-ok-73120/okoknor?s_cid=os.amer-us-cis-OKOKNOR-gmb\">Country Inn &amp; Suites by Radisson\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/okcnq-courtyard-oklahoma-city-north/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2\">Courtyard by Marriott\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/okcfp-four-points-oklahoma-city-quail-springs/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2\">Four Points by Sheraton\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/oklahoma/hilton-garden-inn-oklahoma-city-north-quail-springs-OKCQUGI/index.html\">Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City North\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/oklahoma-city/okcpa/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-OKCPA\">Holiday Inn &amp; Express &amp; Suites OKC\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.laquintaoklahomacityquailsprings.com/?cid=local_726\">LaQuinta Inn &amp; Suites OKC\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?tbm=lcl&ei=HDuTW4S4L4jKswXvjS8&q=hotels+on+memorial&oq=hotels+on+memorial&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i20i263i264k1j0i20i264k1j0l8.6144.7653.0.8600.7.7.0.0.0.0.110.739.0j7.7.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.7.736...0i7i30k1j0i13k1.0.eEywuDjRrUM#rlfi=hd:2018-09-09,2018-09-10;si:9151401929455896635;mv:!3m12!1m3!1d2838.283522314237!2d-97.5759066!3d35.609166550000005!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i532!2i42!4f13.1\">Springhill Suites by Marriott\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/oklahoma-city/okcbq/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-SB-_-US-_-OKCBQ\">Staybridge Suites Oklahoma City\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cstrong>And still more.\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;If you still haven’t found exactly what you’re looking for, not to worry. &nbsp;There are additional options open to you to choose from.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"valencia-and-northbrooke-residents-enjoy-extraordinary-nearby-shopping-options-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-09-19T23:57:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/061d18e2778f4e5b5824efc992a65d00.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1537401467,"_etag":"bd88c79708794f218e40c52632d9b131e214866f","textbody":"The lucky residents of Valencia and Northbrooke, Ideal’s North Oklahoma City and Edmond neighborhoods, have an extraordinary assortment of retail therapy available just a short drive from their homes. Whether interested in shopping—for everything from home improvement to clothing, jewelry, or multi-purpose department and grocery stores—dining, banking, personal services, lodging, or a variety of entertainment options, it’s all nearby and accessible. A variety of price levels and types of merchandise abounds. On Memorial Road alone, just a few minutes away, all of the following are available: SHOPPING If there’s something—just about anything—you’d like to run out and buy in a store, chances are good you’re going to find it in one of the multitude of shops along Memorial. 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment/Johnson Fitness &amp; Wellness Store&nbsp;Akin’s Natural FoodsAmini’s GalleriaAshley HomestoreAT&amp;T StoreBath and Body WorksBest BuyCabela’sGolf GalaxyKirkland’sLowe’sMen’s WearhouseMetro Shoe WarehouseOffice DepotOld NavyParty GalaxyPep Boys Auto Parts and ServicePetSmartPleasant Pools and SpaPush Pedal PullRoss Dress for LessSam’s ClubScrubs and BeyondSkecher’s Factory OutletSleep NumberSprint StoreTargetTorridU-Haul Moving and StorageUlta BeautyThe UPS StoreWalMart SupercenterThe Well of OKC Wine and Spirits&nbsp; &nbsp;And many, many more. &nbsp; RESTAURANTS&nbsp; These include just about every price point and type of cuisine, as well as everything from fast food to casual and fine dining. Abuelo’sBaba G Mediterranean GrillBJ’s BreweryBlaze PizzaBraum’sCharleston’sChefs di DomaniChili’s Grill &amp; BarChuck E. Cheese’sEarl’s Rib PalaceEl Chico CafeFirebirds Wood Fired GrillFirehouse SubsFirst WatchFive GuysGopuram Taste of IndiaHideaway PizzaIHOPInterurbanJersey Mike’s SubsJimmy John’sJohnny Carino’s Italian GrillLonghorn SteakhouseMahogany Prime SteakhouseMama Rita’s Mexican KitchenMcAlester’s DeliMcDonald’sNunu’s Mediterranean CafeOlive GardenOpus Prime SteakhousePanera Bread&nbsp;F. Chang’sPub WQuail Springs Black Bear DinerRed LobsterRevolve PizzaRudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-QSaltgrass Steak HouseThe Shack Seafood and Oyster BarSmashburgerSonic Drive-inSwadley’s Bar-B-QSzechuan BistroTaco BuenoTaqueria La Original #2Texas RoadhouseThunder Roadhouse CafeTommy’s Italian American GrillTsubaki Sushi and HibachiTwin PeaksUncle Julio’s Mexican from ScratchVilla Italian KitchenWaffle HouseYakimono&nbsp; &nbsp;SERVICES&nbsp; &nbsp;Need to get your hair styled? Enjoy getting a manicure or pedicure? Looking for medical, dental or counseling care? All of that can be found along Memorial as well. &nbsp; Alliance Health Medical GroupaRia Salon and SpaAspen DentalBluff Creek DentalConcentra Urgent CareEden Salon &amp; SpaFirst Med Urgent CareiDental Family DentistryIntegris Family Care MemorialMercy HospitalMercy Therapy ServicesOklahoma Heart HospitalPolished Nail SalonSalon ExclusiveSupercutsTeszeract Salon&nbsp; &nbsp;FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS&nbsp; &nbsp;If you’d like to make a deposit or withdrawal or visit an ATM before trying one of the stores, restaurants or services listed above, you’ll have plenty of options for that too. &nbsp; Arvest BankBank of AmericaBancFirstBank of the WestBank SNBCity National BankFirst Citizen’s BankInterBankLegacy BankMECU Credit UnionMercy Credit UnionProsperity Bank&nbsp; &nbsp;LODGING &nbsp; If you’re interested in a weekend OKC staycation or a place for out-of-town guests to stay close to home, just not in your actual house, there are lots of places along Memorial to consider. &nbsp; Best Western Plus Memorial Inn &amp; SuitesComfort Inn and SuitesCountry Inn &amp; Suites by RadissonCourtyard by MarriottFour Points by SheratonHilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City NorthHoliday Inn &amp; Express &amp; Suites OKCLaQuinta Inn &amp; Suites OKCSpringhill Suites by MarriottStaybridge Suites Oklahoma City&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;And still more.&nbsp; &nbsp;If you still haven’t found exactly what you’re looking for, not to worry. &nbsp;There are additional options open to you to choose from.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c08d4db04803497e7226"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c08f4db04803497e7227","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:12:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Benefits of Building a New Home vs. Buying a New Inventory Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5054 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/db91e44f8b73cb40898e6c6e2ca560ae.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Imagine buying a home and immediately moving in, no waiting for paint to dry or for the builders to finish up final touches. For people buying ready-to-move-in inventory homes, this is a wonderful benefit. But some homebuyers desire the customization that comes with designing their perfect home and overseeing the construction. These folks are fine with the wait because the final product is often as close to a dream home as possible. Neither of these options is necessarily better than the other. It truly depends on what’s important to you and your family. If you’re looking to move and aren’t sure which option is right for you, take a look at some of these benefits of each. It may help you with the decision.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Benefits of Building Your Dream Home\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cem>Complete Control\u003c/em> Building your own home gives you full control over every detail, big and small. Everything from the building layout to the countertops and cabinets is up to you. Design an enormous kitchen with a walk-in pantry or a master bedroom complete with a shower and hot tub. Whatever you want, you can have. \u003cem>Location, Location, Location\u003c/em> When buying an inventory home, you don’t have much say over the location. After all, the building’s already there. You can’t just move it. When you build your own home, you can choose where to build. Find the perfect neighborhood or build on a larger plot of land. It’s up to you. \u003cem>Do You Have a Handy Friend?\u003c/em> Okay, this benefit may not be for everyone. But handy friends can come in, well, handy when building your own home. You can save money by calling in favors from friends and family who have construction, electrician, or plumbing experience.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Ready-To-Go Inventory Home Benefits\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cem>Move-In Ready\u003c/em> This one may seem obvious, but you can’t overstate how great it is to find a beautiful home and move in right away. As soon as you close the sale, you can start packing up boxes and shipping them over. \u003cem>Lower Cost\u003c/em> One significant benefit of purchasing an inventory home is the cost savings. Since you’re not paying for contractors, materials, or labor, you’re already saving money. An inventory home is already built, so you don’t have to worry about construction going over budget. That’s a big win. \u003cem>Way Less Stress\u003c/em> When shopping for inventory homes, your biggest worry is finding the right place for your budget and style. When building a house, you’re likely worried about everything. With so many building projects going on at once, the whole thing can be incredibly stressful. \u003cem>You Can Still Customize\u003c/em> Remember too that an inventory home isn’t necessarily going to be a generic, cookie-cutter house. Many inventory home buyers can add personalized touches, like hardware, appliances, wall color, and fixtures. The benefit of a ready-to-go inventory home is that you don’t have to worry about all the details that come with building a house. While this isn’t an exhaustive list of every benefit of both, it should give you an idea of what to expect. If you’re looking to completely customize the perfect home for you and your family, great! Opt to build that custom home. Think of how rewarding it’ll be to settle in by the fireplace at night or brew coffee in your sunny kitchen in the morning, in the home built just for you. Maybe you’re looking to move right away and want to put your savings towards other expenses (a new furniture set or landscaping, perhaps?). Or maybe you’re not looking for the added stress of overseeing a 4-6 month construction project. Either way, go for a ready-to-move-in inventory home. You’ll be ready to move as soon as you close the sale without any of the added hassle. Whatever you choose, there’s really no wrong answer. You’ll love your new home no matter what.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-benefits-of-building-a-new-home-vs-buying-a-new-inventory-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-09-21T19:28:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/db91e44f8b73cb40898e6c6e2ca560ae.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1537558089,"_etag":"6625ed459382fdaba33bc1ea5d7b899bfc2a5f4f","textbody":"&nbsp;Imagine buying a home and immediately moving in, no waiting for paint to dry or for the builders to finish up final touches. For people buying ready-to-move-in inventory homes, this is a wonderful benefit. But some homebuyers desire the customization that comes with designing their perfect home and overseeing the construction. These folks are fine with the wait because the final product is often as close to a dream home as possible. Neither of these options is necessarily better than the other. It truly depends on what’s important to you and your family. If you’re looking to move and aren’t sure which option is right for you, take a look at some of these benefits of each. It may help you with the decision.Benefits of Building Your Dream HomeComplete Control Building your own home gives you full control over every detail, big and small. Everything from the building layout to the countertops and cabinets is up to you. Design an enormous kitchen with a walk-in pantry or a master bedroom complete with a shower and hot tub. Whatever you want, you can have. Location, Location, Location When buying an inventory home, you don’t have much say over the location. After all, the building’s already there. You can’t just move it. When you build your own home, you can choose where to build. Find the perfect neighborhood or build on a larger plot of land. It’s up to you. Do You Have a Handy Friend? Okay, this benefit may not be for everyone. But handy friends can come in, well, handy when building your own home. You can save money by calling in favors from friends and family who have construction, electrician, or plumbing experience.Ready-To-Go Inventory Home BenefitsMove-In Ready This one may seem obvious, but you can’t overstate how great it is to find a beautiful home and move in right away. As soon as you close the sale, you can start packing up boxes and shipping them over. Lower Cost One significant benefit of purchasing an inventory home is the cost savings. Since you’re not paying for contractors, materials, or labor, you’re already saving money. An inventory home is already built, so you don’t have to worry about construction going over budget. That’s a big win. Way Less Stress When shopping for inventory homes, your biggest worry is finding the right place for your budget and style. When building a house, you’re likely worried about everything. With so many building projects going on at once, the whole thing can be incredibly stressful. You Can Still Customize Remember too that an inventory home isn’t necessarily going to be a generic, cookie-cutter house. Many inventory home buyers can add personalized touches, like hardware, appliances, wall color, and fixtures. The benefit of a ready-to-go inventory home is that you don’t have to worry about all the details that come with building a house. While this isn’t an exhaustive list of every benefit of both, it should give you an idea of what to expect. If you’re looking to completely customize the perfect home for you and your family, great! Opt to build that custom home. Think of how rewarding it’ll be to settle in by the fireplace at night or brew coffee in your sunny kitchen in the morning, in the home built just for you. Maybe you’re looking to move right away and want to put your savings towards other expenses (a new furniture set or landscaping, perhaps?). Or maybe you’re not looking for the added stress of overseeing a 4-6 month construction project. Either way, go for a ready-to-move-in inventory home. You’ll be ready to move as soon as you close the sale without any of the added hassle. Whatever you choose, there’s really no wrong answer. You’ll love your new home no matter what.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:11 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c08f4db04803497e7227"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0914db04803477e7f80","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:12:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Buy Local: Support Your Local Business people","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5058 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ebada5b0a61f1e7d434d1f0c63f0063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">When you run to the store, convenience is your priority. We all get that. But when you stop to think about where you spend your time and money, what’s really important? At \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>, we \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">build homes\u003c/a> that spark a lifestyle change for families. Our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">neighborhoods\u003c/a> are like small towns. You get to know the people who move in and the importance of “community”. We support the initiative to buy local because you support your local business people—friends, family, and neighbors who are doing their best to do what they love. To help you buy local in the Oklahoma City region, here are some ideas. \u003cstrong>Farmer’s Markets\u003c/strong> You can’t get anything fresher than fresh from the farm. Farmer’s markets feature produce from local growers and small businesses—artisanal cheeses and breads, baked goods, plants and flowers, homemade honey, jams, preserves, herbal blends, soap, and arts and craft. Here are some of the local farmer’s markets near Oklahoma City: \u003ca href=\"http://choctawcity.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Choctaw-Creek-Park-1\">Choctaw Farmer’s Market\u003c/a>, Choctaw Creek Park (2001 North Harper), Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., mid-June through October. \u003ca href=\"http://visitedmondok.com/events/503/edmond-farmers-market.htm\">Edmond Farmers Market\u003c/a>, Festival Marketplace (26 West 1st St., Edmond), Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., from April 14 through October 27. Farmers Market, \u003ca href=\"http://okcfarmersmarket.com/farmers-market/\">Historic Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market&nbsp;\u003c/a>(311 South Klein Ave, OKC), Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. \u003ca href=\"http://clevelandcountyfair.org/35/Farm-Market\">Norman Farm Market\u003c/a>, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m., from the first Saturday in April through the last week in October. \u003ca href=\"https://osuokc.edu/farmersmarket\">OSU-OKC Farmers Market\u003c/a>, Horticulture Pavilion (400 North Portland), Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all year round. \u003cstrong>Local Favorites\u003c/strong> The \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcfmd.com\">Farmers Market District\u003c/a> is an essential stop when you’re looking to shop local. This downtown OKC area spans several blocks—east to west from Pennsylvania Avenue to Shartel Avenue and north to south from Oklahoma Boulevard to I-40. The Farmers Market District is home to a range of shops, eateries, and services that stretches from a locally grown food hub, craft breweries, and food truck park to a yoga studio, furniture makers, and boutiques of locally made crafts, clothing, jewelry, and so much more. With a \u003ca href=\"https://www.keepitlocalok.com/members?tid=485&tid_2=382\">KeepItLocal card\u003c/a>, you can explore locally-owned businesses throughout the Oklahoma City metro region. Get a taste of the fare from different restaurants and food trucks—including &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.keepitlocalok.com/blog/4-qs-katie-melissa-morgan\">Katiebug’s\u003c/a> shaved ice—take part in a game night at \u003ca href=\"https://www.keepitlocalok.com/master-city-district-list/citydistrict/all/boarding-house\">The Boarding House\u003c/a>, or find a one-of-a-kind decorative piece for your home. \u003ca href=\"https://milliestable.com/about-us/\">Millie’s Table\u003c/a> is a local (and Ideal Homes) favorite in Edmond, famous for Millie Shores’ family-style, home cooking. \u003ca href=\"http://www.nonesuchokc.com\">Nonesuch\u003c/a>, a restaurant that opened recently in Oklahoma City, uses hyper-local ingredients—sourced close to home. Bon Appetit named Nonesuch “America’s Best New Restaurant”. The first Friday evening of every month, take a walk through \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepaseo.org/paseo-first-friday-gallery-walk/\">The Paseo Arts District\u003c/a> for, of course, the First Friday ArtWalk. Visit the galleries, studios, and shops of more than 80 artists and 25 distinctive businesses. \u003cstrong>Buy Local, Build Local\u003c/strong> When you’re ready to build or\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">&nbsp;buy a new home\u003c/a>, keep the same focus on choosing a local business. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story\">Ideal Homes began in Norman more than 20 years ago\u003c/a>, created by three local entrepreneurs with a vision for building homes. More than that, this leadership made it their mission to become part of the communities—the ones they built, and beyond. Our team has grown and our roots are deeper than ever here. We’re making things grow, not just with construction but in giving back. We welcome you to look at our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">new construction homes\u003c/a> and then \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">talk to us\u003c/a> to see how we can be among your “buy local” favorites.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"buy-local-support-your-local-business-people-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-09-24T04:14:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ebada5b0a61f1e7d434d1f0c63f0063.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1537762495,"_etag":"cbe9af2d54bc9ceabf95f87a9de4841345a972ae","textbody":"When you run to the store, convenience is your priority. We all get that. But when you stop to think about where you spend your time and money, what’s really important? At Ideal Homes, we build homes that spark a lifestyle change for families. Our neighborhoods are like small towns. You get to know the people who move in and the importance of “community”. We support the initiative to buy local because you support your local business people—friends, family, and neighbors who are doing their best to do what they love. To help you buy local in the Oklahoma City region, here are some ideas. Farmer’s Markets You can’t get anything fresher than fresh from the farm. Farmer’s markets feature produce from local growers and small businesses—artisanal cheeses and breads, baked goods, plants and flowers, homemade honey, jams, preserves, herbal blends, soap, and arts and craft. Here are some of the local farmer’s markets near Oklahoma City: Choctaw Farmer’s Market, Choctaw Creek Park (2001 North Harper), Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., mid-June through October. Edmond Farmers Market, Festival Marketplace (26 West 1st St., Edmond), Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., from April 14 through October 27. Farmers Market, Historic Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market&nbsp;(311 South Klein Ave, OKC), Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Norman Farm Market, Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays, 4 to 7 p.m., from the first Saturday in April through the last week in October. OSU-OKC Farmers Market, Horticulture Pavilion (400 North Portland), Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all year round. Local Favorites The Farmers Market District is an essential stop when you’re looking to shop local. This downtown OKC area spans several blocks—east to west from Pennsylvania Avenue to Shartel Avenue and north to south from Oklahoma Boulevard to I-40. The Farmers Market District is home to a range of shops, eateries, and services that stretches from a locally grown food hub, craft breweries, and food truck park to a yoga studio, furniture makers, and boutiques of locally made crafts, clothing, jewelry, and so much more. With a KeepItLocal card, you can explore locally-owned businesses throughout the Oklahoma City metro region. Get a taste of the fare from different restaurants and food trucks—including &nbsp;Katiebug’s shaved ice—take part in a game night at The Boarding House, or find a one-of-a-kind decorative piece for your home. Millie’s Table is a local (and Ideal Homes) favorite in Edmond, famous for Millie Shores’ family-style, home cooking. Nonesuch, a restaurant that opened recently in Oklahoma City, uses hyper-local ingredients—sourced close to home. Bon Appetit named Nonesuch “America’s Best New Restaurant”. The first Friday evening of every month, take a walk through The Paseo Arts District for, of course, the First Friday ArtWalk. Visit the galleries, studios, and shops of more than 80 artists and 25 distinctive businesses. Buy Local, Build Local When you’re ready to build or&nbsp;buy a new home, keep the same focus on choosing a local business. Ideal Homes began in Norman more than 20 years ago, created by three local entrepreneurs with a vision for building homes. More than that, this leadership made it their mission to become part of the communities—the ones they built, and beyond. Our team has grown and our roots are deeper than ever here. We’re making things grow, not just with construction but in giving back. We welcome you to look at our new construction homes and then talk to us to see how we can be among your “buy local” favorites.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0914db04803477e7f80"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0954db048034a7e5f4d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:12:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Adding a Personal Touch to Your New Home’s Design","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5066 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0660775e2acb231308187b4cc3e6932b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;First of all, congratulations! If you’re building a house, that means you’re one step closer to living in a dream home. Building a custom-designed home comes with a lot of challenges, especially early on. Not only is there extensive budget planning and vetting contractors, but you also need to decide on the layout and size. It can be overwhelming and frustrating, but you know it’ll be worth it in the end. So let’s focus on the exciting parts of building your own home: adding your personal touch! Now’s the time to pull out that dream home list and start making it happen.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Start Walking on Sunshine Every Day\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Since we’re building this home from the ground up, let’s kick this off by focusing on your flooring. Are you a big fan of gorgeous hardwood floors? Pick a wood grain and stain that you adore (and goes well with your furniture). Oak is a classic, but you have a wide array of options and designs here. Do you like sinking into soft carpet when you wake up in the morning? Find the perfect carpet for the bedrooms and den. Unlike with an inventory home or renting a home, you aren’t stuck with floors you can’t stand. No need to replace old carpet or scuffed tiling when you’re building your own home. Play around with different flooring materials until you find one that matches your style.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Let There Be Light\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Lighting can be a polarizing thing. People don’t always agree on lighting types based on personal aesthetic or room design. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about having too little lighting or obnoxious fixtures on the ceiling. Go as elaborate or minimal as you like here. Choose from decorative chandeliers, functional lighted ceiling fans, or recessed ceiling lights. You can even have electrical boxes installed to add cool features, like under-counter lighting in the kitchen or lit glass cabinets. Just make sure you specify all of this to your builder so that they won’t run into trouble later on.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Pick a Counter You Can Count On\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Nobody’s ever said, “There’s just too much counter space in that kitchen.” When building your home, I sure hope you’re designing ample space for the kitchen counters. With that out of the way, another place to add a personal touch to your home’s design is the countertops. There are so many options here: granite, quartz, concrete (a surprisingly popular trend), laminate, solid surfacing, and even butcher-block wood. Some look flashier than others, perfect for those of us who love hosting. Some can take a beating without wearing down, great for super active cooks or people who drop things.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Your Favorite Hardware, Everywhere\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Kitchen cabinet handles, doorknobs, closet doors, window shades, and drawers… When you stop and think about it, there’s an absurd amount of hardware in every home. Though the sheer number may make a trip to the hardware store seem daunting, the personalization makes it worth the effort. This is your home, and there are no hardware limits. You have complete control over every cabinet, every drawer, and even every door. They will all open and close with whatever hardware you like the most. Unlike with other home features, it’s not really possible to pick the “wrong” piece of hardware. A cabinet knob fits on any cabinet, and a drawer will pull out whether you’re using a brass handle or a cutout. So seriously, get a little crazy here. These are four ways of many you can add a personal touch to your new home. Adding a bit of yourself to the design process will make the home that much more special to you and your family. So take some time and indulge yourself – it’s not every day you get to build your dream home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"adding-a-personal-touch-to-your-new-homes-design-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-10-03T20:03:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0660775e2acb231308187b4cc3e6932b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1538596988,"_etag":"a6fa7d85c0f27e7451aabc81575e6fd4762fba1a","textbody":"&nbsp;First of all, congratulations! If you’re building a house, that means you’re one step closer to living in a dream home. Building a custom-designed home comes with a lot of challenges, especially early on. Not only is there extensive budget planning and vetting contractors, but you also need to decide on the layout and size. It can be overwhelming and frustrating, but you know it’ll be worth it in the end. So let’s focus on the exciting parts of building your own home: adding your personal touch! Now’s the time to pull out that dream home list and start making it happen.Start Walking on Sunshine Every DaySince we’re building this home from the ground up, let’s kick this off by focusing on your flooring. Are you a big fan of gorgeous hardwood floors? Pick a wood grain and stain that you adore (and goes well with your furniture). Oak is a classic, but you have a wide array of options and designs here. Do you like sinking into soft carpet when you wake up in the morning? Find the perfect carpet for the bedrooms and den. Unlike with an inventory home or renting a home, you aren’t stuck with floors you can’t stand. No need to replace old carpet or scuffed tiling when you’re building your own home. Play around with different flooring materials until you find one that matches your style.Let There Be LightLighting can be a polarizing thing. People don’t always agree on lighting types based on personal aesthetic or room design. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about having too little lighting or obnoxious fixtures on the ceiling. Go as elaborate or minimal as you like here. Choose from decorative chandeliers, functional lighted ceiling fans, or recessed ceiling lights. You can even have electrical boxes installed to add cool features, like under-counter lighting in the kitchen or lit glass cabinets. Just make sure you specify all of this to your builder so that they won’t run into trouble later on.Pick a Counter You Can Count OnNobody’s ever said, “There’s just too much counter space in that kitchen.” When building your home, I sure hope you’re designing ample space for the kitchen counters. With that out of the way, another place to add a personal touch to your home’s design is the countertops. There are so many options here: granite, quartz, concrete (a surprisingly popular trend), laminate, solid surfacing, and even butcher-block wood. Some look flashier than others, perfect for those of us who love hosting. Some can take a beating without wearing down, great for super active cooks or people who drop things.Your Favorite Hardware, EverywhereKitchen cabinet handles, doorknobs, closet doors, window shades, and drawers… When you stop and think about it, there’s an absurd amount of hardware in every home. Though the sheer number may make a trip to the hardware store seem daunting, the personalization makes it worth the effort. This is your home, and there are no hardware limits. You have complete control over every cabinet, every drawer, and even every door. They will all open and close with whatever hardware you like the most. Unlike with other home features, it’s not really possible to pick the “wrong” piece of hardware. A cabinet knob fits on any cabinet, and a drawer will pull out whether you’re using a brass handle or a cutout. So seriously, get a little crazy here. These are four ways of many you can add a personal touch to your new home. Adding a bit of yourself to the design process will make the home that much more special to you and your family. So take some time and indulge yourself – it’s not every day you get to build your dream home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0954db048034a7e5f4d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0994db048034a7e5f4e","_updated":"Wed, 22 May 2024 20:09:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Bison Creek is Coming Soon to Piedmont, OK","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Piedmont, OK, is accurately described as “charming.” It’s a small but steadily growing Oklahoma City suburb that has a lot to offer—great schools, hometown activities, neighborly spirit, low unemployment, very low crime rate, and affordable living. It’s such a \u003ca href=\"https://www.homesnacks.net/these-are-the-10-best-places-to-live-in-oklahoma-125136/\">great place to live\u003c/a> that \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is launching a brand new community of new construction homes here. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont/bison-creek\">Bison Creek\u003c/a> is coming soon, in an excellent location that will feel like you’re out in the country, even though Oklahoma City is just 28 miles away. For Bison Creek, we chose a site that will get you to and from John Kilpatrick Turnpike in only a few minutes. You’re also close to the Northeast Expressway, which connects to I-44, I-35, I-235, and I-40—giving you plenty of ways to easily get to where you’re going! Piedmont is recognized for its top-notch school system, ensuring your kids will receive a quality education. Students at each level are posting above-average test scores at \u003ca href=\"https://www.greatschools.org/oklahoma/piedmont/1248-Piedmont-Elementary-School/\">Piedmont Elementary School\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.greatschools.org/oklahoma/piedmont/1250-Piedmont-Middle-School/\">Piedmont Middle School\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.greatschools.org/oklahoma/piedmont/1249-Piedmont-High-School/\">Piedmont High School\u003c/a>. The athletic facilities have recently been updated, and the district is investing more in technology, science labs, safe rooms, music, the cafeteria, and air conditioning (including the school buses). The high school has achieved something very unique these days: a 100% graduation rate! That’s just one of the reasons that Piedmont earned its own “A” by \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/piedmont-canadian-ok/\">Niche\u003c/a>, a website that measures the quality of life in towns and cities across the country. Ideal Homes is planning a community that will suit a variety of households. The 14 floor plans range from the 1,127-square-foot Cooper design to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy\">Murphy\u003c/a>, which offers 2,136 square feet and the Kingsley with almost 2,000 square feet of living space. The model home will reflect the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/dawson\">Dawson\u003c/a>, so stay tuned to see it! No matter which Ideal Homes design you choose, you can make it uniquely yours, with the floor plan and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">design options\u003c/a>—as well as affordable, with pricing from $160,000 to $250,000. You can take a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">virtual tour\u003c/a> of many of our homes, getting a good look at a finished model. Bison Creek homebuyers also have the benefit of Ideal Homes’ award-winning, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/innovation\">energy-efficient design\u003c/a> that saves significantly on your utility usage and costs. Our homes are third-party-certified to deliver as much as 65% more energy efficiency than typical new construction homes—and up to 95% more efficiency than a typical resale home. These features not only enhance the value of your home while you’re living here, but increase the resale value as well. We’ve also committed to sustainable living, protecting the environment for years to come. Our homes and communities are designed to respect the natural surroundings and minimize the carbon footprint. Bison Creek will provide a true neighborhood experience. We’re planning a fully-appointed playground, walking and jogging trails, and plenty of green spaces, plus well-lit sidewalks for safety. Does Piedmont sound like “home” to you? Ideal Homes is offering special pricing on Bison Creek’s homesites to the first few homebuyers. We also have a limited number of sites that back up to a wooded area, so if that privacy appeals to you, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">come see us now\u003c/a>. Just across the road from Bison Creek, be sure to take a look at Buffalo Grove at Village Verde, another Ideal Homes community in Piedmont. We have some move-in ready homes as well as homesites still available, priced from $158,000.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"bison-creek-is-coming-soon-to-piedmont-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-10-10T19:28:32.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ef5960c70236fcc6248215fb244dc2be.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1539199712,"_etag":"7a7461611035b03892777658bd2aa39693f90056","textbody":"Piedmont, OK, is accurately described as “charming.” It’s a small but steadily growing Oklahoma City suburb that has a lot to offer—great schools, hometown activities, neighborly spirit, low unemployment, very low crime rate, and affordable living. It’s such a great place to live that Ideal Homes is launching a brand new community of new construction homes here. Bison Creek is coming soon, in an excellent location that will feel like you’re out in the country, even though Oklahoma City is just 28 miles away. For Bison Creek, we chose a site that will get you to and from John Kilpatrick Turnpike in only a few minutes. You’re also close to the Northeast Expressway, which connects to I-44, I-35, I-235, and I-40—giving you plenty of ways to easily get to where you’re going! Piedmont is recognized for its top-notch school system, ensuring your kids will receive a quality education. Students at each level are posting above-average test scores at Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont Middle School, and Piedmont High School. The athletic facilities have recently been updated, and the district is investing more in technology, science labs, safe rooms, music, the cafeteria, and air conditioning (including the school buses). The high school has achieved something very unique these days: a 100% graduation rate! That’s just one of the reasons that Piedmont earned its own “A” by Niche, a website that measures the quality of life in towns and cities across the country. Ideal Homes is planning a community that will suit a variety of households. The 14 floor plans range from the 1,127-square-foot Cooper design to the Murphy, which offers 2,136 square feet and the Kingsley with almost 2,000 square feet of living space. The model home will reflect the Dawson, so stay tuned to see it! No matter which Ideal Homes design you choose, you can make it uniquely yours, with the floor plan and design options—as well as affordable, with pricing from $160,000 to $250,000. You can take a virtual tour of many of our homes, getting a good look at a finished model. Bison Creek homebuyers also have the benefit of Ideal Homes’ award-winning, energy-efficient design that saves significantly on your utility usage and costs. Our homes are third-party-certified to deliver as much as 65% more energy efficiency than typical new construction homes—and up to 95% more efficiency than a typical resale home. These features not only enhance the value of your home while you’re living here, but increase the resale value as well. We’ve also committed to sustainable living, protecting the environment for years to come. Our homes and communities are designed to respect the natural surroundings and minimize the carbon footprint. Bison Creek will provide a true neighborhood experience. We’re planning a fully-appointed playground, walking and jogging trails, and plenty of green spaces, plus well-lit sidewalks for safety. Does Piedmont sound like “home” to you? Ideal Homes is offering special pricing on Bison Creek’s homesites to the first few homebuyers. We also have a limited number of sites that back up to a wooded area, so if that privacy appeals to you, come see us now. Just across the road from Bison Creek, be sure to take a look at Buffalo Grove at Village Verde, another Ideal Homes community in Piedmont. We have some move-in ready homes as well as homesites still available, priced from $158,000.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:21 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0994db048034a7e5f4e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c09c4db048034a7e5f4f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:12:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Essential Safety Items Every Home Should Have","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5079 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/20e9cbb4a279342c2840cb0f83670d51.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Accidents happen. That’s an unfortunate fact. Though it’s not fun to think about, every year people deal with unexpected disasters like kitchen fires or carbon monoxide leaks. But with a little forethought and preparation, you can keep your home and family safe. Don’t be caught off guard; make sure you’re equipped with these five essential safety items.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Fire Extinguisher\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>This may be the most obvious safety item on our list. Every home needs at least one fire extinguisher, but preferably more. One should stay in the kitchen within easy reach in case of grease fires or a towel getting too close to your burner (it happens to the best of us!). Make sure you regularly inspect it and replace the extinguisher when it’s expired. One last fire safety tip: make sure everyone in your home knows where your fire extinguishers are and how to use them. For more tips on buying the right fire extinguisher, check out Apartment Therapy’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/know-how-to-buy-the-right-fire-110889\">concise guide here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"2\">\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Smoke Detectors\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>You may know your smoke alarm as the thing that beeps nonstop when the batteries run out. But smoke alarms can save lives in the event of a fire. It’s best to have a smoke alarm in every room of your home. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends testing smoke detectors about once a month and replacing their batteries once or twice every year. Along with smoke detectors, it’s also recommended that you install carbon monoxide detectors in each room. You can purchase combination smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, which can be easier to check on each month.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>First Aid Kit\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Like a fire extinguisher, every home should have a regularly updated first aid kit. You can purchase a pre-stocked kit or make your own. Make sure your kit includes bandages in different sizes, a pair of tweezers, adhesive tape, and antibiotic ointment. What’s great about having a first aid kit is all your essential first aid items are in one organized place. No need to scramble around junk drawers looking for a heavy-duty bandage or gauze. You can find a full list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-kits/basics/art-20056673\">recommended first aid kit supplies here\u003c/a>, which was put together by the Mayo Clinic.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Emergency Contact List\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Put together a list of important contacts, including poison control, the fire department, local police station, and primary care doctors. If you have pets, include the number of an emergency 24/7 vet clinic. Keep this list in an easy-to-reach spot and always let babysitters, house sitters, and dog sitters know where to find it. If you have kids in the house, remind them to check the list in case of an emergency. Set a reminder to review this list regularly. It can be easy to forget to change a doctor’s number or add an updated phone number. Be proactive with this list so you’ll never be caught off guard in an emergency.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Outlet Covers\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Whether you have kids in the house or if kids regularly visit your home, it’s a smart idea to get covers for your electrical outlets. Children are curious and get into everything – and are therefore at a high risk of shock and burn injuries around uncovered outlets. So take away the temptation and put covers over your outlets. Don’t live in fear of home disasters. By taking the time to prepare for the worse, you can keep your family safe. Be sure to update your safety equipment and contact list regularly, and make sure everyone knows the plan in case of emergency.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-essential-safety-items-every-home-should-have-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-10-15T20:23:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/20e9cbb4a279342c2840cb0f83670d51.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1539635016,"_etag":"9c766f37332a72a0cfda799ff0891bacf4ca6b61","textbody":"&nbsp;Accidents happen. That’s an unfortunate fact. Though it’s not fun to think about, every year people deal with unexpected disasters like kitchen fires or carbon monoxide leaks. But with a little forethought and preparation, you can keep your home and family safe. Don’t be caught off guard; make sure you’re equipped with these five essential safety items.Fire ExtinguisherThis may be the most obvious safety item on our list. Every home needs at least one fire extinguisher, but preferably more. One should stay in the kitchen within easy reach in case of grease fires or a towel getting too close to your burner (it happens to the best of us!). Make sure you regularly inspect it and replace the extinguisher when it’s expired. One last fire safety tip: make sure everyone in your home knows where your fire extinguishers are and how to use them. For more tips on buying the right fire extinguisher, check out Apartment Therapy’s concise guide here.Smoke DetectorsYou may know your smoke alarm as the thing that beeps nonstop when the batteries run out. But smoke alarms can save lives in the event of a fire. It’s best to have a smoke alarm in every room of your home. The U.S. Fire Administration recommends testing smoke detectors about once a month and replacing their batteries once or twice every year. Along with smoke detectors, it’s also recommended that you install carbon monoxide detectors in each room. You can purchase combination smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, which can be easier to check on each month.First Aid KitLike a fire extinguisher, every home should have a regularly updated first aid kit. You can purchase a pre-stocked kit or make your own. Make sure your kit includes bandages in different sizes, a pair of tweezers, adhesive tape, and antibiotic ointment. What’s great about having a first aid kit is all your essential first aid items are in one organized place. No need to scramble around junk drawers looking for a heavy-duty bandage or gauze. You can find a full list of recommended first aid kit supplies here, which was put together by the Mayo Clinic.Emergency Contact ListPut together a list of important contacts, including poison control, the fire department, local police station, and primary care doctors. If you have pets, include the number of an emergency 24/7 vet clinic. Keep this list in an easy-to-reach spot and always let babysitters, house sitters, and dog sitters know where to find it. If you have kids in the house, remind them to check the list in case of an emergency. Set a reminder to review this list regularly. It can be easy to forget to change a doctor’s number or add an updated phone number. Be proactive with this list so you’ll never be caught off guard in an emergency.Outlet CoversWhether you have kids in the house or if kids regularly visit your home, it’s a smart idea to get covers for your electrical outlets. Children are curious and get into everything – and are therefore at a high risk of shock and burn injuries around uncovered outlets. So take away the temptation and put covers over your outlets. Don’t live in fear of home disasters. By taking the time to prepare for the worse, you can keep your family safe. Be sure to update your safety equipment and contact list regularly, and make sure everyone knows the plan in case of emergency.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c09c4db048034a7e5f4f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0a24db04803497e722b","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 14:48:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Map Out Your Own Parade of Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For one week, every spring and fall, the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association organizes a Parade of Homes. Builders from all over the Oklahoma City region open their showcase homes for visitors to tour. But if you missed the fall event, you can map out your own parade of homes—and never leave your house to see them. Check out&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal Homes\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">’ virtual tours of our new construction homes in Edmond, Deer Creek, Moore, Norman, Piedmont, Yukon, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Choctaw, and Stillwater.\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>The Edmond and Deer Creek Parade Route\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/northbrooke\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northbrooke\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=AHp6ZRmZutU\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wander virtually\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;through our model home at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7017 NW 157\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Terrace\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a beautiful representation of Ideal Homes’&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/frederickson\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frederickson\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;floor plan. Located in the acclaimed Deer Creek School District, Northbrooke is a great choice for families.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valencia\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;community includes three playgrounds, a baseball diamond, soccer field, walking trails, ponds, and creeks. The gazebos are great for gatherings. Our model home is located at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2424 NW 187th Terrace\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=uWT2id7Y2Lk&brand=0\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue your tour\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;with a look at this Ideal Homes&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oakland\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;design. &nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Reserve at Valencia\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;is just across the way from our Valencia community, but you can make the trip from your computer or mobile device. This Ideal Homes community features a pool and clubhouse, and connects with Valencia’s walking trails, parks, and ponds.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=frdcMQkEu9w&brand=0\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a closer look\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;at our model home at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18700 Neri Drive\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a beautifully appointed home in our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/cambridge\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambridge\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;floor plan.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Even Moore to Explore\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Featherstone\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;feels like a small town with a bigger city. The streets wind through the neighborhood, where we’ve included a splash pad, clubhouse, playground, and ponds.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ZqWvywdaD3T\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our model home\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;is located at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16444 Drywater Drive\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and wonderfully showcases both our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/jordan\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jordan\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;floor plan and\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;our professional designer’s creativity.\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>What’s New in Norman?\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue along your parade route to&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/little-river-trails\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Little River Trails\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;and take your next&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=HvWBtmgzSgB\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual tour\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;of&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4017 Bandera Trail\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where this&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overton\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;model presents a truly distinctive, 3,257-square-foot home from our Infinity Collection. Little River Trails blends quiet serenity, exceptional style, and the fun of a community pool.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another Ideal Homes community in Norman,&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;offers scenic views of the rolling hills that surround the neighborhood, along with walking trails and a playground to encourage everyone to get outdoors.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=S7KzK7opNQb\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a walk&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through the model home at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 Carolyn Ridge Road\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;to see the style and elegance of the&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Montgomery\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;floor plan.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Norman trail continues to&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Leaf Trails\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where residents enjoy the peace and convenience of the great location. The community’s model home at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3155 Midland Valley Street\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;can be viewed&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Xg7bLDmuMGt\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/inwood\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inwood\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;floor plan.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, come on over to&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/trail-woods\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trail Woods\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where kids love the unique playground and splash pad—and parents appreciate the high quality of the Norman school system. As you&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=4pALnWb1g94\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continue your tour\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;of the&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/ivory\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ivory\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;floor plan used for our model home at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2500 Trailwood Drive\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, notice how much style, space, and elegance you can have in 1,708 square feet.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>A Stop in Piedmont&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Village Verde is the newest community in one of the most sought-after areas of Oklahoma City metro. Ideal Homes has expanded this neighborhood with the addition of&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buffalo Grove at Village Verde\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend a little time touring\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Griffith\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;model home at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11424 NW 131st Street\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;so you can see how you can live large in just under 2,000 square feet.\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Continue to Mustang and Yukon\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who enjoy outdoor recreation appreciate the location of&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/castlewood-trails\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;in Yukon. You’re close to Lake Overholser and a variety of parks, The community is designed to create a small town village feel, with green spaces, gazebos, parks, and a playground. Our model home,&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10537 NW 34th Terrace\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is designed in the&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/lawrence\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawrence\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;floor plan. Be sure to include a stop here on your&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KYmNBHrY8Da\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual tour\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in a convenient area of Mustang,&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skyline Trails\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;is close to Yukon’s shopping, dining, and entertainment.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=32tDLEdFUHi&brand=0\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the quality of the homes\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;here by viewing our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edison\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edison\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;model at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12625 NW 1st Court\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Get moving in Stillwater\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater/tradan-heights\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tradan Heights\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;in Stillwater is designed to fit a variety of lifestyles, with homes from 1,127 to 2,136 square feet of living space, and easy access to Downtown Stillwater. At nearly 2,000 square feet, our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kingsley\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;model home at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4319 West Aggie Drive\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;reflects Ideal Homes’ ideal creativity that’s worth a&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=dGaLhYPL6Ty\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">closer look\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Choctaw’s Choice for Fine Living\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s easy to fall into the rhythm of our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sundance\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;community. Surrounded by rolling hills, mature trees, and green spaces, this Ideal Homes neighborhood presents a peaceful escape. The playground, basketball court, and walking trail make it easy to enjoy the outdoors. If this is the pace and place you picture,&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QiPXZEWUc1a\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check out\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;our model home at&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12620 SE 16th Court\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, built in &nbsp;our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kingsley\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;floor plan.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time on this virtual tour of our community model homes through the Oklahoma City metro area. Then&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">let us know\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;if the tour leads you back to us, to start planning your own&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal Home\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"map-out-your-own-parade-of-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-10-25T18:11:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/62e87c7b3c66b8076c74d957bce5df7e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1540491070,"_etag":"f3086d124f7633a6c9aad633c40d43034d7a94e3","textbody":"For one week, every spring and fall, the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association organizes a Parade of Homes. Builders from all over the Oklahoma City region open their showcase homes for visitors to tour. But if you missed the fall event, you can map out your own parade of homes—and never leave your house to see them. Check out&nbsp;Ideal Homes’ virtual tours of our new construction homes in Edmond, Deer Creek, Moore, Norman, Piedmont, Yukon, Mustang, Oklahoma City, Choctaw, and Stillwater.The Edmond and Deer Creek Parade RouteIn&nbsp;Northbrooke,&nbsp;wander virtually&nbsp;through our model home at&nbsp;7017 NW 157th&nbsp;Terrace, a beautiful representation of Ideal Homes’&nbsp;Frederickson&nbsp;floor plan. Located in the acclaimed Deer Creek School District, Northbrooke is a great choice for families.Our&nbsp;Valencia&nbsp;community includes three playgrounds, a baseball diamond, soccer field, walking trails, ponds, and creeks. The gazebos are great for gatherings. Our model home is located at&nbsp;2424 NW 187th Terrace.&nbsp;Continue your tour&nbsp;with a look at this Ideal Homes&nbsp;Oakland&nbsp;design. &nbsp;The Reserve at Valencia&nbsp;is just across the way from our Valencia community, but you can make the trip from your computer or mobile device. This Ideal Homes community features a pool and clubhouse, and connects with Valencia’s walking trails, parks, and ponds.&nbsp;Get a closer look&nbsp;at our model home at&nbsp;18700 Neri Drive, a beautifully appointed home in our&nbsp;Cambridge&nbsp;floor plan.&nbsp;Even Moore to ExploreLiving at&nbsp;Featherstone&nbsp;feels like a small town with a bigger city. The streets wind through the neighborhood, where we’ve included a splash pad, clubhouse, playground, and ponds.&nbsp;Our model home&nbsp;is located at&nbsp;16444 Drywater Drive, and wonderfully showcases both our&nbsp;Jordan&nbsp;floor plan and&nbsp;our professional designer’s creativity.What’s New in Norman?Continue along your parade route to&nbsp;Little River Trails&nbsp;and take your next&nbsp;virtual tour&nbsp;of&nbsp;4017 Bandera Trail, where this&nbsp;Overton&nbsp;model presents a truly distinctive, 3,257-square-foot home from our Infinity Collection. Little River Trails blends quiet serenity, exceptional style, and the fun of a community pool.&nbsp;Another Ideal Homes community in Norman,&nbsp;Red Canyon Ranch&nbsp;offers scenic views of the rolling hills that surround the neighborhood, along with walking trails and a playground to encourage everyone to get outdoors.&nbsp;Take a walk&nbsp;through the model home at&nbsp;800 Carolyn Ridge Road&nbsp;to see the style and elegance of the&nbsp;Montgomery&nbsp;floor plan.The Norman trail continues to&nbsp;Green Leaf Trails, where residents enjoy the peace and convenience of the great location. The community’s model home at&nbsp;3155 Midland Valley Street&nbsp;can be viewed&nbsp;here, showing our&nbsp;Inwood&nbsp;floor plan.&nbsp;Next, come on over to&nbsp;Trail Woods, where kids love the unique playground and splash pad—and parents appreciate the high quality of the Norman school system. As you&nbsp;continue your tour&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Ivory&nbsp;floor plan used for our model home at&nbsp;2500 Trailwood Drive, notice how much style, space, and elegance you can have in 1,708 square feet.&nbsp;A Stop in Piedmont&nbsp;Village Verde is the newest community in one of the most sought-after areas of Oklahoma City metro. Ideal Homes has expanded this neighborhood with the addition of&nbsp;Buffalo Grove at Village Verde.&nbsp;Spend a little time touring&nbsp;our&nbsp;Griffith&nbsp;model home at&nbsp;11424 NW 131st Street&nbsp;so you can see how you can live large in just under 2,000 square feet.Continue to Mustang and YukonPeople who enjoy outdoor recreation appreciate the location of&nbsp;Castlewood Trails&nbsp;in Yukon. You’re close to Lake Overholser and a variety of parks, The community is designed to create a small town village feel, with green spaces, gazebos, parks, and a playground. Our model home,&nbsp;10537 NW 34th Terrace, is designed in the&nbsp;Lawrence&nbsp;floor plan. Be sure to include a stop here on your&nbsp;virtual tour!Located in a convenient area of Mustang,&nbsp;Skyline Trails&nbsp;is close to Yukon’s shopping, dining, and entertainment.&nbsp;See the quality of the homes&nbsp;here by viewing our&nbsp;Edison&nbsp;model at&nbsp;12625 NW 1st Court,&nbsp;Get moving in StillwaterTradan Heights&nbsp;in Stillwater is designed to fit a variety of lifestyles, with homes from 1,127 to 2,136 square feet of living space, and easy access to Downtown Stillwater. At nearly 2,000 square feet, our&nbsp;Kingsley&nbsp;model home at&nbsp;4319 West Aggie Drive&nbsp;reflects Ideal Homes’ ideal creativity that’s worth a&nbsp;closer look.Choctaw’s Choice for Fine LivingIt’s easy to fall into the rhythm of our&nbsp;Sundance&nbsp;community. Surrounded by rolling hills, mature trees, and green spaces, this Ideal Homes neighborhood presents a peaceful escape. The playground, basketball court, and walking trail make it easy to enjoy the outdoors. If this is the pace and place you picture,&nbsp;check out&nbsp;our model home at&nbsp;12620 SE 16th Court, built in &nbsp;our&nbsp;Kingsley&nbsp;floor plan.Take your time on this virtual tour of our community model homes through the Oklahoma City metro area. Then&nbsp;let us know&nbsp;if the tour leads you back to us, to start planning your own&nbsp;Ideal Home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:30 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0a24db04803497e722b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0a64db04803477e7f81","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:14:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OKLAHOMA CITY, a Capital Place to Live","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5089 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5c9fe98de2f5d35a6cee45e4845789b4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Since it first began, Oklahoma City has been—and today continues to be—a town unlike any other. If you live elsewhere and have been thinking about making a move, there are a variety of solid reasons why you should consider Oklahoma’s capital city. \u003cstrong>A Sizable City\u003c/strong> The most populous city in the state, with more than 1.3 million residents, Oklahoma City is now the 41\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> largest metropolitan area in the U.S. However, when it comes to land area, OKC is the third largest in the nation, including ten counties and is 621 square miles. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Great Housing Market\u003c/strong> Just this past May, Smart Asset named Oklahoma City \u003ca href=\"https://smartasset.com/mortgage/best-cities-for-first-time-homebuyers-2018\">the second best city in the nation for first time home buyers\u003c/a>. Plus, \u003ca href=\"https://www.localmarketmonitor.com/index.cfm?event=about\">Local Market Monitor\u003c/a> has ranked OKC as one of the Top 19 Home Markets with the Best Expected Performance, while GoBankingRates has called it \u003ca href=\"https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/real-estate/best-cities-for-millennials-buying-homes/#15\">one of the best cities for millennials buying homes\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>A Top Environment for Young Professionals\u003c/strong> This Spring, WalletHub named Oklahoma City \u003ca href=\"https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-to-start-a-business/2281/\">the best large city to start a business\u003c/a>. It was also hailed as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.trulia.com/research/grandpa-was-a-millennial/\">top city to be a millennial\u003c/a> by Trulia. In addition, Lending Tree says OKC is among the \u003ca href=\"https://www.lendingtree.com/business/small/places-with-the-youngest-entrepreneurs/\">top five cities with the youngest entrepreneurs in the nation\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Low Cost of Living but Good Wages\u003c/strong> Extremely affordable, Oklahoma City has an 89.9 cost of living index. Bankrate says the Sooner state’s capital city is \u003ca href=\"https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/best-worst-cities-for-building-emergency-fund-savings/\">among the top ten best cities for building your savings\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://www.abetterlifeokc.com/index.php?submenu=cost_of_living&src=c2er\">This comprehensive Cost of Living Calculator\u003c/a> shows just how far money can go in OKC. And not only is Oklahoma City affordable, but Credit Sesame has ranked it as being among the \u003ca href=\"https://www.creditsesame.com/blog/cities/cities-millennials-make-money/\">top twenty cities where millennials make the most money\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Some Great Schools\u003c/strong> In 2018, \u003cem>U.S. News and World Report&nbsp;\u003c/em>ranked \u003ca href=\"http://www.news9.com/story/38162917/5-okc-schools-ranked-among-best-high-schools-in-us\">five of Oklahoma City’s high schools as being among the best in the nation\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>A Diverse Job Market\u003c/strong> Big-name leading private employers with headquarters in OKC include \u003ca href=\"https://jobs.loves.com/content/Corporate/?locale=en_US\">Love's Travel Stops &amp; Country Stores\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://careers.paycom.com/\">Paycom\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://careers.hobbylobby.com/\">Hobby Lobby\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.oge.com/wps/portal/oge/careers-main/careers/Pages/Home.aspx/!ut/p/a1/jZBBb4MwDIV_yw4ch92MMrRbKG0pBYkdtqa5TOmUBiQgKEnLtF8_xmHSpLWrb7a-Z79n4MCAd-JcK-Fq3Ynmu-fhW0SSZZohKTCMY6RZvnqN5jkG6eMI7CcAF7gJSLbekiXSbZI8z8tktomD2_R4oSj-p89uOEBMsSgU8F646r7ujhpYKZS0wFLdSl_Y_gN2wK9uCmc_wOWoE3Aly2hWNfow_XVPu8NDNLoy8iiNNP7JjOPKud4-eejhMAy-0lo10n_XrYd_SSptHbDfJPTtC_vMU6zLdhdZevcFEVC46g!!/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/\">OGE\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://americanfidelity.com/careers/\">American Fidelity\u003c/a>. In addition, well-known organizations like Boeing, AT&amp;T, Dell, GE, Hertz, UPS, AAA, Farmers Insurance and others maintain a large presence in the market. &nbsp; The largest employers in the market are the state of Oklahoma, Tinker Air Force Base, University of Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Health, and the other organizations on this \u003ca href=\"https://asoft9218.accrisoft.com/okcedis/clientuploads/pdf/OKCMajorEmployers.pdf\">list\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>A Warm Climate\u003c/strong> With an elevation of 1,285 feet above sea level, Oklahoma City averages more than 300 days of sunshine and 32.03 inches of rainfall per year. In January, the city’s temperatures average a high of 47 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit). In July the temperatures average a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 71 degrees Fahrenheit. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>A Great Place to Visit\u003c/strong> If you should move to Oklahoma City, you probably won’t find yourself lonely for those you left behind for long since they’ll be likely to want to come for a visit. The March 2018 issue of \u003cem>Southern Living\u003c/em> named OKC \u003ca href=\"https://amp.southernliving.com/travel/solo-travel-southern-us?__twitter_impression=true\">a great vacation destination\u003c/a>. In addition, WalletHub ranked it among the nation’s \u003ca href=\"https://wallethub.com/edu/best-summer-travel-destinations/3792/\">top ten summer travel destinations\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-a-capital-place-to-live-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-10-29T18:34:21.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5c9fe98de2f5d35a6cee45e4845789b4.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1540838061,"_etag":"59d5e20a04a338060fa7d71888760c1abc600296","textbody":"&nbsp; Since it first began, Oklahoma City has been—and today continues to be—a town unlike any other. If you live elsewhere and have been thinking about making a move, there are a variety of solid reasons why you should consider Oklahoma’s capital city. A Sizable City The most populous city in the state, with more than 1.3 million residents, Oklahoma City is now the 41st largest metropolitan area in the U.S. However, when it comes to land area, OKC is the third largest in the nation, including ten counties and is 621 square miles. &nbsp; Great Housing Market Just this past May, Smart Asset named Oklahoma City the second best city in the nation for first time home buyers. Plus, Local Market Monitor has ranked OKC as one of the Top 19 Home Markets with the Best Expected Performance, while GoBankingRates has called it one of the best cities for millennials buying homes. &nbsp; A Top Environment for Young Professionals This Spring, WalletHub named Oklahoma City the best large city to start a business. It was also hailed as a top city to be a millennial by Trulia. In addition, Lending Tree says OKC is among the top five cities with the youngest entrepreneurs in the nation. &nbsp; Low Cost of Living but Good Wages Extremely affordable, Oklahoma City has an 89.9 cost of living index. Bankrate says the Sooner state’s capital city is among the top ten best cities for building your savings. This comprehensive Cost of Living Calculator shows just how far money can go in OKC. And not only is Oklahoma City affordable, but Credit Sesame has ranked it as being among the top twenty cities where millennials make the most money. &nbsp; Some Great Schools In 2018, U.S. News and World Report&nbsp;ranked five of Oklahoma City’s high schools as being among the best in the nation. &nbsp; A Diverse Job Market Big-name leading private employers with headquarters in OKC include Love's Travel Stops &amp; Country Stores, Paycom, Hobby Lobby, OGE, and American Fidelity. In addition, well-known organizations like Boeing, AT&amp;T, Dell, GE, Hertz, UPS, AAA, Farmers Insurance and others maintain a large presence in the market. &nbsp; The largest employers in the market are the state of Oklahoma, Tinker Air Force Base, University of Oklahoma, INTEGRIS Health, and the other organizations on this list. &nbsp; A Warm Climate With an elevation of 1,285 feet above sea level, Oklahoma City averages more than 300 days of sunshine and 32.03 inches of rainfall per year. In January, the city’s temperatures average a high of 47 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit). In July the temperatures average a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 71 degrees Fahrenheit. &nbsp; A Great Place to Visit If you should move to Oklahoma City, you probably won’t find yourself lonely for those you left behind for long since they’ll be likely to want to come for a visit. The March 2018 issue of Southern Living named OKC a great vacation destination. In addition, WalletHub ranked it among the nation’s top ten summer travel destinations.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:34 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0a64db04803477e7f81"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0a84db04803497e722c","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:15:48 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Three Easy Steps to a New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4170 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/12134ffc4697c8fc595fdca2918f64e5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"421\">&nbsp;The thought of purchasing a new home can be exciting...but also overwhelming. Where do you start--financing, online, driving around? Ideal Homes has built over 10,000 homes, and with each house, we've figured out how to simplify the process to make it easier for our homebuyers. Here are three easy steps to your new home. Step One: \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Browse Online\u003c/a> In the day and age of online shopping and two-day shipping, shoppers expect convenience. So why should it be any different when you're buying a home. A great first step is to start your search at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">www.IdealHomes.com\u003c/a> where you can browse our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">neighborhoods\u003c/a> in the Oklahoma City metro, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floorplans\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">move-in ready homes\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">thousands of photos\u003c/a>. We even have \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">virtual tours\u003c/a> where you can walk through the home online. Step Two: \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Schedule an Appointment\u003c/a> You've looked at our options and found some homes you love. What's next? Fill out an \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">online form\u003c/a> or call Elena, and she'll set up a time for you to come out to one of our seventeen communities and get a personal tour. You'll get to view one or more of the (beautifully decorated) furnished model homes, take a look at what we have available, and get all your questions answered by one of our knowledgeable New Home Consultants. Step Three: \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">Choose Your Home\u003c/a> Once you've learned a little bit more about Ideal Homes from the New Home Consultant, he or she will guide you in choosing the perfect home for you. Whether it's building from the ground up or purchasing a move-in ready home, our New Home Consultant will take you through every step of the paperwork, financing, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">design process\u003c/a>, and closing. So there you have it. Three steps to your next home. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"three-easy-steps-to-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-11-08T20:31:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/12134ffc4697c8fc595fdca2918f64e5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1541709096,"_etag":"42272e67d4dc1365adfe379cda994c73fdb76042","textbody":"&nbsp;The thought of purchasing a new home can be exciting...but also overwhelming. Where do you start--financing, online, driving around? Ideal Homes has built over 10,000 homes, and with each house, we've figured out how to simplify the process to make it easier for our homebuyers. Here are three easy steps to your new home. Step One: Browse Online In the day and age of online shopping and two-day shipping, shoppers expect convenience. So why should it be any different when you're buying a home. A great first step is to start your search at www.IdealHomes.com where you can browse our neighborhoods in the Oklahoma City metro, floorplans, move-in ready homes, and thousands of photos. We even have virtual tours where you can walk through the home online. Step Two: Schedule an Appointment You've looked at our options and found some homes you love. What's next? Fill out an online form or call Elena, and she'll set up a time for you to come out to one of our seventeen communities and get a personal tour. You'll get to view one or more of the (beautifully decorated) furnished model homes, take a look at what we have available, and get all your questions answered by one of our knowledgeable New Home Consultants. Step Three: Choose Your Home Once you've learned a little bit more about Ideal Homes from the New Home Consultant, he or she will guide you in choosing the perfect home for you. Whether it's building from the ground up or purchasing a move-in ready home, our New Home Consultant will take you through every step of the paperwork, financing, design process, and closing. So there you have it. Three steps to your next home. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:36 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0a84db04803497e722c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0aa4db048034a7e5f50","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:14:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tips for Designing Your Home with Timeless Style","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5100 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b985a7c4e6fd0d274f02e2151f786e93.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Designing a home can be challenging, especially if you’re the kind of person looking for a low maintenance style that can endure the years. But it’s not easy to execute a timeless design. It’s easy to fall into trends that become outdated fads or over accessorizing a room until it becomes a cluttered mess. To help you avoid all that, here are five general tips for creating a timeless home design.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Keep Your Home Fad-Free\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>This may be the most obvious piece of advice in this article. If you’re looking for a timeless style that requires no fuss or work year to year, stay away from fads. You may love a sleek and severe minimalist look right now, but it’s certainly not going to be in style forever.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Make Sure Your Designs are Functional\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Each furniture piece should serve a purpose. In the same vein of creating a fad-free home, it’s best to make sure your furniture makes sense in the room. Ornate, fragile side tables or never-sat-in designer chairs may not factor into a timeless design.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Choose Subtle Patterns and Colors\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Busy or decorative patterns and accessories can give your room a cluttered, outdated feel. Certain colors may be in style one year and suddenly out the next; don’t be caught with a pale green couch that’s horribly out of style within a year. Though these colors or patterns may appeal to you at a certain point, they certainly won’t stand the test of time.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Let Your Fabrics Bring a Room to Life\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Painting and wallpapering are hassles, and it’s just not practical to put on a fresh coat each year. So instead of painting a bright accent wall that may not feel right a few years from now, use throw pillows, rugs, and drapes for that pop of color. It’s easier to change out these fabrics than it is to change wall color or carpeting.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Simplify Major Furniture\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>By major furniture, we mean sofas, dining room tables, and bed frames. If you simplify these pieces of furniture, you can use other elements in the room to add personal style without overdoing it. Simple furniture tends to be timeless and classic, whereas hyper-modern, antique, or ornate furniture can seem outdated or fussy. Home design is a delicate balance of welcoming aesthetic and personal style. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, timeless design, follow these tips. You can create a balanced room without clutter or antiquated style. Imagine how relaxed you’ll feel each time you enter your perfectly timeless room.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-for-designing-your-home-with-timeless-style-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-11-09T00:35:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b985a7c4e6fd0d274f02e2151f786e93.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1541723708,"_etag":"eaa8c4653c8d27617ae29f1c1bd60a0e286e8e18","textbody":"&nbsp;Designing a home can be challenging, especially if you’re the kind of person looking for a low maintenance style that can endure the years. But it’s not easy to execute a timeless design. It’s easy to fall into trends that become outdated fads or over accessorizing a room until it becomes a cluttered mess. To help you avoid all that, here are five general tips for creating a timeless home design.Keep Your Home Fad-FreeThis may be the most obvious piece of advice in this article. If you’re looking for a timeless style that requires no fuss or work year to year, stay away from fads. You may love a sleek and severe minimalist look right now, but it’s certainly not going to be in style forever.Make Sure Your Designs are FunctionalEach furniture piece should serve a purpose. In the same vein of creating a fad-free home, it’s best to make sure your furniture makes sense in the room. Ornate, fragile side tables or never-sat-in designer chairs may not factor into a timeless design.Choose Subtle Patterns and ColorsBusy or decorative patterns and accessories can give your room a cluttered, outdated feel. Certain colors may be in style one year and suddenly out the next; don’t be caught with a pale green couch that’s horribly out of style within a year. Though these colors or patterns may appeal to you at a certain point, they certainly won’t stand the test of time.Let Your Fabrics Bring a Room to LifePainting and wallpapering are hassles, and it’s just not practical to put on a fresh coat each year. So instead of painting a bright accent wall that may not feel right a few years from now, use throw pillows, rugs, and drapes for that pop of color. It’s easier to change out these fabrics than it is to change wall color or carpeting.Simplify Major FurnitureBy major furniture, we mean sofas, dining room tables, and bed frames. If you simplify these pieces of furniture, you can use other elements in the room to add personal style without overdoing it. Simple furniture tends to be timeless and classic, whereas hyper-modern, antique, or ornate furniture can seem outdated or fussy. Home design is a delicate balance of welcoming aesthetic and personal style. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, timeless design, follow these tips. You can create a balanced room without clutter or antiquated style. Imagine how relaxed you’ll feel each time you enter your perfectly timeless room.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0aa4db048034a7e5f50"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0ad4db04803467e64d1","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:14:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City Surrounded by Excellent School Districts","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5103 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b4c6ac97ca2d7fcc396017ef1784bdc9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\">In addition to having five high schools that the \u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/search?state-urlname=oklahoma\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>U.S. News and World Report\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> named as being among the best in the nation, Oklahoma City is surrounded by school districts widely renowned for their excellence. \u003cstrong>Edmond Schools\u003c/strong> Located directly north of Oklahoma City, \u003ca href=\"https://edmondschools.net/\">Edmond\u003c/a> has 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, the most of any district in Oklahoma. This district has close to 25,000 students and employs more than 3,000 people. \u003cem>U.S. News and World Report\u003c/em> has named all three Edmond high schools among the top 10 in Oklahoma. In addition, Edmond leads the state in the number of National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars. Consistent with its history of supporting the quality of education local students receive, two bond proposals totaling $111 million were overwhelmingly passed Feb. 14, 2017. That money is being used to increase student safety, fund technology and upgrade and improve school buildings and campuses. \u003cstrong>Deer Creek Schools\u003c/strong> Home to one of six Oklahoma 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools, \u003ca href=\"http://www.deercreekschools.org/\">Deer Creek Public Schools\u003c/a> serves students in northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond. Known for its excellent staff, strong parental involvement, and focus on the growth of students both academically and personally, Deer Creek has approximately 6500 students enrolled for the 2018-19 school year. The money from a $169.4 million construction bond passed in August 2016 is being used to build two new elementary schools, bringing the total number in the district to seven. This bond money is also being used to build three classroom wings at multiple schools, additions to the high school’s performing arts center and a second story on the middle school. \u003cstrong>Piedmont Schools\u003c/strong> North of far western Oklahoma City, \u003ca href=\"https://www.piedmontschools.org/\">Piedmont\u003c/a> is consistently rated among the top school districts in the state. Piedmont schools have a history of strong test scores, impressive graduation and attendance rates, and a large number of extra-curricular sports and activities for students to participate in and enjoy. In fact, Piedmont High School has over 20 sports teams and its marching band has regularly received statewide recognition for the quality of its musicians. Consisting of seven sites, the Piedmont school system includes the primary school, three Elementary Schools, as well as Piedmont Intermediate, Middle School, and High School. \u003cstrong>Mustang &nbsp;Schools\u003c/strong> In Canadian County, Mustang is to the southwest of Oklahoma City. \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/meadowbrookintermediate_home.aspx\">Mustang Public Schools\u003c/a> enjoys the status of being one of the premier school districts in the state. Thanks to the continued support of the voters over the years, the district enjoys quality facilities and expanding opportunities for its students. &nbsp;Mustang has been named one of the governor’s STEM communities focusing on science, technology, engineering and math. The goal is to infuse STEM into all levels of learning, from STEM exploration in the elementary schools to actual scientific research classes at the secondary level. At the Mustang Education Center, the district offers pre-kindergarten classes for four-year-olds, plus an alternative learning program for high school students. The district also has eight elementary schools, three intermediate schools, two middle schools, and one high school. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Moore Schools\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.mooreschools.com/\">Moore Public Schools\u003c/a> offers Pre-K through 12th grade in the suburban areas of Moore and south Oklahoma City. With a student population of over 24,500, the system is the third largest in the state. It encompasses 34 schools in 159 square miles. Through the years, the district has maintained a tradition of high student achievement, outstanding instruction, and strong community support. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Norman Schools\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Due south of Moore and Oklahoma City, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/6\">Norman Public School District\u003c/a> is the seventh-largest in Oklahoma. The district, which is located near the University of Oklahoma, has earned a reputation for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams and providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. The district has repeatedly been recognized for academic excellence in \u003cem>Newsweek\u003c/em>, the \u003cem>Washington Post\u003c/em>, \u003cem>U.S. News &amp; World Report\u003c/em> and more. &nbsp;Since 1972, voters have approved $432 million in bond funds for capital improvements, instructional enhancements and technology upgrades. The most recent bond issue provided funding for more than 40 projects throughout the district, including the creation of Freshman Academies and College and Career Centers at both high schools. \u003cstrong>Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools\u003c/strong> To the east of Oklahoma City, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/cnpschools.org/\">Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District\u003c/a> has been ranked among the \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-school-districts-with-ap-program/m/oklahoma-city-metro-area/\">Top 20\u003c/a> districts in Oklahoma to offer advanced placement (AP) programs. It has 5,671 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 75% of this district’s students are proficient in math and 80% in reading. Choctaw-Nicoma Park has a total of nine schools: six elementary (four of which offer preschool programs), two middle schools and one high school. Choctaw High School has been recognized by the U.S. News.com &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/national-rankings\">National Rankings&nbsp;\u003c/a>with a bronze medal. The student body in this district is known for its proficiency in both fine arts and academic competitions, as the high school Drama Department has won the state championship 13 times in the last 15 years and both the junior high and high school wrestling teams are state champions, while the baseball, &nbsp;and boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have distinguished themselves at the tournament, regional and state level.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-surrounded-by-excellent-school-districts-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-11-09T20:53:45.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b4c6ac97ca2d7fcc396017ef1784bdc9.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1541796825,"_etag":"f2cd7b71c1e54eef7c2e75f8c7f70761ef72ace0","textbody":"In addition to having five high schools that the U.S. News and World Report named as being among the best in the nation, Oklahoma City is surrounded by school districts widely renowned for their excellence. Edmond Schools Located directly north of Oklahoma City, Edmond has 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, the most of any district in Oklahoma. This district has close to 25,000 students and employs more than 3,000 people. U.S. News and World Report has named all three Edmond high schools among the top 10 in Oklahoma. In addition, Edmond leads the state in the number of National Merit Finalists and Commended Scholars. Consistent with its history of supporting the quality of education local students receive, two bond proposals totaling $111 million were overwhelmingly passed Feb. 14, 2017. That money is being used to increase student safety, fund technology and upgrade and improve school buildings and campuses. Deer Creek Schools Home to one of six Oklahoma 2017 Blue Ribbon Schools, Deer Creek Public Schools serves students in northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond. Known for its excellent staff, strong parental involvement, and focus on the growth of students both academically and personally, Deer Creek has approximately 6500 students enrolled for the 2018-19 school year. The money from a $169.4 million construction bond passed in August 2016 is being used to build two new elementary schools, bringing the total number in the district to seven. This bond money is also being used to build three classroom wings at multiple schools, additions to the high school’s performing arts center and a second story on the middle school. Piedmont Schools North of far western Oklahoma City, Piedmont is consistently rated among the top school districts in the state. Piedmont schools have a history of strong test scores, impressive graduation and attendance rates, and a large number of extra-curricular sports and activities for students to participate in and enjoy. In fact, Piedmont High School has over 20 sports teams and its marching band has regularly received statewide recognition for the quality of its musicians. Consisting of seven sites, the Piedmont school system includes the primary school, three Elementary Schools, as well as Piedmont Intermediate, Middle School, and High School. Mustang &nbsp;Schools In Canadian County, Mustang is to the southwest of Oklahoma City. Mustang Public Schools enjoys the status of being one of the premier school districts in the state. Thanks to the continued support of the voters over the years, the district enjoys quality facilities and expanding opportunities for its students. &nbsp;Mustang has been named one of the governor’s STEM communities focusing on science, technology, engineering and math. The goal is to infuse STEM into all levels of learning, from STEM exploration in the elementary schools to actual scientific research classes at the secondary level. At the Mustang Education Center, the district offers pre-kindergarten classes for four-year-olds, plus an alternative learning program for high school students. The district also has eight elementary schools, three intermediate schools, two middle schools, and one high school. &nbsp; Moore Schools&nbsp; &nbsp;Moore Public Schools offers Pre-K through 12th grade in the suburban areas of Moore and south Oklahoma City. With a student population of over 24,500, the system is the third largest in the state. It encompasses 34 schools in 159 square miles. Through the years, the district has maintained a tradition of high student achievement, outstanding instruction, and strong community support. &nbsp; Norman Schools&nbsp; Due south of Moore and Oklahoma City, the Norman Public School District is the seventh-largest in Oklahoma. The district, which is located near the University of Oklahoma, has earned a reputation for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams and providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. The district has repeatedly been recognized for academic excellence in Newsweek, the Washington Post, U.S. News &amp; World Report and more. &nbsp;Since 1972, voters have approved $432 million in bond funds for capital improvements, instructional enhancements and technology upgrades. The most recent bond issue provided funding for more than 40 projects throughout the district, including the creation of Freshman Academies and College and Career Centers at both high schools. Choctaw-Nicoma Park Schools To the east of Oklahoma City, the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District has been ranked among the Top 20 districts in Oklahoma to offer advanced placement (AP) programs. It has 5,671 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 75% of this district’s students are proficient in math and 80% in reading. Choctaw-Nicoma Park has a total of nine schools: six elementary (four of which offer preschool programs), two middle schools and one high school. Choctaw High School has been recognized by the U.S. News.com &nbsp;National Rankings&nbsp;with a bronze medal. The student body in this district is known for its proficiency in both fine arts and academic competitions, as the high school Drama Department has won the state championship 13 times in the last 15 years and both the junior high and high school wrestling teams are state champions, while the baseball, &nbsp;and boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have distinguished themselves at the tournament, regional and state level.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0ad4db04803467e64d1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0b14db048034a7e5f51","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:15:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OKC Arts Scene Must Be Seen","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5107 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e28ff346d4e4580f528a8ce182b72df.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\">&nbsp;Oklahoma City is home to a wide variety of cultural events and venues. Art, live music, dance, theatre . . . all have a long-standing and active presence in the community. \u003cstrong>ART\u003c/strong> The \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/\">Oklahoma City Museum of Art\u003c/a> serves more than 125,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and 30 foreign countries. It presents exhibitions from prestigious museums throughout the world and has a permanent collection of contemporary art, European and American art from the nineteenth through twenty-first centuries, and one of the world’s largest public collections of glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly. &nbsp;In addition, the museum’s repertory cinema screens the finest international, independent, and classic films. Locals are known to frequent the Museum Store, the Roof Terrace, and the Museum Cafe, a full-service restaurant, open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The official gallery for the \u003ca href=\"https://individualartists.org/\">Individual Artists of Oklahoma\u003c/a> an organization that supports and features local artists from all over the state, is located less than a mile from OKCMOA. Exhibits rotate regularly, and the work on display comes from every conceivable genre, including film. A venue in the rear of the building regularly features poetry readings, as well as various other types of performance, including music. Although it will soon have a new $26 million home at N.W. 11\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and Broadway, the showroom for \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacontemporary.org/\">Oklahoma Contemporary\u003c/a> currently houses exhibitions, serves as an arts venue and curates an art library. Oklahoma Contemporary partners with Marfa Contemporary in Marfa, Texas, and the Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, to feature some of the best regional and national artists. This organization encourages artistic expression in all its forms through education and exhibitions. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/paseo-arts-district/\">Paseo Arts District\u003c/a> is known for its eclectic art galleries (many attached to working artists’ studios) and shops, as well as its distinctive Spanish Revival architecture. The area is home to more than 22 galleries that feature the work of approximately 80 artists. The first Friday of every month, all the galleries are open from 6 to 10 p.m. for the monthly Art Walk. \u003cstrong>LIVE MUSIC\u003c/strong> With shows year round, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcphil.org/\">Oklahoma City Philharmonic\u003c/a> offers a combination of classics, pops and discovery family series. Conductor Joel Levine oversees an outstanding collection of musicians, and world-renowned musicians and vocalists are featured every season. Musical groups like singer-songwriters, alternative rockers, bluegrass, and country artists play at \u003ca href=\"http://www.criterionokc.com/\">The Criterion\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.bricktownokc.com/\">Bricktown\u003c/a>. An adaptable seating venue that can hold up to 4,000, &nbsp;this facility allows for smaller, more intimate shows, has a state of the art sound system, and a full bar for concert-goers. It draws the best local and regional acts. It’s possible to see jazz, rock, country, swing or just about any other style of music at \u003ca href=\"https://acm.uco.edu/\">The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma\u003c/a>. Although a degree program, it is also an event center and, unlike the university, is located in Bricktown. Contemporary in focus, the venue regularly hosts performers—including comedians—with regional and national profiles. \u003cstrong>DANCE\u003c/strong> With a season that runs from October through April, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcballet.org/\">Oklahoma City Ballet\u003c/a> boasts an international group of dancers, many trained in some of the best schools in the world. Artistic Director Robert Mills has a repertory that includes classical works like Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet, as well as more contemporary masters like George Ballanchine and Twyla Tharp. \u003cstrong>THEATRE\u003c/strong> Alma mater of such Broadway stars as Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara, Oklahoma City University, along with regional and national artists, partners with \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityrep.com/\">CityRep Theatre\u003c/a> to offer a full slate of outstanding contemporary and classic plays and musicals. \u003ca href=\"https://lyrictheatreokc.com/\">Lyric Theatre\u003c/a>, founded in 1963, is the state’s leading professional theatre company. Lyric produces classic and contemporary musicals, new works, and plays featuring artists from Oklahoma and around the nation. Shows are presented at two Oklahoma City venues — the intimate Plaza Theatre and in the summer at the grand \u003ca href=\"https://okcciviccenter.com/\">Civic Center Music Hall\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcbroadway.com/\">OKC Broadway\u003c/a> brings the best in traveling Broadway productions to Oklahoma City audiences. Performances are held at the Civic Center and tickets can be obtained for single performances or subscriptions for the entire season are available as well.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"okc-arts-scene-must-be-seen-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-11-21T14:14:32.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2e28ff346d4e4580f528a8ce182b72df.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1542809672,"_etag":"3946ab795476dea87530a15b178232073dd6ccc6","textbody":"&nbsp;Oklahoma City is home to a wide variety of cultural events and venues. Art, live music, dance, theatre . . . all have a long-standing and active presence in the community. ART The Oklahoma City Museum of Art serves more than 125,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and 30 foreign countries. It presents exhibitions from prestigious museums throughout the world and has a permanent collection of contemporary art, European and American art from the nineteenth through twenty-first centuries, and one of the world’s largest public collections of glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly. &nbsp;In addition, the museum’s repertory cinema screens the finest international, independent, and classic films. Locals are known to frequent the Museum Store, the Roof Terrace, and the Museum Cafe, a full-service restaurant, open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The official gallery for the Individual Artists of Oklahoma an organization that supports and features local artists from all over the state, is located less than a mile from OKCMOA. Exhibits rotate regularly, and the work on display comes from every conceivable genre, including film. A venue in the rear of the building regularly features poetry readings, as well as various other types of performance, including music. Although it will soon have a new $26 million home at N.W. 11th and Broadway, the showroom for Oklahoma Contemporary currently houses exhibitions, serves as an arts venue and curates an art library. Oklahoma Contemporary partners with Marfa Contemporary in Marfa, Texas, and the Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, to feature some of the best regional and national artists. This organization encourages artistic expression in all its forms through education and exhibitions. The Paseo Arts District is known for its eclectic art galleries (many attached to working artists’ studios) and shops, as well as its distinctive Spanish Revival architecture. The area is home to more than 22 galleries that feature the work of approximately 80 artists. The first Friday of every month, all the galleries are open from 6 to 10 p.m. for the monthly Art Walk. LIVE MUSIC With shows year round, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic offers a combination of classics, pops and discovery family series. Conductor Joel Levine oversees an outstanding collection of musicians, and world-renowned musicians and vocalists are featured every season. Musical groups like singer-songwriters, alternative rockers, bluegrass, and country artists play at The Criterion in Bricktown. An adaptable seating venue that can hold up to 4,000, &nbsp;this facility allows for smaller, more intimate shows, has a state of the art sound system, and a full bar for concert-goers. It draws the best local and regional acts. It’s possible to see jazz, rock, country, swing or just about any other style of music at The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma. Although a degree program, it is also an event center and, unlike the university, is located in Bricktown. Contemporary in focus, the venue regularly hosts performers—including comedians—with regional and national profiles. DANCE With a season that runs from October through April, the Oklahoma City Ballet boasts an international group of dancers, many trained in some of the best schools in the world. Artistic Director Robert Mills has a repertory that includes classical works like Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet, as well as more contemporary masters like George Ballanchine and Twyla Tharp. THEATRE Alma mater of such Broadway stars as Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O’Hara, Oklahoma City University, along with regional and national artists, partners with CityRep Theatre to offer a full slate of outstanding contemporary and classic plays and musicals. Lyric Theatre, founded in 1963, is the state’s leading professional theatre company. Lyric produces classic and contemporary musicals, new works, and plays featuring artists from Oklahoma and around the nation. Shows are presented at two Oklahoma City venues — the intimate Plaza Theatre and in the summer at the grand Civic Center Music Hall. &nbsp; OKC Broadway brings the best in traveling Broadway productions to Oklahoma City audiences. Performances are held at the Civic Center and tickets can be obtained for single performances or subscriptions for the entire season are available as well.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:45 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0b14db048034a7e5f51"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0b34db04803487e5d6e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:14:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Kitchens Designed for Entertaining","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4906 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Fred-Kitchen-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4901 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Kingsley-Kitchen-1000x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4887 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Langley-Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4870 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Overton-Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4804 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Valencia-Infinity-Kitchen-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4778 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Farmhouse-Ashworth-Farm-59-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4732 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e8ac5a4f0bb85252608031907191dbe5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\">&nbsp;Great kitchen design is all about finding that balance between great form and efficient function. We all want our kitchens to look beautiful while still making such an important room in our home work as hard as we do. At \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>, we strive to design homes that complement your lifestyle, whether you're preparing a dinner for one or preparing a turkey meal for an entire group. Here are a few kitchen trends that look great while still making entertaining easier: A Center Island - Islands serve a variety of purposes whether you're using the countertop for food prep, an island sink for cleaning up, or a bar top for serving food. The island often becomes where everyone gathers to hang out while the food is being prepared. Lately, we've seen more people desiring the lower counter height for great sight lines, but some do still prefer the step-up bar height for eating or entertaining. No matter what your island looks like, make sure the flow around it gives you plenty of space to move throughout the kitchen. Open Concept - Speaking of a low island bar height, an open concept is currently the trend in home design. While we do still have floorplans for those who like to hide the mess of the kitchen away, a lot of homebuyers are leaning toward open living / dining / kitchen concepts where cooks can stay part of the action. You can break up the space with pendant lights or use different flooring types to break up the space, but many people like to keep it consistent with wood floors or wood look tile throughout. Open Shelving - Open shelving as opposed to all cabinets isn't a new concept, but the farmhouse and industrial trends really brought this look to the masses. This allows the kitchen to look larger and gives you the chance to display your favorite pieces. One tip is to make sure you have plenty of other cabinets whether it be lower cabinets, a pantry, or strategically placed upper cabinets to give you space to store all those less beautiful, but necessary, items. Statement Pieces - Don't let the kitchen be ignored when it comes to color or fun design. One trend is to find at least one way to make your kitchen pop. Whether it's a fun backsplash, a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/langley\">unique color on the cabinets\u003c/a>, or special light fixtures, the kitchen gives you an opportunity to really show your personality with your design. If you want to view more kitchens, check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">photo gallery\u003c/a>, or if you'd rather see them in person, schedule a tour of one of our model homes by \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contacting Elena\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"kitchens-designed-for-entertaining-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-11-20T22:54:17.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e8ac5a4f0bb85252608031907191dbe5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1542754457,"_etag":"f3a8ac848a1f9ed9c41adcedf7b0416159befbd4","textbody":"&nbsp;Great kitchen design is all about finding that balance between great form and efficient function. We all want our kitchens to look beautiful while still making such an important room in our home work as hard as we do. At Ideal Homes, we strive to design homes that complement your lifestyle, whether you're preparing a dinner for one or preparing a turkey meal for an entire group. Here are a few kitchen trends that look great while still making entertaining easier: A Center Island - Islands serve a variety of purposes whether you're using the countertop for food prep, an island sink for cleaning up, or a bar top for serving food. The island often becomes where everyone gathers to hang out while the food is being prepared. Lately, we've seen more people desiring the lower counter height for great sight lines, but some do still prefer the step-up bar height for eating or entertaining. No matter what your island looks like, make sure the flow around it gives you plenty of space to move throughout the kitchen. Open Concept - Speaking of a low island bar height, an open concept is currently the trend in home design. While we do still have floorplans for those who like to hide the mess of the kitchen away, a lot of homebuyers are leaning toward open living / dining / kitchen concepts where cooks can stay part of the action. You can break up the space with pendant lights or use different flooring types to break up the space, but many people like to keep it consistent with wood floors or wood look tile throughout. Open Shelving - Open shelving as opposed to all cabinets isn't a new concept, but the farmhouse and industrial trends really brought this look to the masses. This allows the kitchen to look larger and gives you the chance to display your favorite pieces. One tip is to make sure you have plenty of other cabinets whether it be lower cabinets, a pantry, or strategically placed upper cabinets to give you space to store all those less beautiful, but necessary, items. Statement Pieces - Don't let the kitchen be ignored when it comes to color or fun design. One trend is to find at least one way to make your kitchen pop. Whether it's a fun backsplash, a unique color on the cabinets, or special light fixtures, the kitchen gives you an opportunity to really show your personality with your design. If you want to view more kitchens, check out our photo gallery, or if you'd rather see them in person, schedule a tour of one of our model homes by contacting Elena.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0b34db04803487e5d6e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0b34db04803477e7f83","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:15:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City: Capital for Sports Enthusiasts","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re a sports fan, Oklahoma City is a place where you’re sure to feel at home. To say that folks in Oklahoma City take sports seriously is a bit of an understatement. Known nationally for decades as die-hard college football fanatics, Oklahomans were quick to expand their hearts and their support to include professional basketball when the \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/listings/oklahoma-city-thunder-nba-basketball/455/\">Oklahoma City Thunder\u003c/a> arrived in 2008. But this city’s passion for sports certainly doesn’t end there. BASKETBALL It’s fair to say the people of Oklahoma City have been Thunder-struck since the team’s first season here. &nbsp;The boys in blue have been known since the beginning for playing to sell-out crowds. And for good reason: &nbsp;they’ve won four consecutive Northwest Division titles and advanced to the Western Conference Finals three out of the last five seasons. &nbsp;All of which helps to explain why the team has become incredibly popular, not just locally, but also nationwide. Visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/things-to-do/sports/thunder-up/\">here\u003c/a> to learn how you too can Thunder Up. SOCCER In 2014, The United Soccer League (USL) expanded its pro franchise to Oklahoma City. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/listings/okc-energy-fc/1597/\">OKC Energy FC\u003c/a> has played in front of sold-out, enthusiastic crowds since that first season. \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/listings/taft-stadium/952/\">Taft Stadium\u003c/a>, built in 1934 and located at N.W. 27\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. and May Avenue, has been renovated to accommodate the growing crowds. Anyone interested in Energy gear or souvenirs can find them at a number of sports paraphernalia stores around town, including the team store at 1001 N. Broadway &nbsp;Ave. in \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/automobile-alley/\">Automobile Alley\u003c/a> near downtown BASEBALL A triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/listings/oklahoma-city-dodgers/453/\">Oklahoma City Dodgers\u003c/a> won a conference title in 2008 and five divisional titles in the past decade. Known for featuring some of the top young talent in baseball, the team plays at the impressive \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/listings/chickasaw-bricktown-ballpark/1552/\">Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark\u003c/a>, located at 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., in Oklahoma City’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/bricktown/\">Bricktown\u003c/a>. In 2013, USA Today named the ballpark one of its top 10 minor league stadiums, according to the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. PADDLE SPORTS An official U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Training Site and home of the OKC National High Performance Center for both rowing and canoe/kayak, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/boathouse-district/\">Boathouse District\u003c/a> along the \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/oklahoma-river/\">Oklahoma River\u003c/a> in downtown Oklahoma City also offers opportunities for individuals and amateur rowing teams to enjoy self-propelled boating. In addition, there are opportunities to be a spectator at several events throughout the year, such as the USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Team Trials in April, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/event/stars-%26-stripes-river-festival/3341/\">Stars and Stripes River Festival\u003c/a> in June and the Oklahoma \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/events/annual-events/oklahoma-regatta-festival/\">Regatta Festival\u003c/a> in October. SOFTBALL The headquarters of the governing body of USA Softball, &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.visitokc.com/listings/asa-national-softball-hall-of-fame-and-museum/795/\">the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum\u003c/a>, is located in Oklahoma City. In addition, the USA Hall of Fame Stadium - OGE Energy Field, which adjoins the museum, hosts the annual NCAA Women’s College World Series. Located as it is in the heart of the Big 12 Conference, Oklahoma City also routinely hosts Big 12 baseball and men’s and women’s softball tournaments. FOOTBALL The \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Oklahoma\">University of Oklahoma\u003c/a> football team, known as the Oklahoma Sooners, is a member of the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_12_Conference\">Big 12 Conference\u003c/a>, a \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Division_I\">Division I\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_Bowl_Subdivision\">Football Bowl Subdivision\u003c/a> (formerly Division I-A) of the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Collegiate_Athletic_Association\">National Collegiate Athletic Association\u003c/a> (NCAA). The team has 7 national championships, 47 conference championships, 162 First Team \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Americans\">All-Americans\u003c/a> (80 consensus), and six \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heisman_Trophy\">Heisman Trophy\u003c/a> winners. In addition, the school has had 23 members (five coaches and 18 players) inducted into the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/College_Football_Hall_of_Fame\">College Football Hall of Fame\u003c/a>. The Sooners play their home games at \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaylord_Family_Oklahoma_Memorial_Stadium\">Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman,_Oklahoma\">Norman, Oklahoma\u003c/a>, which at just 26.6 miles to the south is a short drive from Oklahoma City. A little over 66 miles to the north of Oklahoma City is \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stillwater,_Oklahoma\">Stillwater, Oklahoma\u003c/a>, where \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_State_University–Stillwater\">Oklahoma State University,\u003c/a> home of the Oklahoma Cowboys football program, is located. Also a member of the Big 12 Conference, the Cowboys have played in 28 bowl games, garnering a record of 18–10.\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_State_Cowboys_football#cite_note-23\">\u003csup>&lt;23&gt;\u003c/sup>\u003c/a> They are 4–4 in the six major bowl games (Rose, Peach, Cotton Bowl Classic, Sugar, Fiesta &amp; Orange), with their biggest win being over Stanford in the 2012 Fiesta Bowl. Oklahoma State plays in \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boone_Pickens_Stadium\">Boone Pickens Stadium\u003c/a> in Stillwater.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-capital-for-sports-enthusiasts-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-11-23T03:58:17.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1542945497,"_etag":"13e5736e6c7428e10cd13072f88c39e40cbd28e5","textbody":"If you’re a sports fan, Oklahoma City is a place where you’re sure to feel at home. To say that folks in Oklahoma City take sports seriously is a bit of an understatement. Known nationally for decades as die-hard college football fanatics, Oklahomans were quick to expand their hearts and their support to include professional basketball when the Oklahoma City Thunder arrived in 2008. But this city’s passion for sports certainly doesn’t end there. BASKETBALL It’s fair to say the people of Oklahoma City have been Thunder-struck since the team’s first season here. &nbsp;The boys in blue have been known since the beginning for playing to sell-out crowds. And for good reason: &nbsp;they’ve won four consecutive Northwest Division titles and advanced to the Western Conference Finals three out of the last five seasons. &nbsp;All of which helps to explain why the team has become incredibly popular, not just locally, but also nationwide. Visit here to learn how you too can Thunder Up. SOCCER In 2014, The United Soccer League (USL) expanded its pro franchise to Oklahoma City. The OKC Energy FC has played in front of sold-out, enthusiastic crowds since that first season. Taft Stadium, built in 1934 and located at N.W. 27th St. and May Avenue, has been renovated to accommodate the growing crowds. Anyone interested in Energy gear or souvenirs can find them at a number of sports paraphernalia stores around town, including the team store at 1001 N. Broadway &nbsp;Ave. in Automobile Alley near downtown BASEBALL A triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Oklahoma City Dodgers won a conference title in 2008 and five divisional titles in the past decade. Known for featuring some of the top young talent in baseball, the team plays at the impressive Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, located at 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown. In 2013, USA Today named the ballpark one of its top 10 minor league stadiums, according to the 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. PADDLE SPORTS An official U.S. Olympic &amp; Paralympic Training Site and home of the OKC National High Performance Center for both rowing and canoe/kayak, the Boathouse District along the Oklahoma River in downtown Oklahoma City also offers opportunities for individuals and amateur rowing teams to enjoy self-propelled boating. In addition, there are opportunities to be a spectator at several events throughout the year, such as the USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Team Trials in April, the Stars and Stripes River Festival in June and the Oklahoma Regatta Festival in October. SOFTBALL The headquarters of the governing body of USA Softball, &nbsp;the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum, is located in Oklahoma City. In addition, the USA Hall of Fame Stadium - OGE Energy Field, which adjoins the museum, hosts the annual NCAA Women’s College World Series. Located as it is in the heart of the Big 12 Conference, Oklahoma City also routinely hosts Big 12 baseball and men’s and women’s softball tournaments. FOOTBALL The University of Oklahoma football team, known as the Oklahoma Sooners, is a member of the Big 12 Conference, a Division IFootball Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The team has 7 national championships, 47 conference championships, 162 First Team All-Americans (80 consensus), and six Heisman Trophy winners. In addition, the school has had 23 members (five coaches and 18 players) inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The Sooners play their home games at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma, which at just 26.6 miles to the south is a short drive from Oklahoma City. A little over 66 miles to the north of Oklahoma City is Stillwater, Oklahoma, where Oklahoma State University, home of the Oklahoma Cowboys football program, is located. Also a member of the Big 12 Conference, the Cowboys have played in 28 bowl games, garnering a record of 18–10.&lt;23&gt; They are 4–4 in the six major bowl games (Rose, Peach, Cotton Bowl Classic, Sugar, Fiesta &amp; Orange), with their biggest win being over Stanford in the 2012 Fiesta Bowl. Oklahoma State plays in Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0b34db04803477e7f83"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0b74db04803477e7f84","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:15:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Choosing Between a Deck or Patio","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5122 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4a196930e2012e0f3636bbd62a093031.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Customizing and designing your home’s interior is an essential part of being a homeowner. With all the time you’ll spend in it, you’ll undoubtedly want to make sure each room is perfect. But in this post, we’re moving out into your front or backyard. We’re talking about decks and patios – the difference between them and what to consider when choosing one or the other. The most significant factors in this decision are maintenance, cleaning, and customization.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>What’s the Difference Between a Patio and a Deck?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>First, let’s look at the difference between the two. A patio is built at ground level and often directly attached to a house. It can be made from an array of materials, like concrete or brick. Patios are generally uncovered and don’t necessarily need guard railings or fencing. They come with more privacy since they’re at ground level and can be hidden behind a fence. Decks, on the other hand, aren’t usually built at ground level. They tend to take advantage of a view and are therefore at higher levels. For this reason, it’s a good idea to put safety railings or fencing around them. Decks are usually made of wood or other composite materials. You can build decks on uneven ground, and they often add higher resale value to your property. Even from these definitions, it’s easy to see why it’s a tough decision. Both patios and decks can be attached to a home or built away from the house, and both tend to be uncovered outdoor spaces.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Maintaining Your Outdoor Space\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>The first question to ask yourself is: how much maintenance do you want to do? Since decks are made with wood, you’ll need to take care of it every year. That includes scrubbing it down, power washing, or sanding, not to mention checking for loose or protruding nails and screws. If you’re not using composite materials, you’ll need to check for splintering or peeling wood boards. With patios, the amount of maintenance is certainly less than with wooden decks. But that doesn’t mean you can build it and forget it. You may need to replace stone tiles or clean the concrete now and again. Generally speaking, it will also be cheaper to build and maintain a patio than a deck due to the cost of materials, the elevation, and ongoing maintenance. Whichever you choose, you’ll need to put in regular work to make sure your deck or patio doesn’t fall to pieces. Choosing composite materials for decks or durable materials for a patio can keep your outdoor space looking good for years to come.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Keeping Things Clean\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>We just covered ongoing maintenance, but what about cleaning? Though cleaning falls under maintenance, it’s certainly something to look at when deciding between a patio and deck. Since decks are often made of wood, it’s common to get mold. After all, your deck battles all kinds of weather – rain, snow, and humidity. You can get mold under, near, or on your deck. It’s not difficult to remove, but you’ll need to stay on top of it. If left unchecked, mold could weaken its structure and cause major problems. Patios can get mold too, but not nearly as often as with decks. Generally, you can clear your patio of mold by power washing. When it comes to cleaning, you’ll get by with less when you have a patio.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Customizing Your Patio or Deck\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>How much personal touch would you like to add to this new outdoor space? While both decks and patios can be constructed in different sizes, shapes, and materials, you may run into some restrictions along the way. For example, using a specific stone texture or concrete to build a patio may prevent future changes, whereas wooden decks can be stained or painted to any color or shade that fits your home. Changes to patios may be more expensive. If you’re looking to switch out the brick or patio tiles, you will likely need to rebuild the entire patio. But with decks, you can sand and re-stain every year if you want without damaging the materials. That being said, you certainly have more options with patios. You can construct patios out of almost anything – stone, brick, concrete, pebbles, pea gravel, or rock. With a deck, you’ll be using either wood or composite materials. So, if there’s a specific aesthetic you’re looking to match, keep building materials in mind.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Making the Choice – It’s Up to You!\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Whichever you choose, you’re sure to enjoy this new space. Whether you’re looking for a more customizable, elevated area or a private, durable patio, either option is a great choice. What’s great is you can add a portable fire pit, outdoor kitchen, or grill to either (just make sure you’ve got a fireproof platform for your deck!).\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"choosing-between-a-deck-or-patio-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-11-27T02:44:51.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4a196930e2012e0f3636bbd62a093031.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1543286691,"_etag":"62e1542852cb467422a9e4e413f7dfb6aee1ef32","textbody":"&nbsp;Customizing and designing your home’s interior is an essential part of being a homeowner. With all the time you’ll spend in it, you’ll undoubtedly want to make sure each room is perfect. But in this post, we’re moving out into your front or backyard. We’re talking about decks and patios – the difference between them and what to consider when choosing one or the other. The most significant factors in this decision are maintenance, cleaning, and customization.What’s the Difference Between a Patio and a Deck?First, let’s look at the difference between the two. A patio is built at ground level and often directly attached to a house. It can be made from an array of materials, like concrete or brick. Patios are generally uncovered and don’t necessarily need guard railings or fencing. They come with more privacy since they’re at ground level and can be hidden behind a fence. Decks, on the other hand, aren’t usually built at ground level. They tend to take advantage of a view and are therefore at higher levels. For this reason, it’s a good idea to put safety railings or fencing around them. Decks are usually made of wood or other composite materials. You can build decks on uneven ground, and they often add higher resale value to your property. Even from these definitions, it’s easy to see why it’s a tough decision. Both patios and decks can be attached to a home or built away from the house, and both tend to be uncovered outdoor spaces.Maintaining Your Outdoor SpaceThe first question to ask yourself is: how much maintenance do you want to do? Since decks are made with wood, you’ll need to take care of it every year. That includes scrubbing it down, power washing, or sanding, not to mention checking for loose or protruding nails and screws. If you’re not using composite materials, you’ll need to check for splintering or peeling wood boards. With patios, the amount of maintenance is certainly less than with wooden decks. But that doesn’t mean you can build it and forget it. You may need to replace stone tiles or clean the concrete now and again. Generally speaking, it will also be cheaper to build and maintain a patio than a deck due to the cost of materials, the elevation, and ongoing maintenance. Whichever you choose, you’ll need to put in regular work to make sure your deck or patio doesn’t fall to pieces. Choosing composite materials for decks or durable materials for a patio can keep your outdoor space looking good for years to come.Keeping Things CleanWe just covered ongoing maintenance, but what about cleaning? Though cleaning falls under maintenance, it’s certainly something to look at when deciding between a patio and deck. Since decks are often made of wood, it’s common to get mold. After all, your deck battles all kinds of weather – rain, snow, and humidity. You can get mold under, near, or on your deck. It’s not difficult to remove, but you’ll need to stay on top of it. If left unchecked, mold could weaken its structure and cause major problems. Patios can get mold too, but not nearly as often as with decks. Generally, you can clear your patio of mold by power washing. When it comes to cleaning, you’ll get by with less when you have a patio.Customizing Your Patio or DeckHow much personal touch would you like to add to this new outdoor space? While both decks and patios can be constructed in different sizes, shapes, and materials, you may run into some restrictions along the way. For example, using a specific stone texture or concrete to build a patio may prevent future changes, whereas wooden decks can be stained or painted to any color or shade that fits your home. Changes to patios may be more expensive. If you’re looking to switch out the brick or patio tiles, you will likely need to rebuild the entire patio. But with decks, you can sand and re-stain every year if you want without damaging the materials. That being said, you certainly have more options with patios. You can construct patios out of almost anything – stone, brick, concrete, pebbles, pea gravel, or rock. With a deck, you’ll be using either wood or composite materials. So, if there’s a specific aesthetic you’re looking to match, keep building materials in mind.Making the Choice – It’s Up to You!Whichever you choose, you’re sure to enjoy this new space. Whether you’re looking for a more customizable, elevated area or a private, durable patio, either option is a great choice. What’s great is you can add a portable fire pit, outdoor kitchen, or grill to either (just make sure you’ve got a fireproof platform for your deck!).","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:51 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0b74db04803477e7f84"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0b94db04803497e722d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:28:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OKC Dining: FANTASTIC and DIVERSE","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5126 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8a1b9cfad301c01ed7b5d49379d998f1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"730\">Oklahoma City offers an incredibly diverse range of culinary delights. Everything from all manner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=-aT4W4aWD6Ow_QbK5YTgBg&q=Asian+food+in+OKC&btnK=Google+Search&oq=Asian+food+in+OKC&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i22i30l8.3040.7623..8183...1.0..0.204.2502.0j17j1....2..0....1..gws-wiz.....0..35i39j0i131j0i20i263.8SMHS3Aqu8k\">Asian\u003c/a> food (Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian); \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=AqX4W4qMBKa7ggem1YeYAQ&q=middle+eastern+food+in+okc&oq=Middle+food+in+OKC&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i7i30j0i7i5i30.51618.52839..55832...0.0..0.112.736.1j6......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i13j0i8i7i30.36duZti6xvs\">Middle Eastern\u003c/a> delights (Lebanese and Turkish); \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=O6X4W-6ODuHD_Qbaz7nQBQ&q=Latin+American+food+in+okc&oq=Latin+American+food+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3...32891.35858..37487...0.0..0.198.1477.7j7......0....1..gws-wiz.......0j0i71j0i7i30j0i8i7i30j0i7i5i30j0i5i30j33i10.6HF1FJN0EnU\">Latin American\u003c/a> cuisine (including Mexican, Guatemalan and Peruvian); European fare (\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=YaX4W_L9NoSMggeX-52ACw&q=Greek+food+in+okc&oq=Greek+food+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i5i30.179711.181492..182350...0.0..0.111.510.2j3......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i7i30j0i8i7i30j0i7i5i30j0i13.YiXoSXcyzkk\">Greek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=Gab4W_y2K8S8ggeAkZYw&q=Irish+food+in+okc&oq=Irish+food+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i30.26800.28074..28655...0.0..0.122.642.0j6......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i13j0i7i30j0i8i7i30j0i13i5i30.MCanC7UJSpI\">Irish\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=N6b4W_3NLKGHggfR9bnQBw&q=Italian+food+in+okc&oq=Italian+food+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i8i30l3.42608.44501..44994...0.0..0.132.890.1j7......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i13j0i7i30j0i8i7i30j0i13i5i30.IjAVuTOAy4Y\">Italian\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=Zab4W7SdO4Wf_QbTnaqgAQ&q=French+food+in+okc&oq=French+food+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i30.27924.29476..29798...0.0..0.112.736.1j6......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i13j0i7i30j0i8i7i30j0i13i5i30j0i7i5i30j0i8i13i30.COreQSKOSWs\">French\u003c/a>), \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=hab4W7zKIKHv_QbVz6e4Cg&q=Southern+comfort+food+in+okc&oq=Southern+comfort+food+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i30.43138.48237..48956...0.0..0.129.1822.2j15......0....1..gws-wiz.......0j0i71j0i13j0i7i30j0i7i10i30j0i8i7i30j0i7i5i30j0i5i30j0i13i5i30.v5R3mL99c7k\">Southern comfort\u003c/a> food; \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=uKb4W4iLBsae_QbZ8p9Y&q=cajun+food+in+okc&oq=cajun+food+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i5i30j0i8i30.43959.45025..45497...0.0..0.124.651.1j5......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i13j0i7i30j0i8i7i30j0i7i5i30j0i13i5i30.Vq1o3QtdDAg\">Cajun\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=uKb4W4iLBsae_QbZ8p9Y&q=steakhouses+in+okc&oq=steakhouses+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l2j0i5i30l8.18923.45757..47561...1.0..0.135.1929.2j15......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j35i304i39j0i13j0i13i5i30.7W99h3U1mEw\">steakhouses\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=Q6f4W7CsEMKp_Qai0Z64AQ&q=seafood+in+okc&oq=seafood+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l2j0i7i30l8.37485.44166..44997...5.0..0.120.1370.3j10......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i7i10i30j0i13j0i13i5i30.LtMhMHHYf5A\">seafood\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=caf4W9viK6_l_Qa07r24Cg&q=barbecue+in+okc&oq=barbecue+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i7i30j0i8i30.33485.39957..41076...1.0..0.138.1229.2j9......0....1..gws-wiz.......38j0i71j0i7i10i30j0i7i5i30j0i13j0i8i7i30j0i8i13i30.G0qeMDaybeg\">barbecue\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=nKf4W-e2G8al_QbK8LegBg&q=tea+and+coffeehouses+in+okc&oq=tea+and+coffeehouses+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3...29732.35448..36530...0.0..0.119.2272.3j18......0....1..gws-wiz.......0j0i71j0i7i30j0i13j0i5i30j0i13i5i30j0i8i13i30j33i10.pIGQVqVQGrI\">tea and coffeehouse\u003c/a> fare; \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=wqf4W7TpGYiZ_Qaq5oi4BQ&q=burgers+in+okc&oq=burgers+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0j0i5i30l9.48860.50322..53728...0.0..0.128.762.1j6......0....1..gws-wiz.......38j0i71j0i7i30j0i7i5i30.56ScdRmgKZw\">burgers\u003c/a> and much, much more can be enjoyed in OKC. Whether you’re in the mood for white linen tablecloths or picnic tables and waxed paper, chances are more than good you’ll quickly find exactly what you’re hoping to savor in the state’s Capitol. There’s something for every budget and palate in Oklahoma City’s ever-expanding food scene. And the quality of the food served here is being recognized far and wide. In August of this year \u003cem>Bon Appetite\u003c/em> named \u003ca href=\"http://www.nonesuchokc.com/\">Nonesuch\u003c/a>, a small 22-seat tasting-menu eatery that opened in Midtown Oklahoma City in October 2017 the \u003ca href=\"https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-restaurant-named-americas-best-new-restaurant\">Best New Restaurant in America\u003c/a>. That’s right, it wasn’t named \u003cstrong>\u003cem>one\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> of the best new restaurants in America, Nonesuch was named \u003cstrong>\u003cem>THE ABSOLUTE BEST\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, beating renowned dining spots in Washington D.C., Brooklyn, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Oregon and other well-known foodie meccas to achieve that honor. Yet, all the deliciousness in Oklahoma City isn’t limited to restaurants. We have a thriving and strongly supported food truck community as well. More than 125 \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/restaurants/food-trucks/\">food trucks\u003c/a> serve up delicious and eclectic fare on city streets and various other locales. Options include food truck parks, like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/listings/bleu-garten/1383/\">Bleu Garten\u003c/a>, which offers covered outdoor seating and a state-of-the-art bar, and \u003ca href=\"https://delmargardensokc.com/\">Delmar Gardens\u003c/a>, which has space for up to ten food trucks at a time to park and hook up to one of their free generators. In addition, Oklahoma City hosts \u003ca href=\"https://h8thokc.com/\">H&amp;8\u003csup>th &nbsp;\u003c/sup>Night Market\u003c/a>, the largest monthly food truck festival in the United States. Held from May through October, H&amp;8\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> offers a fun, family and pet-friendly environment. Check them out often and try something entirely different each visit. So, no matter what type of food you crave for breakfast, lunch or dinner and no matter what type of venue you’d most like to experience it in, an unending number of delicious meals await you in Oklahoma City. Do yourself a favor. Don’t miss out on all of OKC’s fabulous food. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"okc-dining-fantastic-and-diverse-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-12-04T05:04:02.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8a1b9cfad301c01ed7b5d49379d998f1.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1543899842,"_etag":"5a84128f0397300c1575919e8bd42b8d0846e459","textbody":"Oklahoma City offers an incredibly diverse range of culinary delights. Everything from all manner of Asian food (Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian); Middle Eastern delights (Lebanese and Turkish); Latin American cuisine (including Mexican, Guatemalan and Peruvian); European fare (Greek, Irish, Italian and French), Southern comfort food; Cajun; steakhouses; seafood; barbecue; tea and coffeehouse fare; burgers and much, much more can be enjoyed in OKC. Whether you’re in the mood for white linen tablecloths or picnic tables and waxed paper, chances are more than good you’ll quickly find exactly what you’re hoping to savor in the state’s Capitol. There’s something for every budget and palate in Oklahoma City’s ever-expanding food scene. And the quality of the food served here is being recognized far and wide. In August of this year Bon Appetite named Nonesuch, a small 22-seat tasting-menu eatery that opened in Midtown Oklahoma City in October 2017 the Best New Restaurant in America. That’s right, it wasn’t named one of the best new restaurants in America, Nonesuch was named THE ABSOLUTE BEST, beating renowned dining spots in Washington D.C., Brooklyn, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Oregon and other well-known foodie meccas to achieve that honor. Yet, all the deliciousness in Oklahoma City isn’t limited to restaurants. We have a thriving and strongly supported food truck community as well. More than 125 food trucks serve up delicious and eclectic fare on city streets and various other locales. Options include food truck parks, like the Bleu Garten, which offers covered outdoor seating and a state-of-the-art bar, and Delmar Gardens, which has space for up to ten food trucks at a time to park and hook up to one of their free generators. In addition, Oklahoma City hosts H&amp;8th &nbsp;Night Market, the largest monthly food truck festival in the United States. Held from May through October, H&amp;8th offers a fun, family and pet-friendly environment. Check them out often and try something entirely different each visit. So, no matter what type of food you crave for breakfast, lunch or dinner and no matter what type of venue you’d most like to experience it in, an unending number of delicious meals await you in Oklahoma City. Do yourself a favor. Don’t miss out on all of OKC’s fabulous food. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:53 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0b94db04803497e722d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0bd4db04803467e64d2","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:28:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City: Enjoy Your Favorite Hobbies","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5129 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/15aab9803cffea8415dd3356623007b9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">Residents of Oklahoma City have many potential hobbies at their disposal. Whether a pastime they’ve enjoyed for decades or an activity that has struck their fancy and about which they’d like to learn more, a host of hobbies is available to the people who live in and around OKC. PHOTOGRAPHY Classes in photography are available at a variety of career technology schools, like \u003ca href=\"http://www.francistuttle.edu/\">Francis Tuttle\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.metrotech.edu/\">Metro Tech\u003c/a>, as well as in \u003ca href=\"https://joelarcher.photoshelter.com/index\">private facilities\u003c/a>. In addition, there are a \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=photographystores&find_loc=Oklahoma+City%2C+OK\">number of spots\u003c/a> where photography equipment can be purchased or serviced. Plus, OKC is home to several \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=evwDXLyoL8_ajgSmt7A4&q=photography+clubs+okc&oq=photography+clubs+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i7i30.33935.33935..35917...0.0..0.78.78.1......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71.UXWDGaB6idY\">clubs and associations\u003c/a> for those who enjoy the pursuit of photography. DRONES There are a variety of \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=ZgMEXPP0HYjUjwTh8oHwAw&q=place+to+buy+drones+in+okc&oq=place+to+buy+drones+in+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.3...11227.17182..17509...0.0..0.134.2663.10j16......0....1..gws-wiz.......0j0i71j35i39j0i131j0i67j0i20i263j0i3j0i22i30j33i22i29i30.S2eEOzn_2fo\">places\u003c/a> where drones can be purchased in Oklahoma City. Instruction in their operation is also available through \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcareertech.org/\">career technology\u003c/a> schools in the metro area, including classes in drone photography and videography, as well as \u003ca href=\"http://dbc.metrotech.edu/adobe/\">workshops on editing\u003c/a> the same. There is also a \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/OKCDrones/\">club\u003c/a> for drone operators. DRAWING, PAINTING and SCULPTURE Adults and children alike have a number of \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=artclasses&find_loc=Oklahoma+City%2C+OK\">options\u003c/a> available to them to practice and learn about various artistic mediums. There are many \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=artsupplies&find_loc=Oklahoma+City%2C+OK\">art supply stores\u003c/a> in OKC. Also, organizations like the \u003ca href=\"http://ovac-ok.org/\">&nbsp;Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://individualartists.org/\">Individual Artists of Oklahoma\u003c/a>, provide opportunities for artists to join together to practice, display and learn more about their endeavors. WRITING \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcwriters.org/\">Oklahoma City Writers Inc\u003c/a>. has members experienced in all genres. Some are published, others are getting published, and there are those who are completely new to the pursuit. Each month, this organization invites speakers on different aspects of writing—getting published, marketing, submitting to agents, and the new world of publishing technology. There are many organizations that offer writing classes, workshops and \u003ca href=\"https://www.meetup.com/CreativeQuillsOK/\">meet-ups\u003c/a> ASTRONOMY The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/kirkpatrick-planetarium\">Kirkpatrick Planetarium\u003c/a> in Science Museum Oklahoma has recently been updated and now offers a state-of-the-art planetarium experience where no two live shows are exactly the same. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcastroclub.com/\">OKC Astronomy Club\u003c/a> offers educational opportunities to the public in the sciences and academics, plus chances for its members to contribute valuable scientific research and data to the professional astronomical community. The club also offers its less-experienced members opportunities to learn and grow. BIRD WATCHING Multiple \u003ca href=\"https://okc-audubon.org/blog/?cat=7\">locations\u003c/a> that offer excellent bird-watching conditions abound in Oklahoma City. The \u003ca href=\"https://okc-audubon.org/\">Oklahoma City Audubon Society\u003c/a> , which is neither a chapter of, nor affiliated with, the National Audubon Society, hosts a number of bird-watching events in addition to holding monthly meetings from September through June of each year. OTHER PURSUITS This blog has barely scratched the surface of all the hobbies that are not only able to be but also currently being pursued in OKC. &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.geocaching.com/local/default.aspx?state_id=37&submit2=GO\">Geocaching\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?ei=5ScEXM6jBYvAjwT8x7i4Bg&q=archery+okc&oq=archery+okc&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0j0i7i30l9.4390.7081..9316...0.0..0.178.908.3j5......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i13.LBcbyV-GbMQ\">archery, shooting\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.meetup.com/topics/cooking-club/us/ok/oklahoma_city/\">cooking\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.meetup.com/topics/scrapbook/\">scrapbooking\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.meetup.com/topics/craft-classes/us/ok/oklahoma_city/\">crafting\u003c/a>, and many, many other interests are all available and being enjoyed in OKC.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-enjoy-your-favorite-hobbies-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-12-05T02:08:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/15aab9803cffea8415dd3356623007b9.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1543975735,"_etag":"05bb81b44544e47283afcea8c296734150f8d81e","textbody":"Residents of Oklahoma City have many potential hobbies at their disposal. Whether a pastime they’ve enjoyed for decades or an activity that has struck their fancy and about which they’d like to learn more, a host of hobbies is available to the people who live in and around OKC. PHOTOGRAPHY Classes in photography are available at a variety of career technology schools, like Francis Tuttle and Metro Tech, as well as in private facilities. In addition, there are a number of spots where photography equipment can be purchased or serviced. Plus, OKC is home to several clubs and associations for those who enjoy the pursuit of photography. DRONES There are a variety of places where drones can be purchased in Oklahoma City. Instruction in their operation is also available through career technology schools in the metro area, including classes in drone photography and videography, as well as workshops on editing the same. There is also a club for drone operators. DRAWING, PAINTING and SCULPTURE Adults and children alike have a number of options available to them to practice and learn about various artistic mediums. There are many art supply stores in OKC. Also, organizations like the &nbsp;Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition and the Individual Artists of Oklahoma, provide opportunities for artists to join together to practice, display and learn more about their endeavors. WRITING Oklahoma City Writers Inc. has members experienced in all genres. Some are published, others are getting published, and there are those who are completely new to the pursuit. Each month, this organization invites speakers on different aspects of writing—getting published, marketing, submitting to agents, and the new world of publishing technology. There are many organizations that offer writing classes, workshops and meet-ups ASTRONOMY The Kirkpatrick Planetarium in Science Museum Oklahoma has recently been updated and now offers a state-of-the-art planetarium experience where no two live shows are exactly the same. The OKC Astronomy Club offers educational opportunities to the public in the sciences and academics, plus chances for its members to contribute valuable scientific research and data to the professional astronomical community. The club also offers its less-experienced members opportunities to learn and grow. BIRD WATCHING Multiple locations that offer excellent bird-watching conditions abound in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma City Audubon Society , which is neither a chapter of, nor affiliated with, the National Audubon Society, hosts a number of bird-watching events in addition to holding monthly meetings from September through June of each year. OTHER PURSUITS This blog has barely scratched the surface of all the hobbies that are not only able to be but also currently being pursued in OKC. &nbsp;Geocaching, archery, shooting, cooking, scrapbooking, crafting, and many, many other interests are all available and being enjoyed in OKC.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:07:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0bd4db04803467e64d2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0c04db04803467e64d3","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:28:28 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Essential Kitchen Tools That Are Actually Worth Buying","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5133 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/588e1d4073cb9bc0280c869706cf2b40.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Kitchenware has gotten to a point where it’s almost overwhelming to walk down the kitchen aisle in a store or – heaven forbid – venture into a specialty cooking shop. There are gadgets aplenty, single-purpose miracle tools, and frying pans in every conceivable shape and size. Even for a seasoned chef, it’s enough to make you want to run away. Everywhere you look, another kitchen tool you’ll use once and toss in a junk drawer forever. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Some kitchen tools are essential, while others are better left on the shelf. We’re going to walk you through some of the most basic kitchen items that are truly must-haves (get out of here, weirdly-shaped-avocado-slicer). We’ve pared this list down to five of the most essential, multi-functional kitchen tools. Of course, there are plenty of useful tools that didn’t make it on the list. But for barebones necessities, it’s perfect. Whether you’re brand new to cooking or an accomplished cook looking to pare down their cookware, this is the list for you.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Heavy-bottomed Pot\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>These pans are great for everything. Perfect for sauces, stews, fudge, and candies, the heavy-bottomed quality means you won’t immediately burn every ingredient you add. These pots are thicker at the base, which means they distribute heat more evenly. You’re less likely to have hot spots with a heavy-bottomed pot or pan compared to a thinner one. We’re looking for even cooking here without the looming threat of burned ingredients every time you turn away for a moment. Selecting a nonstick interior is even better. I probably don’t need to tell you this, but it’s a real pain to scrub out stuck-on bits of burnt food. Like most cookware, there’s a wide price range for these types of pots. You don’t need to go for a high-end option though. Any reasonable heavy-bottomed pot is an excellent addition to your kitchen.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"2\">\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Dutch Oven\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>The versatility of Dutch ovens is impressive enough to make you want to go out and buy one RIGHT NOW. These multi-purpose pots can go straight from stovetop to oven to your counter. They’re big enough to hold an entire roast and come with heavy lids that keep liquid in for slow braising. As a bonus, Dutch ovens often come in beautiful colors, making it a beautiful centerpiece on your dining room table. It’s a serving dish itself. We all know what that means: fewer dishes to take care of later. Score! \u003cem>Le Creuset\u003c/em>cookware is classic, of course, but you can turn to Lodge for a more affordable, equally hefty option. Choose an enameled Dutch oven to prevent sticking or the maintenance of cast iron.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>9 x 13-inch Baking Pan\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>If you’ve ever looked at a recipe for brownies, casseroles, cakes, egg bakes, or any delicious baked dish, you’re familiar with this pan. It’s arguably the most called-for pan in the world! (Don’t fact check us on that one). These pans are super versatile and don’t take up a ton of room. You can also use them to roast veggies or meat by popping a cooling rack on top. The grease drips down and keeps your food from getting soggy. For those of you who attend a lot of potlucks, consider picking up a 9x13-inch baking pan lid. It makes transportation (and carrying home leftovers) a whole lot easier.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Chef’s Knife (Yes, just the one)\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>This may not be the most popular opinion, but you don’t need more than one knife to do almost everything you need in the kitchen. Sure, knife block sets are a classic gift for newlyweds or folks striking out on their own for the first time. But how often do you actually use them? A sturdy, sharp chef’s knife is great for chopping vegetables and slicing meat. Pick a chef’s knife with a medium-length blade and a sturdy handle; you’ll be surprised how much more control you have over it. With a professional knife, beginner chefs have the added benefit of learning proper grip technique to prevent accidents and boost efficiency. You can find affordable, quality knives ranging from $20 up to ridiculous numbers (we’re talking triple zeroes or more). If you can test it out beforehand, even better. Find a knife with a comfortable grip, and you’re ready to go.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Non-stick Frying Pan\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Omelets? No problem. Browning meatballs? Great! Cookin’ up a stir-fry? No worries. A non-stick frying pan is there for you every time. Since non-stick frying pans prevent food from sticking, you can use less oil when you’re cooking. It’s also easier to get tricky food out of the pan, meaning you’ll likely ruin fewer dinners (it’s happened to the best of us). And you can use the same frying pan for so many things! You’ll want to make sure that you don’t use metal spatulas, silverware, or any other sharp tool or you run the risk of scratching off the non-stick coating. &nbsp;If that coating starts flaking off, throw the pan away! You definitely don’t want that in your food. So there you go. The five barebones, most essential cooking tools you can add to your kitchen. No frills, no gimmicks; just solid tools to help you tackle any recipe, no matter how complicated or fussy. Happy cooking!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"essential-kitchen-tools-that-are-actually-worth-buying-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-12-08T04:11:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/588e1d4073cb9bc0280c869706cf2b40.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1544242291,"_etag":"e078b6db827bf89d10936595dba2c2a4ef397666","textbody":"&nbsp;Kitchenware has gotten to a point where it’s almost overwhelming to walk down the kitchen aisle in a store or – heaven forbid – venture into a specialty cooking shop. There are gadgets aplenty, single-purpose miracle tools, and frying pans in every conceivable shape and size. Even for a seasoned chef, it’s enough to make you want to run away. Everywhere you look, another kitchen tool you’ll use once and toss in a junk drawer forever. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Some kitchen tools are essential, while others are better left on the shelf. We’re going to walk you through some of the most basic kitchen items that are truly must-haves (get out of here, weirdly-shaped-avocado-slicer). We’ve pared this list down to five of the most essential, multi-functional kitchen tools. Of course, there are plenty of useful tools that didn’t make it on the list. But for barebones necessities, it’s perfect. Whether you’re brand new to cooking or an accomplished cook looking to pare down their cookware, this is the list for you.Heavy-bottomed PotThese pans are great for everything. Perfect for sauces, stews, fudge, and candies, the heavy-bottomed quality means you won’t immediately burn every ingredient you add. These pots are thicker at the base, which means they distribute heat more evenly. You’re less likely to have hot spots with a heavy-bottomed pot or pan compared to a thinner one. We’re looking for even cooking here without the looming threat of burned ingredients every time you turn away for a moment. Selecting a nonstick interior is even better. I probably don’t need to tell you this, but it’s a real pain to scrub out stuck-on bits of burnt food. Like most cookware, there’s a wide price range for these types of pots. You don’t need to go for a high-end option though. Any reasonable heavy-bottomed pot is an excellent addition to your kitchen.Dutch OvenThe versatility of Dutch ovens is impressive enough to make you want to go out and buy one RIGHT NOW. These multi-purpose pots can go straight from stovetop to oven to your counter. They’re big enough to hold an entire roast and come with heavy lids that keep liquid in for slow braising. As a bonus, Dutch ovens often come in beautiful colors, making it a beautiful centerpiece on your dining room table. It’s a serving dish itself. We all know what that means: fewer dishes to take care of later. Score! Le Creusetcookware is classic, of course, but you can turn to Lodge for a more affordable, equally hefty option. Choose an enameled Dutch oven to prevent sticking or the maintenance of cast iron.9 x 13-inch Baking PanIf you’ve ever looked at a recipe for brownies, casseroles, cakes, egg bakes, or any delicious baked dish, you’re familiar with this pan. It’s arguably the most called-for pan in the world! (Don’t fact check us on that one). These pans are super versatile and don’t take up a ton of room. You can also use them to roast veggies or meat by popping a cooling rack on top. The grease drips down and keeps your food from getting soggy. For those of you who attend a lot of potlucks, consider picking up a 9x13-inch baking pan lid. It makes transportation (and carrying home leftovers) a whole lot easier.Chef’s Knife (Yes, just the one)This may not be the most popular opinion, but you don’t need more than one knife to do almost everything you need in the kitchen. Sure, knife block sets are a classic gift for newlyweds or folks striking out on their own for the first time. But how often do you actually use them? A sturdy, sharp chef’s knife is great for chopping vegetables and slicing meat. Pick a chef’s knife with a medium-length blade and a sturdy handle; you’ll be surprised how much more control you have over it. With a professional knife, beginner chefs have the added benefit of learning proper grip technique to prevent accidents and boost efficiency. You can find affordable, quality knives ranging from $20 up to ridiculous numbers (we’re talking triple zeroes or more). If you can test it out beforehand, even better. Find a knife with a comfortable grip, and you’re ready to go.Non-stick Frying PanOmelets? No problem. Browning meatballs? Great! Cookin’ up a stir-fry? No worries. A non-stick frying pan is there for you every time. Since non-stick frying pans prevent food from sticking, you can use less oil when you’re cooking. It’s also easier to get tricky food out of the pan, meaning you’ll likely ruin fewer dinners (it’s happened to the best of us). And you can use the same frying pan for so many things! You’ll want to make sure that you don’t use metal spatulas, silverware, or any other sharp tool or you run the risk of scratching off the non-stick coating. &nbsp;If that coating starts flaking off, throw the pan away! You definitely don’t want that in your food. So there you go. The five barebones, most essential cooking tools you can add to your kitchen. No frills, no gimmicks; just solid tools to help you tackle any recipe, no matter how complicated or fussy. Happy cooking!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0c04db04803467e64d3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0c64db04803477e7f85","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 14:44:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Flooring Trends for 2019","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5138 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4fbaa8660a2ead6981a8e9aaf19ac626.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"746\" height=\"491\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5139 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/289415cc1753da61bcf1cc93a25f7949.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"427\" height=\"640\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5140 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/005ebf645a9f98c7825678b2a81358cb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"299\">Believe it or not, 2019 is almost here. The past few months have given our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> design professionals a sneak peek at what flooring trends will be hot for the upcoming year. If you're looking to \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">build\u003c/a>, here are some ideas for how you can have the most on-trend flooring in the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>High Contrast Wood Flooring - Wood floors have been a favorite among homeowners for several years now. Designers love the updated high-contrast wood where dark and light tones together give floors added visual interest. Homeowners appreciate that they hide scuffs and dirt and give the room a unique look. This choice really pays off by providing a big impact.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Patterned and Textured Carpet - Don't be afraid to go bold with your carpet. Whether it's a pattern on your stairs or a more subdued pattern in a bedroom or study, carpet can add warmth and a cozy feel to any room. Many people are passing on the shag carpeting for low pile and cut and loop carpeting, which can offer homeowners all kinds of patterns and textures.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Luxury Vinyl - Vinyl flooring has come a long way in the last few years. These days, many are so well-made it's difficult to tell between wood and luxury vinyl. The biggest benefit includes the durability of these almost indestructible floors. Water and scuff proof, these floors are a great choice for pet owners. Also, while they're higher in price than the cheap vinyl floors of the past, they're often more affordable than quality wood floors. Plus, you can find a huge assortment of colors and options.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Consistent Flooring - In the past, flooring has often been used to define spaces. With the popularity of the open-concept kitchen and living area, people are now leaning toward a more streamlined approach. Whether it's wood, vinyl, or tile, keeping the same flooring throughout a space provides the clean look homeowners are looking for.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Flooring can help you achieve the look you want in your new home. When you build with Ideal Homes, the professionals in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Design Center\u003c/a> will assist you in achieving your vision. Or if you'd prefer to leave it up to the designers, Ideal Homes has plenty of \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready homes\u003c/a> already designed. If you'd like to view some of these trends in one of our furnished model homes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a>, and she'll work with you to schedule an appointment.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"flooring-trends-for-2019-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-12-12T03:46:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4fbaa8660a2ead6981a8e9aaf19ac626.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1544586383,"_etag":"b816d3eb4ec9875c85070ff6bd458a25f76a982b","textbody":"Believe it or not, 2019 is almost here. The past few months have given our Ideal Homes design professionals a sneak peek at what flooring trends will be hot for the upcoming year. If you're looking to build, here are some ideas for how you can have the most on-trend flooring in the neighborhood.High Contrast Wood Flooring - Wood floors have been a favorite among homeowners for several years now. Designers love the updated high-contrast wood where dark and light tones together give floors added visual interest. Homeowners appreciate that they hide scuffs and dirt and give the room a unique look. This choice really pays off by providing a big impact.Patterned and Textured Carpet - Don't be afraid to go bold with your carpet. Whether it's a pattern on your stairs or a more subdued pattern in a bedroom or study, carpet can add warmth and a cozy feel to any room. Many people are passing on the shag carpeting for low pile and cut and loop carpeting, which can offer homeowners all kinds of patterns and textures.Luxury Vinyl - Vinyl flooring has come a long way in the last few years. These days, many are so well-made it's difficult to tell between wood and luxury vinyl. The biggest benefit includes the durability of these almost indestructible floors. Water and scuff proof, these floors are a great choice for pet owners. Also, while they're higher in price than the cheap vinyl floors of the past, they're often more affordable than quality wood floors. Plus, you can find a huge assortment of colors and options.Consistent Flooring - In the past, flooring has often been used to define spaces. With the popularity of the open-concept kitchen and living area, people are now leaning toward a more streamlined approach. Whether it's wood, vinyl, or tile, keeping the same flooring throughout a space provides the clean look homeowners are looking for.Flooring can help you achieve the look you want in your new home. When you build with Ideal Homes, the professionals in our Design Center will assist you in achieving your vision. Or if you'd prefer to leave it up to the designers, Ideal Homes has plenty of move-in ready homes already designed. If you'd like to view some of these trends in one of our furnished model homes, contact Elena, and she'll work with you to schedule an appointment.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:06 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0c64db04803477e7f85"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0c84db04803477e7f86","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:08 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Industries in Oklahoma City: Diverse and Ever Expanding","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5143\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ff8f321f21475e9ca6f5d879b395353d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" />\n\nThe industries operating in Oklahoma City are diverse, and the list is ever expanding. Those areas of commerce with the highest number of employees are listed below, but many other types of businesses are being introduced in OKC on almost a daily basis and often with great success.\n\nAVIATION/AEROSPACE\n\nMore than 38,000 workers are employed by the 265 \u003ca href=\"https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/industries/aviation-and-aerospace/\">aviation and aerospace\u003c/a> firms operating in Oklahoma City. These individuals primarily hold high-wage, technology-based positions around which support-related businesses (offering training, parts, repairs, software, etc.) are often formed, leaving almost unlimited space—and demand—for new businesses and new jobs.\n\nENERGY\n\nLong known as a major player in the oil and gas industry, Oklahoma also has an abundant supply of wind, making it a natural home to companies focused on generating energy from wind power. OKC career opportunities in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/industries/energy/\">energy sector\u003c/a> include those related to science, such as geology and engineering, as well as those that are more business oriented, like human resources and accounting.\n\nBIOTECHNOLOGY\n\nOklahoma City companies focused on some aspect of \u003ca href=\"https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/industries/biotech/\">biotechnology\u003c/a>—whether in goods, services, education, research, or testing—employ more than 44,000 workers. A large number of these individuals are not only highly educated and trained, but also extremely well paid.\n\nTRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS\n\nIts geographic location at the center of the country has literally placed Oklahoma City at the crossroads of America, with three major highways running through: I-40, I-35, and I-44. Add that to an average of 350 good-weather-flying days per year and you have a variety of career opportunities in the transportation and \u003ca href=\"https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/industries/logistics/\">logistics\u003c/a> industries. These include airport operations, freight trucking, warehousing, and railroad transportation, among others.\n\nGOVERNMENT\n\nThe seat of government for both the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ok.gov/3167/3322/\">State of Oklahoma\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahomacounty.org/\">Oklahoma County\u003c/a>, Oklahoma City is also home to its own \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/\">city government\u003c/a> and to regional offices for a number of \u003ca href=\"https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/regions/welcome-to-the-greater-southwest-region-7/buildings-and-facilities/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-us-federal-building-and-courthouse\">federal government agencies\u003c/a>. Government-related jobs make up approximately 20-percent of the Greater OKC employment pool.\n\nHEALTH CARE\n\nWith more than 60,000 health care sector employees, Oklahoma City has 20 general medical and surgical hospitals, four specialized hospitals and two federal medical installations. Together these offer more than 5,000 beds to the community and lots of job opportunities for health care professionals.\n\nTELECOMMUNICATIONS\n\nConsisting of wireline, wireless, satellite and cable companies, Oklahoma City’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&amp;ei=KB4MXO-HMoXisAWU5pCICw&amp;q=okc+telecommunications&amp;btnK=Google+Search&amp;oq=okc+telecommunications&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3...2476.9657..10470...1.0..0.159.2237.13j10....2..0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0j38j35i39j0i131i67j0i67j0i131j0i20i263j0i131i20i263j0i22i30j0i22i10i30j0i8i13i30j33i160.pW6vpKv2bBI\">telecommunications\u003c/a> businesses grow and diversify right along with the industry itself. Job opportunities in this industry range from office workers to sales staff, to technical support and installation workers.\n\nMore information on the industries located in Oklahoma City can be found \u003ca href=\"https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/\">here\u003c/a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;","uniqueName":"industries-in-oklahoma-city-diverse-and-ever-expanding-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-12-18T16:21:20","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ff8f321f21475e9ca6f5d879b395353d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1545150080,"_etag":"64bb3cdf6e1b635287fc137f4d305677df58edda","textbody":"\n\nThe industries operating in Oklahoma City are diverse, and the list is ever expanding. Those areas of commerce with the highest number of employees are listed below, but many other types of businesses are being introduced in OKC on almost a daily basis and often with great success.\n\nAVIATION/AEROSPACE\n\nMore than 38,000 workers are employed by the 265 aviation and aerospace firms operating in Oklahoma City. These individuals primarily hold high-wage, technology-based positions around which support-related businesses (offering training, parts, repairs, software, etc.) are often formed, leaving almost unlimited space—and demand—for new businesses and new jobs.\n\nENERGY\n\nLong known as a major player in the oil and gas industry, Oklahoma also has an abundant supply of wind, making it a natural home to companies focused on generating energy from wind power. OKC career opportunities in the energy sector include those related to science, such as geology and engineering, as well as those that are more business oriented, like human resources and accounting.\n\nBIOTECHNOLOGY\n\nOklahoma City companies focused on some aspect of biotechnology—whether in goods, services, education, research, or testing—employ more than 44,000 workers. A large number of these individuals are not only highly educated and trained, but also extremely well paid.\n\nTRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS\n\nIts geographic location at the center of the country has literally placed Oklahoma City at the crossroads of America, with three major highways running through: I-40, I-35, and I-44. Add that to an average of 350 good-weather-flying days per year and you have a variety of career opportunities in the transportation and logistics industries. These include airport operations, freight trucking, warehousing, and railroad transportation, among others.\n\nGOVERNMENT\n\nThe seat of government for both the State of Oklahoma and Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City is also home to its own city government and to regional offices for a number of federal government agencies. Government-related jobs make up approximately 20-percent of the Greater OKC employment pool.\n\nHEALTH CARE\n\nWith more than 60,000 health care sector employees, Oklahoma City has 20 general medical and surgical hospitals, four specialized hospitals and two federal medical installations. Together these offer more than 5,000 beds to the community and lots of job opportunities for health care professionals.\n\nTELECOMMUNICATIONS\n\nConsisting of wireline, wireless, satellite and cable companies, Oklahoma City’s telecommunications businesses grow and diversify right along with the industry itself. Job opportunities in this industry range from office workers to sales staff, to technical support and installation workers.\n\nMore information on the industries located in Oklahoma City can be found here.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0c84db04803477e7f86"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0cb4db04803487e5d6f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:28:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Creating the Perfect Outdoor Space for Your Guests and Family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5148 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/92e69c46485f1ad5c850e826000f7f2d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor spaces are perfect for entertaining. With the proper setup, you could spend an entire party outside, cooking dinner, playing games, and enjoying the area late into the evening. Here are some of the many ways you can spruce up your backyard to create the perfect outdoor space.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Let’s Get Cooking\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Whether you’re hosting an outdoor dinner party or just grilling for your family, including a place to cook is essential. Depending on your style and budget, that may be a simple charcoal grill or something more elaborate, like a full outdoor kitchen. Be sure to plan for a place to cook in your backyard design. You’ll undoubtedly appreciate reducing trips in and out of the house for food during a busy party.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Pick a Chair, Any Chair\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many different options for outdoor seating! If you plan to entertain, be sure to include many seating options, from chairs to benches and stools. Having a variety of seats accommodates your guests while adding personal flare. You can opt for cloth-cushioned seating or metal, weather-resistant sets. Just make sure you bring in anything at night that can’t stand the rain.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Start Acting Shady\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most decks and patios are uncovered, which can be a pain during hot, sunny summer days. It’s not just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous to spend too much time in direct sunlight. So keep things shady by adding an awning or umbrella near your seating area. Guests can retreat in the shade while enjoying the beautiful space you’ve created.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Enlighten Your Guests\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What’s the point of designing a beautiful outdoor space if you can’t see it? If you plan on spending any time outside during the evening, you’ll want to include outdoor lighting. You can set just the right ambiance with paper lanterns, fairy lights, or permanent pendant lights.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Curl Up by a Cozy Fire\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everybody loves a good bonfire. Adding a fire pit, or even an outdoor fireplace, to your backyard is a wonderful way to bring coziness to your space. Not only will this keep you and any visitors warm on a chilly night, but it will also keep pesky bugs or mosquitos away. As a bonus, a fire pit brings calming, natural light to your backyard.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Don’t Forget the Music!\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who doesn’t like to boogie down in their backyard during a party? For any outdoor activity – from raking leaves to hosting a luau-themed party – music is a welcome addition. Install built-in speakers to different areas in your backyard or rely on a sizeable Bluetooth speaker to send music outside. Just make sure you’re not keeping your neighbors awake at night!\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many options for designing your outdoor space. From choosing furniture to installing lighting and speakers, you’ll be amazed at your backyard’s transformation. How will you create the perfect outdoor space?\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"creating-the-perfect-outdoor-space-for-your-guests-and-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-12-19T21:38:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/92e69c46485f1ad5c850e826000f7f2d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1545255503,"_etag":"7f0e8674c8b7c55fe9cbe429cc1768485aa0b7f8","textbody":"Outdoor spaces are perfect for entertaining. With the proper setup, you could spend an entire party outside, cooking dinner, playing games, and enjoying the area late into the evening. Here are some of the many ways you can spruce up your backyard to create the perfect outdoor space.&nbsp;Let’s Get CookingWhether you’re hosting an outdoor dinner party or just grilling for your family, including a place to cook is essential. Depending on your style and budget, that may be a simple charcoal grill or something more elaborate, like a full outdoor kitchen. Be sure to plan for a place to cook in your backyard design. You’ll undoubtedly appreciate reducing trips in and out of the house for food during a busy party.Pick a Chair, Any ChairThere are so many different options for outdoor seating! If you plan to entertain, be sure to include many seating options, from chairs to benches and stools. Having a variety of seats accommodates your guests while adding personal flare. You can opt for cloth-cushioned seating or metal, weather-resistant sets. Just make sure you bring in anything at night that can’t stand the rain.&nbsp;Start Acting ShadyMost decks and patios are uncovered, which can be a pain during hot, sunny summer days. It’s not just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous to spend too much time in direct sunlight. So keep things shady by adding an awning or umbrella near your seating area. Guests can retreat in the shade while enjoying the beautiful space you’ve created.&nbsp;Enlighten Your GuestsWhat’s the point of designing a beautiful outdoor space if you can’t see it? If you plan on spending any time outside during the evening, you’ll want to include outdoor lighting. You can set just the right ambiance with paper lanterns, fairy lights, or permanent pendant lights.&nbsp;Curl Up by a Cozy FireEverybody loves a good bonfire. Adding a fire pit, or even an outdoor fireplace, to your backyard is a wonderful way to bring coziness to your space. Not only will this keep you and any visitors warm on a chilly night, but it will also keep pesky bugs or mosquitos away. As a bonus, a fire pit brings calming, natural light to your backyard.&nbsp;Don’t Forget the Music!Who doesn’t like to boogie down in their backyard during a party? For any outdoor activity – from raking leaves to hosting a luau-themed party – music is a welcome addition. Install built-in speakers to different areas in your backyard or rely on a sizeable Bluetooth speaker to send music outside. Just make sure you’re not keeping your neighbors awake at night!There are so many options for designing your outdoor space. From choosing furniture to installing lighting and speakers, you’ll be amazed at your backyard’s transformation. How will you create the perfect outdoor space?","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:11 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0cb4db04803487e5d6f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0cd4db04803467e64d4","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:29:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Community Services Abound in Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5152 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d27d3abfacc26502b0360ad27e37ba96.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"718\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The people of Oklahoma City enjoy numerous community services designed to improve their quality of life. These include, but aren’t limited to:\u003c/span> The \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrolibrary.org/?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=organic\">Metropolitan Library System\u003c/a> First established in 1898 with the installation of a single bookcase in an unused room of the organization that eventually became the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma City’s Metropolitan Library System today boasts 19 individual, fully-developed locations. &nbsp; In addition to checking out books, \u003ca href=\"http://catalog.metrolibrary.org/#section=search&term=facets.collection:MUSIC&page=0&sortKey=NewlyAdded&db=ls2pac\">CDs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href='http://catalog.metrolibrary.org/?config=default#section=search&term={\"isAnd\":true,\"searchTokens\":\u003c{\"searchString\":\"Video disc\",\"type\":\"Contains\",\"field\":\"CallNumber\"}>}&page=0&sortKey=NewlyAdded&db=ls2pac'>DVDs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href='http://catalog.metrolibrary.org/#section=search&term=no:\"audio media player\"&page=0&sortKey=NewlyAdded&db=ls2pac'>MP3 players\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://j.mp/mlsplayawayviews\">video\u003c/a> media players, and \u003ca href=\"http://catalog.metrolibrary.org/#section=search&term=facets.format:Magazine&page=0&sortKey=Title&db=ls2pac\">magazines\u003c/a>, a library card, allows holders to:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Check out an \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrolibrary.org/mediasurfers\">iPad\u003c/a> or laptop for use in a library\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check out a Kindle Fire and/or WiFi hotspot\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.metrolibrary.org/downloads\">Download or stream\u003c/a> eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, music, and magazines\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrolibrary.org/research\">subscription-only online resources\u003c/a> like Ancestry.com, Consumer Reports, and Lynda.com\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.metrolibrary.org/research?search-databases=&category-databases%5b%5d=115\">Learn a language\u003c/a>, prepare a \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrolibrary.org/research?search-databases=&category-databases%5b%5d=100\">resume or cover letter\u003c/a>, or study for \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrolibrary.org/research?search-databases=&category-databases%5b%5d=100\">school and career exams\u003c/a> online and at their own pace\u003c/li>\u003cli>Download or stream \u003ca href=\"https://www.hoopladigital.com/\">feature films\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrolibrary.org/kanopy\">documentaries\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Library cards are available at no cost to those who live within the OKC city limits. \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation\">Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department\u003c/a> There are more than a hundred parks scattered around Oklahoma City, all of which offer a variety of features. These include everything from basketball courts and soccer fields to gyms, picnic shelters, splash pads, \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/aquatics/family-aquatic-centers\">family aquatic centers\u003c/a>, and swimming pools. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripsavvy.com/myriad-botanical-gardens-2517165\">Myriad Botanical Gardens\u003c/a> is one of the most amazing outdoor attractions in Oklahoma City. Nationally renowned, it has 17-acres of exotic plant life, tropical terrain and beautiful landscapes. Originally the idea of iconic architect I.M. Pei, the Myriad Botanical Gardens has more than 1,000 different species of plants. Currently under construction, \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/government/maps-3/projects/downtown-public-park\">Scissortail Park\u003c/a> will eventually be a 70-acre urban oasis extending from the core of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/government/maps-3/maps-history/original-maps/oklahoma-river\">Oklahoma River.\u003c/a> Design plans for the park call for everything from a cafe and sports facilities to a tranquil lake and nature walks. &nbsp;In addition, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/public-works/resident-community-resources/skydance-bridge\">Skydance Bridge\u003c/a> will ultimately connect the north section of the park to the south. \u003ca href=\"https://embarkok.com/\">EMBARK\u003c/a> – OKC’s Public Transportation System Serving an estimated three million riders annually, EMBARK provides streetcar, bus, ferry transit, bike share and downtown parking solutions in the Oklahoma City metro area. These transportation options are designed to connect people with their community, while easing traffic congestion and reducing air pollution. Just opened, the new &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/government/maps-3/projects/modern-streetcar-transit\">Oklahoma City Streetcar\u003c/a> runs on rails flush with the street and links important districts in and around downtown OKC. A bike share program, \u003ca href=\"http://spokiesokc.com/\">Spokies\u003c/a> makes bikes available at eight locations around the metro. In addition to offering ferry transit, \u003ca href=\"http://okrivercruises.com/\">Oklahoma River Cruises\u003c/a> provides river transit access to Historic Stockyards City, the bustling Meridian Corridor and the lush Regatta Park/Boathouse District. &nbsp;All landings have parking and access to additional public transit services.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"community-services-abound-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-12-20T04:41:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d27d3abfacc26502b0360ad27e37ba96.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1545280879,"_etag":"fd8f5e9a0b2c7f7f37ac2f03021cd735763f4d0b","textbody":"The people of Oklahoma City enjoy numerous community services designed to improve their quality of life. These include, but aren’t limited to: The Metropolitan Library System First established in 1898 with the installation of a single bookcase in an unused room of the organization that eventually became the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma City’s Metropolitan Library System today boasts 19 individual, fully-developed locations. &nbsp; In addition to checking out books, CDs, }&page=0&sortKey=NewlyAdded&db=ls2pac'>DVDs, MP3 players, video media players, and magazines, a library card, allows holders to:Check out an iPad or laptop for use in a libraryCheck out a Kindle Fire and/or WiFi hotspotDownload or stream eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, music, and magazinesUse subscription-only online resources like Ancestry.com, Consumer Reports, and Lynda.comLearn a language, prepare a resume or cover letter, or study for school and career exams online and at their own paceDownload or stream feature films and documentariesLibrary cards are available at no cost to those who live within the OKC city limits. Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department There are more than a hundred parks scattered around Oklahoma City, all of which offer a variety of features. These include everything from basketball courts and soccer fields to gyms, picnic shelters, splash pads, family aquatic centers, and swimming pools. The Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of the most amazing outdoor attractions in Oklahoma City. Nationally renowned, it has 17-acres of exotic plant life, tropical terrain and beautiful landscapes. Originally the idea of iconic architect I.M. Pei, the Myriad Botanical Gardens has more than 1,000 different species of plants. Currently under construction, Scissortail Park will eventually be a 70-acre urban oasis extending from the core of downtown Oklahoma City to the shore of the Oklahoma River. Design plans for the park call for everything from a cafe and sports facilities to a tranquil lake and nature walks. &nbsp;In addition, the Skydance Bridge will ultimately connect the north section of the park to the south. EMBARK – OKC’s Public Transportation System Serving an estimated three million riders annually, EMBARK provides streetcar, bus, ferry transit, bike share and downtown parking solutions in the Oklahoma City metro area. These transportation options are designed to connect people with their community, while easing traffic congestion and reducing air pollution. Just opened, the new &nbsp;Oklahoma City Streetcar runs on rails flush with the street and links important districts in and around downtown OKC. A bike share program, Spokies makes bikes available at eight locations around the metro. In addition to offering ferry transit, Oklahoma River Cruises provides river transit access to Historic Stockyards City, the bustling Meridian Corridor and the lush Regatta Park/Boathouse District. &nbsp;All landings have parking and access to additional public transit services.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0cd4db04803467e64d4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0cf4db04803497e722e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:29:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Year's Resolutions for Your New Home in 2019","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5156 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ba5f50670e771cc031c726018d42e048.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"949\">If one of your goals for 2019 is moving into a new home in the Oklahoma City area, it's never too early to start planning. Browsing through \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">photos\u003c/a> of plans and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">available home\u003c/a> is a fun place to start, but for many future home-buyers, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/financing\">financing\u003c/a> part of the process can be intimidating. Don't stress! At \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> we've worked with buyers in all different kinds of financial situations, and we're here to help you through the process.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Find out where you stand - Our preferred lenders are ready to show you what programs are available, what you can qualify for, and what you can do to make your financial situation as solid as possible for a home mortgage. It's as simple as speaking with one of our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/financing\">experts\u003c/a> and letting them guide you through the process.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Be aware of what can affect Your home buying - Some home buyers don't know that changes like accepting a new job (unless it's within the same industry) or making big purchases such as a new car or even new furniture can affect your mortgage approval. Before doing anything that might change your financial situation, talk to a trusted mortgage expert.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Know the numbers - Sit down with a pen and a calculator and look at real costs of owning a home. Where can you save money (moving yourself, purchasing a more energy efficient home and saving on bills) and any additional costs (insurance, property taxes, down payment). Our team at Ideal Homes will be able to help you prepare for the changes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Have fun home shopping - You can call it shopping or call it research, but now is a great time to start searching online and visiting some of our furnished model homes. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a> can get you fast answers to any of your questions and one of our New Home Consultants can show you everything we have to offer.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>With a little \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story\">research\u003c/a> and some help from the experts, you'll be able to make 2019 a fabulous year with a new home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-years-resolutions-for-your-new-home-in-2019-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2018-12-21T22:44:00.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ba5f50670e771cc031c726018d42e048.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1545432240,"_etag":"2c84e02834a706eb1d2c21aa6eedfc6620ca850b","textbody":"If one of your goals for 2019 is moving into a new home in the Oklahoma City area, it's never too early to start planning. Browsing through photos of plans and available home is a fun place to start, but for many future home-buyers, the financing part of the process can be intimidating. Don't stress! At Ideal Homes we've worked with buyers in all different kinds of financial situations, and we're here to help you through the process.Find out where you stand - Our preferred lenders are ready to show you what programs are available, what you can qualify for, and what you can do to make your financial situation as solid as possible for a home mortgage. It's as simple as speaking with one of our experts and letting them guide you through the process.Be aware of what can affect Your home buying - Some home buyers don't know that changes like accepting a new job (unless it's within the same industry) or making big purchases such as a new car or even new furniture can affect your mortgage approval. Before doing anything that might change your financial situation, talk to a trusted mortgage expert.Know the numbers - Sit down with a pen and a calculator and look at real costs of owning a home. Where can you save money (moving yourself, purchasing a more energy efficient home and saving on bills) and any additional costs (insurance, property taxes, down payment). Our team at Ideal Homes will be able to help you prepare for the changes.Have fun home shopping - You can call it shopping or call it research, but now is a great time to start searching online and visiting some of our furnished model homes. Elena can get you fast answers to any of your questions and one of our New Home Consultants can show you everything we have to offer.With a little research and some help from the experts, you'll be able to make 2019 a fabulous year with a new home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0cf4db04803497e722e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0d24db048034a7e5f53","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:29:48 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why getting to, from and around OKC is a breeze","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5162 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/818b33264b4c99af902625f7967e0bd6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Bike lane \u003cstrong>By Car\u003c/strong> Close to the geographic center of the United States, Oklahoma City is the only city in the nation with two intersecting interstate highways that reach the entire length of the nation: \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_40\">Interstate 40\u003c/a> extends from the east coast to the west, while \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_35\">Interstate 35\u003c/a> stretches from the northern to southern borders. As a result, traveling by car to and from basically every part of the country is very doable. This is &nbsp;especially true since, in addition to I-40 and I-35, Oklahoma City is also served by \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_44\">I-44\u003c/a>, which connects OKC to St. Louis, Missouri, to the northeast and Wichita Falls, Texas, to the southwest. In addition, traveling around the OKC metropolitan area itself is typically far easier and less congested than getting around most comparably sized cities. The \"stop and go\" commuter patterns of other major cities are seldom found here since the city has a freeway network—most of which has six to eight lanes—that &nbsp;connects it to every major city in the region. For that reason, it is often possible to get from any part of the OKC Metro area to downtown in 30 minutes or less by freeway. Plus, it’s usually easy for drivers to navigate their way to pretty much any destination in the metro area since OKC streets are on a N–S–E–W grid network where the major streets are separated by one mile. \u003cstrong>By Air\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://flyokc.com/\">Will Rogers World Airport\u003c/a>, the state’s principal commercial airport, provides non-stop service to 22 airports in 19 cities, including some on both the east and west coasts. The airport is currently completing the second phase of an expansion plan, which will ultimately include increasing its non-stop options. \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiley_Post_Airport\">Wiley Post Airport\u003c/a>, located in the West Oklahoma City suburb of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethany,_Oklahoma\">Bethany\u003c/a>, is the FAA-designated reliever airport for Will Rogers. It is also the primary general and corporate aviation airport for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. \u003cstrong>By Rail\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/home.html\">Amtrak\u003c/a> serves Oklahoma City via the \u003ca href=\"http://heartlandflyer.com/\">Heartland Flyer\u003c/a>, which provides daily service to Fort Worth, Texas, and access to the nation’s rail system. As of December 2018, OKC began offering \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/blog/post/get-the-411-on-the-okc-streetcar/\">streetcar\u003c/a> service, which consists of seven cars that operate on two loops, six days a week with varying schedules. This system provides easy access to \u003ca href=\"http://downtownokc.com/\">Downtown\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://downtownokc.com/automobile-alley/\">Automobile Alley\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://midtownokc.com/\">Midtown\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.bricktownokc.com/\">Bricktown\u003c/a> and the various dining, hotels and attractions that can be found in those locations. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>By Transit\u003c/strong> EMBARK buses serve much of the Oklahoma City metro area. Each route’s hours of operation vary, but many popular routes run about every 30 minutes during the weekday and every 60 minutes on Saturday. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>By Bike\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;A bike-share program, \u003ca href=\"http://spokiesokc.com/\">Spokies\u003c/a> provides a fun, affordable and convenient way to travel about and experience Downtown OKC. &nbsp; In addition, for biking enthusiasts, a variety of \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/blog/post/urban-cycling-in-oklahoma-city/\">public bike paths\u003c/a> are available throughout the city. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>By River\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://okrivercruises.com/\">Oklahoma River Cruises\u003c/a> offers a variety of specialty cruises and regularly scheduled river transit trips Wednesday - Sunday from April to December from four landings. Trip times and fares vary depending on destination and all cruisers are ADA accessible.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-getting-to-from-and-around-okc-is-a-breeze-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-01-09T00:45:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/818b33264b4c99af902625f7967e0bd6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1546994705,"_etag":"6dda2bfe38bd0ed4eaa05d95c8c2747500607ca5","textbody":"&nbsp;Bike lane By Car Close to the geographic center of the United States, Oklahoma City is the only city in the nation with two intersecting interstate highways that reach the entire length of the nation: Interstate 40 extends from the east coast to the west, while Interstate 35 stretches from the northern to southern borders. As a result, traveling by car to and from basically every part of the country is very doable. This is &nbsp;especially true since, in addition to I-40 and I-35, Oklahoma City is also served by I-44, which connects OKC to St. Louis, Missouri, to the northeast and Wichita Falls, Texas, to the southwest. In addition, traveling around the OKC metropolitan area itself is typically far easier and less congested than getting around most comparably sized cities. The \"stop and go\" commuter patterns of other major cities are seldom found here since the city has a freeway network—most of which has six to eight lanes—that &nbsp;connects it to every major city in the region. For that reason, it is often possible to get from any part of the OKC Metro area to downtown in 30 minutes or less by freeway. Plus, it’s usually easy for drivers to navigate their way to pretty much any destination in the metro area since OKC streets are on a N–S–E–W grid network where the major streets are separated by one mile. By AirWill Rogers World Airport, the state’s principal commercial airport, provides non-stop service to 22 airports in 19 cities, including some on both the east and west coasts. The airport is currently completing the second phase of an expansion plan, which will ultimately include increasing its non-stop options. Wiley Post Airport, located in the West Oklahoma City suburb of Bethany, is the FAA-designated reliever airport for Will Rogers. It is also the primary general and corporate aviation airport for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. By RailAmtrak serves Oklahoma City via the Heartland Flyer, which provides daily service to Fort Worth, Texas, and access to the nation’s rail system. As of December 2018, OKC began offering streetcar service, which consists of seven cars that operate on two loops, six days a week with varying schedules. This system provides easy access to Downtown, Automobile Alley, Midtown and Bricktown and the various dining, hotels and attractions that can be found in those locations. &nbsp; By Transit EMBARK buses serve much of the Oklahoma City metro area. Each route’s hours of operation vary, but many popular routes run about every 30 minutes during the weekday and every 60 minutes on Saturday. &nbsp; By Bike&nbsp; &nbsp;A bike-share program, Spokies provides a fun, affordable and convenient way to travel about and experience Downtown OKC. &nbsp; In addition, for biking enthusiasts, a variety of public bike paths are available throughout the city. &nbsp; By River&nbsp; &nbsp;Oklahoma River Cruises offers a variety of specialty cruises and regularly scheduled river transit trips Wednesday - Sunday from April to December from four landings. Trip times and fares vary depending on destination and all cruisers are ADA accessible.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0d24db048034a7e5f53"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0d24db04803467e64d5","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:08:52 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Sections in OKC's Hottest Neighborhoods","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If 2019 is your year for a new home, now is the perfect time. We have brand new sections popping up across the Oklahoma City metro area. That means that it's your chance to choose your ideal homesite. Whether you're looking to build your home on a cul-de-sac, backing up to a wooded area, pond or green space, near a playground or splash pad for the kids, or something that is lower maintenance (aka get the mowing done quickly), Ideal Homes has you covered. Here are some of our neighborhoods with brand new sections, ready and waiting for you.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Norman\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">Green Leaf Trails\u003c/a> - Located On 12th Ave NW between W Tecumseh and W Rock Creek, this neighborhood features parks and playgrounds throughout. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/red-canyon-ranch\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> - With scenic views and unique walking trails, this community is special. On the corner of Tecumseh and 12 Ave NE, the location offers an easy commute throughout the OKC metro.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Choctaw\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/sundance\">Sundance\u003c/a> - This neighborhood has a peaceful, country setting with quick access to I-40 and Tinker Air Force Base. Rolling hills, a playground, and basketball courts provide residents with a laid back, fun lifestyle.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Piedmont\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont/bison-creek\">Bison Creek\u003c/a> - Our newest neighborhood, Bison Creek combines a great school district with a beautiful neighborhood design. Move quickly to be one of the first to choose your ideal home site in Bison Creek.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Moore\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains\">Native Plains\u003c/a> - With a quiet, country feel, residents can enjoy walks on the trails, fishing from the dock of the stocked pond, and family time at the playground, plus a quick drive to I-35 just minutes to downtown Oklahoma City. Didn't see an area that fits your needs? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">full map of communities\u003c/a> here. But if you saw something you liked, move quickly because home sites are going fast. After choosing your home site and one of our well-designed \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a>, comes the fun part. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Selecting everything\u003c/a> that goes into your new home. To set up a time to tour of one of these or any of our neighborhoods, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-sections-in-okcs-hottest-neighborhoods-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-01-10T01:05:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1547082305,"_etag":"b891e9e40566c9a225b0f70af9e58a9b14b00038","textbody":"If 2019 is your year for a new home, now is the perfect time. We have brand new sections popping up across the Oklahoma City metro area. That means that it's your chance to choose your ideal homesite. Whether you're looking to build your home on a cul-de-sac, backing up to a wooded area, pond or green space, near a playground or splash pad for the kids, or something that is lower maintenance (aka get the mowing done quickly), Ideal Homes has you covered. Here are some of our neighborhoods with brand new sections, ready and waiting for you.NormanGreen Leaf Trails - Located On 12th Ave NW between W Tecumseh and W Rock Creek, this neighborhood features parks and playgrounds throughout. Red Canyon Ranch - With scenic views and unique walking trails, this community is special. On the corner of Tecumseh and 12 Ave NE, the location offers an easy commute throughout the OKC metro.ChoctawSundance - This neighborhood has a peaceful, country setting with quick access to I-40 and Tinker Air Force Base. Rolling hills, a playground, and basketball courts provide residents with a laid back, fun lifestyle.PiedmontBison Creek - Our newest neighborhood, Bison Creek combines a great school district with a beautiful neighborhood design. Move quickly to be one of the first to choose your ideal home site in Bison Creek.MooreNative Plains - With a quiet, country feel, residents can enjoy walks on the trails, fishing from the dock of the stocked pond, and family time at the playground, plus a quick drive to I-35 just minutes to downtown Oklahoma City. Didn't see an area that fits your needs? Check out our full map of communities here. But if you saw something you liked, move quickly because home sites are going fast. After choosing your home site and one of our well-designed floor plans, comes the fun part. Selecting everything that goes into your new home. To set up a time to tour of one of these or any of our neighborhoods, contact Elena.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:18 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0d24db04803467e64d5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0d74db04803497e722f","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 14:46:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home Buying for Savvy Moms","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5169 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/842f7c88261401d10a7e5ef4ccea313d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"1000\">Like many of our homebuyers, I'm a mom, and my family is a top priority in my life. When I began thinking about a new home, my family's needs were at the forefront of my mind. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> focuses attention in the same areas.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>1) &nbsp;Health &nbsp; Nothing is more important to parents than doing everything we can to keep our kids and families safe and healthy. Ideal Homes places the same importance on health by providing features like fresh air ventilation systems that reduce allergens.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>2) &nbsp;Lifestyle \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">Ideal Homes communities&nbsp;\u003c/a>are located in some of the best school districts in the Oklahoma City area including \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek\">Edmond /&nbsp;Deer Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/piedmont\">Piedmont\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman\">Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore\">Moore\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon\">Yukon / Mustang\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw\">Choctaw\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater\">Stillwater\u003c/a> has a community as well. We also know how important the community is. That's why our communities are strategically designed with amenities like playgrounds, sidewalks and plenty of open green space.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>3) &nbsp;Your Specific needs No family is alike. That's why Ideal Homes gives you an opportunity to customize your home in our 6,000 square foot \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Design Center\u003c/a>. Our floor plans are designed to provide open and flexible space that will accommodate your family's individual needs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>4) &nbsp;Monthly Budget Savvy moms know that numerous factors go into balancing monthly budgets. Ideal Homes doesn't simply save you money on your utility bills; we actually \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/innovation\">guarantee your heating and cooling usage\u003c/a>. In addition the warranty on your new home means you won't get caught with unexpected repair expenses.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>5) Family Time Between work, school, and kids activities, today's families are busy. That's why Ideal Homes strives to work with your schedule to make the home buying process as easy as possible. To gather more information, we'd love to give you a tour of one of our furnished model homes. To schedule a tour, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-buying-for-savvy-moms-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-01-10T01:24:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/842f7c88261401d10a7e5ef4ccea313d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1547083480,"_etag":"2f7b85e1f6e0b5ca8aa022f24ed07aab53993e3f","textbody":"Like many of our homebuyers, I'm a mom, and my family is a top priority in my life. When I began thinking about a new home, my family's needs were at the forefront of my mind. Ideal Homes focuses attention in the same areas.&nbsp;1) &nbsp;Health &nbsp; Nothing is more important to parents than doing everything we can to keep our kids and families safe and healthy. Ideal Homes places the same importance on health by providing features like fresh air ventilation systems that reduce allergens.&nbsp;2) &nbsp;Lifestyle Ideal Homes communities&nbsp;are located in some of the best school districts in the Oklahoma City area including Edmond /&nbsp;Deer Creek, Piedmont, Norman, Moore, Yukon / Mustang, and Choctaw. Stillwater has a community as well. We also know how important the community is. That's why our communities are strategically designed with amenities like playgrounds, sidewalks and plenty of open green space.&nbsp;3) &nbsp;Your Specific needs No family is alike. That's why Ideal Homes gives you an opportunity to customize your home in our 6,000 square foot Design Center. Our floor plans are designed to provide open and flexible space that will accommodate your family's individual needs.&nbsp;4) &nbsp;Monthly Budget Savvy moms know that numerous factors go into balancing monthly budgets. Ideal Homes doesn't simply save you money on your utility bills; we actually guarantee your heating and cooling usage. In addition the warranty on your new home means you won't get caught with unexpected repair expenses.&nbsp;5) Family Time Between work, school, and kids activities, today's families are busy. That's why Ideal Homes strives to work with your schedule to make the home buying process as easy as possible. To gather more information, we'd love to give you a tour of one of our furnished model homes. To schedule a tour, contact Elena.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:23 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0d74db04803497e722f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0da4db04803497e7230","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:29:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Creating Zones in Home with Flooring","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5173 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f3fe261a8391b320023ff2599bb8ba08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s a question interior designers get asked all the time. How do you create zones in an open floor plan? For homeowners without walls, this can be a real problem. How do you keep your home from feeling like one single room?\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By learning a few design tricks, you can completely mitigate this issue. Instead of an expansive, flat room, you can transform your open floor plan into an elegant, bright space set apart by different zones.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Pros and Cons of an Open Floor Plan&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many advantages to open floor plans. Without interior walls, sunlight travels throughout the entire level. It feels brighter and more open than other floor plans with walls separating rooms, which helps you flow from one area to another.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without careful planning, however, the open floor plan can quickly lose its character and feel flat. Instead of separate areas – kitchen, dining area, and living room – it feels more like a giant room with different furniture and appliances on each well. That’s not what you’re going for.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Let Your Floor Guide You\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there’s an easy solution for this. You can separate each space, or zone, with different flooring to transition from one area to the next. By choosing different flooring materials, you can either set out a sharp contrast or make it more subtle. And you don’t have to break the bank with this either.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Creating Zones With Different Flooring\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the separation between different zones clear with different flooring materials. If you have tile or hardwood floors in your kitchen, try adding carpet to your living area. These divisions help separate the open floor plan without the same oppressiveness of walls. It can also be fun to choose different colors or patterns from one zone to the next.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Subtle Transitions\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you’re not looking for a sharp contrast between your kitchen and living room. Blending flooring from one tone to another is a subtle way to create zones in your home. For instance, you can use different stains or tones of wood or vinyl. This smooth transition from one area to another is more can also be reflected in your furniture. Play around with this idea by adding similar elements or accent colors from one area to the next.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Separate Spaces with Rugs\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your home has already been built with the same flooring throughout your open floor plan, don’t despair. Creating zones doesn’t have to break the budget. Instead of choosing different flooring materials or colors, add a rug. Your options are literally endless – with unique textures, colors, and patterns to add flair to your room. What’s great about rugs is that you can easily change them going forward. The same can’t be said about different flooring materials.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open floor plans draw in beautiful sunlight and better airflow and can help bring unity to a space. Keep it from feeling like one giant room by using flooring to create distinct zones. Be as subtle or bold as you like!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"creating-zones-in-home-with-flooring-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-01-16T01:33:27.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f3fe261a8391b320023ff2599bb8ba08.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1547602407,"_etag":"9a9206c0e05e79636224205594d51e5b418d6f5e","textbody":"It’s a question interior designers get asked all the time. How do you create zones in an open floor plan? For homeowners without walls, this can be a real problem. How do you keep your home from feeling like one single room?By learning a few design tricks, you can completely mitigate this issue. Instead of an expansive, flat room, you can transform your open floor plan into an elegant, bright space set apart by different zones.&nbsp;Pros and Cons of an Open Floor Plan&nbsp;There are many advantages to open floor plans. Without interior walls, sunlight travels throughout the entire level. It feels brighter and more open than other floor plans with walls separating rooms, which helps you flow from one area to another.&nbsp;Without careful planning, however, the open floor plan can quickly lose its character and feel flat. Instead of separate areas – kitchen, dining area, and living room – it feels more like a giant room with different furniture and appliances on each well. That’s not what you’re going for.&nbsp;Let Your Floor Guide YouBut there’s an easy solution for this. You can separate each space, or zone, with different flooring to transition from one area to the next. By choosing different flooring materials, you can either set out a sharp contrast or make it more subtle. And you don’t have to break the bank with this either.&nbsp;Creating Zones With Different FlooringMake the separation between different zones clear with different flooring materials. If you have tile or hardwood floors in your kitchen, try adding carpet to your living area. These divisions help separate the open floor plan without the same oppressiveness of walls. It can also be fun to choose different colors or patterns from one zone to the next.&nbsp;Subtle TransitionsMaybe you’re not looking for a sharp contrast between your kitchen and living room. Blending flooring from one tone to another is a subtle way to create zones in your home. For instance, you can use different stains or tones of wood or vinyl. This smooth transition from one area to another is more can also be reflected in your furniture. Play around with this idea by adding similar elements or accent colors from one area to the next.&nbsp;Separate Spaces with RugsIf your home has already been built with the same flooring throughout your open floor plan, don’t despair. Creating zones doesn’t have to break the budget. Instead of choosing different flooring materials or colors, add a rug. Your options are literally endless – with unique textures, colors, and patterns to add flair to your room. What’s great about rugs is that you can easily change them going forward. The same can’t be said about different flooring materials.&nbsp;Open floor plans draw in beautiful sunlight and better airflow and can help bring unity to a space. Keep it from feeling like one giant room by using flooring to create distinct zones. Be as subtle or bold as you like!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0da4db04803497e7230"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0de4db04803467e64d6","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:30:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OKC offers plentiful access to quality healthcare","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5177 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/327ceb26f02b78bdd0dc88a8ce1a9293.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">Oklahoma County ranks near the nation’s top for access to dentists and mental health providers, according to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/\">annual health rankings\u003c/a> compiled by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation this past March. The same study also noted the plentiful access Oklahoma County residents have to primary care physicians. This recognition comes as no surprise to those familiar with Oklahoma City, if for no other reason than the high concentration of medical facilities available throughout OKC. In addition, major healthcare providers in Oklahoma City haven’t limited themselves to one location but have ensured health assistance and treatment can be quickly accessed from virtually every part of the city by opening multiple facilities throughout the metropolitan area. This is true of:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://integrisok.com/\">Integris\u003c/a>, which ranks as one of the top 25 health care systems in the nation. Its OKC area facilities include: Integris Baptist Medical Center, Integris Canadian Valley Hospital, Integris Deaconess, Integris Health Edmond, Integris Southwest Medical Center, Integris Lakeside Women’s Hospital, Integris Cancer Institute, and more.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mercy.net/\">Mercy\u003c/a>, which was named one of the top five large health systems by Truven in 2017. This organization’s Oklahoma City facilities include: Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Mercy Edmond, Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, numerous Convenient Clinic locations, Mercy Outpatient Surgery, Mercy Obstetrics and Gynecology, and many others.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ssmhealth.com/saints\">SSM Health St. Anthony\u003c/a>, a Catholic, not-for-profit healthcare group, which in OKC has: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Cancer Care, SSM Health St. Anthony South, SSM Health St. Anthony North, Bone &amp; Joint Hospital, SSM Health Behavioral Health, and others.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ouhsc.edu/\">OU Health Sciences Center\u003c/a> also has the \u003ca href=\"https://www.oumedicine.com/oumedicine/our-mission-values/ou-medical-center-edmond\">OU Medical Center Edmond\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>But healthcare provision and availability in Oklahoma City isn’t limited to the organizations listed above. There are a multitude of additional clinics, private doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other health-related facilities sprinkled throughout the OKC metropolitan area.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"okc-offers-plentiful-access-to-quality-healthcare-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-01-18T22:29:01.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/327ceb26f02b78bdd0dc88a8ce1a9293.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1547850541,"_etag":"3521c423f2c51766dd02559cef96e056f66bf6db","textbody":"Oklahoma County ranks near the nation’s top for access to dentists and mental health providers, according to the annual health rankings compiled by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation this past March. The same study also noted the plentiful access Oklahoma County residents have to primary care physicians. This recognition comes as no surprise to those familiar with Oklahoma City, if for no other reason than the high concentration of medical facilities available throughout OKC. In addition, major healthcare providers in Oklahoma City haven’t limited themselves to one location but have ensured health assistance and treatment can be quickly accessed from virtually every part of the city by opening multiple facilities throughout the metropolitan area. This is true of:Integris, which ranks as one of the top 25 health care systems in the nation. Its OKC area facilities include: Integris Baptist Medical Center, Integris Canadian Valley Hospital, Integris Deaconess, Integris Health Edmond, Integris Southwest Medical Center, Integris Lakeside Women’s Hospital, Integris Cancer Institute, and more.Mercy, which was named one of the top five large health systems by Truven in 2017. This organization’s Oklahoma City facilities include: Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Mercy Edmond, Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, numerous Convenient Clinic locations, Mercy Outpatient Surgery, Mercy Obstetrics and Gynecology, and many others.SSM Health St. Anthony, a Catholic, not-for-profit healthcare group, which in OKC has: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital, SSM Health Cancer Care, SSM Health St. Anthony South, SSM Health St. Anthony North, Bone &amp; Joint Hospital, SSM Health Behavioral Health, and others.OU Health Sciences Center also has the OU Medical Center Edmond.But healthcare provision and availability in Oklahoma City isn’t limited to the organizations listed above. There are a multitude of additional clinics, private doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other health-related facilities sprinkled throughout the OKC metropolitan area.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0de4db04803467e64d6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0e04db04803497e7231","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:30:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OKC's Arts District: Culture, Food and History","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5180 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6763b59fd43bb9cd603414a9b6edb2e5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"572\">Oklahoma City is chock full of distinctive districts, each with its own attractions, appeal and charm. For the next several weeks we will explore these various areas one-by-one, highlighting the special items of interest offered by each. This week, we’re focusing on the Arts District. Located on the western edge of downtown OKC, the Arts District is home to some of the city’s top cultural attractions. One of the biggest is the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA1ZDiBRAXEiwAIWyNCyfvT-HxNt-V9aTwkFhrIfS9zo4FejOlOHyDkYT_PI9SJSegX8XAbxoCoM4QAvD_BwE\">Oklahoma City Museum of Art\u003c/a>. A 110,000 square foot facility, OKCMOA presents exhibitions from prestigious museums throughout the world. It also houses a permanent collection of American and European art, as well as an extensive collection of Dale Chihuly glass. Home to a premier repertory cinema that screens international, independent, and classic films, OKCMOA also has a Museum School, which offers classes for students of all ages as well as art camps for children. Amenities include the Museum Store, the Roof Terrace, and the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/cafe/\">Museum Cafe\u003c/a>, a full-service restaurant. Less than a mile away is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.21cmuseumhotels.com/oklahomacity/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=okc&gclid=CjwKCAiA1ZDiBRAXEiwAIWyNC1aKagyEtg6-2Y3xprZv_RdOnrsjbPXs47UNNdj59cDSdSUyUgawdhoCYtsQAvD_BwE\">&nbsp;21c Museum Hotel\u003c/a>, the museum portion of which is always free, even for those who aren’t spending the night. It offers rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, along with cultural programming. The hotel’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.maryeddysokc.com/\">Mary Eddy Kitchen &amp; Lounge\u003c/a> is also a popular destination in its own right. Performances of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcballet.org/\">OKC Ballet\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcphil.org/default.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAiA1ZDiBRAXEiwAIWyNC_C8K1jYZNyLIgIOIYf9CR6vrmxY3FzMeniiFTRp_mY-BqvJw1TusBoCzzsQAvD_BwE\">OKC Philharmonic\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcbroadway.com/\">OKC Broadway\u003c/a> and other events are all held at the nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcciviccenter.com/\">Oklahoma City Civic Center\u003c/a>. Free docent tours of this more than 75-year-old renovated, beautifully maintained facility were recently implemented Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by reservation only. The \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacitybotanicalgardens.com/\">Myriad Botanical Gardens and Tropical Gardens Conservatory\u003c/a> is a 17-acre garden in the heart of OKC’s downtown. It features indoor and outdoor areas bursting with color from ever-blooming flowers and plants, as well as winding pathways. A perfect spot to conduct research, read or surf the net, the state-of-the-art \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ronald-j-norick-downtown-library-oklahoma-city\">Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library\u003c/a> offers something for every member of the family, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/espressoshots/\">Café Mona\u003c/a> a great place to eat. Its 114,130 square feet includes classrooms, study rooms, conference rooms, a children’s program room, the Route 66 Computer Lab, 46th Star Auditorium, and Friends Event Room. \u003ca href=\"http://filmrowokc.com/history\">Film Row\u003c/a>, an integral part of the Arts District, was once home to film distribution offices for Hollywood’s major studios. From 1907 to the 1960s, Paramount, MGM, Warner Bros. and others operated film exchange networks here until new technologies and transportation innovations changed the way films were distributed. Equal parts revitalized and historic, Film Row is now home to locally-owned \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=arts+district+restaurants&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=34036865,-118233758,300&tbm=lcl&ved=2ahUKEwiRjd7Pk_3fAhUKZawKHZj4ADMQjGp6BAgAEFM&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e5!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e3!3sIAEqAlVT,lf:1,lf_ui:9&rldoc=1#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:!1m2!1d34.0472296!2d-118.2288871!2m2!1d34.033062699999995!2d-118.23712580000001;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e5!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e3!3sIAEqAlVT,lf:1,lf_ui:9\">restaurants\u003c/a>, artistic businesses, and more. A wide variety of \u003ca href=\"http://downtownokc.com/shopping/\">shopping\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://downtownokc.com/dining/\">dining\u003c/a> and offices can be found throughout the Arts District. This is also the area where OKC’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.artscouncilokc.com/festival-of-the-arts/#.XEVHp_ZFxrQ\">Festival of the Arts\u003c/a>, a six-day celebration of visual, performing and culinary arts is held each spring.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"okcs-arts-district-culture-food-and-history-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-01-23T04:53:27.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6763b59fd43bb9cd603414a9b6edb2e5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1548219207,"_etag":"59472a45d83557361c59fbfb90dd5949f0099887","textbody":"Oklahoma City is chock full of distinctive districts, each with its own attractions, appeal and charm. For the next several weeks we will explore these various areas one-by-one, highlighting the special items of interest offered by each. This week, we’re focusing on the Arts District. Located on the western edge of downtown OKC, the Arts District is home to some of the city’s top cultural attractions. One of the biggest is the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. A 110,000 square foot facility, OKCMOA presents exhibitions from prestigious museums throughout the world. It also houses a permanent collection of American and European art, as well as an extensive collection of Dale Chihuly glass. Home to a premier repertory cinema that screens international, independent, and classic films, OKCMOA also has a Museum School, which offers classes for students of all ages as well as art camps for children. Amenities include the Museum Store, the Roof Terrace, and the Museum Cafe, a full-service restaurant. Less than a mile away is the &nbsp;21c Museum Hotel, the museum portion of which is always free, even for those who aren’t spending the night. It offers rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, along with cultural programming. The hotel’s Mary Eddy Kitchen &amp; Lounge is also a popular destination in its own right. Performances of the OKC Ballet, the OKC Philharmonic, OKC Broadway and other events are all held at the nearby Oklahoma City Civic Center. Free docent tours of this more than 75-year-old renovated, beautifully maintained facility were recently implemented Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by reservation only. The Myriad Botanical Gardens and Tropical Gardens Conservatory is a 17-acre garden in the heart of OKC’s downtown. It features indoor and outdoor areas bursting with color from ever-blooming flowers and plants, as well as winding pathways. A perfect spot to conduct research, read or surf the net, the state-of-the-art Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library offers something for every member of the family, including Café Mona a great place to eat. Its 114,130 square feet includes classrooms, study rooms, conference rooms, a children’s program room, the Route 66 Computer Lab, 46th Star Auditorium, and Friends Event Room. Film Row, an integral part of the Arts District, was once home to film distribution offices for Hollywood’s major studios. From 1907 to the 1960s, Paramount, MGM, Warner Bros. and others operated film exchange networks here until new technologies and transportation innovations changed the way films were distributed. Equal parts revitalized and historic, Film Row is now home to locally-owned restaurants, artistic businesses, and more. A wide variety of shopping, dining and offices can be found throughout the Arts District. This is also the area where OKC’s Festival of the Arts, a six-day celebration of visual, performing and culinary arts is held each spring.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0e04db04803497e7231"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0e54db04803467e64d7","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:30:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why move to the Oklahoma City metro?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5184 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a31de18d0c58a3dc139b437a861d7fa1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"665\">Here at Ideal Homes, we love our city. Our founders were born and raised in Oklahoma, and we take pride in being a local company with a lot of heart. Recently, we've posted some blogs about what makes this area so great. Whether you're considering a move to the Oklahoma City metro or you just want a reminder about all the great things about Oklahoma City, take a look at our compiled list.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>OKLAHOMA CITY, a Capital Place to Live\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Since it first began, Oklahoma City has been—and today continues to be—a town unlike any other. If you live elsewhere and have been thinking about making a move, there are a variety of solid reasons why you should consider Oklahoma’s capital city. A Sizable City.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Oklahoma City Surrounded by Excellent School Districts\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In addition to having five high schools that the \u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/search?state-urlname=oklahoma\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>U.S. News and World Report\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> named as being among the best in the nation, Oklahoma City is surrounded by school districts widely renowned for their excellence.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>OKC Arts Scene Must Be Seen\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Oklahoma City is home to a wide variety of cultural events and venues. Art, live music, dance, theatre . . . all have a long-standing and active presence in the community.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Oklahoma City: Capital for Sports Enthusiasts\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’re a sports fan, Oklahoma City is a place where you’re sure to feel at home. To say that folks in Oklahoma City take sports seriously is a bit of an understatement. Known nationally for decades as die-hard college football fanatics, Oklahomans were quick to expand their hearts and their support to include professional basketball when the \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/listings/oklahoma-city-thunder-nba-basketball/455/\">Oklahoma City Thunder\u003c/a> arrived in 2008. But this city’s passion for sports certainly doesn’t end there.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Oklahoma City: Enjoy Your Favorite Hobbies\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Residents of Oklahoma City have many potential hobbies at their disposal. Whether a pastime they’ve enjoyed for decades or an activity that has struck their fancy and about which they’d like to learn more, a host of hobbies is available to the people who live in and around OKC.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>OKC Dining: FANTASTIC and DIVERSE\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Oklahoma City offers an incredibly diverse range of culinary delights. Everything from all manner of Asian food (Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian); Middle Eastern delights (Lebanese and Turkish); Latin American cuisine (including Mexican, Guatemalan and Peruvian); European fare (Greek, Irish, Italian and French), Southern comfort food; Cajun; steakhouses; seafood; barbecue; tea and coffeehouse fare; burgers and much, much more can be enjoyed in OKC.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Industries in Oklahoma City: Diverse and Ever Expanding\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The industries operating in Oklahoma City are diverse, and the list is ever-expanding. Those areas of commerce with the highest number of employees are listed below, but many other types of businesses are being introduced in OKC on almost a daily basis and often with great success.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Community Services Abound in Oklahoma City\u003c/h2>\u003cdiv class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" id=\"attachment_5152\">\u003cp class=\"wp-caption-text\">The people of Oklahoma City enjoy numerous community services designed to improve their quality of life.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003ch2>Why getting to, from and around OKC is a breeze\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>By Car\u003c/strong> Close to the geographic center of the United States, Oklahoma City is the only city in the nation with two intersecting interstate highways that reach the entire length of the nation: \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_40\">Interstate 40\u003c/a> extends from the east coast to the west, while \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_35\">Interstate 35\u003c/a> stretches from the northern to southern borders.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>OKC offers plentiful access to quality healthcare\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Oklahoma County ranks near the nation’s top for access to dentists and mental health providers, according to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/\">annual health rankings\u003c/a> compiled by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation this past March. The same study also noted the plentiful access Oklahoma County residents have to primary care physicians.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>OKC’s Arts District: Culture, Food and History\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Oklahoma City is chock full of distinctive districts, each with its own attractions, appeal and charm. For the next several weeks we will explore these various areas one by one, highlighting the special items of interest offered by each Whether it's Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman, Edmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont, Choctaw, Mustang, Yukon, or Stillwater, there's a lot to love about the Oklahoma City metro area. For more information about our homes or to schedule a tour, contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-move-to-the-oklahoma-city-metro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-01-23T05:28:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a31de18d0c58a3dc139b437a861d7fa1.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1548221316,"_etag":"fe3c8959e8f184c7e7e5904f64194f023c5db7d6","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes, we love our city. Our founders were born and raised in Oklahoma, and we take pride in being a local company with a lot of heart. Recently, we've posted some blogs about what makes this area so great. Whether you're considering a move to the Oklahoma City metro or you just want a reminder about all the great things about Oklahoma City, take a look at our compiled list.OKLAHOMA CITY, a Capital Place to LiveSince it first began, Oklahoma City has been—and today continues to be—a town unlike any other. If you live elsewhere and have been thinking about making a move, there are a variety of solid reasons why you should consider Oklahoma’s capital city. A Sizable City.Oklahoma City Surrounded by Excellent School DistrictsIn addition to having five high schools that the U.S. News and World Report named as being among the best in the nation, Oklahoma City is surrounded by school districts widely renowned for their excellence.OKC Arts Scene Must Be SeenOklahoma City is home to a wide variety of cultural events and venues. Art, live music, dance, theatre . . . all have a long-standing and active presence in the community.Oklahoma City: Capital for Sports EnthusiastsIf you’re a sports fan, Oklahoma City is a place where you’re sure to feel at home. To say that folks in Oklahoma City take sports seriously is a bit of an understatement. Known nationally for decades as die-hard college football fanatics, Oklahomans were quick to expand their hearts and their support to include professional basketball when the Oklahoma City Thunder arrived in 2008. But this city’s passion for sports certainly doesn’t end there.Oklahoma City: Enjoy Your Favorite HobbiesResidents of Oklahoma City have many potential hobbies at their disposal. Whether a pastime they’ve enjoyed for decades or an activity that has struck their fancy and about which they’d like to learn more, a host of hobbies is available to the people who live in and around OKC.OKC Dining: FANTASTIC and DIVERSEOklahoma City offers an incredibly diverse range of culinary delights. Everything from all manner of Asian food (Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian); Middle Eastern delights (Lebanese and Turkish); Latin American cuisine (including Mexican, Guatemalan and Peruvian); European fare (Greek, Irish, Italian and French), Southern comfort food; Cajun; steakhouses; seafood; barbecue; tea and coffeehouse fare; burgers and much, much more can be enjoyed in OKC.Industries in Oklahoma City: Diverse and Ever ExpandingThe industries operating in Oklahoma City are diverse, and the list is ever-expanding. Those areas of commerce with the highest number of employees are listed below, but many other types of businesses are being introduced in OKC on almost a daily basis and often with great success.Community Services Abound in Oklahoma CityThe people of Oklahoma City enjoy numerous community services designed to improve their quality of life.&nbsp;Why getting to, from and around OKC is a breezeBy Car Close to the geographic center of the United States, Oklahoma City is the only city in the nation with two intersecting interstate highways that reach the entire length of the nation: Interstate 40 extends from the east coast to the west, while Interstate 35 stretches from the northern to southern borders.OKC offers plentiful access to quality healthcareOklahoma County ranks near the nation’s top for access to dentists and mental health providers, according to the annual health rankings compiled by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation this past March. The same study also noted the plentiful access Oklahoma County residents have to primary care physicians.OKC’s Arts District: Culture, Food and HistoryOklahoma City is chock full of distinctive districts, each with its own attractions, appeal and charm. For the next several weeks we will explore these various areas one by one, highlighting the special items of interest offered by each Whether it's Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman, Edmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont, Choctaw, Mustang, Yukon, or Stillwater, there's a lot to love about the Oklahoma City metro area. For more information about our homes or to schedule a tour, contact Elena at eamora@ideal-homes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0e54db04803467e64d7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0e84db04803477e7f89","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:31:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Must-Haves for Making Your Guests Feel at Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5188 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1b34398b804b5084fbf7cad8a87318aa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;You’re probably going to end up playing host at least once in your new home. Traveling can be stressful and staying in an unfamiliar place can be challenging. By making your guest room even more inviting, you can ensure a positive, happy trip. Here are some tips and must-haves for helping your guests feel at home in your guest room.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Closet Space with Extra Hangers\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>While most rooms include a closet, these spaces often get filled up with extra clothes, holiday decorations, or just junk that has nowhere else to go. Even guest room closets aren’t immune to this. Your guest room closet doesn’t have to stay empty all the time, but you better make room when people come over. Not only that but make sure you keep extra hangers in plain view. There’s nothing worse than ending up with wrinkled clothes because you’ve just got one hanger to use.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Extra Blankets and Pillows\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Everybody sleeps differently, and everyone is equally picky about how they sleep. Some folks run hot while others shiver under the thickest comforter. Don’t leave your guests’ comfort up to chance. Keep plenty of extra blankets and pillows in your guest room to meet their needs.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Big, Fluffy Towels\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Your guests are likely on vacation, so why not help them pamper themselves? Set aside fluffy, cozy towels for your guests. Here’s a hot tip: have you ever heard of bath sheets? If not, you’re really missing out. Unlike bath towels, which are fine for toweling off but often too small for adults, bath sheets are large enough to cover you completely. It’s a little comfort, but it can make all the difference.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Basic Toiletries&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Everybody forgets a toothbrush, razor, toothpaste, or comb at least once while traveling. Save your guests from a trip to the store by keeping an extra set of toiletries in your guest room. After every visit, make sure you restock this set. This simple act can make you a hero to someone who realizes they forgot toothpaste at midnight. Some items to include: toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo &amp; conditioner, soap, lotion, disposable razor, and a hairdryer in plain view.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Switch Up Your Style&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Since your guest room won’t necessarily be used year-round, you can take some design liberties with it. You don’t need to match this room’s décor with the rest of the house. Add personal touches, like fun throw pillows or a big, comfortable armchair. Choose a unique rug or hang eclectic art on the walls. Just be sure not to get too crazy with it and disarm your guests! When guests are coming, there’s a lot to get ready. You’re doing laundry, washing sheets, cleaning the house, all that. It can be easy to overlook little things like clean towels or closet space. But with these little touches, you’ll make all the difference to your guests.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"musthaves-for-making-your-guests-feel-at-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-01-25T23:56:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1b34398b804b5084fbf7cad8a87318aa.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1548460589,"_etag":"9615ae1cdbd6d3d266fb9726716613927e30361c","textbody":"&nbsp;You’re probably going to end up playing host at least once in your new home. Traveling can be stressful and staying in an unfamiliar place can be challenging. By making your guest room even more inviting, you can ensure a positive, happy trip. Here are some tips and must-haves for helping your guests feel at home in your guest room.Closet Space with Extra HangersWhile most rooms include a closet, these spaces often get filled up with extra clothes, holiday decorations, or just junk that has nowhere else to go. Even guest room closets aren’t immune to this. Your guest room closet doesn’t have to stay empty all the time, but you better make room when people come over. Not only that but make sure you keep extra hangers in plain view. There’s nothing worse than ending up with wrinkled clothes because you’ve just got one hanger to use.Extra Blankets and PillowsEverybody sleeps differently, and everyone is equally picky about how they sleep. Some folks run hot while others shiver under the thickest comforter. Don’t leave your guests’ comfort up to chance. Keep plenty of extra blankets and pillows in your guest room to meet their needs.Big, Fluffy TowelsYour guests are likely on vacation, so why not help them pamper themselves? Set aside fluffy, cozy towels for your guests. Here’s a hot tip: have you ever heard of bath sheets? If not, you’re really missing out. Unlike bath towels, which are fine for toweling off but often too small for adults, bath sheets are large enough to cover you completely. It’s a little comfort, but it can make all the difference.Basic Toiletries&nbsp;Everybody forgets a toothbrush, razor, toothpaste, or comb at least once while traveling. Save your guests from a trip to the store by keeping an extra set of toiletries in your guest room. After every visit, make sure you restock this set. This simple act can make you a hero to someone who realizes they forgot toothpaste at midnight. Some items to include: toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo &amp; conditioner, soap, lotion, disposable razor, and a hairdryer in plain view.Switch Up Your Style&nbsp;Since your guest room won’t necessarily be used year-round, you can take some design liberties with it. You don’t need to match this room’s décor with the rest of the house. Add personal touches, like fun throw pillows or a big, comfortable armchair. Choose a unique rug or hang eclectic art on the walls. Just be sure not to get too crazy with it and disarm your guests! When guests are coming, there’s a lot to get ready. You’re doing laundry, washing sheets, cleaning the house, all that. It can be easy to overlook little things like clean towels or closet space. But with these little touches, you’ll make all the difference to your guests.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0e84db04803477e7f89"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0e94db04803497e7232","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:31:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"AUTOMOBILE ALLEY: SMALL, HIP AND TRENDY","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Continuing with the second installment of our series on the various districts around Oklahoma City, this week we’re focusing on \u003ca href=\"http://www.automobilealley.org/\">Automobile Alley\u003c/a>. Located along Broadway Avenue, north of downtown, Automobile Alley got its name by originally housing Oklahoma City’s early car dealerships and other automobile-related businesses. Neon signs touting the names of car manufacturers hang from the district’s original buildings to celebrate the area’s heritage. Past and present have meshed in this district to create a small, hip, one-of-a-kind ambiance that is simultaneously comfortable and striking. As a result, it is home to some of OKC’s most trendy shopping, dining and nightlife. \u003ca href=\"http://www.automobilealley.org/stores\">Shopping\u003c/a> options include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.shopgoodokc.com/\">Shop Good\u003c/a>, a philanthropic-minded store that offers jewelry, clothes and gifts.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.plentymercantile.com/\">Plenty Mercantile\u003c/a>, a shop that specializes in thoughtfully made, cost-effective goods and gifts that meet one, if not more, of the following: recycled, biodegradable, has a philanthropic component, reusable or rescued.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://squareup.com/store/tinlizziesokc\">Tin Lizzie’s\u003c/a>, a dog-friendly shop that offers crafted selections for gift giving and pampering yourself.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://wewokc.com/\">Water’s Edge Winery\u003c/a>, which offers globally sourced and locally crafted wines and gifts.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.automobilealley.org/restaurants\">Dining\u003c/a> selections include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://broadway10okc.com/\">Broadway 10 Bar and Chophouse\u003c/a>, with a refined, unaffected approach to the urban chophouse it offers wood-fired meats and handcrafted cocktails.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cultivarmexican.com/\">Cultivar Mexican Kitchen\u003c/a>, offering sustainably sourced ingredients from local farms and trusted sources this restaurant offers a clean, innovative take on traditional Mexican dishes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pg/katiebugsokc/about/?ref=page_internal\">Katiebug’s Sips and Sweets\u003c/a>, specializing in shaved ice, hot chocolate and delicious baked goods with no dyes, chemicals or artificial ingredients.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://hatchearlymoodfood.com/\">Hatch\u003c/a>, early mood food that offers a distinctive take on breakfast.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?biw=1708&bih=586&ei=cRNJXKCpNcuwtgWCw4-4CQ&q=automobile%20alley%20okc%20nightlife&oq=Automobile+Alley+okc+nigh&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.33i160l3.23617.26019..29141...0.0..0.158.1253.0j9......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j35i39j0j0i67j38j0i22i30j0i20i263._s0fFEXrSu4&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=35476777,-97513777,180&tbm=lcl&rldimm=5955687237303801198&ved=2ahUKEwjI5Zb2oIXgAhUMeawKHZ3wDrIQvS4wAHoECAAQJQ&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:9#rlfi=hd:;si:5955687237303801198;mv:!1m2!1d35.4810278!2d-97.50681159999999!2m2!1d35.4652581!2d-97.52215400000001;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:9\">Nightlife\u003c/a> in Automobile Alley includes: &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sidecarbarleyandwine.com/\">Sidecar Barley and Wine Bar\u003c/a>, a Vintage hot spot with outdoor seating serving scotch, wine &amp; beer, plus a small menu of bar bites.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theyardokc.com/\">The Yard\u003c/a>, an urban beer garden.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.twistedspike.com/\">Twisted Spike Brewing Company\u003c/a>, originally built as a warehouse this is Oklahoma’s largest taproom.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Why not take a drive to Automobile Alley so you can experience it for yourself? Despite the various examples given above we’ve only managed to scratch the surface of all the entertaining options this perennially popular district offers, including \u003ca href=\"http://www.automobilealley.org/content/services\">services\u003c/a> like chic beauty salons and upscale fitness studios. .\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"automobile-alley-small-hip-and-trendy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-02-04T21:29:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1549315773,"_etag":"68440981ea290369391f8415abf265817f2c0050","textbody":"Continuing with the second installment of our series on the various districts around Oklahoma City, this week we’re focusing on Automobile Alley. Located along Broadway Avenue, north of downtown, Automobile Alley got its name by originally housing Oklahoma City’s early car dealerships and other automobile-related businesses. Neon signs touting the names of car manufacturers hang from the district’s original buildings to celebrate the area’s heritage. Past and present have meshed in this district to create a small, hip, one-of-a-kind ambiance that is simultaneously comfortable and striking. As a result, it is home to some of OKC’s most trendy shopping, dining and nightlife. Shopping options include:Shop Good, a philanthropic-minded store that offers jewelry, clothes and gifts.Plenty Mercantile, a shop that specializes in thoughtfully made, cost-effective goods and gifts that meet one, if not more, of the following: recycled, biodegradable, has a philanthropic component, reusable or rescued.Tin Lizzie’s, a dog-friendly shop that offers crafted selections for gift giving and pampering yourself.Water’s Edge Winery, which offers globally sourced and locally crafted wines and gifts.Dining selections include:Broadway 10 Bar and Chophouse, with a refined, unaffected approach to the urban chophouse it offers wood-fired meats and handcrafted cocktails.Cultivar Mexican Kitchen, offering sustainably sourced ingredients from local farms and trusted sources this restaurant offers a clean, innovative take on traditional Mexican dishes.Katiebug’s Sips and Sweets, specializing in shaved ice, hot chocolate and delicious baked goods with no dyes, chemicals or artificial ingredients.Hatch, early mood food that offers a distinctive take on breakfast.&nbsp; Nightlife in Automobile Alley includes: &nbsp;Sidecar Barley and Wine Bar, a Vintage hot spot with outdoor seating serving scotch, wine &amp; beer, plus a small menu of bar bites.The Yard, an urban beer garden.Twisted Spike Brewing Company, originally built as a warehouse this is Oklahoma’s largest taproom.Why not take a drive to Automobile Alley so you can experience it for yourself? Despite the various examples given above we’ve only managed to scratch the surface of all the entertaining options this perennially popular district offers, including services like chic beauty salons and upscale fitness studios. .","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0e94db04803497e7232"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0ed4db04803467e64d9","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:19:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Should I Build a Single-Story Home?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5195 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c7e16036f0d39cf4cdffaa72c432a5ab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a home presents an incredible amount of challenges. But you’ll need to answer this question before doing almost anything else: should you build a one-story or two-story house? There are many advantages and disadvantages of each. Of course, in the end, it will come down to your personal preference. What works better for your family? How long are you going to live here?\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few advantages to building a single-story home.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Lower Heating and Cooling Usage\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single-story home is an excellent return on investment when it comes to heat and air conditioning. Since heat rises and cold air falls, people with two-story homes end up paying nearly double in costs just to keep their upstairs and downstairs at a comfortable temperature.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just one floor to heat or cool, single-story homes are more cost and energy efficient. That’s a double win.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Maintenance is So Much Easier\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know what’s not fun? Carrying a vacuum cleaner up and down a set of stairs every week. Everything is on the same level in a single-story home, so there’s no need to run up and down floors carrying laundry or cleaning supplies. It may not seem like this would be a big deal, but all that work adds up and makes chores even more unappealing.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is true for outside your home too. Washing your windows, cleaning your gutter, or painting is all easier when there’s only one floor to deal with.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Planning for Your Safety and Future\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another point to consider is whether you’re planning to live out your later years in this home. If you plan to retire and continue living in this home for the rest of your life, a one-story home may be better. After all, stairs can be cumbersome or dangerous for people with limited mobility. That’s why most senior living communities feature single-level homes.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this consideration isn’t just for older folks. Familiar with small children may want to avoid adding stairs too. Falling down stairs is a real danger for crawling or barely walking kids.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For either of these reasons, or if you just don’t want to run up and down stairs every day, then a single-story home is the way to go.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>In Case of Fire…\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Nobody likes to think about the worst case scenario. But in the event of a fire or another disaster, it’s easier to get out of a one-story home. Evacuating from a ground floor window is undoubtedly better than jumping out a window higher up. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be unpleasant, but it’s necessary to consider this in your planning.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>So, what are you sacrificing by building a single-story home?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most significant downsides of a single-story home is a lack of privacy. When your bedroom is on the ground floor, you’re potentially open to people walking down the street or cars driving by. Additionally, there’s no separation between your home’s “public” and “private” spaces. This becomes especially important during the holidays or if you’re hosting a party with guests.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re designing the floor plan, you can avoid some of this exposure. But even so, a multi-story home would offer additional privacy and protection.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider too that building is going to be expensive. First, because your home has a larger footprint and therefore requires more land. Second, you’ll need more materials for the foundation, roof, and windows.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>It All Comes Down to Personal Preference\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for an easier layout design? More prefab options? Go for the single-story home.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many benefits of single-story homes, from inexpensive heating to easier maintenance. And there are certainly cons, like a lack of privacy or higher building costs. But ultimately, it comes down to your personal preference.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of different home styles will help you make a more informed decision about what type of home to build.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"should-i-build-a-singlestory-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-02-11T21:21:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c7e16036f0d39cf4cdffaa72c432a5ab.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1549920082,"_etag":"573aeb0f6b2f1f771b7c06aaea6d3f08be129322","textbody":"Building a home presents an incredible amount of challenges. But you’ll need to answer this question before doing almost anything else: should you build a one-story or two-story house? There are many advantages and disadvantages of each. Of course, in the end, it will come down to your personal preference. What works better for your family? How long are you going to live here?Here are a few advantages to building a single-story home.&nbsp;Lower Heating and Cooling UsageA single-story home is an excellent return on investment when it comes to heat and air conditioning. Since heat rises and cold air falls, people with two-story homes end up paying nearly double in costs just to keep their upstairs and downstairs at a comfortable temperature.&nbsp;With just one floor to heat or cool, single-story homes are more cost and energy efficient. That’s a double win.&nbsp;Maintenance is So Much EasierDo you know what’s not fun? Carrying a vacuum cleaner up and down a set of stairs every week. Everything is on the same level in a single-story home, so there’s no need to run up and down floors carrying laundry or cleaning supplies. It may not seem like this would be a big deal, but all that work adds up and makes chores even more unappealing.&nbsp;This is true for outside your home too. Washing your windows, cleaning your gutter, or painting is all easier when there’s only one floor to deal with.&nbsp;Planning for Your Safety and FutureAnother point to consider is whether you’re planning to live out your later years in this home. If you plan to retire and continue living in this home for the rest of your life, a one-story home may be better. After all, stairs can be cumbersome or dangerous for people with limited mobility. That’s why most senior living communities feature single-level homes.&nbsp;But this consideration isn’t just for older folks. Familiar with small children may want to avoid adding stairs too. Falling down stairs is a real danger for crawling or barely walking kids.&nbsp;For either of these reasons, or if you just don’t want to run up and down stairs every day, then a single-story home is the way to go.&nbsp;In Case of Fire…Nobody likes to think about the worst case scenario. But in the event of a fire or another disaster, it’s easier to get out of a one-story home. Evacuating from a ground floor window is undoubtedly better than jumping out a window higher up. It may be unpleasant, but it’s necessary to consider this in your planning.&nbsp;So, what are you sacrificing by building a single-story home?&nbsp;One of the most significant downsides of a single-story home is a lack of privacy. When your bedroom is on the ground floor, you’re potentially open to people walking down the street or cars driving by. Additionally, there’s no separation between your home’s “public” and “private” spaces. This becomes especially important during the holidays or if you’re hosting a party with guests.&nbsp;If you’re designing the floor plan, you can avoid some of this exposure. But even so, a multi-story home would offer additional privacy and protection.&nbsp;Consider too that building is going to be expensive. First, because your home has a larger footprint and therefore requires more land. Second, you’ll need more materials for the foundation, roof, and windows.It All Comes Down to Personal PreferenceAre you looking for an easier layout design? More prefab options? Go for the single-story home.&nbsp;There are many benefits of single-story homes, from inexpensive heating to easier maintenance. And there are certainly cons, like a lack of privacy or higher building costs. But ultimately, it comes down to your personal preference.&nbsp;Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of different home styles will help you make a more informed decision about what type of home to build.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:45 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0ed4db04803467e64d9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0f24db048034a7e5f54","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:31:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City’s Adventure District Offers Entertainment for Entire Family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5198 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/18387ea8f791a72d363d93c87b4d1a8f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">Whether you’re looking for an adults-only night out gambling and dining or an entire week’s worth of jam-packed entertainment for the whole family, you’ll find it all in Oklahoma City’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/adventure-district/\">Adventure District\u003c/a>. This compact area in northeast OKC at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44 is filled with some of Oklahoma’s most outstanding attractions for tourists and locals alike. Those age 21 and up are sure to find plenty of excitement at \u003ca href=\"https://www.remingtonpark.com/\">Remington Park\u003c/a>, a racetrack and 24-hour casino that also offers pubs and fine dining. Just across the street from Remington, fun for the whole family awaits at \u003ca href=\"https://www.okczoo.org/\">the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens\u003c/a>, where just last August they opened Sanctuary Asia. This new section of an already world-class facility extends the Asian elephant herd’s existing habitat, in addition to creating new habitats for red pandas, Indian rhinos, langurs, Komodo dragons, Tanuki (raccoon dog) and cassowary birds. A two-story restaurant with a view into the elephant, rhino and Komodo dragon habitats was also part of the expansion, along with a splash zone in the courtyard where children can play during the warmer months. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencemuseumok.org/\">Science Museum Oklahoma\u003c/a>, the zoo’s neighbor to the west, offers eight acres of hands-on science experiences along with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts to peruse. \"CurioCity,\" the museum’s new 20,000-square-foot exhibit, encourages learning through play with the use of interactive devices in unusual settings. Considered by some to be the crown jewel of Oklahoma’s tourist attractions, the \u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/\">National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum\u003c/a> sits to the north atop Persimmon Hill. Home to one of the nation’s finest collections of Western art, the museum’s more than 2,000 pieces include its iconic \u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/learn-discover/online-unit-studies/end-of-the-trail-introduction/\">End of the Trail\u003c/a> sculpture as well as work by masters like Frederick Remington and Charles Russell. Exhibits include Prosperity Junction, a replica turn-of-the-Century cattle town. And visitors can even sit for a spell to watch a classic western film in the Western Performers Gallery. A large collection of turn-of-the-century fire engines once used in Oklahoma communities can be found in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.osfa.info/museum/\">Oklahoma Firefighters Museum\u003c/a>, along with the finest specimens of firefighting equipment anywhere. Exhibits relate firefighting history, from bucket brigades to today's state-of-the-art equipment. &nbsp; Across the road at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball\">ASA National Softball Hall of Fame\u003c/a> it quickly becomes easy to see why softball is one of the nation’s most popular team sports to play. Established in 1957, the museum covers the colorful history of the game from its invention in 1887 to today, and shines a spotlight on its greatest players. &nbsp; Although it hasn’t all been covered here, OKC’s Adventure District clearly offers hours on hours of fun, excitement, and learning opportunities for the entire family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-citys-adventure-district-offers-entertainment-for-entire-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-02-12T02:43:06.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/18387ea8f791a72d363d93c87b4d1a8f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1549939386,"_etag":"e01c3bc9fc972d42da2a0728974535318a3e94e6","textbody":"Whether you’re looking for an adults-only night out gambling and dining or an entire week’s worth of jam-packed entertainment for the whole family, you’ll find it all in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District. This compact area in northeast OKC at the crossroads of I-35 and I-44 is filled with some of Oklahoma’s most outstanding attractions for tourists and locals alike. Those age 21 and up are sure to find plenty of excitement at Remington Park, a racetrack and 24-hour casino that also offers pubs and fine dining. Just across the street from Remington, fun for the whole family awaits at the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where just last August they opened Sanctuary Asia. This new section of an already world-class facility extends the Asian elephant herd’s existing habitat, in addition to creating new habitats for red pandas, Indian rhinos, langurs, Komodo dragons, Tanuki (raccoon dog) and cassowary birds. A two-story restaurant with a view into the elephant, rhino and Komodo dragon habitats was also part of the expansion, along with a splash zone in the courtyard where children can play during the warmer months. Science Museum Oklahoma, the zoo’s neighbor to the west, offers eight acres of hands-on science experiences along with thousands of space, aviation and cultural artifacts to peruse. \"CurioCity,\" the museum’s new 20,000-square-foot exhibit, encourages learning through play with the use of interactive devices in unusual settings. Considered by some to be the crown jewel of Oklahoma’s tourist attractions, the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum sits to the north atop Persimmon Hill. Home to one of the nation’s finest collections of Western art, the museum’s more than 2,000 pieces include its iconic End of the Trail sculpture as well as work by masters like Frederick Remington and Charles Russell. Exhibits include Prosperity Junction, a replica turn-of-the-Century cattle town. And visitors can even sit for a spell to watch a classic western film in the Western Performers Gallery. A large collection of turn-of-the-century fire engines once used in Oklahoma communities can be found in the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum, along with the finest specimens of firefighting equipment anywhere. Exhibits relate firefighting history, from bucket brigades to today's state-of-the-art equipment. &nbsp; Across the road at the ASA National Softball Hall of Fame it quickly becomes easy to see why softball is one of the nation’s most popular team sports to play. Established in 1957, the museum covers the colorful history of the game from its invention in 1887 to today, and shines a spotlight on its greatest players. &nbsp; Although it hasn’t all been covered here, OKC’s Adventure District clearly offers hours on hours of fun, excitement, and learning opportunities for the entire family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0f24db048034a7e5f54"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0f64db04803467e64da","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:31:49 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Do Awards Really Matter?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cembed>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANZe1Ahc4Y&amp;t=17s What does Ideal Homes have in common with John Legend, Whoopi Goldberg, and Audrey Hepbern? These performers have all won the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (\u003cem>EGOT\u003c/em>) Awards. Ideal Homes has also won our industry's version of the EGOT - The National Housing Quality Gold Award, America's Best Builder, and National Builder of the Year. So what does all that mean for home buyers? It means that national industry experts have recognized us for the way we build our homes and our building process so that you can have peace of mind. When it comes to finding a new home, we know you don’t start out by saying, “Which builder has won the most awards?” &nbsp;Things like \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">location\u003c/a> and price matter most. &nbsp;But you are not going to make a larger investment in your lifetime than the homes you live in. &nbsp;Isn’t nice to know that you can build your dream home with a company that has been nationally recognized for our commitment to quality and our dedication to customer service? That’s what you get with Ideal Homes. So it's worth taking a look at our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story\">story\u003c/a> and our accolades because they can tell you a lot about our values here at Ideal Homes. Ready to learn more, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> for quick answers or to schedule a tour.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"do-awards-really-matter-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-02-16T04:33:46.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1550291626,"_etag":"9b57a991fe597e478e85151a30ea2f39ca3b236c","textbody":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XANZe1Ahc4Y&amp;t=17s What does Ideal Homes have in common with John Legend, Whoopi Goldberg, and Audrey Hepbern? These performers have all won the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT) Awards. Ideal Homes has also won our industry's version of the EGOT - The National Housing Quality Gold Award, America's Best Builder, and National Builder of the Year. So what does all that mean for home buyers? It means that national industry experts have recognized us for the way we build our homes and our building process so that you can have peace of mind. When it comes to finding a new home, we know you don’t start out by saying, “Which builder has won the most awards?” &nbsp;Things like location and price matter most. &nbsp;But you are not going to make a larger investment in your lifetime than the homes you live in. &nbsp;Isn’t nice to know that you can build your dream home with a company that has been nationally recognized for our commitment to quality and our dedication to customer service? That’s what you get with Ideal Homes. So it's worth taking a look at our story and our accolades because they can tell you a lot about our values here at Ideal Homes. Ready to learn more, contact Elena for quick answers or to schedule a tour.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0f64db04803467e64da"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0f94db04803487e5d71","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:31:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Bricktown: OKC’s Premiere 24/7 Entertainment Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Continuing with our look at Oklahoma City’s various districts, this week’s focus is on \u003ca href=\"https://downtownokc.com/bricktown/\">Bricktown\u003c/a>. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5206 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8bdb58d3bae4d3849f51ccd03de80edc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Now proclaimed by many to be OKC’s premiere entertainment area, Bricktown is a former warehouse district that is just a short walk to the east of \u003ca href=\"https://downtownokc.com/\">downtown OKC\u003c/a> hotels, event venues and dining options. &nbsp;In addition, at Bricktown’s northern border, historic \u003ca href=\"http://downtownokc.com/deep-deuce/\">Deep Deuce\u003c/a> offers even more terrific nightlife and eating opportunities. A favorite destination of locals and visitors alike, Bricktown offers family-friendly recreation in the form of cruises along the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/government/maps-3/maps-history/original-maps/bricktown-canal\">Bricktown Canal\u003c/a>, watching the \u003ca href=\"https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city\">Oklahoma City Dodgers\u003c/a> play at the \u003ca href=\"http://okcballparkevents.com/\">Chickasaw Bricktown Baseball Ballpark\u003c/a>, viewing movies at \u003ca href=\"https://www.harkins.com/locations/bricktown-16\">Harkins Theatre\u003c/a>, and enjoying the laser tag, miniature golf and arcade games available at \u003ca href=\"https://www.brickopolisu.com/\">Brickopolis Entertainment\u003c/a>. More adult night-on-the-town options include the rock-and-roll dueling pianos at \u003ca href=\"https://www.murphyspianobar.com/\">Michael Murphy’s\u003c/a>, which is an equal parts comedy and concert venue. Additional bar and nightlife options abound. In fact, some 50 square blocks in size with true 24/7 attractions, Bricktown is home to more than 45 restaurants, bars and retail shops. &nbsp;Galleries, businesses, educational institutions, housing, and—in the summer—an urban \u003ca href=\"http://downtownokc.com/bricktown-beach/\">beach\u003c/a> are located here too. Home of an \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bricktownartfestival/\">annual arts festival\u003c/a> in mid-July, Bricktown additionally contains a number of permanent murals and public sculptures, including the \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/listings/oklahoma-land-run-monument/467/\">Centennial Land Run Monument\u003c/a>, a large bronze sculpture created by \u003ca href=\"https://cowboyartistsofamerica.com/members/active/paul-moore\">Paul Moore\u003c/a>. A commemoration of Oklahoma’s Land Run of 1889, this monument is located at the south end of the Bricktown Canal and the area surrounding it is now a city park that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no admission fee. \u003ca href=\"https://bricktownwatertaxi.com/\">Bricktown Water Taxis\u003c/a> offer the perfect way to tour the area. The mile-long, 40-minute trip extends from the eastern edge of downtown to the northern edge of the Oklahoma River. Taxi crew members narrate points of interest along the way, in addition to discussing the unique history and culture of the district. Next, as our OKC-districts series continues, we’ll take an in-depth look at historic Deep Deuce. &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"bricktown-okcs-premiere-247-entertainment-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-02-19T21:02:15.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8bdb58d3bae4d3849f51ccd03de80edc.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1550610135,"_etag":"c371cc33f41a9c52e6ee0351c93d0c29d2dbfb38","textbody":"Continuing with our look at Oklahoma City’s various districts, this week’s focus is on Bricktown. &nbsp;Now proclaimed by many to be OKC’s premiere entertainment area, Bricktown is a former warehouse district that is just a short walk to the east of downtown OKC hotels, event venues and dining options. &nbsp;In addition, at Bricktown’s northern border, historic Deep Deuce offers even more terrific nightlife and eating opportunities. A favorite destination of locals and visitors alike, Bricktown offers family-friendly recreation in the form of cruises along the Bricktown Canal, watching the Oklahoma City Dodgers play at the Chickasaw Bricktown Baseball Ballpark, viewing movies at Harkins Theatre, and enjoying the laser tag, miniature golf and arcade games available at Brickopolis Entertainment. More adult night-on-the-town options include the rock-and-roll dueling pianos at Michael Murphy’s, which is an equal parts comedy and concert venue. Additional bar and nightlife options abound. In fact, some 50 square blocks in size with true 24/7 attractions, Bricktown is home to more than 45 restaurants, bars and retail shops. &nbsp;Galleries, businesses, educational institutions, housing, and—in the summer—an urban beach are located here too. Home of an annual arts festival in mid-July, Bricktown additionally contains a number of permanent murals and public sculptures, including the Centennial Land Run Monument, a large bronze sculpture created by Paul Moore. A commemoration of Oklahoma’s Land Run of 1889, this monument is located at the south end of the Bricktown Canal and the area surrounding it is now a city park that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with no admission fee. Bricktown Water Taxis offer the perfect way to tour the area. The mile-long, 40-minute trip extends from the eastern edge of downtown to the northern edge of the Oklahoma River. Taxi crew members narrate points of interest along the way, in addition to discussing the unique history and culture of the district. Next, as our OKC-districts series continues, we’ll take an in-depth look at historic Deep Deuce. &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:08:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0f94db04803487e5d71"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c0fd4db04803497e7233","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:01:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What's new in home building? Ideal Homes found out.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2266434210090622\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5873 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f61e51ef9212cd2c766abad283924546.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"1073\">\u003c/a> When you're searching for a new home, you want a home builder that is on the cutting edge of what's new in the industry. Building science, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/innovation\">energy efficient features\u003c/a>, and design trends are constantly evolving. One of the ways Ideal Homes stays on top of all these changes is by attending events like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.buildersshow.com/Home/\">2019 International Builders Show\u003c/a>. Last week, a team from Ideal Homes traveled to Las Vegas to walk the 600,000 square feet show floor with more than 1,500 manufacturers, so that we can bring you the latest and greatest in home building. In the video and photos, you can learn about a few of the things we saw at the show. We take all the latest design trends and innovations into account as we're designing our homes. We also attended numerous education sessions, learning from other industry leaders about how we can build the best homes and provide the best experience for you, the home buyer. We're bringing all the knowledge and information we gained back home to incorporate them into the homes we build throughout the Oklahoma City metro. To learn more about Ideal Homes or schedule a tour of one of our model homes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> or visit us at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">www.IdealHomes.com\u003c/a>. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5219 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8499-e1551132314759-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5218 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8497-e1551132337341-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5217 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8494-e1551132354559-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5216 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8493-e1551132393819-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5215 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8492-e1551132407726-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5214 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8491-e1551132421437-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5213 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8487-e1551132437434-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5212 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_8483-e1551132453768-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5211 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ce6b102c93331f29a5ddb0516dab21e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\">\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"whats-new-in-home-building-ideal-homes-found-out-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-02-26T04:26:51.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f61e51ef9212cd2c766abad283924546.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1551155211,"_etag":"6b7170f46020a9f844b4d4fd211528c00ad8cd65","textbody":"&nbsp;  When you're searching for a new home, you want a home builder that is on the cutting edge of what's new in the industry. Building science, energy efficient features, and design trends are constantly evolving. One of the ways Ideal Homes stays on top of all these changes is by attending events like the 2019 International Builders Show. Last week, a team from Ideal Homes traveled to Las Vegas to walk the 600,000 square feet show floor with more than 1,500 manufacturers, so that we can bring you the latest and greatest in home building. In the video and photos, you can learn about a few of the things we saw at the show. We take all the latest design trends and innovations into account as we're designing our homes. We also attended numerous education sessions, learning from other industry leaders about how we can build the best homes and provide the best experience for you, the home buyer. We're bringing all the knowledge and information we gained back home to incorporate them into the homes we build throughout the Oklahoma City metro. To learn more about Ideal Homes or schedule a tour of one of our model homes, contact Elena or visit us at www.IdealHomes.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:01 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c0fd4db04803497e7233"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1014db04803477e7f8a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:32:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Deep Deuce. Historic Area Enjoys Revitalization","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.deepdeucedistrict.com/\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5222 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd69170d46719b96a803efbc258cadf1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"763\">Deep Deuce\u003c/a>, one of Oklahoma City’s most historically significant neighborhoods was a nexus of jazz music and African-American culture in the 1920s and 30s, and OKC’s largest African-American neighborhood in the 1940s and 50s. Today, Deep Deuce is recapturing its glory days as home to restaurants, clubs and art galleries. Just north of Bricktown and centered on N.E. 2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> street, this district also offers close proximity and access to the numerous entertainment venues, retail and dining options found in \u003ca href=\"http://downtownokc.com/\">downtown OKC\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/automobile-alley/\">Automobile Alley\u003c/a>, and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/arts-district/\">Arts District\u003c/a>. A popular urban housing location, Deep Deuce has several neighborhood hangouts like \u003ca href=\"http://stagokc.com/\">Stag Lounge\u003c/a>, a whiskey club offering more than 250 bottles of whiskey and almost 400 spirits, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.anchordownokc.com/\">Anchor Down,\u003c/a> a gourmet corn dog eatery located in a shipping container. Numerous \u003ca href=\"http://www.deepdeucedistrict.com/businesses/\">other businesses\u003c/a> also call Deep Deuce home today. \u003cstrong>History of the District\u003c/strong> Originally home to warehouse district workers employed in nearby Bricktown following the 1889 Land Run, Deep Deuce grew to become the hub for local blues and jazz musicians. \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Christian\">Charlie Christian\u003c/a>, ultimately a member of the Benny Goodman Sextet and a key figure in the development of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bebop\">bebop\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_jazz\">cool jazz\u003c/a>, moved to Deep Deuce from Texas as a young child and lived in the area through high school. \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Rushing\">Jimmy Rushing\u003c/a>, an American blues shouter, balladeer, pianist, and swing jazz singer, perhaps best known as lead vocalist for the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count_Basie_Orchestra\">Count Basie Orchestra\u003c/a> from 1935–48, also grew up and originally played music in the area. Writer \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Ellison\">Ralph Waldo Ellison\u003c/a>, author of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_Man\">Invisible Man\u003c/a>, which won the 1953 \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Book_Award\">National Book Award\u003c/a>, was born and primarily grew up in the Deep Deuce area. Located at 2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> and Walnut Street, historically-significant \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvary_Baptist_Church_(Oklahoma_City)\">Calvary Baptist Church\u003c/a> was built in 1921 and served as the social and religious center of Oklahoma City’s black population. It is also the site where Oklahoma students organized “sit-ins” at segregated lunch counters in 1957.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"deep-deuce-historic-area-enjoys-revitalization-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-02-27T01:15:13.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd69170d46719b96a803efbc258cadf1.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1551230113,"_etag":"9177d7844724f6468c838466dabaaeda61a0150a","textbody":"Deep Deuce, one of Oklahoma City’s most historically significant neighborhoods was a nexus of jazz music and African-American culture in the 1920s and 30s, and OKC’s largest African-American neighborhood in the 1940s and 50s. Today, Deep Deuce is recapturing its glory days as home to restaurants, clubs and art galleries. Just north of Bricktown and centered on N.E. 2nd street, this district also offers close proximity and access to the numerous entertainment venues, retail and dining options found in downtown OKC, Automobile Alley, and the Arts District. A popular urban housing location, Deep Deuce has several neighborhood hangouts like Stag Lounge, a whiskey club offering more than 250 bottles of whiskey and almost 400 spirits, and Anchor Down, a gourmet corn dog eatery located in a shipping container. Numerous other businesses also call Deep Deuce home today. History of the District Originally home to warehouse district workers employed in nearby Bricktown following the 1889 Land Run, Deep Deuce grew to become the hub for local blues and jazz musicians. Charlie Christian, ultimately a member of the Benny Goodman Sextet and a key figure in the development of bebop and cool jazz, moved to Deep Deuce from Texas as a young child and lived in the area through high school. Jimmy Rushing, an American blues shouter, balladeer, pianist, and swing jazz singer, perhaps best known as lead vocalist for the Count Basie Orchestra from 1935–48, also grew up and originally played music in the area. Writer Ralph Waldo Ellison, author of Invisible Man, which won the 1953 National Book Award, was born and primarily grew up in the Deep Deuce area. Located at 2nd and Walnut Street, historically-significant Calvary Baptist Church was built in 1921 and served as the social and religious center of Oklahoma City’s black population. It is also the site where Oklahoma students organized “sit-ins” at segregated lunch counters in 1957.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1014db04803477e7f8a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1044db04803487e5d72","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:32:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What to Do (and Not Do) with Wallpaper","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5226 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f8cf72f1c051b6c1967be290a6f30c76.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some things are better left in the ’70s, like vinyl jumpsuits and shag carpeting. But patterned wallpaper should not be added to that list. When picturing your dream house, consider adding wallpaper to mix in new design elements and style.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wallpaper isn’t the lifetime commitment you may think. In fact, you can purchase sticker-like removable wallpaper. Wallpaper comes in all forms - bold and subtle patterns, loud and neutral colors, and even in textures like faux fur or crocodile skin.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there are some things to consider about bringing wallpaper into your home. Here are some basic Do’s and Don’ts for planning and installing wallpaper.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Do Be Careful About Patterns&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cannot be stressed enough: Go easy on bold or loud patterns. While this type of wallpaper would be great as an accent wall or backing shelves, it will quickly overwhelm a room. Either choose a subtle, neutral color wallpaper for the entire room or plan on only papering a small area with something bold or bright.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And please, don’t mix designs. Too many patterns in a room will look cluttered and make the space seem smaller than it is.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Don’t Blindly Buy&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would never paint the walls in your house without testing out the color first (right?). Think of wallpaper in the same way. You may fall in love with a floral pattern in the store, but at home, it might look like your grandma’s kitchen. Unless that’s the style you’re going for, definitely bring home samples to test out. Make sure you look at the sample in natural lighting against your room’s furniture and flooring.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Do Avoid Just Jumping In&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We get it. You find the perfect wallpaper for your dining room or kitchen accent wall. You’re so excited to see it on your walls you can’t wait to start putting it up.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you better pump the brakes unless you want crooked or wrinkled walls for the next decade. Don’t rush in unless you’re a professional. It’s better to wait for an expert to help you install that wallpaper. You’ll thank yourself later.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Don’t Worry About the Commitment&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the arguments against putting up wallpaper is that it can’t easily be replaced if you get sick of a pattern or get new furniture that clashes. For people afraid of commitment (no shame in that), there’s a perfect solution.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can buy removable wallpaper in a variety of colors and patterns. Think of it as a giant wall sticker. If you ever get sick of a pattern or want to try switching things up each season, this works great. Removable wallpaper is a great way to add a temporary pop of color or style to any room.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Do Plan for the Future&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now, foxes hiding behind trees may look cute in your breakfast nook. But five years from now, are you still going to love the look? Choose a style that will grow with you and your home. Trendy designs are best kept to wallpaper decals or artwork.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tip applies both to the design and quality of your wallpaper. Be sure to pick a high-quality wallpaper that will last for as long as you want it on your walls. Unless you love the arduous task of wallpapering a room, you want a wallpaper that looks good for years to come.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest DO of adding wallpaper to a room is not to be overwhelmed. Like picking out furniture or choosing which artwork to hang where, wallpaper is an exciting way to make a space reflect your style. It’s a great way to add color or texture to a room, and your options there are endless.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-to-do-and-not-do-with-wallpaper-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-02-28T23:42:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f8cf72f1c051b6c1967be290a6f30c76.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1551397325,"_etag":"65e9ae32e4e28ca300c1479ca1adc86902d75499","textbody":"Some things are better left in the ’70s, like vinyl jumpsuits and shag carpeting. But patterned wallpaper should not be added to that list. When picturing your dream house, consider adding wallpaper to mix in new design elements and style.&nbsp;Wallpaper isn’t the lifetime commitment you may think. In fact, you can purchase sticker-like removable wallpaper. Wallpaper comes in all forms - bold and subtle patterns, loud and neutral colors, and even in textures like faux fur or crocodile skin.&nbsp;But there are some things to consider about bringing wallpaper into your home. Here are some basic Do’s and Don’ts for planning and installing wallpaper.&nbsp;Do Be Careful About Patterns&nbsp;This cannot be stressed enough: Go easy on bold or loud patterns. While this type of wallpaper would be great as an accent wall or backing shelves, it will quickly overwhelm a room. Either choose a subtle, neutral color wallpaper for the entire room or plan on only papering a small area with something bold or bright.&nbsp;And please, don’t mix designs. Too many patterns in a room will look cluttered and make the space seem smaller than it is.&nbsp;Don’t Blindly Buy&nbsp;You would never paint the walls in your house without testing out the color first (right?). Think of wallpaper in the same way. You may fall in love with a floral pattern in the store, but at home, it might look like your grandma’s kitchen. Unless that’s the style you’re going for, definitely bring home samples to test out. Make sure you look at the sample in natural lighting against your room’s furniture and flooring.&nbsp;Do Avoid Just Jumping In&nbsp;We get it. You find the perfect wallpaper for your dining room or kitchen accent wall. You’re so excited to see it on your walls you can’t wait to start putting it up.&nbsp;But you better pump the brakes unless you want crooked or wrinkled walls for the next decade. Don’t rush in unless you’re a professional. It’s better to wait for an expert to help you install that wallpaper. You’ll thank yourself later.&nbsp;Don’t Worry About the Commitment&nbsp;One of the arguments against putting up wallpaper is that it can’t easily be replaced if you get sick of a pattern or get new furniture that clashes. For people afraid of commitment (no shame in that), there’s a perfect solution.&nbsp;You can buy removable wallpaper in a variety of colors and patterns. Think of it as a giant wall sticker. If you ever get sick of a pattern or want to try switching things up each season, this works great. Removable wallpaper is a great way to add a temporary pop of color or style to any room.&nbsp;Do Plan for the Future&nbsp;Right now, foxes hiding behind trees may look cute in your breakfast nook. But five years from now, are you still going to love the look? Choose a style that will grow with you and your home. Trendy designs are best kept to wallpaper decals or artwork.&nbsp;This tip applies both to the design and quality of your wallpaper. Be sure to pick a high-quality wallpaper that will last for as long as you want it on your walls. Unless you love the arduous task of wallpapering a room, you want a wallpaper that looks good for years to come.&nbsp;The biggest DO of adding wallpaper to a room is not to be overwhelmed. Like picking out furniture or choosing which artwork to hang where, wallpaper is an exciting way to make a space reflect your style. It’s a great way to add color or texture to a room, and your options there are endless.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1044db04803487e5d72"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1064db04803487e5d73","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:33:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"MIDTOWN: Home of Extraordinary Food, Fun and History","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-5229 size-full fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eea74b7575379e87e34e56a57659b89f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"480\">&nbsp;Continuing our ongoing series on \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/\">Oklahoma City districts\u003c/a>, it’s time to focus on \u003ca href=\"http://midtownokc.com/\">Midtown\u003c/a>. Just north of \u003ca href=\"http://downtownokc.com/\">downtown\u003c/a> and west of \u003ca href=\"http://www.automobilealley.org/\">Automobile Alley\u003c/a>, Midtown offers shopping, restaurants, bars, housing, lodging and many professional services. It is also home to some of OKC’s most distinguished historic buildings. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.midtownr.com/property/plaza-court/\">Plaza Court\u003c/a> building is considered by many to be the “social center” of Midtown. Near the city’s first roundabout at N.W. 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and Walker, this extensively renovated triangular building houses eating, drinking and unique retail establishments. Perhaps the most important site in the entire state is also found in Midtown. \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2L7jBRCBARIsAPeAsaNyJxNWmH3Z13dlMtyh3YldQYm2wJl70F-XZonhVcHsAR44KRbmteoaAjllEALw_wcB\">The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum\u003c/a> honors the memory of the 168 people who lost their lives during the bombing of the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_P._Murrah_Federal_Building\">Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building\u003c/a> on April 19, 1995. The museum and accompanying outdoor monument and memorial offer a stunningly emotional reminder of that day for visitors, who continue to come from around the world to experience it firsthand. All who visit are immersed in how the day played out through photos, video, audio, artifacts, interactive exhibits, survivor stories, and much, much more. With \u003ca href=\"https://www.mestapark.org/\">Mesta Park\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage_Hills,_Oklahoma_City\">Heritage Hills\u003c/a> to the north, historic homes can be found all around the midtown area. In addition, at N.W. 14\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and Classen the \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomahof.com/\">Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum\u003c/a> offers many excellent exhibits designed to “Tell Oklahoma’s story through its people.” In addition to all the historic experiences that await in Midtown, the district also offers entertainment at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.dustbowllounge.com/locations/oklahoma-city/\">Dust Bowl\u003c/a>, a 12-lane bowling alley that harkens back to another era, with its retro-inspired décor. Directly above the Dust Bowl is \u003ca href=\"https://www.fasslerhall.com/locations/oklahoma-city/\">Fassler Hall\u003c/a>, a German-inspired beer garden that features beers and brats. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.bleugarten.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2L7jBRCBARIsAPeAsaMmMmqyVbNUvIpAJJWcsHQ8V5rd8L30lEIOUw5cz9BaU2HEr-IJpI4aAqPBEALw_wcB\">Bleu Garten\u003c/a>, provides open-air dining, lawn games, a fire pit, full-service bar and several large TVs, along with a rotating schedule of food trucks. Later this year \u003ca href=\"https://www.thecollectiveokc.com/\">the Collective Kitchen and Cocktails\u003c/a> will open at N.W. 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and N. Harvey Ave. It will offer eleven distinct culinary concepts, a 40-foot bar featuring 32 taps, and a 95-person rooftop patio with views of downtown. Returning May 31, 2019, \u003ca href=\"https://h8thokc.com/\">H &amp; 8th Night Market\u003c/a> will continue its tradition of providing the fun, family and pet-friendly environment that has made it the largest Food Truck Monthly Festival in the USA. And in the heart of Midtown you’ll find \u003ca href=\"http://www.nonesuchokc.com/\">Nonesuch\u003c/a>, the 20-seat tasting-menu eatery that \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Bon Appetit\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> named America’s Best New Restaurant of 2018. Extraordinary food, fun and history are all to be found in abundance in Midtown OKC.\u003c/p>\u003ch6>*Photo By Curtis Burga - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21728189\u003c/h6>","uniqueName":"midtown-home-of-extraordinary-food-fun-and-history-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-05T02:48:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eea74b7575379e87e34e56a57659b89f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1551754090,"_etag":"9b59a8564c29b7c6c5b00de58163537742aeece8","textbody":"&nbsp;Continuing our ongoing series on Oklahoma City districts, it’s time to focus on Midtown. Just north of downtown and west of Automobile Alley, Midtown offers shopping, restaurants, bars, housing, lodging and many professional services. It is also home to some of OKC’s most distinguished historic buildings. The Plaza Court building is considered by many to be the “social center” of Midtown. Near the city’s first roundabout at N.W. 10th and Walker, this extensively renovated triangular building houses eating, drinking and unique retail establishments. Perhaps the most important site in the entire state is also found in Midtown. The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum honors the memory of the 168 people who lost their lives during the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995. The museum and accompanying outdoor monument and memorial offer a stunningly emotional reminder of that day for visitors, who continue to come from around the world to experience it firsthand. All who visit are immersed in how the day played out through photos, video, audio, artifacts, interactive exhibits, survivor stories, and much, much more. With Mesta Park and Heritage Hills to the north, historic homes can be found all around the midtown area. In addition, at N.W. 14th and Classen the Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum offers many excellent exhibits designed to “Tell Oklahoma’s story through its people.” In addition to all the historic experiences that await in Midtown, the district also offers entertainment at the Dust Bowl, a 12-lane bowling alley that harkens back to another era, with its retro-inspired décor. Directly above the Dust Bowl is Fassler Hall, a German-inspired beer garden that features beers and brats. The Bleu Garten, provides open-air dining, lawn games, a fire pit, full-service bar and several large TVs, along with a rotating schedule of food trucks. Later this year the Collective Kitchen and Cocktails will open at N.W. 10th and N. Harvey Ave. It will offer eleven distinct culinary concepts, a 40-foot bar featuring 32 taps, and a 95-person rooftop patio with views of downtown. Returning May 31, 2019, H &amp; 8th Night Market will continue its tradition of providing the fun, family and pet-friendly environment that has made it the largest Food Truck Monthly Festival in the USA. And in the heart of Midtown you’ll find Nonesuch, the 20-seat tasting-menu eatery that Bon Appetit named America’s Best New Restaurant of 2018. Extraordinary food, fun and history are all to be found in abundance in Midtown OKC.*Photo By Curtis Burga - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21728189","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1064db04803487e5d73"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1094db04803487e5d74","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Plaza District - Fun, Hip and Happening","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5234\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f95f9139cc37f5733ed10a3eceb3c66b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" />\n\nA neighborhood once deteriorated and considered somewhat dangerous to visit, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.plazadistrict.org/\">Plaza District\u003c/a> has evolved over the past 10 or 15 years into a popular hub for those looking for what’s fun, hip and happening. Located on N.W. 16\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Street between Classen and Penn, the Plaza District is currently home to locally-owned shops, quirky galleries, trendy restaurants, neighborhood bars and creative businesses. Hairstylists, tattoo artists, graphic designers and others all office in this area now.\n\nNamed after the Plaza Theatre, which was built in 1935 to show Hollywood releases and was a long-time staple of the neighborhood, this district is now the location of the nationally renowned \u003ca href=\"https://lyrictheatreokc.com/venues/plaza/\">Lyric on the Plaza Theatre\u003c/a>. Today, live performances are shown at this location in season. Regarded by many as Oklahoma’s premier professional theatre company, the \u003ca href=\"https://lyrictheatreokc.com\">Lyric Theatre\u003c/a>, which uses the Civic Center as another venue for some of its performances, also offers classes in dance and theatre at its Plaza District location.\n\nA number of the Plaza District retail shops offer unusual one-of-a-kind items, along with a unique atmosphere. \u003ca href=\"http://dnagalleries.com/\">DNA Galleries\u003c/a> is an artist-made store and urban contemporary art gallery. \u003ca href=\"https://euphoriaokc.com/pages/contact\">Euphoria OKC\u003c/a> is a CBD store that features local art in its shop. \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/badgrannysbazaar\">Bad Granny’s Bazaar\u003c/a> offers unique, curious collectibles, retro and vintage clothing, kitschy gifts, furnishings, jewelry, art, as well as recycled, repurposed, nearly new and gently used items. A studio and gallery that specializes in multi-media Future Dada design, \u003ca href=\"http://www.plazadistrict.org/directory/2015/1/5/bomb-shelter\">Bomb Shelter\u003c/a> features works in wide format print, silk screen, canvas, and sculptural installations, which rotate on a monthly basis. \u003ca href=\"http://www.plazadistrict.org/directory/dig-it-boutique\">Dig It! Boutique\u003c/a> sells retro 70s/80s/90s apparel, lowbrow/indie art and accessories, locally screen-printed tees, counter culture books, music and more.\n\nDistinctive food and drink is also available in this district. \u003ca href=\"https://www.gororamen.com/\">Goro Ramen and Izakaya\u003c/a> is open late and serves up a fun take on noodles, Japanese inspired street food, and drinks. \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepressokc.com/\">The Press\u003c/a> offers comfort food of the deep south combined with that of the southwest, filtered through an Oklahoma approach. New York-style pizza is available either by the slice or as whole pies, along with the largest canned beer selection in the state at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.empireslicehouse.com/\">Empire Slice House\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://www.piejunkie.com/\">Pie Junkie\u003c/a> offers pies made with fresh and seasonal ingredients either by the slice or as whole pies, which can be enjoyed onsite or carried out. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.plazadistrict.org/directory/districthouse\">District House\u003c/a> is a full expresso bar with baked goods, hot deli sandwiches, wine and beer.\n\nA monthly block party called \u003ca href=\"http://www.plazadistrict.org/live\">Live on the Plaza\u003c/a> is held the second Friday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There’s live music, featured artists, special events and local shopping.\n\nWhether during one of its block parties or on a regular day—or night—of the week, Oklahoma City’s Plaza District is the place to visit for             fun and funky shopping, dining or drinking experience.","uniqueName":"plaza-district-fun-hip-and-happening-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-06T14:46:23","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f95f9139cc37f5733ed10a3eceb3c66b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1551883583,"_etag":"b38237a09977b210a29509dbee0eeb7ff11e3893","textbody":"\n\nA neighborhood once deteriorated and considered somewhat dangerous to visit, the Plaza District has evolved over the past 10 or 15 years into a popular hub for those looking for what’s fun, hip and happening. Located on N.W. 16th Street between Classen and Penn, the Plaza District is currently home to locally-owned shops, quirky galleries, trendy restaurants, neighborhood bars and creative businesses. Hairstylists, tattoo artists, graphic designers and others all office in this area now.\n\nNamed after the Plaza Theatre, which was built in 1935 to show Hollywood releases and was a long-time staple of the neighborhood, this district is now the location of the nationally renowned Lyric on the Plaza Theatre. Today, live performances are shown at this location in season. Regarded by many as Oklahoma’s premier professional theatre company, the Lyric Theatre, which uses the Civic Center as another venue for some of its performances, also offers classes in dance and theatre at its Plaza District location.\n\nA number of the Plaza District retail shops offer unusual one-of-a-kind items, along with a unique atmosphere. DNA Galleries is an artist-made store and urban contemporary art gallery. Euphoria OKC is a CBD store that features local art in its shop. Bad Granny’s Bazaar offers unique, curious collectibles, retro and vintage clothing, kitschy gifts, furnishings, jewelry, art, as well as recycled, repurposed, nearly new and gently used items. A studio and gallery that specializes in multi-media Future Dada design, Bomb Shelter features works in wide format print, silk screen, canvas, and sculptural installations, which rotate on a monthly basis. Dig It! Boutique sells retro 70s/80s/90s apparel, lowbrow/indie art and accessories, locally screen-printed tees, counter culture books, music and more.\n\nDistinctive food and drink is also available in this district. Goro Ramen and Izakaya is open late and serves up a fun take on noodles, Japanese inspired street food, and drinks. The Press offers comfort food of the deep south combined with that of the southwest, filtered through an Oklahoma approach. New York-style pizza is available either by the slice or as whole pies, along with the largest canned beer selection in the state at the Empire Slice House. Pie Junkie offers pies made with fresh and seasonal ingredients either by the slice or as whole pies, which can be enjoyed onsite or carried out. The District House is a full expresso bar with baked goods, hot deli sandwiches, wine and beer.\n\nA monthly block party called Live on the Plaza is held the second Friday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There’s live music, featured artists, special events and local shopping.\n\nWhether during one of its block parties or on a regular day—or night—of the week, Oklahoma City’s Plaza District is the place to visit for             fun and funky shopping, dining or drinking experience.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1094db04803487e5d74"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c10b4db04803477e7f8b","_updated":"Wed, 19 May 2021 16:41:10 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Spring Online Parade of Homes - Right from Your Phone","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Spring is a great time to find a new home. The weather is warmer and the grass and plants are getting greener, but if you're not quite ready to venture out to do some house hunting, no problem. Ideal Homes has thousands of photos and dozens of virtual tours ready for you to view online. Even if you want to search right from your phone, Ideal Homes has you covered. First, choose from one of our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">seventeen neighborhoods\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City Metro and Stillwater. From there, you can narrow by area, including, Edmond / Deer Creek, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon\">Yukon / Mustang\u003c/a>, Norman, Moore, Choctaw, Piedmont, or Stillwater or you can dive right into our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready homes\u003c/a> or our list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans to build\u003c/a>. Are you more interested in getting lost in pages of beautiful home photos with the latest designs and finishes? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">photo gallery\u003c/a>. Ready to see more of these homes? Just \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">give Elena a call, send her an email, or even text her\u003c/a> to set up a time to learn more. We know that looking at homes online is half the fun, so enjoy!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"spring-online-parade-of-homes-right-from-your-phone-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-12T03:09:35.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aa0b623ffc0e4c54bb31419d46d871cc.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1552360175,"_etag":"7d9df568dfaf44354cecffb31f5c3044b704b221","textbody":"Spring is a great time to find a new home. The weather is warmer and the grass and plants are getting greener, but if you're not quite ready to venture out to do some house hunting, no problem. Ideal Homes has thousands of photos and dozens of virtual tours ready for you to view online. Even if you want to search right from your phone, Ideal Homes has you covered. First, choose from one of our seventeen neighborhoods throughout the Oklahoma City Metro and Stillwater. From there, you can narrow by area, including, Edmond / Deer Creek, Yukon / Mustang, Norman, Moore, Choctaw, Piedmont, or Stillwater or you can dive right into our move-in ready homes or our list of floor plans to build. Are you more interested in getting lost in pages of beautiful home photos with the latest designs and finishes? Check out our photo gallery. Ready to see more of these homes? Just give Elena a call, send her an email, or even text her to set up a time to learn more. We know that looking at homes online is half the fun, so enjoy!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c10b4db04803477e7f8b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c10b4db04803477e7f8c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:33:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Paseo Arts District - Dining, Art and Architecture","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Along its curved, two-block street the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepaseo.org\">Paseo Arts District\u003c/a> houses over 20 galleries and more than 80 artists with working studios. This lively, bohemian area has maintained its Spanish revival architecture, complete with its original stucco buildings and clay roof tiles. All of which helps to make it a distinctive spot to do some shopping, dining or bar hopping, depending on whether you’re visiting during the day or night. Located along Paseo Drive in Oklahoma City, the district extends from North Walker at N.W. 28\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> to N.W. 30\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>. In 2010 the \u003ca href=\"https://www.planning.org/\">American Planning Association\u003c/a>, an independent, non-profit organization that helps to develop communities, named it one of the country’s \u003ca href=\"https://newsok.com/article/3504008/okcs-paseo-named-as-one-of-americas-10-great-neighborhoods-for-2010\">10 Great Neighborhoods\u003c/a>. While doing so, the association emphasized Paseo’s architecture, commercial establishments and vibrant character. Surrounded by neighborhoods on all sides, Paseo is home to some of OKC’s favorite local hangouts. At \u003ca href=\"https://eatatscratch.com/paseo\">Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails\u003c/a>, everything from the syrup and tinctures for its adult beverages, to its baked goods and meals . . . even the ketchup and mayonnaise are all made, as its name implies, from scratch. \u003ca href=\"http://www.picassosonpaseo.com/\">Picasso Cafe\u003c/a> describes itself on its website as a community experience for people who love to eat, drink and laugh. Plus, one of the city’s oldest bars and grills, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepaseo.org/red-rooster-bar-grill\">Red Rooster Bar and Grill\u003c/a>, currently closed for remodeling, will be reopening soon with its pool tables, outdoor seating and juke box. One of the newer additions to the area, \u003ca href=\"https://holeyrollersdonuts.com/\">Holey Rollers\u003c/a> offers hand-crafted, 100 percent dairy free and egg free donuts (some are also gluten free) made from all natural quality ingredients. Located on the southeast corner of Pueblo on Paseo, Paseo's newest development, \u003ca href=\"https://www.buttermilkokc.com/\">Buttermilk\u003c/a> is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a selection that includes biscuit sandwiches, a smoothie bowl and mimosas. Finally, the perennially popular \u003ca href=\"https://www.paseogrill.com/\">Paseo Grill\u003c/a> is known for its casual fine dining featuring American cuisine with an international flair, along with a top-rated selection of wines and an eclectic atmosphere. Paseo Arts District in its entirety is probably best experienced during its \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepaseo.org/paseo-first-friday-gallery-walk\">First Friday Gallery Walk\u003c/a>, held—come rain or shine—the first Friday evening (6:00 – 10:00 p.m.) and Saturday (noon – 6:00 p.m.) of each month. Opening receptions showcase either new work by gallery or studio owners or pieces by guest artists. Many galleries offer light refreshments. A fun street scene, this is one of the oldest art walks in Oklahoma City. Art demonstrations, special themed exhibits, discounts at restaurants and shops, wine tastings, live music and a variety of entertainment opportunities all make this an experience that shouldn’t be missed. Especially since all of the galleries are within easy walking distance of each other. the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepaseo.org/festival\">Paseo Arts Festival\u003c/a> is held each year over the Memorial Day weekend. Thousands of people come to enjoy the art and crafts, street food, live music and other performances, as well as the more permanent features and experiences the district offers. This year the 43\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> annual festival will be held May 25 – 27, 2019. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"paseo-arts-district-dining-art-and-architecture-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-21T01:57:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1553133423,"_etag":"b7e54125805b4e5b878ce3c7a9be99e56b7363dd","textbody":"Along its curved, two-block street the Paseo Arts District houses over 20 galleries and more than 80 artists with working studios. This lively, bohemian area has maintained its Spanish revival architecture, complete with its original stucco buildings and clay roof tiles. All of which helps to make it a distinctive spot to do some shopping, dining or bar hopping, depending on whether you’re visiting during the day or night. Located along Paseo Drive in Oklahoma City, the district extends from North Walker at N.W. 28th to N.W. 30th. In 2010 the American Planning Association, an independent, non-profit organization that helps to develop communities, named it one of the country’s 10 Great Neighborhoods. While doing so, the association emphasized Paseo’s architecture, commercial establishments and vibrant character. Surrounded by neighborhoods on all sides, Paseo is home to some of OKC’s favorite local hangouts. At Scratch Kitchen and Cocktails, everything from the syrup and tinctures for its adult beverages, to its baked goods and meals . . . even the ketchup and mayonnaise are all made, as its name implies, from scratch. Picasso Cafe describes itself on its website as a community experience for people who love to eat, drink and laugh. Plus, one of the city’s oldest bars and grills, the Red Rooster Bar and Grill, currently closed for remodeling, will be reopening soon with its pool tables, outdoor seating and juke box. One of the newer additions to the area, Holey Rollers offers hand-crafted, 100 percent dairy free and egg free donuts (some are also gluten free) made from all natural quality ingredients. Located on the southeast corner of Pueblo on Paseo, Paseo's newest development, Buttermilk is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a selection that includes biscuit sandwiches, a smoothie bowl and mimosas. Finally, the perennially popular Paseo Grill is known for its casual fine dining featuring American cuisine with an international flair, along with a top-rated selection of wines and an eclectic atmosphere. Paseo Arts District in its entirety is probably best experienced during its First Friday Gallery Walk, held—come rain or shine—the first Friday evening (6:00 – 10:00 p.m.) and Saturday (noon – 6:00 p.m.) of each month. Opening receptions showcase either new work by gallery or studio owners or pieces by guest artists. Many galleries offer light refreshments. A fun street scene, this is one of the oldest art walks in Oklahoma City. Art demonstrations, special themed exhibits, discounts at restaurants and shops, wine tastings, live music and a variety of entertainment opportunities all make this an experience that shouldn’t be missed. Especially since all of the galleries are within easy walking distance of each other. the Paseo Arts Festival is held each year over the Memorial Day weekend. Thousands of people come to enjoy the art and crafts, street food, live music and other performances, as well as the more permanent features and experiences the district offers. This year the 43rd annual festival will be held May 25 – 27, 2019. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c10b4db04803477e7f8c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c10b4db04803477e7f8d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:33:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Asian District Features International Cuisine, Culture and Shopping","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The roots of Oklahoma City’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/asian-district/\">Asian District\u003c/a> date back to the 1970s, when thousands of Vietnamese immigrants flocked to Oklahoma City in the hope of escaping religious and political persecution following the end of the Vietnamese War. Sponsored by Catholic Charities and a number of protestant organizations, these refugees invested in and began to transform what was then the largely decayed—and therefore reasonably priced—business area on and around Classen Boulevard between Northwest 23\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> and Northwest 30\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>. Since that time the original Vietnamese immigrants have been joined by folks from China and other Asian countries. Together they’ve created an enclave of Asian culture that includes scores of restaurants, retail boutiques, supermarkets and service outlets that cater to the area’s large Asian population, as well as others looking for a Pacific-oriented experience in the south-central United States. Known for its Asian fusion cuisine, the area offers \u003ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/04/travel/04frugalweb-1.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1\">nationally-lauded\u003c/a> authentic Vietnamese food, but visitors can also find everything from traditional Hong Kong dim sum and Tokyo-style sushi to Taiwanese bubble tea and much, much more. Businesses in this district include \u003ca href=\"https://www.lidorestaurantokc.com/#/\">Lido restaurant\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/tsubaki-szechuan-oklahoma-city\">Tsubaki Szechuan\u003c/a>, a number of \u003ca href=\"https://www.thelostogle.com/2018/01/30/5-best-pho-joints-in-okcs-asian-district/\">pho soup\u003c/a> kitchens and the massive \u003ca href=\"http://www.caonguyen.com/\">Super Cao Nguyen market\u003c/a>. Yet all the eateries in this district aren’t limited to those with an Asian focus. \u003ca href=\"http://cafekacao.com/\">Café Kacao\u003c/a> specializes in Guatemalan food and offers breakfast and lunch. It is such a popular brunch spot on the weekends that it’s not unusual for the wait for a table to exceed 90 minutes. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/listings/the-red-cup/1847/\">Red Cup\u003c/a>, which started as a coffee shop with a limited menu has evolved into a highly-touted destination for vegetarians and is nearly 100 percent vegan. And although there is nothing “Asian” about it, the district’s most famous landmark is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/route66/milk_bottle_grocery_oklahoma_city.html\">Milk Bottle Grocery\u003c/a> located at 2426 N. Classen. Built in 1910, this small, nearly triangular structure, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1998, is a popular Route 66 photo-op, due to the giant milk bottle on top of the building. Although the building itself no longer houses any type of business, the huge bottle on top of it now features the logo for \u003ca href=\"https://www.braums.com/\">Braum’s\u003c/a>, an Oklahoma-based ice cream and dairy store. One of the newest additions to the Asian district is due north of this building on Northwest 24th. Located in Military Park, the \u003ca href=\"https://newsok.com/article/5555667/vietnam-war-monument-dedicated-in-oklahoma-city?\">Vietnam War monument\u003c/a> helps to illustrate why thousands of Vietnamese citizens immigrated to this country following the war. Dedicated in the summer of 2017 it features an American soldier and a South Vietnamese soldier standing back-to-back, and as such it is meant to serve as a metaphor for how they watched each other’s backs throughout that conflict.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"asian-district-features-international-cuisine-culture-and-shopping-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-21T18:47:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1553194042,"_etag":"dea91b74a4f01ed8ea095641eb59fe4456b50e83","textbody":"The roots of Oklahoma City’s Asian District date back to the 1970s, when thousands of Vietnamese immigrants flocked to Oklahoma City in the hope of escaping religious and political persecution following the end of the Vietnamese War. Sponsored by Catholic Charities and a number of protestant organizations, these refugees invested in and began to transform what was then the largely decayed—and therefore reasonably priced—business area on and around Classen Boulevard between Northwest 23rd and Northwest 30th. Since that time the original Vietnamese immigrants have been joined by folks from China and other Asian countries. Together they’ve created an enclave of Asian culture that includes scores of restaurants, retail boutiques, supermarkets and service outlets that cater to the area’s large Asian population, as well as others looking for a Pacific-oriented experience in the south-central United States. Known for its Asian fusion cuisine, the area offers nationally-lauded authentic Vietnamese food, but visitors can also find everything from traditional Hong Kong dim sum and Tokyo-style sushi to Taiwanese bubble tea and much, much more. Businesses in this district include Lido restaurant, Tsubaki Szechuan, a number of pho soup kitchens and the massive Super Cao Nguyen market. Yet all the eateries in this district aren’t limited to those with an Asian focus. Café Kacao specializes in Guatemalan food and offers breakfast and lunch. It is such a popular brunch spot on the weekends that it’s not unusual for the wait for a table to exceed 90 minutes. The Red Cup, which started as a coffee shop with a limited menu has evolved into a highly-touted destination for vegetarians and is nearly 100 percent vegan. And although there is nothing “Asian” about it, the district’s most famous landmark is the Milk Bottle Grocery located at 2426 N. Classen. Built in 1910, this small, nearly triangular structure, which has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1998, is a popular Route 66 photo-op, due to the giant milk bottle on top of the building. Although the building itself no longer houses any type of business, the huge bottle on top of it now features the logo for Braum’s, an Oklahoma-based ice cream and dairy store. One of the newest additions to the Asian district is due north of this building on Northwest 24th. Located in Military Park, the Vietnam War monument helps to illustrate why thousands of Vietnamese citizens immigrated to this country following the war. Dedicated in the summer of 2017 it features an American soldier and a South Vietnamese soldier standing back-to-back, and as such it is meant to serve as a metaphor for how they watched each other’s backs throughout that conflict.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c10b4db04803477e7f8d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c10e4db04803487e5d76","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:33:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Pro Tips to Avoid Damaging Your Home on Move-In Day","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5247 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b72879c9f354fa8e332a8c9e3c798978.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Moving into a new house is both exciting and overwhelming. There are so many steps involved, so much planning, that it can be easy to forget about preparing your new home for the move. After all, the last thing you want is to chip new paint, scratch or stain the floors, or gouge a railing on move-in day. So, while you’re carefully packing, stacking, and transporting all your belongings, take some time to strategically plan how you’ll move it all in without destroying your home. \u003cstrong>Strategically Plan Your Move\u003c/strong> Taking the time to plan your move strategically is key in maintaining order and patience. There are some precautions you can take to ensure you’re minimizing scratch, bump, and scrape damage. These tips will also make the moving process so, so much easier: When packing up your belongings, be sure to pack up boxes by room. Clearly label these boxes and keep them together in your moving truck. Not only will this keep the packing process organized - letting you go from one room to the next - but it will also help when unpacking in your new home. To minimize traffic through your new home (and potential bumps, scratches, and scrapes), plan to move from back to front. Bring in furniture for areas farthest from the front door, like for upstairs bedrooms. Your move will go faster, and you can reduce traffic in and out of your new home. \u003cstrong>Protect Your Floors&nbsp;\u003c/strong> When you move into your new home, you’ll likely be re-arranging furniture all day. People will be coming in and out bringing boxes and furniture to every room. With so much to do, you’re likely not being as gentle or careful as you’d like. The last thing you want in your new house is scratched floors or chipped paint from move-in day.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Use drop clothes, carpet protectors, or even flattened cardboard boxes to protect both your floors and walls\u003c/li>\u003cli>Place moving blankest or cardboard boxes underneath furniture so you can slide them around with ease\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add felt pads to the bottom of chair legs, tablets, and other hard furniture to avoid scratches or scuffs to your floor\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Protect Your Walls and Railings\u003c/strong> Like your floors, walls and railings can get damaged during moves. This is especially true for tight corners or narrow staircases. Luckily, you can use the same materials to protect these areas that you used on your floors.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Wrap banisters or railings in bubble wrap or flattened cardboard boxes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Secure protections to your walls using painter’s tape to avoid peeling off the paint\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use corner guards or cardboard boxes around easy-to-bump wall corners\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Keep Your Furniture Safe\u003c/strong> As much as you want to avoid damaging your new home, it’s also essential to protect your furniture. Wrapping your furniture makes it easier to transport and keeps surfaces from getting scraped up.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Wrapping furniture in moving blankets keeps it safe and helps prevent scratches or scrapes against your floor and walls. Even better, you can stack bundled up furniture without worrying about scratches.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Whenever possible, disassemble furniture. Keep track of the pieces and make sure they’re moved together.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>As you can see, a quick trip to the hardware store can go a long way in easing tensions while moving furniture and belongings into your new home. Taking the time to protect your walls, floor, and furniture will ensure a smooth move and keep your home looking fresh and new.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"pro-tips-to-avoid-damaging-your-home-on-movein-day-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-15T18:23:46.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b72879c9f354fa8e332a8c9e3c798978.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1552674226,"_etag":"527f0ae645d98f62dc10a300939a390d303d8fd7","textbody":"&nbsp;Moving into a new house is both exciting and overwhelming. There are so many steps involved, so much planning, that it can be easy to forget about preparing your new home for the move. After all, the last thing you want is to chip new paint, scratch or stain the floors, or gouge a railing on move-in day. So, while you’re carefully packing, stacking, and transporting all your belongings, take some time to strategically plan how you’ll move it all in without destroying your home. Strategically Plan Your Move Taking the time to plan your move strategically is key in maintaining order and patience. There are some precautions you can take to ensure you’re minimizing scratch, bump, and scrape damage. These tips will also make the moving process so, so much easier: When packing up your belongings, be sure to pack up boxes by room. Clearly label these boxes and keep them together in your moving truck. Not only will this keep the packing process organized - letting you go from one room to the next - but it will also help when unpacking in your new home. To minimize traffic through your new home (and potential bumps, scratches, and scrapes), plan to move from back to front. Bring in furniture for areas farthest from the front door, like for upstairs bedrooms. Your move will go faster, and you can reduce traffic in and out of your new home. Protect Your Floors&nbsp; When you move into your new home, you’ll likely be re-arranging furniture all day. People will be coming in and out bringing boxes and furniture to every room. With so much to do, you’re likely not being as gentle or careful as you’d like. The last thing you want in your new house is scratched floors or chipped paint from move-in day.Use drop clothes, carpet protectors, or even flattened cardboard boxes to protect both your floors and wallsPlace moving blankest or cardboard boxes underneath furniture so you can slide them around with easeAdd felt pads to the bottom of chair legs, tablets, and other hard furniture to avoid scratches or scuffs to your floorProtect Your Walls and Railings Like your floors, walls and railings can get damaged during moves. This is especially true for tight corners or narrow staircases. Luckily, you can use the same materials to protect these areas that you used on your floors.Wrap banisters or railings in bubble wrap or flattened cardboard boxesSecure protections to your walls using painter’s tape to avoid peeling off the paintUse corner guards or cardboard boxes around easy-to-bump wall cornersKeep Your Furniture Safe As much as you want to avoid damaging your new home, it’s also essential to protect your furniture. Wrapping your furniture makes it easier to transport and keeps surfaces from getting scraped up.Wrapping furniture in moving blankets keeps it safe and helps prevent scratches or scrapes against your floor and walls. Even better, you can stack bundled up furniture without worrying about scratches.Whenever possible, disassemble furniture. Keep track of the pieces and make sure they’re moved together.As you can see, a quick trip to the hardware store can go a long way in easing tensions while moving furniture and belongings into your new home. Taking the time to protect your walls, floor, and furniture will ensure a smooth move and keep your home looking fresh and new.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c10e4db04803487e5d76"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1134db04803477e7f8e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:33:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Floor Plan Feature - The Prescott","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/QU5WNYnXxug\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cbr>At Ideal Homes, we design \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a> to meet all different preferences and lifestyles. Whether it's an open kitchen for entertaining or a mud room for backpacks and soccer equipment, we look for ways to meet the wants and needs of our homeowners. The Prescott floor design has quickly become a favorite among our home buyers because of its flexibility and design details. Also, you can choose from a Farmhouse style or a Craftsman style on the exterior elevation of the home. &nbsp;To keep an authentic Farmhouse feel, you get to choose from pre-packaged color selections curated by our designers. The Prescott is a 2483, 2 story home with 3 beds, 2 ½ bath, study and kids den. The secondary bedrooms and kids den are located upstairs leaving the study and master suite downstairs. The entry has a tray ceiling, the living room has a cathedral ceiling with plenty of natural light and faux beam. The kitchen is conveniently located off the garage and mudroom and features an oversized island with decorative back paneling and walk in pantry. The adjacent oversized breakfast room can serve as a formal dining. The elevations are either a Craftsman elevation or Farmhouse elevation with exposed rafter tails over the front porch, large covered back patio, and two large storage areas in the garage. The garage is a deeper garage to accommodate longer vehicles. No matter what area of the Oklahoma City metro you call home, we have a neighborhood close by. The Prescott is available in Castlewood Trails (Yukon), Native Plains (Moore), \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">Somers Pointe (Mustang)\u003c/a>, Red Canyon Ranch (Norman), and Valencia (Edmond). Check out our website to view photos and a virtual tour of the home. Better yet, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> to visit one of our communities today!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"floor-plan-feature-the-prescott-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-27T19:45:34.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/65eec2e180b5a8a1142c63bc489a3742.jpeg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1553715934,"_etag":"68425185619fcfdf85676293329929367bd22560","textbody":"&nbsp; &nbsp;At Ideal Homes, we design floor plans to meet all different preferences and lifestyles. Whether it's an open kitchen for entertaining or a mud room for backpacks and soccer equipment, we look for ways to meet the wants and needs of our homeowners. The Prescott floor design has quickly become a favorite among our home buyers because of its flexibility and design details. Also, you can choose from a Farmhouse style or a Craftsman style on the exterior elevation of the home. &nbsp;To keep an authentic Farmhouse feel, you get to choose from pre-packaged color selections curated by our designers. The Prescott is a 2483, 2 story home with 3 beds, 2 ½ bath, study and kids den. The secondary bedrooms and kids den are located upstairs leaving the study and master suite downstairs. The entry has a tray ceiling, the living room has a cathedral ceiling with plenty of natural light and faux beam. The kitchen is conveniently located off the garage and mudroom and features an oversized island with decorative back paneling and walk in pantry. The adjacent oversized breakfast room can serve as a formal dining. The elevations are either a Craftsman elevation or Farmhouse elevation with exposed rafter tails over the front porch, large covered back patio, and two large storage areas in the garage. The garage is a deeper garage to accommodate longer vehicles. No matter what area of the Oklahoma City metro you call home, we have a neighborhood close by. The Prescott is available in Castlewood Trails (Yukon), Native Plains (Moore), Somers Pointe (Mustang), Red Canyon Ranch (Norman), and Valencia (Edmond). Check out our website to view photos and a virtual tour of the home. Better yet, contact Elena to visit one of our communities today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1134db04803477e7f8e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1164db048034a7e5f55","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:33:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Stockyards City Home to All Things Western","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5255 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/510f3b3da1cc9deead3ed7f15dab5f81.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\">Established as a commercial district outside the \u003ca href=\"http://www.onsy.com/\">Oklahoma National Stockyards\u003c/a> in 1910, \u003ca href=\"https://www.stockyardscity.org/\">Stockyards City\u003c/a> remains home to many of the iconic businesses it has housed for decades. As a result, it is a popular tourist spot and shopping mecca for people interested in anything western. People come here for everything from outfitting an entire ranch -- cattle included -- to buying custom handmade cowboy boots and hats, listening to country music or simply enjoying a great steak. The stockyards and meat packing plants located in this district were Oklahoma City’s first major industrial installations. It became the nation’s largest livestock handling market in 1973. Today it is the world's largest stocker and feeder cattle market. Live cattle auctions take place every Monday at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and are open to the public. Famously visited by Presidents, music icons, movie stars, pro athletes, and other celebrities, \u003ca href=\"https://cattlemensrestaurant.com/\">Cattlemen’s Steakhouse\u003c/a> is OKC’s oldest continually-operating restaurant and a Stockyards City staple. Open in time for a hardy breakfast seven days a week, Cattlemen’s remains such a popular destination that lines are common throughout the day. But that doesn’t deter people from stopping by at lunch or dinner for the ever-popular steaks, homemade yeast rolls, lamb fries or coconut cream pie. \u003ca href=\"https://www.langstons.com/\">Langston’s Western Wear\u003c/a> offers a vast selection of jeans, western shirts, pearl snaps and more. Multiple lines of custom handmade boots, as well as knives, clothing and even candles are available \u003ca href=\"http://littlejoesboots.net/\">at Little Joe’s Boots\u003c/a>. Known for measuring each custom client’s head, creating a personalized head block and hand crafting hats from top-quality beaver felt, \u003ca href=\"https://shortyshattery.com/\">Shorty’s Caboy Hattery\u003c/a> also offers in-stock hats and other gear. At \u003ca href=\"http://www.stockyards-sarsaparilla.com/\">Stockyards Sarsaparilla\u003c/a> you can select a cold drink from hundreds of soda pops, including more than 50 types of root beer and sarsaparilla and enjoy it at the 100-year-old soda bar. This is a spot where you can also shop for hard-to-find vintage candy or western-themed gifts, including made-in-Oklahoma jewelry and apparel. A broad spectrum of artwork from nearly 70 well-known artists is available in the form of everything from horsehair pottery to sculpture, paintings and jewelry at \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomanativeartjewelry.business.site/\">Oklahoma Native Art &amp; Jewelry\u003c/a>, one of OKC’s premier Indian gallery shops. Saturday evenings, family-friendly live music and entertainment awaits country music fans at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ohfo.org/\">Rodeo Opry\u003c/a>, located on Exchange Avenue. Over the years such well-known Oklahoma headliners as Reba McEntire, Bryan White, Wanda Jackson, and many others have performed here at the state's official country music showcase. &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"stockyards-city-home-to-all-things-western-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-28T23:04:02.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/510f3b3da1cc9deead3ed7f15dab5f81.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1553814242,"_etag":"ed78deadaac6c6f222896160e67dda8e345dde72","textbody":"Established as a commercial district outside the Oklahoma National Stockyards in 1910, Stockyards City remains home to many of the iconic businesses it has housed for decades. As a result, it is a popular tourist spot and shopping mecca for people interested in anything western. People come here for everything from outfitting an entire ranch -- cattle included -- to buying custom handmade cowboy boots and hats, listening to country music or simply enjoying a great steak. The stockyards and meat packing plants located in this district were Oklahoma City’s first major industrial installations. It became the nation’s largest livestock handling market in 1973. Today it is the world's largest stocker and feeder cattle market. Live cattle auctions take place every Monday at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and are open to the public. Famously visited by Presidents, music icons, movie stars, pro athletes, and other celebrities, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse is OKC’s oldest continually-operating restaurant and a Stockyards City staple. Open in time for a hardy breakfast seven days a week, Cattlemen’s remains such a popular destination that lines are common throughout the day. But that doesn’t deter people from stopping by at lunch or dinner for the ever-popular steaks, homemade yeast rolls, lamb fries or coconut cream pie. Langston’s Western Wear offers a vast selection of jeans, western shirts, pearl snaps and more. Multiple lines of custom handmade boots, as well as knives, clothing and even candles are available at Little Joe’s Boots. Known for measuring each custom client’s head, creating a personalized head block and hand crafting hats from top-quality beaver felt, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery also offers in-stock hats and other gear. At Stockyards Sarsaparilla you can select a cold drink from hundreds of soda pops, including more than 50 types of root beer and sarsaparilla and enjoy it at the 100-year-old soda bar. This is a spot where you can also shop for hard-to-find vintage candy or western-themed gifts, including made-in-Oklahoma jewelry and apparel. A broad spectrum of artwork from nearly 70 well-known artists is available in the form of everything from horsehair pottery to sculpture, paintings and jewelry at Oklahoma Native Art &amp; Jewelry, one of OKC’s premier Indian gallery shops. Saturday evenings, family-friendly live music and entertainment awaits country music fans at the Rodeo Opry, located on Exchange Avenue. Over the years such well-known Oklahoma headliners as Reba McEntire, Bryan White, Wanda Jackson, and many others have performed here at the state's official country music showcase. &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1164db048034a7e5f55"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c11a4db04803497e7234","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:39:49 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What Kitchen Countertop Materials Fit Your Lifestyle?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5266 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1f469a623cf5694702e82630bdddf464.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Modern kitchens offer so many opportunities for homeowners to bring their unique style to life. But kitchen countertops need to both look good and be functional. You’ll want to consider cost, durability, and maintenance needs when deciding on what material you’ll use. There are, of course, dozens of options for your kitchen countertops. Depending on your style and handiness, you can choose from any number of beautiful, stylish, or budget-friendly materials. Here’s a brief overview of a few options to give you an idea of what to consider: \u003cstrong>Granite\u003c/strong> Natural stone like granite looks beautiful and brings elegance to any kitchen space. It’s a popular choice. Despite granite’s strength and durability, it is porous and requires sealing before it’s usable in a kitchen. It is easy to maintain once it has been sealed and correctly installed. Granite comes in a number of colors and styles, and imperfections add a unique element to any kitchen. They’re relatively maintenance-free, as long as you’re careful with its installation and treatment. \u003cstrong>Solid Surface\u003c/strong> If you’re looking for an easy-to-maintain countertop with endless variety, solid surface is the way to go. Solid surface material countertops are made of acrylic, polyester, or a blend of the two. They’re resistant to stains and scratches and are incredibly resilient. You can easily repair burns, gouges, or pretty much any other damage. These countertops fit together seamlessly and come in virtually any color or pattern, including natural stone. If you want a fresh contemporary look to countertops, here’s a great option. \u003cstrong>Laminate\u003c/strong> Laminate today comes in all kinds of colors, patterns, and styles. This material is surging in popularity, thanks to its budget-friendliness and versatility. Laminate is an inexpensive countertop material. It’s also easy to maintain, though scratches or gouges will be nearly permanent as it’s hard to repair. If you’re building a dream kitchen on a budget, laminate countertops are an easy option. This is by no means an exhaustive list of kitchen countertop materials available. However, these options give you an idea of what to expect. You can choose countertops that are easy to maintain and cost-effective, or you can go for something more natural that adds a beautiful element to your kitchen. Go for whatever option fits your budget, fashion, and lifestyle.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-kitchen-countertop-materials-fit-your-lifestyle-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-03T19:03:20.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1f469a623cf5694702e82630bdddf464.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1554318200,"_etag":"8f9267d3a8cf9e125d66b1b20e33a5dd5abcf6bb","textbody":"&nbsp;Modern kitchens offer so many opportunities for homeowners to bring their unique style to life. But kitchen countertops need to both look good and be functional. You’ll want to consider cost, durability, and maintenance needs when deciding on what material you’ll use. There are, of course, dozens of options for your kitchen countertops. Depending on your style and handiness, you can choose from any number of beautiful, stylish, or budget-friendly materials. Here’s a brief overview of a few options to give you an idea of what to consider: Granite Natural stone like granite looks beautiful and brings elegance to any kitchen space. It’s a popular choice. Despite granite’s strength and durability, it is porous and requires sealing before it’s usable in a kitchen. It is easy to maintain once it has been sealed and correctly installed. Granite comes in a number of colors and styles, and imperfections add a unique element to any kitchen. They’re relatively maintenance-free, as long as you’re careful with its installation and treatment. Solid Surface If you’re looking for an easy-to-maintain countertop with endless variety, solid surface is the way to go. Solid surface material countertops are made of acrylic, polyester, or a blend of the two. They’re resistant to stains and scratches and are incredibly resilient. You can easily repair burns, gouges, or pretty much any other damage. These countertops fit together seamlessly and come in virtually any color or pattern, including natural stone. If you want a fresh contemporary look to countertops, here’s a great option. Laminate Laminate today comes in all kinds of colors, patterns, and styles. This material is surging in popularity, thanks to its budget-friendliness and versatility. Laminate is an inexpensive countertop material. It’s also easy to maintain, though scratches or gouges will be nearly permanent as it’s hard to repair. If you’re building a dream kitchen on a budget, laminate countertops are an easy option. This is by no means an exhaustive list of kitchen countertop materials available. However, these options give you an idea of what to expect. You can choose countertops that are easy to maintain and cost-effective, or you can go for something more natural that adds a beautiful element to your kitchen. Go for whatever option fits your budget, fashion, and lifestyle.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c11a4db04803497e7234"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c11c4db04803497e7235","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:39:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Renovated Uptown 23rd District - Premiere Business and Entertainment","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5271 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/679c26ee0989fa1f72c1e2b7273cbdcf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">&nbsp;Stretching from Broadway to Pennsylvania on NW 23\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> St., the \u003ca href=\"https://uptown23rd.com/\">Uptown 23\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> District\u003c/a> has managed in the last decade or so to overcome a long period of decay and evolve into one of Oklahoma City’s premier business and entertainment areas. Located along historic Route 66, this district is home to such iconic landmarks as the Tower Theatre, the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Dome\">Gold Dome\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcu.edu/\">Oklahoma City University’s\u003c/a> gothic towers. It has also been enhanced with the development of such buildings as The Rise and an updated cluster of bungalows that house eateries and other businesses. Following its extensive revitalization, Uptown 23\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> now offers an array of locally owned restaurants, bars, eclectic boutiques and amazing entertainment venues. Visitors to the area can find yoga, Pilates and workout studios, a gym, tattoo and piercing parlors, as well as hairstylists, community and health-oriented organizations, and an assortment of businesses. Whether looking for early-morning fare or late night fun, there’s plenty to be enjoyed in this district. Those interested in breakfast or lunch can savor made-from-scratch biscuits, offered as part of a sandwich or a compliment to an entire plate of food at \u003ca href=\"https://hunnybunnybiscuitco.com/\">Hunny Bunny Biscuit Company\u003c/a>, where full-service coffee, mimosas and bloody marys are also available. Eclectic and unusual donut flavors are available at \u003ca href=\"https://www.wannahurts.com/\">Hurts Donut Company\u003c/a>, while a nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en\">Dunkin Donuts\u003c/a> provides its well-known classics in both pastries and coffee. Late night visitors can enjoy live music, elevated street food, custom cocktails and the rooftop patio at \u003ca href=\"http://guyutes.com/\">Guyutes\u003c/a>. &nbsp;Those who are open to an end-of-the-world decor and ambiance, coupled with a DJ booth, retro music, friendly laid-back staff and patrons, as well as a nice selection of craft beer and tasty mixed drinks are likely to find a home away from home at \u003ca href=\"https://bunkerclubokc.com/\">The Bunker Club\u003c/a>. While \u003ca href=\"https://www.pumpbar.net/\">The Pump Bar\u003c/a>, located in a renovated Texaco gas station, offers an outdoor patio, signature drinks and such unique fare as okie poutine, fried flatbread tacos and pho rench dip. Foodies about town are known to gravitate to \u003ca href=\"http://cheeverscafe.com/\">Cheever’s Café\u003c/a> for lunch or dinner. A former flower shop, this eatery now uses what once was a flower fridge as the centerpiece to the restaurant where, instead of bouquets, a variety of desserts and wine bottles are now displayed. Other foodie favorites include \u003ca href=\"http://www.tuckersonionburgers.com/\">Tucker’s Onion Burgers\u003c/a>; the freshly smoked meats and homemade sides at \u003ca href=\"http://backdoorbarbecue.com/\">Back Door Barbecue\u003c/a>; the street tacos and other Mexican delights at \u003ca href=\"http://bigtrucktacos.com/\">Big Truck Tacos\u003c/a>; and the Neapolitan-style pizzas cooked in a wood fire oven handmade in Naples at \u003ca href=\"http://pizzeria-gusto.com/\">Pizzeria Gusto\u003c/a>. While primarily a seafood restaurant and oysterette, \u003ca href=\"http://thedrakeokc.com/\">The Drake\u003c/a> also offers plenty of land items so even those with no interest in seafood can enjoy a meal there with family or friends. Located in the above-mentioned cluster of bungalows, popular coffee house \u003ca href=\"http://cuppiesandjoe.com/\">Cuppies and Joe\u003c/a> is considered by some to have the best cupcakes in town and their pie is much-loved as well. A long-standing landmark, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.towertheatreokc.com/\">Tower Theatre\u003c/a>, which originally opened in 1937, was one of Oklahoma City’s last original movie houses with an intact auditorium and neon marquee. Today this Uptown 23\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> District venue is home to event and gallery space, in addition to offering live concerts and special movie screenings.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"renovated-uptown-23rd-district-premiere-business-and-entertainment-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-03T19:16:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/679c26ee0989fa1f72c1e2b7273cbdcf.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1554318991,"_etag":"2f60d35f9c0b1f0d1f2208a505ea65a6f9d830ab","textbody":"&nbsp; &nbsp;Stretching from Broadway to Pennsylvania on NW 23rd St., the Uptown 23rd District has managed in the last decade or so to overcome a long period of decay and evolve into one of Oklahoma City’s premier business and entertainment areas. Located along historic Route 66, this district is home to such iconic landmarks as the Tower Theatre, the Gold Dome, and Oklahoma City University’s gothic towers. It has also been enhanced with the development of such buildings as The Rise and an updated cluster of bungalows that house eateries and other businesses. Following its extensive revitalization, Uptown 23rd now offers an array of locally owned restaurants, bars, eclectic boutiques and amazing entertainment venues. Visitors to the area can find yoga, Pilates and workout studios, a gym, tattoo and piercing parlors, as well as hairstylists, community and health-oriented organizations, and an assortment of businesses. Whether looking for early-morning fare or late night fun, there’s plenty to be enjoyed in this district. Those interested in breakfast or lunch can savor made-from-scratch biscuits, offered as part of a sandwich or a compliment to an entire plate of food at Hunny Bunny Biscuit Company, where full-service coffee, mimosas and bloody marys are also available. Eclectic and unusual donut flavors are available at Hurts Donut Company, while a nearby Dunkin Donuts provides its well-known classics in both pastries and coffee. Late night visitors can enjoy live music, elevated street food, custom cocktails and the rooftop patio at Guyutes. &nbsp;Those who are open to an end-of-the-world decor and ambiance, coupled with a DJ booth, retro music, friendly laid-back staff and patrons, as well as a nice selection of craft beer and tasty mixed drinks are likely to find a home away from home at The Bunker Club. While The Pump Bar, located in a renovated Texaco gas station, offers an outdoor patio, signature drinks and such unique fare as okie poutine, fried flatbread tacos and pho rench dip. Foodies about town are known to gravitate to Cheever’s Café for lunch or dinner. A former flower shop, this eatery now uses what once was a flower fridge as the centerpiece to the restaurant where, instead of bouquets, a variety of desserts and wine bottles are now displayed. Other foodie favorites include Tucker’s Onion Burgers; the freshly smoked meats and homemade sides at Back Door Barbecue; the street tacos and other Mexican delights at Big Truck Tacos; and the Neapolitan-style pizzas cooked in a wood fire oven handmade in Naples at Pizzeria Gusto. While primarily a seafood restaurant and oysterette, The Drake also offers plenty of land items so even those with no interest in seafood can enjoy a meal there with family or friends. Located in the above-mentioned cluster of bungalows, popular coffee house Cuppies and Joe is considered by some to have the best cupcakes in town and their pie is much-loved as well. A long-standing landmark, the Tower Theatre, which originally opened in 1937, was one of Oklahoma City’s last original movie houses with an intact auditorium and neon marquee. Today this Uptown 23rd District venue is home to event and gallery space, in addition to offering live concerts and special movie screenings.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c11c4db04803497e7235"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1204db04803497e7236","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:33:52 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What to Expect to Buy After Moving Into Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5277 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3462da700ecaf926cec26bd75c7bbe0d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;In the flurry of packing and coordinating moving trucks or loyal friends, did you remember to grab an extra roll of paper towels? How about garbage bags? Probably not, even though you’ll be needing them on move-in day. Then there are other things, like a welcome mat or curtain liners, that you might prefer to throw away and purchase a replacement than pack up to a new house. Many home buyers wait until after moving into their new home before buying these things. For some, it’s out of necessity - there’s just too much going on! For others, it makes more sense to wait until after the chaos has died down. So, if you’re a soon-to-be new home buyer, here are some of the items you can expect to buy after moving into your new home. \u003cstrong>Cleaning Supplies\u003c/strong> When moving, there are things people forget to bring and other things people would rather replace than pack up. Cleaning supplies fall into both of these categories. Paper towels are probably the last thing on your mind, and who would take their dirty sponges into a new sparkling house? So, after the moving trucks have left and you’re basking in that new home glow, it’s time to make a list. Think about all the cleaning supplies you will need, going room to room if that helps. Be sure to include day-to-day items (like toilet paper!) first. Here are some common cleaning supplies new homeowners need:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Hand soap and dish soap\u003c/li>\u003cli>Garbage bags (for your kitchen and bathroom(s)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Paper towels\u003c/li>\u003cli>Laundry detergent\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sponges\u003c/li>\u003cli>Broom and dustpan\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bathroom cleaning supplies\u003c/li>\u003cli>Plunger (treat yourself to a new one)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Though not an exhaustive list, you’ll undoubtedly appreciate having these items around on move-in day and the week following it. \u003cstrong>First Aid Kit\u003c/strong> An often-overlooked purchase after moving into a new home is a first aid kit. With all the picture hanging, light bulb replacing, and general maintenance you’ll be doing in the first few weeks of living in a new home, you’re going to want one. You may have an old one that moved with you, but it’s likely outdated by now. Most people don’t regularly replenish or replace items in their kit. Make sure to pick up a first aid kit with bandages in multiple sizes, tweezers, and antibacterial spray. You certainly don’t want a cut or splinter ruining your move-in momentum! \u003cstrong>Groceries and Staples\u003c/strong> Of course, you’ll need to go grocery shopping soon after moving in. Leftover pizza only lasts so long. But remember, many people end up trashing things from their old home to make the move easier. If you’re a cooking pro, you may need to do some serious work to replenish your cupboards. For instance, you may need to restock spices you didn’t bother to pack up. Or you may have put off buying more rice or pasta when you were running low in the last few weeks. It likely took you some time to build up that pantry, and it may take a while to do it again. But there’s a silver lining here. You can start over. In other words, now’s the time to revisit that Pinterest board. Seen any cute ideas for storing spices? Interested in totally revolutionizing your pantry organization? Use this blank slate to your advantage to try out some new ideas. \u003cstrong>Odds and Ends\u003c/strong> How annoying is it when a lightbulb dies, and you don’t have any replacement bulbs? When moving into a new place, this is bound to happen. Be sure to take a trip to the store for those odds and ends you wouldn’t usually remember to pack, like extra light bulbs, candles, or matches. Batteries are on this list too. Be sure to get replacement batteries for everything that needs them -- or you’ll find yourself with a bunch of AA batteries when you need AAA. Other “odds and ends” to consider:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Extension cords\u003c/li>\u003cli>Welcome Mat\u003c/li>\u003cli>Laundry basket\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clothes hangers\u003c/li>\u003cli>Shower caddy\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Most of the time, it’s better to wait until after moving to buy anything new. After all, the more you have, the more you move, right? Don’t worry about forgetting to buy band-aids or not having enough dish soap on the day you move. You’ll have plenty of time to buy these supplies after the move. Besides, cleaning supplies and groceries are great housewarming presents from family and friends. You may be surprised how many items people gift you in the week after moving in.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-to-expect-to-buy-after-moving-into-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-03-29T20:54:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3462da700ecaf926cec26bd75c7bbe0d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1553892845,"_etag":"804a1029ba92b75e9e9bd3186a6bb7b1d9e3a7ca","textbody":"&nbsp;In the flurry of packing and coordinating moving trucks or loyal friends, did you remember to grab an extra roll of paper towels? How about garbage bags? Probably not, even though you’ll be needing them on move-in day. Then there are other things, like a welcome mat or curtain liners, that you might prefer to throw away and purchase a replacement than pack up to a new house. Many home buyers wait until after moving into their new home before buying these things. For some, it’s out of necessity - there’s just too much going on! For others, it makes more sense to wait until after the chaos has died down. So, if you’re a soon-to-be new home buyer, here are some of the items you can expect to buy after moving into your new home. Cleaning Supplies When moving, there are things people forget to bring and other things people would rather replace than pack up. Cleaning supplies fall into both of these categories. Paper towels are probably the last thing on your mind, and who would take their dirty sponges into a new sparkling house? So, after the moving trucks have left and you’re basking in that new home glow, it’s time to make a list. Think about all the cleaning supplies you will need, going room to room if that helps. Be sure to include day-to-day items (like toilet paper!) first. Here are some common cleaning supplies new homeowners need:Hand soap and dish soapGarbage bags (for your kitchen and bathroom(s)Paper towelsLaundry detergentSpongesBroom and dustpanBathroom cleaning suppliesPlunger (treat yourself to a new one)Though not an exhaustive list, you’ll undoubtedly appreciate having these items around on move-in day and the week following it. First Aid Kit An often-overlooked purchase after moving into a new home is a first aid kit. With all the picture hanging, light bulb replacing, and general maintenance you’ll be doing in the first few weeks of living in a new home, you’re going to want one. You may have an old one that moved with you, but it’s likely outdated by now. Most people don’t regularly replenish or replace items in their kit. Make sure to pick up a first aid kit with bandages in multiple sizes, tweezers, and antibacterial spray. You certainly don’t want a cut or splinter ruining your move-in momentum! Groceries and Staples Of course, you’ll need to go grocery shopping soon after moving in. Leftover pizza only lasts so long. But remember, many people end up trashing things from their old home to make the move easier. If you’re a cooking pro, you may need to do some serious work to replenish your cupboards. For instance, you may need to restock spices you didn’t bother to pack up. Or you may have put off buying more rice or pasta when you were running low in the last few weeks. It likely took you some time to build up that pantry, and it may take a while to do it again. But there’s a silver lining here. You can start over. In other words, now’s the time to revisit that Pinterest board. Seen any cute ideas for storing spices? Interested in totally revolutionizing your pantry organization? Use this blank slate to your advantage to try out some new ideas. Odds and Ends How annoying is it when a lightbulb dies, and you don’t have any replacement bulbs? When moving into a new place, this is bound to happen. Be sure to take a trip to the store for those odds and ends you wouldn’t usually remember to pack, like extra light bulbs, candles, or matches. Batteries are on this list too. Be sure to get replacement batteries for everything that needs them -- or you’ll find yourself with a bunch of AA batteries when you need AAA. Other “odds and ends” to consider:Extension cordsWelcome MatLaundry basketClothes hangersShower caddyMost of the time, it’s better to wait until after moving to buy anything new. After all, the more you have, the more you move, right? Don’t worry about forgetting to buy band-aids or not having enough dish soap on the day you move. You’ll have plenty of time to buy these supplies after the move. Besides, cleaning supplies and groceries are great housewarming presents from family and friends. You may be surprised how many items people gift you in the week after moving in.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1204db04803497e7236"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1234db04803497e7237","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:40:06 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Farmhouse, Craftsman, Modern, Traditional...What's your style?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Finding the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">perfect neighborhood\u003c/a> and choosing a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plan\u003c/a> that fits your needs are important pieces of the puzzle when searching for a new home. But when you really want to express your style and tastes, it's all about the exterior elevation. That's why \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> works hard to give home buyers plenty of options that will match your aesthetic. Because you're keeping an eye on the trends through Pinterest, \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/idealhomesok/\">Instagram\u003c/a>, or your favorite home design shows, we want to make sure we have options to exceed your expectations. We've even developed specific elevations to meet the styles home buyers are searching for. That's why we began developing the Farmhouse, Craftsman, and Modern elevations. &nbsp;To keep an authentic Farmhouse and Craftsman feel, you’ll get to choose from pre-packaged color selections curated by our designers. Farmhouse - Our Farmhouse exteriors give you that Chip and Joanna Gaines feel with details that might include board and batten siding. rustic porch railings and columns, exposed rafter tails, wraparound porches, and painted brick. Check out some of our Farmhouse Elevations - Abernathy Farmhouse, Cambridge Farmhouse, Gillcrest Farmhouse, Ashworth Farmhouse, Prescott Farmhouse, Jacobson Farmhouse, Orwell Farmhouse, Newbury Farmhouse, and Quinlan Farmhouse. Craftsman - Our Craftsman exteriors include things like stone base columns, varying siding types, metal dormer roofs, and classic craftsman styling. Our Craftsman Elevations include the Orwell Craftsman, Newbury Craftsman, Prescott Craftsman, Abernathy Craftsman, Jacobson Craftsman, Gillcrest Craftsman, and Quinlan Craftsman. Modern - Modern exteriors feature details like clean lines, single lite windows, horizontal railings, and glass front doors. Some examples are the Abernathy Modern, Jacobson Modern, Orwell Modern, and Quinlan Modern. No matter what your style is, Ideal Homes is here to help you find a great home. Contact Elena to get more information or to set up a time to see some of these elevations in person.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"farmhouse-craftsman-modern-traditionalwhats-your-style-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-10T23:26:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bf4576722a1344b6b267be53ea1d7607.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1554938798,"_etag":"280a68f685cf2eceb9ec87ea97442c9b26d8a9b8","textbody":"Finding the perfect neighborhood and choosing a floor plan that fits your needs are important pieces of the puzzle when searching for a new home. But when you really want to express your style and tastes, it's all about the exterior elevation. That's why Ideal Homes works hard to give home buyers plenty of options that will match your aesthetic. Because you're keeping an eye on the trends through Pinterest, Instagram, or your favorite home design shows, we want to make sure we have options to exceed your expectations. We've even developed specific elevations to meet the styles home buyers are searching for. That's why we began developing the Farmhouse, Craftsman, and Modern elevations. &nbsp;To keep an authentic Farmhouse and Craftsman feel, you’ll get to choose from pre-packaged color selections curated by our designers. Farmhouse - Our Farmhouse exteriors give you that Chip and Joanna Gaines feel with details that might include board and batten siding. rustic porch railings and columns, exposed rafter tails, wraparound porches, and painted brick. Check out some of our Farmhouse Elevations - Abernathy Farmhouse, Cambridge Farmhouse, Gillcrest Farmhouse, Ashworth Farmhouse, Prescott Farmhouse, Jacobson Farmhouse, Orwell Farmhouse, Newbury Farmhouse, and Quinlan Farmhouse. Craftsman - Our Craftsman exteriors include things like stone base columns, varying siding types, metal dormer roofs, and classic craftsman styling. Our Craftsman Elevations include the Orwell Craftsman, Newbury Craftsman, Prescott Craftsman, Abernathy Craftsman, Jacobson Craftsman, Gillcrest Craftsman, and Quinlan Craftsman. Modern - Modern exteriors feature details like clean lines, single lite windows, horizontal railings, and glass front doors. Some examples are the Abernathy Modern, Jacobson Modern, Orwell Modern, and Quinlan Modern. No matter what your style is, Ideal Homes is here to help you find a great home. Contact Elena to get more information or to set up a time to see some of these elevations in person.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:39 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1234db04803497e7237"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1264db04803497e7238","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:40:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Getting to Know Your New Community After a Move","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5283 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7c9464829229375e50e491d06b419d85.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Relocating can be tough for you and your family. Even if you’re only moving a few miles away, it’s hard to deal with so much change. Not only are you facing different commutes to work, school, and grocery stores, you’re also contending with joining a new community. Getting to know your neighbors and neighborhood can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve gathered a few easy ideas that can help make the process easier. Even if you’re not a social butterfly, don’t worry. These are easy ways to help integrate yourself into a new community and learn about a neighborhood. \u003cstrong>Take Regular Walks Around Your Neighborhood\u003c/strong> Assuming you haven’t moved in the dead of winter, take some time in the mornings or evenings to walk around your neighborhood. If you can’t manage this every day, at least try to get out and about on the weekends. You are likely to discover new bakeries, restaurants, or shops within walking distance from your new house. As you’re walking around the neighborhood, you will probably also run into your neighbors. Besides, moving is so stressful for you and your entire family. Taking some time, even just five minutes, to walk around and get out of the house is an excellent de-stressor. Recharge your batteries every day, so you don’t wear yourselves out. \u003cstrong>Take Notes On Your Neighbors (Without Being Creepy)\u003c/strong> Not everyone feels comfortable approaching strangers. But even if you’re on the shy side, you can still get to know the people who live in your area. While taking walks through your neighborhood, pay attention to the kinds of activities your neighbors are into. For example, maybe you see a neighbor wrangling kids carrying soccer gear. Or maybe you see the same neighbor working daily in a gorgeous garden. You can strike up a conversation later about community sports or ask for recommendations about local greenhouses. Finding common ground with the people living near you can be an excellent ice breaker. You can learn about your neighbors this way without feeling like a stalker, which will make it easier to get to know them. You can also take a stronger approach and invite your neighbors over to your new home. Which leads us to... \u003cstrong>Throw a Neighborhood Housewarming Party\u003c/strong> No doubt your friends and family would love to join you in your new home for a housewarming party. But if you’re looking to get to know your neighbors, consider hosting a neighborhood get together after moving in. First, give your family time to settle in, unpack boxes, and paint the walls. Then, within the first month of moving in, send out invitations (by mail or in person) to your neighbors inviting them over. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors in a relaxed environment. There’ a good chance you haven’t met all your neighbors yet. After all, moving can be so time-consuming! So, hosting a get-to-know-you party is a great way to meet everyone. \u003cstrong>Sign Up For Next Door\u003c/strong> Have you ever heard of Next Door? It’s a private social network for neighborhood communities. People living in your area can post about neighborhood news or alerts, sell or give away items, and generally interact with each other. What’s great about Next Door is it offers you the opportunity to interact with people right away after moving into your new home. Since each neighborhood community is only open to those living within the area, it helps keep interactions local. Sign up for your neighborhood’s Next Door community and introduce yourself! Start up conversations with people in your area, find common interests, and even learn about ways to get involved. People are always posting about intermural sports teams, community events, and other meetups. Joining a new community can be a lot of fun. You have the opportunity to meet new people with similar interests and get involved in new activities. Pay attention to community events and attend them with your whole family. You’ll have a good time, and it will make the entire relocating process that much easier.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"getting-to-know-your-new-community-after-a-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-11T21:23:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7c9464829229375e50e491d06b419d85.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1555017827,"_etag":"151f3acd831999b4a7c12240a69ddb746451fbdb","textbody":"&nbsp;Relocating can be tough for you and your family. Even if you’re only moving a few miles away, it’s hard to deal with so much change. Not only are you facing different commutes to work, school, and grocery stores, you’re also contending with joining a new community. Getting to know your neighbors and neighborhood can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve gathered a few easy ideas that can help make the process easier. Even if you’re not a social butterfly, don’t worry. These are easy ways to help integrate yourself into a new community and learn about a neighborhood. Take Regular Walks Around Your Neighborhood Assuming you haven’t moved in the dead of winter, take some time in the mornings or evenings to walk around your neighborhood. If you can’t manage this every day, at least try to get out and about on the weekends. You are likely to discover new bakeries, restaurants, or shops within walking distance from your new house. As you’re walking around the neighborhood, you will probably also run into your neighbors. Besides, moving is so stressful for you and your entire family. Taking some time, even just five minutes, to walk around and get out of the house is an excellent de-stressor. Recharge your batteries every day, so you don’t wear yourselves out. Take Notes On Your Neighbors (Without Being Creepy) Not everyone feels comfortable approaching strangers. But even if you’re on the shy side, you can still get to know the people who live in your area. While taking walks through your neighborhood, pay attention to the kinds of activities your neighbors are into. For example, maybe you see a neighbor wrangling kids carrying soccer gear. Or maybe you see the same neighbor working daily in a gorgeous garden. You can strike up a conversation later about community sports or ask for recommendations about local greenhouses. Finding common ground with the people living near you can be an excellent ice breaker. You can learn about your neighbors this way without feeling like a stalker, which will make it easier to get to know them. You can also take a stronger approach and invite your neighbors over to your new home. Which leads us to... Throw a Neighborhood Housewarming Party No doubt your friends and family would love to join you in your new home for a housewarming party. But if you’re looking to get to know your neighbors, consider hosting a neighborhood get together after moving in. First, give your family time to settle in, unpack boxes, and paint the walls. Then, within the first month of moving in, send out invitations (by mail or in person) to your neighbors inviting them over. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors in a relaxed environment. There’ a good chance you haven’t met all your neighbors yet. After all, moving can be so time-consuming! So, hosting a get-to-know-you party is a great way to meet everyone. Sign Up For Next Door Have you ever heard of Next Door? It’s a private social network for neighborhood communities. People living in your area can post about neighborhood news or alerts, sell or give away items, and generally interact with each other. What’s great about Next Door is it offers you the opportunity to interact with people right away after moving into your new home. Since each neighborhood community is only open to those living within the area, it helps keep interactions local. Sign up for your neighborhood’s Next Door community and introduce yourself! Start up conversations with people in your area, find common interests, and even learn about ways to get involved. People are always posting about intermural sports teams, community events, and other meetups. Joining a new community can be a lot of fun. You have the opportunity to meet new people with similar interests and get involved in new activities. Pay attention to community events and attend them with your whole family. You’ll have a good time, and it will make the entire relocating process that much easier.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1264db04803497e7238"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1294db04803477e7f8f","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Classen Curve - Upscale, Trendy Shopping","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5286\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/038f35de80cb7c338a096648f553b8a9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" />Just off Classen Boulevard, \u003ca href=\"https://classencurve.com/\">Classen Curve\u003c/a> is one of Oklahoma City’s newest districts. An upscale outdoor shopping mall, this site has lovely landscaping, covered walkways and water features. Both locally owned and national-chain enterprises do business here.\n\nLocally owned retail shops include \u003ca href=\"https://www.balliets.com/\">Balliets\u003c/a>, an Oklahoma City institution for luxury items in everything from apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances to home décor.\n\nAnother locally-owned business, \u003ca href=\"http://shopatonawhim.com/\">On A Whim\u003c/a> offers a wide selection of home décor, tabletop, fashion, kitchen and personalized gifts. Registries are available.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://greengoodiesokc.com/\">Green Goodies\u003c/a> is a cupcakery that satisfies mainstream tastes despite conforming to various dietary restrictions. Owned by Oklahoma natives, all of its cupcakes are made from scratch every morning with such high-quality items as cage-free eggs and organic hormone-free milk. These cupcakes include a wide selection of gluten-free and vegan-friendly options. Green Goodies also offers a full-service espresso bar with a wide assortment of coffee and tea.\n\nOne of the nationally owned stores is \u003ca href=\"https://info.lululemon.com/stores/us/oklahoma-city/classencurve\">Lululemon Athletica\u003c/a>, a high-end yoga-focused chain that features stylish athletic wear and accessories. Another is \u003ca href=\"https://www.kendrascott.com/?utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=locallisting_classen\">Kendra Scott\u003c/a>, which sells costume and fine jewelry. There’s also \u003ca href=\"https://www.anthropologie.com/stores/triangle-at-classen-curve-oklahoma-city\">Anthropologie\u003c/a>, a chain that sells boho-chic womenswear, shoes, accessories and home décor. \u003ca href=\"https://www.westelm.com/stores/us/ok/oklahoma-city-triangle-classen/\">West Elm\u003c/a> offers a large selection of modern furniture, home accessories and kitchen items.\n\nFitness classes offered at \u003ca href=\"https://classencurve.com/stores/barre3\">Barre3\u003c/a> comprise a full-body balanced workout that combines strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness. Hands-on cooking classes are given at \u003ca href=\"https://www.surlatable.com/browse/storeLocator/storeHome.jsp?storeId=160\">Sur La Table\u003c/a>, along with the varied selection of upscale cooking and dining supplies.\n\nThe eatery options at Classen Curve include \u003ca href=\"http://hrgok.com/cafe-501-classen-curve/\">Café 501\u003c/a>, where upscale European and New American cuisines can be enjoyed in a high-design architectural environment. There’s also \u003ca href=\"https://ucpizza.com/locations/upper-crust-okc/\">Upper Crust\u003c/a>, part of a local pizzeria chain that serves wood-fired pies, wine and cocktails in a Napa Valley–inspired setting.\n\nA contemporary American Public House that bridges the gap between beer bar and upscale restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://www.republicgastropub.com/\">Republic Gastropub\u003c/a> places an emphasis on American craft beer and has specifically built an imaginative menu that pairs food with complementing beers. In addition, \u003ca href=\"http://www.tuckersonionburgers.com/\">Tucker’s Onion Burger\u003c/a> is a casual, vintage eatery with a modern setting that focuses on quality food made from the freshest ingredients.\n\nEvents are periodically held at Classen Curve. In fact, \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;source=hp&amp;ei=TSekXL3UI8bmsgXO_oHoAQ&amp;q=Spring+Event+at+Classen+Curve&amp;oq=Spring+Event+at+Classen+Curve&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i22i29i30.6362.16695..19539...2.0..0.206.2972.18j11j1......0....1..gws-wiz.....6..35i39j0i67j0i131j0j0i20i263j0i22i30j33i160j33i299j33i10.0dvmLl2GY38&amp;ibp=htl;events&amp;rciv=evn&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfzaHP_LLhAhUPd6wKHcHKBlEQ5bwDMAB6BAgJEAY#fpstate=tldetail&amp;htidocid=_RW5mw4zu0bxfKP0JpA8-A%3D%3D&amp;htivrt=events\">The Spring Event\u003c/a> will be held April 13, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be visits with a bunny, an egg hunt, make and take crafts, a petting zoo, face painting, strolling entertainers, inflatables, and more. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras.","uniqueName":"classen-curve-upscale-trendy-shopping-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-12T14:23:42","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/038f35de80cb7c338a096648f553b8a9.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1555079022,"_etag":"07bb79b5f37cb4e8eea3b7a79bab9c9f47d592b2","textbody":"Just off Classen Boulevard, Classen Curve is one of Oklahoma City’s newest districts. An upscale outdoor shopping mall, this site has lovely landscaping, covered walkways and water features. Both locally owned and national-chain enterprises do business here.\n\nLocally owned retail shops include Balliets, an Oklahoma City institution for luxury items in everything from apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances to home décor.\n\nAnother locally-owned business, On A Whim offers a wide selection of home décor, tabletop, fashion, kitchen and personalized gifts. Registries are available.\n\nGreen Goodies is a cupcakery that satisfies mainstream tastes despite conforming to various dietary restrictions. Owned by Oklahoma natives, all of its cupcakes are made from scratch every morning with such high-quality items as cage-free eggs and organic hormone-free milk. These cupcakes include a wide selection of gluten-free and vegan-friendly options. Green Goodies also offers a full-service espresso bar with a wide assortment of coffee and tea.\n\nOne of the nationally owned stores is Lululemon Athletica, a high-end yoga-focused chain that features stylish athletic wear and accessories. Another is Kendra Scott, which sells costume and fine jewelry. There’s also Anthropologie, a chain that sells boho-chic womenswear, shoes, accessories and home décor. West Elm offers a large selection of modern furniture, home accessories and kitchen items.\n\nFitness classes offered at Barre3 comprise a full-body balanced workout that combines strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness. Hands-on cooking classes are given at Sur La Table, along with the varied selection of upscale cooking and dining supplies.\n\nThe eatery options at Classen Curve include Café 501, where upscale European and New American cuisines can be enjoyed in a high-design architectural environment. There’s also Upper Crust, part of a local pizzeria chain that serves wood-fired pies, wine and cocktails in a Napa Valley–inspired setting.\n\nA contemporary American Public House that bridges the gap between beer bar and upscale restaurant, Republic Gastropub places an emphasis on American craft beer and has specifically built an imaginative menu that pairs food with complementing beers. In addition, Tucker’s Onion Burger is a casual, vintage eatery with a modern setting that focuses on quality food made from the freshest ingredients.\n\nEvents are periodically held at Classen Curve. In fact, The Spring Event will be held April 13, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be visits with a bunny, an egg hunt, make and take crafts, a petting zoo, face painting, strolling entertainers, inflatables, and more. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:45 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1294db04803477e7f8f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c12b4db04803497e7239","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Western Avenue Offers Eclectic Mix","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.willrogerstheatre.com/\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5289\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8b2e4bd8e274420671f0bbe5749109a1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"347\" />\u003c/a>Everything from inexpensive to ritzy and antique to contemporary can be found in the \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitwesternavenue.com/\">Western Avenue district\u003c/a> of Oklahoma City. A truly eclectic mix of retail shops, boutiques, antique and furniture stores, fine art galleries, local restaurants, bars, businesses and service providers await visitors to this district, which extends from N.W. 36\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Street to Wilshire Blvd. on Western.\n\nVibrant murals are among the many things that enliven this area. Created over a two-year period, eight murals, all of varying mediums and styles, were created by over 15 local artists, many of whom had never collaborated together before.\n\nBut perhaps the most recognizable landmark in the area is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.willrogerstheatre.com/\">Will Rogers Theater Event Center\u003c/a>. Originally, a single-screen movie theatre that opened in 1945 (the original sign is still in place), Will Rogers has been transformed into an environment where up to 300 people can be seated for everything from banquets to weddings, receptions, private parties, reunions and business events. In addition to a large dance floor and an elevated stage, this facility has plenty of parking behind the building. Its \u003ca href=\"http://willrogerslobbybar.com/\">Lobby Café and Bar\u003c/a> , a favorite among wine and food enthusiasts, boasts a deco wood wine bar and a mural that depicts the life of Will Rogers.\n\nAcross 43\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> Street, due north of Will Rogers, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.savoryspiceshop.com/oklahoma/oklahoma-city.html\">Savory Spice Shop\u003c/a> offers super fresh herbs, spices, extracts, and spice blends for the dedicated cook and barbecue artist.\n\nAt \u003ca href=\"http://www.musashis.com/\">Musashi’s\u003c/a> Japanese Restaurant, named after legendary samurai swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, teppanyaki chefs entertain diners as they prepare their lunch or dinner right before their eyes. \u003ca href=\"http://www.sushineko.com/\">Sushi Neko\u003c/a> has fresh fish flown in five times a week and is open for both lunch and dinner as well.\n\nOpen seven days a week, \u003ca href=\"http://antiqueavenuemarket.com/\">Antique Avenue\u003c/a> hosts more than 20 dealers whose offerings include collectibles, jewelry, Oklahoma memorabilia, glassware, furniture and art, as well as indoor and outdoor décor.\n\nNew and old vinyl albums are available for the discerning listener at \u003ca href=\"http://www.guestroomrecords.com/\">Guestroom Records\u003c/a>. Billed as a lunch shop that also offers delivery and catering, \u003ca href=\"https://www.thesandwichclubokc.com/\">The Sandwich Club\u003c/a> is owned and operated by two ex-techies who met while working in Silicon Valley. Offering “Fine Fowl and Fixins” the \u003ca href=\"https://www.drumroomokc.com/\">Drum Room\u003c/a> is open seven days a week.\n\nA beloved Oklahoma City eatery for over 28 years, \u003ca href=\"http://www.metrowinebar.com/\">Metro Wine Bar and Bistro\u003c/a> won the Open Table 2018 Diners Choice Award and is a \u003cem>Wine Spectator\u003c/em> award winner as well. Although constantly evolving and changing, the Metro maintains world-class food and service, along with a focus on fine wines.\n\nOne of OKC’s great bars, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Cock-O-the-Walk-Bar-and-Grill-132146306858772/?rf=104212463006224\">Cock O the Walk Bar and Grill\u003c/a> is open seven days a week. \u003ca href=\"http://bin73.com/\">Bin 73\u003c/a> offers an assortment of wines and cocktails, with small plates and sandwiches for food.\n\nA wide range of experiences and cost points await you and your family and friends in Oklahoma City’s Western Avenue District.\n\n*Photo from \u003ca href=\"https://www.willrogerstheatre.com/\">https://www.willrogerstheatre.com/\u003c/a>","uniqueName":"western-avenue-offers-eclectic-mix-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-17T14:55:16","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8b2e4bd8e274420671f0bbe5749109a1.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1555512916,"_etag":"7040382d36f44aec471b7ff6bf55ce6c5c6b9475","textbody":"Everything from inexpensive to ritzy and antique to contemporary can be found in the Western Avenue district of Oklahoma City. A truly eclectic mix of retail shops, boutiques, antique and furniture stores, fine art galleries, local restaurants, bars, businesses and service providers await visitors to this district, which extends from N.W. 36th Street to Wilshire Blvd. on Western.\n\nVibrant murals are among the many things that enliven this area. Created over a two-year period, eight murals, all of varying mediums and styles, were created by over 15 local artists, many of whom had never collaborated together before.\n\nBut perhaps the most recognizable landmark in the area is the Will Rogers Theater Event Center. Originally, a single-screen movie theatre that opened in 1945 (the original sign is still in place), Will Rogers has been transformed into an environment where up to 300 people can be seated for everything from banquets to weddings, receptions, private parties, reunions and business events. In addition to a large dance floor and an elevated stage, this facility has plenty of parking behind the building. Its Lobby Café and Bar , a favorite among wine and food enthusiasts, boasts a deco wood wine bar and a mural that depicts the life of Will Rogers.\n\nAcross 43rd Street, due north of Will Rogers, the Savory Spice Shop offers super fresh herbs, spices, extracts, and spice blends for the dedicated cook and barbecue artist.\n\nAt Musashi’s Japanese Restaurant, named after legendary samurai swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, teppanyaki chefs entertain diners as they prepare their lunch or dinner right before their eyes. Sushi Neko has fresh fish flown in five times a week and is open for both lunch and dinner as well.\n\nOpen seven days a week, Antique Avenue hosts more than 20 dealers whose offerings include collectibles, jewelry, Oklahoma memorabilia, glassware, furniture and art, as well as indoor and outdoor décor.\n\nNew and old vinyl albums are available for the discerning listener at Guestroom Records. Billed as a lunch shop that also offers delivery and catering, The Sandwich Club is owned and operated by two ex-techies who met while working in Silicon Valley. Offering “Fine Fowl and Fixins” the Drum Room is open seven days a week.\n\nA beloved Oklahoma City eatery for over 28 years, Metro Wine Bar and Bistro won the Open Table 2018 Diners Choice Award and is a Wine Spectator award winner as well. Although constantly evolving and changing, the Metro maintains world-class food and service, along with a focus on fine wines.\n\nOne of OKC’s great bars, the Cock O the Walk Bar and Grill is open seven days a week. Bin 73 offers an assortment of wines and cocktails, with small plates and sandwiches for food.\n\nA wide range of experiences and cost points await you and your family and friends in Oklahoma City’s Western Avenue District.\n\n*Photo from https://www.willrogerstheatre.com/","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c12b4db04803497e7239"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c12e4db048034a7e5f57","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:40:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates to Get More Home for Less","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5294 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a8217aeb5cfec34dd8cc618fb4af290.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;You’ve probably heard that now’s the time for buyers to get into the market. The main reason for this is interest rates - that is, historically low interest rates. If you’re considering buying a home in the next year, you may want to bump up that timeline. Right now, interest rates are low enough that you could afford more home than ever before. We’re talking about how interest rates affect your buying power and why you can afford to buy more home for less by taking advantage of today’s rates. \u003cstrong>How Interest Rates Affect Buyer’s Purchasing Power\u003c/strong> It’s important to understand how interest rates affect how much home you can afford. After all, the interest rate you can secure will impact not just monthly house payments, but also your overall purchasing power. What is your purchasing power? It refers to how far your dollar goes. Purchasing power is the amount of house you can afford based on your available budget. There are all sorts of factors that go into this, like your down payment amount, debt, and credit score. But interest rates play a huge role in what kind of home you can buy. Take a look at the chart below, which shows how different rates affect monthly payments for two different houses. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5293 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/078ee59a840b5b15264c9fe5d3e07a66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"314\">\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The chart above doesn’t factor in any down payment amount on the home and focuses on Principal and Interest (P&amp;I) monthly payments. If you’re interested to see how your monthly payment may change with these interest rates, you can \u003ca href=\"https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/mortgage-payment-calculator\">calculate that here\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Paying Less for More Home\u003c/strong> You can see how the buyer’s purchasing power changes based on what interest rate they can secure. We’re specifically looking at homes in the $400,000 and the $450,000 range. A buyer who secures a rate of 3.75% for their new home could have the same monthly payment ($2,087) on a $450,000 home as someone with a rate of 4.75% would spend on a $400,000 home. The lower the interest rate you can get, the more home you can afford. Today’s buyers can afford more home for the same monthly payments. You can extend these numbers to larger, more expensive homes depending on your budget. \u003cstrong>Comparing Today’s Rates to The Past\u003c/strong> Today’s interest rates are historically low. Even just a few years ago, rates were double if not triple what they are now. Back in 2006, the average mortgage interest rate was 6.4%. While that’s not terribly higher than today’s higher rates, even a few percentage points can make a huge difference in monthly payments. Before that, in 2000, interest rates were averaging at 8%. Your monthly payments for a $400,000 home back then would have been $2,935 -- nearly double the highest amount on the chart above. While doubled interest rates may not seem crazy to you, consider what homebuyers faced back in the ’80s. In 1981, buyers faced interest rates at 16% or higher (\u003ca href=\"https://www.valuepenguin.com/mortgages/historical-mortgage-rates#nogo\">source\u003c/a>). Can you even imagine? Compare that to today’s rates, even on the high end of 4.75%, and you can see why so many people are urging homebuyers to jump into the market right now. \u003cstrong>Home Buyers Today Can Afford More Home for Less\u003c/strong> The interest rate you secure plays a considerable role in determining how much home you can afford. Today’s rates are crazy low compared to those just a few years ago, not to mention those back in the ’80s and ’90s. If you’re looking to buy a home, now’s the time to do it. You can take advantage of these historically low interest rates. You can even go beyond your expected price range because you can realistically secure a rate low enough to pay the same monthly payments on a bigger, more expensive home. The market is hot right now for a good reason. Lower interest rates help home buyers - whether first-time buyers or seasoned buyers looking for their next home - get more bang for their buck.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"take-advantage-of-low-interest-rates-to-get-more-home-for-less-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-19T01:28:13.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a8217aeb5cfec34dd8cc618fb4af290.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1555637293,"_etag":"83da430da9915ef1f15f84fd734cd9d9cc852d80","textbody":"&nbsp;You’ve probably heard that now’s the time for buyers to get into the market. The main reason for this is interest rates - that is, historically low interest rates. If you’re considering buying a home in the next year, you may want to bump up that timeline. Right now, interest rates are low enough that you could afford more home than ever before. We’re talking about how interest rates affect your buying power and why you can afford to buy more home for less by taking advantage of today’s rates. How Interest Rates Affect Buyer’s Purchasing Power It’s important to understand how interest rates affect how much home you can afford. After all, the interest rate you can secure will impact not just monthly house payments, but also your overall purchasing power. What is your purchasing power? It refers to how far your dollar goes. Purchasing power is the amount of house you can afford based on your available budget. There are all sorts of factors that go into this, like your down payment amount, debt, and credit score. But interest rates play a huge role in what kind of home you can buy. Take a look at the chart below, which shows how different rates affect monthly payments for two different houses. &nbsp;The chart above doesn’t factor in any down payment amount on the home and focuses on Principal and Interest (P&amp;I) monthly payments. If you’re interested to see how your monthly payment may change with these interest rates, you can calculate that here. Paying Less for More Home You can see how the buyer’s purchasing power changes based on what interest rate they can secure. We’re specifically looking at homes in the $400,000 and the $450,000 range. A buyer who secures a rate of 3.75% for their new home could have the same monthly payment ($2,087) on a $450,000 home as someone with a rate of 4.75% would spend on a $400,000 home. The lower the interest rate you can get, the more home you can afford. Today’s buyers can afford more home for the same monthly payments. You can extend these numbers to larger, more expensive homes depending on your budget. Comparing Today’s Rates to The Past Today’s interest rates are historically low. Even just a few years ago, rates were double if not triple what they are now. Back in 2006, the average mortgage interest rate was 6.4%. While that’s not terribly higher than today’s higher rates, even a few percentage points can make a huge difference in monthly payments. Before that, in 2000, interest rates were averaging at 8%. Your monthly payments for a $400,000 home back then would have been $2,935 -- nearly double the highest amount on the chart above. While doubled interest rates may not seem crazy to you, consider what homebuyers faced back in the ’80s. In 1981, buyers faced interest rates at 16% or higher (source). Can you even imagine? Compare that to today’s rates, even on the high end of 4.75%, and you can see why so many people are urging homebuyers to jump into the market right now. Home Buyers Today Can Afford More Home for Less The interest rate you secure plays a considerable role in determining how much home you can afford. Today’s rates are crazy low compared to those just a few years ago, not to mention those back in the ’80s and ’90s. If you’re looking to buy a home, now’s the time to do it. You can take advantage of these historically low interest rates. You can even go beyond your expected price range because you can realistically secure a rate low enough to pay the same monthly payments on a bigger, more expensive home. The market is hot right now for a good reason. Lower interest rates help home buyers - whether first-time buyers or seasoned buyers looking for their next home - get more bang for their buck.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c12e4db048034a7e5f57"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1354db04803497e723b","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:02:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Work from home in style!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4713 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Bonus-Room-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4889 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1319b845ec4133b7d3ae0cbfb5b2396.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4440 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fcf3806ca05e7d89e2cf3a55347e39b5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4333 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e29561f293bb60772a5733479b163311.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5298 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1239948f0712af720e0ac473b763384.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\">More and more people are working from home. Whether it's telecommuting full time or working on your side hustle in your free time, many of us are looking for space in our homes that will keep us focused, motivated and inspired. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">Ideal Homes floor plans\u003c/a> offer several different options for \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">workspace\u003c/a>, depending on your specific needs. With a little help from Elena or one of our New Home Consultants, we can help you find the floor plan that will help you reach your goals.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>A study - Need a space where you can close the doors and get away from the noise of the rest of the house? A study might be the best option for you. Whether you keep it simple or add custom touches like built-in bookshelves, the study can serve as a private space for you to be productive.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Desk Nook - If you don't need an entire room dedicated to your workspace, an office nook might be a better option. Several of our plans offer an optional desk nook where you can keep all your supplies organized and maintain a space dedicated to your work without taking square footage from your living space or bedrooms.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bonus Room - Need even more elbow room for your business? An upstairs bonus room will give you an entire floor to yourself. Personalize it even more by adding a half bath. Set away from the rest of the home, a bonus room can provide a dedicated office only a stairway away from the rest of your home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Flex Space - Flexibility is the key when making a floor plan work for you. Our homeowners constantly impress us with their creative use of space. Whether it's using an extra bedroom or unused formal dining space transformed into a home office or finding the perfect corner for a desk space, we've seen it. If you're using video for online meetings or for social media, don't forget about your background. Our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">design team\u003c/a> can help you create a wall that will be camera ready.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Want to see some of these impressive spaces in person? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Elena\u003c/a> today!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"work-from-home-in-style-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-22T18:29:20.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1319b845ec4133b7d3ae0cbfb5b2396.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1555957760,"_etag":"c503202425e506bc39a86e9c85366e8e0cf8136e","textbody":"&nbsp; &nbsp;More and more people are working from home. Whether it's telecommuting full time or working on your side hustle in your free time, many of us are looking for space in our homes that will keep us focused, motivated and inspired. Ideal Homes floor plans offer several different options for workspace, depending on your specific needs. With a little help from Elena or one of our New Home Consultants, we can help you find the floor plan that will help you reach your goals.A study - Need a space where you can close the doors and get away from the noise of the rest of the house? A study might be the best option for you. Whether you keep it simple or add custom touches like built-in bookshelves, the study can serve as a private space for you to be productive.Desk Nook - If you don't need an entire room dedicated to your workspace, an office nook might be a better option. Several of our plans offer an optional desk nook where you can keep all your supplies organized and maintain a space dedicated to your work without taking square footage from your living space or bedrooms.Bonus Room - Need even more elbow room for your business? An upstairs bonus room will give you an entire floor to yourself. Personalize it even more by adding a half bath. Set away from the rest of the home, a bonus room can provide a dedicated office only a stairway away from the rest of your home.Flex Space - Flexibility is the key when making a floor plan work for you. Our homeowners constantly impress us with their creative use of space. Whether it's using an extra bedroom or unused formal dining space transformed into a home office or finding the perfect corner for a desk space, we've seen it. If you're using video for online meetings or for social media, don't forget about your background. Our design team can help you create a wall that will be camera ready.Want to see some of these impressive spaces in person? Contact Elena today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:09:57 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1354db04803497e723b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c13a4db04803487e5d78","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Boathouse District Offers Outdoor Fun for the Whole Family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5306\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4d4b8ec475648f7434801f952c70df26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"299\" />\n\nSituated at the crossroads of the nation, the intersection of I-35 and I-40, Oklahoma City’s \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boathouse_District\">Boathouse Distric\u003c/a>t is easily accessible to visitors and locals alike.\n\nEstablished in 2006 when the \u003ca href=\"https://www.riversportokc.org/about/boathouse-district/chesapeake-boathouse/\">Chesapeake Boathouse\u003c/a> opened on the Oklahoma River, the Boathouse District has become an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for rowing and canoe/kayak. This location also hosts numerous regattas throughout the year and is well-known as a place where the whole family can have a lot of outdoor fun.\n\nEven those who prefer to stay on land can enjoy themselves here on the district’s more than 13 miles of paved trails for running, walking or cycling, along with obstacle courses.\n\nThose who come to the district for water activities don’t have to know what they’re doing before they arrive to join in the good times. Everyone can take quick lessons on the dock before entering the Oklahoma River on a kayak, canoe, dragon boat, stand-up paddle board and more.\n\nA state-of-the-art whitewater rafting and kayaking facility, \u003ca href=\"http://www.Riversportokc.org\">Riversport Rapids and Adventures\u003c/a> is one of only three man-made whitewater sites in the nation. It offers six levels of challenges. The higher those challenges go, the harder they get. At the top there’s America’s tallest dry slide, the 72-foot \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atO6BkHlASc\">Sky Slide\u003c/a>, as well the free falling \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgCpJOoY-mY\">Rumble Drop\u003c/a>.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.riversportokc.org/boathouse-district/adventures/sandridge-sky-trail/\">Riversport’s Sky Trail\u003c/a> has a 700-foot zip line which participants can take across the Oklahoma River and back. Riversport also provides whitewater rafting, kayaking and other water activities. It even has special child-sized attractions.\n\nIn addition to its many entertaining activities the Boathouse District also offers amazing artwork, like the huge bronze \u003ca href=\"http://landrun.marbleart.us/\">Oklahoma Land Run Monument\u003c/a>, which is set in a park with walking paths and ponds. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.lokc.org/compass-rose\">Compass Rose\u003c/a> sculpture, created by internationally acclaimed artist Owen Morrell, stands at the entrance to the district.\n\nAlso known for its stunning architecture, this district is home to such iconic structures as the \u003ca href=\"https://www.riversportokc.org/about/boathouse-district/devon-boathouse/\">Devon Boathouse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.riversportokc.org/about/boathouse-district/flt/\">Chesapeake Finish Line Tower\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://chkcentralboathouse.com/\">CHK|Central Boathouse\u003c/a>, where art meets the river with its live music venue and art gallery.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;","uniqueName":"boathouse-district-offers-outdoor-fun-for-the-whole-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-04-30T19:00:31","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4d4b8ec475648f7434801f952c70df26.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1556650831,"_etag":"214841d1af87cda0d09057b7b780495df3ae7479","textbody":"\n\nSituated at the crossroads of the nation, the intersection of I-35 and I-40, Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District is easily accessible to visitors and locals alike.\n\nEstablished in 2006 when the Chesapeake Boathouse opened on the Oklahoma River, the Boathouse District has become an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for rowing and canoe/kayak. This location also hosts numerous regattas throughout the year and is well-known as a place where the whole family can have a lot of outdoor fun.\n\nEven those who prefer to stay on land can enjoy themselves here on the district’s more than 13 miles of paved trails for running, walking or cycling, along with obstacle courses.\n\nThose who come to the district for water activities don’t have to know what they’re doing before they arrive to join in the good times. Everyone can take quick lessons on the dock before entering the Oklahoma River on a kayak, canoe, dragon boat, stand-up paddle board and more.\n\nA state-of-the-art whitewater rafting and kayaking facility, Riversport Rapids and Adventures is one of only three man-made whitewater sites in the nation. It offers six levels of challenges. The higher those challenges go, the harder they get. At the top there’s America’s tallest dry slide, the 72-foot Sky Slide, as well the free falling Rumble Drop.\n\nRiversport’s Sky Trail has a 700-foot zip line which participants can take across the Oklahoma River and back. Riversport also provides whitewater rafting, kayaking and other water activities. It even has special child-sized attractions.\n\nIn addition to its many entertaining activities the Boathouse District also offers amazing artwork, like the huge bronze Oklahoma Land Run Monument, which is set in a park with walking paths and ponds. The Compass Rose sculpture, created by internationally acclaimed artist Owen Morrell, stands at the entrance to the district.\n\nAlso known for its stunning architecture, this district is home to such iconic structures as the Devon Boathouse, Chesapeake Finish Line Tower and CHK|Central Boathouse, where art meets the river with its live music venue and art gallery.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c13a4db04803487e5d78"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c13c4db04803497e723c","_updated":"Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:38:28 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Reasons People are moving to Mustang","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5342 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7b1bb84973de97e0b6f7b493b05a589f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Have you heard? Mustang is growing. Located just outside Oklahoma City, Mustang offers great schools, a small-town feel, and all the conveniences of the city, making it a sought-after location for home buyers. Back in 2017, it was even named as one of the best places to live in the U.S., according to \u003ca href=\"http://money.com/money/collection/best-places-to-live-2017/\">Money Magazine\u003c/a>. Ideal Homes offers two communities in the Mustang Public School District--Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> is located on the west side of Garth Brook, just south of Reno, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> is located on the north side of Reno, just east of Garth Brooks. Here are just a few of the great benefits the Mustang, Oklahoma area has to offer. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog\">1. Excellent School District\u003c/a>: Whether you have school-aged kids or you want to assure your home retains great resale value, the school district where your home is located is important. According to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangps.org/about.aspx\">Mustang Public Schools\u003c/a> website, the district has had continued growth in enrollment citing that \"the district has an average 10-year growth rate of 3.2 percent, ranging from a net gain of more than 200 students in one year to more than 500.\" The school system is also proud of its status as one of the Governor’s STEM communities focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math, working STEM into all grade levels. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/fabulous-shopping-restaurants-and-entertainment-in-mustang-ok\">2. Great Shopping\u003c/a>: Mustang is conveniently located near one of the metros best destinations for dining and shopping. Located just north of two Ideal Homes Mustang neighborhoods, the West End Pointe Power Center has over 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities. Located on the south side of I-40 and Garth Brooks Blvd., the shopping center stretches a mile east to Czech Hall Rd. It includes Target, a movie theater and over a dozen restaurants nearby. 3. Convenient Commuting: Mustang is known for its quiet, small-town feel and easy access to any area of the OKC metro. Just off of I-40, residents of \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> and Skyline Trails have a quick commute to downtown Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport, or El Reno. Employees from some of the largest area employers such as Dell, Hobby Lobby, Redlands Community College, Paycom, and Mercy Hospital, call Mustang home. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/parks-playgrounds-and-places-to-play-in-mustang-ok/\">4. Fun Things To Do:&nbsp;\u003c/a> You can always take a quick drive to downtown Oklahoma City for great dining or entertainment. Catch a Thunder game, a concert or go eat in Bricktown. Or stay closer to home and enjoy everything Mustang has to offer, such as one of the eight city parks, including the Wild Horse Park. This 158-acre park includes both walking and biking trails, two playgrounds, a pond, four pavilions, multi-field sports complexes for baseball, softball, and soccer, dog park and aquatic facility. &nbsp;The Mustang Aquatic Center is an outdoor water facility with a pool with a beachfront entry for easy access. Or check out the Mustang Recreation Center has over 20,000 square feet devoted to fitness, recreational sports and wellness programs. 5. Small-Town Feel: The city is growing, but it has managed to maintain it's small-town feel. Mustang's \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec\">Parks and Recreation Department\u003c/a> offers great events, including the Firemen’s Freedom Fest, Western Days, the Spooktacular Halloween Carnival, and the Festival of the Trees. Want to see what all the fuss is about? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Elena\u003c/a> to set up an appointment to visit one of our Mustang neighborhoods.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-reasons-people-are-moving-to-mustang-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-05-09T06:08:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7b1bb84973de97e0b6f7b493b05a589f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1557382102,"_etag":"8d0b83725393b03bad8e1ca9af602816731fdfe6","textbody":"Have you heard? Mustang is growing. Located just outside Oklahoma City, Mustang offers great schools, a small-town feel, and all the conveniences of the city, making it a sought-after location for home buyers. Back in 2017, it was even named as one of the best places to live in the U.S., according to Money Magazine. Ideal Homes offers two communities in the Mustang Public School District--Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails. Somers Pointe is located on the west side of Garth Brook, just south of Reno, and Skyline Trails is located on the north side of Reno, just east of Garth Brooks. Here are just a few of the great benefits the Mustang, Oklahoma area has to offer. 1. Excellent School District: Whether you have school-aged kids or you want to assure your home retains great resale value, the school district where your home is located is important. According to the Mustang Public Schools website, the district has had continued growth in enrollment citing that \"the district has an average 10-year growth rate of 3.2 percent, ranging from a net gain of more than 200 students in one year to more than 500.\" The school system is also proud of its status as one of the Governor’s STEM communities focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math, working STEM into all grade levels. 2. Great Shopping: Mustang is conveniently located near one of the metros best destinations for dining and shopping. Located just north of two Ideal Homes Mustang neighborhoods, the West End Pointe Power Center has over 40 shopping and entertainment opportunities. Located on the south side of I-40 and Garth Brooks Blvd., the shopping center stretches a mile east to Czech Hall Rd. It includes Target, a movie theater and over a dozen restaurants nearby. 3. Convenient Commuting: Mustang is known for its quiet, small-town feel and easy access to any area of the OKC metro. Just off of I-40, residents of Somers Pointe and Skyline Trails have a quick commute to downtown Oklahoma City, Will Rogers World Airport, or El Reno. Employees from some of the largest area employers such as Dell, Hobby Lobby, Redlands Community College, Paycom, and Mercy Hospital, call Mustang home. 4. Fun Things To Do:&nbsp; You can always take a quick drive to downtown Oklahoma City for great dining or entertainment. Catch a Thunder game, a concert or go eat in Bricktown. Or stay closer to home and enjoy everything Mustang has to offer, such as one of the eight city parks, including the Wild Horse Park. This 158-acre park includes both walking and biking trails, two playgrounds, a pond, four pavilions, multi-field sports complexes for baseball, softball, and soccer, dog park and aquatic facility. &nbsp;The Mustang Aquatic Center is an outdoor water facility with a pool with a beachfront entry for easy access. Or check out the Mustang Recreation Center has over 20,000 square feet devoted to fitness, recreational sports and wellness programs. 5. Small-Town Feel: The city is growing, but it has managed to maintain it's small-town feel. Mustang's Parks and Recreation Department offers great events, including the Firemen’s Freedom Fest, Western Days, the Spooktacular Halloween Carnival, and the Festival of the Trees. Want to see what all the fuss is about? Contact Elena to set up an appointment to visit one of our Mustang neighborhoods.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c13c4db04803497e723c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c13e4db048034a7e5f58","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:40:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Sharing the Excitement of Your New Home’s Construction on Social Media","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5338 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c43e85e6e23c7f28b188d75cb8fb15fd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Social media is a big part of all our lives. Most of us use Facebook to stay connected to friends and family in different cities (or even countries!). And Instagram has let us take part in other peoples’ lives, whether it’s a new addition to their family, a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, or just day-to-day living. These platforms are outlets for us to share big, exciting news with the people we love and care about. What could be bigger or more exciting than building a new home? Not only can you use these platforms to share the news - you’re building a home! - but you can take people along for the ride. Here are a few ways you can document and share your new home journey through social media. \u003cstrong>Keep Your Friends &amp; Family Updated\u003c/strong> Use social media to document the home building process and give your friends and family updates on the process. Let them celebrate each milestone with you, even if they are hundreds of miles away. Regularly post updates and share photos of your new home as it’s being constructed. They’re sure to offer words of encouragement and love, sharing in your excitement and joy each step along the way. \u003cstrong>Reach Out to Your Followers for Style Input\u003c/strong> As you know, there are a million decisions that go into building a new home. Of course, there’s the home layout, architectural style, and landscaping. But there’s also paint color, flooring, kitchen cabinets and countertops, and so much more. While there are a lot of places to find inspiration, why not turn to your friends or family for ideas? Post photos of different unfinished rooms and ask for advice or input. This is a great way to get opinions on paint color, kitchen cabinet styles, or bathroom tiles. If you have particularly stylish friends or family, maybe reach out to them directly by tagging them in the photo. It’s a fun way to get people involved in the process and let people see the progress you’re making. \u003cstrong>Create Photo Memories of Your Building Journey\u003c/strong> Social platforms like Facebook make it super easy to create digital photo albums. By posting images of your new home in an album, you can both share it with your followers and keep a record of it for yourself. Years down the road, when you’re happily living in your new home, you will appreciate being able to look back at the process. You’re going to be so busy in the next few months; you’ll hardly have time to really appreciate how amazing it is to build a home! Luckily, you can revisit these digital albums again and again to relive the journey. Social media platforms are great for sharing updates and photos during your home building journey. Share learning moments and excitement with friends and family. Even better, each time you post you’re building digital photo albums you can revisit years from now.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"sharing-the-excitement-of-your-new-homes-construction-on-social-media-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-05-09T19:17:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c43e85e6e23c7f28b188d75cb8fb15fd.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1557429468,"_etag":"ea24a9966b7528fd8d31a33a184a92b6c6e88c10","textbody":"&nbsp;Social media is a big part of all our lives. Most of us use Facebook to stay connected to friends and family in different cities (or even countries!). And Instagram has let us take part in other peoples’ lives, whether it’s a new addition to their family, a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, or just day-to-day living. These platforms are outlets for us to share big, exciting news with the people we love and care about. What could be bigger or more exciting than building a new home? Not only can you use these platforms to share the news - you’re building a home! - but you can take people along for the ride. Here are a few ways you can document and share your new home journey through social media. Keep Your Friends &amp; Family Updated Use social media to document the home building process and give your friends and family updates on the process. Let them celebrate each milestone with you, even if they are hundreds of miles away. Regularly post updates and share photos of your new home as it’s being constructed. They’re sure to offer words of encouragement and love, sharing in your excitement and joy each step along the way. Reach Out to Your Followers for Style Input As you know, there are a million decisions that go into building a new home. Of course, there’s the home layout, architectural style, and landscaping. But there’s also paint color, flooring, kitchen cabinets and countertops, and so much more. While there are a lot of places to find inspiration, why not turn to your friends or family for ideas? Post photos of different unfinished rooms and ask for advice or input. This is a great way to get opinions on paint color, kitchen cabinet styles, or bathroom tiles. If you have particularly stylish friends or family, maybe reach out to them directly by tagging them in the photo. It’s a fun way to get people involved in the process and let people see the progress you’re making. Create Photo Memories of Your Building Journey Social platforms like Facebook make it super easy to create digital photo albums. By posting images of your new home in an album, you can both share it with your followers and keep a record of it for yourself. Years down the road, when you’re happily living in your new home, you will appreciate being able to look back at the process. You’re going to be so busy in the next few months; you’ll hardly have time to really appreciate how amazing it is to build a home! Luckily, you can revisit these digital albums again and again to relive the journey. Social media platforms are great for sharing updates and photos during your home building journey. Share learning moments and excitement with friends and family. Even better, each time you post you’re building digital photo albums you can revisit years from now.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c13e4db048034a7e5f58"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c13f4db04803477e7f92","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Harn Homestead Offers Firsthand Experience of Oklahoma's Territorial Days","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"Today, visitors can experience firsthand what life was like in Territorial Oklahoma by visiting the \u003ca href=\"https://www.harnhomestead.com/\">Harn Homestead and 1889ers Museum\u003c/a>. In fact, every year more than 15,000 children participate in the museum’s hands-on educational programming.\n\n\u003cstrong>The Harn House\u003c/strong>\n\nLocated close to the State Capitol at 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd. in Oklahoma City, the William Fremont Harn Gardens, popularly known as the Harn Homestead, sits on 9.4 acres. The property now holds seven historic buildings, the first of which was a Victorian home built in 1904 by William Fremont Harn for his wife, Alice Moores Harn, when she agreed to make Oklahoma their permanent home. In addition to those who visit this site every year for educational purposes, another 8,000 visit the site for a tour of this historic house.\n\n\u003cstrong>Other Buildings\u003c/strong>\n\nAdditional buildings on the site include a one-room territorial schoolhouse that was originally located in Crescent and was moved to the Harn Homestead in 1988. Its desks and chalkboard are original, while an authentic desk owned by Will Rogers is used for the teacher’s desk. Children who visit the schoolhouse are allowed to participate in what would’ve been a normal school day and then play old-fashioned outdoor games.\n\nIn 1987 the Shinn Barn was moved from its original location to the Harn Homestead Museum. It contains corn grinders, shellers and a stone grinder, all of which are used with educational programming. The west entrance to the barn is open to both general admission and field trips. Children see what it would have been like to live there in the 1800s by doing chores, like gathering eggs or raking the straw, they can even try their hands at milking two model cows.\n\nA farmhouse that was moved onto the property in 1910 was originally home to the family of George Upton Harn, William Fremont Harn’s nephew. George and his family served as caretakers of the property. Today, the farmhouse, which offers such hands-on experiences for children as old-fashioned toys, games, and books, as well as dress-up clothes and play kitchen items, is open for both general admission and field trips.\n\n\u003cstrong>History Reenacted\u003c/strong>\n\nEvery year around April 22 a Land Run re-enactment is held at the Harn Homestead. Up to 300 students participate. In the process they learn how to pack a wagon, build a basic structure and make rope. They also play old fashioned outdoor games and eat a picnic lunch.\n\n\u003cstrong>How it All Started\u003c/strong>\n\nThe Harns first came to Oklahoma in 1891 when President Benjamin Harrison named Mr. Harn a federal land agent to settle disputes in Oklahoma Territory concerning the Land Run of 1889. The Harn Homestead is located on what remains of the 160 acres that the Harns purchased from someone who acquired the land during the Land Run itself.\n\nFollowing the couple’s deaths, Mrs. Harn’s niece, Florence Wilson, inherited the house and property and lived there until 1967. She deeded it to the City of Oklahoma City for a museum. Today it operates as a non-profit historic museum and is available for private parties, as well as corporate and civic events, in addition to field trips.\n\nIt is open to the general public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entry is $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and the military. Admission for children under three is free. Arrangements for groups of 20 or more can be made by calling 405-235-4058.","uniqueName":"harn-homestead-offers-firsthand-experience-of-oklahomas-territorial-days-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-05-10T05:36:03","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1557466563,"_etag":"df72daf97bc1ab305e7d3098e2ec344bdcfdb385","textbody":"Today, visitors can experience firsthand what life was like in Territorial Oklahoma by visiting the Harn Homestead and 1889ers Museum. In fact, every year more than 15,000 children participate in the museum’s hands-on educational programming.\n\nThe Harn House\n\nLocated close to the State Capitol at 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd. in Oklahoma City, the William Fremont Harn Gardens, popularly known as the Harn Homestead, sits on 9.4 acres. The property now holds seven historic buildings, the first of which was a Victorian home built in 1904 by William Fremont Harn for his wife, Alice Moores Harn, when she agreed to make Oklahoma their permanent home. In addition to those who visit this site every year for educational purposes, another 8,000 visit the site for a tour of this historic house.\n\nOther Buildings\n\nAdditional buildings on the site include a one-room territorial schoolhouse that was originally located in Crescent and was moved to the Harn Homestead in 1988. Its desks and chalkboard are original, while an authentic desk owned by Will Rogers is used for the teacher’s desk. Children who visit the schoolhouse are allowed to participate in what would’ve been a normal school day and then play old-fashioned outdoor games.\n\nIn 1987 the Shinn Barn was moved from its original location to the Harn Homestead Museum. It contains corn grinders, shellers and a stone grinder, all of which are used with educational programming. The west entrance to the barn is open to both general admission and field trips. Children see what it would have been like to live there in the 1800s by doing chores, like gathering eggs or raking the straw, they can even try their hands at milking two model cows.\n\nA farmhouse that was moved onto the property in 1910 was originally home to the family of George Upton Harn, William Fremont Harn’s nephew. George and his family served as caretakers of the property. Today, the farmhouse, which offers such hands-on experiences for children as old-fashioned toys, games, and books, as well as dress-up clothes and play kitchen items, is open for both general admission and field trips.\n\nHistory Reenacted\n\nEvery year around April 22 a Land Run re-enactment is held at the Harn Homestead. Up to 300 students participate. In the process they learn how to pack a wagon, build a basic structure and make rope. They also play old fashioned outdoor games and eat a picnic lunch.\n\nHow it All Started\n\nThe Harns first came to Oklahoma in 1891 when President Benjamin Harrison named Mr. Harn a federal land agent to settle disputes in Oklahoma Territory concerning the Land Run of 1889. The Harn Homestead is located on what remains of the 160 acres that the Harns purchased from someone who acquired the land during the Land Run itself.\n\nFollowing the couple’s deaths, Mrs. Harn’s niece, Florence Wilson, inherited the house and property and lived there until 1967. She deeded it to the City of Oklahoma City for a museum. Today it operates as a non-profit historic museum and is available for private parties, as well as corporate and civic events, in addition to field trips.\n\nIt is open to the general public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entry is $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and the military. Admission for children under three is free. Arrangements for groups of 20 or more can be made by calling 405-235-4058.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c13f4db04803477e7f92"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1414db04803487e5d79","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:41:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OKC Museum Offers Immersion in American West","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5349 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f049ea027b9e1d258d37d8d2a991cb2e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"713\">More than 28,000 \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_West\">Western\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States\">American Indian\u003c/a> art works and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artifact_(archaeology)\">artifacts\u003c/a> are on display in Oklahoma City at the \u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/\">National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum\u003c/a>, which has been widely described as America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955 as the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the museum’s stated mission is to preserve and interpret the evolving history and culture of the American West for the education and enrichment of adults and children alike. Since it opened, more than 10 million visitors from around the world have come to the museum to view work by such eminent artists as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and James Earle Fraser, whose revered sculpture, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_of_the_Trail_(Wisconsin)\">The End of the Trail\u003c/a>, has become the iconic symbol of the museum. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum also has the world's most extensive collection of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodeo\">American rodeo\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photograph\">photographs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbed_wire\">barbed wire\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle\">saddlery\u003c/a> and early rodeo trophies. Permanent exhibits include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/all-galleries/american-cowboy/\">\u003cstrong>The Jack and Phoebe Cook American Cowboy Gallery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, which is designed to feel like the interior of an old ranch house. Here visitors can check out such cowboy tools of the trade as saddles, spurs, bits and branding irons.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/all-galleries/prosperity-junction/\">\u003cstrong>Prosperity Junction\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>offers the chance to step back in time for an evening stroll in a replica turn-of-the-twentieth-century cattle town, complete with new railroad depot and cattle car.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/childrens-cowboy-corral/\">\u003cstrong>Cowboy Corral\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is an interactive discovery area especially loved by children. And no wonder! In this part of the museum children are encouraged to don chaps and spurs, get their picture taken on a stationary horse and listen to the museum’s resident cowboy talk about life on the range.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/drc/\">\u003cstrong>Donald C. &amp; Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center (DRC)\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, home to the museum’s archival and photographic collections, institutional records and library. These collections span centuries and include over 42,000 books; 700,000 photographs; dime novels, manuscripts, maps, film posters, movies and more. Included here, in addition to those who actually lived in the old West, are the modern authors, directors and artists who’ve been inspired by it. The DRC is only open to the public by appointment from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Temporary exhibits are always available and change often. The upcoming schedule can be seen \u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/all-exhibitions/\">here\u003c/a>. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. It is home to a popular and extremely well-stocked \u003ca href=\"https://store.nationalcowboymuseum.org/\">gift store\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/the-museum-grill/\">The Museum Grill\u003c/a> that is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $9.75 for students with valid IDs, $5.75 for children ages 6 to 12. Children ages 5 and under are free. There is no charge for parking.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"okc-museum-offers-immersion-in-american-west-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-05-14T23:10:25.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f049ea027b9e1d258d37d8d2a991cb2e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1557875425,"_etag":"82279a4fa41eadc3a58d55b8f9d3f549d5cdeec0","textbody":"More than 28,000 Western and American Indian art works and artifacts are on display in Oklahoma City at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, which has been widely described as America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. Founded in 1955 as the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, the museum’s stated mission is to preserve and interpret the evolving history and culture of the American West for the education and enrichment of adults and children alike. Since it opened, more than 10 million visitors from around the world have come to the museum to view work by such eminent artists as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and James Earle Fraser, whose revered sculpture, The End of the Trail, has become the iconic symbol of the museum. The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum also has the world's most extensive collection of American rodeophotographs, barbed wire, saddlery and early rodeo trophies. Permanent exhibits include:The Jack and Phoebe Cook American Cowboy Gallery, which is designed to feel like the interior of an old ranch house. Here visitors can check out such cowboy tools of the trade as saddles, spurs, bits and branding irons.Prosperity Junction,&nbsp;offers the chance to step back in time for an evening stroll in a replica turn-of-the-twentieth-century cattle town, complete with new railroad depot and cattle car.Cowboy Corral is an interactive discovery area especially loved by children. And no wonder! In this part of the museum children are encouraged to don chaps and spurs, get their picture taken on a stationary horse and listen to the museum’s resident cowboy talk about life on the range.Donald C. &amp; Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center (DRC), home to the museum’s archival and photographic collections, institutional records and library. These collections span centuries and include over 42,000 books; 700,000 photographs; dime novels, manuscripts, maps, film posters, movies and more. Included here, in addition to those who actually lived in the old West, are the modern authors, directors and artists who’ve been inspired by it. The DRC is only open to the public by appointment from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.Temporary exhibits are always available and change often. The upcoming schedule can be seen here. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. It is home to a popular and extremely well-stocked gift store and The Museum Grill that is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $9.75 for students with valid IDs, $5.75 for children ages 6 to 12. Children ages 5 and under are free. There is no charge for parking.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1414db04803487e5d79"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1444db04803477e7f93","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Have the best yard in the neighborhood","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4619\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Wildflower-Model_Emilia-I22-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" />\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4879\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Kendall-Back-Patio-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" />\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5257\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e033c5d2381dab8dbe8d670d2bd044c5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" />It's that time of year when the weather warms up, the kids are out of school, and we start spending more time outside. Here at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>, we work hard to give you a great \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">neighborhood\u003c/a> and beautiful \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">home\u003c/a>. We know that you want to enjoy your home both inside and out. Here are a few tips for making your outdoor space a place where all your friends and family want to hang out.\n\nOutdoor Living Space - When we're designing our homes, we're always thinking about how people really use their homes. More and more people are creating an outdoor oasis that serves as an extension of their home. Whether it's a back patio with an outdoor fireplace or a beautiful front porch, complete with a place to sit and hang out, homeowners want more space for relaxing, entertaining and spending time with others. Our New Home Consultants can help you \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">choose a plan\u003c/a> that will meet your desires. Then, you get the chance to make it your own by adding beautiful seating, functional dining furniture, rugs, and accessories to make it your own.\n\nSod - Your lawn can be easy to neglect when you get busy, but it's one of the most important parts of making your outdoor space beautiful. Here in Oklahoma, one of the biggest tips is making sure it's getting plenty of water (especially if it's new sod). The best time to water is early in the morning or late in the evening. Try to avoid watering in the hottest part of the day.\n\nLandscaping - This time of year is great for cleaning out your flowerbeds and adding new annuals and perennials. Be sure to do some research on what works best for the bed's soil and light quality. Don't forget to add some color to your landscaping to give your home extra curb appeal.\n\nReady to check out some of our neighborhoods or plans? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Elena\u003c/a>, today.","uniqueName":"have-the-best-yard-in-the-neighborhood-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-05-22T18:54:04","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e033c5d2381dab8dbe8d670d2bd044c5.jpeg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1558551244,"_etag":"ddda5225fed2da3e376e7595ad925d45a67491d6","textbody":"It's that time of year when the weather warms up, the kids are out of school, and we start spending more time outside. Here at Ideal Homes, we work hard to give you a great neighborhood and beautiful home. We know that you want to enjoy your home both inside and out. Here are a few tips for making your outdoor space a place where all your friends and family want to hang out.\n\nOutdoor Living Space - When we're designing our homes, we're always thinking about how people really use their homes. More and more people are creating an outdoor oasis that serves as an extension of their home. Whether it's a back patio with an outdoor fireplace or a beautiful front porch, complete with a place to sit and hang out, homeowners want more space for relaxing, entertaining and spending time with others. Our New Home Consultants can help you choose a plan that will meet your desires. Then, you get the chance to make it your own by adding beautiful seating, functional dining furniture, rugs, and accessories to make it your own.\n\nSod - Your lawn can be easy to neglect when you get busy, but it's one of the most important parts of making your outdoor space beautiful. Here in Oklahoma, one of the biggest tips is making sure it's getting plenty of water (especially if it's new sod). The best time to water is early in the morning or late in the evening. Try to avoid watering in the hottest part of the day.\n\nLandscaping - This time of year is great for cleaning out your flowerbeds and adding new annuals and perennials. Be sure to do some research on what works best for the bed's soil and light quality. Don't forget to add some color to your landscaping to give your home extra curb appeal.\n\nReady to check out some of our neighborhoods or plans? Contact Elena, today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1444db04803477e7f93"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1484db04803497e723d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:42:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Heart of Downtown OKC Home to Regionally Prominent Museum of Art","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5356 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6c26f20ff1557bd4c075307dafb7b847.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"669\">A 110,000 square foot facility, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com\">Oklahoma City Museum of Art\u003c/a> is located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. One of the region’s leading art institutions, OKCMOA not only has its own diverse collection but also regularly presents exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections from around the world. Information on future displays can be obtained by visiting the museum’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/upcoming-exhibitions/\">upcoming exhibitions page\u003c/a>. Opened in 2002, the museum’s own collection features highlights from North America, Europe and Asia. Especially known for its American art and postwar abstracts, its permanent collection also boasts one of the world’s largest public collections of \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/collection/dale-chihuly-glass/\">Dale Chihuly glass\u003c/a>. In addition, OKCMOA has a major collection of photography by \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/visit/events/brett-weston/\">Brett Weston\u003c/a>, as well as what is widely considered the definitive collection of work by the Washington Color painter \u003ca href=\"https://www.paulreedart.com/\">Paul Reed\u003c/a>. Cinema enthusiasts enjoy the finest international, classic, documentary and independent films in the museum’s renowned 250-seat \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/films/\">Samuel Roberts Nobel Theatre\u003c/a>. The theatre’s stated mission is to enrich lives through the visual arts. A list of its upcoming films can be found \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/events/?filter=film\">here\u003c/a>. A unique shopping venue, the Museum Store offers one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade items, local products, art books, cards and more. The stock changes frequently and always includes items that reflect OKCMOA’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/current-exhibitions/\">current special exhibitions\u003c/a>. Those who want to stay up-to-date on the store’s new products and special should \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/newsletter-signup/\">subscribe to the store’s newsletter\u003c/a>. Such special events as wedding ceremonies and receptions, private dinners, rehearsal dinners, networking events, corporate receptions, and more can all be held on the OKCMOA \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/roof-terrace/\">Roof Terrace\u003c/a>, which offers stunning views of downtown Oklahoma City. A full-service restaurant that is often a destination in its own right, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmoa.com/cafe/\">Museum Café\u003c/a> offers French-inflected, Modern American Cuisine. It provides lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, a full bar and on-site catering services. The café’s hours are Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, OKCMOA is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors. It hosts over 125,000 visitors each year, who come from all 50 states and 30 foreign countries. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, the galleries are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. On the third Thursday of each month they are open until 9:00 p.m. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"heart-of-downtown-okc-home-to-regionally-prominent-museum-of-art-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-05-23T02:29:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6c26f20ff1557bd4c075307dafb7b847.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1558578549,"_etag":"e1ba0ac3d2993d8cdef1066584522fc2dc093f5a","textbody":"A 110,000 square foot facility, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. One of the region’s leading art institutions, OKCMOA not only has its own diverse collection but also regularly presents exhibitions organized from prestigious museums and collections from around the world. Information on future displays can be obtained by visiting the museum’s upcoming exhibitions page. Opened in 2002, the museum’s own collection features highlights from North America, Europe and Asia. Especially known for its American art and postwar abstracts, its permanent collection also boasts one of the world’s largest public collections of Dale Chihuly glass. In addition, OKCMOA has a major collection of photography by Brett Weston, as well as what is widely considered the definitive collection of work by the Washington Color painter Paul Reed. Cinema enthusiasts enjoy the finest international, classic, documentary and independent films in the museum’s renowned 250-seat Samuel Roberts Nobel Theatre. The theatre’s stated mission is to enrich lives through the visual arts. A list of its upcoming films can be found here. A unique shopping venue, the Museum Store offers one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade items, local products, art books, cards and more. The stock changes frequently and always includes items that reflect OKCMOA’s current special exhibitions. Those who want to stay up-to-date on the store’s new products and special should subscribe to the store’s newsletter. Such special events as wedding ceremonies and receptions, private dinners, rehearsal dinners, networking events, corporate receptions, and more can all be held on the OKCMOA Roof Terrace, which offers stunning views of downtown Oklahoma City. A full-service restaurant that is often a destination in its own right, the Museum Café offers French-inflected, Modern American Cuisine. It provides lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, a full bar and on-site catering services. The café’s hours are Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, OKCMOA is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors. It hosts over 125,000 visitors each year, who come from all 50 states and 30 foreign countries. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, the galleries are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. On the third Thursday of each month they are open until 9:00 p.m. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1484db04803497e723d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c14c4db04803477e7f94","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:42:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum - So the World Never Forgets","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5359 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/23ff88487bf798976c31baf9a3035bb7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\">On April 19, 1995, the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_P._Murrah_Federal_Building\">Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building\u003c/a> in Oklahoma City was bombed, 165 people died. Located at 620 N. Harvey Ave., the \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org\">Oklahoma City National Memorial &amp; Museum\u003c/a> was created where the Murrah Building and the surrounding devastated area stood. It was designed to honor \u003cem>those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever\u003c/em> -- so the world never forgets. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> It comprises of two separate components: the \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/visit/outdoor-symbolic-memorial/\">Outdoor Symbolic Memorial\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/visit/the-memorial-museum/\">Memorial Museum\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Outdoor Symbolic Memorial\u003c/strong> This 3.3 acre space includes the:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Gates of Time\u003c/strong>, which mark the time before and after the bombing took place.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Field of Empty Chairs\u003c/strong>, memorializing each person killed.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Survivor Tree\u003c/strong>, an American elm that withstood the full force of the bomb’s blast and now serves as a symbol of Oklahoma’s resilience.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>This outdoor memorial is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. National Park Service Rangers are on site daily to answer questions, from 9 am to 5 pm, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. \u003cstrong>Memorial Museum\u003c/strong> The interactive exhibits inside this 50,000 square-foot facility offer a look at both the senseless violence of the bombing and the city’s brave and loving response. Visitors undertake a chronological self-guided experience through the events of April 19, 1995, and the resulting impact on the days, weeks and years that followed. Designed to emphasize that the world holds much more good than bad, the museum offers a chance to hear from the investigators, rescuers and survivors, as well as the family members of those who were killed. A picture is provided of how not only the Oklahoma City community came together as a result of the bombing, but also of how people across the nation and around the world offered support during this time of great need. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. &nbsp;Typically, visits last an hour and a half and tickets are not sold after 5 pm. The museum is closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students (ages 6 – 17 and college students with ID), seniors (62+) and members of the military (with ID). For children age five and under admission is free. \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/visit/groups/\">Group rates\u003c/a> are available for 15 or more. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-national-memorial-and-museum-so-the-world-never-forgets-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-05-28T23:40:52.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/23ff88487bf798976c31baf9a3035bb7.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1559086852,"_etag":"b827ac5d9e4d4634602219030684e542530af6c6","textbody":"On April 19, 1995, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was bombed, 165 people died. Located at 620 N. Harvey Ave., the Oklahoma City National Memorial &amp; Museum was created where the Murrah Building and the surrounding devastated area stood. It was designed to honor those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever -- so the world never forgets. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity.&nbsp; It comprises of two separate components: the Outdoor Symbolic Memorial and the Memorial Museum. Outdoor Symbolic Memorial This 3.3 acre space includes the:Gates of Time, which mark the time before and after the bombing took place.Field of Empty Chairs, memorializing each person killed.Survivor Tree, an American elm that withstood the full force of the bomb’s blast and now serves as a symbol of Oklahoma’s resilience.This outdoor memorial is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. National Park Service Rangers are on site daily to answer questions, from 9 am to 5 pm, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Memorial Museum The interactive exhibits inside this 50,000 square-foot facility offer a look at both the senseless violence of the bombing and the city’s brave and loving response. Visitors undertake a chronological self-guided experience through the events of April 19, 1995, and the resulting impact on the days, weeks and years that followed. Designed to emphasize that the world holds much more good than bad, the museum offers a chance to hear from the investigators, rescuers and survivors, as well as the family members of those who were killed. A picture is provided of how not only the Oklahoma City community came together as a result of the bombing, but also of how people across the nation and around the world offered support during this time of great need. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. &nbsp;Typically, visits last an hour and a half and tickets are not sold after 5 pm. The museum is closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for students (ages 6 – 17 and college students with ID), seniors (62+) and members of the military (with ID). For children age five and under admission is free. Group rates are available for 15 or more. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c14c4db04803477e7f94"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c14f4db04803477e7f95","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:41:55 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Simple Monthly and Yearly Maintenance Schedule for New Homeowners","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5363 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/10ed30ca572a9ee98fca914037a3a369.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;If you’ve just moved into a new home, it’s hard to imagine anything but that shiny, perfect interior and exterior. However, as a homeowner, you’re going to be putting a lot of time and energy into maintaining that home. When you start considering everything that needs to be updated, cleaned, and repaired over time, it can get a little overwhelming. But you can prepare for regular maintenance by keeping this schedule in the back of your mind (or right in your Google calendar). That way, you can tackle these tasks head on and keep your home safe and secure for many years to come.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cu>Monthly Tasks\u003c/u>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check and Change HVAC System Filters\u003c/strong> Checking your filters each month is an easy way to avoid super expensive repairs later on. Plan to go around the house checking these filters at the same time each month; you can even build it into your regular monthly chores. Be sure to clean or replace filters when they get dirty. \u003cstrong>Inspect Your Fire Extinguisher\u003c/strong> Don’t wait for a full-blown grease fire to realize your fire extinguisher is outdated or worse, missing. Every monthly, take a look at your fire extinguisher(s) to make sure it’s easily accessible, has the right amount of pressure, and isn’t expired. \u003cstrong>Clean Your Kitchen Range Hood\u003c/strong> Range hood filters get grimy fast. You definitely don’t want to pull yours out a few months from now and find a thick layer of grease covering it. Use a degreaser to clean it, then rinse and dry before replacing thoroughly. \u003cstrong>Check Water Softener\u003c/strong> You won’t need to add salt to your water softener each month, but it’s a good idea to take a look and make sure.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cu>Yearly Tasks\u003c/u>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Replace Batteries in Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors\u003c/strong> There’s nothing more important than your family’s safety. Regularly check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re in working order. Once a year, replace all the batteries in those detectors. Don’t forget -- plan to do this every year on the same day, like an anniversary, daylight savings, or a holiday. \u003cstrong>Service Your HVAC System\u003c/strong> Once a year, it’s a good idea to get your HVAC systems serviced by a professional. Clean systems are more energy-efficient, and you can stay ahead of potential issues by regularly serving these systems. \u003cstrong>Vacuum Refrigerator Coils\u003c/strong> You heard that right. As the fridge coils get dusty and dirty, they can suck up a ton of extra power. Keep your refrigerator running efficiently by vacuuming out all that grime. \u003cstrong>Service and Prepare Air Conditioner (in the Spring)\u003c/strong> Depending on whether your home uses window units or has central air, you’ll want to prepare your air conditioner before the hot weather rolls in. If you have a central air system, consider calling in a professional to service it and get it ready for summer. \u003cstrong>Turn Off Outdoor Faucets, Unhook Hoses (in the Fall)\u003c/strong> Prepare for colder weather by turning off your outdoor faucets and flushing them, and doing the same to your hoses. Unhook them and store them until the Spring. There are other tasks you’ll want to do on a semi-regular basis to keep your home exterior maintained, like cleaning out your gutters in the Spring or cleaning out window wells in the summer. But the list above of monthly and yearly tasks are the most important ones to keep in mind to make sure you’re keeping your home up to date. With regular checks and repairs, you’ll be able to live in a safe and secure home for years to come.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"simple-monthly-and-yearly-maintenance-schedule-for-new-homeowners-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-05-28T23:46:47.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/10ed30ca572a9ee98fca914037a3a369.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1559087207,"_etag":"b0f6890da583d43f0b5145118a7ab2acd3e84c93","textbody":"&nbsp;If you’ve just moved into a new home, it’s hard to imagine anything but that shiny, perfect interior and exterior. However, as a homeowner, you’re going to be putting a lot of time and energy into maintaining that home. When you start considering everything that needs to be updated, cleaned, and repaired over time, it can get a little overwhelming. But you can prepare for regular maintenance by keeping this schedule in the back of your mind (or right in your Google calendar). That way, you can tackle these tasks head on and keep your home safe and secure for many years to come.Monthly TasksCheck and Change HVAC System Filters Checking your filters each month is an easy way to avoid super expensive repairs later on. Plan to go around the house checking these filters at the same time each month; you can even build it into your regular monthly chores. Be sure to clean or replace filters when they get dirty. Inspect Your Fire Extinguisher Don’t wait for a full-blown grease fire to realize your fire extinguisher is outdated or worse, missing. Every monthly, take a look at your fire extinguisher(s) to make sure it’s easily accessible, has the right amount of pressure, and isn’t expired. Clean Your Kitchen Range Hood Range hood filters get grimy fast. You definitely don’t want to pull yours out a few months from now and find a thick layer of grease covering it. Use a degreaser to clean it, then rinse and dry before replacing thoroughly. Check Water Softener You won’t need to add salt to your water softener each month, but it’s a good idea to take a look and make sure.Yearly TasksReplace Batteries in Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors There’s nothing more important than your family’s safety. Regularly check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re in working order. Once a year, replace all the batteries in those detectors. Don’t forget -- plan to do this every year on the same day, like an anniversary, daylight savings, or a holiday. Service Your HVAC System Once a year, it’s a good idea to get your HVAC systems serviced by a professional. Clean systems are more energy-efficient, and you can stay ahead of potential issues by regularly serving these systems. Vacuum Refrigerator Coils You heard that right. As the fridge coils get dusty and dirty, they can suck up a ton of extra power. Keep your refrigerator running efficiently by vacuuming out all that grime. Service and Prepare Air Conditioner (in the Spring) Depending on whether your home uses window units or has central air, you’ll want to prepare your air conditioner before the hot weather rolls in. If you have a central air system, consider calling in a professional to service it and get it ready for summer. Turn Off Outdoor Faucets, Unhook Hoses (in the Fall) Prepare for colder weather by turning off your outdoor faucets and flushing them, and doing the same to your hoses. Unhook them and store them until the Spring. There are other tasks you’ll want to do on a semi-regular basis to keep your home exterior maintained, like cleaning out your gutters in the Spring or cleaning out window wells in the summer. But the list above of monthly and yearly tasks are the most important ones to keep in mind to make sure you’re keeping your home up to date. With regular checks and repairs, you’ll be able to live in a safe and secure home for years to come.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c14f4db04803477e7f95"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1514db04803497e723e","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Outstanding Service to State Recognized in Oklahoma Hall of Fame","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5369\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/064dee7e5659c205ed75a924cc1b27d5.jpg\" alt=\"Shape 3d of Oklahoma map with flag isolated on white background.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" />The highest honor offered in this state is induction into the \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomahof.com\">Oklahoma Hall of Fame\u003c/a>. Founded in 1927, the hall was created with two purposes: 1) to recognize Oklahomans who gave outstanding service to the state during their lifetime and 2) to offer educational programs to students of all ages.\n\nLocated in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is housed inside the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaylord-Pickens_Oklahoma_Heritage_Museum\">Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum\u003c/a> where visitors learn about notable and inspirational Oklahomans interactive exhibits. In large part, the state’s history comes alive through these firsthand stories of its most significant citizens. Some are lesser known, but all have shaped the history of our state, the country and the world.\n\nAs a result, visiting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame offers a unique look into the lives and accomplishments of such diverse Oklahomans as actress \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfre_Woodard\">Alfre Woodard\u003c/a>, country music star \u003ca href=\"https://www.reba.com/\">Reba McEntire\u003c/a>, aviation innovator \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiley_Post\">Wiley Post\u003c/a> and BMX biker \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mat_Hoffman\">Mat Hoffman\u003c/a>.\n\nThere have been a total of 669 inductees, to date. Portraits or busts of all of them can be seen in the Gaylord-Pickens Museum.\n\nTo be eligible for induction, an individual must:\n\u003cul>\n \t\u003cli>Reside in Oklahoma or be a former resident of the state.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Have performed outstanding service to humanity, the State of Oklahoma and the United States.\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Be known for their public service throughout the state.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\nIn 2000, the rules were changed to include posthumous nominations.\n\nEach November since 1928 the organization has hosted \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomahof.com/banquet-induction-ceremony\">The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Banquet &amp; Induction Ceremony\u003c/a>. The 92\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> ceremony will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.\n\nOver 620,000 people are directly served through such Oklahoma Hall of Fame programs such as:\n\u003cul>\n \t\u003cli>Oklahoma Hall of Fame Member Hometowns\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Free Books &amp; Magazines from Oklahoma Hall of Fame Publishing\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Free Field Trips to the Gaylord-Pickens Museum\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Oklahoma Scholarship Recipients and Partners\u003c/li>\n \t\u003cli>Oklahoma Hall of Fame Statewide Outreach\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n&nbsp;\n\nLocated at 1400 Classen Dr., OKC, OK 73106, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students (age 6 to 17) and seniors (age 62 and older). Children age five and under are admitted free.","uniqueName":"outstanding-service-to-state-recognized-in-oklahoma-hall-of-fame-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-06-04T19:06:15","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/064dee7e5659c205ed75a924cc1b27d5.jpg","caption":"Shape 3d of Oklahoma map with flag isolated on white background.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1559675175,"_etag":"31451880cc55f5bbe07d40ea6747ab30a2c5e2fa","textbody":"The highest honor offered in this state is induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Founded in 1927, the hall was created with two purposes: 1) to recognize Oklahomans who gave outstanding service to the state during their lifetime and 2) to offer educational programs to students of all ages.\n\nLocated in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is housed inside the Gaylord-Pickens Oklahoma Heritage Museum where visitors learn about notable and inspirational Oklahomans interactive exhibits. In large part, the state’s history comes alive through these firsthand stories of its most significant citizens. Some are lesser known, but all have shaped the history of our state, the country and the world.\n\nAs a result, visiting the Oklahoma Hall of Fame offers a unique look into the lives and accomplishments of such diverse Oklahomans as actress Alfre Woodard, country music star Reba McEntire, aviation innovator Wiley Post and BMX biker Mat Hoffman.\n\nThere have been a total of 669 inductees, to date. Portraits or busts of all of them can be seen in the Gaylord-Pickens Museum.\n\nTo be eligible for induction, an individual must:\n\n \tReside in Oklahoma or be a former resident of the state.\n \tHave performed outstanding service to humanity, the State of Oklahoma and the United States.\n \tBe known for their public service throughout the state.\n\nIn 2000, the rules were changed to include posthumous nominations.\n\nEach November since 1928 the organization has hosted The Oklahoma Hall of Fame Banquet &amp; Induction Ceremony. The 92nd ceremony will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019.\n\nOver 620,000 people are directly served through such Oklahoma Hall of Fame programs such as:\n\n \tOklahoma Hall of Fame Member Hometowns\n \tFree Books &amp; Magazines from Oklahoma Hall of Fame Publishing\n \tFree Field Trips to the Gaylord-Pickens Museum\n \tOklahoma Scholarship Recipients and Partners\n \tOklahoma Hall of Fame Statewide Outreach\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLocated at 1400 Classen Dr., OKC, OK 73106, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students (age 6 to 17) and seniors (age 62 and older). Children age five and under are admitted free.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1514db04803497e723e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1514db04803497e723f","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma History Center Explores State's Past and Present","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"The history museum of the state of Oklahoma, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/historycenter/\">Oklahoma History Center\u003c/a> is located on 18 acres across from the state capitol at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. Operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, it explores everything from the ancient past of Native American tribal nations to the state’s present.\n\nA Smithsonian affiliate, the center opened in 2005 and offers the chance to experience more than 50 topics and 2,000 artifacts in its 215,000 square-foot learning center. Multiple hands-on audio, video and computer activities are housed in five galleries:\n\n\u003cstrong>Inasmuch Gallery\u003c/strong>\n\nLocated on the south end of the first floor, this gallery explores a broad range of subjects, including Cowboys and Indians as entertainment, the state’s pioneering innovations in broadcasting, and the impact of sports and sporting events on Oklahoma communities. This gallery also houses rotating exhibits on cultural diversity and the arts.\n\n\u003cstrong>ONEOK Gallery\u003c/strong>\n\nOn the north end of the first floor, this gallery represents all 39 American Indian tribes currently associated with Oklahoma. The ONEOK Gallery offers visitors the chance to explore both the traditional past of the native peoples of Oklahoma, as well as contemporary Native American cultures. There’s tribal music, photography, artifacts, Indian art, and oral histories from Oklahoma tribes. Gallery topics include Native American dwellings, lives, languages, origins, sovereignty, spirituality and tribes.\n\n\u003cstrong>Kerr-McGee Gallery\u003c/strong>\n\nFound on the south end of the third floor, the Kerr-McGee Gallery explores the history of oil and gas exploration in the state, as well as how the state has contributed to military operations throughout its history. The numerous artifacts found here include items found on an 1830s riverboat excavated from the Red River, in addition to a 3-D reconstruction of an oil derrick. Information on the African American experience in Oklahoma, people and pathways, and transportation are found here as well.\n\n\u003cstrong>Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Gallery\u003c/strong>\n\nLocated on the north end of the third floor, the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Gallery provides information on the enormous impact land runs and lotteries have played in developing and settling the state. The lives of the individuals who settled the Great Plains are explored through their first-hand accounts, as well as through images and artifacts. Information can be found here on weather and the Dust Bowl, fashions, government and politics, plus farming and ranching.\n\n\u003cstrong>E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Special Exhibit Gallery\u003c/strong>\n\nThis gallery hosts revolving exhibits that honor Oklahoma’s rich heritage and citizens. It currently houses \u003cem>Welcome Home: Oklahomans and the War in Vietnam\u003c/em>, which explores the impact of that particular war on Oklahoma families, as well as the immigrant families who fled Vietnam at the conclusion of the war and sought refuge in the state. An important part of this exhibit is a Huey helicopter, a type of aircraft extensively used by the U.S. Military during the Vietnam War, which is suspended from the History Center atrium.\n\n\u003cstrong>Outside the Museum\u003c/strong>\n\nOutside the museum, visitors are able to undertake a walking tour of the Red River Valley by taking the history center’s Red River Journey, which includes land forms, vegetation, and important historical locations. Also found on the center’s grounds are an outdoor oilfield exhibit with drilling derrick, a portable derrick, and machinery associated with oil exploration in Oklahoma.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/historycenter/visitor\">\u003cstrong>Hours and Admission\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\n\nThe Research Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m.\n\nThe museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Oklahoma Historical Society members receive free admission, as do children age five and under, plus active military, veterans and their dependents. Adults pay $7, seniors $5 and students $4.","uniqueName":"oklahoma-history-center-explores-states-past-and-present-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-06-11T19:34:40","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1560281680,"_etag":"034929d8cffce58bc41a12b025f1f41a8895fdfe","textbody":"The history museum of the state of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma History Center is located on 18 acres across from the state capitol at 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. Operated by the Oklahoma Historical Society, it explores everything from the ancient past of Native American tribal nations to the state’s present.\n\nA Smithsonian affiliate, the center opened in 2005 and offers the chance to experience more than 50 topics and 2,000 artifacts in its 215,000 square-foot learning center. Multiple hands-on audio, video and computer activities are housed in five galleries:\n\nInasmuch Gallery\n\nLocated on the south end of the first floor, this gallery explores a broad range of subjects, including Cowboys and Indians as entertainment, the state’s pioneering innovations in broadcasting, and the impact of sports and sporting events on Oklahoma communities. This gallery also houses rotating exhibits on cultural diversity and the arts.\n\nONEOK Gallery\n\nOn the north end of the first floor, this gallery represents all 39 American Indian tribes currently associated with Oklahoma. The ONEOK Gallery offers visitors the chance to explore both the traditional past of the native peoples of Oklahoma, as well as contemporary Native American cultures. There’s tribal music, photography, artifacts, Indian art, and oral histories from Oklahoma tribes. Gallery topics include Native American dwellings, lives, languages, origins, sovereignty, spirituality and tribes.\n\nKerr-McGee Gallery\n\nFound on the south end of the third floor, the Kerr-McGee Gallery explores the history of oil and gas exploration in the state, as well as how the state has contributed to military operations throughout its history. The numerous artifacts found here include items found on an 1830s riverboat excavated from the Red River, in addition to a 3-D reconstruction of an oil derrick. Information on the African American experience in Oklahoma, people and pathways, and transportation are found here as well.\n\nSamuel Roberts Noble Foundation Gallery\n\nLocated on the north end of the third floor, the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation Gallery provides information on the enormous impact land runs and lotteries have played in developing and settling the state. The lives of the individuals who settled the Great Plains are explored through their first-hand accounts, as well as through images and artifacts. Information can be found here on weather and the Dust Bowl, fashions, government and politics, plus farming and ranching.\n\nE.L. and Thelma Gaylord Special Exhibit Gallery\n\nThis gallery hosts revolving exhibits that honor Oklahoma’s rich heritage and citizens. It currently houses Welcome Home: Oklahomans and the War in Vietnam, which explores the impact of that particular war on Oklahoma families, as well as the immigrant families who fled Vietnam at the conclusion of the war and sought refuge in the state. An important part of this exhibit is a Huey helicopter, a type of aircraft extensively used by the U.S. Military during the Vietnam War, which is suspended from the History Center atrium.\n\nOutside the Museum\n\nOutside the museum, visitors are able to undertake a walking tour of the Red River Valley by taking the history center’s Red River Journey, which includes land forms, vegetation, and important historical locations. Also found on the center’s grounds are an outdoor oilfield exhibit with drilling derrick, a portable derrick, and machinery associated with oil exploration in Oklahoma.\n\nHours and Admission\n\nThe Research Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m.\n\nThe museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Oklahoma Historical Society members receive free admission, as do children age five and under, plus active military, veterans and their dependents. Adults pay $7, seniors $5 and students $4.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1514db04803497e723f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1554db04803497e7241","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:47:00 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"36th Jazz in June Festival Scheduled for June 20-22","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5387 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7a19ca88b988dda046b4df62c9c60d35.jpg\" alt=\"Jazz in June\" width=\"448\" height=\"312\">The 36\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> annual \u003ca href=\"http://www.jazzinjune.org/\">Jazz in June\u003c/a> outdoor music festival will be held June 20 – 22, in Norman, Oklahoma. Over that three-night period, approximately 50,000 people will enjoy an eclectic mix of performances. Admission is free, and the \u003ca href=\"http://jazzinjune.com/artists\">list of participating musicians\u003c/a> is long. The entire event is designed to be a chance to enjoy both national and local musical talent and to experience a diverse and extensive range of both jazz and blues music. This year, the Blues Under the Stars portion of the festival will feature \u003ca href=\"https://www.joshhoyer.com/\">Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal\u003c/a>; Jazz Under the Stars will feature \u003ca href=\"http://www.jonscales.com/\">Jonathan Scales Fourchestra\u003c/a> and the featured artist for Jazz in the Park will be \u003ca href=\"https://www.thefunkyknuckles.com/\">the Funky Knuckles\u003c/a>. Attendees are invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs to help them relax and enjoy the performances. Food vendors will offer refreshments and In addition to the main stage acts, several artists will teach music clinics during Friday’s festivities. Participants are encouraged to bring their instruments of choice Thursday and Saturday so they can participate in late-night jam sessions taking place at various locales around Norman. The first Jazz in June started in 1984 as a fundraising event for the \u003ca href=\"http://www.cimarronopera.org/\">Cimarron Circuit Opera Company\u003c/a> (CCOC). It ended up drawing a crowd of about 300, which was enough to interest the Norman Arts and Humanities Council to join with CCOC to support future annual events. In 1990 Jazz in June, Inc. formally became a separate non-profit with \u003ca href=\"https://normanarts.org/\">Norman Arts Council\u003c/a>, CCOC and \u003ca href=\"https://www.kgou.org/\">KGOU\u003c/a> as partners with members at large. This year’s Thursday and Friday performances will be held at \u003ca href=\"https://www.brookhaven-village.com/\">Brookhaven Village\u003c/a>, 3700 W. Robinson in Norman, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Saturday’s performance will take place at \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/andrews-park\">Andrews Park\u003c/a>, 201 W. Daws St. in Norman, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"36th-jazz-in-june-festival-scheduled-for-june-2022-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-06-19T01:10:34.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7a19ca88b988dda046b4df62c9c60d35.jpg","caption":"Jazz in June","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1560906634,"_etag":"f95e2782fbd57695ba3816e8f4cf3e909bc095e5","textbody":"The 36th annual Jazz in June outdoor music festival will be held June 20 – 22, in Norman, Oklahoma. Over that three-night period, approximately 50,000 people will enjoy an eclectic mix of performances. Admission is free, and the list of participating musicians is long. The entire event is designed to be a chance to enjoy both national and local musical talent and to experience a diverse and extensive range of both jazz and blues music. This year, the Blues Under the Stars portion of the festival will feature Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal; Jazz Under the Stars will feature Jonathan Scales Fourchestra and the featured artist for Jazz in the Park will be the Funky Knuckles. Attendees are invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs to help them relax and enjoy the performances. Food vendors will offer refreshments and In addition to the main stage acts, several artists will teach music clinics during Friday’s festivities. Participants are encouraged to bring their instruments of choice Thursday and Saturday so they can participate in late-night jam sessions taking place at various locales around Norman. The first Jazz in June started in 1984 as a fundraising event for the Cimarron Circuit Opera Company (CCOC). It ended up drawing a crowd of about 300, which was enough to interest the Norman Arts and Humanities Council to join with CCOC to support future annual events. In 1990 Jazz in June, Inc. formally became a separate non-profit with Norman Arts Council, CCOC and KGOU as partners with members at large. This year’s Thursday and Friday performances will be held at Brookhaven Village, 3700 W. Robinson in Norman, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Saturday’s performance will take place at Andrews Park, 201 W. Daws St. in Norman, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1554db04803497e7241"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1584db04803497e7242","_updated":"Wed, 22 May 2024 20:10:42 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"First-time Home Buyer, Move-Up, or Down-Sizing","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5391 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac5525481e98445e594d8573219e3f6f.jpg\" alt=\"Moving, First-time homebuyer, move-up homebuyer, downsizing \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">Here at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>, we've worked with all kinds of homebuyers. Every homebuyer is unique, but through the years, we've learned that different types of homebuyers have different needs. Here are some things to know based on what type of home buyer you are.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>First-time Homebuyer: Finding your first home can be such an exciting process! It can also be full of questions and even some anxiety about what to expect. That's why Ideal Homes walks the home-buyer through every single step of the process. Whether it's \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">choosing the right floor plan\u003c/a>, understanding the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/financing\">mortgage process\u003c/a>, choosing the design selections, or closing on your new home, we'll be with you to answer any questions and guide you through the steps. If you're moving from a rental, don't forget to take into account new expenses such as home maintenance and utilities. It's one of the reasons Ideal Homes is proud to offer homebuyers a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/philosophy\">one-year builder's warranty\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/innovation\">guaranteed heating and cooling usage\u003c/a> so there aren't any surprises.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Move-up Buyer: Whether your family has expanded or you simply want more square footage for your hobbies and lifestyle, there comes a point when you need more space. After owning at least one home before, you have a solid idea of your wants and needs in a home, which makes this stage a lot of fun! You've had some experience buying a home, so you know the pitfalls to avoid. So this is your chance to relax and enjoy finding that perfect home. If you're hoping to move up into a home that's Pinterest worthy, you'll have one of our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">design center\u003c/a> team members there to help you bring your dreams to reality.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Downsizing Buyer: Too much space can mean too much time and money spent on the care and upkeep of your home. Ready to spend that time and money other places? Downsizing might be just what you need. You're probably a pro at the homebuying process. Now, you need to move your focus to prioritizing your wants and finding a space that has fewer square feet without sacrificing the things that are really important to you in your home. It's also a time to minimize your belongings. If you haven't already, you'll need to dedicate time to sorting through making decisions about what to do with the items you're parting with. Downsizing is a wonderful opportunity for a clean slate and a more minimal lifestyle. We design our homes to maximize every square foot and to keep your living space bright and open. Ready to learn more? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Elena\u003c/a> to set up a tour of one of our communities today. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"firsttime-home-buyer-moveup-or-downsizing-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-06-26T03:18:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac5525481e98445e594d8573219e3f6f.jpg","caption":"Moving, First-time homebuyer, move-up homebuyer, downsizing ","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1561519098,"_etag":"f1c5452b5f94dc323fcdf6b1b729e639ec9e43da","textbody":"Here at Ideal Homes, we've worked with all kinds of homebuyers. Every homebuyer is unique, but through the years, we've learned that different types of homebuyers have different needs. Here are some things to know based on what type of home buyer you are.&nbsp;First-time Homebuyer: Finding your first home can be such an exciting process! It can also be full of questions and even some anxiety about what to expect. That's why Ideal Homes walks the home-buyer through every single step of the process. Whether it's choosing the right floor plan, understanding the mortgage process, choosing the design selections, or closing on your new home, we'll be with you to answer any questions and guide you through the steps. If you're moving from a rental, don't forget to take into account new expenses such as home maintenance and utilities. It's one of the reasons Ideal Homes is proud to offer homebuyers a one-year builder's warranty and guaranteed heating and cooling usage so there aren't any surprises.&nbsp;Move-up Buyer: Whether your family has expanded or you simply want more square footage for your hobbies and lifestyle, there comes a point when you need more space. After owning at least one home before, you have a solid idea of your wants and needs in a home, which makes this stage a lot of fun! You've had some experience buying a home, so you know the pitfalls to avoid. So this is your chance to relax and enjoy finding that perfect home. If you're hoping to move up into a home that's Pinterest worthy, you'll have one of our design center team members there to help you bring your dreams to reality.&nbsp;Downsizing Buyer: Too much space can mean too much time and money spent on the care and upkeep of your home. Ready to spend that time and money other places? Downsizing might be just what you need. You're probably a pro at the homebuying process. Now, you need to move your focus to prioritizing your wants and finding a space that has fewer square feet without sacrificing the things that are really important to you in your home. It's also a time to minimize your belongings. If you haven't already, you'll need to dedicate time to sorting through making decisions about what to do with the items you're parting with. Downsizing is a wonderful opportunity for a clean slate and a more minimal lifestyle. We design our homes to maximize every square foot and to keep your living space bright and open. Ready to learn more? Contact Elena to set up a tour of one of our communities today. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:32 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1584db04803497e7242"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1584db048034a7e5f59","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Overholser Home, OKC's First Mansion, Open for Tours","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"A glimpse into Oklahoma City’s rich history is on display to all who tour the \u003ca href=\"https://www.overholsermansion.org/\">Overholser Mansion\u003c/a>, located at 405 NW 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St., in Oklahoma City. After serving as the center of OKC’s social life for decades, this three-story, one-time home has been carefully preserved and retains its original furnishings and lavish fixtures.\n\nAs a result, all who visit today have the opportunity to see how \u003ca href=\"http://genealogytrails.com/oka/oklahoma/overholser.html\">the Overholser family\u003c/a>, their wealthy neighbors and those who served them lived and worked over a hundred years ago.\n\nOften referred to as the “Father of Oklahoma City,” \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Overholser\">Henry Overholser\u003c/a> and his wife \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=OV001\">Anna\u003c/a> built their family’s beautiful and impressive home in 1903. Considered OKC’s first mansion, the Overholser home was long acknowledged as the city’s showplace. Weddings, large dinners and literary events were often held there.\n\nBuilt in a \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Anne_style_architecture\">Queen Anne\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Châteauesque\">Chateauesque\u003c/a> style at a time when \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_Revival_architecture\">Mission\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Craftsman\">Craftsman\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prairie_School\">Prairie\u003c/a> architecture were popular, some initially considered the Overholser home out of style. However, its decorations and furnishings were such that, following an opening event, \u003cem>The Daily Oklahoman\u003c/em> heralded it as “…an incomparable example of the possibilities of beautiful homebuilding.”\n\nBirthplace in 1905 of Henry Ione, the Overholsers’ only daughter, the mansion was still home to the Overholser family at the time of Overholser’s death in 1915. Anna, his widow, lived there until she died in 1940. At that time, the house was inherited by Henry Ione and her husband, David Jay Perry. Upon Henry Ione’s death in 1959, her husband was left the sole heir since he and Henry Ione had no children of their own.\n\nRecognizing the mansion’s historic value, Perry worked to see it preserved as a living tribute to the 89ers, those individuals who came to Oklahoma in the year following the Land Run. On June 22, 1970, the Overholser Mansion was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two years later, in 1972, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/\">Oklahoma Historical Society\u003c/a> purchased the house and all of its furnishings.\n\nInterestingly, the Overholser Mansion is rumored to be haunted. Both visitors and docents have described themselves as feeling uneasy in several of its areas, including a second story bedroom, the nursery, a collections area and the north carriage stairway.  Some have also reported seeing a young woman in white near the music room on the first floor.\n\nStill owned by the Oklahoma Historical Society, the mansion is managed by \u003ca href=\"https://www.preservationok.org/\">Preservation Oklahoma Inc\u003c/a>. It is open for tours Tuesday-Saturday, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mansion tours, which take from 35 to 45 minutes, are held every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours begin at the Carriage House, just west of the mansion.\n\nAdditional information is available by calling 405-525-5325 or visiting \u003ca href=\"mailto:overholsermansion@preservationok.org\">here\u003c/a>.","uniqueName":"overholser-home-okcs-first-mansion-open-for-tours-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-06-27T19:51:48","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1561665108,"_etag":"afaf1ed318bded09558d7dd9341b853714f5f10c","textbody":"A glimpse into Oklahoma City’s rich history is on display to all who tour the Overholser Mansion, located at 405 NW 15th St., in Oklahoma City. After serving as the center of OKC’s social life for decades, this three-story, one-time home has been carefully preserved and retains its original furnishings and lavish fixtures.\n\nAs a result, all who visit today have the opportunity to see how the Overholser family, their wealthy neighbors and those who served them lived and worked over a hundred years ago.\n\nOften referred to as the “Father of Oklahoma City,” Henry Overholser and his wife Anna built their family’s beautiful and impressive home in 1903. Considered OKC’s first mansion, the Overholser home was long acknowledged as the city’s showplace. Weddings, large dinners and literary events were often held there.\n\nBuilt in a Queen Anne and Chateauesque style at a time when Mission, Craftsman and Prairie architecture were popular, some initially considered the Overholser home out of style. However, its decorations and furnishings were such that, following an opening event, The Daily Oklahoman heralded it as “…an incomparable example of the possibilities of beautiful homebuilding.”\n\nBirthplace in 1905 of Henry Ione, the Overholsers’ only daughter, the mansion was still home to the Overholser family at the time of Overholser’s death in 1915. Anna, his widow, lived there until she died in 1940. At that time, the house was inherited by Henry Ione and her husband, David Jay Perry. Upon Henry Ione’s death in 1959, her husband was left the sole heir since he and Henry Ione had no children of their own.\n\nRecognizing the mansion’s historic value, Perry worked to see it preserved as a living tribute to the 89ers, those individuals who came to Oklahoma in the year following the Land Run. On June 22, 1970, the Overholser Mansion was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two years later, in 1972, the Oklahoma Historical Society purchased the house and all of its furnishings.\n\nInterestingly, the Overholser Mansion is rumored to be haunted. Both visitors and docents have described themselves as feeling uneasy in several of its areas, including a second story bedroom, the nursery, a collections area and the north carriage stairway.  Some have also reported seeing a young woman in white near the music room on the first floor.\n\nStill owned by the Oklahoma Historical Society, the mansion is managed by Preservation Oklahoma Inc. It is open for tours Tuesday-Saturday, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mansion tours, which take from 35 to 45 minutes, are held every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours begin at the Carriage House, just west of the mansion.\n\nAdditional information is available by calling 405-525-5325 or visiting here.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1584db048034a7e5f59"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c15b4db048034a7e5f5a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:42:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Easy Glossary of Home Building Terms for New Homeowners","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5397 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9d46dd51f0c7b393645fbb687f459f21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Being able to build a home from the ground up is so exciting. You’ve spent time poring over your options and selecting the very best – from the floor plan to kitchen layout to room arrangement. Now it’s time to start putting those plans to action. Here’s where all that excitement can turn to confusion if you’re not sure where you are in the process. You may be hearing terms flying around and have no idea what they are, or what comes next. At this point, you may be too afraid to ask. Whether you’re in the middle of buying a new home or just preparing for it, we’ve put together a quick glossary to help you understand what’s going on. Here are some terms you’ll undoubtedly come across as a new homeowner. \u003cstrong>Pre-Start Process\u003c/strong> The “pre-start process” refers to the time it takes for all the options you selected during the contract process to be applied to the building plan and then submitted to permitting. \u003cstrong>Permitting\u003c/strong> After your building plan is ready to go, it’s submitted to the municipality for review. At this time, you also send the plot plan or layout of your home on the site to be reviewed. The municipality has a set amount of time to complete this step and either approve them or send back for editing. \u003cstrong>Scraping / Grading\u003c/strong> You’re starting to see some progress! Scraping is when your home’s future site is prepped for foundation work. The site’s protective grass layer is scraped away to reveal the dirt below. Once this happens, the crew can start building your future home’s foundation. \u003cstrong>Pre-Construction Meeting\u003c/strong> This one may seem self-explanatory, but this is a meeting between you and the onsite builder or supervisor to review your home plans. You’ll both make sure all the options you selected are represented on the plans before starting work. Once you’ve finalized everything, you’re ready to go! You can expect to start seeing your new home slowly but surely take shape after the pre-construction meeting. \u003cstrong>Pre-Drywall Meeting\u003c/strong> Your new home has a foundation, walls and rough mechanicals. Now you’ll meet again with the onsite builder or supervisor to review the house’s progress and compare the electrical and structural options that are listed on your building plan. It’s your last chance to make sure these are 100% correct before dry-wall goes on. \u003cstrong>Homeowner Orientation\u003c/strong> Your new home has walls, floors, a ceiling, and you’re so close to moving in the excitement is palpable. All that’s left is your homeowner orientation. You’ll meet with the onsite builder or supervisor one last time to look over the finished house. Here, you’ll make sure the new home has been built following the plans, matches all of your chosen options, and that nothing’s missing. You can also take this opportunity to inspect the builder’s quality of work. Some things to watch out for:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Are there any spots on the wall where paint may be missing?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Did any paint get on the carpet?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is the trim caulked and done correctly?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>You will also go over your plumbing and HVAC details. Make sure you understand how to change filters, check for problems, and know where your emergency shutoffs are. Now onto the next step…moving in! You’re finally ready to move into the house you’ve watched being built from the ground up. Or at least, you know what to expect when you finalize building plans and get to the pre-start process. Keep this glossary handy as you move through the building process, and you’ll be ready every step of the way.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"easy-glossary-of-home-building-terms-for-new-homeowners-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-06-11T01:19:06.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9d46dd51f0c7b393645fbb687f459f21.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1560215946,"_etag":"f6369f72934f548b486a56a4cddec820fee30089","textbody":"&nbsp;Being able to build a home from the ground up is so exciting. You’ve spent time poring over your options and selecting the very best – from the floor plan to kitchen layout to room arrangement. Now it’s time to start putting those plans to action. Here’s where all that excitement can turn to confusion if you’re not sure where you are in the process. You may be hearing terms flying around and have no idea what they are, or what comes next. At this point, you may be too afraid to ask. Whether you’re in the middle of buying a new home or just preparing for it, we’ve put together a quick glossary to help you understand what’s going on. Here are some terms you’ll undoubtedly come across as a new homeowner. Pre-Start Process The “pre-start process” refers to the time it takes for all the options you selected during the contract process to be applied to the building plan and then submitted to permitting. Permitting After your building plan is ready to go, it’s submitted to the municipality for review. At this time, you also send the plot plan or layout of your home on the site to be reviewed. The municipality has a set amount of time to complete this step and either approve them or send back for editing. Scraping / Grading You’re starting to see some progress! Scraping is when your home’s future site is prepped for foundation work. The site’s protective grass layer is scraped away to reveal the dirt below. Once this happens, the crew can start building your future home’s foundation. Pre-Construction Meeting This one may seem self-explanatory, but this is a meeting between you and the onsite builder or supervisor to review your home plans. You’ll both make sure all the options you selected are represented on the plans before starting work. Once you’ve finalized everything, you’re ready to go! You can expect to start seeing your new home slowly but surely take shape after the pre-construction meeting. Pre-Drywall Meeting Your new home has a foundation, walls and rough mechanicals. Now you’ll meet again with the onsite builder or supervisor to review the house’s progress and compare the electrical and structural options that are listed on your building plan. It’s your last chance to make sure these are 100% correct before dry-wall goes on. Homeowner Orientation Your new home has walls, floors, a ceiling, and you’re so close to moving in the excitement is palpable. All that’s left is your homeowner orientation. You’ll meet with the onsite builder or supervisor one last time to look over the finished house. Here, you’ll make sure the new home has been built following the plans, matches all of your chosen options, and that nothing’s missing. You can also take this opportunity to inspect the builder’s quality of work. Some things to watch out for:Are there any spots on the wall where paint may be missing?Did any paint get on the carpet?Is the trim caulked and done correctly?You will also go over your plumbing and HVAC details. Make sure you understand how to change filters, check for problems, and know where your emergency shutoffs are. Now onto the next step…moving in! You’re finally ready to move into the house you’ve watched being built from the ground up. Or at least, you know what to expect when you finalize building plans and get to the pre-start process. Keep this glossary handy as you move through the building process, and you’ll be ready every step of the way.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:35 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c15b4db048034a7e5f5a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c15e4db04803477e7f96","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:47:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Homeowner’s Starter Guide to Creating a Perfect Owner’s Bedroom","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5422 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c8b8244ab18516041e2d8b2ee8114380.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Let’s talk about your master bedroom. Here’s where you can bring your comfort dreams to life: the fluffiest pillows, the softest sheets, the most soothing wall colors. But putting that room together without a list can lead to a lot of trips back to Bed, Bath &amp; Beyond after forgetting pillowcases or light bulbs for your bedside lamps. That’s why we’ve put together a basic checklist of what you’ll need to complete your perfect master bedroom. \u003cstrong>\u003cu>Start The List Lying Down\u003c/u>\u003c/strong> They say you spend a third of your life sleeping, right? You better make that sleep count. That’s why our checklist starts with your bed and everything on it. \u003cstrong>It’s Time to Upgrade That Mattress\u003c/strong> When was the last time you bought a new mattress? It’s recommended that you replace your every 7 to 10 years, but how well have you treated your mattress over the years? Remember, you’re putting together a dream room ready for a perfect night’s sleep. Consider treating yourself to a new mattress and don’t forget the mattress protector!\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Mattress\u003c/li>\u003cli>Box Spring\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bedframe\u003c/li>\u003cli>Headboard/Footboard (optional depending on your style)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dress Up Those Linens!\u003c/strong> Does anything feel better than falling asleep underneath brand new, clean sheets? Pick up a new set (or two) of matching sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers. Look for higher thread count, moisture-wicking fabric for the most comfortable night’s sleep imaginable.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Sheets\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fitted Sheets\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pillow Cases\u003c/li>\u003cli>Duvet Covers\u003c/li>\u003cli>Throws or Blankets\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Decorative or Accent Pieces\u003c/strong> Decorative accessories add a fun splash of personality to your owner’s bedroom. Match these pieces to your walls or drapes - go for bold prints or soothing colors, whatever feels right for you. Have fun with it!\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Throw pillows\u003c/li>\u003cli>Patterned throws\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bedskirt\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Brighten Up Your Day (Or Night)\u003c/u>\u003c/strong> Light up the room with more than just your smile! We’re talking about bedside table lamps, overhead lighting, and decorative lighting. Continue to tie the room together with lighting features that match the room’s style.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Bedside table lamps (you’ll want two!)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Overhead lighting with soft lightbulbs\u003c/li>\u003cli>Color-changing LED lights (strands or pucks placed around the room)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>It’s Easy Being Green\u003c/u>\u003c/strong> Add a literal breath of fresh air to your master bedroom with some greenery! Vibrant plants are great for adding color and life to a room. It’s wonderful to wake up each morning to a sunny bedroom and a happy plant or two. Here are some of the best plants to keep in a bedroom:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Peace Lily\u003c/li>\u003cli>Parlor Palm\u003c/li>\u003cli>English Ivy\u003c/li>\u003cli>Snake Plant\u003c/li>\u003cli>Corn Plant\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Keep Out the Clutter - Put Your Clothes Away!\u003c/u>\u003c/strong> Nothing brings chaos to an otherwise orderly room than clothes scattered across the floor or draped over chairs. Keep your owner’s bedroom peaceful and calm by keeping your clothes inline:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Dresser\u003c/li>\u003cli>Armoire\u003c/li>\u003cli>Closet dresser organizer\u003c/li>\u003cli>Closet shelving\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>No two master bedrooms are alike. Maybe yours includes a bathroom suite or a cozy reading corner off to the side, perfect for a loveseat and side table. Once you’ve mastered the basics - putting together an ideal sleeping experience and bringing in light and life - then you can start tackling those areas. We hope this checklist has helped you start bringing your dream bedroom to life!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-homeowners-starter-guide-to-creating-a-perfect-owners-bedroom-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-06-30T22:02:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c8b8244ab18516041e2d8b2ee8114380.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1561932129,"_etag":"77f82924f7dbaa439f5de5f4a0325ad65f6697ac","textbody":"&nbsp;Let’s talk about your master bedroom. Here’s where you can bring your comfort dreams to life: the fluffiest pillows, the softest sheets, the most soothing wall colors. But putting that room together without a list can lead to a lot of trips back to Bed, Bath &amp; Beyond after forgetting pillowcases or light bulbs for your bedside lamps. That’s why we’ve put together a basic checklist of what you’ll need to complete your perfect master bedroom. Start The List Lying Down They say you spend a third of your life sleeping, right? You better make that sleep count. That’s why our checklist starts with your bed and everything on it. It’s Time to Upgrade That Mattress When was the last time you bought a new mattress? It’s recommended that you replace your every 7 to 10 years, but how well have you treated your mattress over the years? Remember, you’re putting together a dream room ready for a perfect night’s sleep. Consider treating yourself to a new mattress and don’t forget the mattress protector!MattressBox SpringBedframeHeadboard/Footboard (optional depending on your style)Dress Up Those Linens! Does anything feel better than falling asleep underneath brand new, clean sheets? Pick up a new set (or two) of matching sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers. Look for higher thread count, moisture-wicking fabric for the most comfortable night’s sleep imaginable.SheetsFitted SheetsPillow CasesDuvet CoversThrows or BlanketsDecorative or Accent Pieces Decorative accessories add a fun splash of personality to your owner’s bedroom. Match these pieces to your walls or drapes - go for bold prints or soothing colors, whatever feels right for you. Have fun with it!Throw pillowsPatterned throwsBedskirtBrighten Up Your Day (Or Night) Light up the room with more than just your smile! We’re talking about bedside table lamps, overhead lighting, and decorative lighting. Continue to tie the room together with lighting features that match the room’s style.Bedside table lamps (you’ll want two!)Overhead lighting with soft lightbulbsColor-changing LED lights (strands or pucks placed around the room)It’s Easy Being Green Add a literal breath of fresh air to your master bedroom with some greenery! Vibrant plants are great for adding color and life to a room. It’s wonderful to wake up each morning to a sunny bedroom and a happy plant or two. Here are some of the best plants to keep in a bedroom:Peace LilyParlor PalmEnglish IvySnake PlantCorn PlantKeep Out the Clutter - Put Your Clothes Away! Nothing brings chaos to an otherwise orderly room than clothes scattered across the floor or draped over chairs. Keep your owner’s bedroom peaceful and calm by keeping your clothes inline:DresserArmoireCloset dresser organizerCloset shelvingNo two master bedrooms are alike. Maybe yours includes a bathroom suite or a cozy reading corner off to the side, perfect for a loveseat and side table. Once you’ve mastered the basics - putting together an ideal sleeping experience and bringing in light and life - then you can start tackling those areas. We hope this checklist has helped you start bringing your dream bedroom to life!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c15e4db04803477e7f96"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1604db048034a7e5f5b","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:58:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The Quinlan Plan - Move-in Ready or Plan to Build","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Whether you're looking for something \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready\u003c/a> or you want to build from the ground up, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan\">The Quinlan floor plan\u003c/a> would make an amazing option. Just check out this \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=udLdoS9P8aR\">virtual tour\u003c/a>! Would you prefer to choose the finishes that best fit your style? No problem. You can \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan\">build this plan\u003c/a> from the ground up in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/the-reserve-at-valencia\">The Reserve at Valencia in Edmond\u003c/a>. Our designers can assist you in making this great plan perfect for you and your family. No matter which you decide, move-in ready or building, The Quinlan offers a functional layout for everyday living. The plan has a massive bonus room that can be converted into a variety of different options. Whether it be adding a half bath, full bath, fourth bedroom with flex area or fourth and fifth bedrooms with a flex area, this plan is sure to offer the configuration your family needs. The downstairs is equipped with an open entryway accenting the exposed staircase flowing into an open family room with cathedral ceilings finished off with a faux beam down the center and plenty of natural light. The secondary bedrooms feature large walk-in closets and a shared Jack and Jill bath. The master suite is a wrap-around design that offers a convenient path to the rear mudroom, utility room and kitchen. It features a freestanding tub, large walk-in closet, and a 17’9”x16’5” master bedroom. To top it all off there is a choice of 4 exteriors, a craftsman elevation with varying siding types and metal roofing, a farmhouse elevation with a large wraparound porch, a modern elevation with painted brick and a traditional elevation all that offer an extended garage for longer vehicles and plenty of storage space. Looking for something move-in read? We have that too! Our professional designers didn't disappoint with the beautiful touches in this move-in ready home in Edmond. This brand new FIVE bedroom home has it all with a study, master suite, two secondary beds and full and a half bath all on the main level! Then upstairs there are two more bedrooms with a full bath and a bonus den. The kitchen comes loaded with built-in stainless steel appliances including a microwave, convection oven, and gas range with quartz countertops and a prep island. The kitchen/living area is all open for easy entertainment of guests and family! You'll also love the wood flooring and simple-start gas fireplace in the living area, along with a nice-sized covered front porch and back patio outdoors! Complete with full landscaping and sprinkler system. Want to take a closer look? View the \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=udLdoS9P8aR\">virtual tour\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> to schedule an in-person tour today.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-quinlan-plan-movein-ready-or-plan-to-build-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-10T01:52:00.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/84e0e8511e7668594277cb4715240a56.jpeg","caption":"Utility room gray cabinets subway tile decorative tile","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1562723520,"_etag":"c9c3ce78c3bca3627a9ef3eba6fe70651b5f4cb9","textbody":"Whether you're looking for something move-in ready or you want to build from the ground up, The Quinlan floor plan would make an amazing option. Just check out this virtual tour! Would you prefer to choose the finishes that best fit your style? No problem. You can build this plan from the ground up in The Reserve at Valencia in Edmond. Our designers can assist you in making this great plan perfect for you and your family. No matter which you decide, move-in ready or building, The Quinlan offers a functional layout for everyday living. The plan has a massive bonus room that can be converted into a variety of different options. Whether it be adding a half bath, full bath, fourth bedroom with flex area or fourth and fifth bedrooms with a flex area, this plan is sure to offer the configuration your family needs. The downstairs is equipped with an open entryway accenting the exposed staircase flowing into an open family room with cathedral ceilings finished off with a faux beam down the center and plenty of natural light. The secondary bedrooms feature large walk-in closets and a shared Jack and Jill bath. The master suite is a wrap-around design that offers a convenient path to the rear mudroom, utility room and kitchen. It features a freestanding tub, large walk-in closet, and a 17’9”x16’5” master bedroom. To top it all off there is a choice of 4 exteriors, a craftsman elevation with varying siding types and metal roofing, a farmhouse elevation with a large wraparound porch, a modern elevation with painted brick and a traditional elevation all that offer an extended garage for longer vehicles and plenty of storage space. Looking for something move-in read? We have that too! Our professional designers didn't disappoint with the beautiful touches in this move-in ready home in Edmond. This brand new FIVE bedroom home has it all with a study, master suite, two secondary beds and full and a half bath all on the main level! Then upstairs there are two more bedrooms with a full bath and a bonus den. The kitchen comes loaded with built-in stainless steel appliances including a microwave, convection oven, and gas range with quartz countertops and a prep island. The kitchen/living area is all open for easy entertainment of guests and family! You'll also love the wood flooring and simple-start gas fireplace in the living area, along with a nice-sized covered front porch and back patio outdoors! Complete with full landscaping and sprinkler system. Want to take a closer look? View the virtual tour or contact Elena to schedule an in-person tour today.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:40 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1604db048034a7e5f5b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1634db04803477e7f97","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:47:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma Boasts a One-of-a-Kind State Capitol","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5416 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ec4ef9939eb232c102ab1b60dfd472f7.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma State Capital building.\" width=\"640\" height=\"409\">Located at 23\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> and N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City, the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_State_Capitol\">Oklahoma State Capitol\u003c/a> contains 650 rooms and 452,508 square feet of floor space. Constructed from 1915 to 1917, it didn’t have a dome until one was added in 2002. Although included in the building’s original blueprints, the dome wasn’t added when the capitol was first built due to budget shortages, politics and material shortages during World War I. Famous for its oil wells, Oklahoma has the only state capitol grounds in the United States with active oil rigs. In fact, the capitol building sits directly atop the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_City_Oil_Field\">Oklahoma City Oil Field\u003c/a>. The house of government for the state of Oklahoma, the capitol holds the Oklahoma Legislature and executive branch offices. The west wing houses the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhouse.gov/\">Oklahoma House of Representatives\u003c/a> chamber and offices. The east wing is home to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.oksenate.gov/\">Oklahoma Senate\u003c/a> chamber and offices. The ceremonial office of the Governor is on the second floor. Such elected state officials as the state auditor and inspector, state treasurer, and state attorney general all have offices on the first floor. Built-in Greco-Roman style the state capitol is composed primarily of white limestone and Oklahoma pink granite. The newly added dome is made of steel-reinforced concrete and reinforced plaster casts. Standing atop the dome is \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=GU008\">\u003cem>The Guardian\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, a bronze sculpture of a Native American. The figure itself is 17 feet tall, but the staff it holds reaches to 22 feet, 9 inches. A 9-foot replica stands in the second-floor rotunda. Noted for its restored stained glass, marble floors and stairs, hand-painted ceilings, portraits of famous Oklahomans, murals and changing art exhibits, the capitol is a popular tourist spot. The art in the capitol is curated by the Oklahoma Arts Council. One of the building’s most noted pieces is Chickasaw artist Mike Larsen’s mural \u003ca href=\"https://www.tulsaworld.com/archive/flight-of-spirit-oklahoma-s-five-indian-ballerinas-honored-by/article_bdf75595-735e-5089-9493-f95e7eb037dd.html\">\u003cem>Flight of Spirit\u003c/em>\u003c/a>, which honors the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Moons\">Five Moons\u003c/a>, notable 20\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>-century Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma. This piece is on display in the capitol rotunda. Several large pieces by Wayne Cooper, which depict the early heritage and oil history of Oklahoma are also on display. \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripsavvy.com/oklahoma-state-capitol-tours-2516781\">Oklahoma State Capitol Tours\u003c/a> are operated by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ok.gov/portal/agency.php?agency_id=143\">Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation\u003c/a> Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Trained volunteers take visitors on a 45-minute tour of the complex and impart fascinating pieces of Oklahoma history along the way. The guided tours can be scheduled in advance by calling 405-521-3356. Scheduling is requested for parties of 10 or more. Visitors also have the option of taking a self-guided tour using brochures designed to assist and direct them along the way. These can be taken Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-boasts-a-oneofakind-state-capitol-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-12T06:16:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ec4ef9939eb232c102ab1b60dfd472f7.jpg","caption":"Oklahoma State Capital building.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1562912215,"_etag":"dc148220e0774cc3cb799dbf9ec9fb9783d080d0","textbody":"Located at 23rd and N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma State Capitol contains 650 rooms and 452,508 square feet of floor space. Constructed from 1915 to 1917, it didn’t have a dome until one was added in 2002. Although included in the building’s original blueprints, the dome wasn’t added when the capitol was first built due to budget shortages, politics and material shortages during World War I. Famous for its oil wells, Oklahoma has the only state capitol grounds in the United States with active oil rigs. In fact, the capitol building sits directly atop the Oklahoma City Oil Field. The house of government for the state of Oklahoma, the capitol holds the Oklahoma Legislature and executive branch offices. The west wing houses the Oklahoma House of Representatives chamber and offices. The east wing is home to the Oklahoma Senate chamber and offices. The ceremonial office of the Governor is on the second floor. Such elected state officials as the state auditor and inspector, state treasurer, and state attorney general all have offices on the first floor. Built-in Greco-Roman style the state capitol is composed primarily of white limestone and Oklahoma pink granite. The newly added dome is made of steel-reinforced concrete and reinforced plaster casts. Standing atop the dome is The Guardian, a bronze sculpture of a Native American. The figure itself is 17 feet tall, but the staff it holds reaches to 22 feet, 9 inches. A 9-foot replica stands in the second-floor rotunda. Noted for its restored stained glass, marble floors and stairs, hand-painted ceilings, portraits of famous Oklahomans, murals and changing art exhibits, the capitol is a popular tourist spot. The art in the capitol is curated by the Oklahoma Arts Council. One of the building’s most noted pieces is Chickasaw artist Mike Larsen’s mural Flight of Spirit, which honors the Five Moons, notable 20th-century Native American ballerinas from Oklahoma. This piece is on display in the capitol rotunda. Several large pieces by Wayne Cooper, which depict the early heritage and oil history of Oklahoma are also on display. Oklahoma State Capitol Tours are operated by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. Trained volunteers take visitors on a 45-minute tour of the complex and impart fascinating pieces of Oklahoma history along the way. The guided tours can be scheduled in advance by calling 405-521-3356. Scheduling is requested for parties of 10 or more. Visitors also have the option of taking a self-guided tour using brochures designed to assist and direct them along the way. These can be taken Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1634db04803477e7f97"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1634db04803477e7f98","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:47:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"2nd Friday Norman Art Walk Held Throughout Year","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://normanarts.org/\">Norman Arts Council\u003c/a> holds a free art walk on the second Friday of every month throughout the year. Aptly named \u003ca href=\"https://www.2ndfridaynorman.com/\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> Friday Norman Art Walk\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, this is always a multi-stop event, with participants including such organizations as \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/\">Visit Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanfirehouse.com/\">the Firehouse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mainsitecontemporaryart.com/\">MAINSITE\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/hometowns/norman-central\">Norman Public Library\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.pasnorman.org/programs/gallery\">Depot Gallery\u003c/a>, as well as a wide variety of shops, restaurants, offices, bars, concert venues and more. This monthly celebration of the arts in Norman connects the downtown arts district with outlying galleries, performance halls and Campus Corner. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> Friday\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> offers the opportunity not only to see great art, like sculpture, painting and photography, but to experience performance art as well. There’s also music throughout the affair from the \u003ca href=\"http://normanmusicfestival.com/\">Norman Music Festival\u003c/a> and the Norman Arts Council, as well as local establishments like \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Red-Brick-Bar-416655671758921/\">Red Brick Bar\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bluebonnetbar.com/\">The Bluebonnet\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://michelangeloscoffeeandwine.com/\">Michelangelo’s\u003c/a>. &nbsp;Concerts of basically all types of music—everything from jazz to indie to hip-hop to rock—are held in all types of settings. The event takes place 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., but you won’t need to rush dinner before arriving. On Peters Street, between Main and Grey, numerous food trucks offering a variety of culinary delights are always on hand. Although there’s no charge to enter any participating venue, you’ll probably want to bring your wallet along anyway. After all, there will be lots of handcrafted items available for purchase, plus all kinds of tempting food truck treats just begging to be sampled. Any business or organization within the footprint of the \u003cstrong>\u003cem>2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> Friday Norman Art Walk\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> is welcome to participate in the festivities. There’s no charge to have a participating artist, performance or concert included in Second Friday’s promo material. Go \u003ca href=\"https://www.2ndfridaynorman.com/participate\">here\u003c/a> to learn how your organization can participate. Vendors and street performers are announced the week of the walk. Click \u003ca href=\"http://www.2ndfridaynorman.com/this-month/\">here\u003c/a> to learn more about what is happening at \u003ca href=\"http://www.2ndfridaynorman.com/this-month/\">this month's art walk.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"2nd-friday-norman-art-walk-held-throughout-year-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-12T18:22:12.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1562955732,"_etag":"30b75cbdea3e80669b8d96d7df0701c95e027d13","textbody":"The Norman Arts Council holds a free art walk on the second Friday of every month throughout the year. Aptly named 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk, this is always a multi-stop event, with participants including such organizations as Visit Norman, the Firehouse, MAINSITE, the Norman Public Library, and Depot Gallery, as well as a wide variety of shops, restaurants, offices, bars, concert venues and more. This monthly celebration of the arts in Norman connects the downtown arts district with outlying galleries, performance halls and Campus Corner. 2nd Friday offers the opportunity not only to see great art, like sculpture, painting and photography, but to experience performance art as well. There’s also music throughout the affair from the Norman Music Festival and the Norman Arts Council, as well as local establishments like Red Brick Bar, The Bluebonnet and Michelangelo’s. &nbsp;Concerts of basically all types of music—everything from jazz to indie to hip-hop to rock—are held in all types of settings. The event takes place 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., but you won’t need to rush dinner before arriving. On Peters Street, between Main and Grey, numerous food trucks offering a variety of culinary delights are always on hand. Although there’s no charge to enter any participating venue, you’ll probably want to bring your wallet along anyway. After all, there will be lots of handcrafted items available for purchase, plus all kinds of tempting food truck treats just begging to be sampled. Any business or organization within the footprint of the 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk is welcome to participate in the festivities. There’s no charge to have a participating artist, performance or concert included in Second Friday’s promo material. Go here to learn how your organization can participate. Vendors and street performers are announced the week of the walk. Click here to learn more about what is happening at this month's art walk.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1634db04803477e7f98"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1644db04803497e7245","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:48:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"First Friday Gallery Walk in Paseo Arts District","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>A special experience is available to historic \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepaseo.org/\">Paseo Arts District\u003c/a> visitors on the first Friday of every month: &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.thepaseo.org/paseo-first-friday-gallery-walk\">First Friday Gallery Walk\u003c/a>, one of Oklahoma City’s oldest art walks. More than 80 artists and more than 25 businesses and restaurants -- all within easy walking distance of each other -- stay open late (from 6 to 10 p.m.) to offer uniquely themed exhibits, refreshments, featured artists and various forms of entertainment. Located between NW 27\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and 30\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Streets, between Walker and Hudson, Paseo has long been recognized as a lively bohemian area and home base for Oklahoma City’s art community. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>First Friday\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> provides an opportunity for Paseo galleries and studios to showcase artwork: either the latest efforts of the facilities’ owners, the creations of guest artists or a combination of the two. Many galleries also offer light refreshments. Musicians, dance groups and other performers work their special magic to add to the overall ambiance and help create a fun street scene. Even though Paseo is the permanent home to an eclectic and delicious mix of eateries, at least two food trucks are also on hand for every \u003cstrong>\u003cem>First Friday Gallery Walk\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>. The food trucks vary from month to month. In addition to the art-related facilities and places to eat, Paseo also offers a bustling mix of trendy cocktail lounges and dive bars offering karaoke, billiards and live music on \u003cstrong>\u003cem>First Friday\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> and other nights throughout the month. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>First Friday\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> also provides fun entertainment for families. The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club hosts “Star Parties,” making it possible for attendees to explore the night sky, in addition to experiencing art and enjoying fabulous food and entertainment. The entire family is welcome at \u003cstrong>\u003cem>First\u003c/em>\u003cem>Friday\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>. Many Paseo restaurant patios and galleries are pet friendly . . . for those visitors who are careful to clean up after their furry companions. Even those who bring their pets but fail to bring along clean-up dispensers won’t have to cut their evening short. Paseo Pet Dispensers are sold at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepaseo.org/paseo-artspace\">Paseo Art Space\u003c/a>. Additional shopping opportunities abound at \u003cstrong>\u003cem>First Friday Gallery Walk\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, for yourself or for the perfect gift. All the galleries and studios offer distinctive items. There’s also handcrafted jewelry, clothing and one-of-a-kind home décor at shops like \u003ca href=\"https://www.bonedustcowgirl.com/\">Bonedust Cowgirl Gallery and Boutique\u003c/a>. Admission to First Friday is free and free parking is ample in and around the Paseo Arts District. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"first-friday-gallery-walk-in-paseo-arts-district-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-18T00:33:04.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1563409984,"_etag":"596aebb79d9bcf210bec4e72cf16249aa9015bd1","textbody":"A special experience is available to historic Paseo Arts District visitors on the first Friday of every month: &nbsp;First Friday Gallery Walk, one of Oklahoma City’s oldest art walks. More than 80 artists and more than 25 businesses and restaurants -- all within easy walking distance of each other -- stay open late (from 6 to 10 p.m.) to offer uniquely themed exhibits, refreshments, featured artists and various forms of entertainment. Located between NW 27th and 30th Streets, between Walker and Hudson, Paseo has long been recognized as a lively bohemian area and home base for Oklahoma City’s art community. First Friday provides an opportunity for Paseo galleries and studios to showcase artwork: either the latest efforts of the facilities’ owners, the creations of guest artists or a combination of the two. Many galleries also offer light refreshments. Musicians, dance groups and other performers work their special magic to add to the overall ambiance and help create a fun street scene. Even though Paseo is the permanent home to an eclectic and delicious mix of eateries, at least two food trucks are also on hand for every First Friday Gallery Walk. The food trucks vary from month to month. In addition to the art-related facilities and places to eat, Paseo also offers a bustling mix of trendy cocktail lounges and dive bars offering karaoke, billiards and live music on First Friday and other nights throughout the month. First Friday also provides fun entertainment for families. The Oklahoma City Astronomy Club hosts “Star Parties,” making it possible for attendees to explore the night sky, in addition to experiencing art and enjoying fabulous food and entertainment. The entire family is welcome at FirstFriday. Many Paseo restaurant patios and galleries are pet friendly . . . for those visitors who are careful to clean up after their furry companions. Even those who bring their pets but fail to bring along clean-up dispensers won’t have to cut their evening short. Paseo Pet Dispensers are sold at the Paseo Art Space. Additional shopping opportunities abound at First Friday Gallery Walk, for yourself or for the perfect gift. All the galleries and studios offer distinctive items. There’s also handcrafted jewelry, clothing and one-of-a-kind home décor at shops like Bonedust Cowgirl Gallery and Boutique. Admission to First Friday is free and free parking is ample in and around the Paseo Arts District. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1644db04803497e7245"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1674db04803477e7f9a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:48:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Costs That Come with Buying a New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Over the next couple of weeks, one of our preferred lenders, \u003ca href=\"http://citywide-loans.com\">Citywide Mortgage\u003c/a>, is going to give us a closer look at the process of financing your home. Today, we'll walk through the costs of buying a new home.\u003c/p>\u003ctable align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" valign=\"top\" width=\"600\">\u003cdiv class=\"text-margin\">Here's a breakdown of the expenses you can expect: \u003cimg class=\"deviceWidth fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11c8c6765e3e25c74ecb3aa3cc7b0d57.png\" alt=\"Down payment and earnest money, Your monthly mortgage payment, Closing costs, Other fees and expenses\" width=\"501\">&nbsp;Let's take a closer look at what each of these means.\u003c/div>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd height=\"25\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd>\u003cimg class=\"deviceWidth fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ff245a9ec490d172a8c9d8b85d4eb5f.png\" alt=\"divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"2\">\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd height=\"25\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003ctable align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" valign=\"top\" width=\"600\">\u003cdiv class=\"text-margin\">\u003cstrong>Down Payment and Earnest Money\u003c/strong> Before you even buy the home, you'll need cash for your \u003ca href=\"https://cl.exct.net/?qs=1d98661d8515eed2c5479376a2bcf2636cc5365ceb6eb44ddfd572c9d95ac9c4aa7b20f7469f954ae84a668aaad2774556a1c7c8d39e5adc\">earnest money\u003c/a> and down payment. You may have heard the myth that you need a 20% down payment to buy a home, but there are actually loan programs available that require as little as 3.5% — or even 0% down for those who qualify. Let's discuss your options when you're ready.\u003c/div>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd height=\"25\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd>\u003cimg class=\"deviceWidth fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ff245a9ec490d172a8c9d8b85d4eb5f.png\" alt=\"divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"2\">\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd height=\"25\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003ctable align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" valign=\"top\" width=\"600\">\u003cdiv class=\"text-margin\">\u003cstrong>The Mortgage Payment\u003c/strong> Your monthly mortgage payment consists of:\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"90%\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"21%\">\u003cstrong>Principal:\u003c/strong>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"79%\">The actual amount you are borrowing.\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"21%\">\u003cstrong>Interest:\u003c/strong>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"79%\">What it costs to borrow the money for your home.\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"21%\">\u003cstrong>Escrow:\u003c/strong>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"79%\">A third party account used to pay for taxes and insurance on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"https://cl.exct.net/?qs=1d98661d8515eed26feabb5cc58f67e4ead60b8d7990ad3f82cb6659522d55cfe05c8fd760612afdb26c418f6cda75668a7fb28d483e875e\">Learn more\u003c/a> about escrow.\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003c/div>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd height=\"25\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd>\u003cimg class=\"deviceWidth fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ff245a9ec490d172a8c9d8b85d4eb5f.png\" alt=\"divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"2\">\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd height=\"25\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003ctable align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" valign=\"top\" width=\"600\">\u003cdiv class=\"text-margin\">\u003cstrong>Closing Costs\u003c/strong> You'll also have to pay closing costs when ownership of the home is transferred to you. Closing costs are a one-time payment due when you close your loan. Everyone's closing costs vary slightly, but below are a few examples of what might be included: \u003cimg class=\"deviceWidth fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/878deabe939b31b105aac8dbf195f2cc.png\" alt=\"Icon 1\" width=\"560\">&nbsp;You can negotiate with the seller to pay some or all of your closing costs. If the seller won't pay and you can't afford these costs, let's talk about rolling them into your loan. \u003ca href=\"https://cl.exct.net/?qs=1d98661d8515eed29368b603d6da3e00c865e99ce4f77b4323ea4d496dec7b392193ba357f3a090267a091fef69ba5b22ce6b36ccf4e06b7\">Learn more\u003c/a> about closing costs.\u003c/div>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd height=\"25\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd>\u003cimg class=\"deviceWidth fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ff245a9ec490d172a8c9d8b85d4eb5f.png\" alt=\"divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"2\">\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd height=\"25\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003ctable align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" valign=\"top\" width=\"600\">\u003cdiv class=\"text-margin\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cstrong>Other Expenses to Save For\u003c/strong> Don't forget: Your home will need regular maintenance and upkeep. You'll also have bills for electricity, water, internet, and other utilities to pay. And don't forget your moving costs! Whether it's hiring professionals or handing out pizza and sodas to your buddies, you still need to save some cash!\u003c/div>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ctable align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"left\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" class=\"mobile-off\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">\u003cbr>\u003c/td>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" valign=\"top\" width=\"600\">\u003cdiv class=\"text-margin\">\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#f5f5f5\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#f5f5f5\" valign=\"middle\">If you have further questions about the costs that come with buying a home, \u003ca href=\"http://citywide-loans.com\">Citywide Mortgage\u003c/a>, is here to help.\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003c/div>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5435 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/79fddd4e5a3535fc3b9e6d2207abc215.jpg\" alt=\"citywide mortgage\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\">&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"costs-that-come-with-buying-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-18T10:44:36.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11c8c6765e3e25c74ecb3aa3cc7b0d57.png","caption":"Down payment and earnest money, Your monthly mortgage payment, Closing costs, Other fees and expenses","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1563446676,"_etag":"6f5b76c3de5048c5bfb6a6a1ac0248c1ee977a6b","textbody":"Over the next couple of weeks, one of our preferred lenders, Citywide Mortgage, is going to give us a closer look at the process of financing your home. Today, we'll walk through the costs of buying a new home.Here's a breakdown of the expenses you can expect: &nbsp;Let's take a closer look at what each of these means.Down Payment and Earnest Money Before you even buy the home, you'll need cash for your earnest money and down payment. You may have heard the myth that you need a 20% down payment to buy a home, but there are actually loan programs available that require as little as 3.5% — or even 0% down for those who qualify. Let's discuss your options when you're ready.The Mortgage Payment Your monthly mortgage payment consists of:Principal:The actual amount you are borrowing.Interest:What it costs to borrow the money for your home.Escrow:A third party account used to pay for taxes and insurance on your behalf. Learn more about escrow.Closing Costs You'll also have to pay closing costs when ownership of the home is transferred to you. Closing costs are a one-time payment due when you close your loan. Everyone's closing costs vary slightly, but below are a few examples of what might be included: &nbsp;You can negotiate with the seller to pay some or all of your closing costs. If the seller won't pay and you can't afford these costs, let's talk about rolling them into your loan. Learn more about closing costs.Other Expenses to Save For Don't forget: Your home will need regular maintenance and upkeep. You'll also have bills for electricity, water, internet, and other utilities to pay. And don't forget your moving costs! Whether it's hiring professionals or handing out pizza and sodas to your buddies, you still need to save some cash!&nbsp;If you have further questions about the costs that come with buying a home, Citywide Mortgage, is here to help.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1674db04803477e7f9a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c16b4db048034a7e5f5c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:47:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What’s Your Home Aesthetic? 5 Hot Design Styles to Consider","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5440 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/40477b7df52cc1540080eeda83ed2e37.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Let’s be real. We all watch HGTV and start judging our own homes with the beautiful styles we see on TV. Maybe we don’t always agree with their choices (carpet in a kitchen??), but we all wish our homes could look so put together. Bringing your home to HGTV level isn’t impossible. In fact, it’s easier than you think, especially if you’re starting in a new home. The trick is figuring out your home aesthetic - what style resonates most with you and your family? From there, you can start putting together rooms with pieces that fit the style! Here’s a list of 5 design styles to help you get started. Which one fits you best? \u003cstrong>Rustic\u003c/strong> Are you looking to take a bit of country out to the city? Or are you interested in playing up your home’s rural setting? Then a rustic theme may be right for you. You can achieve a rustic aesthetic by combining natural and industrial interior design elements. This style emphasizes natural finishes and raw wood, touches of stone or metal, and leather or other natural fabrics. Stick with neutral colors and tones, with just a pop of jewel tone accents to really make your home stand out. \u003cstrong>Minimalist\u003c/strong> Minimalism is an extremely popular and misunderstood aesthetic. For many people, they associate this style with bare walls and cold furniture. But they’ve got it all wrong. When done right, this style is sleek and elegant without fuss or noise. Rooms are sparsely furnished but functional, without loud colors or distracting patterns. Think of a modern art gallery, where everything is in its perfect place. If you prefer understated, carefully curated furniture pieces with muted tones (and no clutter), this may be your ideal aesthetic. \u003cstrong>Coastal\u003c/strong> We’re getting deeper into themes with a coastal style, which uses beach house vibes and coastal elements. If your home is particularly open and sunny, this airy and light style may be the right fit. Coastal interior design uses an ocean-inspired color palette usually featuring whites, blues, and green. Natural lighting plays a significant role in this theme, working nicely with those soft coastal colors. Here’s another style that uses natural wood, often weathered and unfinished, and stone. Think rocky beaches and driftwood. You can even lean into this one with a few nautical accent pieces here and there - just don’t overdo it or your friends might start calling you ‘Captain’! \u003cstrong>Bohemian\u003c/strong> Bright fabrics, bold patterns, eclectic furniture mix of different styles and ages - that’s how we’d describe the bohemian style. If you love interest pieces, funky and memorable pieces, and are looking for a way to highlight your uniqueness, this may be the style for you. This style boasts interesting mixes of patterns, contrasting without clashing. Low-lying furniture is another hallmark of the style with low-backed sofas, short coffee tables, and plenty of floor seating. You want bright colors and no empty surfaces! Consider this to be the opposite of minimalism - show off your funky, unique pieces on your table, mantle, bookshelves, and walls. \u003cstrong>Mid-Century Modern\u003c/strong> Here’s another trendy style that has lasted for decades. Mid-century modern aesthetic takes elements of the ’50s, ’60s, and 70’s, then mixes them with a simple Scandinavian approach. Function over fashion is a great way to describe this style, but that doesn’t mean boring. Mid-century modern interior design features straight silhouettes, quiet fabrics, and organic shapes. These furniture pieces are classic and straightforward, which is why this style has been around for a long time (and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere). There are vintage, retroelements along with sleek shapes that highlight their crafted simplicity. Here’s a great style if you’re looking for something timeless, charming, and unassuming. So, okay. There are hundreds of interior design styles you could choose from - way more than the five we have listed here. However, these diverse aesthetics should get you thinking about what you value in a home. Are you looking to make a bold statement? Feel relaxed and breezy? Or maybe you’re looking for something that will last through the years. Whatever your aesthetic, you’re sure to find a style to match. From there, start picking up pieces and focusing on the overall feel of each room. You’ll have an enviable home in no time!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"whats-your-home-aesthetic-5-hot-design-styles-to-consider-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-09T23:30:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/40477b7df52cc1540080eeda83ed2e37.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1562715044,"_etag":"ce5f5e1482f4da426ba57e486094700329d70779","textbody":"&nbsp;Let’s be real. We all watch HGTV and start judging our own homes with the beautiful styles we see on TV. Maybe we don’t always agree with their choices (carpet in a kitchen??), but we all wish our homes could look so put together. Bringing your home to HGTV level isn’t impossible. In fact, it’s easier than you think, especially if you’re starting in a new home. The trick is figuring out your home aesthetic - what style resonates most with you and your family? From there, you can start putting together rooms with pieces that fit the style! Here’s a list of 5 design styles to help you get started. Which one fits you best? Rustic Are you looking to take a bit of country out to the city? Or are you interested in playing up your home’s rural setting? Then a rustic theme may be right for you. You can achieve a rustic aesthetic by combining natural and industrial interior design elements. This style emphasizes natural finishes and raw wood, touches of stone or metal, and leather or other natural fabrics. Stick with neutral colors and tones, with just a pop of jewel tone accents to really make your home stand out. Minimalist Minimalism is an extremely popular and misunderstood aesthetic. For many people, they associate this style with bare walls and cold furniture. But they’ve got it all wrong. When done right, this style is sleek and elegant without fuss or noise. Rooms are sparsely furnished but functional, without loud colors or distracting patterns. Think of a modern art gallery, where everything is in its perfect place. If you prefer understated, carefully curated furniture pieces with muted tones (and no clutter), this may be your ideal aesthetic. Coastal We’re getting deeper into themes with a coastal style, which uses beach house vibes and coastal elements. If your home is particularly open and sunny, this airy and light style may be the right fit. Coastal interior design uses an ocean-inspired color palette usually featuring whites, blues, and green. Natural lighting plays a significant role in this theme, working nicely with those soft coastal colors. Here’s another style that uses natural wood, often weathered and unfinished, and stone. Think rocky beaches and driftwood. You can even lean into this one with a few nautical accent pieces here and there - just don’t overdo it or your friends might start calling you ‘Captain’! Bohemian Bright fabrics, bold patterns, eclectic furniture mix of different styles and ages - that’s how we’d describe the bohemian style. If you love interest pieces, funky and memorable pieces, and are looking for a way to highlight your uniqueness, this may be the style for you. This style boasts interesting mixes of patterns, contrasting without clashing. Low-lying furniture is another hallmark of the style with low-backed sofas, short coffee tables, and plenty of floor seating. You want bright colors and no empty surfaces! Consider this to be the opposite of minimalism - show off your funky, unique pieces on your table, mantle, bookshelves, and walls. Mid-Century Modern Here’s another trendy style that has lasted for decades. Mid-century modern aesthetic takes elements of the ’50s, ’60s, and 70’s, then mixes them with a simple Scandinavian approach. Function over fashion is a great way to describe this style, but that doesn’t mean boring. Mid-century modern interior design features straight silhouettes, quiet fabrics, and organic shapes. These furniture pieces are classic and straightforward, which is why this style has been around for a long time (and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere). There are vintage, retroelements along with sleek shapes that highlight their crafted simplicity. Here’s a great style if you’re looking for something timeless, charming, and unassuming. So, okay. There are hundreds of interior design styles you could choose from - way more than the five we have listed here. However, these diverse aesthetics should get you thinking about what you value in a home. Are you looking to make a bold statement? Feel relaxed and breezy? Or maybe you’re looking for something that will last through the years. Whatever your aesthetic, you’re sure to find a style to match. From there, start picking up pieces and focusing on the overall feel of each room. You’ll have an enviable home in no time!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:51 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c16b4db048034a7e5f5c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c16b4db04803487e5d7b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:48:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Edmond’s Heard on Hurd -- For Music, Food, Shopping and Family Fun","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Looking for a free family-friendly event that includes live music, local food and shopping? You probably want to check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.citizensedmond.com/heardonhurd.htm#nav\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Heard on Hurd\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in downtown Edmond, just north of Oklahoma City. Held from 6 to 10 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month from March through October at the corner of Broadway and Hurd, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Heard on Hurd\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> is now in the midst of its fifth year, after being started in 2014 by Citizens Bank of Edmond. Last year, more than 4,000 visitors took to the streets to take advantage of all the entertainment this event has to offer. Fully dedicated to the continuing success of this festival, \u003ca href=\"https://www.citizensedmond.com\">Citizens Bank of Edmond\u003c/a> has added activities to its new downtown lobby, which include food samplings and live music, as well as street performers featuring local musicians at the intersection of Main and Broadway. Due to its ever expanding popularity, the festival site has extended east to Littler in order to allow for more vendors. On average about 30 of the metro’s most popular food trucks and 12 pop-up shops participate in each festival. Vendors are always changing, as they rotate monthly, but a wide variety of fare is always available. Locally-brewed beer from craft beer vendors is also sold at designated spots. The pop-up shops from local vendors typically include clothing, jewelry, gifts, stationery and more. There is also a designated children’s area behind the bank where youngsters can enjoy Let it Glow, i9 Sports, Peony and Dragon face painting, as well as other activities. As long as they’re friendly, furry members of the family are allowed to join the fun. Attendees are asked not to bring their own food or drink and instead to buy from the participating vendors in order to support local businesses and merchants. Since many of those attending come and go throughout the event, the best place to park is anywhere nearby on the street, plus empty unused lots are fair game. However, everyone is asked to not park on nearby resident’s lawns or to block their drives or in “Resident Only” posted parking areas. The latest information on upcoming festivals can be found on the event’s official \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/heardonhurd\">Facebook page\u003c/a>. Heard on Hurd’s official hashtag: #JoinTheHurd.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"edmonds-heard-on-hurd-for-music-food-shopping-and-family-fun-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-24T01:37:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1563932223,"_etag":"f7c8ef55138383f3cc85d49ee3bf26b6f81800aa","textbody":"Looking for a free family-friendly event that includes live music, local food and shopping? You probably want to check out Heard on Hurd in downtown Edmond, just north of Oklahoma City. Held from 6 to 10 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month from March through October at the corner of Broadway and Hurd, Heard on Hurd is now in the midst of its fifth year, after being started in 2014 by Citizens Bank of Edmond. Last year, more than 4,000 visitors took to the streets to take advantage of all the entertainment this event has to offer. Fully dedicated to the continuing success of this festival, Citizens Bank of Edmond has added activities to its new downtown lobby, which include food samplings and live music, as well as street performers featuring local musicians at the intersection of Main and Broadway. Due to its ever expanding popularity, the festival site has extended east to Littler in order to allow for more vendors. On average about 30 of the metro’s most popular food trucks and 12 pop-up shops participate in each festival. Vendors are always changing, as they rotate monthly, but a wide variety of fare is always available. Locally-brewed beer from craft beer vendors is also sold at designated spots. The pop-up shops from local vendors typically include clothing, jewelry, gifts, stationery and more. There is also a designated children’s area behind the bank where youngsters can enjoy Let it Glow, i9 Sports, Peony and Dragon face painting, as well as other activities. As long as they’re friendly, furry members of the family are allowed to join the fun. Attendees are asked not to bring their own food or drink and instead to buy from the participating vendors in order to support local businesses and merchants. Since many of those attending come and go throughout the event, the best place to park is anywhere nearby on the street, plus empty unused lots are fair game. However, everyone is asked to not park on nearby resident’s lawns or to block their drives or in “Resident Only” posted parking areas. The latest information on upcoming festivals can be found on the event’s official Facebook page. Heard on Hurd’s official hashtag: #JoinTheHurd.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:51 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c16b4db04803487e5d7b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c16b4db048034a7e5f5d","_updated":"Wed, 22 May 2024 20:10:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Choosing the Perfect Homesite","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Building your new home with Ideal Homes is as simple as selecting a homesite, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">choosing a floorplan\u003c/a>, and going through our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">design center\u003c/a>. We have \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">15 great neighborhoods\u003c/a> to choose from and each of those neighborhoods has a variety of different types of homesites. Are you looking for a view of a pond or a green belt? Maybe a quiet cul-de-sac safe for the kids? Or maybe you want a smaller yard for less maintenance. One of our New Home Consultants can take you on a tour of the neighborhood to help you select the best location for your new home. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EuXb0tmg_Ec\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> Ready to learn more? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Elena\u003c/a> to schedule your tour today!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"choosing-the-perfect-homesite-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-26T23:25:07.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1564183507,"_etag":"bf5f0500b8f0bce579aa45a4dc5eaea738c4164e","textbody":"Building your new home with Ideal Homes is as simple as selecting a homesite, choosing a floorplan, and going through our design center. We have 15 great neighborhoods to choose from and each of those neighborhoods has a variety of different types of homesites. Are you looking for a view of a pond or a green belt? Maybe a quiet cul-de-sac safe for the kids? Or maybe you want a smaller yard for less maintenance. One of our New Home Consultants can take you on a tour of the neighborhood to help you select the best location for your new home.  Ready to learn more? Contact Elena to schedule your tour today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:51 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c16b4db048034a7e5f5d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c16e4db048034a7e5f5e","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Bands, Bands and More Bands at Norman Music Festival","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5449\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/351a7f746e263ace9ac64c779355501d.jpg\" alt=\"Norman Music Festival\" width=\"448\" height=\"277\" />Free and open to the public, the \u003ca href=\"http://normanmusicfestival.com/\">Norman Music Festival\u003c/a> started in 2008 as a one-day event. It has since grown to span two nights and one full day and night during which more than 100 bands perform a wide selection of music in both indoor venues and outdoor stages.\n\nOver the years, the festival has also expanded beyond music to include food, arts and crafts. It all takes place on the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of historic Downtown E. Main Street, east of the railroad tracks in the Downtown Norman Arts District.\n\nTraditionally, this festival is held on the third Thursday through Saturday of April. However, if that weekend conflicts with the Easter holiday then the festival shifts to the fourth weekend to avoid conflicts with other Norman festivities.\n\nThe Thursday night and Friday night entertainment is predominantly held at indoor locations. But on Saturday the festival atmosphere becomes full-blown, complete with street closures and large outdoor stages. Rock and roll, hip hop, country, funk, Latin and electronica are typically among the many musical genres performed.\n\nDuring the 2019 Norman Music Festival, held April 25 through April 27, \u003ca href=\"https://www.beachfossils.com/\">Beach Fossils\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soccer_Mommy\">Soccer Mommy\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://normanmusicfestival.com/bands/black-milk-with-band-nat-turner/\">Black Milk with Band Nat Turner\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garden_(band)\">The Garden\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pg/omarapollomusic/about/?ref=page_internal\">Omar Apollo\u003c/a> were among \u003ca href=\"http://normanmusicfestival.com/bands/\">the many groups that performed\u003c/a>.\n\nThousands come to enjoy the shows at everything from large main stages to intimate local venues. Poetry slams, spoken word performances and stand-up comedy are also held throughout the festival.\n\nThe festival also features an open-air market. The market offers regional arts and vendors selling handmade crafts and goods. Shoppers can purchase home décor, jewelry, clothing, and more.\n\nDefinitely a family event, the festival offers entertainment for all ages. Children can jam out to musical acts at the Little Rocker Stage, get a rock star hairdo or even create their own art.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.musicfestivalwizard.com/festivals/norman-music-festival-2020/\">The next Norman Music Festival\u003c/a> is scheduled for April 23 – 25, 2020.","uniqueName":"bands-bands-and-more-bands-at-norman-music-festival-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-30T19:44:19","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/351a7f746e263ace9ac64c779355501d.jpg","caption":"Norman Music Festival","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1564515859,"_etag":"e775e4d07853cb19a51ed62297b63a3977c41e86","textbody":"Free and open to the public, the Norman Music Festival started in 2008 as a one-day event. It has since grown to span two nights and one full day and night during which more than 100 bands perform a wide selection of music in both indoor venues and outdoor stages.\n\nOver the years, the festival has also expanded beyond music to include food, arts and crafts. It all takes place on the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of historic Downtown E. Main Street, east of the railroad tracks in the Downtown Norman Arts District.\n\nTraditionally, this festival is held on the third Thursday through Saturday of April. However, if that weekend conflicts with the Easter holiday then the festival shifts to the fourth weekend to avoid conflicts with other Norman festivities.\n\nThe Thursday night and Friday night entertainment is predominantly held at indoor locations. But on Saturday the festival atmosphere becomes full-blown, complete with street closures and large outdoor stages. Rock and roll, hip hop, country, funk, Latin and electronica are typically among the many musical genres performed.\n\nDuring the 2019 Norman Music Festival, held April 25 through April 27, Beach Fossils, Soccer Mommy, Black Milk with Band Nat Turner, The Garden, and Omar Apollo were among the many groups that performed.\n\nThousands come to enjoy the shows at everything from large main stages to intimate local venues. Poetry slams, spoken word performances and stand-up comedy are also held throughout the festival.\n\nThe festival also features an open-air market. The market offers regional arts and vendors selling handmade crafts and goods. Shoppers can purchase home décor, jewelry, clothing, and more.\n\nDefinitely a family event, the festival offers entertainment for all ages. Children can jam out to musical acts at the Little Rocker Stage, get a rock star hairdo or even create their own art.\n\nThe next Norman Music Festival is scheduled for April 23 – 25, 2020.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c16e4db048034a7e5f5e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1714db04803497e7246","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:48:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to Keep Your Carpets Looking Like New When Life Happens.","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5453 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/07ad513d9911fed8b3306794a1c0b322.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Sure, your brand-new carpets look fantastic when you move into your new home! But, how do you keep them that way when you really live in your new home. Even if your carpet looks clean from across the room, think about everything that might eventually be lurking underneath. The mud your kids tracked in from the backyard this weekend. The glass of wine your aunt spilled last Thanksgiving. Not to mention whatever’s on the bottom of your pet’s feet! If you have kids or pets or a particularly messy significant other (not pointing fingers!), learning how to clean your carpets properly is a must. You can certainly shell out the money to rent a steam cleaner or shampooer every few months, but that gets expensive not to mention unrealistic -- you definitely want your carpets to look like new forever, but life happens. Keep your carpets looking just like the day you move in by following our tips for squeaky-clean floors - no steamer required.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Tackle Stains the Right Way, Right Away\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>We all know you can’t stop spills from happening - they’re just a fact of life. But there are things you can do to prevent stains from settling deep into the fibers of your carpets. It may seem obvious, but it’s best to tackle a stain right away. Don’t leave it until it’s dry. Take care of those stains right away - and do it the right way.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"2\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Blot, don’t rub!&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Blot stains with a cleaning solution or water using a clean cloth or sponge. Apply minimal pressure to soak up the stain, but not so much you rub it into the carpet. Professionals will also recommend blotting from the outside in, to prevent spreading the stain around.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Take it to the Club\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>It’s not just a myth. Club soda really can lift out wine and beer stains, as long as you use it properly. Looking back at tip #1, add club soda to a clean cloth or paper towel and gently blot the stain. Remember to blot slowly and deliberately, taking care not to rub or press too hard. Alternately, you can spray a mixture of equal parts of white vinegar and water on the stain. Let it soak in for 10-15 minutes, then press a clean towel or sponge to the area to soak it up. Repeat as needed until the stain is gone. Be sure to rinse the area with water afterward if you don’t want to smell vinegar for a few hours.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Detergent - not just for dishes\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Grease stains are notoriously difficult to remove. But a little trick is to turn to the substance you use to remove grease every day - dishwashing detergent! In a cup, dilute a few drops of dishwashing detergent in a cup of water. Then, put it in a spray bottle or soak a towel in it, then blot using the method from tip #1. Repeat as needed until the stain vanishes!\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Blood on the floor? No problem.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Anyone who has gotten a small cut or bloody nose knows the fear of ruining a light-colored carpet. Even darker carpets show blood. Luckily, there’s a pretty easy solution to this. First, scrape up any dried blood using a mixture of water and soap. Then, apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the stain and wait. It’ll start foaming - don’t worry, that’s normal. After letting it sit for a moment, dab it up with a clean cloth. Be sure to test the peroxide on an inconspicuous part of your carpet, as it could bleach darker rugs. Stick with our other solutions if you have dark carpet or are worried about this.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"6\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>The Deep-Clean Baking Soda Method\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Here’s a method that lets you deep clean a carpet without needing to rent machinery. You’ll need a vacuum cleaner, baking soda, a clean towel, and a spray bottle. Ready? First, give your entire carpet a thorough vacuuming. You want to get up all the dirt and dust clinging to your carpet fibers. Then, lightly but completely spray your carpet with warm water. You want it to be damp, but not soaked. Next, sprinkle baking soda across the wet carpet. Be sure to have an exit strategy, so you’re not stuck in a corner for hours! Open your windows or turn on some fans to speed up the drying process. Once the carpet is fully dry, vacuum up the baking soda. You can supplement any of these tips with a professional deep-cleaning by renting out equipment or hiring local cleaners. Generally, you should plan to clean your carpets every six months using method #6 or with a carpet steamer. Be sure to tackle stains as they come, and enjoy a squeaky clean floor!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-keep-your-carpets-looking-like-new-when-life-happens-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-07-30T18:19:12.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/07ad513d9911fed8b3306794a1c0b322.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1564510752,"_etag":"483816f6d3dfaf74da306c50e1f618f3c9b504eb","textbody":"&nbsp;Sure, your brand-new carpets look fantastic when you move into your new home! But, how do you keep them that way when you really live in your new home. Even if your carpet looks clean from across the room, think about everything that might eventually be lurking underneath. The mud your kids tracked in from the backyard this weekend. The glass of wine your aunt spilled last Thanksgiving. Not to mention whatever’s on the bottom of your pet’s feet! If you have kids or pets or a particularly messy significant other (not pointing fingers!), learning how to clean your carpets properly is a must. You can certainly shell out the money to rent a steam cleaner or shampooer every few months, but that gets expensive not to mention unrealistic -- you definitely want your carpets to look like new forever, but life happens. Keep your carpets looking just like the day you move in by following our tips for squeaky-clean floors - no steamer required.Tackle Stains the Right Way, Right AwayWe all know you can’t stop spills from happening - they’re just a fact of life. But there are things you can do to prevent stains from settling deep into the fibers of your carpets. It may seem obvious, but it’s best to tackle a stain right away. Don’t leave it until it’s dry. Take care of those stains right away - and do it the right way.Blot, don’t rub!&nbsp;Blot stains with a cleaning solution or water using a clean cloth or sponge. Apply minimal pressure to soak up the stain, but not so much you rub it into the carpet. Professionals will also recommend blotting from the outside in, to prevent spreading the stain around.Take it to the ClubIt’s not just a myth. Club soda really can lift out wine and beer stains, as long as you use it properly. Looking back at tip #1, add club soda to a clean cloth or paper towel and gently blot the stain. Remember to blot slowly and deliberately, taking care not to rub or press too hard. Alternately, you can spray a mixture of equal parts of white vinegar and water on the stain. Let it soak in for 10-15 minutes, then press a clean towel or sponge to the area to soak it up. Repeat as needed until the stain is gone. Be sure to rinse the area with water afterward if you don’t want to smell vinegar for a few hours.Detergent - not just for dishesGrease stains are notoriously difficult to remove. But a little trick is to turn to the substance you use to remove grease every day - dishwashing detergent! In a cup, dilute a few drops of dishwashing detergent in a cup of water. Then, put it in a spray bottle or soak a towel in it, then blot using the method from tip #1. Repeat as needed until the stain vanishes!Blood on the floor? No problem.Anyone who has gotten a small cut or bloody nose knows the fear of ruining a light-colored carpet. Even darker carpets show blood. Luckily, there’s a pretty easy solution to this. First, scrape up any dried blood using a mixture of water and soap. Then, apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the stain and wait. It’ll start foaming - don’t worry, that’s normal. After letting it sit for a moment, dab it up with a clean cloth. Be sure to test the peroxide on an inconspicuous part of your carpet, as it could bleach darker rugs. Stick with our other solutions if you have dark carpet or are worried about this.The Deep-Clean Baking Soda MethodHere’s a method that lets you deep clean a carpet without needing to rent machinery. You’ll need a vacuum cleaner, baking soda, a clean towel, and a spray bottle. Ready? First, give your entire carpet a thorough vacuuming. You want to get up all the dirt and dust clinging to your carpet fibers. Then, lightly but completely spray your carpet with warm water. You want it to be damp, but not soaked. Next, sprinkle baking soda across the wet carpet. Be sure to have an exit strategy, so you’re not stuck in a corner for hours! Open your windows or turn on some fans to speed up the drying process. Once the carpet is fully dry, vacuum up the baking soda. You can supplement any of these tips with a professional deep-cleaning by renting out equipment or hiring local cleaners. Generally, you should plan to clean your carpets every six months using method #6 or with a carpet steamer. Be sure to tackle stains as they come, and enjoy a squeaky clean floor!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:10:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1714db04803497e7246"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1744db04803477e7f9b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:48:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Know What You Can Afford","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Over the next couple of weeks, one of our preferred lenders, \u003ca href=\"http://citywide-loans.com/\">Citywide Mortgage\u003c/a>, is going to give us a closer look at the process of financing your home. Today, we’ll walk through the costs of buying a new home. The first step is determining what you can afford. Everything else will depend on that answer. Let's explore what lenders look for when determining whether you qualify for a home loan. \u003cstrong>Why Get Pre-qualified?\u003c/strong> Before you start looking at houses, it's important to work with your lender to get pre-qualified, which will let you know how much home you can afford. This can help you narrow your home search to houses within your budget, give you an idea of how much you'll need for a down payment, and help you identify budgeting goals to work toward. \u003cstrong>How Does My Lender Determine My Loan Amount?\u003c/strong> To determine the loan amount you can qualify for, we will look at your credit, income, assets, and debts. We will also look at two important ratios. \u003cstrong>Loan-to-Value (LTV)\u003c/strong> LTV expresses how much you're borrowing compared to the value of the home. A lower LTV is more favorable because it represents less risk to the lender. You can lower your LTV by increasing your down payment. \u003cstrong>Debt-to-Income (DTI)\u003c/strong> DTI shows how much debt you have compared to your monthly income. This debt includes credit card bills, auto loans, alimony or child support, and other regular monthly payments you make. The lower your DTI, the better your chances are of qualifying for a loan. Knowing how much you can afford to pay each month toward your mortgage will help you and as you work together to search for your new home, and your credit, LTV, and DTI all contribute to determining your budget and your loan amount. \u003ca href=\"https://cl.exct.net/?qs=758053031c3f088780ce78bdf340cf50179505905fd6182e67e4c0dadc2c7cc5dae4cfffac38b4c83a084971da51d000dbf1f0d3dffcab31\">Learn more about credit, LTV, and DTI\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ctable align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"deviceWidth\" width=\"640\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" valign=\"top\" width=\"600\">\u003cdiv class=\"text-margin\">\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#f5f5f5\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#f5f5f5\" valign=\"middle\">If you have further questions about the costs that come with buying a home, \u003ca href=\"http://citywide-loans.com/\">Citywide Mortgage\u003c/a>, is here to help.\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003c/div>\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003c/tbody>\u003c/table>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5435 aligncenter fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/79fddd4e5a3535fc3b9e6d2207abc215.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" srcset=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/citywide-mortgage.jpg 728w, https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/citywide-mortgage-150x19.jpg 150w, https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/citywide-mortgage-400x49.jpg 400w\" alt=\"citywide mortgage\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\">&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"know-what-you-can-afford-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-08-07T19:13:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/79fddd4e5a3535fc3b9e6d2207abc215.jpg","caption":"citywide mortgage","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1565205211,"_etag":"540bb7c6af1c07e2230e26cbe2b4a6465269a6b8","textbody":"Over the next couple of weeks, one of our preferred lenders, Citywide Mortgage, is going to give us a closer look at the process of financing your home. Today, we’ll walk through the costs of buying a new home. The first step is determining what you can afford. Everything else will depend on that answer. Let's explore what lenders look for when determining whether you qualify for a home loan. Why Get Pre-qualified? Before you start looking at houses, it's important to work with your lender to get pre-qualified, which will let you know how much home you can afford. This can help you narrow your home search to houses within your budget, give you an idea of how much you'll need for a down payment, and help you identify budgeting goals to work toward. How Does My Lender Determine My Loan Amount? To determine the loan amount you can qualify for, we will look at your credit, income, assets, and debts. We will also look at two important ratios. Loan-to-Value (LTV) LTV expresses how much you're borrowing compared to the value of the home. A lower LTV is more favorable because it represents less risk to the lender. You can lower your LTV by increasing your down payment. Debt-to-Income (DTI) DTI shows how much debt you have compared to your monthly income. This debt includes credit card bills, auto loans, alimony or child support, and other regular monthly payments you make. The lower your DTI, the better your chances are of qualifying for a loan. Knowing how much you can afford to pay each month toward your mortgage will help you and as you work together to search for your new home, and your credit, LTV, and DTI all contribute to determining your budget and your loan amount. Learn more about credit, LTV, and DTI.If you have further questions about the costs that come with buying a home, Citywide Mortgage, is here to help.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1744db04803477e7f9b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1784db04803477e7f9c","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OKC-Area Offers Assortment of Off-Leash Dog Parks","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5467\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/da9b99e01b43e9aa6804ed41aca47fcb.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Park, Oklahoma City\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" />Off-leash dog parks provide numerous benefits to dogs, their owners and the community at large. Cities are better able to enforce their leash laws when dog owners have access to safe, enclosed areas where their furry friends can run free.  Joggers, cyclists, small children and individuals who are uncomfortable around pooches are less likely to encounter off-leash canines—and the accompanying dog waste—in public parks when a dog park is available nearby.\n\nDogs themselves are happier and healthier when they have a chance to socialize with other canines and to get plenty of unfettered exercise. And pups that are well-exercised make better neighbors, since they are less likely to bark excessively or to destroy property. In addition, dog “parents” quickly develop a sense of community with each other when they come together to exercise their beloved pets.\n\nFor all these reasons and more, an assortment of off-leash dog parks is available throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, some of which include:\n\n\u003cstrong>PAW OK Dog Park\u003c/strong>\n\nOpen daily from dawn to dusk and approximately two acres in size, \u003ca href=\"https://pawok.com/\">PAW OK Dog Park\u003c/a>, located at 3303 N.W. Grand Blvd. in Oklahoma City, is privately managed and relies on donations and user fees to operate. It has separate areas for small and large dogs and a system of double gates helps to ensure the pooches aren’t able to get out on their own. It has many trees, a collection of park benches and a lot of waste management facilities and watering centers. It is bordered on the north by the “Duck Pond,” a portion of which has been cleaned and a fine-grade gravel beach added so the dogs can swim and play in the water.\n\nUser fees are either $10/month auto-draft or $100 per year, if paid up front. Twenty percent discounts are provided to volunteers, senior citizens and service people. An application for membership is available \u003ca href=\"https://pawok.com/membership/\">here\u003c/a>.\n\n\u003cstrong>Midtown Mutts Dog Park\u003c/strong>\n\nSituated at 407 W. Park in Oklahoma City, this dog park is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. One of the smaller dog parks in the metro area, \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&amp;ei=AnhHXeDQNIiitQX6pLKICA&amp;q=okc%20area%20dog%20parks&amp;oq=OKC&amp;gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.35i39l2j0j0i131j0j0i131j0l2j0i131l2.2127.2506..5339...0.0..0.426.670.3j4-1......0....1..gws-wiz.....0....12%3A0j13%3A0.HZvx9KWttOg&amp;npsic=0&amp;rflfq=1&amp;rlha=0&amp;rllag=35505757,-97545947,5159&amp;tbm=lcl&amp;rldimm=11521618303886706770&amp;phdesc=sKpFOfucEjk&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjwpti6vOrjAhUKI6wKHQBzA60QvS4wAHoECAoQIA&amp;rldoc=1&amp;tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1#lrd=0x87b21734012fee4f:0x9846d667470e9f0c,1,,,&amp;rldoc=1&amp;rlfi=hd:;si:10972693281196908300,y,tDSW1_qM_0g;mv:!1m2!1d35.6388712!2d-97.35981579999999!2m2!1d35.33373400000001!2d-97.7544538!3m12!1m3!1d147817.06533494842!2d-97.55713479999998!3d35.4863026!2m3!1f0!2\">Midtown Mutts\u003c/a> is basically a yard with a fence. Nonetheless, it has separate areas for both small and large dogs, plus a two-door entry area that helps with dog security. There is a shaded area and bench. Water bowls and toys are provided on-site. In addition the park is just across the street from such dog-friendly spots as \u003ca href=\"https://www.fasslerhall.com/\">Fassler Hall\u003c/a>, where complimentary water is provided to dogs, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.bleugarten.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhJrqBRDZARIsALhp1WS4AzmUpl8dDk2dkphDu5SQXGDTNCitVSscXyzh5YqIx3gRY_dFwc4aArltEALw_wcB\">Bleu Garten\u003c/a>.\n\n\u003cstrong>Edmond Dog Park at Bickham-Rudkin Park\u003c/strong>\n\nA separate fenced area at Bickham-Rudkin Park, the \u003ca href=\"https://edmondok.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/8\">Edmond Dog Park\u003c/a> is four-acres in size and located at 379 E. 33 in Edmond. This easily accessible spot offers pond access, parking, a water fountain, paths, waste stations and restrooms. There are separate areas for dogs that weigh 30 pounds and under.\n\n\u003cstrong>Wiggly Field Dog Park\u003c/strong>\n\nManaged by and situated in Del City at 4501 Tinker Diagonal, \u003ca href=\"http://cityofdelcity.com/sites/default/files/wiggly_field_dog_park.pdf\">Wiggly Field\u003c/a> is three acres in size. It has separate areas for small and large dogs. Play equipment, chairs, water fountains and lights make it a comfortable and safe place to visit. There are paths and lots of surrounding trees. From mid-April to October restrooms are also available. It is open daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.\n\n\u003cstrong>Mustang Dog Park\u003c/strong>\n\nOpen daily from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and found at 530 S.W. 59\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. in Mustang, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmustang.org/parksrec/page/wild-horse-park\">Mustang Dog Park\u003c/a> is medium sized and located in the middle of 158-acre Wild Horse Park. It has lots of agility equipment, shady picnic tables, a walking path around a lake, water spigots, separate areas for small and large dogs, porta potties, and plenty of parking.\n\n\u003cstrong>Happy Tails Dog Park\u003c/strong>\n\nLocated at 1903 N.E. 12th in Moore, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/departments/parks-recreation/locations-amenities\">Happy Tails Dog Park\u003c/a> is two acres in size. Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closed Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and noon). It offers dog agility, shade, water fountains for people and pups, a restroom, and a large parking next to the dog park. There are also separate facilities for large and small pooches.\n\n\u003cstrong>Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park\u003c/strong>\n\nFound at 8517 E. Reno in Midwest City, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=okc+area+dog+parks&amp;npsic=0&amp;rflfq=1&amp;rlha=0&amp;rllag=35505757,-97545947,5159&amp;tbm=lcl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwihuJG07OrjAhUCLKwKHV5tDq4QjGp6BAgKEDc&amp;tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1&amp;rldoc=1#lrd=0x87b23c5b806a849b:0x8d4f790a113990bd,1,,,&amp;rldoc=1&amp;rlfi=hd:;si:10182490366653599933,y,ZBUlXpgSZ2Q;mv:!1m2!1d35.6388712!2d-97.35981579999999!2m2!1d35.33373400000001!2d-97.7544538!3m12!1m3!1d147817.06533494845!2d-97.55713479999998!3d35.4863026!2m3!1f0!2\">Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park\u003c/a> is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. It offers a separate swimming area for water-loving dogs, agility and obstacle equipment, watering spigots, separate small and large dog areas, shaded seating, and a hose you can use to rinse your furry friends off on the way out.\n\n\u003cstrong>Norman Community Dog Park\u003c/strong>\n\nThis two-acre dog park is located on the north end of Griffin Park at 1001 E. Robinson in Norman. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.normanok.gov/parks/norman-community-dog-park\">Norman Community Dog Park\u003c/a>  provides a great community gathering place for dogs to run, play and exercise.  Although this park is under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Department, the facility relies entirely on donations to operate. Bowls and water are provided, along with benches for the humans and separate spaces for large and small dogs.","uniqueName":"okcarea-offers-assortment-of-offleash-dog-parks-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-08-07T21:29:36","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/da9b99e01b43e9aa6804ed41aca47fcb.jpg","caption":"Dog Park, Oklahoma City","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1565213376,"_etag":"ca866249fb4fd35e0ea292227c8539512e7f0353","textbody":"Off-leash dog parks provide numerous benefits to dogs, their owners and the community at large. Cities are better able to enforce their leash laws when dog owners have access to safe, enclosed areas where their furry friends can run free.  Joggers, cyclists, small children and individuals who are uncomfortable around pooches are less likely to encounter off-leash canines—and the accompanying dog waste—in public parks when a dog park is available nearby.\n\nDogs themselves are happier and healthier when they have a chance to socialize with other canines and to get plenty of unfettered exercise. And pups that are well-exercised make better neighbors, since they are less likely to bark excessively or to destroy property. In addition, dog “parents” quickly develop a sense of community with each other when they come together to exercise their beloved pets.\n\nFor all these reasons and more, an assortment of off-leash dog parks is available throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, some of which include:\n\nPAW OK Dog Park\n\nOpen daily from dawn to dusk and approximately two acres in size, PAW OK Dog Park, located at 3303 N.W. Grand Blvd. in Oklahoma City, is privately managed and relies on donations and user fees to operate. It has separate areas for small and large dogs and a system of double gates helps to ensure the pooches aren’t able to get out on their own. It has many trees, a collection of park benches and a lot of waste management facilities and watering centers. It is bordered on the north by the “Duck Pond,” a portion of which has been cleaned and a fine-grade gravel beach added so the dogs can swim and play in the water.\n\nUser fees are either $10/month auto-draft or $100 per year, if paid up front. Twenty percent discounts are provided to volunteers, senior citizens and service people. An application for membership is available here.\n\nMidtown Mutts Dog Park\n\nSituated at 407 W. Park in Oklahoma City, this dog park is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. One of the smaller dog parks in the metro area, Midtown Mutts is basically a yard with a fence. Nonetheless, it has separate areas for both small and large dogs, plus a two-door entry area that helps with dog security. There is a shaded area and bench. Water bowls and toys are provided on-site. In addition the park is just across the street from such dog-friendly spots as Fassler Hall, where complimentary water is provided to dogs, and Bleu Garten.\n\nEdmond Dog Park at Bickham-Rudkin Park\n\nA separate fenced area at Bickham-Rudkin Park, the Edmond Dog Park is four-acres in size and located at 379 E. 33 in Edmond. This easily accessible spot offers pond access, parking, a water fountain, paths, waste stations and restrooms. There are separate areas for dogs that weigh 30 pounds and under.\n\nWiggly Field Dog Park\n\nManaged by and situated in Del City at 4501 Tinker Diagonal, Wiggly Field is three acres in size. It has separate areas for small and large dogs. Play equipment, chairs, water fountains and lights make it a comfortable and safe place to visit. There are paths and lots of surrounding trees. From mid-April to October restrooms are also available. It is open daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.\n\nMustang Dog Park\n\nOpen daily from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and found at 530 S.W. 59th St. in Mustang, the Mustang Dog Park is medium sized and located in the middle of 158-acre Wild Horse Park. It has lots of agility equipment, shady picnic tables, a walking path around a lake, water spigots, separate areas for small and large dogs, porta potties, and plenty of parking.\n\nHappy Tails Dog Park\n\nLocated at 1903 N.E. 12th in Moore, Happy Tails Dog Park is two acres in size. Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closed Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and noon). It offers dog agility, shade, water fountains for people and pups, a restroom, and a large parking next to the dog park. There are also separate facilities for large and small pooches.\n\nFred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park\n\nFound at 8517 E. Reno in Midwest City, the Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. It offers a separate swimming area for water-loving dogs, agility and obstacle equipment, watering spigots, separate small and large dog areas, shaded seating, and a hose you can use to rinse your furry friends off on the way out.\n\nNorman Community Dog Park\n\nThis two-acre dog park is located on the north end of Griffin Park at 1001 E. Robinson in Norman. The Norman Community Dog Park  provides a great community gathering place for dogs to run, play and exercise.  Although this park is under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Department, the facility relies entirely on donations to operate. Bowls and water are provided, along with benches for the humans and separate spaces for large and small dogs.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1784db04803477e7f9c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c17c4db04803497e7248","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:50:42 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City Pet Adoption Services","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5470 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e48aed653f2ad6de5995e77d661930bd.jpg\" alt=\"Pet adoption Oklahoma City\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">Animal lovers who live in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area are in luck as there’s a large selection of pet adoption organizations where they can find the perfect furry addition to their family: \u003ca href=\"https://www.petsandpeople.com\">Pets and People\u003c/a> – a volunteer-based organization that focuses on rescuing dogs and cats from municipal shelters – OPEN: Tuesday – Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., closed Monday 701 Inla Avenue Yukon, OK 73099 Email: info@petsandpeople.com Phone: (405) 350-7387 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhumane.org/adopt/\">Central Oklahoma Humane Society\u003c/a> – the largest animal-related non-profit in Oklahoma. As an independent organization, it receives no government funding or tax dollars. Adoption Center: OPEN: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m., closed Monday 7500 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-286-1229 ext. 1 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ok/oklahoma-city/tiny-tails-small-dog-rescue-ok360/\">Tiny Tails Small Dog Rescue OKC\u003c/a> - A not for profit organization in Piedmont and Oklahoma City, Tiny Tails goes to local pet adoption events and local businesses for adoption outreach. http://www.facebook.com/tinytailssmalldogrescue Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:tinytailssmalldogrescue@aol.com\">tinytailssmalldogrescue@aol.com\u003c/a> (405) 651-6180 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"http://www.petangelsrescue.org/\">Pet Angels Rescue\u003c/a> - licensed to shelter 175 adoptable dogs and cats, even bunnies, birds and pigs! OPEN by appointment only Wed – Fri or on adoption event days listed on their web calendar. 10374 S. Coltrane Road, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 413-2895 Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:Contact@petangelsrescue.org\">Contact@petangelsrescue.org\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.safehavenanimalrescue.org\">Safe Haven Animal Rescue\u003c/a> – a charitable rescue organization dedicated to finding homes for homeless and abandoned animals, the majority of which come from shelters. PO Box 76089 Oklahoma City, OK &nbsp;73147 (405) 463-1556 Emails can be submitted via the form on their Website &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://bellaspca.org/\">Bella SPCA\u003c/a> – offers a foster-based adoption system. An application required to adopt. Bella was created to assist low-income, elderly or terminally ill pet owners with the cost of veterinary care when it cannot be afforded.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>O. Box 20035\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK &nbsp;73156 1-866-318-PETS &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"http://www.countryroadsanimalrescue.com/\">Country Roads Animal Rescue\u003c/a> – a foster-based adoption system. An application is required of prospective pet parents. Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:countryroadsanimalrescueok@gmail.com\">countryroadsanimalrescueok@gmail.com\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://foreveryoursokc.org\">Forever Yours Dog Rescue\u003c/a> – all-breed rescue that saves dogs from the streets and shelters, especially in small rural shelters with no adoption program. PO Box 890547 Oklahoma City, OK, 73189 Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:Mail@foreveryoursokc.org\">Mail@foreveryoursokc.org\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.adoptapet.com/adoption_rescue/82926-misfits-mutts-and-meows-inc-crescent-oklahoma\">Misfits, Mutts and Meows\u003c/a> – a rescue, not a shelter, so there’s no facility for public viewing. The adoption process starts with an email for an application. PO Box 84, Crescent, OK 73028 Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:misfitsmuttsmeows@hotmail.com\">misfitsmuttsmeows@hotmail.com\u003c/a> (405) 471-3922 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bethanyanimalwelfare/\">Bethany Animal Welfare\u003c/a> – municipal animal shelter in Bethany, OK. OPEN: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5100 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 Email: \u003ca href=\"mailto:bethanyanimalwelfare@yahoo.com\">bethanyanimalwelfare@yahoo.com\u003c/a> (405) 789-3431 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/animal-welfare\">OKC &nbsp;Animal Welfare\u003c/a> – Oklahoma City’s municipal animal shelter. OPEN: 7 days/week, noon – 5:30 p.m. 2811 SE 29th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73115 (405) 297-3100 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://midwestcityok.org/356/Animal-Welfare\">Midwest City Animal Welfare\u003c/a> – municipal animal shelter in Midwest City. OPEN: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7221 NE 36th St Midwest City, Oklahoma 73141 (405) 427-6640 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/VillageAC\">City of The Village Animal Shelter\u003c/a> – municipal animal shelter for The Village. OPEN: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 2304 Manchester Dr The Village, OK 73120 (405) 751-9518 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmustang.org/\">Mustang Animal Shelter\u003c/a> – municipal animal shelter for Mustang. OPEN: Mon, Tues, Thurs &amp; Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Wed, 9 a.m. – noon. 530 W SW 59th St Mustang, OK 73064 (405) 376-2488 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/departments/animal-welfare\">Moore Animal Shelter and Adoption Center\u003c/a> – municipal animal shelter for Moore. OPEN: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. – noon. 3900 &nbsp;S. I-35 Service Rd. Moore, OK 73129 (405) 793-5190\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-pet-adoption-services-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-08-13T17:59:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e48aed653f2ad6de5995e77d661930bd.jpg","caption":"Pet adoption Oklahoma City","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1565719173,"_etag":"8fe73d1522e8359d59d58517fead1726ff04be12","textbody":"Animal lovers who live in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area are in luck as there’s a large selection of pet adoption organizations where they can find the perfect furry addition to their family: Pets and People – a volunteer-based organization that focuses on rescuing dogs and cats from municipal shelters – OPEN: Tuesday – Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., closed Monday 701 Inla Avenue Yukon, OK 73099 Email: info@petsandpeople.com Phone: (405) 350-7387 &nbsp; Central Oklahoma Humane Society – the largest animal-related non-profit in Oklahoma. As an independent organization, it receives no government funding or tax dollars. Adoption Center: OPEN: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 5 p.m., closed Monday 7500 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-286-1229 ext. 1 &nbsp; Tiny Tails Small Dog Rescue OKC - A not for profit organization in Piedmont and Oklahoma City, Tiny Tails goes to local pet adoption events and local businesses for adoption outreach. http://www.facebook.com/tinytailssmalldogrescue Email: tinytailssmalldogrescue@aol.com (405) 651-6180 &nbsp; Pet Angels Rescue - licensed to shelter 175 adoptable dogs and cats, even bunnies, birds and pigs! OPEN by appointment only Wed – Fri or on adoption event days listed on their web calendar. 10374 S. Coltrane Road, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 413-2895 Email: Contact@petangelsrescue.org&nbsp;Safe Haven Animal Rescue – a charitable rescue organization dedicated to finding homes for homeless and abandoned animals, the majority of which come from shelters. PO Box 76089 Oklahoma City, OK &nbsp;73147 (405) 463-1556 Emails can be submitted via the form on their Website &nbsp; Bella SPCA – offers a foster-based adoption system. An application required to adopt. Bella was created to assist low-income, elderly or terminally ill pet owners with the cost of veterinary care when it cannot be afforded.O. Box 20035Oklahoma City, OK &nbsp;73156 1-866-318-PETS &nbsp; Country Roads Animal Rescue – a foster-based adoption system. An application is required of prospective pet parents. Email: countryroadsanimalrescueok@gmail.com&nbsp; &nbsp;Forever Yours Dog Rescue – all-breed rescue that saves dogs from the streets and shelters, especially in small rural shelters with no adoption program. PO Box 890547 Oklahoma City, OK, 73189 Email: Mail@foreveryoursokc.org&nbsp; &nbsp;Misfits, Mutts and Meows – a rescue, not a shelter, so there’s no facility for public viewing. The adoption process starts with an email for an application. PO Box 84, Crescent, OK 73028 Email: misfitsmuttsmeows@hotmail.com (405) 471-3922 &nbsp; Bethany Animal Welfare – municipal animal shelter in Bethany, OK. OPEN: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 5100 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK 73008 Email: bethanyanimalwelfare@yahoo.com (405) 789-3431 &nbsp; OKC &nbsp;Animal Welfare – Oklahoma City’s municipal animal shelter. OPEN: 7 days/week, noon – 5:30 p.m. 2811 SE 29th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73115 (405) 297-3100 &nbsp; Midwest City Animal Welfare – municipal animal shelter in Midwest City. OPEN: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 7221 NE 36th St Midwest City, Oklahoma 73141 (405) 427-6640 &nbsp; City of The Village Animal Shelter – municipal animal shelter for The Village. OPEN: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 2304 Manchester Dr The Village, OK 73120 (405) 751-9518 &nbsp; Mustang Animal Shelter – municipal animal shelter for Mustang. OPEN: Mon, Tues, Thurs &amp; Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Wed, 9 a.m. – noon. 530 W SW 59th St Mustang, OK 73064 (405) 376-2488 &nbsp; Moore Animal Shelter and Adoption Center – municipal animal shelter for Moore. OPEN: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. – noon. 3900 &nbsp;S. I-35 Service Rd. Moore, OK 73129 (405) 793-5190","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c17c4db04803497e7248"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c17e4db04803477e7f9d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:50:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"8 Home Decorating Tips You Should Always Follow","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5474 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7299e60354c4e2c263e0a17aacac2821.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;No matter what style speaks to you - whether you’re a minimalist at heart or love rustic themes - some design tips always apply. Here are some timeless home decorating tips you should always follow, no matter how you choose to decorate your home.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Make Your Bedroom Your Favorite Room in the House\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Your bedroom should be a calming, relaxing sanctuary. It should be a room you can escape to, a place you enjoy being in. Splurging here is fine, as long as you do it carefully. Spend the extra money on high-end bedding and pillows - you can reuse them for years, and falling asleep each night will be a luxurious experience. To elevate the room’s design, choose a solid-color duvet or comforter and pair it with matching pillowcases, adding in a decorative pillow or two. The combination of color and pattern will make for a magazine-perfect look.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"2\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Expand Your Home with Mirrors\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Mirrors immediately brighten and expand any room, no matter how cramped. Place mirrors on walls opposing windows or other light sources to double this effect. Windows can double the visual square footage of a room. Artfully place mirrors on your walls in a series or on their own to amplify any room.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Let There Be Light (and Lots of It!)\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Lights can do wonders to a home. For instance, you can immediately set a mood with lights on dimmers. Different lights, like overhead lights or table lamps, add a lot of style and interest to the room. Experiment with different shapes and sizes to figure out what works best - and don’t be shy. Combine various light sources in a room and see what happens!\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Bring Style to Every Room, Even the Bathroom\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>It may not be as glamorous as your bedroom or living room, but a neglected bathroom is a sad sight. Elevate the humble bathroom by using beautifully folded towels, tasteful art, chunky bars of soap, and a few decorative items. Consider lighting here too - you don’t want harsh or over-bright light here.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Try to Keep Your Home Clutter-Free\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Here’s a truly timeless design tip. Clutter in your home can add stress to your life. Try not to clutter the surfaces in your home. Of course, we all know that dining room tables should be for eating, not for piles of paperwork or books. Apply the same idea to other surfaces of your home. Don’t clutter your shelves with knick-knacks or misplaced items. Stick to a few statement pieces and try not to overstuff your shelves or open spaces. Keep things clean and minimal.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"6\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Your Couch Doesn’t Have to be a Wallflower\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Here’s a tip most people do not think about. We tend to push furniture up against the wall to create more space in a room, but that can sometimes feel strange. We want to encourage comfort and conversation, not keep everyone with their backs to a wall. Consider instead orienting furniture around a central point in the room. For example, around a fireplace, underneath a ceiling fan, or in a particularly sunny corner. Ideally, don’t orient your entire room around an entertainment system. You’ll find this cozy arrangement is much better for inviting people into your home and enjoying time together.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"7\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Natural Lighting is the Best Design Element\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>There is nothing better than letting beautiful, natural light pour into your rooms. Make sure you are capturing every bit of the natural sunlight your home receives, especially if you’re facing north or south. Swap out dark or thick window coverings for lighter ones - both in color and weight. Thinner fabric will help the room feel lighter, even when the sunshine outside is dim.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"8\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Use color!\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Accent walls, decorative pillows, statement pieces. Try not to design a room with one single color or pattern. Mix and match complementary colors or patterns to avoid building a dull room. This design mix keeps your room exciting and visually appealing. You can use this as an opportunity to show off a particularly unique piece of furniture in your home or even a favorite art piece. Keep these basic tips in mind when designing your dream home, and you’ll be sure to love every space in it. Remember to maximize natural light, don’t go crazy with the statement pieces, and take advantage of design tricks to expand your home's many areas.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"8-home-decorating-tips-you-should-always-follow-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-08-16T00:42:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7299e60354c4e2c263e0a17aacac2821.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1565916164,"_etag":"28e4de883d7dbee076eb4887e77d54cccd80004c","textbody":"&nbsp;No matter what style speaks to you - whether you’re a minimalist at heart or love rustic themes - some design tips always apply. Here are some timeless home decorating tips you should always follow, no matter how you choose to decorate your home.Make Your Bedroom Your Favorite Room in the HouseYour bedroom should be a calming, relaxing sanctuary. It should be a room you can escape to, a place you enjoy being in. Splurging here is fine, as long as you do it carefully. Spend the extra money on high-end bedding and pillows - you can reuse them for years, and falling asleep each night will be a luxurious experience. To elevate the room’s design, choose a solid-color duvet or comforter and pair it with matching pillowcases, adding in a decorative pillow or two. The combination of color and pattern will make for a magazine-perfect look.Expand Your Home with MirrorsMirrors immediately brighten and expand any room, no matter how cramped. Place mirrors on walls opposing windows or other light sources to double this effect. Windows can double the visual square footage of a room. Artfully place mirrors on your walls in a series or on their own to amplify any room.Let There Be Light (and Lots of It!)Lights can do wonders to a home. For instance, you can immediately set a mood with lights on dimmers. Different lights, like overhead lights or table lamps, add a lot of style and interest to the room. Experiment with different shapes and sizes to figure out what works best - and don’t be shy. Combine various light sources in a room and see what happens!Bring Style to Every Room, Even the BathroomIt may not be as glamorous as your bedroom or living room, but a neglected bathroom is a sad sight. Elevate the humble bathroom by using beautifully folded towels, tasteful art, chunky bars of soap, and a few decorative items. Consider lighting here too - you don’t want harsh or over-bright light here.Try to Keep Your Home Clutter-FreeHere’s a truly timeless design tip. Clutter in your home can add stress to your life. Try not to clutter the surfaces in your home. Of course, we all know that dining room tables should be for eating, not for piles of paperwork or books. Apply the same idea to other surfaces of your home. Don’t clutter your shelves with knick-knacks or misplaced items. Stick to a few statement pieces and try not to overstuff your shelves or open spaces. Keep things clean and minimal.Your Couch Doesn’t Have to be a WallflowerHere’s a tip most people do not think about. We tend to push furniture up against the wall to create more space in a room, but that can sometimes feel strange. We want to encourage comfort and conversation, not keep everyone with their backs to a wall. Consider instead orienting furniture around a central point in the room. For example, around a fireplace, underneath a ceiling fan, or in a particularly sunny corner. Ideally, don’t orient your entire room around an entertainment system. You’ll find this cozy arrangement is much better for inviting people into your home and enjoying time together.Natural Lighting is the Best Design ElementThere is nothing better than letting beautiful, natural light pour into your rooms. Make sure you are capturing every bit of the natural sunlight your home receives, especially if you’re facing north or south. Swap out dark or thick window coverings for lighter ones - both in color and weight. Thinner fabric will help the room feel lighter, even when the sunshine outside is dim.Use color!Accent walls, decorative pillows, statement pieces. Try not to design a room with one single color or pattern. Mix and match complementary colors or patterns to avoid building a dull room. This design mix keeps your room exciting and visually appealing. You can use this as an opportunity to show off a particularly unique piece of furniture in your home or even a favorite art piece. Keep these basic tips in mind when designing your dream home, and you’ll be sure to love every space in it. Remember to maximize natural light, don’t go crazy with the statement pieces, and take advantage of design tricks to expand your home's many areas.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c17e4db04803477e7f9d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1804db04803487e5d7d","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:04:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Homes Under $200k","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5478 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Drummond-Kitchen-1000x667.jpeg\" alt=\"Small Home Open Kitchen Dark Cabinets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5479 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Drummond-Living-1000x667.jpeg\" alt=\"Small Home Open Living Room Gray Walls Arch\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5480 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Drummond-Master2-1000x667.jpeg\" alt=\"Small Home Master Bedroom Modern Windows\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5482 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Drummond-Master-Closet-1000x667.jpeg\" alt=\"Small Walk in Closet\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5481 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cfe18b33f1397b6ccb6e11cc07668400.jpeg\" alt=\"Small Bathroom Dark Cabinets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">If you're looking for a quality home for under $200,000, Ideal Homes has you covered. We have numerous \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans to build\u003c/a> in that investment range in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">variety of neighborhoods throughout the Oklahoma City metro\u003c/a>. We know that no matter what price point our home buyers are shopping in, they want a beautiful home that meets their specific lifestyle and needs. That's why we're constantly striving to design the best floor plans possible. One of our newest floor plans, the Drummond, delivers on style and function. At 1234 square feet, it has three bedrooms, two full baths, and offers design, beauty, and functionality. The open floor plan with large floating island an oversized included covered patio is great for entertaining. The angled doorways at the rear patio keep the traffic pattern out of the way of useable areas such and the breakfast and kitchen while a centralized utility room opening to the secondary bedrooms makes laundry day a breeze by saving time and backaches of dragging laundry across the house. To add some finishing touches the included mudroom/drop zone will add interest and organization to your entry and rear foyer. This home comes with three different elevations to choose from so whether your taste is more traditional or something with a modern twist, these elevations will add the curb appeal you desire! Take a \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=SaCwjCMdTvw&mls=1\">virtual tour,\u003c/a>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/drummond\">view photos online\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> to see it in person.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"homes-under-200k-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-08-21T19:33:35.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cfe18b33f1397b6ccb6e11cc07668400.jpeg","caption":"Small Bathroom Dark Cabinets","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Drummond plan bathroom layout."},"dateUnix":1566416015,"_etag":"09cf17594c2fbb7a658cc4c69e94b8569d9c25d7","textbody":"If you're looking for a quality home for under $200,000, Ideal Homes has you covered. We have numerous move-in ready and floor plans to build in that investment range in a variety of neighborhoods throughout the Oklahoma City metro. We know that no matter what price point our home buyers are shopping in, they want a beautiful home that meets their specific lifestyle and needs. That's why we're constantly striving to design the best floor plans possible. One of our newest floor plans, the Drummond, delivers on style and function. At 1234 square feet, it has three bedrooms, two full baths, and offers design, beauty, and functionality. The open floor plan with large floating island an oversized included covered patio is great for entertaining. The angled doorways at the rear patio keep the traffic pattern out of the way of useable areas such and the breakfast and kitchen while a centralized utility room opening to the secondary bedrooms makes laundry day a breeze by saving time and backaches of dragging laundry across the house. To add some finishing touches the included mudroom/drop zone will add interest and organization to your entry and rear foyer. This home comes with three different elevations to choose from so whether your taste is more traditional or something with a modern twist, these elevations will add the curb appeal you desire! Take a virtual tour,\nview photos online, or contact Elena to see it in person.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:12 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"metaTags":{"title":"Affordable New Homes Under $200k in Oklahoma City | Ideal Homes","description":"Find high-quality, energy-efficient new homes under $200,000 in the OKC metro. Explore popular floor plans like the Drummond, featuring modern layouts."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1804db04803487e5d7d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1834db04803497e7249","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:51:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to Organize Your Walk-In Closet","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5485 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3004e8e36e5b6f487d5d8d8d479c96ce.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s like a dream come true: a perfectly organized, clutter-free walk-in closet. We all have fantasies of artfully arranged, color-coded wardrobes tucked nicely into a breezy closet, ready for a cozy night in, a night on the town, or another day in the office. But a lot of work goes into that dream.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the closet of your dreams isn’t out of reach. You just need to set up a few basic organization methods and have some will power. We’ve collected a few introductory tips for making the most out of your walk-in closet below:&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Declutter and Donate&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rule number one of a brand new, organized closet is getting rid of the clutter. We’re all guilty of hanging onto clothes that are worn out, don’t fit, or were never our style in the first place. Why let something like that take up valuable closet space? Take a hard look at your wardrobe and start sorting out your favorite pieces from your meh pieces, then donate anything that’s still in good shape. You’ll feel like a weight has been lifted afterward, trust us.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Sort by Season, Sort by Use&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You’ve gotten rid of all the clothes you never wore, don’t fit into, or went out of fashion years ago. Now you’re left with a great wardrobe ready to be organized. Start by arranging clothes by season - summer, fall, spring, winter - and place them in your closet accordingly. We’ve got a few tips below to help you organize those. Then, within each season, move the clothes you wear the most (your favorite pieces) to the front of the row so they’re easily accessible.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go one step further now and sort by color or style. You’ll end up with a closet arranged perfectly for the weather, making it easy to pick an outfit and be on your way.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Double Up to Maximize Space&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your walk-in closet has a lot of vertical space too -- don’t let it go to waste. Take advantage of your closet’s height by using a double-rod closet organizer. Place an upper and lower bar in your closet, then hang clothes strategically by length and style. For example, keep your blouses, cardigans, and tank tops on the upper bar, and place your pants and dresses below.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Let Your Clothes Breathe!&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wire closet organizers are great for storing clothes in a closet you’d rather keep folded. The benefit of these wire shelves is that you can let your clothes breathe and avoid the musty back-of-the-drawer smell. Many organizers like this are customizable, so you can sort and stack them however you want to best fit your organization preferences.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Reach for the Sky&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use every inch of space in your walk-in closet -- all the way to the ceiling. You undoubtedly have a few items of clothing or accessories (an extravagant Easter hat perhaps or a bright pink faux fur coat, perhaps?) that you hardly use but need to store.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep them out of the way by putting them on high-up shelves at the top of your closet. Place this extra row of shelving closer to the ceiling, above your double-rod closet organizers. Now you can store those important-but-often-ignored items you can’t bear to part with.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Add Storage&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things about a walk-in closet is that there’s often room to move around. However, the downside of that is there can be a lot of wasted space. Use the space below your clothing rods or on an unused wall to arrange a dresser or small cupboard to store additional clothing items that may not fit on your clothing rods or shelves. Here’s a great decorating opportunity; add elegant style or a splash of color with this piece of furniture.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Get Hooked on Hooks!&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There’s never a great place for purses in a closet. You can’t hang them up, and they just get cluttered and disorganized piled on a shelf. You’ve got the wall space now, so use it! Hang decorative hooks on the walls of your closet at different heights to hang purses, bags, or even jackets you don’t want on a hanger.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even make a smaller version of this for your jewelry! Hang small hooks near a mirror in your bedroom or closet and you’ve got a place to store your necklaces tangle-free.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Take a Deep Breath, Get Organized, and Live Out That Fantasy&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perfectly arranged and organized walk-in closet isn’t out of reach. By following these few basic tips for organizing the structure of your closet, you’ll be there in no time. Just remember to keep sorting through clothes on a regular basis, donating what you don’t wear and recycling what’s too old to keep. You’ll end up with a perfect wardrobe suited to your current tastes in a de-cluttered walk-in closet.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-organize-your-walkin-closet-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-08-28T22:35:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3004e8e36e5b6f487d5d8d8d479c96ce.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1567031742,"_etag":"9a3ad1caf0a5df7d11b6ba07fda352a74bd9d7af","textbody":"It’s like a dream come true: a perfectly organized, clutter-free walk-in closet. We all have fantasies of artfully arranged, color-coded wardrobes tucked nicely into a breezy closet, ready for a cozy night in, a night on the town, or another day in the office. But a lot of work goes into that dream.&nbsp;Having the closet of your dreams isn’t out of reach. You just need to set up a few basic organization methods and have some will power. We’ve collected a few introductory tips for making the most out of your walk-in closet below:&nbsp;Declutter and Donate&nbsp;Rule number one of a brand new, organized closet is getting rid of the clutter. We’re all guilty of hanging onto clothes that are worn out, don’t fit, or were never our style in the first place. Why let something like that take up valuable closet space? Take a hard look at your wardrobe and start sorting out your favorite pieces from your meh pieces, then donate anything that’s still in good shape. You’ll feel like a weight has been lifted afterward, trust us.&nbsp;Sort by Season, Sort by Use&nbsp;You’ve gotten rid of all the clothes you never wore, don’t fit into, or went out of fashion years ago. Now you’re left with a great wardrobe ready to be organized. Start by arranging clothes by season - summer, fall, spring, winter - and place them in your closet accordingly. We’ve got a few tips below to help you organize those. Then, within each season, move the clothes you wear the most (your favorite pieces) to the front of the row so they’re easily accessible.&nbsp;Go one step further now and sort by color or style. You’ll end up with a closet arranged perfectly for the weather, making it easy to pick an outfit and be on your way.&nbsp;Double Up to Maximize Space&nbsp;Your walk-in closet has a lot of vertical space too -- don’t let it go to waste. Take advantage of your closet’s height by using a double-rod closet organizer. Place an upper and lower bar in your closet, then hang clothes strategically by length and style. For example, keep your blouses, cardigans, and tank tops on the upper bar, and place your pants and dresses below.&nbsp;Let Your Clothes Breathe!&nbsp;Wire closet organizers are great for storing clothes in a closet you’d rather keep folded. The benefit of these wire shelves is that you can let your clothes breathe and avoid the musty back-of-the-drawer smell. Many organizers like this are customizable, so you can sort and stack them however you want to best fit your organization preferences.&nbsp;Reach for the Sky&nbsp;Use every inch of space in your walk-in closet -- all the way to the ceiling. You undoubtedly have a few items of clothing or accessories (an extravagant Easter hat perhaps or a bright pink faux fur coat, perhaps?) that you hardly use but need to store.&nbsp;Keep them out of the way by putting them on high-up shelves at the top of your closet. Place this extra row of shelving closer to the ceiling, above your double-rod closet organizers. Now you can store those important-but-often-ignored items you can’t bear to part with.&nbsp;Add Storage&nbsp;One of the best things about a walk-in closet is that there’s often room to move around. However, the downside of that is there can be a lot of wasted space. Use the space below your clothing rods or on an unused wall to arrange a dresser or small cupboard to store additional clothing items that may not fit on your clothing rods or shelves. Here’s a great decorating opportunity; add elegant style or a splash of color with this piece of furniture.&nbsp;Get Hooked on Hooks!&nbsp;There’s never a great place for purses in a closet. You can’t hang them up, and they just get cluttered and disorganized piled on a shelf. You’ve got the wall space now, so use it! Hang decorative hooks on the walls of your closet at different heights to hang purses, bags, or even jackets you don’t want on a hanger.&nbsp;You can even make a smaller version of this for your jewelry! Hang small hooks near a mirror in your bedroom or closet and you’ve got a place to store your necklaces tangle-free.&nbsp;Take a Deep Breath, Get Organized, and Live Out That Fantasy&nbsp;A perfectly arranged and organized walk-in closet isn’t out of reach. By following these few basic tips for organizing the structure of your closet, you’ll be there in no time. Just remember to keep sorting through clothes on a regular basis, donating what you don’t wear and recycling what’s too old to keep. You’ll end up with a perfect wardrobe suited to your current tastes in a de-cluttered walk-in closet.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1834db04803497e7249"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1864db04803487e5d7e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:51:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"No Lack of Choice in OKC for Pet-Friendly Restaurant","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5488 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/805020fc15f4a1fad9a2dca3ce3cc4ce.jpg\" alt=\"Pet and Dog Friendly Restaurants Oklahoma City\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.bringfido.com/restaurant/city/oklahoma_city_ok_us/\">BringFido.com\u003c/a> there are 121 pet-friendly restaurants in Oklahoma City that welcome dogs to their patio areas. As every pet lover knows, that’s a beautiful thing, because nothing makes a day—or evening—out better than being able to enjoy it with your best friend! Seven of these “two paws-up” dining spots include: \u003ca href=\"https://www.fasslerhall.com/\">\u003cstrong>Fassler Hall\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> A beer and sausage hall (and what dog doesn’t wag their tail at the scent of sausage?) 421 NW 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> OKC, OK 73103 (405) 609-3300 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. seven days a week The whole family is welcome until 8 p.m. After that those without fur must be over 21. These folks will even provide your favorite canine with a complementary bowl of water. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://m.facebook.com/straydogcafe/\">Stray Dog Cafe\u003c/a> American restaurant specializing in breakfast, burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. 6722 NW 39\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 470-3747 OPEN: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tues – Thurs; 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri; 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"http://www.picassosonpaseo.com/\">Picasso Cafe\u003c/a> Artsy hangout and bar, farm-to-table menu with vegan options and Sunday brunch. 3009 Paseo Dr. OKC, OK 73103 (405) 602-2002 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mon – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Fri &amp; Sat; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sun &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"http://cheeverscafe.com/\">Cheever’s Cafe\u003c/a> Bistro offering wine and cocktails plus upscale Southwestern and Southern cuisine. 2409 N. Hudson Ave. OKC, OK 73103 (405) 525-7007 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Tues – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Fri; 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"http://stella-okc.com/\">Stella\u003c/a> Modern neighborhood Italian bistro. 1201 N. Walker Ave. OKC, OK 73103 (405) 235-2200 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tues – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri; 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. &amp; 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Sat; 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sun &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://pearlsokc.com/restaurants/pearls-oyster-bar/\">Pearl’s Oyster Bar\u003c/a> Seafood and Cajun restaurant with diverse libations. 5641 N. Classen Blvd. OKC, OK 73118 (405) 848-8008 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mon – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri; 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.iguanamexicangrill.com/\">Iguana Mexican Grill\u003c/a> Both creative and classic Mexican fare with vegetarian options and 200 + tequilas. 9 NW 9\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> OKC, OK 73102 (405) 606-7172 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri &amp; Sat &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.shawarmaandcompany.com/\">Shawarma &amp; Co.\u003c/a> Mediterranean 14600 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73134 (405) 286-1646 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. seven days a week &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"no-lack-of-choice-in-okc-for-petfriendly-restaurant-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-08-22T02:30:04.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/805020fc15f4a1fad9a2dca3ce3cc4ce.jpg","caption":"Pet and Dog Friendly Restaurants Oklahoma City","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1566441004,"_etag":"df0352fc25bbcb42d62e3f6450e76dd04c5a0171","textbody":"According to BringFido.com there are 121 pet-friendly restaurants in Oklahoma City that welcome dogs to their patio areas. As every pet lover knows, that’s a beautiful thing, because nothing makes a day—or evening—out better than being able to enjoy it with your best friend! Seven of these “two paws-up” dining spots include: Fassler Hall A beer and sausage hall (and what dog doesn’t wag their tail at the scent of sausage?) 421 NW 10th OKC, OK 73103 (405) 609-3300 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. seven days a week The whole family is welcome until 8 p.m. After that those without fur must be over 21. These folks will even provide your favorite canine with a complementary bowl of water. &nbsp; Stray Dog Cafe American restaurant specializing in breakfast, burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. 6722 NW 39th Bethany, OK 73008 (405) 470-3747 OPEN: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tues – Thurs; 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fri; 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat &nbsp; Picasso Cafe Artsy hangout and bar, farm-to-table menu with vegan options and Sunday brunch. 3009 Paseo Dr. OKC, OK 73103 (405) 602-2002 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mon – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Fri &amp; Sat; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sun &nbsp; Cheever’s Cafe Bistro offering wine and cocktails plus upscale Southwestern and Southern cuisine. 2409 N. Hudson Ave. OKC, OK 73103 (405) 525-7007 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Tues – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Fri; 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun &nbsp; Stella Modern neighborhood Italian bistro. 1201 N. Walker Ave. OKC, OK 73103 (405) 235-2200 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tues – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri; 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. &amp; 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Sat; 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sun &nbsp; Pearl’s Oyster Bar Seafood and Cajun restaurant with diverse libations. 5641 N. Classen Blvd. OKC, OK 73118 (405) 848-8008 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mon – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fri; 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun &nbsp; Iguana Mexican Grill Both creative and classic Mexican fare with vegetarian options and 200 + tequilas. 9 NW 9th OKC, OK 73102 (405) 606-7172 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun – Thurs; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri &amp; Sat &nbsp; Shawarma &amp; Co. Mediterranean 14600 N. Penn Ave. OKC, OK 73134 (405) 286-1646 OPEN: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. seven days a week &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1864db04803487e5d7e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1894db04803477e7f9e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:51:11 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Pet-Centric Stores Make Life Easier for Animals and Humans Alike","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5492 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/09e85c95601d9ab1639c907364546513.jpg\" alt=\"oklahoma city pet supply stores\" width=\"624\" height=\"480\">Oklahoma City is a pet-friendly metropolis. As a result, there are a large number of businesses and services operating in the area that exist solely to offer support to families with canine, feline and other fur-bearing members. These organizations include, but certainly, aren’t limited to: Earthwise Pet Nutrition Center and Wellness Spa 1710-G Belle Isle Blvd * Oklahoma City, OK 73118 * (405) 607-8965 This pet-centric store offers both self-service dog wash facilities and professional grooming, along with all-natural pet foods and supplies. Self-service dog wash tubs are equipped with all-natural shampoos, conditioners, aprons, high-velocity blow dryers, towels, and after-bath spritz and, since they are indoors, are cool in the summer and warm in the winter. For those families that prefer a professional to do all the scrubbing and clipping on their dog, the on-location professional grooming salon uses all-natural, pesticide- and chemical-free shampoos and products. This store regularly hosts adoption events for dogs and cats and offers free classes on such topics as pet nutrition, grooming, and training. They also host workshops and fundraisers. Friendly, leashed pets are always welcome. All Fur Paws 15220 N. Western Ave., Suite E2 * Edmond, OK 73013 * (405) 348-6888 Locally owned and independently operated, this store bills itself as a one-stop shop for all your pet’s needs. They carry an extensive variety of 100% all-natural and holistic pet foods, treats and supplements, spa and grooming products, collars and leads, beds, toys, bowls, and feeders. In addition, they provide self-service dog bathing facilities. Hollywood Feed 4 metro locations: 6413 Avondale Dr. * Nichols Hills, OK 73116 *(405) 767-0690 12220 N. MacArthur, Suite G * OKC, OK 73162 * (405) 810-5079 1200 W. Covell, Suite 116 * Edmond, OK 73003 * (405) 471-5518 12108 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 100 * OKC, OK 73170 * (405) 242-2187 This is a natural and holistic pet specialty retail store that places a strong emphasis on customer service. All sales associates receive more than 40 hours of training from veterinarians, nutritionists, vendors, and behaviorists every year to aid them in providing assistance and advice to customers. They provide high-quality foods, USA-made treats, toys, beds and more. They donate over 100,000 pounds of dog food and other supplies every year to their rescue group partners. Each retail location hosts regular adoption events with local shelters and rescue groups. They’ll gladly refund or replace any item that either you or your animal doesn’t love. Bone Boutique and Self-Service Dog Wash 100 N.E. 2nd Street * Oklahoma City, OK 73104 * (405) 600-3460 Bone is located in a dog-friendly neighborhood and next door to a dog park, with dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, and shops in walking distance. This store offers pet accessories and auto safety items; cat litter and treats; collars, leashes and harnesses; pet apparel, including dog socks; supplements; treatment; toys; and training . . . all this and more. The self-service dog wash includes a tub with tie down, brushes, shampoo/conditioners from Aroma Paws, washcloths, towels, blow dryer and aprons to keep the humans dry; all for $10.\u003c/p>\u003ch1>Pet-Centric Stores Make Life Easier for Animals and Humans Alike\u003c/h1>","uniqueName":"petcentric-stores-make-life-easier-for-animals-and-humans-alike-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-08-27T22:38:14.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/09e85c95601d9ab1639c907364546513.jpg","caption":"oklahoma city pet supply stores","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1566945494,"_etag":"4277a46846ff79e531c0fc8e8f9494081a35dc69","textbody":"Oklahoma City is a pet-friendly metropolis. As a result, there are a large number of businesses and services operating in the area that exist solely to offer support to families with canine, feline and other fur-bearing members. These organizations include, but certainly, aren’t limited to: Earthwise Pet Nutrition Center and Wellness Spa 1710-G Belle Isle Blvd * Oklahoma City, OK 73118 * (405) 607-8965 This pet-centric store offers both self-service dog wash facilities and professional grooming, along with all-natural pet foods and supplies. Self-service dog wash tubs are equipped with all-natural shampoos, conditioners, aprons, high-velocity blow dryers, towels, and after-bath spritz and, since they are indoors, are cool in the summer and warm in the winter. For those families that prefer a professional to do all the scrubbing and clipping on their dog, the on-location professional grooming salon uses all-natural, pesticide- and chemical-free shampoos and products. This store regularly hosts adoption events for dogs and cats and offers free classes on such topics as pet nutrition, grooming, and training. They also host workshops and fundraisers. Friendly, leashed pets are always welcome. All Fur Paws 15220 N. Western Ave., Suite E2 * Edmond, OK 73013 * (405) 348-6888 Locally owned and independently operated, this store bills itself as a one-stop shop for all your pet’s needs. They carry an extensive variety of 100% all-natural and holistic pet foods, treats and supplements, spa and grooming products, collars and leads, beds, toys, bowls, and feeders. In addition, they provide self-service dog bathing facilities. Hollywood Feed 4 metro locations: 6413 Avondale Dr. * Nichols Hills, OK 73116 *(405) 767-0690 12220 N. MacArthur, Suite G * OKC, OK 73162 * (405) 810-5079 1200 W. Covell, Suite 116 * Edmond, OK 73003 * (405) 471-5518 12108 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 100 * OKC, OK 73170 * (405) 242-2187 This is a natural and holistic pet specialty retail store that places a strong emphasis on customer service. All sales associates receive more than 40 hours of training from veterinarians, nutritionists, vendors, and behaviorists every year to aid them in providing assistance and advice to customers. They provide high-quality foods, USA-made treats, toys, beds and more. They donate over 100,000 pounds of dog food and other supplies every year to their rescue group partners. Each retail location hosts regular adoption events with local shelters and rescue groups. They’ll gladly refund or replace any item that either you or your animal doesn’t love. Bone Boutique and Self-Service Dog Wash 100 N.E. 2nd Street * Oklahoma City, OK 73104 * (405) 600-3460 Bone is located in a dog-friendly neighborhood and next door to a dog park, with dog-friendly restaurants, hotels, and shops in walking distance. This store offers pet accessories and auto safety items; cat litter and treats; collars, leashes and harnesses; pet apparel, including dog socks; supplements; treatment; toys; and training . . . all this and more. The self-service dog wash includes a tub with tie down, brushes, shampoo/conditioners from Aroma Paws, washcloths, towels, blow dryer and aprons to keep the humans dry; all for $10.Pet-Centric Stores Make Life Easier for Animals and Humans Alike","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1894db04803477e7f9e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c18c4db04803477e7f9f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:50:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Things You Must Include in Your Dining Room","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5549 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/43d40cd934b34eaca3e42ee806084948.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Formal dining rooms can be one of the most forgotten spaces in a new home. You may have grand ideas about the dinner parties you’ll throw, or the cherished moments of a family dinner, but lives get busy, and the dining room is all but abandoned until the holidays. Much like any room in your home, the best way to bring energy to your new dining room is to elevate its design. Make the dining room an inviting place, with simple, elegant decorations that make the prospect of dinner downright exciting. Here are the five things you must include in your new dining room: \u003cstrong>Mirror, Mirror on the Wall\u003c/strong> Not all dining rooms are made equal. If your room is boxy, compact, or otherwise strangely shaped, adding a mirror is an elegant way to open up the space. Even better, a strategically placed mirror can reflect and amplify other design elements in the room. Before you hang, hold the mirror up to each wall to see which view reflects best.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Bring Beauty to Every Spill\u003c/strong> Does anything feel fancier than enjoying a delicious meal served on a beautiful tablecloth? Simple linen tablecloths add instant elegance and clean elements to your dining room. You’ll be amazed at how well a nice tablecloth elevates even the simplest plates and glasses. And tablecloths are generally safe to put in a washer so you can spill to your heart’s content. \u003cstrong>Presenting Dinner on a Silver Platter\u003c/strong> Okay, most of us probably don’t have real silver platters passed down to us by our great-great-grandmothers. However, it’s easy enough to purchase a few serving platters that pair nicely with whatever dish you’re serving. Plan on getting a cake stand, large oval serving platter, and a few various serving plates for side dishes or appetizers. \u003cstrong>Let’s Toast the Host (or Hostess!)\u003c/strong> Hand guests the perfect glasses at your next dinner party. Keep glasses on hand for the drinks you often serve, whether it’s wine, cocktails, or pints. You can mix and match styles as long as you don’t go overboard. \u003cstrong>Set the Mood with Candles\u003c/strong> Sharing dinner with a romantic partner or loved one always pairs well with the soft glow of candles. Keep long, tapered candles in simple holders, or use many tea lights to set the mood in the dining room. Just be sure they’re unscented! Whether you’re a big entertainer or just appreciate a simple, beautiful dinner now and again, formal dining rooms are a great space to design with soft, elegant elements. Add different pieces - a vase with seasonal flowers or a bowl of fruit - to help the room change with the seasons. You’ll start to fall in love with sharing meals with your family and friends in this room.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-things-you-must-include-in-your-dining-room-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-03T22:23:27.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/43d40cd934b34eaca3e42ee806084948.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1567549407,"_etag":"96ceac278d6f4784cf2719c24b53cf61b6e4571c","textbody":"&nbsp;Formal dining rooms can be one of the most forgotten spaces in a new home. You may have grand ideas about the dinner parties you’ll throw, or the cherished moments of a family dinner, but lives get busy, and the dining room is all but abandoned until the holidays. Much like any room in your home, the best way to bring energy to your new dining room is to elevate its design. Make the dining room an inviting place, with simple, elegant decorations that make the prospect of dinner downright exciting. Here are the five things you must include in your new dining room: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Not all dining rooms are made equal. If your room is boxy, compact, or otherwise strangely shaped, adding a mirror is an elegant way to open up the space. Even better, a strategically placed mirror can reflect and amplify other design elements in the room. Before you hang, hold the mirror up to each wall to see which view reflects best.&nbsp;Bring Beauty to Every Spill Does anything feel fancier than enjoying a delicious meal served on a beautiful tablecloth? Simple linen tablecloths add instant elegance and clean elements to your dining room. You’ll be amazed at how well a nice tablecloth elevates even the simplest plates and glasses. And tablecloths are generally safe to put in a washer so you can spill to your heart’s content. Presenting Dinner on a Silver Platter Okay, most of us probably don’t have real silver platters passed down to us by our great-great-grandmothers. However, it’s easy enough to purchase a few serving platters that pair nicely with whatever dish you’re serving. Plan on getting a cake stand, large oval serving platter, and a few various serving plates for side dishes or appetizers. Let’s Toast the Host (or Hostess!) Hand guests the perfect glasses at your next dinner party. Keep glasses on hand for the drinks you often serve, whether it’s wine, cocktails, or pints. You can mix and match styles as long as you don’t go overboard. Set the Mood with Candles Sharing dinner with a romantic partner or loved one always pairs well with the soft glow of candles. Keep long, tapered candles in simple holders, or use many tea lights to set the mood in the dining room. Just be sure they’re unscented! Whether you’re a big entertainer or just appreciate a simple, beautiful dinner now and again, formal dining rooms are a great space to design with soft, elegant elements. Add different pieces - a vase with seasonal flowers or a bowl of fruit - to help the room change with the seasons. You’ll start to fall in love with sharing meals with your family and friends in this room.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c18c4db04803477e7f9f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c18f4db04803477e7fa0","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:51:33 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"OKC Offers Variety of Sports Leagues for Amateur Athletes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5501 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aeaa22efa1315955dcdc0b075f196cde.jpg\" alt=\"OKC Sports Leagues \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003c/strong> Local sports-loving individuals interested in finding athletic groups they can join are in luck: adult team league opportunities abound in the Oklahoma City area.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/adult-sports-and-leagues\">Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department\u003c/a> organizes adult leagues throughout the year for folks age 18 and older. These leagues are open to individuals and already organized teams from churches, corporations and other groups in the following sports:\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/adult-basketball-leagues\">Basketball (starts in January, March, June, and September)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/adult-sports-leagues/adult-baseball-leagues\">Baseball (starts in March and June)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/adult-sports-leagues/adult-softball-leagues\">Slow-Pitch Softball (starts in March, June, and September)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/aquatics\">Aquatics (Group/Private Swim Lessons are offered year round)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>To learn more about any of these leagues or to register to play, simply click on the program that interests you to be directed to the registration page for more details. With the exception of draft league softball, all of these leagues only allow teams to register. However, any individual who does not have a team can request to be placed on a Free Agent List by contacting \u003ca href=\"mailto:Grant.Hansen@okc.gov\">Grant.Hansen@okc.gov\u003c/a>. Teams needing additional players can recruit from that list.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Adult sports leagues in softball, basketball and volleyball are also available through the \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/uploads/misc/18-08-flyer-adults-sports-leagues-final.pdf\">YMCA\u003c/a>. To learn more, contact your local Y:\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/chickasha-area\">Chickasha\u003c/a> YMCA – 725 W. Chickasha Ave., Chickasha, OK 73018 • 405-224-2281 HOURS: &nbsp;M – F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/earlywine-park\">Earlywine\u003c/a> YMCA – 11801 S. May Ave., OKC, OK 73170 • 405-378-0420 HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m., F 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Edmond District / \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/Locations/RANKIN\">Rankin\u003c/a> YMCA – 1220 S. Rankin St. • Edmond, OK 73034 • 405-348-4622 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/mitch-park\">Mitch Park\u003c/a> YMCA – 2901 Marilyn Williams Dr. • Edmond, OK 73003 • 405-330-4016 &nbsp; &nbsp; HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/midwest-city\">Midwest City\u003c/a> YMCA – 2817 N. Woodcrest Dr. • Midwest City, OK 73110 • 405-733-9622 • HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. -10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Northwest District YMCA / \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/north-side\">Edward L. Gaylord\u003c/a> YMCA – 1 NW 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> OKC, OK 73102 • 405-297-7700 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/bethany\">Bethany\u003c/a> YMCA – 3400 N. Mueller Ave. • Bethany, OK 73008 • 405-789-0231 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/rockwellcrossing\">Rockwell Crossing\u003c/a> YMCA – 12100 N. Rockwell Ave. #6, OKC, OK 73162 • 405-728-9622 • HOURS: M-TH 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/Main\">Main St.\u003c/a> YMCA – 100 E. Main St, #125, OKC, OK 73102 • 405-702-9003 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat &amp; Sun closed / \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/locations/north-side\">Northside\u003c/a> YMCA – 10000 N. Pennsylvania Ave. • OKC, OK 73107 • 405-751-6363 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://ossosports.com/okc/\">OSSO\u003c/a> organizes events and activities that bring people together through year-round co-ed rec leagues and social sports. The team activities it offers include kickball, sand volleyball, softball, bowling, football, cornhole, basketball, indoor volleyball and fantasy football. Outdoor social leaguesare held in the spring, summer and fall, and the indoor league is held in the winter.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.dbatsportsplex.com/index.php?adult-sports/adult-softball-kickball\">D-BAT Sports Plex\u003c/a> offers Adult Softball and Kickball leagues during the spring, summer and fall, plus Adult Softball Tournaments. &nbsp;Please contact Jessica Alvarez at \u003ca href=\"mailto:jessica@dbatokc.com\">\u003cstrong>jessica@dbatokc.com\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for more information or to sign up.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>LOCATION: 801 N.W. 122 • OKC, OK 73114 • 405-659-9486\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.soccercityokcity.com/leagues/league-info/\">Soccer City OKC\u003c/a> provides Adult Soccer leagues for men, women and co-ed teams. LOCATION: 4520 Old Farm Road • OKC, OK 73162 • 405-748-3888.\u003c/p>\u003ch1>\u003cstrong>OKC Offers Variety of Sports Leagues for Amateur Athletes\u003c/strong>\u003c/h1>","uniqueName":"okc-offers-variety-of-sports-leagues-for-amateur-athletes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-04T19:27:01.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aeaa22efa1315955dcdc0b075f196cde.jpg","caption":"OKC Sports Leagues ","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1567625221,"_etag":"e6eb514dd4f553420d6933cc3a8d5548c0637a84","textbody":"Local sports-loving individuals interested in finding athletic groups they can join are in luck: adult team league opportunities abound in the Oklahoma City area.The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department organizes adult leagues throughout the year for folks age 18 and older. These leagues are open to individuals and already organized teams from churches, corporations and other groups in the following sports:Basketball (starts in January, March, June, and September)Baseball (starts in March and June)Slow-Pitch Softball (starts in March, June, and September)Aquatics (Group/Private Swim Lessons are offered year round)To learn more about any of these leagues or to register to play, simply click on the program that interests you to be directed to the registration page for more details. With the exception of draft league softball, all of these leagues only allow teams to register. However, any individual who does not have a team can request to be placed on a Free Agent List by contacting Grant.Hansen@okc.gov. Teams needing additional players can recruit from that list.Adult sports leagues in softball, basketball and volleyball are also available through the YMCA. To learn more, contact your local Y:Chickasha YMCA – 725 W. Chickasha Ave., Chickasha, OK 73018 • 405-224-2281 HOURS: &nbsp;M – F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Earlywine YMCA – 11801 S. May Ave., OKC, OK 73170 • 405-378-0420 HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m., F 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Edmond District / Rankin YMCA – 1220 S. Rankin St. • Edmond, OK 73034 • 405-348-4622 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / Mitch Park YMCA – 2901 Marilyn Williams Dr. • Edmond, OK 73003 • 405-330-4016 &nbsp; &nbsp; HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Midwest City YMCA – 2817 N. Woodcrest Dr. • Midwest City, OK 73110 • 405-733-9622 • HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. -10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.Northwest District YMCA / Edward L. Gaylord YMCA – 1 NW 4th OKC, OK 73102 • 405-297-7700 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / Bethany YMCA – 3400 N. Mueller Ave. • Bethany, OK 73008 • 405-789-0231 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / Rockwell Crossing YMCA – 12100 N. Rockwell Ave. #6, OKC, OK 73162 • 405-728-9622 • HOURS: M-TH 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. / Main St. YMCA – 100 E. Main St, #125, OKC, OK 73102 • 405-702-9003 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat &amp; Sun closed / Northside YMCA – 10000 N. Pennsylvania Ave. • OKC, OK 73107 • 405-751-6363 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.OSSO organizes events and activities that bring people together through year-round co-ed rec leagues and social sports. The team activities it offers include kickball, sand volleyball, softball, bowling, football, cornhole, basketball, indoor volleyball and fantasy football. Outdoor social leaguesare held in the spring, summer and fall, and the indoor league is held in the winter.D-BAT Sports Plex offers Adult Softball and Kickball leagues during the spring, summer and fall, plus Adult Softball Tournaments. &nbsp;Please contact Jessica Alvarez at jessica@dbatokc.com for more information or to sign up.&nbsp;LOCATION: 801 N.W. 122 • OKC, OK 73114 • 405-659-9486Soccer City OKC provides Adult Soccer leagues for men, women and co-ed teams. LOCATION: 4520 Old Farm Road • OKC, OK 73162 • 405-748-3888.OKC Offers Variety of Sports Leagues for Amateur Athletes","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c18f4db04803477e7fa0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1924db04803497e724a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:51:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Variety of Youth Sports Leagues Available in OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5505 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f6a5341a001b5079408bc5fa091633e6.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma City Youth Sports\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\">The Oklahoma City metropolitan area is a great place for sports-loving kids to grow up. After all, there’s a wide variety of youth sports leagues they can join in the OKC-area.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/youth-sports-and-leagues\">Oklahoma City’s Parks and Recreation Department youth recreation programs\u003c/a> allow children from all backgrounds to learn and develop fundamental athletic skills in a supportive and non-competitive environment.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>OKC offers both competitive and recreational level leagues. To learn what is available in a sport that interests you or your child, click on the appropriate link below.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/youth-sports-leagues/youth-basketball-leagues\">Basketball (starts in December)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/youth-sports-leagues/youth-baseball-softball-leagues\">Baseball Co-ed: OKC Dodgers Rooking League (starts in April)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/youth-sports-leagues/youth-flag-football-leagues\">Flag Football (starts in August)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/youth-sports-leagues/youth-futsal-leagues\">Futsal (starts in December)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/youth-soccer-leagues\">Soccer (starts in March and August)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/athletics/youth-sports-leagues/youth-volleyball-leagues\">Volleyball (starts in August)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/aquatics\">Aquatics (Group/Private Swim Lessons are offered year-round)\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Adults interested in serving as volunteer coaches are invited to \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/volunteer\">learn more\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.i9sports.com/oklahoma-city-youth-sports-leagues/\">i9 Sports\u003c/a> focuses on fun, instruction and convenience for youngsters age three and up. The i9 Sports Oklahoma City youth sports leagues include:\u003cul>\u003cli>flag football\u003c/li>\u003cli>soccer\u003c/li>\u003cli>baseball\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>This organization is a popular league for all ages and skill levels. Weekly practices and games emphasize healthy competition and sportsmanship, with an emphasis on having fun instead of just on winning\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The \u003ca href=\"http://ymcaokc.org/children-youth/youth-sports\">YMCA Youth Sports\u003c/a> is designed to help children improve their skills, make new friends and be active with other kids while learning sportsmanship. The Y’s sports programs provide children with opportunities to learn specific sports skills in a supportive atmosphere. The programs are conducted with an emphasis on the positive personal growth of the child. Above all, kids who participate in Y youth sports are encouraged to have a lot of fun. The organization’s philosophy is \"everybody plays, everybody wins.\"\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Sports offered vary between branches, so registration is handled at the local participating branches, which include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=70&now=05/28/2015%2005:00:27\">Bethany\u003c/a> YMCA – 3400 N. Mueller Ave. • Bethany, OK 73008 • 405-789-0231 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=494&now=05/28/2015%2005:00:43\">Chickasha\u003c/a> YMCA - 725 W. Chickasha Ave., Chickasha, OK 73018 • 405-224-2281 HOURS: &nbsp;M – F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=67&now=05/28/2015%2005:01:54\">Earlywine Park\u003c/a> YMCA - 11801 S. May Ave., OKC, OK 73170 • 405-378-0420 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m., F 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops2.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/Search.mvc/categories?branch_id=66\">Edward L. Gaylord Downtown\u003c/a> YMCA - 1 NW 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> OKC, OK 73102 • 405- 297-7700 HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; &nbsp;Sun &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=73&now=05/28/2015%2005:02:14\">Guthrie\u003c/a> YMCA – 114 East Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044 • 405-282-8206 HOURS: M – TH 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m; F 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=69&now=05/28/2015%2005:02:32\">Midwest City\u003c/a> YMCA – 2817 N. Woodcrest Dr. • Midwest City, OK 73110 • 405-733-9622. HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. -10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; &nbsp;Sun 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=74&now=05/28/2015%2005:02:58\">Mitch Park\u003c/a> YMCA - 2901 Marilyn Williams Dr. • Edmond, OK 73003 • 405-330-4016 HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=68&now=05/28/2015%2005:03:12\">North Side\u003c/a> YMCA - 10000 N. Pennsylvania Ave. • OKC, OK 73107 • 405-751-6363 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. &nbsp;– 9:30 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=72&now=05/28/2015%2005:04:01\">Rankin\u003c/a> YMCA - 1220 S. Rankin St. • Edmond, OK 73034 • 405-348-4622 HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/2163/Programs/search.mvc/programs?category_ids=1652&branch_id=662&now=05/28/2015%2005:04:12\">Rockwell Plaza\u003c/a> YMCA -12100 N. Rockwell Ave. #6 • OKC, OK 73162 • 405-728-9622. HOURS: M-TH 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"variety-of-youth-sports-leagues-available-in-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-11T02:45:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f6a5341a001b5079408bc5fa091633e6.jpg","caption":"Oklahoma City Youth Sports","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1568169908,"_etag":"82b66c9fff26c40e6ec8d59e9c643f49dfc3e708","textbody":"The Oklahoma City metropolitan area is a great place for sports-loving kids to grow up. After all, there’s a wide variety of youth sports leagues they can join in the OKC-area.Oklahoma City’s Parks and Recreation Department youth recreation programs allow children from all backgrounds to learn and develop fundamental athletic skills in a supportive and non-competitive environment.OKC offers both competitive and recreational level leagues. To learn what is available in a sport that interests you or your child, click on the appropriate link below.Basketball (starts in December)Baseball Co-ed: OKC Dodgers Rooking League (starts in April)Flag Football (starts in August)Futsal (starts in December)Soccer (starts in March and August)Volleyball (starts in August)Aquatics (Group/Private Swim Lessons are offered year-round)Adults interested in serving as volunteer coaches are invited to learn more.i9 Sports focuses on fun, instruction and convenience for youngsters age three and up. The i9 Sports Oklahoma City youth sports leagues include:flag footballsoccerbaseballThis organization is a popular league for all ages and skill levels. Weekly practices and games emphasize healthy competition and sportsmanship, with an emphasis on having fun instead of just on winningThe YMCA Youth Sports is designed to help children improve their skills, make new friends and be active with other kids while learning sportsmanship. The Y’s sports programs provide children with opportunities to learn specific sports skills in a supportive atmosphere. The programs are conducted with an emphasis on the positive personal growth of the child. Above all, kids who participate in Y youth sports are encouraged to have a lot of fun. The organization’s philosophy is \"everybody plays, everybody wins.\"Sports offered vary between branches, so registration is handled at the local participating branches, which include:Bethany YMCA – 3400 N. Mueller Ave. • Bethany, OK 73008 • 405-789-0231 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Chickasha YMCA - 725 W. Chickasha Ave., Chickasha, OK 73018 • 405-224-2281 HOURS: &nbsp;M – F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Earlywine Park YMCA - 11801 S. May Ave., OKC, OK 73170 • 405-378-0420 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m., F 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Edward L. Gaylord Downtown YMCA - 1 NW 4th OKC, OK 73102 • 405- 297-7700 HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; &nbsp;Sun &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Guthrie YMCA – 114 East Oklahoma Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044 • 405-282-8206 HOURS: M – TH 5:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m; F 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.Midwest City YMCA – 2817 N. Woodcrest Dr. • Midwest City, OK 73110 • 405-733-9622. HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. -10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; &nbsp;Sun 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.Mitch Park YMCA - 2901 Marilyn Williams Dr. • Edmond, OK 73003 • 405-330-4016 HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.North Side YMCA - 10000 N. Pennsylvania Ave. • OKC, OK 73107 • 405-751-6363 HOURS: M – F 5 a.m. &nbsp;– 9:30 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Rankin YMCA - 1220 S. Rankin St. • Edmond, OK 73034 • 405-348-4622 HOURS: M – TH 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.Rockwell Plaza YMCA -12100 N. Rockwell Ave. #6 • OKC, OK 73162 • 405-728-9622. HOURS: M-TH 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.; F 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1924db04803497e724a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1924db04803477e7fa1","_updated":"Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:47:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The IDEAL Partnership with Citywide Mortgage","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When purchasing a new home, there's a lot to consider. Working with people you can trust will simplify the experience. \u003ca href=\"http://www.citywide-loans.com\">Citywide Mortgage\u003c/a>, one of our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/financing\">preferred lenders\u003c/a>, makes the financing side of owning a new home a seamless process for anyone in the market but especially Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods customers.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>A majority of our homebuyers use our preferred lenders for their financing for several reasons.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Using an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lender will get homeowners a credit toward closing costs paid for by Ideal. That means that Citywide isn't increasing your interest rate to cover the credit and is able to keep their interest rates extremely competitive.\u003c/li>\u003cli>This local lender has the ability to perform all aspects of your loan in-house which means for a speedier path to closing than most lenders.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Many lenders will charge very large fees for their loans, but Citywide Mortgage is very transparent with their fees and are much lower than most other lenders.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Citywide Mortgage is a reputable team that will walk you through each step of the process, whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner with complicated financials. Regardless of your situation, their team has a diverse background and can cater to your specific needs.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>It all begins with an easy pre-qualification form. After submitting some basic information, one of the seasoned Loan Officers will contact you for a quick and easy assessment. Rest assured, they will be there to guide you through the whole experience.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.citywide-loans.com\">www.citywide-loans.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-ideal-partnership-with-citywide-mortgage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-06-17T00:19:13.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1560730753,"_etag":"1c539b858f024c15d822d5bd1707fa70e9acf5e8","textbody":"When purchasing a new home, there's a lot to consider. Working with people you can trust will simplify the experience. Citywide Mortgage, one of our preferred lenders, makes the financing side of owning a new home a seamless process for anyone in the market but especially Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods customers.&nbsp;A majority of our homebuyers use our preferred lenders for their financing for several reasons.Using an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lender will get homeowners a credit toward closing costs paid for by Ideal. That means that Citywide isn't increasing your interest rate to cover the credit and is able to keep their interest rates extremely competitive.This local lender has the ability to perform all aspects of your loan in-house which means for a speedier path to closing than most lenders.Many lenders will charge very large fees for their loans, but Citywide Mortgage is very transparent with their fees and are much lower than most other lenders.Citywide Mortgage is a reputable team that will walk you through each step of the process, whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner with complicated financials. Regardless of your situation, their team has a diverse background and can cater to your specific needs.&nbsp;It all begins with an easy pre-qualification form. After submitting some basic information, one of the seasoned Loan Officers will contact you for a quick and easy assessment. Rest assured, they will be there to guide you through the whole experience.&nbsp;For more information, visit www.citywide-loans.com.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:30 GMT","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/4eTAqO0KAkA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>"}],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1924db04803477e7fa1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1944db04803477e7fa2","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:52:30 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"COHBA 2019 Parade of Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5377 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dawson-Kitchen.jpeg\" alt=\"Dawson Kitchen, Open Cabinets\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4887 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Langley-Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4869 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Overton-Living-Room.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4512 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1fea000b564504834eb4673453c75fe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">Ideal Homes is excited to be participating in the 2019 Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association Parade of Homes. We have four homes throughout the Oklahoma City metro for you to view. We'd love for you to stop by Saturday, September 14 - Sunday, September 22, 1-6pm. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/parade-of-homes-spotlight-valencia/\">Edmond / Valencia\u003c/a> - 2424 NW 187th Terrace, \u003cspan class=\"desktop-title-subcontent\">Edmond, OK 73012\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/parade-of-homes-spotlight-little-river-trails/\">Norman / Little River Trails\u003c/a> - 4017 Bandera Trail, Norman, OK 73071 \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/parade-of-homes-spotlight-native-plains/\">Moore / Native Plains\u003c/a> - 15912 Tall Grass Drive, Oklahoma City, OK \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/parade-of-homes-showcase-bison-creek/\">Piedmont / Bison Creek\u003c/a> - 13301 Watson Drive, Piedmont, OK For more information, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/\">https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"cohba-2019-parade-of-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-13T18:40:31.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1fea000b564504834eb4673453c75fe.jpg","caption":"Dawson Kitchen, Open Cabinets","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1568400031,"_etag":"541e465afb22b455b7a5f8dfa6e7625719c054d6","textbody":"Ideal Homes is excited to be participating in the 2019 Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association Parade of Homes. We have four homes throughout the Oklahoma City metro for you to view. We'd love for you to stop by Saturday, September 14 - Sunday, September 22, 1-6pm. Edmond / Valencia - 2424 NW 187th Terrace, Edmond, OK 73012Norman / Little River Trails - 4017 Bandera Trail, Norman, OK 73071 Moore / Native Plains - 15912 Tall Grass Drive, Oklahoma City, OK Piedmont / Bison Creek - 13301 Watson Drive, Piedmont, OK For more information, check out https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1944db04803477e7fa2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c19a4db04803477e7fa3","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:20:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Parade of Homes Spotlight - Little River Trails","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4677 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bee17c3ef5eb29b942d97a9b78001d39.jpg\" alt=\"Overton Living Room\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\">We've been highlighting the Ideal Homes that are in this year's Parade of Homes, and the model home in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/little-river-trails\">Little River Trails in Norman\u003c/a> was our most awarded modeled. It won 1st Place in Best Landscaping, Best Floor Plan, Best Interior Design, Best Decorated, and Best Overall in its division! Our Overton floor plan is a spacious 3257 square feet with two stories, four bedrooms, and three and a half bathrooms. It also includes a study and a formal dining room. Designer arches define the open dining room and living room. The bright and open living room has custom, built-in cabinetry, &nbsp;a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, and dark wood floors. The open kitchen has two-toned cabinetry, arabesque backsplash tile, and an island with a farmhouse sink. In the breakfast room, you'll find more built-in cabinets and access to the covered back patio. The large master suite offers a spacious corner tub with mosaic tile, walk-in closet and his and her vanities. Upstairs you'll find a bonus room with a full bathroom. You'll love the designer touches throughout including a mix of contemporary finishes with a rustic flair. Little River Trails is located in Norman on N Porter Ave between W Tecumseh and Franklin Road at 4017 Bandera Trail, Norman, OK. We'd love for you to view this home during the Parde of Homes Saturday, September 14 - Sunday, September 22, 1-6pm or schedule a time to view it by reaching out to \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>. Can't wait to see more? Take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=HvWBtmgzSgB\">virtual tour\u003c/a>. For more information, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/\">https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/\u003c/a>&nbsp; and stay tuned for more information about our featured homes in Norman, Moore, and Piedmont.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"parade-of-homes-spotlight-little-river-trails-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-18T23:35:59.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bee17c3ef5eb29b942d97a9b78001d39.jpg","caption":"Overton Living Room","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1568849759,"_etag":"6790e389ac25cc25e386c5223e780799285c417c","textbody":"We've been highlighting the Ideal Homes that are in this year's Parade of Homes, and the model home in Little River Trails in Norman was our most awarded modeled. It won 1st Place in Best Landscaping, Best Floor Plan, Best Interior Design, Best Decorated, and Best Overall in its division! Our Overton floor plan is a spacious 3257 square feet with two stories, four bedrooms, and three and a half bathrooms. It also includes a study and a formal dining room. Designer arches define the open dining room and living room. The bright and open living room has custom, built-in cabinetry, &nbsp;a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, and dark wood floors. The open kitchen has two-toned cabinetry, arabesque backsplash tile, and an island with a farmhouse sink. In the breakfast room, you'll find more built-in cabinets and access to the covered back patio. The large master suite offers a spacious corner tub with mosaic tile, walk-in closet and his and her vanities. Upstairs you'll find a bonus room with a full bathroom. You'll love the designer touches throughout including a mix of contemporary finishes with a rustic flair. Little River Trails is located in Norman on N Porter Ave between W Tecumseh and Franklin Road at 4017 Bandera Trail, Norman, OK. We'd love for you to view this home during the Parde of Homes Saturday, September 14 - Sunday, September 22, 1-6pm or schedule a time to view it by reaching out to Elena. Can't wait to see more? Take a look at our virtual tour. For more information, check out https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/&nbsp; and stay tuned for more information about our featured homes in Norman, Moore, and Piedmont.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:38 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c19a4db04803477e7fa3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c19c4db04803477e7fa4","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:52:55 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Parade of Homes Spotlight - Native Plains","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4887 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Langley-Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Langley Kitchen, Blue Cabinets\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4889 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Langley-Computer-Nook.jpg\" alt=\"Computer Nook, Closet\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4633 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fcad2426e144ebdbb1b9cb32dcd00bfe.jpg\" alt=\"Langley Living Kitchen\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">We’ve been highlighting the Ideal Homes that are in this year’s Parade of Homes, and our model home in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/native-plains\">Native Plains\u003c/a> has a kitchen you won't forget! The spacious kitchen was designed for the home cook who loves to entertain. It features an eye-catching, curved breakfast bar, abundant storage, and a bold blue color. With modern farmhouse touches like open shelving and a stained wood plane ceiling, this design stands out from the rest. Our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/langley\">Langley floor plan\u003c/a> has an efficient use of space and an open layout with 3 bedrooms and a study (which could also be converted to a 4th bedroom, and a hallway office nook perfect for homework or paying bills. The master suite has a huge walk-in closet, separate tub and shower and the same fun, blue cabinetry as the kitchen. Tall ceilings, a corner fireplace and energy-efficient features are also included! Native Plains is located on S Pennsylvania between SW 149th and SW 164th in Moore Public Schools. The model home is located at 15912 Tall Grass Drive, Oklahoma City. We’d love for you to view this home during the Parde of Homes Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 22, 1-6pm or schedule a time to view it by reaching out to \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>. Can’t wait to see more? Take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aQPHLt4KwLv&brand=0\">virtual tour\u003c/a>. For more information, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/\">https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/\u003c/a>&nbsp; and stay tuned for more information about our featured homes in Norman, Edmond, and Piedmont.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"parade-of-homes-spotlight-native-plains-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-19T21:51:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fcad2426e144ebdbb1b9cb32dcd00bfe.jpg","caption":"Langley Living Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1568929884,"_etag":"9b3bac7de1053905756adc47821a61edbdc5a341","textbody":"We’ve been highlighting the Ideal Homes that are in this year’s Parade of Homes, and our model home in Native Plains has a kitchen you won't forget! The spacious kitchen was designed for the home cook who loves to entertain. It features an eye-catching, curved breakfast bar, abundant storage, and a bold blue color. With modern farmhouse touches like open shelving and a stained wood plane ceiling, this design stands out from the rest. Our Langley floor plan has an efficient use of space and an open layout with 3 bedrooms and a study (which could also be converted to a 4th bedroom, and a hallway office nook perfect for homework or paying bills. The master suite has a huge walk-in closet, separate tub and shower and the same fun, blue cabinetry as the kitchen. Tall ceilings, a corner fireplace and energy-efficient features are also included! Native Plains is located on S Pennsylvania between SW 149th and SW 164th in Moore Public Schools. The model home is located at 15912 Tall Grass Drive, Oklahoma City. We’d love for you to view this home during the Parde of Homes Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 22, 1-6pm or schedule a time to view it by reaching out to Elena. Can’t wait to see more? Take a look at our virtual tour. For more information, check out https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/&nbsp; and stay tuned for more information about our featured homes in Norman, Edmond, and Piedmont.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c19c4db04803477e7fa4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c19e4db04803497e724c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:52:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Parade of Homes Showcase - Bison Creek","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5377 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dawson-Kitchen.jpeg\" alt=\"Dawson Kitchen, Open Cabinets\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5378 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dawson-Living-Room.jpeg\" alt=\"Dawson Living Room with Fireplace\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5381 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dawson-Guest-Bedroom-Wallpaper.jpeg\" alt=\"Dawson Bedroom, Girls Bedroom, Floral Wallpaper, Teal Dresser\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5380 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Master-Bath.jpeg\" alt=\"Dawson Bath, Walk-in Shower\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5379 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/90c3f4dfc3f7cf05d4c2a10971bd5248.jpeg\" alt=\"Dawson Master Bedroom Neutral Colors\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">We’ve been highlighting the Ideal Homes that are in this year’s Parade of Homes, and today's home proves that wonderful things do come in small packages. Our Dawson is 1,295 square feet, but with an open layout and smart use of space, it feels like so much more! With an open kitchen, living room, and breakfast room layout, this home is great for entertaining. You'll love the fireplace and an abundance of windows for natural light. The wood flooring throughout the space ties everything together. The kitchen features a breakfast bar with gas stove and open cabinetry. The charcoal gray bottom cabinets, white upper cabinets, subway tile backsplash, and bold countertop gives the kitchen a designer feel. Off the kitchen, you'll find a laundry room and a mudroom complete with mud bench and storage. The master has a walk-in closet, large shower, and fun hexagon tile floors in the bathroom. The secondary bedrooms are decorated perfectly as a nursery and a bedroom with a bold, floral wallpaper. Bison Creek is located in Piedmont located on the East side of Mustang Road, approximately 1/2 mile north of HWY 3. We’d love for you to view this home during the Parde of Homes Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 22, 1-6pm or schedule a time to view it by reaching out to \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>. Can’t wait to see more? Take a look at our \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=qA2bLefDqrf\">Virtual tour.\u003c/a> For more information, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/\">https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/\u003c/a>&nbsp; and stay tuned for more information about our featured homes in Norman, Moore, and Piedmont.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"parade-of-homes-showcase-bison-creek-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-19T23:07:44.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/90c3f4dfc3f7cf05d4c2a10971bd5248.jpeg","caption":"Dawson Master Bedroom Neutral Colors","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1568934464,"_etag":"669253d9558b8d9fd07d32af8f64f451d5d371a2","textbody":"We’ve been highlighting the Ideal Homes that are in this year’s Parade of Homes, and today's home proves that wonderful things do come in small packages. Our Dawson is 1,295 square feet, but with an open layout and smart use of space, it feels like so much more! With an open kitchen, living room, and breakfast room layout, this home is great for entertaining. You'll love the fireplace and an abundance of windows for natural light. The wood flooring throughout the space ties everything together. The kitchen features a breakfast bar with gas stove and open cabinetry. The charcoal gray bottom cabinets, white upper cabinets, subway tile backsplash, and bold countertop gives the kitchen a designer feel. Off the kitchen, you'll find a laundry room and a mudroom complete with mud bench and storage. The master has a walk-in closet, large shower, and fun hexagon tile floors in the bathroom. The secondary bedrooms are decorated perfectly as a nursery and a bedroom with a bold, floral wallpaper. Bison Creek is located in Piedmont located on the East side of Mustang Road, approximately 1/2 mile north of HWY 3. We’d love for you to view this home during the Parde of Homes Saturday, September 14 – Sunday, September 22, 1-6pm or schedule a time to view it by reaching out to Elena. Can’t wait to see more? Take a look at our Virtual tour. For more information, check out https://www.paradeofhomesok.com/&nbsp; and stay tuned for more information about our featured homes in Norman, Moore, and Piedmont.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c19e4db04803497e724c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c19f4db04803497e724d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:53:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A Pet-Friendly Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5538 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Dakota-1000x667.jpeg\" alt=\"Dakota, Dog model, Oklahoma City\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5539 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ea3480b8d2e095e910ef54755d18d9fa.jpeg\" alt=\"Dakota, Dog model, Oklahoma City, stuffed pheasant\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">When choosing a new home, we shouldn't forget about our pets. They're important members of our family too, and we want them to have the things they need to lead happy lives. We also want our home to include features that help make our lives with our pets easier. So whether you're moving into a new home or trying to make your existing home more pet-friendly, here are a few tips for having a home you and your pet both love.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Storage - Owning a pet comes with extra stuff. From food to toys to leashes, we need places to keep our pet gear without it getting in the way. Many of our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">floor plans\u003c/a> offer a mudroom with a storage bench and cabinets perfect for hanging leashes and storing toys and extras. If you're in need of any pet supplies, you can find many of the stores located in the area \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/pet-centric-stores-make-life-easier-for-animals-and-humans-alike/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cleaning - We love our pets, but they can all come with their own messes. Pet hair can be an issue depending on the breed, and it's best to hide away litter boxes in less frequently used areas of the homes. One way to make clean up easier for everyone is by choosing durable flooring. Tile, wood, or high-end laminate make great choices for pet owners because they make clean up a breeze.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Outdoor Space - A fenced in backyard is often high on the list for homeowners with dogs, but there are other things to consider. Does your home have a back patio where your pet can cool off in the summer months? What about a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes\">neighborhood with walking trails and safe sidewalks\u003c/a>? If you're looking to give your dog a chance to play with other dogs, check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/okc-area-offers-assortment-of-off-leash-dog-parks/\">list of Oklahoma City dog parks\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bathing - Where will you bathe your pet? A bathtub or maybe even a laundry room utility sink are often good options, depending on the size of the pet. Large farmhouse sinks also offer a stylish option. Showerheads with a detachable sprayer can be an affordable option that will make your life easier. After you have them looking good, show your pet off at one of Oklahoma City's \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/no-lack-of-choice-in-okc-for-pet-friendly-restaurant/\">pet-friendly restaurants\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Don't have a pet yet? Consider adoption! The Oklahoma City area has a lot of good option for \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/oklahoma-city-pet-adoption-services/\">pet adoption services\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-petfriendly-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-25T04:06:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ea3480b8d2e095e910ef54755d18d9fa.jpeg","caption":"Dakota, Dog model, Oklahoma City, stuffed pheasant","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1569384386,"_etag":"8fc1ccd0d728d86c0c8927914a852c55a4b8f294","textbody":"When choosing a new home, we shouldn't forget about our pets. They're important members of our family too, and we want them to have the things they need to lead happy lives. We also want our home to include features that help make our lives with our pets easier. So whether you're moving into a new home or trying to make your existing home more pet-friendly, here are a few tips for having a home you and your pet both love.Storage - Owning a pet comes with extra stuff. From food to toys to leashes, we need places to keep our pet gear without it getting in the way. Many of our floor plans offer a mudroom with a storage bench and cabinets perfect for hanging leashes and storing toys and extras. If you're in need of any pet supplies, you can find many of the stores located in the area here.Cleaning - We love our pets, but they can all come with their own messes. Pet hair can be an issue depending on the breed, and it's best to hide away litter boxes in less frequently used areas of the homes. One way to make clean up easier for everyone is by choosing durable flooring. Tile, wood, or high-end laminate make great choices for pet owners because they make clean up a breeze.Outdoor Space - A fenced in backyard is often high on the list for homeowners with dogs, but there are other things to consider. Does your home have a back patio where your pet can cool off in the summer months? What about a neighborhood with walking trails and safe sidewalks? If you're looking to give your dog a chance to play with other dogs, check out our list of Oklahoma City dog parks.Bathing - Where will you bathe your pet? A bathtub or maybe even a laundry room utility sink are often good options, depending on the size of the pet. Large farmhouse sinks also offer a stylish option. Showerheads with a detachable sprayer can be an affordable option that will make your life easier. After you have them looking good, show your pet off at one of Oklahoma City's pet-friendly restaurants.Don't have a pet yet? Consider adoption! The Oklahoma City area has a lot of good option for pet adoption services.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c19f4db04803497e724d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1a24db04803497e724e","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:53:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Many Notable Books and Movies have Oklahoma Ties","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5533 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/38f4c6bc0145f6c823dec2b22259299f.jpg\" alt=\"Books by Oklahoma Authors\" width=\"640\" height=\"437\">Through the years quite a few published books have been at least partially set in Oklahoma. In fact\u003ca href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/22438.Books_Set_In_Oklahoma\">, Goodreads has identified a total of 158 books, fiction and non-fiction\u003c/a>, with ties to the Sooner state. Obviously, that’s far too many to discuss here, but some of the more notable books on that list include: \u003cstrong>\u003cem>True Grit\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> by Charles Portis First published in 1968 as a serial in the \u003cem>Saturday Evening Post\u003c/em>, this novel is told from the perspective of Mattie Ross, who reminisces about when, as a 14-year-old, she sought retribution against “the scoundrel” Tom Chaney for the murder of her father. This book has also been made into a movie twice. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065126/\">first, released in 1969\u003c/a>, starred John Wayne, Glen Campbell and Kim Darby. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/\">second\u003c/a>, directed by the Coen brothers, was released in 2010 and starred Kurt Russell, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>The Bean Trees\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> by Barbara Kingsolver The first published novel (1988, reissued in 1998) written by its well-known author, this is the story of Taylor Greer, who grew up poor with the goal of escaping and avoiding pregnancy, yet still finds herself acquiring a three-year-old American Indian girl named Turtle. This story deals with the themes of love and friendship, abandonment and belonging, and discovering resources when you think you have nothing. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Pigs in Heaven\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> by Barbara Kingsolver This sequel to \u003cem>The Bean Trees\u003c/em> was released in 1999 and continues the story of Taylor and Turtle Greer. It focuses on the meaning of family and what are the true ties that bind people to each other. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Cimarron\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> by Edna Ferber Published in 1929, this novel was about the development of Oklahoma after the Land Rush. It was adapted twice as a movie of the same name. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021746/\">first was released in 1931\u003c/a> through RKO Pictures and won three Oscars. In 1960, the story was adapted for the screen by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimarron_(1960_film)\">second\u003c/a> time. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Where the Red Fern Grows\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> by Wilson Rawls Published in 1961, this is children's novel about a boy who buys and trains two Redbone Coonhound hunting dogs. This story was \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072402/\">first adapted\u003c/a> into a heartwarming and adventurous movie appropriate for all ages in 1974. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0192788/\">second movie adaptation\u003c/a> was released in 2003. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> by David Grann The Third non-fiction book by this author, \u003cem>Killers\u003c/em> was released on April 18, 2017, by \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doubleday_(publisher)\">Doubleday\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_(magazine)\">\u003cem>Time\u003c/em>\u003c/a> magazine listed it as one of the top ten non-fiction books of 2017. This true-crime book investigates a series of murders of wealthy \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage_people\">Osage people\u003c/a> that took place in \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage_County,_Oklahoma\">Osage County, Oklahoma\u003c/a> in the early 1920s—after big oil deposits were discovered beneath their land. It has been reported that Martin Scorsese is currently filming the movie adaptation of this novel in Osage County, Oklahoma, and that it will star Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"many-notable-books-and-movies-have-oklahoma-ties-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-25T18:59:30.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/38f4c6bc0145f6c823dec2b22259299f.jpg","caption":"Books by Oklahoma Authors","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1569437970,"_etag":"f7181768ec223766925ceb183a7820a730d2fe55","textbody":"Through the years quite a few published books have been at least partially set in Oklahoma. In fact, Goodreads has identified a total of 158 books, fiction and non-fiction, with ties to the Sooner state. Obviously, that’s far too many to discuss here, but some of the more notable books on that list include: True Grit by Charles Portis First published in 1968 as a serial in the Saturday Evening Post, this novel is told from the perspective of Mattie Ross, who reminisces about when, as a 14-year-old, she sought retribution against “the scoundrel” Tom Chaney for the murder of her father. This book has also been made into a movie twice. The first, released in 1969, starred John Wayne, Glen Campbell and Kim Darby. The second, directed by the Coen brothers, was released in 2010 and starred Kurt Russell, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld. The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver The first published novel (1988, reissued in 1998) written by its well-known author, this is the story of Taylor Greer, who grew up poor with the goal of escaping and avoiding pregnancy, yet still finds herself acquiring a three-year-old American Indian girl named Turtle. This story deals with the themes of love and friendship, abandonment and belonging, and discovering resources when you think you have nothing. Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver This sequel to The Bean Trees was released in 1999 and continues the story of Taylor and Turtle Greer. It focuses on the meaning of family and what are the true ties that bind people to each other. Cimarron by Edna Ferber Published in 1929, this novel was about the development of Oklahoma after the Land Rush. It was adapted twice as a movie of the same name. The first was released in 1931 through RKO Pictures and won three Oscars. In 1960, the story was adapted for the screen by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for the second time. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Published in 1961, this is children's novel about a boy who buys and trains two Redbone Coonhound hunting dogs. This story was first adapted into a heartwarming and adventurous movie appropriate for all ages in 1974. The second movie adaptation was released in 2003. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann The Third non-fiction book by this author, Killers was released on April 18, 2017, by Doubleday. Time magazine listed it as one of the top ten non-fiction books of 2017. This true-crime book investigates a series of murders of wealthy Osage people that took place in Osage County, Oklahoma in the early 1920s—after big oil deposits were discovered beneath their land. It has been reported that Martin Scorsese is currently filming the movie adaptation of this novel in Osage County, Oklahoma, and that it will star Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:46 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1a24db04803497e724e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1a74db04803487e5d80","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:53:25 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma’s Largest Film Festival Held in deadCenter of State","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5536 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/05286e535df1455ed4c3df37a5447430.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma City film festival\" width=\"480\" height=\"519\">The deadCenter Film Festival began in 2001 as a one-night screening of short films by Oklahoma filmmakers. Fifty people attended. It has since grown into the largest film festival in Oklahoma and is now a three-day event that draws more than 30,000 people each June to view some of the best independent films from around the world. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Moviemaker Magazine\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> has numbered deadCenter among “The Top 20 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” and one of “The Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.” A 501 (c) (3) organization, deadCenter’s mission is to promote, encourage and celebrate independent film arts. It does so not only by holding an annual film festival but also by operating a statewide education program that reaches more than 3,000 students annually and by offering screenings throughout the year through partnerships with museums and various arts organizations. And what’s with the name, you may well ask. It simply refers to the geographic location of the festival: downtown Oklahoma City, which places it not only in the dead center of Oklahoma but in the dead center of the United States as well. The 2019 festival, held June 3 – 6, screened 140 films that were selected from 1,500 submissions. The shown films included 22 feature films, 108 short films and 10 Virtual Reality 360 films. All genre of films are screened, including everything from documentaries to comedies and horror movies. Each year deadCenter offers awards in a variety of categories. Those that have been rated at the top of each category are sent to respected directors, producers, writers, actors, distributors, educators, film critics and prior winners to make the final selections. Films recognized in 2019 included:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Narrative Feature:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Colewell\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Documentary Feature:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Jump Shot\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Short Live Action:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Peggy\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Short Documentary:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Lowland Kids\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Short Animation:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cem>My Moon\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Oklahoma Feature:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Words from a Bear\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Oklahoma Short:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>The Stand-In\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Student Film:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Moonwalk with Me\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Special Jury Narrative Feature:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Come as You Are\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Special Jury Documentary Feature:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Red Dog\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Special Jury Short:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cem>Something Like Loneliness\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Virtual Cinema Visions Award:\u003c/strong>\u003cem>For Us, Not for Her\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Best Music Video:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cem>How it Goes - Keenan the First\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; The \u003ca href=\"https://filmfreeway.com/deadCenter\">call for entries\u003c/a> for the 2020 deadCenter Festival is now open. The final deadline is February 21. Notification will be made May 1, and the festival will be held June 11 -14. It requires help from over 400 volunteers to hold the festival each year. Visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.deadcenterfilm.org/\">here\u003c/a> to learn how you can volunteer, subscribe to the newsletter or help support the festival financially. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahomas-largest-film-festival-held-in-deadcenter-of-state-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-26T18:59:56.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/05286e535df1455ed4c3df37a5447430.jpg","caption":"Oklahoma City film festival","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1569524396,"_etag":"384e5b4e6428f62eee3b6e7ed52675d4d417544f","textbody":"The deadCenter Film Festival began in 2001 as a one-night screening of short films by Oklahoma filmmakers. Fifty people attended. It has since grown into the largest film festival in Oklahoma and is now a three-day event that draws more than 30,000 people each June to view some of the best independent films from around the world. Moviemaker Magazine has numbered deadCenter among “The Top 20 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” and one of “The Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.” A 501 (c) (3) organization, deadCenter’s mission is to promote, encourage and celebrate independent film arts. It does so not only by holding an annual film festival but also by operating a statewide education program that reaches more than 3,000 students annually and by offering screenings throughout the year through partnerships with museums and various arts organizations. And what’s with the name, you may well ask. It simply refers to the geographic location of the festival: downtown Oklahoma City, which places it not only in the dead center of Oklahoma but in the dead center of the United States as well. The 2019 festival, held June 3 – 6, screened 140 films that were selected from 1,500 submissions. The shown films included 22 feature films, 108 short films and 10 Virtual Reality 360 films. All genre of films are screened, including everything from documentaries to comedies and horror movies. Each year deadCenter offers awards in a variety of categories. Those that have been rated at the top of each category are sent to respected directors, producers, writers, actors, distributors, educators, film critics and prior winners to make the final selections. Films recognized in 2019 included:Best Narrative Feature:&nbsp;ColewellBest Documentary Feature:Jump ShotBest Short Live Action:PeggyBest Short Documentary:Lowland KidsBest Short Animation:\nMy MoonBest Oklahoma Feature:Words from a BearBest Oklahoma Short:The Stand-InBest Student Film:Moonwalk with MeSpecial Jury Narrative Feature:&nbsp;Come as You AreSpecial Jury Documentary Feature:Red DogSpecial Jury Short:&nbsp;Something Like LonelinessVirtual Cinema Visions Award:For Us, Not for HerBest Music Video:\nHow it Goes - Keenan the First&nbsp; The call for entries for the 2020 deadCenter Festival is now open. The final deadline is February 21. Notification will be made May 1, and the festival will be held June 11 -14. It requires help from over 400 volunteers to hold the festival each year. Visit here to learn how you can volunteer, subscribe to the newsletter or help support the festival financially. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:51 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1a74db04803487e5d80"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1aa4db04803467e64de","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:53:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ways to Help Make a Difference in and around OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5542 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fddf4cc8e2f4f7d3250b1465caf2b5e3.jpg\" alt=\"volunteer opportunities OKC Oklahoma\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">Sometimes, problems in the world and bad news we all hear every day can seem overwhelming. Luckily, however, you can counteract all this negativity by taking action that fills you with a strong sense of accomplishment and purpose, while simultaneously giving you a chance to help make the world—or at least your community—a better place: volunteering. Serving the community as a volunteer has been known to improve people’s moods, reduce stress and create a deep feeling of satisfaction and happiness. It has also helped people who’ve begun to despair about the state of the world have a renewed sense of peace and hope. There are many opportunities to help make a difference in and around Oklahoma City. These include, but certainly aren’t limited to:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Helping to build a home through \u003ca href=\"https://www.habitat.org/volunteer\">Habitat for Humanity OKC\u003c/a>. This particular activity gives you a chance to actually help build something from the ground up by working hand-in-hand with others. In addition -- or in lieu of -- actually helping with construction you can donate still usable items you no longer need or want to their thrift store.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Assisting children in foster care at \u003ca href=\"http://www.cccokc.org/get-involved/volunteer\">Citizens Caring for Children\u003c/a>. Volunteering here can include everything from mentoring children, sorting clothes or mail, serving on committees or taking one or more children shopping for back-to-school supplies.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Aiding babies and toddlers whose families are in dire circumstances by working with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.infantcrisis.org/volunteer/\">Infant Crisis Center\u003c/a>. ICC provides life-sustaining formula, food and diapers to little ones in need. You can help with these efforts by serving on location at the center, delivering and picking up supplies around the city or working on the computer or making calls from your own home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Helping Norman’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.ccfinorman.org/get-involved/\">Center for Children and Families, Inc.\u003c/a> supports the people they serve. Volunteers at CCFI help with the organization’s summer program and Boys &amp; Girls Clubs by doing administrative work, assisting with special projects, and sorting goods for the Baby Pantry.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Assisting children in telling their stories of sexual or physical abuse or neglect by volunteering at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.abbott-house.org/\">Mary Abbot Children’s House\u003c/a>. Helpers here can serve as child advocates or on committees helping to plan events. Donated items like teddy bears, blankets, toys, and play dough are always needed.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Aiding \u003ca href=\"https://www.endinghungerokc.org/meals-on-wheels\">Meals on Wheels OKC\u003c/a> in providing homebound seniors with nutritious meals so they can remain in their homes and maintain their independence. Volunteers can help to prepare, package and/or deliver the meals.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Helping \u003ca href=\"http://www.secondchancenorman.com/\">Second Chance Animal Sanctuary\u003c/a> rescue dogs and cats from other shelters and work to find them a forever home. Second Chance volunteers walk dogs, socialize cats, clean kennels, help with office work, and foster animals.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Many additional non-profit organizations and the various chances they provide citizens like you to serve the community are listed on \u003ca href=\"https://www.volunteermatch.org/search?creative=205096935260&keyword=community%20volunteering&matchtype=b&network=g&device=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwtuLrBRAlEiwAPVcZBsqnO4bjlTrWbDFrgxCjSngY6Kuwi3EXWyaj4qQqOM-HWy_0ffw2ZhoCPgQQAvD_BwE#k=&v=false&categories=25&categories=25\">Volunteer Match\u003c/a>. &nbsp;You can search this online directory by location and area of interest to find the volunteer opportunity or opportunities that best fit you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ways-to-help-make-a-difference-in-and-around-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-27T23:19:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fddf4cc8e2f4f7d3250b1465caf2b5e3.jpg","caption":"volunteer opportunities OKC Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1569626363,"_etag":"612c3862cc1c7463143580cb7ae8147ee7c1138e","textbody":"Sometimes, problems in the world and bad news we all hear every day can seem overwhelming. Luckily, however, you can counteract all this negativity by taking action that fills you with a strong sense of accomplishment and purpose, while simultaneously giving you a chance to help make the world—or at least your community—a better place: volunteering. Serving the community as a volunteer has been known to improve people’s moods, reduce stress and create a deep feeling of satisfaction and happiness. It has also helped people who’ve begun to despair about the state of the world have a renewed sense of peace and hope. There are many opportunities to help make a difference in and around Oklahoma City. These include, but certainly aren’t limited to:Helping to build a home through Habitat for Humanity OKC. This particular activity gives you a chance to actually help build something from the ground up by working hand-in-hand with others. In addition -- or in lieu of -- actually helping with construction you can donate still usable items you no longer need or want to their thrift store.Assisting children in foster care at Citizens Caring for Children. Volunteering here can include everything from mentoring children, sorting clothes or mail, serving on committees or taking one or more children shopping for back-to-school supplies.Aiding babies and toddlers whose families are in dire circumstances by working with the Infant Crisis Center. ICC provides life-sustaining formula, food and diapers to little ones in need. You can help with these efforts by serving on location at the center, delivering and picking up supplies around the city or working on the computer or making calls from your own home.Helping Norman’s Center for Children and Families, Inc. supports the people they serve. Volunteers at CCFI help with the organization’s summer program and Boys &amp; Girls Clubs by doing administrative work, assisting with special projects, and sorting goods for the Baby Pantry.Assisting children in telling their stories of sexual or physical abuse or neglect by volunteering at the Mary Abbot Children’s House. Helpers here can serve as child advocates or on committees helping to plan events. Donated items like teddy bears, blankets, toys, and play dough are always needed.Aiding Meals on Wheels OKC in providing homebound seniors with nutritious meals so they can remain in their homes and maintain their independence. Volunteers can help to prepare, package and/or deliver the meals.Helping Second Chance Animal Sanctuary rescue dogs and cats from other shelters and work to find them a forever home. Second Chance volunteers walk dogs, socialize cats, clean kennels, help with office work, and foster animals.Many additional non-profit organizations and the various chances they provide citizens like you to serve the community are listed on Volunteer Match. &nbsp;You can search this online directory by location and area of interest to find the volunteer opportunity or opportunities that best fit you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1aa4db04803467e64de"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1ad4db04803497e724f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:53:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Adventures and Fun Await Travelers Within Day-Trip Distance of the OKC Metro","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5545 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2857cfe624dfa6cc3fa721052348de89.jpg\" alt=\"Day Trips Oklahoma\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">Although there’s always fun to be had in and around Oklahoma City, sometimes nothing sounds better than jumping in the car and hitting the open road. Luckily, there are many sights to see and adventures to enjoy within day-trip distance of the metro. That means you don’t even have to leave the Sooner state to enjoy a multitude of getaway options like . . . \u003cstrong>Pawhuska\u003c/strong> Less than two and half hours northeast of OKC, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pawhuska,_Oklahoma\">Pawhuska\u003c/a> is home to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/museum\">Osage Nation Museum\u003c/a>, where photos, tribal objects and artwork trace the history of the area’s Osage people. Plus, the wood-planked \u003ca href=\"https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma/swinging-bridge-ok/\">Swinging Bridge\u003c/a> hangs over \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_Creek\">Bird Creek\u003c/a>. In addition, a trail connects fish-filled \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4314\">Bluestem Lake\u003c/a> to scenic \u003ca href=\"https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma/hidden-waterfall-ok/\">Bluestem Falls\u003c/a>. And to the north, the vast \u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/tallgrass-prairie-preserve/\">Tallgrass Prairie Preserve\u003c/a> is home to bison, deer and coyotes. But the biggest draw to the area for the last several years has been Ree Drummond’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.themercantile.com/\">Pioneer Woman Mercantile\u003c/a>. Thousands have traveled and lined up outside the Merc waiting to shop and savor the famous Food Network star’s much-lauded comfort food in the restaurant and treats in the bakery. \u003cstrong>Tulsa\u003c/strong> A little over an hour southeast of Pawhuska and about an hour and a half northeast of Oklahoma City via the Turner Turnpike, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa,_Oklahoma\">Tulsa\u003c/a> offers many opportunities for entertainment. This includes museums (\u003ca href=\"https://philbrook.org/\">Philbrook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://gilcrease.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0ejLAzQZRtRsKEAp_T8L3kIPJVYzT5ALzIFA3uoPgyKcvkOYyb4CJC4aAsX3EALw_wcB\">Gilcrease\u003c/a>), upscale shopping (\u003ca href=\"https://www.uticasquare.com/\">Utica Square\u003c/a>), performing arts (\u003ca href=\"https://www.tulsapac.com/\">Tulsa Performing Arts Center\u003c/a>), concert venues (\u003ca href=\"https://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://bradytheater.com/\">Brady Theatre\u003c/a>), and a plethora of \u003ca href=\"http://www.riverparks.org/\">outdoor activities\u003c/a>. One major draw that the Tulsa area offers for which there isn’t anything similar in the Oklahoma City area is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okaquarium.org/\">Oklahoma Aquarium\u003c/a> in Jenks. This fantastic facility showcases the underwater life found in both local bodies of water and the world’s oceans. \u003cstrong>Guthrie\u003c/strong> A quick 32-mile drive north of the metro along I-35 will bring you to \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guthrie,_Oklahoma\">Guthrie\u003c/a>. Oklahoma’s first state capital, Guthrie is the perfect place to visit for anyone with an interest in history, especially state history. \u003ca href=\"https://www.okterritorialmuseum.org/\">The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library\u003c/a> provides a glimpse into the land run, early life in Oklahoma Territory and its journey to statehood. Just down the street, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.territorialcapitalsportsmuseum.org/\">Territorial Capital Sports Museum\u003c/a> houses a huge collection of sports artifacts and memorabilia. It is a great place to learn about Oklahoma’s athletes and teams, featuring football, baseball, golf, rodeo, Olympics, women’s athletics and more. At the corner of 2nd &amp; Harrison you can catch the \u003ca href=\"http://www.firstcapitaltrolley.com/\">First Capital Trolley\u003c/a> on Saturdays at noon or 2 p.m. on any other day for a 45-minute tour. Its recorded narrative about historic sites and buildings immerses visitors in the town’s history and colorful characters. \u003cstrong>Tuttle\u003c/strong> The \u003ca href=\"http://www.braums.com/tour-braums\">Braum’s Family Farm\u003c/a> is situated on more than 10,000 acres near \u003ca href=\"https://www.okterritorialmuseum.org/\">Tuttle\u003c/a>, which is just southwest of the metro. During free guided tours of the Braum’s Processing Plant and Bakery, located on the farm, visitors get to watch as ice cream, ice cream cones and cookies are made, some of which can be sampled. The tours are held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., year-round on weekdays and last two hours. Reservations are required and space is limited, so potential visitors are encouraged to call 405-228-4604 well in advance to book their tours. Also just outside of Tuttle, you’ll find \u003ca href=\"http://www.tigersafari.us/\">Tiger Safari,\u003c/a> a non-profit zoological park that provides an opportunity to interact with and feed exotic animals. The many different experiences available here include movie nights and after-hours tours. \u003cstrong>The Great Salt Plains\u003c/strong> Perhaps the most environmentally surprising location in the state is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.stateparks.com/great_salt_plains_state_park_in_oklahoma.html\">Great Salt Plains\u003c/a>. Located about two and a half hours northwest of the metro, this 11,200 acre area has been described by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the \"largest such saline flat in the central lowlands of North America.\" This state park offers just about every outdoor recreational activity imaginable. Visitors here can even mine for \u003ca href=\"https://www.fws.gov/refuge/salt_plains/visit/dig.html\">selenite crystals\u003c/a>, which run as large as 38 pounds and come in unique hourglass shapes found nowhere else in the world. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"adventures-and-fun-await-travelers-within-daytrip-distance-of-the-okc-metro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-30T19:23:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2857cfe624dfa6cc3fa721052348de89.jpg","caption":"Day Trips Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1569871408,"_etag":"b7b711d407cd1e5c7281b5edb5f57bc6adb8a067","textbody":"Although there’s always fun to be had in and around Oklahoma City, sometimes nothing sounds better than jumping in the car and hitting the open road. Luckily, there are many sights to see and adventures to enjoy within day-trip distance of the metro. That means you don’t even have to leave the Sooner state to enjoy a multitude of getaway options like . . . Pawhuska Less than two and half hours northeast of OKC, Pawhuska is home to the Osage Nation Museum, where photos, tribal objects and artwork trace the history of the area’s Osage people. Plus, the wood-planked Swinging Bridge hangs over Bird Creek. In addition, a trail connects fish-filled Bluestem Lake to scenic Bluestem Falls. And to the north, the vast Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is home to bison, deer and coyotes. But the biggest draw to the area for the last several years has been Ree Drummond’s Pioneer Woman Mercantile. Thousands have traveled and lined up outside the Merc waiting to shop and savor the famous Food Network star’s much-lauded comfort food in the restaurant and treats in the bakery. Tulsa A little over an hour southeast of Pawhuska and about an hour and a half northeast of Oklahoma City via the Turner Turnpike, Tulsa offers many opportunities for entertainment. This includes museums (Philbrook, Gilcrease), upscale shopping (Utica Square), performing arts (Tulsa Performing Arts Center), concert venues (Cain’s Ballroom, Brady Theatre), and a plethora of outdoor activities. One major draw that the Tulsa area offers for which there isn’t anything similar in the Oklahoma City area is the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks. This fantastic facility showcases the underwater life found in both local bodies of water and the world’s oceans. Guthrie A quick 32-mile drive north of the metro along I-35 will bring you to Guthrie. Oklahoma’s first state capital, Guthrie is the perfect place to visit for anyone with an interest in history, especially state history. The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library provides a glimpse into the land run, early life in Oklahoma Territory and its journey to statehood. Just down the street, the Territorial Capital Sports Museum houses a huge collection of sports artifacts and memorabilia. It is a great place to learn about Oklahoma’s athletes and teams, featuring football, baseball, golf, rodeo, Olympics, women’s athletics and more. At the corner of 2nd &amp; Harrison you can catch the First Capital Trolley on Saturdays at noon or 2 p.m. on any other day for a 45-minute tour. Its recorded narrative about historic sites and buildings immerses visitors in the town’s history and colorful characters. Tuttle The Braum’s Family Farm is situated on more than 10,000 acres near Tuttle, which is just southwest of the metro. During free guided tours of the Braum’s Processing Plant and Bakery, located on the farm, visitors get to watch as ice cream, ice cream cones and cookies are made, some of which can be sampled. The tours are held at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., year-round on weekdays and last two hours. Reservations are required and space is limited, so potential visitors are encouraged to call 405-228-4604 well in advance to book their tours. Also just outside of Tuttle, you’ll find Tiger Safari, a non-profit zoological park that provides an opportunity to interact with and feed exotic animals. The many different experiences available here include movie nights and after-hours tours. The Great Salt Plains Perhaps the most environmentally surprising location in the state is the Great Salt Plains. Located about two and a half hours northwest of the metro, this 11,200 acre area has been described by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the \"largest such saline flat in the central lowlands of North America.\" This state park offers just about every outdoor recreational activity imaginable. Visitors here can even mine for selenite crystals, which run as large as 38 pounds and come in unique hourglass shapes found nowhere else in the world. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1ad4db04803497e724f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1af4db04803477e7fa5","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:07:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Missed the Parade of Homes - It's not too late","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QiPXZEWUc1a\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-5377 size-full fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dawson-Kitchen.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4901 size-large fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bdd55d054297cf1189305c3e8188de80.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\">\u003c/a>If you weren't able to make it out to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/cohba-2019-parade-of-homes/\">2019 COHBA Parade of Homes\u003c/a>, don't worry. We have you covered. We're proud to have won fourteen awards across the four model homes we entered! Want to see what all the fuss is about? You can view the virtual tours online by clicking on the links below or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> to see them in person. The homes in Parade of Homes included \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=uWT2id7Y2Lk&brand=0\">Valencia in Edmond,\u003c/a>\n\u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=HvWBtmgzSgB\">Little River Trails in Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=aQPHLt4KwLv&brand=0\">Native Plains in Moore\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=qA2bLefDqrf\">Bison Creek in Piedmont\u003c/a>. Plus, we have ten other professionally designed model homes for you to view in the Oklahoma City metro. Whether you're just looking for fun decorating ideas or are on the search for your new home, we'd love for you to take a look! To view the virtual tour, just follow the link and then, click on \"virtual tour.\" Our other models include \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/frederickson\">Northbrooke in Edmond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/lawrence\">Castlewood Trails in Yukon\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/jordan\">Featherstone in Moore\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/inwood\">Greenleaf Trails in Norman\u003c/a>, Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/ivory\">Trailwoods in Norman\u003c/a>, Somers Pointe in Yukon, Sundance in Choctaw, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edison\">Skyline Trails in Mustang\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/cambridge\">The Reserve at Valencia.&nbsp;\u003c/a> Or better yet, view them in person. Simply \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">reach out to Elena\u003c/a>, and she'll set up a time that's convenient for you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"missed-the-parade-of-homes-its-not-too-late-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-10-09T00:03:24.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bdd55d054297cf1189305c3e8188de80.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1570579404,"_etag":"eda23df13c59ec1d8fb832367713326209ef2755","textbody":"If you weren't able to make it out to the 2019 COHBA Parade of Homes, don't worry. We have you covered. We're proud to have won fourteen awards across the four model homes we entered! Want to see what all the fuss is about? You can view the virtual tours online by clicking on the links below or contact Elena to see them in person. The homes in Parade of Homes included Valencia in Edmond,\nLittle River Trails in Norman, Native Plains in Moore, and Bison Creek in Piedmont. Plus, we have ten other professionally designed model homes for you to view in the Oklahoma City metro. Whether you're just looking for fun decorating ideas or are on the search for your new home, we'd love for you to take a look! To view the virtual tour, just follow the link and then, click on \"virtual tour.\" Our other models include Northbrooke in Edmond, Castlewood Trails in Yukon, Featherstone in Moore, Greenleaf Trails in Norman, Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, Trailwoods in Norman, Somers Pointe in Yukon, Sundance in Choctaw, Skyline Trails in Mustang, and The Reserve at Valencia.&nbsp; Or better yet, view them in person. Simply reach out to Elena, and she'll set up a time that's convenient for you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:11:59 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1af4db04803477e7fa5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1b24db04803487e5d81","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:53:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to Take Control and Organize Your Pantry Like a Pro","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5563 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9eb00ff6826a333322323758241dd525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Think quick - do you have brown rice in stock? How about macaroni noodles? After spending time finding a recipe, making a grocery list, and planning out your meal, the last thing you want is to reach for a staple and realize you're out... or worse; you can't find it in the chaotic mess that is your pantry. Don't let this be your reality. An unorganized pantry is the bane of every cook's existence. And the problem is, it's so easy to let it get out of control. It's time to take back your pantry and learn how to organize it like a pro. Here are a few easy steps you can take right now to tame the chaos and create an HGTV-worthy pantry. \u003cstrong>Get a Fresh Start!\u003c/strong> Don’t just move everything from your old pantry into your new home’s pantry because you had it at the last house. When you’re packing check expiration dates and get rid of the out of date, open containers, and unwanted items. It is much easier to build your stores of staple items if you know exactly what is usable from the start. \u003cstrong>Take Inventory and Keep it Updated\u003c/strong> Sit down and make a list of all your pantry staples, whether it's old-fashioned oats, tri-colored quinoa, or packets of ramen noodles (don't pretend you're above reliving your college days now and again). Whatever you use most, put it on the list. Keep track of what's in your pantry and what you're running out of, and add it to your grocery list every time you're getting low. \u003cstrong>Categorize Your Food\u003c/strong> While all your pantry items are sitting out on your counter, start grouping food by categories. Grains, beans, baking ingredients, and so on. By doing this now, you can add these items to your pantry at once and keep them together, making it easy to find what you need when you need it. \u003cstrong>Put it in a Box!\u003c/strong> Store your food in containers or bins whenever possible. There are two benefits to this: first, irregular shaped items (packages of chocolate chips, fresh bags of dried rosemary) fit better in a container, and second, it will be easier to move items around to find what you need. Use clear containers to store grains, flour, and other dry ingredients to see what's inside easily. \u003cstrong>Hello, My Name Is…\u003c/strong> Make it super simple to find what you need by labeling those bins or containers. You'll be able to give your pantry a quick scan to locate whatever it is you're looking for, and you can also take this opportunity to practice your calligraphy. Hand-written labels, printed stickers, or even chalkboard labels add a unique touch to an otherwise bland space. \u003cstrong>Hang In There\u003c/strong> If your pantry has drawers (or you're using a wide cupboard to store pantry items), make use of the doors. Add a spice rack to the inside of the pantry or cupboard drawers, or attach a thin container to the door. Unless your pantry is extra narrow, doing this will allow you to use every single inch of the area. \u003cstrong>Keep It Up!\u003c/strong> There are probably a dozen chores you'd rather do than meticulously upkeep your pantry. It's just so easy to shove a half-full bag of lentils or packet of taco seasoning into the depths of your pantry, but that's how you got into this mess in the first place. Stop making excuses and take the time to keep your pantry under control. Regularly take inventory, clean out expired food items, and put things back where you found them. You'll be so much happier if you get into this habit. It may seem like a monstrous project right now, but start it out in steps. Even just removing outdated &amp; half-used unwanted items before packing up your pantry, makes a big difference when getting your new pantry unpacked. So get started and organize the pantry of your dreams!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-take-control-and-organize-your-pantry-like-a-pro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-09-29T23:35:43.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9eb00ff6826a333322323758241dd525.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1569800143,"_etag":"c3a14307ac7ada7ad635b94c7082ed3d20e9a87b","textbody":"&nbsp;Think quick - do you have brown rice in stock? How about macaroni noodles? After spending time finding a recipe, making a grocery list, and planning out your meal, the last thing you want is to reach for a staple and realize you're out... or worse; you can't find it in the chaotic mess that is your pantry. Don't let this be your reality. An unorganized pantry is the bane of every cook's existence. And the problem is, it's so easy to let it get out of control. It's time to take back your pantry and learn how to organize it like a pro. Here are a few easy steps you can take right now to tame the chaos and create an HGTV-worthy pantry. Get a Fresh Start! Don’t just move everything from your old pantry into your new home’s pantry because you had it at the last house. When you’re packing check expiration dates and get rid of the out of date, open containers, and unwanted items. It is much easier to build your stores of staple items if you know exactly what is usable from the start. Take Inventory and Keep it Updated Sit down and make a list of all your pantry staples, whether it's old-fashioned oats, tri-colored quinoa, or packets of ramen noodles (don't pretend you're above reliving your college days now and again). Whatever you use most, put it on the list. Keep track of what's in your pantry and what you're running out of, and add it to your grocery list every time you're getting low. Categorize Your Food While all your pantry items are sitting out on your counter, start grouping food by categories. Grains, beans, baking ingredients, and so on. By doing this now, you can add these items to your pantry at once and keep them together, making it easy to find what you need when you need it. Put it in a Box! Store your food in containers or bins whenever possible. There are two benefits to this: first, irregular shaped items (packages of chocolate chips, fresh bags of dried rosemary) fit better in a container, and second, it will be easier to move items around to find what you need. Use clear containers to store grains, flour, and other dry ingredients to see what's inside easily. Hello, My Name Is… Make it super simple to find what you need by labeling those bins or containers. You'll be able to give your pantry a quick scan to locate whatever it is you're looking for, and you can also take this opportunity to practice your calligraphy. Hand-written labels, printed stickers, or even chalkboard labels add a unique touch to an otherwise bland space. Hang In There If your pantry has drawers (or you're using a wide cupboard to store pantry items), make use of the doors. Add a spice rack to the inside of the pantry or cupboard drawers, or attach a thin container to the door. Unless your pantry is extra narrow, doing this will allow you to use every single inch of the area. Keep It Up! There are probably a dozen chores you'd rather do than meticulously upkeep your pantry. It's just so easy to shove a half-full bag of lentils or packet of taco seasoning into the depths of your pantry, but that's how you got into this mess in the first place. Stop making excuses and take the time to keep your pantry under control. Regularly take inventory, clean out expired food items, and put things back where you found them. You'll be so much happier if you get into this habit. It may seem like a monstrous project right now, but start it out in steps. Even just removing outdated &amp; half-used unwanted items before packing up your pantry, makes a big difference when getting your new pantry unpacked. So get started and organize the pantry of your dreams!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1b24db04803487e5d81"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1b24db04803487e5d82","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:58:28 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Prior to Statehood...Oklahoma's Early History Explored, Part One","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Shortly after \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jackson\">Andrew Jackson\u003c/a> was elected U.S. president in 1828, the federal government began to force Native Americans to move from their homelands in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi to what was then called \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Territory\">Indian Territory\u003c/a> and later became the state of Oklahoma. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.choctawnation.com/\">Choctaws\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.mcn-nsn.gov/\">Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cherokee.org/\">Cherokee\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.chickasaw.net/\">Chickasaw\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.sno-nsn.gov/\">Seminole\u003c/a>, then known as the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Civilized_Tribes\">Five Civilized Tribes\u003c/a>, were the first to be relocated. Later, they were joined by tribes from the plains who were forced into Indian Territory from surrounding states. Due to overpopulation in the east and the devastation of many habitable areas during the Civil War, by the 1870s many Americans felt it had become vital for the U.S. to open a larger portion of the continent for settlement. Since Indian Territory wasn’t open at that time to anyone other than Native Americans, many citizens began to demand that Indian Territory be opened to settlers. As a result, Congress considered 33 bills in the ten years between 1870 and 1879 to open the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unassigned_Lands\">Unassigned Lands\u003c/a> of Indian Territory for settlement. The portion of Indian Territory known as the Unassigned Lands consisted of two million acres in the center of the region that had been ceded to the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States\">United States\u003c/a> by the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creek_(people)\">Creek\u003c/a> (Muskogee) and \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole\">Seminole\u003c/a> Indians following the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War\">Civil War\u003c/a> and on which no other tribes had been settled. By 1883 this area was bounded by the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokee_Outlet\">Cherokee Outlet\u003c/a> on the north, several relocated Indian reservations on the east, the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickasaw\">Chickasaw\u003c/a> lands to the south, and the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheyenne\">Cheyenne\u003c/a>-\u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arapaho\">Arapaho\u003c/a> reserve on the west. This included all or part of what is now known as Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Logan, Oklahoma and Payne counties. In the 1880s this area was known as some of the best unoccupied public land in the United States. The \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Appropriations_Act\">Indian Appropriations Act of 1889\u003c/a> was passed and signed into law with an amendment that authorized \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Harrison\">President Benjamin Harrison\u003c/a> to open the Unassigned Lands for settlement. Due to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=31\">Homestead Act of 1862\u003c/a>, which had been signed into law by \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln\">President Lincoln\u003c/a>, the settlers would be allowed to claim lots of up to 160 acres, provided they actually lived on the land and improved it. At noon on April 22, 1889, approximately 50,000 potential settlers anxiously awaited the starting gun that would send them racing to stake a claim for land of their own. \u003cstrong>Next week’s blog will look at what transpired once the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 began.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"prior-to-statehoodoklahomas-early-history-explored-part-one-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-10-22T18:23:07.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1571768587,"_etag":"5def93f72c23828d85cf1368c559b20cd4af7d64","textbody":"Shortly after Andrew Jackson was elected U.S. president in 1828, the federal government began to force Native Americans to move from their homelands in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi to what was then called Indian Territory and later became the state of Oklahoma. The Choctaws, Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Seminole, then known as the Five Civilized Tribes, were the first to be relocated. Later, they were joined by tribes from the plains who were forced into Indian Territory from surrounding states. Due to overpopulation in the east and the devastation of many habitable areas during the Civil War, by the 1870s many Americans felt it had become vital for the U.S. to open a larger portion of the continent for settlement. Since Indian Territory wasn’t open at that time to anyone other than Native Americans, many citizens began to demand that Indian Territory be opened to settlers. As a result, Congress considered 33 bills in the ten years between 1870 and 1879 to open the Unassigned Lands of Indian Territory for settlement. The portion of Indian Territory known as the Unassigned Lands consisted of two million acres in the center of the region that had been ceded to the United States by the Creek (Muskogee) and Seminole Indians following the Civil War and on which no other tribes had been settled. By 1883 this area was bounded by the Cherokee Outlet on the north, several relocated Indian reservations on the east, the Chickasaw lands to the south, and the Cheyenne-Arapaho reserve on the west. This included all or part of what is now known as Canadian, Cleveland, Kingfisher, Logan, Oklahoma and Payne counties. In the 1880s this area was known as some of the best unoccupied public land in the United States. The Indian Appropriations Act of 1889 was passed and signed into law with an amendment that authorized President Benjamin Harrison to open the Unassigned Lands for settlement. Due to the Homestead Act of 1862, which had been signed into law by President Lincoln, the settlers would be allowed to claim lots of up to 160 acres, provided they actually lived on the land and improved it. At noon on April 22, 1889, approximately 50,000 potential settlers anxiously awaited the starting gun that would send them racing to stake a claim for land of their own. Next week’s blog will look at what transpired once the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 began.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1b24db04803487e5d82"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1b54db04803467e64df","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:58:50 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A Brand New Floor Plan - Newbury","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-5571 size-full fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newbury-elevation.jpeg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Exterior \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5572 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e928fb802f4995c72151d3d3265d18ad.jpeg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Kitchen\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5573 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b20855bc4b8f1e37acdb134f60020d3d.jpeg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Living Room\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">\u003c/a> What's even more exciting than a brand new floor plan? Two great neighborhoods to build it in! When developing our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Newbury floor design\u003c/a>, we took one of our popular plans, the Abernathy, and added a large upstairs bonus room to give you even more options and flexibility. You have the option to build the Newbury plan in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/little-river-trails\">Little River Trails community\u003c/a> in Norman, which has a brand new section, complete with premium homesite options, or The Reserve at Valencia. But be aware, homesites in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edmond-deer-creek/the-reserve-at-valencia\">The Reserve at Valencia\u003c/a> are selling out fast and won't last long. The exterior of the Newbury offers a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Craftsman\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Farmhouse\u003c/a> elevation. Both with varying types of siding, stained cedar accents and over 500 square feet of covered porches and patios that will let you enjoy outdoor living as you unwind and enjoy the beauty of an Oklahoma sunset at the end of a long day. To keep an authentic Craftsman or Farmhouse feel, you’ll get to choose from pre-packaged color selections curated by our designers. With 3,146 square feet, the Newbury offers a cathedral ceiling, faux beams, floating shelving, open floor plan with lots of natural light, large secondary bedrooms, and an expanded garage for extra storage and longer vehicles. The open bonus room is a great place for a kids' playroom, billiard room, media room or work zone. And for those with larger families, the bonus room offers great flexibility by converting into an additional 2 beds, full bath plus kids’ den…taking the Newbury to a 5 bed 3 ½ bath, plus two flex room home. Check out the \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Qp8o8MqNe3y&utm_source=4\">Newbury Virtual Tour\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> to schedule a time to visit one of our neighborhoods to learn more.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-brand-new-floor-plan-newbury-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-10-23T19:31:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e928fb802f4995c72151d3d3265d18ad.jpeg","caption":"Farmhouse Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1571859068,"_etag":"36e51fb54c7e2e18b8b7c0f62db85d7d053d0f43","textbody":"What's even more exciting than a brand new floor plan? Two great neighborhoods to build it in! When developing our Newbury floor design, we took one of our popular plans, the Abernathy, and added a large upstairs bonus room to give you even more options and flexibility. You have the option to build the Newbury plan in our Little River Trails community in Norman, which has a brand new section, complete with premium homesite options, or The Reserve at Valencia. But be aware, homesites in The Reserve at Valencia are selling out fast and won't last long. The exterior of the Newbury offers a Craftsman or Farmhouse elevation. Both with varying types of siding, stained cedar accents and over 500 square feet of covered porches and patios that will let you enjoy outdoor living as you unwind and enjoy the beauty of an Oklahoma sunset at the end of a long day. To keep an authentic Craftsman or Farmhouse feel, you’ll get to choose from pre-packaged color selections curated by our designers. With 3,146 square feet, the Newbury offers a cathedral ceiling, faux beams, floating shelving, open floor plan with lots of natural light, large secondary bedrooms, and an expanded garage for extra storage and longer vehicles. The open bonus room is a great place for a kids' playroom, billiard room, media room or work zone. And for those with larger families, the bonus room offers great flexibility by converting into an additional 2 beds, full bath plus kids’ den…taking the Newbury to a 5 bed 3 ½ bath, plus two flex room home. Check out the Newbury Virtual Tour or contact Elena to schedule a time to visit one of our neighborhoods to learn more.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1b54db04803467e64df"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1b64db04803477e7fa6","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:58:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Prior to Statehood...Oklahoma's Early History Explored, Part Two","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sooners Enter Early\u003c/strong>\u003cem>To read about what led up to the Land Run of 1889, see last week’s blog, \u003cstrong>Prior to Statehood\u003c/strong> . . . \u003cstrong>Oklahoma’s Early History Explored, Part One.\u003c/strong>\u003c/em> The Oklahoma Land Run was scheduled to begin at noon, April 22, 1889. But there were many individuals who slipped into the territory early and hid out until the legal time of entry so they could claim choice homesteads before others. These early folks became known as “sooners.” Hundreds of legal contests arose as a result of many of their claims, with the main argument centering on what constituted “legal time of entry”—sun time at high noon or meridian time. U.S. troops were responsible for monitoring the land run, but they were thinly manned and stretched over an extensive perimeter. In addition, some of the troops didn’t arrive until the day before the run -- far too late to effectively keep the many sooners from entering the area prior to the legally allowed time. Some of the early arrivals were known as “legal sooners” since they were present by virtue of working for the government in some capacity. Others onsite ahead of time due to their employment included: railroad men, carpenters, teamsters, lawmen, and woodcutters. A number of these individuals took advantage of their early arrival to stake claims of their own. Some of the most notorious for taking advantage of their early presence and legal authority were U.S. marshals and their deputies. \u003cstrong>The Land Run Begins\u003c/strong> It’s hard to imagine a day more fraught with excitement and utter chaos than April 22, 1889. It dawned bright and clear, and an estimated 50,000 people surrounded the Unassigned Lands. The largest groups assembled in three spots: at the line north of Mulhall and Guthrie, north of Kingfisher, and at Purcell. But there were thousands of others at other sites, some in small conclaves. As noon approached, people on horseback and in wagons, including a number of women, crowded into position along the line. At the stroke of noon, starting signals were given at many of the points of entry. In a number of instances this entailed a military officer firing his pistol or having a trumpeter play. In other locations one or more citizens fired their rifles into the air. However, the loudest starting signal of all was probably Fort Reno’s booming cannon. Whatever the signal, they all produced the same results: a tsunami of wagons and horseback riders all surging forward in one extraordinary moment, anxious to stake their claim on a new life. \u003cstrong>Next week’s \u003cem>Prior to Statehood\u003c/em> blog will further explore the Oklahoma Land Run and its results.\u003c/strong> &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"prior-to-statehoodoklahomas-early-history-explored-part-two-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-10-24T19:34:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1571945681,"_etag":"64081f1d2395bc51461c87a6504cd865984fb624","textbody":"Sooners Enter EarlyTo read about what led up to the Land Run of 1889, see last week’s blog, Prior to Statehood . . . Oklahoma’s Early History Explored, Part One. The Oklahoma Land Run was scheduled to begin at noon, April 22, 1889. But there were many individuals who slipped into the territory early and hid out until the legal time of entry so they could claim choice homesteads before others. These early folks became known as “sooners.” Hundreds of legal contests arose as a result of many of their claims, with the main argument centering on what constituted “legal time of entry”—sun time at high noon or meridian time. U.S. troops were responsible for monitoring the land run, but they were thinly manned and stretched over an extensive perimeter. In addition, some of the troops didn’t arrive until the day before the run -- far too late to effectively keep the many sooners from entering the area prior to the legally allowed time. Some of the early arrivals were known as “legal sooners” since they were present by virtue of working for the government in some capacity. Others onsite ahead of time due to their employment included: railroad men, carpenters, teamsters, lawmen, and woodcutters. A number of these individuals took advantage of their early arrival to stake claims of their own. Some of the most notorious for taking advantage of their early presence and legal authority were U.S. marshals and their deputies. The Land Run Begins It’s hard to imagine a day more fraught with excitement and utter chaos than April 22, 1889. It dawned bright and clear, and an estimated 50,000 people surrounded the Unassigned Lands. The largest groups assembled in three spots: at the line north of Mulhall and Guthrie, north of Kingfisher, and at Purcell. But there were thousands of others at other sites, some in small conclaves. As noon approached, people on horseback and in wagons, including a number of women, crowded into position along the line. At the stroke of noon, starting signals were given at many of the points of entry. In a number of instances this entailed a military officer firing his pistol or having a trumpeter play. In other locations one or more citizens fired their rifles into the air. However, the loudest starting signal of all was probably Fort Reno’s booming cannon. Whatever the signal, they all produced the same results: a tsunami of wagons and horseback riders all surging forward in one extraordinary moment, anxious to stake their claim on a new life. Next week’s Prior to Statehood blog will further explore the Oklahoma Land Run and its results. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1b64db04803477e7fa6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1b84db04803467e64e0","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:58:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Meeting Your New Neighbors During Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Spooky!","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5586 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/46700be0d4d44346d786f6655e8af33a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Moving into a new neighborhood comes with a lot of change. The prospect of meeting all your new neighbors and getting to know the people who live nearby can be daunting. But if you’re moving in the fall, making new friends in the area is a lot easier. Why? Because Halloween, celebrated by walking around the neighborhood and greeting everyone - from friend to stranger - is the perfect time to meet your new neighbors. Here are a few ways to quickly meet your new neighbors this Halloween: \u003cstrong>Stock Up on Candy for Trick-or-Treaters\u003c/strong> Moving can be hectic, but even if your move-in date is October 31st, don’t skip handing out candy. Stock up on candy for kids, and be sure to chat up parents that tag along. They’re probably curious about their new neighbor, and nothing says “great first impression” like handing out some top-tier candy. \u003cstrong>Dress Up Your House with Spooky (But Wholesome) Decorations\u003c/strong> Besides candy, the best part of Halloween is all the fun decorations! Jack-o-lanterns, dancing skeletons, flying ghosts… take some time to dress up your home in some fun and spooky decorations! The goal is to be festive and inviting rather than genuinely creepy or gory. You want an opportunity to greet kids and their parents, so keep the decorations wholesome and not terrifying. \u003cstrong>Make Halloween Gift Bags for Neighbors Close By\u003c/strong> If you have the time, consider putting together a cute and fun Halloween gift bag for your next-door neighbors. Put aside any shyness and ring your neighbor’s doorbell with the treat - it’s an excellent excuse for walking around the neighborhood to meet the people who live nearby. \u003cstrong>Join in Neighborhood Halloween Celebrations\u003c/strong> Many neighborhoods hold block parties or group celebrations, especially those with small children who won’t be out past 7 p.m. Keep an eye on your neighborhood’s Next Door feed, billboards around the community, or your HOA board for any events. Attending these gatherings near your new home is a stress-free way to get out and meet your new neighbors. Celebrating Halloween is a great way to get to know your neighborhood and community. If you have young trick-or-treaters in your house, be sure to greet neighbors along with your kid. And be sure to attend any neighborhood gatherings! If it’s a costume party, be sure to dress up. You’ll get comfortable with your new community in no time.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"meeting-your-new-neighbors-during-halloween-doesnt-have-to-be-spooky-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-10-05T19:50:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/46700be0d4d44346d786f6655e8af33a.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1570305041,"_etag":"c2a2cde078175a82830f73f9d3f5cbd07c01f221","textbody":"&nbsp;Moving into a new neighborhood comes with a lot of change. The prospect of meeting all your new neighbors and getting to know the people who live nearby can be daunting. But if you’re moving in the fall, making new friends in the area is a lot easier. Why? Because Halloween, celebrated by walking around the neighborhood and greeting everyone - from friend to stranger - is the perfect time to meet your new neighbors. Here are a few ways to quickly meet your new neighbors this Halloween: Stock Up on Candy for Trick-or-Treaters Moving can be hectic, but even if your move-in date is October 31st, don’t skip handing out candy. Stock up on candy for kids, and be sure to chat up parents that tag along. They’re probably curious about their new neighbor, and nothing says “great first impression” like handing out some top-tier candy. Dress Up Your House with Spooky (But Wholesome) Decorations Besides candy, the best part of Halloween is all the fun decorations! Jack-o-lanterns, dancing skeletons, flying ghosts… take some time to dress up your home in some fun and spooky decorations! The goal is to be festive and inviting rather than genuinely creepy or gory. You want an opportunity to greet kids and their parents, so keep the decorations wholesome and not terrifying. Make Halloween Gift Bags for Neighbors Close By If you have the time, consider putting together a cute and fun Halloween gift bag for your next-door neighbors. Put aside any shyness and ring your neighbor’s doorbell with the treat - it’s an excellent excuse for walking around the neighborhood to meet the people who live nearby. Join in Neighborhood Halloween Celebrations Many neighborhoods hold block parties or group celebrations, especially those with small children who won’t be out past 7 p.m. Keep an eye on your neighborhood’s Next Door feed, billboards around the community, or your HOA board for any events. Attending these gatherings near your new home is a stress-free way to get out and meet your new neighbors. Celebrating Halloween is a great way to get to know your neighborhood and community. If you have young trick-or-treaters in your house, be sure to greet neighbors along with your kid. And be sure to attend any neighborhood gatherings! If it’s a costume party, be sure to dress up. You’ll get comfortable with your new community in no time.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1b84db04803467e64e0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1ba4db04803497e7251","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:58:42 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"With Interest Rates Lower Than Ever, It’s a Good Time to Be A Buyer","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5592 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/888024154d79620d6603c13c029327b1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re in the market for a new home, even just casually looking, you’re in luck. Right now, interest rates are incredibly low, which means you might be able to afford more home than you think. In fact, rates just a few years ago were double what they are today - which is 3.75% for a 30-year fixed rate as of October 24th.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, if you’re looking to purchase property in the next few months, it’s good to be you.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>How Interest Rates Affect the Buying Process&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not realize how much purchasing power you have right now with such low mortgage interest rates. These rates affect your monthly payment, so you could conceivably increase your home price range without paying more if rates were higher.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let’s look at an example:&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A buyer who secures a 3.75% mortgage rate (today’s current interest rate) could have the same monthly payment on a $450,000 home as someone who locked in a rate of 4.75% would spend on a $400,000 home. The lower the interest rate you can secure, the more home you can afford.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today’s buyers can afford more home for the same monthly payments. You can extend these numbers to larger, more expensive homes depending on your budget.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>What You Can Do to Take Advantage of Low Rates&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use today’s low-interest rates to your advantage for opting for a fixed-rate mortgage, rather than a lower interest adjustable-rate mortgage. Though an adjustable-rate mortgage may save you money right now in the form of lower monthly payments, it might come back to haunt you in the future. If interest rates increase over the next few years, your rate on that mortgage will increase right along with it.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That uncertainty makes long-term financial planning difficult. By going for a fixed-rate mortgage, you can lock in today’s lower interest rates for the entirety of your loan.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>Don’t Miss Out on Historically-Low Interest Rates!&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you’re considering buying a new home, now’s the time to do it. You can go beyond your expected price range without paying higher monthly payments if you can lock in a number like today’s rate. The market might be cooling down as we head into November, but don’t let that stop you. Lower interest rates help home buyers like you get more bang for their buck.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"with-interest-rates-lower-than-ever-its-a-good-time-to-be-a-buyer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-10-24T18:18:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/888024154d79620d6603c13c029327b1.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1571941106,"_etag":"6c360e3642a37001159fde4e43ab66767ae305b8","textbody":"If you’re in the market for a new home, even just casually looking, you’re in luck. Right now, interest rates are incredibly low, which means you might be able to afford more home than you think. In fact, rates just a few years ago were double what they are today - which is 3.75% for a 30-year fixed rate as of October 24th.&nbsp;In other words, if you’re looking to purchase property in the next few months, it’s good to be you.&nbsp;How Interest Rates Affect the Buying Process&nbsp;You may not realize how much purchasing power you have right now with such low mortgage interest rates. These rates affect your monthly payment, so you could conceivably increase your home price range without paying more if rates were higher.&nbsp;Let’s look at an example:&nbsp;A buyer who secures a 3.75% mortgage rate (today’s current interest rate) could have the same monthly payment on a $450,000 home as someone who locked in a rate of 4.75% would spend on a $400,000 home. The lower the interest rate you can secure, the more home you can afford.&nbsp;Today’s buyers can afford more home for the same monthly payments. You can extend these numbers to larger, more expensive homes depending on your budget.&nbsp;What You Can Do to Take Advantage of Low Rates&nbsp;Use today’s low-interest rates to your advantage for opting for a fixed-rate mortgage, rather than a lower interest adjustable-rate mortgage. Though an adjustable-rate mortgage may save you money right now in the form of lower monthly payments, it might come back to haunt you in the future. If interest rates increase over the next few years, your rate on that mortgage will increase right along with it.&nbsp;That uncertainty makes long-term financial planning difficult. By going for a fixed-rate mortgage, you can lock in today’s lower interest rates for the entirety of your loan.&nbsp;Don’t Miss Out on Historically-Low Interest Rates!&nbsp;If you’re considering buying a new home, now’s the time to do it. You can go beyond your expected price range without paying higher monthly payments if you can lock in a number like today’s rate. The market might be cooling down as we head into November, but don’t let that stop you. Lower interest rates help home buyers like you get more bang for their buck.&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1ba4db04803497e7251"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1bc4db048034a7e5f60","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:58:58 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Prior to Statehood...Oklahoma's Early History Explored, Part Three","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5369 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/064dee7e5659c205ed75a924cc1b27d5.jpg\" alt=\"Shape 3d of Oklahoma map with flag isolated on white background.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\">\u003cem>To read about the events that led to the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889, see the&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Prior to Statehood . . . Oklahoma’s Early History Explored, Part One&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cem>blog\u003c/em>\u003cem>published two weeks ago. The beginning of the Land Run was covered in last week’s blog,&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Prior to Statehood, Part Two\u003c/strong>\u003cem>.\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Staking Their Claim\u003c/strong> Of those who surged forward when the starting signal was given at noon on April 22, 1889, many were married men who left their families behind on the line, cheering them on as they made their mad dash to claim 160 acres of land. But there were also women who joined in the rush. And couples who made the run together, whether on horseback or by wagon. There were even land-rush trains, each not only loaded to the ceiling on the inside, but also carrying riders on the top of their cars, which helps to explain why the trains were described as looking like “… a giant centipede with hundreds of arms and legs and heads sticking out everywhere.” The trains all arrived after the starting signal. When one pulled into Guthrie at 1:25 p.m. the occupants discovered a newly born town already brimming with people. The double-engine boomer train from Purcell didn’t pull into Oklahoma Station until 2:10 p.m. No matter what transportation they used and whether they were single or part of a family, each person making a claim was responsible for determining the range and township of their claim based on the surveyor’s cornerstone markers for the plot. Each claimant also had to plant a stake bearing his or her name and location. Some immediately began making token improvements, like assembling material to build a home or digging a well. Other hurried instead to the land office to register their claim. Since there was no citizenship requirement, some Land Run participants were immigrants from France, Scotland, England and Ireland. People of color participated as well. \u003cstrong>In a Single Afternoon\u003c/strong> Brand new towns sprang up in the course of a single afternoon. Oklahoma City was one that emerged from the prairie that day. Guthrie was transformed from a small railroad station to a tent city of 10,000 in a few hours. By nightfall, more than 11,000 agricultural homesteads were claimed as the result of the Oklahoma Land Run. Understandably, many of those claims ultimately came under dispute, with multiple parties claiming the same plot of land. By 1892, approximately 5,000 claims were contested in the Oklahoma Land Office. It took years to resolve the resulting court battles. Some of the cases even ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court. Those whose land claims went undisputed and/or who won their court case eventually received title to the property after five years if they lived on their land throughout that time and improved their plot. \u003cstrong>Statehood Followed\u003c/strong> The Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 hastened the end of \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Territory\">Indian Territory\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_run\">Other Land Runs\u003c/a> were held in the 1890s, which ultimately removed most of the land from Native American control. In 1890, the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unassigned_Lands\">Unassigned Lands\u003c/a> became \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Territory\">Oklahoma Territory\u003c/a>. In 1907, Oklahoma Territory united with Indian Territory to form the 46\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> state of the Union, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma\">Oklahoma\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"prior-to-statehoodoklahomas-early-history-explored-part-three-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-10-31T20:02:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/064dee7e5659c205ed75a924cc1b27d5.jpg","caption":"Shape 3d of Oklahoma map with flag isolated on white background.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1572552170,"_etag":"f81265d11e71e6e87542b8203a7de9c2e59fd06c","textbody":"To read about the events that led to the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889, see the&nbsp;Prior to Statehood . . . Oklahoma’s Early History Explored, Part One&nbsp;blogpublished two weeks ago. The beginning of the Land Run was covered in last week’s blog,&nbsp;Prior to Statehood, Part Two.Staking Their Claim Of those who surged forward when the starting signal was given at noon on April 22, 1889, many were married men who left their families behind on the line, cheering them on as they made their mad dash to claim 160 acres of land. But there were also women who joined in the rush. And couples who made the run together, whether on horseback or by wagon. There were even land-rush trains, each not only loaded to the ceiling on the inside, but also carrying riders on the top of their cars, which helps to explain why the trains were described as looking like “… a giant centipede with hundreds of arms and legs and heads sticking out everywhere.” The trains all arrived after the starting signal. When one pulled into Guthrie at 1:25 p.m. the occupants discovered a newly born town already brimming with people. The double-engine boomer train from Purcell didn’t pull into Oklahoma Station until 2:10 p.m. No matter what transportation they used and whether they were single or part of a family, each person making a claim was responsible for determining the range and township of their claim based on the surveyor’s cornerstone markers for the plot. Each claimant also had to plant a stake bearing his or her name and location. Some immediately began making token improvements, like assembling material to build a home or digging a well. Other hurried instead to the land office to register their claim. Since there was no citizenship requirement, some Land Run participants were immigrants from France, Scotland, England and Ireland. People of color participated as well. In a Single Afternoon Brand new towns sprang up in the course of a single afternoon. Oklahoma City was one that emerged from the prairie that day. Guthrie was transformed from a small railroad station to a tent city of 10,000 in a few hours. By nightfall, more than 11,000 agricultural homesteads were claimed as the result of the Oklahoma Land Run. Understandably, many of those claims ultimately came under dispute, with multiple parties claiming the same plot of land. By 1892, approximately 5,000 claims were contested in the Oklahoma Land Office. It took years to resolve the resulting court battles. Some of the cases even ended up in the U.S. Supreme Court. Those whose land claims went undisputed and/or who won their court case eventually received title to the property after five years if they lived on their land throughout that time and improved their plot. Statehood Followed The Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 hastened the end of Indian Territory. Other Land Runs were held in the 1890s, which ultimately removed most of the land from Native American control. In 1890, the Unassigned Lands became Oklahoma Territory. In 1907, Oklahoma Territory united with Indian Territory to form the 46th state of the Union, Oklahoma.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1bc4db048034a7e5f60"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1bc4db04803477e7fa7","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:59:05 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Day-Trip Adventures to the South of OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>There’s an incredible number of places and things to see, do and enjoy in Oklahoma. In this particular article, we’re going to explore some of the adventures that await families to the south of the OKC-metro area within a relatively short driving distance. In fact, under regular driving conditions, all of these spots can be reached by folks heading out from northwest Oklahoma City in two hours or less. \u003cstrong>Paul’s Valley\u003c/strong> Families don’t even have to drive to \u003ca href=\"https://paulsvalley.com/\">Paul’s Valley\u003c/a>, as it’s one of the stops \u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/heartland-flyer-train\">AMTRAK’s Heartland Flyer\u003c/a> passenger train makes every morning on its trip from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, Texas. &nbsp;Those who take the train will be able to view local history close to the station at the nearby \u003ca href=\"https://chickasawcountry.com/history-culture/santa-fe-depot-museum\">Santa Fe Depot Museum\u003c/a>, which has a 1902 steam engine on display. There’s also a chance to satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth by taking a tour through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.fieldspies.com/\">Field’s Pecan Pies Factory\u003c/a>, where they make over 3 million pies a year. Although they also make German chocolate, lemon chess and pumpkin pies, pecan pies make up 85 percent of their sales. All are made without preservatives or additives and are available, along with native pecans, pie crusts and pie dough in the Field’s Pies Thrift Shop. Hours can easily be whiled away at the acclaimed \u003ca href=\"https://www.toyandactionfiguremuseum.com/\">Toy and Action Figure Museum\u003c/a>, the first museum devoted to the art and sculpting of action figures. Created with the help of local artist and toy designer (and collector) Kevin Stark, the museum features more than 13,000 classic pop culture figures. Figures are also available for hands-on experiences in an interactive area. The exhibits cover concept through manufacturing, actually showing how toys are made, and include everything from the first articulated toys of the late 1950s to those that are beloved today. Each year a deserving line of toys is inducted into the museum’s Hall of Fame. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Medicine Park\u003c/strong> Often described as quaint, the vintage resort town of \u003ca href=\"https://medicinepark.com/\">Medicine Park\u003c/a>, nestled in the Wichita Mountains, is known for the round red rocks that dot the area and which are found in most local buildings, fences, gates and other structures. These cobblestones are a native geological phenomenon of the area and are what give the town its fascinating and distinctive look. Shops here offer all manner of arts, crafts, gifts for your browsing pleasure. There are also some fine restaurants and a bevy of cabins, cottages and bed-and-breakfasts available for visitors. \u003ca href=\"https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/wheretofish/medicine-creek\">Medicine Creek\u003c/a> winds its way through town, beside which visitors can take a lazy stroll along scenic trails or go for a swim in Bath Lake. The fascinating history of Medicine Park began long ago, when the area was first enjoyed by the Plains Indians as an oasis. In 1908 it became Oklahoma’s first planned resort and from its opening through the 1930’s was an extremely popular vacation spot. Known as “The Jewel of the Southwest,” it was frequented by celebrities, gangsters, politicians and journalists. More recently it was named a finalist for “America’s Coolest Small Town” by \u003cem>Budget Travel Magazine\u003c/em>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge\u003c/strong> Spanning over 59,000 acres, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/oklahoma/wichitamountains/\">Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge\u003c/a>, a one-of-a-kind destination, is home to free range buffalo, Texas Longhorn cattle, elk, deer and prairie dogs. Scenery is enjoyed by hikers and photographers alike, especially at the top of Mount Scott, 2,464 feet above sea level. Visitors also come for the rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, camping, picnic areas and fishing. Exhibits on wildlife and habitats are featured at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g51429-d117490-i220491983-Wichita_Mountains_National_Wildlife_Refuge-Indiahoma_Oklahoma.html\">Quanah Parker Nature and Visitor Center\u003c/a>, which also offers interactive and changing displays, artwork, videos, films and a gift shop. Periodically throughout the year, guests can schedule nature and wildlife tours to be made by foot or bus or a combination of the two. Other attractions to the area include the \u003ca href=\"https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/holy-city-of-the-wichitas\">Holy City of the Wichitas\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g51429-d117490-i243789784-Wichita_Mountains_National_Wildlife_Refuge-Indiahoma_Oklahoma.html\">Quanah Parker Lake\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma/parallel-forest-ok/\">Parallel Forest\u003c/a>, which consists of 20,000 large cedars planted exactly six feet apart from each other for over 16 acres. Although originally planted in the early 1900s by the federal government to counteract the effects of the Dust Bowl, the area was named a refuge before the trees grew large enough to be harvested. Another much loved spot is \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oklahoma/wichita-mountains-forty-foot-hole\">the Forty-Foot Hole\u003c/a>, a small gorge through which Cache Creek flows creating several waterfalls as it tumbles over rock formations. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Turner Falls\u003c/strong> Oklahoma’s largest waterfall and the state’s oldest park, \u003ca href=\"https://www.turnerfallspark.com/\">Turner Falls Park\u003c/a> has natural caves, hiking trails, a stone castle and a 77-foot waterfall that creates natural swimming pools. There are also wading areas, sandy beaches, bath houses, picnic sites and water slides. Wildlife is often spotted around the park. In addition, due to the streams being stocked with trout in the winter, this area offers some of the best trout fishing in the state. Nestled in the \u003ca href=\"https://chickasawcountry.com/outdoors/arbuckle-mountains?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl8XtBRDAARIsAKfwtxDlUJM6yvs_N0Yjd-sgroaDuOnZwFNbx2rUlI03jlzKks8f49r4MZ0aAgBoEALw_wcB\">Arbuckle Mountains\u003c/a> this area was discovered in 1878 by Mazeppa Thomas Turner. It offers 1,500 acres full of outdoor area to explore and enjoy. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"daytrip-adventures-to-the-south-of-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-05T05:24:21.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1572931461,"_etag":"6bde96176251795906b98d40c5ef3f39d624dd72","textbody":"There’s an incredible number of places and things to see, do and enjoy in Oklahoma. In this particular article, we’re going to explore some of the adventures that await families to the south of the OKC-metro area within a relatively short driving distance. In fact, under regular driving conditions, all of these spots can be reached by folks heading out from northwest Oklahoma City in two hours or less. Paul’s Valley Families don’t even have to drive to Paul’s Valley, as it’s one of the stops AMTRAK’s Heartland Flyer passenger train makes every morning on its trip from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, Texas. &nbsp;Those who take the train will be able to view local history close to the station at the nearby Santa Fe Depot Museum, which has a 1902 steam engine on display. There’s also a chance to satisfy even the most demanding sweet tooth by taking a tour through the Field’s Pecan Pies Factory, where they make over 3 million pies a year. Although they also make German chocolate, lemon chess and pumpkin pies, pecan pies make up 85 percent of their sales. All are made without preservatives or additives and are available, along with native pecans, pie crusts and pie dough in the Field’s Pies Thrift Shop. Hours can easily be whiled away at the acclaimed Toy and Action Figure Museum, the first museum devoted to the art and sculpting of action figures. Created with the help of local artist and toy designer (and collector) Kevin Stark, the museum features more than 13,000 classic pop culture figures. Figures are also available for hands-on experiences in an interactive area. The exhibits cover concept through manufacturing, actually showing how toys are made, and include everything from the first articulated toys of the late 1950s to those that are beloved today. Each year a deserving line of toys is inducted into the museum’s Hall of Fame. &nbsp; Medicine Park Often described as quaint, the vintage resort town of Medicine Park, nestled in the Wichita Mountains, is known for the round red rocks that dot the area and which are found in most local buildings, fences, gates and other structures. These cobblestones are a native geological phenomenon of the area and are what give the town its fascinating and distinctive look. Shops here offer all manner of arts, crafts, gifts for your browsing pleasure. There are also some fine restaurants and a bevy of cabins, cottages and bed-and-breakfasts available for visitors. Medicine Creek winds its way through town, beside which visitors can take a lazy stroll along scenic trails or go for a swim in Bath Lake. The fascinating history of Medicine Park began long ago, when the area was first enjoyed by the Plains Indians as an oasis. In 1908 it became Oklahoma’s first planned resort and from its opening through the 1930’s was an extremely popular vacation spot. Known as “The Jewel of the Southwest,” it was frequented by celebrities, gangsters, politicians and journalists. More recently it was named a finalist for “America’s Coolest Small Town” by Budget Travel Magazine. &nbsp; Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Spanning over 59,000 acres, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, a one-of-a-kind destination, is home to free range buffalo, Texas Longhorn cattle, elk, deer and prairie dogs. Scenery is enjoyed by hikers and photographers alike, especially at the top of Mount Scott, 2,464 feet above sea level. Visitors also come for the rock climbing, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, camping, picnic areas and fishing. Exhibits on wildlife and habitats are featured at the Quanah Parker Nature and Visitor Center, which also offers interactive and changing displays, artwork, videos, films and a gift shop. Periodically throughout the year, guests can schedule nature and wildlife tours to be made by foot or bus or a combination of the two. Other attractions to the area include the Holy City of the Wichitas, Quanah Parker Lake and the Parallel Forest, which consists of 20,000 large cedars planted exactly six feet apart from each other for over 16 acres. Although originally planted in the early 1900s by the federal government to counteract the effects of the Dust Bowl, the area was named a refuge before the trees grew large enough to be harvested. Another much loved spot is the Forty-Foot Hole, a small gorge through which Cache Creek flows creating several waterfalls as it tumbles over rock formations. &nbsp; Turner Falls Oklahoma’s largest waterfall and the state’s oldest park, Turner Falls Park has natural caves, hiking trails, a stone castle and a 77-foot waterfall that creates natural swimming pools. There are also wading areas, sandy beaches, bath houses, picnic sites and water slides. Wildlife is often spotted around the park. In addition, due to the streams being stocked with trout in the winter, this area offers some of the best trout fishing in the state. Nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains this area was discovered in 1878 by Mazeppa Thomas Turner. It offers 1,500 acres full of outdoor area to explore and enjoy. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1bc4db04803477e7fa7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1bc4db04803477e7fa8","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Day Trips to the North of OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"Continuing with our look at the many incredible places and things to experience in Oklahoma, this article focuses on some of the amazing adventures that are available to OKC-area families by just taking a short drive to the north. One of these spots is typically less than two and a half hours away. But under usual driving conditions, the others take less than an hour and a half to reach.\n\n\u003cstrong>Bartlesville\u003c/strong>\n\nLocated about 40 minutes north of Tulsa, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartlesville,_Oklahoma\">Bartlesville\u003c/a> has a population of approximately 36,000. Of the locations listed in this article, with the approximately two hours and twenty minutes it takes to drive from OKC, Bartlesville takes the longest to reach.\n\nBartlesville is the home of \u003ca href=\"https://www.pricetower.org/\">Price Tower\u003c/a>, the only skyscraper ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Completed in 1956, this 221-foot building currently houses an art center, restaurant and hotel.  Just outside the city limits you will find the \u003ca href=\"https://www.woolaroc.org/\">Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve\u003c/a>. This all-in-one museum, lodge and ranch is also home to buffalo, elk and cattle.\n\nThe \u003ca href=\"http://bartlesvillelocomotive.org/45-2/\">Bartlesville Union Depot\u003c/a> is a must-see for train lovers. Offering a static display of a Santa Fe steam locomotive and cars, visitors can climb aboard and explore the engine and walk around the other cars. The 26-room \u003ca href=\"https://www.frankphillipshome.org/\">Frank Phillips Home\u003c/a> is open for tours Wed – Sat – the mansion is the one-time home of the founder of Phillips Petroleum. This site is well-maintained and filled with the original furnishings.\n\n\u003cstrong>Stillwater\u003c/strong>\n\nIn addition to being home to \u003ca href=\"https://go.okstate.edu/\">Oklahoma State University\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stillwater,_Oklahoma\">Stillwater\u003c/a> is where the award-winning \u003ca href=\"http://www.okwondertorium.org/\">Oklahoma WONDERtorium\u003c/a> can be found. Children’s play is taken very seriously here. There are many educational exhibits and events are hosted throughout the year, so there’s always something new and exciting to get involved with and enjoy.\n\nOklahoma’s only live bug-petting zoo, \u003ca href=\"http://insectadventure.okstate.edu/\">OSU’S Insect Adventure\u003c/a> is a spot every insect-loving child should experience. Open the first and third Saturday of every month, it offers a large collection of beautiful arachnids (spiders), insects and other arthropods. A knowledgeable staff is on-hand to answer questions.\n\nIf you have Transformer fans in your family, you’ll want to be sure to drive past one or both \u003ca href=\"http://www.gmbodyinc.net/\">G &amp; M Body Shop\u003c/a> locations on the east and west side of Stillwater. A statue of Optimus Prime can be found outside the shop at 2207 E. 6\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Ave. and a statue of BumbleBee is located at 5104 W. 6\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Ave.\n\n\u003cstrong>Enid\u003c/strong>\n\nLocated 100 miles northwest of the metro area, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enid,_Oklahoma\">Enid\u003c/a> is situated on the historic \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chisholm_Trail\">Chisholm Trail\u003c/a> and is home to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/sites/csrhc\">Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center\u003c/a>. The center offers exciting exhibits about various aspects of various times in Oklahoma history, including a living history village where buildings built at the turn of the century can be explored.\n\nThe \u003ca href=\"https://www.leonardos.org/\">Leonardo’s Children’s Museum and Adventure Quest\u003c/a> is a great place for kids to expend energy. The museum features an outdoor playground area, with a three-story wooden castle, mazes, a water table, slides, swings, a tot area and a dinosaur dig. And that’s just what’s outside! Inside the museum there are a lot of great hands-on learning exhibits, including a tinkering exhibit, medical clinic and critter clubhouse.\n\n\u003cstrong>Watonga\u003c/strong>\n\nSome 75 miles from the metro, \u003ca href=\"https://www.stateparks.com/roman_nose_state_park_in_oklahoma.html\">Roman Nose Park\u003c/a> is located close to \u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofwatonga.org/\">Watonga\u003c/a>. Opened in 1937, the mid-century lodge has recently been renovated and boasts a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nestled in a lovely canyon with gypsum rock cliffs and natural freshwater springs, the park’s many attractions and activities include:  horse stables (spring to fall), pony rides, hayrides, swimming (late May to early August), an 18-hole golf course, a volleyball court, hiking trails, miniature golf, paddle boats, canoeing, two lakes, trout fishing and a general store.\n\nSome activities and hours are seasonal, so it’s wise to call ahead at 580-623-7281 to make sure everything you want to experience will be available when you visit.","uniqueName":"day-trips-to-the-north-of-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-12T19:30:02","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1573587002,"_etag":"a77e568ff9099685a6bd9876bbd151d92cf356c1","textbody":"Continuing with our look at the many incredible places and things to experience in Oklahoma, this article focuses on some of the amazing adventures that are available to OKC-area families by just taking a short drive to the north. One of these spots is typically less than two and a half hours away. But under usual driving conditions, the others take less than an hour and a half to reach.\n\nBartlesville\n\nLocated about 40 minutes north of Tulsa, Bartlesville has a population of approximately 36,000. Of the locations listed in this article, with the approximately two hours and twenty minutes it takes to drive from OKC, Bartlesville takes the longest to reach.\n\nBartlesville is the home of Price Tower, the only skyscraper ever designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Completed in 1956, this 221-foot building currently houses an art center, restaurant and hotel.  Just outside the city limits you will find the Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve. This all-in-one museum, lodge and ranch is also home to buffalo, elk and cattle.\n\nThe Bartlesville Union Depot is a must-see for train lovers. Offering a static display of a Santa Fe steam locomotive and cars, visitors can climb aboard and explore the engine and walk around the other cars. The 26-room Frank Phillips Home is open for tours Wed – Sat – the mansion is the one-time home of the founder of Phillips Petroleum. This site is well-maintained and filled with the original furnishings.\n\nStillwater\n\nIn addition to being home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater is where the award-winning Oklahoma WONDERtorium can be found. Children’s play is taken very seriously here. There are many educational exhibits and events are hosted throughout the year, so there’s always something new and exciting to get involved with and enjoy.\n\nOklahoma’s only live bug-petting zoo, OSU’S Insect Adventure is a spot every insect-loving child should experience. Open the first and third Saturday of every month, it offers a large collection of beautiful arachnids (spiders), insects and other arthropods. A knowledgeable staff is on-hand to answer questions.\n\nIf you have Transformer fans in your family, you’ll want to be sure to drive past one or both G &amp; M Body Shop locations on the east and west side of Stillwater. A statue of Optimus Prime can be found outside the shop at 2207 E. 6th Ave. and a statue of BumbleBee is located at 5104 W. 6th Ave.\n\nEnid\n\nLocated 100 miles northwest of the metro area, Enid is situated on the historic Chisholm Trail and is home to the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. The center offers exciting exhibits about various aspects of various times in Oklahoma history, including a living history village where buildings built at the turn of the century can be explored.\n\nThe Leonardo’s Children’s Museum and Adventure Quest is a great place for kids to expend energy. The museum features an outdoor playground area, with a three-story wooden castle, mazes, a water table, slides, swings, a tot area and a dinosaur dig. And that’s just what’s outside! Inside the museum there are a lot of great hands-on learning exhibits, including a tinkering exhibit, medical clinic and critter clubhouse.\n\nWatonga\n\nSome 75 miles from the metro, Roman Nose Park is located close to Watonga. Opened in 1937, the mid-century lodge has recently been renovated and boasts a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nestled in a lovely canyon with gypsum rock cliffs and natural freshwater springs, the park’s many attractions and activities include:  horse stables (spring to fall), pony rides, hayrides, swimming (late May to early August), an 18-hole golf course, a volleyball court, hiking trails, miniature golf, paddle boats, canoeing, two lakes, trout fishing and a general store.\n\nSome activities and hours are seasonal, so it’s wise to call ahead at 580-623-7281 to make sure everything you want to experience will be available when you visit.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1bc4db04803477e7fa8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1bf4db04803477e7fa9","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Best Blogs, Website and Apps for Design Ideas","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5409\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ffeaeabd7ca16e8d6a5026a3aa84bcd1.jpeg\" alt=\"Living room high ceiling Fireplace Open shelving\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" />Looking for inspiration? Drooling over beautiful home design photos can be both great research and also a fun way to use some free time. Here at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a>, we have plenty of amazing home photos in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\">photo gallery\u003c/a>, but if you're looking for more, here are some home design blogs, websites, and apps we think you'll love.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.houzz.com/\">Houzz\u003c/a> - This app will suck you in and leave you scrolling for hours. It has a great set up for saving your favorites and includes links to purchase items you love.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/\">Pinterest\u003c/a> - Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably familiar with Pinterest, but we couldn't leave it off our list because it's a great place to search for home design ideas. Pinterest is perfect for figuring out what style of home you love because it suggests pins similar to things you're already pinning.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://housebeautiful.com\">House Beautiful\u003c/a> - This website has a little of everything including lifestyle articles, design ideas, and DIY instructions.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/\">Apartment Therapy\u003c/a> - Whether you're looking for home tours for apartments, houses, or even tiny homes, apartment therapy has you covered. You can even search by \u003ca href=\"https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/search?q=oklahoma\">location\u003c/a>.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.dimplesandtangles.com/\">Dimples and Tangles\u003c/a> - Right here in the Oklahoma City area, we have Jennifer Griffin in Edmond. This is a great blog if you enjoy incorporating color into your home design.\n\n\u003ca href=\"http://thenester.com/\">The Nesting Place\u003c/a> - If you lean more toward a minimalist (while still warm and comfy) style, The Nesting Place might be the site for you. This site even offers a member community that can help you design your own home.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://affordableinteriordesign.com/blog\">Affordable Interior Design\u003c/a> - This site is all about getting big style on a small budget.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog\">Studio Mcgee\u003c/a> - A Interior Design that fills their blog and Instagram with gorgeous inspiration.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://magnolia.com/blog/\">Magnolia\u003c/a> - Who could talk about interior design without mentioning Joanna Gaines. Here you'll find tons of ideas along with some recipes and fun looks at the Gaines family.\n\nWant to see some real-life inspiration? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Elena\u003c/a> to view our professionally designed model homes!","uniqueName":"best-blogs-website-and-apps-for-design-ideas-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-21T15:04:14","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ffeaeabd7ca16e8d6a5026a3aa84bcd1.jpeg","caption":"Living room high ceiling Fireplace Open shelving","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1574348654,"_etag":"096ec04e4eeb524c9a60d8cafa250152f174611f","textbody":"Looking for inspiration? Drooling over beautiful home design photos can be both great research and also a fun way to use some free time. Here at Ideal Homes, we have plenty of amazing home photos in our photo gallery, but if you're looking for more, here are some home design blogs, websites, and apps we think you'll love.\n\nHouzz - This app will suck you in and leave you scrolling for hours. It has a great set up for saving your favorites and includes links to purchase items you love.\n\nPinterest - Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably familiar with Pinterest, but we couldn't leave it off our list because it's a great place to search for home design ideas. Pinterest is perfect for figuring out what style of home you love because it suggests pins similar to things you're already pinning.\n\nHouse Beautiful - This website has a little of everything including lifestyle articles, design ideas, and DIY instructions.\n\nApartment Therapy - Whether you're looking for home tours for apartments, houses, or even tiny homes, apartment therapy has you covered. You can even search by location.\n\nDimples and Tangles - Right here in the Oklahoma City area, we have Jennifer Griffin in Edmond. This is a great blog if you enjoy incorporating color into your home design.\n\nThe Nesting Place - If you lean more toward a minimalist (while still warm and comfy) style, The Nesting Place might be the site for you. This site even offers a member community that can help you design your own home.\n\nAffordable Interior Design - This site is all about getting big style on a small budget.\n\nStudio Mcgee - A Interior Design that fills their blog and Instagram with gorgeous inspiration.\n\nMagnolia - Who could talk about interior design without mentioning Joanna Gaines. Here you'll find tons of ideas along with some recipes and fun looks at the Gaines family.\n\nWant to see some real-life inspiration? Contact Elena to view our professionally designed model homes!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1bf4db04803477e7fa9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1c24db048034a7e5f61","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:18 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Finding Winter Kicks Along Route 66","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ccaption id=\"attachment_5599\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1000\">\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5599\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14e19978523a8ac6374036552b38afe6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"624\" /> An old Route 66 shield painted on road in NNew Mexico, USA\u003c/caption>\n\nWhen it isn’t snowing or sleeting outside, one of the best ways to shake off the cold-weather doldrums is to take a road trip. Oklahomans who love learning about the past are especially lucky since historic Route 66, known as “the Mother Road,” extends across our state. Some of the spots particularly worth a visit include:\n\n\u003cstrong>Will Rogers Memorial Museum\u003c/strong>\n\nA famous vaudeville performer, trick-roper, humorist, radio commentator, newspaper columnist and 1920s movie star, Will Rogers has long been known as Oklahoma’s favorite son. Located in \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/Claremore\">Claremore\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.8558\">Will Rogers Memorial Museum\u003c/a> provides a fascinating glimpse into the man and his life.\n\nTake a tour of the 12 exhibits constructed in his honor, spend a toasty afternoon watching his silent films in the on-site theater and see for yourself why Rogers evolved into one of the most beloved and famous men of his time.  The expansive 16,652 sq. ft. museum features art and artifacts pertaining to his life, including countless photographs and manuscripts that explore the various aspects of his life.\n\nContact the museum by either calling 918-341-0719 or sending an \u003ca href=\"mailto:AskWill@willrogers.com\">email\u003c/a>.\n\n\u003cstrong>Cain’s Ballroom\u003c/strong>\n\nPerhaps the best place along Route 66—or anywhere else in the country—to celebrate the evolution of American music, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cainsballroom.com/\">Cain’s Ballroom\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/Tulsa\">Tulsa\u003c/a> has hosted every musical genre from honky tonk to rock. Originally built as a garage, Cain’s was once home to Bob Wills. It morphed into a dance academy prior to being renovated into its current purpose as a ballroom and music venue in 1976. Today the performances held at Cain’s include everything from boot scooting country classics to crowd-surfing heavy metal.\n\nTo learn which upcoming performances would be of greatest interest to you, either call 918-584-2306 or visit their \u003ca href=\"https://www.cainsballroom.com/\">website\u003c/a>.\n\n\u003cstrong>Route 66 Interpretive Center\u003c/strong>\n\nA one-of-a-kind museum experience awaits you in \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/Chandler\">Chandler\u003c/a> at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.1201\">Route 66 Interpretive Center\u003c/a>. Memorabilia of this famous road from the 1930s to today is on ever-changing exhibit, as new art and films are constantly being added. In addition, the center offers the opportunity for you to sit behind the wheel of a Model A Ford, a Willeys Jeep and a 1965 Mustang as you see and hear what the Mother Road was like when these vehicles regularly traversed it.\n\nPhone 405-258-1300 or visit the center’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.route66interpretivecenter.org/\">website\u003c/a> to learn more.\n\n\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Route 66 Museum\u003c/strong>\n\nLocated in \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/Clinton\">Clinton\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.5494\">Oklahoma Route 66 Museum\u003c/a> offers the opportunity to stroll past interactive displays that reveal Route 66 lore, decade by decade. Videos, graphics, artifacts and audio interviews are assembled in themed rooms and demonstrate what the Mother Road was like in such tragically emotional times as the Dust Bowl to the cheerful memories of family vacations and the joy experienced by soldiers travelling along the road on their way home from war.\n\nLearn more by calling 580-323-7866 or visiting the museum’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/sites/route66.php\">website\u003c/a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of these locations are open year-round, ready for you and your family to experience.","uniqueName":"finding-winter-kicks-along-route-66-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-21T19:35:20","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14e19978523a8ac6374036552b38afe6.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1574364920,"_etag":"dde27c9cfdc065cd28b72adc519fcc29c0ddf9e0","textbody":"When it isn’t snowing or sleeting outside, one of the best ways to shake off the cold-weather doldrums is to take a road trip. Oklahomans who love learning about the past are especially lucky since historic Route 66, known as “the Mother Road,” extends across our state. Some of the spots particularly worth a visit include:\n\nWill Rogers Memorial Museum\n\nA famous vaudeville performer, trick-roper, humorist, radio commentator, newspaper columnist and 1920s movie star, Will Rogers has long been known as Oklahoma’s favorite son. Located in Claremore, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum provides a fascinating glimpse into the man and his life.\n\nTake a tour of the 12 exhibits constructed in his honor, spend a toasty afternoon watching his silent films in the on-site theater and see for yourself why Rogers evolved into one of the most beloved and famous men of his time.  The expansive 16,652 sq. ft. museum features art and artifacts pertaining to his life, including countless photographs and manuscripts that explore the various aspects of his life.\n\nContact the museum by either calling 918-341-0719 or sending an email.\n\nCain’s Ballroom\n\nPerhaps the best place along Route 66—or anywhere else in the country—to celebrate the evolution of American music, Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa has hosted every musical genre from honky tonk to rock. Originally built as a garage, Cain’s was once home to Bob Wills. It morphed into a dance academy prior to being renovated into its current purpose as a ballroom and music venue in 1976. Today the performances held at Cain’s include everything from boot scooting country classics to crowd-surfing heavy metal.\n\nTo learn which upcoming performances would be of greatest interest to you, either call 918-584-2306 or visit their website.\n\nRoute 66 Interpretive Center\n\nA one-of-a-kind museum experience awaits you in Chandler at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. Memorabilia of this famous road from the 1930s to today is on ever-changing exhibit, as new art and films are constantly being added. In addition, the center offers the opportunity for you to sit behind the wheel of a Model A Ford, a Willeys Jeep and a 1965 Mustang as you see and hear what the Mother Road was like when these vehicles regularly traversed it.\n\nPhone 405-258-1300 or visit the center’s website to learn more.\n\nOklahoma Route 66 Museum\n\nLocated in Clinton, the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum offers the opportunity to stroll past interactive displays that reveal Route 66 lore, decade by decade. Videos, graphics, artifacts and audio interviews are assembled in themed rooms and demonstrate what the Mother Road was like in such tragically emotional times as the Dust Bowl to the cheerful memories of family vacations and the joy experienced by soldiers travelling along the road on their way home from war.\n\nLearn more by calling 580-323-7866 or visiting the museum’s website.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll of these locations are open year-round, ready for you and your family to experience.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1c24db048034a7e5f61"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1c44db048034a7e5f63","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:00:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Stress-Free Ideas for Hosting Thanksgiving In Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5603 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2c2cafea2098716610e16572e74e3cb2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">\u003cspan lang=\"EN\">It’s the holiday season! The weather is getting colder, the Halloween candy is almost gone, and&nbsp;\u003c/span>turkey day is right around the corner. Depending on how recently you moved into your new house, tackling Thanksgiving dinner may be a tremendously gutsy thing to do. Even if it’s been a couple of months, you probably still have at least a few boxes left unpacked. But that’s just fine because we’ve got some ideas that will help your Thanksgiving dinner be a little less stressful. \u003cstrong>Roll Your Housewarming Party into Thanksgiving\u003c/strong> Even the happiest host is going to feel fatigued having people over when there are pictures to hang and rooms to paint, so make it easy on yourself. You’re already inviting people over, whether it’s your group of friends or family, so why not host a double-feature? Combine your Thanksgiving dinner with your housewarming party. Who knows -- you might even convince those friends or family members to help you unpack or set up a room or two. It’ll be a way for your guests to stave off the post-turkey nap, at least. \u003cstrong>Give a Potluck Spin to Thanksgiving Dinner\u003c/strong> Instead of spending the entire day (or several days, if we’re honest) preparing dishes, digging out roasting pans, and shopping for last-minute ingredients you couldn’t find in the post-move chaos, why not ask your guests to help? Ask each guest to sign up for an item to bring on the big day. That way, you’ll only be responsible for one or two dishes and can focus your energy on getting your new home ready for your friends and family. \u003cstrong>Serve Food You Can Eat on the Go!\u003c/strong> Every single person who walks into your new house is going to want a tour. Like, right away, please. It’s going to be a blast showing off your new home to your loved ones, but make sure nobody’s feeling peckish while you’re taking on the role of a tour guide. Put out plenty of snacks and finger foods for guests to nibble on while you take them through the rooms of your new home. \u003cstrong>Don’t Just Prep Dinner -- Prep the Cleaning Station, Too\u003c/strong> Thanksgiving dinner is a warm, cozy meal that makes you want to curl up and take a nap, not spend hours washing dishes. Save yourself the hassle by preparing for the Big Clean Up even before guests arrive. Make sure your dishwasher is empty and ready for business. Clean your pots and pans while you’re cooking, so there’s not a mountain of dishes to wash before you even eat. And finally, fill your sink with soapy water and encourage guests to pop their plates right in after dinner. You’ll be happy you put the time into this when you’re deep into the post-turkey haze. \u003cstrong>Have Fun and Be Thankful!\u003c/strong> Finally, Thanksgiving is about spending time with your family and friends. So enjoy it! Even if you’re eating off of paper plates, or you’re sitting on uncomfortable folding chairs between boxes, what’s important is the time you’re spending together. Enjoy your holiday!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"stressfree-ideas-for-hosting-thanksgiving-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-26T01:35:11.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2c2cafea2098716610e16572e74e3cb2.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1574732111,"_etag":"8dcc9ec0485489202838b0f0d447cdbff88b09e7","textbody":"It’s the holiday season! The weather is getting colder, the Halloween candy is almost gone, and&nbsp;turkey day is right around the corner. Depending on how recently you moved into your new house, tackling Thanksgiving dinner may be a tremendously gutsy thing to do. Even if it’s been a couple of months, you probably still have at least a few boxes left unpacked. But that’s just fine because we’ve got some ideas that will help your Thanksgiving dinner be a little less stressful. Roll Your Housewarming Party into Thanksgiving Even the happiest host is going to feel fatigued having people over when there are pictures to hang and rooms to paint, so make it easy on yourself. You’re already inviting people over, whether it’s your group of friends or family, so why not host a double-feature? Combine your Thanksgiving dinner with your housewarming party. Who knows -- you might even convince those friends or family members to help you unpack or set up a room or two. It’ll be a way for your guests to stave off the post-turkey nap, at least. Give a Potluck Spin to Thanksgiving Dinner Instead of spending the entire day (or several days, if we’re honest) preparing dishes, digging out roasting pans, and shopping for last-minute ingredients you couldn’t find in the post-move chaos, why not ask your guests to help? Ask each guest to sign up for an item to bring on the big day. That way, you’ll only be responsible for one or two dishes and can focus your energy on getting your new home ready for your friends and family. Serve Food You Can Eat on the Go! Every single person who walks into your new house is going to want a tour. Like, right away, please. It’s going to be a blast showing off your new home to your loved ones, but make sure nobody’s feeling peckish while you’re taking on the role of a tour guide. Put out plenty of snacks and finger foods for guests to nibble on while you take them through the rooms of your new home. Don’t Just Prep Dinner -- Prep the Cleaning Station, Too Thanksgiving dinner is a warm, cozy meal that makes you want to curl up and take a nap, not spend hours washing dishes. Save yourself the hassle by preparing for the Big Clean Up even before guests arrive. Make sure your dishwasher is empty and ready for business. Clean your pots and pans while you’re cooking, so there’s not a mountain of dishes to wash before you even eat. And finally, fill your sink with soapy water and encourage guests to pop their plates right in after dinner. You’ll be happy you put the time into this when you’re deep into the post-turkey haze. Have Fun and Be Thankful! Finally, Thanksgiving is about spending time with your family and friends. So enjoy it! Even if you’re eating off of paper plates, or you’re sitting on uncomfortable folding chairs between boxes, what’s important is the time you’re spending together. Enjoy your holiday!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1c44db048034a7e5f63"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1c84db04803497e7252","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:00:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Christmas Lights are Flashing All Around OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5606 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/369bfbdd198d83194a5e30fd1493deaf.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Lights in Oklahoma City\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Throughout December, the joy and glow of Christmas is hard to miss in the Oklahoma City area, with some highly-lauded holiday light exhibitions that go far above and beyond the typical festive neighborhood. Always worth a visit and sure to help your family get in the holiday spirit, these special displays include: \u003cstrong>Downtown OKC\u003c/strong> You don’t even need a car to experience the beauty and joy downtown OKC offers this time of year. Instead, you and the family can hop aboard a \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripsavvy.com/bricktown-water-taxis-2516823\">water taxi\u003c/a> on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripsavvy.com/bricktown-canal-paths-2516824\">Bricktown Canal\u003c/a>, which is free Thursday through Sunday evenings. Then, once you and your loved ones have oohed and aahed over all the lovely lights along the water, you can still leave your car parked and climb aboard an \u003ca href=\"http://okcstreetcar.com/\">OKC Streetcar\u003c/a> to tour the entire beautifully-decorated downtown area. Just be sure you don’t miss \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/about-okc/okc-districts/automobile-alley/\">Automobile Alley\u003c/a> on Broadway between N.W. 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and N.W. 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>. From Nov. 23 through Jan. 11, more than 180,000 LED lights are draped over the buildings there in a truly stunning display. Additional seasonal downtown OKC delights include the \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNRGj_E-b8bkgV9hmg0i-t3CKD-22g:1574550503332&ei=57vZXbvgE4GitQXD3YGICg&q=downtown+okc+christmas+tree+lighting&oq=downtown+okc+christmas+tree+lig&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.33i22i29i30.54654.63381..65597...0.0..0.163.3705.3j28....2..0....1..gws-wiz.......35i39j0i273j0i131j0i67j0j0i20i263j38j0i22i30j0i8i13i30.0fO8-mjgb7Y&ibp=htl;events&rciv=evn&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwifsJn7uYHmAhVLQq0KHUb3DQkQ5bwDMAB6BAgNEAE#fpstate=tldetail&htidocid=OSVBJN1e-vvbDbM5JpA8-A%3D%3D&htivrt=events&sxsrf=ACYBGNT09o5AJnZylln6Lz6YqIQFzzxDZg:1574550569908\">Christmas tree lighting ceremony\u003c/a> at the \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickasaw_Bricktown_Ballpark\">Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark\u003c/a> on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the \u003ca href=\"https://downtownindecember.com/sandridge-santa-run/\">SandRidge Santa Run\u003c/a> Dec. 14. \u003cstrong>Yukon’s Christmas in the Park\u003c/strong> Northwest of OKC, the city of \u003ca href=\"http://www.yukonok.gov/\">Yukon\u003c/a> offers tremendous holiday cheer at its \u003ca href=\"http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/parks-recreation/Christmas-in-the-park\">Christmas in the Park\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/parks-recreation/parks/m.staff/3467/view/255\">Chisholm Trail Park\u003c/a>, near downtown Yukon, hosts an incredible drive-through seasonal wonderland from the Saturday before Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. This brilliant annual event features more than 425 individual displays stretching over three miles and 100 acres. Admission is free, but donations are accepted at the end of the drive-through. In addition, you can pay to take a ride on the \u003ca href=\"http://www.yukonok.gov/news-events/news/m.blog/690/new-train-comes-to-christmas-in-the-park\">Santa Express Trail train\u003c/a> at the Chisholm Trail Park train depot. \u003cstrong>Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular\u003c/strong> This aptly named \u003ca href=\"https://midwestcityok.org/338/Holiday-Lights-Spectacular\">extravaganza\u003c/a> transforms Midwest City’s \u003ca href=\"https://midwestcityok.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Joe-B-Barnes-Regional-Park-6\">Joe B. Barnes Regional Park\u003c/a>, at 8500 E. Reno Ave., into a must-see winter wonderland. The whole family will find themselves in a holiday mood after touring the more than 100 Christmas light displays, the most prominent being a 118-foot Christmas tree, complete with 9,000 festive bulbs. Open from the weekend before Thanksgiving through the end of December, admission is free. \u003cstrong>Chickasha Festival of Light\u003c/strong> The annual \u003ca href=\"https://chickashafestivaloflight.org/\">Festival of Light\u003c/a> held in \u003ca href=\"http://chickasha.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Shannon-Springs-Park-9\">Shannon Springs Park\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.chickasha.org/\">Chickasha\u003c/a> is certainly worth the more than 45 minute drive from South OKC. An annual event since 1992, the festival has attracted visitors from across the U.S. It has been recognized as one of the top ten holiday light shows in the nation and features over 3.5 million twinkling illuminations. In addition to the animated musically-choreographed light show, attractions include camel rides, hot chocolate and strolls around the well-lit pond and park. The festival itself is free and runs from the weekend before Thanksgiving through the end of December. For a fee, visitors can also ride a Ferris wheel, have their picture taken with Santa, go on a bus tour or take a carriage ride. \u003cstrong>Down’s Family Christmas Display\u003c/strong> Once featured on \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Christmas_Light_Fight\">ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.downsfamilychristmas.com/about-us/\">Down’s Family Christmas Lights\u003c/a> are set to music. Located at 2900 72\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> Ave. SE in Norman, the display features more than 18 miles of light strands. Visitors are invited to pull into the field on their right, turn off their lights and enjoy the display much like they would a drive-in movie. They can set their radios to 107.1 FM to fully experience the show. Although there is no cost to attend, the family does accept food and money donations for \u003ca href=\"https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiAzuPuBRAIEiwAkkmOSNHXvgmW0lXg_GrD_drMnGDL6FiaEix-FDtANfHyuFAKdtlv6HWPqxoCRakQAvD_BwE\">the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma\u003c/a>. The lights are on from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Nov. 28 through Jan. 1.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"christmas-lights-are-flashing-all-around-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-26T07:04:04.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/369bfbdd198d83194a5e30fd1493deaf.jpg","caption":"Christmas Lights in Oklahoma City","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1574751844,"_etag":"4fcd3b7d2e1ef8bebbf7047a4f085e9b538accfb","textbody":"&nbsp;Throughout December, the joy and glow of Christmas is hard to miss in the Oklahoma City area, with some highly-lauded holiday light exhibitions that go far above and beyond the typical festive neighborhood. Always worth a visit and sure to help your family get in the holiday spirit, these special displays include: Downtown OKC You don’t even need a car to experience the beauty and joy downtown OKC offers this time of year. Instead, you and the family can hop aboard a water taxi on the Bricktown Canal, which is free Thursday through Sunday evenings. Then, once you and your loved ones have oohed and aahed over all the lovely lights along the water, you can still leave your car parked and climb aboard an OKC Streetcar to tour the entire beautifully-decorated downtown area. Just be sure you don’t miss Automobile Alley on Broadway between N.W. 4th and N.W. 10th. From Nov. 23 through Jan. 11, more than 180,000 LED lights are draped over the buildings there in a truly stunning display. Additional seasonal downtown OKC delights include the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the SandRidge Santa Run Dec. 14. Yukon’s Christmas in the Park Northwest of OKC, the city of Yukon offers tremendous holiday cheer at its Christmas in the Park. Chisholm Trail Park, near downtown Yukon, hosts an incredible drive-through seasonal wonderland from the Saturday before Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. This brilliant annual event features more than 425 individual displays stretching over three miles and 100 acres. Admission is free, but donations are accepted at the end of the drive-through. In addition, you can pay to take a ride on the Santa Express Trail train at the Chisholm Trail Park train depot. Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular This aptly named extravaganza transforms Midwest City’s Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, at 8500 E. Reno Ave., into a must-see winter wonderland. The whole family will find themselves in a holiday mood after touring the more than 100 Christmas light displays, the most prominent being a 118-foot Christmas tree, complete with 9,000 festive bulbs. Open from the weekend before Thanksgiving through the end of December, admission is free. Chickasha Festival of Light The annual Festival of Light held in Shannon Springs Park in Chickasha is certainly worth the more than 45 minute drive from South OKC. An annual event since 1992, the festival has attracted visitors from across the U.S. It has been recognized as one of the top ten holiday light shows in the nation and features over 3.5 million twinkling illuminations. In addition to the animated musically-choreographed light show, attractions include camel rides, hot chocolate and strolls around the well-lit pond and park. The festival itself is free and runs from the weekend before Thanksgiving through the end of December. For a fee, visitors can also ride a Ferris wheel, have their picture taken with Santa, go on a bus tour or take a carriage ride. Down’s Family Christmas Display Once featured on ABC’s Great Christmas Light Fight, the Down’s Family Christmas Lights are set to music. Located at 2900 72nd Ave. SE in Norman, the display features more than 18 miles of light strands. Visitors are invited to pull into the field on their right, turn off their lights and enjoy the display much like they would a drive-in movie. They can set their radios to 107.1 FM to fully experience the show. Although there is no cost to attend, the family does accept food and money donations for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The lights are on from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Nov. 28 through Jan. 1.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1c84db04803497e7252"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1ca4db04803477e7faa","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:59:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Preparing for the First Night in Your New Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5609 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a60fb6d243fd102310fcef6f67c8f128.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;You’ve been waiting all week, all month, and maybe all year for this day: It’s move-in day! Maybe you’ve hired movers, or you’re enlisting the help of friends and family. Regardless, today is going to be a long day filled with heavy lifting, excitement, and probably a good deal of exhaustion. After the last box makes it into the house and the keys are in your hand, now what? You don’t want to scramble around looking for blankets or paper towels or anything else when you’re tired and just want to relax before going to sleep. Here are some ways you can make the first night in your new home a ton of fun and not incredibly stressful. After all, this is a big change. Make sure you enjoy it. Here are some tips for spending the first night in your new home. \u003cstrong>Don’t Even Think About Cooking\u003c/strong> Moving is expensive. We get it. But the last thing you want to do is to try and save money at this exact moment by avoiding takeout. Every cooking utensil and pan you own is probably packed up in a box that made its way into the living room anyway, so don’t waste your time or energy. Go ahead and order a pizza or your favorite takeout option. Now’s the perfect time to try out a restaurant in your new neighborhood. \u003cstrong>Pack a “First Night” Bag\u003c/strong> Yes, you did just pack up everything you own, so it seems silly to have this as a tip. But most people don’t think beyond the moving in itself, and when you’re ready to go to bed on that first night, you’ll be glad you thought ahead. Pack a bag that contains your essentials, like:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and toiletries\u003c/li>\u003cli>Chargers for your phone, computer, smartwatch, and other devices\u003c/li>\u003cli>Medication\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pajamas\u003c/li>\u003cli>An extra set of clothes (for tomorrow morning!)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Basically, anything you use every day should be in this bag. \u003cstrong>Set Up A Home Essentials Kit\u003c/strong> You know all those super necessary items that you never think about but always need? That’s what should be in the home essentials kit. You’ll pack a few of these items separately and will want to unpack it immediately. What’s a super necessary but often forgotten item? We’re talking:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Toilet paper\u003c/li>\u003cli>Hand soap (for kitchen and bathroom)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Paper towels\u003c/li>\u003cli>Kitchen sponge\u003c/li>\u003cli>Kleenex\u003c/li>\u003cli>Trash bags\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lightbulbs (you’re guaranteed to need at least one)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Unpack Your Bedroom Right Away\u003c/strong> No matter which room you’re most excited to set up, always set up your bedroom first. At the very least, set up your bed complete with blankets, pillows, and sheets. Even if you’re unpacking bright and early in the morning, and you’re hours away from needing to go to bed. You will be so happy when you’re ready to fall into bed exhausted that first night if you just take the time to do this right away. Sleep will come with no extra work needed. \u003cstrong>Pour a Cup of Tea, or Crack a Beer and Just Chill\u003c/strong> This one’s the last and most important tip for having a stress-free moving day. At the end of the day, when you’re sitting between boxes on the floor, take an hour or so to relax. You did it -- you’re home! Enjoy a few quiet moments in your new house. Congratulations!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"preparing-for-the-first-night-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-10T23:32:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a60fb6d243fd102310fcef6f67c8f128.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1573428753,"_etag":"330b447bd12cdc3c1eb0e96ca2ec26a4002e9ce1","textbody":"&nbsp;You’ve been waiting all week, all month, and maybe all year for this day: It’s move-in day! Maybe you’ve hired movers, or you’re enlisting the help of friends and family. Regardless, today is going to be a long day filled with heavy lifting, excitement, and probably a good deal of exhaustion. After the last box makes it into the house and the keys are in your hand, now what? You don’t want to scramble around looking for blankets or paper towels or anything else when you’re tired and just want to relax before going to sleep. Here are some ways you can make the first night in your new home a ton of fun and not incredibly stressful. After all, this is a big change. Make sure you enjoy it. Here are some tips for spending the first night in your new home. Don’t Even Think About Cooking Moving is expensive. We get it. But the last thing you want to do is to try and save money at this exact moment by avoiding takeout. Every cooking utensil and pan you own is probably packed up in a box that made its way into the living room anyway, so don’t waste your time or energy. Go ahead and order a pizza or your favorite takeout option. Now’s the perfect time to try out a restaurant in your new neighborhood. Pack a “First Night” Bag Yes, you did just pack up everything you own, so it seems silly to have this as a tip. But most people don’t think beyond the moving in itself, and when you’re ready to go to bed on that first night, you’ll be glad you thought ahead. Pack a bag that contains your essentials, like:Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and toiletriesChargers for your phone, computer, smartwatch, and other devicesMedicationPajamasAn extra set of clothes (for tomorrow morning!)Basically, anything you use every day should be in this bag. Set Up A Home Essentials Kit You know all those super necessary items that you never think about but always need? That’s what should be in the home essentials kit. You’ll pack a few of these items separately and will want to unpack it immediately. What’s a super necessary but often forgotten item? We’re talking:Toilet paperHand soap (for kitchen and bathroom)Paper towelsKitchen spongeKleenexTrash bagsLightbulbs (you’re guaranteed to need at least one)Unpack Your Bedroom Right Away No matter which room you’re most excited to set up, always set up your bedroom first. At the very least, set up your bed complete with blankets, pillows, and sheets. Even if you’re unpacking bright and early in the morning, and you’re hours away from needing to go to bed. You will be so happy when you’re ready to fall into bed exhausted that first night if you just take the time to do this right away. Sleep will come with no extra work needed. Pour a Cup of Tea, or Crack a Beer and Just Chill This one’s the last and most important tip for having a stress-free moving day. At the end of the day, when you’re sitting between boxes on the floor, take an hour or so to relax. You did it -- you’re home! Enjoy a few quiet moments in your new house. Congratulations!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1ca4db04803477e7faa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1d44db04803487e5d83","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:00:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Places around Oklahoma City to Pose with Santa","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5612 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/da2f205b5cd892fd33cd58ecb62f3d71.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;There are a variety of spots around the Oklahoma City metro area where you can sit on Santa’s lap and have a photographer record that special moment. But just to make sure you stay on that jolly old elf’s best side, when asked to smile at any of the locations below, you might try shouting “milk and cookies” instead of “cheese.” \u003cstrong>North Pole City\u003c/strong> 4201 South Interstate 44 Service Rd. OKC, OK 73119 405-685-6635 &nbsp; Already available, \u003ca href=\"https://northpolecity.com/santa/\">appointments for pictures with Santa\u003c/a> can be made up to seven days in advance through Dec. 23. Santa visits \u003ca href=\"https://northpolecity.com\">North Pole City\u003c/a> every year to spend time chatting with the good girls and boys who stop by and to have a picture taken with them. He even tells the story of the first Christmas while he’s there. \u003cstrong>Bass Pro Shop\u003c/strong> 200 Bass Pro Dr. OKC, OK 73104 405-218-5200 &nbsp; Now through Dec. 24, youngsters can visit Santa’s Wonderland at the \u003ca href=\"https://stores.basspro.com/us/ok/oklahoma-city/200-bass-pro-dr.html?affcode_c=&gclid=CjwKCAiAzuPuBRAIEiwAkkmOSDLmo962CY1v7u-Z2LWimrnlTVkhNkb3hni5G0Tk2pS5w3KVStsxtxoCp8UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\">Bass Pro Shop\u003c/a> for a free photo with the big guy. Guests can schedule their photo session \u003ca href=\"https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland\">online\u003c/a> or at Ticket Depots in the store. Those who wait to schedule their photo at the store are encouraged to secure the time to have their picture taken as soon as they enter. Crafts and other activities are available for those who are waiting. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Cabela’s\u003c/strong> 1200 W. Memorial Rd. OKC, OK 73114 405-546-3500 &nbsp; Free photos with Santa are also available at \u003ca href=\"https://www.cabelas.com/stores/Oklahoma/Oklahoma_City/071.jsp?WT.srch=1&WT.tsrc=PPC&rid=20&WT.mc_id=GOOGLE%7cBrand:+Geo%7cUSA&WT.z_mc_id1=43700043555997702&gclid=CjwKCAiAzuPuBRAIEiwAkkmOSLmxhBCTWbHG00hB4FbtGBPRcksTiKJBel60NgGQM7uI1WAzGZ95dBoCguEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\">Cabela’s\u003c/a> now through Christmas Eve. Photo sessions can be scheduled \u003ca href=\"https://www.cabelas.com/category/Santas-Wonderland/2160692280.uts?WT.tsrc=CRD&WT.mc_id=santa\">online\u003c/a> or inside the store at Ticket Depots. &nbsp;Anyone who chooses to schedule their session at the store the same day the photo will be taken is advised to do so upon arrival, as there could be significant wait time. However, games, crafts and other activities will be available to keep youngsters happy and occupied. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Penn Square Mall\u003c/strong> 1901 Northwest Expressway OKC, OK 73118 405-841-2696 &nbsp; Located in \u003ca href=\"https://www.simon.com/\">Penn Square Mall’s\u003c/a> lower central court, the Santa Photo Experience will be open until Christmas Eve. Even pets can have their pictures taken with Santa on Dec. 8. It’s recommended that reservations be made \u003ca href=\"https://www.simon.com/mall/penn-square-mall/stores/santa-photo-experience/stream/its-santa-photo-time-6149297\">online\u003c/a> to save time waiting in line. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>North Park Mall\u003c/strong> 12100 N May Ave OKC, OK 73120 405-751-1453 &nbsp; No appointment is necessary for those who stop by to see Santa at \u003ca href=\"https://www.northparkokc.com/\">North Park Mall\u003c/a>. Children may visit with Santa for free. All proceeds from any photo taken with Santa go to fund projects sponsored by the NW Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Quail Springs Mall\u003c/strong> 2501 W Memorial Rd OKC, OK 73134 405-755-6530 &nbsp; Photos can be taken with Santa at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.quailspringsmall.com\">Quail Springs Mall\u003c/a> through Dec. 24 in the Old Macy’s Court, Soft Seating Center Court. Reservations can be made \u003ca href=\"https://www.quailspringsmall.com/en/events/photos-with-santa-29741.html\">online\u003c/a> and are recommended. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Sooner Mall\u003c/strong> 3301 W Main St Norman, OK 73072 405-360-0360 &nbsp; Anyone in the Norman area can stop by the J. C. Penny Soft Seating Area at \u003ca href=\"https://www.soonermall.com\">Sooner Mall\u003c/a> until Dec. 24 to have their photo taken with Santa. Photo sessions can be scheduled ahead of time \u003ca href=\"https://www.soonermall.com/en/events/photos-with-santa-29749.html\">online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"places-around-oklahoma-city-to-pose-with-santa-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-27T01:21:50.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/da2f205b5cd892fd33cd58ecb62f3d71.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1574817710,"_etag":"16bfd745212517a68a6f336efb8136d0f52cf82a","textbody":"&nbsp;There are a variety of spots around the Oklahoma City metro area where you can sit on Santa’s lap and have a photographer record that special moment. But just to make sure you stay on that jolly old elf’s best side, when asked to smile at any of the locations below, you might try shouting “milk and cookies” instead of “cheese.” North Pole City 4201 South Interstate 44 Service Rd. OKC, OK 73119 405-685-6635 &nbsp; Already available, appointments for pictures with Santa can be made up to seven days in advance through Dec. 23. Santa visits North Pole City every year to spend time chatting with the good girls and boys who stop by and to have a picture taken with them. He even tells the story of the first Christmas while he’s there. Bass Pro Shop 200 Bass Pro Dr. OKC, OK 73104 405-218-5200 &nbsp; Now through Dec. 24, youngsters can visit Santa’s Wonderland at the Bass Pro Shop for a free photo with the big guy. Guests can schedule their photo session online or at Ticket Depots in the store. Those who wait to schedule their photo at the store are encouraged to secure the time to have their picture taken as soon as they enter. Crafts and other activities are available for those who are waiting. &nbsp; Cabela’s 1200 W. Memorial Rd. OKC, OK 73114 405-546-3500 &nbsp; Free photos with Santa are also available at Cabela’s now through Christmas Eve. Photo sessions can be scheduled online or inside the store at Ticket Depots. &nbsp;Anyone who chooses to schedule their session at the store the same day the photo will be taken is advised to do so upon arrival, as there could be significant wait time. However, games, crafts and other activities will be available to keep youngsters happy and occupied. &nbsp; Penn Square Mall 1901 Northwest Expressway OKC, OK 73118 405-841-2696 &nbsp; Located in Penn Square Mall’s lower central court, the Santa Photo Experience will be open until Christmas Eve. Even pets can have their pictures taken with Santa on Dec. 8. It’s recommended that reservations be made online to save time waiting in line. &nbsp; North Park Mall 12100 N May Ave OKC, OK 73120 405-751-1453 &nbsp; No appointment is necessary for those who stop by to see Santa at North Park Mall. Children may visit with Santa for free. All proceeds from any photo taken with Santa go to fund projects sponsored by the NW Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. &nbsp; Quail Springs Mall 2501 W Memorial Rd OKC, OK 73134 405-755-6530 &nbsp; Photos can be taken with Santa at the Quail Springs Mall through Dec. 24 in the Old Macy’s Court, Soft Seating Center Court. Reservations can be made online and are recommended. &nbsp; Sooner Mall 3301 W Main St Norman, OK 73072 405-360-0360 &nbsp; Anyone in the Norman area can stop by the J. C. Penny Soft Seating Area at Sooner Mall until Dec. 24 to have their photo taken with Santa. Photo sessions can be scheduled ahead of time online.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1d44db04803487e5d83"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1d64db04803497e7253","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:00:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ways to Give the Gift of Volunteerism at Christmas","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5615 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/058ba723c0c4af226a2ba3e25302164b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"687\">&nbsp;‘Tis the season to help others! If you’ve included “Giving back to the Community,” on your holiday gift list, you might want to consider volunteering for an organization that helps local individuals finding themselves in significant need this year. Luckily, there are a variety of opportunities to help available in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area this Christmas Season. They include . . . \u003cstrong>City Rescue Mission\u003c/strong> 800 W. California Ave. OKC, OK (405) 232-2709 &nbsp; The \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityrescue.org\">City Rescue Mission\u003c/a> provides opportunities for families to help serve during the Mission’s Christmas Banquet on Christmas Day. Help is also needed in the toy store where homeless parents shop for presents for their children. Volunteers are also needed in the Food Resource Center and to help organize collections of food, toys, socks, or underwear in their neighborhoods year-round. You can register \u003ca href=\"http://www.cityrescue.org\">online\u003c/a>, where you can also browse your various opportunities and sign up to help. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Center for Children and Families\u003c/strong> 310 S. Cockrel Norman, OK (405) 364-1420 &nbsp; The Holiday Wishes Program operated by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.miracleshappenhere.org/\">Center for Children and Families\u003c/a> provides gifts to children and important essentials to families in need. Volunteer families who participate in the program can do any of the following: adopt a child’s wish list and shop for those items, donate $25 gift cards to be used to purchase a youngster’s clothing, or conduct a drive for books, toys, gifts and cold weather clothing essentials needed by families who find themselves struggling this holiday season. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Sharing Tree\u003c/strong> 5728 S. May OKC, OK (405) 634-2006 &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://sharingtreeok.org/about-us/our-programs/\">Sharing Tree\u003c/a> changed its name from Christmas Connection because it now provides clothing, household items and basic necessities to Oklahoma families in need year-round. Laid out like a department store, Sharing Tree allows families in need to have a dignified shopping experience at no cost to them. Volunteers are needed to stock shelves, sort donations and generally help make the shopping experience possible in time for Christmas shopping days. Volunteers as young as 13 can help with the holiday preparations, but they must be at least age 15 to help during the Christmas shopping days. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Red Andrews Christmas Dinner\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;An Oklahoma City tradition since 1947, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.redandrewsdinner.org/\">Red Andrews Christmas Dinner\u003c/a> has grown to the point where it serves toys and warm meals to approximately 5,000 individuals at the Cox Convention Center each year. Last year they also gave away 1,200 coats. Volunteers for the dinner can just show up at the Cox Convention Center. They are asked to enter from the southwest corner and are needed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and/or between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (or starting at 2:30 p.m. for clean-up) Christmas Day. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Citizens Caring for Children\u003c/strong> 730 W. Wilshire Creek Blvd., Suite 112 OKC, OK (405) 753-4099 &nbsp; Through its \u003ca href=\"https://www.citizenscaringforchildren.org/donate\">Joy 4 Kids\u003c/a> program, \u003ca href=\"https://citizenscaringforchildren.org/\">Citizens Caring for Children\u003c/a> collects thousands of gifts for Oklahoma’s foster children. Volunteers are needed to help at the gift drop-off location. Families can help collect, sort and organize the donations. Kids grade 9 and up can help without a parent present and younger children can help on a case-by-case basis. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Salvation Army\u003c/strong> 1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave. OKC, OK (405) 246-1101 &nbsp; The \u003ca href=\"http://salvationarmyokcac.org/\">Salvation Army\u003c/a> needs volunteers to adopt an angel from an Angel Tree, to serve as bell ringers or to organize a toy drive for their neighborhood, business, school or church group. Volunteers are also needed to help clients with their groceries in the Client Choice Food pantry and spending time with seniors at one of the five senior centers. Click \u003ca href=\"mailto:liz.banks@uss.salvationarmy.org\">here\u003c/a> to learn more about the various volunteer opportunities the Salvation Army offers.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ways-to-give-the-gift-of-volunteerism-at-christmas-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-11-30T03:16:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/058ba723c0c4af226a2ba3e25302164b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1575083783,"_etag":"37a46682010592430687a39844ed4e12be76de19","textbody":"&nbsp;‘Tis the season to help others! If you’ve included “Giving back to the Community,” on your holiday gift list, you might want to consider volunteering for an organization that helps local individuals finding themselves in significant need this year. Luckily, there are a variety of opportunities to help available in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area this Christmas Season. They include . . . City Rescue Mission 800 W. California Ave. OKC, OK (405) 232-2709 &nbsp; The City Rescue Mission provides opportunities for families to help serve during the Mission’s Christmas Banquet on Christmas Day. Help is also needed in the toy store where homeless parents shop for presents for their children. Volunteers are also needed in the Food Resource Center and to help organize collections of food, toys, socks, or underwear in their neighborhoods year-round. You can register online, where you can also browse your various opportunities and sign up to help. &nbsp; Center for Children and Families 310 S. Cockrel Norman, OK (405) 364-1420 &nbsp; The Holiday Wishes Program operated by the Center for Children and Families provides gifts to children and important essentials to families in need. Volunteer families who participate in the program can do any of the following: adopt a child’s wish list and shop for those items, donate $25 gift cards to be used to purchase a youngster’s clothing, or conduct a drive for books, toys, gifts and cold weather clothing essentials needed by families who find themselves struggling this holiday season. &nbsp; Sharing Tree 5728 S. May OKC, OK (405) 634-2006 &nbsp; Sharing Tree changed its name from Christmas Connection because it now provides clothing, household items and basic necessities to Oklahoma families in need year-round. Laid out like a department store, Sharing Tree allows families in need to have a dignified shopping experience at no cost to them. Volunteers are needed to stock shelves, sort donations and generally help make the shopping experience possible in time for Christmas shopping days. Volunteers as young as 13 can help with the holiday preparations, but they must be at least age 15 to help during the Christmas shopping days. &nbsp; Red Andrews Christmas Dinner&nbsp; &nbsp;An Oklahoma City tradition since 1947, the Red Andrews Christmas Dinner has grown to the point where it serves toys and warm meals to approximately 5,000 individuals at the Cox Convention Center each year. Last year they also gave away 1,200 coats. Volunteers for the dinner can just show up at the Cox Convention Center. They are asked to enter from the southwest corner and are needed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve and/or between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (or starting at 2:30 p.m. for clean-up) Christmas Day. &nbsp; Citizens Caring for Children 730 W. Wilshire Creek Blvd., Suite 112 OKC, OK (405) 753-4099 &nbsp; Through its Joy 4 Kids program, Citizens Caring for Children collects thousands of gifts for Oklahoma’s foster children. Volunteers are needed to help at the gift drop-off location. Families can help collect, sort and organize the donations. Kids grade 9 and up can help without a parent present and younger children can help on a case-by-case basis. &nbsp; Salvation Army 1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave. OKC, OK (405) 246-1101 &nbsp; The Salvation Army needs volunteers to adopt an angel from an Angel Tree, to serve as bell ringers or to organize a toy drive for their neighborhood, business, school or church group. Volunteers are also needed to help clients with their groceries in the Client Choice Food pantry and spending time with seniors at one of the five senior centers. Click here to learn more about the various volunteer opportunities the Salvation Army offers.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1d64db04803497e7253"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1d84db04803477e7fab","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:00:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Dining Out In OKC on Christmas Day","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5618 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/782d8ae4f43433d89a7019ccc9494f1a.jpg\" alt=\"Open sign Christmas Oklahoma City\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;For some, the best Christmas present of all is having a tasty meal on Christmas Day that they didn’t have to shop for, prepare or clean up after. So, if being one of Santa’s helpers this year has left you and yours too pooped to load up the dining room table with anything other than wrapping paper and bows, why not treat yourself and the family to a jolly yuletide repast at one of the restaurants listed below. The options come at a variety of prices. Just bear in mind that for many of these places you’d be wise to make a reservation well in advance of the big day to make sure you’re not stuck munching on little more than a lump of coal come dinner time Christmas Day. \u003cstrong>Nic’s Grill\u003c/strong> 1116 N. Robinson Ave. OKC, OK 73103 (405) 601-9234 Offering its own take on diner classics and American fare, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nicsokc.com/\">Nic’s Grill\u003c/a> is on the outskirts of \u003ca href=\"https://www.automobilealley.org/\">Automobile Alley\u003c/a>, an OKC district positively festooned with lights, decorations and holiday cheer. \u003cstrong>Saltgrass Steak House\u003c/strong> 650 N. Interstate Drive &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1445 West I-240 Service Rd &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2747 West Memorial Road Norman, OK &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; OKC, OK &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;OKC, OK (405) 292-5600 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(405) 680-0010 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(405) 749-5811 Part of the Landry’s chain of family restaurants, \u003ca href=\"https://www.saltgrass.com/\">Saltgrass\u003c/a> boasts one Norman and two Oklahoma City locations. All three will be open for modified hours on Christmas Day. It would be wise to call ahead and make sure you know the hours when the location of your choice will be open. In addition to steak, Saltgrass offers fresh seafood, poultry, barbecue baby back ribs, pork chops, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. \u003cstrong>Mary Eddy’s Kitchen • Lounge\u003c/strong> 900 W Main St OKC, OK 73106 (405) 982-6960 &nbsp; Located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, formerly the Ford Motor Company assembly plant, \u003ca href=\"https://www.maryeddysokc.com/\">Mary Eddy's\u003c/a> serves American cuisine in a nice urban setting. This is a great choice if you’re looking for a meal offering something more than just traditional American Christmas fare, as options here include items like the Toolbox, a meat and cheese plate, a cast-iron skillet lasagna, and a s'mores Dutch baby for dessert. \u003cstrong>Flint\u003c/strong> 15 N Robinson Ave OKC, OK 73102 (405) 605-0657 &nbsp; An upscale casual dining restaurant featuring contemporary American cuisine and entrees that highlight steak and seafood, \u003ca href=\"https://www.flintokc.com/\">Flint\u003c/a> offers a kid-friendly menu and take-out. Located inside the Colcord Hotel downtown it is open year-round, including Christmas Day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Park Avenue Grill\u003c/strong> 1 Park Ave. OKC, OK 73102 (405) 702-8444 Located inside the iconic and historic Skirvin Hotel, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.skirvinhilton.com/dine-lounge/park-avenue-grill\">Park Avenue Grill\u003c/a> is an upscale restaurant offering an 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Day brunch. The surroundings and ambiance are sure to be elegantly festive. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Bricktown Brewery inside Remington Park\u003c/strong> 1 Remington Pl OKC, OK 73111-7101 (405) 419-4449 &nbsp; Although not a choice for families with young children, since anyone who enters the premises must be at least age 18, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.remingtonpark.com/dining/bricktown-brewery/\">Bricktown Brewery\u003c/a> inside Remington Park offers an annual Christmas buffet. In addition to its famous crafted beer, this spot is known for offering such “twisted comfort food” as avocado fries, as well as its green chile and chicken mac and cheese. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Gopuram Taste of India\u003c/strong> 412 S Meridian Ave. OKC, OK 73108 (405) 948-7373 &nbsp; Featuring northern and southern Indian cuisine like curries and dosas, \u003ca href=\"http://www.gopuramtasteofindia.com/\">Gopurum\u003c/a> offers a wide variety of vegetarian options. Although, obviously not a choice for those looking for a classic American Christmas dinner, it is an excellent option for those not interested in the traditional holiday meal. Even though the restaurant has two locations: its newer location on South Meridian, is the only one open Christmas Day. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Grand House Asian Bistro\u003c/strong> 2701 N Classen Blvd OKC, OK 73106 (405) 524-7333 &nbsp; Known for its 76-dish dim sum offered on weekends and holidays, the \u003ca href=\"http://grandhouseokc.com/blog/\">Grand House Asian Bistro\u003c/a> also offers a huge selection of Pan-Asian entrees and side dishes like Sushi rolls. Clearly another non-traditional holiday dining option for those not tied to the typical American Christmas dinner. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Golden Phoenix\u003c/strong> 2728 N Classen Blvd OKC, OK 73106-5418 (405) 524-3988 &nbsp; Billed as a Chinese barbecue and Vietnamese restaurant, the \u003ca href=\"http://grandhouseokc.com\">Golden Phoenix\u003c/a> offers yet another non-traditional holiday meal. But who knows, maybe a steaming bowl of pho or a massive pile of rice vermicelli topped with beef or shrimp might be just the thing to warm you up on a cold Christmas Day. &nbsp; Wherever you and your family end up having your Christmas dinner this year, Ideal Homes wishes you comfort and joy and an absolutely delicious meal! &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"dining-out-in-okc-on-christmas-day-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-06T03:24:20.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/782d8ae4f43433d89a7019ccc9494f1a.jpg","caption":"Open sign Christmas Oklahoma City","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1575602660,"_etag":"e75b3521323788216612666586757f4ebbe52779","textbody":"&nbsp;For some, the best Christmas present of all is having a tasty meal on Christmas Day that they didn’t have to shop for, prepare or clean up after. So, if being one of Santa’s helpers this year has left you and yours too pooped to load up the dining room table with anything other than wrapping paper and bows, why not treat yourself and the family to a jolly yuletide repast at one of the restaurants listed below. The options come at a variety of prices. Just bear in mind that for many of these places you’d be wise to make a reservation well in advance of the big day to make sure you’re not stuck munching on little more than a lump of coal come dinner time Christmas Day. Nic’s Grill 1116 N. Robinson Ave. OKC, OK 73103 (405) 601-9234 Offering its own take on diner classics and American fare, Nic’s Grill is on the outskirts of Automobile Alley, an OKC district positively festooned with lights, decorations and holiday cheer. Saltgrass Steak House 650 N. Interstate Drive &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 1445 West I-240 Service Rd &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2747 West Memorial Road Norman, OK &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; OKC, OK &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;OKC, OK (405) 292-5600 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(405) 680-0010 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(405) 749-5811 Part of the Landry’s chain of family restaurants, Saltgrass boasts one Norman and two Oklahoma City locations. All three will be open for modified hours on Christmas Day. It would be wise to call ahead and make sure you know the hours when the location of your choice will be open. In addition to steak, Saltgrass offers fresh seafood, poultry, barbecue baby back ribs, pork chops, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Mary Eddy’s Kitchen • Lounge 900 W Main St OKC, OK 73106 (405) 982-6960 &nbsp; Located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, formerly the Ford Motor Company assembly plant, Mary Eddy's serves American cuisine in a nice urban setting. This is a great choice if you’re looking for a meal offering something more than just traditional American Christmas fare, as options here include items like the Toolbox, a meat and cheese plate, a cast-iron skillet lasagna, and a s'mores Dutch baby for dessert. Flint 15 N Robinson Ave OKC, OK 73102 (405) 605-0657 &nbsp; An upscale casual dining restaurant featuring contemporary American cuisine and entrees that highlight steak and seafood, Flint offers a kid-friendly menu and take-out. Located inside the Colcord Hotel downtown it is open year-round, including Christmas Day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. &nbsp; Park Avenue Grill 1 Park Ave. OKC, OK 73102 (405) 702-8444 Located inside the iconic and historic Skirvin Hotel, the Park Avenue Grill is an upscale restaurant offering an 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Day brunch. The surroundings and ambiance are sure to be elegantly festive. &nbsp; Bricktown Brewery inside Remington Park 1 Remington Pl OKC, OK 73111-7101 (405) 419-4449 &nbsp; Although not a choice for families with young children, since anyone who enters the premises must be at least age 18, the Bricktown Brewery inside Remington Park offers an annual Christmas buffet. In addition to its famous crafted beer, this spot is known for offering such “twisted comfort food” as avocado fries, as well as its green chile and chicken mac and cheese. &nbsp; Gopuram Taste of India 412 S Meridian Ave. OKC, OK 73108 (405) 948-7373 &nbsp; Featuring northern and southern Indian cuisine like curries and dosas, Gopurum offers a wide variety of vegetarian options. Although, obviously not a choice for those looking for a classic American Christmas dinner, it is an excellent option for those not interested in the traditional holiday meal. Even though the restaurant has two locations: its newer location on South Meridian, is the only one open Christmas Day. &nbsp; Grand House Asian Bistro 2701 N Classen Blvd OKC, OK 73106 (405) 524-7333 &nbsp; Known for its 76-dish dim sum offered on weekends and holidays, the Grand House Asian Bistro also offers a huge selection of Pan-Asian entrees and side dishes like Sushi rolls. Clearly another non-traditional holiday dining option for those not tied to the typical American Christmas dinner. &nbsp; Golden Phoenix 2728 N Classen Blvd OKC, OK 73106-5418 (405) 524-3988 &nbsp; Billed as a Chinese barbecue and Vietnamese restaurant, the Golden Phoenix offers yet another non-traditional holiday meal. But who knows, maybe a steaming bowl of pho or a massive pile of rice vermicelli topped with beef or shrimp might be just the thing to warm you up on a cold Christmas Day. &nbsp; Wherever you and your family end up having your Christmas dinner this year, Ideal Homes wishes you comfort and joy and an absolutely delicious meal! &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1d84db04803477e7fab"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1dc4db04803497e7254","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:01:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"December Fun in OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5622 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c500ec9a97172edd9b293897e277df9f.jpg\" alt=\"Ice Skating Oklahoma City\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">If you’re looking for a holly jolly good time this December, you need look no further than downtown OKC. Two of the festivities listed below are available until after the New Year . . . so you have plenty of time to take advantage, despite all that cooking, wrapping and shopping! \u003cstrong>Devon Ice Rink 2019\u003c/strong> Open daily through February 22 - Hours vary, check \u003ca href=\"https://downtownindecember.com/devon-ice-rink/\">website\u003c/a> for details \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/listings/myriad-botanical-gardens-%26-crystal-bridge-tropical-conservatory/848/\">Myriad Botanical Gardens &amp; Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory\u003c/a> 301 W. Reno Ave., OKC, OK 73102 405-708-6499 PRICE: $7 - $13 &nbsp; Back for its ninth year, the Devon Ice Rink 2019 offers outdoor skating fun for all ages. You can bring your own skates or rent a pair at the rink. Daily public skating and private parties are available. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Lifeshare Winter Fest and Snow Tubing\u003c/strong> Open daily through January 4 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) \u003ca href=\"https://www.milb.com/oklahoma-city\">Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark\u003c/a> 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., OKC, OK 73102 405-218-1000 Single session rides: $14/person &nbsp; This holiday thrill ride down a gigantic \u003ca href=\"https://downtownindecember.com/snow-tubing/\">snow tubing slope\u003c/a> is fun for the whole family and sure to create memories that will be long treasured by all who participate. Come and have a hot chocolate and snacks while you enjoy the movies on the video board amid holiday lights and décor. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Holiday Pop-Up Shops\u003c/strong> 399 NW 10\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. – \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/okcPopUps/\">MIDTOWN\u003c/a> Thursday thru Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. &nbsp; Back for their 8\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> year, Midtown’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/okcPopUps/\">Holiday Pop-Up Shops\u003c/a> offer diverse shopping opportunities in a set of geodesic domes located at NW 10th and Hudson, next to Bleu Garten (399 NW 10th St.). The participating shops rotate weekly as follows: &nbsp; \u003cstrong>December 5 – 8\u003c/strong> Blue 7, Commonplace Books, Harper &amp; Grey House, OKCollective, Cargo Room, Local Lather, Heenan’s Home Furnishings, Craig Proper, Jake Fowler Design, Little Arc &nbsp; \u003cstrong>December 12 – 15\u003c/strong> A Date with Iris, Blush, Tulips, udånder, The STEMcell Science Shop, Woodsman Trading, Mode &nbsp; \u003cstrong>December 19 – 22&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Shop Good, Apple Tree Chocolate, Trade Men’s Wares, Coki Bay, Siempre Viva, PLENTY Mercantile, Chirps and Cheers, Barkeep, The Black Scintilla &nbsp; To learn more, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.okcpopups.com\">www.okcpopups.com\u003c/a>. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"december-fun-in-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-06T21:03:46.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c500ec9a97172edd9b293897e277df9f.jpg","caption":"Ice Skating Oklahoma City","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1575666226,"_etag":"9155fe1e19013651f71fa83c22b5852c5aff8133","textbody":"If you’re looking for a holly jolly good time this December, you need look no further than downtown OKC. Two of the festivities listed below are available until after the New Year . . . so you have plenty of time to take advantage, despite all that cooking, wrapping and shopping! Devon Ice Rink 2019 Open daily through February 22 - Hours vary, check website for details Myriad Botanical Gardens &amp; Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory 301 W. Reno Ave., OKC, OK 73102 405-708-6499 PRICE: $7 - $13 &nbsp; Back for its ninth year, the Devon Ice Rink 2019 offers outdoor skating fun for all ages. You can bring your own skates or rent a pair at the rink. Daily public skating and private parties are available. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more. &nbsp; Lifeshare Winter Fest and Snow Tubing Open daily through January 4 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark 2 S. Mickey Mantle Dr., OKC, OK 73102 405-218-1000 Single session rides: $14/person &nbsp; This holiday thrill ride down a gigantic snow tubing slope is fun for the whole family and sure to create memories that will be long treasured by all who participate. Come and have a hot chocolate and snacks while you enjoy the movies on the video board amid holiday lights and décor. &nbsp; &nbsp; Holiday Pop-Up Shops 399 NW 10th St. – MIDTOWN Thursday thru Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. &nbsp; Back for their 8th year, Midtown’s Holiday Pop-Up Shops offer diverse shopping opportunities in a set of geodesic domes located at NW 10th and Hudson, next to Bleu Garten (399 NW 10th St.). The participating shops rotate weekly as follows: &nbsp; December 5 – 8 Blue 7, Commonplace Books, Harper &amp; Grey House, OKCollective, Cargo Room, Local Lather, Heenan’s Home Furnishings, Craig Proper, Jake Fowler Design, Little Arc &nbsp; December 12 – 15 A Date with Iris, Blush, Tulips, udånder, The STEMcell Science Shop, Woodsman Trading, Mode &nbsp; December 19 – 22&nbsp; Shop Good, Apple Tree Chocolate, Trade Men’s Wares, Coki Bay, Siempre Viva, PLENTY Mercantile, Chirps and Cheers, Barkeep, The Black Scintilla &nbsp; To learn more, visit www.okcpopups.com. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1dc4db04803497e7254"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1de4db04803487e5d84","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:03:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Top 5 Pet-Friendly Plants to Spruce Up Your Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5626 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b8635691c8f6da2008fcccc9bfdc738d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Vibrant, hardy plants brighten any space and have the added benefit of purifying the air in your home. Bringing in vibrant greenery can also add a splash of color to any space. But there’s a hidden danger lurking in household plants for animals: Some plants are toxic to pets, like aloe or branching ivy. Don’t worry; there are still plenty of options for cat and dog lovers. Here are five of our favorite pet-friendly indoor plants.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Parlor Palm\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>We promised you a list of pet-friendly AND easy-to-manage plants, so we’re starting with the parlor palm. Pet owners who love the look of a small tree in their home will appreciate this non-toxic palm. Better yet, it’s extremely easy to care for, so beginners can enjoy the benefits of the parlor palm without fussing over it too much. There are actually a few other types of palms that are perfectly suited for pet-friendly homes, so explore your options here!\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"2\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Christmas Cactus\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>These succulents are easy to care for and are non-toxic to all pets. These spiny plants bloom during the coldest days of winter, making them a festive plant that adds a pop of color to the room even when the weather outside is frightful.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Friendship Plant\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>This fuzzy green plant is sure to put a smile on your face - and your pets’ too! It’s easy to divide and share this fast-growing plant, which is where it got its name. So share this plant to your heart’s content with your friends, especially those with curious, furry friends at home.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Spider Plant\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Don’t let the name throw you. You’re not bringing ANOTHER animal into your home when you purchase a spider plant. These pretty plants are hardy and grow quickly, and the long tendrils add a nice decorating touch to your room. You’ll probably want to hang this plant for two reasons: The spider plant sprouts long, dangling shoots that need the space, and if it’s not high enough, your cat may pounce thinking it’s a toy.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Calathea (or Prayer Plant)\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Last but not least is the stunningly beautiful Calathea! It has lovely red, cream, and green leaves that position themselves toward the sun during the day and curl up at night. These plants are perfect for small spaces you want to brighten up, and they’re incredibly easy to grow. And - of course - they are perfectly safe for your dogs and cats. There are plenty of other pet-friendly plants that didn’t make our list, but it’s always better to err on the side of caution when bringing plants into your new home. Besides causing a tummy ache, some innocent-looking indoor plants are downright deadly to your furry family members. But don’t let your dog or cat stop you from benefitting from indoor plants! There are so many wonderful ways you can decorate your home with these beautiful green plants.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"top-5-petfriendly-plants-to-spruce-up-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-10T22:58:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b8635691c8f6da2008fcccc9bfdc738d.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1576018719,"_etag":"279fb35a87a5f8bd2fe34a0afd5ee14ee225a1b2","textbody":"&nbsp;Vibrant, hardy plants brighten any space and have the added benefit of purifying the air in your home. Bringing in vibrant greenery can also add a splash of color to any space. But there’s a hidden danger lurking in household plants for animals: Some plants are toxic to pets, like aloe or branching ivy. Don’t worry; there are still plenty of options for cat and dog lovers. Here are five of our favorite pet-friendly indoor plants.Parlor PalmWe promised you a list of pet-friendly AND easy-to-manage plants, so we’re starting with the parlor palm. Pet owners who love the look of a small tree in their home will appreciate this non-toxic palm. Better yet, it’s extremely easy to care for, so beginners can enjoy the benefits of the parlor palm without fussing over it too much. There are actually a few other types of palms that are perfectly suited for pet-friendly homes, so explore your options here!Christmas CactusThese succulents are easy to care for and are non-toxic to all pets. These spiny plants bloom during the coldest days of winter, making them a festive plant that adds a pop of color to the room even when the weather outside is frightful.Friendship PlantThis fuzzy green plant is sure to put a smile on your face - and your pets’ too! It’s easy to divide and share this fast-growing plant, which is where it got its name. So share this plant to your heart’s content with your friends, especially those with curious, furry friends at home.Spider PlantDon’t let the name throw you. You’re not bringing ANOTHER animal into your home when you purchase a spider plant. These pretty plants are hardy and grow quickly, and the long tendrils add a nice decorating touch to your room. You’ll probably want to hang this plant for two reasons: The spider plant sprouts long, dangling shoots that need the space, and if it’s not high enough, your cat may pounce thinking it’s a toy.Calathea (or Prayer Plant)Last but not least is the stunningly beautiful Calathea! It has lovely red, cream, and green leaves that position themselves toward the sun during the day and curl up at night. These plants are perfect for small spaces you want to brighten up, and they’re incredibly easy to grow. And - of course - they are perfectly safe for your dogs and cats. There are plenty of other pet-friendly plants that didn’t make our list, but it’s always better to err on the side of caution when bringing plants into your new home. Besides causing a tummy ache, some innocent-looking indoor plants are downright deadly to your furry family members. But don’t let your dog or cat stop you from benefitting from indoor plants! There are so many wonderful ways you can decorate your home with these beautiful green plants.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:46 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1de4db04803487e5d84"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1e44db048034a7e5f64","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:03:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ringing in the New Year in OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5629 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/72fb893bc604ff81feb2e99fac882a89.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">If you absolutely refuse to bid adieu to 2019 while sitting on your living room couch, don’t fret. There are an incredible number of New Year’s Eve celebrations being held across the entire OKC metropolitan area . . . far too many to record them all below. But to help get your selection process rolling, we have itemized a tantalizing array of potential good times for your consideration. Choices range from entertainment for the whole family to must be 21 to enter; from free admission to $220 for a couple and from Norman to Downtown OKC, Del City and El Reno. All we ask is that whatever \u003cstrong>\u003cem>partay\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> you choose please make it a wonderfully safe and jovial time. Oh, and while driving, be sure to keep your happy but sober eyes peeled for anyone who isn’t as careful and responsible as you. All of us at Ideal Homes wish you and your entire family a healthy, safe and absolutely joy-filled new year! \u003cstrong>\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Opening Night 2020\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Presented by Arts Council Oklahoma City Bicentennial Park 500 Couch Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Performances: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $8 in advance (7-eleven stores and \u003ca href=\"https://www.classy.org/event/opening-night/e260265\">ONLINE\u003c/a>), $10 at the event. Kids under 5 free. Live music (variety of bands), entertainment, drinks, food trucks, fireworks, family activities, and children’s area &nbsp; &nbsp; The Jones Assembly presents: \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Feast Your Eyes on 2020&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Live entertainment from \u003cstrong>My So-Called Band\u003c/strong> 901 W. Sheridan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 \u003cem>Must be at least 21 to attend\u003c/em> Dinner: 7 p.m. - $150, includes party (make reservations \u003ca href=\"https://thejonesassembly.com/\">HERE\u003c/a>) Party: 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. General Admission $45 | Mezzanine $85 Party tickets do not include dinner or table seating &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>\u003cem>New Year’s Eve at Parlor\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.parlorokc.com/\">Parlor OKC\u003c/a> 11 NE 6th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. \u003cem>Must be at least 21 to attend\u003c/em>&nbsp;$40 - $80 &nbsp;(buy tickets \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-parlor-tickets-84815141371?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">HERE\u003c/a>) With 7 kitchens, 2 bars, a $1,000 balloon drop, a DJ, and a band Special La Marca New Year’s swag, free valet and a glass of champagne upon entry &nbsp; \u003cstrong>\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>New Year’s Eve Party with\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Coyette and the Haywire Band\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> VFW &nbsp;Post 382 1515 S. Rock Island Ave. El Reno, OK 73036 7 p.m. - midnight $10 - $20 – tickets on sale now at post and \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/o/vfw-post-382-28621696159\">online\u003c/a> Ticket includes steak dinner, live music, party favors, and breakfast Drink specials &amp; door prizes &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Roar into the 2020’s\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> A private Gatsby-style affair Hosted by Towne Events at Events @ Madison Square 480 24th Avenue Northwest #132 Norman, OK 73069 $120 – single ticket; $220 – couples (buy \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roar-into-the-2020s-a-private-nye-affair-tickets-79260541413?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">HERE\u003c/a>) 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Must be 21 to enter Dress in your best roaring 20’s duds &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Fashion, Art and Beauty Gala\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> By Blac Box Collective \u003cem>Featuring Nicole Moan’s Misfit Toys\u003c/em> Castle Row Studios 2908 Epperly Dr. Del City, OK 73115 $75 - $100 &nbsp;(purchase tickets \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-art-beauty-gala-tickets-75661885737?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">HERE\u003c/a>) 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. A theatrical fashion event celebrating OKC’s fashion, art and beauty industries &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Uptown Get Down\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> Tower Theatre &amp; Ponyboy 425 and 423 NW 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 FREE &nbsp;- Only \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uptown-get-down-tickets-83388241475?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">REGISTRATION\u003c/a> guarantees admission Must be 21 to enter 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Live music, dancing, a DJ, free champagne toast &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ringing-in-the-new-year-in-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-11T01:58:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/72fb893bc604ff81feb2e99fac882a89.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1576029485,"_etag":"acaf8e119618e26fb9c3a626e17326e4f10d00eb","textbody":"If you absolutely refuse to bid adieu to 2019 while sitting on your living room couch, don’t fret. There are an incredible number of New Year’s Eve celebrations being held across the entire OKC metropolitan area . . . far too many to record them all below. But to help get your selection process rolling, we have itemized a tantalizing array of potential good times for your consideration. Choices range from entertainment for the whole family to must be 21 to enter; from free admission to $220 for a couple and from Norman to Downtown OKC, Del City and El Reno. All we ask is that whatever partay you choose please make it a wonderfully safe and jovial time. Oh, and while driving, be sure to keep your happy but sober eyes peeled for anyone who isn’t as careful and responsible as you. All of us at Ideal Homes wish you and your entire family a healthy, safe and absolutely joy-filled new year! &nbsp;Opening Night 2020 Presented by Arts Council Oklahoma City Bicentennial Park 500 Couch Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Performances: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $8 in advance (7-eleven stores and ONLINE), $10 at the event. Kids under 5 free. Live music (variety of bands), entertainment, drinks, food trucks, fireworks, family activities, and children’s area &nbsp; &nbsp; The Jones Assembly presents: Feast Your Eyes on 2020&nbsp; Live entertainment from My So-Called Band 901 W. Sheridan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Must be at least 21 to attend Dinner: 7 p.m. - $150, includes party (make reservations HERE) Party: 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. General Admission $45 | Mezzanine $85 Party tickets do not include dinner or table seating &nbsp; &nbsp; New Year’s Eve at ParlorParlor OKC 11 NE 6th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. Must be at least 21 to attend&nbsp;$40 - $80 &nbsp;(buy tickets HERE) With 7 kitchens, 2 bars, a $1,000 balloon drop, a DJ, and a band Special La Marca New Year’s swag, free valet and a glass of champagne upon entry &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New Year’s Eve Party withCoyette and the Haywire Band VFW &nbsp;Post 382 1515 S. Rock Island Ave. El Reno, OK 73036 7 p.m. - midnight $10 - $20 – tickets on sale now at post and online Ticket includes steak dinner, live music, party favors, and breakfast Drink specials &amp; door prizes &nbsp; &nbsp; Roar into the 2020’s A private Gatsby-style affair Hosted by Towne Events at Events @ Madison Square 480 24th Avenue Northwest #132 Norman, OK 73069 $120 – single ticket; $220 – couples (buy HERE) 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Must be 21 to enter Dress in your best roaring 20’s duds &nbsp; &nbsp; Fashion, Art and Beauty Gala By Blac Box Collective Featuring Nicole Moan’s Misfit Toys Castle Row Studios 2908 Epperly Dr. Del City, OK 73115 $75 - $100 &nbsp;(purchase tickets HERE) 8 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. A theatrical fashion event celebrating OKC’s fashion, art and beauty industries &nbsp; &nbsp; Uptown Get Down Tower Theatre &amp; Ponyboy 425 and 423 NW 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK 73103 FREE &nbsp;- Only REGISTRATION guarantees admission Must be 21 to enter 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. Live music, dancing, a DJ, free champagne toast &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1e44db048034a7e5f64"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1e74db04803477e7fac","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:03:33 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City Christmas Activities for the Kids","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5640 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/724903422ccf607af399d4de822232a8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"638\">Even though your children are out of school for Christmas break and all hopped up on sugar and excitement over Santa coming to town, OKC has plenty of ways to distract them enough to keep them happy . . . and your own sanity intact. Why not check out one or more of the options listed below? One of them is even free. \u003cstrong>North Pole Adventure\u003c/strong> Occurring daily through Dec. 24 Noon to 8 p.m. Walnut Square Center 2215 W. I-240 OKC, OK 405-626-8998 \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thenorthpoleadventure/\">https://www.facebook.com/thenorthpoleadventure/\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp;This life-size replica of the North Pole includes Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, a reindeer barn, Santa’s post office, and more. An interactive experience, the hands-on activities include, but aren’t limited to, the chance to meet Santa and to make toys. Learn more \u003ca href=\"https://www.northpoleadventure.org/\">HERE\u003c/a>. &nbsp; Cost: kids $15, one adult is free, each additional adult $6 &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Streetcar Storytime with Mrs. Claus\u003c/strong> Dec 20 – 23 -- evening Santa Fe Train Depot 100 South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard OKC, OK &nbsp; Milk and cookies served inside the depot itself, after which it’s all aboard a chartered streetcar for a VIP journey around the loop of downtown OKC while Mrs. Claus reads \u003cem>The Polar Express\u003c/em> and \u003cem>Santa Comes to Oklahoma City\u003c/em> aloud. Once the streetcar arrives back at the depot, riders receive a complimentary wooden Oklahoma-shaped ornament; 10% off purchases in Scissortail Gifts, a made-in-Oklahoma store; a complimentary streetcar 5-day pass for future use; a souvenir VIP badge and lanyard. &nbsp; Tickets $20 for all ages, portion of sales donated to the Homeless Alliance. Purchase \u003ca href=\"https://destinationok.web.ticketing.guestx.com/?directAccess=3ba77088-9848-4aff-a0b5-9788808effa6\">HERE\u003c/a>. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Oklahoma City The Polar Express Train Ride\u003c/strong> Through Dec 31 \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org/\">Oklahoma Railway Museum\u003c/a> 3400 N.E. Grand Blvd. OKC, OK et to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of Passengers are whisked away four times a day for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, hosts work their way through the car and punch riders golden tickets before hot chocolate and delicious cookies are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, \u003cem>The Polar Express\u003c/em>, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his elves eventually board the train and greet passengers with the first gift of Christmas. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in an immersive onboard experience – just like in the film! In addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip, each rider takes a keepsake sleigh bell and souvenir golden ticket home. &nbsp; Prices depend on tickets purchased. Buy them \u003ca href=\"https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1010611/2019-the-polar-express-oklahoma-railway-museum-oklahoma-city-oklahoma-railway-museum?country=US&language=en\">HERE\u003c/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cstrong>Winter Break Drop-In Activities\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/\">National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum\u003c/a> Dec. 23 – Jan 3 &nbsp; Features a variety of family-friendly activities: \u003cstrong>Holiday Card Shop\u003c/strong> – Dec. 23 – 29: &nbsp;Create your own holiday card, gift tag or thank you note from a variety of art material. \u003cstrong>Santa’s Scavenger Hunt\u003c/strong> – Dec. 24 and 31: Clues are hidden around the museum. Explore around the galleries and dig deeper into what you see. \u003cstrong>Merry Mash Up\u003c/strong> – Dec 26 – 30: Create a crazy &nbsp;craft to enjoy or share with someone else. \u003cstrong>Beaded Beauty Ornament\u003c/strong> – Dec. 27 and Jan 2: Add interest to any window or tree with snowflake ornaments. \u003cstrong>Frosty’s Fingerprint Art\u003c/strong> – Dec. 28 and Jan 3: Create unique fingerprint art. &nbsp; Admission free while supplies last. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Check out additional OKC-area Christmas activities for kids\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNTbeGkZgO60kdD1Q2NAYVhSKiVN2Q%3A1576218589744&source=hp&ei=3S_zXfD7KoqesQXYy6XoBQ&q=Christmas+activities+for+kids+in+OKC&oq=Christmas+activities+for+kids+in+OKC&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2479.13907..14653...1.0..0.225.3834.25j8j3......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131j0j35i39j0i20i263.LDZPGv2NpTM&ved=0ahUKEwiw3oLp_7HmAhUKT6wKHdhlCV0Q4dUDCAc&uact=5\">\u003cstrong>HERE\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-christmas-activities-for-the-kids-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-17T04:31:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/724903422ccf607af399d4de822232a8.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1576557078,"_etag":"c945d9e0fd6ed622eb21d74fd3d3aecf0042b7c6","textbody":"Even though your children are out of school for Christmas break and all hopped up on sugar and excitement over Santa coming to town, OKC has plenty of ways to distract them enough to keep them happy . . . and your own sanity intact. Why not check out one or more of the options listed below? One of them is even free. North Pole Adventure Occurring daily through Dec. 24 Noon to 8 p.m. Walnut Square Center 2215 W. I-240 OKC, OK 405-626-8998 https://www.facebook.com/thenorthpoleadventure/&nbsp; &nbsp;This life-size replica of the North Pole includes Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, a reindeer barn, Santa’s post office, and more. An interactive experience, the hands-on activities include, but aren’t limited to, the chance to meet Santa and to make toys. Learn more HERE. &nbsp; Cost: kids $15, one adult is free, each additional adult $6 &nbsp; &nbsp; Streetcar Storytime with Mrs. Claus Dec 20 – 23 -- evening Santa Fe Train Depot 100 South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard OKC, OK &nbsp; Milk and cookies served inside the depot itself, after which it’s all aboard a chartered streetcar for a VIP journey around the loop of downtown OKC while Mrs. Claus reads The Polar Express and Santa Comes to Oklahoma City aloud. Once the streetcar arrives back at the depot, riders receive a complimentary wooden Oklahoma-shaped ornament; 10% off purchases in Scissortail Gifts, a made-in-Oklahoma store; a complimentary streetcar 5-day pass for future use; a souvenir VIP badge and lanyard. &nbsp; Tickets $20 for all ages, portion of sales donated to the Homeless Alliance. Purchase HERE. &nbsp; &nbsp; Oklahoma City The Polar Express Train Ride Through Dec 31 Oklahoma Railway Museum 3400 N.E. Grand Blvd. OKC, OK et to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of Passengers are whisked away four times a day for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, hosts work their way through the car and punch riders golden tickets before hot chocolate and delicious cookies are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his elves eventually board the train and greet passengers with the first gift of Christmas. During the trip, characters on each car lead passengers in an immersive onboard experience – just like in the film! In addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip, each rider takes a keepsake sleigh bell and souvenir golden ticket home. &nbsp; Prices depend on tickets purchased. Buy them HERE&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Winter Break Drop-In ActivitiesNational Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum Dec. 23 – Jan 3 &nbsp; Features a variety of family-friendly activities: Holiday Card Shop – Dec. 23 – 29: &nbsp;Create your own holiday card, gift tag or thank you note from a variety of art material. Santa’s Scavenger Hunt – Dec. 24 and 31: Clues are hidden around the museum. Explore around the galleries and dig deeper into what you see. Merry Mash Up – Dec 26 – 30: Create a crazy &nbsp;craft to enjoy or share with someone else. Beaded Beauty Ornament – Dec. 27 and Jan 2: Add interest to any window or tree with snowflake ornaments. Frosty’s Fingerprint Art – Dec. 28 and Jan 3: Create unique fingerprint art. &nbsp; Admission free while supplies last. &nbsp; &nbsp; Check out additional OKC-area Christmas activities for kidsHERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1e74db04803477e7fac"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1e94db04803477e7fad","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:03:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Live Holiday-Themed Performances in and Around OKC","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you savor live entertainment, you’ll definitely want to attend one or more of the shows listed below this month. With everything from the decidedly traditional to the uniquely one-of-a-kind to choose from, HO HO HO, who wouldn’t go?\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.carpentersquare.com/\">Carpenter Square Theatre\u003c/a> is presenting \u003cstrong>\u003cem>The Santaland Diaries\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, a comedy written by Dave Sedaris and adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello, t\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5645 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eacf736f378ac22a8ae124e5b6a3cd11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">hrough Dec. 21. So, if you enjoy your holiday performances wrapped with plenty of laughter, call 405-232-6500 to buy tickets and learn more.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>is on tap from \u003ca href=\"https://www.okshakes.org/jane-austens-christmas-cracker-2019\">Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park\u003c/a> through Dec. 21. Based on Austen’s novels, some of her most beloved characters will invite you during their performances to dance, sing and enjoy sweet treats with them as they act out some of the author’s most famous love scenes while decked out in their Christmas finery. Suitable for all ages, get your tickets \u003ca href=\"https://ospchristmascracker.bpt.me/\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Performances of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcballet.org/performance/the-nutcracker/\">Oklahoma City Ballet’s\u003c/a> traditional holiday offering, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>The Nutcracker\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, run through Dec. 21 and feature the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcphil.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiA58fvBRAzEiwAQW-hzU8PXV4vP6ESrwtnmxLrTDIy2-XzWgQ9y3QSyrF26ApDuUZZ0JLZYxoC-GQQAvD_BwE\">Oklahoma City Philharmonic\u003c/a>. So, Tchaikovsky’s well-known score is echoing once again throughout the OKC Civic Center Music Hall. Whether hoping to relive Christmas memories from the past or to create some for the future, do call 405-848-8637 or visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcballet.org/performance/the-nutcracker/\">com\u003c/a> to either purchase tickets or learn more.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>A Christmas Carol\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> by Charles Dickens, another longstanding holiday favorite, plays at \u003ca href=\"https://lyrictheatreokc.com/\">Lyric Theatre\u003c/a> all the way up to Christmas Eve. Come and thrill once again to the beloved story of penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge going on the transformative adventure of his life in a single night. Go \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahoma-city-theater.com/category_dates.php?category=Top+Show&year=2019&month=12&day=19\">HERE\u003c/a> to both purchase tickets and learn more.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Thanks to \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcimprov.com/\">OKC Improv\u003c/a>, December is the funniest time of the year as they present holiday-themed improvisational performances on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the month. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to celebrate Winter Festivus, a holiday for the rest of us: anyone interested in a seasonal but non-traditional good time. Check out their calendar and learn more \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcimprov.com/shows\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>In two performances (at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.) held on a single day, 21, the Rodeo Opry Band, &nbsp;joined by &nbsp;a bevy of top performers, will share songs of the season in their annual \u003ca href=\"https://www.ohfo.org/\">Rodeo Opry Christmas Show\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>It’s a Wonderful Life\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> runs through December 28 as a live 1940s radio broadcast by the \u003ca href=\"http://www.thepollard.org/\">Pollard Theatre\u003c/a> in Guthrie. An ensemble cast brings a few dozen characters to life on the night idealistic George Bailey wonders if it might have been better if he’d never been born. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Go \u003ca href=\"https://tickets.thepollard.org/\">HERE\u003c/a> to learn more and purchase tickets.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"live-holidaythemed-performances-in-and-around-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-18T21:33:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eacf736f378ac22a8ae124e5b6a3cd11.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1576704837,"_etag":"4454968dd1f721eb0552ad509ff50710f3cdee23","textbody":"If you savor live entertainment, you’ll definitely want to attend one or more of the shows listed below this month. With everything from the decidedly traditional to the uniquely one-of-a-kind to choose from, HO HO HO, who wouldn’t go?Carpenter Square Theatre is presenting The Santaland Diaries, a comedy written by Dave Sedaris and adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello, through Dec. 21. So, if you enjoy your holiday performances wrapped with plenty of laughter, call 405-232-6500 to buy tickets and learn more.&nbsp;Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker&nbsp;is on tap from Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park through Dec. 21. Based on Austen’s novels, some of her most beloved characters will invite you during their performances to dance, sing and enjoy sweet treats with them as they act out some of the author’s most famous love scenes while decked out in their Christmas finery. Suitable for all ages, get your tickets HERE.&nbsp;Performances of the Oklahoma City Ballet’s traditional holiday offering, The Nutcracker, run through Dec. 21 and feature the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. So, Tchaikovsky’s well-known score is echoing once again throughout the OKC Civic Center Music Hall. Whether hoping to relive Christmas memories from the past or to create some for the future, do call 405-848-8637 or visit com to either purchase tickets or learn more.&nbsp;A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, another longstanding holiday favorite, plays at Lyric Theatre all the way up to Christmas Eve. Come and thrill once again to the beloved story of penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge going on the transformative adventure of his life in a single night. Go HERE to both purchase tickets and learn more.&nbsp;Thanks to OKC Improv, December is the funniest time of the year as they present holiday-themed improvisational performances on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the month. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to celebrate Winter Festivus, a holiday for the rest of us: anyone interested in a seasonal but non-traditional good time. Check out their calendar and learn more HERE.&nbsp;In two performances (at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.) held on a single day, 21, the Rodeo Opry Band, &nbsp;joined by &nbsp;a bevy of top performers, will share songs of the season in their annual Rodeo Opry Christmas Show.&nbsp;It’s a Wonderful Life runs through December 28 as a live 1940s radio broadcast by the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie. An ensemble cast brings a few dozen characters to life on the night idealistic George Bailey wonders if it might have been better if he’d never been born. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Go HERE to learn more and purchase tickets.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:12:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1e94db04803477e7fad"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1ec4db04803477e7fae","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:03:49 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Have a Great New Year","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5649 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/131002212656858a842cf33ceffe66ef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\">&nbsp;Let’s face it, as the old year draws to a close everyone starts thinking about how nice it would be if the new year ended up being their best yet. Depending on your heritage and where you live, there are a variety of ideas about how you can best enhance your chances for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. Below you’ll find some beliefs from around the globe.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>At the stroke of midnight on December 31 in many Spanish-speaking countries it is customary to eat 12 grapes—one for each of the months in the upcoming year. The goal is to finish all 12 during the first minute of the new year and to make a wish for each grape eaten.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Legumes play an important role for many this time of year, both in seeing the old year out and in greeting the new. To increase their wealth, many in South America eat at least one teaspoon full of lentils on New Year’s Eve. While in the United States, especially in the South, many believe including black-eyed peas in a meal on New Year’s Day is vital for enjoying good luck in the new year.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Green vegetables symbolize money to some, so in Bermuda they eat green pea soup on New Year’s Day.\u003c/li>\u003cli>There are those for whom pomegranate seeds play a year-long role: on New Year’s Eve you’re supposed to suck on seven of these them, then take them out and dry them on a paper towel. Once dry, you wrap the seeds in paper and place them in your wallet and keep them there all year for increased wealth.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Many consider doing laundry on New Year’s Day absolutely verboten, as this symbolizes washing your loved ones away.\u003c/li>\u003cli>By the same token, sweeping your home on either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day is considered ill-advised by some as you could be sweeping your luck away.\u003c/li>\u003cli>And speaking of sweeping, to rid yourself of old problems, throw out your old broom on New Year’s Eve and bring a new broom into your home on January 1\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> (just don’t use it until January 2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> at the earliest).\u003c/li>\u003cli>To make room for new and wonderful things in your life, there are those who advise clearing the clutter out of your house prior to New Year’s Eve. By making your home clean and getting rid of old and broken stuff you help to keep from dragging all types of messes into the new year.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Let the old air and old problems out of your house and bring in fresh new air and opportunities by opening your doors and/or windows on New Year’s Day.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure your cupboards are well stocked on the first day of the year to symbolize the plenty you’ll enjoy all year long. An extra bag of rice is considered especially lucky.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wearing new clothes on New Year’s Day is supposed to bring good luck and increase your chances of being properly dressed for the rest of the year.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure you have a coin or a dollar bill in your shoe and that you have at least some cash in your wallet.\u003c/li>\u003cli>But never pay any bills on New Year’s Day, so you don’t find yourself paying bills all year long.\u003c/li>\u003cli>For good luck, do throw 12 pennies over your shoulder behind you on the street. This symbolizes freeing yourself from poverty, just be sure not to pick up any of the pennies you threw as that would be like bringing poverty back into your life.\u003c/li>\u003cli>However, if you find a coin that you personally did not drop, picking it up symbolizes that you’re receiving a new flow of prosperity.\u003c/li>\u003cli>In many parts of South America it’s believed If you’d like to travel in the new year, you should carry a suitcase (it can be empty) either around your house or your neighborhood.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Whatever steps you do or don’t take leading up to and after the stroke of midnight on December 31, all of us here at Ideal Homes wish all of you and everyone you love an absolutely delightful new year. In every way that counts. Msay 2020 be your best year yet!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"have-a-great-new-year-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-30T22:08:00.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/131002212656858a842cf33ceffe66ef.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1577743680,"_etag":"f7473aba5b9d2bf790e05515c35036e2f7c06b3e","textbody":"&nbsp;Let’s face it, as the old year draws to a close everyone starts thinking about how nice it would be if the new year ended up being their best yet. Depending on your heritage and where you live, there are a variety of ideas about how you can best enhance your chances for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. Below you’ll find some beliefs from around the globe.At the stroke of midnight on December 31 in many Spanish-speaking countries it is customary to eat 12 grapes—one for each of the months in the upcoming year. The goal is to finish all 12 during the first minute of the new year and to make a wish for each grape eaten.Legumes play an important role for many this time of year, both in seeing the old year out and in greeting the new. To increase their wealth, many in South America eat at least one teaspoon full of lentils on New Year’s Eve. While in the United States, especially in the South, many believe including black-eyed peas in a meal on New Year’s Day is vital for enjoying good luck in the new year.Green vegetables symbolize money to some, so in Bermuda they eat green pea soup on New Year’s Day.There are those for whom pomegranate seeds play a year-long role: on New Year’s Eve you’re supposed to suck on seven of these them, then take them out and dry them on a paper towel. Once dry, you wrap the seeds in paper and place them in your wallet and keep them there all year for increased wealth.Many consider doing laundry on New Year’s Day absolutely verboten, as this symbolizes washing your loved ones away.By the same token, sweeping your home on either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day is considered ill-advised by some as you could be sweeping your luck away.And speaking of sweeping, to rid yourself of old problems, throw out your old broom on New Year’s Eve and bring a new broom into your home on January 1st (just don’t use it until January 2nd at the earliest).To make room for new and wonderful things in your life, there are those who advise clearing the clutter out of your house prior to New Year’s Eve. By making your home clean and getting rid of old and broken stuff you help to keep from dragging all types of messes into the new year.Let the old air and old problems out of your house and bring in fresh new air and opportunities by opening your doors and/or windows on New Year’s Day.Make sure your cupboards are well stocked on the first day of the year to symbolize the plenty you’ll enjoy all year long. An extra bag of rice is considered especially lucky.Wearing new clothes on New Year’s Day is supposed to bring good luck and increase your chances of being properly dressed for the rest of the year.Make sure you have a coin or a dollar bill in your shoe and that you have at least some cash in your wallet.But never pay any bills on New Year’s Day, so you don’t find yourself paying bills all year long.For good luck, do throw 12 pennies over your shoulder behind you on the street. This symbolizes freeing yourself from poverty, just be sure not to pick up any of the pennies you threw as that would be like bringing poverty back into your life.However, if you find a coin that you personally did not drop, picking it up symbolizes that you’re receiving a new flow of prosperity.In many parts of South America it’s believed If you’d like to travel in the new year, you should carry a suitcase (it can be empty) either around your house or your neighborhood.Whatever steps you do or don’t take leading up to and after the stroke of midnight on December 31, all of us here at Ideal Homes wish all of you and everyone you love an absolutely delightful new year. In every way that counts. Msay 2020 be your best year yet!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1ec4db04803477e7fae"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1ef4db048034a7e5f65","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:04:11 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Keep an Eye on Your Home from Anywhere with These Gadgets","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5653 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/652680a636b6186d7672af22b0680436.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;It’s vacation time! You’ve spent weeks planning the trip and double-checked your packing list. But on your way to the airport, you have a moment of panic. Did you close the garage door? Did you turn all the lights off? That gnawing feeling won’t go away, even if you’re sure you took care of everything. Isn’t that feeling the worst? Luckily, we’re in the age of technology, where the ability to monitor your home remotely is as simple as opening up a smartphone app. Even if you’re gone for just a few hours, now you can check up on your home, your backyard, and even your pets from anywhere. These home automation gadgets can help you monitor everything in your home, no matter how many miles away you’re traveling. \u003cstrong>Ring\u003c/strong> You’re probably already familiar with Ring. It’s a smart video doorbell that records activity near whichever door it faces. You can watch it in real-time or be alerted to activity when USP delivers a package, when girl scouts come knocking, or even when strangers walk up to your door. This clever doorbell also has the option for you to speak to people at your door through the app. \u003cstrong>Remote Pet Monitors\u003c/strong> Ever wondered what your cat or dog gets up to during the day? You can keep an eye on your pets from anywhere with pet monitors like Nest, Furbo, and TOOGE dog cam. Set them up in high-traffic areas throughout your home to keep tabs on what your pet is doing. These are great for highly anxious pets or for those who jump onto places they’re not allowed (counters, couches, you name it!). \u003cstrong>Remote Light Control\u003c/strong> Controlling lights today is so much more sophisticated than just a few years ago. We’ve replaced clapping (do you remember those lights?) with high-tech apps that work with smart light switches to remotely control different lights inside or outside your house. You could be halfway across the world and still be able to turn lights on or off strategically inside your home. This is perfect for when you’re away on an extended vacation and don’t want your house looking vacant. \u003cstrong>Security Apps\u003c/strong> Security smartphone apps allow you to monitor your security system remotely. If it detects any unusual activity, you’ll be alerted right away and can opt to send the police over to check it out. Most security systems today have an app connected to your system so you can arm it, disarm it, or check on its status day or night from anywhere. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Fully Connected Smart Home Options\u003c/strong> Each of these options allows you to control a specific function in your house, like adjusting the outdoor lights or monitoring your cats and dogs. If you’re looking to fully automate all these functions and bring them into one system….now you can. Automation systems like Kasa Home, Google Home, or the Amazon Echo allow you to connect multiple smart devices in one place and operate them all from a single dashboard. You can control lights, speaker systems, TVs and screens, even your window blinds or refrigerator for a truly smart home. So breathe a sigh of relief the next time you’re out of town for a few days. With home automation gadgets like these, you can check in on your home, turn off the lights you forgot to hit on your way out, and relax knowing you’re protected.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"keep-an-eye-on-your-home-from-anywhere-with-these-gadgets-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2019-12-31T22:04:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/652680a636b6186d7672af22b0680436.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1577829882,"_etag":"432aa735c45372d72a316db921c44b7ed867b99f","textbody":"&nbsp;It’s vacation time! You’ve spent weeks planning the trip and double-checked your packing list. But on your way to the airport, you have a moment of panic. Did you close the garage door? Did you turn all the lights off? That gnawing feeling won’t go away, even if you’re sure you took care of everything. Isn’t that feeling the worst? Luckily, we’re in the age of technology, where the ability to monitor your home remotely is as simple as opening up a smartphone app. Even if you’re gone for just a few hours, now you can check up on your home, your backyard, and even your pets from anywhere. These home automation gadgets can help you monitor everything in your home, no matter how many miles away you’re traveling. Ring You’re probably already familiar with Ring. It’s a smart video doorbell that records activity near whichever door it faces. You can watch it in real-time or be alerted to activity when USP delivers a package, when girl scouts come knocking, or even when strangers walk up to your door. This clever doorbell also has the option for you to speak to people at your door through the app. Remote Pet Monitors Ever wondered what your cat or dog gets up to during the day? You can keep an eye on your pets from anywhere with pet monitors like Nest, Furbo, and TOOGE dog cam. Set them up in high-traffic areas throughout your home to keep tabs on what your pet is doing. These are great for highly anxious pets or for those who jump onto places they’re not allowed (counters, couches, you name it!). Remote Light Control Controlling lights today is so much more sophisticated than just a few years ago. We’ve replaced clapping (do you remember those lights?) with high-tech apps that work with smart light switches to remotely control different lights inside or outside your house. You could be halfway across the world and still be able to turn lights on or off strategically inside your home. This is perfect for when you’re away on an extended vacation and don’t want your house looking vacant. Security Apps Security smartphone apps allow you to monitor your security system remotely. If it detects any unusual activity, you’ll be alerted right away and can opt to send the police over to check it out. Most security systems today have an app connected to your system so you can arm it, disarm it, or check on its status day or night from anywhere. &nbsp;Fully Connected Smart Home Options Each of these options allows you to control a specific function in your house, like adjusting the outdoor lights or monitoring your cats and dogs. If you’re looking to fully automate all these functions and bring them into one system….now you can. Automation systems like Kasa Home, Google Home, or the Amazon Echo allow you to connect multiple smart devices in one place and operate them all from a single dashboard. You can control lights, speaker systems, TVs and screens, even your window blinds or refrigerator for a truly smart home. So breathe a sigh of relief the next time you’re out of town for a few days. With home automation gadgets like these, you can check in on your home, turn off the lights you forgot to hit on your way out, and relax knowing you’re protected.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1ef4db048034a7e5f65"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1f34db04803477e7faf","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:04:03 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A Look at Major Businesses Based in Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5656 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/29699aba1bfd7c6bc7c43b55dabd25ef.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma City Companies\" width=\"1000\" height=\"558\">Oklahoma has a strong business climate. There have been a number of major organizations—in a variety of industries—founded and/or based in the Sooner State that have gone on to enjoy lasting and substantial success. This is a look at just a few: \u003cstrong>Sonic Drive-In\u003c/strong> Despite being acquired by Atlanta-based \u003ca href=\"https://inspirebrands.com/\">Inspire Brands\u003c/a> (owner of Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings) on Dec. 7, 2018, for $2.3 billion, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonicdrivein.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8bwBRD4ARIsAHa4YyL4TsYWEgS5BFMS83Cs76tOo-eSIcZoiWSGHBlEx_kWUml0HDiT1pIaAioOEALw_wcB\">Sonic Drive-In\u003c/a> remains headquartered in Oklahoma City. The business started with a single root beer stand in Seminole, in 1953 and established its first franchise in 1956. Today, more than 3,600 Sonic Drive-ins operate in 45 U.S. states. The company has been ranked 13\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> by \u003cem>QSR Magazine’s\u003c/em> ranking of the top 50 quick-service and fast-casual restaurant brands in the nation. In 2018, Sonic generated revenue of $423.59 million. \u003cstrong>Paycom Software Inc.\u003c/strong> Known simply as \u003ca href=\"https://www.paycom.com/?utm_campaign=branded+search&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&advertise=yes&campaignid=132709258&adgroupid=8130036658&adid=328826515193&gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8bwBRD4ARIsAHa4YyIrBr66dLtNvFrPj3iS_w-xMsNocEPq9SQWNM95n14cPggqZyho3ygaAmcyEALw_wcB\">Paycom\u003c/a>, this Oklahoma City-based company provides online payroll and human resource services. With offices throughout the U.S., it has been recognized by \u003cem>Fortune\u003c/em> magazine as one of the fastest-growing publicly traded companies in the world. In its Fast Tech rankings, \u003cem>Forbes&nbsp;\u003c/em>ranked Paycom as one of the top five fastest-growing publicly traded technology companies. Founded in 1998, Paycom reported revenue of $566.3 million in 2018, up from $433 million in 2017. \u003cstrong>Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.\u003c/strong> This chain of American arts and crafts stores headquartered in Oklahoma City is owned by a private for-profit corporation. The first \u003ca href=\"https://www.hobbylobby.com/find-savings/weekly-ad?gclid=Cj0KCQiAr8bwBRD4ARIsAHa4YyIjM3XJngm9_wrVh_mE2_KgQJvOdwJfIxvqNvyAx5UheDq8zMdjiWgaAr2_EALw_wcB\">Hobby Lobby\u003c/a> store (called Hobby Lobby Creative Center) opened in 1972 in a 300 square-foot facility in northwest Oklahoma City. Today, the organization has over 800 locations nationwide and is headquartered in a 9.2 million square-foot manufacturing, distribution and office complex. In 2018 Hobby Lobby reported revenue of $4.6 billion and more than 32,000 employees. \u003cstrong>Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores\u003c/strong> Now a chain of more than 500 truck stops and convenience stores in 41 states, \u003ca href=\"https://www.loves.com/\">Love’s\u003c/a> is a family-owned business headquartered in Oklahoma City. Ranked 18\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> on \u003cem>Forbes’\u003c/em> 2017 list of America’s largest privately-owned companies, Love’s has two primary kinds of stores: country stores and travel stops. The country stores are fueling stations with an attached convenience store. Travel stops are all located along highways and offer such additional amenities as food from various restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and RV dump stations. Founded in 1964 by Tom and Judy Love, Love’s has revenue of $20 billion and 22,000 employees. For a more complete listing of leading Oklahoma-based companies visit \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companies_based_in_Oklahoma_City\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-look-at-major-businesses-based-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-01-07T21:41:59.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/29699aba1bfd7c6bc7c43b55dabd25ef.jpg","caption":"Oklahoma City Companies","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1578433319,"_etag":"b46ed73dd8f6d5af8a259926caf9c3afb093a24e","textbody":"Oklahoma has a strong business climate. There have been a number of major organizations—in a variety of industries—founded and/or based in the Sooner State that have gone on to enjoy lasting and substantial success. This is a look at just a few: Sonic Drive-In Despite being acquired by Atlanta-based Inspire Brands (owner of Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings) on Dec. 7, 2018, for $2.3 billion, Sonic Drive-In remains headquartered in Oklahoma City. The business started with a single root beer stand in Seminole, in 1953 and established its first franchise in 1956. Today, more than 3,600 Sonic Drive-ins operate in 45 U.S. states. The company has been ranked 13th by QSR Magazine’s ranking of the top 50 quick-service and fast-casual restaurant brands in the nation. In 2018, Sonic generated revenue of $423.59 million. Paycom Software Inc. Known simply as Paycom, this Oklahoma City-based company provides online payroll and human resource services. With offices throughout the U.S., it has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the fastest-growing publicly traded companies in the world. In its Fast Tech rankings, Forbes&nbsp;ranked Paycom as one of the top five fastest-growing publicly traded technology companies. Founded in 1998, Paycom reported revenue of $566.3 million in 2018, up from $433 million in 2017. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. This chain of American arts and crafts stores headquartered in Oklahoma City is owned by a private for-profit corporation. The first Hobby Lobby store (called Hobby Lobby Creative Center) opened in 1972 in a 300 square-foot facility in northwest Oklahoma City. Today, the organization has over 800 locations nationwide and is headquartered in a 9.2 million square-foot manufacturing, distribution and office complex. In 2018 Hobby Lobby reported revenue of $4.6 billion and more than 32,000 employees. Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores Now a chain of more than 500 truck stops and convenience stores in 41 states, Love’s is a family-owned business headquartered in Oklahoma City. Ranked 18th on Forbes’ 2017 list of America’s largest privately-owned companies, Love’s has two primary kinds of stores: country stores and travel stops. The country stores are fueling stations with an attached convenience store. Travel stops are all located along highways and offer such additional amenities as food from various restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and RV dump stations. Founded in 1964 by Tom and Judy Love, Love’s has revenue of $20 billion and 22,000 employees. For a more complete listing of leading Oklahoma-based companies visit HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1f34db04803477e7faf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1f44db04803497e7256","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:03:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Celebrating a Brand New Model Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5659 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Prescott-Elevation-1000x667.jpeg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Home Exterior Prescott\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5660 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Prescott-Great-Room-1000x667.jpeg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Home Prescott Living Room\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5661 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Prescott-Kitchen-2-1000x667.jpeg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Home Prescott Kitchen\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5662 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/93780f07837d0c610d6da1d4fc95254d.jpeg\" alt=\"Farmhouse Home Prescott Kitchen\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;It's always fun when we get to share a new model home with you, and we're extra excited about this one because we think you're going to love it as much as we do. Our new Prescott Farmhouse plan in Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, Oklahoma, combines beauty and functionality in one great two-story design. You can take a virtual tour of the plan \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\">here\u003c/a>. The Prescott is a 2483, 2 story home with 3 beds, 2 ½ bath, study, and kids den. The secondary bedrooms and kids den are located upstairs leaving the study and master suite downstairs. The entry has a tray ceiling, the living room has a cathedral ceiling with plenty of natural light and faux beam. The kitchen is conveniently located off the garage and mudroom and features an oversized island with decorative back paneling and walk-in pantry. The adjacent oversized breakfast room can serve as a formal dining. The elevations are either a Craftsman elevation or Farmhouse elevation with exposed rafter tails over the front porch, large covered back patio, and two large storage areas in the garage. The garage is a deeper garage to accommodate longer vehicles. *To keep an authentic Farmhouse feel, you’ll get to choose from pre-packaged color selections curated by our designers. Ready to see it in person? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Elena today!\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"celebrating-a-brand-new-model-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-01-08T00:02:15.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/93780f07837d0c610d6da1d4fc95254d.jpeg","caption":"Farmhouse Home Prescott Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1578441735,"_etag":"f54cbcf6166e552e41a5bd056bcd72c96606c8c8","textbody":"&nbsp;It's always fun when we get to share a new model home with you, and we're extra excited about this one because we think you're going to love it as much as we do. Our new Prescott Farmhouse plan in Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, Oklahoma, combines beauty and functionality in one great two-story design. You can take a virtual tour of the plan here. The Prescott is a 2483, 2 story home with 3 beds, 2 ½ bath, study, and kids den. The secondary bedrooms and kids den are located upstairs leaving the study and master suite downstairs. The entry has a tray ceiling, the living room has a cathedral ceiling with plenty of natural light and faux beam. The kitchen is conveniently located off the garage and mudroom and features an oversized island with decorative back paneling and walk-in pantry. The adjacent oversized breakfast room can serve as a formal dining. The elevations are either a Craftsman elevation or Farmhouse elevation with exposed rafter tails over the front porch, large covered back patio, and two large storage areas in the garage. The garage is a deeper garage to accommodate longer vehicles. *To keep an authentic Farmhouse feel, you’ll get to choose from pre-packaged color selections curated by our designers. Ready to see it in person? Contact Elena today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1f44db04803497e7256"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1f84db048034a7e5f66","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:04:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City Listed Among Best Cities in U.S. to Start a New Business","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5143 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ff8f321f21475e9ca6f5d879b395353d.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma City New Businesses\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">This past May \u003ca href=\"http://www.wallethub.com\">WalletHub\u003c/a> compared the relative startup opportunities of 100 large cities across the U.S. They used 19 key metrics, ranging from the five-year business-survival rate in each area to office-space affordability. After analyzing the findings, Oklahoma City was named among the best of all the cities studied. In fact, only a single city—Orlando, Florida—ranked higher, making Oklahoma City the second best city in the nation to start a new business, according to WalletHub. In determining which cities were the best for launching a business, WalletHub compared three key dimensions: 1) Business Environment, 2) Access to Resources and 3) Business Costs. Each of the 19 key metrics used to rank the cities fell within one of these three dimensions. The metrics were each graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for startups. Each city’s weighted average across all metrics was determined by calculating its overall score and the resulting scores were used to rank-order each city. Overall, Oklahoma City had one of the cheapest cost-of-living rates and high accessibility to financing. The Top Ten Cities are as follows:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Orlando, Florida\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma City, Oklahoma\u003c/li>\u003cli>Miami, Florida\u003c/li>\u003cli>Austin, Texas\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tampa, Florida\u003c/li>\u003cli>Charlotte, North Carolina\u003c/li>\u003cli>Durham, North Carolina\u003c/li>\u003cli>Raleigh, North Carolina\u003c/li>\u003cli>Atlanta, Georgia\u003c/li>\u003cli>Denver, Colorado\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>You can read WalletHub’s report on the entire study \u003ca href=\"https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-to-start-a-business/2281/\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-listed-among-best-cities-in-us-to-start-a-new-business-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-01-14T21:43:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ff8f321f21475e9ca6f5d879b395353d.jpg","caption":"Oklahoma City New Businesses","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1579038183,"_etag":"34657b22b56b3ee565485efdfa74d87e961c492b","textbody":"This past May WalletHub compared the relative startup opportunities of 100 large cities across the U.S. They used 19 key metrics, ranging from the five-year business-survival rate in each area to office-space affordability. After analyzing the findings, Oklahoma City was named among the best of all the cities studied. In fact, only a single city—Orlando, Florida—ranked higher, making Oklahoma City the second best city in the nation to start a new business, according to WalletHub. In determining which cities were the best for launching a business, WalletHub compared three key dimensions: 1) Business Environment, 2) Access to Resources and 3) Business Costs. Each of the 19 key metrics used to rank the cities fell within one of these three dimensions. The metrics were each graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for startups. Each city’s weighted average across all metrics was determined by calculating its overall score and the resulting scores were used to rank-order each city. Overall, Oklahoma City had one of the cheapest cost-of-living rates and high accessibility to financing. The Top Ten Cities are as follows:Orlando, FloridaOklahoma City, OklahomaMiami, FloridaAustin, TexasTampa, FloridaCharlotte, North CarolinaDurham, North CarolinaRaleigh, North CarolinaAtlanta, GeorgiaDenver, ColoradoYou can read WalletHub’s report on the entire study HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1f84db048034a7e5f66"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1fa4db04803477e7fb0","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Locally-Owned Eating Spots in Norman","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5670 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/18934d469e66c76b18ac6e5776f84202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Delicious food abounds in Norman (just south of the OKC metro), and it’s available in a variety of price points and styles. In fact, it’s fair to say no matter what type of food you enjoy or how much you want to pay, your chance of finding something scrumptious in this town is amazingly good. Although a tremendous number of well-known chains have opened eateries in Norman, this article is focused on some of the best known—and loved—locally owned spots. In addition to being home grown, every place found below has been listed among the top 15 eating places for Norman on \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g51547-Norman_Oklahoma.html\">TripAdvisor\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>MOST AFFORDABLE\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cstrong>Ozzie’s Diner\u003c/strong> 1700 Lexington Ave. Norman, OK 73069-8433 405-364-9835 HOURS: Sun. 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Mon. – Sat. 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Located on the grounds of the University of Oklahoma Max Westheimer Airport, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g51547-d846180-Reviews-Ozzie_s_Diner-Norman_Oklahoma.html\">Ozzie’s Diner\u003c/a> is known for its $6.39 All-You-Can-Eat breakfast. Their breakfast menu includes eggs, grits, biscuits and gravy, toast, hash browns, light and airy pancakes, and their fan-favorite: the hearty, peppery skillet home fries and onions. Their patty melt and roadhouse chicken fry are among their most popular lunch and dinner fare. They now offer free WiFi to guests. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>MODERATELY PRICED\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Juan Del Fuego\u003c/strong> 223 34th Ave. SW Norman, OK 73072-4843 405-310-2030 HOURS: Tues. – Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. &nbsp; Family owned and operated, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/JuandelFuego/\">Juan del Fuego\u003c/a> serves traditional American breakfast and lunch with an Authentic Mexican flair! The emphasis is on \u003cem>authentic,&nbsp;\u003c/em>so don’t come expecting Tex-Mex. Some of the more popular dishes include their Tamales and Eggs, Relleno Omelet and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas all served with homemade sauce! &nbsp;This is a vegetarian-friendly spot. \u003cstrong>Das Boot Camp German Restaurant and Bar\u003c/strong> 229 East Main St. Norman, OK 73069 405-701-3748 HOURS: Sun. – Tues. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Wed. – Sat. 11 a.m. to midnight. &nbsp; All the German specialties at \u003ca href=\"https://www.das-bootcamp.com/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral\">Das Boot Camp\u003c/a> are made from scratch, and nothing on the menu costs more than $12.00. In addition to a full bar, they offer handcrafted beer from Royal Bavaria Brewery in Moore, OK. The daily lunch special runs $7.99 and there are food, beer and drink specials available as well. Established in 2012, they are located in historic downtown Norman. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Ray’s Smokehouse BBQ\u003c/strong> 1514 W Lindsey St. Norman, OK 73069-4302 405-329-4040 HOURS: Sun. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Following a successful football career with the New York Jets, Darrol Ray returned to the home of his college football success and opened Ray’s Smokehouse BBQ. Listed as the number-one restaurant by TripAdvisor, Ray’s is known for its tender brisket, St. Louis style ribs and such homemade delights as collard greens, fried mac-and-cheese and cake. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Tarahumara’s Mexican Café and Cantina\u003c/strong> 702 N Porter Ave. Norman, OK 73071-6401 405-360-8070 HOURS: Sun. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. A family-style, Tex-Mex Restaurant, Tarahumara’s stays busy throughout the week. It’s vegetarian friendly and has vegan and gluten-free options. Unlike many Tex-Mex restaurants it offers mole dishes, and customer reviews often praise the excellent and friendly service. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Legend’s Restaurant\u003c/strong> 1313 W Lindsey St. Norman, OK 73069-4309 405-329-8888 HOURS: Sun. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. A casually up-scale family-owned restaurant, \u003ca href=\"http://www.legendsrestaurant.com/\">Legend’s\u003c/a> has been a popular place to eat for 51 years. Its broad menu offers specialty salads, sandwiches, fresh seafood, pastas, steaks, fowl, pork, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes. They also offer two house-made soups and eight to ten house-made desserts daily. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>El Toro Chino\u003c/strong> 2801 36th Ave. NW Norman, OK 73072-2434 405-701-8676 HOURS: Sun. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Offering the unusual fusion of Latin and Asian food, \u003ca href=\"https://www.eltorochino.com/\">El Toro Chino\u003c/a> offers its patrons an adventure in food. They combine innovative recipes and the freshest ingredients in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. They also offer expertly-crafted cocktails. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>FINE DINING\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Benvenuti’s Ristorante\u003c/strong> 105 W Main St Norman, OK 73069-1308 405-310-5271 HOURS: Sun. – Sat. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Offering old-world Italian with a new-world twist, \u003ca href=\"http://www.benvenutisristorante.com\">Benvenuti’s\u003c/a> utilizes seasonal ingredients sourced both locally and internationally. They pride themselves on offering the finest selection of local and organically grown produce as well as naturally raised chicken, pork, beef, lamb and veal to provide foods free of antibiotics, hormones and pesticides. &nbsp;Their pasta is handmade daily in-house from the finest Italian wheat, and they house one of the largest wine collections in the region. \u003cstrong>Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast and Restaurant\u003c/strong> 7820 E State Highway 9 Norman, OK 73026-3968 405-447-0202 HOURS: Tues. – Sat. 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., by reservation Preparing and serving a wide variety of continental cuisine, \u003ca href=\"https://bnbwebsites.s3.amazonaws.com/5715/updated_2019_dinner_menu_20191023152038.pdf\">Whispering Pines\u003c/a> also offers freshly baked bread, rich original soups and homemade palate-cleansing sorbet between courses. In addition, they have a full bar of fine wines and spirits. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"locallyowned-eating-spots-in-norman-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-01-27T23:32:27.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/18934d469e66c76b18ac6e5776f84202.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1580167947,"_etag":"08ffa3d445c22b0297fb3c4c97c7eb9539d65cac","textbody":"&nbsp;Delicious food abounds in Norman (just south of the OKC metro), and it’s available in a variety of price points and styles. In fact, it’s fair to say no matter what type of food you enjoy or how much you want to pay, your chance of finding something scrumptious in this town is amazingly good. Although a tremendous number of well-known chains have opened eateries in Norman, this article is focused on some of the best known—and loved—locally owned spots. In addition to being home grown, every place found below has been listed among the top 15 eating places for Norman on TripAdvisor. MOST AFFORDABLE&nbsp; &nbsp;Ozzie’s Diner 1700 Lexington Ave. Norman, OK 73069-8433 405-364-9835 HOURS: Sun. 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Mon. – Sat. 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Located on the grounds of the University of Oklahoma Max Westheimer Airport, Ozzie’s Diner is known for its $6.39 All-You-Can-Eat breakfast. Their breakfast menu includes eggs, grits, biscuits and gravy, toast, hash browns, light and airy pancakes, and their fan-favorite: the hearty, peppery skillet home fries and onions. Their patty melt and roadhouse chicken fry are among their most popular lunch and dinner fare. They now offer free WiFi to guests. &nbsp; &nbsp; MODERATELY PRICED&nbsp;Juan Del Fuego 223 34th Ave. SW Norman, OK 73072-4843 405-310-2030 HOURS: Tues. – Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. &nbsp; Family owned and operated, Juan del Fuego serves traditional American breakfast and lunch with an Authentic Mexican flair! The emphasis is on authentic,&nbsp;so don’t come expecting Tex-Mex. Some of the more popular dishes include their Tamales and Eggs, Relleno Omelet and Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas all served with homemade sauce! &nbsp;This is a vegetarian-friendly spot. Das Boot Camp German Restaurant and Bar 229 East Main St. Norman, OK 73069 405-701-3748 HOURS: Sun. – Tues. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Wed. – Sat. 11 a.m. to midnight. &nbsp; All the German specialties at Das Boot Camp are made from scratch, and nothing on the menu costs more than $12.00. In addition to a full bar, they offer handcrafted beer from Royal Bavaria Brewery in Moore, OK. The daily lunch special runs $7.99 and there are food, beer and drink specials available as well. Established in 2012, they are located in historic downtown Norman. &nbsp; Ray’s Smokehouse BBQ 1514 W Lindsey St. Norman, OK 73069-4302 405-329-4040 HOURS: Sun. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Following a successful football career with the New York Jets, Darrol Ray returned to the home of his college football success and opened Ray’s Smokehouse BBQ. Listed as the number-one restaurant by TripAdvisor, Ray’s is known for its tender brisket, St. Louis style ribs and such homemade delights as collard greens, fried mac-and-cheese and cake. &nbsp;Tarahumara’s Mexican Café and Cantina 702 N Porter Ave. Norman, OK 73071-6401 405-360-8070 HOURS: Sun. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. A family-style, Tex-Mex Restaurant, Tarahumara’s stays busy throughout the week. It’s vegetarian friendly and has vegan and gluten-free options. Unlike many Tex-Mex restaurants it offers mole dishes, and customer reviews often praise the excellent and friendly service. &nbsp; Legend’s Restaurant 1313 W Lindsey St. Norman, OK 73069-4309 405-329-8888 HOURS: Sun. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. A casually up-scale family-owned restaurant, Legend’s has been a popular place to eat for 51 years. Its broad menu offers specialty salads, sandwiches, fresh seafood, pastas, steaks, fowl, pork, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes. They also offer two house-made soups and eight to ten house-made desserts daily. &nbsp; El Toro Chino 2801 36th Ave. NW Norman, OK 73072-2434 405-701-8676 HOURS: Sun. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Offering the unusual fusion of Latin and Asian food, El Toro Chino offers its patrons an adventure in food. They combine innovative recipes and the freshest ingredients in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. They also offer expertly-crafted cocktails. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;FINE DINING&nbsp;Benvenuti’s Ristorante 105 W Main St Norman, OK 73069-1308 405-310-5271 HOURS: Sun. – Sat. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Offering old-world Italian with a new-world twist, Benvenuti’s utilizes seasonal ingredients sourced both locally and internationally. They pride themselves on offering the finest selection of local and organically grown produce as well as naturally raised chicken, pork, beef, lamb and veal to provide foods free of antibiotics, hormones and pesticides. &nbsp;Their pasta is handmade daily in-house from the finest Italian wheat, and they house one of the largest wine collections in the region. Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast and Restaurant 7820 E State Highway 9 Norman, OK 73026-3968 405-447-0202 HOURS: Tues. – Sat. 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., by reservation Preparing and serving a wide variety of continental cuisine, Whispering Pines also offers freshly baked bread, rich original soups and homemade palate-cleansing sorbet between courses. In addition, they have a full bar of fine wines and spirits. &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:14 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1fa4db04803477e7fb0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1fc4db048034a7e5f67","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:22 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Locally-Owned Restaurants In Mustang","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5675 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d2270537ee9befc9f5b0bbc541c28012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"592\">Just 15 miles southwest of downtown Oklahoma City, Mustang is a close-knit community. Named as one of the best places to live in 2017 by \u003cem>Money\u003c/em>\u003cem>Magazine\u003c/em>, it offers a variety of restaurant options. &nbsp;In addition to all the usual national chains, locally-owned establishments include—but aren’t limited to—these. \u003cstrong>WASABI\u003c/strong> 327 W. State Highway 152, Suite #105 Mustang, OK 73064 405-376-6666 HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 11 p.m. – 2:30 and 4:30 – 10 p.m.; Sa.t &amp; Sun. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. &nbsp; A Japanese hibachi grill and sushi bar, \u003ca href=\"https://www.wasabimustangok.com/#/\">Wasabi\u003c/a> is a family-owned and operated enterprise. This restaurant’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNT7CjU_ZuZtXmZQjRvsddXzXRu0rA:1580657419497&source=hp&ei=Bus2XojyKIrisAXy25SICA&q=locally%20owned%20restaurants%20in%20mustang%20ok&oq=locall&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.35i39l3j0i67l2j0l5.1118.1957..4178...1.0..0.116.607.3j3......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131j0i20i263.9nCCU4VGBvw&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&rllag=35391850,-97718046,1338&tbm=lcl&rldimm=7259724750036988251&lqi=Cidsb2NhbGx5IG93bmVkIHJlc3RhdXJhbnRzIGluIG11c3Rhbmcgb2tIx_erofOBgIAIWlAKGWxvY2FsbHkgb3duZWQgcmVzdGF1cmFudHMQABABEAIYAhgEGAUiJ2xvY2FsbHkgb3duZWQgcmVzdGF1cmFudHMgaW4gbXVzdGFuZyBvaw&phdesc=1prkvmKG2eo&ved=2ahUKEwjErYDgl7PnAhUEd6wKHbrGBzMQvS4wAXoECAsQQg&rldoc=1&tbs=lrf:!1m4!1u3!2m2!3m1!1e1!1m4!1u5!2m2!5m1!1sgcid_3american_1restaurant!1m4!1u5!2m2!5m1!1sgcid_3hamburger_1restaurant!1m4!1u2!2m2!2m1!1e1!1m4!1u1!2m2!1m1!1e1!1m4!1u1!2m2!1m1!1e2!1m4!1u22!2m2!21m1!1e1!1m5!1u15!2m2!15m1!1shas_1wheelchair_1accessible_1entrance!4e2!1m5!1u15!2m2!15m1!1shas_1takeout!4e2!1m5!1u15!2m2!15m1!1swelcomes_1children!4e2!1m5!1u15!2m2!15m1!1shas_1childrens_1menu!4e2!1m5!1u15!2m2!15m1!1sserves_1dinner!4e2!1m5!1u15!2m2!15m1!1sserves_1lunch!4e2!1m5!1u15!2m2!15m1!1spopular_1with_1tourists!4e2!1m5!1u15!2m2!15m1!1sserves_1vegetarian!4e2!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e5!2m1!1e1!2m1!1e3!3sIAEqAlVT,lf:1,lf_ui:9&rlst=f\">online reviewer\u003c/a>s often remark on the friendliness of the service, quality of the food and the humorous antics of the hibachi chef. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>LUIGIANO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT\u003c/strong> 412 W. State Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064 405-376-6666 HOURS: Tues. – Sun. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; closed Monday. &nbsp; Family-owned and operated, \u003ca href=\"https://luigianos.com/\">Luigiano’s\u003c/a> offers a family-friendly atmosphere. They pride themselves on being affordably priced, on the authenticity of their Italian dishes and on having something on their menu for everybody and every budget. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>LOS VAQUEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT\u003c/strong> 132 E State Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064-4402 405-376-6515 HOURS: Mon. – ­Thurs. 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. &amp; Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Known for always being crowded, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LosVMex/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral\">Los Vaqueros\u003c/a> has expanded three times over the years. This restaurant’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g51536-d865189-Reviews-Los_Vaqueros_Mexican_Restaurant-Mustang_Oklahoma.html\">online reviewers\u003c/a> often remark on the friendliness of the waiters, who know the names of many of those they serve, as well as the quality of the food and reasonable prices. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>WILD HERO COFFEE\u003c/strong> 331 N. Mustang Rd. Mustang, OK 73064 405-376-4700 HOURS: Mon. – Sat. 6 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. &nbsp; Although it’s not a restaurant per se, locally owned and operated \u003ca href=\"https://www.wildherocoffee.com/about\">Wild Hero Coffee\u003c/a> is a much-loved local coffee house (with a 5-star rating from well over 400 reviewers) that works closely with an Oklahoma roaster to offer the highest quality coffee beans possible. Bakery items and small bites are also available, as are drinks other than coffee.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"locallyowned-restaurants-in-mustang-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-02-06T01:06:13.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d2270537ee9befc9f5b0bbc541c28012.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1580951173,"_etag":"7b52e1a05dccdc4e26e572ca7915eeb3ca71aa57","textbody":"Just 15 miles southwest of downtown Oklahoma City, Mustang is a close-knit community. Named as one of the best places to live in 2017 by MoneyMagazine, it offers a variety of restaurant options. &nbsp;In addition to all the usual national chains, locally-owned establishments include—but aren’t limited to—these. WASABI 327 W. State Highway 152, Suite #105 Mustang, OK 73064 405-376-6666 HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 11 p.m. – 2:30 and 4:30 – 10 p.m.; Sa.t &amp; Sun. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. &nbsp; A Japanese hibachi grill and sushi bar, Wasabi is a family-owned and operated enterprise. This restaurant’s online reviewers often remark on the friendliness of the service, quality of the food and the humorous antics of the hibachi chef. &nbsp; LUIGIANO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 412 W. State Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064 405-376-6666 HOURS: Tues. – Sun. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; closed Monday. &nbsp; Family-owned and operated, Luigiano’s offers a family-friendly atmosphere. They pride themselves on being affordably priced, on the authenticity of their Italian dishes and on having something on their menu for everybody and every budget. &nbsp; &nbsp; LOS VAQUEROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 132 E State Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064-4402 405-376-6515 HOURS: Mon. – ­Thurs. 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. &amp; Sat. 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Known for always being crowded, Los Vaqueros has expanded three times over the years. This restaurant’s online reviewers often remark on the friendliness of the waiters, who know the names of many of those they serve, as well as the quality of the food and reasonable prices. &nbsp; WILD HERO COFFEE 331 N. Mustang Rd. Mustang, OK 73064 405-376-4700 HOURS: Mon. – Sat. 6 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. &nbsp; Although it’s not a restaurant per se, locally owned and operated Wild Hero Coffee is a much-loved local coffee house (with a 5-star rating from well over 400 reviewers) that works closely with an Oklahoma roaster to offer the highest quality coffee beans possible. Bakery items and small bites are also available, as are drinks other than coffee.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1fc4db048034a7e5f67"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c1ff4db04803477e7fb1","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:04:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The U.S. Housing Market is Picking Up Steam as the New Year Unfolds","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5679 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a8c92197c58186677ba481b1c4db8d35.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;It seems like 2020 could be a big year for home builders. The U.S. market closed out the last month of 2019 with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/01/17/us-homebuilding-hits-13-year-high-showing-some-recovery-in-housing-market/#4c0ffdfd5890\">highest level of new housing projects since 2006\u003c/a>. The surge of home starts was even higher than what economists had predicted – by a decent margin. Economists point to the stable job market and low mortgage rates among the factors contributing to this growth. As we head into the new year, buyers and builders alike are optimistic as the market gains momentum. \u003cstrong>How Much Growth, and What Does That Mean?\u003c/strong> So, the last month of 2019 saw the highest rate of home groundbreakings in 13 years. How much is it actually growing? According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-17/u-s-housing-starts-surged-last-month-to-highest-in-13-years\">Bloomberg economists\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Single-family homebuilding has risen 11.2%\u003c/li>\u003cli>Residential home groundbreakings rose 16.9% (the biggest in three years)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Homebuilding permits rose to 3.9% at the end of 2019\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The rise of single-family housing is particularly important because this segment has the largest share of the housing market. An 11.2% increase is higher than the U.S. has seen since 2007! And what does all this mean? More homes (often entry-level or “starter” homes) are coming to the market, bringing in new homebuyers and possibly converting renters. \u003cstrong>Good News: Rates Are Likely Staying Low\u003c/strong> Of course, mortgage rates and housing prices play a critical factor in the market’s growth. When mortgage payments stay affordable, more people can afford to buy a home. There’s good news on that front for 2020: Keeping in line with \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-17/u-s-housing-starts-surged-last-month-to-highest-in-13-years\">2019’s low rates\u003c/a>, 2020 is expected to see 30-year fixed mortgage rates around the \u003ca href=\"https://www.marketwatch.com/story/will-2020-be-a-good-time-to-buy-a-house-heres-what-the-experts-say-2019-12-18\">3.8% mark\u003c/a>. This could lead to more renters making the leap to buying a home. \u003cstrong>What’s Ahead\u003c/strong> Optimism is growing along with the housing market, which is rising alongside a stable job market and low mortgage rates. Groundbreakings have surged at the start of this new year, prospective homebuyers and renters are taking advantage of the low mortgage rates, and the market is looking good. If you’re looking to buy a new home in 2020, keep an eye on rates and new developments in the coming months.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-us-housing-market-is-picking-up-steam-as-the-new-year-unfolds-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-01-16T00:06:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a8c92197c58186677ba481b1c4db8d35.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1579133179,"_etag":"114611d4df49d407aa7905d32d96466762cd74e4","textbody":"&nbsp;It seems like 2020 could be a big year for home builders. The U.S. market closed out the last month of 2019 with the highest level of new housing projects since 2006. The surge of home starts was even higher than what economists had predicted – by a decent margin. Economists point to the stable job market and low mortgage rates among the factors contributing to this growth. As we head into the new year, buyers and builders alike are optimistic as the market gains momentum. How Much Growth, and What Does That Mean? So, the last month of 2019 saw the highest rate of home groundbreakings in 13 years. How much is it actually growing? According to Bloomberg economists:Single-family homebuilding has risen 11.2%Residential home groundbreakings rose 16.9% (the biggest in three years)Homebuilding permits rose to 3.9% at the end of 2019The rise of single-family housing is particularly important because this segment has the largest share of the housing market. An 11.2% increase is higher than the U.S. has seen since 2007! And what does all this mean? More homes (often entry-level or “starter” homes) are coming to the market, bringing in new homebuyers and possibly converting renters. Good News: Rates Are Likely Staying Low Of course, mortgage rates and housing prices play a critical factor in the market’s growth. When mortgage payments stay affordable, more people can afford to buy a home. There’s good news on that front for 2020: Keeping in line with 2019’s low rates, 2020 is expected to see 30-year fixed mortgage rates around the 3.8% mark. This could lead to more renters making the leap to buying a home. What’s Ahead Optimism is growing along with the housing market, which is rising alongside a stable job market and low mortgage rates. Groundbreakings have surged at the start of this new year, prospective homebuyers and renters are taking advantage of the low mortgage rates, and the market is looking good. If you’re looking to buy a new home in 2020, keep an eye on rates and new developments in the coming months.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c1ff4db04803477e7fb1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2034db04803497e7258","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:29 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Weather Any Storm in Your New Home by Taking These Precautions","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5682 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/91e381d60080301b0917938c258aa8f5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;For every perfect 70-degree day, there are dozens of ones filled with brutal wind chills, torrential downpours, severe thunderstorms, and high winds. And your new home is going to have to brave them all. But don’t worry – by taking just a few precautions (and channeling your inner handiness), you can protect your home against nearly any type of inclement weather. \u003cstrong>Does Your Insurance Cover That?\u003c/strong> Before diving into any DIY projects (we’ll get to that), check to see what your home insurance policy covers. If you’re a super-new homeowner, you probably purchased this policy recently, so there shouldn’t be any surprises. Make sure your new home is covered for losses resulting from natural disasters – you may need to purchase flooding, earthquake, or tornado policies separately. \u003cstrong>Keep Your Gutters Clear!\u003c/strong> It’s not just a chore you put off until the last minute. When you realize how much damage water can do, you’ll be out cleaning your gutters every weekend. Gutters keep water flowing away from your home and its foundation, so don’t let those downspouts get clogged with leaves or debris. \u003cstrong>Bring Home Good Grades.\u003c/strong> If you recently bought a newly built home, your lot’s grading may not be an issue. But it’s crucial to ensure water can flow away from your home. One way to do this is to keep your gutters clean. Another way to do this is to make sure the grade of your lot keeps water moving away from your home and into somewhere its meant to be, like a ditch or storm drain. \u003cstrong>Groom Your Trees.\u003c/strong> Wind can do a lot more than knock off a few shingles. During high winds, heavy tree limbs can snap and cause severe damage to your home, your car, and your neighbor’s property. Don’t wait until a storm hits to realize your trees have a problem – regularly trim your trees (hiring a professional is the way to go) can help protect your property. \u003cstrong>Have a Plan and Communicate It Often\u003c/strong> When bad weather hits, have a plan in place to protect yourself and your family. Make sure everybody in your house knows where to go during a severe thunderstorm, tornado, or (in some cases) an earthquake. Pick a safe place to hunker down and wait out the storm away from windows, glass, and anything that could hurt you. There are many ways you can protect your home from inclement weather. Don’t consider any of this a one-and-done type of action, either. Make sure you regularly inspect your home for water damage, leaking windows or doors, or problem trees. And remember: Your home is replaceable, but the people who live in it are not. Keep your house safe, and your family even safer.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"weather-any-storm-in-your-new-home-by-taking-these-precautions-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-01-31T02:05:14.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/91e381d60080301b0917938c258aa8f5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1580436314,"_etag":"a9c079db5e0e7407a20b3ac87af88581a76cb628","textbody":"&nbsp;For every perfect 70-degree day, there are dozens of ones filled with brutal wind chills, torrential downpours, severe thunderstorms, and high winds. And your new home is going to have to brave them all. But don’t worry – by taking just a few precautions (and channeling your inner handiness), you can protect your home against nearly any type of inclement weather. Does Your Insurance Cover That? Before diving into any DIY projects (we’ll get to that), check to see what your home insurance policy covers. If you’re a super-new homeowner, you probably purchased this policy recently, so there shouldn’t be any surprises. Make sure your new home is covered for losses resulting from natural disasters – you may need to purchase flooding, earthquake, or tornado policies separately. Keep Your Gutters Clear! It’s not just a chore you put off until the last minute. When you realize how much damage water can do, you’ll be out cleaning your gutters every weekend. Gutters keep water flowing away from your home and its foundation, so don’t let those downspouts get clogged with leaves or debris. Bring Home Good Grades. If you recently bought a newly built home, your lot’s grading may not be an issue. But it’s crucial to ensure water can flow away from your home. One way to do this is to keep your gutters clean. Another way to do this is to make sure the grade of your lot keeps water moving away from your home and into somewhere its meant to be, like a ditch or storm drain. Groom Your Trees. Wind can do a lot more than knock off a few shingles. During high winds, heavy tree limbs can snap and cause severe damage to your home, your car, and your neighbor’s property. Don’t wait until a storm hits to realize your trees have a problem – regularly trim your trees (hiring a professional is the way to go) can help protect your property. Have a Plan and Communicate It Often When bad weather hits, have a plan in place to protect yourself and your family. Make sure everybody in your house knows where to go during a severe thunderstorm, tornado, or (in some cases) an earthquake. Pick a safe place to hunker down and wait out the storm away from windows, glass, and anything that could hurt you. There are many ways you can protect your home from inclement weather. Don’t consider any of this a one-and-done type of action, either. Make sure you regularly inspect your home for water damage, leaking windows or doors, or problem trees. And remember: Your home is replaceable, but the people who live in it are not. Keep your house safe, and your family even safer.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2034db04803497e7258"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c20a4db04803497e7259","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:15 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Home Design Embracing the 2020 Color of the Year","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-4807 size-full fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/308327c9047d90b1b2eae43630fa1f75.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Blue Kitchen Cabinets\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5691 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7c840e47e1720c90cb2fbe0e32c9945b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5692 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2de477f2cad266c70893a1b609e0dce8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5693 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d4b1781d7877d930cd8bf122f48a4efa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5694 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ec232112142ed6c9a78e284a21cb01d0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\">&nbsp;Each year Pantone announces its color of the year, and this year's selection is Classic Blue. Here at Ideal Homes, we've already seen this color trending in home design and we enjoyed seeing it pop up in new products at the International Builders Show. However, classic blue isn't the only color we've noticed making a statement recently. Other bold jewel tones, such as emerald green, marigold, and sapphire blue are also gaining in popularity. While whites, grays, and other neutrals, aren't going to disappear anytime soon, we're seeing more bold colors making their way back into design. So don't be afraid to add a splash of color! You can use this year's Pantone color or other bold colors as an accent with pillows, decor, rugs, or curtains, or go bold and use it on walls or cabinets as our designer has done in our Native Plains model home. The Pantone website states: \u003cem>Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.&nbsp;\u003c/em> So no matter, whether you want to use a small amount or go bold, look for ways you can incorporate color in your design.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-design-embracing-the-2020-color-of-the-year-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-02-11T04:53:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/308327c9047d90b1b2eae43630fa1f75.jpg","caption":"Classic Blue Kitchen Cabinets","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1581396822,"_etag":"51ff7be9b4560274bb52ce103f4228c2767e9b5b","textbody":"&nbsp;Each year Pantone announces its color of the year, and this year's selection is Classic Blue. Here at Ideal Homes, we've already seen this color trending in home design and we enjoyed seeing it pop up in new products at the International Builders Show. However, classic blue isn't the only color we've noticed making a statement recently. Other bold jewel tones, such as emerald green, marigold, and sapphire blue are also gaining in popularity. While whites, grays, and other neutrals, aren't going to disappear anytime soon, we're seeing more bold colors making their way back into design. So don't be afraid to add a splash of color! You can use this year's Pantone color or other bold colors as an accent with pillows, decor, rugs, or curtains, or go bold and use it on walls or cabinets as our designer has done in our Native Plains model home. The Pantone website states: Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.&nbsp; So no matter, whether you want to use a small amount or go bold, look for ways you can incorporate color in your design.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c20a4db04803497e7259"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c20c4db04803467e64e2","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:36 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Locally Owned Restaurants in Yukon","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4992 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cfd18f2aea119388aee4ea9b413c3d1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">Proud to be the town where Garth Brooks grew up, Yukon, is located on historic Route 66, due west of Oklahoma City. A growing community, Yukon has all the usual national chain restaurants but is also home to these locally owned eateries. \u003cstrong>The Lokal&nbsp;\u003c/strong> 10 W Main St #155 Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 494-9870 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. &amp; Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. &nbsp; Known for such specialties as their fried deviled eggs appetizer, \u003ca href=\"https://www.thelokalyukon.com/\">The Lokal\u003c/a> offers what it describes as Okie cuisine—like bison meatballs with blueberry bourbon sauce and chicken fried steak—as well as craft beer, local wine, and mixed drinks. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Green Chile Kitchen Route 66\u003c/strong> 12 East Main St. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 265-4346 HOURS: Tues. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong> The sister restaurant of Green Chile Kitchen in San Francisco, \u003ca href=\"http://www.greenchilekitchen.com/gckrt66?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral\">Green Chile Kitchen Route 66\u003c/a> was opened in 2012 by two local families. They serve New Mexican-inspired food made from scratch. Their tortillas are homemade, so is their Mexican chocolate pecan pie. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Que\u003c/strong> 700 W. Main St. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-2122 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Fri. &amp; Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Closed Sunday. &nbsp; Locally owned and operated, Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Que serves Oklahoma-Texas style barbecue with meat smoked in wood-fired pits. They use dry rubs and regional woods to bring out the best flavor. Bad Brad’s buys as much as possible locally to support the community and small businesses. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>The Big Easy New Orleans Café\u003c/strong> 359 E. Main St. Yukon, OK 73099-2240 (405) 350-8989 HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. &amp; 5 – 9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Serving Cajun, New Orleans-style food, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheBigEasy66/\">The Big Easy\u003c/a> offers dishes like blackened catfish, blackened pork chops, crawfish etouffee and gumbo. On Tuesdays the lunch special is jumbalaya; it costs $6.99 and comes with corn and bread.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"locally-owned-restaurants-in-yukon-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-02-11T21:29:16.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cfd18f2aea119388aee4ea9b413c3d1b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1581456556,"_etag":"bc5b51bd0578dc3bec4f04f70cacac9a7bbba2bb","textbody":"Proud to be the town where Garth Brooks grew up, Yukon, is located on historic Route 66, due west of Oklahoma City. A growing community, Yukon has all the usual national chain restaurants but is also home to these locally owned eateries. The Lokal&nbsp; 10 W Main St #155 Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 494-9870 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. &amp; Sat. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. &nbsp; Known for such specialties as their fried deviled eggs appetizer, The Lokal offers what it describes as Okie cuisine—like bison meatballs with blueberry bourbon sauce and chicken fried steak—as well as craft beer, local wine, and mixed drinks. &nbsp; &nbsp; Green Chile Kitchen Route 66 12 East Main St. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 265-4346 HOURS: Tues. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. &nbsp; The sister restaurant of Green Chile Kitchen in San Francisco, Green Chile Kitchen Route 66 was opened in 2012 by two local families. They serve New Mexican-inspired food made from scratch. Their tortillas are homemade, so is their Mexican chocolate pecan pie. &nbsp; &nbsp; Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Que 700 W. Main St. Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-2122 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Fri. &amp; Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Closed Sunday. &nbsp; Locally owned and operated, Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Que serves Oklahoma-Texas style barbecue with meat smoked in wood-fired pits. They use dry rubs and regional woods to bring out the best flavor. Bad Brad’s buys as much as possible locally to support the community and small businesses. &nbsp; &nbsp; The Big Easy New Orleans Café 359 E. Main St. Yukon, OK 73099-2240 (405) 350-8989 HOURS: Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. &amp; 5 – 9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Serving Cajun, New Orleans-style food, The Big Easy offers dishes like blackened catfish, blackened pork chops, crawfish etouffee and gumbo. On Tuesdays the lunch special is jumbalaya; it costs $6.99 and comes with corn and bread.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c20c4db04803467e64e2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2114db04803497e725a","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Locally-owned Piedmont Restaurants","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5697 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e67ea0c6de21e4617a4bfc9670d9ef5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">Just northwest of Oklahoma City, Piedmont is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Known for the quality of its schools and for offering a small-town atmosphere with easy access to all of the amenities of a major metropolitan area, there is no limit to the types of restaurants and eateries within a short drive of the town. However, Piedmont offers these locally-owned options within the city limits as well. \u003cstrong>Piedmont Cuisine\u003c/strong> 91 Monroe Ave. N.E. Piedmont, OK 73078 405-373-2465 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Offering both Chinese and American food, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Piedmont-Cuisine/120818724601929\">Piedmont Cuisine\u003c/a>, takes the fusion even further by serving sushi as well. Some of its \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/Piedmont-Cuisine/120818724601929\">online reviewers\u003c/a> who don’t personally live in Piedmont, describe it as being well worth the drive, despite passing other Chinese food options along the way. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Heartland Pub and Grill\u003c/strong> 13100 Colony Pointe Blvd. Piedmont, OK 73078 405- 283-0083 HOURS: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Daily &nbsp; Serving both lunch and dinner, \u003ca href=\"http://www.heartlandpubandgrill.com/\">Heartland Pub and Grill\u003c/a> offers a full bar, plus such typical American fare as wings, fried chicken, chicken fried steak, fried catfish, salads, burgers, pork chops, and Certified Black Angus steaks. Their Friday and Saturday special, two ribeye steak dinners for $39.99, is popular. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Daddy Brad’s Meat Shack\u003c/strong> 1713 Washington Ave. E Piedmont, OK 73078-0017 405-255-2189 HOURS: Not listed &nbsp; A food truck and caterer, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Daddy-Brads-Meat-Shack-180284185395212/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referralhttp://www.heartlandpubandgrill.com/\">Daddy Brad’s Meat Shack\u003c/a> offers the typical barbecue selection of ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, brisket and more. &nbsp;Daddy Brad’s food truck is often found at local outdoor festivals and events. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Piedmont Pizzeria\u003c/strong> 256 Edmond Rd NE Piedmont, OK 73078-8745 405-373-1001 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. &amp; Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. &nbsp; Recommended by 98 percent of 888 customers, \u003ca href=\"https://www.piedmontpizzeria.com/#/\">Piedmont Pizzeria\u003c/a> serves appetizers, fresh salads, pasta, subs, burgers, desserts, and—of course—pizza. Customers can choose between thin, hand-tossed or Italian style pizza crust.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"locallyowned-piedmont-restaurants-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-02-20T00:17:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e67ea0c6de21e4617a4bfc9670d9ef5.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1582157858,"_etag":"666a08fc8c3c1e23e201032bd260b431f7a6daf6","textbody":"Just northwest of Oklahoma City, Piedmont is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Known for the quality of its schools and for offering a small-town atmosphere with easy access to all of the amenities of a major metropolitan area, there is no limit to the types of restaurants and eateries within a short drive of the town. However, Piedmont offers these locally-owned options within the city limits as well. Piedmont Cuisine 91 Monroe Ave. N.E. Piedmont, OK 73078 405-373-2465 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Offering both Chinese and American food, Piedmont Cuisine, takes the fusion even further by serving sushi as well. Some of its online reviewers who don’t personally live in Piedmont, describe it as being well worth the drive, despite passing other Chinese food options along the way. &nbsp; Heartland Pub and Grill 13100 Colony Pointe Blvd. Piedmont, OK 73078 405- 283-0083 HOURS: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Daily &nbsp; Serving both lunch and dinner, Heartland Pub and Grill offers a full bar, plus such typical American fare as wings, fried chicken, chicken fried steak, fried catfish, salads, burgers, pork chops, and Certified Black Angus steaks. Their Friday and Saturday special, two ribeye steak dinners for $39.99, is popular. &nbsp; &nbsp; Daddy Brad’s Meat Shack 1713 Washington Ave. E Piedmont, OK 73078-0017 405-255-2189 HOURS: Not listed &nbsp; A food truck and caterer, Daddy Brad’s Meat Shack offers the typical barbecue selection of ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, brisket and more. &nbsp;Daddy Brad’s food truck is often found at local outdoor festivals and events. &nbsp; &nbsp; Piedmont Pizzeria 256 Edmond Rd NE Piedmont, OK 73078-8745 405-373-1001 HOURS: Mon. – Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. &amp; Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. &nbsp; Recommended by 98 percent of 888 customers, Piedmont Pizzeria serves appetizers, fresh salads, pasta, subs, burgers, desserts, and—of course—pizza. Customers can choose between thin, hand-tossed or Italian style pizza crust.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2114db04803497e725a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2144db04803487e5d87","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:06:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A Brand-New Section in Stillwater","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5706 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tradan-Heights-21-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Tradan Heights Stillwater OK\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5707 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tradan-Heights-2-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Tradan Heights Park Stillwater OK\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5708 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tradan-Heights-5-1000x667.jpg\" alt=\"Tradan Heights Playground Stillwater OK\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5709 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/08453db1e175c010b74ceb59e9903094.jpg\" alt=\"Tradan Heights Stillwater OK\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">We're excited to announce our new section in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater/tradan-heights\">Tradan Heights\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://stillwater.org/\">Stillwater, OK\u003c/a> is now open! Homeowners in Stillwater love this neighborhood for the convenient location, great amenities, and beautiful homes. The floor plans in Tradan Heights range from 1,158 sq ft of living space to 2,136, so there is something to meet a variety of needs. Located south of W 6th Ave / Hwy 51 and south on S Murphy. Homeowners in Tradan Heights enjoy easy access into downtown Stillwater and I-35. Home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater was voted one of the 100 top places to live in 2010 according to CNN Money Magazine. Stillwater is noted for its diverse economy from manufacturing to advanced technology with the largest employer being the university. Economic clusters include aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, printing and publishing, software and standard manufacturing. The town operates under a council-mayor government system and encourages citizen participation on the boards and committees. Home to a number of annual festivals and community events held throughout the year, including the long-running \u003ca href=\"https://artstillwater.us/\">Arts Festival\u003c/a>, Stillwater also has a \u003ca href=\"http://botanicgarden.okstate.edu/\">Botanic Garden\u003c/a> and Arboretum, several history museums, and famous venues like \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitstillwater.org/listing/willies-saloon/38/\">Willie's Saloon\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://eskimojoes.com/\">Eskimo Joe's\u003c/a>. Stillwater is where the genre of \"Red Dirt Music\" (a mixture of folk, country, blues and rock) got its start. Other places of interest include the OSU Gardiner Art Gallery and National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. The City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 5,000 acres of playground, four 18-hole golf courses, 14 playgrounds, and plenty of places to practice the sports the college excels at. May offers the Special Olympics, the largest amateur sporting event in Oklahoma, and the largest event of its kind in the U.S. We are proud to build in other Stillwater communities, like \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater/the-canyons\">The Canyons\u003c/a>. To take a tour of the community and view our designer model home, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-brandnew-section-in-stillwater-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-02-26T19:36:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/08453db1e175c010b74ceb59e9903094.jpg","caption":"Tradan Heights Stillwater OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1582745799,"_etag":"30e74f1af1f3baeca3d7241f032b18b41af8f1e6","textbody":"We're excited to announce our new section in Tradan Heights in Stillwater, OK is now open! Homeowners in Stillwater love this neighborhood for the convenient location, great amenities, and beautiful homes. The floor plans in Tradan Heights range from 1,158 sq ft of living space to 2,136, so there is something to meet a variety of needs. Located south of W 6th Ave / Hwy 51 and south on S Murphy. Homeowners in Tradan Heights enjoy easy access into downtown Stillwater and I-35. Home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater was voted one of the 100 top places to live in 2010 according to CNN Money Magazine. Stillwater is noted for its diverse economy from manufacturing to advanced technology with the largest employer being the university. Economic clusters include aerospace, agribusiness, biotechnology, optoelectronics, printing and publishing, software and standard manufacturing. The town operates under a council-mayor government system and encourages citizen participation on the boards and committees. Home to a number of annual festivals and community events held throughout the year, including the long-running Arts Festival, Stillwater also has a Botanic Garden and Arboretum, several history museums, and famous venues like Willie's Saloon and Eskimo Joe's. Stillwater is where the genre of \"Red Dirt Music\" (a mixture of folk, country, blues and rock) got its start. Other places of interest include the OSU Gardiner Art Gallery and National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. The City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 5,000 acres of playground, four 18-hole golf courses, 14 playgrounds, and plenty of places to practice the sports the college excels at. May offers the Special Olympics, the largest amateur sporting event in Oklahoma, and the largest event of its kind in the U.S. We are proud to build in other Stillwater communities, like The Canyons. To take a tour of the community and view our designer model home, contact Elena.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2144db04803487e5d87"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2174db04803497e725b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:06:38 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Downtown Edmond Transforming Into Trendy Destination","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5713 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4009e79bf57f2aa63cbf3def7cd10a7b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Several existing Oklahoma City restaurants are in the process of opening new locations in downtown Edmond, as are several brand new businesses.\u003c/span> In fact, according to Janet Yowell, Executive Director, Edmond Economic Development Authority, over the past 20 years more than $30 million in private investments have been made in downtown Edmond, $3 million of which came in 2019 alone. The results are transforming the formerly sedate downtown area into one that attracts those interested in experiencing a more hip and exciting atmosphere. This is causing some folks who once drove to Oklahoma City for a night on the town to \u003ca href=\"https://www.news9.com/story/41732809/city-of-edmond-celebrates-major-investments-developments-to-downtown-area\">now stay in Edmond instead\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://themuleokc.com/\">The Mule\u003c/a>, a locally owned “hot melts and cold beer” establishment known for its gourmet melted and grilled cheese sandwiches in the very popular and hip Plaza District in Oklahoma City, has now opened its second location at 16 S. Broadway in downtown Edmond. Two blocks away at 23 W. 1\u003csup>st\u003c/sup> St, the \u003ca href=\"https://visitedmondok.com/loc/539/edmond-railyard.htm\">Railyard\u003c/a> food hall opened last year. Already home to \u003ca href=\"https://www.gogigo.co/\">Gogi Go\u003c/a> Korean BBQ, \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hottwingsedmond/\">Hott Wings\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.oakcity.pizza/\">Oak City Pizza\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/citiesicecream/\">Cities Ice Cream\u003c/a>, Railyard is now also home to the recently opened \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/railyard1884/\">1884\u003c/a>, a cocktail, wine and cigar lounge. Frenzy Brewing Company is introducing \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/FrenzyBrewing/\">Frenzy\u003c/a>, Edmond’s first brewery and taproom in a nearly 100-year-old building on Broadway this May. The owner, Matt Conner, has said that once open, Frenzy will be a great place for patrons to bring in food from nearby restaurants or to even have food delivered. Across the street, those with an athletic bent are now able to free climb at \u003ca href=\"https://www.climbblocworks.com/\">Blocworks\u003c/a>, at 104 S. Broadway. Plus, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nashbirdchicken.com/\">Nashbird\u003c/a>, which currently serves Nashville style chicken at a spot on N.W. 9\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> in OKC and was recently voted to have the best chicken sandwich in Oklahoma on eatthis.com, will be opening a second location soon at Park 17 in Edmond. A mixed-use development on the northwest corner of 5\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and Littler in downtown Edmond, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EdmondPark17\">Park 17\u003c/a> -- when finished in the near future—will have over 5,000 square feet in retail space and 17 multi-family units. Clearly the additions to and transformation of downtown Edmond are well and truly underway. It will be interesting to see what else the future holds for the downtown area of a town once considered little more than a bedroom community for individuals who work in OKC, but which is now firmly establishing itself as an entertainment destination in its own right.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"downtown-edmond-transforming-into-trendy-destination-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-02-26T20:03:10.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4009e79bf57f2aa63cbf3def7cd10a7b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1582747390,"_etag":"ac7286a3d8da0a3bcfc4bcfde66e398b004311f2","textbody":"Several existing Oklahoma City restaurants are in the process of opening new locations in downtown Edmond, as are several brand new businesses. In fact, according to Janet Yowell, Executive Director, Edmond Economic Development Authority, over the past 20 years more than $30 million in private investments have been made in downtown Edmond, $3 million of which came in 2019 alone. The results are transforming the formerly sedate downtown area into one that attracts those interested in experiencing a more hip and exciting atmosphere. This is causing some folks who once drove to Oklahoma City for a night on the town to now stay in Edmond instead. The Mule, a locally owned “hot melts and cold beer” establishment known for its gourmet melted and grilled cheese sandwiches in the very popular and hip Plaza District in Oklahoma City, has now opened its second location at 16 S. Broadway in downtown Edmond. Two blocks away at 23 W. 1st St, the Railyard food hall opened last year. Already home to Gogi Go Korean BBQ, Hott Wings, Oak City Pizza, and Cities Ice Cream, Railyard is now also home to the recently opened 1884, a cocktail, wine and cigar lounge. Frenzy Brewing Company is introducing Frenzy, Edmond’s first brewery and taproom in a nearly 100-year-old building on Broadway this May. The owner, Matt Conner, has said that once open, Frenzy will be a great place for patrons to bring in food from nearby restaurants or to even have food delivered. Across the street, those with an athletic bent are now able to free climb at Blocworks, at 104 S. Broadway. Plus, Nashbird, which currently serves Nashville style chicken at a spot on N.W. 9th in OKC and was recently voted to have the best chicken sandwich in Oklahoma on eatthis.com, will be opening a second location soon at Park 17 in Edmond. A mixed-use development on the northwest corner of 5th and Littler in downtown Edmond, Park 17 -- when finished in the near future—will have over 5,000 square feet in retail space and 17 multi-family units. Clearly the additions to and transformation of downtown Edmond are well and truly underway. It will be interesting to see what else the future holds for the downtown area of a town once considered little more than a bedroom community for individuals who work in OKC, but which is now firmly establishing itself as an entertainment destination in its own right.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2174db04803497e725b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2194db04803467e64e4","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:07:07 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Locally-Owned Restaurants in Moore, Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5738 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e5a759881dcb4834c122eb79deda833b.jpg\" alt=\"Moore Oklahoma Restaurants\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\">Due south of Oklahoma City and smack dab between it and Norman – Moore is home to many families and young professionals. Most Moore residents own their homes, and this fast-growing town is known for its highly rated schools and many parks. As part of the OKC metropolitan area, all the well-known and major restaurant chains are within a short driving distance for those who live here. But you won’t want to miss these locally-owned eateries in Moore. \u003cstrong>ROYAL BAVARIA&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>German Restaurant • Brewery • Beergarten\u003c/strong> 3401 Sooner Rd Moore, OK 73165-7218 405-799-7666 HOURS: Sun 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Mon-Sat 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. &nbsp; Located on 5.5 acres and opened in 1994 by a businessman from Munich, Germany, \u003ca href=\"https://www.royal-bavaria.com/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral\">Royal Bavaria\u003c/a> has been owned and operated by Andy Gmeiner—original executive chef of the restaurant—since 2007. In addition to serving as brewmaster, Gmeiner continues to oversee all aspects of the kitchen, where they serve high-quality Bavarian dishes prepared from scratch, along with handcrafted beer. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>HIMALAYAS\u003c/strong> 709 N. Moore Ave. Moore, OK 73160 405-701-3500 HOURS: Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri &amp; Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. &nbsp; Offering a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.himalayasok.com/indian-food-buffet.html\">Himalayas\u003c/a> Indian food buffet serves such varied choices as various rice dishes, tasty breads, Indo-Chinese dishes and a dessert of the day. For Friday dinner, plus all-day Saturday and Sunday, they also have a chaat corner and two additional desserts. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>HOLLIE’S FLATIRON GRILL\u003c/strong> 1199 S I-35 Service Rd. Moore, OK 73160 405-799-0300 HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri &amp; Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Top picks at \u003ca href=\"https://holliesflatirongrill.com/\">Hollie’s\u003c/a> include their signature Green Chile Mac-N-Cheese and hand-cut Pork Chops with homemade jalapeño peach jam. &nbsp;They also offer plenty of other options like chicken, steak, catfish, and sandwiches. Plus they serve lunch-sized portions of Prime Rib and Chicken Fried Steak, as well as \u003cstrong>daily happy hour\u003c/strong> from 3-7 p.m. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>FONTANA ITALIAN RESTAURANT\u003c/strong> 854 N.W. 12\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. Moore, OK &nbsp;73160 405-703-0911 HOURS: Tue-Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri &amp; Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Family owned and operated, \u003ca href=\"https://www.fontanaitalianrestaurant.com/\">Fontana\u003c/a> serves classic Italian dishes in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Everything is prepared fresh daily, and all hot entrees come with a crisp green salad and a basket of Italian bread. Lunch specials served Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"locallyowned-restaurants-in-moore-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-03T21:54:11.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e5a759881dcb4834c122eb79deda833b.jpg","caption":"Moore Oklahoma Restaurants","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1583272451,"_etag":"fdbbf6fe73c30a5aafed8dec1f96788b76fc8e33","textbody":"Due south of Oklahoma City and smack dab between it and Norman – Moore is home to many families and young professionals. Most Moore residents own their homes, and this fast-growing town is known for its highly rated schools and many parks. As part of the OKC metropolitan area, all the well-known and major restaurant chains are within a short driving distance for those who live here. But you won’t want to miss these locally-owned eateries in Moore. ROYAL BAVARIA&nbsp;German Restaurant • Brewery • Beergarten 3401 Sooner Rd Moore, OK 73165-7218 405-799-7666 HOURS: Sun 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Mon-Sat 5 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. &nbsp; Located on 5.5 acres and opened in 1994 by a businessman from Munich, Germany, Royal Bavaria has been owned and operated by Andy Gmeiner—original executive chef of the restaurant—since 2007. In addition to serving as brewmaster, Gmeiner continues to oversee all aspects of the kitchen, where they serve high-quality Bavarian dishes prepared from scratch, along with handcrafted beer. &nbsp; HIMALAYAS 709 N. Moore Ave. Moore, OK 73160 405-701-3500 HOURS: Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri &amp; Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. &nbsp; Offering a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, Himalayas Indian food buffet serves such varied choices as various rice dishes, tasty breads, Indo-Chinese dishes and a dessert of the day. For Friday dinner, plus all-day Saturday and Sunday, they also have a chaat corner and two additional desserts. &nbsp; HOLLIE’S FLATIRON GRILL 1199 S I-35 Service Rd. Moore, OK 73160 405-799-0300 HOURS: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri &amp; Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Top picks at Hollie’s include their signature Green Chile Mac-N-Cheese and hand-cut Pork Chops with homemade jalapeño peach jam. &nbsp;They also offer plenty of other options like chicken, steak, catfish, and sandwiches. Plus they serve lunch-sized portions of Prime Rib and Chicken Fried Steak, as well as daily happy hour from 3-7 p.m. &nbsp; FONTANA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 854 N.W. 12th St. Moore, OK &nbsp;73160 405-703-0911 HOURS: Tue-Thurs 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri &amp; Sat 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. &nbsp; Family owned and operated, Fontana serves classic Italian dishes in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Everything is prepared fresh daily, and all hot entrees come with a crisp green salad and a basket of Italian bread. Lunch specials served Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:45 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2194db04803467e64e4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c21b4db048034a7e5f69","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:06:54 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Some of the Best Loved Locally-Owned Oklahoma City Restaurants","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5742 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3b60d2cdf67f54908fb67a123b4e1395.jpg\" alt=\"local Oklahoma City restaurants\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\">&nbsp;Oklahoma City is home to an assortment of well-known and much-loved eateries. Some are national chains. But these are among the most highly touted locally owned restaurants in the city. \u003cstrong>NONESUCH\u003c/strong> 803 N Hudson Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-601-9131 HOURS: Wed.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. &nbsp; Named the nation’s \u003cstrong>Best New Restaurant of 2018\u003c/strong> by \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Bon Appetit\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> magazine, \u003ca href=\"https://nonesuchokc.com/\">Nonesuch\u003c/a> is a 20-seat tasting-menu restaurant that creates dishes inspired by the prairie, woodlands and regional farming. Owned and operated by three non-traditionally trained chefs, it offers a 10-course experience that typically changes on a nightly basis. Reservations are highly recommended. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE\u003c/strong> 1309 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108 405-236-0416 HOURS: Opens daily at 6 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. open until 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. open until midnight. &nbsp; Located in the middle of OKC’s historic \u003ca href=\"https://www.stockyardscity.org\">Stockyards City\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://cattlemensrestaurant.com\">Cattlemen’s Steakhouse\u003c/a> has been in operation since 1910, making it the longest continually operating restaurant in Oklahoma City. Won by a local rancher in 1945 during a dice game in an OKC Hotel, it has served a wide assortment of celebrities, politicians and average hungry folks everything from breakfast to lunch and dinner in the years since. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>NIC’S GRILL\u003c/strong> 1201 N. Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, OK 73107 405-524-0999 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. &nbsp; Featured on Guy Fieri’s \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Diners, Drive-ins and Dives\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, on the Food Network, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nicsokc.com/\">Nic’s Grill\u003c/a> is a bustling destination for breakfast, lunch and hefty burgers in a tiny, down-home American diner. Collin Farrell told Jimmy Kimmel while on his show once that he ate the best burger of his life here. There’s often a line outside the door of this diner comprised of people who feel the same. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>LEO’S BBQ\u003c/strong> 3631 N. Kelley Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 405-424-5367 HOURS: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. &nbsp; Also featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LeosBarbecue/\">Leo’s BBQ\u003c/a> first opened in 1974 and has remained in the same humble venue—a former gas station—ever since. It serves hickory-smoked meat and home style sides, along with a much-loved and ballyhooed dessert: strawberry-banana cake, a light and airy yellow confection covered with a sugar glaze that holds the fresh fruit slices in place on top and between its double layers.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"some-of-the-best-loved-locallyowned-oklahoma-city-restaurants-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-10T19:27:59.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3b60d2cdf67f54908fb67a123b4e1395.jpg","caption":"local Oklahoma City restaurants","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1583868479,"_etag":"8bc37c53deef43532dd627ff1e929ff2852d6303","textbody":"&nbsp;Oklahoma City is home to an assortment of well-known and much-loved eateries. Some are national chains. But these are among the most highly touted locally owned restaurants in the city. NONESUCH 803 N Hudson Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-601-9131 HOURS: Wed.-Sat. 5-9 p.m. &nbsp; Named the nation’s Best New Restaurant of 2018 by Bon Appetit magazine, Nonesuch is a 20-seat tasting-menu restaurant that creates dishes inspired by the prairie, woodlands and regional farming. Owned and operated by three non-traditionally trained chefs, it offers a 10-course experience that typically changes on a nightly basis. Reservations are highly recommended. &nbsp; CATTLEMEN’S STEAKHOUSE 1309 S. Agnew Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108 405-236-0416 HOURS: Opens daily at 6 a.m. Sun.-Thurs. open until 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. open until midnight. &nbsp; Located in the middle of OKC’s historic Stockyards City, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse has been in operation since 1910, making it the longest continually operating restaurant in Oklahoma City. Won by a local rancher in 1945 during a dice game in an OKC Hotel, it has served a wide assortment of celebrities, politicians and average hungry folks everything from breakfast to lunch and dinner in the years since. &nbsp; NIC’S GRILL 1201 N. Pennsylvania Oklahoma City, OK 73107 405-524-0999 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. &nbsp; Featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, on the Food Network, Nic’s Grill is a bustling destination for breakfast, lunch and hefty burgers in a tiny, down-home American diner. Collin Farrell told Jimmy Kimmel while on his show once that he ate the best burger of his life here. There’s often a line outside the door of this diner comprised of people who feel the same. &nbsp; LEO’S BBQ 3631 N. Kelley Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73111 405-424-5367 HOURS: Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-8 p.m. &nbsp; Also featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Leo’s BBQ first opened in 1974 and has remained in the same humble venue—a former gas station—ever since. It serves hickory-smoked meat and home style sides, along with a much-loved and ballyhooed dessert: strawberry-banana cake, a light and airy yellow confection covered with a sugar glaze that holds the fresh fruit slices in place on top and between its double layers.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c21b4db048034a7e5f69"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c21e4db04803497e725c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:05:43 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Ways to Make Your Home Safe for Kids","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5748 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd8c91622d49b70175471198fd52e6cb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Accidents happen. Any parent with a young kid knows this – whether it’s bumps and bruises or scrapes and burns. It’s hard to think about anything worse happening beyond a bloody nose or skinned knee, but it’s essential to take the time to make sure your home is safe for children to avoid a more significant injury. Here are five ways you can ensure your children’s safety in the home:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Watch out for drowning hazards.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>You would be surprised at how little water it takes to cause a big problem for small children. Never leave buckets of water around, especially outside. Even dry buckets can fill with rainwater, and sturdier ones won’t tip over if a child climbs inside. Make sure pools, or hot tubs are also fenced off with a locked gate.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"2\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Fire safety is a top priority.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>When was the last time you checked your smoke detectors? Do you have fire extinguishers in your home? Do you have a quick escape route upstairs in case of fire? Make sure every room in your home is prepared for a fire, whether it’s safety ladders to climb out of second-story windows or a kitchen fire extinguisher. Also, keep flammable materials away from small prying hands, including lighters, matches, stovetop burners, and hot appliances.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Avoid falls with gates and guards.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Falls are one of the biggest causes of ER visits for young children. Make sure you have sturdy safety gates installed at the top&nbsp;and bottom&nbsp;of every set of stairs in your home. Even a few stairs could injure a young child. Check the latches regularly to make sure they are steady. Additionally, make sure you have window guards protecting children against falls – remember, screens aren’t meant to hold weight and won’t protect against a fall. Any window above the first floor should have window guards.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Keep chemicals, cleaners, and medicines behind locked doors.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Any parent will tell you – kids will eat just about anything they can find. Keep all cleaning supplies, cleaners, chemicals, and medicines behind locked cabinets or drawers. Don’t rely on tall shelves to help you out here; children can climb or knock things off high places easier than you’d think. To safeguard against a medicine getting into their hands, make sure to buy ones with child-resistant caps.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"5\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Avoid electric shock or choking hazards by managing your cables.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Keep electric cords and power sockets away from your kids, especially toddlers who are curious about different colors or objects. To avoid electrocution, install safety switches (with the help of a professional) that cut off power and use socket covers for unused outlets. You’ll also want to consider how you manage cables. Are they tangled up and running amok? Bundle them up with cable organizers to keep them neat, tidy, and out of the way of small children. There are many ways to protect your children from hazards in the home. Besides following these five safety tips, keep your young child within sight whenever possible. You may not realize you have a bottle of aspirin sitting out, or a bucket of water that filled up during a storm in your yard. But, with a few precautions and a bit of prep work, you can rest assured in the safety of your home and your children.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-ways-to-make-your-home-safe-for-kids-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-02-11T19:56:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd8c91622d49b70175471198fd52e6cb.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1581450968,"_etag":"b7a739b025ba61033b7eb9fb82e0cd242217608b","textbody":"&nbsp;Accidents happen. Any parent with a young kid knows this – whether it’s bumps and bruises or scrapes and burns. It’s hard to think about anything worse happening beyond a bloody nose or skinned knee, but it’s essential to take the time to make sure your home is safe for children to avoid a more significant injury. Here are five ways you can ensure your children’s safety in the home:Watch out for drowning hazards.You would be surprised at how little water it takes to cause a big problem for small children. Never leave buckets of water around, especially outside. Even dry buckets can fill with rainwater, and sturdier ones won’t tip over if a child climbs inside. Make sure pools, or hot tubs are also fenced off with a locked gate.Fire safety is a top priority.When was the last time you checked your smoke detectors? Do you have fire extinguishers in your home? Do you have a quick escape route upstairs in case of fire? Make sure every room in your home is prepared for a fire, whether it’s safety ladders to climb out of second-story windows or a kitchen fire extinguisher. Also, keep flammable materials away from small prying hands, including lighters, matches, stovetop burners, and hot appliances.Avoid falls with gates and guards.Falls are one of the biggest causes of ER visits for young children. Make sure you have sturdy safety gates installed at the top&nbsp;and bottom&nbsp;of every set of stairs in your home. Even a few stairs could injure a young child. Check the latches regularly to make sure they are steady. Additionally, make sure you have window guards protecting children against falls – remember, screens aren’t meant to hold weight and won’t protect against a fall. Any window above the first floor should have window guards.Keep chemicals, cleaners, and medicines behind locked doors.Any parent will tell you – kids will eat just about anything they can find. Keep all cleaning supplies, cleaners, chemicals, and medicines behind locked cabinets or drawers. Don’t rely on tall shelves to help you out here; children can climb or knock things off high places easier than you’d think. To safeguard against a medicine getting into their hands, make sure to buy ones with child-resistant caps.Avoid electric shock or choking hazards by managing your cables.Keep electric cords and power sockets away from your kids, especially toddlers who are curious about different colors or objects. To avoid electrocution, install safety switches (with the help of a professional) that cut off power and use socket covers for unused outlets. You’ll also want to consider how you manage cables. Are they tangled up and running amok? Bundle them up with cable organizers to keep them neat, tidy, and out of the way of small children. There are many ways to protect your children from hazards in the home. Besides following these five safety tips, keep your young child within sight whenever possible. You may not realize you have a bottle of aspirin sitting out, or a bucket of water that filled up during a storm in your yard. But, with a few precautions and a bit of prep work, you can rest assured in the safety of your home and your children.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c21e4db04803497e725c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2204db04803477e7fb3","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:17:01 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"What year is your home?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5772 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kitchen-Reno-3-resized2-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"577\" height=\"433\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5408 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/812615d5f516bac53dbbf47a668293ba.jpeg\" alt=\"Kitchen stained wood hood gray cabinets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">People often talk about the year their car was manufactured, but we rarely think in those terms when it comes to our homes. However, new homes have several benefits over used homes. Whether its \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">design\u003c/a>, maintenance, community amenities, or budget, make sure you're weighing out all your options when you're considering a new home. Here are some advantages to new homes to take into account: 1. Saving time and money on home maintenance and updates. Have you ever been through a home remodel? It's often more costly and takes longer than originally anticipated--not to mention the inconvenience of having people in and out of your house for weeks or months. Also, a portion of your home, like the kitchen or bathroom, could be unusable while the work is taking place. Unlike what the home makeover shows sometimes present, the process can be stressful and expensive. Plus, a builder's warranty and structural warranty, can protect you from costly repairs. \u003ca href=\"https://www.newhomesource.com/learn/new-homes-vs-resale-which-is-right-for-you/\">New Home Source\u003c/a> recently shared some costs of typical home improvements that are made to existing homes:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Heating and Air Conditioning\u003c/strong>: The typical furnace has a 20-year life expectancy; the typical central air system 15 years. Replacing them could cost you $4,100 for an air conditioning unit and $3,675 and up for the furnace, depending on the system you choose.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Flooring/Carpeting/Tile/Hardwood Floor refinish\u003c/strong>: You’re virtually guaranteed to replace some carpeting in a resale home and you may need to upgrade other flooring or finishes. Costs can run anywhere from a few thousand dollars to well over $15,000, depending on your choices.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Roof\u003c/strong>: The average shingled roof lasts about 25 years. Replacement costs can be anywhere from $5,000 up.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Exterior Painting\u003c/strong>: With a new house, you get to select the color. With an existing house, there’s a good possibility you’ll want to repaint. Typical cost: $5,000 and up.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Interior Painting\u003c/strong>: Again, with a new house, you choose the wall colors of the rooms as part of the package. With an existing house, you’re probably going to want to repaint some of the interior. Even if you do it yourself, it will cost money and time.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Kitchen Remodel\u003c/strong>: Think anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Master Bath Remodel\u003c/strong>: $15,000 and up.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>2. Cleanliness and safety - Would you install used carpet in your home? Probably not. What about used kitchen appliances, water heater, roof shingles or bathroom fixtures? Having a new home can give you the peace-of-mind that all the things that go into a home are brand-new, clean and to the highest standard. Just like having that \"new car smell,\" having a new home provides a fresh start and a clean slate. Also, building standards change. Outdated electrical outlets, wiring, breaker boxes, plumbing pipes, or lead paint can lead to unwanted dangers in your home. 3. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/innovation\">Energy efficiency\u003c/a> - While an existing home could seem like a bargain, make sure you're considering the age of the windows, quality of the insulation, age of the heat and air system, and other building standards that will affect your heating and cooling usage. With Ideal Homes guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, our homeowners can rest assured there won't be any surprises when their bills arrive in the mailbox. 4. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Design\u003c/a> - Whether you're \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">building from the ground up\u003c/a> or are opting for a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#homes\">move-in ready home\u003c/a>, new homes are beautifully designed. Building will give you the freedom to select the options that give you exactly the look you want. Our move-in ready homes are beautifully designed by the professionals in our design center with a variety of the most up-to-date design styles. Are you ready to see what a new home has to offer you? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact Elena\u003c/a> to schedule a time to visit one of our neighborhoods.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"what-year-is-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-12T02:00:03.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/812615d5f516bac53dbbf47a668293ba.jpeg","caption":"Kitchen stained wood hood gray cabinets","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1583978403,"_etag":"d496e9d56d252bbd9f897aba281f269fb23217ea","textbody":"People often talk about the year their car was manufactured, but we rarely think in those terms when it comes to our homes. However, new homes have several benefits over used homes. Whether its design, maintenance, community amenities, or budget, make sure you're weighing out all your options when you're considering a new home. Here are some advantages to new homes to take into account: 1. Saving time and money on home maintenance and updates. Have you ever been through a home remodel? It's often more costly and takes longer than originally anticipated--not to mention the inconvenience of having people in and out of your house for weeks or months. Also, a portion of your home, like the kitchen or bathroom, could be unusable while the work is taking place. Unlike what the home makeover shows sometimes present, the process can be stressful and expensive. Plus, a builder's warranty and structural warranty, can protect you from costly repairs. New Home Source recently shared some costs of typical home improvements that are made to existing homes:Heating and Air Conditioning: The typical furnace has a 20-year life expectancy; the typical central air system 15 years. Replacing them could cost you $4,100 for an air conditioning unit and $3,675 and up for the furnace, depending on the system you choose.Flooring/Carpeting/Tile/Hardwood Floor refinish: You’re virtually guaranteed to replace some carpeting in a resale home and you may need to upgrade other flooring or finishes. Costs can run anywhere from a few thousand dollars to well over $15,000, depending on your choices.Roof: The average shingled roof lasts about 25 years. Replacement costs can be anywhere from $5,000 up.Exterior Painting: With a new house, you get to select the color. With an existing house, there’s a good possibility you’ll want to repaint. Typical cost: $5,000 and up.Interior Painting: Again, with a new house, you choose the wall colors of the rooms as part of the package. With an existing house, you’re probably going to want to repaint some of the interior. Even if you do it yourself, it will cost money and time.Kitchen Remodel: Think anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000.Master Bath Remodel: $15,000 and up.2. Cleanliness and safety - Would you install used carpet in your home? Probably not. What about used kitchen appliances, water heater, roof shingles or bathroom fixtures? Having a new home can give you the peace-of-mind that all the things that go into a home are brand-new, clean and to the highest standard. Just like having that \"new car smell,\" having a new home provides a fresh start and a clean slate. Also, building standards change. Outdated electrical outlets, wiring, breaker boxes, plumbing pipes, or lead paint can lead to unwanted dangers in your home. 3. Energy efficiency - While an existing home could seem like a bargain, make sure you're considering the age of the windows, quality of the insulation, age of the heat and air system, and other building standards that will affect your heating and cooling usage. With Ideal Homes guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, our homeowners can rest assured there won't be any surprises when their bills arrive in the mailbox. 4. Design - Whether you're building from the ground up or are opting for a move-in ready home, new homes are beautifully designed. Building will give you the freedom to select the options that give you exactly the look you want. Our move-in ready homes are beautifully designed by the professionals in our design center with a variety of the most up-to-date design styles. Are you ready to see what a new home has to offer you? Contact Elena to schedule a time to visit one of our neighborhoods.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:52 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2204db04803477e7fb3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2234db04803467e64e6","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:06:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"4 Easy Tips to Evaluate What You Really Want in a Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5752 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b4621087c1617d49f0e8095e1f773c40.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Love at first sight is every homeowner-to-be’s dream. You find a house for sale and love everything about it, from the age of the home to the color of the roof right down to the white picket fence. While you’ll definitely find a home you and your family fall in love with, expecting every single thing to be perfect is a bit, well, unrealistic. Especially if you’re not entirely sure what it is you’re looking for. To help you figure out what you want in a home (and bring you closer to that falling-in-love feeling), we put together these four tips.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>What Does Your Heart Desire?\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>It might sound corny, but the best place to start is with the question: What is in your dream home? Maybe it’s perfect-sized bedrooms, a southern-facing picture window, a spacious lush backyard… Or perhaps it’s a high-rise apartment in the city within walking distance to restaurants and museums. But there’s a difference between what you want in a home and what you absolutely need. Be honest with yourself about what you genuinely cannot live without. You might also want to give yourself a reality check now and consider your budget. How much home can you afford? And where can you afford it? Now that you’ve got that in mind…\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"2\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>&nbsp; &nbsp; Start Assigning Items as Wants or Needs\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Look at the list you created for your dream home and work backward from there. Start categorizing each item on that list as a want or a need. There’s no need to bump off wants now, but it’s helpful to keep those in mind as you start looking at homes. With this exercise, it’s helpful to consider what you’re willing to pay more for (such as a shorter commute or better school district) and what you could live without (like a three-car garage or a vaulted ceiling). Remember that there’s a lot you can change about a home (like landscaping, carpet colors, or even a deck). Make sure you and your partner or family are on the same page with this list to cut down on house-hunting bickering.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"3\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>What Could Help You Out in the Future?\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>We get it. You’re looking to move into your new dream home, and you can’t imagine ever doing this again. But the truth is, you’re probably going to move again at some point. So, it’s a good idea to also consider what “value items” are on your list. These items are features that add value to the property for future buyers. Work with your real estate agent to figure out which of the items on your list are high-value items that may come in handy when you’re looking to sell in the future, like hardwood floors or beautiful landscaping.\u003c/p>\u003col start=\"4\">\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Narrow Down Your Home Search (For Your Own Sanity!)\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Many prospective buyers start out full of energy and excitement – you could look at three dozen homes in one weekend! You’re ready! But you’re not likely to find your dream home right away. It’s easy to get worn down after you’ve spent weekend after weekend looking at houses. To cut down on this fatigue from the start, take that list of wants and needs, and apply it to your search. Don’t tour every available home in a 5-mile radius of your dream neighborhood; spend some time narrowing down your list. You’ll be happier with the results and will keep your stamina up throughout the entire process. You also might start to narrow down that list, or even alter it all together, after you’ve seen a few homes and realize that an open floor plan is more important than a three-season porch. Finding your dream home isn’t always easy, but it’s within reach. These four tips will help you narrow down the search and evaluate what you’re really looking for in a home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"4-easy-tips-to-evaluate-what-you-really-want-in-a-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-02-28T22:58:49.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b4621087c1617d49f0e8095e1f773c40.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1582930729,"_etag":"34cbebccbf6bdf42997c941464c4214e0517501b","textbody":"&nbsp;Love at first sight is every homeowner-to-be’s dream. You find a house for sale and love everything about it, from the age of the home to the color of the roof right down to the white picket fence. While you’ll definitely find a home you and your family fall in love with, expecting every single thing to be perfect is a bit, well, unrealistic. Especially if you’re not entirely sure what it is you’re looking for. To help you figure out what you want in a home (and bring you closer to that falling-in-love feeling), we put together these four tips.What Does Your Heart Desire?It might sound corny, but the best place to start is with the question: What is in your dream home? Maybe it’s perfect-sized bedrooms, a southern-facing picture window, a spacious lush backyard… Or perhaps it’s a high-rise apartment in the city within walking distance to restaurants and museums. But there’s a difference between what you want in a home and what you absolutely need. Be honest with yourself about what you genuinely cannot live without. You might also want to give yourself a reality check now and consider your budget. How much home can you afford? And where can you afford it? Now that you’ve got that in mind…&nbsp; &nbsp; Start Assigning Items as Wants or NeedsLook at the list you created for your dream home and work backward from there. Start categorizing each item on that list as a want or a need. There’s no need to bump off wants now, but it’s helpful to keep those in mind as you start looking at homes. With this exercise, it’s helpful to consider what you’re willing to pay more for (such as a shorter commute or better school district) and what you could live without (like a three-car garage or a vaulted ceiling). Remember that there’s a lot you can change about a home (like landscaping, carpet colors, or even a deck). Make sure you and your partner or family are on the same page with this list to cut down on house-hunting bickering.What Could Help You Out in the Future?We get it. You’re looking to move into your new dream home, and you can’t imagine ever doing this again. But the truth is, you’re probably going to move again at some point. So, it’s a good idea to also consider what “value items” are on your list. These items are features that add value to the property for future buyers. Work with your real estate agent to figure out which of the items on your list are high-value items that may come in handy when you’re looking to sell in the future, like hardwood floors or beautiful landscaping.Narrow Down Your Home Search (For Your Own Sanity!)Many prospective buyers start out full of energy and excitement – you could look at three dozen homes in one weekend! You’re ready! But you’re not likely to find your dream home right away. It’s easy to get worn down after you’ve spent weekend after weekend looking at houses. To cut down on this fatigue from the start, take that list of wants and needs, and apply it to your search. Don’t tour every available home in a 5-mile radius of your dream neighborhood; spend some time narrowing down your list. You’ll be happier with the results and will keep your stamina up throughout the entire process. You also might start to narrow down that list, or even alter it all together, after you’ve seen a few homes and realize that an open floor plan is more important than a three-season porch. Finding your dream home isn’t always easy, but it’s within reach. These four tips will help you narrow down the search and evaluate what you’re really looking for in a home.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2234db04803467e64e6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2264db04803467e64e7","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:07:23 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Oklahoma City Boasts Low Cost of Living","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5788 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a8d7d7418d3d202b568b47943087cd45.jpg\" alt=\"Oklahoma City Skyline\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/state/oklahoma\">BestPlaces.net\u003c/a>, the cost of living in the Greater Oklahoma City area falls well below the national average. The Best Places site indices are based on a U.S. average of 100. An amount below 100 means Oklahoma City is below the national average, while an amount above 100 would make it higher. Best Places calculates that Oklahoma City’s overall cost of living index is 85.4 Housing, which the website valued at 56.2, is the biggest factor in Oklahoma City’s cost of living difference compared to the nation as a whole. In determining Oklahoma City’s overall score, Best Places weighed all the cost of living categories as follows:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Housing – 30%\u003c/li>\u003cli>Food and groceries – 15%\u003c/li>\u003cli>Transportation – 10%\u003c/li>\u003cli>Utilities – 6 %\u003c/li>\u003cli>Healthcare -7%\u003c/li>\u003cli>Miscellaneous clothing, services and entertainment – 32%\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Oklahoma as a state also comes out well when its tax situation is compared to the rest of the nation:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The state’s sales tax is 12% lower than the national average\u003c/li>\u003cli>Its income tax is 78% lower than the national average\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-boasts-low-cost-of-living-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-17T23:04:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a8d7d7418d3d202b568b47943087cd45.jpg","caption":"Oklahoma City Skyline","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1584486259,"_etag":"94bd417bb0d4da99bce7d9bc464acaeba8e83239","textbody":"According to BestPlaces.net, the cost of living in the Greater Oklahoma City area falls well below the national average. The Best Places site indices are based on a U.S. average of 100. An amount below 100 means Oklahoma City is below the national average, while an amount above 100 would make it higher. Best Places calculates that Oklahoma City’s overall cost of living index is 85.4 Housing, which the website valued at 56.2, is the biggest factor in Oklahoma City’s cost of living difference compared to the nation as a whole. In determining Oklahoma City’s overall score, Best Places weighed all the cost of living categories as follows:Housing – 30%Food and groceries – 15%Transportation – 10%Utilities – 6 %Healthcare -7%Miscellaneous clothing, services and entertainment – 32%Oklahoma as a state also comes out well when its tax situation is compared to the rest of the nation:The state’s sales tax is 12% lower than the national averageIts income tax is 78% lower than the national average","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:13:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2264db04803467e64e7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c22a4db04803467e64e9","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:07:28 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fun With Your Toddler While You're Both at Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5792 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7e74f4ec1d27066b887dab449c675ca1.jpg\" alt=\"Toddler activities at home\" width=\"999\" height=\"665\">&nbsp;Many folks have found themselves needing to entertain their toddlers for what likely seems like infinitely long stretches of time. &nbsp;This can be especially difficult since play dates with friends and youngsters going to their usual day care or mothers-day-out activities aren’t currently available as options. Here are some activities that might help the time pass more quickly for both you and your toddler. \u003cstrong>Hold Your Own Dance Party\u003c/strong> Since helping your little one burn off some of their seemingly infinite stores of energy is of the utmost importance at times like these, the two of you—or however many of you are at home—would be well advised to hold your own dance party. This can be either impromptu or planned out. You and your toddler can dress up in party clothes or boogie down in pajamas; the dress code is up to you, as is your musical selection. Your playlist can include their favorite little kid songs or (clean) pop or rock selections, whatever you’d both enjoy jumping around to is fine. Something with a definite beat is suggested. All you need is enough room to move around and something (radio, iPod, stereo, whatever) that can play your music loud enough for you to enjoy but not so uproarious as to make your neighbors call the police. \u003cstrong>Have a Stuffed Animal Safari\u003c/strong> Quite often little ones have a massive number of stuffed animals. If that’s the case in your house, why not place them in several different semi-hidden spots around your house and have your youngster go on a safari to find those stuffed critters in their new habitats? This can be a “photo” safari, if you like, where you can snap a picture of your toddler finding each animal and posing with them there in the wilds of your living room, dining room, den or for your friends online. &nbsp;Once all of the animals on the safari have been found, your great hunter could draw pictures of the pretend locations where their stuffed friends were hidden and how their safari adventures unfolded. \u003cstrong>Hunt for Buried Treasure\u003c/strong> If it’s not raining outside you could bury a little treasure (perhaps a few coins or some candy) in a metal box (like an Altoids container or anything you don’t mind burying) in a pile of sand or little plastic balls or whatever you feel they could safely “dig” through in your backyard and give your youngster a scoop or big spoon for their digging. To keep things interesting, you probably want to have two or more piles, but the treasure is only in one, so it’s not something they will automatically find quickly. If it is raining outside, you could let your young treasure hunter search through large pots or bowls inside instead. You could also up the ante a bit by adding in an additional prize like getting to decide what’s for dinner (or dessert) or whatever your toddler would appreciate and enjoy. \u003cstrong>Watch Movie Videos\u003c/strong> Although it’s not something you want to do for an endless amount of time, there’s nothing wrong with letting your toddler watch an age-appropriate movie every now and then. In fact, to help you find the right viewing for your little one, Good Housekeeping compiled \u003ca href=\"https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g25436424/best-toddler-movies/\">this list\u003c/a> of 15+ Best Toddler Movies for When You Need a Short Break. \u003cstrong>A Multitude of Other Options\u003c/strong> There are any number of great activities for you and your toddler. Check out these \u003ca href=\"https://handsonaswegrow.com/indoor-activities-toddlers/\">Top 10 Indoor Activities for Toddlers\u003c/a>. And these \u003ca href=\"https://www.theleangreenbean.com/indoor-activities-for-toddlers/\">Indoor Activities for Toddlers\u003c/a>. There’s also these \u003ca href=\"https://mommypoppins.com/new-york-city-kids/boredom-busters/13-simple-crafts-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers-to-do-at-home\">13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home\u003c/a>. May you and your little one find ways to enjoy each other and life in general while spending this time together.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"fun-with-your-toddler-while-youre-both-at-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-19T22:19:33.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7e74f4ec1d27066b887dab449c675ca1.jpg","caption":"Toddler activities at home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1584656373,"_etag":"dae62a0e2849f9fe385a78be448c7fb0d49298a6","textbody":"&nbsp;Many folks have found themselves needing to entertain their toddlers for what likely seems like infinitely long stretches of time. &nbsp;This can be especially difficult since play dates with friends and youngsters going to their usual day care or mothers-day-out activities aren’t currently available as options. Here are some activities that might help the time pass more quickly for both you and your toddler. Hold Your Own Dance Party Since helping your little one burn off some of their seemingly infinite stores of energy is of the utmost importance at times like these, the two of you—or however many of you are at home—would be well advised to hold your own dance party. This can be either impromptu or planned out. You and your toddler can dress up in party clothes or boogie down in pajamas; the dress code is up to you, as is your musical selection. Your playlist can include their favorite little kid songs or (clean) pop or rock selections, whatever you’d both enjoy jumping around to is fine. Something with a definite beat is suggested. All you need is enough room to move around and something (radio, iPod, stereo, whatever) that can play your music loud enough for you to enjoy but not so uproarious as to make your neighbors call the police. Have a Stuffed Animal Safari Quite often little ones have a massive number of stuffed animals. If that’s the case in your house, why not place them in several different semi-hidden spots around your house and have your youngster go on a safari to find those stuffed critters in their new habitats? This can be a “photo” safari, if you like, where you can snap a picture of your toddler finding each animal and posing with them there in the wilds of your living room, dining room, den or for your friends online. &nbsp;Once all of the animals on the safari have been found, your great hunter could draw pictures of the pretend locations where their stuffed friends were hidden and how their safari adventures unfolded. Hunt for Buried Treasure If it’s not raining outside you could bury a little treasure (perhaps a few coins or some candy) in a metal box (like an Altoids container or anything you don’t mind burying) in a pile of sand or little plastic balls or whatever you feel they could safely “dig” through in your backyard and give your youngster a scoop or big spoon for their digging. To keep things interesting, you probably want to have two or more piles, but the treasure is only in one, so it’s not something they will automatically find quickly. If it is raining outside, you could let your young treasure hunter search through large pots or bowls inside instead. You could also up the ante a bit by adding in an additional prize like getting to decide what’s for dinner (or dessert) or whatever your toddler would appreciate and enjoy. Watch Movie Videos Although it’s not something you want to do for an endless amount of time, there’s nothing wrong with letting your toddler watch an age-appropriate movie every now and then. In fact, to help you find the right viewing for your little one, Good Housekeeping compiled this list of 15+ Best Toddler Movies for When You Need a Short Break. A Multitude of Other Options There are any number of great activities for you and your toddler. Check out these Top 10 Indoor Activities for Toddlers. And these Indoor Activities for Toddlers. There’s also these 13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home. May you and your little one find ways to enjoy each other and life in general while spending this time together.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c22a4db04803467e64e9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c22c4db04803467e64ea","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:08:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"At Home With Your Grade-Schoolers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5797 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1972c67af0f4b7f3e3ffc4e91d8cf8f2.jpg\" alt=\"Grade School Play\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Even if you have the best kids in the world, that doesn’t mean they won’t get bored and become pests when stuck at home, isolated from their friends and kept from their favorite group activities. So, if you’ve been trying to think of ways to keep your cool . . . &nbsp;and your sanity while you and your grade- school-age child or children are sheltering at home due to the Coronavirus situation, here are some activities you can both enjoy. \u003cstrong>Physical Activity is a Must\u003c/strong> All of us, no matter what our age need to be physically active throughout the day, every day. And this is even more important for children. While adults need at least 30 minutes of activity a day, youngsters need to be physically active for a minimum of 60 minutes each and every day. BONUS: a well exercised child is less likely to be cranky and restless. So, do you both a favor and get some exercise together. \u003cstrong>Outdoor Options\u003c/strong> If you have a basketball hoop, this is a good time for you both to practice making baskets. In addition, if you both have bikes, plan a riding path you can take together where you’ll both be safe and unlikely to be surrounded by lots of people. No bikes? Or if your child has one but you don’t, then take a walk together or load up your child’s bike and go to a place where he or she can ride around in full view of you while you walk, either in place or behind your child. Before heading out, make sure your child is aware of the rules that need to be in place while outside your home right now:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>No getting close to other people, even if you know them. Wave and smile, call a cheery “Hello” but keep your distance.\u003c/li>\u003cli>No handling or touching anything, whether playground equipment, rides or someone else’s ball.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Take hand wipes or sanitizer with you, in case you unexpectedly come in contact with something or someone. But remember, hand sanitizer isn’t a free pass, it’s better not to touch something in the first place, but if you do, definitely sanitize.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cstrong>Indoor Exercise\u003c/strong> You and your child can also exercise together while indoors. This is a great way to bond and have fun together. Some, but certainly not all of your options include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfgQbRww_Kc\">Patty cake push-ups\u003c/a> – do push-ups facing each other, then pat each other’s hand while still pushing up. Work up to doing several before lowering yourselves down to the ground.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4DAnQ6DtF8\">Jumping jacks\u003c/a> – standing tall, bring your hands together above your head as you jump your feet apart, swing your arms down to shoulder height as you jump to bring your feet together.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt2jaefnPFY\">Leap frog\u003c/a> – crouch down in a squat, with your weight on your heels and your hands clasped under your chin, leap up as you bring your hands down, and squat once again.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cstrong>Creative Activities\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Once you’ve both had a bit of a workout, exercise your children’s minds a little with some creative indoors activities, like:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Have them make up a story, then . . .\u003cul>\u003cli>Write it up and illustrate it with their own pictures. If you have them do this for several days in a row they can have a collection of short stories that you can bind for them in a three-ring binder or in some other manner to keep and show to their friends at a later date.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.classic-play.com/family-ties-a-puppet-theater-on-the-fly/\">Create puppets\u003c/a> out of socks or paper bags to play the characters in the story and have them put on a puppet show for you and anyone else in the house.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Act out the story themselves as a play for you and others in the house. You can also video the play and share it with other family members and friends that you can’t see right now. It’s great if the kids can create costumes for themselves from your old clothes or other items around the house.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other Options\u003c/strong> Naturally there are any number of other activities you and your grade-school-age child or children can enjoy together. Check some of them out at \u003ca href=\"https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/63623/indoor-activities-winter/\">35 Indoor Activities for While You’re Stuck Inside\u003c/a>. There’s even more at \u003ca href=\"https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/category/elementary-activities/\">Activities for Elementary School Kids\u003c/a>. And don’t forget those old tried and true activities like board games for the whole family or reading together. If you’re out of books, don’t forget that even though the buildings that house the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library branches are currently closed, you can still \u003ca href=\"https://www.metrolibrary.org/find/download-and-stream\">download and stream\u003c/a> their digital books and videos online. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"at-home-with-your-gradeschoolers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-20T22:23:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1972c67af0f4b7f3e3ffc4e91d8cf8f2.jpg","caption":"Grade School Play","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1584743037,"_etag":"684c73b9b0d809baee7c7c3461a63de3ba5f649c","textbody":"&nbsp;Even if you have the best kids in the world, that doesn’t mean they won’t get bored and become pests when stuck at home, isolated from their friends and kept from their favorite group activities. So, if you’ve been trying to think of ways to keep your cool . . . &nbsp;and your sanity while you and your grade- school-age child or children are sheltering at home due to the Coronavirus situation, here are some activities you can both enjoy. Physical Activity is a Must All of us, no matter what our age need to be physically active throughout the day, every day. And this is even more important for children. While adults need at least 30 minutes of activity a day, youngsters need to be physically active for a minimum of 60 minutes each and every day. BONUS: a well exercised child is less likely to be cranky and restless. So, do you both a favor and get some exercise together. Outdoor Options If you have a basketball hoop, this is a good time for you both to practice making baskets. In addition, if you both have bikes, plan a riding path you can take together where you’ll both be safe and unlikely to be surrounded by lots of people. No bikes? Or if your child has one but you don’t, then take a walk together or load up your child’s bike and go to a place where he or she can ride around in full view of you while you walk, either in place or behind your child. Before heading out, make sure your child is aware of the rules that need to be in place while outside your home right now:No getting close to other people, even if you know them. Wave and smile, call a cheery “Hello” but keep your distance.No handling or touching anything, whether playground equipment, rides or someone else’s ball.Take hand wipes or sanitizer with you, in case you unexpectedly come in contact with something or someone. But remember, hand sanitizer isn’t a free pass, it’s better not to touch something in the first place, but if you do, definitely sanitize.&nbsp; Indoor Exercise You and your child can also exercise together while indoors. This is a great way to bond and have fun together. Some, but certainly not all of your options include:Patty cake push-ups – do push-ups facing each other, then pat each other’s hand while still pushing up. Work up to doing several before lowering yourselves down to the ground.Jumping jacks – standing tall, bring your hands together above your head as you jump your feet apart, swing your arms down to shoulder height as you jump to bring your feet together.Leap frog – crouch down in a squat, with your weight on your heels and your hands clasped under your chin, leap up as you bring your hands down, and squat once again.&nbsp; Creative Activities&nbsp; &nbsp;Once you’ve both had a bit of a workout, exercise your children’s minds a little with some creative indoors activities, like:Have them make up a story, then . . .Write it up and illustrate it with their own pictures. If you have them do this for several days in a row they can have a collection of short stories that you can bind for them in a three-ring binder or in some other manner to keep and show to their friends at a later date.Create puppets out of socks or paper bags to play the characters in the story and have them put on a puppet show for you and anyone else in the house.Act out the story themselves as a play for you and others in the house. You can also video the play and share it with other family members and friends that you can’t see right now. It’s great if the kids can create costumes for themselves from your old clothes or other items around the house.Other Options Naturally there are any number of other activities you and your grade-school-age child or children can enjoy together. Check some of them out at 35 Indoor Activities for While You’re Stuck Inside. There’s even more at Activities for Elementary School Kids. And don’t forget those old tried and true activities like board games for the whole family or reading together. If you’re out of books, don’t forget that even though the buildings that house the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library branches are currently closed, you can still download and stream their digital books and videos online. &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c22c4db04803467e64ea"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c22f4db04803477e7fb4","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:07:01 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Build a New Home and Skip The Heartache of Used Homes Bidding Wars","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5833 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/734f9efb10e2564abf86a165848ccbd7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;You’ve probably heard people say that the housing market is hot right now, and there is not a lot of existing homes available. Lots of people are looking to buy a home right now and that means it’s a seller’s market. But what does that mean for homebuyers? Unfortunately, it often means competing with other buyers who might be putting down offers far more tempting than yours. We’re talking offers way over the asking price or offering to pay right now, in cash. It’s super hard to compete in a market like this, which just adds to the stress of buying a home. There is, however, another option. And no, we don’t mean just waiting until the market cools down. We’re talking about buying a newly constructed home. There are so many pros to working with a builder, and that’s why we put this list together! Here are a few of the reasons you should consider building a new home over buying a home. \u003cstrong>1. Less Heartbreak, More Celebrating\u003c/strong> Imagine this: You find a dream home on the market. It’s got that open front porch you’ve always wanted, more than enough bedrooms, and a fully finished basement. You put an offer in and hold your breath. Before 24 hours are up, the sellers have twenty offers higher than your bid. You’ve lost another home. Yeah, that sounds pretty devastating. In today’s market, you may go through that heartbreak half a dozen times (or more, if we’re being honest). On the other hand, opting to build a home means there’s no competition. Nobody’s going to swoop in at the last minute with an insane bid and snatch your perfect home away. Instead, you can take your time to plan out a home that fits your family’s needs without the rush. \u003cstrong>2. The Design Can Fit YOU (Instead of the Other Way Around)\u003c/strong> Buying a home is all about making compromises. The houses with spacious yards might have cramped kitchens or not enough bedrooms. Or they might have too-low ceilings. You get the point. When you buy a used home, you must weigh your wants and find a home that fits as many as possible. But when you build a new home? The world is basically your oyster. You can choose the layout to include that walk-in closet you’ve always dreamed of, the spacious master bathroom, and the ideal kitchen. You need to be mindful of your budget, but that’s about it. Design your home to fit \u003cem>your\u003c/em> family. \u003cstrong>3. Avoid Move-In Reno Projects\u003c/strong> If you’ve bought a home in the past, you know about the inevitable move-in projects. Right after an exhausting week of packing and moving, you need to start painting or planning to swap out the outdated bathroom tile. With all the unpacking chaos, trips to the hardware store, and late nights, moving can feel like a never-ending blur. It takes a while to finally take a breath and enjoy the new space. Say goodbye to all of that when you build a home. You will be able to choose all of that from the start: cabinet style, flooring, windows, wall colors, you name it. It’s a lot of work, sure, but it’s exciting to build your home from the ground up. And you’ll have a lot more fun imagining your gorgeous new countertops than if you were embarking on a home improvement project. \u003cstrong>4. It’s a Balancing Act\u003c/strong> It’s necessary for us to talk about the other side of building a home. Some of the common arguments against buying brand new are cost and time. First of all, it’s usually less expensive to build a house than to buy it in the long run, so let’s dispense that myth right now. Second of all, yes. It takes longer to build a home than buying one. But the benefits of building a house from scratch designed to fit your family – and budget – is often enough to offset that time. When the housing market is hot, like it is right now, don’t spend time and energy bidding against dozens of people. Instead, consider building your home. No competition, no surprises, no compromises. Just a brand-new dream home for you and your family.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"build-a-new-home-and-skip-the-heartache-of-used-homes-bidding-wars-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-08T22:50:49.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/734f9efb10e2564abf86a165848ccbd7.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1583707849,"_etag":"f84537b874ee80ebb31534a1b2e04a0bbe785cbb","textbody":"&nbsp;You’ve probably heard people say that the housing market is hot right now, and there is not a lot of existing homes available. Lots of people are looking to buy a home right now and that means it’s a seller’s market. But what does that mean for homebuyers? Unfortunately, it often means competing with other buyers who might be putting down offers far more tempting than yours. We’re talking offers way over the asking price or offering to pay right now, in cash. It’s super hard to compete in a market like this, which just adds to the stress of buying a home. There is, however, another option. And no, we don’t mean just waiting until the market cools down. We’re talking about buying a newly constructed home. There are so many pros to working with a builder, and that’s why we put this list together! Here are a few of the reasons you should consider building a new home over buying a home. 1. Less Heartbreak, More Celebrating Imagine this: You find a dream home on the market. It’s got that open front porch you’ve always wanted, more than enough bedrooms, and a fully finished basement. You put an offer in and hold your breath. Before 24 hours are up, the sellers have twenty offers higher than your bid. You’ve lost another home. Yeah, that sounds pretty devastating. In today’s market, you may go through that heartbreak half a dozen times (or more, if we’re being honest). On the other hand, opting to build a home means there’s no competition. Nobody’s going to swoop in at the last minute with an insane bid and snatch your perfect home away. Instead, you can take your time to plan out a home that fits your family’s needs without the rush. 2. The Design Can Fit YOU (Instead of the Other Way Around) Buying a home is all about making compromises. The houses with spacious yards might have cramped kitchens or not enough bedrooms. Or they might have too-low ceilings. You get the point. When you buy a used home, you must weigh your wants and find a home that fits as many as possible. But when you build a new home? The world is basically your oyster. You can choose the layout to include that walk-in closet you’ve always dreamed of, the spacious master bathroom, and the ideal kitchen. You need to be mindful of your budget, but that’s about it. Design your home to fit your family. 3. Avoid Move-In Reno Projects If you’ve bought a home in the past, you know about the inevitable move-in projects. Right after an exhausting week of packing and moving, you need to start painting or planning to swap out the outdated bathroom tile. With all the unpacking chaos, trips to the hardware store, and late nights, moving can feel like a never-ending blur. It takes a while to finally take a breath and enjoy the new space. Say goodbye to all of that when you build a home. You will be able to choose all of that from the start: cabinet style, flooring, windows, wall colors, you name it. It’s a lot of work, sure, but it’s exciting to build your home from the ground up. And you’ll have a lot more fun imagining your gorgeous new countertops than if you were embarking on a home improvement project. 4. It’s a Balancing Act It’s necessary for us to talk about the other side of building a home. Some of the common arguments against buying brand new are cost and time. First of all, it’s usually less expensive to build a house than to buy it in the long run, so let’s dispense that myth right now. Second of all, yes. It takes longer to build a home than buying one. But the benefits of building a house from scratch designed to fit your family – and budget – is often enough to offset that time. When the housing market is hot, like it is right now, don’t spend time and energy bidding against dozens of people. Instead, consider building your home. No competition, no surprises, no compromises. Just a brand-new dream home for you and your family.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c22f4db04803477e7fb4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2314db04803487e5d89","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:08:24 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Keeping Young Teens Busy in Quarantine","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5800 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/af62f24abd63fa7b385a9dee94adefb3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;If the Coronavirus pandemic has forced you and your family to stay home pretty much all day every day, you may be finding it difficult to keep the young teens in your house entertained. Here are some ideas to help you in that endeavor. You might consider having your child . . . \u003cstrong>Take an Online Class\u003c/strong> In addition to keeping up with lessons assigned by your child’s school, this is an excellent time for young teens to take additional classes offered online. There are innumerable sites that offer age appropriate courses, \u003ca href=\"https://www.adventureacademy.com/?src_tag=nonbrand:goog&utm_campaignid=6492870376&utm_adgroupid=78324305192&utm_adextensionid=&utm_targetid=kwd-12459566&utm_matchtype=b&utm_network=g&utm_device=c&utm_devicemodel=&utm_creativeid=381641500746&utm_placement=&utm_adposition=&utm_geo=US&gclid=CjwKCAjwsMzzBRACEiwAx4lLGz5J8nppFIrycWKV-hgefUkGD6gWtREntfVOoJYc4jZG327y-bvmvhoCBIYQAvD_BwE\">Adventure Academy\u003c/a> is &nbsp;one(Ideal Homes is not endorsing this site, simply listing it as an example) that offers games and videos for reading, math, science and more. \u003cstrong>Build a Website\u003c/strong> Your child probably has at least one deep interest. This might be the perfect time for him or her to create a website about whatever that entails. Maybe your young teen is even interested in starting a business of their own, at some point. Why not flex those development, design and imagination skills while they have the time? There are numerous website design options available online. \u003ca href=\"https://top10webdesignsites.com/website-builder-for-kids/\">Here\u003c/a> is a list of ten of the best website design sites for kids. \u003cstrong>Start a New Exercise Program\u003c/strong> Everyone needs to stay physically active on a daily basis. This is especially true when access to pubic gyms and group activities has been put on hold. In addition to taking walks or bike rides together as family members, in areas where a lot of other people are not around, times like these are perfect for learning or simply starting new exercise regimes. You can do these individually or as a family. If you or your youngster has been interested in learning something like Yoga or Pilates, this is an excellent time to start. After all, many folks are finding this to be an anxiety-ridden time and Yoga has been proven to help people relax and stay calm. There are innumerable You Tube sites that can help you and your young teen get started. This is a \u003ca href=\"https://us.programs.artofliving.org/n/yoga-beginners/?keyword=beginning%20yoga&campaignid=2033190393&adgroupid=74598940925&feeditemid&cname&targetid=kwd-17064050&gclid=CjwKCAjwsMzzBRACEiwAx4lLG1rezQNTvFV0aCZKL7zcQeXyS6uxmW96RXChbfiDO4eCaGiYMKCjLhoCjNQQAvD_BwE\">free e-course\u003c/a> (one of many) for learning beginner’s yoga. \u003cstrong>Train the Dog\u003c/strong> If you have one or more pooches at home, this is a terrific time for your young teen to teach them obedience and/or new tricks. As long as your child is patient, gentle and loving with your favorite canine, the dog is sure to savor the additional time and attention. In addition, the whole family is likely to benefit from having a better behaved and calmer dog in the house. There are plenty of books and videos on this and other subjects that you or your young teen can \u003ca href=\"https://www.metrolibrary.org/find/download-and-stream\">download or stream\u003c/a> from the OKC Metropolitan Library System. \u003cstrong>Cook\u003c/strong> Another activity that you and your child can enjoy together is cooking. This can be a great time for the two of you to bond as you make meal plans and work together to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks the whole family can enjoy. Once you’ve had plenty of time to cook together and you feel you can safely turn one or more meals over to your young teen, let them make the spread on their own. &nbsp;This is also a great time for young people to learn how to bake special treats -- everyone in the house something to enjoy. \u003cstrong>Learn New Household Chores\u003c/strong> If your young teen hasn’t been doing his or her laundry before now, this is a fabulous time for them to learn how. &nbsp;Everyone needs to become proficient at life skills at some point in their lives, often the sooner the better. As a result, this could be the perfect time for your child to learn how to clean the stove or refrigerator and to vacuum or even clean carpets and to dust or polish furniture. The finer points of choosing and changing light bulbs, how and when batteries need to be changed and so on would also be excellent things to teach and turn over to your age-appropriate child. \u003cstrong>Miscellaneous Activities\u003c/strong> For additional inspiration on things your young teen might enjoy, check out these \u003ca href=\"https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/6-indoor-activities-teens-young-adults/#gs.0x6gxf\">6 Indoor Activities for Teens and Young Adults\u003c/a>. You might also want to refer to these \u003ca href=\"https://www.momjunction.com/articles/indoor-activities-for-your-teen_00351440/\">Top 15 Indoor Games and Activities for Teens\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"keeping-young-teens-busy-in-quarantine-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-24T01:50:00.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/af62f24abd63fa7b385a9dee94adefb3.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1585014600,"_etag":"b739b6b2b6f32c2fd15dae283ae98df9f71939b0","textbody":"&nbsp;If the Coronavirus pandemic has forced you and your family to stay home pretty much all day every day, you may be finding it difficult to keep the young teens in your house entertained. Here are some ideas to help you in that endeavor. You might consider having your child . . . Take an Online Class In addition to keeping up with lessons assigned by your child’s school, this is an excellent time for young teens to take additional classes offered online. There are innumerable sites that offer age appropriate courses, Adventure Academy is &nbsp;one(Ideal Homes is not endorsing this site, simply listing it as an example) that offers games and videos for reading, math, science and more. Build a Website Your child probably has at least one deep interest. This might be the perfect time for him or her to create a website about whatever that entails. Maybe your young teen is even interested in starting a business of their own, at some point. Why not flex those development, design and imagination skills while they have the time? There are numerous website design options available online. Here is a list of ten of the best website design sites for kids. Start a New Exercise Program Everyone needs to stay physically active on a daily basis. This is especially true when access to pubic gyms and group activities has been put on hold. In addition to taking walks or bike rides together as family members, in areas where a lot of other people are not around, times like these are perfect for learning or simply starting new exercise regimes. You can do these individually or as a family. If you or your youngster has been interested in learning something like Yoga or Pilates, this is an excellent time to start. After all, many folks are finding this to be an anxiety-ridden time and Yoga has been proven to help people relax and stay calm. There are innumerable You Tube sites that can help you and your young teen get started. This is a free e-course (one of many) for learning beginner’s yoga. Train the Dog If you have one or more pooches at home, this is a terrific time for your young teen to teach them obedience and/or new tricks. As long as your child is patient, gentle and loving with your favorite canine, the dog is sure to savor the additional time and attention. In addition, the whole family is likely to benefit from having a better behaved and calmer dog in the house. There are plenty of books and videos on this and other subjects that you or your young teen can download or stream from the OKC Metropolitan Library System. Cook Another activity that you and your child can enjoy together is cooking. This can be a great time for the two of you to bond as you make meal plans and work together to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks the whole family can enjoy. Once you’ve had plenty of time to cook together and you feel you can safely turn one or more meals over to your young teen, let them make the spread on their own. &nbsp;This is also a great time for young people to learn how to bake special treats -- everyone in the house something to enjoy. Learn New Household Chores If your young teen hasn’t been doing his or her laundry before now, this is a fabulous time for them to learn how. &nbsp;Everyone needs to become proficient at life skills at some point in their lives, often the sooner the better. As a result, this could be the perfect time for your child to learn how to clean the stove or refrigerator and to vacuum or even clean carpets and to dust or polish furniture. The finer points of choosing and changing light bulbs, how and when batteries need to be changed and so on would also be excellent things to teach and turn over to your age-appropriate child. Miscellaneous Activities For additional inspiration on things your young teen might enjoy, check out these 6 Indoor Activities for Teens and Young Adults. You might also want to refer to these Top 15 Indoor Games and Activities for Teens.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2314db04803487e5d89"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2364db04803477e7fb6","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:08:51 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Activities for High Schoolers in Quarantine","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5814 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c20d772d3dde2cf53c893bb87f077516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;Even though families have begun “Sheltering in Place” at home to keep themselves safe, that doesn’t mean family members aren’t at risk of getting bored or on each other’s nerves. If you have a high schooler at home, chances are good they’re staying in touch with friends via their phones, but that doesn’t mean they should be left to themselves and their own devices all day every day. So, here are some examples of activities you can have your high schoolers take on while you’re all sheltering together. \u003cstrong>Create and Sell Crafts\u003c/strong> If your teen likes to sew, bead, draw, sculpt, carve, paint . . . or any number of other crafty things, this is a fabulous time for them to perfect their craft, take photos of their items and sell them online via auction houses or social media. However, if your teen has never participated in crafts, now is a great time to learn about an interesting one, and there are lots of places online that can help them with that. Examples: \u003ca href=\"https://www.skillshare.com/browse/crafts\">Skillshare.com\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"https://www.creativebug.com/\">creativebug.com\u003c/a>, and a gazillion places on \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1SaV8cJ5u5U9iEZS6QRbpg\">YouTube\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Digitize Photo Albums\u003c/strong> Chances are good that you or someone in your immediate family has untold numbers of old photographs taken years or many decades ago. They may have been organized into albums or just dumped into boxes. If this is the case in your family, and you have a scanner at home (if you don’t have a scanner, they’re inexpensive and can be easily ordered online and delivered to your home), why not have your teen \u003ca href=\"https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2019/how-to-digitize-photos.html\">scan\u003c/a> these photos and put them into some type of order in a digital album that can be treasured for an unlimited number of years and shared with the rest of the extended family. This is a great way for them to really learn about their ancestors and heritage. Plus, once your teen masters this skill it’s a service they can offer as a business to other families and individuals. \u003cstrong>Hold a Cooking Challenge\u003c/strong> If your high school student enjoys cooking, raise the stakes and their interest by holding a cooking challenge at home. If you only have the one high schooler in your house, it can be an individual challenge, but if there are more than one, you can have them compete against each other or you or your spouse. This can be handled any number of ways: the teen can create their own recipe, they can try to make something from scratch without a recipe or, as with the Food Network Show “\u003ca href=\"https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped\">Chopped\u003c/a>,” you can assign specific disparate ingredients from which they need to create one or more dishes. A non-competing member of the family can judge the results. \u003cstrong>Start Practicing Meditation\u003c/strong> At times like these it’s natural for people who are old enough to realize we are dealing with a rapidly escalating health crisis to become anxious. As a result, it can be tremendously helpful for people of all ages to learn how to find peace and tranquility through practices like meditation. If you’re not already someone who meditates, this is something you can learn and practice with your teen. There are a variety of sites online that teach this practice, one of which is \u003ca href=\"https://www.innerpeacefellowship.org/how-to-meditate.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwsMzzBRACEiwAx4lLG8HgjmQBx3aHYaOdugh8hG7TOZ-OBOaeo6gRgKHUZcnyvECVDTmwbRoCHb0QAvD_BwE\">InnerPeaceFellowship.org\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Clean Out Clothes and Household Items\u003c/strong> Although it’s an old saying, there is certainly truth to the adage under the current circumstances we’re all facing that “There’s no time like the present” to clean out closets, chests of drawers, attics, basements and garages. You can assign some or all of these tasks to your teen and reward them for doing a good job by letting them keep all or part of the money they ultimately make from selling excess items online. If you’re not interested in selling the items you can keep them ready to be donated in one well-organized spot once things are back to normal. \u003cstrong>Additional Activities\u003c/strong> We’ve just scratched the surface of possible things for your high-schooler to do while stuck at home. Let them inspire you to think of other activities that would work well for the teen or teens living in your home. You might find additional points of inspiration by reading \u003ca href=\"https://feelslikehomeblog.com/2018/07/the-ultimate-list-of-things-for-tweens-teens-to-do-when-theyre-bored-200-ideas-printable/\">The Ultimate List of Things for Tweens and Teens to Do When They’re Bored\u003c/a>&nbsp; or at \u003ca href=\"https://www.thinkingkidsblog.org/screen-free-activities-for-teens/\">100+ Screen Free Activities for Teens\u003c/a>. Hang in there and remember, eventually this too will pass. Nowhere is it written that your or your family’s memories of this time need to be negative. All of us here at Ideal Homes wish you the very best of luck in making the memories of this time your family is spending together as positive as possible for all of you.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"activities-for-high-schoolers-in-quarantine-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-26T18:26:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c20d772d3dde2cf53c893bb87f077516.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1585247217,"_etag":"4a38ab05174a62c9064b1a3840fc2ff8fa185422","textbody":"&nbsp;Even though families have begun “Sheltering in Place” at home to keep themselves safe, that doesn’t mean family members aren’t at risk of getting bored or on each other’s nerves. If you have a high schooler at home, chances are good they’re staying in touch with friends via their phones, but that doesn’t mean they should be left to themselves and their own devices all day every day. So, here are some examples of activities you can have your high schoolers take on while you’re all sheltering together. Create and Sell Crafts If your teen likes to sew, bead, draw, sculpt, carve, paint . . . or any number of other crafty things, this is a fabulous time for them to perfect their craft, take photos of their items and sell them online via auction houses or social media. However, if your teen has never participated in crafts, now is a great time to learn about an interesting one, and there are lots of places online that can help them with that. Examples: Skillshare.com; creativebug.com, and a gazillion places on YouTube. Digitize Photo Albums Chances are good that you or someone in your immediate family has untold numbers of old photographs taken years or many decades ago. They may have been organized into albums or just dumped into boxes. If this is the case in your family, and you have a scanner at home (if you don’t have a scanner, they’re inexpensive and can be easily ordered online and delivered to your home), why not have your teen scan these photos and put them into some type of order in a digital album that can be treasured for an unlimited number of years and shared with the rest of the extended family. This is a great way for them to really learn about their ancestors and heritage. Plus, once your teen masters this skill it’s a service they can offer as a business to other families and individuals. Hold a Cooking Challenge If your high school student enjoys cooking, raise the stakes and their interest by holding a cooking challenge at home. If you only have the one high schooler in your house, it can be an individual challenge, but if there are more than one, you can have them compete against each other or you or your spouse. This can be handled any number of ways: the teen can create their own recipe, they can try to make something from scratch without a recipe or, as with the Food Network Show “Chopped,” you can assign specific disparate ingredients from which they need to create one or more dishes. A non-competing member of the family can judge the results. Start Practicing Meditation At times like these it’s natural for people who are old enough to realize we are dealing with a rapidly escalating health crisis to become anxious. As a result, it can be tremendously helpful for people of all ages to learn how to find peace and tranquility through practices like meditation. If you’re not already someone who meditates, this is something you can learn and practice with your teen. There are a variety of sites online that teach this practice, one of which is InnerPeaceFellowship.org. Clean Out Clothes and Household Items Although it’s an old saying, there is certainly truth to the adage under the current circumstances we’re all facing that “There’s no time like the present” to clean out closets, chests of drawers, attics, basements and garages. You can assign some or all of these tasks to your teen and reward them for doing a good job by letting them keep all or part of the money they ultimately make from selling excess items online. If you’re not interested in selling the items you can keep them ready to be donated in one well-organized spot once things are back to normal. Additional Activities We’ve just scratched the surface of possible things for your high-schooler to do while stuck at home. Let them inspire you to think of other activities that would work well for the teen or teens living in your home. You might find additional points of inspiration by reading The Ultimate List of Things for Tweens and Teens to Do When They’re Bored&nbsp; or at 100+ Screen Free Activities for Teens. Hang in there and remember, eventually this too will pass. Nowhere is it written that your or your family’s memories of this time need to be negative. All of us here at Ideal Homes wish you the very best of luck in making the memories of this time your family is spending together as positive as possible for all of you.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:14 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2364db04803477e7fb6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c23b4db04803497e725f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:08:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Takeout in the OKC Area During the COVID-199 Crisis","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5819 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c1dcc202c51dc5db02326d8320c11b80.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"999\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;As we all know, many businesses have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus epidemic. This is certainly true of the restaurant industry. Since most communities in the Oklahoma City area have now ordered local eateries to no longer offer customers seated service, some restaurants have closed, if only temporarily. Those that have remained open only offer delivery and/or takeout, either with or without curbside service. \u003cstrong>WHERE YOU CAN GET TAKEOUT\u003c/strong> Below are lists of spots currently offering takeout. Please bear in mind that during the current climate, everything is subject to change at a moment’s notice. As a result, it would be wise to contact any business prior to heading that way to make sure they are still open and providing service. \u003cstrong>Oklahoma City Restaurants\u003c/strong> A pretty comprehensive list of Oklahoma City food service organizations currently open can be found \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/support-okc/restaurants/\">HERE\u003c/a>. Although comprehensive, this list isn’t infallible. If you’re interested in getting food from an eatery you don’t see listed, don’t automatically assume they’re not open. Call or check online and find out for sure. \u003cstrong>Edmond Food\u003c/strong> You should be able to pick up something tasty at one of these Edmond \u003ca href=\"https://www.restaurantji.com/ok/edmond/\">LOCATIONS\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Yukon Eateries\u003c/strong> This is a \u003ca href=\"https://www.restaurantji.com/ok/yukon/\">LIST\u003c/a> of Yukon restaurants still open. \u003cstrong>Mustang Spots\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.grubhub.com/delivery/ok-mustang\">THESE\u003c/a> Mustang businesses are currently there to serve you. \u003cstrong>Food in Moore\u003c/strong> You can pick-up food at one of these \u003ca href=\"https://www.restaurantji.com/ok/moore/\">SPOTS\u003c/a> in Moore. \u003cstrong>Norman Restaurants\u003c/strong> Norman restaurants now providing takeout are listed \u003ca href=\"https://www.restaurantji.com/ok/norman/\">HERE\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>DELIVERY OPTIONS\u003c/strong> BusinessInsider.com recently created this list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.businessinsider.com/kfc-chipotle-chains-offering-free-delivery-because-of-coronavirus-2020-3\">15 national food chains currently offering free food delivery\u003c/a>. Other viable food delivery service options are listed \u003ca href=\"https://www.eatthis.com/best-food-delivery-service/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=msn-feed\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"takeout-in-the-okc-area-during-the-covid199-crisis-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-31T20:33:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c1dcc202c51dc5db02326d8320c11b80.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1585686809,"_etag":"005fa354af350443d82d6a6fa8d9e2464531d779","textbody":"&nbsp;As we all know, many businesses have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus epidemic. This is certainly true of the restaurant industry. Since most communities in the Oklahoma City area have now ordered local eateries to no longer offer customers seated service, some restaurants have closed, if only temporarily. Those that have remained open only offer delivery and/or takeout, either with or without curbside service. WHERE YOU CAN GET TAKEOUT Below are lists of spots currently offering takeout. Please bear in mind that during the current climate, everything is subject to change at a moment’s notice. As a result, it would be wise to contact any business prior to heading that way to make sure they are still open and providing service. Oklahoma City Restaurants A pretty comprehensive list of Oklahoma City food service organizations currently open can be found HERE. Although comprehensive, this list isn’t infallible. If you’re interested in getting food from an eatery you don’t see listed, don’t automatically assume they’re not open. Call or check online and find out for sure. Edmond Food You should be able to pick up something tasty at one of these Edmond LOCATIONS. Yukon Eateries This is a LIST of Yukon restaurants still open. Mustang SpotsTHESE Mustang businesses are currently there to serve you. Food in Moore You can pick-up food at one of these SPOTS in Moore. Norman Restaurants Norman restaurants now providing takeout are listed HERE. DELIVERY OPTIONS BusinessInsider.com recently created this list of 15 national food chains currently offering free food delivery. Other viable food delivery service options are listed HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c23b4db04803497e725f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c23e4db04803487e5d8a","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:32:35 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Tour Two Brand-New Model Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/drummond\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-5824 size-large fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2d4f1727e71bb719ad9358b2148c7d7a.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003c/a>We have two new beautifully decorated model homes for you to view as virtual tours or photos on your phone, computer or tablet. The first is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/chadwick\">Chadwick floor plan\u003c/a> located in our Trail Woods model in Norman, Oklahoma. The Chadwick is a 1,158 square foot, three-bed, two-bath home that balances beauty, efficiency, and functionality. Our favorite features are the open layout, the large, flat kitchen island for prepping and entertaining, the large closets including a master walk-in, the patio for outdoor living, and the larger garage for longer vehicles and extra storage. Our designers highlighted the features of this plan with gray two-toned kitchen cabinets, light floors, and navy accents. Check out the Chadwick \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/chadwick\">photo gallery\u003c/a> or the \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=dNtvuiwRQKV\">virtual tour\u003c/a>. The second is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/drummond\">Drummond\u003c/a> model home in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/blanchard/oasis-ranch\">Oasis Ranch\u003c/a> neighborhood in Blanchard, Oklahoma. The Drummond is a 1,234 sqft, 3 bed, 2 bat h home that offers design, beauty, and functionality. The open floor plan has a large floating island, and an oversized included covered patio is great for entertaining. The angled doorways at the rear patio keep the traffic pattern out of the way of useable areas such and the breakfast and kitchen, while a centralized utility room opening to the secondary bedrooms makes laundry day a breeze by saving time and backaches of dragging laundry across the house. To add some finishing touches the included mudroom/drop zone will add interest and organization to your entry and rear foyer. The designers highlighted the plan with a fun boho vide with chartreuse yellow pops of color and bold black and white tile work. View the Drummond floor plan \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/drummond\">photo gallery\u003c/a> or the \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=HUMHtM9jVdu\">virtual tour\u003c/a>. Both of these floor plans are available to build in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/trail-woods\">Trailwoods\u003c/a> in Norman, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/blanchard/oasis-ranch\">Oasis Ranch\u003c/a> in Blanchard, Skyline Trails and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/somers-pointe\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> in Mustang, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater/tradan-heights\">Tradan Heights\u003c/a> in Stillwater, Northbrooke and Valencia in Edmond, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/castlewood-trails\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> in Yukon, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/featherstone\">Featherstone\u003c/a> in Moore. You can schedule a time to view these model homes in person, by contacting \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Elena\u003c/a>. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tour-two-brandnew-model-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-04-07T18:24:46.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/768e3b70d9244a1681ae46747bedcf42.jpeg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1586283886,"_etag":"297553ac09a41cf70f0d2260bed08a18cad9a89c","textbody":"We have two new beautifully decorated model homes for you to view as virtual tours or photos on your phone, computer or tablet. The first is the Chadwick floor plan located in our Trail Woods model in Norman, Oklahoma. The Chadwick is a 1,158 square foot, three-bed, two-bath home that balances beauty, efficiency, and functionality. Our favorite features are the open layout, the large, flat kitchen island for prepping and entertaining, the large closets including a master walk-in, the patio for outdoor living, and the larger garage for longer vehicles and extra storage. Our designers highlighted the features of this plan with gray two-toned kitchen cabinets, light floors, and navy accents. Check out the Chadwick photo gallery or the virtual tour. The second is the Drummond model home in our Oasis Ranch neighborhood in Blanchard, Oklahoma. The Drummond is a 1,234 sqft, 3 bed, 2 bat h home that offers design, beauty, and functionality. The open floor plan has a large floating island, and an oversized included covered patio is great for entertaining. The angled doorways at the rear patio keep the traffic pattern out of the way of useable areas such and the breakfast and kitchen, while a centralized utility room opening to the secondary bedrooms makes laundry day a breeze by saving time and backaches of dragging laundry across the house. To add some finishing touches the included mudroom/drop zone will add interest and organization to your entry and rear foyer. The designers highlighted the plan with a fun boho vide with chartreuse yellow pops of color and bold black and white tile work. View the Drummond floor plan photo gallery or the virtual tour. Both of these floor plans are available to build in Trailwoods in Norman, Oasis Ranch in Blanchard, Skyline Trails and Somers Pointe in Mustang, Tradan Heights in Stillwater, Northbrooke and Valencia in Edmond, Castlewood Trails in Yukon, and Featherstone in Moore. You can schedule a time to view these model homes in person, by contacting Elena. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:22 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c23e4db04803487e5d8a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2414db04803477e7fb8","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:09:04 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Food and Shelter Continues to Help Norman's Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Crisis","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4596 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5aec933cb43493fc5729cf2da0bad26e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;NOTE: Beginning with this article, we will profile several organizations that Ideal and its employee family have supported for a number of years. These groups face particular challenges in serving their beneficiary populations during the coronavirus pandemic. If you are in a position to help, any of them are greatly deserving of your backing. While all our lives have been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis, probably none have been more severely impacted than those who were already among the most vulnerable: the poor and the homeless. Luckily, there are dedicated organizations, like \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodandshelterinc.org\">Food and Shelter\u003c/a> in Norman, who -- even in these precarious times -- continue to provide essential services to those in greatest need. ABOUT FOOD AND SHELTER Founded in 1983, Food and Shelter’s mission is to feed the hungry and to help the homeless find their way back home. Although the organization’s services have expanded over the years, Food and Shelter remains focused on helping moms, dads and children live better lives. Even though it has had to adjust its approach due to current circumstances, Food and Shelter recognizes that meals and nutrition are critical in the fight against any virus. As a result, the organization has been striving to ensure Norman citizens in need retain access to food. After all, for most of those they serve, Food and Shelter is their only option for meals. SERVICES As a result, Food and shelter is serving breakfast and lunch to go each day. Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. and lunch at 11:00 a.m. Those who can’t come inside to pick up their meals can call the organization at 405-360-4954 and a bag of meals will be brought outside to their car. They also have a food pantry that those in need can visit seven days a week, a few people at a time. Visitors can complete a checklist of personal choices, which pantry workers will bring outside to their car. The organization takes sanitation very seriously and wipes down every pencil, seat and surface after each person is served. High risk individuals are asked to stay in their car and call (405) 360-4954 when they arrive and the paperwork will be brought out to their car, as will their supplies once the paperwork is finished. HOW YOU CAN HELP Although in normal times Food and shelter welcomes all who’d like to volunteer, due to the virus they must currently limit those who come into the building and are no longer allowing people to just show up and serve. However, in the near future they will be looking for ways to deliver food to those in need. If you are interested in being a delivery driver, email April Heiple at \u003ca href=\"mailto:alheiple@foodandshelterinc.org\">alheiple@foodandshelterinc.org\u003c/a>. They desperately need your help in this and other ways. DONATIONS NEEDED To continue their mission, Food and Shelter needs cleaning supplies, to-go containers, plastic ware and plastic/foam cups for coffee. To see what they need for their food pantry visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodandshelterinc.org/covid19\">this page\u003c/a> on their website and scroll to the bottom. In addition, they need financial donations now, more than ever, as their demand (and resulting increased cost) for food and to-go trays is higher than ever before. You can help this incredible organization continue its vital services by making an online donation \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodandshelterinc.org/donate\">HERE\u003c/a>. &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"food-and-shelter-continues-to-help-normans-most-vulnerable-during-covid19-crisis-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-04-08T19:29:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5aec933cb43493fc5729cf2da0bad26e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1586374179,"_etag":"bd5ee861a3b128d5787b93a3cfad58efe9407468","textbody":"&nbsp;NOTE: Beginning with this article, we will profile several organizations that Ideal and its employee family have supported for a number of years. These groups face particular challenges in serving their beneficiary populations during the coronavirus pandemic. If you are in a position to help, any of them are greatly deserving of your backing. While all our lives have been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis, probably none have been more severely impacted than those who were already among the most vulnerable: the poor and the homeless. Luckily, there are dedicated organizations, like Food and Shelter in Norman, who -- even in these precarious times -- continue to provide essential services to those in greatest need. ABOUT FOOD AND SHELTER Founded in 1983, Food and Shelter’s mission is to feed the hungry and to help the homeless find their way back home. Although the organization’s services have expanded over the years, Food and Shelter remains focused on helping moms, dads and children live better lives. Even though it has had to adjust its approach due to current circumstances, Food and Shelter recognizes that meals and nutrition are critical in the fight against any virus. As a result, the organization has been striving to ensure Norman citizens in need retain access to food. After all, for most of those they serve, Food and Shelter is their only option for meals. SERVICES As a result, Food and shelter is serving breakfast and lunch to go each day. Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. and lunch at 11:00 a.m. Those who can’t come inside to pick up their meals can call the organization at 405-360-4954 and a bag of meals will be brought outside to their car. They also have a food pantry that those in need can visit seven days a week, a few people at a time. Visitors can complete a checklist of personal choices, which pantry workers will bring outside to their car. The organization takes sanitation very seriously and wipes down every pencil, seat and surface after each person is served. High risk individuals are asked to stay in their car and call (405) 360-4954 when they arrive and the paperwork will be brought out to their car, as will their supplies once the paperwork is finished. HOW YOU CAN HELP Although in normal times Food and shelter welcomes all who’d like to volunteer, due to the virus they must currently limit those who come into the building and are no longer allowing people to just show up and serve. However, in the near future they will be looking for ways to deliver food to those in need. If you are interested in being a delivery driver, email April Heiple at alheiple@foodandshelterinc.org. They desperately need your help in this and other ways. DONATIONS NEEDED To continue their mission, Food and Shelter needs cleaning supplies, to-go containers, plastic ware and plastic/foam cups for coffee. To see what they need for their food pantry visit this page on their website and scroll to the bottom. In addition, they need financial donations now, more than ever, as their demand (and resulting increased cost) for food and to-go trays is higher than ever before. You can help this incredible organization continue its vital services by making an online donation HERE. &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2414db04803477e7fb8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2444db04803497e7260","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:08:44 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Move into a New Home or Buy Used?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5836 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ad6e80401a9dd8fe3a3f0303999c16c9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;It's a question you’ve probably asked yourself in your home-buying journey: Is it better to buy an older home and renovate it, or build a new home? Maybe you’ve looked at a few used houses already and saw the costs of updates stacking up. Or maybe you’re concerned about the amount of time it would take to wait for a new build. We looked into it so you wouldn’t have to. \u003cstrong>Renovate or Buy New: Cost\u003c/strong> The initial price tag on a new home is higher than an older home. But that doesn’t mean the cost savings of that older home will stick with you for long. &nbsp;By the time you add in all the things you need to change to make that home suite your style and lifestyle needs you may not be saving any money. Older homes tend to be less energy efficient, so they’ll cost more to heat and cool. And, depending on the state of the older residence, you may be reaching into your pocket to pay for updates sooner than you expect. When we dug into the numbers, we found that buying new makes more financial sense than buying a home that needs serious remodeling. That’s not even taking into account unplanned upgrades or issues. Which leads us to… \u003cstrong>Buy New or Used: Repairs, Replacements and Upgrades\u003c/strong> Here’s a big pro of buying a newly constructed home: No need for repairs or upgrades for the foreseeable future. That’s because you picked the layout, the flooring, the colors, everything ahead of time. Your bathrooms and kitchen are in pristine condition. The same can’t be said about older homes. You might need to think about replacing the hot water heater, HVAC system, or roof within the first few years of living there. Or you might need to do some serious renovations early on to fit your family’s needs. If you’re not a lover of home projects – and don’t want to deal with living in a construction site for a chunk of time – then you may want to seriously consider buying a new home. \u003cstrong>Buy New or Used: Does Your Home Match Your Lifestyle?\u003c/strong> Some renovations are doable, such as replacing your kitchen countertops or even adding a half bathroom. But others aren’t so easy, like adding on bedrooms or expanding a living room. When looking at homes, you need to make sure you pick one that fits your lifestyle. That means a house that can easily support you and your family (no matter the size). A new home is the clear winner when it comes to finding a match for your lifestyle. You can design the perfect home to fit your family’s needs, whether it’s an expansive kitchen for entertaining, enough bedrooms for everyone in the house, and a backyard big enough for all the activities you love. No compromising needed. Building a new home is the less expensive long-term option. There should be no hidden costs or unexpected repairs for years after moving in. That means no move-in renovations, no “dealing with it” for a while, and no frustration trying to fit your lifestyle into your older home. We did our research on buying an older home and remodeling it, but honestly, building a new home is the better option to fit your needs, your budget, and your expectations.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"move-into-a-new-home-or-buy-used-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-03-29T00:10:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ad6e80401a9dd8fe3a3f0303999c16c9.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1585440609,"_etag":"213146ace0e39684c3b68a774dd178e3233104be","textbody":"&nbsp;It's a question you’ve probably asked yourself in your home-buying journey: Is it better to buy an older home and renovate it, or build a new home? Maybe you’ve looked at a few used houses already and saw the costs of updates stacking up. Or maybe you’re concerned about the amount of time it would take to wait for a new build. We looked into it so you wouldn’t have to. Renovate or Buy New: Cost The initial price tag on a new home is higher than an older home. But that doesn’t mean the cost savings of that older home will stick with you for long. &nbsp;By the time you add in all the things you need to change to make that home suite your style and lifestyle needs you may not be saving any money. Older homes tend to be less energy efficient, so they’ll cost more to heat and cool. And, depending on the state of the older residence, you may be reaching into your pocket to pay for updates sooner than you expect. When we dug into the numbers, we found that buying new makes more financial sense than buying a home that needs serious remodeling. That’s not even taking into account unplanned upgrades or issues. Which leads us to… Buy New or Used: Repairs, Replacements and Upgrades Here’s a big pro of buying a newly constructed home: No need for repairs or upgrades for the foreseeable future. That’s because you picked the layout, the flooring, the colors, everything ahead of time. Your bathrooms and kitchen are in pristine condition. The same can’t be said about older homes. You might need to think about replacing the hot water heater, HVAC system, or roof within the first few years of living there. Or you might need to do some serious renovations early on to fit your family’s needs. If you’re not a lover of home projects – and don’t want to deal with living in a construction site for a chunk of time – then you may want to seriously consider buying a new home. Buy New or Used: Does Your Home Match Your Lifestyle? Some renovations are doable, such as replacing your kitchen countertops or even adding a half bathroom. But others aren’t so easy, like adding on bedrooms or expanding a living room. When looking at homes, you need to make sure you pick one that fits your lifestyle. That means a house that can easily support you and your family (no matter the size). A new home is the clear winner when it comes to finding a match for your lifestyle. You can design the perfect home to fit your family’s needs, whether it’s an expansive kitchen for entertaining, enough bedrooms for everyone in the house, and a backyard big enough for all the activities you love. No compromising needed. Building a new home is the less expensive long-term option. There should be no hidden costs or unexpected repairs for years after moving in. That means no move-in renovations, no “dealing with it” for a while, and no frustration trying to fit your lifestyle into your older home. We did our research on buying an older home and remodeling it, but honestly, building a new home is the better option to fit your needs, your budget, and your expectations.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2444db04803497e7260"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2484db048034a7e5f6b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:09:11 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"The 5 Reasons People Love Open-Concept Homes","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5847 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1f15514054a44c767c94e3548c89d20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;You’ve undoubtedly heard of this type of floor plan. Spacious, open rooms sprawling from one side of the house to the other unencumbered by walls or doors. It’s an open-concept home, and homeowners love the way it opens up even small-sized homes. People buying new homes are asking builders to create open-concept homes that bring light and air to the entire house. Here are the top five reasons to love this type of floorplan. \u003cstrong>More Living Space\u003c/strong> Fewer walls mean more space to move around – and less wasted space. Instead of confining hallways and separation between each room (which can take up precious area), open-concept homes flow from one place to the next without division. There are more options to add in and move around furniture or statement pieces. And you can easily connect your indoor living space to your outdoor space. \u003cstrong>Better Lighting, Better Air Flow\u003c/strong> Open-concept homes often seem lighter and airier than floor plans with separated rooms. That makes sense, of course: Light can travel from one side of the home to the next without obstruction! This also impacts airflow – and temperature. Breezes can move from one side of the house to the next, improving the flow of air across your entire home. \u003cstrong>Easier to Entertain Large Groups\u003c/strong> Is there anything worse than being stuck in the kitchen away from the action during a lively party? Or having a group of people crowd around one room to keep the conversation going? Open-concept homes create interconnected spaces without barriers, so people can flow from one room to the next without feeling disconnected. Plus, hosts can quickly move from one area to the next, making entertaining enjoyable rather than a hassle. \u003cstrong>Makes Smaller Spaces Feel Bigger\u003c/strong> Open-concept floor plans make your home seem bigger. With the amount of time you and your family will spend in your living room, kitchen, and dining room, it’s important to feel relaxed. Being able to move freely from one of these spaces to the next will make that even easier. Your home (and family members) feel connected and whole rather than separated and distant. \u003cstrong>Improved Energy Efficiency\u003c/strong> This benefit goes beyond aesthetics. Wide-open spaces are easier to heat and cool, which cuts down on energy bills and utilities during hot or cold months. The abundance of natural lighting also cuts down on energy bills, because you won’t need to turn on your lights quite as much. You can see now why the open-concept floorplan has become so popular. It’s excellent for brand-new builds, especially for people who enjoy entertaining. You can make your home brighter, livelier, and more spacious by doing away with walls and barriers.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-5-reasons-people-love-openconcept-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-04-13T21:42:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1f15514054a44c767c94e3548c89d20.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1586814148,"_etag":"7cf8c8aa3f01e767f073a13f74ecc0fe05fad0f9","textbody":"&nbsp;You’ve undoubtedly heard of this type of floor plan. Spacious, open rooms sprawling from one side of the house to the other unencumbered by walls or doors. It’s an open-concept home, and homeowners love the way it opens up even small-sized homes. People buying new homes are asking builders to create open-concept homes that bring light and air to the entire house. Here are the top five reasons to love this type of floorplan. More Living Space Fewer walls mean more space to move around – and less wasted space. Instead of confining hallways and separation between each room (which can take up precious area), open-concept homes flow from one place to the next without division. There are more options to add in and move around furniture or statement pieces. And you can easily connect your indoor living space to your outdoor space. Better Lighting, Better Air Flow Open-concept homes often seem lighter and airier than floor plans with separated rooms. That makes sense, of course: Light can travel from one side of the home to the next without obstruction! This also impacts airflow – and temperature. Breezes can move from one side of the house to the next, improving the flow of air across your entire home. Easier to Entertain Large Groups Is there anything worse than being stuck in the kitchen away from the action during a lively party? Or having a group of people crowd around one room to keep the conversation going? Open-concept homes create interconnected spaces without barriers, so people can flow from one room to the next without feeling disconnected. Plus, hosts can quickly move from one area to the next, making entertaining enjoyable rather than a hassle. Makes Smaller Spaces Feel Bigger Open-concept floor plans make your home seem bigger. With the amount of time you and your family will spend in your living room, kitchen, and dining room, it’s important to feel relaxed. Being able to move freely from one of these spaces to the next will make that even easier. Your home (and family members) feel connected and whole rather than separated and distant. Improved Energy Efficiency This benefit goes beyond aesthetics. Wide-open spaces are easier to heat and cool, which cuts down on energy bills and utilities during hot or cold months. The abundance of natural lighting also cuts down on energy bills, because you won’t need to turn on your lights quite as much. You can see now why the open-concept floorplan has become so popular. It’s excellent for brand-new builds, especially for people who enjoy entertaining. You can make your home brighter, livelier, and more spacious by doing away with walls and barriers.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2484db048034a7e5f6b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c24c4db04803487e5d8d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:10:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"5 Must-Haves for the Backyard Grilling Season","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5850 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f114ed4171e393b8e1a621aefffba13b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;The weather is getting warmer, the grass is getting greener, and cool breezes are blowing across backyards across the country. All of this can only mean one thing: It’s grilling season! For most people, that means spending tons of time enjoying your patio or porch accompanied by the sweet smells of barbequed meats and vegetables. To help you make the most of this year’s grilling season, here are our top five must-haves. \u003cstrong>Find a Reliable Grill\u003c/strong> We’re not going to weigh in on the age-old debate of charcoal versus propane or wood pellet. Instead, here’s a quick rundown of the main benefits of each type of grill:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Gas Grill\u003c/strong> – Ready to go fast with easy cleanup.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Charcoal Grill\u003c/strong> – Great for a strong smoky flavor.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Wood Pellet Grill&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– Combines the flavor benefits of charcoal and the precision of electric heat.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Electric Grill\u003c/strong> – Perfect for portable grilling.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Whichever option you choose, make sure you have a reliable grill that can handle whatever you throw at it. That means picking the right size grill. If you often find yourself acting as the grill master for a group of neighbors, you’ll want a grill big enough to handle it. Whereas if you’re a weeknight griller for the family, you might not need such a large grill. \u003cstrong>Get the Right Tools for the Job\u003c/strong> Grilling outside can be a pain when you don’t have the right tools. You can’t use a plastic kitchen spatula to flip burgers on the grill, and you can’t use small tongs to pick up steaks or vegetables. You need to have the best tools for outdoor grilling use. Here are a few of our top picks:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Spring-loaded grill tongs\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stiff wire grill brush\u003c/li>\u003cli>An instant-read infrared meat thermometer\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stainless-steel kabob skewers\u003c/li>\u003cli>Long-handled metal spatula\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Here’s a pro tip: Keep all your grilling accessories in a small Rubbermaid container. If you keep it outside, make sure it has a tight-fitting lid. In the same container, stash some aluminum foil, salt, and pepper. This handy grill box makes for an easy spur-of-the-moment cookout. \u003cstrong>Weather-Proof, Comfortable Patio Furniture\u003c/strong> We’ve been focusing on the grilling itself, but what about after? Make sure you have a comfortable place outside to eat that meal! We recommend a sturdy table with enough chairs for the whole family – plus one or two extra for dinner guests. Keep in mind that any fabric – like seat cushions – should be kept indoors whenever possible. The last thing you want is for your furniture to get moldy after a summer rainstorm. \u003cstrong>Make a Shady Spot\u003c/strong> Speaking of creating a comfortable space to enjoy your grilling, don’t forget about the sun and heat! Make sure to build in some shade around your patio furniture to avoid melting in the hot sun during the summer. There are plenty of options, both permanent and temporary. Here are a few ways you can bring shade to your backyard:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Patio umbrella\u003c/li>\u003cli>Free-standing or home-attached pergola\u003c/li>\u003cli>Gazebo (with or without netting)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Canopy (perfect for large gatherings)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Retractable awning\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>For the more permanent options, you can also dress them up with lighting or speaker systems to completely transform your outdoor space. \u003cstrong>Outdoor Firepit or Fireplace\u003c/strong> Grilling goes hand-in-hand with summer entertaining. Take your backyard parties up a notch with an outdoor firepit or fireplace. They’re beautiful, affordable, and can be used nearly year-round to create a cozy atmosphere. You can opt for a classic wood-burning fire pit or go for a smokeless propane firepit. Building an outdoor fire pit is a great way to bring creativity and design to your backyard. You can construct a modern fire pit with clean-cut stones or vibrant mosaic patterns, or you can opt for brick and stone. There are endless options here, as well. Gathering these must-haves before the season hits is sure to bring you months of backyard grilling enjoyment! Have fun entertaining friends and neighbors, or get cozy with your family around a firepit, and create happy memories outdoors.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"5-musthaves-for-the-backyard-grilling-season-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-04-24T00:16:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f114ed4171e393b8e1a621aefffba13b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1587687402,"_etag":"f726723528766ad7e2578542ad600da15b9f7cd5","textbody":"&nbsp;The weather is getting warmer, the grass is getting greener, and cool breezes are blowing across backyards across the country. All of this can only mean one thing: It’s grilling season! For most people, that means spending tons of time enjoying your patio or porch accompanied by the sweet smells of barbequed meats and vegetables. To help you make the most of this year’s grilling season, here are our top five must-haves. Find a Reliable Grill We’re not going to weigh in on the age-old debate of charcoal versus propane or wood pellet. Instead, here’s a quick rundown of the main benefits of each type of grill:Gas Grill – Ready to go fast with easy cleanup.Charcoal Grill – Great for a strong smoky flavor.Wood Pellet Grill&nbsp;– Combines the flavor benefits of charcoal and the precision of electric heat.Electric Grill – Perfect for portable grilling.Whichever option you choose, make sure you have a reliable grill that can handle whatever you throw at it. That means picking the right size grill. If you often find yourself acting as the grill master for a group of neighbors, you’ll want a grill big enough to handle it. Whereas if you’re a weeknight griller for the family, you might not need such a large grill. Get the Right Tools for the Job Grilling outside can be a pain when you don’t have the right tools. You can’t use a plastic kitchen spatula to flip burgers on the grill, and you can’t use small tongs to pick up steaks or vegetables. You need to have the best tools for outdoor grilling use. Here are a few of our top picks:Spring-loaded grill tongsStiff wire grill brushAn instant-read infrared meat thermometerStainless-steel kabob skewersLong-handled metal spatulaHere’s a pro tip: Keep all your grilling accessories in a small Rubbermaid container. If you keep it outside, make sure it has a tight-fitting lid. In the same container, stash some aluminum foil, salt, and pepper. This handy grill box makes for an easy spur-of-the-moment cookout. Weather-Proof, Comfortable Patio Furniture We’ve been focusing on the grilling itself, but what about after? Make sure you have a comfortable place outside to eat that meal! We recommend a sturdy table with enough chairs for the whole family – plus one or two extra for dinner guests. Keep in mind that any fabric – like seat cushions – should be kept indoors whenever possible. The last thing you want is for your furniture to get moldy after a summer rainstorm. Make a Shady Spot Speaking of creating a comfortable space to enjoy your grilling, don’t forget about the sun and heat! Make sure to build in some shade around your patio furniture to avoid melting in the hot sun during the summer. There are plenty of options, both permanent and temporary. Here are a few ways you can bring shade to your backyard:Patio umbrellaFree-standing or home-attached pergolaGazebo (with or without netting)Canopy (perfect for large gatherings)Retractable awningFor the more permanent options, you can also dress them up with lighting or speaker systems to completely transform your outdoor space. Outdoor Firepit or Fireplace Grilling goes hand-in-hand with summer entertaining. Take your backyard parties up a notch with an outdoor firepit or fireplace. They’re beautiful, affordable, and can be used nearly year-round to create a cozy atmosphere. You can opt for a classic wood-burning fire pit or go for a smokeless propane firepit. Building an outdoor fire pit is a great way to bring creativity and design to your backyard. You can construct a modern fire pit with clean-cut stones or vibrant mosaic patterns, or you can opt for brick and stone. There are endless options here, as well. Gathering these must-haves before the season hits is sure to bring you months of backyard grilling enjoyment! Have fun entertaining friends and neighbors, or get cozy with your family around a firepit, and create happy memories outdoors.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c24c4db04803487e5d8d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c24e4db04803497e7262","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:09:59 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Salvation Army, Cleveland County, Is There to Help","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5853 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f7897e5a9dfc86cccb11f0163501a873.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"740\">This is part 2 of our continuing series profiling organizations that Ideal and its employee family have a history of supporting. The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder than ever before for these wonderful non-profits to serve the individuals that rely on them. If you are in a position to help, please know these organizations greatly need and deserve your assistance.\u003c/em> At this—and in every—time of need the \u003ca href=\"https://salvationarmyokcac.org/clevelandcounty/\">Salvation Army in Cleveland County\u003c/a> is there to provide food, groceries, utility assistance, special seasonal needs, disaster relief coordination and residential homeless shelters. During COVID-19, the Salvation Army continues its services in Central Oklahoma without interruption except where required to avoid congregating. To determine which services are available in Cleveland County, please contact the office directly at 405.364.9910. Once coronavirus restraints are lifted, the Salvation Army will continue with its program of services, including the following. \u003cstrong>Shelter Program\u003c/strong> The Salvation Army Cleveland County Shelter is open to any man, woman or family who needs a clean, warm, safe place to stay. Their shelter is a safe haven, a home away from home, where individuals can feel secure. It’s a place where they can be nurtured physically, mentally and spiritually. Learn more about their shelter program \u003ca href=\"https://salvationarmyokcac.org/clevelandcounty/clevelandcountyshelter/\">HERE\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Social Services\u003c/strong> Their Social Service Division helps individuals at their point of need through case management, direct support, partnerships with other community agencies, plus corporate and private partnerships. Their programs of assistance include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>A food pantry\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clothing assistance\u003c/li>\u003cli>Utility assistance\u003c/li>\u003cli>ID &amp; birth certificate assistance\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lice treatment\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>&nbsp; You can learn more about all of their social service programs, contact information and office hours \u003ca href=\"https://salvationarmyokcac.org/clevelandcounty/social-services/\">HERE\u003c/a>. You can make an \u003cstrong>online donation\u003c/strong> to the Salvation Army, Cleveland County \u003ca href=\"https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/give/164006/#!/donation/checkout\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"salvation-army-cleveland-county-is-there-to-help-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-04-14T20:05:37.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f7897e5a9dfc86cccb11f0163501a873.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1586894737,"_etag":"32d30e6cca4b47038a2ffcee1a15fb02930eaaf8","textbody":"This is part 2 of our continuing series profiling organizations that Ideal and its employee family have a history of supporting. The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder than ever before for these wonderful non-profits to serve the individuals that rely on them. If you are in a position to help, please know these organizations greatly need and deserve your assistance. At this—and in every—time of need the Salvation Army in Cleveland County is there to provide food, groceries, utility assistance, special seasonal needs, disaster relief coordination and residential homeless shelters. During COVID-19, the Salvation Army continues its services in Central Oklahoma without interruption except where required to avoid congregating. To determine which services are available in Cleveland County, please contact the office directly at 405.364.9910. Once coronavirus restraints are lifted, the Salvation Army will continue with its program of services, including the following. Shelter Program The Salvation Army Cleveland County Shelter is open to any man, woman or family who needs a clean, warm, safe place to stay. Their shelter is a safe haven, a home away from home, where individuals can feel secure. It’s a place where they can be nurtured physically, mentally and spiritually. Learn more about their shelter program HERE. Social Services Their Social Service Division helps individuals at their point of need through case management, direct support, partnerships with other community agencies, plus corporate and private partnerships. Their programs of assistance include:A food pantryClothing assistanceUtility assistanceID &amp; birth certificate assistanceLice treatment&nbsp; You can learn more about all of their social service programs, contact information and office hours HERE. You can make an online donation to the Salvation Army, Cleveland County HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c24e4db04803497e7262"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2514db04803477e7fb9","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:10:06 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A Look at Oklahoma Bloggers","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5857 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/645cc07092b4ed50a5abf6f1259c298c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"612\">Perhaps, like millions of other people right now, you find yourself with some extra time on your hands and you’ve exhausted your usual free-time activities (after all, how many times can you clean out your closets or watch \u003cem>Tiger King\u003c/em>?). If so, this could be the perfect time to acquaint yourself with some of the bloggers working in and/or writing about Oklahoma. Below is a sampling of some of the best known—and most popular—bloggers in the state. \u003cstrong>About OKC Area\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Visit OKC&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– providing a look at what’s happening around OKC in terms of attractions, things to do, cuisine, family fun, outdoor adventures and more since 2013, \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/blog/\">visitokc.com/blog\u003c/a>, posts once a day. Recent content includes \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/blog/post/restaurants-offering-special-easter-or-passover-meals-in-okc/\">Yelp’s Roundup of Special Easter or Passover Meals in OKC\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/blog/post/outdoor-okc-gardens/\">Outdoor OKC: Gardens\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>The Lost Ogle\u003c/strong> - &nbsp;Covering Oklahoma City news, sports, pop culture, politics, and media since 2007, \u003ca href=\"https://www.thelostogle.com/\">thelostogle.com\u003c/a> posts 14 times a week. Recent content includes: \u003ca href=\"https://www.thelostogle.com/2020/04/17/louis-fowlers-pandemic-journal-today-is-not-a-good-day-to-die/\">Louis Fowler’s Pandemic Journal: Today is Not a Good Day to Die\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.thelostogle.com/2020/04/14/7-ways-to-go-hog-wild-with-your-1200-stimulus-check/\">7 Ways to Go Hog Wild with Your $1,200 Stimulus Check\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Oklahoma Gazette\u003c/strong> – With its stated mission to stimulate, examine and inform the public on local quality-of-life issues and social needs, recognize community accomplishments and provide a forum for inspiration, participation and interaction across all media, \u003ca href=\"https://www.okgazette.com/\">okgazette.com\u003c/a> posts three times a day. Recent content includes \u003ca href=\"https://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/weremember/Content?oid=7210769\">#WeRemember\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/artist-of-the-quarantine-jayna-hadwiger/Content?oid=7206756\">Artist of the Quarantine: Jayna Hadwiger\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>The Whole Darn State\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Magazine\u003c/strong> – Concerned with all things Oklahoma, this blog has stories on the state’s people, culture -- past, present and future. \u003ca href=\"https://okmag.com/\">Okmag.com\u003c/a> has 30 posts each week. Its recent content includes: \u003ca href=\"https://okmag.com/blog/covid19updates/\">Updates from Oklahoma Hospitals\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://okmag.com/blog/a-boozy-quarantine/\">A Boozy Quarantine\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Uncovering Oklahoma\u003c/strong> – Designed to introduce its readers to Oklahoma places, things and people, \u003ca href=\"https://www.uncoveringoklahoma.com/\">uncoveringoklahoma.com\u003c/a> recently posted \u003ca href=\"https://www.uncoveringoklahoma.com/2020/04/travel-oklahoma-later/\">Travel Oklahoma Later\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.uncoveringoklahoma.com/2020/04/yes-women-in-science/\">Yes! Women in Science!\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Mom Blogs\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City Moms Blog&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– A community resource providing ideas, advice and events, \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacity.citymomsblog.com/\">oklahomacity.citymomsblog.com\u003c/a> has been in operation since 2013 and has 8 posts a week. Recent content includes: \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacity.citymomsblog.com/embracing-outdoor-time-in-all-weather/\">Embracing Outdoor Time in All Weather\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacity.citymomsblog.com/check-on-the-extroverts-we-are-not-okay/\">Check on the Extroverts, We are NOT Okay\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Motherhood by Meredith\u003c/strong> – the author documents her journey through motherhood with wit, humor and honesty. With 15 posts a year, recent content for \u003ca href=\"https://motherhoodbymeredith.com/\">motherhoodbymeredith.com\u003c/a> includes \u003ca href=\"https://motherhoodbymeredith.com/?p=1843\">30 Ways to Stay Connected While Socially Distancing\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://motherhoodbymeredith.com/?p=1701\">Mom Guilt: What Guilt Really Is and What to Do About It\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Lifestyle Concerns\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Dishin and Dishes&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– Written by Oklahoma food blogger Katie Johnstonbaugh, \u003ca href=\"https://www.dishinanddishes.com/\">dishinanddishes.com\u003c/a> features recipes, gardening and all things food. Its twice weekly posts recently included: \u003ca href=\"https://www.dishinanddishes.com/freezing-lemons/\">How to Freeze Lemons\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.dishinanddishes.com/cowboy-steak-and-beans/\">Cowboy Steak and Beans\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Amanda’s OK&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– A blog by Amanda Martin about food, fitness and fashion in OKC and beyond, \u003ca href=\"http://www.amandasok.com/\">amandasok.com\u003c/a> has been in operation since 2012, has two posts a week and recently published \u003ca href=\"http://www.amandasok.com/2020/03/a-girls-weekend-in-frisco-texas.html\">A Girl’s Weekend in Frisco, Texas\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"http://www.amandasok.com/2020/02/aok-guide-to-sedona-arizona.html\">AOK Guide to Sedona, AZ\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>And More\u003c/strong> For a more in-depth look at these and other Oklahoma blogs, visit \u003ca href=\"https://blog.feedspot.com/oklahoma_blogs/\">Top 20 Oklahoma Blogs, Websites &amp; Influencers in 2020\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-look-at-oklahoma-bloggers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-04-21T23:17:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/645cc07092b4ed50a5abf6f1259c298c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1587511058,"_etag":"081e0edad2f442850cd01634fd03e40552c8679b","textbody":"Perhaps, like millions of other people right now, you find yourself with some extra time on your hands and you’ve exhausted your usual free-time activities (after all, how many times can you clean out your closets or watch Tiger King?). If so, this could be the perfect time to acquaint yourself with some of the bloggers working in and/or writing about Oklahoma. Below is a sampling of some of the best known—and most popular—bloggers in the state. About OKC AreaVisit OKC&nbsp;– providing a look at what’s happening around OKC in terms of attractions, things to do, cuisine, family fun, outdoor adventures and more since 2013, visitokc.com/blog, posts once a day. Recent content includes Yelp’s Roundup of Special Easter or Passover Meals in OKC and Outdoor OKC: Gardens. The Lost Ogle - &nbsp;Covering Oklahoma City news, sports, pop culture, politics, and media since 2007, thelostogle.com posts 14 times a week. Recent content includes: Louis Fowler’s Pandemic Journal: Today is Not a Good Day to Die and 7 Ways to Go Hog Wild with Your $1,200 Stimulus Check. Oklahoma Gazette – With its stated mission to stimulate, examine and inform the public on local quality-of-life issues and social needs, recognize community accomplishments and provide a forum for inspiration, participation and interaction across all media, okgazette.com posts three times a day. Recent content includes #WeRemember and Artist of the Quarantine: Jayna Hadwiger. The Whole Darn StateOklahoma Magazine – Concerned with all things Oklahoma, this blog has stories on the state’s people, culture -- past, present and future. Okmag.com has 30 posts each week. Its recent content includes: Updates from Oklahoma Hospitals and A Boozy Quarantine. Uncovering Oklahoma – Designed to introduce its readers to Oklahoma places, things and people, uncoveringoklahoma.com recently posted Travel Oklahoma Later and Yes! Women in Science!Mom BlogsOklahoma City Moms Blog&nbsp;– A community resource providing ideas, advice and events, oklahomacity.citymomsblog.com has been in operation since 2013 and has 8 posts a week. Recent content includes: Embracing Outdoor Time in All Weather and Check on the Extroverts, We are NOT Okay. Motherhood by Meredith – the author documents her journey through motherhood with wit, humor and honesty. With 15 posts a year, recent content for motherhoodbymeredith.com includes 30 Ways to Stay Connected While Socially Distancing and Mom Guilt: What Guilt Really Is and What to Do About It. Lifestyle ConcernsDishin and Dishes&nbsp;– Written by Oklahoma food blogger Katie Johnstonbaugh, dishinanddishes.com features recipes, gardening and all things food. Its twice weekly posts recently included: How to Freeze Lemons and Cowboy Steak and Beans. Amanda’s OK&nbsp;– A blog by Amanda Martin about food, fitness and fashion in OKC and beyond, amandasok.com has been in operation since 2012, has two posts a week and recently published A Girl’s Weekend in Frisco, Texas and AOK Guide to Sedona, AZ. And More For a more in-depth look at these and other Oklahoma blogs, visit Top 20 Oklahoma Blogs, Websites &amp; Influencers in 2020.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2514db04803477e7fb9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2534db04803467e64eb","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:10:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Fresh-Air Ventilation System and a Healthy Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/eJnfVbUaRNs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5860 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f0902a6e63c99fbc2ba592844f7043e9.jpg\" alt=\"Ideal Homes Fresh Air Ventilation System \" width=\"1000\" height=\"782\">For 30 years Ideal Homes has placed an emphasis on building \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/innovation\">energy-efficient\u003c/a>, comfortable, and healthy homes. In this video, Vernon McKown, the founder and CEO of Ideal Homes, explains what we do to provide a healthy home for our homeowners. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story\">Early in our company’s history\u003c/a>, we were obsessed with going above and beyond standard building practices to become one of the most innovative builders in America. We partnered with the US Department of Energy, The American Lung Association, the Environmental Protection Agency, and many other third parties to build test homes. Vernon also served as the national board president for the energy and environmental builders Association. Through those partnerships, we learned a lot about the state-of-the-art building practices. We were the first builder in America to build affordable Energy Star homes, and we introduced the concept of energy-efficient homes with fresh-air ventilation systems into the Oklahoma market. Many Oklahoma residents suffer from allergies. Our fresh air ventilation system can help with that. It pulls in fresh air and circulates it throughout the home so that every 24 hours the stale air throughout your home will be replaced with fresh, purified air. We love building homes; we’re proud to be a leader in our industry, and we have committed continued innovation for our homeowners and our industry for years to come.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"freshair-ventilation-system-and-a-healthy-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-04-23T21:46:58.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f0902a6e63c99fbc2ba592844f7043e9.jpg","caption":"Ideal Homes Fresh Air Ventilation System ","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1587678418,"_etag":"d0906f8c9a767f7233923372589713aee325219a","textbody":"For 30 years Ideal Homes has placed an emphasis on building energy-efficient, comfortable, and healthy homes. In this video, Vernon McKown, the founder and CEO of Ideal Homes, explains what we do to provide a healthy home for our homeowners. Early in our company’s history, we were obsessed with going above and beyond standard building practices to become one of the most innovative builders in America. We partnered with the US Department of Energy, The American Lung Association, the Environmental Protection Agency, and many other third parties to build test homes. Vernon also served as the national board president for the energy and environmental builders Association. Through those partnerships, we learned a lot about the state-of-the-art building practices. We were the first builder in America to build affordable Energy Star homes, and we introduced the concept of energy-efficient homes with fresh-air ventilation systems into the Oklahoma market. Many Oklahoma residents suffer from allergies. Our fresh air ventilation system can help with that. It pulls in fresh air and circulates it throughout the home so that every 24 hours the stale air throughout your home will be replaced with fresh, purified air. We love building homes; we’re proud to be a leader in our industry, and we have committed continued innovation for our homeowners and our industry for years to come.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2534db04803467e64eb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2564db04803467e64ed","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:10:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"United Way of Norman","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5866 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/69eb606f82b253163d80461fed27e8ed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\">\u003cem>This is part 3 of our continuing series profiling organizations that Ideal and its employee family have a history of supporting. The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder than ever before for these wonderful non-profits to serve the individuals that rely on them. If you are in a position to help, please know these organizations greatly need and deserve your assistance.\u003c/em>\u003cstrong>Mission\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;It is the stated mission of \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/\">United Way of Norman\u003c/a> to strengthen the community by empowering people to change lives. This fiscal year, the organization is funding \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/fundedpartners\">40 programs\u003c/a> at 26 organizations in the Norman area, all of which fall into four impact areas: Education, Financial Stability, Health and Independence. &nbsp; Through these efforts they serve more than 54,400 people each year. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Response to COVID-19\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Due to unprecedented unemployment figures and resulting widespread financial stress resulting from the COVID -19 pandemic, United Way of Norman is partnering with \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog\">Food &amp; Shelter\u003c/a> —another non-profit long supported by Ideal Homes — to provide financial help for people who are struggling to pay their rent and utility bills. United Way of Norman is providing this assistance through \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/covid19\">its COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund\u003c/a>. To apply for assistance from this fund you need to present a payroll stub dated before March 13, 2020, to show your need is directly related to the pandemic and complete a short form. All resulting payments are made directly to landlords and utility companies. Screening and intake for the Response and Recovery Fund are handled by \u003ca href=\"http://www.foodandshelterinc.org/#about\">Food and Shelter\u003c/a>, Monday through Friday from 1-4 pm. Three staff members are dedicated to Response and Recovery screening and Intake during this time. &nbsp;All intake efforts are handled by phone only. No walk-ins are allowed. Please advise anyone you know living in the Norman area in need of this assistance to call Food &amp; Shelter at 405.360.4954. \u003cstrong>How you can help\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;All donations made to the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will remain in Norman to help members of the community. If you’d like to make a donation, click \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=34\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"united-way-of-norman-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-04-29T01:44:54.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/69eb606f82b253163d80461fed27e8ed.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1588124694,"_etag":"4b54382022bf8c7c86fc44aa7a1fa00418bc9367","textbody":"This is part 3 of our continuing series profiling organizations that Ideal and its employee family have a history of supporting. The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder than ever before for these wonderful non-profits to serve the individuals that rely on them. If you are in a position to help, please know these organizations greatly need and deserve your assistance.Mission&nbsp; &nbsp;It is the stated mission of United Way of Norman to strengthen the community by empowering people to change lives. This fiscal year, the organization is funding 40 programs at 26 organizations in the Norman area, all of which fall into four impact areas: Education, Financial Stability, Health and Independence. &nbsp; Through these efforts they serve more than 54,400 people each year. &nbsp; Response to COVID-19&nbsp; &nbsp;Due to unprecedented unemployment figures and resulting widespread financial stress resulting from the COVID -19 pandemic, United Way of Norman is partnering with Food &amp; Shelter —another non-profit long supported by Ideal Homes — to provide financial help for people who are struggling to pay their rent and utility bills. United Way of Norman is providing this assistance through its COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. To apply for assistance from this fund you need to present a payroll stub dated before March 13, 2020, to show your need is directly related to the pandemic and complete a short form. All resulting payments are made directly to landlords and utility companies. Screening and intake for the Response and Recovery Fund are handled by Food and Shelter, Monday through Friday from 1-4 pm. Three staff members are dedicated to Response and Recovery screening and Intake during this time. &nbsp;All intake efforts are handled by phone only. No walk-ins are allowed. Please advise anyone you know living in the Norman area in need of this assistance to call Food &amp; Shelter at 405.360.4954. How you can help&nbsp; &nbsp;All donations made to the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will remain in Norman to help members of the community. If you’d like to make a donation, click HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:46 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2564db04803467e64ed"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2584db04803497e7263","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:09:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Plants Suitable for Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5877 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7fee42846a0b13cc3634a3e2102faa6e.jpg\" alt=\"Snapdragon in Oklahoma\" width=\"1000\" height=\"670\">&nbsp;Many plants are suited for Oklahoma lawns and gardens. In selecting plants for specific yards or containers it’s important to match the plant’s environmental tolerance with the conditions of the precise spot and specific yard or container where the plant will be grown. All of the plants listed below have been proven to withstand environmental stresses common to Oklahoma. However, it’s important to remember that every plant needs special attention immediately after being planted, while establishing its roots. Plus, every plant, flowering or not, needs special attention during times of environmental extremes. \u003cstrong>Annual Vinca\u003c/strong> Tolerant of heat and humidity, annual vinca requires full sun and warm soil to thrive, so you want to avoid planting in early spring and wait until warmer weather is more common. Flowers of this plant come in shades of pink, white, red and purple. This plant grows to 6 to 12 inches tall and 8 to 24 inches wide. \u003cstrong>Exposure:\u003c/strong> Full sun to part shade \u003cstrong>Soil:\u003c/strong> Well drained, slightly dry \u003cstrong>Hardiness:\u003c/strong> Use as an annual &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Evening Primrose\u003c/strong> Native to western Oklahoma, evening primrose is a xeriscape perennial that thrives in well-drained soil and requires little moisture once established. Excellent for use in a rock garden or along the edge of a perennial bed, it can spread to two feet and is low-growing. \u003cstrong>Exposure\u003c/strong>: Full sun \u003cstrong>Soil\u003c/strong>: Well drained \u003cstrong>Hardiness\u003c/strong>: USDA Zone 4 &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Summer Snapdragon\u003c/strong> With orchid-like flowers that bloom from summer until the first frost, summer snapdragon can be used as an annual in Oklahoma. Its flowers come in blue, purple, pink, yellow and white. Drought tolerant, it is often used as a bedding plant, in a container or to add color to a mixed border. \u003cstrong>Exposure\u003c/strong>: Full sun \u003cstrong>Soil\u003c/strong>: Well drained \u003cstrong>Hardiness\u003c/strong>: Use as an annual &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Torenia\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Torenia, or wishbone flower, produces flowers from spring until fall and each flower has a wishbone shape at its center. Great for borders, in a pot or mixed with other plants in a large container, these plants form in mounds that are 6-inchs high and 12-inches wide. \u003cstrong>Exposure\u003c/strong>: Partial shade \u003cstrong>Soil\u003c/strong>: Moist, well drained \u003cstrong>Hardiness\u003c/strong>: Use as an annual &nbsp; Extensive information about all types of plants and flowers that flourish in Oklahoma can be found in the \u003ca href=\"https://extension.okstate.edu/topics/plants-and-animals/gardening-and-lawn-care/flowers/\">Oklahoma Garden Planning Guide\u003c/a> developed by the Oklahoma State University Extension Program.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"plants-suitable-for-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-05-05T18:47:18.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7fee42846a0b13cc3634a3e2102faa6e.jpg","caption":"Snapdragon in Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1588704438,"_etag":"d79be0186d5abd4c9907c8caada8de9a3f096295","textbody":"&nbsp;Many plants are suited for Oklahoma lawns and gardens. In selecting plants for specific yards or containers it’s important to match the plant’s environmental tolerance with the conditions of the precise spot and specific yard or container where the plant will be grown. All of the plants listed below have been proven to withstand environmental stresses common to Oklahoma. However, it’s important to remember that every plant needs special attention immediately after being planted, while establishing its roots. Plus, every plant, flowering or not, needs special attention during times of environmental extremes. Annual Vinca Tolerant of heat and humidity, annual vinca requires full sun and warm soil to thrive, so you want to avoid planting in early spring and wait until warmer weather is more common. Flowers of this plant come in shades of pink, white, red and purple. This plant grows to 6 to 12 inches tall and 8 to 24 inches wide. Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil: Well drained, slightly dry Hardiness: Use as an annual &nbsp; Evening Primrose Native to western Oklahoma, evening primrose is a xeriscape perennial that thrives in well-drained soil and requires little moisture once established. Excellent for use in a rock garden or along the edge of a perennial bed, it can spread to two feet and is low-growing. Exposure: Full sun Soil: Well drained Hardiness: USDA Zone 4 &nbsp; Summer Snapdragon With orchid-like flowers that bloom from summer until the first frost, summer snapdragon can be used as an annual in Oklahoma. Its flowers come in blue, purple, pink, yellow and white. Drought tolerant, it is often used as a bedding plant, in a container or to add color to a mixed border. Exposure: Full sun Soil: Well drained Hardiness: Use as an annual &nbsp; Torenia&nbsp; &nbsp;Torenia, or wishbone flower, produces flowers from spring until fall and each flower has a wishbone shape at its center. Great for borders, in a pot or mixed with other plants in a large container, these plants form in mounds that are 6-inchs high and 12-inches wide. Exposure: Partial shade Soil: Moist, well drained Hardiness: Use as an annual &nbsp; Extensive information about all types of plants and flowers that flourish in Oklahoma can be found in the Oklahoma Garden Planning Guide developed by the Oklahoma State University Extension Program.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:48 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2584db04803497e7263"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c25b4db04803497e7264","_updated":"Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:11:48 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"When to Plant in the Oklahoma City Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Cambria\",serif;background:white;color:black;'>&nbsp;\u003c/span>Oklahoma typically has mild winters and an extended growing season. As a result, all types of amazing gardens (whether for fruits, vegetables or flowers) can be grown in the area. The Oklahoma City metro has a temperate humid subtropical climate with frequent variations in weather, both daily and seasonally, except during the consistently hot and humid summer months. Falling as it does in USDA hardiness zone 7a, it is not unusual for OKC’s last frosts to run as late as mid-May. But don't let that fool you because some of the best gardening days are early in the year.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>January - March&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Hardy and semi-hardy plants that can withstand light frosts and cold temperatures, namely hardy vegetables, should be planted in late February or early March. These include cabbage, peas, cauliflower, potatoes, lettuce, carrots and onions. However, beets, broccoli and asparagus should be planted in March, not February. These vegetables thrive in the spring with daily average temperatures of 70 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>April – June &nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Early April is the best time to plant tender vegetables like pumpkin, eggplant, okra, pepper, cucumber, beans, summer squash and even tomatoes, as these can withstand lingering cool temperatures. This is a suitable time to plant spring annuals like snapdragons, petunias and impatiens. Fruit trees can also be planted now or in the fall. However, fruit like cantaloupe and watermelon or more fragile vegetables like southern peas, winter squash and sweet potatoes should be planted between the first of May and mid-June. This is also when you want to plant heat-loving flowers like zinnias and nasturtium.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>July - September&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Vegetables that you will harvest in the fall should be planted mid-July. This includes fresh tomato transplants, eggplant, tomatillo and pepper plants. From mid-July through early August, you can also plant sweet corn, cilantro, pumpkin, beans, cucumber, plus summer and winter squash from seed. Cooler temperatures make September a perfect time to plant your second round of hardy vegetables. Early September is also a great time to plant kohlrabi, broccoli, turnips, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and garlic.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>October - December\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Early October, or spring, is the time to plant fruit trees. Mid-October through early November is when you should plant blooming spring annuals like pansies or snapdragons. This is because they thrive in cool weather and add wonderful color to your garden.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, what are you waiting for? Let's get gardening!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"when-to-plant-in-the-oklahoma-city-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-04-18T20:28:28.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d67db95d141535694696de736430d95e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1713472108,"_etag":"94dc6c63ae22f7e2ddbe58af23031a6e320a6c7e","textbody":"&nbsp;Oklahoma typically has mild winters and an extended growing season. As a result, all types of amazing gardens (whether for fruits, vegetables or flowers) can be grown in the area. The Oklahoma City metro has a temperate humid subtropical climate with frequent variations in weather, both daily and seasonally, except during the consistently hot and humid summer months. Falling as it does in USDA hardiness zone 7a, it is not unusual for OKC’s last frosts to run as late as mid-May. But don't let that fool you because some of the best gardening days are early in the year.&nbsp;January - March&nbsp;Hardy and semi-hardy plants that can withstand light frosts and cold temperatures, namely hardy vegetables, should be planted in late February or early March. These include cabbage, peas, cauliflower, potatoes, lettuce, carrots and onions. However, beets, broccoli and asparagus should be planted in March, not February. These vegetables thrive in the spring with daily average temperatures of 70 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.&nbsp;April – June &nbsp;Early April is the best time to plant tender vegetables like pumpkin, eggplant, okra, pepper, cucumber, beans, summer squash and even tomatoes, as these can withstand lingering cool temperatures. This is a suitable time to plant spring annuals like snapdragons, petunias and impatiens. Fruit trees can also be planted now or in the fall. However, fruit like cantaloupe and watermelon or more fragile vegetables like southern peas, winter squash and sweet potatoes should be planted between the first of May and mid-June. This is also when you want to plant heat-loving flowers like zinnias and nasturtium.&nbsp;July - September&nbsp;Vegetables that you will harvest in the fall should be planted mid-July. This includes fresh tomato transplants, eggplant, tomatillo and pepper plants. From mid-July through early August, you can also plant sweet corn, cilantro, pumpkin, beans, cucumber, plus summer and winter squash from seed. Cooler temperatures make September a perfect time to plant your second round of hardy vegetables. Early September is also a great time to plant kohlrabi, broccoli, turnips, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and garlic.&nbsp;October - DecemberEarly October, or spring, is the time to plant fruit trees. Mid-October through early November is when you should plant blooming spring annuals like pansies or snapdragons. This is because they thrive in cool weather and add wonderful color to your garden.So, what are you waiting for? Let's get gardening!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:51 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c25b4db04803497e7264"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c25e4db04803477e7fba","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:10:45 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Nurseries and Garden Centers in Edmond","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5885 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/422c8988733e2899b0392fc86d156ca1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\">&nbsp;An ever-growing suburb to the north of Oklahoma City, Edmond is home to various and sundry retail organizations. All the spots listed below are places where you can go during the current growing season to purchase, and perhaps learn more about, plants and flowers that have the potential for thriving in Oklahoma yards and outdoor containers. With conditions being what they are in the world today, calling ahead to verify hours and to learn about any requirements, like wearing masks, might prove wise. \u003cstrong>Cottage Supply and Plants\u003c/strong> 6303 Blue Sage Rd. Edmond, OK 73034 405-348-6763 HOURS: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon. – Sat. and noon – 6 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; In addition to providing landscape design and consultants, they offer lawn service and grow what they sell: ground cover, ornamental shrubs and trees, learn more \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/cottage-supply-and-plants-edmond?hrid=VfRp-7p23P8-_MEEQN1KBA\">HERE\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Davison’s Greenhouse\u003c/strong> 2200 E. 2\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> St. Edmond, Ok 73034 405-348-2201 HOURS: Not listed &nbsp; Offering hanging plants, bedding plants, flowers, annuals, a variety of vegetables and \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/davisons-greenhouse-edmond\">MORE\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Lowe’s Home Improvement\u003c/strong> 2401 N. Kelly Ave. Edmond, Ok 73003 405-285-3030 HOURS: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., &nbsp;Mon. – Sat. and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; Part of a massive national chain, this specific location is known for its cleanliness, organization and large selection of plants, as reviews indicate \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/lowes-home-improvement-edmond\">HERE\u003c/a>. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Under the Sun Garden Centers\u003c/strong> With two Edmond locations: &nbsp; 400 S. Bryant Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 405-513-8236 HOURS: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tues. – Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. &nbsp; Although part of a chain, this location is \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/under-the-sun-garden-center-edmond-2\">known\u003c/a> for the quality of its customer service. &nbsp; 33\u003csup>rd\u003c/sup> &amp; Broadway Edmond, OK 73003 405-562-2118 HOURS: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tues. – Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/under-the-sun-garden-center-edmond\">This location\u003c/a> has an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor plants, as well as interesting pots and other merchandise. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Westlake Ace Hardware\u003c/strong> 32 E. 15\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St. Edmond, OK 73013 405-341-2442 HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Mon. – Sat.; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. &nbsp; This is typical smaller hardware store on the inside, with a great selection of pots and \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/westlake-ace-hardware-edmond-2\">plants\u003c/a> outside in the parking lot.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"nurseries-and-garden-centers-in-edmond-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-05-19T23:19:11.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/422c8988733e2899b0392fc86d156ca1.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1589930351,"_etag":"5c541fb505949f19ccbdc00a1545ffa43c6ba4ff","textbody":"&nbsp;An ever-growing suburb to the north of Oklahoma City, Edmond is home to various and sundry retail organizations. All the spots listed below are places where you can go during the current growing season to purchase, and perhaps learn more about, plants and flowers that have the potential for thriving in Oklahoma yards and outdoor containers. With conditions being what they are in the world today, calling ahead to verify hours and to learn about any requirements, like wearing masks, might prove wise. Cottage Supply and Plants 6303 Blue Sage Rd. Edmond, OK 73034 405-348-6763 HOURS: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon. – Sat. and noon – 6 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; In addition to providing landscape design and consultants, they offer lawn service and grow what they sell: ground cover, ornamental shrubs and trees, learn more HERE. &nbsp; Davison’s Greenhouse 2200 E. 2nd St. Edmond, Ok 73034 405-348-2201 HOURS: Not listed &nbsp; Offering hanging plants, bedding plants, flowers, annuals, a variety of vegetables and MORE. &nbsp; Lowe’s Home Improvement 2401 N. Kelly Ave. Edmond, Ok 73003 405-285-3030 HOURS: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., &nbsp;Mon. – Sat. and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; Part of a massive national chain, this specific location is known for its cleanliness, organization and large selection of plants, as reviews indicate HERE. &nbsp; &nbsp; Under the Sun Garden Centers With two Edmond locations: &nbsp; 400 S. Bryant Ave. Edmond, OK 73034 405-513-8236 HOURS: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tues. – Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. &nbsp; Although part of a chain, this location is known for the quality of its customer service. &nbsp; 33rd &amp; Broadway Edmond, OK 73003 405-562-2118 HOURS: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tues. – Sat.; closed Sun. and Mon. &nbsp; This location has an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor plants, as well as interesting pots and other merchandise. &nbsp; Westlake Ace Hardware 32 E. 15th St. Edmond, OK 73013 405-341-2442 HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Mon. – Sat.; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. &nbsp; This is typical smaller hardware store on the inside, with a great selection of pots and plants outside in the parking lot.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c25e4db04803477e7fba"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c25e4db04803487e5d8e","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:42:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Brand-New Video Home Tours","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We know you love looking at homes, so we've added even more video walkthroughs of our plans. You'll get the opportunity to view the homes as one of our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">Ideal Homes\u003c/a> team members highlights some of the plans' top features. Below you'll find new tours of our Kincaid, Oakland, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/quinlan\">Quinlan\u003c/a> floor plans, plus a couple of updated tours for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/drummond\">Drummond\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/chadwick\">Chadwick\u003c/a> plans. You can find a full playlist of walk-throughs \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJJQJ1rMfVdaIZFtvCFpctawCrtfnakB\">here\u003c/a>. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/kauzLTO34Js\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gc2oieA5QGY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/zVtwyX7FbYI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/R5m6IUUE3Fo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/KPu4BwpY8nA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cstrong>For more information, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a>. We'd love to set up a time for you to view these plans in person.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"brandnew-video-home-tours-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-05-29T19:22:06.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1590780126,"_etag":"6a4f53584bd424eb41888f2c445815adf0dd998f","textbody":"We know you love looking at homes, so we've added even more video walkthroughs of our plans. You'll get the opportunity to view the homes as one of our Ideal Homes team members highlights some of the plans' top features. Below you'll find new tours of our Kincaid, Oakland, and Quinlan floor plans, plus a couple of updated tours for the Drummond and Chadwick plans. You can find a full playlist of walk-throughs here. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;For more information, contact Elena. We'd love to set up a time for you to view these plans in person.&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:54 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c25e4db04803487e5d8e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2624db04803487e5d8f","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:10:39 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to Pick the Perfect Home Site for YOU","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5890 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5818b7dcafa5bad9208b94dd82976d10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Picking the right site to build your home is arguably one of the most important decisions you will make throughout the entire process. Different home sites can affect the layout of your future home, the price of construction, and your level of interaction with neighbors. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when picking a home site. \u003cstrong>Corner, Cul-de-Sac, or Interior\u003c/strong> Different homesites have different advantages based on your goals. Corner homesites are usually larger with more side yard. Cul-de-sacs can have less car traffic providing more privacy and safety. Interior homesites can be lower maintenance and sometimes more cost-effective. \u003cstrong>Wooded Areas for Shade and Privacy\u003c/strong> Are you hoping to move into a more secluded area, possibly on the edge of your neighborhood? Wooded sites offer all the privacy you could want. These sites are perfect for anyone who wants a little separation from neighbors without moving to a rural area. Other benefits of wooded homesites include added shade and a scenic view. If you opt for this type of site, be sure to consider including a backyard sitting area. You’ll love the secluded, wooded view you’re greeted by every day. \u003cstrong>Flat Ground for Games, BBQs, and More&nbsp;\u003c/strong> Is your family big on playing games outside? We’re talking volleyball, bocce ball, soccer, badminton – really anything you can play with just a little flat space. Or maybe you love hosting backyard bashes, barbeques, and bonfires. If so, picking a flat home site will be ideal for you. You can create the ideal backyard, including landscaping, by opting for this type of home site. There are plenty of other considerations for choosing a home site. The first step you should take is figuring out what you want from your home. Are you looking for a house built for entertainment? Are you looking to maximize space by opening your basement up as another living space? Or perhaps you’re looking for a place of peace and privacy. There’s no wrong answer to what’s important to you. The next step is choosing the right site to fit that.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-pick-the-perfect-home-site-for-you-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-05-16T22:50:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5818b7dcafa5bad9208b94dd82976d10.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1589669408,"_etag":"0e5229f9b86abd77292da3ae3c48b1f0315f2236","textbody":"&nbsp;Picking the right site to build your home is arguably one of the most important decisions you will make throughout the entire process. Different home sites can affect the layout of your future home, the price of construction, and your level of interaction with neighbors. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when picking a home site. Corner, Cul-de-Sac, or Interior Different homesites have different advantages based on your goals. Corner homesites are usually larger with more side yard. Cul-de-sacs can have less car traffic providing more privacy and safety. Interior homesites can be lower maintenance and sometimes more cost-effective. Wooded Areas for Shade and Privacy Are you hoping to move into a more secluded area, possibly on the edge of your neighborhood? Wooded sites offer all the privacy you could want. These sites are perfect for anyone who wants a little separation from neighbors without moving to a rural area. Other benefits of wooded homesites include added shade and a scenic view. If you opt for this type of site, be sure to consider including a backyard sitting area. You’ll love the secluded, wooded view you’re greeted by every day. Flat Ground for Games, BBQs, and More&nbsp; Is your family big on playing games outside? We’re talking volleyball, bocce ball, soccer, badminton – really anything you can play with just a little flat space. Or maybe you love hosting backyard bashes, barbeques, and bonfires. If so, picking a flat home site will be ideal for you. You can create the ideal backyard, including landscaping, by opting for this type of home site. There are plenty of other considerations for choosing a home site. The first step you should take is figuring out what you want from your home. Are you looking for a house built for entertainment? Are you looking to maximize space by opening your basement up as another living space? Or perhaps you’re looking for a place of peace and privacy. There’s no wrong answer to what’s important to you. The next step is choosing the right site to fit that.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:14:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2624db04803487e5d8f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2654db04803477e7fbb","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:12:14 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Bring a Little Personality to Your Front Porch with These Accents","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5893 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7e872b2a666a93ffa20e73f81b87bedd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;When decorating your home, you mustn’t overlook the entrance. Not the landing just inside the door – the area just outside. Your front porch is the first space your guests encounter when they visit. It’s the place you’ll greet neighbors and family members. Your front porch offers an excellent opportunity to let your style shine. So, don’t miss out on maximizing this space! Here are a few great ways to add a little personality to your front porch. \u003cstrong>Hang Out with Hanging Plants\u003c/strong> Does your porch see a good amount of sunlight during the day? If so, hanging plants will love soaking up those rays on your front porch. Ideally, you’ll choose hearty plants that can stand up to the sunlight (or lack thereof) and exposure to elements. These include Lantana, Marigolds, Ferns (especially Boston Ferns), and Begonias. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Kick Back and Relax\u003c/strong> If there’s space, we recommend adding at least two comfortable chairs or a wide bench to your front porch area. Use cushion covers or pillows to bring a splash of your flair – not to mention some added comfort. You can offer guests a place to sit and chat, or just kick back and relax during the warm months. Consider swapping out fabrics and patterns for each season, or whenever the mood strikes. \u003cstrong>Add a Little Green\u003c/strong> Bright, colorful flowers are a great way to welcome guests to your home! Elevate these plants by installing railing flower boxes. You can mix and match types of plants to enhance your front yard landscaping. If you love picking fresh herbs for the kitchen, you can use these railing boxes to plant basil, rosemary, dill, and anything else you can think of! Just be sure these tasty plants are getting the right amount of sunlight to thrive. \u003cstrong>Swing or Rock in Style\u003c/strong> Is there any porch accessory more iconic than a rocking chair or porch swing? These front-porch accessories feel so neighborly and warm, and it’s hard to pass them up. Not to mention, they’re both extremely useful. Both seating options offer an excellent way for you and your family to relax and enjoy your front yard. Plus, they’re weather-resistant, so you won’t need to worry about leaving them out year-round. Your front porch should show off your personal style just as much as your living room, kitchen, and back yard. Don’t miss out on spending time – and showing off – this space.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"bring-a-little-personality-to-your-front-porch-with-these-accents-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-05-27T00:28:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7e872b2a666a93ffa20e73f81b87bedd.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1590539337,"_etag":"1d55ae8117b0f64425c0517dbe9967c9001f2612","textbody":"&nbsp;When decorating your home, you mustn’t overlook the entrance. Not the landing just inside the door – the area just outside. Your front porch is the first space your guests encounter when they visit. It’s the place you’ll greet neighbors and family members. Your front porch offers an excellent opportunity to let your style shine. So, don’t miss out on maximizing this space! Here are a few great ways to add a little personality to your front porch. Hang Out with Hanging Plants Does your porch see a good amount of sunlight during the day? If so, hanging plants will love soaking up those rays on your front porch. Ideally, you’ll choose hearty plants that can stand up to the sunlight (or lack thereof) and exposure to elements. These include Lantana, Marigolds, Ferns (especially Boston Ferns), and Begonias. &nbsp;Kick Back and Relax If there’s space, we recommend adding at least two comfortable chairs or a wide bench to your front porch area. Use cushion covers or pillows to bring a splash of your flair – not to mention some added comfort. You can offer guests a place to sit and chat, or just kick back and relax during the warm months. Consider swapping out fabrics and patterns for each season, or whenever the mood strikes. Add a Little Green Bright, colorful flowers are a great way to welcome guests to your home! Elevate these plants by installing railing flower boxes. You can mix and match types of plants to enhance your front yard landscaping. If you love picking fresh herbs for the kitchen, you can use these railing boxes to plant basil, rosemary, dill, and anything else you can think of! Just be sure these tasty plants are getting the right amount of sunlight to thrive. Swing or Rock in Style Is there any porch accessory more iconic than a rocking chair or porch swing? These front-porch accessories feel so neighborly and warm, and it’s hard to pass them up. Not to mention, they’re both extremely useful. Both seating options offer an excellent way for you and your family to relax and enjoy your front yard. Plus, they’re weather-resistant, so you won’t need to worry about leaving them out year-round. Your front porch should show off your personal style just as much as your living room, kitchen, and back yard. Don’t miss out on spending time – and showing off – this space.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2654db04803477e7fbb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2674db04803497e7265","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:12:21 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Nurseries and Garden Centers in the Moore / Norman Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5897 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/82c42ebb35b74d4463712e435da5baaa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\">Moore is just a short 14-minute drive south of Oklahoma City along I-35. &nbsp;An even shorter 11-minute drive south of Moore, also on I-35, will bring you to Norman. Both Moore and Norman are home to all manner of retail organizations. However, all the merchants listed below are places that can provide you with plants, and perhaps even information about what grows best in Oklahoma yards and outdoor containers. \u003cstrong>Marcum’s Nursery\u003c/strong> 17550 S. Sooner Rd Norman, OK 73071 405-447-3100 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Sat; .closed Sun. &nbsp; Known for their helpful staff and options for plants, garden décor and planters, \u003ca href=\"https://marcumsnursery.com/\">Marcum’s\u003c/a> also offers landscape design. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Home Depot\u003c/strong> 650 S.W. 19th St Moore, OK 73160 405-895-6064 HOURS: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., Mon. – Sat.; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun. &nbsp; This \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-home-depot-moore-2\">Home Depot\u003c/a> has a large garden center with an extensive perennial section, as well as an extensive collection of bushes, trees, gardening tools, pots, soil, mulch, stones, fencing and much more. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Lowe’s Garden Center\u003c/strong> 2555 Hemphill Dr. Norman, OK 73069 405-329-2009 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., seven days a week. &nbsp; With everything from annual and perennial flowers, as well as trees, bushes, seeds and non-flowering plants to mulch, pots, gloves and hoses, \u003ca href=\"https://www.lowes.com/l/gardencenter.html?cm_mmc=YEXT-_-GC\">Lowe’s Garden Center\u003c/a> may well have everything you need for your garden. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>The Greenhouse\u003c/strong> 1708 24th Ave S.W. Norman, OK 73072 405-321-3744 HOURS: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Sat.; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-greenhouse-norman\">The Greenhouse\u003c/a> has three greenhouses, two buildings with retail items, several fountains and even a pond filled with colorful koi. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Prairie Wind Nursery\u003c/strong> 929 Goodman Lane Norman, OK 73026 405-579-8846 HOURS: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Sat.; Closed Sun. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://prairiewindnursery.com/about/\">Prairie Wind Nursery\u003c/a> specializes in plants that are capable of thriving in Oklahoma’s extreme weather. They also carry herbs, ornamental perennials and native habitat plants for butterflies, pollinators, birds and wildlife. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Griffis Tree Farm\u003c/strong> 10155 Little River Dr Norman, OK 73026 405-329-0019 Family owned and operated, \u003ca href=\"http://griffistreefarm.com/\">Griffis\u003c/a> carries a wide variety of trees. Please call for an appointment.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"nurseries-and-garden-centers-in-the-moore-norman-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-05-28T00:50:41.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/82c42ebb35b74d4463712e435da5baaa.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1590627041,"_etag":"3c053c5ef7b7a3d833a1921a422f59db84ca2f1c","textbody":"Moore is just a short 14-minute drive south of Oklahoma City along I-35. &nbsp;An even shorter 11-minute drive south of Moore, also on I-35, will bring you to Norman. Both Moore and Norman are home to all manner of retail organizations. However, all the merchants listed below are places that can provide you with plants, and perhaps even information about what grows best in Oklahoma yards and outdoor containers. Marcum’s Nursery 17550 S. Sooner Rd Norman, OK 73071 405-447-3100 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Sat; .closed Sun. &nbsp; Known for their helpful staff and options for plants, garden décor and planters, Marcum’s also offers landscape design. &nbsp;Home Depot 650 S.W. 19th St Moore, OK 73160 405-895-6064 HOURS: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m., Mon. – Sat.; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun. &nbsp; This Home Depot has a large garden center with an extensive perennial section, as well as an extensive collection of bushes, trees, gardening tools, pots, soil, mulch, stones, fencing and much more. &nbsp; Lowe’s Garden Center 2555 Hemphill Dr. Norman, OK 73069 405-329-2009 HOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., seven days a week. &nbsp; With everything from annual and perennial flowers, as well as trees, bushes, seeds and non-flowering plants to mulch, pots, gloves and hoses, Lowe’s Garden Center may well have everything you need for your garden. &nbsp;The Greenhouse 1708 24th Ave S.W. Norman, OK 73072 405-321-3744 HOURS: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Sat.; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; The Greenhouse has three greenhouses, two buildings with retail items, several fountains and even a pond filled with colorful koi. &nbsp; Prairie Wind Nursery 929 Goodman Lane Norman, OK 73026 405-579-8846 HOURS: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon. – Sat.; Closed Sun. &nbsp; Prairie Wind Nursery specializes in plants that are capable of thriving in Oklahoma’s extreme weather. They also carry herbs, ornamental perennials and native habitat plants for butterflies, pollinators, birds and wildlife. &nbsp; Griffis Tree Farm 10155 Little River Dr Norman, OK 73026 405-329-0019 Family owned and operated, Griffis carries a wide variety of trees. Please call for an appointment.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2674db04803497e7265"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c26a4db04803487e5d90","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:12:49 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Nurseries and Garden Centers in the Yukon and Mustang Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2213 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3df4e51905ddbd405d8cf9fb1ed6e53b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">&nbsp;In less than 20 minutes you can drive west on I-40 from Oklahoma City and reach Yukon. Located in eastern Canadian County, Yukon is considered part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As is Mustang, which is less than 15 minutes south of Yukon on Mustang Road. Although both towns house a large variety of retail organizations, all of the merchants listed below are places that can provide you with plants, and perhaps even information about what grows best in Oklahoma yards and outdoor containers. \u003cstrong>Bob Scott Nursery\u003c/strong> 10116 W. Wilshire Yukon, Ok 73099 405-721-0802 HOURS: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon – Sat; closed Sun. &nbsp; Specializing in developing new varieties of daylilies they ship all over the U.S., \u003ca href=\"http://www.bobscottnursery.com/\">Bob Scott Nursery\u003c/a> also offers a large collection of hostas, helleborus, heucheras, ferns and peonies. They carry a wide selection of other sun and shade perennials and grow Bermuda sod that they cut fresh to order. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Lowe’s Garden Center&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– there’s one in both Yukon and Mustang 1605 S. Garth Brooks Blvd. Yukon, OK 73099 405-354-8806 HOURS: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Mon – Sat; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; 1000 E. State Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064 405-367-2000 HOURS: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Mon – Sat; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.lowes.com/store/OK-Yukon/1134?cm_mmc=lod-_-c-_-lcl-_-awr-_-yxt-_-go-_-1134-_-na-_-0-_-0\">Lowe’s Garden Centers\u003c/a> offers everything from perennial flowers, trees, bushes, seeds and non-flowering plants to mulch, pots, gloves and hoses. &nbsp; &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Walmart Garden Center&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– there’s one in both Yukon and Mustang 1200 Garth Brooks Blvd. Yukon OK 73099 405-350-1900 HOURS: 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., seven days a week. \u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong> 951 E. State Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064 405-376-4549 HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., seven days a week. &nbsp; All manner of plants, as well as gardening supplies and accessories can be found at these \u003ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/store/517/mustang-ok/details\">Walmart Garden Centers\u003c/a>. &nbsp; \u003cstrong>Green Shade Trees\u003c/strong> 24 North 4\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> Yukon, OK 73099 405-265-1980 HOURS: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mon – Fri; closed Sat and Sun &nbsp; In operation since 2001, \u003ca href=\"https://www.greenshadeok.com\">Green Shade Trees\u003c/a> grows some of the most common trees for the Oklahoma climate.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"nurseries-and-garden-centers-in-the-yukon-and-mustang-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-06-02T23:24:57.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3df4e51905ddbd405d8cf9fb1ed6e53b.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1591140297,"_etag":"ab922358cabccd39ee4d6569a985d193e829104a","textbody":"&nbsp;In less than 20 minutes you can drive west on I-40 from Oklahoma City and reach Yukon. Located in eastern Canadian County, Yukon is considered part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As is Mustang, which is less than 15 minutes south of Yukon on Mustang Road. Although both towns house a large variety of retail organizations, all of the merchants listed below are places that can provide you with plants, and perhaps even information about what grows best in Oklahoma yards and outdoor containers. Bob Scott Nursery 10116 W. Wilshire Yukon, Ok 73099 405-721-0802 HOURS: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon – Sat; closed Sun. &nbsp; Specializing in developing new varieties of daylilies they ship all over the U.S., Bob Scott Nursery also offers a large collection of hostas, helleborus, heucheras, ferns and peonies. They carry a wide selection of other sun and shade perennials and grow Bermuda sod that they cut fresh to order. &nbsp; &nbsp; Lowe’s Garden Center&nbsp;– there’s one in both Yukon and Mustang 1605 S. Garth Brooks Blvd. Yukon, OK 73099 405-354-8806 HOURS: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Mon – Sat; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; 1000 E. State Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064 405-367-2000 HOURS: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., Mon – Sat; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. &nbsp; Lowe’s Garden Centers offers everything from perennial flowers, trees, bushes, seeds and non-flowering plants to mulch, pots, gloves and hoses. &nbsp; &nbsp; Walmart Garden Center&nbsp;– there’s one in both Yukon and Mustang 1200 Garth Brooks Blvd. Yukon OK 73099 405-350-1900 HOURS: 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., seven days a week. &nbsp; 951 E. State Highway 152 Mustang, OK 73064 405-376-4549 HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., seven days a week. &nbsp; All manner of plants, as well as gardening supplies and accessories can be found at these Walmart Garden Centers. &nbsp; Green Shade Trees 24 North 4th Yukon, OK 73099 405-265-1980 HOURS: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mon – Fri; closed Sat and Sun &nbsp; In operation since 2001, Green Shade Trees grows some of the most common trees for the Oklahoma climate.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c26a4db04803487e5d90"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c26e4db04803497e7267","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:12:40 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Building a Home is Simple","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The idea of building a home from the ground up can be overwhelming. Here at Ideal Homes, we strive to make the process simple. With a great team around you, it can also be exciting and a lot of fun. To start the process of building your home, follow these three easy steps. 1. Choose your homesite. Our New Home Consultants can help you narrow down the perfect homesite for you. With \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#communities\">20 neighborhoods\u003c/a> throughout the Oklahoma City Metro, you'll have plenty of areas and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/how-to-pick-the-perfect-home-site-for-you/\">types of homesites\u003c/a> to choose from. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EuXb0tmg_Ec\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> 2. Choose your floor plan. Ideal Homes has over 70 floorplans to choose from. As you're making your decision, you can view them all online--along with loads of photos. Still want more? We have \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/dozens-of-online-virtual-home-tours/\">Virtual Tours\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/brand-new-video-home-tours/\">Guided Walk-Thru Videos\u003c/a> for many of our plans. \u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLLJJQJ1rMfVdaIZFtvCFpctawCrtfnakB\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span> 3. Design your home. Now comes the fun part! You get the opportunity to personalize your home in the 6,00 square foot Ideal Design Center. Our design center professionals will assist you in choosing everything from flooring to lighting to make your home fit your style and needs. Below you'll find a \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=jAoP7F1McZP\">virtual tour\u003c/a> of the design center. \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=jAoP7F1McZP\">\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5911 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3bdee6dcad2a5e09d2aee0651ca1d0cb.jpg\" alt=\"Ideal Homes Design Center\" width=\"750\" height=\"592\">\u003c/a> Building your Ideal Home is as easy as 1, 2, 3. For more information or to get started, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"building-a-home-is-simple-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-06-09T19:36:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3bdee6dcad2a5e09d2aee0651ca1d0cb.jpg","caption":"Ideal Homes Design Center","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1591731398,"_etag":"3142e72c68ff702e95a347ab6ec5f9fff409e670","textbody":"The idea of building a home from the ground up can be overwhelming. Here at Ideal Homes, we strive to make the process simple. With a great team around you, it can also be exciting and a lot of fun. To start the process of building your home, follow these three easy steps. 1. Choose your homesite. Our New Home Consultants can help you narrow down the perfect homesite for you. With 20 neighborhoods throughout the Oklahoma City Metro, you'll have plenty of areas and types of homesites to choose from.  2. Choose your floor plan. Ideal Homes has over 70 floorplans to choose from. As you're making your decision, you can view them all online--along with loads of photos. Still want more? We have Virtual Tours and Guided Walk-Thru Videos for many of our plans.  3. Design your home. Now comes the fun part! You get the opportunity to personalize your home in the 6,00 square foot Ideal Design Center. Our design center professionals will assist you in choosing everything from flooring to lighting to make your home fit your style and needs. Below you'll find a virtual tour of the design center.  Building your Ideal Home is as easy as 1, 2, 3. For more information or to get started, contact Elena.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c26e4db04803497e7267"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2704db04803477e7fbd","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:12 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Nurseries and Garden Centers in Oklahoma City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5885\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/422c8988733e2899b0392fc86d156ca1.jpg\" alt=\"garden center\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" />\n\nOklahoma City is home to a large number of retail organizations that offer plants and flowers. The nurseries and garden centers listed below are nowhere close to all that are available in the metropolitan area. These merchants are, however, some of the best known and most well-respected places to purchase, and perhaps even obtain information about what grows best in Oklahoma yards and outdoor containers.\n\n\u003cstrong>TLC Garden Centers\u003c/strong>\n\n105 W. Memorial Rd.\n\nOklahoma City, OK 73114\n\n405-751-0630\n\nHOURS: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Sat; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIncorporated in 1980, \u003ca href=\"https://tlcgarden.com/\">TLC\u003c/a> has enlarged to the point where it now has 150,000 square feet of greenhouses and nearly 10 acres of trees and shrubs. Every year since 1993, \u003cem>Nursery Retailer Magazine\u003c/em> has included TLC in its list of the top 100 garden centers in the U.S.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cstrong>Precure Garden Centers\u003c/strong>\n\n8125 W. Reno Ave.\n\nOklahoma City, OK 73127\n\n405-789-4930\n\nHOURS: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Sat; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSeveral generations of families have shopped the broad selection of trees, shrubs, seeds, perennials, and annuals at \u003ca href=\"https://precurenursery.com/\">Precure\u003c/a> in addition to their array of fountains, pots, garden tools, chemicals, grass seed, and garden accessories.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cstrong>Plant Wisdom Garden Center\u003c/strong>\n\n4711 N. May Ave.\n\nOklahoma City, OK 73112\n\n405-942-4769\n\nHOURS: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Wed - Thurs; 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fri &amp; Sat; noon – 5 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOffering house plants, seeds, perennials and more, \u003ca href=\"http://www.plantwisdomgardencenter.com/\">Plant Wisdom\u003c/a> also offers delivery seven days a week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cstrong>Marcum’s Nursery\u003c/strong> – has 4 locations, the one in OKC is at:\n\n2121 SW 119\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> St.\n\nOklahoma City, OK\n\n405-691-9100\n\nHOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Sat; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOffering shrubs, trees, annuals, perennials, and roses, \u003ca href=\"http://www.plantwisdomgardencenter.com/\">Marcum’s\u003c/a> also offers consultation in landscape design.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cstrong>Davison’s Nursery\u003c/strong>\n\n330 W. Memorial Rd.\n\nOklahoma City, OK  73114\n\n405-748-6983\n\nHOURS: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Sat; noon – 5 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Garden-Center/Davisons-Nursery-Inc-160285117360528/\">Davison’s\u003c/a> is a medium-sized  nursery known for growing its own high quality annuals, perennials, flowers, herbs, ornamental grasses, and more.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;","uniqueName":"nurseries-and-garden-centers-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-06-09T17:49:56","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/422c8988733e2899b0392fc86d156ca1.jpg","caption":"garden center","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1591724996,"_etag":"f624a8b492416cd31eb89e31b25d21105a8414fb","textbody":"\n\nOklahoma City is home to a large number of retail organizations that offer plants and flowers. The nurseries and garden centers listed below are nowhere close to all that are available in the metropolitan area. These merchants are, however, some of the best known and most well-respected places to purchase, and perhaps even obtain information about what grows best in Oklahoma yards and outdoor containers.\n\nTLC Garden Centers\n\n105 W. Memorial Rd.\n\nOklahoma City, OK 73114\n\n405-751-0630\n\nHOURS: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Sat; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIncorporated in 1980, TLC has enlarged to the point where it now has 150,000 square feet of greenhouses and nearly 10 acres of trees and shrubs. Every year since 1993, Nursery Retailer Magazine has included TLC in its list of the top 100 garden centers in the U.S.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPrecure Garden Centers\n\n8125 W. Reno Ave.\n\nOklahoma City, OK 73127\n\n405-789-4930\n\nHOURS: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Sat; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSeveral generations of families have shopped the broad selection of trees, shrubs, seeds, perennials, and annuals at Precure in addition to their array of fountains, pots, garden tools, chemicals, grass seed, and garden accessories.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlant Wisdom Garden Center\n\n4711 N. May Ave.\n\nOklahoma City, OK 73112\n\n405-942-4769\n\nHOURS: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Wed - Thurs; 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fri &amp; Sat; noon – 5 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOffering house plants, seeds, perennials and more, Plant Wisdom also offers delivery seven days a week.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMarcum’s Nursery – has 4 locations, the one in OKC is at:\n\n2121 SW 119th St.\n\nOklahoma City, OK\n\n405-691-9100\n\nHOURS: 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Sat; 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOffering shrubs, trees, annuals, perennials, and roses, Marcum’s also offers consultation in landscape design.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDavison’s Nursery\n\n330 W. Memorial Rd.\n\nOklahoma City, OK  73114\n\n405-748-6983\n\nHOURS: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Mon – Sat; noon – 5 p.m., Sun\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDavison’s is a medium-sized  nursery known for growing its own high quality annuals, perennials, flowers, herbs, ornamental grasses, and more.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2704db04803477e7fbd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2734db048034a7e5f6d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:12:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Owner Suite Location -Upstairs or Main Level?","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5917 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8d62a3ebfc58bc2659a96459fad88f96.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;You've probably thought a lot about the details of your new home. Everything from the floor plan to the kitchen layout and the landscaping has likely crossed your mind. But when planning out your owner suite, have you considered \u003cem>where\u003c/em> in the house\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>to put it? There isn't one right answer, but there is a right answer for you. \u003cstrong>Considerations for Owner Suite Location\u003c/strong> Of course, this decision might be influenced by the shape of your homesite and the overall floorplan of your home. You could end up sacrificing backyard space or a walk-out basement by building an owner suite on your first floor. If you want plenty of space outside your home for entertaining areas, a swimming pool, or other outdoor structures, a second-floor suite makes perfect sense. However, long-term thinking might nudge you toward a first-floor owner suite. You can effortlessly age into a home that allows you to avoid stairs and remain on the same level – perfect for empty nesters. To help you make this decision, let's look at some quick pros and cons of each. \u003cstrong>Sleeping on the Main Floor\u003c/strong> Pros:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>You can maintain distance between the owner suite and the other rooms in the house (especially noisy children's rooms!).\u003c/li>\u003cli>Great for aging into a house because you don't need to deal with stairs.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Easy access to the other main rooms in your home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>It can be converted into a guest suite for long-term visitors.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>It can be too noisy if you frequently entertain and one person wants to go to bed early.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Spouses with opposite schedules will find it impossible to keep the entire level quiet.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Not ideal for families with young children that might need help in the middle of the night.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Concern about security might be higher if you don't have windows that properly lock.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Building Your Suite on the Second Floor\u003c/strong> Pro:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>You can build a spacious owner suite without sacrificing yard space.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Great for couples wanting to create a relaxing, private space away from common areas.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sleeping is easy even when other members in your house are noisy downstairs.\u003c/li>\u003cli>There's no need to worry about sleeping with windows or screen doors open.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cons:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>It's not ideal for aging into a house. People with mobility issues, disabilities, or aging joints will have difficulty climbing up and down stairs.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Families with older children or teens will be affected by noisy video games, phone calls, watching TV, music, etc.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>So, What Should You Do?\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong> As you can see, there's a lot to think about. Be sure to think ahead about how you plan on aging into your home. You might desire to have a suite away from noisy teens, but newborns need constant care that will require multiple trips up and down. Whatever you decide, make sure it's right for your family! It's your needs that come before anything else.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"owner-suite-location-upstairs-or-main-level-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-06-10T18:19:45.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8d62a3ebfc58bc2659a96459fad88f96.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1591813185,"_etag":"357d57c43de43dd7d17d4d3c9a795a4415ecde0b","textbody":"&nbsp;You've probably thought a lot about the details of your new home. Everything from the floor plan to the kitchen layout and the landscaping has likely crossed your mind. But when planning out your owner suite, have you considered where in the house&nbsp;to put it? There isn't one right answer, but there is a right answer for you. Considerations for Owner Suite Location Of course, this decision might be influenced by the shape of your homesite and the overall floorplan of your home. You could end up sacrificing backyard space or a walk-out basement by building an owner suite on your first floor. If you want plenty of space outside your home for entertaining areas, a swimming pool, or other outdoor structures, a second-floor suite makes perfect sense. However, long-term thinking might nudge you toward a first-floor owner suite. You can effortlessly age into a home that allows you to avoid stairs and remain on the same level – perfect for empty nesters. To help you make this decision, let's look at some quick pros and cons of each. Sleeping on the Main Floor Pros:You can maintain distance between the owner suite and the other rooms in the house (especially noisy children's rooms!).Great for aging into a house because you don't need to deal with stairs.Easy access to the other main rooms in your home.It can be converted into a guest suite for long-term visitors.Cons:It can be too noisy if you frequently entertain and one person wants to go to bed early.Spouses with opposite schedules will find it impossible to keep the entire level quiet.Not ideal for families with young children that might need help in the middle of the night.Concern about security might be higher if you don't have windows that properly lock.&nbsp;Building Your Suite on the Second Floor Pro:You can build a spacious owner suite without sacrificing yard space.Great for couples wanting to create a relaxing, private space away from common areas.Sleeping is easy even when other members in your house are noisy downstairs.There's no need to worry about sleeping with windows or screen doors open.Cons:It's not ideal for aging into a house. People with mobility issues, disabilities, or aging joints will have difficulty climbing up and down stairs.Families with older children or teens will be affected by noisy video games, phone calls, watching TV, music, etc.So, What Should You Do?&nbsp; As you can see, there's a lot to think about. Be sure to think ahead about how you plan on aging into your home. You might desire to have a suite away from noisy teens, but newborns need constant care that will require multiple trips up and down. Whatever you decide, make sure it's right for your family! It's your needs that come before anything else.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2734db048034a7e5f6d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2774db04803467e64ef","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:13:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"How to Strike a Design Balance Between Trendy and Timeless","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5920 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bfd42f39dd36dc689da5f40364c94656.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Shag carpeting. Beaded curtains. Carpeted walls. Indoor wicker furniture. Over the last 50 years, people have followed some truly horrifying design trends. And you’ll notice you (hopefully) haven’t seen a single one of them in a new build home or modern design catalog. Striking a balance between trendy and timeless isn’t always easy. You might be swayed by the newest trends, confident they will remain relevant forever. But that’s what people thought about water beds, too. Here’s how you can strike the right balance between classic and modern in your home. \u003cstrong>Invest in High-Quality, Timeless Materials\u003c/strong> There are some design mistakes you can afford to make. For instance, replacing outdated kitchen chairs or living room curtains is relatively easy. But others – not so much. You can’t remodel your kitchen or bathroom every few years when the cabinets and fixtures go out of style. To avoid this, be sure you invest in high-quality materials for everything. This includes your flooring, cabinets, countertops, and major fixtures.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Go for What is Always in Style\u003c/strong> Nobody can predict the future of design trends. People can try, but it’s not a sure thing. Instead of trying to be on the cutting edge of fashion, include elements in your home that are truly timeless. To get you thinking about it, here’s a quick list of what has always been in fashion (though it is certainly not an exhaustive list!).\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Hardwood floors.\u003c/li>\u003cli>White kitchens.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Built-in shelving (with clean lines).\u003c/li>\u003cli>Classic colors (dark green, navy) to complement neutrals.\u003c/li>\u003cli>A clawfoot bathtub.\u003c/li>\u003cli>True antiques.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Area rugs.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>It’s All in the Details!\u003c/strong> Don’t get us wrong – trends can be a lot of fun! You don’t need to avoid them entirely. You just need to choose trends carefully. Don’t build an entire room around a trend – you will regret the decision down the road. Instead, rely on your accessories to express them. Follow pattern and texture trends in the form of bright accent walls, pillows or throw blankets, area rugs, and artwork. You can easily swap these details out as trends fade in and out. \u003cstrong>Design for What You \u003cem>Truly Want\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> We’re all guilty of paging through a home design magazine and pining after a beautifully arranged room. This is closely followed by envy and despair because the rooms are professionally done and challenging to achieve in real life. But why would you want to, anyway? Your home should reflect your style and needs. Your home should be comfortable and practical. It should be livable, no matter how timeless or trendy it is. You might love the look of a midcentury modern, straight-backed leather couch, but is it what you really want to sink into after a long day at work? Always ask yourself these practical questions when considering how to design your interior. If it still seems like a mystery on how best to strike this balance, keep one thing in mind: Major fixtures should be timeless, accessories and accents can bring trendiness. Focus on your personal style as well as overarching trends to make sure your home is actually in line with your needs. Don’t design entire rooms around a trend, or you’ll end up redoing an avocado bathroom or wasting time scraping off a popcorn ceiling. Good luck and enjoy!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"how-to-strike-a-design-balance-between-trendy-and-timeless-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-06-30T22:52:22.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bfd42f39dd36dc689da5f40364c94656.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1593557542,"_etag":"f7de402a27313c305c5bdf3791e182b299050cfb","textbody":"&nbsp;Shag carpeting. Beaded curtains. Carpeted walls. Indoor wicker furniture. Over the last 50 years, people have followed some truly horrifying design trends. And you’ll notice you (hopefully) haven’t seen a single one of them in a new build home or modern design catalog. Striking a balance between trendy and timeless isn’t always easy. You might be swayed by the newest trends, confident they will remain relevant forever. But that’s what people thought about water beds, too. Here’s how you can strike the right balance between classic and modern in your home. Invest in High-Quality, Timeless Materials There are some design mistakes you can afford to make. For instance, replacing outdated kitchen chairs or living room curtains is relatively easy. But others – not so much. You can’t remodel your kitchen or bathroom every few years when the cabinets and fixtures go out of style. To avoid this, be sure you invest in high-quality materials for everything. This includes your flooring, cabinets, countertops, and major fixtures.&nbsp;Go for What is Always in Style Nobody can predict the future of design trends. People can try, but it’s not a sure thing. Instead of trying to be on the cutting edge of fashion, include elements in your home that are truly timeless. To get you thinking about it, here’s a quick list of what has always been in fashion (though it is certainly not an exhaustive list!).Hardwood floors.White kitchens.Built-in shelving (with clean lines).Classic colors (dark green, navy) to complement neutrals.A clawfoot bathtub.True antiques.Area rugs.It’s All in the Details! Don’t get us wrong – trends can be a lot of fun! You don’t need to avoid them entirely. You just need to choose trends carefully. Don’t build an entire room around a trend – you will regret the decision down the road. Instead, rely on your accessories to express them. Follow pattern and texture trends in the form of bright accent walls, pillows or throw blankets, area rugs, and artwork. You can easily swap these details out as trends fade in and out. Design for What You Truly Want We’re all guilty of paging through a home design magazine and pining after a beautifully arranged room. This is closely followed by envy and despair because the rooms are professionally done and challenging to achieve in real life. But why would you want to, anyway? Your home should reflect your style and needs. Your home should be comfortable and practical. It should be livable, no matter how timeless or trendy it is. You might love the look of a midcentury modern, straight-backed leather couch, but is it what you really want to sink into after a long day at work? Always ask yourself these practical questions when considering how to design your interior. If it still seems like a mystery on how best to strike this balance, keep one thing in mind: Major fixtures should be timeless, accessories and accents can bring trendiness. Focus on your personal style as well as overarching trends to make sure your home is actually in line with your needs. Don’t design entire rooms around a trend, or you’ll end up redoing an avocado bathroom or wasting time scraping off a popcorn ceiling. Good luck and enjoy!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2774db04803467e64ef"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c27a4db04803467e64f0","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:13:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Why You Should Build – Not Buy – A New House in a Strong Market","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5925 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6dbe842b618400fb219c96f4fdef6e25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;Are you thinking about entering the housing market? Right now, the market is in a strange place: Low mortgage rates are driving people to enter a market with a decreasing supply of available homes. For prospective home buyers, this can be daunting. On the other hand, home builders are surging. People are turning to building, the ideal home that better suits their family’s changing needs. Here are a few reasons why now is the time to ditch used-homes and instead build your new home. \u003cstrong>The National Existing Home Inventory is Shrinking\u003c/strong> There are fewer houses for sale in the U.S. right now, which means competition is fiercer. \u003ca href=\"https://www.realtor.com/research/june-2020-data/\">June housing data\u003c/a> shows the inventory of newly listed properties has declined 19.3% over the last year. And this number continues to dwindle as the months go on. What this means for home buyers – or people deciding between buying or building – is that they should expect to pay more for existing homes right now. According to the same housing data, the median listing price in June was $342,000, which is 5.1% higher than the previous year. Housing prices continue to rise as inventory shrinks. But there’s another factor that makes building a home much more attractive right now… and that’s low mortgage rates enticing buyers to enter the market. \u003cstrong>Low Mortgage Rates Are Bringing More Buyers into the Market\u003c/strong> In July, according to the \u003ca href=\"http://eyeonhousing.org/2020/07/mortgage-purchasing-reaches-highest-level-in-over-10-years/?_ga=2.122656907.1416053124.1594657645-1453274035.1594657645\">Mortgage Banker Association’s latest data\u003c/a>, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate fell to a record low of 3.26%. And predictably, home loan applications surged in the first week of July. More people are able to secure low-rate mortgage loans and enter the market, which further exacerbates the dwindling house inventory and skyrocketing home prices. If you’re on the fence about building or buying a home right now, consider what the process of buying a house in this market might be like. If you’re not ready for the bidding wars or settling at the higher end of your budget, consider building. Buyers turning to new construction homes is happening more than you might think right now. \u003cstrong>Builds Are Increasing Across the U.S.\u003c/strong> More Americans are working from home right now than ever. Some companies are transitioning their workers to the office in shifts, with people working just a few days a week in the office. Others are scrapping in-office work entirely in favor of telecommuting for the foreseeable future. If you’ve found yourself thinking about your home as a place for your family AND your business, you’re not alone. Housing production is growing. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.census.gov/construction/nrc/pdf/newresconst.pdf\">U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department\u003c/a> report that in June, housing starts increased by 8.3% nationwide. Single-family home builds increased by 6.3% -- its second-highest rate of the year. In addition to concerns about housing prices and smaller inventories, people are opting to build because they are investing in their future. There are a lot of reasons to choose to build rather than buy a used-house right now. If you’re looking to make the switch to a new home, take the time to figure out what your family needs. Building your house allows you to create spaces that are perfectly suited to your needs, whether it’s a floorplan made for entertaining, a walk-out basement, or a quiet home office. Whatever you need, your newly built home can provide. Historically low-interest rates may help your dream of building a new home be more attainable.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"why-you-should-build-not-buy-a-new-house-in-a-strong-market-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-07-11T01:38:26.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6dbe842b618400fb219c96f4fdef6e25.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1594431506,"_etag":"19935f7255025456a1d44ae3762798f961d8b111","textbody":"&nbsp;Are you thinking about entering the housing market? Right now, the market is in a strange place: Low mortgage rates are driving people to enter a market with a decreasing supply of available homes. For prospective home buyers, this can be daunting. On the other hand, home builders are surging. People are turning to building, the ideal home that better suits their family’s changing needs. Here are a few reasons why now is the time to ditch used-homes and instead build your new home. The National Existing Home Inventory is Shrinking There are fewer houses for sale in the U.S. right now, which means competition is fiercer. June housing data shows the inventory of newly listed properties has declined 19.3% over the last year. And this number continues to dwindle as the months go on. What this means for home buyers – or people deciding between buying or building – is that they should expect to pay more for existing homes right now. According to the same housing data, the median listing price in June was $342,000, which is 5.1% higher than the previous year. Housing prices continue to rise as inventory shrinks. But there’s another factor that makes building a home much more attractive right now… and that’s low mortgage rates enticing buyers to enter the market. Low Mortgage Rates Are Bringing More Buyers into the Market In July, according to the Mortgage Banker Association’s latest data, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate fell to a record low of 3.26%. And predictably, home loan applications surged in the first week of July. More people are able to secure low-rate mortgage loans and enter the market, which further exacerbates the dwindling house inventory and skyrocketing home prices. If you’re on the fence about building or buying a home right now, consider what the process of buying a house in this market might be like. If you’re not ready for the bidding wars or settling at the higher end of your budget, consider building. Buyers turning to new construction homes is happening more than you might think right now. Builds Are Increasing Across the U.S. More Americans are working from home right now than ever. Some companies are transitioning their workers to the office in shifts, with people working just a few days a week in the office. Others are scrapping in-office work entirely in favor of telecommuting for the foreseeable future. If you’ve found yourself thinking about your home as a place for your family AND your business, you’re not alone. Housing production is growing. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department report that in June, housing starts increased by 8.3% nationwide. Single-family home builds increased by 6.3% -- its second-highest rate of the year. In addition to concerns about housing prices and smaller inventories, people are opting to build because they are investing in their future. There are a lot of reasons to choose to build rather than buy a used-house right now. If you’re looking to make the switch to a new home, take the time to figure out what your family needs. Building your house allows you to create spaces that are perfectly suited to your needs, whether it’s a floorplan made for entertaining, a walk-out basement, or a quiet home office. Whatever you need, your newly built home can provide. Historically low-interest rates may help your dream of building a new home be more attainable.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c27a4db04803467e64f0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c27d4db04803497e7268","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:13:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Building a House Your Entire Family Can Work and Learn In","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5928 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4b7e1d7baa7147d924ae8be3e281f98e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\">&nbsp;If you are like most people in the U.S., you didn’t think much about a home office before 2020. Sure, you might have mentally designated a space to work on projects outside of the office or prepare to telecommute when your child was sick. But it was likely an afterthought. These days, however, it is at the forefront of most people’s minds. And it’s crucial to consider as a future home builder. When designing your house, think about how your family will live and work (or learn) from home. Here are a few recommendations for building a home for your new work-from-home lifestyle. \u003cstrong>Build a Home Office\u003c/strong> Setting up a temporary workspace at the dining room table or in your living room was fine for the first month or two. But you really need to be able to be careful not to let work bleed into your personal life. It’s easy to check emails, finish up a project, or get a head start on something for the next day when your work equipment is right there. Think about this when you are designing your home. An at-home office isn’t a waste of space, it’s a blessing. At the end of the day, you can step away from your desk and close the office door until morning. And that will make all the difference. \u003cstrong>Create Separate Spaces for Work and eLearning\u003c/strong> Tackling the day from the comforts of your living room might sound nice now, but it can lead to blurred lines between your work life and personal life. Not to mention, shared spaces in your house are bound to be full of distractions. This is especially true if you have children at home instead of in the classroom or daycare. When designing your new home, designate spaces devoted to working and learning. Consider creating a single office large enough for everyone who might need it. Or, if you have the space, convert a den or spare bedroom into workspaces. Even if they are only offices during the workday and revert back to a guest bedroom or playroom during the weekend, they still act as quiet, separate areas for work. \u003cstrong>Design a Cozy, Functional Family Room\u003c/strong> We’re all spending a lot more time with our family these days. Over the past few months, many of us have discovered the games or activities the entire family enjoys. When you build your new house, keep this togetherness in mind. Design a cozy and functional family room that comfortably fits the members of your household. Your attention to detail here can mean far more evenings of family fun playing board games, putting puzzles together, or having a family karaoke night. This should remain a no work, no class space. Set this room away from areas the family works or does eLearning in, so there’s no association with anything but fun here. Creating a home office or even multiple workspaces might seem like a waste. It’s true that many people will be returning to the office or the classroom at some point in the future. But it’s also true that COVID-19 has changed how we work and learn forever. By putting in the effort now to build a home that has a home office, designed spaces for learning and working, and a family room made for everyone, the daily transition between work and home life will be much easier.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"building-a-house-your-entire-family-can-work-and-learn-in-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-07-30T18:44:40.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4b7e1d7baa7147d924ae8be3e281f98e.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1596134680,"_etag":"745ee0d880679b63bc830ad81282834c7abcaff4","textbody":"&nbsp;If you are like most people in the U.S., you didn’t think much about a home office before 2020. Sure, you might have mentally designated a space to work on projects outside of the office or prepare to telecommute when your child was sick. But it was likely an afterthought. These days, however, it is at the forefront of most people’s minds. And it’s crucial to consider as a future home builder. When designing your house, think about how your family will live and work (or learn) from home. Here are a few recommendations for building a home for your new work-from-home lifestyle. Build a Home Office Setting up a temporary workspace at the dining room table or in your living room was fine for the first month or two. But you really need to be able to be careful not to let work bleed into your personal life. It’s easy to check emails, finish up a project, or get a head start on something for the next day when your work equipment is right there. Think about this when you are designing your home. An at-home office isn’t a waste of space, it’s a blessing. At the end of the day, you can step away from your desk and close the office door until morning. And that will make all the difference. Create Separate Spaces for Work and eLearning Tackling the day from the comforts of your living room might sound nice now, but it can lead to blurred lines between your work life and personal life. Not to mention, shared spaces in your house are bound to be full of distractions. This is especially true if you have children at home instead of in the classroom or daycare. When designing your new home, designate spaces devoted to working and learning. Consider creating a single office large enough for everyone who might need it. Or, if you have the space, convert a den or spare bedroom into workspaces. Even if they are only offices during the workday and revert back to a guest bedroom or playroom during the weekend, they still act as quiet, separate areas for work. Design a Cozy, Functional Family Room We’re all spending a lot more time with our family these days. Over the past few months, many of us have discovered the games or activities the entire family enjoys. When you build your new house, keep this togetherness in mind. Design a cozy and functional family room that comfortably fits the members of your household. Your attention to detail here can mean far more evenings of family fun playing board games, putting puzzles together, or having a family karaoke night. This should remain a no work, no class space. Set this room away from areas the family works or does eLearning in, so there’s no association with anything but fun here. Creating a home office or even multiple workspaces might seem like a waste. It’s true that many people will be returning to the office or the classroom at some point in the future. But it’s also true that COVID-19 has changed how we work and learn forever. By putting in the effort now to build a home that has a home office, designed spaces for learning and working, and a family room made for everyone, the daily transition between work and home life will be much easier.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c27d4db04803497e7268"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2834db04803487e5d92","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:00:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"WFH Solutions That Work","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5933 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e7434a1d0c13395a5352674f3f945813.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We understand that now more than ever the work from home solutions are a requirement in most homes. Whether it’s telecommuting full time or working on your side hustle in your free time, or needing space for distance learning, many of us are looking for space in our homes that will keep us focused, motivated, and inspired.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ideal Homes floor plans\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;offer several different options for&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photos\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">workspace\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, depending on your specific needs. With a little help from Elena or one of our New Home Consultants, we can help you find the floor plan that will help you reach your goals.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A study – Need a space where you can close the doors and get away from the noise of the rest of the house? A study might be the best option for you. Whether you keep it simple or add custom touches like built-in bookshelves, the study can serve as a private space for you to be productive.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\n\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4440 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fcf3806ca05e7d89e2cf3a55347e39b5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\">&nbsp;Kelly-Moore Paint’s 2017 color of the year, Kettleman, adds richness to this home’s study in Ideal Homes’ Castlewood Trails community in Yukon, OK\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Desk Nook – If you don’t need an entire room dedicated to your workspace, an office nook might be a better option. Several of our plans offer an optional desk nook where you can keep all your supplies organized and maintain a space dedicated to your work without taking square footage from your living space or bedrooms.\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4889 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a1319b845ec4133b7d3ae0cbfb5b2396.jpg\" alt=\"Computer Nook, Closet\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\">\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bonus Room – Need even more elbow room for your business? An upstairs bonus room will give you an entire floor to yourself. Personalize it even more by adding a half bath. Set away from the rest of the home, a bonus room can provide a dedicated office only a stairway away from the rest of your home.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flex Space – Flexibility is the key when making a floor plan work for you. Our homeowners constantly impress us with their creative use of space. Whether it’s using an extra bedroom or unused formal dining space transformed into a home office or finding the perfect corner for a desk space, we’ve seen it. If you’re using video for online meetings or for social media, don’t forget about your background. Our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">design team\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;can help you create a wall that will be camera ready.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are our plans with dedicated office space (included or as an option).\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/frederickson\">Fredrickson\u003c/a> (four-bed with a study option)\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5935 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1153b290ea5cf82a5af5ef1e8e2b6ecf.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"539\">\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/holloway\">Holloway\u003c/a> (nook)\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/ivory\">Ivory\u003c/a> (four-bed with a study option)\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/jordan\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jordan\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/kensington\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kensington\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/kincaid\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kincai\u003c/span>\u003c/a>d\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/kingsley\">\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/langley\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Langley (nook)\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/lawrence\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lawrence (four-bed with a study option)\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/marietta\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marietta\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/morrison\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Morrison\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy\">Murphy\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/nottingham\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nottingham\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Orwell\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overly\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prescott\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stafford\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stafford\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/thatcher\">\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Want to see some of these impressive spaces in person?&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Contact Elena\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;today!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"wfh-solutions-that-work-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-07-31T21:21:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e7434a1d0c13395a5352674f3f945813.jpg","caption":"Computer Nook, Closet","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1596230508,"_etag":"b6b04fe41efa51e0f587f99533df5e510a944247","textbody":"We understand that now more than ever the work from home solutions are a requirement in most homes. Whether it’s telecommuting full time or working on your side hustle in your free time, or needing space for distance learning, many of us are looking for space in our homes that will keep us focused, motivated, and inspired.&nbsp;Ideal Homes floor plans&nbsp;offer several different options for&nbsp;workspace, depending on your specific needs. With a little help from Elena or one of our New Home Consultants, we can help you find the floor plan that will help you reach your goals.A study – Need a space where you can close the doors and get away from the noise of the rest of the house? A study might be the best option for you. Whether you keep it simple or add custom touches like built-in bookshelves, the study can serve as a private space for you to be productive.\n&nbsp;Kelly-Moore Paint’s 2017 color of the year, Kettleman, adds richness to this home’s study in Ideal Homes’ Castlewood Trails community in Yukon, OKDesk Nook – If you don’t need an entire room dedicated to your workspace, an office nook might be a better option. Several of our plans offer an optional desk nook where you can keep all your supplies organized and maintain a space dedicated to your work without taking square footage from your living space or bedrooms.Bonus Room – Need even more elbow room for your business? An upstairs bonus room will give you an entire floor to yourself. Personalize it even more by adding a half bath. Set away from the rest of the home, a bonus room can provide a dedicated office only a stairway away from the rest of your home.Flex Space – Flexibility is the key when making a floor plan work for you. Our homeowners constantly impress us with their creative use of space. Whether it’s using an extra bedroom or unused formal dining space transformed into a home office or finding the perfect corner for a desk space, we’ve seen it. If you’re using video for online meetings or for social media, don’t forget about your background. Our&nbsp;design team&nbsp;can help you create a wall that will be camera ready.Here are our plans with dedicated office space (included or as an option).Fredrickson (four-bed with a study option)Holloway (nook)Ivory (four-bed with a study option)JordanKensingtonKincaidLangley (nook)Lawrence (four-bed with a study option)MariettaMorrisonMurphyNottinghamOrwellOverlyPrescottStaffordWant to see some of these impressive spaces in person?&nbsp;Contact Elena&nbsp;today!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:31 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2834db04803487e5d92"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2894db04803497e726a","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:37 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"A Dog-Friendly OKC Brewery Tour","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp class=\"p2\">Craft breweries can be one of the best places to meet people and dogs while enjoying a cold one. The Oklahoma City metro area is home to a number of great breweries that are dog friendly. Our designated dog tester, Dakota, recommends the following places she takes her humans to for pets and beer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-5940\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6eb003c75511bd4e4b9ff53905afe29c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\">\u003cb>Oklahoma City\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\">Elk Valley Brewing Co.\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.elkvalleybrew.com\">\u003cspan class=\"s1\">www.elkvalleybrew.com\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">1210 N. Hudson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73103\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 600-6438\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Monday - Thursday: 3 pm-10 pm; Friday - Saturday: 12 pm-11 pm; Sunday: 12 pm-9 pm\u003c/p>\n&nbsp;\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">Vanessa House Beer Co.\u003c/span>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.vanessahousebeerco.com\">www.vanessahousebeerco.com\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">118 NW 8th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73012\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 724-7955\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Monday – Thursday: 3 pm - 10 pm; Friday: 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm; Sunday: 1 pm - 8 pm\u003c/p>\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">Social Capital\u003c/span>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.socialcapitalokc.com\">www.socialcapitalokc.com\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">517 S. Hudson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73109\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 270-7805\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Monday:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  \u003c/span>Closed; Tuesday &amp; Wednesday: 11 am - 11 pm; Thursday: 11 am - 12 am; Friday &amp; Saturday:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\">  \u003c/span>11 am - 1 am; Sunday: 11 am - 10 pm\u003c/p>\n&nbsp;\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">OK Cider Co.\u003c/span>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.okciderco.com\">www.okciderco.com\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">705 W. Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 501-8877\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Monday - Thursday: 2 pm - 9 pm; Friday: 12 pm - 11 pm; Saturday: 12 pm - 11 pm; Sunday: 1 pm - 6 pm\u003c/p>\n&nbsp;\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">Core4 Bre\u003c/span>\u003cspan class=\"s2\">wing Company\u003c/span>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">\u003ca href=\"http://core4brewing.com/?fbclid=IwAR1dyTb-LTue3yhrrKeVHG_W0X9nZlRh8coGzFH2rCRmXJMGbWMj_hK9nBE\">www.core4brewing.com/\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">7 N. Lee Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Monday &amp; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday &amp; Thursday: 4 pm - 9 pm; Friday: 4 pm - 11 pm; Saturday: 12 pm - 11 pm; Sunday: 12: pm - 7 pm\u003c/p>\n&nbsp;\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\">Prairie Artisan Ales (OKC Taproom)\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.prairieales.com/okc-taproom\">\u003cspan class=\"s3\">www.prairieales.com/okc-taproom\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">3 NE 8th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 602-0894\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Sunday - Thursday: 3 pm - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday: 12 pm - 11 pm\u003c/p>\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-5941 size-medium\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/86646115283e75239b1484d6fb69f376.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\">\u003cb>Norman\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\">BIG Brewing Co.\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.bigbrew.co\">\u003cspan class=\"s3\">www.bigbrew.co\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">216 E. Main Street, Norman, OK 73069\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 857-7080\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Monday - Wednesday: 4 pm - 10 pm; Thursday: 4 pm - 11 pm; Friday: 3 pm - 12 am; Saturday: 1 pm - 12 am; Sunday: 1 pm - 10 pm\u003c/p>\n&nbsp;\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">405 Brewing Co.\u003c/span>\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p4\">\u003cspan class=\"s2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.405brewing.com\">www.405brewing.com\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">1716 Topeka Drive, Norman, OK 73069\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 801-4053\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open for Pickup &amp; To-Go Only (Covid Policy): Thursday &amp; Friday: 3 pm - 6 pm; Saturday: 12 pm - 2 pm\u003c/p>\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-5939\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2efbc382f76cb93af5f56545749541fa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" />\n\u003ch2 class=\"p2\">\u003cb>Edmond\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\">Roughtail Brewing Co.\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.roughtailbeer.com\">\u003cspan class=\"s3\">www.roughtailbeer.com\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">320 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 771-6517\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Monday - Thursday: 4 pm – 10 pm; Friday &amp; Saturday: 12 pm – 12 am; Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm\u003c/p>\n&nbsp;\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\">The Patriarch Craft Beer House &amp; Lawn\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.thepatriarchedmond.com\">\u003cspan class=\"s3\">www.thepatriarchedmond.com\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">9 E. Edwards Street, Edmond, OK 73034\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">(405) 906-2206\u003c/p>\n\u003cp class=\"p2\">Open: Monday - Thursday: 3 pm - 12 am; Friday: 3 pm - 1 am; Saturday: 12 pm - 1 am; Sunday: Closed\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"a-dogfriendly-okc-brewery-tour-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-08-27T21:29:45","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6eb003c75511bd4e4b9ff53905afe29c.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1598563785,"_etag":"86ff1e8670a03b88d8838b0a6477c914cda4c01b","textbody":"Craft breweries can be one of the best places to meet people and dogs while enjoying a cold one. The Oklahoma City metro area is home to a number of great breweries that are dog friendly. Our designated dog tester, Dakota, recommends the following places she takes her humans to for pets and beer.\n\nOklahoma City\nElk Valley Brewing Co.\nwww.elkvalleybrew.com\n1210 N. Hudson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73103\n(405) 600-6438\nOpen: Monday - Thursday: 3 pm-10 pm; Friday - Saturday: 12 pm-11 pm; Sunday: 12 pm-9 pm\n&nbsp;\nVanessa House Beer Co.\nwww.vanessahousebeerco.com\n118 NW 8th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73012\n(405) 724-7955\nOpen: Monday – Thursday: 3 pm - 10 pm; Friday: 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm; Sunday: 1 pm - 8 pm\n\nSocial Capital\nwww.socialcapitalokc.com\n517 S. Hudson Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73109\n(405) 270-7805\nOpen: Monday:  Closed; Tuesday &amp; Wednesday: 11 am - 11 pm; Thursday: 11 am - 12 am; Friday &amp; Saturday:  11 am - 1 am; Sunday: 11 am - 10 pm\n&nbsp;\nOK Cider Co.\nwww.okciderco.com\n705 W. Sheridan Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102\n(405) 501-8877\nOpen: Monday - Thursday: 2 pm - 9 pm; Friday: 12 pm - 11 pm; Saturday: 12 pm - 11 pm; Sunday: 1 pm - 6 pm\n&nbsp;\nCore4 Brewing Company\nwww.core4brewing.com/\n7 N. Lee Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102\nOpen: Monday &amp; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday &amp; Thursday: 4 pm - 9 pm; Friday: 4 pm - 11 pm; Saturday: 12 pm - 11 pm; Sunday: 12: pm - 7 pm\n&nbsp;\nPrairie Artisan Ales (OKC Taproom)\nwww.prairieales.com/okc-taproom\n3 NE 8th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104\n(405) 602-0894\nOpen: Sunday - Thursday: 3 pm - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday: 12 pm - 11 pm\n&nbsp;\n\n\nNorman\nBIG Brewing Co.\nwww.bigbrew.co\n216 E. Main Street, Norman, OK 73069\n(405) 857-7080\nOpen: Monday - Wednesday: 4 pm - 10 pm; Thursday: 4 pm - 11 pm; Friday: 3 pm - 12 am; Saturday: 1 pm - 12 am; Sunday: 1 pm - 10 pm\n&nbsp;\n405 Brewing Co.\nwww.405brewing.com\n1716 Topeka Drive, Norman, OK 73069\n(405) 801-4053\nOpen for Pickup &amp; To-Go Only (Covid Policy): Thursday &amp; Friday: 3 pm - 6 pm; Saturday: 12 pm - 2 pm\n&nbsp;\n\n\nEdmond\nRoughtail Brewing Co.\nwww.roughtailbeer.com\n320 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73114\n(405) 771-6517\nOpen: Monday - Thursday: 4 pm – 10 pm; Friday &amp; Saturday: 12 pm – 12 am; Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm\n&nbsp;\nThe Patriarch Craft Beer House &amp; Lawn\nwww.thepatriarchedmond.com\n9 E. Edwards Street, Edmond, OK 73034\n(405) 906-2206\nOpen: Monday - Thursday: 3 pm - 12 am; Friday: 3 pm - 1 am; Saturday: 12 pm - 1 am; Sunday: Closed","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2894db04803497e726a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c28d4db04803497e726b","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:14:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Names Steve Shoemaker Company President","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>&nbsp;NORMAN, OKLA. – Ideal Homes has promoted Steve Shoemaker from Vice President of Sales and Marketing to President of Ideal Homes. Shoemaker has led marketing for the company since 2003. He is the first company president to be named from outside the original ownership group.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Steve and I have worked closely together for the last 16 years. He loves this company and its people,” said Vernon McKown, Founder/CEO. “While his primary strategic focus has been on the sales, marketing, and design center side of our organization, he has a great strategic mind for the big picture and has played a vital role on our senior management team as we’ve set big goals for growth and leadership development. &nbsp;Along with the other owners, I have tremendous confidence in Steve and look forward to our bright future with him in this new role.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>McKown will remain as CEO and chairman of the management team. As part of the ownership group that started the company in 1990, he has led the company’s sales, marketing, land development and day-to-day operations. Going forward, he plans to focus on setting the stage for Ideal’s future growth.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Shoemaker will continue to guide sales, marketing, and the design center while taking on IT, and company leadership development initiatives. Shoemaker completed a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications/public relations at \u003ca href=\"https://www.oc.edu/\">Oklahoma Christian University\u003c/a> and holds the MIRM, Master in Residential Marketing, designation from the\u003ca href=\"https://www.nahb.org/\">&nbsp;National Association of Home Builders\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Appointed by Governor Fallon/Stitt, he has served on the \u003ca href=\"https://omes.ok.gov/boards-commissions/occupational-licensing-advisory-commission#:~:text=The%20Occupational%20Licensing%20Advisory%20Commission,occupational%20licenses%20and%20making%20recommendations.&text=Each%20year%20the%20commission%20will,and%20administrative%20agencies%20for%20reform.\">Oklahoma Occupational Licensing Advisory Commission\u003c/a> since 2018. He has been a continuing education instructor for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ok.gov/OREC/\">Oklahoma Real Estate Commission\u003c/a> for 11 years, has served as a judge for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thenationals.com/\">National Sales and Marketing Awards\u003c/a> and held various committee chair positions in the\u003ca href=\"https://cohba.org/\">&nbsp;Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association\u003c/a>. He and his wife, Jama, have three sons.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-names-steve-shoemaker-company-president-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-09-11T19:38:01.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/89edc80304bc27046a43c6f04d2fabb5.jpeg","name":"Steve Shoemaker Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods","caption":"Steve Shoemaker","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1599853081,"_etag":"8e8ebc3d51c82e963a1a50334bb523a7d39eac53","textbody":"&nbsp;NORMAN, OKLA. – Ideal Homes has promoted Steve Shoemaker from Vice President of Sales and Marketing to President of Ideal Homes. Shoemaker has led marketing for the company since 2003. He is the first company president to be named from outside the original ownership group.&nbsp;“Steve and I have worked closely together for the last 16 years. He loves this company and its people,” said Vernon McKown, Founder/CEO. “While his primary strategic focus has been on the sales, marketing, and design center side of our organization, he has a great strategic mind for the big picture and has played a vital role on our senior management team as we’ve set big goals for growth and leadership development. &nbsp;Along with the other owners, I have tremendous confidence in Steve and look forward to our bright future with him in this new role.”&nbsp;McKown will remain as CEO and chairman of the management team. As part of the ownership group that started the company in 1990, he has led the company’s sales, marketing, land development and day-to-day operations. Going forward, he plans to focus on setting the stage for Ideal’s future growth.&nbsp;Shoemaker will continue to guide sales, marketing, and the design center while taking on IT, and company leadership development initiatives. Shoemaker completed a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications/public relations at Oklahoma Christian University and holds the MIRM, Master in Residential Marketing, designation from the&nbsp;National Association of Home Builders.&nbsp;Appointed by Governor Fallon/Stitt, he has served on the Oklahoma Occupational Licensing Advisory Commission since 2018. He has been a continuing education instructor for the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission for 11 years, has served as a judge for the National Sales and Marketing Awards and held various committee chair positions in the&nbsp;Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association. He and his wife, Jama, have three sons.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c28d4db04803497e726b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c28f4db04803497e726c","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:14:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods Building Butterfly Gardens for Monarchs Migrating Through Oklahoma","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-5958 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/873becc5072c22d037b608e532dbb336.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\">&nbsp;NORMAN, OKLA. – Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is building new pollinator habitats within their communities around Oklahoma to attract butterflies. These gardens will provide a stop for monarchs that will be migrating through Oklahoma within the next few weeks. Trish Morris, Community Development Project Manager, is the driving force behind the initiative. Monarch butterflies and several other pollinator species have been declining at an alarming rate for the past decade. Morris wanted to find a way to help pollinators and also provide beautiful outdoor spaces for homeowners. Morris will join The Nature Conservancy in their webinar on September 23 at noon to talk about incorporating these habitats within new home development. \u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-5957 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4ad0c9b3c6b88c6f845e67622a20958b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\">“Over the years, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has given me the freedom to search out new ways to bring nature into our neighborhoods and really get serious about getting our butterfly gardens beyond just something pretty to look at,” said Morris. “Knowing that we are doing something more than just building homes is a huge benefit. People want to be close to nature, but also close to home, and this pollinator project does just that.” Register for the webinar at \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/NeighborhoodsforNature\">bit.ly/NeighborhoodsforNature\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-building-butterfly-gardens-for-monarchs-migrating-through-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-09-16T18:09:09.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/873becc5072c22d037b608e532dbb336.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1600279749,"_etag":"21aa1c3a50fb7dbf9e6448e3eb449ad6f34f8c3d","textbody":"&nbsp;NORMAN, OKLA. – Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is building new pollinator habitats within their communities around Oklahoma to attract butterflies. These gardens will provide a stop for monarchs that will be migrating through Oklahoma within the next few weeks. Trish Morris, Community Development Project Manager, is the driving force behind the initiative. Monarch butterflies and several other pollinator species have been declining at an alarming rate for the past decade. Morris wanted to find a way to help pollinators and also provide beautiful outdoor spaces for homeowners. Morris will join The Nature Conservancy in their webinar on September 23 at noon to talk about incorporating these habitats within new home development. “Over the years, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has given me the freedom to search out new ways to bring nature into our neighborhoods and really get serious about getting our butterfly gardens beyond just something pretty to look at,” said Morris. “Knowing that we are doing something more than just building homes is a huge benefit. People want to be close to nature, but also close to home, and this pollinator project does just that.” Register for the webinar at bit.ly/NeighborhoodsforNature","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c28f4db04803497e726c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2904db04803497e726d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:14:27 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"BEAUTIFY YOUR YARD and HELP THE ENVIRONMENT -- PLANT A BUTTERFLY GARDEN","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In addition to being a beautiful addition to any yard, butterflies play a vital role for the \u003ca href=\"https://sciencing.com/what-do-butterflies-do-environment-4580181.html\">environment\u003c/a> as a whole and as \u003ca href=\"http://archive.naplesnews.com/lifestyle/home/wings-at-work-butterflies-pollinate-plants-but-in-ways-different-from-all-others-ep-394968174-339851142.html\">plant pollinators\u003c/a>. Sadly, however, changes in climate and weather, as well as the widespread use of pesticides and the constant, ongoing loss of their habitats due to urban spread have left the welfare of butterflies increasingly compromised. Luckily, individuals, families and communities can help to counteract the many threats facing these gorgeous and important creatures, while simultaneously protecting other beneficial insects, \u003ca href=\"https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attracting-butterflies.htm\">by planting butterfly gardens\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cblockquote>In a \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTAzMzU3LnJzcw/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC00NTkyNjI0?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiU6ufEzKjrAhVCKa0KHc9iASMQjrkEegQIChAH&ep=6\">podcast\u003c/a> recorded July 16, 2020, Steve Shoemaker, President, Ideal Homes, and Trish Morris, Community Development Project Manager, Ideal Homes, discussed how raw land can become a home for you and butterflies and the role compost can play in that endeavor.\u003c/blockquote>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>PLANNING YOUR GARDEN\u003c/strong> When \u003ca href=\"https://nababutterfly.com/start-butterfly-garden/\">creating a butterfly garden\u003c/a> it’s important to not just create a place that will attract existing butterflies, but that will also entice them to stick around long enough to lay eggs, thereby encouraging them to procreate and produce even more butterflies. Three considerations should be kept in mind when selecting \u003ca href=\"https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/how-to-attract-more-butterflies-to-your-garden-with-eight-gorgeous-flowers.htm\">plants\u003c/a> for a butterfly garden. You want them to include:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Plants that are native to your area\u003c/li>\u003cli>Plants that produce nectar and will, therefore, provide adult butterflies with energy; and\u003c/li>\u003cli>Plants that will feed and shelter caterpillars\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Every county in Oklahoma has an OSU Extension Office. Find the contact information for your county’s extension office \u003ca href=\"https://extension.okstate.edu/county/\">HERE\u003c/a>. These offices can provide a wealth of information on butterfly-friendly plants that are native to your area. \u003cstrong>IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS\u003c/strong> To be effective, in addition to plants, every butterfly garden needs to offer the following four important benefits: \u003cstrong>Access to Sunshine\u003c/strong> Butterflies are cold-blooded insects. As a result, they often start the day by warming their bodies in the sun. This means you need to be sure that your garden includes a spot where sunlight will reach the ground early in the day. Also think about including surfaces like large rocks, exposed soil and even pavement, as they are quick to warm up in morning sunlight. Your garden should be placed in a location where it will receive a minimum of six hours of sunshine every day. \u003cstrong>Some Moisture\u003c/strong> Although butterflies need water, they require a surprising small amount. Dew, nectar and tree sap help to provide necessary moisture but puddles and moist dirt or sand also work surprisingly well. Something as simple as a damp area of ground covered by sand in a location where they are easily seen and sheltered from the wind can be extremely beneficial. Such “puddling stations” are thought to provide dissolved salts in addition to water. \u003cstrong>Shelter from Wind\u003c/strong> Very light and fragile creatures, butterflies are all too easily buffeted by even a small amount of wind and rain. So, for them to be able to remain on a plant long enough to feed on its nectar and/or to lay eggs, that plant needs to have something around it that shelters it from the elements. Having a mixture of plants in your garden such as trees, shrubs, grasses and sedges will provide a butterfly-friendly habitat. In some cases, wind-blocking fences can help as well. \u003cstrong>Absolutely No Pesticides\u003c/strong> Pesticides have no place in a butterfly garden. In fact, it’s best if no pesticides are used anywhere close to a butterfly garden. Remember, butterflies (and caterpillars) are insects. Products such as Dursban, Diazinon and Malathion are designed and specifically created to \u003cstrong>kill\u003c/strong> \u003cstrong>insects.\u003c/strong> They aren’t able to discriminate between which are harmful and which are beneficial. Instead, these products are designed to kill all insects that come into contact with them. Period. So, don’t let insecticides to be used anywhere close to your butterfly garden.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"beautify-your-yard-and-help-the-environment-plant-a-butterfly-garden-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-09-22T17:37:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1600796268,"_etag":"b14cb56f83c5efc34b5f155f845655423bed1599","textbody":"In addition to being a beautiful addition to any yard, butterflies play a vital role for the environment as a whole and as plant pollinators. Sadly, however, changes in climate and weather, as well as the widespread use of pesticides and the constant, ongoing loss of their habitats due to urban spread have left the welfare of butterflies increasingly compromised. Luckily, individuals, families and communities can help to counteract the many threats facing these gorgeous and important creatures, while simultaneously protecting other beneficial insects, by planting butterfly gardens.In a podcast recorded July 16, 2020, Steve Shoemaker, President, Ideal Homes, and Trish Morris, Community Development Project Manager, Ideal Homes, discussed how raw land can become a home for you and butterflies and the role compost can play in that endeavor.PLANNING YOUR GARDEN When creating a butterfly garden it’s important to not just create a place that will attract existing butterflies, but that will also entice them to stick around long enough to lay eggs, thereby encouraging them to procreate and produce even more butterflies. Three considerations should be kept in mind when selecting plants for a butterfly garden. You want them to include:Plants that are native to your areaPlants that produce nectar and will, therefore, provide adult butterflies with energy; andPlants that will feed and shelter caterpillarsEvery county in Oklahoma has an OSU Extension Office. Find the contact information for your county’s extension office HERE. These offices can provide a wealth of information on butterfly-friendly plants that are native to your area. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS To be effective, in addition to plants, every butterfly garden needs to offer the following four important benefits: Access to Sunshine Butterflies are cold-blooded insects. As a result, they often start the day by warming their bodies in the sun. This means you need to be sure that your garden includes a spot where sunlight will reach the ground early in the day. Also think about including surfaces like large rocks, exposed soil and even pavement, as they are quick to warm up in morning sunlight. Your garden should be placed in a location where it will receive a minimum of six hours of sunshine every day. Some Moisture Although butterflies need water, they require a surprising small amount. Dew, nectar and tree sap help to provide necessary moisture but puddles and moist dirt or sand also work surprisingly well. Something as simple as a damp area of ground covered by sand in a location where they are easily seen and sheltered from the wind can be extremely beneficial. Such “puddling stations” are thought to provide dissolved salts in addition to water. Shelter from Wind Very light and fragile creatures, butterflies are all too easily buffeted by even a small amount of wind and rain. So, for them to be able to remain on a plant long enough to feed on its nectar and/or to lay eggs, that plant needs to have something around it that shelters it from the elements. Having a mixture of plants in your garden such as trees, shrubs, grasses and sedges will provide a butterfly-friendly habitat. In some cases, wind-blocking fences can help as well. Absolutely No Pesticides Pesticides have no place in a butterfly garden. In fact, it’s best if no pesticides are used anywhere close to a butterfly garden. Remember, butterflies (and caterpillars) are insects. Products such as Dursban, Diazinon and Malathion are designed and specifically created to kill insects. They aren’t able to discriminate between which are harmful and which are beneficial. Instead, these products are designed to kill all insects that come into contact with them. Period. So, don’t let insecticides to be used anywhere close to your butterfly garden.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2904db04803497e726d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2934db04803477e7fbe","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:14:33 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods Road Trip: Things To Do Outdoors in Eureka Springs","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>&nbsp; \u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5980 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4556697a5195f99c094dcdd9a423f844.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"298\">Located in northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs is known for the preserved Victorian buildings in its Historic District. These include the Basin Park Hotel, the Palace Bath House, and the reputedly haunted Crescent Hotel, all of which are built around the town’s natural springs. An especially great place to visit right now, while health officials recommend avoiding crowded indoor venues, Eureka Springs offers a lot of fun outdoor adventures in and around the town itself. In fact, one of the best ways to see and experience Eureka Springs may well be via scooter (moped). At \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Scooter-Rental/Black-Jack-Adventures-Scooter-rentals-1397529350262168/\">Black Jack Adventures\u003c/a> you’ll get a 12-minute scooter tutorial before taking off to see all of the beauty the town has to offer. Reservations are recommended. A 459-acre sanctuary for abused, abandoned, and neglected big cats with an emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars, \u003ca href=\"https://www.turpentinecreek.org/\">Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge\u003c/a> is just 16 minutes outside Eureka Springs and currently houses 100 animals, including bears. It offers lodging, like family-friendly tree houses, adult safari lodges, and RV and tent spaces. Plus, day camps and fun days for kids, as well as enrichment workshops, exclusive tours, and other visiting options are offered.\u003c/p>\u003cblockquote>If you’re interested in taking your family on a relatively short car trip, you might want to consider visiting Eureka Springs, Arkansas. After all, it typically only takes a bit more than four hours to drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods in Oklahoma to this Ozark Mountain jewel.\u003c/blockquote>\u003cp>Available on nearby Beaver Lake, stand up paddle (SUP) boarding is a surface water sport, where the person standing on the board moves through the water using a paddle. Each SUP board is large enough for two adults, plus the family dog, to enjoy a day in the sunshine while social distancing from others and relaxing on a beautiful lake. Basically extra-long and buoyant surfboards, stand-up paddleboards provide the sensation of walking on water. The main difference between SUPing and surfing is that SUP doesn’t require a wave. Rentals, lessons, eco-tours, and even SUP Yoga instruction are all available at \u003ca href=\"https://www.sup-outfitters.com/\">SUP Outfitters\u003c/a>. Offering what they describe as the highest and longest ziplines in Arkansas, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ziplineeurekasprings.com/\">Ozark Mountain Ziplines\u003c/a> is just two minutes outside Eureka Springs, provides 10 zip lines and the opportunity to cross one swinging bridge while standing on suspended platforms. This zipping experience will take you as high as 250 feet above the forest floor on cables up to 2000 feet long, which is long enough to be able to enjoy the gorgeous scenery. Guides explain the process and how to keep things safe. Ages three and up can participate and the weight limit is 275 pounds. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Numerous boats are available for rent at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.starkeymarina.com/untitled-cyg\">Starkey Marina\u003c/a> on Beaver Lake. Fishing and/or tubing is allowed on some. Rentals are available for full days (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) or half-days (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.). The marina also offers food at its \u003ca href=\"https://www.starkeymarina.com/food-menu\">snack bar\u003c/a>. Several guides take people with all levels of expertise out fishing on local Beaver Lake and nearby White River for various lengths of time. Learn more \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g31582-Activities-c61-t217-Eureka_Springs_Arkansas.html\">here\u003c/a>. Access \u003ca href=\"https://www.eurekasprings.org/pivot-rock-and-natural-bridge/\">Pivot Rock and Natural Bridge\u003c/a>, just seven minutes outside of Eureka Springs, through its gift shop ($6 admission price). The trail is easy, with a slight grade in some areas, and loops back to the starting point. This hike typically takes around 20 minutes to complete and is appropriate for people at all levels of fitness as there are places to sit and rest along the way. It’s recommended that you check prior to driving to this site to make sure it’s open as it closes on Wednesdays and occasionally at other times, and you have to travel down a long gravel road before seeing a sign that lets you know it isn’t open. Information about additional outdoor activities and attractions in the Eureka Springs area can be found \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g31582-Activities-c61-Eureka_Springs_Arkansas.html\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-road-trip-things-to-do-outdoors-in-eureka-springs-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-09-22T19:14:48.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4556697a5195f99c094dcdd9a423f844.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1600802088,"_etag":"d36a0a67c456b9187881a9d26b02b3ab7c492671","textbody":"&nbsp; Located in northwest Arkansas, Eureka Springs is known for the preserved Victorian buildings in its Historic District. These include the Basin Park Hotel, the Palace Bath House, and the reputedly haunted Crescent Hotel, all of which are built around the town’s natural springs. An especially great place to visit right now, while health officials recommend avoiding crowded indoor venues, Eureka Springs offers a lot of fun outdoor adventures in and around the town itself. In fact, one of the best ways to see and experience Eureka Springs may well be via scooter (moped). At Black Jack Adventures you’ll get a 12-minute scooter tutorial before taking off to see all of the beauty the town has to offer. Reservations are recommended. A 459-acre sanctuary for abused, abandoned, and neglected big cats with an emphasis on tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is just 16 minutes outside Eureka Springs and currently houses 100 animals, including bears. It offers lodging, like family-friendly tree houses, adult safari lodges, and RV and tent spaces. Plus, day camps and fun days for kids, as well as enrichment workshops, exclusive tours, and other visiting options are offered.If you’re interested in taking your family on a relatively short car trip, you might want to consider visiting Eureka Springs, Arkansas. After all, it typically only takes a bit more than four hours to drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods in Oklahoma to this Ozark Mountain jewel.Available on nearby Beaver Lake, stand up paddle (SUP) boarding is a surface water sport, where the person standing on the board moves through the water using a paddle. Each SUP board is large enough for two adults, plus the family dog, to enjoy a day in the sunshine while social distancing from others and relaxing on a beautiful lake. Basically extra-long and buoyant surfboards, stand-up paddleboards provide the sensation of walking on water. The main difference between SUPing and surfing is that SUP doesn’t require a wave. Rentals, lessons, eco-tours, and even SUP Yoga instruction are all available at SUP Outfitters. Offering what they describe as the highest and longest ziplines in Arkansas, Ozark Mountain Ziplines is just two minutes outside Eureka Springs, provides 10 zip lines and the opportunity to cross one swinging bridge while standing on suspended platforms. This zipping experience will take you as high as 250 feet above the forest floor on cables up to 2000 feet long, which is long enough to be able to enjoy the gorgeous scenery. Guides explain the process and how to keep things safe. Ages three and up can participate and the weight limit is 275 pounds. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Numerous boats are available for rent at the Starkey Marina on Beaver Lake. Fishing and/or tubing is allowed on some. Rentals are available for full days (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) or half-days (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.). The marina also offers food at its snack bar. Several guides take people with all levels of expertise out fishing on local Beaver Lake and nearby White River for various lengths of time. Learn more here. Access Pivot Rock and Natural Bridge, just seven minutes outside of Eureka Springs, through its gift shop ($6 admission price). The trail is easy, with a slight grade in some areas, and loops back to the starting point. This hike typically takes around 20 minutes to complete and is appropriate for people at all levels of fitness as there are places to sit and rest along the way. It’s recommended that you check prior to driving to this site to make sure it’s open as it closes on Wednesdays and occasionally at other times, and you have to travel down a long gravel road before seeing a sign that lets you know it isn’t open. Information about additional outdoor activities and attractions in the Eureka Springs area can be found here.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2934db04803477e7fbe"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2994db04803487e5d95","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods Road Trip: Fall Fun in Kansas City","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"If your family is looking for a fun, relatively close-to-home getaway this fall, you probably want to put Kansas City on your list of prospects.\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-5986 size-full\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/76258cf79f8b50390ddc66cb03f384a4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" />Apple Picking\u003c/strong>\n\nA big favorite for locals and KC visitors alike entails visits to one of the many \u003ca href=\"https://www.ifamilykc.com/blog/kansas-city-resources/apple-orchards/\">U-Pick farms and orchards in the Kansas City area\u003c/a>. Almost all of these spots offer delicious cider to drink, some also offer outdoor activities like hayrides and such diverse products as other fruits (including berries), pumpkins, corn, donuts, cider, jams, jellies, and wine tasting.\n\nThese orchards have varied hours, depending on demand, so it’s always wise to call ahead before visiting to make sure they’ll be open when you plan to visit. Also, there is a wide variety of apples out there and some orchards specialize in one or two specific types. So if you and your family are partial to one particular type of apple, you’ll probably want to make sure that type is available at the orchard you’ll be visiting.\n\u003cblockquote>Typically just a five-hour drive from most Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Kansas City offers many and varied fall delights for the family to enjoy.\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-5987 size-full\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/589eb97d39e7372f71be07ffd3f57aeb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"433\" height=\"650\" />Pumpkin Patches\u003c/strong>\n\nAlthough many \u003ca href=\"https://www.ifamilykc.com/blog/things-to-do/pumpkin-patches-kansas-city/\">KC-area pumpkin patches\u003c/a> offer U-Pick options, they also often offer already-picked pumpkins available for purchase. Plus, pumpkin picking isn’t the only activity available in most of these patches—in fact, far from it.\n\nThe fun to be had in some of these spots includes everything from train rides, carousel rides, a pumpkin jumping pad, petting farm, pony rides, hayrides, corn mazes, hay mazes, bounce houses, pedal karts, duck races, zip line, photo opportunities and believe it or not, even more.\n\n\u003cstrong>Take a Hike\u003c/strong>\n\nKansas City has some beautiful foliage that is particularly amazing to see in the fall, with all the changing colors. It also has a large number of \u003ca href=\"https://www.ifamilykc.com/blog/outdoor-play/best-kansas-city-parks-trails/\">parks and trails\u003c/a> to choose from if you’d like to take a hike and immerse yourself in all that outdoor beauty.\n\nAmenities in some of these spots include everything from fishing lakes, basketball courts, tennis courts, walking and biking trails, paddle boats, canoes, picnic shelters, and—you guessed it—more.\n\n\u003cstrong>Renaissance Festival\u003c/strong>\n\nOpen weekends (except Columbus Day) through Oct. 14\u003csup>th\u003c/sup>, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.kcrenfest.com/\">Kansas City Renaissance Festival\u003c/a> is a long-standing KC fall tradition. It offers live shows and tournaments, unique arts and crafts, authentic Renaissance-era rides, and some delicious food and drink. Giant turkey leg, anyone?\n\nParking is free and pets are welcome, but at a $10 charge per pet, which must be made in cash. There is a charge to attend, but tickets are $2 to $3 cheaper if ordered online or by calling. Most kid activities, of which there are many, are included in the price of admission. Artists and craftsmen abound – demonstrating period-authentic activities like jewelry making, cooking, chain-mail making, leather works, and blacksmithing.","uniqueName":"ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-road-trip-fall-fun-in-kansas-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-09-22T14:16:43","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/76258cf79f8b50390ddc66cb03f384a4.png","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1600784203,"_etag":"b4c9130753c48019d100586243af50f2136a7a03","textbody":"If your family is looking for a fun, relatively close-to-home getaway this fall, you probably want to put Kansas City on your list of prospects.\n\nApple Picking\n\nA big favorite for locals and KC visitors alike entails visits to one of the many U-Pick farms and orchards in the Kansas City area. Almost all of these spots offer delicious cider to drink, some also offer outdoor activities like hayrides and such diverse products as other fruits (including berries), pumpkins, corn, donuts, cider, jams, jellies, and wine tasting.\n\nThese orchards have varied hours, depending on demand, so it’s always wise to call ahead before visiting to make sure they’ll be open when you plan to visit. Also, there is a wide variety of apples out there and some orchards specialize in one or two specific types. So if you and your family are partial to one particular type of apple, you’ll probably want to make sure that type is available at the orchard you’ll be visiting.\nTypically just a five-hour drive from most Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Kansas City offers many and varied fall delights for the family to enjoy.\nPumpkin Patches\n\nAlthough many KC-area pumpkin patches offer U-Pick options, they also often offer already-picked pumpkins available for purchase. Plus, pumpkin picking isn’t the only activity available in most of these patches—in fact, far from it.\n\nThe fun to be had in some of these spots includes everything from train rides, carousel rides, a pumpkin jumping pad, petting farm, pony rides, hayrides, corn mazes, hay mazes, bounce houses, pedal karts, duck races, zip line, photo opportunities and believe it or not, even more.\n\nTake a Hike\n\nKansas City has some beautiful foliage that is particularly amazing to see in the fall, with all the changing colors. It also has a large number of parks and trails to choose from if you’d like to take a hike and immerse yourself in all that outdoor beauty.\n\nAmenities in some of these spots include everything from fishing lakes, basketball courts, tennis courts, walking and biking trails, paddle boats, canoes, picnic shelters, and—you guessed it—more.\n\nRenaissance Festival\n\nOpen weekends (except Columbus Day) through Oct. 14th, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival is a long-standing KC fall tradition. It offers live shows and tournaments, unique arts and crafts, authentic Renaissance-era rides, and some delicious food and drink. Giant turkey leg, anyone?\n\nParking is free and pets are welcome, but at a $10 charge per pet, which must be made in cash. There is a charge to attend, but tickets are $2 to $3 cheaper if ordered online or by calling. Most kid activities, of which there are many, are included in the price of admission. Artists and craftsmen abound – demonstrating period-authentic activities like jewelry making, cooking, chain-mail making, leather works, and blacksmithing.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:53 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2994db04803487e5d95"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29b4db04803467e64f1","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:15:13 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Model Home Now Open in Featherstone","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We love it when a plan comes together and in this case, it's our newest model home in Featherstone. For this stunning model home, we chose our Fitzgerald floor plan and we are sure you will be able to figure out why when you see the open floor plan and the functionality when it comes to storage and space. &nbsp;We would love to show you around, so go ahead and click on the video for a short guided tour with Elena. &nbsp; https://www.facebook.com/IdealHomesOK/posts/10157966202343073\u003c/p>\u003cdiv class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">\u003cbr>\u003c/div>&nbsp;\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">The Fitzgerald checks all of the boxes when it comes to a beautiful and practical floor plan. With 1,464 square feet, it has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Here is a shortlist of our favorite highlights: \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/fitzgerald\">\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5973 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Featherstone_Fitzgerald_16420-Cold-Fire-Rd-12-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/a>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/fitzgerald\">\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-5974 size-medium fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/84ea8bc24936703c4745c5646daad09f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003c/a>\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">\u003cbr>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">• mudroom with bench and closet creating the perfect drop zone\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">• walk-in closets in the master suite and bedroom three\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">• open layout with the option to expand the living room and add a fireplace\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">• split layout with the master suite at the front of the home and secondary rooms at the back\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">• ample storage in the kitchen with a walk-in pantry and lots of custom cabinetry\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">• large covered patio perfect for entertaining with a fully-fenced yard\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv class=\"o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">\u003cbr>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">The Fitzgerald has four different elevations that range from traditional to modern to maximize curb appeal.\u003c/div>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">\u003cbr>\u003c/div>\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\">You can take a virtual tour of the home \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/fitzgerald\">here\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">contact Elena\u003c/a> to see it in person!\u003c/div>","uniqueName":"new-model-home-now-open-in-featherstone-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-09-30T05:40:27.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/84ea8bc24936703c4745c5646daad09f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1601444427,"_etag":"aa4015eb49f23342910e2b240ca16ffd437a2552","textbody":"We love it when a plan comes together and in this case, it's our newest model home in Featherstone. For this stunning model home, we chose our Fitzgerald floor plan and we are sure you will be able to figure out why when you see the open floor plan and the functionality when it comes to storage and space. &nbsp;We would love to show you around, so go ahead and click on the video for a short guided tour with Elena. &nbsp; https://www.facebook.com/IdealHomesOK/posts/10157966202343073&nbsp;The Fitzgerald checks all of the boxes when it comes to a beautiful and practical floor plan. With 1,464 square feet, it has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Here is a shortlist of our favorite highlights: \n• mudroom with bench and closet creating the perfect drop zone• walk-in closets in the master suite and bedroom three• open layout with the option to expand the living room and add a fireplace• split layout with the master suite at the front of the home and secondary rooms at the back• ample storage in the kitchen with a walk-in pantry and lots of custom cabinetry• large covered patio perfect for entertaining with a fully-fenced yardThe Fitzgerald has four different elevations that range from traditional to modern to maximize curb appeal.You can take a virtual tour of the home here or contact Elena to see it in person!","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29b4db04803467e64f1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29b4db04803477e7fbf","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:15:20 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"SADDLE UP FOR DODGE CITY - A GLIMPSE INTO THE OLD WEST","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you and your family enjoy history, especially that of the old American West, and you’re looking for a likely spot to visit during a road trip, look no further. Dodge City, Kans., meets your criteria, and it’s not even that far away.\u003c/p>\u003cblockquote>At a distance of 210 miles from Oklahoma City, Dodge City is typically only about a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">four-hour drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods\u003c/a>.\u003c/blockquote>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Once A Wild Frontier Town\u003c/strong> Located in southwest Kansas, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_City,_Kansas\">Dodge City\u003c/a> is best known for its history as a wild frontier town in the 1800s. During that period, such famous-to-this-day individuals as Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp served as deputies there. Of course, the long-running television show, \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunsmoke\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Gunsmoke\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, was set in the town as well. Both the actual history of this one-time frontier cow-town and its ties to the well-known and much-revered iconic television show are celebrated along the \u003ca href=\"http://www.dodgecitytrailoffame.org/cms/\">Dodge City\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://www.dodgecitytrailoffame.org/cms/\">Trail of Fame\u003c/a>. A walking tour of the Old Dodge City National Historic District, the trail is marked with statues and bronze sidewalk medallions that commemorate both the famous and infamous denizens of the once rough and tumble community, as well as some of the actors who’ve portrayed them. Several celebrities have even signed and left handprints in the concrete next to their medallions. Maps for this free tour are available at the trail’s information center. With the mission to preserve and interpret the Old West, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.boothill.org/\">Boot Hill Museum\u003c/a> is located on the original site of Boot Hill Cemetery. It has a recreated Old West street, gunfight reenactments and historic buildings, like the Fort Dodge jail. The remnants of the tracks left by the prairie schooner wheels of pioneers heading west in hopes of finding a new and better life can still be seen at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g38668-d268788-Reviews-Santa_Fe_Trail_Tracks-Dodge_City_Kansas.html\">Santa Fe Trail Tracks\u003c/a>. Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, these rut formations are located off West Highway 50, just west of town. At the site, visitors can walk a paved path out into the prairie, and information boards recount the history of the place and the people who traveled through it along the way. \u003cstrong>More Modern Attractions\u003c/strong> Although small, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.dodgecity.org/106/Wright-Park-Zoo\">Wright Park Zoo\u003c/a> in Dodge City offers free admission and features animals from around the world and a walk-through aviary. Dedicated on Sept. 11, 2002, the \u003ca href=\"http://www.kansastravel.org/libertygarden.htm\">Liberty Garden\u003c/a> is a memorial to the tragedies that occurred exactly one year earlier during terrorist attacks on the U.S. Created as a way to honor individuals who were touched by 9-11, it is designed as a place of remembrance and solitude. The garden features: two 110-inch replicas of the twin towers, as well as a 1,200 pound piece of steel recovered from Ground Zero at the World Trade Center; &nbsp;a piece of Pennsylvania sandstone from the hemlock grove next to the crash site of United Airline Flight 93 and a piece of limestone that was once a part of the façade of the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. For a look at additional events and attractions offered in Dodge City, Kansas, click \u003ca href=\"http://www.visitdodgecity.org/\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"saddle-up-for-dodge-city-a-glimpse-into-the-old-west-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-10-13T23:33:29.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1602632009,"_etag":"0d14661acae45721d0fce44a64158fe0042b8633","textbody":"If you and your family enjoy history, especially that of the old American West, and you’re looking for a likely spot to visit during a road trip, look no further. Dodge City, Kans., meets your criteria, and it’s not even that far away.At a distance of 210 miles from Oklahoma City, Dodge City is typically only about a four-hour drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods.Once A Wild Frontier Town Located in southwest Kansas, Dodge City is best known for its history as a wild frontier town in the 1800s. During that period, such famous-to-this-day individuals as Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp served as deputies there. Of course, the long-running television show, Gunsmoke, was set in the town as well. Both the actual history of this one-time frontier cow-town and its ties to the well-known and much-revered iconic television show are celebrated along the Dodge CityTrail of Fame. A walking tour of the Old Dodge City National Historic District, the trail is marked with statues and bronze sidewalk medallions that commemorate both the famous and infamous denizens of the once rough and tumble community, as well as some of the actors who’ve portrayed them. Several celebrities have even signed and left handprints in the concrete next to their medallions. Maps for this free tour are available at the trail’s information center. With the mission to preserve and interpret the Old West, the Boot Hill Museum is located on the original site of Boot Hill Cemetery. It has a recreated Old West street, gunfight reenactments and historic buildings, like the Fort Dodge jail. The remnants of the tracks left by the prairie schooner wheels of pioneers heading west in hopes of finding a new and better life can still be seen at the Santa Fe Trail Tracks. Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, these rut formations are located off West Highway 50, just west of town. At the site, visitors can walk a paved path out into the prairie, and information boards recount the history of the place and the people who traveled through it along the way. More Modern Attractions Although small, the Wright Park Zoo in Dodge City offers free admission and features animals from around the world and a walk-through aviary. Dedicated on Sept. 11, 2002, the Liberty Garden is a memorial to the tragedies that occurred exactly one year earlier during terrorist attacks on the U.S. Created as a way to honor individuals who were touched by 9-11, it is designed as a place of remembrance and solitude. The garden features: two 110-inch replicas of the twin towers, as well as a 1,200 pound piece of steel recovered from Ground Zero at the World Trade Center; &nbsp;a piece of Pennsylvania sandstone from the hemlock grove next to the crash site of United Airline Flight 93 and a piece of limestone that was once a part of the façade of the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. For a look at additional events and attractions offered in Dodge City, Kansas, click HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29b4db04803477e7fbf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29b4db04803477e7fc0","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:55 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Waco, Texas: Perfect Road Trip for Fixer Upper Fans    ","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"If your family is ready to get out of town and have a fun road trip, chances are good that Waco, Texas, belongs on your list of potential destinations. This is especially true for fans of the one-time HGTV hit show, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Fixer Upper\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>. Waco has another big plus in its favor… it won’t take you long to get there. At 290 miles from Oklahoma City, Waco is typically around a four-and-a-half-hour drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods. It's especially a perfect trip for those of you who love modern farmhouse homes.\n\n\u003cstrong>All Things Magnolia\u003c/strong>\n\nA five-season (2013 – 2018) phenomenally popular show, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-upper\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Fixer Upper\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> centered around the \u003ca href=\"https://homesinwacotexas.com/tag/magnolia-design-construction/\">Magnolia Homes\u003c/a> remodeling and design business owned and operated in Waco by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Gaines became famous for turning dilapidated houses with great potential into showcases and being delightfully funny and quirky (here’s looking at you, Chip) all the while.\n\n\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Fixer Upper\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> and Magnolia Homes is responsible for making Waco a destination spot for thousands of fans. The best way to become familiar with all things the town has to offer may well be \u003ca href=\"https://www.waco-tours.com/\">Waco Tours\u003c/a>. Started by two couples whose homes were renovated on the show, this company has made a business out of showing all the hidden gems the town has to offer, including many of the renovated homes highlighted in the show. Over the past four years they’ve given either their Classic Tours (by van), River Cruise Tours or Private Tours to over 50,000 tourists and locals.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://magnolia.com/silos/\">Magnolia Market at the Silos\u003c/a>, a brain-child of Joanna Gaines and created and owned by the Gaines family, features shopping, games, a garden, and the \u003ca href=\"https://magnolia.com/table/\">Magnolia Table\u003c/a>, a breakfast and lunch eatery. Commonly called Magnolia Market, the entire market encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco and is marked by two 120’ tall silos that were built by the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company in 1950.\n\nFor those hoping to immerse themselves in the Magnolia experience, there are \u003ca href=\"https://magnolia.com/stay/\">three vacation rentals\u003c/a> in the general Waco area available. The renovation of two of these locations was featured on \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Fixer Upper\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>.\n\n\u003cstrong>More than Magnolia\u003c/strong>\n\nAs all-encompassing as the Magnolia experience has become in Waco, the town does have even more outdoor fun to offer.\n\nThe \u003ca href=\"https://www.brazosbluffsranch.com/\">Brazos Bluff Ranch\u003c/a> offers horseback riding for ages six and up on a scenic ranch that overlooks the Brazos River valley and has trails through both woods and pasture. You can stay at the ranch in their fully equipped, ranch-style lodging.\n\nOpen until 5 p.m., seven days a week, Waco’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.cameronparkzoo.com/\">Cameron Park Zoo\u003c/a>, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, rests on 52 acres adjacent to the Brazos River. Lush native vegetation surrounds splashing waterfalls, a picturesque lake and ponds.\n\nIf your family enjoys hiking, biking or running together, you’ll want to head to \u003ca href=\"https://www.waco-texas.com/cms-parksandrecreation/page.aspx?id=206#gsc.tab=0\">Cotton Belt Trail\u003c/a>. Located atop an old rail line along Highway 85, this 2.5 mile trail crosses the South Bosque River. It’s known for being well kept and away from busy streets.\n\nA list of what Trip Advisor considers the Top 21 outdoor activities in Waco, Texas, can be found \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g56833-Activities-c61-Waco_Texas.html\">HERE\u003c/a>.\n\n&nbsp;","uniqueName":"waco-texas-perfect-road-trip-for-fixer-upper-fans-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-10-22T19:01:06","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1603393266,"_etag":"b1f7e2b9f466ea5aa983dddb9a41cac6cca56334","textbody":"If your family is ready to get out of town and have a fun road trip, chances are good that Waco, Texas, belongs on your list of potential destinations. This is especially true for fans of the one-time HGTV hit show, Fixer Upper. Waco has another big plus in its favor… it won’t take you long to get there. At 290 miles from Oklahoma City, Waco is typically around a four-and-a-half-hour drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods. It's especially a perfect trip for those of you who love modern farmhouse homes.\n\nAll Things Magnolia\n\nA five-season (2013 – 2018) phenomenally popular show, Fixer Upper centered around the Magnolia Homes remodeling and design business owned and operated in Waco by Chip and Joanna Gaines. The Gaines became famous for turning dilapidated houses with great potential into showcases and being delightfully funny and quirky (here’s looking at you, Chip) all the while.\n\nFixer Upper and Magnolia Homes is responsible for making Waco a destination spot for thousands of fans. The best way to become familiar with all things the town has to offer may well be Waco Tours. Started by two couples whose homes were renovated on the show, this company has made a business out of showing all the hidden gems the town has to offer, including many of the renovated homes highlighted in the show. Over the past four years they’ve given either their Classic Tours (by van), River Cruise Tours or Private Tours to over 50,000 tourists and locals.\n\nMagnolia Market at the Silos, a brain-child of Joanna Gaines and created and owned by the Gaines family, features shopping, games, a garden, and the Magnolia Table, a breakfast and lunch eatery. Commonly called Magnolia Market, the entire market encompasses two city blocks in downtown Waco and is marked by two 120’ tall silos that were built by the Brazos Valley Cotton Oil Company in 1950.\n\nFor those hoping to immerse themselves in the Magnolia experience, there are three vacation rentals in the general Waco area available. The renovation of two of these locations was featured on Fixer Upper.\n\nMore than Magnolia\n\nAs all-encompassing as the Magnolia experience has become in Waco, the town does have even more outdoor fun to offer.\n\nThe Brazos Bluff Ranch offers horseback riding for ages six and up on a scenic ranch that overlooks the Brazos River valley and has trails through both woods and pasture. You can stay at the ranch in their fully equipped, ranch-style lodging.\n\nOpen until 5 p.m., seven days a week, Waco’s Cameron Park Zoo, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, rests on 52 acres adjacent to the Brazos River. Lush native vegetation surrounds splashing waterfalls, a picturesque lake and ponds.\n\nIf your family enjoys hiking, biking or running together, you’ll want to head to Cotton Belt Trail. Located atop an old rail line along Highway 85, this 2.5 mile trail crosses the South Bosque River. It’s known for being well kept and away from busy streets.\n\nA list of what Trip Advisor considers the Top 21 outdoor activities in Waco, Texas, can be found HERE.\n\n&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29b4db04803477e7fc0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29c4db04803477e7fc1","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"VISIT LITTLE ROCK FOR OUTDOOR FALL DELIGHTS","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"In less than five hours from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods, you and your family can drive to Little Rock and enjoy the many outdoor activities and sights Arkansas’ capital offers in the fall. Such as those found at . . .\n\n\u003cstrong>Pinnacle Mountain State Park\u003c/strong>\n\nCreated to serve as a center for education, entertainment and preservation, \u003ca href=\"https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/pinnacle-mountain-state-park\">Pinnacle Mountain State Park\u003c/a> opened in 1977. A must visit for those who enjoy far-from-routine biking or hiking, it offers over 15 miles of trails, including 7 miles of challenging mountain bike trails.\n\nJust west of Little Rock, this geographically diverse state park features a variety of outdoor adventures along the Big and Little Maumelle Rivers. The Arkansas Arboretum is also located here, as are many interpretive programs offered by park staff, a park visitors center, a scenic overlook, a children’s playground, spots for picnicking and pavilions that can be reserved for larger gatherings.\n\n\u003cstrong>The Arkansas River Trail\u003c/strong>\n\nWith approximately 100 miles of bike paths, \u003ca href=\"https://www.traillink.com/trail/arkansas-river-trail\">The Arkansas River Trail System\u003c/a> begins in downtown Little Rock at the Little Rock River Market and extends on both sides of the Arkansas River to Pinnacle Mountain.\n\nAlong the way it crosses three pedestrian-only bike bridges: the Clinton Presidential Bike Bridge in the easternmost River Market district, Two Rivers Park Bridge on the westernmost portion of the trail, and the World-Famous Big Dam Bridge, the world's largest pedestrian-only bike bridge spanning over the entire Arkansas River Dam.\n\nA park for youngsters along the trail has climbing boulders, water fountains, tunnels, slides and ladders.  There are also many sculptures along the trail, as well as a stage that sometimes hosts live music and movie nights. Despite being a joy to just stroll along, while enjoying the scenic Arkansas River, this trail also has facilities for renting both bicycles and scooters.\n\n\u003cstrong>Little Rock Zoo\u003c/strong>\n\nProviding engaging experiences that cause people to value and attempt to protect nature, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.littlerockzoo.com/\">Little Rock Zoo\u003c/a> is home to over 500 animals from more than 200 species, many of which are endangered.\n\nThe only zoo in Arkansas, Little Rock Zoo features such noted habitats as Penguin Pointe, where African Penguins can be viewed underwater and Arkansas Heritage Farm, where numerous breeds of animals can be fed and touched.\n\nIts Conservation Education Center hosts a variety of interesting programs, including shows on the amphitheater stage. Café Africa not only looks like a stone-style African cottage but also offers a variety of cuisine. Animal meet-and-greets are offered throughout the park, along with other fun activities.\n\n\u003cstrong>The Bernice Garden\u003c/strong>\n\nOne location appreciated by many, \u003ca href=\"https://www.thebernicegarden.org/\">The Bernice Garden\u003c/a>, is privately owned, yet open to the public for free. Located at the southeast corner of Daisy Bates and South Main Street in downtown Little Rock, this garden was created to celebrate the community and host events.\n\nSince it is home to sculpture and artwork, made from either traditional or alternative material, which is left in place for a year, even those who’ve visited the garden before can often still find something new to appreciate.\n\nIn addition, The Bernice Garden Famer’s Market, open Sundays from mid-April through October (even now, despite COVID-19) is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Sustainably raised fruits, nuts, berries, flowers, herbs, cheeses, prepared foods and other delights are offered.\n\n\u003cstrong>Other Outdoor Attractions\u003c/strong>\n\nA listing of additional outdoor attractions in Little Rock, Arkansas can be found \u003ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60766-Activities-c57-Little_Rock_Arkansas.html\">HERE\u003c/a>.","uniqueName":"visit-little-rock-for-outdoor-fall-delights-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-10-22T19:02:52","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1603393372,"_etag":"535a98b0e1ff30decab6d89f97bff239e129fa2f","textbody":"In less than five hours from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods, you and your family can drive to Little Rock and enjoy the many outdoor activities and sights Arkansas’ capital offers in the fall. Such as those found at . . .\n\nPinnacle Mountain State Park\n\nCreated to serve as a center for education, entertainment and preservation, Pinnacle Mountain State Park opened in 1977. A must visit for those who enjoy far-from-routine biking or hiking, it offers over 15 miles of trails, including 7 miles of challenging mountain bike trails.\n\nJust west of Little Rock, this geographically diverse state park features a variety of outdoor adventures along the Big and Little Maumelle Rivers. The Arkansas Arboretum is also located here, as are many interpretive programs offered by park staff, a park visitors center, a scenic overlook, a children’s playground, spots for picnicking and pavilions that can be reserved for larger gatherings.\n\nThe Arkansas River Trail\n\nWith approximately 100 miles of bike paths, The Arkansas River Trail System begins in downtown Little Rock at the Little Rock River Market and extends on both sides of the Arkansas River to Pinnacle Mountain.\n\nAlong the way it crosses three pedestrian-only bike bridges: the Clinton Presidential Bike Bridge in the easternmost River Market district, Two Rivers Park Bridge on the westernmost portion of the trail, and the World-Famous Big Dam Bridge, the world's largest pedestrian-only bike bridge spanning over the entire Arkansas River Dam.\n\nA park for youngsters along the trail has climbing boulders, water fountains, tunnels, slides and ladders.  There are also many sculptures along the trail, as well as a stage that sometimes hosts live music and movie nights. Despite being a joy to just stroll along, while enjoying the scenic Arkansas River, this trail also has facilities for renting both bicycles and scooters.\n\nLittle Rock Zoo\n\nProviding engaging experiences that cause people to value and attempt to protect nature, the Little Rock Zoo is home to over 500 animals from more than 200 species, many of which are endangered.\n\nThe only zoo in Arkansas, Little Rock Zoo features such noted habitats as Penguin Pointe, where African Penguins can be viewed underwater and Arkansas Heritage Farm, where numerous breeds of animals can be fed and touched.\n\nIts Conservation Education Center hosts a variety of interesting programs, including shows on the amphitheater stage. Café Africa not only looks like a stone-style African cottage but also offers a variety of cuisine. Animal meet-and-greets are offered throughout the park, along with other fun activities.\n\nThe Bernice Garden\n\nOne location appreciated by many, The Bernice Garden, is privately owned, yet open to the public for free. Located at the southeast corner of Daisy Bates and South Main Street in downtown Little Rock, this garden was created to celebrate the community and host events.\n\nSince it is home to sculpture and artwork, made from either traditional or alternative material, which is left in place for a year, even those who’ve visited the garden before can often still find something new to appreciate.\n\nIn addition, The Bernice Garden Famer’s Market, open Sundays from mid-April through October (even now, despite COVID-19) is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Sustainably raised fruits, nuts, berries, flowers, herbs, cheeses, prepared foods and other delights are offered.\n\nOther Outdoor Attractions\n\nA listing of additional outdoor attractions in Little Rock, Arkansas can be found HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29c4db04803477e7fc1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29c4db04803477e7fc2","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:56 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Outdoor Adventures Abound in Memphis","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"This week we continue our fall adventures in Memphis. Should you and your family be interested in driving to a fun fall destination, Memphis is a great city to put on your list.\n\nBONUS: this captivating river town, home to Elvis’ Graceland and the widely acknowledged birthplace of the blues, can typically be reached from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods in less than seven hours. This fascinating city also offers plenty of opportunities for fun in the great outdoors.\n\n\u003cstrong>Along the shores of Ol’ Man River\u003c/strong>\n\nIt only makes sense that Memphis, located as it is on the shores of the Mississippi, would have many an entertaining activity along the banks of that mighty waterway. The town doesn’t disappoint.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas/BigRiverCrossing\">Big River Cros\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas/BigRiverCrossing\">sing\u003c/a>, open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., is the longest pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi. At nearly a mile in length, it connects Memphis to Arkansas. Since opening in 2016, Big River Crossing has afforded thousands of pedestrians and cyclists the opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the river and of Memphis’ downtown skyline.\n\nAt night, Big River and the Hernando de Soto Bridge turn on their massive display of LED lights and, together, become \u003ca href=\"https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas/mighty-lights\">the\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.memphistravel.com/trip-ideas/mighty-lights\">Mighty Lights\u003c/a>, a nightly light show that illuminates the river and is often themed for either holidays or special events going on in the city.\n\nThat’s certainly not the only entertainment Memphis offers along the banks of the Mississippi. Visitors enjoy a whole series of riverfront city parks known as \u003ca href=\"https://www.memphisriverparks.org\">Memphis River Parks\u003c/a> where visitors can have a picnic, walk the dog, workout, take advantage of a bike share program or rent a scooter. Some of these parks have splash pads for the kids, offer free yoga classes, free skating rentals, outdoor events and occasional concerts in amphitheaters.\n\nOn the Mississippi itself, visitors often choose to go for a \u003ca href=\"https://memphisriverboats.net/\">riverboat ride\u003c/a> on paddleboats reminiscent of the times Mark Twain wrote about. Visitors also enjoy both scenic cruises, evening dinner and music boat tours.\n\n\u003cstrong>Other Outdoor Memphis Spots\u003c/strong>\n\nOne of the largest urban parks in the country, \u003ca href=\"https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org\">Shelby Farms Park\u003c/a> has 4,500 acres. It is home to a herd of buffalo and to 20 bodies of water, so there are lots of opportunities to \u003ca href=\"https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/fishing\">fish\u003c/a> and for non-motorized boating. Shelby Farms also has more than \u003ca href=\"https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/trails\">40 miles of trails\u003c/a>, both paved and unpaved, that are popular for biking, hiking, running and walking.\n\nAlso at Shelby Farms, award-winning \u003ca href=\"https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/woodland-discovery-playground\">Woodland Discovery Playland\u003c/a> is an innovative play space designed by kids for kids. And youngsters 10 and under can have plenty of fun at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/water-play-sprayground\">Water Play Splayground\u003c/a>.\n\nOther adventures at Shelby Farms includes \u003ca href=\"https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/paintball-laser-tag\">paint or laser tag\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/on-horseback\">horseback riding\u003c/a> and those who are ages 10 and up can zip, swing and climb through a treetop adventure course called \u003ca href=\"https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/in-the-trees\">Go Ape\u003c/a>. In addition to six ziplines, there are over 40 crossings and obstacles, including rope ladders, net bridges and Tarzan swings.\n\nAmong the largest zoos in the country, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.memphiszoo.org/\">Memphis Zoo\u003c/a> is one of only four in the U.S. where you can see giant pandas. It has more than 3,500 animals and sprawls to 70 acres, making it a great place to spend the day.\n\n\u003cstrong>Yet More Adventures\u003c/strong>\n\nWe’ve only touched on a few of the many outdoor adventures and activities available to those who visit Memphis. Go \u003ca href=\"https://choose901.com/ways-to-enjoy-the-great-outdoors-memphis/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwuD7BRDBARIsAK_5YhV78rqzcQcjtIzR3Gg0-YNZ8QH-7Rfcjc-ESbncNgklTK5dwNxiTikaAvskEALw_wcB\">HERE\u003c/a> to read about 40 outdoor opportunities for fun and excitement that are available in Memphis.","uniqueName":"outdoor-adventures-abound-in-memphis-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-10-22T19:09:43","logo":{"contentUrl":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1603393783,"_etag":"05761fa09afbbf30d39e2b6127b3fec5146d2ce2","textbody":"This week we continue our fall adventures in Memphis. Should you and your family be interested in driving to a fun fall destination, Memphis is a great city to put on your list.\n\nBONUS: this captivating river town, home to Elvis’ Graceland and the widely acknowledged birthplace of the blues, can typically be reached from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods in less than seven hours. This fascinating city also offers plenty of opportunities for fun in the great outdoors.\n\nAlong the shores of Ol’ Man River\n\nIt only makes sense that Memphis, located as it is on the shores of the Mississippi, would have many an entertaining activity along the banks of that mighty waterway. The town doesn’t disappoint.\n\nBig River Crossing, open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., is the longest pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi. At nearly a mile in length, it connects Memphis to Arkansas. Since opening in 2016, Big River Crossing has afforded thousands of pedestrians and cyclists the opportunity to enjoy spectacular views of the river and of Memphis’ downtown skyline.\n\nAt night, Big River and the Hernando de Soto Bridge turn on their massive display of LED lights and, together, become the Mighty Lights, a nightly light show that illuminates the river and is often themed for either holidays or special events going on in the city.\n\nThat’s certainly not the only entertainment Memphis offers along the banks of the Mississippi. Visitors enjoy a whole series of riverfront city parks known as Memphis River Parks where visitors can have a picnic, walk the dog, workout, take advantage of a bike share program or rent a scooter. Some of these parks have splash pads for the kids, offer free yoga classes, free skating rentals, outdoor events and occasional concerts in amphitheaters.\n\nOn the Mississippi itself, visitors often choose to go for a riverboat ride on paddleboats reminiscent of the times Mark Twain wrote about. Visitors also enjoy both scenic cruises, evening dinner and music boat tours.\n\nOther Outdoor Memphis Spots\n\nOne of the largest urban parks in the country, Shelby Farms Park has 4,500 acres. It is home to a herd of buffalo and to 20 bodies of water, so there are lots of opportunities to fish and for non-motorized boating. Shelby Farms also has more than 40 miles of trails, both paved and unpaved, that are popular for biking, hiking, running and walking.\n\nAlso at Shelby Farms, award-winning Woodland Discovery Playland is an innovative play space designed by kids for kids. And youngsters 10 and under can have plenty of fun at the Water Play Splayground.\n\nOther adventures at Shelby Farms includes paint or laser tag, horseback riding and those who are ages 10 and up can zip, swing and climb through a treetop adventure course called Go Ape. In addition to six ziplines, there are over 40 crossings and obstacles, including rope ladders, net bridges and Tarzan swings.\n\nAmong the largest zoos in the country, the Memphis Zoo is one of only four in the U.S. where you can see giant pandas. It has more than 3,500 animals and sprawls to 70 acres, making it a great place to spend the day.\n\nYet More Adventures\n\nWe’ve only touched on a few of the many outdoor adventures and activities available to those who visit Memphis. Go HERE to read about 40 outdoor opportunities for fun and excitement that are available in Memphis.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29c4db04803477e7fc2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29c4db048034a7e5f6e","_updated":"Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:40:19 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Living in Greenleaf Trails with The Lee Family","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When it comes to developing homes and neighborhoods, our focus is always on creating beautiful spaces for people to live and work. We design functional floor plans in a wide range of square footage with options to customize and we build those homes in neighborhoods full of amenities for our homeowners to enjoy. The Lee family sat down to share their experience of living in Greenleaf Trails and how it has enriched their lives.\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/POtMFiINltM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Murphy Floor Plan: \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy\">www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Learn more about Greenleaf Trails: \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\">www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"living-in-greenleaf-trails-with-the-lee-family-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-10-24T22:15:34.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5b6c6e606306aacb115dd082ba71de22.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1603577734,"_etag":"496f0f319a7f2cb4b5a7163ec61db95e4ba2471d","textbody":"When it comes to developing homes and neighborhoods, our focus is always on creating beautiful spaces for people to live and work. We design functional floor plans in a wide range of square footage with options to customize and we build those homes in neighborhoods full of amenities for our homeowners to enjoy. The Lee family sat down to share their experience of living in Greenleaf Trails and how it has enriched their lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Murphy Floor Plan: www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy&nbsp;Learn more about Greenleaf Trails: www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/norman/greenleaf-trails","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29c4db048034a7e5f6e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29d4db04803477e7fc3","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:57 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Turn Your Ideal Home Into a Smart Home: on a Budget","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ccaption id=\"attachment_6013\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"400\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-6013 size-medium\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e3ff6a127787736918ff8168c25cf93f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" /> Affordable smart home tech for our Ideal homes.\u003c/caption>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every day, we see new home tech designed to make our lives easier. Connected devices can streamline tasks and information sharing, give us peace of mind, and save us money. But the problem is, many smart home gadgets carry a pretty high price tag. There are plenty of products on the market that appeal to homeowners on a budget, so we put together a list of the smart home trends you can jump on without breaking the bank. Keep an eye out for those Black Friday sales! They're starting earlier than ever this year and connected tech is one of the areas you can always bet on a good sale.\u003c/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cb>Smart Bluetooth Speakers \u003c/b>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portable Bluetooth speakers are excellent – you can carry them from room to room, you can connect them to any phone or computer in your house, and the sound quality is pretty high. Some smart speakers come with the added bonus of connecting with your Amazon or Google accounts, so you can listen to online playlists or podcasts or just ask about the weather. If you look for earlier generations, you can often pick these speakers up for under $50. \u003c/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cb>Smart Plugs\u003c/b>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart plugs are easy to install and essentially turn any device into a smart one. For example, you can plug in a coffee maker or a table lamp into a smart plug, and it can run through Alexa or Google Assistant, another smart device, phone app, or even the sound of your voice.  \u003c/span>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You simply plug it into your outlet, plug something else into it, and then connect the plug with your preferred smart assistant or the smart plug’s app. You can then use your phone or voice to turn it on or off or issue other commands. The \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://wyze.com/wyze-plug.html\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyze Plug\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in a 2-pack and costs just $14.99, is voice-activated, and allows for custom scheduling.\u003c/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cb>Smart Light Bulbs\u003c/b>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The idea of swapping out all the light bulbs in your house for smart versions might seem way too expensive. But these light bulbs are surprisingly affordable and can allow you to lower energy bills by being able to adjust the lights (including turning them on or off) remotely.\u003c/span>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the fun side, smart light bulbs often offer cool lighting effects, such as colors or patterns, and smart device connectivity. YEELIGHT has a variety of \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A14SJI156AOBPS&amp;marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart LED lights\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at relatively low costs.  \u003c/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cb>Home Security Systems\u003c/b>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don’t have to contract through a security company to get the peace of mind that comes with home security. Homeowners can purchase smart security systems that record activity, allow you to speak to visitors, or even contact 911 if there’s a break-in. There are different security tiers – from a single security camera to house-wide contact sensors and alarm systems – so you can choose the level that fits your budget. Something as simple as the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Video-Doorbell-1st-Gen/dp/B00TZAO9D0/ref=sr_1_18?crid=202BOTSWMEZFK&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=ring%2Bvideo%2Bdoorbell&amp;qid=1604276957&amp;s=amazon-devices&amp;sprefix=ring%2Bvideo%2Bdoorbell%2Camazon-devices%2C-1&amp;sr=1-18&amp;th=1\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring Video Doorbell,\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is battery-powered, has motion detection, and allows for two-way talk, offers security for around $100.  \u003c/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cb>Smart Heating &amp; Cooling\u003c/b>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here’s where you can start saving some serious money. Smart heating and cooling systems allow homeowners to control each room's temperature, create temperature zones, and set timers, so your home isn’t wasting energy when you’re not there. You can also get systems sophisticated enough to adjust humidity and air quality.\u003c/span>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated, programmable temperature changes can save you money in the long run. You can program some smart HVAC systems to adjust automatically during specific weather conditions or temperatures. You can find smart heating and cooling systems for just a few hundred dollars. The \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://store.google.com/us/config/nest_thermostat\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Nest Thermostat\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, is $129.99 each.\u003c/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\u003cb>Smart Vacuuming\u003c/b>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get ready to meet your new best friend: a robot vacuum! You’ve probably heard of this one before – and have most certainly seen it. A smart vacuum allows you to enjoy a clean home without ever needing to touch your Dyson again. High-end models have smart navigation and learn the layout of your house over time. More affordable options include the \u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwja6Yaf0OLsAhWRwMAKHZm6AJIYABAHGgJpbQ&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESQOD2E56fvJdZh2G6s-VdjQPGkdVIut9SOSIb-t2hJBqYy-VhEL9umqfIP9QfwjEFbzaqOhaRM_9BnXmahGsSBZc&amp;sig=AOD64_3lEXi65zqmJNwTsbib1ibgacslOg&amp;ctype=5&amp;q=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjV2v2e0OLsAhWYKM0KHXaIBjMQ9aACegQIGRBA&amp;adurl=\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VieOli Basic Robot Vacuum Cleaner\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for under $30.\u003c/span>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of other smart devices you can purchase for your house – fitness platforms, automated sprinkler systems, smart displays –. Still, we only included the most affordable options to get started. Begin by connecting some of your devices – install a few smart plugs and swap out a few light bulbs – and slowly grow your connectivity over time. You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll appreciate turning lights on with an app or checking in on sketchy behavior through your smart security camera. A smart home doesn’t have to cost a second mortgage.\u003c/span>\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003c/span>","uniqueName":"turn-your-ideal-home-into-a-smart-home-on-a-budget-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-11-05T19:53:51","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e3ff6a127787736918ff8168c25cf93f.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1604606031,"_etag":"0901cb53c6eefece023023ca3da661d9aa2bf376","textbody":"Every day, we see new home tech designed to make our lives easier. Connected devices can streamline tasks and information sharing, give us peace of mind, and save us money. But the problem is, many smart home gadgets carry a pretty high price tag. There are plenty of products on the market that appeal to homeowners on a budget, so we put together a list of the smart home trends you can jump on without breaking the bank. Keep an eye out for those Black Friday sales! They're starting earlier than ever this year and connected tech is one of the areas you can always bet on a good sale.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSmart Bluetooth Speakers \n\nPortable Bluetooth speakers are excellent – you can carry them from room to room, you can connect them to any phone or computer in your house, and the sound quality is pretty high. Some smart speakers come with the added bonus of connecting with your Amazon or Google accounts, so you can listen to online playlists or podcasts or just ask about the weather. If you look for earlier generations, you can often pick these speakers up for under $50. \n\n&nbsp;\n\nSmart Plugs\n\nSmart plugs are easy to install and essentially turn any device into a smart one. For example, you can plug in a coffee maker or a table lamp into a smart plug, and it can run through Alexa or Google Assistant, another smart device, phone app, or even the sound of your voice.  \n\nYou simply plug it into your outlet, plug something else into it, and then connect the plug with your preferred smart assistant or the smart plug’s app. You can then use your phone or voice to turn it on or off or issue other commands. The Wyze Plug comes in a 2-pack and costs just $14.99, is voice-activated, and allows for custom scheduling.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSmart Light Bulbs\n\nThe idea of swapping out all the light bulbs in your house for smart versions might seem way too expensive. But these light bulbs are surprisingly affordable and can allow you to lower energy bills by being able to adjust the lights (including turning them on or off) remotely.\n\nOn the fun side, smart light bulbs often offer cool lighting effects, such as colors or patterns, and smart device connectivity. YEELIGHT has a variety of Smart LED lights at relatively low costs.  \n\n&nbsp;\n\nHome Security Systems\n\nYou don’t have to contract through a security company to get the peace of mind that comes with home security. Homeowners can purchase smart security systems that record activity, allow you to speak to visitors, or even contact 911 if there’s a break-in. There are different security tiers – from a single security camera to house-wide contact sensors and alarm systems – so you can choose the level that fits your budget. Something as simple as the Ring Video Doorbell, which is battery-powered, has motion detection, and allows for two-way talk, offers security for around $100.  \n\n&nbsp;\n\nSmart Heating &amp; Cooling\n\nHere’s where you can start saving some serious money. Smart heating and cooling systems allow homeowners to control each room's temperature, create temperature zones, and set timers, so your home isn’t wasting energy when you’re not there. You can also get systems sophisticated enough to adjust humidity and air quality.\n\nAutomated, programmable temperature changes can save you money in the long run. You can program some smart HVAC systems to adjust automatically during specific weather conditions or temperatures. You can find smart heating and cooling systems for just a few hundred dollars. The Google Nest Thermostat, for example, is $129.99 each.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSmart Vacuuming\n\nGet ready to meet your new best friend: a robot vacuum! You’ve probably heard of this one before – and have most certainly seen it. A smart vacuum allows you to enjoy a clean home without ever needing to touch your Dyson again. High-end models have smart navigation and learn the layout of your house over time. More affordable options include the VieOli Basic Robot Vacuum Cleaner for under $30.\n\nThere are plenty of other smart devices you can purchase for your house – fitness platforms, automated sprinkler systems, smart displays –. Still, we only included the most affordable options to get started. Begin by connecting some of your devices – install a few smart plugs and swap out a few light bulbs – and slowly grow your connectivity over time. You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll appreciate turning lights on with an app or checking in on sketchy behavior through your smart security camera. A smart home doesn’t have to cost a second mortgage.\n\n ","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29d4db04803477e7fc3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29e4db04803497e726f","_updated":"Wed, 19 May 2021 16:06:02 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Organizing a Home Office or Classroom You’ll Want to Spend Time In","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cblockquote>\u003cdiv>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">With the amount of COVID cases still on the rise and many in-person schools going virtual after Thanksgiving, it's time to think about our home study spaces again. Even if you've been working and teaching from home already this semester, it could be time to shake things up in the home office or virtual classroom space.\u003c/span>\u003c/div>\u003c/blockquote>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be honest. Are you using a dining room table as an office space? Are you cramming school spaces into bedroom corners, or sectioning off areas in the living room for schoolwork? Learning and working from home can be challenging under the best circumstances. But when you don’t have a dedicated place for work or school, it can feel downright impossible to concentrate.Take a deep breath. We’re here to help. We’ve organized a few easy, affordable steps you can take right now to create a home office or classroom you’ll actually want to spend time in. Let’s get started!&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cstrong>Commit to the Space\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might seem like a great idea to work from the comfort of your living room couch, but it’s not a good idea to blend work and personal life. If you have the space to create a dedicated office or classroom, commit to it! Don’t ask these spaces to pull double duty, or you’ll find your personal life bleeding into the workspace. And that usually means clutter. Use a spare room, an unused nook, or a guest bedroom corner and commit that space to be used solely for schoolwork or your home office.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cstrong>Stock Up on Supplies (But Don’t Go Overboard!)\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be tempted to go on a spending spree when you visit the office supplies aisle in-store or online. But don’t buy supplies you won’t use – that just creates unnecessary clutter. Stick with the basics:\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pen/pencil holder\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pack of sticky notes\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A notebook\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A calendar\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer accessories (keyboard, mouse)\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cem>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However\u003c/span>\u003c/em>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, just because you’re “sticking with the basics” doesn’t mean you can’t opt for visually appealing supplies. Pick out fun, colorful, cute supplies that make you smile or help you focus. Remember, you’re creating a space you’ll enjoy spending time in. For school spaces, let your young student pick out exciting prints or notebooks with their favorite cartoon character.Affordable school supply options include&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.target.com/c/school-office-supplies/-/N-5xsxr\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/cp/school-supplies/1086045\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walmart\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/school-supplies/N=5+502600/\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office Depot/Officemax\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cstrong>Find a Home for All Your Devices\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work laptops, personal laptops, iPads, phones… Does it feel like you have a never-ending cache of devices? Don’t let them clutter your workspace or your child’s desktop. Find a place for all your electronic devices. Set up a docking station that can hold the devices you use every day and place it near an outlet so you can charge them overnight. Here are a few options:\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Great-Useful-Stuff-Multi-Device-Organizer/dp/B009CFMO0S\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco Bamboo Device Charging Station, $44.99\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Great-Useful-Stuff-Multi-Device-Organizer/dp/B009CFMO0S\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simicore Charging Station, $39.99\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prosumer-s-Choice-Tablet-and-Smartphone-Charging-Organizer-Rack-4-Device/189331182?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=496\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prosumer’s Choice Tablet and Smartphone Charging Organizer, $9.29\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can use a desk organizer or even a plastic letter holder paired with a USB charging dock to do the job.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cstrong>Add Shelving to Your Office\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelves accomplish two goals: First, they’re handy places to store extra supplies or items you don’t need daily. Second, you can use them to create dynamic, beautiful accents to your office or school space. There are tons of shelving options to choose from, ranging from wall-mounted shelves to sturdy shelving units with built-in drawers. Look at your budget and pick an option that works the best for what you’ll need. If your work requires a laptop and little else, you can probably opt for shelves that will house plants and picture frames. If your home classroom needs art supplies, extra notebooks, or other materials, you’ll want to pick shelves that can accommodate them.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cstrong>Go for Bins, Cubbies, or Cabinets\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, we just recommended shelving for storage. But bins, cubbies, and cabinets are all great options for storing the stuff you don’t necessarily want to see on shelves. If your goal is to reduce clutter (isn’t that true for all of us?), then it’s nice to tuck a stack of papers or rarely used cables out of sight. You can use cubbies to display items or pictures as well as tuck items away in bins. You can decorate containers with labels to make it easy to find what you need (great for crafts!). And cabinets are great for organizing belongings – a great option if you have more than one student learning from home.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cstrong>Don’t Make the Space Utilitarian\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your home office or classroom doesn’t have to be all business. In fact, creating a space you want to be in requires you to add some style and personality. Here are a few ways you can spruce up your space without creating more clutter or a distraction:&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paint the walls or add colorful wallpaper to one wall or section of the room.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hang framed prints, photos, and posters on the walls.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a small lamp to your desk, so you can adjust lighting while you work.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring in fresh flowers or plants for a bit of natural color.\u003c/span>\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It’s possible to create a dedicated space in your home for work or school that you want to spend time in. And it doesn’t have to be expensive. Explore options for building a de-cluttered office or classroom that fit into your budget. You can find affordable ways to bring in color, excitement, and beauty to this place. And remember – separating your office means you can turn off work at the end of the day. That’s the type of work-life balance we all should aspire to have. &nbsp;\u003c/span> &nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"organizing-a-home-office-or-classroom-youll-want-to-spend-time-in-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-11-06T01:57:23.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5a8d9a820c229dd4e1b4c60da0c29a17.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1604627843,"_etag":"cd04abc489db9efa5876f392dd4b88e35e79b12a","textbody":"With the amount of COVID cases still on the rise and many in-person schools going virtual after Thanksgiving, it's time to think about our home study spaces again. Even if you've been working and teaching from home already this semester, it could be time to shake things up in the home office or virtual classroom space.Be honest. Are you using a dining room table as an office space? Are you cramming school spaces into bedroom corners, or sectioning off areas in the living room for schoolwork? Learning and working from home can be challenging under the best circumstances. But when you don’t have a dedicated place for work or school, it can feel downright impossible to concentrate.Take a deep breath. We’re here to help. We’ve organized a few easy, affordable steps you can take right now to create a home office or classroom you’ll actually want to spend time in. Let’s get started!&nbsp;Commit to the SpaceIt might seem like a great idea to work from the comfort of your living room couch, but it’s not a good idea to blend work and personal life. If you have the space to create a dedicated office or classroom, commit to it! Don’t ask these spaces to pull double duty, or you’ll find your personal life bleeding into the workspace. And that usually means clutter. Use a spare room, an unused nook, or a guest bedroom corner and commit that space to be used solely for schoolwork or your home office.&nbsp;Stock Up on Supplies (But Don’t Go Overboard!)You might be tempted to go on a spending spree when you visit the office supplies aisle in-store or online. But don’t buy supplies you won’t use – that just creates unnecessary clutter. Stick with the basics:A pen/pencil holderA pack of sticky notesA notebookA calendarComputer accessories (keyboard, mouse)However, just because you’re “sticking with the basics” doesn’t mean you can’t opt for visually appealing supplies. Pick out fun, colorful, cute supplies that make you smile or help you focus. Remember, you’re creating a space you’ll enjoy spending time in. For school spaces, let your young student pick out exciting prints or notebooks with their favorite cartoon character.Affordable school supply options include&nbsp;Target,&nbsp;Walmart,&nbsp;Office Depot/Officemax, or&nbsp;Amazon.Find a Home for All Your DevicesWork laptops, personal laptops, iPads, phones… Does it feel like you have a never-ending cache of devices? Don’t let them clutter your workspace or your child’s desktop. Find a place for all your electronic devices. Set up a docking station that can hold the devices you use every day and place it near an outlet so you can charge them overnight. Here are a few options:Eco Bamboo Device Charging Station, $44.99Simicore Charging Station, $39.99Prosumer’s Choice Tablet and Smartphone Charging Organizer, $9.29Alternatively, you can use a desk organizer or even a plastic letter holder paired with a USB charging dock to do the job.Add Shelving to Your OfficeShelves accomplish two goals: First, they’re handy places to store extra supplies or items you don’t need daily. Second, you can use them to create dynamic, beautiful accents to your office or school space. There are tons of shelving options to choose from, ranging from wall-mounted shelves to sturdy shelving units with built-in drawers. Look at your budget and pick an option that works the best for what you’ll need. If your work requires a laptop and little else, you can probably opt for shelves that will house plants and picture frames. If your home classroom needs art supplies, extra notebooks, or other materials, you’ll want to pick shelves that can accommodate them.Go for Bins, Cubbies, or CabinetsYes, we just recommended shelving for storage. But bins, cubbies, and cabinets are all great options for storing the stuff you don’t necessarily want to see on shelves. If your goal is to reduce clutter (isn’t that true for all of us?), then it’s nice to tuck a stack of papers or rarely used cables out of sight. You can use cubbies to display items or pictures as well as tuck items away in bins. You can decorate containers with labels to make it easy to find what you need (great for crafts!). And cabinets are great for organizing belongings – a great option if you have more than one student learning from home.Don’t Make the Space UtilitarianYour home office or classroom doesn’t have to be all business. In fact, creating a space you want to be in requires you to add some style and personality. Here are a few ways you can spruce up your space without creating more clutter or a distraction:&nbsp;Paint the walls or add colorful wallpaper to one wall or section of the room.Hang framed prints, photos, and posters on the walls.Add a small lamp to your desk, so you can adjust lighting while you work.Bring in fresh flowers or plants for a bit of natural color.It’s possible to create a dedicated space in your home for work or school that you want to spend time in. And it doesn’t have to be expensive. Explore options for building a de-cluttered office or classroom that fit into your budget. You can find affordable ways to bring in color, excitement, and beauty to this place. And remember – separating your office means you can turn off work at the end of the day. That’s the type of work-life balance we all should aspire to have. &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29e4db04803497e726f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29e4db04803497e7270","_updated":"Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:54:32 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"HOLIDAY SPIRIT SHINING BRIGHT IN BRANSON","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If your holiday spirit and your desire to take the family on a joyous seasonal road trip are equally bright, then Branson, Mo., is the spot you want to visit this holiday season. Not only is it festive and bright, but it's also drivable from any of our Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods in the Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman, Yukon, Mustang, Choctaw, Edmond, and Piedmont area. \u003cstrong>See the Lights\u003c/strong> Branson’s Christmas lights are up and ready to be seen and admired. There’s \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Let There Be Lights\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> on display at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.plzoo.com/\">Promised Land Zoo\u003c/a>. An interactive zoo by day, Promised Land turns into a sparkling winter wonderland every evening at 5:30 p.m. From then until 11:30 p.m., visitors can drive their vehicles through the 2-mile all LED lights display and even listen to Christmas Music on 106.9 K-KLAUS from the North Pole, all the way.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Once they’ve driven through the lights display, there’s still the Candy Land Courtyard to be explored on foot, complete with hot cocoa, a live Nativity Petting Zoo, Santa and his reindeer and more. The \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Trail of Lights\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> at the \u003ca href=\"https://theshepherdofthehills.com/history/\">Shepherd of the Hills Homestead\u003c/a> offers a two-and-a-half-mile holiday light display featuring everything from touchingly subtle to exciting and elaborate displays that include religious, humorous, Victorian and patriotic &nbsp;themes. The display follows a trail once used by early settlers of the Ozark Mountains and winds through the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, which helped inspire Harold Bell Wright to write his bestselling novel. With both traditional and whimsical displays, \u003ca href=\"https://lightsofjoydrivethru.com/about/\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Lights of Joy\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> offers hundreds of LED light displays on both sides of the road for 1¼ miles.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>It’s open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. through Jan. 2. A four-time winner of USA Today’s 10 Best Readers' Choice poll for the nation's Best Theme Park Holiday Event, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>An Old Time Christmas\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> at \u003ca href=\"https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/Festivals/An-Old-Time-Christmas\">Silver Dollar City\u003c/a> includes more than 6.5 million lights and more than 30 holiday shows onstage daily. Available through Dec. 31, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.bransonshows.com/activity/DiscoverBransonTheaterLuxuryMercedesVanTour\">Discover Branson Christmas Lights Tour\u003c/a> takes its customers through all of Branson’s light displays and allows them to choose between a complementary wine or hot chocolate to enjoy along the way.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Take in the Shows\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>Some of the classic Christmas shows in Branson this year include: Christmas at \u003ca href=\"https://www.bransonshows.com/activity/DollyPartonsStampedeDinnerShowBranson.cfm\">Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner and Show\u003c/a> includes a live nativity show and features beautiful lights and holiday decor, as well as holiday-themed costumes and songs. \u003ca href=\"https://www.bransonshows.com/activity/RhondaVincentChristmasinBranson.cfm\">Rhonda Vincent Christmas in Branson\u003c/a> features such well-loved Christmas songs as \u003cem>Let it Snow\u003c/em> and \u003cem>Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree\u003c/em> sung in this legendary Kentucky Bluegrass performer’s inimitable style. This hybrid show features the modern hits and greatest tunes of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.bransonshows.com/activity/TheHaygoods.cfm\">Haygoods\u003c/a> family in its first half and segues into a Christmas celebration during the second. \u003ca href=\"https://www.bransonshows.com/activity/ClayCoopersCountryMusicExpress.cfm\">Clay Cooper’s Country Music Christmas Express\u003c/a> is the show where one of Branson’s most celebrated performers performs some of the public’s all-time favorite holiday songs. Legends in Concert is one of the nation’s most recognized tribute shows.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>So, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bransonshows.com/activity/LegendsinConcert.cfm\">Legends in Concert Christmas\u003c/a> offers the chance to hear highly-loved tribute artists sing some of the world’s Christmas favorites. Branson’s largest holiday celebration, \u003ca href=\"https://www.bransonshows.com/activity/HollywoodsChristmasSpectacular.cfm\">Christmas Wonderland\u003c/a>, comes alive with Christmas decorations and fun live entertainment. Each song is brought to life with dancing, fun costumes and a North Pole theme. A listing, complete with links, of Branson’s many 2020 Christmas performances -- including Comedy and Variety Shows; Dinner Shows; and Music Shows -- can all be found \u003ca href=\"https://www.bransonshows.com/articles/BransonChristmasShows.cfm\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"holiday-spirit-shining-bright-in-branson-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-11-17T23:24:53.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aa8d58e16ac49d6d8805c813e75b3218.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1605655493,"_etag":"4f06cc0b4acdc347f62cf9d7fa1247a2a9ca42e2","textbody":"If your holiday spirit and your desire to take the family on a joyous seasonal road trip are equally bright, then Branson, Mo., is the spot you want to visit this holiday season. Not only is it festive and bright, but it's also drivable from any of our Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods in the Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman, Yukon, Mustang, Choctaw, Edmond, and Piedmont area. See the Lights Branson’s Christmas lights are up and ready to be seen and admired. There’s Let There Be Lights on display at the Promised Land Zoo. An interactive zoo by day, Promised Land turns into a sparkling winter wonderland every evening at 5:30 p.m. From then until 11:30 p.m., visitors can drive their vehicles through the 2-mile all LED lights display and even listen to Christmas Music on 106.9 K-KLAUS from the North Pole, all the way.Once they’ve driven through the lights display, there’s still the Candy Land Courtyard to be explored on foot, complete with hot cocoa, a live Nativity Petting Zoo, Santa and his reindeer and more. The Trail of Lights at the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead offers a two-and-a-half-mile holiday light display featuring everything from touchingly subtle to exciting and elaborate displays that include religious, humorous, Victorian and patriotic &nbsp;themes. The display follows a trail once used by early settlers of the Ozark Mountains and winds through the Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, which helped inspire Harold Bell Wright to write his bestselling novel. With both traditional and whimsical displays, Lights of Joy offers hundreds of LED light displays on both sides of the road for 1¼ miles.It’s open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. through Jan. 2. A four-time winner of USA Today’s 10 Best Readers' Choice poll for the nation's Best Theme Park Holiday Event, An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City includes more than 6.5 million lights and more than 30 holiday shows onstage daily. Available through Dec. 31, the Discover Branson Christmas Lights Tour takes its customers through all of Branson’s light displays and allows them to choose between a complementary wine or hot chocolate to enjoy along the way.Take in the Shows&nbsp;Some of the classic Christmas shows in Branson this year include: Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner and Show includes a live nativity show and features beautiful lights and holiday decor, as well as holiday-themed costumes and songs. Rhonda Vincent Christmas in Branson features such well-loved Christmas songs as Let it Snow and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree sung in this legendary Kentucky Bluegrass performer’s inimitable style. This hybrid show features the modern hits and greatest tunes of the Haygoods family in its first half and segues into a Christmas celebration during the second. Clay Cooper’s Country Music Christmas Express is the show where one of Branson’s most celebrated performers performs some of the public’s all-time favorite holiday songs. Legends in Concert is one of the nation’s most recognized tribute shows.So, Legends in Concert Christmas offers the chance to hear highly-loved tribute artists sing some of the world’s Christmas favorites. Branson’s largest holiday celebration, Christmas Wonderland, comes alive with Christmas decorations and fun live entertainment. Each song is brought to life with dancing, fun costumes and a North Pole theme. A listing, complete with links, of Branson’s many 2020 Christmas performances -- including Comedy and Variety Shows; Dinner Shows; and Music Shows -- can all be found HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29e4db04803497e7270"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29e4db04803487e5d96","_updated":"Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:51:26 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"REMEMBER THE ALAMO – AND SAN ANTONIO – IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A FALL ROAD TRIP","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Fall is a perfect time for families to take a road trip together. After all, the temperature isn’t too hot to enjoy getting outside and, although cool, it’s usually not uncomfortable. Fall is a great time to visit the vibrant city of San Antonio, especially if you’re planning to spend the majority of your time outdoors, as the summers can be downright sweltering. At about 467 miles south of Oklahoma City, San Antonio is typically a little more than a 6-hour drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tours\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>A fun and a-typical way to see the city is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/SanAntonioTX/activity/SanAntonioWalkingGhostTour.cfm\">San Antonio Walking Ghost Tour\u003c/a>. This 90-minute, one-mile, professionally-guided excursion begins at the most haunted spot in town, the Alamo. It &nbsp;continues along the Riverwalk to downtown. Participants of all ages are welcome, and each is provided with “ghost hunting” equipment. Comfortable clothes are recommended, as are cameras. Not to worry, however, if riding is more your style. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/SanAntonioTX/activity/KingWilliamsCarriageTour.cfm\">King William Carriage Tour\u003c/a> lets you sit back and enjoy a one-hour tour of the most historic and beautiful homes in the city. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>Although perfect for a fun family history tour, this excursion is also particularly nice for those looking for a romantic experience, especially when taken at night. For the more adventurous, try the \u003ca href=\"https://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/SanAntonioTX/activity/SanAntonioAlamoHelicopterTours.cfm\">San Antonio Alamo Helicopter Tour\u003c/a>. This aerial view of the city will give you an entirely different glimpse of the zoos, botanical gardens, rivers and other exciting spots than what you would gain from any other perspective. An added advantage: November isn’t the high season in San Antonio, so November is a more cost-effective time to take this tour than the summer months.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>See Sea Creatures\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>If your children enjoy animals, especially those from the sea, then you’ll definitely want to visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/SanAntonioTX/activity/SeaWorld.cfm\">Sea World San Antonio\u003c/a>. This venue includes thrilling rides, a slew of adventures and the chance to have a variety of enchanting encounters with some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. You and your children can interact with a wide range of sea animals. Sea creatures are also on offer at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/SanAntonioTX/activity/SanAntonioAquarium.cfm\">San Antonio Aquarium\u003c/a>. Appropriate for individuals of all ages, a visit to the aquarium usually takes two to three hours to explore all that is available. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>The Aquarium is handicap accessible and includes a gift shop, interactive displays, exhibits and daily shows. Visitors can pet stingrays in the touch tank and visit the Aviary Experience where they’ll have the option of feeding the birds. Other exhibits include the Giant Pacific Octopus and the Rain Forest and Desert Experience. A list of events and things to do in San Antonio can be found \u003ca href=\"https://sanantonio.eventful.com/events/november\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"remember-the-alamo-and-san-antonio-if-youre-looking-for-a-fall-road-trip-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-11-17T23:26:27.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b1026be673be635b891ebd72af721b12.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1605655587,"_etag":"04a0d4cf1461757d728b2784aa3d0f240ecdde9f","textbody":"Fall is a perfect time for families to take a road trip together. After all, the temperature isn’t too hot to enjoy getting outside and, although cool, it’s usually not uncomfortable. Fall is a great time to visit the vibrant city of San Antonio, especially if you’re planning to spend the majority of your time outdoors, as the summers can be downright sweltering. At about 467 miles south of Oklahoma City, San Antonio is typically a little more than a 6-hour drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods.&nbsp;Tours&nbsp;A fun and a-typical way to see the city is the San Antonio Walking Ghost Tour. This 90-minute, one-mile, professionally-guided excursion begins at the most haunted spot in town, the Alamo. It &nbsp;continues along the Riverwalk to downtown. Participants of all ages are welcome, and each is provided with “ghost hunting” equipment. Comfortable clothes are recommended, as are cameras. Not to worry, however, if riding is more your style. The King William Carriage Tour lets you sit back and enjoy a one-hour tour of the most historic and beautiful homes in the city. Although perfect for a fun family history tour, this excursion is also particularly nice for those looking for a romantic experience, especially when taken at night. For the more adventurous, try the San Antonio Alamo Helicopter Tour. This aerial view of the city will give you an entirely different glimpse of the zoos, botanical gardens, rivers and other exciting spots than what you would gain from any other perspective. An added advantage: November isn’t the high season in San Antonio, so November is a more cost-effective time to take this tour than the summer months.&nbsp;See Sea Creatures&nbsp;If your children enjoy animals, especially those from the sea, then you’ll definitely want to visit Sea World San Antonio. This venue includes thrilling rides, a slew of adventures and the chance to have a variety of enchanting encounters with some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. You and your children can interact with a wide range of sea animals. Sea creatures are also on offer at the San Antonio Aquarium. Appropriate for individuals of all ages, a visit to the aquarium usually takes two to three hours to explore all that is available. The Aquarium is handicap accessible and includes a gift shop, interactive displays, exhibits and daily shows. Visitors can pet stingrays in the touch tank and visit the Aviary Experience where they’ll have the option of feeding the birds. Other exhibits include the Giant Pacific Octopus and the Rain Forest and Desert Experience. A list of events and things to do in San Antonio can be found HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29e4db04803487e5d96"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c29e4db04803497e7271","_updated":"Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:49:09 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"LOADS OF FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AWAIT YOUR FAMILY IN DFW","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>There are many fun fall activities to be enjoyed in the Dallas/Fort Worth area this year. &nbsp;So if you and your family are interested in getting out of town for some richly deserved R and R, a drive to DFW is likely to be the road trip you’ve been looking for. A big plus in its favor: at just 194 miles from Oklahoma City, DFW is typically less than a three hour drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods. \u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>MISCELLANEOUS GOOD TIMES\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays throughout November,&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.yesterlandfarm.com/\">Yesterland Farms\u003c/a> offers photo ops, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, hayrides and yummy treats.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Show the kids what a movie night under the stars is all about: If you’re up for a 40-minute drive south of Dallas, there’s good family fun to be enjoyed evenings at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.galaxydriveintheatre.com/\">Galaxy Drive-in Theatre\u003c/a> in Ennis, Texas.\u003c/li>\u003cli>And speaking of movies, you can bring a blanket and enjoy family friendly entertainment at \u003ca href=\"https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/\">Klyde Warren Park\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Opening Nov. 7, \u003ca href=\"https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/holiday-at-the-arboretum/\">Holiday at the Arboretum\u003c/a> begins at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/\">Dallas Arboretum\u003c/a>. This special seasonal event includes visits with Santa, shopping, entertainment and evening holiday displays with over a million lights.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You can explore nature at the \u003ca href=\"https://trinityriver.audubon.org/\">Trinity River Audubon Center\u003c/a>, just ten miles south of downtown Dallas. A reclaimed haven for large numbers of birds and other wildlife, the center also includes five miles of trails through hardwood forests and prairie ecosystems along the Trinity River.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Open seven days a week, the \u003ca href=\"https://dallasfarmersmarket.org/\">Dallas Farmers Market\u003c/a> offers shops, goods from artisans and craftsmen, as well as specialty food treats, plants, and produce.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ALL KINDS OF ANIMALS\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>You have until Feb. 15 to take the family for a walk with the dinosaurs along the \u003ca href=\"https://www.heardmuseum.org/dinosaurslive\">Heard Natural Wildlife and Museum Sanctuary’s\u003c/a> nature trails for Dinosaurs Live! This life-size animatronic dinosaur exhibit features a 46-foot-tall T Rex.\u003c/li>\u003cli>And once you’ve experienced Dinosaurs Live! Why not take the family to \u003ca href=\"https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/dinosaur-valley\">Dinosaur Valley State Park\u003c/a> where they can explore the real thing with dinosaur footprints? In addition to seeing and walking in the tracks left by dinosaurs in an ancient ocean, you can camp, hike, mountain bike, fish, look for a geocache and visit the interpretive center.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Described by one blogger as a petting zoo on steroids, the \u003ca href=\"https://dallas.momcollective.com/been-to-the-gentle-zoo-yet/\">Gentle Zoo\u003c/a> is a ten-acre farm 25 miles east of Dallas on I-20. They specialize in fairly unique animals, many of whom came to the Gentle Zoo for rescue. In addition to their petting zoo area they have a o-gauge train ride, giant maze and more.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If all types of animals are your thing, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.dallaszoo.com/\">Dallas Zoo\u003c/a> is certainly worth a visit, especially during cool fall weather. The oldest and largest zoological park in Texas, the Dallas Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals representing 406 species. Located in Marshalls Park it is situated on 106 acres three miles south of downtown Dallas.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>EVEN MORE TO OFFER\u003c/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;For a look at even more delights to be enjoyed in the DFW area, click \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitdallas.com/hubs/fall-in-dallas.html\">HERE\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://ftworth.kidsoutandabout.com/content/master-guide-fall-fun-and-around-fort-worth-tx\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"loads-of-fun-outdoor-activities-await-your-family-in-dfw-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-11-17T23:27:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1170f2bbb9bbf9c94590f68f97b2ab35.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1605655658,"_etag":"01b2e699b21a6fd0659458d2fe76621bb47f5c10","textbody":"There are many fun fall activities to be enjoyed in the Dallas/Fort Worth area this year. &nbsp;So if you and your family are interested in getting out of town for some richly deserved R and R, a drive to DFW is likely to be the road trip you’ve been looking for. A big plus in its favor: at just 194 miles from Oklahoma City, DFW is typically less than a three hour drive from most Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods. MISCELLANEOUS GOOD TIMESOpen 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays throughout November,&nbsp;Yesterland Farms offers photo ops, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, hayrides and yummy treats.Show the kids what a movie night under the stars is all about: If you’re up for a 40-minute drive south of Dallas, there’s good family fun to be enjoyed evenings at the Galaxy Drive-in Theatre in Ennis, Texas.And speaking of movies, you can bring a blanket and enjoy family friendly entertainment at Klyde Warren Park.Opening Nov. 7, Holiday at the Arboretum begins at the Dallas Arboretum. This special seasonal event includes visits with Santa, shopping, entertainment and evening holiday displays with over a million lights.You can explore nature at the Trinity River Audubon Center, just ten miles south of downtown Dallas. A reclaimed haven for large numbers of birds and other wildlife, the center also includes five miles of trails through hardwood forests and prairie ecosystems along the Trinity River.Open seven days a week, the Dallas Farmers Market offers shops, goods from artisans and craftsmen, as well as specialty food treats, plants, and produce.ALL KINDS OF ANIMALSYou have until Feb. 15 to take the family for a walk with the dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Wildlife and Museum Sanctuary’s nature trails for Dinosaurs Live! This life-size animatronic dinosaur exhibit features a 46-foot-tall T Rex.And once you’ve experienced Dinosaurs Live! Why not take the family to Dinosaur Valley State Park where they can explore the real thing with dinosaur footprints? In addition to seeing and walking in the tracks left by dinosaurs in an ancient ocean, you can camp, hike, mountain bike, fish, look for a geocache and visit the interpretive center.Described by one blogger as a petting zoo on steroids, the Gentle Zoo is a ten-acre farm 25 miles east of Dallas on I-20. They specialize in fairly unique animals, many of whom came to the Gentle Zoo for rescue. In addition to their petting zoo area they have a o-gauge train ride, giant maze and more.If all types of animals are your thing, the Dallas Zoo is certainly worth a visit, especially during cool fall weather. The oldest and largest zoological park in Texas, the Dallas Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals representing 406 species. Located in Marshalls Park it is situated on 106 acres three miles south of downtown Dallas.EVEN MORE TO OFFER&nbsp; &nbsp;For a look at even more delights to be enjoyed in the DFW area, click HERE and HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:15:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c29e4db04803497e7271"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2a84db048034a7e5f6f","_updated":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:08 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"NEW Podcast: Abbot Lake Planning Session","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cdiv id=\"buzzsprout-player-6326128\">\u003c/div>\n\u003cscript src=\"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1103357/6326128-episode-8-coming-soon-abbot-lake.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-6326128&player=small\" type=\"text/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\">\u003c/script>\n\nAnnouncer\nOn the Ideal Podcast, we're talking about our newest neighborhood coming to Moore near Tinker. Also, you'll find out when \"T Wow\" means and it's not just a nickname.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nWelcome to the Ideal Podcat from the new home experts at Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods where we discuss trends, home shopper burning questions and all the things about new home construction that you never knew you cared about. This is Steve with Ideal Homes. And today, I'm joined by a couple of my Ideal teammates, no pun intended to do something that we've never done, two things we've never done on the podcast. One is we're going to talk about a specific new home community and do a real deep dive on this upcoming community that we're very excited about. And then the other first is it's the first time I believe we've had three people all talking on the podcast (Erin: we're groundbreaking here.) groundbreaking. So with that, I want to introduce Zack Roach and Erin Yarbrough. How are you guys today?\n\nErin Yarbrough\nDoing awesome.\n\nZack Roach\nDoing very well. Thank you.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nI'm glad you guys are here. And again, it's the first time for the three of us. And so I'm excited about that. And I'm going to tell everybody a brief description of who you are, and why you're here talking about a new home community. But then you guys can tell them more about who you are. So Zack and I have worked together at Ideal Homes for what 16 years?\n\nZack Roach\nYeah, coming up on 16.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, we are far too young to have been someplace for 16 years. Yeah, so that I've worked together and Zack is a two-time Ideal homeowner, I always like to point that out.  (Zack: three-time). Three-time, (Zack: yes) three-time Ideal homeowner, what communities have you lived in?\n\nZack Roach\nI built my first home in Park Hill in Norman. Then I moved across the street into Red Canyon. And because I hate moving far, I then moved about 300 feet away from my second home into my third home and Red Canyon. And so I could almost have taken a wagon and shuttled my belongings between the two homes, but it would have been difficult for the couch.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nSo you're saying Red Canyon is a great community to live in.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nI will tell I tell this to people all the time because I've moved, I don't five I've lived in for I do home getting ready to build my fifth. It doesn't matter if you're moving 10 miles or one block. It's still (Erin: it's still) a little bit of a thing. (Erin: Yeah.) Zack is our Vice President of Community Development. And he will tell you a little bit more about what he does a minute. And then we're also joined by Erin Yarbrough who is our Director of Marketing at Ideal. (Erin: Hello.) Hello. So Zack, tell everybody a little bit about what you do at Ideal?\n\nZack Roach\nWell, my job as Vice President of Development is fairly broad. I'm kind of cradle to grave involvement when it comes to development. And so just, in a nutshell, that's taking looking at the raw land. So when it's farmland/agricultural, just raw land that we're investigating about maybe purchasing, looking at that doing the due diligence on that, following up working with a lot of local politics, city councils, planning commissions, city staff, that end of it, working with engineers and contractors, once we identify the land pushing through the zoning process and then working on hiring contractors to work through the paving and drainage, and the sewer and the water, working on layout and design implementation of that. And then we turn it over, hopefully, in a fairly short period of time. A processed lot that the Ideal Homes can put a home on, and then we kind of get the back end of it. So once a home has been built, and there's a homeowner in there, we also have the homeowners associations that fall underneath the development department as well. So literally, the first blade of grass that we move all the way till we're completely done with the development on the back end. We have some sort of development involvement on our end, and I have a direct team and all that.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nOkay, so just for the listeners of this podcast, Zack, how many things were on your development checklist? Because you're a nerd, you have a big spreadsheet and checklist, how many things does it are on your checklist for a community to come out of the ground?\n\nZack Roach\nEach community, depending on the neighborhood, each community has somewhere between 232 and 251 steps that we have to complete and at any given time we've got between 20 and 30 communities going on. So it's a lot of plate spending to make sure that we don't forget to do something and with all the possibilities for that to happen, it is a foregone conclusion that we're gonna so we just try to stay on top of it as much as possible with that checklist.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nAll right, Erin, tell everybody a little bit about you.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nSure. I'm a two-time Ideal homeowner but I have not worked here for 16 years, unfortunately. I've worked here for about two months so. (Steve: Welcome!) I know. (Zack: Both ends of the spectrum.) At a company where everyone's worked here at least like 10 years, I feel like it's kind of interesting to be on the, on the younger side of that, as far as a career goes here. So I'm excited to be at Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods, I love this company, I love, we've loved our building processes. And so I handle the marketing for Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods. And we work on a lot of signage, and a little lot of digital advertising, work a lot with realtors, and customers who are, you know, trying to get more information about homes before they walk into one of our model homes and things like that. So we love working with our buyers and with the entire community as part of my role.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nWell, very good. So a few episodes ago, Julie and I talked about where street names come from. So we talked a little bit about our neighborhood naming and theming. And where street names come from, because oddly enough, that is a question I get all the time from people, when they find out where I work. They're like, who comes up with these street names. And so we did, you can go back and listen to that entire episode. And then Trish who works closely and Zack and his department, we did an episode on the butterfly gardens and the partnerships that your department have. And so, you know, you want to play some catch-up. Those are great episodes to listen to. But I wanted to talk today\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-6028 size-large\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c747ee2d262ddcd30f18d051d852ecfb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" /> specifically about a new community we have coming up called Abbot Lake. And we are extremely excited about it. It is in the Moore School District. And Zack talked about his long checklist and that there's this upfront part where we try to decide where are we going to build a new home community. And we kind of do this checklist of what school district is it in? What is its proximity to major commuter routes and employment opportunities? What's it close to? And Zack, would you agree about like checks all the boxes?\n\nZack Roach\nOh, absolutely. Steve, it's close to major thoroughfare Sooner Road and I-240 very easy access to Tinker Air Force Base. You know, we kind of we look at stuff just to get a little bit deeper into that. We have a 15-minute rule of development, which is people are going to travel each shop dine with about 15 minutes away from where they live. And so that 15 minutes can be a sphere that's three or four miles or if you're close to large interstates, major thoroughfares that can be 10 or 20 miles and Abbot Lake absolutely fits that larger into the scale, large footprint of shopping and dining. that's available given where it is and location in the city.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, so you mentioned it's close to I-240. and Tinker, and it's extremely close to some major employers Boeing, we have a lot of our homebuyers that live in Norman that work at Tinker and Boeing. And in terms of proximity, this is even closer. So I anticipate pretty big interest from those places of employment. And like you said, you can get be downtown Oklahoma City in 15 minutes, you can be in Norman in 15 minutes. It's a great location. So pretty exciting.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nAnd I drove it the ...\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nErin, what struck you about it?\n\nErin Yarbrough\nWell, I drove it the other day, and it was 10 minutes to Tinker. It was five minutes to I-240. So I know we've already talked about that. But when we say close, we really do we really close. We're not just saying that, you know, I think that one of the things that I love about it is that it's in an area that's growing and like you said, Steve, a lot of employers around that area. But also as far as families go, this neighborhood is going to have some amenities that are just beautiful, the land out there that Zack's team is developing. It's just beautiful right now, and I'm excited to see what those homes look like. It's also in a really secluded area kind of of the city, which is nice, because even though it's so close to everything, you know, there are there's a huge pond out there. There are lots of kind of nature areas out there, there will be some I'm not going to steal Zack's thunder as far as what the amenities are, but, but there are lots of areas to enjoy that green space. And so as far as a mom with two boys who, especially during COVID can't sit inside and play video games all day. I mean, they would like to but I you know, need them to get out. It's kind of a perfect area.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah. Well, Zack, what was compelling to you about it, besides the obvious which it's got a lake in it?\n\nZack Roach\nWell, I there's, you know, checking all the boxes. I think you mentioned that proximity to Sooner Road, proximity to I-240 just the ease to get there. But just to get a little nerdy on the land. That's a beautiful piece of land. And I agree with Erin on that, as I was looking at that. There is a massive pond that was there when we bought the property, and we're going to do our best to just leave that thing alone as much as possible. There are trees around it. There's wildlife, there's nature. And you know, after years in this business, some of the best amenities that we do is when we have the least impact. And so my plan is to, you know, do some lemon, do some pruning. But to leave that alone, as much as I can wrap that with a walking trail that's going to provide easy access, pedestrian access, throughout the middle of that neighborhood, there'll be a long spine that will be easily accessible. You know, we've got a rule of thumb that we use when we do developments about called the quarter-mile rule, we try and make it to where no, no home in that neighborhood is ever further away than about a quarter of a mile from some amenity from some walking trail. And this neighborhood will absolutely fit that same rule.\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-6030 size-large\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ab6cce85eab931c1b81c7b392bf4585e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" />Steve Shoemaker\nYou know what people take that for granted? (Erin: Yeah) Have you ever visited somebody and you've gone to like the park in their neighborhood or whatever, and you had to get in your car and drive a mile? (Erin: Drive there) So there's lots of little things just because you've done so much of this that people take for granted? Like, like that quarter-mile rule, the 15-minute rule, you know, where people go diamond shop, those types of things? And then okay, I'm adding it up between the three of us ... three, four, five, six, seven ... we have eight kids between the three of us, right? Is that right? (Zack: I have a three, yes) (Erin: Yes) I'm not so good at math, I'm trying to do my best.  (Erin: Yes, that's right)\n\nThe thing I liked about what you said you're gonna leave the kind of the nature part alone is, you know, with kids, especially little ones when you go to a park that has like swings and a slide. And you know, you take them there to play. And then you turn around and what they're doing is they've got a stick and they're slapping the water with it. (Erin: Oh yeah, my boys) Or they're throwing stuff, climbing a tree ...\n\nErin Yarbrough\nMy boys were playing in the pond last night. They were hitting a baseball into the pond and then waiting for it to come back to them.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-6029 size-large\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9d527d817b6bc1b76f54ea4b4b812279.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"655\" />Yeah, so I think that's cool. And while people are listening, get on Google Maps, and go to Sooner Road and SE 89th in Moore, and then go east. And you'll see a pond, it kind of dead ends there on SE 89th. And just to the north of that is Abbot Lake, that's under construction right now. I hope I said that correctly. Right, Zack?\n\nZack Roach\nYeah, end of 89th street, go east about a half a mile there you are.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nThe other thing I love about that property is that the pond is smack dab in the middle of what that neighborhood will look like in the end. I mean, it really is, you know, when you're talking about proximity to homesites, I mean, that pond is central to that neighborhood.\n\nZack Roach\nWhat I'd like to touch on something you guys are bringing up though, because this kind of leads into my next segment about what will, we'll also be out there you know, we're going to have a beautiful natural pond we're also going to have a park/playground area, splash pad, pavilion, soccer field, ball fields. And I think that you know, when we approach looking at neighborhoods, we try and have two types of playground amenities we try and have what I call the manicured playground amenities, which is your traditional swing sets and slides and splash pads, you can go there and have fun and have a great time. But then we also have more natural play areas. I always crack up, my kids live in a neighborhood called Red Canyon Ranch, you know, we have amazing hundred thousand dollar playground that they love to go play on. But man, they have just as much fun like Erin, like you said, going and splash around in the creek and picking up crawdads and playing with the fish. The thing that I know that that does,  we're members of an organization called the National Recreation and Parks Association. And kids who have the ability to get a little bit dirty, to go have that imaginative play, the unstructured play where we don't have rules saying \"hey, you can't do this can't do that.\" But we want you to get in once you play, you know, in the wildlife and nature that does two things. One that helps those kids when it comes to imaginative play that fires off centers in their brain that that allows them to be creative and fosters that creativity and to it builds into them an appreciation for nature because they're close to it and our neighborhoods, they get to see the importance of seeing those redwing blackbirds and seeing the fish of seeing the of the crawdads and the turtles, and the frogs and all of that it builds on itself going forward. So when they make informed decisions later on in life, hopefully, that's something that it's a priority for them.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nWell, I appreciate that because of the intention that goes into it. I think a lot of people just think about their, the place they live and wonder what kind of thought was put into it. And so I like the intentionality that you have and thinking about it. And, and it's not just kids to there's this retired couple that lives in my neighborhood. And I always see him posting pictures on Facebook of the wildlife in the neighborhood or the beaver swimming in the pond or you know, the turtle sleeping on a rock or whatever. So it's just, it's funny. I think everybody has an appreciation for that, and it's easy to take it for granted. I've been in neighborhoods before where there's this natural pond or whatever, and the developer will just use it as a detention pond kind of buried off of the fence around it. And so I appreciate how you guys just as a homeowner incorporated communities?\n\nErin Yarbrough\nWell, when we talk about kind of this inspiration, one of the things that I always you know, going back to Steve's kind of comment earlier about road names, street names and things like that, I'd love to know from you two a little bit more about the inspiration because I think this is maybe my favorite story about Abbot Lake.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nIf you know, you know, people will, I think kind of mock us a little bit, but we talked about Julie and I did, that Zack will have kind of a theming meeting, right. So we'll have acquired a new piece of dirt that we're going to turn into a beautiful Ideal neighborhood. And it'll be all mapped out. And so Zack will sit us down. Right, Zack? So talk about that meeting and what you have us do with those meetings?\n\nZack Roach\nSure. Well, one of the things that we try and do, we've learned a lot of lessons over there and failed forward a lot as we like to say. One of the things that's important for us is we got to start with the end in mind. There's a lot of engineering assumptions that have to happen in terms of dirt-work and creating, doing simple stuff like, is a place going to be flat enough to be able to have a park or a playground on it. And so in the meetings that Steve and I, that Steve was talking about, we sit down with Mark and we go okay two things. What is our theme? What what is the kind of running thing that we're using to govern the decisions that we make around this development? How are we going to have kind of an echo of this theme throughout the development and be intentional about creating that echo, as we go through there? And then two knowing that, that we have this theme now, how can we craft the amenities, craft the things that we're discussing, to fit in well into that development, and so that they nest in there, it feels natural, it doesn't feel like we've just bolted something on, but we're taking that time again, to be intentional to craft the position craft the placement, so have it like was no different. We sat down upfront, I got the marketing department in my department together. And we started tossing out ideas about how do we envision into reality this development? What is that going to look like? Steve, I'll let you just hit where we got on this.\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-6031 size-large\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/64049d76d0631cd84c76314741ab09b3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" />Steve Shoemaker\nWell several years ago, you know, we try to envision the future, right? We try to envision who's going to live there and how they're going to enjoy it. And just the lives that our homeowners live, I mean, half of our homebuyers are first-time homebuyers and this community will be no different. And that's a big deal. Right? I mean, everybody remembers their first home. And even if it's not their dream home, if they own three or four homes down the road, I tell the story all the time, when we moved out of our first home. My wife got kind of emotional, and it wasn't because, you know, we were leaving a dream home. But it was because of what happened while we lived in that home. Kids' first steps, the memories, all of those things. And so there's this emotional tie to and we recognize that and we want the community to be an extension of the home. We don't just tell people all the time. We don't just build homes, we build homes and neighborhoods. So with that, we try to think of like a movie or something that we can kind of themed around or TV show so like Native Plains was  \u003cem>Dances with Wolves\u003c/em>, Skyline Trails in Mustang was \u003cem>Father of the Bride\u003c/em> kind of thinking about the anticipation of the future and excitement of new beginnings. And for whatever reason, we talked about Abbot Lake having that, that beautiful lake in the middle of that what you're going to preserve the that we talked about, kind of what that landscape would look like. Okay, this is where y'all are gonna mock me. The image of \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em> popped into our head. Erin is laughing hysterically.\n\nZack Roach\nAs did the theme song.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nI was gonna say like, somebody probably busted out the theme song during that meeting.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, maybe we'll edit that over. Who knows? But that is \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em>. So for those of you, actually believe it's streaming on Netflix now. Maybe I'm wrong? I don't know. (Erin: I think you're right.) You can go watch \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em>. I know. Erin, where you team Pacey ... (Erin: I'm Team Dawson.) Okay. So watch the introduction to \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em>. And that's the vision you know, kind of a wholesome, idealistic view of just people being together outdoors, friends doing things together, and multi-generations doing things together. If you think about it, because that's something that you see a lot of not just, you know, the kid the parent, but the grandparent as well. And so, for some reason, that was kind of the theme. And the idea we used around Abbot Lake was think of that intro to \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em>, and the visuals that go along with that, you know that the grasses that were along the creek and the dock, and you know, the ropes, so we kind of gave it that thing. But that was definitely one that people made fun of me. And I had to say, I did not watch all of \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em>, I want that to be clear.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nHey, there is no shame Steve. (Zack: Yeah, right) It is okay to watch \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em>, I'm not gonna lie, I did have to watch it and secretly in my parent's bedroom because they wouldn't let me watch it when I was younger. So I'm gonna have to go back and watch the entire series all over again before we released the first homesites in Abbot Lake.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nThat sounds like a whole episode to figure out what the content would have to go back and watch \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em> to figure out why weren't allowed to watch that. (Erin: That's awesome.) So that was the theming around it. And, you know, as we consider the name of the community, and that theme that just kind of gives us a springboard for talking about the amenities in the community. The visuals, you know, and one of the things we ask ourselves is, how do we want people to feel when they drive into their new home community? What do we want them to feel? So Zack taught me something several years ago called the T Wow. (Zack: Yeah.) Can you explain what the heck a T Wow is?\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-6089 size-full\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd9c3b639e94d2d1681b488ee7019f7e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1416\" />\n\nZack Roach\nSure, and I've gotta update my reference here because as a child of the 80s, this is the one that stuck in my head. So help me Erin help me Steve update my reference. But you guys, remember, if you've ever been to Universal Studios, back in the day, they have a train, like one of those movie trains and they take you through movie scene. So when I was a kid, it was King Kong, you know, and that, you know, he was scary, you know, train. And the thing about that, though, that the reason that ties in with what we're talking about is is that, on that train, they were you were looking where they wanted you to look. So you didn't have an option to get off that train. You had to keep your eye foward. And there was King Kong and there he was tearing down the building and, and that's what you saw. And so, developers we use a tool kind of like that. We do layouts on developments. I work with a guy named Richard McKown, who does all of our layouts. He is the world's best in my opinion at helping create street scenes when we drive in. And what we want to do is we want when we come in, we want that perspective potential homebuyer to see. To see those amenities upfront, we want the blood pressure to come down. We want it to have a sense of arrival, we want to wrap that entryway with green vegetation and flowers and make it feel really good. And then we want to have an amenity that's upfront, right, that hits you right as you come in the door. And so Abbot Lake will be no different. There'll be a couple of things going on. When you hit that first entrance off the south side on 89th Street, that pond will be the primary one that you see, you won't be able to miss it, it will take up almost your entire field of vision on the right or east side as you drive in, because it's just a giant pot with a bunch of natural trees that are going to be beautiful. And that's going to be one of those T Wows that you see as you drive in the neighborhood.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nT Wow. I like it. Erin, your first week, you know, I introduced you (Erin: It's true. Yeah) to the T Wow in a couple of our communities.\n\nZack Roach\nAnd if this development career doesn't work out for me, it might be my rap name. I don't know. I'm just throwing some ...\n\nErin Yarbrough\nYes, I'm gonna start calling you that actually.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYup, Zack just got a new forever nickname here at Ideal Homes, T Wow.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nCan I ask you guys? How many, can we talk about timing a little bit? And then how many homesites maybe in our first section? What are we looking for as far as when our homebuyers will be able to start purchasing homesites or start building custom homes at least within the neighborhood?\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nOkay, so Zack, first of all, how many homesites total talk about the master plan.\n\nZack Roach\nMan, I should have looked that up on here. I think it's 360 something is all preliminary plat\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nAnd the first opening? (Zack: Mid 60s.) Okay. So 60 homesites and Santa Claus is going to bring them from the land development department just in time for Christmas. If I if your report I looked at this morning is accurate, right? December 15ish?\n\nErin Yarbrough\nThat's right. Are we still on target?\n\nZack Roach\nAs you know, Steve, I would never be inaccurate.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nHere comes the disclaimer. Whenever you ask a developer about timelines the disclaimers are flying but I'm here to tell you that we are going to have some founding homeowners in Abbot Lake by the first of next year as we say adios to this year. So super excited homes ranging from 1000 square feet to 2200. (Erin: Yes) You can check out the floor plans online in some of our other communities and see what's going to be offered. But not only do we have a whip-smart development department, but we also have a web smart product development department. And you have to see some of the new elevations that they have developed over the last couple of years. Some farmhouse, modern mountain, Craftsman, modern plans. There's some stuff out there that looks absolutely amazing. So ...\n\nErin Yarbrough\nI totally agree I think, you know, if you drive through some of our, you know, existing neighborhoods, and then once Abbot Lake comes online, I mean, some of these homes like some of them are fully front stained cedar and Craftsman pillars and columns. And it's just a totally different look than I think that we've seen in this region before mixing these really exciting elevations together. So I'm excited to see this neighborhood come together and see what our buyers start choosing.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, me too, in a lot of what a lot of the trends are coming from what's popular among our buyers. And, you know, half of our buyers build from choose their homesite built from the ground up. I'm sure the lake, homesites are going to be the first to go they always are. And they're going to be some beautiful homes there. So I'm excited about it. And Zack, thank you for coming on today. In this episode you telling us about Abbot Lake and for all the work you do, we're excited to see it come out of the ground. Don't be a Grinch that Abbot Lake us by Christmas.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nI'll also say to all of our listeners here that we're building a list of customers who are excited about, this community so that we can get them on the priority list to start grabbing those, especially those really premier home sites much faster than somebody who's just kind of walking off the street. So we'd love to communicate with our listeners who might be interested in this community.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYep, absolutely. So with that, T Wow thank you, Erin. Welcome. Thank you. I want all of our listeners to go to our Facebook page and just, you know, comment on if you're team Dawson or team Pacey. Watch the opening of \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em> and see our vision and just go to our website idealhomes.com to look at all of our homes to learn more about our sustainability and our development in our building, where we build how we build it. And look at all the options out there. This was a lot of fun. Thanks, Erin. Thanks, Zack.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nThank you. Bye.","uniqueName":"new-podcast-abbot-lake-planning-session-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-11-17T17:32:33","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c747ee2d262ddcd30f18d051d852ecfb.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1605634353,"_etag":"113b444dd87a905c047ad5d873071492d2c6d7cc","textbody":"\n\n\nAnnouncer\nOn the Ideal Podcast, we're talking about our newest neighborhood coming to Moore near Tinker. Also, you'll find out when \"T Wow\" means and it's not just a nickname.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nWelcome to the Ideal Podcat from the new home experts at Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods where we discuss trends, home shopper burning questions and all the things about new home construction that you never knew you cared about. This is Steve with Ideal Homes. And today, I'm joined by a couple of my Ideal teammates, no pun intended to do something that we've never done, two things we've never done on the podcast. One is we're going to talk about a specific new home community and do a real deep dive on this upcoming community that we're very excited about. And then the other first is it's the first time I believe we've had three people all talking on the podcast (Erin: we're groundbreaking here.) groundbreaking. So with that, I want to introduce Zack Roach and Erin Yarbrough. How are you guys today?\n\nErin Yarbrough\nDoing awesome.\n\nZack Roach\nDoing very well. Thank you.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nI'm glad you guys are here. And again, it's the first time for the three of us. And so I'm excited about that. And I'm going to tell everybody a brief description of who you are, and why you're here talking about a new home community. But then you guys can tell them more about who you are. So Zack and I have worked together at Ideal Homes for what 16 years?\n\nZack Roach\nYeah, coming up on 16.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, we are far too young to have been someplace for 16 years. Yeah, so that I've worked together and Zack is a two-time Ideal homeowner, I always like to point that out.  (Zack: three-time). Three-time, (Zack: yes) three-time Ideal homeowner, what communities have you lived in?\n\nZack Roach\nI built my first home in Park Hill in Norman. Then I moved across the street into Red Canyon. And because I hate moving far, I then moved about 300 feet away from my second home into my third home and Red Canyon. And so I could almost have taken a wagon and shuttled my belongings between the two homes, but it would have been difficult for the couch.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nSo you're saying Red Canyon is a great community to live in.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nI will tell I tell this to people all the time because I've moved, I don't five I've lived in for I do home getting ready to build my fifth. It doesn't matter if you're moving 10 miles or one block. It's still (Erin: it's still) a little bit of a thing. (Erin: Yeah.) Zack is our Vice President of Community Development. And he will tell you a little bit more about what he does a minute. And then we're also joined by Erin Yarbrough who is our Director of Marketing at Ideal. (Erin: Hello.) Hello. So Zack, tell everybody a little bit about what you do at Ideal?\n\nZack Roach\nWell, my job as Vice President of Development is fairly broad. I'm kind of cradle to grave involvement when it comes to development. And so just, in a nutshell, that's taking looking at the raw land. So when it's farmland/agricultural, just raw land that we're investigating about maybe purchasing, looking at that doing the due diligence on that, following up working with a lot of local politics, city councils, planning commissions, city staff, that end of it, working with engineers and contractors, once we identify the land pushing through the zoning process and then working on hiring contractors to work through the paving and drainage, and the sewer and the water, working on layout and design implementation of that. And then we turn it over, hopefully, in a fairly short period of time. A processed lot that the Ideal Homes can put a home on, and then we kind of get the back end of it. So once a home has been built, and there's a homeowner in there, we also have the homeowners associations that fall underneath the development department as well. So literally, the first blade of grass that we move all the way till we're completely done with the development on the back end. We have some sort of development involvement on our end, and I have a direct team and all that.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nOkay, so just for the listeners of this podcast, Zack, how many things were on your development checklist? Because you're a nerd, you have a big spreadsheet and checklist, how many things does it are on your checklist for a community to come out of the ground?\n\nZack Roach\nEach community, depending on the neighborhood, each community has somewhere between 232 and 251 steps that we have to complete and at any given time we've got between 20 and 30 communities going on. So it's a lot of plate spending to make sure that we don't forget to do something and with all the possibilities for that to happen, it is a foregone conclusion that we're gonna so we just try to stay on top of it as much as possible with that checklist.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nAll right, Erin, tell everybody a little bit about you.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nSure. I'm a two-time Ideal homeowner but I have not worked here for 16 years, unfortunately. I've worked here for about two months so. (Steve: Welcome!) I know. (Zack: Both ends of the spectrum.) At a company where everyone's worked here at least like 10 years, I feel like it's kind of interesting to be on the, on the younger side of that, as far as a career goes here. So I'm excited to be at Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods, I love this company, I love, we've loved our building processes. And so I handle the marketing for Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods. And we work on a lot of signage, and a little lot of digital advertising, work a lot with realtors, and customers who are, you know, trying to get more information about homes before they walk into one of our model homes and things like that. So we love working with our buyers and with the entire community as part of my role.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nWell, very good. So a few episodes ago, Julie and I talked about where street names come from. So we talked a little bit about our neighborhood naming and theming. And where street names come from, because oddly enough, that is a question I get all the time from people, when they find out where I work. They're like, who comes up with these street names. And so we did, you can go back and listen to that entire episode. And then Trish who works closely and Zack and his department, we did an episode on the butterfly gardens and the partnerships that your department have. And so, you know, you want to play some catch-up. Those are great episodes to listen to. But I wanted to talk today specifically about a new community we have coming up called Abbot Lake. And we are extremely excited about it. It is in the Moore School District. And Zack talked about his long checklist and that there's this upfront part where we try to decide where are we going to build a new home community. And we kind of do this checklist of what school district is it in? What is its proximity to major commuter routes and employment opportunities? What's it close to? And Zack, would you agree about like checks all the boxes?\n\nZack Roach\nOh, absolutely. Steve, it's close to major thoroughfare Sooner Road and I-240 very easy access to Tinker Air Force Base. You know, we kind of we look at stuff just to get a little bit deeper into that. We have a 15-minute rule of development, which is people are going to travel each shop dine with about 15 minutes away from where they live. And so that 15 minutes can be a sphere that's three or four miles or if you're close to large interstates, major thoroughfares that can be 10 or 20 miles and Abbot Lake absolutely fits that larger into the scale, large footprint of shopping and dining. that's available given where it is and location in the city.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, so you mentioned it's close to I-240. and Tinker, and it's extremely close to some major employers Boeing, we have a lot of our homebuyers that live in Norman that work at Tinker and Boeing. And in terms of proximity, this is even closer. So I anticipate pretty big interest from those places of employment. And like you said, you can get be downtown Oklahoma City in 15 minutes, you can be in Norman in 15 minutes. It's a great location. So pretty exciting.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nAnd I drove it the ...\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nErin, what struck you about it?\n\nErin Yarbrough\nWell, I drove it the other day, and it was 10 minutes to Tinker. It was five minutes to I-240. So I know we've already talked about that. But when we say close, we really do we really close. We're not just saying that, you know, I think that one of the things that I love about it is that it's in an area that's growing and like you said, Steve, a lot of employers around that area. But also as far as families go, this neighborhood is going to have some amenities that are just beautiful, the land out there that Zack's team is developing. It's just beautiful right now, and I'm excited to see what those homes look like. It's also in a really secluded area kind of of the city, which is nice, because even though it's so close to everything, you know, there are there's a huge pond out there. There are lots of kind of nature areas out there, there will be some I'm not going to steal Zack's thunder as far as what the amenities are, but, but there are lots of areas to enjoy that green space. And so as far as a mom with two boys who, especially during COVID can't sit inside and play video games all day. I mean, they would like to but I you know, need them to get out. It's kind of a perfect area.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah. Well, Zack, what was compelling to you about it, besides the obvious which it's got a lake in it?\n\nZack Roach\nWell, I there's, you know, checking all the boxes. I think you mentioned that proximity to Sooner Road, proximity to I-240 just the ease to get there. But just to get a little nerdy on the land. That's a beautiful piece of land. And I agree with Erin on that, as I was looking at that. There is a massive pond that was there when we bought the property, and we're going to do our best to just leave that thing alone as much as possible. There are trees around it. There's wildlife, there's nature. And you know, after years in this business, some of the best amenities that we do is when we have the least impact. And so my plan is to, you know, do some lemon, do some pruning. But to leave that alone, as much as I can wrap that with a walking trail that's going to provide easy access, pedestrian access, throughout the middle of that neighborhood, there'll be a long spine that will be easily accessible. You know, we've got a rule of thumb that we use when we do developments about called the quarter-mile rule, we try and make it to where no, no home in that neighborhood is ever further away than about a quarter of a mile from some amenity from some walking trail. And this neighborhood will absolutely fit that same rule.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYou know what people take that for granted? (Erin: Yeah) Have you ever visited somebody and you've gone to like the park in their neighborhood or whatever, and you had to get in your car and drive a mile? (Erin: Drive there) So there's lots of little things just because you've done so much of this that people take for granted? Like, like that quarter-mile rule, the 15-minute rule, you know, where people go diamond shop, those types of things? And then okay, I'm adding it up between the three of us ... three, four, five, six, seven ... we have eight kids between the three of us, right? Is that right? (Zack: I have a three, yes) (Erin: Yes) I'm not so good at math, I'm trying to do my best.  (Erin: Yes, that's right)\n\nThe thing I liked about what you said you're gonna leave the kind of the nature part alone is, you know, with kids, especially little ones when you go to a park that has like swings and a slide. And you know, you take them there to play. And then you turn around and what they're doing is they've got a stick and they're slapping the water with it. (Erin: Oh yeah, my boys) Or they're throwing stuff, climbing a tree ...\n\nErin Yarbrough\nMy boys were playing in the pond last night. They were hitting a baseball into the pond and then waiting for it to come back to them.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, so I think that's cool. And while people are listening, get on Google Maps, and go to Sooner Road and SE 89th in Moore, and then go east. And you'll see a pond, it kind of dead ends there on SE 89th. And just to the north of that is Abbot Lake, that's under construction right now. I hope I said that correctly. Right, Zack?\n\nZack Roach\nYeah, end of 89th street, go east about a half a mile there you are.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nThe other thing I love about that property is that the pond is smack dab in the middle of what that neighborhood will look like in the end. I mean, it really is, you know, when you're talking about proximity to homesites, I mean, that pond is central to that neighborhood.\n\nZack Roach\nWhat I'd like to touch on something you guys are bringing up though, because this kind of leads into my next segment about what will, we'll also be out there you know, we're going to have a beautiful natural pond we're also going to have a park/playground area, splash pad, pavilion, soccer field, ball fields. And I think that you know, when we approach looking at neighborhoods, we try and have two types of playground amenities we try and have what I call the manicured playground amenities, which is your traditional swing sets and slides and splash pads, you can go there and have fun and have a great time. But then we also have more natural play areas. I always crack up, my kids live in a neighborhood called Red Canyon Ranch, you know, we have amazing hundred thousand dollar playground that they love to go play on. But man, they have just as much fun like Erin, like you said, going and splash around in the creek and picking up crawdads and playing with the fish. The thing that I know that that does,  we're members of an organization called the National Recreation and Parks Association. And kids who have the ability to get a little bit dirty, to go have that imaginative play, the unstructured play where we don't have rules saying \"hey, you can't do this can't do that.\" But we want you to get in once you play, you know, in the wildlife and nature that does two things. One that helps those kids when it comes to imaginative play that fires off centers in their brain that that allows them to be creative and fosters that creativity and to it builds into them an appreciation for nature because they're close to it and our neighborhoods, they get to see the importance of seeing those redwing blackbirds and seeing the fish of seeing the of the crawdads and the turtles, and the frogs and all of that it builds on itself going forward. So when they make informed decisions later on in life, hopefully, that's something that it's a priority for them.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nWell, I appreciate that because of the intention that goes into it. I think a lot of people just think about their, the place they live and wonder what kind of thought was put into it. And so I like the intentionality that you have and thinking about it. And, and it's not just kids to there's this retired couple that lives in my neighborhood. And I always see him posting pictures on Facebook of the wildlife in the neighborhood or the beaver swimming in the pond or you know, the turtle sleeping on a rock or whatever. So it's just, it's funny. I think everybody has an appreciation for that, and it's easy to take it for granted. I've been in neighborhoods before where there's this natural pond or whatever, and the developer will just use it as a detention pond kind of buried off of the fence around it. And so I appreciate how you guys just as a homeowner incorporated communities?\n\nErin Yarbrough\nWell, when we talk about kind of this inspiration, one of the things that I always you know, going back to Steve's kind of comment earlier about road names, street names and things like that, I'd love to know from you two a little bit more about the inspiration because I think this is maybe my favorite story about Abbot Lake.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nIf you know, you know, people will, I think kind of mock us a little bit, but we talked about Julie and I did, that Zack will have kind of a theming meeting, right. So we'll have acquired a new piece of dirt that we're going to turn into a beautiful Ideal neighborhood. And it'll be all mapped out. And so Zack will sit us down. Right, Zack? So talk about that meeting and what you have us do with those meetings?\n\nZack Roach\nSure. Well, one of the things that we try and do, we've learned a lot of lessons over there and failed forward a lot as we like to say. One of the things that's important for us is we got to start with the end in mind. There's a lot of engineering assumptions that have to happen in terms of dirt-work and creating, doing simple stuff like, is a place going to be flat enough to be able to have a park or a playground on it. And so in the meetings that Steve and I, that Steve was talking about, we sit down with Mark and we go okay two things. What is our theme? What what is the kind of running thing that we're using to govern the decisions that we make around this development? How are we going to have kind of an echo of this theme throughout the development and be intentional about creating that echo, as we go through there? And then two knowing that, that we have this theme now, how can we craft the amenities, craft the things that we're discussing, to fit in well into that development, and so that they nest in there, it feels natural, it doesn't feel like we've just bolted something on, but we're taking that time again, to be intentional to craft the position craft the placement, so have it like was no different. We sat down upfront, I got the marketing department in my department together. And we started tossing out ideas about how do we envision into reality this development? What is that going to look like? Steve, I'll let you just hit where we got on this.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nWell several years ago, you know, we try to envision the future, right? We try to envision who's going to live there and how they're going to enjoy it. And just the lives that our homeowners live, I mean, half of our homebuyers are first-time homebuyers and this community will be no different. And that's a big deal. Right? I mean, everybody remembers their first home. And even if it's not their dream home, if they own three or four homes down the road, I tell the story all the time, when we moved out of our first home. My wife got kind of emotional, and it wasn't because, you know, we were leaving a dream home. But it was because of what happened while we lived in that home. Kids' first steps, the memories, all of those things. And so there's this emotional tie to and we recognize that and we want the community to be an extension of the home. We don't just tell people all the time. We don't just build homes, we build homes and neighborhoods. So with that, we try to think of like a movie or something that we can kind of themed around or TV show so like Native Plains was  Dances with Wolves, Skyline Trails in Mustang was Father of the Bride kind of thinking about the anticipation of the future and excitement of new beginnings. And for whatever reason, we talked about Abbot Lake having that, that beautiful lake in the middle of that what you're going to preserve the that we talked about, kind of what that landscape would look like. Okay, this is where y'all are gonna mock me. The image of Dawson's Creek popped into our head. Erin is laughing hysterically.\n\nZack Roach\nAs did the theme song.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nI was gonna say like, somebody probably busted out the theme song during that meeting.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, maybe we'll edit that over. Who knows? But that is Dawson's Creek. So for those of you, actually believe it's streaming on Netflix now. Maybe I'm wrong? I don't know. (Erin: I think you're right.) You can go watch Dawson's Creek. I know. Erin, where you team Pacey ... (Erin: I'm Team Dawson.) Okay. So watch the introduction to Dawson's Creek. And that's the vision you know, kind of a wholesome, idealistic view of just people being together outdoors, friends doing things together, and multi-generations doing things together. If you think about it, because that's something that you see a lot of not just, you know, the kid the parent, but the grandparent as well. And so, for some reason, that was kind of the theme. And the idea we used around Abbot Lake was think of that intro to Dawson's Creek, and the visuals that go along with that, you know that the grasses that were along the creek and the dock, and you know, the ropes, so we kind of gave it that thing. But that was definitely one that people made fun of me. And I had to say, I did not watch all of Dawson's Creek, I want that to be clear.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nHey, there is no shame Steve. (Zack: Yeah, right) It is okay to watch Dawson's Creek, I'm not gonna lie, I did have to watch it and secretly in my parent's bedroom because they wouldn't let me watch it when I was younger. So I'm gonna have to go back and watch the entire series all over again before we released the first homesites in Abbot Lake.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nThat sounds like a whole episode to figure out what the content would have to go back and watch Dawson's Creek to figure out why weren't allowed to watch that. (Erin: That's awesome.) So that was the theming around it. And, you know, as we consider the name of the community, and that theme that just kind of gives us a springboard for talking about the amenities in the community. The visuals, you know, and one of the things we ask ourselves is, how do we want people to feel when they drive into their new home community? What do we want them to feel? So Zack taught me something several years ago called the T Wow. (Zack: Yeah.) Can you explain what the heck a T Wow is?\n\n\n\nZack Roach\nSure, and I've gotta update my reference here because as a child of the 80s, this is the one that stuck in my head. So help me Erin help me Steve update my reference. But you guys, remember, if you've ever been to Universal Studios, back in the day, they have a train, like one of those movie trains and they take you through movie scene. So when I was a kid, it was King Kong, you know, and that, you know, he was scary, you know, train. And the thing about that, though, that the reason that ties in with what we're talking about is is that, on that train, they were you were looking where they wanted you to look. So you didn't have an option to get off that train. You had to keep your eye foward. And there was King Kong and there he was tearing down the building and, and that's what you saw. And so, developers we use a tool kind of like that. We do layouts on developments. I work with a guy named Richard McKown, who does all of our layouts. He is the world's best in my opinion at helping create street scenes when we drive in. And what we want to do is we want when we come in, we want that perspective potential homebuyer to see. To see those amenities upfront, we want the blood pressure to come down. We want it to have a sense of arrival, we want to wrap that entryway with green vegetation and flowers and make it feel really good. And then we want to have an amenity that's upfront, right, that hits you right as you come in the door. And so Abbot Lake will be no different. There'll be a couple of things going on. When you hit that first entrance off the south side on 89th Street, that pond will be the primary one that you see, you won't be able to miss it, it will take up almost your entire field of vision on the right or east side as you drive in, because it's just a giant pot with a bunch of natural trees that are going to be beautiful. And that's going to be one of those T Wows that you see as you drive in the neighborhood.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nT Wow. I like it. Erin, your first week, you know, I introduced you (Erin: It's true. Yeah) to the T Wow in a couple of our communities.\n\nZack Roach\nAnd if this development career doesn't work out for me, it might be my rap name. I don't know. I'm just throwing some ...\n\nErin Yarbrough\nYes, I'm gonna start calling you that actually.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYup, Zack just got a new forever nickname here at Ideal Homes, T Wow.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nCan I ask you guys? How many, can we talk about timing a little bit? And then how many homesites maybe in our first section? What are we looking for as far as when our homebuyers will be able to start purchasing homesites or start building custom homes at least within the neighborhood?\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nOkay, so Zack, first of all, how many homesites total talk about the master plan.\n\nZack Roach\nMan, I should have looked that up on here. I think it's 360 something is all preliminary plat\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nAnd the first opening? (Zack: Mid 60s.) Okay. So 60 homesites and Santa Claus is going to bring them from the land development department just in time for Christmas. If I if your report I looked at this morning is accurate, right? December 15ish?\n\nErin Yarbrough\nThat's right. Are we still on target?\n\nZack Roach\nAs you know, Steve, I would never be inaccurate.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nHere comes the disclaimer. Whenever you ask a developer about timelines the disclaimers are flying but I'm here to tell you that we are going to have some founding homeowners in Abbot Lake by the first of next year as we say adios to this year. So super excited homes ranging from 1000 square feet to 2200. (Erin: Yes) You can check out the floor plans online in some of our other communities and see what's going to be offered. But not only do we have a whip-smart development department, but we also have a web smart product development department. And you have to see some of the new elevations that they have developed over the last couple of years. Some farmhouse, modern mountain, Craftsman, modern plans. There's some stuff out there that looks absolutely amazing. So ...\n\nErin Yarbrough\nI totally agree I think, you know, if you drive through some of our, you know, existing neighborhoods, and then once Abbot Lake comes online, I mean, some of these homes like some of them are fully front stained cedar and Craftsman pillars and columns. And it's just a totally different look than I think that we've seen in this region before mixing these really exciting elevations together. So I'm excited to see this neighborhood come together and see what our buyers start choosing.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYeah, me too, in a lot of what a lot of the trends are coming from what's popular among our buyers. And, you know, half of our buyers build from choose their homesite built from the ground up. I'm sure the lake, homesites are going to be the first to go they always are. And they're going to be some beautiful homes there. So I'm excited about it. And Zack, thank you for coming on today. In this episode you telling us about Abbot Lake and for all the work you do, we're excited to see it come out of the ground. Don't be a Grinch that Abbot Lake us by Christmas.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nI'll also say to all of our listeners here that we're building a list of customers who are excited about, this community so that we can get them on the priority list to start grabbing those, especially those really premier home sites much faster than somebody who's just kind of walking off the street. So we'd love to communicate with our listeners who might be interested in this community.\n\nSteve Shoemaker\nYep, absolutely. So with that, T Wow thank you, Erin. Welcome. Thank you. I want all of our listeners to go to our Facebook page and just, you know, comment on if you're team Dawson or team Pacey. Watch the opening of Dawson's Creek and see our vision and just go to our website idealhomes.com to look at all of our homes to learn more about our sustainability and our development in our building, where we build how we build it. And look at all the options out there. This was a lot of fun. Thanks, Erin. Thanks, Zack.\n\nErin Yarbrough\nThank you. Bye.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2a84db048034a7e5f6f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2ad4db04803477e7fc4","_updated":"Wed, 19 May 2021 16:09:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"New Community Coming Soon to Moore: Abbot Lake","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce our newest neighborhood coming to east Moore, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/abbot-lake\">Abbot Lake\u003c/a>. Located near Sooner Road and SE 89th Street, it offers great proximity to I-240 and Tinker Air Force Base. It also offers quick access to downtown Oklahoma City and Norman, all within about 15 minutes. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/abbot-lake\">Abbot Lake\u003c/a> falls within Moore Public Schools, which is a top-rated school district in the Oklahoma Metro area. Students will attend the following schools:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mooreschools.com/sooner\">Sooner Elementary\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mooreschools.com/hejh\">Highland East Junior High\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mooreschools.com/mhs\">Moore High School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6037 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/323c05026e7c3cebcdd3a0ba54df1507.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\">\u003cbr>\u003cbr>In a recent Ideal Podcast episode, Steve Shoemaker (President of Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods) and Zack Roach (Vide President of Community Development) discussed the plans that are in progress for this community including the inspiration behind the scenes, think \u003cem>Dawson's Creek\u003c/em>. The plan will feature a large pond with a fishing dock in the middle with plenty of green space and common areas as well as standard amenities like a playground, splash pad, pavilion, and ball field. Approximately 360 homesites will be available by the end of planning and construction. The first section release is slated for December 2020 with 60 homesites available including premium sites that will back up to the central pond. \u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-6089 size-full fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd9c3b639e94d2d1681b488ee7019f7e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1800\" style=\"width: 56.87%;\">&nbsp;\u003cbr>To get the most update-to-date information about \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/abbot-lake\">Abbot Lake\u003c/a>, join our VIP list.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-community-coming-soon-to-moore-abbot-lake-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-11-21T03:05:05.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a962a1140ae219764e0f6e384e678a11.jpg","caption":"","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1605927905,"_etag":"7af74f1a3bb413e50a748dba5723720ca0d8465b","textbody":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce our newest neighborhood coming to east Moore, Abbot Lake. Located near Sooner Road and SE 89th Street, it offers great proximity to I-240 and Tinker Air Force Base. It also offers quick access to downtown Oklahoma City and Norman, all within about 15 minutes. Abbot Lake falls within Moore Public Schools, which is a top-rated school district in the Oklahoma Metro area. Students will attend the following schools:Sooner ElementaryHighland East Junior HighMoore High SchoolIn a recent Ideal Podcast episode, Steve Shoemaker (President of Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods) and Zack Roach (Vide President of Community Development) discussed the plans that are in progress for this community including the inspiration behind the scenes, think Dawson's Creek. The plan will feature a large pond with a fishing dock in the middle with plenty of green space and common areas as well as standard amenities like a playground, splash pad, pavilion, and ball field. Approximately 360 homesites will be available by the end of planning and construction. The first section release is slated for December 2020 with 60 homesites available including premium sites that will back up to the central pond. &nbsp;To get the most update-to-date information about Abbot Lake, join our VIP list.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2ad4db04803477e7fc4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2ad4db048034a7e5f71","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:16:41 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"THINGS TO DO NEAR TINKER AIR FORCE BASE","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods’ newest neighborhood, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/moore/abbot-lake\">Abbot Lake\u003c/a> will be coming soon to east Moore, close to Tinker Air Force Base. Here are some of the many attractions and activities close to the base. Every organization listed here provides entertainment appropriate for the whole family.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>North Pole Adventure\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>Billed as Oklahoma’s favorite Christmas attraction, \u003ca href=\"https://www.northpoleadventure.org/\">North Pole Adventure\u003c/a> is open this year from noon on Nov. 27 through 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. This 25,000-square-foot replica of the North Pole includes Santa’s Post Office, an Elf’s Clubhouse, Santa’s Reindeer Barn, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, Elf University, an indoor display of lights, Santa’s Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Storytime Area, Elf Land Christmas and Santa’s House. Admission includes access to all activities. Due to the pandemic, masks are required for everyone 11 years old and up. Anyone unable to wear a mask must wear a face shield. No exceptions. Children younger than 11 are strongly encouraged to wear face masks as well. There will be continuous ventilation, which can cause it to be chilly on cool days. In addition, there will be limited admittance to help keep crowds smaller and to aid in social distancing. However, Santa will still be on hand for photos.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Altitude 1291\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>If you’re looking for a place where the whole family can go out for the evening to have a good time year round, you need look no further than \u003ca href=\"https://www.altitude1291.com/\">Altitude 1291\u003c/a>. Named after the altitude of Tinker Air Force Base, Altitude 1291 activities include rock wall climbing, arcade games, laser tag, LED bowling, virtual reality gaming and bumper cars. Although the perfect place to hold a child’s birthday party, Altitude 1291 is also a great spot for an adult couple’s date night, whether they simply want to eat dinner out or would like to enjoy the full bar with its unique cocktails and libations or one of the ten ice-cold beers they have on tap, including both domestic and craft beers.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Charles B. Hall Airpark\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>Free and accessible to the general public, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tinker.af.mil/About-Us/Charles-B-Hall-Air-Park/\">Charles B. Hall Airpark\u003c/a> is a museum located just outside Tinker Air Force Base so no pass is required. It is generally open from dawn to dusk and is appropriate for people of all ages. Ten aircraft and one cruise missile are on permanent display here, along with memorials, monuments, statues and exhibits on the history of Tinker Air Force Base. Tours are self-guided and each aircraft/missile display has a bronze identification plague that provides information on its operational history and characteristics.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Formerly known as the Tinker Heritage Airpark, this museum was renamed in 2002 in honor of Major Charles B. Hall, a Tuskegee Airman and highly decorated pilot from the 99th Pursuit Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group. During World War II, Major Hall was the first African American pilot to down an enemy aircraft in combat. He flew 198 missions over Africa, Italy and other areas of the Mediterranean and Europe. He was also the first African American to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following his service, he worked at Tinker AFB from 1949-1967.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"things-to-do-near-tinker-air-force-base-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-12-01T02:29:55.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f027b20321ed4b0372f48fbb7685a91d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1606789795,"_etag":"daa71408119dfdf12a8766775c362dba557096e5","textbody":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods’ newest neighborhood, Abbot Lake will be coming soon to east Moore, close to Tinker Air Force Base. Here are some of the many attractions and activities close to the base. Every organization listed here provides entertainment appropriate for the whole family.&nbsp;North Pole Adventure&nbsp;Billed as Oklahoma’s favorite Christmas attraction, North Pole Adventure is open this year from noon on Nov. 27 through 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. This 25,000-square-foot replica of the North Pole includes Santa’s Post Office, an Elf’s Clubhouse, Santa’s Reindeer Barn, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen, Elf University, an indoor display of lights, Santa’s Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Storytime Area, Elf Land Christmas and Santa’s House. Admission includes access to all activities. Due to the pandemic, masks are required for everyone 11 years old and up. Anyone unable to wear a mask must wear a face shield. No exceptions. Children younger than 11 are strongly encouraged to wear face masks as well. There will be continuous ventilation, which can cause it to be chilly on cool days. In addition, there will be limited admittance to help keep crowds smaller and to aid in social distancing. However, Santa will still be on hand for photos.&nbsp;Altitude 1291&nbsp;If you’re looking for a place where the whole family can go out for the evening to have a good time year round, you need look no further than Altitude 1291. Named after the altitude of Tinker Air Force Base, Altitude 1291 activities include rock wall climbing, arcade games, laser tag, LED bowling, virtual reality gaming and bumper cars. Although the perfect place to hold a child’s birthday party, Altitude 1291 is also a great spot for an adult couple’s date night, whether they simply want to eat dinner out or would like to enjoy the full bar with its unique cocktails and libations or one of the ten ice-cold beers they have on tap, including both domestic and craft beers.Charles B. Hall Airpark&nbsp;Free and accessible to the general public, the Charles B. Hall Airpark is a museum located just outside Tinker Air Force Base so no pass is required. It is generally open from dawn to dusk and is appropriate for people of all ages. Ten aircraft and one cruise missile are on permanent display here, along with memorials, monuments, statues and exhibits on the history of Tinker Air Force Base. Tours are self-guided and each aircraft/missile display has a bronze identification plague that provides information on its operational history and characteristics.Formerly known as the Tinker Heritage Airpark, this museum was renamed in 2002 in honor of Major Charles B. Hall, a Tuskegee Airman and highly decorated pilot from the 99th Pursuit Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group. During World War II, Major Hall was the first African American pilot to down an enemy aircraft in combat. He flew 198 missions over Africa, Italy and other areas of the Mediterranean and Europe. He was also the first African American to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following his service, he worked at Tinker AFB from 1949-1967.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2ad4db048034a7e5f71"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2ae4db04803467e64f3","_updated":"Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:43:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"NOW OPEN: Tradan Height New Model Home","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The Murphy is the most recent floor plan to join the ranks of \u003cem>model home\u003c/em>. The new Tradan Heights model home is now open at 4310 Aggie Drive in Stillwater, OK. This community is a great location with quick access to downtown Stillwater and I-35. It's home to a diverse population of homeowners and includes some great amenities—a playground, ponds, and walking trails. The homes in Tradan Heights range in size from 1,158 sq ft of living space to the Murphy at 2,136. Check out this recent video walk-through with Rachel and Erin.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/RHKf1ucxm7w\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>&nbsp;\u003cbr>Here are the best features of the Murphy floor plan:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>mudroom with access to the garage and the front door\u003c/li>\u003cli>open layout with architecturally defined spaces\u003c/li>\u003cli>walk-in pantry to maximize kitchen organization\u003c/li>\u003cli>secluded study/flex space with an option to replace with a fourth bedroom\u003c/li>\u003cli>master suite with vaulted ceiling, five-piece bath, and large walk-in closet\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Whether your exterior taste leans toward the clean lines of the contemporary modern elevation, charm of a craftsman or the more traditional feel of a large covered front porch where you can sit and watch the kids play in the driveway, the choice of elevations the Murphy offers will fit perfectly into any of our design-driven communities! Explore Tradan Heights: \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater/tradan-heights\">www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater/tradan-heights\u003c/a> Explore the Murphy Virtual Tour: \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy\">www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"now-open-tradan-height-new-model-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-12-11T03:45:38.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f019b8afa252cfe176c38d0f5689c612.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1607658338,"_etag":"4d0b6834f177aa0938481eacbe90fb57a55e002c","textbody":"The Murphy is the most recent floor plan to join the ranks of model home. The new Tradan Heights model home is now open at 4310 Aggie Drive in Stillwater, OK. This community is a great location with quick access to downtown Stillwater and I-35. It's home to a diverse population of homeowners and includes some great amenities—a playground, ponds, and walking trails. The homes in Tradan Heights range in size from 1,158 sq ft of living space to the Murphy at 2,136. Check out this recent video walk-through with Rachel and Erin.&nbsp;Here are the best features of the Murphy floor plan:mudroom with access to the garage and the front dooropen layout with architecturally defined spaceswalk-in pantry to maximize kitchen organizationsecluded study/flex space with an option to replace with a fourth bedroommaster suite with vaulted ceiling, five-piece bath, and large walk-in closetWhether your exterior taste leans toward the clean lines of the contemporary modern elevation, charm of a craftsman or the more traditional feel of a large covered front porch where you can sit and watch the kids play in the driveway, the choice of elevations the Murphy offers will fit perfectly into any of our design-driven communities! Explore Tradan Heights: www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/stillwater/tradan-heights Explore the Murphy Virtual Tour: www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:14 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2ae4db04803467e64f3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2b04db04803477e7fc5","_updated":"Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:41:17 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Holiday Volunteer Opportunities in OKC Area","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Christmas Lights on home in Greenleaf Trails - an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community. If you believe the true spirit of the holidays is found in giving to others, volunteering may be the perfect way for you and your family to help spread cheer this year. Here are just a few of the many deserving OKC-metro-area organizations that could use your assistance in making our fellow Oklahomans’ lives a little brighter.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Meals on Wheels of Norman\u003c/strong> Meals on Wheels of Norman serves ill, disabled and elderly residents of the community year round. As a result, individuals 16 and older with a valid driver’s license are always needed as regular or substitute volunteer drivers to deliver meals. However, during the holidays the whole family can get involved in such seasonal events as the Poinsettia Sale Telethon and delivery. To learn more about the volunteer options available at Meals on Wheels of Norman click \u003ca href=\"https://mealsonwheelsnorman.com/volunteer\">HERE\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>The Salvation Army\u003c/strong> There are a number of family-friendly volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army. These include assisting clients with shopping at the Client Choice Food Pantry; helping to provide, prepare or serve food at the Red Shield Diner; bell ringing for donations at a variety of locations around town; and more. Check out the wide variety of Salvation Army volunteer opportunities \u003ca href=\"https://salvationarmyokcac.org/volunteer/\">HERE\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Hugs Project\u003c/strong> The Hugs Project provides care packages and other services to active members of the military. This year the organization will be sending more than 700 special holiday care packages to deployed service members. This organization offers a variety of volunteer opportunities year round, which includes making homemade Christmas ornaments. Learn more about how you can help \u003ca href=\"http://www.thehugsproject.com/volunteer/\">HERE\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>City Rescue Mission\u003c/strong> In addition to offering meals, temporary shelter and services to help folks experiencing homelessness or food insecurity get back on their feet; the City Rescue Mission also provides many volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Discover holiday-season-related ways to give back, like sorting and organizing donations \u003ca href=\"https://cityrescue.org/get-involved\">HERE\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sharing Tree\u003c/strong> This metro area nonprofit serves families in need by providing a no-cost, dignified shopping experience. The facility is laid out like a department store where visitors, all of whom have been referred by a partner agency, can “shop.” year-round for clothing, household items, and basic necessities. Volunteers help with such duties as stocking shelves, assisting shoppers, performing clerical duties or delivering collection boxes. Investigate ways you can help \u003ca href=\"https://sharingtreeok.org/ways-to-share/volunteer/\">HERE\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>So Many Others\u003c/strong> We’ve barely scratched the service of all the many ways and places you and your family can volunteer this holiday season in the Oklahoma City area. To further explore the many organizations that offer opportunities to give back go \u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/family-volunteer-opportunities/\">HERE\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-holiday-volunteer-opportunities-in-okc-area-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-12-14T21:15:19.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c618246b1c14bc46f2d7322c655cf8c0.jpg","caption":"family in front of new home in Norman, OK decorated for Christmas","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1607980519,"_etag":"078774e6ebb2dfd47ee8ae011fb3efb773c54709","textbody":"Christmas Lights on home in Greenleaf Trails - an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community. If you believe the true spirit of the holidays is found in giving to others, volunteering may be the perfect way for you and your family to help spread cheer this year. Here are just a few of the many deserving OKC-metro-area organizations that could use your assistance in making our fellow Oklahomans’ lives a little brighter.&nbsp;Meals on Wheels of Norman Meals on Wheels of Norman serves ill, disabled and elderly residents of the community year round. As a result, individuals 16 and older with a valid driver’s license are always needed as regular or substitute volunteer drivers to deliver meals. However, during the holidays the whole family can get involved in such seasonal events as the Poinsettia Sale Telethon and delivery. To learn more about the volunteer options available at Meals on Wheels of Norman click HERE. The Salvation Army There are a number of family-friendly volunteer opportunities available at the Salvation Army. These include assisting clients with shopping at the Client Choice Food Pantry; helping to provide, prepare or serve food at the Red Shield Diner; bell ringing for donations at a variety of locations around town; and more. Check out the wide variety of Salvation Army volunteer opportunities HERE.&nbsp;The Hugs Project The Hugs Project provides care packages and other services to active members of the military. This year the organization will be sending more than 700 special holiday care packages to deployed service members. This organization offers a variety of volunteer opportunities year round, which includes making homemade Christmas ornaments. Learn more about how you can help HERE. City Rescue Mission In addition to offering meals, temporary shelter and services to help folks experiencing homelessness or food insecurity get back on their feet; the City Rescue Mission also provides many volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Discover holiday-season-related ways to give back, like sorting and organizing donations HERE.&nbsp;Sharing Tree This metro area nonprofit serves families in need by providing a no-cost, dignified shopping experience. The facility is laid out like a department store where visitors, all of whom have been referred by a partner agency, can “shop.” year-round for clothing, household items, and basic necessities. Volunteers help with such duties as stocking shelves, assisting shoppers, performing clerical duties or delivering collection boxes. Investigate ways you can help HERE. So Many Others We’ve barely scratched the service of all the many ways and places you and your family can volunteer this holiday season in the Oklahoma City area. To further explore the many organizations that offer opportunities to give back go HERE.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2b04db04803477e7fc5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2b54db04803477e7fc6","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:37:34 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Abbot Lake: Section One Available NOW","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>This beautiful new community with convenient access to I-240 and Tinker Air Force Base in the Moore school district will wow you with its secluded location and two ponds. Future amenities in this neighborhood include a fishing dock, playground, and splash pad. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Abbot-Lake-Lot-Labels-zoom-in.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-6089 size-large fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bd97a91625c8954e493c44820274a801.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"787\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-6067 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ba2854fbc15dce51a255aadcd339c821.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6073 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1f31021fc42e7e7df1ac98952f35a36a.jpg\" alt=\"Entryway/Mud Area - Murphy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\">\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Section one has opened with plenty of premium homesites. These homesites have great proximity to the amenities like the ponds, green space, and future playground. Take a look at this map of section one. \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Abbot-Lake-Lot-Labels-zoom-in.jpg\">\u003cstrong>CLICK on the map to see section one!\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Floor plans range from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet of living space. Start browsing from the following list. We have lots of photos and virtual tours to help you start choosing the perfect floor plan. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/chadwick\">Chadwick\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1158 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/dawson\">Dawson\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1295 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/drummond\">Drummond\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1234 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/edison\">Edison\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1385 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/fitzgerald\">Fitzgerald\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1464 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/frederickson\">Frederickson\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1486 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/gabriella\">Gabriella\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1586 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/holloway\">Holloway\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1682 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/inwood\">Inwood\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1768 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/jefferson\">Jefferson\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1813 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/jordan\">Jordan\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1853 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/kensington\">Kensington\u003c/a> 4 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp; | &nbsp;1965 SqFt \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/murphy\">Murphy\u003c/a> 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;2136 SqFt\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\">Contact Elena and Chelsie to get started on your Ideal Home!\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"abbot-lake-section-one-available-now-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-12-18T20:28:02.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bd97a91625c8954e493c44820274a801.jpg","caption":"Entryway/Mud Area - Murphy","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1608323282,"_etag":"2bfa60df496af79f37fc5f0d9e5ddf3917acbce5","textbody":"This beautiful new community with convenient access to I-240 and Tinker Air Force Base in the Moore school district will wow you with its secluded location and two ponds. Future amenities in this neighborhood include a fishing dock, playground, and splash pad. &nbsp;Section one has opened with plenty of premium homesites. These homesites have great proximity to the amenities like the ponds, green space, and future playground. Take a look at this map of section one. CLICK on the map to see section one! Floor plans range from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet of living space. Start browsing from the following list. We have lots of photos and virtual tours to help you start choosing the perfect floor plan. Chadwick 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1158 SqFt Dawson 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1295 SqFt Drummond 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1234 SqFt Edison 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1385 SqFt Fitzgerald 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1464 SqFt Frederickson 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1486 SqFt Gabriella 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1586 SqFt Holloway 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1682 SqFt Inwood 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1768 SqFt Jefferson 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1813 SqFt Jordan 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;1853 SqFt Kensington 4 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp; | &nbsp;1965 SqFt Murphy 3 Bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 Bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;2136 SqFtContact Elena and Chelsie to get started on your Ideal Home!&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:21 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2b54db04803477e7fc6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2b64db04803497e7272","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:40:47 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"HOME COLOR TRENDS FOR 2021","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Starting in late summer and early fall when many paint companies began releasing their color trends for the upcoming year, it became apparent that COVID-19 had made an impact on this industry, just as it had on pretty much everything else during 2020. The pandemic seems to have led to an emphasis on providing a feeling of warmth and shelter in our homes. The majority of paint companies appear to have trended toward colors that help create an overall environment where individuals can feel comfortable, truly relax and recharge. If you're thinking about tackling an easy COVID-friendly weekend project, consider these color trends to help create a haven that is soothing and comfortable for the place we're all spending a lot more time in lately. Warm and serene tones have proven very popular. This includes everything from soft pastels to tranquil grays and blues. But the color choices don’t end there. There’s also a trend toward the addition of brighter hues to add color and cheer. So, it’s not unusual to see a warm, soothing environment with an occasional pop of color.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a2fba459835c5dfa5d3d7645fdd8abcb.jpg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a2fba459835c5dfa5d3d7645fdd8abcb.jpg\">\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pantone.com/articles/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2020\">\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pantone.com/articles/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2020\">\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pantone.com/articles/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2020\">Pantone\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>has fully embraced this dichotomy by choosing not one but \u003ca href=\"https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2021\">two colors of the year\u003c/a> for 2021. These include the neutral \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Ultimate Grey\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> and a cheerful yellow called \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Illuminating\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>. When used together in the same room, these two colors provide, in addition to warmth and positivity, a sense of strength and practicality. Feelings everyone needs in trying times. These colors are showing off on this new home at 6025 Platinum Dr. in Stillwater. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://kellymoore.com/color/2019/bold-color-predictions-2020/#:~:text=Fiercely%20optimistic%20and%20independent%2C%20Kelly,of%20personal%20passion%20and%20confidence.\">Kelly-Moore Paints\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>' color of the year is \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Sun God\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, a beautiful brassy yellow that pairs wonderfully with neutrals or other bold selections. \u003ca href=\"https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/color-palettes/color-of-the-year-2021\">\u003cstrong>Benjamin Moore’s\u003c/strong> color of the year\u003c/a> is \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Aegean Teal\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>. A lovely, calming neutral blue, this color is one of 12 hues included in the company’s 2021 palette. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk/content/dulux-colour-of-the-year-2021#:~:text=A%20warm%2C%20elemental%20neutral%2C%20Dulux,colour%20of%20the%20moment...\">Dulux\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> went with three separate palettes for the new year: \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Reset\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Nourish\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> and \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Retreat\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Reset\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> includes bolder tones that have vibrant pops of color reminiscent of the 70s. \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Nourish\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> tones are calm, neutral and nurturing. The \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Retreat\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> palette consists of more earth-based hues that lend themselves to diverse environments, just as our homes now tend to include such diverse activities as home offices, gyms and play areas. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sherwin-williams.com/architects-specifiers-designers/inspiration/color-forecast/2021-color-forecast/2021-color-of-the-year-urbane-bronze\">Sherwin-Williams\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> went with the warm and sophisticated \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Urbane Bronze\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> for their 2021 color of the year. It’s relaxing and neutral enough to be used as a base and combined with other color tones. \u003ca href=\"https://www.behr.com/consumer/inspiration/2021-color-trends/\">\u003cstrong>Behr\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, on the other hand, chose a color palette of 21 distinct hues that can all work together despite being divided into 6 color themes. These themes include \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Subtle Focus\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Casual Comfort\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Calm Zone\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Quiet Haven\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Outdoor Escape\u003c/em>\u003c/strong> and \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Optimistic View\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>. Pittsburgh paint company, \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ppgpaints.com/color/color-collections/2021-paint-color-trends\">PPG\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>, went with three colors of the year for 2021: \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Misty Aqua\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, a watercolor cerulean blue; \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Big Cypress\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, a shaded ginger with persimmon undertones; and \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Transcend\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, a cozy neutral mid-tone oatmeal hue. Whatever color scheme you choose for 2021 and beyond, here’s hoping it provides a treat for your eyes and a balm for your soul. Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods wishes you and your family a happy, safe and healthy new year.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"home-color-trends-for-2021-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2020-12-29T22:47:42.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a2fba459835c5dfa5d3d7645fdd8abcb.jpg","caption":"yellow and grey new home stillwater, ok","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1609282062,"_etag":"7e890157739a3b90afe9605489fc91dc8fe4b057","textbody":"Starting in late summer and early fall when many paint companies began releasing their color trends for the upcoming year, it became apparent that COVID-19 had made an impact on this industry, just as it had on pretty much everything else during 2020. The pandemic seems to have led to an emphasis on providing a feeling of warmth and shelter in our homes. The majority of paint companies appear to have trended toward colors that help create an overall environment where individuals can feel comfortable, truly relax and recharge. If you're thinking about tackling an easy COVID-friendly weekend project, consider these color trends to help create a haven that is soothing and comfortable for the place we're all spending a lot more time in lately. Warm and serene tones have proven very popular. This includes everything from soft pastels to tranquil grays and blues. But the color choices don’t end there. There’s also a trend toward the addition of brighter hues to add color and cheer. So, it’s not unusual to see a warm, soothing environment with an occasional pop of color.Pantone&nbsp;has fully embraced this dichotomy by choosing not one but two colors of the year for 2021. These include the neutral Ultimate Grey and a cheerful yellow called Illuminating. When used together in the same room, these two colors provide, in addition to warmth and positivity, a sense of strength and practicality. Feelings everyone needs in trying times. These colors are showing off on this new home at 6025 Platinum Dr. in Stillwater. Kelly-Moore Paints' color of the year is Sun God, a beautiful brassy yellow that pairs wonderfully with neutrals or other bold selections. Benjamin Moore’s color of the year is Aegean Teal. A lovely, calming neutral blue, this color is one of 12 hues included in the company’s 2021 palette. Dulux went with three separate palettes for the new year: Reset, Nourish and Retreat. Reset includes bolder tones that have vibrant pops of color reminiscent of the 70s. Nourish tones are calm, neutral and nurturing. The Retreat palette consists of more earth-based hues that lend themselves to diverse environments, just as our homes now tend to include such diverse activities as home offices, gyms and play areas. Sherwin-Williams went with the warm and sophisticated Urbane Bronze for their 2021 color of the year. It’s relaxing and neutral enough to be used as a base and combined with other color tones. Behr, on the other hand, chose a color palette of 21 distinct hues that can all work together despite being divided into 6 color themes. These themes include Subtle Focus, Casual Comfort, Calm Zone, Quiet Haven, Outdoor Escape and Optimistic View. Pittsburgh paint company, PPG, went with three colors of the year for 2021: Misty Aqua, a watercolor cerulean blue; Big Cypress, a shaded ginger with persimmon undertones; and Transcend, a cozy neutral mid-tone oatmeal hue. Whatever color scheme you choose for 2021 and beyond, here’s hoping it provides a treat for your eyes and a balm for your soul. Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods wishes you and your family a happy, safe and healthy new year.","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:22 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2b64db04803497e7272"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2b84db04803487e5d97","_updated":"Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:35:16 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"10 Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're selling your home to move into your new \u003cem>Ideal\u003c/em> home, chances are you have thought about the importance of staging. Staging doesn't mean moving clutter around or tidying up; it means decorating your house in a specific way to bring out its best features and impress potential buyers. The benefits of top-notch staging go beyond a quick sale – it can actually help raise the house price. Here are ten easy staging tips to make your house shine when it hits the market.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put Away Personal Belongings:&nbsp;\u003c/span>When a potential buyer walks into your house, you want them to envision themselves living there immediately. That vision probably doesn't include your family or pets or vacation memorabilia. Remove photos, children's artwork, toys, and any personalized items, but don't leave your walls bare! Replace those items with more generic decorative pieces or artwork.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Your Appliances Look Like New:&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your kitchen isn't sporting new appliances, don't worry. You would be amazed at how much you can elevate a kitchen's look by making your appliances spotless. Give your refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and microwave a thorough cleaning so they sparkle - both inside and out!&nbsp;\u003c/span>This same tip goes for bathrooms – scrub down the tub, clear the sink drain, and remove soap grime from the shower. You want everything to look as clean, fresh, and new as possible.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Put on a Fresh Coat of Paint: You and your family might have had a blast painting your bedrooms, bathrooms, and living room. But most people don't share the same tastes, especially when it comes to a hot pink kitchen or nautical-themed wallpaper in the nursery. Before you put your home on the market, paint the walls in your house. Pick neutral colors, like white, to offer up a \"fresh slate\" for buyers when they move in.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Show Off Your Storage Spaces: It's hard to tell the size of a closet when it's stuffed full of \u003cdel>junk\u003c/del> precious items. Storage space is vital in a home, so make sure yours isn't hidden. Clear out closets, attics, and pantries before a showing to maximize the size of these spaces.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make Your First Impression Count: The first thing buyers see when they pull up to your house is the exterior. They're immediately greeted by your lawn, flowers (or weeds), trees, shrubs, and paving stones. Ensure that impression is a good one, or buyers could immediately be put off before they even step into your home. Clean up your flower beds and even consider power washing your house's exterior. If you have a patio or deck in the front or back, make sure you have well-fitting outdoor furniture. Make sure buyers can understand the enjoyment they'll get outside your home as well as inside.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Brighten Up Your Home: Does your house have a ton of natural lighting? If so, are you taking advantage of it? When showing your home, make sure all your curtains or blinds are open so sunlight can light up the rooms. Add lighting to darker rooms or ones that don't get as much sunlight. Make sure every lightbulb is working, and your light fixtures aren't dusty or dirty. Additionally, you can swap dim lightbulbs for high-wattage bulbs to brighten a room.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Call in the Cleaning Experts: Sometimes, you need a professional to get a job done right. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service to give your entire house a deep, thorough clean. The cost is worth it when you think of how long it will take you to shampoo your carpets, dust every inch of your house, clear out years of grime from the kitchen… the list goes on.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Take Out a Piece of Furniture… or Two: The goal of staging is to maximize the best qualities in your house. You want buyers to imagine their own furniture in each room, their own artwork on the walls, and their own family lounging or eating or relaxing. Your living room should be open and inviting, so plan to clear out a piece of furniture or two to make the room feel even more spacious. Do the same for each room, especially rooms that are a bit cluttered.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clear Your Kitchen Countertops Like Never Before: Most of our kitchen countertops contain things like knife blocks, blenders, fruit bowls, stand mixers, and extra dishes. While those are all part of a functional, lived-in kitchen, you don't want your buyers to see cluttered countertops. Clear away everything but one or two decorative pieces (you can keep the fruit bowl, but make sure it doesn't contain a rotting banana!).\u003c/li>\u003cli>Give Every Space in Your House a Job: Your spare bedroom might have served as a playroom/extra office/craft room, or it might have just collected spare items. Before showing your home, make this space – and any ''extra'' space – serve a function. Clear everything but the office furniture to show it as an at-home workspace. Or set it up as the ultimate crafting room with a sewing machine, bolts of cloth, and extra equipment. Whatever you do, make sure every space has a clearly defined purpose to help buyers envision what they'd do with it.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staging doesn't have to be difficult, but it can be time-consuming. You're going to clean your home like never before and possibly be putting beloved items into storage. But don't worry. These tips will help your home sell faster and could be the difference between your asking price and the highest possible selling price.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"10-staging-tips-to-sell-your-home-fast-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-01-06T04:21:08.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6c8a47141017139b64c6406a463b8a95.jpeg","caption":"Ideal Homes Staged Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1609906868,"_etag":"8c67a3e92fc6713db06b131de765354ccc3955ff","textbody":"If you're selling your home to move into your new Ideal home, chances are you have thought about the importance of staging. Staging doesn't mean moving clutter around or tidying up; it means decorating your house in a specific way to bring out its best features and impress potential buyers. The benefits of top-notch staging go beyond a quick sale – it can actually help raise the house price. Here are ten easy staging tips to make your house shine when it hits the market.Put Away Personal Belongings:&nbsp;When a potential buyer walks into your house, you want them to envision themselves living there immediately. That vision probably doesn't include your family or pets or vacation memorabilia. Remove photos, children's artwork, toys, and any personalized items, but don't leave your walls bare! Replace those items with more generic decorative pieces or artwork.Make Your Appliances Look Like New:&nbsp;If your kitchen isn't sporting new appliances, don't worry. You would be amazed at how much you can elevate a kitchen's look by making your appliances spotless. Give your refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and microwave a thorough cleaning so they sparkle - both inside and out!&nbsp;This same tip goes for bathrooms – scrub down the tub, clear the sink drain, and remove soap grime from the shower. You want everything to look as clean, fresh, and new as possible.Put on a Fresh Coat of Paint: You and your family might have had a blast painting your bedrooms, bathrooms, and living room. But most people don't share the same tastes, especially when it comes to a hot pink kitchen or nautical-themed wallpaper in the nursery. Before you put your home on the market, paint the walls in your house. Pick neutral colors, like white, to offer up a \"fresh slate\" for buyers when they move in.Show Off Your Storage Spaces: It's hard to tell the size of a closet when it's stuffed full of junk precious items. Storage space is vital in a home, so make sure yours isn't hidden. Clear out closets, attics, and pantries before a showing to maximize the size of these spaces.Make Your First Impression Count: The first thing buyers see when they pull up to your house is the exterior. They're immediately greeted by your lawn, flowers (or weeds), trees, shrubs, and paving stones. Ensure that impression is a good one, or buyers could immediately be put off before they even step into your home. Clean up your flower beds and even consider power washing your house's exterior. If you have a patio or deck in the front or back, make sure you have well-fitting outdoor furniture. Make sure buyers can understand the enjoyment they'll get outside your home as well as inside.Brighten Up Your Home: Does your house have a ton of natural lighting? If so, are you taking advantage of it? When showing your home, make sure all your curtains or blinds are open so sunlight can light up the rooms. Add lighting to darker rooms or ones that don't get as much sunlight. Make sure every lightbulb is working, and your light fixtures aren't dusty or dirty. Additionally, you can swap dim lightbulbs for high-wattage bulbs to brighten a room.Call in the Cleaning Experts: Sometimes, you need a professional to get a job done right. Consider hiring a professional cleaning service to give your entire house a deep, thorough clean. The cost is worth it when you think of how long it will take you to shampoo your carpets, dust every inch of your house, clear out years of grime from the kitchen… the list goes on.Take Out a Piece of Furniture… or Two: The goal of staging is to maximize the best qualities in your house. You want buyers to imagine their own furniture in each room, their own artwork on the walls, and their own family lounging or eating or relaxing. Your living room should be open and inviting, so plan to clear out a piece of furniture or two to make the room feel even more spacious. Do the same for each room, especially rooms that are a bit cluttered.Clear Your Kitchen Countertops Like Never Before: Most of our kitchen countertops contain things like knife blocks, blenders, fruit bowls, stand mixers, and extra dishes. While those are all part of a functional, lived-in kitchen, you don't want your buyers to see cluttered countertops. Clear away everything but one or two decorative pieces (you can keep the fruit bowl, but make sure it doesn't contain a rotting banana!).Give Every Space in Your House a Job: Your spare bedroom might have served as a playroom/extra office/craft room, or it might have just collected spare items. Before showing your home, make this space – and any ''extra'' space – serve a function. Clear everything but the office furniture to show it as an at-home workspace. Or set it up as the ultimate crafting room with a sewing machine, bolts of cloth, and extra equipment. Whatever you do, make sure every space has a clearly defined purpose to help buyers envision what they'd do with it.Staging doesn't have to be difficult, but it can be time-consuming. You're going to clean your home like never before and possibly be putting beloved items into storage. But don't worry. These tips will help your home sell faster and could be the difference between your asking price and the highest possible selling price.&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2b84db04803487e5d97"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6000c2b84db04803477e7fc7","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 19:01:53 GMT","tags":"","@type":"BlogPosting","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"NEW Model Home at Skyline Trails, The Holloway","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We've added another new, fully-furnished model home to our line up. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/holloway\">Holloway\u003c/a> is 1,682 square feet of perfectly plan living space. This floor plan features tall ceilings, amazing storage solutions throughout the home, and functional use of space to create an open layout. The master suite also features a tall ceiling giving it a grand feeling, a large walk-in closet, and a five-piece bath including a garden tub for soaking. When building a custom \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/holloway\">Holloway\u003c/a>, homeowners have many options including adding a fireplace to the living rooms, adding a custom built-in desk nook to the hallway, or changing up the master suite shower. Homeowners also have options for curb appeal with four different elevations choices including the popular farmhouse, craftsman, or modern looks. \u003cem>\u003cstrong>Check out this video walkthrough of the Holloway at Skyline Trails.\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/CKTIzYdHYCo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Explore The Holloway:\u003c/strong>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/holloway\">www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/holloway\u003c/a> The Holloway model home is now open for touring in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>. This up and coming neighborhood is located in Yukon, OK at Cemetery Road and Reno Avenue. It's a great location near the OKC metro area with quick access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike as well as minutes from several grocery stores and other shopping and restaurants. Students living in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> will attend Mustang schools. We have a list of future amenities coming to homeowners including a park with a playground, a splash pad for summer months, and a walking trail through the neighborhood. \u003cstrong>Explore Skyline Trails:\u003c/strong>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\">www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails\u003c/a> &nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-model-home-at-skyline-trails-the-holloway-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-01-07T23:07:39.000Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7743d723e68144ea3726d2d7295be42d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Holloway model home."},"dateUnix":1610060859,"_etag":"a409cbe4fcf94fa0e06a0ecf592f56c580013fc0","textbody":"We've added another new, fully-furnished model home to our line up. The Holloway is 1,682 square feet of perfectly plan living space. This floor plan features tall ceilings, amazing storage solutions throughout the home, and functional use of space to create an open layout. The master suite also features a tall ceiling giving it a grand feeling, a large walk-in closet, and a five-piece bath including a garden tub for soaking. When building a custom Holloway, homeowners have many options including adding a fireplace to the living rooms, adding a custom built-in desk nook to the hallway, or changing up the master suite shower. Homeowners also have options for curb appeal with four different elevations choices including the popular farmhouse, craftsman, or modern looks. Check out this video walkthrough of the Holloway at Skyline Trails.Explore The Holloway:\nwww.idealhomes.com/new-homes/holloway The Holloway model home is now open for touring in Skyline Trails. This up and coming neighborhood is located in Yukon, OK at Cemetery Road and Reno Avenue. It's a great location near the OKC metro area with quick access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike as well as minutes from several grocery stores and other shopping and restaurants. Students living in Skyline Trails will attend Mustang schools. We have a list of future amenities coming to homeowners including a park with a playground, a splash pad for summer months, and a walking trail through the neighborhood. Explore Skyline Trails:\nwww.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/skyline-trails &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:16:24 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"metaTags":{"title":"New Holloway Model Home at Skyline Trails | Yukon, OK","description":"Tour the new Holloway model home at Skyline Trails in Yukon. This 1,682 sq. ft. plan features tall ceilings, a luxury master suite, and versatile design options."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6000c2b84db04803477e7fc7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a321d4db04803467ee755","_updated":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:23:25 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Cleaning on a Schedule","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>One of the best feelings is when your home is clean and organized. That feeling can relieve stress and improve your mood. Some people have the luxury of being able to pay someone else to keep their home tidy, but most of us have to do it ourselves. Accomplishing a clean and organized home starts with getting organized and putting together a list of chores.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Create a daily cleaning list.\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cem>These tasks should be completed daily. But if you miss a day, it’s no big deal to make it up the next day. All in all, this list of tasks should take no longer than 15 to 30 minutes a day. Here are some examples of what should be on your daily cleaning list:&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make the beds\u003c/strong>—Not like you are being graded on hospital corners, but you’ll feel good pulling back the covers to get in bed after a long day.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Load or unload the dishwasher\u003c/strong>—If you have kids, this is a great task to assign as long as your finest china isn’t a part of your daily routine.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wipe down the kitchen and bathroom surfaces\u003c/strong>—If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that germs live everywhere. You should wipe counters, sinks, and any other high-touch areas like the refrigerator handle and toilets.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check the floors and sweep/vacuum if necessary\u003c/strong>—Some days, this task may take no effort at all. The key to keeping your grout/tile and carpets/rugs looking great for a long time is staying on top of dirt and messes and not tracking them from one room to the next.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take out the trash\u003c/strong>—This is another task that may not have to happen every day, but you should think about it every day. Obviously, if it’s reached its capacity, take it out, or if you have thrown away anything that might start to smell or leak through the liner; cleaning out gross liquids from the bottom of the trash bin is the worst job and is usually preventable.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>One load of laundry\u003c/strong>—This task depends solely on the amount of laundry your home generates and preference one load a day or all in one day on the weekend.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Create a weekly list.\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cem>The weekly cleaning list is a great way to hit every part of your home in a systematic way so that no room gets missed by the cleaning fairy. Pick a day to focus on one room.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Living Room/Family Room\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Tidy and dust shelves\u003cbr>- Fluff pillows and cushions\u003cbr>- Clean under any easily accessible furniture\u003cbr>- Vacuum or sweep and mop\u003cbr>- Wipe windows and sills\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bathrooms\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Clean toilet and shower/tub\u003cbr>- Clean sink(s), mirror, and counters\u003cbr>- Wash bath rugs and towels\u003cbr>- Vacuum or sweep and mop\u003cbr>- Wipe windows and sills\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bedrooms\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Dust furniture and other surfaces\u003cbr>- Organize and declutter\u003cbr>- Tidy closets and drawers\u003cbr>- Vacuum or sweep and mop\u003cbr>- Wipe windows and sills\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kitchen/Dining Room\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Clean table and chairs\u003cbr>- Clean counters and sink\u003cbr>- Wipe down appliances: fridge, dishwasher, stove/oven/cooktop, and microwave\u003cbr>- Vacuum or sweep and mop\u003cbr>- Wipe windows and sills\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Outside\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Sweep and clean porches and patios\u003cbr>- Clean door handles and any windows&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Create a monthly list.\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cem>The monthly list consists of tasks that need to be marked-off every month and also some tasks that need to get accomplished quarterly or annually.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Living Room/Family Room\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Vacuum furniture\u003cbr>- Wash blankets and pillow\u003cbr>- Wipe electronics\u003cbr>- Dust baseboards and moldings\u003cbr>- Dust light fixtures, fans, and blinds\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bathrooms\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Wash shower curtain\u003cbr>- Clean showerhead\u003cbr>- Dust baseboards and moldings\u003cbr>- Tidy cabinets and drawers\u003cbr>- Dust light fixtures, fans, and blinds\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bedrooms\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Wash blankets, pillows, and bedspreads\u003cbr>- Dust baseboards and moldings\u003cbr>- Dust light fixtures, fans, and blinds\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kitchen/Dining Room\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Deep clean fridge and freezer\u003cbr>- Clean coffee pot\u003cbr>- Tidy pantry, cabinets, and drawers\u003cbr>- Wash trash bin\u003cbr>- Dust baseboards and moldings\u003cbr>- Dust light fixtures, fans, and blinds\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Outside\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>- Clean cars\u003cbr>\u003cbr>These lists and tasks are a jumping-off point to create a cleaning and organizing schedule that will work in your home. If you live alone, modify it to cover the frequently used spaces. If you live with other people that are capable of helping, enlist them to take on chores in the schedule or chime in with new ideas to keep your home looking its best just in case someone knocks on the door.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Next time, we will cover some whole-home maintenance practices that you can work into your new schedule.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Heather for Ideal Homes\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"cleaning-on-a-schedule-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-03-23T18:19:09.637Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/48c14d37ca20c70796f77c8fc59ebf00.webp","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1616523550,"_etag":"e33fdd182ce3ca64b3f1f19258ef65236c4a4d9f","textbody":"One of the best feelings is when your home is clean and organized. That feeling can relieve stress and improve your mood. Some people have the luxury of being able to pay someone else to keep their home tidy, but most of us have to do it ourselves. Accomplishing a clean and organized home starts with getting organized and putting together a list of chores.Create a daily cleaning list.These tasks should be completed daily. But if you miss a day, it’s no big deal to make it up the next day. All in all, this list of tasks should take no longer than 15 to 30 minutes a day. Here are some examples of what should be on your daily cleaning list:&nbsp;Make the beds—Not like you are being graded on hospital corners, but you’ll feel good pulling back the covers to get in bed after a long day.Load or unload the dishwasher—If you have kids, this is a great task to assign as long as your finest china isn’t a part of your daily routine.Wipe down the kitchen and bathroom surfaces—If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that germs live everywhere. You should wipe counters, sinks, and any other high-touch areas like the refrigerator handle and toilets.Check the floors and sweep/vacuum if necessary—Some days, this task may take no effort at all. The key to keeping your grout/tile and carpets/rugs looking great for a long time is staying on top of dirt and messes and not tracking them from one room to the next.Take out the trash—This is another task that may not have to happen every day, but you should think about it every day. Obviously, if it’s reached its capacity, take it out, or if you have thrown away anything that might start to smell or leak through the liner; cleaning out gross liquids from the bottom of the trash bin is the worst job and is usually preventable.One load of laundry—This task depends solely on the amount of laundry your home generates and preference one load a day or all in one day on the weekend.&nbsp;Create a weekly list.The weekly cleaning list is a great way to hit every part of your home in a systematic way so that no room gets missed by the cleaning fairy. Pick a day to focus on one room.&nbsp;Living Room/Family Room- Tidy and dust shelves- Fluff pillows and cushions- Clean under any easily accessible furniture- Vacuum or sweep and mop- Wipe windows and sillsBathrooms- Clean toilet and shower/tub- Clean sink(s), mirror, and counters- Wash bath rugs and towels- Vacuum or sweep and mop- Wipe windows and sillsBedrooms- Dust furniture and other surfaces- Organize and declutter- Tidy closets and drawers- Vacuum or sweep and mop- Wipe windows and sillsKitchen/Dining Room- Clean table and chairs- Clean counters and sink- Wipe down appliances: fridge, dishwasher, stove/oven/cooktop, and microwave- Vacuum or sweep and mop- Wipe windows and sillsOutside- Sweep and clean porches and patios- Clean door handles and any windows&nbsp;Create a monthly list.The monthly list consists of tasks that need to be marked-off every month and also some tasks that need to get accomplished quarterly or annually.&nbsp;Living Room/Family Room- Vacuum furniture- Wash blankets and pillow- Wipe electronics- Dust baseboards and moldings- Dust light fixtures, fans, and blindsBathrooms- Wash shower curtain- Clean showerhead- Dust baseboards and moldings- Tidy cabinets and drawers- Dust light fixtures, fans, and blindsBedrooms- Wash blankets, pillows, and bedspreads- Dust baseboards and moldings- Dust light fixtures, fans, and blindsKitchen/Dining Room- Deep clean fridge and freezer- Clean coffee pot- Tidy pantry, cabinets, and drawers- Wash trash bin- Dust baseboards and moldings- Dust light fixtures, fans, and blindsOutside- Clean carsThese lists and tasks are a jumping-off point to create a cleaning and organizing schedule that will work in your home. If you live alone, modify it to cover the frequently used spaces. If you live with other people that are capable of helping, enlist them to take on chores in the schedule or chime in with new ideas to keep your home looking its best just in case someone knocks on the door.Next time, we will cover some whole-home maintenance practices that you can work into your new schedule.Heather for Ideal Homes","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:23:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a321d4db04803467ee755"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a33094db04803497f2d74","_updated":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:27:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Farmhouse, Modern, Traditional, Craftsman, and more","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has long concentrated on creating the best possible living experience, from family-friendly communities to energy efficient, quality construction. But we’ve never stopped there. In addition to offering extremely livable and inviting floor plans, we also build a variety of highly popular exterior elevation styles to make sure we provide the exact home — both inside and out — that our customers desire. There are currently more than TWO HUNDRED elevation designs available to home buyers and we’re here to talk about the style options you can choose from the outside of your home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our elevation styles include:\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Farmhouse\u003c/strong> – Enjoying a recent resurgence in popularity, courtesy of Chip and Joanna Gaines and their hit HGTV series \u003cstrong>\u003cem>Fixer Upper\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>, Farmhouse style traces its roots in America to frontier settlers. A trending aesthetic at Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods, this style includes vertical board-and-batten siding, hinge details on the garage door, rustic post and beam porch detail, roof brackets and vintage lighting fixtures, as well as painted siding, all of which results in a warm, inviting and fresh design.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Mountain Cottage\u003c/strong> – Well-designed mountain style homes have always utilized natural materials and typically provide a strong sense of shelter from the elements. Ideal’s Mountain Cottage homes emphasize a wilderness cabin aesthetic with stained rustic wooden accents. These homes also feature whitewashed brick and stone, an open roofline with exposed rafters, boxed columns, plus knee braces at columns and on the garage overhang and gable detail.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft wp-image-6210 size-full\" src=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/18820-Vivo-Drive-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kendall A mountain cottage\" width=\"1800\" srcset=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/18820-Vivo-Drive-2.jpg 1800w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/18820-Vivo-Drive-2-150x100.jpg 150w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/18820-Vivo-Drive-2-400x267.jpg 400w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/18820-Vivo-Drive-2-768x512.jpg 768w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/18820-Vivo-Drive-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" be_marvel=\"1\" style=\"width: 67.7%;\">\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Traditional –&nbsp;\u003c/strong>A timeless design that takes its cues from the 18\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> and 19\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> century, Traditional style often includes such elements as covered entryways or front porches with columns and at least one front-facing dormer. The traditional style has come to include architectural elements from European styles, as well as American colonial. Ideal’s Traditional style homes are made of stone or brick with a timeless design. Options include stained siding, shutters and painted front doors.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6208\" src=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3500-Aspen-Ridge-Court-1.jpg\" alt=\"traditional style elevation\" width=\"1800\" srcset=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3500-Aspen-Ridge-Court-1.jpg 1800w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3500-Aspen-Ridge-Court-1-150x100.jpg 150w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3500-Aspen-Ridge-Court-1-400x267.jpg 400w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3500-Aspen-Ridge-Court-1-768x512.jpg 768w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3500-Aspen-Ridge-Court-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" be_marvel=\"1\" style=\"width: 67.7%;\">\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>M\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>odern –&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Gaining popularity in the first-half of the 20\u003csup>th\u003c/sup> century, Modern style includes elements of Scandinavian and German design. Ideal’s Modern homes include angles, horizontal lines and a contemporary aesthetic. These homes also feature asymmetrical interest and full-height brick column accents. Some of our modern style homes use vertical stained cedar. These homes include modern lighting fixtures, a wraparound porch with open eave detail, painted brick, vertical knotty pine siding, and a modern, painted front door.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6216\" src=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Inwood-F-2.jpg\" alt=\"modern home elevation style\" width=\"1731\" srcset=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Inwood-F-2.jpg 1731w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Inwood-F-2-150x100.jpg 150w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Inwood-F-2-400x267.jpg 400w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Inwood-F-2-768x512.jpg 768w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Inwood-F-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1731px) 100vw, 1731px\" be_marvel=\"1\" style=\"width: 67.7%;\">\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Craftsman –\u003c/strong> Evolving from both the Shingle style and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie style, Craftsman homes were initially built from around 1901 through the 1930’s. Many of these homes have been restored and are popular to this day. Ideal’s Craftsman style homes feature tapered columns, porches and a comfortable aesthetic. Always a popular option, these Craftsman homes have exposed rafter tails, roof brackets, paired and stained box columns, and shingle detail in its gables.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6217\" src=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/612-Carolyn-Ridge-Road-1.jpg\" alt=\"craftsman elevation style\" width=\"1800\" srcset=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/612-Carolyn-Ridge-Road-1.jpg 1800w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/612-Carolyn-Ridge-Road-1-150x100.jpg 150w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/612-Carolyn-Ridge-Road-1-400x267.jpg 400w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/612-Carolyn-Ridge-Road-1-768x512.jpg 768w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/612-Carolyn-Ridge-Road-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" be_marvel=\"1\" style=\"width: 68.52%;\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whatever your preferred style, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods can help you build the home of your dreams.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Erin Yarbrough\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"farmhouse-modern-traditional-craftsman-and-more-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-03-09T19:23:35.676Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ff6af82569f08b3dc6575080e0a8528e.webp","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1615317816,"_etag":"d4aefac4bbd6716a280726be17ef25d0374f8f8f","textbody":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has long concentrated on creating the best possible living experience, from family-friendly communities to energy efficient, quality construction. But we’ve never stopped there. In addition to offering extremely livable and inviting floor plans, we also build a variety of highly popular exterior elevation styles to make sure we provide the exact home — both inside and out — that our customers desire. There are currently more than TWO HUNDRED elevation designs available to home buyers and we’re here to talk about the style options you can choose from the outside of your home.Our elevation styles include:Farmhouse – Enjoying a recent resurgence in popularity, courtesy of Chip and Joanna Gaines and their hit HGTV series Fixer Upper, Farmhouse style traces its roots in America to frontier settlers. A trending aesthetic at Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods, this style includes vertical board-and-batten siding, hinge details on the garage door, rustic post and beam porch detail, roof brackets and vintage lighting fixtures, as well as painted siding, all of which results in a warm, inviting and fresh design.Mountain Cottage – Well-designed mountain style homes have always utilized natural materials and typically provide a strong sense of shelter from the elements. Ideal’s Mountain Cottage homes emphasize a wilderness cabin aesthetic with stained rustic wooden accents. These homes also feature whitewashed brick and stone, an open roofline with exposed rafters, boxed columns, plus knee braces at columns and on the garage overhang and gable detail.Traditional –&nbsp;A timeless design that takes its cues from the 18th and 19th century, Traditional style often includes such elements as covered entryways or front porches with columns and at least one front-facing dormer. The traditional style has come to include architectural elements from European styles, as well as American colonial. Ideal’s Traditional style homes are made of stone or brick with a timeless design. Options include stained siding, shutters and painted front doors.Modern –&nbsp;Gaining popularity in the first-half of the 20th century, Modern style includes elements of Scandinavian and German design. Ideal’s Modern homes include angles, horizontal lines and a contemporary aesthetic. These homes also feature asymmetrical interest and full-height brick column accents. Some of our modern style homes use vertical stained cedar. These homes include modern lighting fixtures, a wraparound porch with open eave detail, painted brick, vertical knotty pine siding, and a modern, painted front door.Craftsman – Evolving from both the Shingle style and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie style, Craftsman homes were initially built from around 1901 through the 1930’s. Many of these homes have been restored and are popular to this day. Ideal’s Craftsman style homes feature tapered columns, porches and a comfortable aesthetic. Always a popular option, these Craftsman homes have exposed rafter tails, roof brackets, paired and stained box columns, and shingle detail in its gables.Whatever your preferred style, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods can help you build the home of your dreams.Erin Yarbrough","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:27:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a33094db04803497f2d74"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a345d4db04803497f2d7d","_updated":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:33:01 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Kitchen Tile Trends","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>At Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods we believe that the kitchen is the heart of the home. So, after a year of tumult and multiple challenges, it comes as no surprise to us that many designers are placing extra emphasis on creating kitchen environments that truly represent the importance of functionality, progress and individuality, coupled with a sense of comfort and a nurturing atmosphere.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The most popular countertops in Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood kitchens are quartz in either 2 or 3 cm slabs. Laminates have also evolved with designer patterns and are still a viable, affordable countertop option. While you occasionally see designers use full slabs of stone on the backsplash, tile is largely the material of choice for that area behind the countertops to be able to add color, dimension, and pattern.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tile styles range from the always popular white subway, with all its size, style and color variations, to vintage and cut stone mosaics, unusual shapes in a variety of styles and materials, beautiful hand painted tiles from all over the world as well as the recent trend of painted concrete tiles. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers many different tile options with the durability and affordability of ceramic with a vast array of patterns, textures, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>These are some of the kitchen tile designs trending for 2021.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>CHEERFUL AND RELAXING BLUE\u003c/p>\u003cp>While gray and white have been the palette of choice for the last several years, designers frequently bring other colors into play in the backsplash. Although often overlooked as a color for the kitchen in the past, blue has long been recognized as one of the most relaxing colors; especially, when a lighter, almost pastel shade is used. When coupled with white or another light neutral color, whether the additional color is in the tile itself or in the cabinetry, the wall or the kitchen fittings, it’s hard to find a more relaxing and cheerful environment. There are many blue and white patterned tiles available and solid blue tiles come in a variety of shapes and designs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>EXTENSIVE BACKSPLASHES\u003c/p>\u003cp>Large backsplash areas are a good way to make a kitchen look larger than it is and has been a growing design trend over the past couple of years. Depending on the proximity of the kitchen cabinets to the backsplash area, as well as the presence of vent hoods, some designers have extended the use of tile all the way up to the ceiling. Others have used backsplash tile as design elements on at least part of the wall or walls for the entire length of the kitchen.\u003c/p>\u003cp>STRIKING CONTRASTS\u003c/p>\u003cp>Contrasting, bold and two-tone kitchens have been growing in popularity for the past several years, and 2021 is proving to be no exception. This look often consists of extremely dark or bright colors used against white or other light neutral colors and can be used in a monochromatic or patterned way, especially against plain surfaces. Traditional black and white patterns are especially popular when used with a tile having a minimalist design. In addition, tiles with contrasting colors used in a geometric pattern can add a sense of sophistication to either a kitchen wall or floor.\u003c/p>\u003cp>INDUSTRIAL AND METALLICS\u003c/p>\u003cp>Although it’s been both in and out of trend in the past decade, industrial design is back this year, especially for those attempting to give a Victorian or urban look to their home. Typically used in a more spacious kitchen, industrial design can also be employed to great effect in a smaller area. Traditional rectangular and subway tiles lend themselves to this look, as do simple hexagonal patterns. The use of metallic tiles, such as those made from copper or stainless steel, in pretty much any type of pattern is also ideal for industrial design.\u003c/p>\u003cp>THE SKY IS THE LIMIT\u003c/p>\u003cp>Actually, there is no limit to the options that allow you to stretch your imagination. Love the look of hardwoods, but don’t want to maintain them in your kitchen? Choose one of the ceramic wood look-alikes or a luxury vinyl tile that you can’t tell from the real thing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Speaking of LVT, it also comes in stone and tile looks that are much more affordable than the real thing and super easy to maintain.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Limited budget but looking for a designer backsplash? Choose a reliable subway tile, but install it in a stacked, vertical or herringbone pattern. \u003ca href=\"https://construction2style.com/tutorials/subway-tile-pattern-ideas/\">Here\u003c/a> are 12 different pattern ideas. Still looking for something truly eye-catching and custom? Limit the area, and the cost, by installing a show stopping design behind the cooktop and something more subdued on the rest of the backsplash.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In short, there are literally no limits to the ways you can express yourself through tile in your kitchen and on your budget.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Erin Yarbrough\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"kitchen-tile-trends-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-03-09T19:28:05.710Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9811ae9f1f2b628a99d31477c8c3eb0d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1615318086,"_etag":"2eaa37f83b881113f292598f710ae1a8bcd171fc","textbody":"At Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods we believe that the kitchen is the heart of the home. So, after a year of tumult and multiple challenges, it comes as no surprise to us that many designers are placing extra emphasis on creating kitchen environments that truly represent the importance of functionality, progress and individuality, coupled with a sense of comfort and a nurturing atmosphere.The most popular countertops in Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood kitchens are quartz in either 2 or 3 cm slabs. Laminates have also evolved with designer patterns and are still a viable, affordable countertop option. While you occasionally see designers use full slabs of stone on the backsplash, tile is largely the material of choice for that area behind the countertops to be able to add color, dimension, and pattern.Tile styles range from the always popular white subway, with all its size, style and color variations, to vintage and cut stone mosaics, unusual shapes in a variety of styles and materials, beautiful hand painted tiles from all over the world as well as the recent trend of painted concrete tiles. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers many different tile options with the durability and affordability of ceramic with a vast array of patterns, textures, and more.These are some of the kitchen tile designs trending for 2021.CHEERFUL AND RELAXING BLUEWhile gray and white have been the palette of choice for the last several years, designers frequently bring other colors into play in the backsplash. Although often overlooked as a color for the kitchen in the past, blue has long been recognized as one of the most relaxing colors; especially, when a lighter, almost pastel shade is used. When coupled with white or another light neutral color, whether the additional color is in the tile itself or in the cabinetry, the wall or the kitchen fittings, it’s hard to find a more relaxing and cheerful environment. There are many blue and white patterned tiles available and solid blue tiles come in a variety of shapes and designs.EXTENSIVE BACKSPLASHESLarge backsplash areas are a good way to make a kitchen look larger than it is and has been a growing design trend over the past couple of years. Depending on the proximity of the kitchen cabinets to the backsplash area, as well as the presence of vent hoods, some designers have extended the use of tile all the way up to the ceiling. Others have used backsplash tile as design elements on at least part of the wall or walls for the entire length of the kitchen.STRIKING CONTRASTSContrasting, bold and two-tone kitchens have been growing in popularity for the past several years, and 2021 is proving to be no exception. This look often consists of extremely dark or bright colors used against white or other light neutral colors and can be used in a monochromatic or patterned way, especially against plain surfaces. Traditional black and white patterns are especially popular when used with a tile having a minimalist design. In addition, tiles with contrasting colors used in a geometric pattern can add a sense of sophistication to either a kitchen wall or floor.INDUSTRIAL AND METALLICSAlthough it’s been both in and out of trend in the past decade, industrial design is back this year, especially for those attempting to give a Victorian or urban look to their home. Typically used in a more spacious kitchen, industrial design can also be employed to great effect in a smaller area. Traditional rectangular and subway tiles lend themselves to this look, as do simple hexagonal patterns. The use of metallic tiles, such as those made from copper or stainless steel, in pretty much any type of pattern is also ideal for industrial design.THE SKY IS THE LIMITActually, there is no limit to the options that allow you to stretch your imagination. Love the look of hardwoods, but don’t want to maintain them in your kitchen? Choose one of the ceramic wood look-alikes or a luxury vinyl tile that you can’t tell from the real thing.Speaking of LVT, it also comes in stone and tile looks that are much more affordable than the real thing and super easy to maintain.Limited budget but looking for a designer backsplash? Choose a reliable subway tile, but install it in a stacked, vertical or herringbone pattern. Here are 12 different pattern ideas. Still looking for something truly eye-catching and custom? Limit the area, and the cost, by installing a show stopping design behind the cooktop and something more subdued on the rest of the backsplash.In short, there are literally no limits to the ways you can express yourself through tile in your kitchen and on your budget.Erin Yarbrough","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:33:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a345d4db04803497f2d7d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a349b4db04803477f7628","_updated":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:34:03 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Nursery Design Trends for 2021","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In spite of all its challenges, the past year has made us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods appreciate having a nurturing home where we could find refuge and comfort. That appreciation and the desire to help our littles find peace, stability, and security has led to nursery design trends for 2021 that provide a haven, while celebrating our unique and individual design aesthetics. Here are the trends we see as big deals for our littles’ rooms:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>MIX AND MATCH&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>A widely-shared desire for the comfort of what’s familiar, coupled with an appreciation for the convenience and innovation of what’s new, has led many designers to mix old, even antique, pieces with contemporary, new items in nurseries.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This trend for mixing has extended to include blending nostalgic down-home fabrics like gingham or floral prints with more sophisticated choices like chandeliers, gold accessories, and velvet chairs. Plus, the use of natural materials like wood, cane, and rattan adds a warm, cozy, and relaxed look to any child’s room.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>THE FEEL OF DISTANT PLACES\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>It may be because we haven’t been able to actually travel during the pandemic, but exotic interiors appear to be especially popular. Whatever the reason, many designers are incorporating décor, photos, and prints from faraway travels into their nursery designs, as well as obvious travel references, like maps.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jungle décor like stuffed giraffes, crafted animal head wall hangings or prints, along with animal print wallpaper, rugs and window treatments seem to be ever-growing in popularity. Adventure is out there!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>GENDER-NEUTRAL&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Gender neutral rooms that don’t scream either “Boy” or “Girl” with traditional colors are popular right now. This is especially true for those who like to keep their design options completely open. This neutrality lends itself well to the use of a calming and soothing pastel as the primary color for the room.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Going with pastels, especially when selecting the paint for nursery walls, is a great choice for bedrooms shared by siblings. The light color gives you the flexibility to add pieces that reflect each child’s individuality, making it easy to incorporate additional colors preferred by each child for their part of the room, as they and their personalities grow.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>SCANDINAVIAN INFLUENCE\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Extremely popular during the past few years, the minimalist look of Scandinavian design remains strong for nurseries in 2021. In fact, it offers definite advantages for long-term use as a growing child’s room.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The clean lines, warm and cozy textures and pale walls used with Scandinavian design make it easy to change the décor, much as with the use of pastels mentioned above, as your child matures, and their personality develops.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>ALL THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>In spite of our love of neutrals, the trend for colorful nurseries is definitely growing in 2021. This mood-enhancing approach provides a vast array of options.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can paint the walls in one color, while using furniture in several other hues. With this trend you can also keep the walls simple and add pops of color through your choice of accessories, window treatments, furniture and prints.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>EARTH TONES\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>This year, many are designing their nurseries to include earthy colors that represent and reflect the outside world. The rich hues of terra cotta, brown, and warm green all work to make a baby’s room look and feel warm, comfortable, and also sophisticated.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Actually bringing nature itself into nurseries by adding houseplants continues to be popular. Their use helps to purify the air in the room, while adding vibrancy and life, as well as providing a solution for hard-to-style corners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Erin Yarbrough\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"nursery-design-trends-for-2021-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-02-25T19:33:11.729Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c93d623ef5f1cf8f5cd46d6cd25db226.webp","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1614281592,"_etag":"a81a863abd5ed569457e6ecb0fe6b30b3cd1b9fe","textbody":"In spite of all its challenges, the past year has made us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods appreciate having a nurturing home where we could find refuge and comfort. That appreciation and the desire to help our littles find peace, stability, and security has led to nursery design trends for 2021 that provide a haven, while celebrating our unique and individual design aesthetics. Here are the trends we see as big deals for our littles’ rooms:MIX AND MATCH&nbsp;A widely-shared desire for the comfort of what’s familiar, coupled with an appreciation for the convenience and innovation of what’s new, has led many designers to mix old, even antique, pieces with contemporary, new items in nurseries.This trend for mixing has extended to include blending nostalgic down-home fabrics like gingham or floral prints with more sophisticated choices like chandeliers, gold accessories, and velvet chairs. Plus, the use of natural materials like wood, cane, and rattan adds a warm, cozy, and relaxed look to any child’s room.THE FEEL OF DISTANT PLACESIt may be because we haven’t been able to actually travel during the pandemic, but exotic interiors appear to be especially popular. Whatever the reason, many designers are incorporating décor, photos, and prints from faraway travels into their nursery designs, as well as obvious travel references, like maps.Jungle décor like stuffed giraffes, crafted animal head wall hangings or prints, along with animal print wallpaper, rugs and window treatments seem to be ever-growing in popularity. Adventure is out there!GENDER-NEUTRAL&nbsp;Gender neutral rooms that don’t scream either “Boy” or “Girl” with traditional colors are popular right now. This is especially true for those who like to keep their design options completely open. This neutrality lends itself well to the use of a calming and soothing pastel as the primary color for the room.Going with pastels, especially when selecting the paint for nursery walls, is a great choice for bedrooms shared by siblings. The light color gives you the flexibility to add pieces that reflect each child’s individuality, making it easy to incorporate additional colors preferred by each child for their part of the room, as they and their personalities grow.SCANDINAVIAN INFLUENCEExtremely popular during the past few years, the minimalist look of Scandinavian design remains strong for nurseries in 2021. In fact, it offers definite advantages for long-term use as a growing child’s room.The clean lines, warm and cozy textures and pale walls used with Scandinavian design make it easy to change the décor, much as with the use of pastels mentioned above, as your child matures, and their personality develops.ALL THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOWIn spite of our love of neutrals, the trend for colorful nurseries is definitely growing in 2021. This mood-enhancing approach provides a vast array of options.You can paint the walls in one color, while using furniture in several other hues. With this trend you can also keep the walls simple and add pops of color through your choice of accessories, window treatments, furniture and prints.EARTH TONESThis year, many are designing their nurseries to include earthy colors that represent and reflect the outside world. The rich hues of terra cotta, brown, and warm green all work to make a baby’s room look and feel warm, comfortable, and also sophisticated.Actually bringing nature itself into nurseries by adding houseplants continues to be popular. Their use helps to purify the air in the room, while adding vibrancy and life, as well as providing a solution for hard-to-style corners.Erin Yarbrough","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:34:03 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a349b4db04803477f7628"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a34da4db04803477f762b","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:45:25 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Creating the IDEAL New Floorplans","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We often get asked about floorplans and elevation design so we decided to take you behind the scenes of the research and design process. The process in which we create new floorplans is unique for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods because over the past five years we have increased the emphasis on innovation and style. Kent Dahl, Vice President for Estimating and Design, shares the ins and outs of how his team has created more than \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes#plans\">60 current floorplans and more than 200 elevation styles\u003c/a> (208 to be precise). TWO HUNDRED! This exceeds most other builders’ offerings because we strive to provide different styles within a variety of sizes and price ranges.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods floorplan design process all starts with analysis of what our customers gravitate toward and away from when building a home. Customers might love a floorplan, but may not like what it looks like on the outside (this is called the “elevation”). Diving into the numbers and analysis of which homes our customers are building allows our teams to identify underperforming floorplans and then evaluate if it’s likely a problem with the floorplan itself or if it’s because we aren’t offering the right elevation designs. We update all floorplans and/or elevations once every 5 years to keep them fresh and current. This helps us make sure we’re able to deliver new designs that meet our customers’ hopes and dreams.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>So, what do we think &nbsp;about when creating a new plan?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>It all depends on the inspiration! The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\">Overly\u003c/a>, for example, was all designed around the wall of windows in the living room. The team knew they wanted to be able to provide a large open great room with vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows toward the back so they developed the entire floorplan around the center of the home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But brand new plans are sometimes simply adaptations of older plans. For example, when trends in washer/dryer designs, refrigerator designs, car designs, etc. change, our homes have to adapt to the updated products. Kitchens were re-designed years ago to make sure refrigerator doors can open to their full width as side-by-side styles became more prevalent. Laundry rooms were enlarged to accommodate front-load washers and now are being adjusted to accommodate taller top-load washers. Garages are now being extended to accommodate larger vehicles. As buyers’ needs change, so do our floorplans.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“A brand new floorplan typically takes a couple months to design and finalize. We will usually start with 5-10 iterations of a new plan and narrow it down to the best version,” said Kent. “From there, another 5-10 iterations may be designed before a final version is chosen.” Beyond design trends and customer needs, this team also has to consider building codes to ensure size requirements are met, support structures are included, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We asked Kent which floorplan was his favorite and he said the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/halstead\">Halstead\u003c/a> and Overton are his favorite (the Overton is the same design as the Halstead, but with a second floor). In fact, his family has built one of each!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Do you have an idea for a floorplan that you’d love for us to consider? Drop us a note! \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ideal-homes.com\">info@ideal-homes.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Erin Yarbrough\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"creating-the-ideal-new-floorplans-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-02-25T19:34:20.793Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e9a691d6e76594c3885750e83892da19.webp","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1614281661,"_etag":"b8626b85b5006f1914fbafa6ee95e018b72d093c","textbody":"We often get asked about floorplans and elevation design so we decided to take you behind the scenes of the research and design process. The process in which we create new floorplans is unique for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods because over the past five years we have increased the emphasis on innovation and style. Kent Dahl, Vice President for Estimating and Design, shares the ins and outs of how his team has created more than 60 current floorplans and more than 200 elevation styles (208 to be precise). TWO HUNDRED! This exceeds most other builders’ offerings because we strive to provide different styles within a variety of sizes and price ranges.The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods floorplan design process all starts with analysis of what our customers gravitate toward and away from when building a home. Customers might love a floorplan, but may not like what it looks like on the outside (this is called the “elevation”). Diving into the numbers and analysis of which homes our customers are building allows our teams to identify underperforming floorplans and then evaluate if it’s likely a problem with the floorplan itself or if it’s because we aren’t offering the right elevation designs. We update all floorplans and/or elevations once every 5 years to keep them fresh and current. This helps us make sure we’re able to deliver new designs that meet our customers’ hopes and dreams.So, what do we think &nbsp;about when creating a new plan?It all depends on the inspiration! The Overly, for example, was all designed around the wall of windows in the living room. The team knew they wanted to be able to provide a large open great room with vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows toward the back so they developed the entire floorplan around the center of the home.But brand new plans are sometimes simply adaptations of older plans. For example, when trends in washer/dryer designs, refrigerator designs, car designs, etc. change, our homes have to adapt to the updated products. Kitchens were re-designed years ago to make sure refrigerator doors can open to their full width as side-by-side styles became more prevalent. Laundry rooms were enlarged to accommodate front-load washers and now are being adjusted to accommodate taller top-load washers. Garages are now being extended to accommodate larger vehicles. As buyers’ needs change, so do our floorplans.“A brand new floorplan typically takes a couple months to design and finalize. We will usually start with 5-10 iterations of a new plan and narrow it down to the best version,” said Kent. “From there, another 5-10 iterations may be designed before a final version is chosen.” Beyond design trends and customer needs, this team also has to consider building codes to ensure size requirements are met, support structures are included, and more.We asked Kent which floorplan was his favorite and he said the Halstead and Overton are his favorite (the Overton is the same design as the Halstead, but with a second floor). In fact, his family has built one of each!Do you have an idea for a floorplan that you’d love for us to consider? Drop us a note! info@ideal-homes.comErin Yarbrough","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:35:06 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a34da4db04803477f762b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a35704db04803477f762c","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:24:13 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Sneak Peek: Model Homes in Progress","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>A new year is bringing new model homes to the OKC metro. While we love all our model homes, we are especially excited about these upcoming new model homes. Each has their own style and showcase some of the latest trends in home interior and design. They are all brand new floor plans for our line of Signature homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First up is a model home in one of our newest neighborhoods, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe\">Timber Ridge Pointe\u003c/a> located in Choctaw, OK.\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>\u003cbr>It features our Jacobson farmhouse that includes an over-sized breakfast area that can function as a formal dining room. This plan offers walk-in closets for each bedroom. A utility room is conveniently located near the secondary bedrooms and garage so you can drop off muddy shoes when entering the home and keep from dragging dirty laundry all the way across the house. A mudroom located at the garage entry keeps everyone organized as they come and go. And, a living room with a large bank of windows brings in natural lighting accented by a cathedral ceiling with a faux beam across the room. Touring this home will be an experience. (The Jacobson: Beds: 3, Baths: 2, SqFt: 1,864)\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Next, a new model in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/mustang-yukon/castlewood-trails\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> is nearing completion in Yukon, OK.\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Our current model home, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/lawrence\">Lawrence\u003c/a> opened in 2016 to stunning reviews. This time we selected our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/new-homes/orwell\">Orwell\u003c/a> floor plan. In this floor plan, we threw out traditional hallways and opened them up into functional flowing areas that are designed to make the house feel open, bright, and airy. There is an oversized kid’s area that lends itself to the perfect layout to put a craft table or homework station. The window at the end of the kid’s area brings in natural light. In the living room, you will be welcomed with a wall of windows and a cathedral ceiling with a center beam running along the vault. The island is a flat oversized island and the breakfast area has natural light coming in from all three sides to make you feel like you are enjoying that morning cup of coffee in the great outdoors. The master suite has a 5’ shower, wrap-around master closet (with over 83-feet of hanging rods), and is located with direct access to the utility room and mudroom. (The Orwell: Beds: 4, Baths: 2, Half Baths: 1, SqFt: 2,370)\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-6187 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/98D6B4BE-9547-4B7B-B16E-3B06F067FAB7-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/98D6B4BE-9547-4B7B-B16E-3B06F067FAB7-1000x1333.jpg 1000w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/98D6B4BE-9547-4B7B-B16E-3B06F067FAB7-150x200.jpg 150w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/98D6B4BE-9547-4B7B-B16E-3B06F067FAB7-400x533.jpg 400w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/98D6B4BE-9547-4B7B-B16E-3B06F067FAB7-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" style=\"width: 70.66%;\">\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-6185 fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5937-1000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5937-1000x1333.jpg 1000w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5937-150x200.jpg 150w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5937-400x533.jpg 400w,https://marvel-b1-cdn.bc0a.com/f00000000128263/www.idealhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5937-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" style=\"width: 71.48%;\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Heather for Ideal Homes\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"sneak-peek-model-homes-in-progress-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-02-10T19:35:35.843Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/819a90ecb01472f4d2225b22d0add2f1.webp","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1612985736,"_etag":"166d2bce9954d255f2f32c760b07139c9ecdab3f","textbody":"A new year is bringing new model homes to the OKC metro. While we love all our model homes, we are especially excited about these upcoming new model homes. Each has their own style and showcase some of the latest trends in home interior and design. They are all brand new floor plans for our line of Signature homes.First up is a model home in one of our newest neighborhoods, Timber Ridge Pointe located in Choctaw, OK.&nbsp;It features our Jacobson farmhouse that includes an over-sized breakfast area that can function as a formal dining room. This plan offers walk-in closets for each bedroom. A utility room is conveniently located near the secondary bedrooms and garage so you can drop off muddy shoes when entering the home and keep from dragging dirty laundry all the way across the house. A mudroom located at the garage entry keeps everyone organized as they come and go. And, a living room with a large bank of windows brings in natural lighting accented by a cathedral ceiling with a faux beam across the room. Touring this home will be an experience. (The Jacobson: Beds: 3, Baths: 2, SqFt: 1,864)Next, a new model in Castlewood Trails is nearing completion in Yukon, OK.&nbsp;Our current model home, the Lawrence opened in 2016 to stunning reviews. This time we selected our Orwell floor plan. In this floor plan, we threw out traditional hallways and opened them up into functional flowing areas that are designed to make the house feel open, bright, and airy. There is an oversized kid’s area that lends itself to the perfect layout to put a craft table or homework station. The window at the end of the kid’s area brings in natural light. In the living room, you will be welcomed with a wall of windows and a cathedral ceiling with a center beam running along the vault. The island is a flat oversized island and the breakfast area has natural light coming in from all three sides to make you feel like you are enjoying that morning cup of coffee in the great outdoors. The master suite has a 5’ shower, wrap-around master closet (with over 83-feet of hanging rods), and is located with direct access to the utility room and mudroom. (The Orwell: Beds: 4, Baths: 2, Half Baths: 1, SqFt: 2,370)Heather for Ideal Homes","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:37:36 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a35704db04803477f762c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a35d44db04803467ee768","_updated":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:39:16 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Five Ways to Enjoy This Valentine's Day at Home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from enjoying your Valentine’s Day celebration this year – alone (self care = love), with family, or with a loved one. This year, use a little extra imagination, planning, and preparation to make it an incredible and safe day of happiness. Here are five ways you can make the day extra special in the comfort and safety of your own Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Take an online cooking class&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– Great for individuals, couples, or even entire families, online cooking classes make it possible to learn something new, have a great time together, bond with each other and then have something delicious to eat once you’re through . . . plus (Major bonus!) a terrific dish to add to your repertoire for future meals. You can even arrange for other friends to join the fun from the safety of their homes by signing up to take the same class. There are a variety of online cooking classes to choose from: \u003ca href=\"https://www.cozymeal.com/lp/online-cooking-classes?gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35V9kRG9aRJnpYfYhskx7tXIhuma8i6GeitBxJd0lF6cUedOCXVut40RoCVT8QAvD_BwE\">Cozymeal\u003c/a>; \u003ca href=\"https://www.masterclass.com/classes/gordon-ramsay-teaches-cooking-restaurant-recipes-at-home?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=AdWords&utm_campaign=Cooking&utm_content=Nonbrand-%7Bkeyword%7D-US_EM&utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35V39g6UDCdwndLxtEdUWJwua7ulNFON7vvFoe-knd66E7tPvYaiTHYBoCCf8QAvD_BwE\">MasterClass\u003c/a> (featuring Gordon Ramsay); \u003ca href=\"https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/lp/t2/cooking?utm_source=Prospect_Search&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=176686&mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=398169844044&pkw=online%20cooking%20classes&pmt=e&c3apimn=398169844044&intent=&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35V5qtobXL514UoF7dClwitDE6lkfH1wRvQmo4DAr_3GUb6SKM2ikkVBoCwyAQAvD_BwE\">The Great Courses Plus\u003c/a>; and \u003ca href=\"https://www.surlatable.com/cooking-classes/online-cooking-classes/?irclickid=Wfn3s714fxyLTPo0TWXZ0S3wUkERgBQNLUwFWo0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=Skimbit%20Ltd.\">Sur La Table\u003c/a>, among others. Some, like The Great Courses, offer the first class for free, while Sur La Table classes start at $29, no matter how many people are in your kitchen during the class, and their courses cover everything from a prep packet, complete with a shopping list you can download ahead of time, to plating tips.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Enjoy a favorite meal from a restaurant in a far-away city&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– Many iconic and beloved restaurants across the USA have started offering meal kits that can be shipped nationwide. These consist of packaged, pre-portioned food items that can be sent directly to your front door. In many cases, such as with pizzas and desserts, the food arrives already assembled and only requires you to heat or bake it prior to enjoying. &nbsp;Taking advantage of meal kit opportunities means you can enjoy everything from a fresh signature seafood bucket from \u003ca href=\"https://www.topsailsteamer.com/\">Topsail Steamer\u003c/a> in North Carolina, to Reuben sandwiches from Katz Delicatessen in New York City, and steaks from acclaimed steakhouses like Elmo’s in Indianapolis. Just know that delivery time may take longer than you’re used to, so these delicacies aren’t something you want to order at the last minute. Learn about some of the delicious options available to you at \u003ca href=\"https://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/restaurant-meal-kits-nationwide-delivery/slide-6\">The Daily Meal\u003c/a> and at \u003ca href=\"https://www.goldbelly.com/meal-kits\">Goldbelly\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Hold a Movie Marathon&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– Watching movies at home is nothing new but setting up an entire day and/or evening movie marathon is something special. For a special Valentine marathon you can pull together all those movies you’ve wanted to see but haven’t had a chance to view just yet or you can re-watch several of your all-time favorites. You can go with a theme (love stories, comedies, horror flicks, etc.) or just make it a point to see whatever you most enjoy watching. For help in determining your selections, check out this list of \u003ca href=\"https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g3180/valentines-day-movies/\">love stories perfect for Valentine’s Day viewing\u003c/a>. For the best marathon experience, make sure you’ve got plenty of your most beloved drinks and snacks on hand. And remember, while there may be plenty of times when you want to watch your expenses and/or calories, this isn’t one of them. Splurge is the word of the day.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Arrange a Game Night –&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This is another great option for a couple, the entire family or you can even arrange for others to join you via Zoom. When playing virtually with those outside your home, if you want to raise the stakes—and the excitement—you can include prizes for winners that can be sent via email, like gift certificates from \u003ca href=\"https://about.ubereats.com/us/en/how-it-works/uber-eats-gift-card/\">Uber Eats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://sugarwish.com/us/gifts/virtual-gift-card?gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35V-VZyTYSdmKm-oQPhYVeT1MWrnCyzmxuBIvUJPrbzw2zl96pwuBiWhoCtwQQAvD_BwE\">Sugarwish\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.grubhub.com/giftcards?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=National+%7C+All+%7C+Gift+Card+Competitive&utm_term=%2Buber%20%2Beats%20%2Bgift%20%2Bcards&utm_content=acct_id-4307497105:camp_id-1543257268:adgroup_id-62895586710:kwd-511297139741:creative_id-293160104349:ext_id-:matchtype_id-b:network-g:device-c:loc_interest-:loc_physical-9026261&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35V2WgTv9cdnnz1muT2U-_Avtp4MGDHLfax6-Q00x09lt12kr5RB2Q6xoCOKAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\">Grubhub\u003c/a>. Naturally, everyone playing can contribute to the winner’s pot either ahead of time or via a source like \u003ca href=\"https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/sem/account-selection-signup?kid=p51348483812&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35V1yR9tDv9W4FxQdejLndm7zbgnSaxyjPq2pjUkV_7A13SMhMaeYd3RoC4zoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\">Paypal\u003c/a>. When playing virtually, game options include online games like \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/scattergories/id1011376303\">Scattergories\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/trivia-to-go-the-quiz-game/id618125951\">Trivia To Go\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://apps.apple.com/au/app/jeopardy-trivia-quiz-game/id1096884447\">Jeopardy\u003c/a>, among others. When you’re playing with those who are in the same location as you, you can obviously go old school and pull out one or more board games, a deck of cards, or enjoy a rousing game of charades that you make up on the spot.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Set Up an Indoor Picnic –\u003c/strong> While picnics held outdoors allow you to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and environments you don’t necessarily see every day, picnics held indoors preclude the need for hiking or worrying about the chance for rain. For an indoor picnic in your home you can spread out on the floor using a soft comforter, couch cushions, and even use your best china and champagne glasses, should you so desire. You can have your repast delivered from a favorite local restaurant, from a restaurant farther afield (see #2 above) or you can cook it together. If you want to make the experience as much like an outdoor picnic as possible, you can invest in one of these \u003ca href=\"https://www.bestreviews.guide/outdoor-blanket-for-picnic?origin=google&google_params%5bmatchtype%5d=b&google_params%5bnetwork%5d=g&google_params%5bdevice%5d=c&google_params%5bcreative%5d=426058289025&google_params%5bkeyword%5d=&google_params%5badposition%5d=&google_params%5badgroupid%5d=76772379734&google_params%5bcampaignid%5d=6490998898&bs=&google_params%5bfeeditemid%5d=&google_params%5btargetid%5d=dsa-19959388920&google_params%5bloc_interest_ms%5d=&google_params%5bloc_physical_ms%5d=9026261&google_params%5bdevicemodel%5d=&google_params%5btarget%5d=&new_api=true&dest=0&sys_id=0|254&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35V7rEJDOHvXruvu9Qe7u8iHA5boOLzbALlgBgd8gKMgqfX7DK15oYwBoCveUQAvD_BwE\">Ten Best Outdoor Blankets for Picnics\u003c/a> and even pack all your goodies in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/sb0/picnic-baskets-backpacks-c215955.html?refid=GX494334264428.Picnic%20baskets~e&position=&network=g&pcrid=494334264428&device=c&targetid=kwd-10155671&channel=GoogleIntent&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bmABhBbEiwASb35VzSH9DbL_PHKX4VJ3X9WWTNL4lc6ST6SEMKjHFhE4hRYgLyeiIKH6RoC4mAQAvD_BwE\">picnic basket\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Whatever Valentine’s holds for you this year, all of us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods send love and happiness.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Erin Yarbrough\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"five-ways-to-enjoy-this-valentines-day-at-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-02-03T19:38:28.531Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/37679467b6da8829ed0459ba8bb55ad5.webp","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1612381109,"_etag":"c5198c535bfaf5def0a972593d3591557bf06032","textbody":"Don’t let COVID-19 keep you from enjoying your Valentine’s Day celebration this year – alone (self care = love), with family, or with a loved one. This year, use a little extra imagination, planning, and preparation to make it an incredible and safe day of happiness. Here are five ways you can make the day extra special in the comfort and safety of your own Ideal home.Take an online cooking class&nbsp;– Great for individuals, couples, or even entire families, online cooking classes make it possible to learn something new, have a great time together, bond with each other and then have something delicious to eat once you’re through . . . plus (Major bonus!) a terrific dish to add to your repertoire for future meals. You can even arrange for other friends to join the fun from the safety of their homes by signing up to take the same class. There are a variety of online cooking classes to choose from: Cozymeal; MasterClass (featuring Gordon Ramsay); The Great Courses Plus; and Sur La Table, among others. Some, like The Great Courses, offer the first class for free, while Sur La Table classes start at $29, no matter how many people are in your kitchen during the class, and their courses cover everything from a prep packet, complete with a shopping list you can download ahead of time, to plating tips.Enjoy a favorite meal from a restaurant in a far-away city&nbsp;– Many iconic and beloved restaurants across the USA have started offering meal kits that can be shipped nationwide. These consist of packaged, pre-portioned food items that can be sent directly to your front door. In many cases, such as with pizzas and desserts, the food arrives already assembled and only requires you to heat or bake it prior to enjoying. &nbsp;Taking advantage of meal kit opportunities means you can enjoy everything from a fresh signature seafood bucket from Topsail Steamer in North Carolina, to Reuben sandwiches from Katz Delicatessen in New York City, and steaks from acclaimed steakhouses like Elmo’s in Indianapolis. Just know that delivery time may take longer than you’re used to, so these delicacies aren’t something you want to order at the last minute. Learn about some of the delicious options available to you at The Daily Meal and at Goldbelly.Hold a Movie Marathon&nbsp;– Watching movies at home is nothing new but setting up an entire day and/or evening movie marathon is something special. For a special Valentine marathon you can pull together all those movies you’ve wanted to see but haven’t had a chance to view just yet or you can re-watch several of your all-time favorites. You can go with a theme (love stories, comedies, horror flicks, etc.) or just make it a point to see whatever you most enjoy watching. For help in determining your selections, check out this list of love stories perfect for Valentine’s Day viewing. For the best marathon experience, make sure you’ve got plenty of your most beloved drinks and snacks on hand. And remember, while there may be plenty of times when you want to watch your expenses and/or calories, this isn’t one of them. Splurge is the word of the day.Arrange a Game Night –&nbsp;This is another great option for a couple, the entire family or you can even arrange for others to join you via Zoom. When playing virtually with those outside your home, if you want to raise the stakes—and the excitement—you can include prizes for winners that can be sent via email, like gift certificates from Uber Eats, Sugarwish or Grubhub. Naturally, everyone playing can contribute to the winner’s pot either ahead of time or via a source like Paypal. When playing virtually, game options include online games like Scattergories, Trivia To Go, and Jeopardy, among others. When you’re playing with those who are in the same location as you, you can obviously go old school and pull out one or more board games, a deck of cards, or enjoy a rousing game of charades that you make up on the spot.Set Up an Indoor Picnic – While picnics held outdoors allow you to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and environments you don’t necessarily see every day, picnics held indoors preclude the need for hiking or worrying about the chance for rain. For an indoor picnic in your home you can spread out on the floor using a soft comforter, couch cushions, and even use your best china and champagne glasses, should you so desire. You can have your repast delivered from a favorite local restaurant, from a restaurant farther afield (see #2 above) or you can cook it together. If you want to make the experience as much like an outdoor picnic as possible, you can invest in one of these Ten Best Outdoor Blankets for Picnics and even pack all your goodies in a picnic basket.Whatever Valentine’s holds for you this year, all of us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods send love and happiness.Erin Yarbrough","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:39:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a35d44db04803467ee768"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a36154db04803497f2d85","_updated":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:40:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Fishing in Oklahoma","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Oklahoma offers a multitude of opportunities and options for fishing – both in the ponds in the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities and at nearby bodies of water. With over 200 lakes, rivers, and ponds, Oklahoma is is home to more than 40 documented species of fish. Our homeowners love fishing in the neighborhood ponds as the weather continues to become warmer!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sunfish\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>By far the most common fish in the state, sunfish, can be found in pretty much every lake in Oklahoma. Not only abundant but also extremely catchable, sunfish are a great variety of fish for introducing children to the sport of fishing. Bluegill, redear and green sunfish can all be found in this state. Late spring is the best time to fish for this species, especially when using worms along shallow shorelines in areas protected from wind and boat traffic.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trout &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Fun to catch and great to eat, two species of trout, brown and rainbow, have been introduced to Oklahoma by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/\">Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation\u003c/a>. The brown trout, identified by the orange and red spots on their sides, are periodically stocked in just two locations: the \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.3759\">Illinois River\u003c/a> below \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/Lake_Tenkiller_Area\">Lake Tenkiller\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4670\">the Lower Mountain Fork River\u003c/a> below \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.857\">Broken Bow Lake\u003c/a>. Rainbow trout, known for their iridescent coloring and the black spots on their tails and fins, on the other hand are regularly stocked across the state at such locations as \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.17784\">Lake Wayne Wallace\u003c/a> in eastern Oklahoma and \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.17784\">Lake Carl Etling\u003c/a> in the Panhandle.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Catfish\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Channel, flathead and blue catfish can be found in lakes, ponds and rivers across Oklahoma. The most abundant, channel, can be found from \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.8609\">Lake Wister\u003c/a> in eastern Oklahoma to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.2821\">Fort Cobb Reservoir\u003c/a> in the southwest. Flatheads populate most streams and large impoundments in the state, and blue catfish are plentiful in \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/article_page/lakeside-getaways-in-green-country\">northeastern Oklahoma lakes\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bass\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>An amazingly large variety of bass can be found across the state, but the most common are the striped, hybrids, smallmouth and largemouth. Some of the best striped bass fishing in the world can be found in the 89,000 acres of \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.4379\">Lake Texoma\u003c/a>, the striped hybrids are also abundant here but can also be found in the northwestern part of the state. Especially plentiful in shallow waters, smallmouth bass appear naturally in many eastern Oklahoma streams and tributaries. In comparison, largemouth bass are more abundant in the western part of the state.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Walleye\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Introduced to \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.1057\">Canton Lake\u003c/a> and Lake Tenkiller in the 1950s, walleyes can now be found in most major lakes across the state. Identified by their spiny dorsal fins, they are most plentiful in \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/article_page/lakeside-getaways-in-great-plains-country\">lakes in southwestern Oklahoma\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sauger and Saugeye\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>A unique species of the perch family, sauger are found primarily in the rivers of eastern Oklahoma. Not very abundant, they are considered a rare and rewarding treat when caught. Saugeye were created in Oklahoma fish hatcheries by crossing sauger with walleye. Both sauger and Saugeye are considered by many connoisseurs to be &nbsp;some of the best-tasting freshwater fish in the USA.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paddlefish\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Also known as spoonbills, paddlefish are massive, primitive fish. In fact, they are one of the largest freshwater species in the country. Well adapted to living in rivers and lakes, they are frequently found in deeper, low-current areas like backwater lakes, side channels and tailwaters below dams. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.16936\">Paddlefish Research and Processing Center\u003c/a>, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, collects important biological data and processes paddlefish that have been caught and salvages paddlefish eggs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Illustrations and Additional Information\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Illustrations of the fish listed above and of other species can be found \u003ca href=\"https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/species\">here\u003c/a>. While information about the individual waterways and bodies of water where specific varieties of fish can be caught are listed \u003ca href=\"https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/fishing/wheretofish/odwc-lakes\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Erin Yarbrough\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"fishing-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-02-03T19:39:33.307Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cefcad2a5fb4d1b6fcebf68a0bcb9164.webp","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1612381174,"_etag":"c622d2bbab7183d9e0c8aa7b7a9de5a6a01b9de4","textbody":"Oklahoma offers a multitude of opportunities and options for fishing – both in the ponds in the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities and at nearby bodies of water. With over 200 lakes, rivers, and ponds, Oklahoma is is home to more than 40 documented species of fish. Our homeowners love fishing in the neighborhood ponds as the weather continues to become warmer!SunfishBy far the most common fish in the state, sunfish, can be found in pretty much every lake in Oklahoma. Not only abundant but also extremely catchable, sunfish are a great variety of fish for introducing children to the sport of fishing. Bluegill, redear and green sunfish can all be found in this state. Late spring is the best time to fish for this species, especially when using worms along shallow shorelines in areas protected from wind and boat traffic.Trout &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Fun to catch and great to eat, two species of trout, brown and rainbow, have been introduced to Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The brown trout, identified by the orange and red spots on their sides, are periodically stocked in just two locations: the Illinois River below Lake Tenkiller and the Lower Mountain Fork River below Broken Bow Lake. Rainbow trout, known for their iridescent coloring and the black spots on their tails and fins, on the other hand are regularly stocked across the state at such locations as Lake Wayne Wallace in eastern Oklahoma and Lake Carl Etling in the Panhandle.CatfishChannel, flathead and blue catfish can be found in lakes, ponds and rivers across Oklahoma. The most abundant, channel, can be found from Lake Wister in eastern Oklahoma to the Fort Cobb Reservoir in the southwest. Flatheads populate most streams and large impoundments in the state, and blue catfish are plentiful in northeastern Oklahoma lakes.BassAn amazingly large variety of bass can be found across the state, but the most common are the striped, hybrids, smallmouth and largemouth. Some of the best striped bass fishing in the world can be found in the 89,000 acres of Lake Texoma, the striped hybrids are also abundant here but can also be found in the northwestern part of the state. Especially plentiful in shallow waters, smallmouth bass appear naturally in many eastern Oklahoma streams and tributaries. In comparison, largemouth bass are more abundant in the western part of the state.WalleyeIntroduced to Canton Lake and Lake Tenkiller in the 1950s, walleyes can now be found in most major lakes across the state. Identified by their spiny dorsal fins, they are most plentiful in lakes in southwestern Oklahoma.Sauger and SaugeyeA unique species of the perch family, sauger are found primarily in the rivers of eastern Oklahoma. Not very abundant, they are considered a rare and rewarding treat when caught. Saugeye were created in Oklahoma fish hatcheries by crossing sauger with walleye. Both sauger and Saugeye are considered by many connoisseurs to be &nbsp;some of the best-tasting freshwater fish in the USA.PaddlefishAlso known as spoonbills, paddlefish are massive, primitive fish. In fact, they are one of the largest freshwater species in the country. Well adapted to living in rivers and lakes, they are frequently found in deeper, low-current areas like backwater lakes, side channels and tailwaters below dams. The Paddlefish Research and Processing Center, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, collects important biological data and processes paddlefish that have been caught and salvages paddlefish eggs.Illustrations and Additional InformationIllustrations of the fish listed above and of other species can be found here. While information about the individual waterways and bodies of water where specific varieties of fish can be caught are listed here.Erin Yarbrough","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:40:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a36154db04803497f2d85"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"605a364f4db04803477f7630","_updated":"Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:26:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Special People Like Gene McKown Working to Make the World Better in 2021 & Beyond","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods’ co-founder Gene McKown is a shining example of someone who will go to great lengths to take care of others. For that calling to help others, Gene has been nominated for the national \u003ca href=\"https://hearthstone.com/humanitarian-award/\">Hearthstone Builder Humanitarian Award\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Not only a thriving business owner and leader, Gene and his wife have also distinguished themselves as philanthropists who regularly and generously support others. For over 50 years, Gene has also given time, energy and constant support to hundreds of non-profit organizations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As a result, he has positively impacted thousands of lives.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This includes the many individuals and families who have successfully transitioned out of homelessness because of the interim homes provided at \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitnorman.com/places-to-go/food-and-shelters-mckown-village\">Food and Shelter’s McKown Village\u003c/a> in Norman. In addition to personally contributing $110,000, Gene raised another $3.25 million from the community to build 32 fully furnished 400 to 800-square foot cottages for families to live in while they work to build a sustainable future for themselves.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Gene’s philosophy emphasizes helping those who have grown up in difficult circumstances and therefore may need additional support to navigate the world around them. He is active in organizations that provide food, clothing and shelter for children who lack them and that work to increase careers and job growth for those who need a new start in life.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://oklahoman.com/article/5576178/ribbon-cutting-celebrates-opening-of-new-judy-mckown-childrens-activity-center\">Judy McKown Activity Center\u003c/a> in Norman is named after Gene’s beloved late wife as a gift from the McKowns. This center is designed to provide a safe place for children of Norman’s working parents. Information about the center can be found near the end of the video in this \u003ca href=\"https://christianchronicle.org/sermon-inspires-big-idea-tiny-homes/\">article\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A mentor to many, Gene has always made it a priority to offer training and advice to others which is why the \u003ca href=\"https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/fdo-grantmaker-profile/?key=MCKO001\">McKown Family Foundation\u003c/a> provides funding for scholarships and why he continues to serve on its Board of Directors today.\u003c/p>\u003cp>He has always looked for and found creative and proactive ways to give: a prime example, his auctions for charity. While a college student 50 years ago, Gene attended auction school to learn how to raise money for charity. Averaging 25 to 30 charity auctions a year, he has been auctioneer for more than 1,500 community auctions to date, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. “Builder Magazine” detailed Gene’s charity auction work, which has included an annual fundraising auction for the Assistance League of Norman for over 40 years and for the United Way of Norman for more than 25 years, in this \u003ca href=\"https://www.probuilder.com/gene-mckown-auctioneer-extraordinaire\">article\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A long-time supporter of the Salvation Army, Gene recently gave the organization a $1 million challenge grant, which they have successfully met. A $220,000 corporate office in Norman was included in the challenge. Gene purchased the office and gifted it to this deserving non-profit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Although personal giving has always been extremely important to him, recruiting others to help causes close to his heart is also of vital importance to Gene. He has led Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods’ charitable giving programs throughout the company’s history. Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has, to date, given millions of dollars to community projects.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We are thankful for leaders such as Gene McKown who are committed to making the world a kinder, more helpful and nurturing place for all.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Erin Yarbrough\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"special-people-like-gene-mckown-working-to-make-the-world-better-in-2021-beyond-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-01-12T19:40:40.878Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c55e5e00adf45c17c6f1473a5999e3ea.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Gene McKown"},"dateUnix":1610480441,"_etag":"b6118174d99e85cc485ee17cf987329e38047a74","textbody":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods’ co-founder Gene McKown is a shining example of someone who will go to great lengths to take care of others. For that calling to help others, Gene has been nominated for the national Hearthstone Builder Humanitarian Award.Not only a thriving business owner and leader, Gene and his wife have also distinguished themselves as philanthropists who regularly and generously support others. For over 50 years, Gene has also given time, energy and constant support to hundreds of non-profit organizations.As a result, he has positively impacted thousands of lives.This includes the many individuals and families who have successfully transitioned out of homelessness because of the interim homes provided at Food and Shelter’s McKown Village in Norman. In addition to personally contributing $110,000, Gene raised another $3.25 million from the community to build 32 fully furnished 400 to 800-square foot cottages for families to live in while they work to build a sustainable future for themselves.Gene’s philosophy emphasizes helping those who have grown up in difficult circumstances and therefore may need additional support to navigate the world around them. He is active in organizations that provide food, clothing and shelter for children who lack them and that work to increase careers and job growth for those who need a new start in life.The Judy McKown Activity Center in Norman is named after Gene’s beloved late wife as a gift from the McKowns. This center is designed to provide a safe place for children of Norman’s working parents. Information about the center can be found near the end of the video in this article.A mentor to many, Gene has always made it a priority to offer training and advice to others which is why the McKown Family Foundation provides funding for scholarships and why he continues to serve on its Board of Directors today.He has always looked for and found creative and proactive ways to give: a prime example, his auctions for charity. While a college student 50 years ago, Gene attended auction school to learn how to raise money for charity. Averaging 25 to 30 charity auctions a year, he has been auctioneer for more than 1,500 community auctions to date, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. “Builder Magazine” detailed Gene’s charity auction work, which has included an annual fundraising auction for the Assistance League of Norman for over 40 years and for the United Way of Norman for more than 25 years, in this article.A long-time supporter of the Salvation Army, Gene recently gave the organization a $1 million challenge grant, which they have successfully met. A $220,000 corporate office in Norman was included in the challenge. Gene purchased the office and gifted it to this deserving non-profit.Although personal giving has always been extremely important to him, recruiting others to help causes close to his heart is also of vital importance to Gene. He has led Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods’ charitable giving programs throughout the company’s history. Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has, to date, given millions of dollars to community projects.We are thankful for leaders such as Gene McKown who are committed to making the world a kinder, more helpful and nurturing place for all.Erin Yarbrough","_created":"Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:41:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/605a364f4db04803477f7630"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6070ad534db04803477fb9a6","_updated":"Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:38:59 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"7 New Home Loan Myths: Busted","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Mortgage rates are still at an all-time low, but financing is a confusing process for many buying a new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Alex Hawkins is a credit consultant with \u003ca href=\"https://csolutionsok.com/credit-authorization/\">C Solutions\u003c/a>, an exclusive financing resource for\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\">&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/a>. “C Solutions is a liaison between buyer, builder and mortgage company,” Alex said. “Our job is to guide you through the home financing process – to help you achieve the home of your dreams.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>She says there are a lot of \u003cstrong>myths about the whole home credit process\u003c/strong>. Here are some things for you to keep in mind.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>You can never qualify if you’ve had payment or income problems in the past.\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>NOT TRUE.\u003c/strong> Lots of buyers do not want to get their credit pulled because they don’t want the answer to be “No.” It’s never a “no,” it’s just a question of when. Time really does heal all wounds.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You have to have a certain credit score to qualify.\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>NOT TRUE.\u003c/strong> Required credit scores are set by each investor and depend on the type of loan.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You should not have your credit pulled because it will lower your credit score.\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>NOT TRUE.\u003c/strong> As long as you are not having your credit pulled several times in a short period of time, a hard inquiry makes only a small hit to your credit score.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You cannot qualify because you are self-employed.\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>NOT TRUE.\u003c/strong> Other factors can compensate. An experienced credit/financial consultant can help you navigate the process successfully.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You have had clean credit for almost seven years, and all the old stuff will automatically go away when you reach that mark.\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>NOT TRUE.\u003c/strong> Some collections do not go away or “fall off.” Although tax liens do not always report to the credit bureaus, you will need to take steps to remedy your tax obligations. Your credit advisor will help you find the best way to do that.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You need a credit repair company to help you qualify.\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>NOT TRUE.\u003c/strong> While some are good and can help you, there is nothing they can do that you cannot do for yourself for free.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You plan to pay off all your outstanding debt and/or collections — then you will be sure to qualify.\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>NOT TRUE.\u003c/strong> Paying collections can lower credit scores initially because you are closing out an account (albeit a negative account). However, it is often a necessary evil to start raising the credit scores. Paying down debt is excellent to free up the debt portion of the debt-to-income ratio, but you do not want to close any accounts (e.g., credit cards) during the home loan process as that can lower the scores.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Alex says the first step in financing a mortgage is to \u003ca href=\"https://csolutionsok.com/credit-authorization/\">fill out the Credit Authorization form\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>C Solutions will pull your credit report and review it to determine the breakdown of your car loans, student loans and credit cards as well as collect important documents from you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The next step is to calculate your debt-to income ratio. C Solutions will total your monthly payments on interest-bearing debt, such as car payments, student loan payments and credit card bills. To arrive at your debt-to-income ratio, add your total monthly payments to the projected house payment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The general rule of thumb is that this total should not exceed 45% of your gross monthly income.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you meet the 45% rule, or qualify for an exception, you’re good to go. C Solutions will issue a pre-approval.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you do not meet the 45% rule, all is not lost. C Solutions will customize a roadmap and then work with you to address the various issues. How long does this take? Of course it varies by case and could be as little as a few weeks and as much as six months to more than a year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Alex advises that the mortgage game changes all the time, and everyone’s case is unique. Mortgage is not a one size fits all deal. For more information on preferred lenders and financing, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-story/financing\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Erin Yarbrough\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"7-new-home-loan-myths-busted-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-03-24T19:37:36.240Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e928fb802f4995c72151d3d3265d18ad.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1616614657,"_etag":"6e510cf7f50e61965b030c7746e3ed8afcea7363","textbody":"Mortgage rates are still at an all-time low, but financing is a confusing process for many buying a new home.Alex Hawkins is a credit consultant with C Solutions, an exclusive financing resource for&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “C Solutions is a liaison between buyer, builder and mortgage company,” Alex said. “Our job is to guide you through the home financing process – to help you achieve the home of your dreams.”She says there are a lot of myths about the whole home credit process. Here are some things for you to keep in mind.You can never qualify if you’ve had payment or income problems in the past.NOT TRUE. Lots of buyers do not want to get their credit pulled because they don’t want the answer to be “No.” It’s never a “no,” it’s just a question of when. Time really does heal all wounds.You have to have a certain credit score to qualify.NOT TRUE. Required credit scores are set by each investor and depend on the type of loan.You should not have your credit pulled because it will lower your credit score.NOT TRUE. As long as you are not having your credit pulled several times in a short period of time, a hard inquiry makes only a small hit to your credit score.You cannot qualify because you are self-employed.NOT TRUE. Other factors can compensate. An experienced credit/financial consultant can help you navigate the process successfully.You have had clean credit for almost seven years, and all the old stuff will automatically go away when you reach that mark.NOT TRUE. Some collections do not go away or “fall off.” Although tax liens do not always report to the credit bureaus, you will need to take steps to remedy your tax obligations. Your credit advisor will help you find the best way to do that.You need a credit repair company to help you qualify.NOT TRUE. While some are good and can help you, there is nothing they can do that you cannot do for yourself for free.You plan to pay off all your outstanding debt and/or collections — then you will be sure to qualify.NOT TRUE. Paying collections can lower credit scores initially because you are closing out an account (albeit a negative account). However, it is often a necessary evil to start raising the credit scores. Paying down debt is excellent to free up the debt portion of the debt-to-income ratio, but you do not want to close any accounts (e.g., credit cards) during the home loan process as that can lower the scores.Alex says the first step in financing a mortgage is to fill out the Credit Authorization form.C Solutions will pull your credit report and review it to determine the breakdown of your car loans, student loans and credit cards as well as collect important documents from you.The next step is to calculate your debt-to income ratio. C Solutions will total your monthly payments on interest-bearing debt, such as car payments, student loan payments and credit card bills. To arrive at your debt-to-income ratio, add your total monthly payments to the projected house payment.The general rule of thumb is that this total should not exceed 45% of your gross monthly income.If you meet the 45% rule, or qualify for an exception, you’re good to go. C Solutions will issue a pre-approval.If you do not meet the 45% rule, all is not lost. C Solutions will customize a roadmap and then work with you to address the various issues. How long does this take? Of course it varies by case and could be as little as a few weeks and as much as six months to more than a year.Alex advises that the mortgage game changes all the time, and everyone’s case is unique. Mortgage is not a one size fits all deal. For more information on preferred lenders and financing, visit Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.Erin Yarbrough","_created":"Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:38:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6070ad534db04803477fb9a6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6070ad994db04803487ee13a","_updated":"Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:31:06 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Building an IDEAL Company","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>CEO and co-founder, Vernon McKown, is a dedicated lifelong learner who believes that great leadership starts with building personal connections and respect. It’s this mentality that has led the company through 30 years of growth and more than 12,000 homes built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Vernon still remembers the names of the first people he sold homes to when he started the company because making an impact in people’s lives is why he is still passionate about building homes today. He was told once by a previous homeowner that even though they had moved to other homes throughout their lives, their first home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods was still their favorite. It held so many first memories, including when they brought their babies home from the hospital.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“It’s all about making dreams come true for our homeowners,” said Vernon. Since the beginning of the company, first-time homebuyers have been a significant portion of the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods customer base.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“It’s the little details that make our homes and neighborhoods beautiful, comfortable places to live,” Vernon explains. “In fact, because so many of our employees live in an Ideal home, we get a front-row seat to adjustments and changes we can make to our plans to make them better.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Having such a dedication to quality and leading-edge innovation takes strong leadership to create continued long-term success. This is where Vernon really shines. Building leadership skills has been a lifelong pursuit for him. He served as the 4-H state president in high school (and still has his 4-H training binder from 1986 in his office today) that earned him trips to state, regional, and national 4-H conferences. It’s also where he met Ronda, his wife (more on that later). A continuous learner, he strives to read a book a month to help himself grow personally and professionally.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Vernon believes that leadership starts with trust and respect. Once that foundation is established, he concentrates on inspiring team members to rise to new levels. By creating stretch goals and guardrails, he opens the opportunities for others to create new and innovative ways to succeed. He also believes you get the best out of people by loving and caring for them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>He and his wife, Ronda, were high school sweethearts who met in 4-H and have been married for more than 25 years. Vernon credits her in large part with helping him to experience what he calls “a fairytale life.” She was there when he co-founded Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and currently leads the company’s outreach efforts to support neighbors and the communities that Ideal serves. Their children have grown up around the homebuilding industry their entire lives and even though Vernon strives to keep work at work, he uses a lot of the lessons he’s learned as a leader to help him be a better parent as well.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/vernon-mckown-ceo-and-co-founder\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read Vernon McKown's Bio\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2208187212bf337d9e243957093c8c34.jpg\" style=\"width: 26.12%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2208187212bf337d9e243957093c8c34.jpg\" alt=\"Vernon McKown\">\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"building-an-ideal-company-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-04-09T19:33:11.379Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/558da37fc3eb002440723ad1be1738ab.jpeg","name":"Vernon McKown and family","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1617996792,"_etag":"98f949a013dc5a1a11dec45f7da92c821d4d1000","textbody":"CEO and co-founder, Vernon McKown, is a dedicated lifelong learner who believes that great leadership starts with building personal connections and respect. It’s this mentality that has led the company through 30 years of growth and more than 12,000 homes built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.Vernon still remembers the names of the first people he sold homes to when he started the company because making an impact in people’s lives is why he is still passionate about building homes today. He was told once by a previous homeowner that even though they had moved to other homes throughout their lives, their first home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods was still their favorite. It held so many first memories, including when they brought their babies home from the hospital.“It’s all about making dreams come true for our homeowners,” said Vernon. Since the beginning of the company, first-time homebuyers have been a significant portion of the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods customer base.“It’s the little details that make our homes and neighborhoods beautiful, comfortable places to live,” Vernon explains. “In fact, because so many of our employees live in an Ideal home, we get a front-row seat to adjustments and changes we can make to our plans to make them better.”&nbsp;Having such a dedication to quality and leading-edge innovation takes strong leadership to create continued long-term success. This is where Vernon really shines. Building leadership skills has been a lifelong pursuit for him. He served as the 4-H state president in high school (and still has his 4-H training binder from 1986 in his office today) that earned him trips to state, regional, and national 4-H conferences. It’s also where he met Ronda, his wife (more on that later). A continuous learner, he strives to read a book a month to help himself grow personally and professionally.Vernon believes that leadership starts with trust and respect. Once that foundation is established, he concentrates on inspiring team members to rise to new levels. By creating stretch goals and guardrails, he opens the opportunities for others to create new and innovative ways to succeed. He also believes you get the best out of people by loving and caring for them.He and his wife, Ronda, were high school sweethearts who met in 4-H and have been married for more than 25 years. Vernon credits her in large part with helping him to experience what he calls “a fairytale life.” She was there when he co-founded Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and currently leads the company’s outreach efforts to support neighbors and the communities that Ideal serves. Their children have grown up around the homebuilding industry their entire lives and even though Vernon strives to keep work at work, he uses a lot of the lessons he’s learned as a leader to help him be a better parent as well.Read Vernon McKown's Bio","_created":"Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:40:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6070ad994db04803487ee13a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6074a5f14db04803487ee4ee","_updated":"Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:07:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Design Center Options and Solutions","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re thinking about building a custom home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods but worry the myriad of decisions will be overwhelming, rest easy. The Design Team stands ready to help you through the maze of turning a new house into a home. We can offer design advice on every aspect of the aesthetics of your new home – exterior finishes, cabinet styles and paint or stain colors, countertops, and backsplashes, flooring, faucets, lighting, and more. We can even help with all those small details like where to place your television.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/5l2_XlP3hLc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>The Process\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Our Design Center will help you focus on what is important when making decisions about options impacting the ambiance and livability of your new home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>After you sign the purchase agreement for your new custom home, you will be matched with a Design Team member who will take you step-by-step through the entire process. The decisions are yours, but your designer can help you narrow the choices that interest you.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>First Meeting\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>In this meeting you will work with your designer to set your budget for any upgrades you may want and select the options for your home. You will be able to view samples to compare color and texture and make sure your choices are exactly what you want. After all, you’ll be living with these decisions for a while! This meeting is held at the Design Center with only you and the designer present. This is important decision-making time, so distractions should be held to a minimum.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Final Meeting\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>After finishes and other options are selected, there will be a final meeting to sign off on all selections.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>After Final Sign-Off\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Your selections and support documents will be converted into a building plan. Your new home will go through purchasing and permitting, purchase orders will be issued, and the details will be sent to the builder. You will receive more information from your builder at the beginning of construction to get things rolling. Before construction begins you will sit down with your builder to review the details of your home and make sure everything is correct.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Trust the Process!\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>We know you’re anxious to get into your new house so we’ll work hard to complete construction as quickly as possible. Your builder will update you weekly to keep you informed of progress.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4a23dbd68419248103ecc471577afadd.jpeg","name":"Homeowners inside home under construction","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"ideal-design-center-options-and-solutions-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-04-12T19:52:07.159Z","_created":"Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:56:33 GMT","dateUnix":1618257128,"_etag":"b382bc211744bf7f24e67da08fc4c9bfa08ac4d2","textbody":"If you’re thinking about building a custom home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods but worry the myriad of decisions will be overwhelming, rest easy. The Design Team stands ready to help you through the maze of turning a new house into a home. We can offer design advice on every aspect of the aesthetics of your new home – exterior finishes, cabinet styles and paint or stain colors, countertops, and backsplashes, flooring, faucets, lighting, and more. We can even help with all those small details like where to place your television.&nbsp;The ProcessOur Design Center will help you focus on what is important when making decisions about options impacting the ambiance and livability of your new home.&nbsp;After you sign the purchase agreement for your new custom home, you will be matched with a Design Team member who will take you step-by-step through the entire process. The decisions are yours, but your designer can help you narrow the choices that interest you.&nbsp;First MeetingIn this meeting you will work with your designer to set your budget for any upgrades you may want and select the options for your home. You will be able to view samples to compare color and texture and make sure your choices are exactly what you want. After all, you’ll be living with these decisions for a while! This meeting is held at the Design Center with only you and the designer present. This is important decision-making time, so distractions should be held to a minimum.&nbsp;Final MeetingAfter finishes and other options are selected, there will be a final meeting to sign off on all selections.&nbsp;After Final Sign-OffYour selections and support documents will be converted into a building plan. Your new home will go through purchasing and permitting, purchase orders will be issued, and the details will be sent to the builder. You will receive more information from your builder at the beginning of construction to get things rolling. Before construction begins you will sit down with your builder to review the details of your home and make sure everything is correct.Trust the Process!We know you’re anxious to get into your new house so we’ll work hard to complete construction as quickly as possible. Your builder will update you weekly to keep you informed of progress.","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6074a5f14db04803487ee4ee"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6074e5a54db04803497f6593","_updated":"Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:31:58 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Vernon McKown, CEO and Co-Founder","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Vernon McKown is founder and CEO of Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods based in Norman, Oklahoma. As one of the largest home builders in Oklahoma, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has built more than 12,000 homes focused on energy efficiency, excellence, and community.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is recognized as one of America’s top private homebuilding companies and McKown is recognized nationally as one of the top executives in his field. Under the leadership of McKown and his partners, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has received national recognition and awards for both the quality of their homes and corporate culture within the company. Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is the recipient of the nation’s three most prestigious homebuilding awards, the National Housing Quality Gold Award, America’s Best Builder, and National Builder of the Year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>McKown previously served as board president of the National Energy and Environmental Builders Association and is a frequent speaker at the International Builders’ Show, Pacific Coast Building Conference, and Energy and Environmental Association national conference. He is a certified instructor through the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission and currently teaches a free continuing education class for local Real Estate professionals entitled, “Evaluating Green, Efficient, and High Performance New Home Construction.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He and his wife Ronda Chapman McKown have two children. McKown is an avid athlete and outdoorsman who recently hiked the mountains of Alaska.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Read more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/building-an-ideal-company\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vernon McKown's Leadership at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"vernon-mckown-ceo-and-cofounder-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-04-13T00:28:02.751Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/62f45e51284b3c812fdaa7c42a51b0c3.jpeg","name":"Vernon McKown","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1618273683,"_etag":"17e728d280c5ea768dd17ae8b274951ccf2a6742","textbody":"Vernon McKown is founder and CEO of Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods based in Norman, Oklahoma. As one of the largest home builders in Oklahoma, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has built more than 12,000 homes focused on energy efficiency, excellence, and community.&nbsp;Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is recognized as one of America’s top private homebuilding companies and McKown is recognized nationally as one of the top executives in his field. Under the leadership of McKown and his partners, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has received national recognition and awards for both the quality of their homes and corporate culture within the company. Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is the recipient of the nation’s three most prestigious homebuilding awards, the National Housing Quality Gold Award, America’s Best Builder, and National Builder of the Year.McKown previously served as board president of the National Energy and Environmental Builders Association and is a frequent speaker at the International Builders’ Show, Pacific Coast Building Conference, and Energy and Environmental Association national conference. He is a certified instructor through the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission and currently teaches a free continuing education class for local Real Estate professionals entitled, “Evaluating Green, Efficient, and High Performance New Home Construction.”He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. He and his wife Ronda Chapman McKown have two children. McKown is an avid athlete and outdoorsman who recently hiked the mountains of Alaska.Read more about Vernon McKown's Leadership at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods","_created":"Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:28:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6074e5a54db04803497f6593"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"607efcc24db04803487ef106","_updated":"Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:25:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Is now a good time to buy a home?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>You may have seen that building materials have increased significantly in price over the past year, but you've also likely seen that interest rates are still some of the lowest rates in the history of our industry. So, that begs the question: \u003cstrong>When is the best time to buy a new home?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Low interest rates help offset some of the rising costs of building materials, but is it enough to make owning a home a reality? The truth is that costs will likely continue to rise at increased rates. And, while we can't forecast how interest rates will change over the next year, it's highly likely that the combination of future material prices and possible increased interest rates make right now the most affordable time to buy a home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Alex Hawkins is a credit consultant with C Solutions, a preferred lender for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and sat down with us to discuss the ins and outs of financing a home in the current marketing. “C Solutions is a liaison between the buyer, builder, and mortgage company,” Alex said. “Our job is to guide you through the home financing process – to help you achieve the home of your dreams.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6p7aWQhVyo\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0cfa8d11f647d870a1867a68297ff652.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Peacock family in home under construction"},"uniqueName":"is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-a-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-04-20T16:09:21.058Z","_created":"Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:09:38 GMT","dateUnix":1618934962,"_etag":"42748b8d8ae200b06d8685368c2f7acbfd25d839","textbody":"You may have seen that building materials have increased significantly in price over the past year, but you've also likely seen that interest rates are still some of the lowest rates in the history of our industry. So, that begs the question: When is the best time to buy a new home?Low interest rates help offset some of the rising costs of building materials, but is it enough to make owning a home a reality? The truth is that costs will likely continue to rise at increased rates. And, while we can't forecast how interest rates will change over the next year, it's highly likely that the combination of future material prices and possible increased interest rates make right now the most affordable time to buy a home.Alex Hawkins is a credit consultant with C Solutions, a preferred lender for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and sat down with us to discuss the ins and outs of financing a home in the current marketing. “C Solutions is a liaison between the buyer, builder, and mortgage company,” Alex said. “Our job is to guide you through the home financing process – to help you achieve the home of your dreams.”","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/607efcc24db04803487ef106"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"609ad9b84db04803497fa04c","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:28:40 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Support your local farmers markets near your new home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp class=\"lead\">With the onset of spring comes the desire for fresh fruits and veggies. Yum! Don’t you love it when your Ideal neighbors plant gardens? Maybe you’ll be reaping some of that harvest! There’s nothing better than a new home-grown, vine-ripened beefsteak tomato or a fresh jalapeno plucked from the plant and chopped into a favorite salsa. So, what if you don’t have a green thumb?! Head to your nearest farmers market near your Ideal Homes Community! Not only will you support local farmers, you’ll get produce at the peak of freshness and meet the people who grow your food.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Real taste\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>The fruits and vegetables you buy at the farmers market are the freshest and tastiest available. Fruits ripen in the field and are brought directly to you—no long-distance shipping, no artificial ripening process, no sitting for weeks in storage. This food is fresh from the farm.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Family farmers\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Farmers markets also give you the chance to support local businesses. Small family farms have a hard time competing in the food marketplace. Buying directly from farmers gives them a better return for their produce and gives them a fighting chance in today’s economy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Environmentally sound\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Food in the U.S. travels an average of 1,500 miles to get to your plate. All this shipping uses large amounts of natural resources, contributes to pollution and creates trash with extra packaging. Food at the farmers market is transported shorter distances and is generally grown using methods that minimize the impact on the earth.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Nourishing\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Most food found at a farmers market is minimally processed, and many of our farmers go to great lengths to grow the most nutritious produce possible by using sustainable techniques, picking produce right before the market, and growing heirloom varieties.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Variety is the spice of life\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>At the farmers market you find an amazing array of produce that you don’t see in your average supermarket: red carrots, a rainbow of heirloom tomatoes, purple cauliflower, stinging nettles, green garlic, watermelon radishes, quail eggs, maitake mushrooms, and much, much more.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cooking tips and recipes\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>Few grocery store cashiers or produce stockers will give you tips on how to cook the foods you buy, but many farmers, ranchers, and artisans at the farmers market are often passionate cooks with plenty of free advice about how to cook the produce they are selling.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So where can you find a farmers market near your Ideal Homes Neighborhood?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/edmonddeer-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>We have one new home community in Edmond, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/edmonddeer-creek/northbrooke\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Northbrooke\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Here’s where you can shop local.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Providence Farms • 14475 S. Western, Edmond 73025\u003cbr>405-359-8359\u003cbr>Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.\u003cbr>Chemical-free veggies right from the farm. Also offer workshops and classes on organic gardening and other ways to be self-sustainable.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/choctaw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Head out east where we’re currently building new homes in Choctaw, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Timber Ridge Pointe\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Choctaw Creek Farmers Market • 2001 N. Harper St., Choctaw 73020\u003cbr>918-519-9990\u003cbr>Open Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.\u003cbr>Local honey-baked goods, crafts, vegan soaps, eggs and lots of produce. New things every week. Food trucks and music.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Up north, there are three new home communities in Stillwater, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater/teal-ridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Teal Ridge Estates\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater/tradan-heights\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tradan Heights\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Canyons\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Stillwater Farmers Market • 1001 S. Duck St., Stillwater 74074\u003cbr>StillwaterFarmersMarket.com\u003cbr>Open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003cbr>Fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables; choice beef, pork and chicken; farm fresh eggs; hand-crafted breads and jellies; garden fresh flowers; fresh-cut herbs and a variety of seasonal plants.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Out west, you can see \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">three of our new home communities in Mustang/Yukon, OK\u003c/a>:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Growing Paynes • 12900 S. Czech Hall Road, Mustang 73064\u003cbr>405-410-2339\u003cbr>Call for hours.\u003cbr>Seasonal produce, strawberries, tomatoes, okra, cucumbers, squash, melons, green beans, potatoes, pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>There are three new home neighborhoods in Moore, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/featherstone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Featherstone&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/abbot-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Abbot Lake&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Moore Farmers Market • Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion, 700 S. Broadway Ave., Moore 73160\u003cbr>405-793-5090 • Opens June 5 for the 2021 season\u003cbr>Open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon\u003cbr>Garden-related items\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/blanchard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>And finally our beautiful new home community in Blanchard, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/blanchard/oasis-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oasis Ranch&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Arctic Farms &nbsp;• 10176 280th St., Blanchard 73010\u003cbr>405-821-3574\u003cbr>Open Mondays, 5 to 9 p.m.\u003cbr>Year-round growing of gourmet hydroponic produce. No pesticides or any kind of spray. We farm lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Clean, fresh, high-quality food!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can find other farmers markets in most any community in Oklahoma. Here are a few others in the heart of Oklahoma City:\u003c/p>\u003cp>Farmers Public Market • 311 S. Klein, Oklahoma City 73106\u003cbr>405-232-6506 • \u003ca href=\"https://www.okcfarmersmarket.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">okcfarmersmarket.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003cbr>Open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March through &nbsp;mid-December\u003c/p>\u003cp>OSU-OKC Farmers Market • 300 S.W. 7th, Oklahoma City 73102\u003cbr>Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Uptown Farmers Market • 416-428 N.W. 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73103\u003cbr>Open last Sunday of the month, May through October\u003c/p>\u003cp>Kinfolk Farmers Market • 3815 N. Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City 73162\u003cbr>Open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Urban Agrarian • 1233 S.W. 2nd St., Oklahoma City 73108\u003cbr>405-231-1919 • \u003ca href=\"https://www.urbanagrarian.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">urbanagrarian.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Open Monday­–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"support-your-local-farmers-markets-near-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-05-11T19:20:59.326Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f9280770e1cae2f99bc45e3add558944.jpeg","name":"couple in new home making smoothies","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1620760860,"_etag":"5fdafecb303145369fec985d476980eae90e65b8","textbody":"With the onset of spring comes the desire for fresh fruits and veggies. Yum! Don’t you love it when your Ideal neighbors plant gardens? Maybe you’ll be reaping some of that harvest! There’s nothing better than a new home-grown, vine-ripened beefsteak tomato or a fresh jalapeno plucked from the plant and chopped into a favorite salsa. So, what if you don’t have a green thumb?! Head to your nearest farmers market near your Ideal Homes Community! Not only will you support local farmers, you’ll get produce at the peak of freshness and meet the people who grow your food.Real tasteThe fruits and vegetables you buy at the farmers market are the freshest and tastiest available. Fruits ripen in the field and are brought directly to you—no long-distance shipping, no artificial ripening process, no sitting for weeks in storage. This food is fresh from the farm.Family farmersFarmers markets also give you the chance to support local businesses. Small family farms have a hard time competing in the food marketplace. Buying directly from farmers gives them a better return for their produce and gives them a fighting chance in today’s economy.Environmentally soundFood in the U.S. travels an average of 1,500 miles to get to your plate. All this shipping uses large amounts of natural resources, contributes to pollution and creates trash with extra packaging. Food at the farmers market is transported shorter distances and is generally grown using methods that minimize the impact on the earth.NourishingMost food found at a farmers market is minimally processed, and many of our farmers go to great lengths to grow the most nutritious produce possible by using sustainable techniques, picking produce right before the market, and growing heirloom varieties.Variety is the spice of lifeAt the farmers market you find an amazing array of produce that you don’t see in your average supermarket: red carrots, a rainbow of heirloom tomatoes, purple cauliflower, stinging nettles, green garlic, watermelon radishes, quail eggs, maitake mushrooms, and much, much more.&nbsp;Cooking tips and recipesFew grocery store cashiers or produce stockers will give you tips on how to cook the foods you buy, but many farmers, ranchers, and artisans at the farmers market are often passionate cooks with plenty of free advice about how to cook the produce they are selling.So where can you find a farmers market near your Ideal Homes Neighborhood?We have one new home community in Edmond, OK:NorthbrookeHere’s where you can shop local.Providence Farms • 14475 S. Western, Edmond 73025405-359-8359Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Chemical-free veggies right from the farm. Also offer workshops and classes on organic gardening and other ways to be self-sustainable.Head out east where we’re currently building new homes in Choctaw, OK:Timber Ridge PointeChoctaw Creek Farmers Market • 2001 N. Harper St., Choctaw 73020918-519-9990Open Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.Local honey-baked goods, crafts, vegan soaps, eggs and lots of produce. New things every week. Food trucks and music.Up north, there are three new home communities in Stillwater, OK:Teal Ridge EstatesTradan HeightsThe CanyonsStillwater Farmers Market • 1001 S. Duck St., Stillwater 74074StillwaterFarmersMarket.comOpen Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Fresh, locally produced fruits and vegetables; choice beef, pork and chicken; farm fresh eggs; hand-crafted breads and jellies; garden fresh flowers; fresh-cut herbs and a variety of seasonal plants.Out west, you can see three of our new home communities in Mustang/Yukon, OK:Somers PointeSkyline TrailsCastlewood TrailsGrowing Paynes • 12900 S. Czech Hall Road, Mustang 73064405-410-2339Call for hours.Seasonal produce, strawberries, tomatoes, okra, cucumbers, squash, melons, green beans, potatoes, pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn.There are three new home neighborhoods in Moore, OK:Featherstone&nbsp;Native PlainsAbbot Lake&nbsp;Moore Farmers Market • Central Park Multipurpose Pavilion, 700 S. Broadway Ave., Moore 73160405-793-5090 • Opens June 5 for the 2021 seasonOpen Saturdays, 8 a.m. to NoonGarden-related itemsAnd finally our beautiful new home community in Blanchard, OK:Oasis Ranch&nbsp;Arctic Farms &nbsp;• 10176 280th St., Blanchard 73010405-821-3574Open Mondays, 5 to 9 p.m.Year-round growing of gourmet hydroponic produce. No pesticides or any kind of spray. We farm lettuce, herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Clean, fresh, high-quality food!You can find other farmers markets in most any community in Oklahoma. Here are a few others in the heart of Oklahoma City:Farmers Public Market • 311 S. Klein, Oklahoma City 73106405-232-6506 • okcfarmersmarket.com&nbsp;Open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March through &nbsp;mid-DecemberOSU-OKC Farmers Market • 300 S.W. 7th, Oklahoma City 73102Open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Uptown Farmers Market • 416-428 N.W. 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK 73103Open last Sunday of the month, May through OctoberKinfolk Farmers Market • 3815 N. Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City 73162Open Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Urban Agrarian • 1233 S.W. 2nd St., Oklahoma City 73108405-231-1919 • urbanagrarian.comOpen Monday­–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.","_created":"Tue, 11 May 2021 19:23:36 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/609ad9b84db04803497fa04c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"609d9ed64db0481a267e8d15","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:47:19 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Playtime is for everyone at Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In our Ideal neighborhoods, community engagement is everything! It is important to us that every child gets to bask in the glory of playtime and just being a kid. Therefore, we make it a part of our mission to provide all inclusive places of play for the families in our communities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For the past four years, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods design and community development project management team has been strategically working with accessible playground equipment companies such as ACS Playground Adventures, Landscape Structures Inc., and KOMPAN to come up with the perfect playgrounds.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Three of our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities provide the ultimate accessible play experience. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Valencia\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/greenleaf-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/edmonddeer-creek/northbrooke\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Northbrooke\u003c/a> offer the Uddle (a.k.a. dish swings), merry-go-rounds or a four-seated seesaw for children to play together. Norman’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> community is also getting a brand new playground with options for all abilities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Each playground gets its very own theme and color scheme. This helps bring the park to life and lets the children’s imaginations go wild. Our design and development team partners with the companies for the Ideal vision. Every playground is setup to allow inclusive play typically for ages 5-12. However, the equipment is safe for children of younger ages as well. Renderings of the playground get sent back for approval from our team. Once everything looks perfect, the creativity comes to life. The process of completing the playgrounds from start to finish can often take six to nine months. A lengthy process that is very much worth the outcome.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Trish Morris, Senior Community Development Project Manager, has been a part of the Ideal Homes team for more than nine years. She said seeing the playgrounds completed is her favorite part of the process. “You think it will be good, but until you see it in the end, and all the kids playing together, that’s the best part.” Morris said the goal is just to make every child feel included. When they have a place to play and grow, they can feel more at home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our newest playgrounds set to break ground are in Skyline Trails, Red Canyon Ranch, and a new neighborhood coming to Harrah. &nbsp;In every adventure, life is always better together.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"playtime-is-for-everyone-at-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-05-13T21:46:53.602Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a5225b0243556f983f06da76ef792cf5.jpeg","name":"Splashpad and Playground for Accessiblity","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1620942414,"_etag":"727b645424c43e32de6a8d8b1ea8f1cce829c1eb","textbody":"In our Ideal neighborhoods, community engagement is everything! It is important to us that every child gets to bask in the glory of playtime and just being a kid. Therefore, we make it a part of our mission to provide all inclusive places of play for the families in our communities.For the past four years, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods design and community development project management team has been strategically working with accessible playground equipment companies such as ACS Playground Adventures, Landscape Structures Inc., and KOMPAN to come up with the perfect playgrounds.Three of our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities provide the ultimate accessible play experience. Valencia, Greenleaf Trails and Northbrooke offer the Uddle (a.k.a. dish swings), merry-go-rounds or a four-seated seesaw for children to play together. Norman’s Red Canyon Ranch community is also getting a brand new playground with options for all abilities.Each playground gets its very own theme and color scheme. This helps bring the park to life and lets the children’s imaginations go wild. Our design and development team partners with the companies for the Ideal vision. Every playground is setup to allow inclusive play typically for ages 5-12. However, the equipment is safe for children of younger ages as well. Renderings of the playground get sent back for approval from our team. Once everything looks perfect, the creativity comes to life. The process of completing the playgrounds from start to finish can often take six to nine months. A lengthy process that is very much worth the outcome.Trish Morris, Senior Community Development Project Manager, has been a part of the Ideal Homes team for more than nine years. She said seeing the playgrounds completed is her favorite part of the process. “You think it will be good, but until you see it in the end, and all the kids playing together, that’s the best part.” Morris said the goal is just to make every child feel included. When they have a place to play and grow, they can feel more at home.&nbsp;Our newest playgrounds set to break ground are in Skyline Trails, Red Canyon Ranch, and a new neighborhood coming to Harrah. &nbsp;In every adventure, life is always better together.&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 13 May 2021 21:49:10 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"metaTags":{"title":"Inclusive Playgrounds in Oklahoma Neighborhoods | Ideal Homes","description":"See how Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods design inclusive, accessible playgrounds in communities like Valencia and Red Canyon Ranch so every child can enjoy playtime."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/609d9ed64db0481a267e8d15"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60ae62a64db0481a267eb5ef","_updated":"Wed, 26 May 2021 15:00:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Living in Native Plains","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Finding your dream home is not always an easy task, but when the Tramel family walked into their Ideal floor plan for the first time, they knew it was exactly what they wanted.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jessica and Kenny Tramel, and their two daughters, have lived in Native Plains, an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community in Moore, OK, since October 2019. But this isn’t Kenny’s first home with us. He has lived in an Ideal Home since 2004. Though they checked out many homes before making their final decision, Jessica said, “there was not one home that we looked at that we didn’t have to change something big about the house to make it function. The second we walked into a Kincaid; we knew that it was what we wanted.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>More than a year later, they love their custom home and all the amenities of the neighborhood. &nbsp; “If you ask me what I love about my new home the most, it would be the openness of the house and the kitchen. If you ask my husband, it would be the 3-car garage that he uses as his shop to rebuild his 1945 truck,” Jessica said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Tramel’s like living in Native Plains for many reasons. The neighborhood is close to everything they could need or want, but still far enough away they can enjoy quiet living. “Everything important is within five miles, but it’s still so quiet and peaceful. I love that when I’m outside gardening or just relaxing… all I hear is kids playing and I hear no traffic,” Jessica said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Another perk, the neighborhood regularly hosts special events to get together and promote community bonding. The homeowners bring in food trucks so everyone can come outside, mingle, and catch up. It’s a great way to meet new people and get some fresh air at the playground or the walking trails.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Though Covid put a damper on spending the time with all the neighbors, things are slowly moving back in the right direction. &nbsp;The Tramel girls have a lot of friends in the neighborhood, so they are looking forward to a more fun-filled summer.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you are in the market for a new home, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a> currently has homes under construction. Homes in the neighborhood start in the $280K range.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-living-in-native-plains-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-05-26T14:57:42.955Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1954ef4f3925aa3e6bd669130f3e534d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Tramel Family"},"dateUnix":1622041063,"_etag":"15b5797785aff870b6a99be0571336f3dfdb39a2","textbody":"Finding your dream home is not always an easy task, but when the Tramel family walked into their Ideal floor plan for the first time, they knew it was exactly what they wanted.Jessica and Kenny Tramel, and their two daughters, have lived in Native Plains, an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community in Moore, OK, since October 2019. But this isn’t Kenny’s first home with us. He has lived in an Ideal Home since 2004. Though they checked out many homes before making their final decision, Jessica said, “there was not one home that we looked at that we didn’t have to change something big about the house to make it function. The second we walked into a Kincaid; we knew that it was what we wanted.”More than a year later, they love their custom home and all the amenities of the neighborhood. &nbsp; “If you ask me what I love about my new home the most, it would be the openness of the house and the kitchen. If you ask my husband, it would be the 3-car garage that he uses as his shop to rebuild his 1945 truck,” Jessica said.The Tramel’s like living in Native Plains for many reasons. The neighborhood is close to everything they could need or want, but still far enough away they can enjoy quiet living. “Everything important is within five miles, but it’s still so quiet and peaceful. I love that when I’m outside gardening or just relaxing… all I hear is kids playing and I hear no traffic,” Jessica said.Another perk, the neighborhood regularly hosts special events to get together and promote community bonding. The homeowners bring in food trucks so everyone can come outside, mingle, and catch up. It’s a great way to meet new people and get some fresh air at the playground or the walking trails.Though Covid put a damper on spending the time with all the neighbors, things are slowly moving back in the right direction. &nbsp;The Tramel girls have a lot of friends in the neighborhood, so they are looking forward to a more fun-filled summer.&nbsp;If you are in the market for a new home, Native Plains currently has homes under construction. Homes in the neighborhood start in the $280K range.","_created":"Wed, 26 May 2021 15:00:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60ae62a64db0481a267eb5ef"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60ae64354db0481a267eb5fa","_updated":"Wed, 26 May 2021 15:07:33 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Constructing a Career","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Lance Friddle, VP of Construction at Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods began his career at the company in 2005 while attending the University of Oklahoma. He never imagined that Ideal would be his long-term career path after majoring in criminology with dreams to be an investigator. Yet, working for Ideal part-time as a painter while in college, he fell in love with the company and work. He was soon promoted to full-time assistant builder and continued along that path until 2019 when he was named VP of Construction.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Learning about construction and best practices, innovation, and teamwork has presented a revolving door of opportunities to develop his own leadership style. According to Lance, leadership is about identifying those who have innate talents and building a team around those talents, which in turn generates momentum and success. He’s always been a problem solver, but his style changed as he learned to take calculated risks. “We become leaders when we are willing to embrace risk and learn from our successes and mistakes; we get better every day.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>After Lance completed his degree in criminology at OU, he went on to earn an M.B.A. in finance at Oklahoma Christian University. He and his wife, Emily, bought their first Ideal home together as they were planning their wedding and now live in their third Ideal home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lance is a firm believer that balancing work and life is critical to overall success. He focuses on personal relationships because home life influences work. He also plans each week to ensure he has time to pray &amp; exercise. “Even with a busy work schedule, our family takes dinner seriously. We cook and eat together almost every evening. We turn work off and talk about our days, risks we took and what we learned,” said Lance.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lance and Emily have three sons and enjoy traveling, outdoor adventures, and sporting events.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is a tremendous team,” says Lance, “and that teamwork is what makes it a great place to work. We have fun doing what we love and in turn enjoy the blessing of providing people a place to call home.”\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"constructing-a-career-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-05-26T15:04:31.066Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/084e737b3d36adeb28aaca1b4d82cbe0.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Friddle Family"},"dateUnix":1622041472,"_etag":"c338f44e576deae43f036733d89a410d5d3264dd","textbody":"Lance Friddle, VP of Construction at Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods began his career at the company in 2005 while attending the University of Oklahoma. He never imagined that Ideal would be his long-term career path after majoring in criminology with dreams to be an investigator. Yet, working for Ideal part-time as a painter while in college, he fell in love with the company and work. He was soon promoted to full-time assistant builder and continued along that path until 2019 when he was named VP of Construction.Learning about construction and best practices, innovation, and teamwork has presented a revolving door of opportunities to develop his own leadership style. According to Lance, leadership is about identifying those who have innate talents and building a team around those talents, which in turn generates momentum and success. He’s always been a problem solver, but his style changed as he learned to take calculated risks. “We become leaders when we are willing to embrace risk and learn from our successes and mistakes; we get better every day.”After Lance completed his degree in criminology at OU, he went on to earn an M.B.A. in finance at Oklahoma Christian University. He and his wife, Emily, bought their first Ideal home together as they were planning their wedding and now live in their third Ideal home.&nbsp;Lance is a firm believer that balancing work and life is critical to overall success. He focuses on personal relationships because home life influences work. He also plans each week to ensure he has time to pray &amp; exercise. “Even with a busy work schedule, our family takes dinner seriously. We cook and eat together almost every evening. We turn work off and talk about our days, risks we took and what we learned,” said Lance.Lance and Emily have three sons and enjoy traveling, outdoor adventures, and sporting events.&nbsp;“Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods is a tremendous team,” says Lance, “and that teamwork is what makes it a great place to work. We have fun doing what we love and in turn enjoy the blessing of providing people a place to call home.”","_created":"Wed, 26 May 2021 15:07:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60ae64354db0481a267eb5fa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60b650824db0481a267ec4de","_updated":"Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:00:08 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Faithful Giving","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Giving back is just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Co-Founder and CEO, Vernon McKown, often reiterates the company’s priority to support the communities in which we live and work throughout central Oklahoma. The company and individuals at Ideal have made incredible impacts in our communities over the past 30 years through both large and small projects alike, but the company has been looking for a more intentional way to give back. A few months ago, the management team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods decided to find someone to fill the shoes of a community outreach coordinator.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Vernon’s wife, Ronda Chapman McKown, is known by many as a former news reporter for ABC affiliate KOCO-TV, so when he asked her who could do the foot work, she beamed at the chance to lead the company on this mission.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ronda’s newest title is Outreach Ministry for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. It is a title that is near and dear to her heart. She has volunteered her time at her church, local food pantry, and so much more. Her tear-filled eyes shine as she talks about sharing her faith with as many people as she can and supporting others as much as humanly possible. And as a former reporter, she knows all about doing the research to help our community. Ronda began reaching out to fellow Kingdom companies B &amp; H Construction, Interstate Batteries, United Bank, and others, to see how they are leading their community outreach efforts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>She started her journey with dream sessions, speaking to more than 70 Ideal employees asking them what tugged at their hearts and what charities they prioritized. “I want employees to feel good about what we’re doing,” she said. “Letting employees have a say in the philanthropy efforts from Ideal allows their voices to be heard.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>In just four months, Ronda has presented more than two dozen philanthropy projects to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods management team. These ideas were all received from prayer requests, dream sessions, and word of mouth. She says the most special blessing she’s been a part of so far is helping one of our trade partners after he lost his wife of more than 30 years to COVID. “It will always be the most special one because it was the first thing I was a part of and impacted someone we know and work with,” said Ronda. “He told me he didn’t need anything, and he was okay, but I went and got paper goods and bar-b-que.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ronda is constantly looking for charities and non-profits near every community in which Ideal builds. Currently, she is working with partner \u003ca href=\"https://www.brewercarpet.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brewer Carpet One\u003c/a> to help restore a bathroom for \u003ca href=\"https://www.abbott-house.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mary Abbot Children’s House\u003c/a>, a facility for abused children to have a safe environment to share their stories and start their healing process. Additionally, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, along with sister company \u003ca href=\"https://www.landmarkfinehomes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Landmark Fine Homes\u003c/a>, teamed up to donate previous model home furniture and items to decorate three homes at\u003ca href=\"https://pivotok.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Pivot&nbsp;\u003c/a>in Oklahoma City for homeless youth. She even helped supply arts and crafts, toys, and new clothing to children at\u003ca href=\"https://www.crossroadsyfs.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Crossroads Youth &amp; Family Services\u003c/a> among many other philanthropic efforts\u003c/p>\u003cp>More than $800K has been set aside for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to fulfill the Kingdom Initiatives mission. Ronda says her future goals are to find more ways for employees to volunteer their time for those charities near to their hearts.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"faithful-giving-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-06-01T15:14:34.302Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7ba5c5f7a2bf08b4a5bfad3e01f77f2e.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1622560475,"_etag":"16225e1e6001d1eb4516490ea9890b498cda23f6","textbody":"Giving back is just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Co-Founder and CEO, Vernon McKown, often reiterates the company’s priority to support the communities in which we live and work throughout central Oklahoma. The company and individuals at Ideal have made incredible impacts in our communities over the past 30 years through both large and small projects alike, but the company has been looking for a more intentional way to give back. A few months ago, the management team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods decided to find someone to fill the shoes of a community outreach coordinator.&nbsp;Vernon’s wife, Ronda Chapman McKown, is known by many as a former news reporter for ABC affiliate KOCO-TV, so when he asked her who could do the foot work, she beamed at the chance to lead the company on this mission.&nbsp;Ronda’s newest title is Outreach Ministry for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. It is a title that is near and dear to her heart. She has volunteered her time at her church, local food pantry, and so much more. Her tear-filled eyes shine as she talks about sharing her faith with as many people as she can and supporting others as much as humanly possible. And as a former reporter, she knows all about doing the research to help our community. Ronda began reaching out to fellow Kingdom companies B &amp; H Construction, Interstate Batteries, United Bank, and others, to see how they are leading their community outreach efforts.She started her journey with dream sessions, speaking to more than 70 Ideal employees asking them what tugged at their hearts and what charities they prioritized. “I want employees to feel good about what we’re doing,” she said. “Letting employees have a say in the philanthropy efforts from Ideal allows their voices to be heard.”In just four months, Ronda has presented more than two dozen philanthropy projects to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods management team. These ideas were all received from prayer requests, dream sessions, and word of mouth. She says the most special blessing she’s been a part of so far is helping one of our trade partners after he lost his wife of more than 30 years to COVID. “It will always be the most special one because it was the first thing I was a part of and impacted someone we know and work with,” said Ronda. “He told me he didn’t need anything, and he was okay, but I went and got paper goods and bar-b-que.”&nbsp;Ronda is constantly looking for charities and non-profits near every community in which Ideal builds. Currently, she is working with partner Brewer Carpet One to help restore a bathroom for The Mary Abbot Children’s House, a facility for abused children to have a safe environment to share their stories and start their healing process. Additionally, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, along with sister company Landmark Fine Homes, teamed up to donate previous model home furniture and items to decorate three homes at&nbsp;Pivot&nbsp;in Oklahoma City for homeless youth. She even helped supply arts and crafts, toys, and new clothing to children at&nbsp;Crossroads Youth &amp; Family Services among many other philanthropic effortsMore than $800K has been set aside for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to fulfill the Kingdom Initiatives mission. Ronda says her future goals are to find more ways for employees to volunteer their time for those charities near to their hearts.","_created":"Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:21:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60b650824db0481a267ec4de"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60b93ffb4db0481a267ed071","_updated":"Thu, 07 May 2026 15:06:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Reserve Your IDEAL Home site in Edmond and Norman!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp class=\"lead\">\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/slXvdVst0Aw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp class=\"lead\">Summer is here, along with the possibility of owning a new IDEAL home! We are excited to announce that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has opened homesite reservations for custom home lots in Edmond’s Valencia neighborhood and Norman’s Red Canyon Ranch neighborhood.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 class=\"lead\">\u003cstrong>So, what does that mean for you?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>You can now reserve a homesite before we launch the new section to the public. You can select a home site and reserve it for $4,000 along with pre-approval from one of our preferred lenders. These local lenders, Citywide and C Solutions will walk you through each step of the process, whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner. Home pricing is not finalized on these locations until the contract is written. If a contract is not completed or it is canceled, the money will be refunded for the homesite.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>\u003cstrong>Get started today!\u003c/strong>\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>So how do you choose?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"http://welcome.idealhomes.com/new-homes-norman/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/67b0f1093251ceb5238febda55ea92cd.jpg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/67b0f1093251ceb5238febda55ea92cd.jpg\">\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Red Canyon Ranch, in Norman\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>,\u003c/u>\u003c/strong> is taking reservations now! This neighborhood features scenic views, rolling hills, a playground, and peaceful walking trails surrounded by Norman's unique landscape. This summer a new splash pad will be breaking ground, as well. Residents love the convenient location on Tecumseh Road that will get them to the University of Oklahoma, I-35, Tinker Air Force Base and to shopping and dining areas in no time! \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>\u003cstrong>Find out more about Red Canyon Ranch!\u003c/strong>\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8878db8c1c1abc8723b21ce819096208.jpg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8878db8c1c1abc8723b21ce819096208.jpg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Get started today!\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/661e6b9c2a37679bd2300d3f606fc772.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"reserve-your-ideal-home-site-in-edmond-and-norman-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-06-03T20:36:48.823Z","_created":"Thu, 03 Jun 2021 20:47:55 GMT","dateUnix":1622752609,"_etag":"abb304bc18c033f96cffe7ffebad557e42b0bd32","textbody":"Summer is here, along with the possibility of owning a new IDEAL home! We are excited to announce that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has opened homesite reservations for custom home lots in Edmond’s Valencia neighborhood and Norman’s Red Canyon Ranch neighborhood.So, what does that mean for you?You can now reserve a homesite before we launch the new section to the public. You can select a home site and reserve it for $4,000 along with pre-approval from one of our preferred lenders. These local lenders, Citywide and C Solutions will walk you through each step of the process, whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner. Home pricing is not finalized on these locations until the contract is written. If a contract is not completed or it is canceled, the money will be refunded for the homesite.Get started today!So how do you choose?Red Canyon Ranch, in Norman, is taking reservations now! This neighborhood features scenic views, rolling hills, a playground, and peaceful walking trails surrounded by Norman's unique landscape. This summer a new splash pad will be breaking ground, as well. Residents love the convenient location on Tecumseh Road that will get them to the University of Oklahoma, I-35, Tinker Air Force Base and to shopping and dining areas in no time! Find out more about Red Canyon Ranch!Get started today!","featured_video":[[]],"metaTags":{"title":"Reserve Your Ideal Homesite | New Lots in Edmond & Norman","description":"Secure your future homesite in Valencia (Edmond) or Red Canyon Ranch (Norman). Learn how to reserve a custom lot and start building your Ideal home today."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60b93ffb4db0481a267ed071"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60c232b24db0480347805b26","_updated":"Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:44:24 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"So… Do You Have Any Homes Available?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp class=\"lead\">\u003cstrong>TL;DR: Yes. Some neighborhoods have lots available for custom homes as well as new homes currently under construction for sale. Other neighborhoods only have homes for sale that are currently under construction.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>We will break down for you which neighborhoods have homes available to buy (\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span>) and homesites available to custom build (\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🔨\u003c/span>).&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Edmond, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Northbrooke\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Edmond, OK): This neighborhood is out of homesites for custom homes but has some pre-designed new homes for sale currently. This is the last section of this neighborhood.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Valencia\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠🔨\u003c/span> (Edmond, OK): With two new sections opening this summer, we have homes available for sale that are currently under construction and very soon there will be homesite reservations available to pick out the lot you want for a custom-built home in Edmond. Get on the waitlist now!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Norman, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Greenleaf Trails&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Norman, OK): This neighborhood has one pre-designed new home for sale. There are currently no homesites available for custom homes, but more will be available Summer or Fall.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Little River Trails\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Norman, OK): While there aren’t any homesites available in this neighborhood to custom build, there are pre-designed new homes available for sale now. This is the last section of this neighborhood – get in while you still can!\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠🔨\u003c/span> (Norman, OK): This neighborhood has pre-designed homes currently for sale as well as a brand-new section of homesites for custom homes coming this summer. Get on the wait list now!\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Trail Woods\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Norman, OK): There is a very limited number of new homes currently under construction in this neighborhood that are available for sale. However, a new section will be opening up Fall 2021 to custom build on new homesites.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Moore, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Abbot Lake&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Moore, OK): Homesites are now available to custom build a new home in this neighborhood. There are also pre-designed new homes for sale that are already under construction. Abbot Lake is a brand-new neighborhood so build times will likely be slightly longer than an established neighborhood.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Featherstone\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠🔨\u003c/span> (Moore, OK): A few pre-designed new homes are for sale as well as a very limited number of homesites for custom new homes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Native Plains&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠🔨\u003c/span> (Moore, OK): There are some homesites available to build a custom home and there are pre-designed homes available for sale now as well.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Piedmont, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Bison Creek&nbsp;\u003c/strong>(Piedmont, OK): We are currently out of new homes for sale and homesites for new custom homes in this neighborhood, but a new section will likely open Fall 2021.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Blanchard, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oasis Ranch\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Blanchard, OK): Pre-designed homes are now available for sale in this neighborhood, but it is out of homesites to build new custom homes.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Yukon/Mustang, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Castlewood Trails\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠🔨\u003c/span> (Yukon, OK): Homesites are available to custom build new homes in this neighborhood. There are also pre-designed new homes for sale that are already under construction.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Skyline Trails\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Yukon, OK): While there aren’t currently any homesites available to custom build a new home, there are pre-designed homes now available for sale.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Somers Pointe\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Yukon, OK): This neighborhood has new homes for sale that are currently under construction but is currently out of lots to build a custom home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Choctaw, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Timber Ridge Point\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Choctaw, OK): This neighborhood has homes currently under construction that are available to buy now. It is currently out of homesites available to custom build.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stillwater, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Teal Ridge Estates&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠🔨\u003c/span>(Stillwater, OK): This brand-new neighborhood has both homesites available to custom build a new home as well as homes already under construction that are now available for sale.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>The Canyons\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠🔨\u003c/span> (Stillwater, OK): With both new homes under construction available to purchase now as well as homesites available to custom build a new home, this neighborhood has it all.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Tradan Heights\u003c/strong>\n\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Segoe UI Emoji\",sans-serif;'>🏠\u003c/span> (Stillwater, OK): This neighborhood is nearing completion so there are no longer homesites available to custom build a home, but there are new homes currently under construction that are available to buy.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3f69e9bffa1be61162cc0ba042d90248.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ideal home with mountain cottage elevation"},"uniqueName":"so-do-you-have-any-homes-available-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-06-10T15:40:18.711Z","_created":"Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:41:38 GMT","dateUnix":1623339619,"_etag":"f95e1f8f0160a9f76b0158b774ac04cf4c8fb518","textbody":"TL;DR: Yes. Some neighborhoods have lots available for custom homes as well as new homes currently under construction for sale. Other neighborhoods only have homes for sale that are currently under construction.&nbsp;We will break down for you which neighborhoods have homes available to buy (🏠) and homesites available to custom build (🔨).&nbsp;Edmond, OKNorthbrooke\n🏠 (Edmond, OK): This neighborhood is out of homesites for custom homes but has some pre-designed new homes for sale currently. This is the last section of this neighborhood.Valencia\n🏠🔨 (Edmond, OK): With two new sections opening this summer, we have homes available for sale that are currently under construction and very soon there will be homesite reservations available to pick out the lot you want for a custom-built home in Edmond. Get on the waitlist now!Norman, OKGreenleaf Trails&nbsp;🏠 (Norman, OK): This neighborhood has one pre-designed new home for sale. There are currently no homesites available for custom homes, but more will be available Summer or Fall.Little River Trails\n🏠 (Norman, OK): While there aren’t any homesites available in this neighborhood to custom build, there are pre-designed new homes available for sale now. This is the last section of this neighborhood – get in while you still can!Red Canyon Ranch\n🏠🔨 (Norman, OK): This neighborhood has pre-designed homes currently for sale as well as a brand-new section of homesites for custom homes coming this summer. Get on the wait list now!Trail Woods\n🏠 (Norman, OK): There is a very limited number of new homes currently under construction in this neighborhood that are available for sale. However, a new section will be opening up Fall 2021 to custom build on new homesites.Moore, OKAbbot Lake&nbsp;🏠 (Moore, OK): Homesites are now available to custom build a new home in this neighborhood. There are also pre-designed new homes for sale that are already under construction. Abbot Lake is a brand-new neighborhood so build times will likely be slightly longer than an established neighborhood.Featherstone\n🏠🔨 (Moore, OK): A few pre-designed new homes are for sale as well as a very limited number of homesites for custom new homes.Native Plains&nbsp;🏠🔨 (Moore, OK): There are some homesites available to build a custom home and there are pre-designed homes available for sale now as well.Piedmont, OKBison Creek&nbsp;(Piedmont, OK): We are currently out of new homes for sale and homesites for new custom homes in this neighborhood, but a new section will likely open Fall 2021.Blanchard, OKOasis Ranch\n🏠 (Blanchard, OK): Pre-designed homes are now available for sale in this neighborhood, but it is out of homesites to build new custom homes.&nbsp;Yukon/Mustang, OKCastlewood Trails\n🏠🔨 (Yukon, OK): Homesites are available to custom build new homes in this neighborhood. There are also pre-designed new homes for sale that are already under construction.&nbsp;Skyline Trails\n🏠 (Yukon, OK): While there aren’t currently any homesites available to custom build a new home, there are pre-designed homes now available for sale.Somers Pointe\n🏠 (Yukon, OK): This neighborhood has new homes for sale that are currently under construction but is currently out of lots to build a custom home.Choctaw, OKTimber Ridge Point\n🏠 (Choctaw, OK): This neighborhood has homes currently under construction that are available to buy now. It is currently out of homesites available to custom build.Stillwater, OKTeal Ridge Estates&nbsp;🏠🔨(Stillwater, OK): This brand-new neighborhood has both homesites available to custom build a new home as well as homes already under construction that are now available for sale.The Canyons\n🏠🔨 (Stillwater, OK): With both new homes under construction available to purchase now as well as homesites available to custom build a new home, this neighborhood has it all.Tradan Heights\n🏠 (Stillwater, OK): This neighborhood is nearing completion so there are no longer homesites available to custom build a home, but there are new homes currently under construction that are available to buy.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60c232b24db0480347805b26"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60c28a6e4db04803497fd21d","_updated":"Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:18:51 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"NEW Model Home: The Orwell at Castlewood Trails","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","tags":"","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In an ongoing effort to keep current with new trends and styles, we have opened another new model home featuring a new floor plan. The \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/plan/orwell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Orwell\u003c/a> at Castlewood Trails in Yukon, OK is a stunning example of good design and form, and function. This 2,370-square-foot plan features a cathedral ceiling with a wood beam and we added a little extra detail in this model home. The interior design is a fun and fresh take on eclectic design with bold colors in the artwork and touches of gold. One of the best features in the living room is the wall of windows that overlooks the patio and yard.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/iK7OB6WAxCU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f5ebed78f227d9bee11da2aa8cfba144.jpg\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; width: 21.19%; float: left;\" class=\"fr-dii fr-fil\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f5ebed78f227d9bee11da2aa8cfba144.jpg\">The kitchen is full of custom-painted cabinets with built-in appliances. The centerpiece is the oversized island with a deep-basin sink and gold, pull-down faucet. The space is flooded with natural light from the adjoining breakfast area that includes three windows and a full-light door that leads to the patio.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52dfeb6ccfe21186e39fb338c5961574.jpg\" style=\"width: 24.78%; float: right;\" class=\"fr-dii fr-fir\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52dfeb6ccfe21186e39fb338c5961574.jpg\">The vaulted ceiling in the master suite gives the space a grand feel with two windows and an attached master bath. The five-piece master bath includes a dual vanity, five-foot shower, and garden tub with a large window for natural light. Also, the bath is attached directly to the utility room and a large wrap-around, walk-in closet with over 83 feet of hanging rod storage.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fa816200b3039cccf5b9394df0a88777.jpg\" style=\"width: 21.64%; float: left; margin-right: 10px;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fa816200b3039cccf5b9394df0a88777.jpg\">A favorite feature of this floor plan is the oversized hallway that doubles as a great hangout space near the secondary bedrooms and half bath. When it comes to the secondary bedrooms two of them include walk-in closets and the third has the option to convert to a study. The secondary bath has a dual vanity, linen closet, and a separate room for the shower and toilet.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/plan/orwell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Orwell\u003c/a> also includes a two-car garage, a powder bath near the living area, and a 10-foot, tray-ceiling entry. It is available in three different elevations: craftsman, farmhouse, and modern.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>We love giving tours of our model homes so stop by to see the \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/plan/orwell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Orwell\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> in Yukon, OK, or call our team and schedule an appointment for a personal tour, 405-689-5443.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-model-home-the-orwell-at-castlewood-trails-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-06-10T21:16:12.668Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e1b0c34bc5b4675217b238cd431184f3.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1623359773,"_etag":"db0c8dc638d4121b620fc40c6ff578415e2b9211","textbody":"In an ongoing effort to keep current with new trends and styles, we have opened another new model home featuring a new floor plan. The Orwell at Castlewood Trails in Yukon, OK is a stunning example of good design and form, and function. This 2,370-square-foot plan features a cathedral ceiling with a wood beam and we added a little extra detail in this model home. The interior design is a fun and fresh take on eclectic design with bold colors in the artwork and touches of gold. One of the best features in the living room is the wall of windows that overlooks the patio and yard.The kitchen is full of custom-painted cabinets with built-in appliances. The centerpiece is the oversized island with a deep-basin sink and gold, pull-down faucet. The space is flooded with natural light from the adjoining breakfast area that includes three windows and a full-light door that leads to the patio.&nbsp;The vaulted ceiling in the master suite gives the space a grand feel with two windows and an attached master bath. The five-piece master bath includes a dual vanity, five-foot shower, and garden tub with a large window for natural light. Also, the bath is attached directly to the utility room and a large wrap-around, walk-in closet with over 83 feet of hanging rod storage.&nbsp;A favorite feature of this floor plan is the oversized hallway that doubles as a great hangout space near the secondary bedrooms and half bath. When it comes to the secondary bedrooms two of them include walk-in closets and the third has the option to convert to a study. The secondary bath has a dual vanity, linen closet, and a separate room for the shower and toilet.&nbsp;The Orwell also includes a two-car garage, a powder bath near the living area, and a 10-foot, tray-ceiling entry. It is available in three different elevations: craftsman, farmhouse, and modern.&nbsp;We love giving tours of our model homes so stop by to see the Orwell in Castlewood Trails in Yukon, OK, or call our team and schedule an appointment for a personal tour, 405-689-5443.&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 10 Jun 2021 21:55:58 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60c28a6e4db04803497fd21d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60ca4b924db0481a267ef978","_updated":"Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:22:27 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Making Summertime Living Ideal","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Sun safety is always in season, especially when the mercury rises and we flock to beaches, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/playtime-is-for-everyone-at-ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">playgrounds, splash pads\u003c/a> and pools in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/a>, and the great outdoors. But sun safety should be a year-round activity, no matter the weather. Why? Sun exposure can cause sunburn, skin aging (such as skin spots, wrinkles, or “leathery skin”), eye damage and skin cancer, the most common of all cancers.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lower your risk for sunburn, skin cancer and early skin aging\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, even on a cloudy day. People of all skin colors are in danger of this damage. Here are a few ways to reduce your risk:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Limit your time in the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are most intense.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Wear clothing to cover skin exposed to the sun, such as long-sleeve shirts, pants, sunglasses, and broad-brim hats. Sun-protective clothing is now available.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Use broad spectrum sunscreens with an SPF value of 15 or higher regularly and as directed. (Broad spectrum sunscreens offer protection against both UVA &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;and UVB rays, two types of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.) Read the label to ensure you use your sunscreen correctly.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Consult a health care professional before applying sunscreen to infants younger than six months.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/499c80d146f8d79e9bab543f948e4ca0.jpg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/499c80d146f8d79e9bab543f948e4ca0.jpg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sunscreen do’s and don’ts\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sunscreen should be part of your defense against the sun’s harmful burning rays. All sunscreens help protect against sunburn. But only those that are broad spectrum have been shown to also reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun when used as directed with other sun protection measures.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Apply sunscreen liberally to all uncovered skin, especially your nose, ears, neck, hands, feet, and lips (but avoid putting it inside your mouth and eyes).\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Reapply at least every two hours. Apply more often if you’re swimming or sweating. (Read the label for your specific sunscreen. An average-size adult or child needs at least one ounce of sunscreen, about the amount it takes to fill a shot glass, to evenly cover the body.)\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>If your hair is thin, apply sunscreen to the top of your head or wear a hat.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>No sunscreen completely blocks UV radiation. So other protections are needed, such as protective clothing, sunglasses, and staying in the shade.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>No sunscreen is waterproof.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Sunscreen is available as lotions, creams, sticks, gels, oils, butters, pastes and sprays.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Risk factors for harmful effects of UV radiation\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>People of all skin colors can be at risk for sunburn and other harmful effects of UV radiation, so always protect yourself. Be especially careful if you have:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Pale skin\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Blond, red, or light brown hair\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Been treated for skin cancer\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Have a family member who has had skin cancer\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you take medications, ask your health care professional about sun-care precautions. Some medications may increase sun sensitivity. Even on an overcast day, up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV rays can get through the clouds. Stay in the shade as much as possible.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed50ac303b0a5b990aae9f64d415602c.jpg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed50ac303b0a5b990aae9f64d415602c.jpg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Eye protection\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sunlight reflecting off sand, water, or even snow, increases exposure to UV radiation and increases your risk of developing eye problems. Certain sunglasses can help protect your eyes.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Choose sunglasses with a “100% UV protection” label. These sunglasses provide the most protection against UV rays.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Do not mistake dark-tinted sunglasses as having UV protection. The darkness of the lens does not indicate its ability to shield your eyes from UV rays. Many sunglasses with light-colored tints – such as green, amber, red, and gray – can offer the same UV protection as very dark lenses.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Check to see if your tinted glasses have UV protection. When you wear tinted glasses, your pupils dilate and can increase exposure of your retinas to UV light. Without UV protection, you are putting yourself at risk to harmful effects associated with solar radiation.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Children should wear sunglasses. Toy sunglasses may not have UV protection, so be sure to look for the UV protection label.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Consider large, wraparound-style frames, which may provide more UV protection because they cover the entire eye socket.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Pricier sunglasses don’t ensure greater UV protection.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Even if you wear UV absorbing contact lenses, wear quality sunglasses that offer UV protection.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#333333;'>Even when you wear sunglasses, wearing a wide-brim hat and sunscreen can help further protect you from sun exposure.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Source: US Food and Drug Administration website.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"making-summertime-living-ideal-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-06-16T18:39:39.356Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0c66d8832c304b4bd7d39a0b96e8a2db.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1623868780,"_etag":"856cfef9e0866e2d7d01dce269bb8e89a2ccfbc7","textbody":"Sun safety is always in season, especially when the mercury rises and we flock to beaches, playgrounds, splash pads and pools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and the great outdoors. But sun safety should be a year-round activity, no matter the weather. Why? Sun exposure can cause sunburn, skin aging (such as skin spots, wrinkles, or “leathery skin”), eye damage and skin cancer, the most common of all cancers.&nbsp;Lower your risk for sunburn, skin cancer and early skin agingSpending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, even on a cloudy day. People of all skin colors are in danger of this damage. Here are a few ways to reduce your risk:Limit your time in the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are most intense.Wear clothing to cover skin exposed to the sun, such as long-sleeve shirts, pants, sunglasses, and broad-brim hats. Sun-protective clothing is now available.Use broad spectrum sunscreens with an SPF value of 15 or higher regularly and as directed. (Broad spectrum sunscreens offer protection against both UVA &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;and UVB rays, two types of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.) Read the label to ensure you use your sunscreen correctly.Consult a health care professional before applying sunscreen to infants younger than six months.Sunscreen do’s and don’tsSunscreen should be part of your defense against the sun’s harmful burning rays. All sunscreens help protect against sunburn. But only those that are broad spectrum have been shown to also reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun when used as directed with other sun protection measures.Apply sunscreen liberally to all uncovered skin, especially your nose, ears, neck, hands, feet, and lips (but avoid putting it inside your mouth and eyes).Reapply at least every two hours. Apply more often if you’re swimming or sweating. (Read the label for your specific sunscreen. An average-size adult or child needs at least one ounce of sunscreen, about the amount it takes to fill a shot glass, to evenly cover the body.)If your hair is thin, apply sunscreen to the top of your head or wear a hat.No sunscreen completely blocks UV radiation. So other protections are needed, such as protective clothing, sunglasses, and staying in the shade.No sunscreen is waterproof.Sunscreen is available as lotions, creams, sticks, gels, oils, butters, pastes and sprays.&nbsp;Risk factors for harmful effects of UV radiationPeople of all skin colors can be at risk for sunburn and other harmful effects of UV radiation, so always protect yourself. Be especially careful if you have:Pale skinBlond, red, or light brown hairBeen treated for skin cancerHave a family member who has had skin cancerIf you take medications, ask your health care professional about sun-care precautions. Some medications may increase sun sensitivity. Even on an overcast day, up to 80 percent of the sun’s UV rays can get through the clouds. Stay in the shade as much as possible.Eye protectionSunlight reflecting off sand, water, or even snow, increases exposure to UV radiation and increases your risk of developing eye problems. Certain sunglasses can help protect your eyes.Choose sunglasses with a “100% UV protection” label. These sunglasses provide the most protection against UV rays.Do not mistake dark-tinted sunglasses as having UV protection. The darkness of the lens does not indicate its ability to shield your eyes from UV rays. Many sunglasses with light-colored tints – such as green, amber, red, and gray – can offer the same UV protection as very dark lenses.Check to see if your tinted glasses have UV protection. When you wear tinted glasses, your pupils dilate and can increase exposure of your retinas to UV light. Without UV protection, you are putting yourself at risk to harmful effects associated with solar radiation.Children should wear sunglasses. Toy sunglasses may not have UV protection, so be sure to look for the UV protection label.Consider large, wraparound-style frames, which may provide more UV protection because they cover the entire eye socket.Pricier sunglasses don’t ensure greater UV protection.Even if you wear UV absorbing contact lenses, wear quality sunglasses that offer UV protection.Even when you wear sunglasses, wearing a wide-brim hat and sunscreen can help further protect you from sun exposure.Source: US Food and Drug Administration website.","_created":"Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:05:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60ca4b924db0481a267ef978"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60da36034db04803497fecfe","_updated":"Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:32:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Realtor Partners","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Building strong partnerships with our local realtors is an important part of our business at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. From our online home consultants, new home sales consultants, design center, customer care, and finance teams (and more behind the scenes that you don’t even see everyday)… we are here to help see your clients through every step of buying their new Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We believe that community and communication for all involved is key to a happy home buyer. We want to build trust and respect with realtors and homeowners alike.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“It was literally remarkable the way you all (Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods) handled your process. In your communicating with me and keeping me in the loop… because they (first time home buyers) are relying on me to walk them through this process,” says Shawna Yates, Keller Williams, Tulsa &amp; Broken Arrow.\u003c/p>\u003cp>With more than 30 years in the business, having families trust us to build not only their first home, but their second, third, fourth, and forever home, is what we strive for.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Working with Ideal Homes is very cathartic for me because they seem to keep their focus on the end game. They understand that client satisfaction is the key to future business,” says Grady Carter of Keller Williams Realty Mulinix. “I've helped many families buy homes through Ideal Homes, and several of them are repeat buyers who decided to come back even after living out of state because they were so pleased the first time. That cannot be said for so many. Whether our clients are buying their first home or upgrading to the forever home we are excited that we can rely on Ideal to treat us and our clients right.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>Realtor relationships are more important now than ever. Let us help you make owning a home for your client an exciting and easy process without the headache of costly repairs from a pre-owned home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“They made the process so easy and were so accommodating to our clients,” says Beth Dempsey, Metro Connect Real Estate. “The service provided has been very easy. Everyone we have dealt with has been incredible!”\u003c/p>\u003cp>We continue to partner with Realtors and you can feel good knowing you put your client in a home with low maintenance and high quality. We also believe so strongly in the quality of an Ideal home that we also provide a free one-year builder warranty and a 10-year industry-leading structural warranty.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideal-realtor-partners-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-09-06T20:40:29.758Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2fe80b4bdfe0fce61b179ecbd4d963aa.png","name":"IDEAL REALTOR PARTNERSHIPS","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1725655230,"_etag":"8f045c68d40ae1e9fd3a5249f374e3f50962cee3","textbody":"Building strong partnerships with our local realtors is an important part of our business at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. From our online home consultants, new home sales consultants, design center, customer care, and finance teams (and more behind the scenes that you don’t even see everyday)… we are here to help see your clients through every step of buying their new Ideal home.We believe that community and communication for all involved is key to a happy home buyer. We want to build trust and respect with realtors and homeowners alike.“It was literally remarkable the way you all (Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods) handled your process. In your communicating with me and keeping me in the loop… because they (first time home buyers) are relying on me to walk them through this process,” says Shawna Yates, Keller Williams, Tulsa &amp; Broken Arrow.With more than 30 years in the business, having families trust us to build not only their first home, but their second, third, fourth, and forever home, is what we strive for.“Working with Ideal Homes is very cathartic for me because they seem to keep their focus on the end game. They understand that client satisfaction is the key to future business,” says Grady Carter of Keller Williams Realty Mulinix. “I've helped many families buy homes through Ideal Homes, and several of them are repeat buyers who decided to come back even after living out of state because they were so pleased the first time. That cannot be said for so many. Whether our clients are buying their first home or upgrading to the forever home we are excited that we can rely on Ideal to treat us and our clients right.\"Realtor relationships are more important now than ever. Let us help you make owning a home for your client an exciting and easy process without the headache of costly repairs from a pre-owned home.&nbsp;“They made the process so easy and were so accommodating to our clients,” says Beth Dempsey, Metro Connect Real Estate. “The service provided has been very easy. Everyone we have dealt with has been incredible!”We continue to partner with Realtors and you can feel good knowing you put your client in a home with low maintenance and high quality. We also believe so strongly in the quality of an Ideal home that we also provide a free one-year builder warranty and a 10-year industry-leading structural warranty.&nbsp;","_created":"Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:50:11 GMT","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gnyNOPF2MTU?si=5bcfnqAo4wrS_y1S\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2fe80b4bdfe0fce61b179ecbd4d963aa.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"IDEAL REALTOR PARTNERSHIPS"}}],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60da36034db04803497fecfe"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60e728c14db04803467f77c7","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:44:27 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Building Your Family an Ideal Forever Home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Building a new home can be a stressful time, but if you’ve been an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods homeowner before… it can be full of excitement.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mandi and Chinedum Ezugha have amazing memories in their first Ideal Home. They built the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/frederickson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Frederickson\u003c/a> floor plan back in 2017, in Valencia. They found out they would be welcoming twin girls shortly after, and quickly became a family of four. The Edmond neighborhood was the perfect spot for this growing family. &nbsp;“We love that the neighborhood is quiet and has many amenities that our family can enjoy- especially the play areas,” Mandi says. &nbsp;“We also love the location of the neighborhood and that we are so close to everything, shopping, dining, doctors, highways, etc.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52f4b07900da2d2675dee7c69d56586e.jpg\" style=\"width: 62.99%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52f4b07900da2d2675dee7c69d56586e.jpg\">Since that time, the Ezugha family has outgrown their former home. But Mandi says they knew they wanted to build their forever home with Ideal Homes. “I love houses, I have my degree in interior design and out of all local builders, your (Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods) floor plans are my favorite! I fell in love with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/queensbury\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Queensbury\u003c/a> floor plan, it’s perfect! I can’t believe we will be living in our dream home soon,” says Mandi. “Also- the whole process of building seems a bit daunting, but with Ideal, you made the process so easy and enjoyable that it was a no brainer that we would return for our forever home.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eb110acd3cd4e7be81234cc8335570ce.jpg\" style=\"width: 64.48%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eb110acd3cd4e7be81234cc8335570ce.jpg\">Mandi and Chinedum are most excited about all the additional space their new home will provide. Who wouldn’t be, with their third daughter expected in October? Though they are not first-time home buyers anymore, they offer a bit of advice for those in the market. “Enjoy the process; home buying/ building can be stressful, but Ideal really does a great job of listening to your needs and making things easy,” Mandi says. “Also, if you are building, make a list of your needs and wants and prioritize each. You’ll likely need to revise upgrades to fit your budget and knowing what you need vs. what you may just want will make this easier. It’s smarter to upgrade on the things that are more permanent and harder to replace; things like flooring or countertops as opposed to door handles and light fixtures. Those little things can add up fast but are easier and less expensive to replace gradually on your own.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Cheers to a new home full of new memories. Welcome back Ezugha family!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"building-your-family-an-ideal-forever-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-08T16:22:56.201Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14e2f6f1c4abc5e9cf19b2d6bea924a4.jpeg","name":"Ezugha Family","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1625761377,"_etag":"26483c962b5168f1f350e29896cdd626a84621d3","textbody":"Building a new home can be a stressful time, but if you’ve been an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods homeowner before… it can be full of excitement.Mandi and Chinedum Ezugha have amazing memories in their first Ideal Home. They built the Frederickson floor plan back in 2017, in Valencia. They found out they would be welcoming twin girls shortly after, and quickly became a family of four. The Edmond neighborhood was the perfect spot for this growing family. &nbsp;“We love that the neighborhood is quiet and has many amenities that our family can enjoy- especially the play areas,” Mandi says. &nbsp;“We also love the location of the neighborhood and that we are so close to everything, shopping, dining, doctors, highways, etc.”Since that time, the Ezugha family has outgrown their former home. But Mandi says they knew they wanted to build their forever home with Ideal Homes. “I love houses, I have my degree in interior design and out of all local builders, your (Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods) floor plans are my favorite! I fell in love with the Queensbury floor plan, it’s perfect! I can’t believe we will be living in our dream home soon,” says Mandi. “Also- the whole process of building seems a bit daunting, but with Ideal, you made the process so easy and enjoyable that it was a no brainer that we would return for our forever home.”Mandi and Chinedum are most excited about all the additional space their new home will provide. Who wouldn’t be, with their third daughter expected in October? Though they are not first-time home buyers anymore, they offer a bit of advice for those in the market. “Enjoy the process; home buying/ building can be stressful, but Ideal really does a great job of listening to your needs and making things easy,” Mandi says. “Also, if you are building, make a list of your needs and wants and prioritize each. You’ll likely need to revise upgrades to fit your budget and knowing what you need vs. what you may just want will make this easier. It’s smarter to upgrade on the things that are more permanent and harder to replace; things like flooring or countertops as opposed to door handles and light fixtures. Those little things can add up fast but are easier and less expensive to replace gradually on your own.”&nbsp;Cheers to a new home full of new memories. Welcome back Ezugha family!","_created":"Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:33:05 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60e728c14db04803467f77c7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60ec457c4db0481a587e50c4","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:49:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Everybody Needs Ideal Places to Play","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Let’s face it: We’re all children at heart and love to play! Merry-go-rounds, teeter totters and swings in public parks bring back fond memories for most grown-ups and create new fun experiences for our kids. And with great play in mind, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities include accessible playgrounds for the enjoyment of homeowners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But what about boys and girls who can’t play in a “normal” park setting with traditional play equipment? Those kiddos with autism, who use a wheelchair, or who have sensory issues, for example? How can we make a great playground experience for them and include them in the fun?\u003c/p>\u003cp>“At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods we’ve made it our mission to create public play areas that are ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant, at the very minimum,” said Trish Morris, Ideal’s Senior Community Development Project Manager. Trish manages the playground builds in all of Ideal’s neighborhoods and has a heart for designing these play spaces.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Current ADA standards primarily require playgrounds to be accessible for those who use a wheelchair or other mobility aid, including:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Entry and travel routes within the park should be barrier-free\u003c/li>\u003cli>A variety of accessible play options\u003c/li>\u003cli>Appropriate safety surface beneath equipment\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>“But our goal is to make our playgrounds inclusive, too -- not just meet bare minimum regulations for accessibility. An inclusive playground provides that just-right level of challenge, addresses all levels of ability, and goes beyond minimum accessibility to create a play experience that meets a variety of needs and interests. In an inclusive play space, children of all abilities can interact with each other and do what all kids want to do: play, just like everyone else.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Playgrounds that welcome everyone truly create community and will become gathering places,” Morris says. “We want every child to be able to play. We want our playgrounds to ensure children of all abilities can play together.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/422e10ddde58a0fa0d90d1bb1864e38f.jpg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/422e10ddde58a0fa0d90d1bb1864e38f.jpg\">Currently, several Ideal communities offer accessible, inclusive playgrounds. Accessibility at Ideal parks includes ADA-compliant ramps, mulch and anything that makes the space easier to access.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Three new parks are in various stages of construction:\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, in Norman, will have a dish swing and ADA picnic tables, as well as a splash pad.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>, in Mustang, will have a dish swing, ADA picnic tables, and a splash pad.\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Woodlands, a new community set to break ground in Harrah, will boast a dish swing, ADA picnic tables, a splash pad, plus an ADA zipline seat.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Morris says their hope is to challenge children of different ages and abilities and provide a fun, inclusive play experience for all. “We want kids to learn to take risks together. No one should be left on the sidelines wishing they could participate!”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5c13d236d58b48084cde05aecd2b2c8f.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"everybody-needs-ideal-places-to-play-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-12T13:29:42.083Z","_created":"Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:37:00 GMT","dateUnix":1626096583,"_etag":"bdbe28bc4fec7a34057aef62e494cfd10ec5e361","textbody":"Let’s face it: We’re all children at heart and love to play! Merry-go-rounds, teeter totters and swings in public parks bring back fond memories for most grown-ups and create new fun experiences for our kids. And with great play in mind, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities include accessible playgrounds for the enjoyment of homeowners.But what about boys and girls who can’t play in a “normal” park setting with traditional play equipment? Those kiddos with autism, who use a wheelchair, or who have sensory issues, for example? How can we make a great playground experience for them and include them in the fun?“At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods we’ve made it our mission to create public play areas that are ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant, at the very minimum,” said Trish Morris, Ideal’s Senior Community Development Project Manager. Trish manages the playground builds in all of Ideal’s neighborhoods and has a heart for designing these play spaces.&nbsp;Current ADA standards primarily require playgrounds to be accessible for those who use a wheelchair or other mobility aid, including:&nbsp;Entry and travel routes within the park should be barrier-freeA variety of accessible play optionsAppropriate safety surface beneath equipment“But our goal is to make our playgrounds inclusive, too -- not just meet bare minimum regulations for accessibility. An inclusive playground provides that just-right level of challenge, addresses all levels of ability, and goes beyond minimum accessibility to create a play experience that meets a variety of needs and interests. In an inclusive play space, children of all abilities can interact with each other and do what all kids want to do: play, just like everyone else.“Playgrounds that welcome everyone truly create community and will become gathering places,” Morris says. “We want every child to be able to play. We want our playgrounds to ensure children of all abilities can play together.”&nbsp;Currently, several Ideal communities offer accessible, inclusive playgrounds. Accessibility at Ideal parks includes ADA-compliant ramps, mulch and anything that makes the space easier to access.&nbsp;Three new parks are in various stages of construction:Red Canyon Ranch, in Norman, will have a dish swing and ADA picnic tables, as well as a splash pad.Skyline Trails, in Mustang, will have a dish swing, ADA picnic tables, and a splash pad.The Woodlands, a new community set to break ground in Harrah, will boast a dish swing, ADA picnic tables, a splash pad, plus an ADA zipline seat.Morris says their hope is to challenge children of different ages and abilities and provide a fun, inclusive play experience for all. “We want kids to learn to take risks together. No one should be left on the sidelines wishing they could participate!”","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60ec457c4db0481a587e50c4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60f035a34db0481a587e5d50","_updated":"Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:46:16 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Creating an Ideal Bathroom Sanctuary","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It’s your retreat, your calming place. It’s one of the most important rooms in your new Ideal home: a relaxation space, a thinking space, a taking-care-of-you space. It’s your bathroom. Whether planning a new build or refreshing the old, your bathroom design is probably near the top of your to-do list. An updated modern bath can bring peace and harmony to your life and add immediate value to your home, too.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>So what goes into creating an Ideal bathroom sanctuary?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>First, determine who will be using the bathroom. A guest bath, or powder room, is usually only used by visitors so it can be whimsical or dramatic. But welcoming. A family bath, on the other hand, will have to meet the needs of many users, so it should be more practical, while a main ensuite bath should encourage relaxation and renewal.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re building or rebuilding a bath, your options may be limited only by your budget. But if you’re just in the market to refresh an existing space, there are certainly things you can do to modernize and improve ambiance and functionality.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Clean up the clutter\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Clutter makes it nearly impossible to relax in any space, so embrace a “less is more” design philosophy. Store commonly used items out of sight. Put hairdryers and other appliances under the sink. Storage baskets are a great way to organize commonly used items and store them in a cabinet or closet. Glass jars for cotton balls, trays or baskets for towels, and clear dispensers for soaps and lotions create an extra layer of “clean” that looks great.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Calm the colors\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Calm, neutral color tones such as white, gray, beige or blue, create a soothing, clean and welcoming environment. That’s why they’re used in most commercial spas. Nature-inspired colors also bring a calming effect. If you’re working with a small space, lighter colors work best.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Scent for your senses\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Your ideal spa-like experience should begin when you step through the door with fragrances that calm your spirit and move you from hectic to serene. There are many easy ways to create your own aromatherapy oasis. Essential oils, scented soaps, lotions and candles are inexpensive and make great bath accessories. Lavender, jasmine or eucalyptus are natural scents with calming effects.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Accessorize wisely\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Accessories play a vital role in creating calm. Shower curtains, towels, bathmats and artwork help turn your plain bathroom into your sanctuary. Treat your feet to a soft, plush rug to complete the experience.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Freshen fixtures\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Shower heads can create an entire sensory experience. They come in all shapes and sizes and upgrading is pretty simple and fairly inexpensive. Massagers, waterfall heads, or hand-held units are just a few of the options available. While you’re changing the fixtures, consider adding a little luxury by swapping out old cabinet hardware and faucets to a newer, sleeker style.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wrap yourself in luxury\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You should have a spa experience from beginning to end. Invest in new towels of spa quality … soft, fluffy and absorbent. And why not consider a towel warmer for that heaven-on-earth feeling of wrapping up in a soft, warm towel after a rejuvenating bath?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mood lighting\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Light your sanctuary with ambient mood lighting. Don’t be afraid to incorporate fixtures that may seem more appropriate for other areas of the house. Wall sconces, chandeliers, even candelabras are popular. A dimmer switch transforms your bathroom from a functional, utilitarian space into a sensual, serene oasis.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ready to build your own? At our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Design Center you can find all the finishing touches you need to create the perfect sanctuary in your new custom home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"Valetmaids.com\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Valetmaids.com\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"Artofhealthyliving.com\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Artofhealthyliving.com\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"creating-an-ideal-bathroom-sanctuary-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-15T13:09:18.099Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2635bb0507f41d12d409acc9eafff106.jpeg","name":"Ideal homes bathroom","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1626354559,"_etag":"bddd5e03ce2620860083c07e5de73eb040744410","textbody":"It’s your retreat, your calming place. It’s one of the most important rooms in your new Ideal home: a relaxation space, a thinking space, a taking-care-of-you space. It’s your bathroom. Whether planning a new build or refreshing the old, your bathroom design is probably near the top of your to-do list. An updated modern bath can bring peace and harmony to your life and add immediate value to your home, too.So what goes into creating an Ideal bathroom sanctuary?First, determine who will be using the bathroom. A guest bath, or powder room, is usually only used by visitors so it can be whimsical or dramatic. But welcoming. A family bath, on the other hand, will have to meet the needs of many users, so it should be more practical, while a main ensuite bath should encourage relaxation and renewal.If you’re building or rebuilding a bath, your options may be limited only by your budget. But if you’re just in the market to refresh an existing space, there are certainly things you can do to modernize and improve ambiance and functionality.Clean up the clutterClutter makes it nearly impossible to relax in any space, so embrace a “less is more” design philosophy. Store commonly used items out of sight. Put hairdryers and other appliances under the sink. Storage baskets are a great way to organize commonly used items and store them in a cabinet or closet. Glass jars for cotton balls, trays or baskets for towels, and clear dispensers for soaps and lotions create an extra layer of “clean” that looks great.Calm the colorsCalm, neutral color tones such as white, gray, beige or blue, create a soothing, clean and welcoming environment. That’s why they’re used in most commercial spas. Nature-inspired colors also bring a calming effect. If you’re working with a small space, lighter colors work best.Scent for your sensesYour ideal spa-like experience should begin when you step through the door with fragrances that calm your spirit and move you from hectic to serene. There are many easy ways to create your own aromatherapy oasis. Essential oils, scented soaps, lotions and candles are inexpensive and make great bath accessories. Lavender, jasmine or eucalyptus are natural scents with calming effects.Accessorize wiselyAccessories play a vital role in creating calm. Shower curtains, towels, bathmats and artwork help turn your plain bathroom into your sanctuary. Treat your feet to a soft, plush rug to complete the experience.Freshen fixturesShower heads can create an entire sensory experience. They come in all shapes and sizes and upgrading is pretty simple and fairly inexpensive. Massagers, waterfall heads, or hand-held units are just a few of the options available. While you’re changing the fixtures, consider adding a little luxury by swapping out old cabinet hardware and faucets to a newer, sleeker style.Wrap yourself in luxuryYou should have a spa experience from beginning to end. Invest in new towels of spa quality … soft, fluffy and absorbent. And why not consider a towel warmer for that heaven-on-earth feeling of wrapping up in a soft, warm towel after a rejuvenating bath?Mood lightingLight your sanctuary with ambient mood lighting. Don’t be afraid to incorporate fixtures that may seem more appropriate for other areas of the house. Wall sconces, chandeliers, even candelabras are popular. A dimmer switch transforms your bathroom from a functional, utilitarian space into a sensual, serene oasis.Ready to build your own? At our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Design Center you can find all the finishing touches you need to create the perfect sanctuary in your new custom home.Sources:Valetmaids.comArtofhealthyliving.com","_created":"Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:18:27 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60f035a34db0481a587e5d50"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60f0ad024db04803467f80ed","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:49:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Splash Safety","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">The Ideal splash pads can be a blast. Here’s how to make sure they’re safe, too.\u003c/span>\u003c/h2>\u003cul>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;background:white;'>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Keep an eye on your kids to make sure they are safe; there is no substitution for supervision.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;background:white;'>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">No running, rough-housing or jumping in the splash pad area.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;background:white;'>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Make sure the splash pad you use treats the water to keep it safe for everyone to enjoy. Untreated water can lead to illness.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;background:white;'>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Bring lots of water to drink. Active kids need a lot of water on a hot day.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;background:white;'>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Tell your little ones not to drink the pad water, or they might think the nozzles are water fountains.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;background:white;'>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Have your kids use the bathroom frequently and change soiled diapers immediately to cut down on the risk of contamination.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;background:white;'>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Use a chemical free sunscreen and re-apply often.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Use swim shoes to prevent slipping, stepping on sharp objects or burning feet on hot pavement.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Remember to use every opportunity to talk with your child on how to be safe and stay safe. Most injuries are both predictable and preventable.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u003cstrong>Safety at the pool, lake or beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Swimming is great exercise, as well as a fun way to spend time together as a family. There's nothing like enjoying an afternoon splashing around in the water together. Before taking your kids to the pool or beach, teach them these 10 basic water safety tips to ensure a safe and pleasant water experience.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">1. Never swim alone.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Make sure a lifeguard is on duty. Lifeguards don't just watch the people in the pool, lake or ocean. Their job is also to watch the water and advise swimmers on any safety concerns and questionable conditions that might arise. They are also trained to respond quickly when something happens.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">In addition to swimming with a lifeguard nearby, a good rule of thumb — for children and adults — is to use the buddy system while swimming. Instruct your child to always swim with a friend or sibling so they can look out for one another if their parents aren't physically in the pool with them. Besides being more fun to swim with a friend, there is someone who can go for help if something goes wrong.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cf65dfae9456f5ea3403991e076111a9.jpg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cf65dfae9456f5ea3403991e076111a9.jpg\">\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">2. Supervise children when they’re in the water.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Parents need time to relax, but when your children are in the water, it's time to be alert. As a general rule, a parent should be within arm's reach of a young child at all times. This rule is true whenever they’re in water -- in a pool, lake, ocean or bathtub. Parents of older children should stay close and keep eyes on them at all times. Even strong swimmers need supervision because kids are prone to trying tricks, flips and dives — all things that can be dangerous in the water.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">The best way to remain vigilant when your children are swimming is to put your phone away and just enjoy hanging out with each other! If other adults are present, you can take turns watching the pool, so everyone gets an equal chance to relax. Working together to protect your children is the best way to prevent an accident.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">3. Don’t play breath-holding games.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">While swimming, children shouldn’t hold their breath for a long time; it creates a dangerous risk for drowning or severe injury. Make sure children understand competing to see who can hold their breath underwater, and other similar games, can be dangerous and should not be part of any water-related activities.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/09aadf62be842888bcf3fc60fccfdf35.jpg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/09aadf62be842888bcf3fc60fccfdf35.jpg\">\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">4. Always wear a life vest.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Young children or inexperienced swimmers should always wear a Coast Guard-certified life jacket around water. There are plenty of products on the market claiming to help children stay afloat, such as water wings, floaties and pool noodles, but these are not a substitute for life preservers or lifesaving devices in a genuine emergency. Use these products only when a parent or trustworthy adult is within arm's length of the child.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Also, remember a life jacket or other flotation device should never be an excuse to ignore other water safety guidelines. Life jackets alone are not enough when it comes to staying safe around water.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">5. Don’t jump in the water to save a friend.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">If a child sees their friend struggling to keep their head above water, their first instinct may be to jump in to help. However, doing so could lead to both people drowning. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program recommends the&nbsp;“reach, throw, don’t go”&nbsp;technique, which involves using a long object to pull a struggling swimmer to safety. By using this technique, children can help their friend without putting themselves at risk.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">6. Enter the water feet first.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Severe injuries can occur by jumping or diving headfirst into shallow water. Make sure your child understands the proper way to enter and exit the pool. If they're interested in jumping and diving, make sure to teach them the correct way to do it, as well as point out the areas where it is safe to do so. If your pool does not have an area designated for diving, do not allow it, no matter how deep the water.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">7. Stay away from pool drains.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Children's hair, bathing suits and even limbs have become stuck in broken or faulty drains, which can lead to drowning or serious injury. Teach children to stay away from these areas in pools, especially if a drain is missing a cover or appears otherwise broken. If you notice one that seems to be operating incorrectly, report it immediately.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">8. Stay within designated swim areas.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Whether you're swimming in a pool, ocean or lake, staying within the designated swim areas is vital to staying safe. Teach children about ropes and why people use them to divide a pool. Never encourage a child to swim in water deeper than their abilities will allow. If you're swimming in a lake or ocean, always follow guidelines local lifeguards have established. They are familiar with the water and know enough about how it changes from day to day to make wise and up-to-date safety recommendations.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">9. Avoid using alcohol.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Alcohol impairs judgment, coordination and balance. It affects a person's ability to swim well, and it can even lower body temperature. Images of teens and young adults enjoying alcohol poolside are common on television and in movies, giving your real-life teens a dangerous picture to copy, so make sure they understand the danger of mixing water play with alcohol.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Parents should also use caution. Never consume alcohol while you're supervising your children in the water. Not only can it cause you to become distracted, but it could leave you unable to function appropriately if an emergency should happen.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">10. Learn CPR.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">While it’s easy to assume your family will stay safe in the water, unfortunately, accidents happen. If a drowning incident or pool-related accident occurs, bystanders are typically the first available to react and respond. As a parent supervising children, it's critical for you to be familiar with lifesaving techniques, including CPR for children and adults. Knowing how to perform CPR can be the difference between life and death.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">&nbsp;Water safety devices\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Inflatable toys, floaties and water wings are teaching aids while children learn to swim. They are best for occasions when a child is under adequate adult supervision, meaning an adult is within arm's length and able to intervene if a child begins to struggle. Used correctly, they can help a child build confidence as they explore the water and learn about both their abilities and limitations. But there is no substitute for a life vest. None of the items listed above will keep a child from drowning or save a child if they begin to struggle in the water.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Whether you’re enjoying one of our neighborhood pools, or one of the many splash pads, (in\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/featherstone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Featherstone\u003c/a>), the best way to enjoy the summer water season is to play it safe! Splash, jump, yell and scream with glee! Just play it safe!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">For more information: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ymca.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YMCA website\u003c/a>,\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mysouthernhealth.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">&nbsp;My Southern Health website\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"splash-safety-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-15T21:36:08.216Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/69ac799cb1dbb43db6f7c09f5aa8fa99.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"5 children sitting on the side of the pool."},"dateUnix":1626384969,"_etag":"ce5bae060f23a74068b92edfd0ce7973109446ea","textbody":"The Ideal splash pads can be a blast. Here’s how to make sure they’re safe, too.Keep an eye on your kids to make sure they are safe; there is no substitution for supervision.No running, rough-housing or jumping in the splash pad area.Make sure the splash pad you use treats the water to keep it safe for everyone to enjoy. Untreated water can lead to illness.Bring lots of water to drink. Active kids need a lot of water on a hot day.Tell your little ones not to drink the pad water, or they might think the nozzles are water fountains.Have your kids use the bathroom frequently and change soiled diapers immediately to cut down on the risk of contamination.Use a chemical free sunscreen and re-apply often.Use swim shoes to prevent slipping, stepping on sharp objects or burning feet on hot pavement.&nbsp;Remember to use every opportunity to talk with your child on how to be safe and stay safe. Most injuries are both predictable and preventable.Safety at the pool, lake or beachSwimming is great exercise, as well as a fun way to spend time together as a family. There's nothing like enjoying an afternoon splashing around in the water together. Before taking your kids to the pool or beach, teach them these 10 basic water safety tips to ensure a safe and pleasant water experience.1. Never swim alone.Make sure a lifeguard is on duty. Lifeguards don't just watch the people in the pool, lake or ocean. Their job is also to watch the water and advise swimmers on any safety concerns and questionable conditions that might arise. They are also trained to respond quickly when something happens.In addition to swimming with a lifeguard nearby, a good rule of thumb — for children and adults — is to use the buddy system while swimming. Instruct your child to always swim with a friend or sibling so they can look out for one another if their parents aren't physically in the pool with them. Besides being more fun to swim with a friend, there is someone who can go for help if something goes wrong.2. Supervise children when they’re in the water.Parents need time to relax, but when your children are in the water, it's time to be alert. As a general rule, a parent should be within arm's reach of a young child at all times. This rule is true whenever they’re in water -- in a pool, lake, ocean or bathtub. Parents of older children should stay close and keep eyes on them at all times. Even strong swimmers need supervision because kids are prone to trying tricks, flips and dives — all things that can be dangerous in the water.The best way to remain vigilant when your children are swimming is to put your phone away and just enjoy hanging out with each other! If other adults are present, you can take turns watching the pool, so everyone gets an equal chance to relax. Working together to protect your children is the best way to prevent an accident.3. Don’t play breath-holding games.While swimming, children shouldn’t hold their breath for a long time; it creates a dangerous risk for drowning or severe injury. Make sure children understand competing to see who can hold their breath underwater, and other similar games, can be dangerous and should not be part of any water-related activities.4. Always wear a life vest.Young children or inexperienced swimmers should always wear a Coast Guard-certified life jacket around water. There are plenty of products on the market claiming to help children stay afloat, such as water wings, floaties and pool noodles, but these are not a substitute for life preservers or lifesaving devices in a genuine emergency. Use these products only when a parent or trustworthy adult is within arm's length of the child.Also, remember a life jacket or other flotation device should never be an excuse to ignore other water safety guidelines. Life jackets alone are not enough when it comes to staying safe around water.5. Don’t jump in the water to save a friend.If a child sees their friend struggling to keep their head above water, their first instinct may be to jump in to help. However, doing so could lead to both people drowning. The YMCA’s Safety Around Water program recommends the&nbsp;“reach, throw, don’t go”&nbsp;technique, which involves using a long object to pull a struggling swimmer to safety. By using this technique, children can help their friend without putting themselves at risk.6. Enter the water feet first.Severe injuries can occur by jumping or diving headfirst into shallow water. Make sure your child understands the proper way to enter and exit the pool. If they're interested in jumping and diving, make sure to teach them the correct way to do it, as well as point out the areas where it is safe to do so. If your pool does not have an area designated for diving, do not allow it, no matter how deep the water.7. Stay away from pool drains.Children's hair, bathing suits and even limbs have become stuck in broken or faulty drains, which can lead to drowning or serious injury. Teach children to stay away from these areas in pools, especially if a drain is missing a cover or appears otherwise broken. If you notice one that seems to be operating incorrectly, report it immediately.8. Stay within designated swim areas.Whether you're swimming in a pool, ocean or lake, staying within the designated swim areas is vital to staying safe. Teach children about ropes and why people use them to divide a pool. Never encourage a child to swim in water deeper than their abilities will allow. If you're swimming in a lake or ocean, always follow guidelines local lifeguards have established. They are familiar with the water and know enough about how it changes from day to day to make wise and up-to-date safety recommendations.9. Avoid using alcohol.Alcohol impairs judgment, coordination and balance. It affects a person's ability to swim well, and it can even lower body temperature. Images of teens and young adults enjoying alcohol poolside are common on television and in movies, giving your real-life teens a dangerous picture to copy, so make sure they understand the danger of mixing water play with alcohol.Parents should also use caution. Never consume alcohol while you're supervising your children in the water. Not only can it cause you to become distracted, but it could leave you unable to function appropriately if an emergency should happen.10. Learn CPR.While it’s easy to assume your family will stay safe in the water, unfortunately, accidents happen. If a drowning incident or pool-related accident occurs, bystanders are typically the first available to react and respond. As a parent supervising children, it's critical for you to be familiar with lifesaving techniques, including CPR for children and adults. Knowing how to perform CPR can be the difference between life and death.&nbsp;Water safety devicesInflatable toys, floaties and water wings are teaching aids while children learn to swim. They are best for occasions when a child is under adequate adult supervision, meaning an adult is within arm's length and able to intervene if a child begins to struggle. Used correctly, they can help a child build confidence as they explore the water and learn about both their abilities and limitations. But there is no substitute for a life vest. None of the items listed above will keep a child from drowning or save a child if they begin to struggle in the water.Whether you’re enjoying one of our neighborhood pools, or one of the many splash pads, (in&nbsp;Featherstone), the best way to enjoy the summer water season is to play it safe! Splash, jump, yell and scream with glee! Just play it safe!For more information: YMCA website,&nbsp;My Southern Health website","_created":"Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:47:46 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"metaTags":{"title":"Splash Pad & Water Safety Tips for Families | Ideal Homes Blog","description":"Keep your summer fun and safe! Review essential water safety tips for splash pads, pools, and lakes, including supervision, life vests, and CPR advice."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60f0ad024db04803467f80ed"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"60f73a864db0481a587e6e6d","_updated":"Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:11:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Your Ideal Loan & Down Payment","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Are you interested in buying or custom building a new home, but you’re unsure if you can afford a down payment or qualify for a new home loan?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Alex Hawkins, one of our preferred lenders with C Solutions, provides some basic guidelines for different types of loans to help you buy your new Ideal home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>FHA: (Federal Housing Administration Loan)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The minimum down payment is 3.5% of the sales price ($10,500 for a $300,000 home). However, if buyers can put down 10%, they will not be required to pay MIP (mortgage insurance premium) for the life of the loan.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>FHA – Native American 184 Loan:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The minimum down payment is 2.25% of the sales price ($6,750 for a $300,000 home).\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Conventional:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The minimum down payment is 5% of sales price ($15,000 for a $300,000 home). There are some 3% options, but it is usually county/income driven. If buyers can put 20% down they can 'buy out' of the PMI (private mortgage insurance).\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>VA: (Veteran Affairs)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>With a VA loan, there’s $0 down required unless the veteran does not have enough eligibility to support the loan amount. At that point a down payment may be required. This is rare occurrence. Various down payments are required for 2nd homes and investment properties and are considered on a case-by-case basis.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Note: A down payment is separate from closing costs and prepaids/escrows. The earnest money you put down when you wrote a contract with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will go toward your out-of-pocket costs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>BONUS: Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods now pays $4,000 towards your closing costs if you use one of our preferred lenders.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"your-ideal-loan-down-payment-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-20T20:57:20.997Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b645f6f315165dd114fe6bcf03cd227b.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1626814641,"_etag":"22dd96631b43829a8caf924ba29122d1bc889818","textbody":"Are you interested in buying or custom building a new home, but you’re unsure if you can afford a down payment or qualify for a new home loan?Alex Hawkins, one of our preferred lenders with C Solutions, provides some basic guidelines for different types of loans to help you buy your new Ideal home.&nbsp;FHA: (Federal Housing Administration Loan)The minimum down payment is 3.5% of the sales price ($10,500 for a $300,000 home). However, if buyers can put down 10%, they will not be required to pay MIP (mortgage insurance premium) for the life of the loan.FHA – Native American 184 Loan:The minimum down payment is 2.25% of the sales price ($6,750 for a $300,000 home).Conventional:The minimum down payment is 5% of sales price ($15,000 for a $300,000 home). There are some 3% options, but it is usually county/income driven. If buyers can put 20% down they can 'buy out' of the PMI (private mortgage insurance).VA: (Veteran Affairs)With a VA loan, there’s $0 down required unless the veteran does not have enough eligibility to support the loan amount. At that point a down payment may be required. This is rare occurrence. Various down payments are required for 2nd homes and investment properties and are considered on a case-by-case basis.Note: A down payment is separate from closing costs and prepaids/escrows. The earnest money you put down when you wrote a contract with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will go toward your out-of-pocket costs.&nbsp;BONUS: Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods now pays $4,000 towards your closing costs if you use one of our preferred lenders.","_created":"Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:05:09 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/60f73a864db0481a587e6e6d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61002dcb4db048034780ade6","_updated":"Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:01:15 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Choctaw Nicoma Park Ideal Students Go Back to School!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Can you believe it? Summer is almost over…. and it’s almost time for these Yellowjackets to go back to school.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Everything from school supplies, picking out new clothes, and getting back into that classic routine. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Covid-19 protocols:\u003c/strong> Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Timber Ridge Pointe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/choctaw/sundance\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sundance\u003c/a> communities attend Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cnpschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Nicoma Park Elementary (Sundance)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1200 N. Hickman Ave., Choctaw, OK 73020\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.769.2445\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Indian Meridian Elementary (Timber Ridge Pointe)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1865 S. Indian Meridian, Choctaw, OK 73020\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.390.8585\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Nicoma Park Intermediate (Sundance)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1318 N. Hickman, Choctaw, OK 73020\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.769.6271\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>James Griffith Intermediate Elementary (Timber Ridge Pointe)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1861 S. Indian Meridian, Choctaw, OK 73020\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.390.5123\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Nicoma Park Middle School&nbsp;(Sundance)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1321 N. Hickman, Choctaw, OK 73020\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.769.3106\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Choctaw High School&nbsp;(All communities)\u003c/p>\u003cp>14300 N.E. 10th St., Choctaw, OK 73020\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.390.2201\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school: Tuesday, August 17\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary and Intermediate\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>PreK: 8:35 to 11:10 a.m. or 12:45 to 3:10 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Grades K-5: 8:35 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 6-8: 7:45 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 9-12: 7:50 a.m. to 2:47 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>New student enrollment is available on-line. \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnpschools.org/information/enrollment-information\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here\u003c/a> for new student enrollment. In-person enrollment for returning students will be held all day Thursday, August 12.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnpschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choctaw-Nicoma Park schools website\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"choctaw-nicoma-park-ideal-students-go-back-to-school-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-27T15:55:19.856Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e9d1a6ce45767371b29e06aa2a6e3b4.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"CNP Schools"},"dateUnix":1627401320,"_etag":"f88dff24f2a2a42a9c8614bc5623256408b8cf14","textbody":"Can you believe it? Summer is almost over…. and it’s almost time for these Yellowjackets to go back to school.Everything from school supplies, picking out new clothes, and getting back into that classic routine. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.Covid-19 protocols: Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.Students from Ideal’s Timber Ridge Pointe and Sundance communities attend Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools.Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public SchoolsNicoma Park Elementary (Sundance)1200 N. Hickman Ave., Choctaw, OK 73020405.769.2445Indian Meridian Elementary (Timber Ridge Pointe)1865 S. Indian Meridian, Choctaw, OK 73020405.390.8585Nicoma Park Intermediate (Sundance)1318 N. Hickman, Choctaw, OK 73020405.769.6271James Griffith Intermediate Elementary (Timber Ridge Pointe)1861 S. Indian Meridian, Choctaw, OK 73020405.390.5123Nicoma Park Middle School&nbsp;(Sundance)1321 N. Hickman, Choctaw, OK 73020405.769.3106Choctaw High School&nbsp;(All communities)14300 N.E. 10th St., Choctaw, OK 73020405.390.2201First day of school: Tuesday, August 17School hours Elementary and IntermediatePreK: 8:35 to 11:10 a.m. or 12:45 to 3:10 p.m.Grades K-5: 8:35 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Middle SchoolGrades 6-8: 7:45 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.High SchoolGrades 9-12: 7:50 a.m. to 2:47 p.m.EnrollmentNew student enrollment is available on-line. Click here for new student enrollment. In-person enrollment for returning students will be held all day Thursday, August 12.For more information about any Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the Choctaw-Nicoma Park schools website.&nbsp;","_created":"Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:01:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61002dcb4db048034780ade6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"610032d44db048408c7e4c85","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 19:23:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Stillwater Ideal Pioneers Head Back to School!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Hey all of you Pioneers, it’s time to start finding your classroom supplies, school clothes or uniforms ready, and preparing for those early bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Covid-19 protocols:\u003c/strong> Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater/teal-ridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Teal Ridge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Canyons\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater/tradan-heights\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tradan Heights\u003c/a> communities attend Stillwater Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.stillwaterschools.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sangre Ridge Elementary&nbsp;(Teal Ridge)\u003c/p>\u003cp>2500 S. Sangre Road, Stillwater, OK 74074\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.533.6360\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Richmond Elementary&nbsp;(The Canyons)\u003c/p>\u003cp>201 W. Richmond Road, Stillwater, OK 74075\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.533.6400\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Westwood Elementary&nbsp;(Tradan Heights)\u003c/p>\u003cp>502 S. Kings St., Stillwater, OK 74074\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.533.6370\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stillwater Middle School&nbsp;(All communities)\u003c/p>\u003cp>2200 S. Sangre Road, Stillwater, OK 74074\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.533.6430\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stillwater Junior High&nbsp;(The Canyons, Tradan Heights)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1900 N. Skyline St., Stillwater, OK 74075\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.533.6420\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stillwater High School&nbsp;(The Canyons, Tradan Heights)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1224 N. Husband St., Stillwater, OK 74075\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.533.6450\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Perkins-Tryon High School(Teal Ridge)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1003 E. Highway 33, Perkins, OK 74059\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.547.5724\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school (Stillwater):&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 12\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school (Perkins-Tryon):&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 19\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades K-5: 8 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Early release Fridays: 2 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 6-7: 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Early release Fridays: 2:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Junior High\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 8-9: 9 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Stillwater High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 10-12: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Perkins-Tryon High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 10-12: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Enrollment for all grades is available online. Both new residents and returning students in Stillwater schools, click \u003ca href=\"https://www.stillwaterschools.com/SearchResults/Search/enroll?search=enroll\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a> to start the enrollment process. For students attending Perkins-Tryon High School, click \u003ca href=\"https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vT65OwhXjX207CdQMuOpYy4fWjCOFXjeCWdIBij1dzNNoDx6pX8gBLN9lrWhmOLzk8_65irEIAakNEv/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000&slide=id.p\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a> to enroll.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back-to-school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary schools: Meet the teacher, Tuesday, August 10, 4:30 to 6 p.m. (at your school)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stillwater High School: New student scheduling, Thursday, August 5, or Friday, August 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Stillwater Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.stillwaterschools.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater schools website\u003c/a>. For more information about the programs at \u003ca href=\"https://p-t.k12.ok.us/vnews/display.v/SEC/District\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Perkins-Tryon, log on here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"stillwater-ideal-pioneers-head-back-to-school-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-27T16:13:02.930Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1af5cd5070f750a351260113531267a4.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Students backpacks on hooks with cubbies."},"dateUnix":1627402383,"_etag":"34510bee808745b80f18aa5b4aea2208d47b7f24","textbody":"Hey all of you Pioneers, it’s time to start finding your classroom supplies, school clothes or uniforms ready, and preparing for those early bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.Covid-19 protocols: Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.Students from Ideal’s Teal Ridge, The Canyons and Tradan Heights communities attend Stillwater Public Schools.Stillwater Public SchoolsSangre Ridge Elementary&nbsp;(Teal Ridge)2500 S. Sangre Road, Stillwater, OK 74074405.533.6360Richmond Elementary&nbsp;(The Canyons)201 W. Richmond Road, Stillwater, OK 74075405.533.6400Westwood Elementary&nbsp;(Tradan Heights)502 S. Kings St., Stillwater, OK 74074405.533.6370Stillwater Middle School&nbsp;(All communities)2200 S. Sangre Road, Stillwater, OK 74074405.533.6430Stillwater Junior High&nbsp;(The Canyons, Tradan Heights)1900 N. Skyline St., Stillwater, OK 74075405.533.6420Stillwater High School&nbsp;(The Canyons, Tradan Heights)1224 N. Husband St., Stillwater, OK 74075405.533.6450Perkins-Tryon High School(Teal Ridge)1003 E. Highway 33, Perkins, OK 74059405.547.5724First day of school (Stillwater):&nbsp;Thursday, August 12First day of school (Perkins-Tryon):&nbsp;Thursday, August 19School hoursElementaryGrades K-5: 8 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.Early release Fridays: 2 p.m.Middle SchoolGrades 6-7: 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.Early release Fridays: 2:30 p.m.Junior HighGrades 8-9: 9 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.Stillwater High SchoolGrades 10-12: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Perkins-Tryon High SchoolGrades 10-12: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.EnrollmentEnrollment for all grades is available online. Both new residents and returning students in Stillwater schools, click here to start the enrollment process. For students attending Perkins-Tryon High School, click here to enroll.Back-to-school eventsElementary schools: Meet the teacher, Tuesday, August 10, 4:30 to 6 p.m. (at your school)Stillwater High School: New student scheduling, Thursday, August 5, or Friday, August 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.For more information about any Stillwater Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the Stillwater schools website. For more information about the programs at Perkins-Tryon, log on here.","_created":"Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:22:44 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"metaTags":{"title":"Stillwater Schools Guide for Ideal Homes Residents","description":"Get ready for back-to-school in Stillwater! View school hours, enrollment info, and teacher bios for Teal Ridge, The Canyons, and Tradan Heights residents."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/610032d44db048408c7e4c85"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61007d564db048552b7e4c61","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:38:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Moore & Norman Public Schools Back in Session","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Get ready to set those alarm clocks because summer is almost over! Time to head back to the classrooms for a new school year. Did you know that Moore is the third largest school district in the state, and Norman is the seventh? For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Covid-19 protocols:\u003c/strong> Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/abbot-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Abbot Lake\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/featherstone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Featherstone\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a> communities attend the following&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Moore Public Schools:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Wayland Bonds Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>14025 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73170\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.735.4500\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Southridge Junior High\u003c/p>\u003cp>14141 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73170\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.735.4500\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Southmoore High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>2901 S. Santa Fe, Moore, OK 73160\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.735.4900\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 12\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>9:15 a.m. to 3:51 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Junior High\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Call the school (405.735.4500)\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>0 hour, 7:18 a.m. to 3:11 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>1st hour, 8:20 a.m. to 3:11 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>2021-22 enrollment is now open for new and current students. Course selection for grades 7-12 only will still occur “on paper.” Specific information for Southridge Junior High and Southmoore High School is available on their school websites. Moore students have the option for in-person learning (traditional classroom setting) or virtual learning (online classroom setting). Students are automatically enrolled in the in-person learning structure. To enroll in virtual learning, grades 7-12 must contact their school counselor; grades PreK-6 should contact their school principal. Learn more about “\u003ca href=\"https://www.mooreschools.com/Page/56374\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Return to Learn\u003c/a>.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back-to-school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Southmoore High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Friday, August 6, Freshman Orientation, 8 a.m. to Noon, Gym 1 (large gym)\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Moore Public School or programs (such as fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, sports, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.mooreschools.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MPS website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Norman Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/greenleaf-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a>, Little River Trails and Trail Woods communities attend the following Norman Public Schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Adams Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>817 Denison Dr., Norman, OK 73069\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.366.5972\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whittier Middle School\u003c/p>\u003cp>2000 W. Brooks St., Norman, OK 73069\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.366.5956\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Norman North High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman, OK 73069\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.366.5954\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> community attend:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Eisenhower Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>1415 Fairlawn, Norman, OK 73071\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.366.5879\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Longfellow Middle School\u003c/p>\u003cp>215 N. Ponca, Norman, OK 73071\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.366.5948\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Norman North High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman, OK 73069\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.366.5954\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 19\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Pre-K (extended day at district school sites): 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pre-K (extended day at partner sites): 8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pre-K (a.m.): 7:45 to 10:30 a.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pre-K (p.m.): 12:05 to 2:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Grades K-5: 7:45 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle school\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 6-8: 8:35 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 9-12: 9 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>2021-22 enrollment is now open for new and current students. You may complete this process on-line or in person. For on-line enrollment, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/2388\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NPS website\u003c/a> and complete pre-enrollment; complete the enrollment confirmation by Monday, August 2. In-person enrollment dates are primarily for new families and anyone needing assistance with enrollment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>ExpandED online&nbsp;(809 N. Findley):\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tuesday, August 3\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Wednesday, August 4\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8 a.m. to 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>In-person enrollment for elementary school:\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tuesday, August 3\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wednesday, August 4\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>In-person enrollment for middle school:\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wednesday, August 4\u003c/li>\u003cli>Thursday, August 5\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>In-person enrollment for high school:\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wednesday, August 4\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>7 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Thursday, August 5\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Friday, August 6\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back-to-school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary: Tuesday, August 17 (time TBD)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Middle school open house: Monday, August 16 (time TBD)\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school open house: Monday, August 23 (time TBD)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Norman Public School or programs (such as fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, iTech, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/domain/2388\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NPS website.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ad989b12d9cc3456d4610e2c32c503e3.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Back to school written in chalk on driveway."},"uniqueName":"moore-norman-public-schools-back-in-session-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-27T21:34:03.988Z","_created":"Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:40:38 GMT","dateUnix":1627421644,"_etag":"6860e68b80cf660c971e3e4a4c5b8770a4ffbf4a","textbody":"Get ready to set those alarm clocks because summer is almost over! Time to head back to the classrooms for a new school year. Did you know that Moore is the third largest school district in the state, and Norman is the seventh? For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.Covid-19 protocols: Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.Students from Ideal’s Abbot Lake, Featherstone and Native Plains communities attend the following&nbsp;Moore Public Schools:Wayland Bonds Elementary14025 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73170405.735.4500Southridge Junior High14141 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73170405.735.4500Southmoore High School2901 S. Santa Fe, Moore, OK 73160405.735.4900First day of school:&nbsp;Thursday, August 12School hoursElementary9:15 a.m. to 3:51 p.m.Junior HighCall the school (405.735.4500)High School0 hour, 7:18 a.m. to 3:11 p.m.1st hour, 8:20 a.m. to 3:11 p.m.Enrollment2021-22 enrollment is now open for new and current students. Course selection for grades 7-12 only will still occur “on paper.” Specific information for Southridge Junior High and Southmoore High School is available on their school websites. Moore students have the option for in-person learning (traditional classroom setting) or virtual learning (online classroom setting). Students are automatically enrolled in the in-person learning structure. To enroll in virtual learning, grades 7-12 must contact their school counselor; grades PreK-6 should contact their school principal. Learn more about “Return to Learn.”Back-to-school eventsSouthmoore High SchoolFriday, August 6, Freshman Orientation, 8 a.m. to Noon, Gym 1 (large gym)For more information about any Moore Public School or programs (such as fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, sports, etc.) at each school, log on to the MPS website.Norman Public SchoolsStudents from Ideal’s Greenleaf Trails, Little River Trails and Trail Woods communities attend the following Norman Public Schools:Adams Elementary817 Denison Dr., Norman, OK 73069405.366.5972Whittier Middle School2000 W. Brooks St., Norman, OK 73069405.366.5956Norman North High School1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman, OK 73069405.366.5954Students in the Red Canyon Ranch community attend:Eisenhower Elementary1415 Fairlawn, Norman, OK 73071405.366.5879Longfellow Middle School215 N. Ponca, Norman, OK 73071405.366.5948Norman North High School1809 Stubbeman Ave., Norman, OK 73069405.366.5954First day of school:&nbsp;Thursday, August 19School hoursElementaryPre-K (extended day at district school sites): 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.Pre-K (extended day at partner sites): 8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.Pre-K (a.m.): 7:45 to 10:30 a.m.Pre-K (p.m.): 12:05 to 2:50 p.m.Grades K-5: 7:45 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.Middle schoolGrades 6-8: 8:35 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.High SchoolGrades 9-12: 9 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.Enrollment2021-22 enrollment is now open for new and current students. You may complete this process on-line or in person. For on-line enrollment, log on to the NPS website and complete pre-enrollment; complete the enrollment confirmation by Monday, August 2. In-person enrollment dates are primarily for new families and anyone needing assistance with enrollment.ExpandED online&nbsp;(809 N. Findley):Tuesday, August 38 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday, August 48 a.m. to 6 p.m.In-person enrollment for elementary school:Tuesday, August 3Wednesday, August 48 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.In-person enrollment for middle school:Wednesday, August 4Thursday, August 58 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.In-person enrollment for high school:Wednesday, August 47 a.m. to 2 p.m.Thursday, August 58 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.Friday, August 68 a.m. to 1 p.m.Back-to-school eventsElementary: Tuesday, August 17 (time TBD)Middle school open house: Monday, August 16 (time TBD)High school open house: Monday, August 23 (time TBD)For more information about any Norman Public School or programs (such as fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, iTech, etc.) at each school, log on to the NPS website.","featured_video":[[]],"metaTags":{"title":"Moore & Norman Back to School Guide | Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods","description":"Residents of Abbot Lake and Red Canyon Ranch: Get your Moore and Norman start dates, school hours, and enrollment info right here."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61007d564db048552b7e4c61"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6103160b4db0481a587e8013","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:48:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Edmond, Deer Creek & Piedmont Ideal Students Go Back to School!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>After 2020, most of us are glad to see that it’s time to go back to school -- time to start watching the sales for school supplies, getting school clothes or uniforms ready, and checking those bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Covid-19 protocols:\u003c/strong> Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Edmond Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s Valencia and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/edmonddeer-creek/the-reserve-at-valencia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Reserve at Valencia\u003c/a> communities attend Edmond Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>West Field Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>17601 N. Pennsylvania, Edmond, OK 73012\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.340.2285\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Heartland Middle School\u003c/p>\u003cp>4900 Explorer Drive, Edmond, OK 73012\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.340.2972\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Santa Fe High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>1901 W. 15th St., Edmond, OK 73013\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.340.2230\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 12\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>West Field Elementary\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades K-5: 8:50 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Heartland Middle School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 6-8: 7:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Santa Fe High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 9-12: 8:20 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. or 9:20 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>General enrollment for grades K-12\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>New residents who want to enroll their children in Edmond Public Schools before the start of the 2021-22 school year can do so at the district’s enrollment center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Parents and guardians are encouraged to access and complete the necessary forms in advance. &nbsp;Documentation needed at the time of enrollment includes two verifiable proofs of residency, a legal birth certificate, immunization records and a photo ID of the parent or guardian.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If new residents are unable to visit the enrollment center during the week it is open, they can enroll their child at their home school. Elementary schools will reopen in August and middle schools reopened July 14 to serve parents. High schools remain open during the summer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday but are closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. For more information about the centralized enrollment center, call 405-726-7900 or 405-726-7901.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For existing students in the district, parents may use the Inifinite Campus Parent Portal account on a computer (not the app) to confirm your student’s enrollment. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to log into your portal account.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back-to-school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High school open house: Tuesday, August 24, 6 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Edmond Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://edmondschools.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EPS website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Deer Creek Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/edmonddeer-creek/northbrooke\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Northbrooke\u003c/a> community attend Deer Creek Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Grove Valley Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>3500 N.W. 192 St., Edmond, OK 73012\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.359.3195\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Deer Creek 4th and 5th Grade Center\u003c/p>\u003cp>4653 N.W. 206th St., Edmond, OK 73012\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.531.9328\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Deer Creek Intermediate\u003c/p>\u003cp>21175 N. MacArthur, Edmond, OK 73012\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.715.9850\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Deer Creek Middle School&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>2601 N.W. 234 St., Edmond, OK 73025\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.348.4830\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Deer Creek High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>6101 N.W. 206 St., Edmond, OK 73012\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.348-5720\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Wednesday, August 18\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every Wednesday is “late start.” Students report to school one hour later than original start time. End times remain the same.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Grove Valley Elementary\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades K-3: 8:55 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Deer Creek 4th and 5th Grade Center\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 4-5: 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Deer Creek Intermediate School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grade 6: 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Friday is remote day\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Deer Creek Middle School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 7-8: 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Deer Creek High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 9-12: 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>General enrollment for grades K-12\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Enrollment for both new and returning students is open. Click \u003ca href=\"https://deercreeksd6.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/deercreek.jsp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a> for returning student registration.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back-to-school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle school schedule pick-up: Monday, August 9, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grade 8: 8 to 11 a.m.; Grade 7: Noon to 3 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Deer Creek Middle School\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Deer Creek Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"http://deercreekschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">D\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">eer Creek website.\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bison Creek&nbsp;\u003c/a>community attend Piedmont Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Piedmont Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Piedmont Early Childhood Center\u003c/p>\u003cp>11020 W. Memorial Road, Yukon, OK 73099\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.373.5190\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Northwood Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>14100 Northwood Drive, Piedmont, OK 73078\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.373.5151\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Piedmont Intermediate\u003c/p>\u003cp>977 Washington Ave., Piedmont, OK 73078\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.373.5155\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Middle School of Piedmont\u003c/p>\u003cp>823 N.W. 2nd St., Piedmont, OK 73078\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.373.1315\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Piedmont High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>1055 Edmond Road NW, Piedmont, OK 73078\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.373.5011\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 12\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Early Childhood Center\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>PreK and K: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 1-4: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Intermediate School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 5-6: 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 7-8: 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 9-12: 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Enrollment for all grades is available online. Both new residents and returning students to Piedmont schools click \u003ca href=\"https://www.piedmontschools.org/enrollment\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a> to start the enrollment process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Piedmont Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.piedmontschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Piedmont schools website. &nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"edmond-deer-creek-piedmont-ideal-students-go-back-to-school-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-29T20:38:49.333Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/66cb692a6cd25967037c95bc27a7f28a.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1627591130,"_etag":"03e77dcfef993ccc419af303d60e544188237d54","textbody":"After 2020, most of us are glad to see that it’s time to go back to school -- time to start watching the sales for school supplies, getting school clothes or uniforms ready, and checking those bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.Covid-19 protocols: Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.Edmond Public SchoolsStudents from Ideal’s Valencia and The Reserve at Valencia communities attend Edmond Public Schools.West Field Elementary17601 N. Pennsylvania, Edmond, OK 73012405.340.2285Heartland Middle School4900 Explorer Drive, Edmond, OK 73012405.340.2972Santa Fe High School1901 W. 15th St., Edmond, OK 73013405.340.2230First day of school:&nbsp;Thursday, August 12School hoursWest Field ElementaryGrades K-5: 8:50 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.Heartland Middle SchoolGrades 6-8: 7:40 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.Santa Fe High SchoolGrades 9-12: 8:20 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. or 9:20 a.m. to 3:55 p.m.General enrollment for grades K-12New residents who want to enroll their children in Edmond Public Schools before the start of the 2021-22 school year can do so at the district’s enrollment center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.Parents and guardians are encouraged to access and complete the necessary forms in advance. &nbsp;Documentation needed at the time of enrollment includes two verifiable proofs of residency, a legal birth certificate, immunization records and a photo ID of the parent or guardian.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If new residents are unable to visit the enrollment center during the week it is open, they can enroll their child at their home school. Elementary schools will reopen in August and middle schools reopened July 14 to serve parents. High schools remain open during the summer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday but are closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch. For more information about the centralized enrollment center, call 405-726-7900 or 405-726-7901.For existing students in the district, parents may use the Inifinite Campus Parent Portal account on a computer (not the app) to confirm your student’s enrollment. Click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to log into your portal account.Back-to-school eventsHigh school open house: Tuesday, August 24, 6 p.m.For more information about any Edmond Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the EPS website.Deer Creek Public SchoolsStudents from Ideal’s Northbrooke community attend Deer Creek Public Schools.Grove Valley Elementary3500 N.W. 192 St., Edmond, OK 73012405.359.3195Deer Creek 4th and 5th Grade Center4653 N.W. 206th St., Edmond, OK 73012405.531.9328Deer Creek Intermediate21175 N. MacArthur, Edmond, OK 73012405.715.9850Deer Creek Middle School&nbsp;2601 N.W. 234 St., Edmond, OK 73025405.348.4830Deer Creek High School6101 N.W. 206 St., Edmond, OK 73012405.348-5720First day of school:&nbsp;Wednesday, August 18School hoursEvery Wednesday is “late start.” Students report to school one hour later than original start time. End times remain the same.Grove Valley ElementaryGrades K-3: 8:55 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.Deer Creek 4th and 5th Grade CenterGrades 4-5: 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.Deer Creek Intermediate SchoolGrade 6: 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.Friday is remote dayDeer Creek Middle SchoolGrades 7-8: 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.Deer Creek High SchoolGrades 9-12: 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.General enrollment for grades K-12Enrollment for both new and returning students is open. Click here for returning student registration.&nbsp;Back-to-school eventsMiddle school schedule pick-up: Monday, August 9, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Grade 8: 8 to 11 a.m.; Grade 7: Noon to 3 p.m.Deer Creek Middle SchoolFor more information about any Deer Creek Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the Deer Creek website.Students from Ideal’s Bison Creek&nbsp;community attend Piedmont Public Schools.Piedmont Public SchoolsPiedmont Early Childhood Center11020 W. Memorial Road, Yukon, OK 73099405.373.5190Northwood Elementary14100 Northwood Drive, Piedmont, OK 73078405.373.5151Piedmont Intermediate977 Washington Ave., Piedmont, OK 73078405.373.5155Middle School of Piedmont823 N.W. 2nd St., Piedmont, OK 73078405.373.1315Piedmont High School1055 Edmond Road NW, Piedmont, OK 73078405.373.5011First day of school:&nbsp;Thursday, August 12&nbsp;School hoursEarly Childhood CenterPreK and K: 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.ElementaryGrades 1-4: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Intermediate SchoolGrades 5-6: 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.Middle SchoolGrades 7-8: 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.High SchoolGrades 9-12: 7:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.EnrollmentEnrollment for all grades is available online. Both new residents and returning students to Piedmont schools click here to start the enrollment process.For more information about any Piedmont Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the Piedmont schools website. &nbsp; &nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:56:43 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6103160b4db0481a587e8013"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"610440004db048552b7e54f6","_updated":"Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:08:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal's Yukon & Mustang Students Go Back to School","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>All you Millers &amp; Mustang fans… are you ready for school to start? Time to lace up those shoes, grab those backpacks, and head into a new year. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Covid-19 protocols:\u003c/strong> Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> attend the following Yukon Public Schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Yukon Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Myers Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>1200 S. First St., Yukon, OK 73099\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.354.5252\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Independence Intermediate School\u003c/p>\u003cp>500 E. Vandament Ave., Yukon, OK 73099\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.265.1352\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Yukon Middle School\u003c/p>\u003cp>10901 S.W. 15th St., Yukon OK 73099\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.324.2236\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Yukon High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>801 S. Snyder Drive, Mustang, OK 73064\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.376.2404\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 12\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Full-day Pre-K: 7:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>K-3: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Intermediate School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 4-6: 7:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 7-8: 8:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Grades 9-12: 7:50 a.m. to 3:07 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>2021-22 enrollment for all grades is open for both new and returning students. For online enrollment for new students K-12,&nbsp;click here. For returning students K-12,&nbsp;click here.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back-to-school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Back to school night, grades PreK-3: Monday, August 9, 5 to 7 p.m. (at your school)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Back to school night, grades 4-6: Tuesday, August 10, 5 to 7 p.m. (at your school)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Schedule pickup and walk around, grades 7-8: Thursday, August 5, 3 to 7 p.m.; or Friday, August 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (at your school)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Schedulepalooza, grades 9-12: Thursday, August 5, 7 to 9 p.m., YHS gym\u003c/li>\u003cli>Schedule pickup, grades 9-12: Friday, August 6, 8 to 11 a.m., YHS cafeteria\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school picture day: Thursday, August 19, all day\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Yukon Public School or programs (such as fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, sports, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.yukonps.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon Public School website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mustang Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> communities attend the following Mustang Public Schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mustang Creek Elementary&nbsp;(Skyline Trails)\u003c/p>\u003cp>10821 S.W. 15th St., Yukon, OK 73099\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.324.4567\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mustang Trails Elementary&nbsp;(Somers Pointe)\u003c/p>\u003cp>12025 S.W. 15th St., Yukon, OK 73099\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.324.0016\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Canyon Ridge Intermediate\u003c/p>\u003cp>3600 S. Sara Road, Mustang, OK 73064\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.256.6955\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mustang North Middle School\u003c/p>\u003cp>10901 S.W. 15th St., Yukon OK 73099\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.324.2236\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mustang High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>801 S. Snyder Drive, Mustang, OK 73064\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.376.2404\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 12\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>School hours\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Elementary\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>7:40 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Intermediate School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8:40 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>2021-22 enrollment for all grades is open for both new and returning students. For online enrollment for new students K-12, click\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/2021-2022NewEnrollmentInformation.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> here\u003c/a>. For returning students K-12, click \u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/21-22ReturningStudentRe-enrollment.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a>. To enroll your child in Pre-K, click \u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/21-22PreKEnrollment.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Back-to-school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle school grade 7 orientation: Friday, August 6, 10 a.m. to Noon\u003c/li>\u003cli>Elementary open house: Tuesday, August 10\u003c/li>\u003cli>Intermediate school open house: Tuesday, August 17\u003c/li>\u003cli>Middle school open house: Monday, August 23\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school open house: Tuesday, August 24\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Mustang Public School or programs (such as fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, sports, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/default.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang Public School website.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"ideals-yukon-mustang-students-go-back-to-school-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-30T17:38:58.655Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0aab5666430b2bc6cf6c955dc3f75078.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1627666739,"_etag":"30873b8ad9bd573c5705e35a8af31b79e9c435ac","textbody":"All you Millers &amp; Mustang fans… are you ready for school to start? Time to lace up those shoes, grab those backpacks, and head into a new year. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.Covid-19 protocols: Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.Students from Ideal’s Castlewood Trails attend the following Yukon Public Schools:Yukon Public SchoolsMyers Elementary1200 S. First St., Yukon, OK 73099405.354.5252Independence Intermediate School500 E. Vandament Ave., Yukon, OK 73099405.265.1352Yukon Middle School10901 S.W. 15th St., Yukon OK 73099405.324.2236Yukon High School801 S. Snyder Drive, Mustang, OK 73064405.376.2404First day of school:&nbsp;Thursday, August 12School hoursElementaryFull-day Pre-K: 7:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.K-3: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Intermediate SchoolGrades 4-6: 7:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.Middle SchoolGrades 7-8: 8:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m.High SchoolGrades 9-12: 7:50 a.m. to 3:07 p.m.Enrollment2021-22 enrollment for all grades is open for both new and returning students. For online enrollment for new students K-12,&nbsp;click here. For returning students K-12,&nbsp;click here.&nbsp;Back-to-school eventsBack to school night, grades PreK-3: Monday, August 9, 5 to 7 p.m. (at your school)Back to school night, grades 4-6: Tuesday, August 10, 5 to 7 p.m. (at your school)Schedule pickup and walk around, grades 7-8: Thursday, August 5, 3 to 7 p.m.; or Friday, August 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (at your school)Schedulepalooza, grades 9-12: Thursday, August 5, 7 to 9 p.m., YHS gymSchedule pickup, grades 9-12: Friday, August 6, 8 to 11 a.m., YHS cafeteriaHigh school picture day: Thursday, August 19, all dayFor more information about any Yukon Public School or programs (such as fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, sports, etc.) at each school, log on to the Yukon Public School website.Mustang Public SchoolsStudents from Ideal’s Skyline Trails and Somers Pointe communities attend the following Mustang Public Schools:Mustang Creek Elementary&nbsp;(Skyline Trails)10821 S.W. 15th St., Yukon, OK 73099405.324.4567Mustang Trails Elementary&nbsp;(Somers Pointe)12025 S.W. 15th St., Yukon, OK 73099405.324.0016Canyon Ridge Intermediate3600 S. Sara Road, Mustang, OK 73064405.256.6955Mustang North Middle School10901 S.W. 15th St., Yukon OK 73099405.324.2236Mustang High School801 S. Snyder Drive, Mustang, OK 73064405.376.2404First day of school:&nbsp;Thursday, August 12School hoursElementary7:40 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.Intermediate School8:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.Middle School8:40 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.High School8:10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Enrollment2021-22 enrollment for all grades is open for both new and returning students. For online enrollment for new students K-12, click here. For returning students K-12, click here. To enroll your child in Pre-K, click here.Back-to-school eventsMiddle school grade 7 orientation: Friday, August 6, 10 a.m. to NoonElementary open house: Tuesday, August 10Intermediate school open house: Tuesday, August 17Middle school open house: Monday, August 23High school open house: Tuesday, August 24For more information about any Mustang Public School or programs (such as fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, sports, etc.) at each school, log on to the Mustang Public School website.","_created":"Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:08:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/610440004db048552b7e54f6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"610442124db0480349801208","_updated":"Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:16:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Blanchard Lions Head Back to the Classrooms","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>&nbsp;Hey Blanchard Lions, it’s time to go back to school -- time to start watching the sales for school supplies, getting school clothes or uniforms ready, and checking those bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Covid-19 protocols:\u003c/strong> Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/blanchard/oasis-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oasis Ranch\u003c/a> community attend Blanchard Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Blanchard Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Blanchard Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>1620 N. Main St., Blanchard, OK 73010\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.485.3394\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Blanchard Intermediate School\u003c/p>\u003cp>310 N. Tyler, Blanchard, OK 73010\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.485.3391\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Blanchard Middle School\u003c/p>\u003cp>610 N.E. 7th St., Blanchard, OK 73010\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.485.3393\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Blanchard High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>1440 N. County Line Road, Blanchard, OK 73010\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.485.3392\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 12\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The elementary school day is 8:15 am-3:15 pm. Middle school day is 8:05 am-3:05 pm. Please call the intermediate school and high school for school hours.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Online enrollment is available for new students in PreK-Grade 5. New middle school and high school students enroll in person on Tuesday, August 3.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>For elementary enrollment (PreK-Grade 2), \u003ca href=\"https://www.blanchard.k12.ok.us/303462_2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For intermediate enrollment (Grades 3-5), \u003ca href=\"https://www.blanchard.k12.ok.us/305308_2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>For middle school enrollment (Grades 6-8), \u003ca href=\"http://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/1902/middle_school_new_enrollment.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For high school enrollment (Grades 9-12), \u003ca href=\"http://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/1902/hs_new_enrollment_schedule_pick_up.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Upcoming school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Middle school: New student enrollment: Tuesday, August 3, 9 am-Noon and 1-3 pm&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school: New student enrollment: Tuesday, August 3, 9-11 am and 1-3 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school: Yearbook workshop: Tuesday, August 3-Friday, August 6, Mrs. Queen’s English room\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school: Senior portraits: Thursday, August 5-Friday, August 6, Noon-5 pm, Focused Photography Studio, OKC, 5850 W. Wilshire Blvd.\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school: Open house and schedule pickup for seniors: Monday, August 9, 5:30-6:45 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school: Open house and schedule pickup for juniors: Monday, August 9, 7-8:15 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school: Open house and schedule pickup for sophomores: Tuesday, August 10, 5:30-6:45 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school: Open house and schedule pickup for freshmen: Tuesday, August 10, 7-8:15 pm\u003c/li>\u003cli>High school: Picture day: Thursday, September 2, 7 am-3 pm, high school gym\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Blanchard Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.blanchard.k12.ok.us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blanchard schools website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"blanchard-lions-head-back-to-the-classrooms-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-30T18:10:16.986Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c9bffc7b841fc32717a36407ec02e9a4.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1627668617,"_etag":"4dd27780b4ce50716cb2f40bcbb9eeb69abb7d77","textbody":"&nbsp;Hey Blanchard Lions, it’s time to go back to school -- time to start watching the sales for school supplies, getting school clothes or uniforms ready, and checking those bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.Covid-19 protocols: Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.Students from Ideal’s Oasis Ranch community attend Blanchard Public Schools.Blanchard Public SchoolsBlanchard Elementary1620 N. Main St., Blanchard, OK 73010405.485.3394Blanchard Intermediate School310 N. Tyler, Blanchard, OK 73010405.485.3391Blanchard Middle School610 N.E. 7th St., Blanchard, OK 73010405.485.3393Blanchard High School1440 N. County Line Road, Blanchard, OK 73010405.485.3392First day of school:&nbsp;Thursday, August 12School hoursThe elementary school day is 8:15 am-3:15 pm. Middle school day is 8:05 am-3:05 pm. Please call the intermediate school and high school for school hours.EnrollmentOnline enrollment is available for new students in PreK-Grade 5. New middle school and high school students enroll in person on Tuesday, August 3.&nbsp;For elementary enrollment (PreK-Grade 2), click here.For intermediate enrollment (Grades 3-5), click here.&nbsp;For middle school enrollment (Grades 6-8), click here.For high school enrollment (Grades 9-12), click here.Upcoming school eventsMiddle school: New student enrollment: Tuesday, August 3, 9 am-Noon and 1-3 pm&nbsp;High school: New student enrollment: Tuesday, August 3, 9-11 am and 1-3 pmHigh school: Yearbook workshop: Tuesday, August 3-Friday, August 6, Mrs. Queen’s English roomHigh school: Senior portraits: Thursday, August 5-Friday, August 6, Noon-5 pm, Focused Photography Studio, OKC, 5850 W. Wilshire Blvd.High school: Open house and schedule pickup for seniors: Monday, August 9, 5:30-6:45 pmHigh school: Open house and schedule pickup for juniors: Monday, August 9, 7-8:15 pmHigh school: Open house and schedule pickup for sophomores: Tuesday, August 10, 5:30-6:45 pmHigh school: Open house and schedule pickup for freshmen: Tuesday, August 10, 7-8:15 pmHigh school: Picture day: Thursday, September 2, 7 am-3 pm, high school gymFor more information about any Blanchard Public School or programs (such as sports, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the Blanchard schools website.","_created":"Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:16:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/610442124db0480349801208"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6104458c4db0481a587e8134","_updated":"Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:31:40 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"School is Back in Session for Ideal Students in Guthrie","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>After 2020, most of us are glad to see that it’s time to go back to school -- time to start watching the sales for school supplies, getting school clothes or uniforms ready, and checking those bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Covid-19 protocols:\u003c/strong>&nbsp;Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from Ideal’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/guthrie/mission-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Hills\u003c/a> community attend Guthrie Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guthrie Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Central Elementary\u003c/p>\u003cp>321 E. Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.282.0352\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guthrie Junior High\u003c/p>\u003cp>705 E. Oklahoma, Guthrie, OK 73044\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.282.5936\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guthrie High School\u003c/p>\u003cp>200 Crooks Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.282.5906\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>First day of school:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Thursday, August 19\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>School hours\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For full-day students (grades K-12), all schools start at 8:10 a.m. and dismiss at 3:10 p.m. Half-day pre-K morning students attend from 8:10 to 10:45 a.m.; afternoon students attend from 12:35 to 3:10 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Enrollment for all grades is available online, and in-person assistance is available July 26-29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Guthrie High School cafeteria for those who need help using online enrollment. Both new and returning students may enroll online. Click\u003ca href=\"https://www.guthrieps.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/Parents%7CEnrollment\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> here\u003c/a> to start the enrollment process.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Upcoming school events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>High school: Freshman orientation: August 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., High School cafeteria\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guthrie FFA meat sales: August 24-September 7\u003c/li>\u003cli>Junior High: School pictures, September 24\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about any Guthrie Public School or programs (such as sports, FFA, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.guthrieps.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guthrie schools website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"school-is-back-in-session-for-ideal-students-in-guthrie-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-30T18:19:52.749Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/006c7d6776338ed8ad45e1b0999b805a.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1627669193,"_etag":"8d330ee744115928ee9c3c7be46ae6360e50fdf8","textbody":"After 2020, most of us are glad to see that it’s time to go back to school -- time to start watching the sales for school supplies, getting school clothes or uniforms ready, and checking those bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.Covid-19 protocols:&nbsp;Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.Students from Ideal’s Mission Hills community attend Guthrie Public Schools.Guthrie Public SchoolsCentral Elementary321 E. Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044405.282.0352Guthrie Junior High705 E. Oklahoma, Guthrie, OK 73044405.282.5936Guthrie High School200 Crooks Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044405.282.5906First day of school:&nbsp;Thursday, August 19School hoursFor full-day students (grades K-12), all schools start at 8:10 a.m. and dismiss at 3:10 p.m. Half-day pre-K morning students attend from 8:10 to 10:45 a.m.; afternoon students attend from 12:35 to 3:10 p.m.EnrollmentEnrollment for all grades is available online, and in-person assistance is available July 26-29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Guthrie High School cafeteria for those who need help using online enrollment. Both new and returning students may enroll online. Click here to start the enrollment process.&nbsp;Upcoming school eventsHigh school: Freshman orientation: August 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., High School cafeteriaGuthrie FFA meat sales: August 24-September 7Junior High: School pictures, September 24For more information about any Guthrie Public School or programs (such as sports, FFA, fine arts, gifted and talented, special education, community partnerships, etc.) at each school, log on to the Guthrie schools website.","_created":"Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:31:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6104458c4db0481a587e8134"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"610468814db048034780b1b0","_updated":"Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:25:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Classroom Countdown for Ideal Students Begins!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The classroom countdown has begun. After 2020, most of us are glad to see that it’s time to go back to school -- time to start watching the sales for school supplies, getting school clothes or uniforms ready, and checking those bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Covid-19 protocols:\u003c/strong> Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information on the school district in your Ideal Homes neighborhood, check out the links below:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/blanchard-lions-head-back-to-the-classrooms\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blanchard Public Schools\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/choctaw-nicoma-park-ideal-students-go-back-to-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choctaw, Nicoma Park Public Schools\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/edmond-deer-creek-and-piedmont-ideal-students-go-back-to-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont Public Schools\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/school-is-back-in-session-for-ideal-students-in-guthrie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guthrie Public Schools\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/moore-and-norman-public-schools-back-in-session\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Moore, Norman Public Schools\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/stillwater-ideal-pioneers-head-back-to-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater Public Schools\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideals-yukon-and-mustang-students-go-back-to-school\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon, Mustang Public Schools\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"classroom-countdown-for-ideal-students-begins-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-07-30T20:19:56.315Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/365730be708a77463bbc7be95ef3a566.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1627676397,"_etag":"6560b5f09181c4d4319cdb8fea9fd0de03d348d4","textbody":"The classroom countdown has begun. After 2020, most of us are glad to see that it’s time to go back to school -- time to start watching the sales for school supplies, getting school clothes or uniforms ready, and checking those bedtimes. For your convenience, we’ve gathered a few facts about the schools in our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities including start times, enrollment, and back to school events.Covid-19 protocols: Schools will be opening up to a full schedule for the upcoming fall semester. As of right now, masks are recommended for all students and staff but not required. That situation may change if infection rates climb, depending on CDC guidelines. Schools will maintain all safety protocols, including contact tracing, social distancing to the extent possible, and enhanced sanitization and cleaning.For more information on the school district in your Ideal Homes neighborhood, check out the links below:Blanchard Public SchoolsChoctaw, Nicoma Park Public SchoolsEdmond, Deer Creek, Piedmont Public SchoolsGuthrie Public SchoolsMoore, Norman Public SchoolsStillwater Public SchoolsYukon, Mustang Public Schools","_created":"Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:00:49 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/610468814db048034780b1b0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"611160944db048552b7e6f2b","_updated":"Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:18:08 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Home Buying Tips from Elena Mora, Senior Online Home Consultant","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Whether it’s because your lease is about to expire, you’re PCS’ing to Tinker, have a job transfer, or you simply have a goal to sell your home and be in a different home by a certain time, if you want to move into your new home before the end of the year, Elena says, “NOW is the time to start researching your options.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Elena has helped families find their IDEAL Home for the past 17 years. “We have several homes under construction that will be complete from September thru December, so our homes are a great option for those wanting to move by a certain time.” However, just because these homes won’t be move-in ready for a few months, doesn’t mean they won’t go under contract before they’re complete. “Several of our homes sell before they even get to drywall, so waiting to begin your home search until a month before you want to move will create disappointment and frustration during - what should be – a fun and exciting time.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Elena recommends the following Home Buying Tips if you’d like to move before the end of the year:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Start researching your options NOW&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– “Our website is updated daily, and it shows all of our available inventory for each neighborhood with completion dates so you can better determine which homes will line up with your time frame.”\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Contact Ideal’s Online Team\u003c/strong> – “Chelsie and I are a great resource to get fast answers to your questions. Our goal is to help make your home search as easy and stress-free as possible while keeping urgency in mind. We don’t want our customers to miss out on their favorite home, which is why we encourage everyone to schedule an in-person or virtual tour.”\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Visit our homes and neighborhoods\u003c/strong> – “The best way to narrow down your options is to experience them in person (or virtually). Our sales team won’t just show you where our available homes are being built, they’ll also explain our quality of construction, warranties and show you the colors and options going into our new homes.” \u003cem>(We’re happy to meet customers virtually via Zoom, FaceTime, or Duo.)\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","uniqueName":"home-buying-tips-from-elena-mora-senior-online-home-consultant-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-08-09T16:50:26.725Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b84cbd37029d131c57fed94942c74192.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1628527827,"_etag":"3767b2348663844c249c7570f8f4128142d01e10","textbody":"Whether it’s because your lease is about to expire, you’re PCS’ing to Tinker, have a job transfer, or you simply have a goal to sell your home and be in a different home by a certain time, if you want to move into your new home before the end of the year, Elena says, “NOW is the time to start researching your options.”Elena has helped families find their IDEAL Home for the past 17 years. “We have several homes under construction that will be complete from September thru December, so our homes are a great option for those wanting to move by a certain time.” However, just because these homes won’t be move-in ready for a few months, doesn’t mean they won’t go under contract before they’re complete. “Several of our homes sell before they even get to drywall, so waiting to begin your home search until a month before you want to move will create disappointment and frustration during - what should be – a fun and exciting time.”Elena recommends the following Home Buying Tips if you’d like to move before the end of the year:Start researching your options NOW&nbsp;– “Our website is updated daily, and it shows all of our available inventory for each neighborhood with completion dates so you can better determine which homes will line up with your time frame.”Contact Ideal’s Online Team – “Chelsie and I are a great resource to get fast answers to your questions. Our goal is to help make your home search as easy and stress-free as possible while keeping urgency in mind. We don’t want our customers to miss out on their favorite home, which is why we encourage everyone to schedule an in-person or virtual tour.”Visit our homes and neighborhoods – “The best way to narrow down your options is to experience them in person (or virtually). Our sales team won’t just show you where our available homes are being built, they’ll also explain our quality of construction, warranties and show you the colors and options going into our new homes.” (We’re happy to meet customers virtually via Zoom, FaceTime, or Duo.)","_created":"Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:06:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/611160944db048552b7e6f2b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"611292c14db048034780bbaf","_updated":"Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:57:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Easing back into a school routine","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Hard to believe it’s back-to-school time again! Those lazy days of summer with little or no routine are winding down and it’s time for a bit of structure to make going back to school less hectic. Here’s how you can get a jump start on making those early mornings run smoothly.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One thing to remember is that feelings of apprehension – for both children and parents – are normal. It’s important to help your children know they’re not alone in this experience! Getting back into a school routine is hard for everyone.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Get familiar with new surroundings\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Maybe you’ve just moved into an Ideal neighborhood. If so, chances are good your kids are starting in a new school or perhaps taking the bus for the first time; help familiarize them with their new surroundings. Show them where the school is; drive the route to and from school several times to help them get to know the area. Make sure they understand where the bus stop is and rules for riding the bus. If you already have your student’s schedule, find each room so your kids aren’t nervous on that first day. This is especially important for students new to middle school or junior high where they attend multiple classes.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Establish a sleep schedule\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Consistency is a big deal, and so is plenty of rest. A sleep schedule ideally takes a couple of weeks to take hold, so start working on it now. Try to keep a consistent schedule, even on weekends. To avoid anxieties that can come out at bedtime, help your children create sleep routines that calm their minds and prepare them for bed and peaceful rest.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Create a morning routine\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Morning routines set up a successful day for the entire family. It simply makes life easier if you know what you’re supposed to do and when you’re supposed to do it. So decrease that stress! Teach your kids what they’re supposed to do … like getting up and out of bed, getting dressed, eating breakfast, brushing teeth. And if there’s time, maybe they get to go outside or watch screens for a few minutes if their other activities have been completed.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Have your kids make their own lunch\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Place everything in an accessible area of the fridge so kids can find those healthy lunch choices. Keep food within easy reach and include appropriate sides and snacks. Packing up your own lunch alongside them is a great way for them to learn how to make their own.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Dedicate a place for school stuff\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Keep track of backpacks, supplies, lunchboxes, even school forms, by establishing a specific place in your home for them. Stop the morning scramble of searching for misplaced items by keeping those school necessities in one established place.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Yes, Virginia, there will be homework\u003c/h3>\u003cp>It’s inevitable that your children will have homework. But like a morning routine, a structured homework schedule can help them stay on track and focused. Completing homework as soon as school is over (and with parental support) will take advantage of daylight hours and provide encouragement and help when needed. A snack is a great way to keep up energy while working through those tough math problems!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>To mask or not to mask\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Everyone is still anxious about Covid-19, and rightly so. Here’s a school morning checklist from the Oklahoma County Health Department:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>If your child has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, they should not go to school.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If your child has taken a Covid-19 test and the results have not come in yet, they should stay home until you receive a negative test result.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure your child does not have signs of illness, like a continuous cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting, or body aches.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If your child has had close contact to a Covid-19 case, they should not go to school.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>All of us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods hope your school year gets off to a great start!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://eatsmartproducts.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">eatsmartproducts.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://childmind.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">childmind.org\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6d9ade70765896c94ee183d6594d99b2.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"easing-back-into-a-school-routine-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-08-10T14:51:54.105Z","_created":"Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:52:49 GMT","dateUnix":1628607115,"_etag":"3b54a5852b65f70e4fe538220646bd76b0ced911","textbody":"Hard to believe it’s back-to-school time again! Those lazy days of summer with little or no routine are winding down and it’s time for a bit of structure to make going back to school less hectic. Here’s how you can get a jump start on making those early mornings run smoothly.One thing to remember is that feelings of apprehension – for both children and parents – are normal. It’s important to help your children know they’re not alone in this experience! Getting back into a school routine is hard for everyone.Get familiar with new surroundingsMaybe you’ve just moved into an Ideal neighborhood. If so, chances are good your kids are starting in a new school or perhaps taking the bus for the first time; help familiarize them with their new surroundings. Show them where the school is; drive the route to and from school several times to help them get to know the area. Make sure they understand where the bus stop is and rules for riding the bus. If you already have your student’s schedule, find each room so your kids aren’t nervous on that first day. This is especially important for students new to middle school or junior high where they attend multiple classes.Establish a sleep scheduleConsistency is a big deal, and so is plenty of rest. A sleep schedule ideally takes a couple of weeks to take hold, so start working on it now. Try to keep a consistent schedule, even on weekends. To avoid anxieties that can come out at bedtime, help your children create sleep routines that calm their minds and prepare them for bed and peaceful rest.Create a morning routineMorning routines set up a successful day for the entire family. It simply makes life easier if you know what you’re supposed to do and when you’re supposed to do it. So decrease that stress! Teach your kids what they’re supposed to do … like getting up and out of bed, getting dressed, eating breakfast, brushing teeth. And if there’s time, maybe they get to go outside or watch screens for a few minutes if their other activities have been completed.&nbsp;Have your kids make their own lunchPlace everything in an accessible area of the fridge so kids can find those healthy lunch choices. Keep food within easy reach and include appropriate sides and snacks. Packing up your own lunch alongside them is a great way for them to learn how to make their own.Dedicate a place for school stuffKeep track of backpacks, supplies, lunchboxes, even school forms, by establishing a specific place in your home for them. Stop the morning scramble of searching for misplaced items by keeping those school necessities in one established place.Yes, Virginia, there will be homeworkIt’s inevitable that your children will have homework. But like a morning routine, a structured homework schedule can help them stay on track and focused. Completing homework as soon as school is over (and with parental support) will take advantage of daylight hours and provide encouragement and help when needed. A snack is a great way to keep up energy while working through those tough math problems!&nbsp;To mask or not to maskEveryone is still anxious about Covid-19, and rightly so. Here’s a school morning checklist from the Oklahoma County Health Department:If your child has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, they should not go to school.If your child has taken a Covid-19 test and the results have not come in yet, they should stay home until you receive a negative test result.Make sure your child does not have signs of illness, like a continuous cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting, or body aches.If your child has had close contact to a Covid-19 case, they should not go to school.All of us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods hope your school year gets off to a great start!&nbsp;Sources:eatsmartproducts.comchildmind.org","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/611292c14db048034780bbaf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61142a934db048408c7e6c87","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 19:29:26 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The perfect floor plan for everyday living: The Nottingham","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/tR-I4A39pf8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3edc172ba4e3a0d40c6d48924b089707.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3edc172ba4e3a0d40c6d48924b089707.jpg\">The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/nottingham\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham\u003c/a> offers a functional layout for everyday living. It's a two-story home with 2,205 square feet of living space featuring a wrap-around style layout. From the moment you enter the living room, you are greeted with natural light provided by seven windows in the open layout. The easy-start fireplace is flanked by two high windows and creates a stunning feature wall. The kitchen is designed for two cooks in the kitchen with a wide expanse between the counters along the wall and the large island. The five windows along the wall provide a great view of the 30-foot-wide covered patio. If you are an entertainer, this open layout will make hosting events a breeze. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Speaking of entertaining, the half bath is conveniently located near the front door, next to the study. The study positioned at the front of the home has two large windows and beautiful French doors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bfea15b5cf65da6297b33bf50da5147c.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bfea15b5cf65da6297b33bf50da5147c.jpg\">The master suite located off the breakfast area has 10-foot ceilings with a ceiling fan and two windows. The attached five-piece master suite has dual vanities, a shower, and a garden tub. It is connected to a walk-in closet with seasonal storage and access to the utility room/mudroom for easy laundry service. The utility room/mudroom also connects to the garage and the kitchen and features a mud bench and extra cabinet storage and countertop space.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aa26301faadfc16569c5b21a2854b013.jpg\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aa26301faadfc16569c5b21a2854b013.jpg\">On the second story, there is an oversized hall space that with the right furniture and placement is a great space for a desk or kids den. The secondary bedrooms on this floor are of equal size with double-doored closets. The full bath on the second floor has dual vanities with a separate shower/tub and toilet room.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Nottingham has a three-car garage or the options to customize. The third-car stall can be converted into an additional bedroom and full bath or a study with storage.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This floor plan is available in four elevation styles to maximize curb appeal--English Tudor, craftsman, modern Tudor, and modern.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Want to take a closer look? View the \u003ca href=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=NTaqZmH1mEG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">virtual tour\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">contact our team\u003c/a> to schedule an in-person tour today. The Nottingham is available in the following communities: \u003ca href=\"http://idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> in Yukon, OK; \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a> in Norman, OK; \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> in Mustang, OK; \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a> in Moore, OK; and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater/teal-ridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Teal Ridge\u003c/a> in Stillwater, OK.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ciframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=NTaqZmH1mEG\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"the-perfect-floor-plan-for-everyday-living-the-nottingham-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-08-11T19:37:46.245Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0bdfdaec15b075f7f9da831bef1279ac.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"The Nottingham Floor Plan."},"dateUnix":1628710667,"_etag":"dd53afc31b9524be775b40b46850b50c7fcb43a4","textbody":"The Nottingham offers a functional layout for everyday living. It's a two-story home with 2,205 square feet of living space featuring a wrap-around style layout. From the moment you enter the living room, you are greeted with natural light provided by seven windows in the open layout. The easy-start fireplace is flanked by two high windows and creates a stunning feature wall. The kitchen is designed for two cooks in the kitchen with a wide expanse between the counters along the wall and the large island. The five windows along the wall provide a great view of the 30-foot-wide covered patio. If you are an entertainer, this open layout will make hosting events a breeze. &nbsp;Speaking of entertaining, the half bath is conveniently located near the front door, next to the study. The study positioned at the front of the home has two large windows and beautiful French doors.The master suite located off the breakfast area has 10-foot ceilings with a ceiling fan and two windows. The attached five-piece master suite has dual vanities, a shower, and a garden tub. It is connected to a walk-in closet with seasonal storage and access to the utility room/mudroom for easy laundry service. The utility room/mudroom also connects to the garage and the kitchen and features a mud bench and extra cabinet storage and countertop space.On the second story, there is an oversized hall space that with the right furniture and placement is a great space for a desk or kids den. The secondary bedrooms on this floor are of equal size with double-doored closets. The full bath on the second floor has dual vanities with a separate shower/tub and toilet room.The Nottingham has a three-car garage or the options to customize. The third-car stall can be converted into an additional bedroom and full bath or a study with storage.This floor plan is available in four elevation styles to maximize curb appeal--English Tudor, craftsman, modern Tudor, and modern.Want to take a closer look? View the virtual tour or contact our team to schedule an in-person tour today. The Nottingham is available in the following communities: Castlewood Trails in Yukon, OK; Red Canyon Ranch in Norman, OK; Somers Pointe in Mustang, OK; Native Plains in Moore, OK; and Teal Ridge in Stillwater, OK.","_created":"Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:52:51 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"metaTags":{"title":"The Nottingham Floor Plan | 2-Story New Home | Ideal Homes","description":"Explore the Nottingham, a 2,205 sq. ft. two-story floor plan featuring an open-concept layout, private study, and luxury master suite."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61142a934db048408c7e6c87"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"611beec84db048408c7e783a","_updated":"Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:53:26 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Meet Greg Rex, Director of Construction","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Greg Rex, Director of Construction for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, has been at Ideal Homes for over 20 years. With a degree in construction management from Brigham Young University, he held the role as a builder for 18 year and is now one of three construction directors where he manages six builders that supervise construction.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods empowers employees to become leaders and grow according to their particular skills, talents, and strengths. This company is known for fostering a leadership culture of personal growth while supporting and developing those around you. That is why I love to serve as a coach, developer, and trainer to the builders on my team,” Rex said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I’m most proud of the uniqueness of our building team,” says Rex. “Each member is an individual with different skills and ideas, and we have a tremendous culture of being open-minded and helping each other solve problems.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rex is a lifelong learner who strives to improve both personally and professionally every day. One example of Rex’s desire to help build future leaders is that he developed an internship program for construction students from local universities. The program is in its third year and offers interns an inside glimpse of what it is like working for a major home builder where they assist in managing job sites, scheduling, working with trades, and problem solving.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“This summer, we had 12 students in our internship program and many of the interns are staying on part-time while they continue their education; others may come to work for us after they graduate,” says Rex.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e379b555228b75cce2181c9bfe1dbd6a.jpg\" style=\"width: 70%;\" class=\"fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e379b555228b75cce2181c9bfe1dbd6a.jpg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Rex family relocated to Oklahoma City from Mississippi over 20 years ago and he has been with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods ever since. He and his wife, Dana, met at BYU after they had each completed church missions: he in Guatemala and she in Germany. Dana teaches high school German and they have 5 amazing children aged 11 to 22. Rex is very active in his church and enjoys working with youth. He has a real passion for giving back and appreciates Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ commitment to serve our community.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"meet-greg-rex-director-of-construction-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-08-17T16:23:07.853Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3b3d4fe9be7c0b22a6f0b3f58da9f7d1.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1629217388,"_etag":"8024be590c0589d4c3fad85fb1f1c219656b9d9d","textbody":"Greg Rex, Director of Construction for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, has been at Ideal Homes for over 20 years. With a degree in construction management from Brigham Young University, he held the role as a builder for 18 year and is now one of three construction directors where he manages six builders that supervise construction.“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods empowers employees to become leaders and grow according to their particular skills, talents, and strengths. This company is known for fostering a leadership culture of personal growth while supporting and developing those around you. That is why I love to serve as a coach, developer, and trainer to the builders on my team,” Rex said.“I’m most proud of the uniqueness of our building team,” says Rex. “Each member is an individual with different skills and ideas, and we have a tremendous culture of being open-minded and helping each other solve problems.”Rex is a lifelong learner who strives to improve both personally and professionally every day. One example of Rex’s desire to help build future leaders is that he developed an internship program for construction students from local universities. The program is in its third year and offers interns an inside glimpse of what it is like working for a major home builder where they assist in managing job sites, scheduling, working with trades, and problem solving.&nbsp;“This summer, we had 12 students in our internship program and many of the interns are staying on part-time while they continue their education; others may come to work for us after they graduate,” says Rex.The Rex family relocated to Oklahoma City from Mississippi over 20 years ago and he has been with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods ever since. He and his wife, Dana, met at BYU after they had each completed church missions: he in Guatemala and she in Germany. Dana teaches high school German and they have 5 amazing children aged 11 to 22. Rex is very active in his church and enjoys working with youth. He has a real passion for giving back and appreciates Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ commitment to serve our community.&nbsp;","_created":"Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:15:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/611beec84db048408c7e783a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6123cce54db048793f7e4913","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:58:11 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Saving Homeowners Money & Saving Earth","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsjPVBmt4uY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The buzz in home building and remodeling is about “energy efficiency.” And with good reason. By maintaining an energy-efficient home, you are doing your part to ensure a healthy environment for future generations. But even if you’re not a big environmentalist, a significant bonus that’s sure to strike a chord is that an energy-efficient home can save you big bucks on your energy bills, meaning money in your pocket. Energy-efficient homes also offer a more comfortable lifestyle. Foundation insulation means pipes don’t freeze as easily in winter and tile floors aren’t as cold. Wall and ceiling insulation features blown-in insulation sandwiched between air barriers to help retain ideal temperatures.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>No other Oklahoma builder has built more high-performance energy-efficient homes than Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. For more than 15 years, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the American Lung Association, and new product manufacturers have turned to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to test the latest and most innovative building technologies. Ideal puts the best of these technologies into all its homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Visit the\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-innovation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;\u003cu>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/u>\u003c/a> website for a complete list of our energy efficiency firsts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>We guarantee your heating and cooling usage\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Not only that but Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only Oklahoma builder partnered with the Environments for Living program to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes we build. We’ll tell you upfront how much your average heating and cooling usage should be. If it’s more, we’ll reimburse you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Beyond efficiency\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Ideal balances a low HERS score (Home Energy Rating System) with popular design features (i.e., more windows and natural light) for comfortable, energy-efficient homes with a high level of style and design.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Ideal difference is a focus on innovative design both inside and outside your house. This includes thinking about the entire home as an energy-efficient system and utilizing the highest quality building processes, new technologies, and new products and design styles to give you the best possible home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>How does Ideal go above and beyond other builders?\u003c/h2>\u003ch2>\u003cbr>\u003c/h2>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Guaranteed Heating &amp; Cooling Usage.\u003c/strong> Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only home builder in Oklahoma to guarantee your heating and cooling usage.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Insulation.\u003c/strong> Blown-in insulation helps you get just that. It also reduces your heating and cooling usage. Many builders use other types of insulation or skip insulation in areas that are hard to reach, but Ideal builds your home with insulation in mind so that it reaches every nook and cranny. The foundation of an Ideal home is also insulated to help protect pipes in winter and keep your floor from being too cold.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Windows.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Double pane, low-emissivity (low-e) windows reduce outside noise, drafts, and heating and cooling usage.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Sealed Home.\u003c/strong> We caulk every joint and gap to reduce drafts, save energy costs, help with fire safety, and keep out dust, mold, and allergens. Your Ideal home is airtight and even goes through a vacuum test prior to closing to ensure your home is sealed tight.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Energy-efficient lighting.\u003c/strong> Ideal has replaced all incandescent bulbs with more energy-efficient LED lighting throughout your home which can reduce energy use by 50 to 75 percent.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Energy Star appliances.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Energy Star appliances (oven, water heater, stove) reduce the amount of energy used by half, compared to models more than 10 years old.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Fresh air system.\u003c/strong> The comfort of a full-house fresh air system means that your home constantly recycles fresh air throughout to keep dust allergens out of the air. Every 24 hours your Ideal home will recycle all of the air inside with fresh air that has been filtered and cooled or heated prior to coming into your home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has built more than 12,000 homes and is still growing. We are committed to using innovative products and building methods, including many energy-friendly features, to meet the requirements of today’s buyers.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/35a287366efd5f8073b4b51439114f14.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"saving-homeowners-money-saving-earth-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-08-23T16:24:28.453Z","_created":"Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:29:25 GMT","dateUnix":1629735869,"_etag":"baf06238916407d8439103c7dbf0d4dceaad99b2","textbody":"The buzz in home building and remodeling is about “energy efficiency.” And with good reason. By maintaining an energy-efficient home, you are doing your part to ensure a healthy environment for future generations. But even if you’re not a big environmentalist, a significant bonus that’s sure to strike a chord is that an energy-efficient home can save you big bucks on your energy bills, meaning money in your pocket. Energy-efficient homes also offer a more comfortable lifestyle. Foundation insulation means pipes don’t freeze as easily in winter and tile floors aren’t as cold. Wall and ceiling insulation features blown-in insulation sandwiched between air barriers to help retain ideal temperatures.&nbsp;No other Oklahoma builder has built more high-performance energy-efficient homes than Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. For more than 15 years, the U.S. Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the American Lung Association, and new product manufacturers have turned to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to test the latest and most innovative building technologies. Ideal puts the best of these technologies into all its homes.Visit the&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods website for a complete list of our energy efficiency firsts.We guarantee your heating and cooling usageNot only that but Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only Oklahoma builder partnered with the Environments for Living program to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes we build. We’ll tell you upfront how much your average heating and cooling usage should be. If it’s more, we’ll reimburse you.Beyond efficiencyIdeal balances a low HERS score (Home Energy Rating System) with popular design features (i.e., more windows and natural light) for comfortable, energy-efficient homes with a high level of style and design.The Ideal difference is a focus on innovative design both inside and outside your house. This includes thinking about the entire home as an energy-efficient system and utilizing the highest quality building processes, new technologies, and new products and design styles to give you the best possible home.How does Ideal go above and beyond other builders?Guaranteed Heating &amp; Cooling Usage. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only home builder in Oklahoma to guarantee your heating and cooling usage.Insulation. Blown-in insulation helps you get just that. It also reduces your heating and cooling usage. Many builders use other types of insulation or skip insulation in areas that are hard to reach, but Ideal builds your home with insulation in mind so that it reaches every nook and cranny. The foundation of an Ideal home is also insulated to help protect pipes in winter and keep your floor from being too cold.Windows.&nbsp;Double pane, low-emissivity (low-e) windows reduce outside noise, drafts, and heating and cooling usage.&nbsp;Sealed Home. We caulk every joint and gap to reduce drafts, save energy costs, help with fire safety, and keep out dust, mold, and allergens. Your Ideal home is airtight and even goes through a vacuum test prior to closing to ensure your home is sealed tight.Energy-efficient lighting. Ideal has replaced all incandescent bulbs with more energy-efficient LED lighting throughout your home which can reduce energy use by 50 to 75 percent.Energy Star appliances.&nbsp;Energy Star appliances (oven, water heater, stove) reduce the amount of energy used by half, compared to models more than 10 years old.Fresh air system. The comfort of a full-house fresh air system means that your home constantly recycles fresh air throughout to keep dust allergens out of the air. Every 24 hours your Ideal home will recycle all of the air inside with fresh air that has been filtered and cooled or heated prior to coming into your home.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has built more than 12,000 homes and is still growing. We are committed to using innovative products and building methods, including many energy-friendly features, to meet the requirements of today’s buyers.","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6123cce54db048793f7e4913"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6126567b4db04853297e54fa","_updated":"Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:41:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Dreaded Armyworm","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Homeowners in Oklahoma are all abuzz about a summer invader that’s destroying lush green lawns nearly overnight. The dreaded armyworms.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Armyworm attacks usually occur in late summer and early fall. And believe us, this worm (which is actually a caterpillar) can destroy your lawn in a heartbeat. Their appetite is voracious, and they’re not picky eaters. Bermuda grass seems to be a favorite fodder, but they also feed on buffalo grass, fescue, ryegrass and bluegrass, as well as some veggie plants.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>How to identify them in your lawn\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Caterpillars are light green or tan in their early growth stage and dark green or brown in later stages.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Full-grown larvae are 1-2 inches long and almost hairless.\u003c/li>\u003cli>They can be identified by a series of green, yellow or brown stripes down the length of their bodies.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Spotting the damage\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>The first sign of trouble may be tell-tale brown patches in your lawn with grass blades chewed or completely eaten. With a large infestation, blades may be completely sheared to the ground.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You may also notice an increased presence of birds in your yard. Birds will eat the worms, but they won’t get enough of them to make your lawn healthy again. Skunks, rodents, ants and some beetles also feed on armyworm grubs.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Treat early for best control\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Armyworms feed on the surface and can be easily controlled by insecticides if identified early enough. In a small to moderate infestation, even though grass blades may be chewed, the crowns are not damaged by the feeding and grass blades can recover if the damaged area is kept well fed and watered. The most severe damage occurs when armyworms attack during hot, dry weather.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The long-term health of your grass is usually not affected and will recover with proper care. But in some severe cases, overseeding or re-sodding may be needed to repair the damage to your lawn.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Tips for spotting armyworms\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Using a 5-gallon bucket, add 1 cup of Dawn dishwashing liquid and fill with water. Mix.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pour the solution heavily over a section of your yard and wait 15 minutes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If present, the worms will crawl out of the ground.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Tips for treating your lawn for armyworms\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Mow the grass short and water it well to move the armyworms “into the light,” so to speak.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Spray the grass with a liquid insecticide specifically targeted for armyworms. Granular insecticides are generally less successful with this pest.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Leave your lawn alone for at least three days without mowing or watering, giving the insecticide a chance to work.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you discover an armyworm infestation, you can try spraying insecticide yourself. Just be prepared to go on the hunt for product in your local hardware/home improvement stores; many stores are sold out at the moment. Or call in a professional as soon as possible to help remove them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Ortho.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Ortho.com\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Homedepot.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Homedepot.com\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Familyhandyman.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Familyhandyman.com\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/25358e8a7ee2d021705f88b0d3f2ac6b.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"the-dreaded-armyworm-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-08-25T14:41:03.427Z","_created":"Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:40:59 GMT","dateUnix":1629902464,"_etag":"fb897e3abbb8b79d5aec48319b9378f9a084e637","textbody":"Homeowners in Oklahoma are all abuzz about a summer invader that’s destroying lush green lawns nearly overnight. The dreaded armyworms.&nbsp;Armyworm attacks usually occur in late summer and early fall. And believe us, this worm (which is actually a caterpillar) can destroy your lawn in a heartbeat. Their appetite is voracious, and they’re not picky eaters. Bermuda grass seems to be a favorite fodder, but they also feed on buffalo grass, fescue, ryegrass and bluegrass, as well as some veggie plants.How to identify them in your lawnCaterpillars are light green or tan in their early growth stage and dark green or brown in later stages.Full-grown larvae are 1-2 inches long and almost hairless.They can be identified by a series of green, yellow or brown stripes down the length of their bodies.Spotting the damageThe first sign of trouble may be tell-tale brown patches in your lawn with grass blades chewed or completely eaten. With a large infestation, blades may be completely sheared to the ground.You may also notice an increased presence of birds in your yard. Birds will eat the worms, but they won’t get enough of them to make your lawn healthy again. Skunks, rodents, ants and some beetles also feed on armyworm grubs.Treat early for best controlArmyworms feed on the surface and can be easily controlled by insecticides if identified early enough. In a small to moderate infestation, even though grass blades may be chewed, the crowns are not damaged by the feeding and grass blades can recover if the damaged area is kept well fed and watered. The most severe damage occurs when armyworms attack during hot, dry weather.The long-term health of your grass is usually not affected and will recover with proper care. But in some severe cases, overseeding or re-sodding may be needed to repair the damage to your lawn.Tips for spotting armywormsUsing a 5-gallon bucket, add 1 cup of Dawn dishwashing liquid and fill with water. Mix.Pour the solution heavily over a section of your yard and wait 15 minutes.If present, the worms will crawl out of the ground.Tips for treating your lawn for armywormsMow the grass short and water it well to move the armyworms “into the light,” so to speak.Spray the grass with a liquid insecticide specifically targeted for armyworms. Granular insecticides are generally less successful with this pest.Leave your lawn alone for at least three days without mowing or watering, giving the insecticide a chance to work.If you discover an armyworm infestation, you can try spraying insecticide yourself. Just be prepared to go on the hunt for product in your local hardware/home improvement stores; many stores are sold out at the moment. Or call in a professional as soon as possible to help remove them.Sources:Ortho.comHomedepot.comFamilyhandyman.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6126567b4db04853297e54fa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"612667814db04879857e4ec9","_updated":"Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:08:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Announces New Wheelchair- Accessible Homes","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NDj6KQZkwcY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>NORMAN, OKLA. – Homes that make life easier for people with mobility limitations are now under construction at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities in Norman, Moore and Stillwater.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These homes were originally the brainchild of David Boeck, associate professor of architecture at the University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture, and a certified aging in place specialist. Boeck approached Vernon McKown, CEO and Co-Founder of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, last year about a project to build affordable, accessible homes. McKown and team jumped at the opportunity.\u003c/p>\u003cp>McKown notes the importance of this project for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in order to meet the needs of all homeowners. “First and foremost, we want to ensure families or individuals with different abilities are able to live comfortably in their own home,” he said, “It’s also important to our entire team to be able to do that for an affordable price and in the same beautiful homes in which we already build.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I couldn’t get other home builders to buy into this idea of more accessible housing – until I called Vernon and he jumped at the idea of this project,” says Boeck. “Even when you build a home for a first-time homeowner who may not have different abilities, those individuals or families often have family members or friends who could benefit from more accessible entrances, kitchens, and so much more.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood’s design and estimating teams worked with Boeck to make simple changes to current Ideal plans. These specific upgrades can be accommodated for less than $15,000 in many cases – including solid-surface flooring. This allows homeowners who use a wheelchair or who have mobility needs, as well as homeowners who are buying their “forever home” and plan to age in place, to live in their Ideal home comfortably.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Accessibility Package includes wider doorways, no steps in or into the home, and ADA-compliant thresholds at the front door, back door and garage. Also, bathroom and kitchen cabinets accommodate wheelchairs, bathrooms include grab bars, comfort height handicap toilets and a tiled walk-in main&nbsp;shower. Finally, the house includes lever handles throughout, raised electrical outlets and a lower thermostat position.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“About 15 years ago I decided to build a prototypical accessible home where I could age in place and get first-hand experience at what it would take to build something like this” says Boeck. “That’s what really inspired me to start working with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to be able to offer affordable accessibility options.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>The project may inspire more home builders in Oklahoma to incorporate the concept of Universal Design – creating homes that are usable by all people without the need for adaptation. Not only are these first accessible homes just the beginning, but they have also initiated changes to more Ideal floorplans to better-accommodate accessible design features.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ accessible homes will accommodate different families’ needs, such as children, family and friends with different abilities. Typically, owners would have to customize their existing home or buy a new home and make the changes after it is built. Having these features built in from the beginning makes for a much more flexible and attainable home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b2f5f869607a1c23732122931127d624.jpeg","name":"home with accessibility features Norman, OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"ideal-homes-neighborhoods-announces-new-wheelchair-accessible-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-08-25T15:53:12.434Z","_created":"Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:53:37 GMT","dateUnix":1629906793,"_etag":"5273b2b4c0cd5314e4c221713b3c49f698569c27","textbody":"NORMAN, OKLA. – Homes that make life easier for people with mobility limitations are now under construction at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities in Norman, Moore and Stillwater.These homes were originally the brainchild of David Boeck, associate professor of architecture at the University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture, and a certified aging in place specialist. Boeck approached Vernon McKown, CEO and Co-Founder of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, last year about a project to build affordable, accessible homes. McKown and team jumped at the opportunity.McKown notes the importance of this project for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in order to meet the needs of all homeowners. “First and foremost, we want to ensure families or individuals with different abilities are able to live comfortably in their own home,” he said, “It’s also important to our entire team to be able to do that for an affordable price and in the same beautiful homes in which we already build.”“I couldn’t get other home builders to buy into this idea of more accessible housing – until I called Vernon and he jumped at the idea of this project,” says Boeck. “Even when you build a home for a first-time homeowner who may not have different abilities, those individuals or families often have family members or friends who could benefit from more accessible entrances, kitchens, and so much more.”Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood’s design and estimating teams worked with Boeck to make simple changes to current Ideal plans. These specific upgrades can be accommodated for less than $15,000 in many cases – including solid-surface flooring. This allows homeowners who use a wheelchair or who have mobility needs, as well as homeowners who are buying their “forever home” and plan to age in place, to live in their Ideal home comfortably.The Accessibility Package includes wider doorways, no steps in or into the home, and ADA-compliant thresholds at the front door, back door and garage. Also, bathroom and kitchen cabinets accommodate wheelchairs, bathrooms include grab bars, comfort height handicap toilets and a tiled walk-in main&nbsp;shower. Finally, the house includes lever handles throughout, raised electrical outlets and a lower thermostat position.“About 15 years ago I decided to build a prototypical accessible home where I could age in place and get first-hand experience at what it would take to build something like this” says Boeck. “That’s what really inspired me to start working with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to be able to offer affordable accessibility options.”The project may inspire more home builders in Oklahoma to incorporate the concept of Universal Design – creating homes that are usable by all people without the need for adaptation. Not only are these first accessible homes just the beginning, but they have also initiated changes to more Ideal floorplans to better-accommodate accessible design features.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ accessible homes will accommodate different families’ needs, such as children, family and friends with different abilities. Typically, owners would have to customize their existing home or buy a new home and make the changes after it is built. Having these features built in from the beginning makes for a much more flexible and attainable home.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/612667814db04879857e4ec9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6128e2114db04879857e5230","_updated":"Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:01:05 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Road Safety","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">B\u003c/span>ack to school means lots of kids walking or riding bikes within our communities. Even in the safest neighborhoods, children should learn to be aware of their surroundings when they’re in or near the street.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Walk safely\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli>Walk on sidewalks or paths and cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. If there are no sidewalks in your neighborhood, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Teach kids to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Children under 10 should cross the street with an adult.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Encourage kids to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Teach kids not to run or dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Have kids wear light or brightly colored clothing and reflective gear, especially when it’s dark outside.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch4>\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>No distractions\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli>Put away phones, headphones and devices when crossing the street.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Be aware of others who may be distracted.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If kids need to use a cell phone, teach them to stop walking and find a safe area away from traffic to talk or text.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Bike safety\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Whether it’s riding bikes to their school, the playground or to a friend’s house, following a few safety tips can help continue to make your kid’s childhood a magical time.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Helmets: The best tip for bicycle safety is to wear a helmet. Talk to your kids about helmet expectations and let them pick a cool helmet they’ll want to wear.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Signaling: Just like we prepare our 16-year-olds for the road, we need to teach our young bicycle riders how to ride safely – especially near cars. Since bikes don’t have blinkers like cars do, cyclists have to rely on three left-hand signals to get the message across.\u003cul>\u003cli>Turning left: The arm is straight out.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Turning right: The arm is bent upward, elbow at a 90-degree angle.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stopping: Bend your elbow at a 90-degree angle, this time with the hand pointing down.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Be visible: Just because you can see another driver doesn’t mean they can see you. Wear bright clothing and/or reflective tape to increase your visibility, and always be aware of cars when you ride.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Rules of the road for bicycling\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli>Always ride with the traffic flow.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Obey all traffic laws.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Yield to traffic when appropriate.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stay alert. Use your eyes and ears.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Look before turning.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Watch for parked cars.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Sidewalk vs. street\u003c/h4>\u003cp>The safest place for bicycle riding is on the street. But children less than 10 years old are not usually mature enough to make the decisions necessary to safely ride in the street, so they’re better off on the sidewalk. Watch for cars coming out of or turning into driveways. Stop at corners of sidewalks and streets to look for cars; make sure the driver sees you before crossing. Enter a street at a corner and not from between parked cars.\u003c/p>\u003cp>All of us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods wish you a happy, healthy and safe school year!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Safekids.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Safekids.org\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cu>\u003ca href=\"Smartkids101.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Smartkids101.com\u003c/a>\u003c/u>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Nhtsa.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Nhtsa.gov\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"road-safety-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-08-27T12:59:43.320Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c7ae852f1c8d87c65b65b15f7d850159.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1630069184,"_etag":"135c7b65c2a59102f995cd7b3bbb82812af7fa9c","textbody":"Back to school means lots of kids walking or riding bikes within our communities. Even in the safest neighborhoods, children should learn to be aware of their surroundings when they’re in or near the street.&nbsp;Walk safelyWalk on sidewalks or paths and cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. If there are no sidewalks in your neighborhood, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.Teach kids to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.Children under 10 should cross the street with an adult.&nbsp;Encourage kids to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up.Teach kids not to run or dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.Have kids wear light or brightly colored clothing and reflective gear, especially when it’s dark outside.No distractionsPut away phones, headphones and devices when crossing the street.&nbsp;Be aware of others who may be distracted.If kids need to use a cell phone, teach them to stop walking and find a safe area away from traffic to talk or text.Bike safetyWhether it’s riding bikes to their school, the playground or to a friend’s house, following a few safety tips can help continue to make your kid’s childhood a magical time.Helmets: The best tip for bicycle safety is to wear a helmet. Talk to your kids about helmet expectations and let them pick a cool helmet they’ll want to wear.Signaling: Just like we prepare our 16-year-olds for the road, we need to teach our young bicycle riders how to ride safely – especially near cars. Since bikes don’t have blinkers like cars do, cyclists have to rely on three left-hand signals to get the message across.Turning left: The arm is straight out.Turning right: The arm is bent upward, elbow at a 90-degree angle.Stopping: Bend your elbow at a 90-degree angle, this time with the hand pointing down.Be visible: Just because you can see another driver doesn’t mean they can see you. Wear bright clothing and/or reflective tape to increase your visibility, and always be aware of cars when you ride.Rules of the road for bicyclingAlways ride with the traffic flow.&nbsp;Obey all traffic laws.&nbsp;Yield to traffic when appropriate.Ride in a straight line, not in and out of cars.Stay alert. Use your eyes and ears.Look before turning.Watch for parked cars.Sidewalk vs. streetThe safest place for bicycle riding is on the street. But children less than 10 years old are not usually mature enough to make the decisions necessary to safely ride in the street, so they’re better off on the sidewalk. Watch for cars coming out of or turning into driveways. Stop at corners of sidewalks and streets to look for cars; make sure the driver sees you before crossing. Enter a street at a corner and not from between parked cars.All of us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods wish you a happy, healthy and safe school year!Sources:Safekids.orgSmartkids101.comNhtsa.gov","_created":"Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:01:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6128e2114db04879857e5230"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"613a3a7c4db048793f7e5e3c","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:05:29 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New Construction vs Old","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Do you love the idea of a house with character? Hidden original wood floors and history? I think most of us love the IDEA of a home with “character,” but when it really comes down to it, a homeowner may be sacrificing more than they realize. Embarking on a few updates or even a full renovation seems quite easy thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines, but we think they’d be the first to tell you it is not for the faint of heart. In fact, purchasing a previously owned home can come with more hiccups than a homeowner might realize.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>And, while not everyone wants to buy new, we’re here to break down for you the benefits of buying a new home in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Benefits of new construction\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Budget\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>In a typical market, a new home can cost up to 20% more than a previously owned home. However, over the past two years, that percentage has shrunk dramatically. In 2021, the cost of new construction is not that much more than you’ll find for a previously owned home. Also, keep in mind that an existing home will come with expenses a new home does not. Older homes are less energy efficient and will cost more to heat and cool, as well as more to maintain out-of-warranty systems. Even a five-year-old home will come with unexpected costs when systems such as heating and air conditioning units need repair or replacement. An Ideal home comes with peace-of-mind warranties as well as a 10-year structural warranty which will keep service costs extremely low.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Floor plan\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you choose to custom build a new home, you’ll have the option to \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">create the layout\u003c/a> that works for you. If you’ve always wanted a playroom with French doors that you can shut and ignore the mess of toys, you can have it. An older home generally won’t give you those options. You’ll also find many older homes have much less natural light and lower ceilings making the home feel smaller and closed off.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Personalization\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you’re opting for a custom new home, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Design Center\u003c/a> is available to help customers choose the right flooring, backsplash, cabinet finish, and more. Choices nearly always depend on your budget, but there are over 80,000 options to choose from! If you’re buying a pre-designed home from Ideal, their incredibly talented designers have created a custom look for that home that will be sure to make you swoon.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Efficiency\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>New appliances, heating, and air systems are more energy efficient. Extra insulation and windows “button up” a home so it’s less expensive to heat and cool than an older home. Lower utility bills are a plus. Check out more about the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/saving-homeowners-money-and-saving-earth\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;energy efficiency practices\u003c/a>. Also, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only home builder in Oklahoma to\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-innovation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;guarantee your heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Maintenance\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Since new homes have new appliances, HVAC systems, and roofs, there’s much less maintenance. With the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods peace-of-mind warranties\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;and 10-year structural warranty\u003c/a>, your home will be protected for years before there’s a need to undertake repairs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Amenities\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Buying new construction often means buying a new home that’s part of a planned and thriving community. Ideal neighborhoods include a variety of\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/community-amenities\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;amenities\u003c/a> like parks, community spaces with play areas, splash pads, nature trails, beautiful green spaces, sports fields, and more.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-construction-vs-old-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-09-09T15:18:10.191Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52f4b07900da2d2675dee7c69d56586e.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1631200691,"_etag":"6667434f269eedda3ac0d31b6f13ffbda32d641e","textbody":"Do you love the idea of a house with character? Hidden original wood floors and history? I think most of us love the IDEA of a home with “character,” but when it really comes down to it, a homeowner may be sacrificing more than they realize. Embarking on a few updates or even a full renovation seems quite easy thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines, but we think they’d be the first to tell you it is not for the faint of heart. In fact, purchasing a previously owned home can come with more hiccups than a homeowner might realize.&nbsp;And, while not everyone wants to buy new, we’re here to break down for you the benefits of buying a new home in Oklahoma.Benefits of new constructionBudgetIn a typical market, a new home can cost up to 20% more than a previously owned home. However, over the past two years, that percentage has shrunk dramatically. In 2021, the cost of new construction is not that much more than you’ll find for a previously owned home. Also, keep in mind that an existing home will come with expenses a new home does not. Older homes are less energy efficient and will cost more to heat and cool, as well as more to maintain out-of-warranty systems. Even a five-year-old home will come with unexpected costs when systems such as heating and air conditioning units need repair or replacement. An Ideal home comes with peace-of-mind warranties as well as a 10-year structural warranty which will keep service costs extremely low.Floor planIf you choose to custom build a new home, you’ll have the option to create the layout that works for you. If you’ve always wanted a playroom with French doors that you can shut and ignore the mess of toys, you can have it. An older home generally won’t give you those options. You’ll also find many older homes have much less natural light and lower ceilings making the home feel smaller and closed off.&nbsp;PersonalizationIf you’re opting for a custom new home, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ Design Center is available to help customers choose the right flooring, backsplash, cabinet finish, and more. Choices nearly always depend on your budget, but there are over 80,000 options to choose from! If you’re buying a pre-designed home from Ideal, their incredibly talented designers have created a custom look for that home that will be sure to make you swoon.EfficiencyNew appliances, heating, and air systems are more energy efficient. Extra insulation and windows “button up” a home so it’s less expensive to heat and cool than an older home. Lower utility bills are a plus. Check out more about the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods&nbsp;energy efficiency practices. Also, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only home builder in Oklahoma to&nbsp;guarantee your heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes!MaintenanceSince new homes have new appliances, HVAC systems, and roofs, there’s much less maintenance. With the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods peace-of-mind warranties&nbsp;and 10-year structural warranty, your home will be protected for years before there’s a need to undertake repairs.AmenitiesBuying new construction often means buying a new home that’s part of a planned and thriving community. Ideal neighborhoods include a variety of&nbsp;amenities like parks, community spaces with play areas, splash pads, nature trails, beautiful green spaces, sports fields, and more.","_created":"Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:46:52 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/613a3a7c4db048793f7e5e3c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"614a52424db048710e7e6c7a","_updated":"Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:46:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Planting a Tree","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>“I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Thank you, Joyce Kilmer. You were right. There’s nothing so beautiful as a tree in full foliage, showing off its color against an Oklahoma summer sky in an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community. And thanks to Mother Nature, there’s a tree to fit everyone’s wants and needs; it’s just a matter of finding the right tree for you and your space.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Your new Ideal home comes with some landscaping already in place, but maybe you’d like a tree or two for shade a few years down the road. Additional landscaping can go a long way to add value to your home, too. But which tree to choose? There are so many varieties that grow in all shapes and sizes and soils. Here are some tips to help you with a successful planting you’ll enjoy for years to come.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Which tree?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many trees can weather Oklahoma’s hot summers and cold winters but choosing the right one can be daunting. It’s a good thing your friends at Oklahoma State University’s agriculture and landscape department are here to help. Each year since 1999, OSU faculty compiles the “Oklahoma Proven” list, giving readers a “best of plant” snapshot that includes a tree, shrub, perennial and annual that is well adapted for use across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Proven list is available online at \u003ca href=\"http://www.oklahomaproven.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OklahomaProven.org\u003c/a>, and previous years’ selections are easily accessed. “The Oklahoma Proven list is a great resource for anyone interested in adding a tree or trees to their property,” says Bob Martin, owner of Martinbird Tree Farm in Tuttle, Oklahoma. “It’s a great place to start your research for the right tree for your yard.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>How close is too close?\u003c/p>\u003cp>As you’re searching for that perfect tree, keep in mind the space where you want to plant to decorate your Ideal yard. “Some trees grow quickly in just a few years to 30 or 40 feet and taller, while others mature at a much slower rate,” says Martin. “Be sure to consider the growth habits of the tree before settling on a specific variety.” Planting a tree that will grow easily to 30 or 40 feet right next to your house, for example, is a big mistake. It may not be a problem for a year or two, but the expanding root system can wreak havoc with foundations and underground lines and pipes, not to mention limbs rubbing against it can easily damage a roof. If you want to plant close to the house, a shrub or small columnar tree, like a blue atlas cedar, is probably a better option.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Drought tolerant?\u003c/p>\u003cp>The trees and plants on the Oklahoma Proven list should fare well in Oklahoma weather and are drought tolerant. A good landscape design should include both deciduous (trees that lose their leaves in winter) and conifers (trees that keep their leaves all year). Soil composition also plays a big part in withstanding a dry summer. Nurseries will have information on the trees they sell and how drought tolerant they are, so be sure to consult with the nursery where you purchase your tree.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Soil is more than just dirt\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check your soil and drainage before planting. Most trees do better in a well-drained loamy soil. Poorly drained clay or drought sand will limit tree growth or require modification at planting time to help the tree survive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal timing\u003c/p>\u003cp>The best time to plant new trees is when they are dormant; deciduous trees will have lost their leaves, according to Martin. “November through March are ideal for planting. You can plant in other months, but never in the extreme heat,” he continues. This gives the root system a boost before the summer growth season and avoids stress to your new plant.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal planting\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>If soil is likely to be frozen at planting time, dig the hole early and mulch to keep the soil unfrozen.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Dig a large planting hole – as deep as the root ball and twice as wide.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Prune the tree sparingly. Remove only broken, dead or diseased limbs. Otherwise, leave them alone until after their first growing season.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Prepare the hole and soil. While some transplanted trees may benefit from an application of plant food, it’s generally best not to use fertilizer until the plant is well established – at least a year.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Place the tree at proper height. Remove string from the root ball and place the tree in the hole so that the top of the root ball is slightly above the surrounding soil.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fill the hole with water and pack the soil gently but firmly to hold the tree in place and eliminate air pockets.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Trees planted in open areas prone to high winds may require staking for the first year. Carefully stake the tree if necessary, using a broad, soft strapping material and padded wire. The stakes should be tied loosely to the trunk; don’t lash it too tight so the trunk can’t flex in the wind.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Mulch the base of the tree. Add a 2”–3” layer of mulch over the planting area to conserve moisture and protect from heat and cold.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Trees need at least 1” of water per week, and Martin suggests watering twice a week. “Water slowly, allowing the water to soak the entire root system,” he says. “As a general rule, don’t keep the soil saturated. Allow the soil to somewhat dry out between waterings. If your soil is clay, you’ll use less water because clay holds water; if your soil is a sandy loam, you’ll water longer and more often because water runs right through sand,” Martin concludes. Evergreen trees need water throughout the winter as well as the summer, but don’t overwater!&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Staying alive\u003c/p>\u003cp>Follow-up maintenance of newly planted trees is important for your tree to survive. Being proactive and monitoring your tree for any changes is the best way to keep a plant in tip-top shape.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.okchristmastrees.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Martinbird Tree Farm, Tuttle, Oklahoma\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.leaflimb.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leaf &amp; Limb\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bhg.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Better Homes &amp; Gardens\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"planting-a-tree-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-09-21T21:28:33.452Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ee5bfc34c34ffb79946150cccfd4fdba.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1632259714,"_etag":"3aa7e548359cb5e8023107d7088766d35f5ca407","textbody":"“I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.”Thank you, Joyce Kilmer. You were right. There’s nothing so beautiful as a tree in full foliage, showing off its color against an Oklahoma summer sky in an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community. And thanks to Mother Nature, there’s a tree to fit everyone’s wants and needs; it’s just a matter of finding the right tree for you and your space.Your new Ideal home comes with some landscaping already in place, but maybe you’d like a tree or two for shade a few years down the road. Additional landscaping can go a long way to add value to your home, too. But which tree to choose? There are so many varieties that grow in all shapes and sizes and soils. Here are some tips to help you with a successful planting you’ll enjoy for years to come.Which tree?Many trees can weather Oklahoma’s hot summers and cold winters but choosing the right one can be daunting. It’s a good thing your friends at Oklahoma State University’s agriculture and landscape department are here to help. Each year since 1999, OSU faculty compiles the “Oklahoma Proven” list, giving readers a “best of plant” snapshot that includes a tree, shrub, perennial and annual that is well adapted for use across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Proven list is available online at OklahomaProven.org, and previous years’ selections are easily accessed. “The Oklahoma Proven list is a great resource for anyone interested in adding a tree or trees to their property,” says Bob Martin, owner of Martinbird Tree Farm in Tuttle, Oklahoma. “It’s a great place to start your research for the right tree for your yard.”How close is too close?As you’re searching for that perfect tree, keep in mind the space where you want to plant to decorate your Ideal yard. “Some trees grow quickly in just a few years to 30 or 40 feet and taller, while others mature at a much slower rate,” says Martin. “Be sure to consider the growth habits of the tree before settling on a specific variety.” Planting a tree that will grow easily to 30 or 40 feet right next to your house, for example, is a big mistake. It may not be a problem for a year or two, but the expanding root system can wreak havoc with foundations and underground lines and pipes, not to mention limbs rubbing against it can easily damage a roof. If you want to plant close to the house, a shrub or small columnar tree, like a blue atlas cedar, is probably a better option.Drought tolerant?The trees and plants on the Oklahoma Proven list should fare well in Oklahoma weather and are drought tolerant. A good landscape design should include both deciduous (trees that lose their leaves in winter) and conifers (trees that keep their leaves all year). Soil composition also plays a big part in withstanding a dry summer. Nurseries will have information on the trees they sell and how drought tolerant they are, so be sure to consult with the nursery where you purchase your tree.Soil is more than just dirtCheck your soil and drainage before planting. Most trees do better in a well-drained loamy soil. Poorly drained clay or drought sand will limit tree growth or require modification at planting time to help the tree survive.Ideal timingThe best time to plant new trees is when they are dormant; deciduous trees will have lost their leaves, according to Martin. “November through March are ideal for planting. You can plant in other months, but never in the extreme heat,” he continues. This gives the root system a boost before the summer growth season and avoids stress to your new plant.Ideal plantingIf soil is likely to be frozen at planting time, dig the hole early and mulch to keep the soil unfrozen.Dig a large planting hole – as deep as the root ball and twice as wide.Prune the tree sparingly. Remove only broken, dead or diseased limbs. Otherwise, leave them alone until after their first growing season.Prepare the hole and soil. While some transplanted trees may benefit from an application of plant food, it’s generally best not to use fertilizer until the plant is well established – at least a year.Place the tree at proper height. Remove string from the root ball and place the tree in the hole so that the top of the root ball is slightly above the surrounding soil.Fill the hole with water and pack the soil gently but firmly to hold the tree in place and eliminate air pockets.Trees planted in open areas prone to high winds may require staking for the first year. Carefully stake the tree if necessary, using a broad, soft strapping material and padded wire. The stakes should be tied loosely to the trunk; don’t lash it too tight so the trunk can’t flex in the wind.&nbsp;Mulch the base of the tree. Add a 2”–3” layer of mulch over the planting area to conserve moisture and protect from heat and cold.Trees need at least 1” of water per week, and Martin suggests watering twice a week. “Water slowly, allowing the water to soak the entire root system,” he says. “As a general rule, don’t keep the soil saturated. Allow the soil to somewhat dry out between waterings. If your soil is clay, you’ll use less water because clay holds water; if your soil is a sandy loam, you’ll water longer and more often because water runs right through sand,” Martin concludes. Evergreen trees need water throughout the winter as well as the summer, but don’t overwater!&nbsp;Staying aliveFollow-up maintenance of newly planted trees is important for your tree to survive. Being proactive and monitoring your tree for any changes is the best way to keep a plant in tip-top shape.Sources:Martinbird Tree Farm, Tuttle, OklahomaLeaf &amp; LimbBetter Homes &amp; Gardens","_created":"Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:44:34 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/614a52424db048710e7e6c7a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"614b38ec4db04853297eaf27","_updated":"Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:54:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"THE SAVILLE CENTER RECEIVES FUNDING FROM IDEAL HOMES & NEIGHBORHOODS TO SUPPORT COMPANION DOG","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>STILLWATER, OK – When Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods hired Ronda McKown in their first Outreach Ministry position this year, she jumped at the chance to better support the communities in which Ideal builds.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I started in my role by asking our employees what causes were important to them and I found an overwhelming passion to support both children and animals. When we learned about the Saville Center in Stillwater and their companion dog, Maria, I knew this organization was something we wanted to support.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gave $10,000 to the Saville Center to sponsor Maria’s doghouse inside the medical cottage and support the center’s mission to treat and comfort children who have experienced abuse or neglect.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/J7pgbRdBmLI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We really appreciate the generosity and support that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has given,” says Kelsey Proctor, Executive Director of the Saville Center. “They wanted to give back to the community in a way that would support both children and animals and I feel that we offer a unique opportunity to do both. We serve many children who are going through traumatic experiences and Maria’s impact on those children is crucial to what we do.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Children who experience abuse in Payne and Logan Counties are supported by the integrated services and support offered through the Saville Center. Children who are neglected, abused, witnesses to violent crimes, or even trafficked, are referred to the Saville Center by DHS or law enforcement to support the child through their trauma. This can be a very difficult process for children, but Maria helps bring comfort.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Maria came to the center four years ago from Canine Companions, a service dog training program in California. Maria provides comfort and support for children during difficult or upsetting questioning or testimony, counseling sessions, and much more. McKown felt strongly that Maria was a perfect opportunity for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to give back.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I was blown away with the impacts that the Saville Center makes within our community,” said McKown. “We are thrilled to be able to help the center continue to grow and make such an impact in Stillwater.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>###\u003c/p>\u003cp>About Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods: Founded over 30 years ago, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma’s leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier America’s Best Builder Award, from “Builder” Magazine, the prestigious National Housing Quality Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, and has been named national Builder of the Year. Ideal Home&amp; Neighborhoods is a member of the National Association of Home Builders. The company has developed and builds in communities throughout Stillwater and the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, including Blanchard, Choctaw, Deer Creek-Edmond, Guthrie, Moore, Mustang, Norman, Piedmont, and Yukon.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ca68e52042fea1ea1986c4a1956d0482.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods giving donation check to Saville Center in Stillwater","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"the-saville-center-receives-funding-from-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-to-support-companion-dog-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-09-22T14:08:33.820Z","_created":"Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:08:44 GMT","dateUnix":1632319714,"_etag":"f62cbb6b36011d4c671f30147a7c2b7ab01934ff","textbody":"STILLWATER, OK – When Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods hired Ronda McKown in their first Outreach Ministry position this year, she jumped at the chance to better support the communities in which Ideal builds.&nbsp;“I started in my role by asking our employees what causes were important to them and I found an overwhelming passion to support both children and animals. When we learned about the Saville Center in Stillwater and their companion dog, Maria, I knew this organization was something we wanted to support.”Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gave $10,000 to the Saville Center to sponsor Maria’s doghouse inside the medical cottage and support the center’s mission to treat and comfort children who have experienced abuse or neglect.“We really appreciate the generosity and support that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has given,” says Kelsey Proctor, Executive Director of the Saville Center. “They wanted to give back to the community in a way that would support both children and animals and I feel that we offer a unique opportunity to do both. We serve many children who are going through traumatic experiences and Maria’s impact on those children is crucial to what we do.”Children who experience abuse in Payne and Logan Counties are supported by the integrated services and support offered through the Saville Center. Children who are neglected, abused, witnesses to violent crimes, or even trafficked, are referred to the Saville Center by DHS or law enforcement to support the child through their trauma. This can be a very difficult process for children, but Maria helps bring comfort.&nbsp;Maria came to the center four years ago from Canine Companions, a service dog training program in California. Maria provides comfort and support for children during difficult or upsetting questioning or testimony, counseling sessions, and much more. McKown felt strongly that Maria was a perfect opportunity for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to give back.&nbsp;“I was blown away with the impacts that the Saville Center makes within our community,” said McKown. “We are thrilled to be able to help the center continue to grow and make such an impact in Stillwater.”###About Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods: Founded over 30 years ago, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has consistently set the standard for innovative homebuilding and been nationally recognized for the quality of its products and processes. Now Oklahoma’s leading homebuilder, the company is locally owned and operated and is the winner of the premier America’s Best Builder Award, from “Builder” Magazine, the prestigious National Housing Quality Gold Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, and has been named national Builder of the Year. Ideal Home&amp; Neighborhoods is a member of the National Association of Home Builders. The company has developed and builds in communities throughout Stillwater and the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, including Blanchard, Choctaw, Deer Creek-Edmond, Guthrie, Moore, Mustang, Norman, Piedmont, and Yukon.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/614b38ec4db04853297eaf27"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"614deb7c4db0484cc07e9855","_updated":"Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:16:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Gear Up for a Fabulous Fall!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Autumn is just around the corner, and it’s time to break out the sweaters and all things pumpkin. Finally!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Indoor\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>As the days cool down (hopefully), we all tend to spend a little more time inside our homes. So, show off your Ideal home and choose from the many fall décor trends that will help bring autumn into your home. Decorating your home for each season is a great way to welcome weather changes and make your home feel festive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Fall just screams for pumpkins and gourds. Either real or faux, orange or white or even blue! And we’ve seen some great decorated pumpkins in black-and-white checks, chevrons, and stripes. Your imagination is your only limit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ideal Colors:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>When it comes to trendy fall décor, color is everything.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Earthy tones.&nbsp;Neutral is never out of style. Green, brown, cream and ivory will add a natural vibe to any room and bring the outdoors in.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Blush.&nbsp;Blush is better than ever. This pale rosy hue is the perfect accent color for any neutral home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Terracotta.&nbsp;Looking for a traditional fall feeling? Warm shades of red, orange and brown will create a cozy atmosphere perfect for fall weather.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Rich, saturated colors. Add a splash of something rich and saturated to add a focal point. Look for deep red, blue, green, yellow and orange.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ideal Textures:\u003c/strong> Feel free to mix textures and patterns to express your unique autumn style. Have fun mixing and matching some of these textures and finishes.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Velvet.&nbsp;Simply timeless. Adding a velvet pillow is the perfect way to bring in something plush and luxurious.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tarnish.&nbsp;Perfectly imperfect, this distressed, unfinished look is coming back. It works for furniture or décor and is easy to create yourself.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wicker, rattan and cane.&nbsp;Simple and airy, these elements work well with either bold or neutrals, and they speak “unique.”\u003c/li>\u003cli>Brushed brass and gold.&nbsp;These deep, rich colors keep the warmth in your home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Candles.&nbsp;If you want a warm atmosphere inside, light a candle. Or candles. Earthy scents that smell like fall bring the outdoors in. And if you can’t use a real candle, consider battery-operated tealights and pillars. You may not get the smell, but you’ll definitely have that warm fall glow. And potpourri can help with autumn scents.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Macrame.&nbsp;Yes, macramé is still alive and in style. Decorate your walls with hanging macramé décor or experiment with macramé details on furniture and other key pieces for a natural, classic look.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Chunky knit blankets.&nbsp;Blankets and throws create a cozy look and can add a pop of color to your room. Choose a chunky knit that complements the area to tie your room together. Texture is good!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Natural elements.&nbsp;Use natural materials to decorate your home and bring the outdoors inside. Houseplants are great additions, but don’t forget you can use branches, leaves, dried flowers, and so much more.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Baskets and trays.&nbsp;Add hanging baskets and trays to your walls to incorporate different textures to an existing gallery wall. And those mini pumpkins or apples will look great in a small woven basket placed next to a loose shock of wheat.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Outdoor\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we’re all about building a house with curb appeal. So, start by adding a fall front porch to create the ultimate welcome for all your neighbors, friends, and family. There’s as much potential as you have imagination for outdoor decorating. If you want simple, just hang a pretty fall wreath to spruce up your front door. You can stack pumpkins for a classic fall touch that packs a little more punch. Whatever you do, think pumpkins (in one or many colors) and add a few extras like gourds, mums, hay bales, cornstalks and more.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can use the real McCoy as far as decorations go, or you can head to your local hobby store to find great realistic artificial pumpkins and gourds to reuse for several years. Whichever you choose, make your porch the envy of the neighborhood!\u003c/p>\u003cp>In addition to traditional pumpkins and gourds, here are a few more ideas for your outdoor fall décor:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Lanterns. Lanterns outside your home haves a traditional look that adds warmth. Try tarnished or rusted-looking lanterns to go country chic.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Garland.&nbsp;Garland isn’t just for Christmas! Create your own fall garland using fall colors, leaves and branches; drape it over your porch railing or door.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Greens.&nbsp;You don’t just have to stick with fall colors. Adding green and blue to your outdoor décor is becoming more and more popular. Green and white faux pumpkins and gourds will change up a traditional design.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Pillows.&nbsp;If you have chairs or swings on your porch, use them to your decorating advantage! A few fall-colored pillows in the corners will bring on autumn in a hurry.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Be sure to drive through your Ideal Homes neighborhood to see what’s happening with porches and yards. You’re sure to find some great decorations and ideas for your own place. Happy fall!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.countryliving.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CountryLiving.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.skh.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skh.com (Stauffers of Kissel Hill)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"gear-up-for-a-fabulous-fall-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-09-24T15:11:14.999Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d9f113a2aeaf76df5bdd70e72c9edd02.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1632496275,"_etag":"942526d4bee1afe0f7c7b90bc22637f5195bee41","textbody":"Autumn is just around the corner, and it’s time to break out the sweaters and all things pumpkin. Finally!IndoorAs the days cool down (hopefully), we all tend to spend a little more time inside our homes. So, show off your Ideal home and choose from the many fall décor trends that will help bring autumn into your home. Decorating your home for each season is a great way to welcome weather changes and make your home feel festive.Fall just screams for pumpkins and gourds. Either real or faux, orange or white or even blue! And we’ve seen some great decorated pumpkins in black-and-white checks, chevrons, and stripes. Your imagination is your only limit.Ideal Colors:&nbsp;When it comes to trendy fall décor, color is everything.Earthy tones.&nbsp;Neutral is never out of style. Green, brown, cream and ivory will add a natural vibe to any room and bring the outdoors in.Blush.&nbsp;Blush is better than ever. This pale rosy hue is the perfect accent color for any neutral home.Terracotta.&nbsp;Looking for a traditional fall feeling? Warm shades of red, orange and brown will create a cozy atmosphere perfect for fall weather.Rich, saturated colors. Add a splash of something rich and saturated to add a focal point. Look for deep red, blue, green, yellow and orange.Ideal Textures: Feel free to mix textures and patterns to express your unique autumn style. Have fun mixing and matching some of these textures and finishes.Velvet.&nbsp;Simply timeless. Adding a velvet pillow is the perfect way to bring in something plush and luxurious.Tarnish.&nbsp;Perfectly imperfect, this distressed, unfinished look is coming back. It works for furniture or décor and is easy to create yourself.Wicker, rattan and cane.&nbsp;Simple and airy, these elements work well with either bold or neutrals, and they speak “unique.”Brushed brass and gold.&nbsp;These deep, rich colors keep the warmth in your home.Candles.&nbsp;If you want a warm atmosphere inside, light a candle. Or candles. Earthy scents that smell like fall bring the outdoors in. And if you can’t use a real candle, consider battery-operated tealights and pillars. You may not get the smell, but you’ll definitely have that warm fall glow. And potpourri can help with autumn scents.Macrame.&nbsp;Yes, macramé is still alive and in style. Decorate your walls with hanging macramé décor or experiment with macramé details on furniture and other key pieces for a natural, classic look.Chunky knit blankets.&nbsp;Blankets and throws create a cozy look and can add a pop of color to your room. Choose a chunky knit that complements the area to tie your room together. Texture is good!Natural elements.&nbsp;Use natural materials to decorate your home and bring the outdoors inside. Houseplants are great additions, but don’t forget you can use branches, leaves, dried flowers, and so much more.Baskets and trays.&nbsp;Add hanging baskets and trays to your walls to incorporate different textures to an existing gallery wall. And those mini pumpkins or apples will look great in a small woven basket placed next to a loose shock of wheat.OutdoorAt Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we’re all about building a house with curb appeal. So, start by adding a fall front porch to create the ultimate welcome for all your neighbors, friends, and family. There’s as much potential as you have imagination for outdoor decorating. If you want simple, just hang a pretty fall wreath to spruce up your front door. You can stack pumpkins for a classic fall touch that packs a little more punch. Whatever you do, think pumpkins (in one or many colors) and add a few extras like gourds, mums, hay bales, cornstalks and more.&nbsp;You can use the real McCoy as far as decorations go, or you can head to your local hobby store to find great realistic artificial pumpkins and gourds to reuse for several years. Whichever you choose, make your porch the envy of the neighborhood!In addition to traditional pumpkins and gourds, here are a few more ideas for your outdoor fall décor:Lanterns. Lanterns outside your home haves a traditional look that adds warmth. Try tarnished or rusted-looking lanterns to go country chic.Garland.&nbsp;Garland isn’t just for Christmas! Create your own fall garland using fall colors, leaves and branches; drape it over your porch railing or door.Greens.&nbsp;You don’t just have to stick with fall colors. Adding green and blue to your outdoor décor is becoming more and more popular. Green and white faux pumpkins and gourds will change up a traditional design.Pillows.&nbsp;If you have chairs or swings on your porch, use them to your decorating advantage! A few fall-colored pillows in the corners will bring on autumn in a hurry.Be sure to drive through your Ideal Homes neighborhood to see what’s happening with porches and yards. You’re sure to find some great decorations and ideas for your own place. Happy fall!Sources:CountryLiving.comSkh.com (Stauffers of Kissel Hill)","_created":"Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:15:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/614deb7c4db0484cc07e9855"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"615225894db04853297ec0f8","_updated":"Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:35:41 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Are you waiting to buy a home until prices go down?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re a homebuyer thinking you might be better off waiting for housing prices to come down, think again. According to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lenders, prices won’t go down; they’re no longer climbing at a rapid pace, but prices will continue to climb over time.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to Alex Hawkins, credit consultant for C Solutions (a preferred lender for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods), even prices are not likely to go down in the future. “The good news for buyers right now, however, is that interest rates are at historic lows,” says Hawkins. But as the U.S. economy continues to recover, the Federal Reserve will most likely raise interest rates in the future. “Waiting to buy could mean taking a chance of financing at a higher interest rate, which usually means bigger monthly payments,” says Hawkins.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/27ed658244ef54e8f22348cdc0bd33f2.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/27ed658244ef54e8f22348cdc0bd33f2.png\" alt=\"Should buyers wait for a market &quot;correction/crash&quot; to buy? Buy when rates are low, not when prices are low. Buy today: $350,000, interest rate 2.5%, monthly payment estimated $1,382. Wait and See: $300,000, interest rate 4.5%, monthly payment estimated $1,520\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>In many cases, interest rates can affect monthly payments more significantly than the home’s purchase price. For example, if you buy your dream home today for $350,000 with an interest rate of 2.5 percent, your monthly payment would be $1,382. But, what if you take a wait-and-see position and the home’s price drops to $300,000? That’s a win. If, however, interest rates have taken a small hike and you lock in an interest rate of 4.5 percent, that little 2 percent of additional interest means your monthly payment on a $300,000 house jumps to $1,520.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>$350,000 home at 2.5% interest = $1,382 per month\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>$300,000 home at 4.5% interest = $1,520 per month\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">*Payments are estimated and may not include taxes, homeowners insurance, or mortgage insurance, and are dependent upon loan type and credit.\u003c/span>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Labor shortages and rising materials costs caused by the pandemic have caused a shortage in homes available for purchase. A buyer’s best option to avoid getting into a bidding war is to purchase a new home or build a new custom home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>By designing and building a custom home, the buyer has more control over the final price based on choices put into the new home. And, because construction is new and warrantied, the buyer has fewer unexpected expenses associated with previously owned homes. These are two particularly good reasons for considering a new build.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Good news\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Homeownership in Oklahoma is still very affordable compared to similar states, and the median home price is still among the lowest in the nation. If you’re thinking of buying a home in Oklahoma, now could be a great time to act.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you decide to build new, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods also offers an industry-leading $4,000 towards closing costs when buyers choose to finance with a preferred lender.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003cbr>Norada Real Estate Investments\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aa842871dc599753849b05e0580a711d.jpeg","name":"mom rocking daughter in new home Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"are-you-waiting-to-buy-a-home-until-prices-go-down-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-09-27T20:01:12.071Z","_created":"Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:11:53 GMT","dateUnix":1632772873,"_etag":"8b82a9ceac2554f5afc673de07de4151543826fc","textbody":"If you’re a homebuyer thinking you might be better off waiting for housing prices to come down, think again. According to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lenders, prices won’t go down; they’re no longer climbing at a rapid pace, but prices will continue to climb over time.&nbsp;According to Alex Hawkins, credit consultant for C Solutions (a preferred lender for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods), even prices are not likely to go down in the future. “The good news for buyers right now, however, is that interest rates are at historic lows,” says Hawkins. But as the U.S. economy continues to recover, the Federal Reserve will most likely raise interest rates in the future. “Waiting to buy could mean taking a chance of financing at a higher interest rate, which usually means bigger monthly payments,” says Hawkins.In many cases, interest rates can affect monthly payments more significantly than the home’s purchase price. For example, if you buy your dream home today for $350,000 with an interest rate of 2.5 percent, your monthly payment would be $1,382. But, what if you take a wait-and-see position and the home’s price drops to $300,000? That’s a win. If, however, interest rates have taken a small hike and you lock in an interest rate of 4.5 percent, that little 2 percent of additional interest means your monthly payment on a $300,000 house jumps to $1,520.$350,000 home at 2.5% interest = $1,382 per month$300,000 home at 4.5% interest = $1,520 per month*Payments are estimated and may not include taxes, homeowners insurance, or mortgage insurance, and are dependent upon loan type and credit.Labor shortages and rising materials costs caused by the pandemic have caused a shortage in homes available for purchase. A buyer’s best option to avoid getting into a bidding war is to purchase a new home or build a new custom home.By designing and building a custom home, the buyer has more control over the final price based on choices put into the new home. And, because construction is new and warrantied, the buyer has fewer unexpected expenses associated with previously owned homes. These are two particularly good reasons for considering a new build.Good newsHomeownership in Oklahoma is still very affordable compared to similar states, and the median home price is still among the lowest in the nation. If you’re thinking of buying a home in Oklahoma, now could be a great time to act.&nbsp;If you decide to build new, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods also offers an industry-leading $4,000 towards closing costs when buyers choose to finance with a preferred lender.Sources:Norada Real Estate Investments","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/615225894db04853297ec0f8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"615632764db04879857e8cfb","_updated":"Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:56:06 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Kent Moore, Director of Construction","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>One of three Construction Directors for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Kent Moore says Ideal’s incredible company culture empowers employees to always do the right thing, no matter what. “I don’t have to ask permission to do my job,” he says. “Ideal has always given me the tools and resources I need.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>That’s just one of the reasons he’s been at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for 23 years. Moore started his career right out of college working for John Deere in western Oklahoma. His background was in farming and ranching, but after a year he was ready to find a new career. When he saw an ad in the Sunday newspaper for a builder position with Ideal, he took a chance and applied even though he hadn’t had any construction experience previously. Not only did he get the job, but two decades later he’s moved up in the company and found it to be an incredible place to work.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We’ve all gotten a lot older, of course,” he laughs. “I started out as a builder, and I’ve learned a ton over the years. Houses today are much more customized than before. The internet has opened the world up to many more ideas.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>As a Construction Director, Moore manages the building superintendents, making sure they follow through on quality, schedule and budget. “I try to keep the saw sharpened,” says Moore, tongue in cheek. “In this job, you have to multi-task, be detail oriented and organized, as well as a self-starter,” he continued. “I read lots of books about the trade and trends, attend seminars and leadership training whenever I can to stay on top of my game.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Moore graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1997 with a BS degree in agricultural economics and holds professional certifications from the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. He shares life with his wife Erikka and his daughter and son-in-law. He’s also a proud Poppa to two little girls, ages 1 and 6, who absolutely adore him.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Moore and his wife attend Life Church. In his job as a company leader, he tries diligently to be a servant leader.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“At Ideal, we have a team that truly cares about what we do and how it gets done,” said Moore.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"kent-moore-director-of-construction-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-09-30T21:56:46.854Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9d97214511c29a810f0afcc50f199f59.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Kent and Erikka Moore"},"dateUnix":1633039007,"_etag":"0ee39aa5fa475e0d4d8e97db5c9ecc7ed0ccc2c8","textbody":"One of three Construction Directors for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Kent Moore says Ideal’s incredible company culture empowers employees to always do the right thing, no matter what. “I don’t have to ask permission to do my job,” he says. “Ideal has always given me the tools and resources I need.”&nbsp;That’s just one of the reasons he’s been at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for 23 years. Moore started his career right out of college working for John Deere in western Oklahoma. His background was in farming and ranching, but after a year he was ready to find a new career. When he saw an ad in the Sunday newspaper for a builder position with Ideal, he took a chance and applied even though he hadn’t had any construction experience previously. Not only did he get the job, but two decades later he’s moved up in the company and found it to be an incredible place to work.“We’ve all gotten a lot older, of course,” he laughs. “I started out as a builder, and I’ve learned a ton over the years. Houses today are much more customized than before. The internet has opened the world up to many more ideas.”As a Construction Director, Moore manages the building superintendents, making sure they follow through on quality, schedule and budget. “I try to keep the saw sharpened,” says Moore, tongue in cheek. “In this job, you have to multi-task, be detail oriented and organized, as well as a self-starter,” he continued. “I read lots of books about the trade and trends, attend seminars and leadership training whenever I can to stay on top of my game.”Moore graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1997 with a BS degree in agricultural economics and holds professional certifications from the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. He shares life with his wife Erikka and his daughter and son-in-law. He’s also a proud Poppa to two little girls, ages 1 and 6, who absolutely adore him.Moore and his wife attend Life Church. In his job as a company leader, he tries diligently to be a servant leader.“At Ideal, we have a team that truly cares about what we do and how it gets done,” said Moore.","_created":"Thu, 30 Sep 2021 21:56:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/615632764db04879857e8cfb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61570a384db0480328ead467","_updated":"Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:45:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Welcome to the Punkin’ Patch","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Cooler temps are on the way, and the leaves have already started to turn. Fall is here, along with mums, pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, and mazes. Little ghosts and goblins will soon be running everywhere throughout your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re in the mood for all things autumn or just want to enjoy some fall traditions in our great state, check out some of these events and pumpkin patches near you. All these locations are close to or just a short road trip from your Ideal neighborhood, and many offer fun, simple activities the whole family can enjoy. This is only a partial list; check your city’s calendar for festivals in your own hometown.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Due to Covid-19 precautions, some of these events and venues may have adjusted hours, programming, and safety protocols. Check with each venue directly to verify times and specific protocols.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through Oct. 31\u003c/p>\u003cp>Grider Farm Pumpkin Patch\u003c/p>\u003cp>14500 S. Country Club Road, Perkins (Payne County)\u003c/p>\u003cp>Enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, pumpkins and gourds, and a picnic area. Decorations for fall include straw hay bales, corn stalks, decorative corn, and more. Call for pricing and hours of operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.547.2722\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through Nov. 13\u003c/p>\u003cp>Orr Family Farm\u003c/p>\u003cp>14400 S. Western, Oklahoma City\u003c/p>\u003cp>Brisk fresh air, brilliant orange pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, and the smell of fresh kettle corn make visitors feel like fall! There’s plenty to do for everyone: pumpkin patch, hayrides, carousel, train rides, tube rollers, the barnyard, a fall maze, a chicken show, and plenty more. Check the website for activities, times, and prices.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.orrfamilyfarm.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Orrfamilyfarm.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through Nov 7\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rustic Roots Pumpkin Patch\u003c/p>\u003cp>10530 Green Road, Lamont\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pumpkins, fall décor, 10-acre corn maze, a mile maze for littles, petting zoo, corn cannon, giant slide fort, tractor tire playground, hayrides, yard games, and more. Check the website for hours of operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pumpkin patch admission: $10\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.rusticrootsevents.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rusticrootesevents.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through Oct 17\u003c/p>\u003cp>Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch\u003c/p>\u003cp>The WINGS: A special needs community\u003c/p>\u003cp>13700 N. Eastern, Edmond\u003c/p>\u003cp>Hayrides, food trucks, inflatables, great photo-ops, games, a maze, and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Weekends; check the website for hours of operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: $7 each; family 4-pack $25; kids under 2 are free.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.Wingsok.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wingsok.org\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through Oct 31\u003c/p>\u003cp>Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch\u003c/p>\u003cp>Parkhurst Ranch\u003c/p>\u003cp>720 S. Henney Road, Arcadia\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ride a pony, hold a bunny or feed a goat! Play on the tire swing, relax in a hammock, or roast hot dogs and s’mores over a firepit. Or get lost in the corn maze and play fun games. There’s lots to do at Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch! You can pick out a pumpkin, make new friends at the petting zoo and then jump on the hayride. Admission includes all activities except pony rides and concessions (no outside food, please). Check the website for hours of operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: General admission $11; 12 and under, $7; pony rides, $6; animal feed, $1.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Parkhurstranch.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Parkhurstranch.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through Nov 1\u003c/p>\u003cp>Chester’s Pumpkin Patch\u003c/p>\u003cp>Chester’s Party Barn and Farm\u003c/p>\u003cp>5201 Cimarron Road, Piedmont\u003c/p>\u003cp>Unlimited pony rides (75lbs and under), petting zoo, pumpkin chunkin’, games, a pumpkin to take home (while supplies last), and more. Live entertainment on the weekends. Check the website for hours of operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: Ages 2-10, $10 + tax; ages 11-64, $6; kids 1 and under, free; seniors ages 65 and older, free.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Chesterspartybarn.fun\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chesterspartybarn.fun\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 2\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma Czech Festival\u003c/p>\u003cp>Downtown Yukon and Yukon Czech Hall\u003c/p>\u003cp>Main Street and 205 N. Czech Hall Road, Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>A festive parade, polka music, dancing, carnival rides, petting zoo, and craft show with more than 150 booths. A true Oklahoma tradition is held the first Saturday in October! Fun for the whole family.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: Free\u003c/p>\u003cp>8 am to 5 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Czechfestivaloklahoma.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Czechfestivaloklahoma.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 8–9\u003c/p>\u003cp>Watonga Cheese and Wine Festival\u003c/p>\u003cp>City of Watonga\u003c/p>\u003cp>Main Street and 505 S. Clarence Nash Blvd., Watonga\u003c/p>\u003cp>Another festive parade, live music, crafts, an art show, a quilt show, food and beverage options, wine tasting, and a wide range of cheese-related activities with tastings and cooking contests.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: Free\u003c/p>\u003cp>Opens Friday at 11 am; Saturday at 9 am\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Travelok.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Travelok.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 8–24\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pumpkinville\u003c/p>\u003cp>Myriad Gardens\u003c/p>\u003cp>301 W. Reno Ave., Oklahoma City\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mini-village made out of pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, cornstalks, and mums; hand-crafted games, activities, entertainment, unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel, and special treats. This year’s theme is “The Wizard of Oz.” Check the website for hours of operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: $8; members and kids 2 and under are free.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Myriadbotanicalgardens.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Myriadbotanicalgardens.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 9–31\u003c/p>\u003cp>Haunt the Zoo\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City Zoo\u003c/p>\u003cp>2101 N.E. 50th St., Oklahoma City\u003c/p>\u003cp>Costumes encouraged; trick-or-treat and explore the zoo while enjoying surprises all along the way. Check website for hours of operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Zoo admission plus trick or treat bags: $7; members $6\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Okczoo.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Okczoo.org\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 12\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sensory Night at Pumpkinville\u003c/p>\u003cp>Myriad Gardens\u003c/p>\u003cp>301 W. Reno Ave., Oklahoma City\u003c/p>\u003cp>An event for families and children with sensory challenges. Offers a more controlled environment to experience the fall festival. No loud music and smaller crowds. Tickets include free rides on Mo’s Carousel and Pumpkinville Express train. Check the website for hours of operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: $8 for member child; $12 for non-member child\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Myriadbotanicalgardens.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Myriadbotanicalgardens.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 21\u003c/p>\u003cp>Haunt the Harn\u003c/p>\u003cp>Harn Homestead\u003c/p>\u003cp>1721 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City\u003c/p>\u003cp>Outdoor trick-or-treating event with old-fashioned games and crafts. Friendly costumes encouraged.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: $7 in advance; $10 at the event; tickets are limited.\u003c/p>\u003cp>6 to 8:30 pm; admissions will be staggered to allow for social distancing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Harnhomestead.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harnhomestead.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 29–30\u003c/p>\u003cp>Edmond Historical Ghost Tours\u003c/p>\u003cp>Downtown Edmond\u003c/p>\u003cp>19 N. Broadway, Edmond\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tour the downtown area where many founding fathers of the city lived and worked. Tour guides dress in period costumes and play the parts of the deceased historical figures. Free horse-drawn wagon rides, fire pit and visits from the Edmond Fire and Police departments.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: $10\u003c/p>\u003cp>5 to 8 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Visitedmond.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visitedmond.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 30\u003c/p>\u003cp>Blanchard Pumpkinfest\u003c/p>\u003cp>Downtown Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cp>City Hall on Main Street\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re looking for a scary good time, join us in downtown Blanchard! There’ll be plenty of treats with costume contests and music, all in one location. Free candy refreshments, games, and music.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: free\u003c/p>\u003cp>6 to 9 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Cityofblanchard.us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cityofblanchard.us\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oct 30–31\u003c/p>\u003cp>Halloween Train\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma Railway Museum\u003c/p>\u003cp>3400 N.E. Grand Blvd., Oklahoma City\u003c/p>\u003cp>Features a 40-minute Halloween train ride, mini-golf course, a scavenger hunt, and a costume contest.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Admission: Age 13 and up: $12; kids 3–12: $5; kids under 3: free.\u003c/p>\u003cp>9 am to 5 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.Oklahomarailwaymuseum.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahomarailwaymuseum.org\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"welcome-to-the-punkin-patch-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-10-01T13:13:30.417Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e86e53b5ebdd48f314f9349fbb263f12.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1633094011,"_etag":"2c5d07712bd11bb27aa61a98316a55eae90a2a87","textbody":"Cooler temps are on the way, and the leaves have already started to turn. Fall is here, along with mums, pumpkins, hay bales, corn stalks, and mazes. Little ghosts and goblins will soon be running everywhere throughout your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community.If you’re in the mood for all things autumn or just want to enjoy some fall traditions in our great state, check out some of these events and pumpkin patches near you. All these locations are close to or just a short road trip from your Ideal neighborhood, and many offer fun, simple activities the whole family can enjoy. This is only a partial list; check your city’s calendar for festivals in your own hometown.Due to Covid-19 precautions, some of these events and venues may have adjusted hours, programming, and safety protocols. Check with each venue directly to verify times and specific protocols.Through Oct. 31Grider Farm Pumpkin Patch14500 S. Country Club Road, Perkins (Payne County)Enjoy a pumpkin patch, corn maze, pumpkins and gourds, and a picnic area. Decorations for fall include straw hay bales, corn stalks, decorative corn, and more. Call for pricing and hours of operation.405.547.2722Through Nov. 13Orr Family Farm14400 S. Western, Oklahoma CityBrisk fresh air, brilliant orange pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, and the smell of fresh kettle corn make visitors feel like fall! There’s plenty to do for everyone: pumpkin patch, hayrides, carousel, train rides, tube rollers, the barnyard, a fall maze, a chicken show, and plenty more. Check the website for activities, times, and prices.Orrfamilyfarm.comThrough Nov 7Rustic Roots Pumpkin Patch10530 Green Road, LamontPumpkins, fall décor, 10-acre corn maze, a mile maze for littles, petting zoo, corn cannon, giant slide fort, tractor tire playground, hayrides, yard games, and more. Check the website for hours of operation.Pumpkin patch admission: $10Rusticrootesevents.comThrough Oct 17Fall Festival and Pumpkin PatchThe WINGS: A special needs community13700 N. Eastern, EdmondHayrides, food trucks, inflatables, great photo-ops, games, a maze, and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Weekends; check the website for hours of operation.Admission: $7 each; family 4-pack $25; kids under 2 are free.&nbsp;Wingsok.orgThrough Oct 31Parkhurst Pumpkin PatchParkhurst Ranch720 S. Henney Road, ArcadiaRide a pony, hold a bunny or feed a goat! Play on the tire swing, relax in a hammock, or roast hot dogs and s’mores over a firepit. Or get lost in the corn maze and play fun games. There’s lots to do at Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch! You can pick out a pumpkin, make new friends at the petting zoo and then jump on the hayride. Admission includes all activities except pony rides and concessions (no outside food, please). Check the website for hours of operation.Admission: General admission $11; 12 and under, $7; pony rides, $6; animal feed, $1.Parkhurstranch.comThrough Nov 1Chester’s Pumpkin PatchChester’s Party Barn and Farm5201 Cimarron Road, PiedmontUnlimited pony rides (75lbs and under), petting zoo, pumpkin chunkin’, games, a pumpkin to take home (while supplies last), and more. Live entertainment on the weekends. Check the website for hours of operation.Admission: Ages 2-10, $10 + tax; ages 11-64, $6; kids 1 and under, free; seniors ages 65 and older, free.Chesterspartybarn.funOct 2Oklahoma Czech FestivalDowntown Yukon and Yukon Czech HallMain Street and 205 N. Czech Hall Road, YukonA festive parade, polka music, dancing, carnival rides, petting zoo, and craft show with more than 150 booths. A true Oklahoma tradition is held the first Saturday in October! Fun for the whole family.Admission: Free8 am to 5 pmCzechfestivaloklahoma.comOct 8–9Watonga Cheese and Wine FestivalCity of WatongaMain Street and 505 S. Clarence Nash Blvd., WatongaAnother festive parade, live music, crafts, an art show, a quilt show, food and beverage options, wine tasting, and a wide range of cheese-related activities with tastings and cooking contests.Admission: FreeOpens Friday at 11 am; Saturday at 9 amTravelok.comOct 8–24PumpkinvilleMyriad Gardens301 W. Reno Ave., Oklahoma CityMini-village made out of pumpkins, gourds, haystacks, cornstalks, and mums; hand-crafted games, activities, entertainment, unlimited rides on Mo’s Carousel, and special treats. This year’s theme is “The Wizard of Oz.” Check the website for hours of operation.Admission: $8; members and kids 2 and under are free.Myriadbotanicalgardens.comOct 9–31Haunt the ZooOklahoma City Zoo2101 N.E. 50th St., Oklahoma CityCostumes encouraged; trick-or-treat and explore the zoo while enjoying surprises all along the way. Check website for hours of operation.Zoo admission plus trick or treat bags: $7; members $6Okczoo.orgOct 12Sensory Night at PumpkinvilleMyriad Gardens301 W. Reno Ave., Oklahoma CityAn event for families and children with sensory challenges. Offers a more controlled environment to experience the fall festival. No loud music and smaller crowds. Tickets include free rides on Mo’s Carousel and Pumpkinville Express train. Check the website for hours of operation.Admission: $8 for member child; $12 for non-member childMyriadbotanicalgardens.comOct 21Haunt the HarnHarn Homestead1721 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma CityOutdoor trick-or-treating event with old-fashioned games and crafts. Friendly costumes encouraged.Admission: $7 in advance; $10 at the event; tickets are limited.6 to 8:30 pm; admissions will be staggered to allow for social distancing.Harnhomestead.comOct 29–30Edmond Historical Ghost ToursDowntown Edmond19 N. Broadway, EdmondTour the downtown area where many founding fathers of the city lived and worked. Tour guides dress in period costumes and play the parts of the deceased historical figures. Free horse-drawn wagon rides, fire pit and visits from the Edmond Fire and Police departments.Admission: $105 to 8 pmVisitedmond.comOct 30Blanchard PumpkinfestDowntown BlanchardCity Hall on Main StreetIf you’re looking for a scary good time, join us in downtown Blanchard! There’ll be plenty of treats with costume contests and music, all in one location. Free candy refreshments, games, and music.Admission: free6 to 9 pmCityofblanchard.usOct 30–31Halloween TrainOklahoma Railway Museum3400 N.E. Grand Blvd., Oklahoma CityFeatures a 40-minute Halloween train ride, mini-golf course, a scavenger hunt, and a costume contest.Admission: Age 13 and up: $12; kids 3–12: $5; kids under 3: free.9 am to 5 pmOklahomarailwaymuseum.org","_created":"Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:16:40 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61570a384db0480328ead467"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"615b75ec4db0480326eadb83","_updated":"Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:29:16 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"It's easy being green!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>As you begin your search for a new Ideal home, your wish list probably includes tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and possibly a modern, open plan. Maybe you’re looking for a home with character or something sleek and modern. Regardless, you probably consider the kitchen the heart of the home, and you want cabinets to the ceiling, stone countertops, and a stylish backsplash. For the last few years, as kitchen color trends come and go, we’ve mainly seen gleaming white with slick subway tile backsplashes – lots of Shaker-style cabinets and Carrera marble. But right now, green is on track to be the next big kitchen color trend. Greens of every shade – mint, sage, emerald, and forest – are coming to your kitchen this year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Getting it right\u003c/p>\u003cp>White kitchens have dominated our homes for good reason: they’re easy to live with, timeless, and promote light and calm in what can be a chaotic space. Green, on the other hand, is not an easy design choice – and it’s easy to get key elements drastically wrong. So here are a few ideas to help you get it right in a green kind of way.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Ideal Dark green paint\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Designing with dark green cabinetry requires great care. The deep green tones are dramatic but will not reflect light or create warmth in the room.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Say yes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>You’ll want to maximize light and warmth by keeping windows undressed, choosing a pale color for backsplashes and countertops while using warm metallic fittings such as brass, gold, or copper. Work warm wood tones into your scheme and create a practical, attractive lighting scheme to highlight the dark spots.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Just say no\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Green, green everywhere, especially a dark or dramatic shade, will be a lot to live with.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Gray-green paint\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>A pale cool green can be beautiful, creating a calm, peaceful feel for a busy space.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Say yes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Add woody tones for warmth. White fittings like sinks and wall cabinetry add relief, while black fittings such as cabinet drawer pulls create a beautiful contrast.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Just say no\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Avoid black work surfaces and backsplashes unless your room is bathed in light during the day.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>An island of green\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Highlight your kitchen island as the focus of the room. A kitchen island has evolved into the hub of the home, being used for everything from cooking to homework.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Say yes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Choose a color that complements – not competes with – the rest of your kitchen cabinetry. Keep the rest of the room neutral to allow the island color to shine.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Just say no\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Choose a contrasting material, rather than the same material in a different color. for the island worktop.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Green architecture\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Using green on a feature wall or as an accent color can be striking.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Say yes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If your room receives little or no warm daylight, choose a green with just a little yellow in it. A room with more daylight can take a cooler, bluer green.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Just say no\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Don’t overwhelm the room and yourself by putting green on all four kitchen walls unless you choose a very pale shade.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Think green for accessories\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Maybe you’re not planning a remodel right now but still want to embrace green in your kitchen. Adding an accent color can make a big impact.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Say yes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>One element in a strong green will stand out on its own.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Just say no\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Limit yourself to one shade of green, two at the most.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Let your floors do the talking\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>You might just love a green floor, but the trick is to let it do all the talking and keep everything else minimal. Think handle-free cabinetry in gray tones that also feature in the tiles. Consider using open shelves on the walls instead of cabinets, and sleek white work surfaces on base units. Green statement floor tiles can also sit against wooden planks to bring warmth to a bright space.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Green is a friend to the environment\u003c/p>\u003cp>Another kind of green kitchen is one that’s eco-friendly. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, for years at the forefront of building environmentally sound homes, incorporates many energy-efficient ideas into its new homes, so our buyers are ahead of the game in many cases. If your new home is full of the character and charm you love, but badly needs a kitchen upgrade, here are some tips for designing your own “green” kitchen.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Energy Star® appliances.&nbsp;Ideal homes come with energy-efficient appliances. When choosing your appliances, you may want to include&nbsp;Top and bottom freezer/refrigerator units.&nbsp;More energy-efficient than side-by-side models because not as much cold air escapes, or Convection ovens.&nbsp;This type of oven uses a fan to drive heat rapidly from source to food, so it cooks 25 percent faster than a conventional oven.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lighting.&nbsp;To cut down on lighting costs, choose energy-efficient fixtures. They may cut your lighting use by 50 percent. Whenever possible, use natural light to brighten up your kitchen and bring down your electric bill.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cork.&nbsp;Sound-absorbing, hypoallergenic and resistant to mold and mildew, cork is an excellent choice for kitchens.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Recycling stations.&nbsp;Try adding a handy recycling pull-out drawer for easy access.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Natural fabrics.&nbsp;Choose cotton for your dining chairs and window treatments and reduce the harmful chemicals used in the manufacture of man-made fabrics.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>And remember – your Ideal Homes Design Center team is here to help you with decisions on how to include a fabulous green kitchen in your new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.architecturaldigest.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Architecturaldigest.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.homesandgardens.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Homesandgardens.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhome.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Idealhome.co.uk\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hgtv.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HGTV.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a9ed408a5d4ab3c4280526fe40d84b9.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"its-easy-being-green-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-10-04T21:40:19.631Z","_created":"Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:45:16 GMT","dateUnix":1633383620,"_etag":"7a53470201d0d03ea4b19a5b69fd471b04bc7286","textbody":"As you begin your search for a new Ideal home, your wish list probably includes tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and possibly a modern, open plan. Maybe you’re looking for a home with character or something sleek and modern. Regardless, you probably consider the kitchen the heart of the home, and you want cabinets to the ceiling, stone countertops, and a stylish backsplash. For the last few years, as kitchen color trends come and go, we’ve mainly seen gleaming white with slick subway tile backsplashes – lots of Shaker-style cabinets and Carrera marble. But right now, green is on track to be the next big kitchen color trend. Greens of every shade – mint, sage, emerald, and forest – are coming to your kitchen this year.Getting it rightWhite kitchens have dominated our homes for good reason: they’re easy to live with, timeless, and promote light and calm in what can be a chaotic space. Green, on the other hand, is not an easy design choice – and it’s easy to get key elements drastically wrong. So here are a few ideas to help you get it right in a green kind of way.Ideal Dark green paintDesigning with dark green cabinetry requires great care. The deep green tones are dramatic but will not reflect light or create warmth in the room.Say yesYou’ll want to maximize light and warmth by keeping windows undressed, choosing a pale color for backsplashes and countertops while using warm metallic fittings such as brass, gold, or copper. Work warm wood tones into your scheme and create a practical, attractive lighting scheme to highlight the dark spots.Just say noGreen, green everywhere, especially a dark or dramatic shade, will be a lot to live with.Gray-green paintA pale cool green can be beautiful, creating a calm, peaceful feel for a busy space.Say yesAdd woody tones for warmth. White fittings like sinks and wall cabinetry add relief, while black fittings such as cabinet drawer pulls create a beautiful contrast.Just say noAvoid black work surfaces and backsplashes unless your room is bathed in light during the day.An island of greenHighlight your kitchen island as the focus of the room. A kitchen island has evolved into the hub of the home, being used for everything from cooking to homework.Say yesChoose a color that complements – not competes with – the rest of your kitchen cabinetry. Keep the rest of the room neutral to allow the island color to shine.Just say noChoose a contrasting material, rather than the same material in a different color. for the island worktop.Green architectureUsing green on a feature wall or as an accent color can be striking.Say yesIf your room receives little or no warm daylight, choose a green with just a little yellow in it. A room with more daylight can take a cooler, bluer green.Just say noDon’t overwhelm the room and yourself by putting green on all four kitchen walls unless you choose a very pale shade.Think green for accessoriesMaybe you’re not planning a remodel right now but still want to embrace green in your kitchen. Adding an accent color can make a big impact.Say yesOne element in a strong green will stand out on its own.Just say noLimit yourself to one shade of green, two at the most.Let your floors do the talkingYou might just love a green floor, but the trick is to let it do all the talking and keep everything else minimal. Think handle-free cabinetry in gray tones that also feature in the tiles. Consider using open shelves on the walls instead of cabinets, and sleek white work surfaces on base units. Green statement floor tiles can also sit against wooden planks to bring warmth to a bright space.Green is a friend to the environmentAnother kind of green kitchen is one that’s eco-friendly. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, for years at the forefront of building environmentally sound homes, incorporates many energy-efficient ideas into its new homes, so our buyers are ahead of the game in many cases. If your new home is full of the character and charm you love, but badly needs a kitchen upgrade, here are some tips for designing your own “green” kitchen.Energy Star® appliances.&nbsp;Ideal homes come with energy-efficient appliances. When choosing your appliances, you may want to include&nbsp;Top and bottom freezer/refrigerator units.&nbsp;More energy-efficient than side-by-side models because not as much cold air escapes, or Convection ovens.&nbsp;This type of oven uses a fan to drive heat rapidly from source to food, so it cooks 25 percent faster than a conventional oven.Lighting.&nbsp;To cut down on lighting costs, choose energy-efficient fixtures. They may cut your lighting use by 50 percent. Whenever possible, use natural light to brighten up your kitchen and bring down your electric bill.Cork.&nbsp;Sound-absorbing, hypoallergenic and resistant to mold and mildew, cork is an excellent choice for kitchens.Recycling stations.&nbsp;Try adding a handy recycling pull-out drawer for easy access.Natural fabrics.&nbsp;Choose cotton for your dining chairs and window treatments and reduce the harmful chemicals used in the manufacture of man-made fabrics.And remember – your Ideal Homes Design Center team is here to help you with decisions on how to include a fabulous green kitchen in your new home.Architecturaldigest.comHomesandgardens.comIdealhome.co.ukHGTV.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/615b75ec4db0480326eadb83"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"615dec204db0480327eae5fa","_updated":"Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:34:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Financing a New Ideal Home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Financing an Ideal home is easier than ever and by using a preferred lender you can now receive up to $4,000 in credit towards closing costs.\u003c/span>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/4LvshOVQrAM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/h2>\u003ch4>\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003col>\u003cli>Work with our team to \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>choose your future home or homesite\u003c/u>\u003c/a> and write a contract. You'll put down earnest money (anywhere from 1-3% of the final purchase price) as part of the contract.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/financing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Get pre-approved!&nbsp;\u003c/u>\u003c/a>You can do this before you write a contract or after, but if you use an Ideal preferred lender to finance your new home, we will give you up to $4,000 toward closing costs!\u003c/li>\u003cli>Work with your lender to submit the necessary paperwork for your home loan.\u003c/li>\u003cli>About 60 days before your home is complete you can lock in your interest rate with your lender.\u003c/li>\u003cli>On closing day, you will receive your keys and get to move into your new home!\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b645f6f315165dd114fe6bcf03cd227b.jpeg","name":"Homeowner working at desk","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"financing-a-new-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-10-06T18:28:46.043Z","_created":"Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:34:08 GMT","dateUnix":1633544927,"_etag":"725c01845e502dc8f16067c8f9ac1b8314a53706","textbody":"Financing an Ideal home is easier than ever and by using a preferred lender you can now receive up to $4,000 in credit towards closing costs.Work with our team to choose your future home or homesite and write a contract. You'll put down earnest money (anywhere from 1-3% of the final purchase price) as part of the contract.Get pre-approved!&nbsp;You can do this before you write a contract or after, but if you use an Ideal preferred lender to finance your new home, we will give you up to $4,000 toward closing costs!Work with your lender to submit the necessary paperwork for your home loan.About 60 days before your home is complete you can lock in your interest rate with your lender.On closing day, you will receive your keys and get to move into your new home!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/615dec204db0480327eae5fa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6167015c4db0480326eaed10","_updated":"Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:56:12 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"TikTok to the rescue","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re into clever home décor do-it-yourself projects, you might want to check out some of these top TikTok interior design accounts for inspiration and expertise. You’ll find incredible home transformations, affordable décor ideas, and videos of pleasingly pretty interiors. It’s a DIYer’s dream. So, if it’s time to makeover just a few interior spaces of your Ideal home or give it a total refresh, log on to some of our favorite TikTok design accounts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Inspector AJ\u003c/p>\u003cp>Home inspections/home tips from a certified professional inspector (CPI)\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stay by Cori Samuel\u003c/p>\u003cp>Great ideas for a neutral decor&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lone Fox Home\u003c/p>\u003cp>Designer Drew Scott supplies your daily dose of DIY inspiration. His eclectic style and high-level DIYs turn thrift store finds into crown jewels. Lots of tips for room makeovers and décor.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Home 52\u003c/p>\u003cp>All the ways to love the place you live. Great tips on cleaning, decor, and DIY projects.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Galey Alix\u003c/p>\u003cp>Surprise decor\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Avant Garde Home\u003c/p>\u003cp>Interior design tips and education from interior stylist Julie Sousa\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Blush Home\u003c/p>\u003cp>Filled with cozy, Scandi-boho-inspired interior inspiration. If you love a good plush rug or want an affordable bathroom makeover, you’ll love this account.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The House Acc\u003c/p>\u003cp>For a chic DIY project, this account is your stop. But if you’re thinking five-minute crafts, think again. The House Acc shares how to get a designer look for less, from much-loved IDEA furniture hacks to a Zara Home recreation in a once-dingy laundry room.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Haubes\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rebecca of Haubes shares how to create an aesthetically pleasing home with affordable finds from Amazon – an absolute win. Any décor enthusiast on a budget will love this style: neutral, chic and within budget.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>SH Nordic\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sharing a cozy, minimalist style. Susanna, the editor behind the account showcases her gorgeous UK home, inspired by Nordic style.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Everyday Home Décor\u003c/p>\u003cp>This site has a huge following – and for good reason. Editor Lidia Salazar shares thrifty home décor tips for those who want a luxe look without the high price tag.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This House 5000\u003c/p>\u003cp>On this account, the mood is immaculate, the home décor is chic, and the inspiration for a cozy home is abundant.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Martinez Casita\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jessell and Andrew Martinez have a home decorated to perfection in easy, breeze, transitional design style. They freely share where to find their amazing home pieces.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ariel Arts\u003c/p>\u003cp>Head over to this account if you’re looking to learn a thing or two about interior design and decorating. Layout and styling tips abound for those in need of inspiration.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Emily Rayna\u003c/p>\u003cp>Emily Shaw is known for her incredibly creative apartment DIYs, which will easily transfer into your Ideal home space.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Orange Home\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jessica Bui creates her own boho oasis that includes a stunning outdoor space. She shares tips and tricks for DIY pillow covers, how to choose a rug, and the occasional bonus recipe.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Kismet House\u003c/p>\u003cp>Design, home hacks and DIY projects are the name of this game. See a redone front porch, bathroom and closet office all with cool and chic interior selections.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Spruce\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tour the homes of top designers, learn all the rules of decorating, and find clever and simple home hacks to recreate in your own Ideal space.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>MyDomaine\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lots of home, travel, and other inspiration-worthy videos with more on the way.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>And there are hundreds more. Cruise through some of the sites and stop to investigate and be inspired by the ones with designs you love. There’s something for everyone’s taste and budget to help you keep your Ideal home perfect!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>MyDomaine.com&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our very own Ideal Homes staff\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tiktok-to-the-rescue-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-10-13T15:53:18.080Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/67a536d980b7efd657228d953a1de87b.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1634140399,"_etag":"08b2d4d72778bfdade6f82ecb5ee52bb3dc6e02c","textbody":"If you’re into clever home décor do-it-yourself projects, you might want to check out some of these top TikTok interior design accounts for inspiration and expertise. You’ll find incredible home transformations, affordable décor ideas, and videos of pleasingly pretty interiors. It’s a DIYer’s dream. So, if it’s time to makeover just a few interior spaces of your Ideal home or give it a total refresh, log on to some of our favorite TikTok design accounts.Inspector AJHome inspections/home tips from a certified professional inspector (CPI)Stay by Cori SamuelGreat ideas for a neutral decor&nbsp;Lone Fox HomeDesigner Drew Scott supplies your daily dose of DIY inspiration. His eclectic style and high-level DIYs turn thrift store finds into crown jewels. Lots of tips for room makeovers and décor.Home 52All the ways to love the place you live. Great tips on cleaning, decor, and DIY projects.Galey AlixSurprise decorThe Avant Garde HomeInterior design tips and education from interior stylist Julie SousaThe Blush HomeFilled with cozy, Scandi-boho-inspired interior inspiration. If you love a good plush rug or want an affordable bathroom makeover, you’ll love this account.The House AccFor a chic DIY project, this account is your stop. But if you’re thinking five-minute crafts, think again. The House Acc shares how to get a designer look for less, from much-loved IDEA furniture hacks to a Zara Home recreation in a once-dingy laundry room.HaubesRebecca of Haubes shares how to create an aesthetically pleasing home with affordable finds from Amazon – an absolute win. Any décor enthusiast on a budget will love this style: neutral, chic and within budget.SH NordicSharing a cozy, minimalist style. Susanna, the editor behind the account showcases her gorgeous UK home, inspired by Nordic style.Everyday Home DécorThis site has a huge following – and for good reason. Editor Lidia Salazar shares thrifty home décor tips for those who want a luxe look without the high price tag.This House 5000On this account, the mood is immaculate, the home décor is chic, and the inspiration for a cozy home is abundant.The Martinez CasitaJessell and Andrew Martinez have a home decorated to perfection in easy, breeze, transitional design style. They freely share where to find their amazing home pieces.Ariel ArtsHead over to this account if you’re looking to learn a thing or two about interior design and decorating. Layout and styling tips abound for those in need of inspiration.Emily RaynaEmily Shaw is known for her incredibly creative apartment DIYs, which will easily transfer into your Ideal home space.The Orange HomeJessica Bui creates her own boho oasis that includes a stunning outdoor space. She shares tips and tricks for DIY pillow covers, how to choose a rug, and the occasional bonus recipe.Kismet HouseDesign, home hacks and DIY projects are the name of this game. See a redone front porch, bathroom and closet office all with cool and chic interior selections.The SpruceTour the homes of top designers, learn all the rules of decorating, and find clever and simple home hacks to recreate in your own Ideal space.MyDomaineLots of home, travel, and other inspiration-worthy videos with more on the way.And there are hundreds more. Cruise through some of the sites and stop to investigate and be inspired by the ones with designs you love. There’s something for everyone’s taste and budget to help you keep your Ideal home perfect!Sources:MyDomaine.com&nbsp;Our very own Ideal Homes staff","_created":"Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:55:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6167015c4db0480326eaed10"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6172ca084db0480328eaf52f","_updated":"Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:45:13 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Tips from the Builder Before You Buy","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/n8qQ6RBvuts\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>When buying a new home, there are certain things you or your realtor should be looking for. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods trains our builders to check these items at various stages of construction so our homeowners can feel confident they are buying a quality home. Many of the items on our checklist are not issues that even city inspectors are looking for.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here's a quick list of six exterior details we check:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Are the windows caulked in all around the house?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Does the house have weep holes in the brick?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is the brick level and plumb; is there any cracking?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is flashing installed properly?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is the yard going to drain?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are the holes in the Tyvek or sheathing taped properly?\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Most builders let the municipalities do their frame punches. At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we do that step for you. &nbsp;Plus, once the home is nearing completion, we do a complete blue tape/punch list to make sure nothing has been missed. We check for the small details, like the list below:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>At the frame stage, has the builder been through the frame with spray paint to check for bowed walls and square columns or corners? This could affect sheetrock or tile on the walls and floor.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Next, what kind of insulation are they installing?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure all the hinge pins are properly in place and match the finish of the other door hardware.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are the doorknobs installed correctly?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do all the doors have stops installed so walls and trim won't be damaged by a swinging door?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Is all the tile around showers and tubs plumb?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Checking the light bars in bathrooms for level installation\u003c/li>\u003cli>Are all the lights centered in rooms and the pendant lights level over the island?\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>At the end of your home building process, we want our homeowners to feel confident and comfortable with buying their IDEAL home.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"tips-from-the-builder-before-you-buy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-10-22T13:59:16.261Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99a21f3f6f4dee45f4c837c29a58c530.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1634911157,"_etag":"f3a28753a690a4cb5c4e7ff414762a2936a62fa7","textbody":"When buying a new home, there are certain things you or your realtor should be looking for. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods trains our builders to check these items at various stages of construction so our homeowners can feel confident they are buying a quality home. Many of the items on our checklist are not issues that even city inspectors are looking for.&nbsp;Here's a quick list of six exterior details we check:Are the windows caulked in all around the house?Does the house have weep holes in the brick?Is the brick level and plumb; is there any cracking?Is flashing installed properly?Is the yard going to drain?Are the holes in the Tyvek or sheathing taped properly?Most builders let the municipalities do their frame punches. At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we do that step for you. &nbsp;Plus, once the home is nearing completion, we do a complete blue tape/punch list to make sure nothing has been missed. We check for the small details, like the list below:At the frame stage, has the builder been through the frame with spray paint to check for bowed walls and square columns or corners? This could affect sheetrock or tile on the walls and floor.&nbsp;Next, what kind of insulation are they installing?Make sure all the hinge pins are properly in place and match the finish of the other door hardware.&nbsp;Are the doorknobs installed correctly?Do all the doors have stops installed so walls and trim won't be damaged by a swinging door?Is all the tile around showers and tubs plumb?Checking the light bars in bathrooms for level installationAre all the lights centered in rooms and the pendant lights level over the island?At the end of your home building process, we want our homeowners to feel confident and comfortable with buying their IDEAL home.","_created":"Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:26:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6172ca084db0480328eaf52f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6176b90a4db0480326eb03bc","_updated":"Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:21:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"More than lions and tigers and bears, oh my!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It’s Halloween and all the littles in your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood community probably have their routes planned for Saturday or Sunday evening! Whether it’s trick-or-treating in your neighborhood, making the rounds at a trunk-or-treat, or heading to the mall for some Halloween fun with local merchants, some scary ghosts and goblins will hit the streets this weekend for sure.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many cities have designated Sunday, October. 31, as trick-or-treat night, and have set hours for trick-or-treaters, but some towns have moved trick-or-treat night to Saturday, Oct. 30. Check with your Ideal town to make sure which night is trick-or-treat night in your community.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>So what are the most ideal costumes this year? What spooky characters can you expect at your door? What can you do at home to share the Halloween spirit? This year is shaping up to be a fun, but careful, trick-or-treating season. Families are gearing up for a festive fright night season. Here are some of the coolest trends happening for Halloween.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pop culture-inspired costumes\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to retailer&nbsp;halloweencostumes.com, the hottest picks for the under-12 set are Disney characters (Raya and the Last Dragon, Descendants), movies (Hotel Transylvania, Ghostbusters, and Paw Patrol) and video games (Minecraft, Fortnite). Some shows more popular with older audiences – like Cobra Kai and Ted Lasso – are already tracking to be trendy kids’ costumes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There’s a laundry list of 2021 references to inspire your little one’s Halloween costume. Retailers are cautioning us to expect a low inventory of costumes, but all is not lost. Some popular DIY costumes relive major moments in entertainment and pop culture but are easy enough to pull off. They’re affordable and require a few no-sew crafting techniques. Check out the DIY slideshow on \u003ca href=\"Popsugar.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Popsugar.com\u003c/a> for ideas aplenty, from Disney characters Cruella de Vil to members of the Tokyo Olympics team!\u003c/p>\u003cp>And don’t count out the ever-popular jack-o-lanterns, vampires, witches, skeletons, scarecrows, and hobos. You’ll see plenty of old favorites that will scare you to your bones!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Haunted trails and other Covid-influenced Halloween celebrations\u003c/p>\u003cp>People may be more likely to celebrate the season this year than last, but with Covid still raging, safety is paramount for families. Searches for “Halloween face masks” are up 60 percent on Google and searches for “DIY Halloween masks” have increased 64 percent on Pinterest. If your DIY skills are lacking, there are plenty of adorable Halloween-themed masks from Etsy. Also, look for&nbsp;candy chutes&nbsp;again this year. Another way families are thinking outside the box for creative and safe fright night festivities is with “haunted trail” ideas – outdoor walks that can be as spooky or cutesy are you like. Think of a winding path through the park with ghouls and goblins along the way or an easy maze dotted with pumpkins and candy in your backyard.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Candy and more candy\u003c/p>\u003cp>Halloween candy sales are slated to be huge this year because of “lost gathering time” during the pandemic. Stores put out their seasonal treats even earlier than usual. It’s never too early to feast on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but expect a lot more stuff in your child’s trick-or-treat bag this year. Neighbors are making up for lost time!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Halloween Squishmallows\u003c/p>\u003cp>Squeezable Squishmallows have been popular for years, and now these sweet plush toys have been given the Halloween treatment with fun options to choose from like the Hocus Pocus witches, ghosts, Draculas pumpkins and more. Act fast if you want to nab one for your little’s trick-or-treat basket!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Halloween pajamas\u003c/p>\u003cp>If there’s one fashion trend that defines the last 18 months, it’s comfort. So, of course, lounging has been brought to the holiday season with a super selection of soft, cozy Halloween-themed pajamas. There are tons of great kid-friendly picks to choose from online.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Halloween movie night\u003c/p>\u003cp>Family movie night this Halloween is going to a whole new level. Addams Family 2 and Hotel Transylvania have just been released for home viewing, and there are tons of great Halloween movies streaming on Disney+ and other streaming services. Just find the movies that are age-appropriate for your kids, sit back and enjoy. And don’t forget the snacks!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whatever you do for Halloween, whether it’s a cozy indoor family night or fun outdoor activities with neighbors and friends, have a great time. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet your Ideal neighbors if you haven’t had a chance and create those good feelings that truly make a community ideal.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Purewow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Purewow.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Popsugar.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Popsugar.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2ad32c2fb87d56033ce662aed1dde83d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"more-than-lions-and-tigers-and-bears-oh-my-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-10-25T13:59:22.329Z","_created":"Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:02:50 GMT","dateUnix":1635170363,"_etag":"43c5d7c5e60741f4273ecdebc5ca78df377dd5d2","textbody":"It’s Halloween and all the littles in your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood community probably have their routes planned for Saturday or Sunday evening! Whether it’s trick-or-treating in your neighborhood, making the rounds at a trunk-or-treat, or heading to the mall for some Halloween fun with local merchants, some scary ghosts and goblins will hit the streets this weekend for sure.Many cities have designated Sunday, October. 31, as trick-or-treat night, and have set hours for trick-or-treaters, but some towns have moved trick-or-treat night to Saturday, Oct. 30. Check with your Ideal town to make sure which night is trick-or-treat night in your community.&nbsp;So what are the most ideal costumes this year? What spooky characters can you expect at your door? What can you do at home to share the Halloween spirit? This year is shaping up to be a fun, but careful, trick-or-treating season. Families are gearing up for a festive fright night season. Here are some of the coolest trends happening for Halloween.Pop culture-inspired costumesAccording to retailer&nbsp;halloweencostumes.com, the hottest picks for the under-12 set are Disney characters (Raya and the Last Dragon, Descendants), movies (Hotel Transylvania, Ghostbusters, and Paw Patrol) and video games (Minecraft, Fortnite). Some shows more popular with older audiences – like Cobra Kai and Ted Lasso – are already tracking to be trendy kids’ costumes.There’s a laundry list of 2021 references to inspire your little one’s Halloween costume. Retailers are cautioning us to expect a low inventory of costumes, but all is not lost. Some popular DIY costumes relive major moments in entertainment and pop culture but are easy enough to pull off. They’re affordable and require a few no-sew crafting techniques. Check out the DIY slideshow on Popsugar.com for ideas aplenty, from Disney characters Cruella de Vil to members of the Tokyo Olympics team!And don’t count out the ever-popular jack-o-lanterns, vampires, witches, skeletons, scarecrows, and hobos. You’ll see plenty of old favorites that will scare you to your bones!Haunted trails and other Covid-influenced Halloween celebrationsPeople may be more likely to celebrate the season this year than last, but with Covid still raging, safety is paramount for families. Searches for “Halloween face masks” are up 60 percent on Google and searches for “DIY Halloween masks” have increased 64 percent on Pinterest. If your DIY skills are lacking, there are plenty of adorable Halloween-themed masks from Etsy. Also, look for&nbsp;candy chutes&nbsp;again this year. Another way families are thinking outside the box for creative and safe fright night festivities is with “haunted trail” ideas – outdoor walks that can be as spooky or cutesy are you like. Think of a winding path through the park with ghouls and goblins along the way or an easy maze dotted with pumpkins and candy in your backyard.Candy and more candyHalloween candy sales are slated to be huge this year because of “lost gathering time” during the pandemic. Stores put out their seasonal treats even earlier than usual. It’s never too early to feast on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups but expect a lot more stuff in your child’s trick-or-treat bag this year. Neighbors are making up for lost time!Halloween SquishmallowsSqueezable Squishmallows have been popular for years, and now these sweet plush toys have been given the Halloween treatment with fun options to choose from like the Hocus Pocus witches, ghosts, Draculas pumpkins and more. Act fast if you want to nab one for your little’s trick-or-treat basket!Halloween pajamasIf there’s one fashion trend that defines the last 18 months, it’s comfort. So, of course, lounging has been brought to the holiday season with a super selection of soft, cozy Halloween-themed pajamas. There are tons of great kid-friendly picks to choose from online.&nbsp;Halloween movie nightFamily movie night this Halloween is going to a whole new level. Addams Family 2 and Hotel Transylvania have just been released for home viewing, and there are tons of great Halloween movies streaming on Disney+ and other streaming services. Just find the movies that are age-appropriate for your kids, sit back and enjoy. And don’t forget the snacks!Whatever you do for Halloween, whether it’s a cozy indoor family night or fun outdoor activities with neighbors and friends, have a great time. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet your Ideal neighbors if you haven’t had a chance and create those good feelings that truly make a community ideal.Sources:Purewow.comPopsugar.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6176b90a4db0480326eb03bc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"618932f84db0480328eb0c13","_updated":"Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:32:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Need help with Thanksgiving dinner? Yes, please!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re really into hard work and cooking, then you’re probably already gearing up for an ideal Thanksgiving meal. You may even have the turkey in the freezer! If you’re not so much into the cooking part– then let your holiday be all about family time and purchase a full turkey meal to go.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving Day and a spectacular meal to feast on? Well, maybe your host for that meal. Hosting is a huge responsibility (even if others bring side dishes and desserts), and there’s hardly any downtime. Why not let a fully cooked Thanksgiving dinner you can buy come to the rescue!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many grocery stores, restaurants, and food delivery services offer Thanksgiving dinner to go, which will make your hosting job much easier. Less cleanup, more time to spend with family and friends playing games and watching movies or football. We’ve compiled a list that will work no matter which Ideal neighborhood you live in. They can be shipped directly to your home with instructions for heating or cooking. Or you can pick up your meal at a grocery store or restaurant in your community. Just make sure you pick up reheating instructions, too!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many of these vendors are national chains but some have local brick-and-mortar sites in or near your hometown. Others are strictly mail-ordered delivery; check individual websites for order and pricing information and be sure to order early! If you want to stay local, check out grocery stores in your area, including Walmart. The important thing is to place your order early … many restaurants offering this service will sell out quickly.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you are going the home-cooked route, make sure to buy your turkey well in advance since there’s a predicted turkey shortage this year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Harry &amp; David\u003c/p>\u003cp>Known for their wine and cheese baskets, this company will also express ship a fully cooked whole or sliced turkey right to your doorstep, plus plenty of sides.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Omaha Steaks\u003c/p>\u003cp>This iconic mail-order steak company sends far more than just steak! They run a special promotion every year where they’ll mail a juicy whole-basted turkey to you for the big day.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Nueske’s\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you love a nice smoky turkey, this store will send you some mouthwatering honey-glazed turkey breast or Applewood smoked boneless turkey breast.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bob Evans\u003c/p>\u003cp>Each holiday, Bob Evans offers different to-go meal options, which can include turkey, ham, sides, and even dessert. Or if you just need a good pre-made side of mashed potatoes, look at your local grocery stores for the Bob Evans mashed potatoes. They’re yummy!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Boston Market\u003c/p>\u003cp>The restaurant is always open on Thanksgiving, and you can order an individual Thanksgiving meal to bring home. Boneless roasted turkey breast or half a rotisserie chicken with two regular sides, dinner roll, and a slice of pie.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Cracker Barrel\u003c/p>\u003cp>For some classic American comfort food, Cracker Barrel offers heat n’ serve family meals to-go. The meal-kit includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, country sides, and pie. Comes chilled and ready to heat.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Denny’s\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open 24/7 all year round, so you can dine in or carry out. Select regions offer online ordering and delivery on Thanksgiving; check with your local Denny’s to make sure they’re participating.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Fresh Direct\u003c/p>\u003cp>Enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner by the plate. Includes turkey breast with cornbread stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Meals are guaranteed fresh.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Popeyes\u003c/p>\u003cp>They’re famous for their fried chicken, but on Thanksgiving, you can pick up one of their Cajun-style turkeys. It’s pre-cooked and rubbed with all the right seasonings so you can enjoy dinner quicker.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Williams Sonoma\u003c/p>\u003cp>This home décor and upscale kitchen store sells complete ideal dinners, with turkey and all the fixings online. You can pick from various wild birds or choose from an assortment of sides and desserts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Costco\u003c/p>\u003cp>The wholesale supermarket will undoubtedly bring back some version of their prepared Thanksgiving meals this year. And you can always rely on Costco for all your pie and dinner roll needs!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whole Foods\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whole Foods’ Thanksgiving menu offers the option for pick up in-store if you reserve your dinner online. They also have vegan and vegetarian options.\u003c/p>\u003cp>HelloFresh\u003c/p>\u003cp>Leave it to HelloFresh to deliver an amazing Thanksgiving meal! Ciabatta stuffing, jazz apple ginger crisp and peppercorn-crusted beef tenderloin. Mmmm. Just make sure to order in advance before they sell out.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Goldbelly\u003c/p>\u003cp>No matter where you are, Goldbelly will ship your Thanksgiving dinner to you. Select your region and get a wide selection of Thanksgiving mains and side dishes. There’s plenty to choose from.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Albertsons\u003c/p>\u003cp>Chefs prepare exquisite holiday meals with the highest quality ingredients and gourmet flare. Order online, and pick-up and pay in-store. Selections include an entrée, all the sides, dressings, and condiments. Just heat and serve.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bill Kamp’s Meat Market\u003c/p>\u003cp>Their 2021 menu isn’t online yet, but Facebook posts indicate they’re working on it. This family-owned meat market in Oklahoma City offers some of the finest fresh birds in the metro, along with all the sides. Keep checking the website; they always sell out quickly.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Honey Baked Ham\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Honey Baked Ham Co. offers more than just ham. They also offer mouthwatering turkey breasts. Order online for shipment or store pickup.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether you decide to go it on your own this Thanksgiving or pay for a little help in the kitchen, take time for yourself at some point to enjoy the blessings of the season. We hope you have an ideal Thanksgiving and that your bird is juicy and delicious!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Source:\u003ca href=\"GoodHousekeeping.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"GoodHousekeeping.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GoodHousekeeping.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"need-help-with-thanksgiving-dinner-yes-please-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-11-08T14:06:32.621Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a1f33748fa55a4f32f39362c84a0aa9.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1636380393,"_etag":"15d869eb3dd97c3dd8eee3cb674ff55c81036c8b","textbody":"If you’re really into hard work and cooking, then you’re probably already gearing up for an ideal Thanksgiving meal. You may even have the turkey in the freezer! If you’re not so much into the cooking part– then let your holiday be all about family time and purchase a full turkey meal to go.Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving Day and a spectacular meal to feast on? Well, maybe your host for that meal. Hosting is a huge responsibility (even if others bring side dishes and desserts), and there’s hardly any downtime. Why not let a fully cooked Thanksgiving dinner you can buy come to the rescue!Many grocery stores, restaurants, and food delivery services offer Thanksgiving dinner to go, which will make your hosting job much easier. Less cleanup, more time to spend with family and friends playing games and watching movies or football. We’ve compiled a list that will work no matter which Ideal neighborhood you live in. They can be shipped directly to your home with instructions for heating or cooking. Or you can pick up your meal at a grocery store or restaurant in your community. Just make sure you pick up reheating instructions, too!Many of these vendors are national chains but some have local brick-and-mortar sites in or near your hometown. Others are strictly mail-ordered delivery; check individual websites for order and pricing information and be sure to order early! If you want to stay local, check out grocery stores in your area, including Walmart. The important thing is to place your order early … many restaurants offering this service will sell out quickly.If you are going the home-cooked route, make sure to buy your turkey well in advance since there’s a predicted turkey shortage this year.Harry &amp; DavidKnown for their wine and cheese baskets, this company will also express ship a fully cooked whole or sliced turkey right to your doorstep, plus plenty of sides.Omaha SteaksThis iconic mail-order steak company sends far more than just steak! They run a special promotion every year where they’ll mail a juicy whole-basted turkey to you for the big day.Nueske’sIf you love a nice smoky turkey, this store will send you some mouthwatering honey-glazed turkey breast or Applewood smoked boneless turkey breast.Bob EvansEach holiday, Bob Evans offers different to-go meal options, which can include turkey, ham, sides, and even dessert. Or if you just need a good pre-made side of mashed potatoes, look at your local grocery stores for the Bob Evans mashed potatoes. They’re yummy!Boston MarketThe restaurant is always open on Thanksgiving, and you can order an individual Thanksgiving meal to bring home. Boneless roasted turkey breast or half a rotisserie chicken with two regular sides, dinner roll, and a slice of pie.Cracker BarrelFor some classic American comfort food, Cracker Barrel offers heat n’ serve family meals to-go. The meal-kit includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, country sides, and pie. Comes chilled and ready to heat.Denny’sOpen 24/7 all year round, so you can dine in or carry out. Select regions offer online ordering and delivery on Thanksgiving; check with your local Denny’s to make sure they’re participating.Fresh DirectEnjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner by the plate. Includes turkey breast with cornbread stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Meals are guaranteed fresh.PopeyesThey’re famous for their fried chicken, but on Thanksgiving, you can pick up one of their Cajun-style turkeys. It’s pre-cooked and rubbed with all the right seasonings so you can enjoy dinner quicker.Williams SonomaThis home décor and upscale kitchen store sells complete ideal dinners, with turkey and all the fixings online. You can pick from various wild birds or choose from an assortment of sides and desserts.CostcoThe wholesale supermarket will undoubtedly bring back some version of their prepared Thanksgiving meals this year. And you can always rely on Costco for all your pie and dinner roll needs!Whole FoodsWhole Foods’ Thanksgiving menu offers the option for pick up in-store if you reserve your dinner online. They also have vegan and vegetarian options.HelloFreshLeave it to HelloFresh to deliver an amazing Thanksgiving meal! Ciabatta stuffing, jazz apple ginger crisp and peppercorn-crusted beef tenderloin. Mmmm. Just make sure to order in advance before they sell out.GoldbellyNo matter where you are, Goldbelly will ship your Thanksgiving dinner to you. Select your region and get a wide selection of Thanksgiving mains and side dishes. There’s plenty to choose from.AlbertsonsChefs prepare exquisite holiday meals with the highest quality ingredients and gourmet flare. Order online, and pick-up and pay in-store. Selections include an entrée, all the sides, dressings, and condiments. Just heat and serve.Bill Kamp’s Meat MarketTheir 2021 menu isn’t online yet, but Facebook posts indicate they’re working on it. This family-owned meat market in Oklahoma City offers some of the finest fresh birds in the metro, along with all the sides. Keep checking the website; they always sell out quickly.Honey Baked HamThe Honey Baked Ham Co. offers more than just ham. They also offer mouthwatering turkey breasts. Order online for shipment or store pickup.&nbsp;Whether you decide to go it on your own this Thanksgiving or pay for a little help in the kitchen, take time for yourself at some point to enjoy the blessings of the season. We hope you have an ideal Thanksgiving and that your bird is juicy and delicious!Source:&nbsp;GoodHousekeeping.com","_created":"Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:23:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/618932f84db0480328eb0c13"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"618bd7f54db0480327eb5076","_updated":"Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:32:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Sweater weather is here, and fall color is on the way!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>For some, autumn is the ideal time of year. If you love nature and color, the changing of the seasons in Oklahoma is spectacular. Glorious fall foliage and family-friendly festivals can be found all over our great state. Roll down the windows and take a scenic drive through one of the prime foliage areas. Or hike through a recreational area and watch the leaves change color before your very eyes. There are ancient mountains, beautiful lakes, and rippling creeks that abound with all the magnificent colors of mother nature.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Plan a fall mini escape during early November to catch the peak foliage displays. Here are 14 fall foliage routes you’ll enjoy, courtesy of our friends at travelok.com.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Boiling Springs State Park\u003c/p>\u003cp>An ideal oasis on the plains where tall hardwood trees intertwine with the sandhill and sagebrush landscape of northwestern Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Great Salt Plains State Park\u003c/p>\u003cp>Various hardwoods create a stunning canopy of radiant reds, yellows, and oranges throughout the park. Watch ducks, geese, and waterfowl or journey along with one of the nature trails to enjoy the gorgeous foliage and fall weather.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Roman Nose State Park\u003c/p>\u003cp>Enjoy stunning autumn scenes at Roman Nose State Park, with its astounding landscape known for rich Indian history and natural beauty. Spend the night in a cabin, lodge or a teepee after horseback riding and playing a round of golf.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Red Rock Adventure Park\u003c/p>\u003cp>Glorious fall color appears earlier than most, peaking about two weeks before the native species on the uplands of the canyon. Sugar maples offer vibrant color, set against red sandstone canyon walls, making for a dramatic landmark on the plains of western Oklahoma. Hiking, rappelling, and camping are available in the park.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge\u003c/p>\u003cp>Granite formations create an ideal backdrop for the amazing color of oaks you’ll see along this drive. Be sure to keep your camera handy to capture the beauty of this refuge, as well as the buffalo and elk herds that roam freely in the park. Rock climbing, camping, nature trails plus an old frontier gold-mining ghost town in Meers. Visit the picturesque early-day cobblestone resort village of Medicine Park and explore frontier history at Fort Sill, where Apache warrior Geronimo lived out his last years.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Chickasaw National Recreational Area\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of southern Oklahoma’s most beautiful fall drives. The area surrounding the Lake of the Arbuckles in Sulphur shows off acres of towering pines and colorful native hardwoods. Excellent nature trails. Close by: Turner Falls, along I-35 just south of Davis.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lake Murray State Park\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma’s largest state park exhibits fall foliage along Hickory Creek and is an ideal weekend getaway. Cabins, camping, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Osage Hills State Park\u003c/p>\u003cp>This state park is composed of a dense hardwood forest with mostly oak timber. Fishing, camping, cabins, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Nearby: Woolaroc Ranch, Museum &amp; Wildlife Preserve, near Bartlesville, for a decidedly Western experience; Birch Lake, near Barnsdall, is another point of interest along this scenic drive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oologah Reservoir\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lose yourself in the beautiful, wooded hills overlooking Lake Oologah. Enjoy the winding path, Skull Hollow Nature Trail at Lake Oologah, and explore a majestic oak and hickory forest. Boating, fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Also visit Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, and the Will Rogers Memorial just north of Claremore.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Miami to Tahlequah\u003c/p>\u003cp>Take an excursion on scenic State Highway 10 for a spectacular display of autumn color, lakes, and rivers. Long, winding roads and rolling hills make this route a pleasure to drive and a perfect fall getaway. Lots of scenic bluffs, charming towns, and state parks along the way. Choose to extend your drive by motoring on south to the scenic Lake Tenkiller area for even more glorious foliage contrasting against sky blue waters.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tahlequah to Sallisaw\u003c/p>\u003cp>Miles of forest and a rich history surround this area of our great state. US Highway 59 offers a breathtaking display of fall’s glory. In Sallisaw, visit Sequoyah’s Cabin to learn more about Cherokee history and the man who created their alphabet, putting their spoken language into writing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Robbers Cave State Park\u003c/p>\u003cp>Fall’s amazing color shows itself in this great hideaway of hardwood trees and pines on a rocky landscape. Camping facilities, lodge, cabins, hiking, fabulous vistas.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Talimena National Scenic Byway\u003c/p>\u003cp>The most renowned fall foliage drive in Oklahoma takes a path through the Ouachita National Forest in southeastern Oklahoma. Mile after mile of hardwoods and evergreen pines present an array of fall color and splendor. Twist and turn through the gently rolling Ouachita Mountains and find vista after vista, each more breathtaking than the last. Hiking, camping.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Kiamichi Trace\u003c/p>\u003cp>The mountains and clear rivers of southeast Oklahoma are most colorful in the fall. Beavers Bend State Park on Broken Bow Lake is a prime destination to witness a splendid display of nature’s hues, as well as a favorite camping location. Camping, cabins, trout fishing, float trips, paddleboats.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These getaways are within a few hours’ drive of the Oklahoma City metro, making for an easy day trip or a fun overnighter. As of this writing, the fall foliage season in most areas is still in its early stages. But as temps cool, a color jump could arrive sooner than later. Check the website listed above for foliage updates and more information on each specific site.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are also some great festivals, pumpkin patches, and family-friendly fall events in Wichita, Kansas … a mere two hours from Oklahoma City. Check out Wichita’s website for specifics: VisitWichita.com. Or if you’re thinking of traveling south of the Red River, check out some of the celebrations in North Texas: ArtAndSeek.org.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Wherever you decide to take your break, enjoy yourself and the glorious fall color Oklahoma offers … even if it’s right from your own Ideal front door!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"sweater-weather-is-here-and-fall-color-is-on-the-way-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-11-10T14:25:46.007Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3e93c46c10962c7716a44fc7d42063f3.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1636554347,"_etag":"377b86733e792a74d4ea9a1e817cb6c7d7a4b01c","textbody":"For some, autumn is the ideal time of year. If you love nature and color, the changing of the seasons in Oklahoma is spectacular. Glorious fall foliage and family-friendly festivals can be found all over our great state. Roll down the windows and take a scenic drive through one of the prime foliage areas. Or hike through a recreational area and watch the leaves change color before your very eyes. There are ancient mountains, beautiful lakes, and rippling creeks that abound with all the magnificent colors of mother nature.&nbsp;Plan a fall mini escape during early November to catch the peak foliage displays. Here are 14 fall foliage routes you’ll enjoy, courtesy of our friends at travelok.com.Boiling Springs State ParkAn ideal oasis on the plains where tall hardwood trees intertwine with the sandhill and sagebrush landscape of northwestern Oklahoma.Great Salt Plains State ParkVarious hardwoods create a stunning canopy of radiant reds, yellows, and oranges throughout the park. Watch ducks, geese, and waterfowl or journey along with one of the nature trails to enjoy the gorgeous foliage and fall weather.Roman Nose State ParkEnjoy stunning autumn scenes at Roman Nose State Park, with its astounding landscape known for rich Indian history and natural beauty. Spend the night in a cabin, lodge or a teepee after horseback riding and playing a round of golf.Red Rock Adventure ParkGlorious fall color appears earlier than most, peaking about two weeks before the native species on the uplands of the canyon. Sugar maples offer vibrant color, set against red sandstone canyon walls, making for a dramatic landmark on the plains of western Oklahoma. Hiking, rappelling, and camping are available in the park.Wichita Mountains Wildlife RefugeGranite formations create an ideal backdrop for the amazing color of oaks you’ll see along this drive. Be sure to keep your camera handy to capture the beauty of this refuge, as well as the buffalo and elk herds that roam freely in the park. Rock climbing, camping, nature trails plus an old frontier gold-mining ghost town in Meers. Visit the picturesque early-day cobblestone resort village of Medicine Park and explore frontier history at Fort Sill, where Apache warrior Geronimo lived out his last years.Chickasaw National Recreational AreaOne of southern Oklahoma’s most beautiful fall drives. The area surrounding the Lake of the Arbuckles in Sulphur shows off acres of towering pines and colorful native hardwoods. Excellent nature trails. Close by: Turner Falls, along I-35 just south of Davis.Lake Murray State ParkOklahoma’s largest state park exhibits fall foliage along Hickory Creek and is an ideal weekend getaway. Cabins, camping, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching.Osage Hills State ParkThis state park is composed of a dense hardwood forest with mostly oak timber. Fishing, camping, cabins, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Nearby: Woolaroc Ranch, Museum &amp; Wildlife Preserve, near Bartlesville, for a decidedly Western experience; Birch Lake, near Barnsdall, is another point of interest along this scenic drive.Oologah ReservoirLose yourself in the beautiful, wooded hills overlooking Lake Oologah. Enjoy the winding path, Skull Hollow Nature Trail at Lake Oologah, and explore a majestic oak and hickory forest. Boating, fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. Also visit Dog Iron Ranch, the birthplace of Will Rogers, and the Will Rogers Memorial just north of Claremore.Miami to TahlequahTake an excursion on scenic State Highway 10 for a spectacular display of autumn color, lakes, and rivers. Long, winding roads and rolling hills make this route a pleasure to drive and a perfect fall getaway. Lots of scenic bluffs, charming towns, and state parks along the way. Choose to extend your drive by motoring on south to the scenic Lake Tenkiller area for even more glorious foliage contrasting against sky blue waters.Tahlequah to SallisawMiles of forest and a rich history surround this area of our great state. US Highway 59 offers a breathtaking display of fall’s glory. In Sallisaw, visit Sequoyah’s Cabin to learn more about Cherokee history and the man who created their alphabet, putting their spoken language into writing.Robbers Cave State ParkFall’s amazing color shows itself in this great hideaway of hardwood trees and pines on a rocky landscape. Camping facilities, lodge, cabins, hiking, fabulous vistas.Talimena National Scenic BywayThe most renowned fall foliage drive in Oklahoma takes a path through the Ouachita National Forest in southeastern Oklahoma. Mile after mile of hardwoods and evergreen pines present an array of fall color and splendor. Twist and turn through the gently rolling Ouachita Mountains and find vista after vista, each more breathtaking than the last. Hiking, camping.Kiamichi TraceThe mountains and clear rivers of southeast Oklahoma are most colorful in the fall. Beavers Bend State Park on Broken Bow Lake is a prime destination to witness a splendid display of nature’s hues, as well as a favorite camping location. Camping, cabins, trout fishing, float trips, paddleboats.These getaways are within a few hours’ drive of the Oklahoma City metro, making for an easy day trip or a fun overnighter. As of this writing, the fall foliage season in most areas is still in its early stages. But as temps cool, a color jump could arrive sooner than later. Check the website listed above for foliage updates and more information on each specific site.There are also some great festivals, pumpkin patches, and family-friendly fall events in Wichita, Kansas … a mere two hours from Oklahoma City. Check out Wichita’s website for specifics: VisitWichita.com. Or if you’re thinking of traveling south of the Red River, check out some of the celebrations in North Texas: ArtAndSeek.org.Wherever you decide to take your break, enjoy yourself and the glorious fall color Oklahoma offers … even if it’s right from your own Ideal front door!","_created":"Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:32:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/618bd7f54db0480327eb5076"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"618d874c4db0480329eb0514","_updated":"Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:12:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"It’s a grand old flag!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The U.S. flag stands for our nation and the shared history, pride, principles, and commitment of its people. Properly displaying this powerful symbol signals respect for everything it represents. What better time to show off your American pride and your appreciation for our servicemen and women than Veterans Day (Nov. 11)? If you’re interested in flying “Old Glory” at your Ideal home, here are a few guidelines for proper display.\u003c/p>\u003cp>How to display the flag at your Ideal Home\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>From your porch,&nbsp;place the union (blue section) at the peak of the staff.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Against a wall or on a window,&nbsp;place the union (blue section) at the top left corner.\u003c/li>\u003cli>On your vehicle,&nbsp;clamp the staff to the right front fender.\u003c/li>\u003cli>With another flag,&nbsp;place the U.S. flag to your left when crossed.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Flags displayed at night should be properly illuminated.\u003c/li>\u003cli>In a time of national mourning, hang the flag at half-mast.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>When to fly the flag in your Ideal Homes neighborhood\u003c/p>\u003cp>The flag can be flown every day, but it is often flown to show patriotism on these observances:\u003c/p>\u003cp>New Year’s Day, Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day), National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Easter Sunday, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Labor Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day, Navy Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The flag shouldn’t be flown in inclement weather unless it’s an all-weather flag.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Caring for your flag\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Keep your flag completely dry and folded properly – into a triangle with the union (blue section) visible – before storing it in a well-ventilated area. If the flag is damaged or worn out, it should be disposed of with dignity, preferably by burning. Your local American Legion or Boy Scout troop host disposal ceremonies.\u003c/li>\u003cli>The flag should not touch anything below it or rest on the ground.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Flag symbolism\u003c/p>\u003cp>The flag’s 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies. Its 50 white stars on a blue field represent the 50 states.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The colors on the flag:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Red stands for valor and bravery.\u003c/li>\u003cli>White stands for purity and innocence.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Flying at half-staff\u003c/p>\u003cp>The U.S. flag flies at half-staff (or half-mast) when the nation or a state is in mourning. The president, a state governor, or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to fly at half-staff. Most often, this is done to mark the death of a government official, military member, or first responder; in honor of Memorial Day or another national day of remembrance; or following a national tragedy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’d like more information or have a question, you can email the Department of State’s protocol office at protocolhelp@state.gov.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To order a U.S. flag that has flown over the Capitol, contact your senator’s office.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Source: \u003ca href=\"usa.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">usa.gov\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"its-a-grand-old-flag-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-11-11T21:08:37.560Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/42df834f98a467453e0b1584d734d599.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1636664918,"_etag":"f11ae4ea5d75a72576103f64009758795525940f","textbody":"The U.S. flag stands for our nation and the shared history, pride, principles, and commitment of its people. Properly displaying this powerful symbol signals respect for everything it represents. What better time to show off your American pride and your appreciation for our servicemen and women than Veterans Day (Nov. 11)? If you’re interested in flying “Old Glory” at your Ideal home, here are a few guidelines for proper display.How to display the flag at your Ideal HomeFrom your porch,&nbsp;place the union (blue section) at the peak of the staff.Against a wall or on a window,&nbsp;place the union (blue section) at the top left corner.On your vehicle,&nbsp;clamp the staff to the right front fender.With another flag,&nbsp;place the U.S. flag to your left when crossed.Flags displayed at night should be properly illuminated.In a time of national mourning, hang the flag at half-mast.When to fly the flag in your Ideal Homes neighborhoodThe flag can be flown every day, but it is often flown to show patriotism on these observances:New Year’s Day, Inauguration Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Lincoln’s Birthday, Washington’s Birthday (Presidents Day), National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Easter Sunday, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, Labor Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day, Navy Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.The flag shouldn’t be flown in inclement weather unless it’s an all-weather flag.Caring for your flagKeep your flag completely dry and folded properly – into a triangle with the union (blue section) visible – before storing it in a well-ventilated area. If the flag is damaged or worn out, it should be disposed of with dignity, preferably by burning. Your local American Legion or Boy Scout troop host disposal ceremonies.The flag should not touch anything below it or rest on the ground.Flag symbolismThe flag’s 13 alternating red and white stripes represent the 13 original colonies. Its 50 white stars on a blue field represent the 50 states.The colors on the flag:Red stands for valor and bravery.White stands for purity and innocence.Blue stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice.Flying at half-staffThe U.S. flag flies at half-staff (or half-mast) when the nation or a state is in mourning. The president, a state governor, or the mayor of the District of Columbia can order flags to fly at half-staff. Most often, this is done to mark the death of a government official, military member, or first responder; in honor of Memorial Day or another national day of remembrance; or following a national tragedy.If you’d like more information or have a question, you can email the Department of State’s protocol office at protocolhelp@state.gov.To order a U.S. flag that has flown over the Capitol, contact your senator’s office.&nbsp;Source: usa.gov","_created":"Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:12:44 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/618d874c4db0480329eb0514"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61927ca74db0480328eb187c","_updated":"Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:47:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Ideal lighting for your Ideal home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Twenty years ago, you would buy lightbulbs based on wattage and whether or not you needed a 3-way light. Today is a whole different ball game.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now there are not only choices behind the type of bulb (LED? Incandescent? CFL?) but also the color and brightness of the light itself. Do you want warm lighting or cool tones? What will you be using the light for? Reading? General illumination? Ambiance? Will any old light bulb do or are you looking for a cool, vintage aesthetic? Here are a few tips from This Old House on how to choose the right light bulbs for your Ideal home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>While there is no right or wrong bulb for your new home, we’ll recommend our favorite ideal bulbs for each occasion.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/25afe6b4eab398a9e2c02483468a3be1/Ideal%20Lighting%20Blog.gif\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/25afe6b4eab398a9e2c02483468a3be1/Ideal%20Lighting%20Blog.gif\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Watts vs. Lumens\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A light bulb’s wattage measures how much energy it uses. Lumens measure a light bulb’s brightness – the higher the value, the brighter the light.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Before 2012, nearly all bulbs were incandescent and all you had to consider was a light bulb’s wattage. As incandescent bulbs are phased out for more efficient options, today’s bulbs include both lumens and a “wattage equivalent” number. For reference, a standard 100-watt bulb produces about 1600 lumens of light.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The FTC now requires all light bulbs to carry a standard label that details the bulb’s brightness, energy use and cost, lifespan, light temperature, and wattage.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We recommend bulbs around 800 lumens for rooms with multiple lights (such as recessed lighting) and bulbs with up to 1500 lumens for rooms that have a single light.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Light Bulb Types\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are four main types of light bulbs commonly used in homes:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Incandescent\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These are the traditional, filament light bulbs that most of us grew up with. Incandescents are the least energy-efficient – 90 percent of their energy is turned into heat, not light – which drives up electric bills.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Compact Fluorescent (CFLs)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These bulbs can look like a spiral tube or corkscrew. They’re about 50-80 percent more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs and last seven to nine years. The downside? CFLs take a while to warm up to their full brightness, and they contain mercury, so you must be careful when disposing of them.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>LEDs are the most energy-efficient and versatile light bulbs available. LED bulbs can last anywhere from nine to 22 years (sometimes longer), and are available in a variety of styles, from traditional light bulb shapes to vintage-inspired designs. These bulbs are more expensive than other varieties, but given their long lifespan and low energy consumption, they’re often the most budget-friendly choice in the long run.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Halogens\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Halogen bulbs are another type of filament-style bulb, similar to incandescent bulbs. They’re somewhat more energy efficient but are nowhere close to CFLs or LEDs. Halogen bulbs usually last only about one to three years.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Temperature: Warm or Cool\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>When people describe the appearance of light as “warm” (more yellow) or “cool” (more blue), they’re referring to the light’s temperature. Temperature is measured on the Kelvin (K) scale, and most indoor lighting has a temperature between 2700K and 6500K; the lower the temp, the warmer the light.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Soft white/warm white\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Soft white lighting (or warm white) is at the lower end of the temperature spectrum. Their cozy yellowish tones make a room feel welcoming and relaxing. Soft white is a great choice for bedrooms, living rooms, and other areas you want to feel soft and inviting; it’s also perfect for a table, floor, and pendant lamps. Soft white bulbs are the most likely to replicate that old-school incandescent feel.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Cool white/bright white\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cool white lighting moves us out of the yellow tones but not quite into the blue range. It creates a bright white light that makes for a more neutral atmosphere. These lights might be used for kitchen, study, home office, or garage.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Daylight\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Next, we move into the daylight territory. These lights have a bright, crisp, bluish appearance. Daylight bulbs are popular in workplaces because they are thought to increase productivity but can give a cool and unrelaxing feeling within a home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We recommend bulbs that fall between the warm white and bright white category for your home’s interior to provide a feeling of comfort. If you prefer more light in your home, we recommend increasing the lumens (amount of light emitted), but not Kelvins (color temperature). The designers Chris and Julia Marcum (chrislovesjulia.com) recommend a 3000K bulb for all rooms and occasions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mixing lumens in your home isn’t as noticeable as mixing Kelvins. We recommend sticking with one standard color (Kelvin) of the bulb and increasing or decreasing the brightness (Lumens) as needed.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"thisoldhouse.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thisoldhouse.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"chrislovesjulia.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">chrislovesjulia.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/219cea360a6c004bc09794402dc7915c.jpg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"the-ideal-lighting-for-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-11-15T15:23:14.266Z","_created":"Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:28:39 GMT","dateUnix":1636989795,"_etag":"5ef98230a4ab53ab80531ee9875353d3e1f060b5","textbody":"Twenty years ago, you would buy lightbulbs based on wattage and whether or not you needed a 3-way light. Today is a whole different ball game.Now there are not only choices behind the type of bulb (LED? Incandescent? CFL?) but also the color and brightness of the light itself. Do you want warm lighting or cool tones? What will you be using the light for? Reading? General illumination? Ambiance? Will any old light bulb do or are you looking for a cool, vintage aesthetic? Here are a few tips from This Old House on how to choose the right light bulbs for your Ideal home.&nbsp;While there is no right or wrong bulb for your new home, we’ll recommend our favorite ideal bulbs for each occasion.Watts vs. LumensA light bulb’s wattage measures how much energy it uses. Lumens measure a light bulb’s brightness – the higher the value, the brighter the light.&nbsp;Before 2012, nearly all bulbs were incandescent and all you had to consider was a light bulb’s wattage. As incandescent bulbs are phased out for more efficient options, today’s bulbs include both lumens and a “wattage equivalent” number. For reference, a standard 100-watt bulb produces about 1600 lumens of light.The FTC now requires all light bulbs to carry a standard label that details the bulb’s brightness, energy use and cost, lifespan, light temperature, and wattage.We recommend bulbs around 800 lumens for rooms with multiple lights (such as recessed lighting) and bulbs with up to 1500 lumens for rooms that have a single light.&nbsp;Light Bulb TypesThere are four main types of light bulbs commonly used in homes:IncandescentThese are the traditional, filament light bulbs that most of us grew up with. Incandescents are the least energy-efficient – 90 percent of their energy is turned into heat, not light – which drives up electric bills.Compact Fluorescent (CFLs)These bulbs can look like a spiral tube or corkscrew. They’re about 50-80 percent more energy-efficient than incandescent bulbs and last seven to nine years. The downside? CFLs take a while to warm up to their full brightness, and they contain mercury, so you must be careful when disposing of them.&nbsp;Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)LEDs are the most energy-efficient and versatile light bulbs available. LED bulbs can last anywhere from nine to 22 years (sometimes longer), and are available in a variety of styles, from traditional light bulb shapes to vintage-inspired designs. These bulbs are more expensive than other varieties, but given their long lifespan and low energy consumption, they’re often the most budget-friendly choice in the long run.&nbsp;HalogensHalogen bulbs are another type of filament-style bulb, similar to incandescent bulbs. They’re somewhat more energy efficient but are nowhere close to CFLs or LEDs. Halogen bulbs usually last only about one to three years.Temperature: Warm or CoolWhen people describe the appearance of light as “warm” (more yellow) or “cool” (more blue), they’re referring to the light’s temperature. Temperature is measured on the Kelvin (K) scale, and most indoor lighting has a temperature between 2700K and 6500K; the lower the temp, the warmer the light.Soft white/warm whiteSoft white lighting (or warm white) is at the lower end of the temperature spectrum. Their cozy yellowish tones make a room feel welcoming and relaxing. Soft white is a great choice for bedrooms, living rooms, and other areas you want to feel soft and inviting; it’s also perfect for a table, floor, and pendant lamps. Soft white bulbs are the most likely to replicate that old-school incandescent feel.Cool white/bright whiteCool white lighting moves us out of the yellow tones but not quite into the blue range. It creates a bright white light that makes for a more neutral atmosphere. These lights might be used for kitchen, study, home office, or garage.DaylightNext, we move into the daylight territory. These lights have a bright, crisp, bluish appearance. Daylight bulbs are popular in workplaces because they are thought to increase productivity but can give a cool and unrelaxing feeling within a home.We recommend bulbs that fall between the warm white and bright white category for your home’s interior to provide a feeling of comfort. If you prefer more light in your home, we recommend increasing the lumens (amount of light emitted), but not Kelvins (color temperature). The designers Chris and Julia Marcum (chrislovesjulia.com) recommend a 3000K bulb for all rooms and occasions.Mixing lumens in your home isn’t as noticeable as mixing Kelvins. We recommend sticking with one standard color (Kelvin) of the bulb and increasing or decreasing the brightness (Lumens) as needed.Sources:thisoldhouse.comchrislovesjulia.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61927ca74db0480328eb187c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6197c3a24db0480328eb2068","_updated":"Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:53:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Shopping for antique décor touches.","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Fall is finally in full swing, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Most of us will be getting our Ideal homes ready for the holidays, and sometimes that means replacing that old, too-small dining room table with something bigger and better. But not necessarily newer. Sometimes an antique store is exactly the right place to find that perfect vintage table with enough room to seat everyone, including your grumpy old uncle. Or maybe it’s that perfect sideboard to help with serving, or just more chairs to fit a growing family. Whatever pieces you’re looking for, give these cool antique stores a try. You’ll enjoy browsing items online or going into the physical locations. These are some of our favorites, and we hope you’ll find your ideal buy in time for the holidays!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dead People’s Stuff&nbsp;(Architectural Antiques + Design)\u003c/p>\u003cp>1900 Linwood Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.232.0759 | info@deadpeoplesstuffok.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>A great selection of architectural design pieces, from doors and windows to water fountains and art deco. Check out their website to see their plentiful inventory of unique pieces.\u003c/p>\u003cp>ReModernOK\u003c/p>\u003cp>4616 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73118\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.205.7240 | FB and IG @ReModernOK | remodernok@gmail.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>Featuring Mid Century Modern, vintage and industrial art and home décor. Their main product line is unique and well-preserved 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s furniture, accessories, and other household and office Mid Century Modern design elements. You’ll find traditional and conservative, along with funky and groovy items from the past.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>retrOKC\u003c/p>\u003cp>1740 NW 10 St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.922.9981 | retrOKC@ymail.com | \u003ca href=\"retrOKC.etsy.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">retrOKC.etsy.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Features vintage, kitsch, retro, Mid Century Modern, odd, neat, cool, old, atomic, and space-age! Visit their store near downtown Oklahoma City or their site on \u003ca href=\"etsy.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">etsy.com\u003c/a> for some unique and very fun pieces from the past.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mockingbird Manor Antiques\u003c/p>\u003cp>4417 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73118\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.521.1212 |&nbsp;lizbrown@mockingbirdmanor.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>Exclusive furniture, décor, accessories, and more. You’ll find a spectacular selection of new furniture, home décor, lighting, and other decorative accessories, along with vintage home furnishings and decor that will add a personalized style to your home or space. Vendor booth space is also available for rent.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bethany\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Rink\u003c/p>\u003cp>3200 N Rockwell, Bethany, OK 73008\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.787.7465 | FB @RinkGallery | \u003ca href=\"rinkgallery.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rinkgallery.com\u003c/a> coming soon | rinkgallery@gmail.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of the largest marketplaces in the state. Features vintage, retro, Mid Century Modern, and hard-to-find one-of-a-kinds. Antiques, vinyl gifts. Special treat: BBQ Saturday and Sunday. New website (rinkgallery.com) coming soon. Lots of photos on Facebook.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Robinson’s Repurposed\u003c/p>\u003cp>114 S Porter, Norman, OK 73071\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.579.9790 | FB and IG @RobinsonsRepurposed | robinsonsrepurposed@gmail.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>An eclectic marketplace with stylish furniture, local art, and collectible ceramics. Inspired to repurpose special objects with unique histories. No trip to Robinson’s is ever the same; reasonable prices and a high volume of inventory means our antiques and original pieces find forever homes fast.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Guthrie\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Recollections Antique Mall\u003c/p>\u003cp>124 N First, Guthrie, OK 73044\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.260.0101 | FB @RecollectionsAntiqueMall |&nbsp;recollections124@att.net\u003c/p>\u003cp>Vintage shopping at its best. Features a variety of high-quality vintage items. Lose yourself in history from the moment you walk through the doors. You’ll find sparkling glassware, lovely furniture pieces, and everything in between.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stillwater\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stillwater Antique and Collectible Mall\u003c/p>\u003cp>116 E Ninth Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.372.7833 | FB @StillwaterAntiqueMall | \u003ca href=\"https://www.loc8nearme.com/oklahoma/stillwater/stillwater-antique-and-collectible-mall/5038974/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater Antique and Collectible Mall\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Located in the historic opera house in downtown Stillwater, this antique mall has been delighting collectors and shoppers since 1987. Features 60-70 dealers on two floors with a great selection of vintage, antique, collectible, and unique items.\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"shopping-for-antique-dcor-touches-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-11-19T15:29:12.350Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8ff84d2c1b1573c8b66458ba9f7fcd96.jpg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1637335753,"_etag":"5a7f6f0d76d560f98056307c3aba4ad9087e12eb","textbody":"Fall is finally in full swing, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Most of us will be getting our Ideal homes ready for the holidays, and sometimes that means replacing that old, too-small dining room table with something bigger and better. But not necessarily newer. Sometimes an antique store is exactly the right place to find that perfect vintage table with enough room to seat everyone, including your grumpy old uncle. Or maybe it’s that perfect sideboard to help with serving, or just more chairs to fit a growing family. Whatever pieces you’re looking for, give these cool antique stores a try. You’ll enjoy browsing items online or going into the physical locations. These are some of our favorites, and we hope you’ll find your ideal buy in time for the holidays!Oklahoma CityDead People’s Stuff&nbsp;(Architectural Antiques + Design)1900 Linwood Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106405.232.0759 | info@deadpeoplesstuffok.comA great selection of architectural design pieces, from doors and windows to water fountains and art deco. Check out their website to see their plentiful inventory of unique pieces.ReModernOK4616 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73118405.205.7240 | FB and IG @ReModernOK | remodernok@gmail.comFeaturing Mid Century Modern, vintage and industrial art and home décor. Their main product line is unique and well-preserved 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s furniture, accessories, and other household and office Mid Century Modern design elements. You’ll find traditional and conservative, along with funky and groovy items from the past.&nbsp;retrOKC1740 NW 10 St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106405.922.9981 | retrOKC@ymail.com | retrOKC.etsy.comFeatures vintage, kitsch, retro, Mid Century Modern, odd, neat, cool, old, atomic, and space-age! Visit their store near downtown Oklahoma City or their site on etsy.com for some unique and very fun pieces from the past.Mockingbird Manor Antiques4417 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73118405.521.1212 |&nbsp;lizbrown@mockingbirdmanor.comExclusive furniture, décor, accessories, and more. You’ll find a spectacular selection of new furniture, home décor, lighting, and other decorative accessories, along with vintage home furnishings and decor that will add a personalized style to your home or space. Vendor booth space is also available for rent.BethanyThe Rink3200 N Rockwell, Bethany, OK 73008405.787.7465 | FB @RinkGallery | rinkgallery.com coming soon | rinkgallery@gmail.comOne of the largest marketplaces in the state. Features vintage, retro, Mid Century Modern, and hard-to-find one-of-a-kinds. Antiques, vinyl gifts. Special treat: BBQ Saturday and Sunday. New website (rinkgallery.com) coming soon. Lots of photos on Facebook.NormanRobinson’s Repurposed114 S Porter, Norman, OK 73071405.579.9790 | FB and IG @RobinsonsRepurposed | robinsonsrepurposed@gmail.comAn eclectic marketplace with stylish furniture, local art, and collectible ceramics. Inspired to repurpose special objects with unique histories. No trip to Robinson’s is ever the same; reasonable prices and a high volume of inventory means our antiques and original pieces find forever homes fast.GuthrieRecollections Antique Mall124 N First, Guthrie, OK 73044405.260.0101 | FB @RecollectionsAntiqueMall |&nbsp;recollections124@att.netVintage shopping at its best. Features a variety of high-quality vintage items. Lose yourself in history from the moment you walk through the doors. You’ll find sparkling glassware, lovely furniture pieces, and everything in between.StillwaterStillwater Antique and Collectible Mall116 E Ninth Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074405.372.7833 | FB @StillwaterAntiqueMall | Stillwater Antique and Collectible MallLocated in the historic opera house in downtown Stillwater, this antique mall has been delighting collectors and shoppers since 1987. Features 60-70 dealers on two floors with a great selection of vintage, antique, collectible, and unique items.&nbsp;","_created":"Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:32:50 GMT","featured_video":[[]],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6197c3a24db0480328eb2068"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"619ba86b4db0480326eb3cf7","_updated":"Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:40:53 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Giving Back & Giving Thanks","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, the mission is more than just building great homes. Giving back and building up the community is just as important.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ronda Chapman McKown, Outreach Ministry for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, set out on a mission this year. Since she started in March 2021, Ideal has helped more than 40 local organizations, facilities, and Ideal families, by meeting their direct needs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through her leadership, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has already donated thousands of dollars and more than a hundred volunteer hours to help restore local facilities that children in need call home. In May, McKown heard of a need to renovate a bathroom at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.abbott-house.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Abbott Children’s House\u003c/a>, a shelter for abused children to have a safe environment to share their stories and start their healing process. She immediately got to work enlisting the help of Ideal partners and provided funding from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to help bring the renovated space to reality.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>In September, she teamed Ideal up with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">United Way of Norman\u003c/a> for a Day of Caring at \u003ca href=\"https://www.crossroadsyfs.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Crossroads Youth &amp; Family Services\u003c/a> where more than 30 Ideal employees volunteered their time to renew living spaces for foster children who call it home. Ideal volunteers grabbed their gear and got to work. It was the biggest transformation project this year while volunteers did everything from painting walls, building bookcases and storage, creating a new playground, and spending a day hanging out with the kiddos. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to say that employees donated more than $30,000 to the United Way of Norman. The company donated $20,000 directly to Crossroads Youth and Family Services, and the County Commissioner matched the donation to bring the total to $40,000. The renovation process began in June and should be completed by the first of the year.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Forest Building Materials and Dan Orona with and Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company have donated paint and supplies along with lumber and trim. Greg Tunison with Lifestyles Lighting Center in Edmond generously gave the center all new lighting. George Hughes with AD Supply Company came to the rescue with a donation of new ceiling tiles. Kelly Moore Paints brightened the space both inside and out with paint and painting supplies. Kent Tippit with Plumbing Solutions helped with all-new bathroom hardware for the children’s four bathrooms. Lowe’s in Norman provided discounts on paint and an incredible playground set in which the children love. New landscaping was provided by Marcum’s Nursery. Steve Pollack with Tops by Cops generously supplied countertops to replace worn desktops in the childrens’ rooms. Scott Ward with Ward Wood is helping to repair broken drawers, cabinets, and more. Last, but certainly not least, Rick Ogel with Brewer Carpet One has been an incredible help with new flooring in the center. Larry Kirkland and his team, Jan Penner Dewbre with JP Designs, and Richard McKown also provided endless help with the project. Besides the many donations of supplies and discounts, these companies and their employees have been invaluable to the project. They have tremendously helped with their knowledge and suggestions for making the shelter a home for the foster children who live there.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Even if a child has a clean home with a roof over their head, they can still be taken into foster care if they do not have their own bed. McKown was crushed to hear this and began working with \u003ca href=\"https://pivotok.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pivot\u003c/a>, a nonprofit counseling and crisis intervention shelter for troubled youth and families, and local law enforcement to provide more than 36 air mattresses for children without beds to sleep. If an officer is called to check on a home and a child does not have a bed, they can offer a mattress to the family. In addition, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and Landmark Fine Homes donated gently used model home furniture to furnish three of Pivot’s tiny homes for homeless teenagers.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods recently gave $10,000 to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thesavillecenter.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Saville Center in Stillwater&nbsp;\u003c/a>to sponsor a support dog that is a companion to children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The support dog, Maria, even travels to court with children to give them comfort in an often intimidating and scary setting confronting their abusers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This year, McKown also lead Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to give to the following organizations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahomastatezeta.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Zeta Tau Alpha at Oklahoma State University\u003c/a> to help in their effort to serve and promote breast cancer education and awareness.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ouhealth.com/find-a-location/oklahoma-childrens-hospital/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine\u003c/a> received $5,000 for their Dancing for a Miracle fundraising event, plus $1,000 for the Trivia Bowl.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://bbbsok.org/norman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Big Brothers &amp; Big Sisters of Norman\u003c/a> received $5,500 for their golf tournament and movie night.\u003c/li>\u003cli>$1,500, meals, clothing and toiletries for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sisuyouth.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sisu Youth Services\u003c/a>, a homeless shelter for youth ages 15 to 24, in Oklahoma City. \u003ca href=\"https://bridgesnorman.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bridges of Noman\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cheerleading groups at Del City High School, Norman North High School, and Norman High School.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Upcoming projects will assist the \u003ca href=\"https://www.assistanceleague.org/norman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Assistance League of Norman\u003c/a> as a part of Operation School Bell and the Holiday Home Tour as well as the \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanok.gov/public-safety/police-department/about-npd/norman-citizens-advisory-board\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Citizens Advisory Board\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is also sponsoring Breakfast with Santa at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thevirtuecenter.org/contact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Virtue Center in Norman\u003c/a> providing help and hope for those facing addiction and mental health challenges.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to give a special thanks to all our partners, trades, and vendors who have helped us make these services possible this year. We are so grateful to you!\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"giving-back-giving-thanks-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-11-22T14:10:50.917Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6b08d90453a573c308c43aaa6cca40a0/Day%20of%20Caring%20Crew.jpg","name":"Ideal Homes Day of Caring Team 2021","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1637590251,"_etag":"b9f79baebdb949cdde7cdf58b68cc96c71eee0ca","textbody":"At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, the mission is more than just building great homes. Giving back and building up the community is just as important.Ronda Chapman McKown, Outreach Ministry for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, set out on a mission this year. Since she started in March 2021, Ideal has helped more than 40 local organizations, facilities, and Ideal families, by meeting their direct needs.Through her leadership, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has already donated thousands of dollars and more than a hundred volunteer hours to help restore local facilities that children in need call home. In May, McKown heard of a need to renovate a bathroom at the Mary Abbott Children’s House, a shelter for abused children to have a safe environment to share their stories and start their healing process. She immediately got to work enlisting the help of Ideal partners and provided funding from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to help bring the renovated space to reality.&nbsp;In September, she teamed Ideal up with the United Way of Norman for a Day of Caring at Crossroads Youth &amp; Family Services where more than 30 Ideal employees volunteered their time to renew living spaces for foster children who call it home. Ideal volunteers grabbed their gear and got to work. It was the biggest transformation project this year while volunteers did everything from painting walls, building bookcases and storage, creating a new playground, and spending a day hanging out with the kiddos. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to say that employees donated more than $30,000 to the United Way of Norman. The company donated $20,000 directly to Crossroads Youth and Family Services, and the County Commissioner matched the donation to bring the total to $40,000. The renovation process began in June and should be completed by the first of the year.&nbsp;Forest Building Materials and Dan Orona with and Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company have donated paint and supplies along with lumber and trim. Greg Tunison with Lifestyles Lighting Center in Edmond generously gave the center all new lighting. George Hughes with AD Supply Company came to the rescue with a donation of new ceiling tiles. Kelly Moore Paints brightened the space both inside and out with paint and painting supplies. Kent Tippit with Plumbing Solutions helped with all-new bathroom hardware for the children’s four bathrooms. Lowe’s in Norman provided discounts on paint and an incredible playground set in which the children love. New landscaping was provided by Marcum’s Nursery. Steve Pollack with Tops by Cops generously supplied countertops to replace worn desktops in the childrens’ rooms. Scott Ward with Ward Wood is helping to repair broken drawers, cabinets, and more. Last, but certainly not least, Rick Ogel with Brewer Carpet One has been an incredible help with new flooring in the center. Larry Kirkland and his team, Jan Penner Dewbre with JP Designs, and Richard McKown also provided endless help with the project. Besides the many donations of supplies and discounts, these companies and their employees have been invaluable to the project. They have tremendously helped with their knowledge and suggestions for making the shelter a home for the foster children who live there.&nbsp;Even if a child has a clean home with a roof over their head, they can still be taken into foster care if they do not have their own bed. McKown was crushed to hear this and began working with Pivot, a nonprofit counseling and crisis intervention shelter for troubled youth and families, and local law enforcement to provide more than 36 air mattresses for children without beds to sleep. If an officer is called to check on a home and a child does not have a bed, they can offer a mattress to the family. In addition, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and Landmark Fine Homes donated gently used model home furniture to furnish three of Pivot’s tiny homes for homeless teenagers.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods recently gave $10,000 to the Saville Center in Stillwater&nbsp;to sponsor a support dog that is a companion to children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The support dog, Maria, even travels to court with children to give them comfort in an often intimidating and scary setting confronting their abusers.This year, McKown also lead Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to give to the following organizations:Zeta Tau Alpha at Oklahoma State University to help in their effort to serve and promote breast cancer education and awareness.Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Medicine received $5,000 for their Dancing for a Miracle fundraising event, plus $1,000 for the Trivia Bowl.Big Brothers &amp; Big Sisters of Norman received $5,500 for their golf tournament and movie night.$1,500, meals, clothing and toiletries for Sisu Youth Services, a homeless shelter for youth ages 15 to 24, in Oklahoma City. Bridges of NomanCheerleading groups at Del City High School, Norman North High School, and Norman High School.&nbsp;Upcoming projects will assist the Assistance League of Norman as a part of Operation School Bell and the Holiday Home Tour as well as the Citizens Advisory Board.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is also sponsoring Breakfast with Santa at the Virtue Center in Norman providing help and hope for those facing addiction and mental health challenges.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to give a special thanks to all our partners, trades, and vendors who have helped us make these services possible this year. We are so grateful to you!","_created":"Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:25:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/619ba86b4db0480326eb3cf7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61a502724db0480327eb8afd","_updated":"Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:52:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Festive holiday activities for families","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It’s time to gear up for all those fun ideal family activities that have become holiday traditions, maybe even add a few new ones to the mix. Here’s just a sampling of events happening near your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community, and around our great state to get you started, courtesy of Travel Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Safari Lights • Through January 9\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden, Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>There is a larger-than-life drive-through light display featuring more than 59 wildlife-themed light sculptures. Holiday cheer abounds with animated light displays, festive treats, kids activities, and weekend visits with Santa. Safari Lights also includes a separate walking experience with interactive light exhibits, musical light performances, and plenty of winter magic as guests journey through the zoo’s entry plaza, Children’s Zoo, and Dino Safari. Attendees can also pre-order hot chocolate and kettle corn to make the ride extra cozy. \u003ca href=\"https://www.okczoo.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Online reservations required; see pricing online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Polar Express • Through December 31\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>All aboard The Polar Express! You and the family can make holiday memories that last a lifetime. Listen to an exciting reading of Christmas stories while settling into your railway seat sipping hot chocolate. Your holiday train ride also features Christmas carols, cookies, a visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and goodie bags for the kids. Each ticket includes fantastic entertainment, delicious hot chocolate, a scrumptious cookie, and a keepsake sleigh bell to take home. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride. \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lyric Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol” • Through December 23\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Harn Homestead, Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lyric Theatre celebrates the 11th anniversary of their outdoor production of “A Christmas Carol,” whisking audiences away to a magical holiday village nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City. Follow Charles Dickens’ classic tale of transformation and redemption as guides escort you from scene to scene at the Homestead. Tickets are limited to 150 patrons per performance, and all performances will be held outdoors. The venue does not have seating and requires patrons to walk from scene to scene during the 75-minute production. \u003ca href=\"https://www.harnhomestead.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Crest on Ice • Through January 3\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Crest Foods, 2550 Mt. Williams Dr., Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s a holiday ice skating adventure in Norman, during Crest on Ice, located in the Crest Foods parking lot. This seasonal rink features 4,100 square feet of real ice. Bring your own skates or rent a pair at the rink. Perfect for all ages! \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.30575/event.29638#:~:text=Enjoy%20a%20holiday%20ice%20skating%20adventure%20in%20Norman,don%27t%20miss%20out%20on%20all%20the%20winter%20fun.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hours and pricing online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Winterfest • Through January 3\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Downtown Tulsa\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bring friends and family to enjoy this annual holiday tradition and share the joyful spirit of the season. You'll find outdoor ice skating, Oklahoma’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree, horse-drawn carriages rides, live entertainment, and beautiful holiday light displays. Plus, don't forget favorite concessions and a holiday market with unique made-in-Oklahoma gifts. \u003ca href=\"https://www.tulsawinterfest.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check online for more information\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Devon Ice Rink • Through January 30\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>113 S. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Get ready for another great winter of outdoor ice skating. Skate across 5,500 square feet of real ice and enjoy seasonal food and beverage offerings. Lose yourself in a magical, park-like atmosphere surrounded by the glittering lights of the Devon Ice Rink. \u003ca href=\"https://downtownindecember.com/devon-ice-rink/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See hours and pricing online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Yukon Ice Rink • Through January 2\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>500 W. Vandament Ave., Yukon\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Head to Chisholm Trail Park, in Yukon, where skaters of all ages can enjoy a great winter of outdoor ice skating on 4,100 square feet of real ice. You can bring your own skates or rent them at the park. And be sure to stroll through the park to enjoy the festive light displays. \u003ca href=\"https://www.yukonicerink.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See hours and pricing online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Edmond Electric’s Luminance – An Enchanted Stroll • Through January 2\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mitch Park, Edmond\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can take an exciting walk-through holiday light display in Edmond’s Mitch Park. On this delightful stroll, you can enjoy the glittering lights with the whole family. These 3D lighted displays and picture-worthy sets will brighten your winter months! \u003ca href=\"https://edmondlights.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See hours online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Chickasha Festival of Light • Through December 31\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shannon Springs Park, Chickasha\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of the top holiday light shows in the country is the Chickasha Festival of Light. This location features more than 3.5 million twinkling lights in Shannon Springs Park. Drive through the displays and enjoy dazzling light scenes, animated displays, and a computer-animated light show synchronized to favorite holiday tunes. You can also get out of the car and experience a magical ride through the park in a horse-drawn carriage. Plus, you'll find delicious treats at the food truck park, Santa Claus, pop-up shops, and a few amusement park-style rides for the kids. \u003ca href=\"https://chickashafestivaloflight.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See hours online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Christmas in the Park • Through December 31\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Yukon City Park, Freedom Trail Park, and Chisholm Trail Park in Yukon\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Christmas in the Park is a beautiful lighted drive through three interconnecting parks. This park has more than 100 acres of Christmas cheer that includes more than 500 displays and five million lights. The highlights include a 50-foot lighted Christmas tree, the Santa Express train ride, and an ice skating rink. You can also get up-close and personal to the lights with a walking tour. This is one of the oldest and most popular traditions in Yukon. Admission to Christmas in the Park is free, but donations are merrily accepted. There is a small fee for the train ride. \u003ca href=\"http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/parks-recreation/christmas-in-the-park/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See hours online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Holiday in the Park • Through January 2\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Frontier City Theme Park, Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can see the magic of a million lights sparkling throughout Frontier City at this annual holiday event. Experience the fast-paced thrills of roller coasters while enjoying enchanting holiday-themed shows and classic Christmas films. Santa Claus will be available for pictures at the tree lighting. &nbsp;You can also sip flavored hot chocolate, snack on bonfire s’mores, or a mint chocolate funnel cake. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sixflags.com/frontiercity/events/holiday-in-the-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing and hours online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Downtown in December • Through January 30\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Downtown Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Spend your holidays experiencing fun activities as downtown Oklahoma City is turned into a winter wonderland. Outdoor ice skating at Devon Ice Rink, snow tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, beautifully lit areas, and plenty of holiday cheer for the entire family. Join holiday carolers aboard one of the water taxis while enjoying a ride down the Bricktown Canal. And holiday pop-up shops will be back for a unique shopping experience in Midtown. Check out the \u003ca href=\"https://downtownindecember.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website\u003c/a> for more information and activities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Limo Holiday Lights Tours • Through December 30\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Citywide, Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Schedule a two-hour tour of the city’s most spectacular holiday lights via VIP Limos and enjoy a smooth ride past vibrant light displays. You can book a seasonal tour, sit back, and relax while taking in the brilliant views. \u003ca href=\"https://viplimo.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">For reservations and pricing\u003c/a>, &nbsp;or call 405.752.5466.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pollard Theatre presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” • &nbsp;Through December 23\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pollard Theatre, Guthrie\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Get in the Christmas spirit with an enchanting performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie. A beloved holiday classic that tells the story of George Bailey as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve but learns through his guardian angel that he has indeed helped people throughout his life. Ticket information and performance times are available \u003ca href=\"https://thepollard.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">online\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are many more exciting holiday events coming up. Or if you’re a cowboy at heart, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://nrha.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reining Horse Association’s\u003c/a> Futurity Championship at \u003ca href=\"https://okcfairgrounds.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">State Fair Park\u003c/a> in Oklahoma City, or the calf roping finals at\u003ca href=\"https://www.lazye.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Lazy E Arena\u003c/a> in Guthrie. There’s also plenty of holiday shopping at pop-up shops around the state. Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">travelok.com\u003c/a> for all the holiday-related events and concerts coming your way this season and enjoy your ideal Christmas!\u003c/p>\u003cp>More Events:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://store.famok.org/pages/winter-holiday-arts-market\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FAM Winter Holiday Arts Market\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://downtownindecember.com/lights-on-broadway/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown in December Lights on Broadway\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://blanchardok.pt7.civic-cms.com/events/pages/blanchards-christmas-main\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blanchard's Christmas on Main\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theoneenid.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Enid's The One\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"festive-holiday-activities-for-families-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-11-29T16:32:24.201Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c882a2bddb068727f6301f7ec365b86d/Chelsie%20Yukon%20Lights.jpg","name":"Glidden Girls & Yukon Christmas Lights","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1638203545,"_etag":"d57fa7f1cdd966449f58a98766b310ac7c650083","textbody":"It’s time to gear up for all those fun ideal family activities that have become holiday traditions, maybe even add a few new ones to the mix. Here’s just a sampling of events happening near your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community, and around our great state to get you started, courtesy of Travel Oklahoma.Safari Lights • Through January 9Oklahoma City Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden, Oklahoma CityThere is a larger-than-life drive-through light display featuring more than 59 wildlife-themed light sculptures. Holiday cheer abounds with animated light displays, festive treats, kids activities, and weekend visits with Santa. Safari Lights also includes a separate walking experience with interactive light exhibits, musical light performances, and plenty of winter magic as guests journey through the zoo’s entry plaza, Children’s Zoo, and Dino Safari. Attendees can also pre-order hot chocolate and kettle corn to make the ride extra cozy. Online reservations required; see pricing online.The Polar Express • Through December 31Oklahoma Railway Museum, Oklahoma CityAll aboard The Polar Express! You and the family can make holiday memories that last a lifetime. Listen to an exciting reading of Christmas stories while settling into your railway seat sipping hot chocolate. Your holiday train ride also features Christmas carols, cookies, a visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and goodie bags for the kids. Each ticket includes fantastic entertainment, delicious hot chocolate, a scrumptious cookie, and a keepsake sleigh bell to take home. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride. See pricing online.Lyric Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol” • Through December 23Harn Homestead, Oklahoma CityLyric Theatre celebrates the 11th anniversary of their outdoor production of “A Christmas Carol,” whisking audiences away to a magical holiday village nestled in the heart of Oklahoma City. Follow Charles Dickens’ classic tale of transformation and redemption as guides escort you from scene to scene at the Homestead. Tickets are limited to 150 patrons per performance, and all performances will be held outdoors. The venue does not have seating and requires patrons to walk from scene to scene during the 75-minute production. See pricing online.Crest on Ice • Through January 3Crest Foods, 2550 Mt. Williams Dr., NormanIt’s a holiday ice skating adventure in Norman, during Crest on Ice, located in the Crest Foods parking lot. This seasonal rink features 4,100 square feet of real ice. Bring your own skates or rent a pair at the rink. Perfect for all ages! Hours and pricing online.Winterfest • Through January 3Downtown TulsaBring friends and family to enjoy this annual holiday tradition and share the joyful spirit of the season. You'll find outdoor ice skating, Oklahoma’s tallest outdoor Christmas tree, horse-drawn carriages rides, live entertainment, and beautiful holiday light displays. Plus, don't forget favorite concessions and a holiday market with unique made-in-Oklahoma gifts. Check online for more information.Devon Ice Rink • Through January 30113 S. Robinson Ave., Oklahoma CityGet ready for another great winter of outdoor ice skating. Skate across 5,500 square feet of real ice and enjoy seasonal food and beverage offerings. Lose yourself in a magical, park-like atmosphere surrounded by the glittering lights of the Devon Ice Rink. See hours and pricing online.Yukon Ice Rink • Through January 2500 W. Vandament Ave., YukonHead to Chisholm Trail Park, in Yukon, where skaters of all ages can enjoy a great winter of outdoor ice skating on 4,100 square feet of real ice. You can bring your own skates or rent them at the park. And be sure to stroll through the park to enjoy the festive light displays. See hours and pricing online.Edmond Electric’s Luminance – An Enchanted Stroll • Through January 2Mitch Park, EdmondYou can take an exciting walk-through holiday light display in Edmond’s Mitch Park. On this delightful stroll, you can enjoy the glittering lights with the whole family. These 3D lighted displays and picture-worthy sets will brighten your winter months! See hours online.Chickasha Festival of Light • Through December 31Shannon Springs Park, ChickashaOne of the top holiday light shows in the country is the Chickasha Festival of Light. This location features more than 3.5 million twinkling lights in Shannon Springs Park. Drive through the displays and enjoy dazzling light scenes, animated displays, and a computer-animated light show synchronized to favorite holiday tunes. You can also get out of the car and experience a magical ride through the park in a horse-drawn carriage. Plus, you'll find delicious treats at the food truck park, Santa Claus, pop-up shops, and a few amusement park-style rides for the kids. See hours online.Christmas in the Park • Through December 31Yukon City Park, Freedom Trail Park, and Chisholm Trail Park in YukonChristmas in the Park is a beautiful lighted drive through three interconnecting parks. This park has more than 100 acres of Christmas cheer that includes more than 500 displays and five million lights. The highlights include a 50-foot lighted Christmas tree, the Santa Express train ride, and an ice skating rink. You can also get up-close and personal to the lights with a walking tour. This is one of the oldest and most popular traditions in Yukon. Admission to Christmas in the Park is free, but donations are merrily accepted. There is a small fee for the train ride. See hours online.Holiday in the Park • Through January 2Frontier City Theme Park, Oklahoma CityYou can see the magic of a million lights sparkling throughout Frontier City at this annual holiday event. Experience the fast-paced thrills of roller coasters while enjoying enchanting holiday-themed shows and classic Christmas films. Santa Claus will be available for pictures at the tree lighting. &nbsp;You can also sip flavored hot chocolate, snack on bonfire s’mores, or a mint chocolate funnel cake. See pricing and hours online.Downtown in December • Through January 30Downtown Oklahoma CitySpend your holidays experiencing fun activities as downtown Oklahoma City is turned into a winter wonderland. Outdoor ice skating at Devon Ice Rink, snow tubing at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, beautifully lit areas, and plenty of holiday cheer for the entire family. Join holiday carolers aboard one of the water taxis while enjoying a ride down the Bricktown Canal. And holiday pop-up shops will be back for a unique shopping experience in Midtown. Check out the website for more information and activities.Limo Holiday Lights Tours • Through December 30Citywide, Oklahoma CitySchedule a two-hour tour of the city’s most spectacular holiday lights via VIP Limos and enjoy a smooth ride past vibrant light displays. You can book a seasonal tour, sit back, and relax while taking in the brilliant views. For reservations and pricing, &nbsp;or call 405.752.5466.Pollard Theatre presents “It’s a Wonderful Life” • &nbsp;Through December 23Pollard Theatre, GuthrieGet in the Christmas spirit with an enchanting performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Pollard Theatre in Guthrie. A beloved holiday classic that tells the story of George Bailey as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve but learns through his guardian angel that he has indeed helped people throughout his life. Ticket information and performance times are available online.There are many more exciting holiday events coming up. Or if you’re a cowboy at heart, check out the Reining Horse Association’s Futurity Championship at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, or the calf roping finals at&nbsp;Lazy E Arena in Guthrie. There’s also plenty of holiday shopping at pop-up shops around the state. Check out travelok.com for all the holiday-related events and concerts coming your way this season and enjoy your ideal Christmas!More Events:FAM Winter Holiday Arts MarketDowntown in December Lights on BroadwayBlanchard's Christmas on MainEnid's The One","_created":"Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:40:18 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61a502724db0480327eb8afd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61aa54144db0480327eb9b89","_updated":"Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:30:43 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"There’s no place like an Ideal home for the holidays!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>With all the hubbub of the holidays, do you ever just want to stay inside and spend time with your family? Maybe enjoy a cozy fire in your Ideal Homes living room, with a steaming mug of cocoa or cider and Christmas music playing softly in the background? Now that’s an ideal holiday evening! Lots of folks feel the same way, so we’ve put together some suggestions for quality family time right at home. With kids or without, these simple activities are fun, inexpensive, and offer a day or evening of holiday festivity you’ll remember for years!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Fill your cookie jar\u003c/p>\u003cp>Grab the kiddos and make and bake homemade cookies. Mix up your own dough or buy ready-made dough at the grocery store. It doesn’t matter. Then make your own icing (or, again, pre-made icing works fine) and decorate with sprinkles and candies, or leave them plain. There’s nothing any better than sugar cookies or chocolate chip cookies made right in your own kitchen. Mm mm good! And the smell while they’re baking … well, it’s just off the charts on the festivity meter. A great kid-friendly activity for children of all ages. Maybe even make enough to bag up for a neighbor or a shut-in family member or friend who needs a lift. Enjoy the bounty and munch all season.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Make your own ideal Christmas cards\u003c/p>\u003cp>Get out the construction paper or blank greeting cards, glue, glitter, and/or markers and paints, and go to town. The design doesn’t matter as long as it’s holiday-themed and made with love. Just be sure to put down protective paper or an old sheet or tablecloth on your work surface to catch all that extra glitter and glue so it doesn’t get all over everywhere. A plastic drop cloth under your chair works well to keep extras off the floor. But so much fun! While you’re giving your spectacular pieces of art time to dry thoroughly, address your envelopes and think about what you’ll write inside the cards after they’ve dried. What joy these homemade cards will bring to those who receive them!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Decorate your tree together\u003c/p>\u003cp>Set aside a night for decorating the tree as a family! &nbsp;Gather your ornaments, garland, and lights, and put on the Christmas music! There’s nothing more festive than decorating the family Christmas tree together. If you’re like most families, many ornaments are special and bring back fond memories you can relive as you put them on the tree. Those stories will be priceless to your kids.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Make your own ideal holiday decorations\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether for the tree or your Ideal home, homemade ornaments bring elements of whimsey and family to any home during the holidays. No other time of the year can you put up an imperfect construction paper snowflake as a focal point in your decorating. So, get out the scissors, glue, and glitter again and get to work. Stars, snowflakes, hearts, stockings, paper chains … the list of ideas is only limited by your imagination.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Wrap it up\u003c/p>\u003cp>Get out the wrapping paper, scissors, and tape and put on the Christmas music while you wrap up some of your holiday gifts. The kids can even wrap some of their own presents if you box them up where they can’t see what’s inside. They’ll love wrapping those gifts, trying to figure out what’s inside … and they’ll get to wonder all season long. Just remember the nametags!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Wear matching family PJs\u003c/p>\u003cp>Get matching pajamas and nightgowns for the entire family – from baby to great-grandma – from any number of retailers (like Old Navy, Amazon, JCPenney, and many more). This has become really popular over the last few years. Wear them Christmas Eve and Christmas morning and be sure to get lots of pics.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Watch the same holiday movie every season\u003c/p>\u003cp>The sky’s the limit on which movie to choose … everything from White Christmas to How the Grinch Stole Christmas to the old classic The Day the Earth Stood Still. Whatever movie is a favorite with your family. Pop some popcorn, make some hot chocolate, and start the movie!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Annual ornaments for each child\u003c/p>\u003cp>By the time your children leave the nest, they’ll have plenty of ornaments to start their own Christmas tree traditions. Again, the sky’s the limit on what ornaments to purchase or make for them … choose a special theme for each child or the same ornament for all the kids. If they don’t come with a date out of the package, a Sharpie pen works perfectly on almost any surface to provide a permanent year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dinner and a light tour\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pile the kids in the car (and grandparents, too, if there’s room), pick a favorite restaurant, and then tour some of the neighborhoods in your area to see some fabulous Christmas lights. Make the tour as long or short as you like. Plus, get the scoop on what you’d like to do at your own Ideal home this year or next!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Give back to your community\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sign up as a family to volunteer with a local organization that does Christmas gifting or meals for those in need. There are many great organizations that could use your help. See our article for ideas to get you started.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whatever you decide to do for your family, make it fun and festive in your own way. You’ll be building memories in your Ideal homes that will last your children a lifetime and a foundation they’ll be able to share with their own children. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4768558651c04377fc3b70fea650da0d/Christmas%20cover.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"theres-no-place-like-an-ideal-home-for-the-holidays-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-12-03T17:29:49.502Z","_created":"Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:29:56 GMT","dateUnix":1638552590,"_etag":"8ba9e4edf2bcbe83a264a8a675a22aef249f257a","textbody":"With all the hubbub of the holidays, do you ever just want to stay inside and spend time with your family? Maybe enjoy a cozy fire in your Ideal Homes living room, with a steaming mug of cocoa or cider and Christmas music playing softly in the background? Now that’s an ideal holiday evening! Lots of folks feel the same way, so we’ve put together some suggestions for quality family time right at home. With kids or without, these simple activities are fun, inexpensive, and offer a day or evening of holiday festivity you’ll remember for years!Fill your cookie jarGrab the kiddos and make and bake homemade cookies. Mix up your own dough or buy ready-made dough at the grocery store. It doesn’t matter. Then make your own icing (or, again, pre-made icing works fine) and decorate with sprinkles and candies, or leave them plain. There’s nothing any better than sugar cookies or chocolate chip cookies made right in your own kitchen. Mm mm good! And the smell while they’re baking … well, it’s just off the charts on the festivity meter. A great kid-friendly activity for children of all ages. Maybe even make enough to bag up for a neighbor or a shut-in family member or friend who needs a lift. Enjoy the bounty and munch all season.Make your own ideal Christmas cardsGet out the construction paper or blank greeting cards, glue, glitter, and/or markers and paints, and go to town. The design doesn’t matter as long as it’s holiday-themed and made with love. Just be sure to put down protective paper or an old sheet or tablecloth on your work surface to catch all that extra glitter and glue so it doesn’t get all over everywhere. A plastic drop cloth under your chair works well to keep extras off the floor. But so much fun! While you’re giving your spectacular pieces of art time to dry thoroughly, address your envelopes and think about what you’ll write inside the cards after they’ve dried. What joy these homemade cards will bring to those who receive them!Decorate your tree togetherSet aside a night for decorating the tree as a family! &nbsp;Gather your ornaments, garland, and lights, and put on the Christmas music! There’s nothing more festive than decorating the family Christmas tree together. If you’re like most families, many ornaments are special and bring back fond memories you can relive as you put them on the tree. Those stories will be priceless to your kids.Make your own ideal holiday decorationsWhether for the tree or your Ideal home, homemade ornaments bring elements of whimsey and family to any home during the holidays. No other time of the year can you put up an imperfect construction paper snowflake as a focal point in your decorating. So, get out the scissors, glue, and glitter again and get to work. Stars, snowflakes, hearts, stockings, paper chains … the list of ideas is only limited by your imagination.Wrap it upGet out the wrapping paper, scissors, and tape and put on the Christmas music while you wrap up some of your holiday gifts. The kids can even wrap some of their own presents if you box them up where they can’t see what’s inside. They’ll love wrapping those gifts, trying to figure out what’s inside … and they’ll get to wonder all season long. Just remember the nametags!Wear matching family PJsGet matching pajamas and nightgowns for the entire family – from baby to great-grandma – from any number of retailers (like Old Navy, Amazon, JCPenney, and many more). This has become really popular over the last few years. Wear them Christmas Eve and Christmas morning and be sure to get lots of pics.Watch the same holiday movie every seasonThe sky’s the limit on which movie to choose … everything from White Christmas to How the Grinch Stole Christmas to the old classic The Day the Earth Stood Still. Whatever movie is a favorite with your family. Pop some popcorn, make some hot chocolate, and start the movie!Annual ornaments for each childBy the time your children leave the nest, they’ll have plenty of ornaments to start their own Christmas tree traditions. Again, the sky’s the limit on what ornaments to purchase or make for them … choose a special theme for each child or the same ornament for all the kids. If they don’t come with a date out of the package, a Sharpie pen works perfectly on almost any surface to provide a permanent year.Dinner and a light tourPile the kids in the car (and grandparents, too, if there’s room), pick a favorite restaurant, and then tour some of the neighborhoods in your area to see some fabulous Christmas lights. Make the tour as long or short as you like. Plus, get the scoop on what you’d like to do at your own Ideal home this year or next!Give back to your communitySign up as a family to volunteer with a local organization that does Christmas gifting or meals for those in need. There are many great organizations that could use your help. See our article for ideas to get you started.Whatever you decide to do for your family, make it fun and festive in your own way. You’ll be building memories in your Ideal homes that will last your children a lifetime and a foundation they’ll be able to share with their own children. &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61aa54144db0480327eb9b89"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61ae422c4db0480327eba24c","_updated":"Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:07:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Experience the joy of volunteering!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>This is the ideal time of year to give back to your community, help others have a joyful holiday season, and teach your kids the value of giving to others. Whether you wrap presents, cook, or shop for others, there is always something you can do to help. We’ve lined up some volunteer opportunities near a few of our own Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities; take a look and find your place to help!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In Stillwater\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Information gathered from \u003cstrong>The O’Colly at Oklahoma State University\u003c/strong>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.ocolly.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">(ocolly.com)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Contact \u003cstrong>Stillwater Area United Way\u003c/strong> for more information.\u003cbr>109 E. Ninth Ave.\u003cbr>Sheri Carter &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.377.2161\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://stillwatergrouphomes.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater Group Homes\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>904 W. Eleventh Ave.\u003cbr>The Group Homes need volunteers to help at their residents' Christmas party on Dec. 15. This organization supports developmentally disabled adults; residents also enjoy receiving cards and gift bags.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stillwater Domestic Violence Services\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>115 E. Fourth Ave.\u003cbr>The Domestic Violence Services is looking for volunteers and donations for the women and children in the shelter. They need folks to help wrap gifts and fill stockings for individuals recovering from abusive situations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.stillwatercountychamber.com/business-directory/domestic-and-sexual-violence-services\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Payne County Youth Services\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>2224 W. Twelfth Ave.\u003cbr>Payne County Youth Services hosts a holiday adopt-a-family program. Volunteers will shop for a family and give them a holiday they may not otherwise have. Donated items are due Dec. 16.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Angel Tree\u003c/strong> is another program where you can shop for a family. Salvation Army has Angel Trees in both Stillwater-area Walmarts. Each angel ornament on the tree lists suggested items for a family in need, usually including sizes for clothing, but ultimately you get to choose the gifts. Many local churches also sponsor Angel Trees.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://hspets.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater Humane Society\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>1710 S. Main St.\u003cbr>The Humane Society has a similar program for pets if dogs and cats tug at your heartstrings. They welcome dog shampoo or cat toys for animals without homes. Or if you’re looking to buy a pet for a present, check the Humane Society first. Make sure the adults in the household approve the pet purchase!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Salvation Army Corps Social Service\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>1101 S. Lowry St.\u003cbr>The Salvation Army does tremendous work during the holiday season. The agency needs help with a gift and food distribution on Dec. 20. Or you can also get into the holiday spirit by bundling up and ringing bells outside local businesses as part of the Salvation Army fundraiser.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.redcross.org/donate/holiday-donations-help-where-its-needed-most.html/?cid=fy22holiday&med=cpc&source=bing&scode=RSG00000E017&gclid=1c133f92a2c7143c90785e3ce2ce91b1&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=1c133f92a2c7143c90785e3ce2ce91b1&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Generic%7CBrand&utm_term=the%20american%20red%20cross&utm_content=American%20Red%20Cross%20-%20Home%20Page\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The American Red Cross\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>114 W. Eighth Ave.\u003cbr>The Red Cross is busy this time of year with blood drives and connecting with military families. December is the No. 1 month for surgery, and the Red Cross has a dire need for blood donations. You can help by donating blood or volunteering at donation sites. The Red Cross also works to send care packages overseas to military personnel and set up phone calls and video conferences between servicemen and women and their families.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>In Oklahoma City and surrounding areas\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Gathered from MetroFamily magazine. Contact each local organization for more information.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.feedthechildren.org/our-work/stories/teacher-store-bridging-the-gap/?msclkid=9e4b0b12f80913bb24d46abcb8456180\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Feed the Children’s Teacher Store\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>333 N. Meridian Ave., Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;1.800.627.4556\u003cbr>This store provides books and supplies to teachers in Title I schools across our state free of charge. Your family can help sort and stock shelves with essentials for the classroom or spend time in the warehouse filling boxes with food and essentials that will be delivered to families in need.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://donate.cityrescue.org/production?cl=CRM&pg=main&amt=40,80,120,160&chosen=80&source=5&amtmonth=30,60,100,250&coverfee=on&large=1000&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=rkd-2021-hope&msclkid=ccce11b49fc611854497701adfa2cc4e&utm_source=bing&utm_term=city%20rescue%20mission&utm_content=Brand%20-%20Exact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>City Rescue Mission\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>800 W. California Ave., Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.232.2709\u003cbr>The mission hosts an annual banquet on Christmas Day and always needs volunteers for that event. Or help in the toy store where homeless parents shop for Christmas presents for their kids. The Food Resource Center needs helpers to organize a neighborhood collection for food, toys, gifts, or year-round needs like socks and underwear.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.standforhope.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Center for Children and Families\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>210 S. Cockrel, Norman &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.364.1420\u003cbr>The Center for Children and Families provides the hundreds of children they serve with gifts and families in need with essentials during the holidays. Your family can adopt a child’s wish list and shop for gifts, donate $25 gift cards that will be used to purchase kids’ clothing, or conduct a drive for toys, books, gift cards, and warm weather essentials that will help bring joy to those having difficulties this holiday season.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.miracleshappenhere.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>6800 N.W. 39th Exp., Bethany &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.789.6711\u003cbr>Be a holiday helper and collect items the hospital uses the most, like baby shampoo or the 5,000 diapers used each week as well as books, music, and toys to support patients in special education and therapy sessions. Families can also adopt a patient this holiday season and shop from a wish list of individualized needs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://sharingtreeok.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Sharing Tree\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>5728 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.634.2006\u003cbr>Sharing Tree is open year-round, stocked with clothing, household items, and necessities for children and families in need. Laid out like a department store, Sharing Tree customers can enjoy a dignified shopping experience at no cost. Volunteers sort donations, stock shelves, hang coats and clothing and complete a variety of other tasks.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/?utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YYOC-B21V&utm_content=BASBOAd&msclkid=b8c87fdac7211ca10cf21e74864cf7b5&utm_term=samaritan%27s%20purse%20operation%20christmas%20child\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Fill a shoebox with gifts, hygiene items, school supplies, and a personal note and photo. Samaritan’s Purse uses those treasures to communicate with millions of children around the globe that someone cares for them. Your family can assemble one or more boxes and drop them off at one of the local drop-off locations that can be found at samaritanspurse.org. You can also build a box online or mail your boxes to headquarters if you miss the national collection week.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cccokc.org/programs/joy4kids/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Citizens Caring for Children’s Joy 4 Kids event\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>730 W. Wilshire Creek Blvd., Suite 112, Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.753.4099\u003cbr>Just before Christmas, Santa’s helpers (that would be you and your family) are hard at work preparing some wonderful surprises. Through this program, thousands of gifts are collected for Oklahoma foster kids, and volunteers are needed to help at the gift drop-off location. Families can help collect, sort, and organize the donations to ensure gifts make it to their important final destination by Christmas morning.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/give/164006/?msclkid=3aba36ba135d1e0287e7571452f5a341&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand%7CCross_Device%7CSE%7CNA%7CUSS%7CNA%7CText%7CPRO%7CRed_Kettle_National%7CBing%7CNA%7COK%7COKC%7CNA%7CNA%7CNA&utm_term=the%20salvation%20army&utm_content=Salvation%20Army%20Brand%7CO-27QFK#!/donation/checkout?utm_source=microsoft_lerma&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=general_brand&utm_content=text&utm_campaign=edonation_national_brand&pid=cpc:edonation_national_brand::microsoft_lerma:::::southern_southern:general_brand:evergreen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Salvation Army\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.236.1101\u003cbr>There are plenty of volunteer opportunities with The Salvation Army in November and December. Families can help with Thanksgiving Day festivities at The Salvation Army Chesapeake Energy Center of Hope or donate a turkey for the community meal. Sign up to participate as a bell ringer, adopt an angel from an Angel Tree or organize a toy drive at your local school, business, or church. Other volunteer opportunities include providing, preparing, and serving an evening meal in The Salvation Army Red Shield Diner; assisting clients with their groceries in the Client Choice Food pantry; and spending time with seniors at one of their five senior centers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Santa’s Cause\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://Santascause.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"http://Santascause.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Santascause.com\u003c/a>&nbsp; | &nbsp;405.550.2431 &nbsp;| 405.642.6038\u003cbr>Santa’s Cause is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization providing an anonymous last-minute response to children’s letters to Santa that would otherwise go unanswered. They receive most of their requests after other organizations offering help at Christmas have completed their season. Volunteers are needed each year to wrap gifts and dress in a provided Santa suit to deliver gifts to families, as well as set-up and break-down of the warehouse. Visit their website to find out more about how you can help.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are tons of other ideal volunteer opportunities where you can give your time and serve those in need right in your own Ideal community. Many opportunities don’t involve money, just time and a willingness to serve. Other ways you can help… donate nonperishable food, prepare food, and serve at community dinners, donate pet food or foster a pet, sit with patients in a hospice or check with a local church to see if any of their parishioners need specific help. We hope your family can experience the joy and blessings of true giving this holiday season!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"experience-the-joy-of-volunteering-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-12-06T16:26:53.774Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4393698d00541792833096db62168ed4/Orwell%20Christmas-526.jpg","name":"Donation Stockings","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1638808014,"_etag":"dd336adc245a4f0805a57859bbb48d5e4fb67fa0","textbody":"This is the ideal time of year to give back to your community, help others have a joyful holiday season, and teach your kids the value of giving to others. Whether you wrap presents, cook, or shop for others, there is always something you can do to help. We’ve lined up some volunteer opportunities near a few of our own Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities; take a look and find your place to help!In StillwaterInformation gathered from The O’Colly at Oklahoma State University\n(ocolly.com)Contact Stillwater Area United Way for more information.109 E. Ninth Ave.Sheri Carter &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.377.2161Stillwater Group Homes904 W. Eleventh Ave.The Group Homes need volunteers to help at their residents' Christmas party on Dec. 15. This organization supports developmentally disabled adults; residents also enjoy receiving cards and gift bags.Stillwater Domestic Violence Services115 E. Fourth Ave.The Domestic Violence Services is looking for volunteers and donations for the women and children in the shelter. They need folks to help wrap gifts and fill stockings for individuals recovering from abusive situations.Payne County Youth Services2224 W. Twelfth Ave.Payne County Youth Services hosts a holiday adopt-a-family program. Volunteers will shop for a family and give them a holiday they may not otherwise have. Donated items are due Dec. 16.Angel Tree is another program where you can shop for a family. Salvation Army has Angel Trees in both Stillwater-area Walmarts. Each angel ornament on the tree lists suggested items for a family in need, usually including sizes for clothing, but ultimately you get to choose the gifts. Many local churches also sponsor Angel Trees.Stillwater Humane Society1710 S. Main St.The Humane Society has a similar program for pets if dogs and cats tug at your heartstrings. They welcome dog shampoo or cat toys for animals without homes. Or if you’re looking to buy a pet for a present, check the Humane Society first. Make sure the adults in the household approve the pet purchase!The Salvation Army Corps Social Service1101 S. Lowry St.The Salvation Army does tremendous work during the holiday season. The agency needs help with a gift and food distribution on Dec. 20. Or you can also get into the holiday spirit by bundling up and ringing bells outside local businesses as part of the Salvation Army fundraiser.The American Red Cross114 W. Eighth Ave.The Red Cross is busy this time of year with blood drives and connecting with military families. December is the No. 1 month for surgery, and the Red Cross has a dire need for blood donations. You can help by donating blood or volunteering at donation sites. The Red Cross also works to send care packages overseas to military personnel and set up phone calls and video conferences between servicemen and women and their families.In Oklahoma City and surrounding areasGathered from MetroFamily magazine. Contact each local organization for more information.Feed the Children’s Teacher Store333 N. Meridian Ave., Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;1.800.627.4556This store provides books and supplies to teachers in Title I schools across our state free of charge. Your family can help sort and stock shelves with essentials for the classroom or spend time in the warehouse filling boxes with food and essentials that will be delivered to families in need.&nbsp;City Rescue Mission800 W. California Ave., Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.232.2709The mission hosts an annual banquet on Christmas Day and always needs volunteers for that event. Or help in the toy store where homeless parents shop for Christmas presents for their kids. The Food Resource Center needs helpers to organize a neighborhood collection for food, toys, gifts, or year-round needs like socks and underwear.&nbsp;Center for Children and Families210 S. Cockrel, Norman &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.364.1420The Center for Children and Families provides the hundreds of children they serve with gifts and families in need with essentials during the holidays. Your family can adopt a child’s wish list and shop for gifts, donate $25 gift cards that will be used to purchase kids’ clothing, or conduct a drive for toys, books, gift cards, and warm weather essentials that will help bring joy to those having difficulties this holiday season.The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital6800 N.W. 39th Exp., Bethany &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.789.6711Be a holiday helper and collect items the hospital uses the most, like baby shampoo or the 5,000 diapers used each week as well as books, music, and toys to support patients in special education and therapy sessions. Families can also adopt a patient this holiday season and shop from a wish list of individualized needs.Sharing Tree5728 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.634.2006Sharing Tree is open year-round, stocked with clothing, household items, and necessities for children and families in need. Laid out like a department store, Sharing Tree customers can enjoy a dignified shopping experience at no cost. Volunteers sort donations, stock shelves, hang coats and clothing and complete a variety of other tasks.Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas ChildFill a shoebox with gifts, hygiene items, school supplies, and a personal note and photo. Samaritan’s Purse uses those treasures to communicate with millions of children around the globe that someone cares for them. Your family can assemble one or more boxes and drop them off at one of the local drop-off locations that can be found at samaritanspurse.org. You can also build a box online or mail your boxes to headquarters if you miss the national collection week.Citizens Caring for Children’s Joy 4 Kids event730 W. Wilshire Creek Blvd., Suite 112, Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.753.4099Just before Christmas, Santa’s helpers (that would be you and your family) are hard at work preparing some wonderful surprises. Through this program, thousands of gifts are collected for Oklahoma foster kids, and volunteers are needed to help at the gift drop-off location. Families can help collect, sort, and organize the donations to ensure gifts make it to their important final destination by Christmas morning.&nbsp;The Salvation Army1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City &nbsp;| &nbsp;405.236.1101There are plenty of volunteer opportunities with The Salvation Army in November and December. Families can help with Thanksgiving Day festivities at The Salvation Army Chesapeake Energy Center of Hope or donate a turkey for the community meal. Sign up to participate as a bell ringer, adopt an angel from an Angel Tree or organize a toy drive at your local school, business, or church. Other volunteer opportunities include providing, preparing, and serving an evening meal in The Salvation Army Red Shield Diner; assisting clients with their groceries in the Client Choice Food pantry; and spending time with seniors at one of their five senior centers.Santa’s CauseSantascause.com&nbsp; | &nbsp;405.550.2431 &nbsp;| 405.642.6038Santa’s Cause is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization providing an anonymous last-minute response to children’s letters to Santa that would otherwise go unanswered. They receive most of their requests after other organizations offering help at Christmas have completed their season. Volunteers are needed each year to wrap gifts and dress in a provided Santa suit to deliver gifts to families, as well as set-up and break-down of the warehouse. Visit their website to find out more about how you can help.&nbsp;There are tons of other ideal volunteer opportunities where you can give your time and serve those in need right in your own Ideal community. Many opportunities don’t involve money, just time and a willingness to serve. Other ways you can help… donate nonperishable food, prepare food, and serve at community dinners, donate pet food or foster a pet, sit with patients in a hospice or check with a local church to see if any of their parishioners need specific help. We hope your family can experience the joy and blessings of true giving this holiday season!&nbsp;","_created":"Mon, 06 Dec 2021 17:02:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61ae422c4db0480327eba24c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61c131374db0487668eaf099","_updated":"Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:36:26 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Winterize your Ideal Home now","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Baby, it’s cold outside! Now that it's officially the first day of winter... cool temps will be giving way to winter freeze warnings. But you can get ahead in winter by prepping your home with these tips from our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Customer Care director, Ron Olson. Most of these winterizing steps are easy, inexpensive, do-it-yourself chores that will save you from costly damage in the spring and save you money on your utility bills during the cold winter months.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Disconnect hoses and cover your outside faucets\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>It is important to be sure to disconnect all hoses connected to your outdoor faucets, including quick connect/disconnect valves, timers, and anything else that screws onto the faucet. Cover the faucets with a Styrofoam protective insulated cover to protect pipes connected to the faucet from freezing. Covers are available at any hardware store or superstore (like Walmart) for about five dollars each. “Faucets can freeze in the winter and you won’t know about pipe problems until you try to use your faucet in the spring,” says Olson. “These covers will help save a lot of headaches and money on an expensive repair.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13HeBsrG8rI.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13HeBsrG8rI.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Water your lawn before the freeze\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Grass, shrubs, and trees need water even through the winter months, so be sure to water once a week only when above freezing, even when sod is dormant. When you’ve finished watering each time, make sure to turn off the faucets completely and replace the Styrofoam cover for protection (see above).\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Winterizing your outdoor sprinkler system\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>It is important to turn off the main ball valve on your sprinkler system a quarter turn going into the backflow preventer. &nbsp;This will be located approximately 6” before the backflow on a PEX line. Drain test cock, run a test cycle through the entire program (1-2 mins per zone). After the cycle is complete turn the controller back to the off position. Option two: the backflow is located under Dekora fake rock.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Locate the main shut-off in the yard and turn the ball valve ¼ of a turn to shut the water off to the backflow. &nbsp;This will be in a 6” green round box located in the front yard. &nbsp;They are usually near the sewer cleanouts, along the flower bed, or out by the water meter. &nbsp;*If there are wires in the valve box. Don’t turn or pull anything. &nbsp;That is the wrong box*\u003c/li>\u003cli>Open both test cock on the backflow to drain the water. &nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure heat tape and sensor (If applicable) are wrapped properly on the PVC and backflow.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check the GFCI plug to make sure it is not tripped. &nbsp;This will have to be checked throughout the season to make sure it was not tripped at any point.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Place insulation bag over backflow\u003c/li>\u003cli>Re-install the Dekora fake rock.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Run test cycle through the entire program. &nbsp;1-2 minutes per zone is good.\u003c/li>\u003cli>After the test cycle is done. &nbsp;Turn the controller off.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>Do not turn the ball valves on the backflow off. This can sometimes trap water in the backflow and cause it to freeze. Sprinkler systems can be blown out using compressed air for extra safety precautions. \u003cem>This is a service Riemer &amp; Son can provide.\u003c/em> &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Check heat tape\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Be sure the heat tape at both the furnace and the sprinkler system valve is not tripped. If it is, the orange light will be off on the furnace. To reset, peel the tape back on the plug and push down the reset button. Also, make sure the GFCI that the heat tape is plugged into is not tripped. That way, the condensate lines in your Ideal home will still be protected from freezing and bursting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Turning on your furnace for the first time\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Make sure to have your furnace inspected by a licensed HVAC vendor before turning it on for the first time each winter. They check for gas leaks as well as ensure your unit is in peak working order for the winter.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Change HVAC filters\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Changing your HVAC filters every month is a necessity for your unit to run at peak efficiency. Clean filters improve airflow throughout the house and keep your thermostat from running long periods of time, which means higher utility bills. Keep the thermostat fan control in the circulate (CIRC) position to prevent too much fresh air from being pulled into the house through the fresh air vent. This will help maintain a comfortable temperature level.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Adjust your exterior door thresholds\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>Make sure there’s no daylight showing under all exterior doors. The thresholds on these doors are adjustable. If your Ideal home is still under warranty, call Customer Care and we’ll send a technician to make the adjustment for you. If you do it yourself, there are adjustment screws covered by a vinyl button on the bottom of the exterior doors. Remove the vinyl button with a putty knife and turn the screw in small increments until the sweep no longer shows daylight. Turning the screw the other way lowers it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ceiling fans can help\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>Since heat rises, reverse your ceiling fans to push the heated air from the ceiling area down to your level and help heat the room. Check directions for your fan but changing the fan direction is simply a matter of flipping a switch on the exterior of the fan motor. Be sure the fan is off before putting your hands close to the blades! It is best to keep the fan on low to help distribute air throughout the house and make the temperature more consistent.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fireplaces\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>There’s nothing quite like a cozy fire when the temperature drops. Instructions for how to light the pilot is in your Ideal Homes Quick Service Guide.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ice or snow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>When temperatures are extreme like last winter, let interior faucets drip slowly, and flush toilets frequently (especially if they are on an outer wall) to prevent water lines from freezing.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use only sand for traction on exterior concrete surfaces like driveways and sidewalks. Do not use rock salt or ice melt, as they are corrosive to concrete.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Caulk any cracks greater than a quarter-inch wide in concrete surfaces; this prevents water from penetrating and then busting up the concrete.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Before opening your overhead garage door, make sure no ice is coating the door. Chip off any sleet or shovel snow around the garage door BEFORE pushing the opener button to prevent damaging your door.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Following these simple guidelines can help keep your Ideal home cozy and warm all winter long. Snuggle up with a mug of hot cocoa and your favorite movie with the peace of mind a little winterizing can give!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"winterize-your-ideal-home-now-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-12-22T01:35:29.006Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd37072aaaf66c3ac92e5c8760b86847.png","name":"Winterizing Your Home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1640136930,"_etag":"1c079cf6275563a8544fd02933634a842c3d30f7","textbody":"Baby, it’s cold outside! Now that it's officially the first day of winter... cool temps will be giving way to winter freeze warnings. But you can get ahead in winter by prepping your home with these tips from our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Customer Care director, Ron Olson. Most of these winterizing steps are easy, inexpensive, do-it-yourself chores that will save you from costly damage in the spring and save you money on your utility bills during the cold winter months.Disconnect hoses and cover your outside faucetsIt is important to be sure to disconnect all hoses connected to your outdoor faucets, including quick connect/disconnect valves, timers, and anything else that screws onto the faucet. Cover the faucets with a Styrofoam protective insulated cover to protect pipes connected to the faucet from freezing. Covers are available at any hardware store or superstore (like Walmart) for about five dollars each. “Faucets can freeze in the winter and you won’t know about pipe problems until you try to use your faucet in the spring,” says Olson. “These covers will help save a lot of headaches and money on an expensive repair.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13HeBsrG8rI.Water your lawn before the freezeGrass, shrubs, and trees need water even through the winter months, so be sure to water once a week only when above freezing, even when sod is dormant. When you’ve finished watering each time, make sure to turn off the faucets completely and replace the Styrofoam cover for protection (see above).Winterizing your outdoor sprinkler systemIt is important to turn off the main ball valve on your sprinkler system a quarter turn going into the backflow preventer. &nbsp;This will be located approximately 6” before the backflow on a PEX line. Drain test cock, run a test cycle through the entire program (1-2 mins per zone). After the cycle is complete turn the controller back to the off position. Option two: the backflow is located under Dekora fake rock.Locate the main shut-off in the yard and turn the ball valve ¼ of a turn to shut the water off to the backflow. &nbsp;This will be in a 6” green round box located in the front yard. &nbsp;They are usually near the sewer cleanouts, along the flower bed, or out by the water meter. &nbsp;*If there are wires in the valve box. Don’t turn or pull anything. &nbsp;That is the wrong box*Open both test cock on the backflow to drain the water. &nbsp;Make sure heat tape and sensor (If applicable) are wrapped properly on the PVC and backflow.Check the GFCI plug to make sure it is not tripped. &nbsp;This will have to be checked throughout the season to make sure it was not tripped at any point.Place insulation bag over backflowRe-install the Dekora fake rock.Run test cycle through the entire program. &nbsp;1-2 minutes per zone is good.After the test cycle is done. &nbsp;Turn the controller off.Do not turn the ball valves on the backflow off. This can sometimes trap water in the backflow and cause it to freeze. Sprinkler systems can be blown out using compressed air for extra safety precautions. This is a service Riemer &amp; Son can provide. &nbsp;Check heat tapeBe sure the heat tape at both the furnace and the sprinkler system valve is not tripped. If it is, the orange light will be off on the furnace. To reset, peel the tape back on the plug and push down the reset button. Also, make sure the GFCI that the heat tape is plugged into is not tripped. That way, the condensate lines in your Ideal home will still be protected from freezing and bursting.Turning on your furnace for the first timeMake sure to have your furnace inspected by a licensed HVAC vendor before turning it on for the first time each winter. They check for gas leaks as well as ensure your unit is in peak working order for the winter.Change HVAC filtersChanging your HVAC filters every month is a necessity for your unit to run at peak efficiency. Clean filters improve airflow throughout the house and keep your thermostat from running long periods of time, which means higher utility bills. Keep the thermostat fan control in the circulate (CIRC) position to prevent too much fresh air from being pulled into the house through the fresh air vent. This will help maintain a comfortable temperature level.Adjust your exterior door thresholdsMake sure there’s no daylight showing under all exterior doors. The thresholds on these doors are adjustable. If your Ideal home is still under warranty, call Customer Care and we’ll send a technician to make the adjustment for you. If you do it yourself, there are adjustment screws covered by a vinyl button on the bottom of the exterior doors. Remove the vinyl button with a putty knife and turn the screw in small increments until the sweep no longer shows daylight. Turning the screw the other way lowers it.Ceiling fans can helpSince heat rises, reverse your ceiling fans to push the heated air from the ceiling area down to your level and help heat the room. Check directions for your fan but changing the fan direction is simply a matter of flipping a switch on the exterior of the fan motor. Be sure the fan is off before putting your hands close to the blades! It is best to keep the fan on low to help distribute air throughout the house and make the temperature more consistent.FireplacesThere’s nothing quite like a cozy fire when the temperature drops. Instructions for how to light the pilot is in your Ideal Homes Quick Service Guide.Ice or snowWhen temperatures are extreme like last winter, let interior faucets drip slowly, and flush toilets frequently (especially if they are on an outer wall) to prevent water lines from freezing.Use only sand for traction on exterior concrete surfaces like driveways and sidewalks. Do not use rock salt or ice melt, as they are corrosive to concrete.Caulk any cracks greater than a quarter-inch wide in concrete surfaces; this prevents water from penetrating and then busting up the concrete.Before opening your overhead garage door, make sure no ice is coating the door. Chip off any sleet or shovel snow around the garage door BEFORE pushing the opener button to prevent damaging your door.Following these simple guidelines can help keep your Ideal home cozy and warm all winter long. 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With temps dropping to near freezing in the early morning hours, a good cup o’ joe, hot tea or hot chocolate can warm up your body and spirit, helping to get your day going. Here are a few of our favorite local coffee shops near your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community and where you’ll find your ideal brew and snacks.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ten Arrows Coffee &amp; Bistro\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>217 N Harrison Ave., Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.485.2530\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Fri, 6 am to 4 pm; Sat, 8 am to 4 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Decadent coffee and a wide assortment of bistro dishes, including tacos, soups, burgers, and everything in between. Take your tasty daily special upstairs to the loft and find a cozy spot to munch. To-go orders over the phone and drive-through service available.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gray Owl Coffee\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>223 E Gray St., Norman\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.701.2929\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Sun, 7 am to 6 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Coffee, tea, and desserts in a wonderfully homey atmosphere. The fig date bar is a must-try, but you’ll enjoy any of their pastry selections, as well as an impressive collection of teas.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Beanstalk Coffee &amp; Sno\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>3408 36th NW, Suite 124, Norman\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.887.4484,&nbsp;beanstalkcoffeeandsno.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Fri, 6 am to 9 pm; Sat-Sun, 7 am to 9 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Coffee and sno cones are unlike anything you’ve ever seen! Not to mention freshly-baked pastries, muffins, and scones. Yum!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stella Nova (4 locations)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dine-in or takeout; no delivery\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Sun-Thurs, 6 am to 8 pm; Fri-Sat, 6 am to 9 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 1041 NW 150th St., Edmond; 405.849.4906\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 4716 N Western Ave., Oklahoma City; 405.605.2563\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 1415 W Main St., Norman; 405.310.2705\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Fri, 6 am to 5 pm; Sat-Sun, 7 am to 1 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 119 N Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City; 405.673.7433\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stella Nova is a magical gathering place in each community where rich ideas and conversation are as strong as their coffee. Great coffee along with convenient, friendly service in an enchanting environment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Underground\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>1621 S Douglas Blvd., Ste C, Midwest City\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.733.7720,&nbsp;theundergroundcoffee.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Fri, 6 am to 8 pm; Sat-Sun, 7 am to 6 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>A family-owned business offering all kinds of coffee and non-coffee drinks, smoothies, a variety of soups, sandwiches, and snacks. Check out their website for specialty drinks.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>All About Cha(6 locations)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dine-in, curbside pickup available; delivery available at most sites\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 1380 W Covell Rd., Edmond; 405.513.7168\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 9 pm; Sat, 9 am to 9 pm; Sun, 10 am to 8 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 3272 S. Broadway, Edmond; 405.340.9959\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Sat, 8 am to 9 pm; closed Sun&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 761 SW 19th St., Moore; 405.703.1439\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Sat, 8 am to 10 pm; Sun, 10 am to 9 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 3750 W. Main St., Norman; 405.561.7171\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Sat, 9 am to 9 pm; Sun, 10 am to 8 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 12444 NW 10th St., Bldg. G, Suite 203, Yukon; 405.397.6650\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp; &nbsp;Call for hours\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 100 E. Main St., Suite 101B, Oklahoma City (Bricktown); 405.604.2996\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Fri, 8 am to 10 pm; Sat-Sun, 9 am to 10 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>All About Cha specializes in gourmet coffee and tea, along with high-quality desserts, breakfast and lunch/dinner items. They offer 15 different coffee drinks, 22 varieties of green and black teas, and 30 healthy Korean specialty drinks.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Black Rifle Coffee Company\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>1909 S. Telephone Rd., Moore\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.977.3500,&nbsp;blackriflecoffee.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Sun-Thurs, 5:30 am to 9 pm; Fri-Sat, 5:30 am to 10 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Veteran-owned shop featuring a full espresso bar, more than 15 blends of coffee, grab-and-go food menu with breakfast, sweets, and lunch. Outdoor seating and a drive-thru are available.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hoboken Coffee Roasters\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>224 S. Division St., Guthrie\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.760.3034,&nbsp;hoboken.coffee\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Fri, 7 am to 6 pm; Sat, 8 am to 7 pm; closed Sun\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sip a cup at the garage or sign up for mail-order delivery beans. Hoboken Coffee has spent years mastering the sourcing and roasting of their delicious coffee. Check out special blends and reviews on their website.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rick’s Fine Chocolates &amp; Coffees\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>109A W. Oklahoma Ave., Guthrie\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.293.9309;&nbsp;ricksdowntown.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Sat, 8 am to 5 pm; Sun 10 am to 5 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>A taste experience like no other! Top-quality handmade chocolates, caramels, truffles, and barks, plus a variety of high-quality beans that deliver a smooth cup of coffee, hot or cold. Gift baskets and custom assortments are available, as well as holiday specials.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vacca Coffeehouse\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>10 W. Main St., #120, Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.265.1189,&nbsp;vacca.coffee\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Thurs, 6:30 am to 9 pm; Fri, 6:30 am to 10 pm; Sat, 7 am to 10 pm; Sun, 8 am to 6 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Located on historic Route 66 in a reimagined grocery store. Serving up Territory ice cream that’s handmade in small batches on-site using an Italian method that doesn’t use traditional churn machines. Coffees featuring Ground 4 Compassion beans, roasted just up the street in Bethany. Homemade deliciousness with breakfast all day, lunch from 11 am to 2 pm, pastries, monthly specials, and Vacca At Home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Aspen Coffee Company (6 locations)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 111 W. 7th, Stillwater; 405.377.5282\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 1908 N. Perkins Rd., Stillwater; 405.743.4950\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 1323 S. Western, Stillwater; 405.372.2500\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 139 S. Duck, Stillwater (drive-thru)\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 180 W 15th St., Suite 140, Edmond; 405.334.6783\u003c/p>\u003cp>• 3649 E. 2nd St., Edmond\u003c/p>\u003cp>aspencoffeecompany.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>Hours vary at each location; check Facebook for up-to-date hours.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Menus differ slightly from location to location, but each serves up great coffee, smoothies, espresso, and a selection of homemade scones, muffins, cookies, pastries, cinnamon rolls, sausage rolls, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Blue Spruce\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>724 S. Main St., Stillwater\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.254.9900,&nbsp;info@bluespruceok.com\u003c/p>\u003cp>Open Mon-Sat, Noon to 9 pm; closed Sun\u003c/p>\u003cp>Amazing handmade gelato and sorbet, craft coffee, loose leaf tea, and apple cider. Small, very hip, and cozy, this little gem is snuggled in on a corner of downtown Stillwater.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"favorite-local-coffee-shop-hangouts-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-12-22T16:51:35.570Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5e100507cd018885c67c80a72dffcb4e.jpeg","name":"Coffee on Christmas Morning","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1640191896,"_etag":"4f653a03aac358a743534ae7980bb074e0774412","textbody":"Tis the season to be jolly, and java makes the world go round for some folks. With temps dropping to near freezing in the early morning hours, a good cup o’ joe, hot tea or hot chocolate can warm up your body and spirit, helping to get your day going. Here are a few of our favorite local coffee shops near your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community and where you’ll find your ideal brew and snacks.Ten Arrows Coffee &amp; Bistro217 N Harrison Ave., Blanchard405.485.2530Open Mon-Fri, 6 am to 4 pm; Sat, 8 am to 4 pmDecadent coffee and a wide assortment of bistro dishes, including tacos, soups, burgers, and everything in between. Take your tasty daily special upstairs to the loft and find a cozy spot to munch. To-go orders over the phone and drive-through service available.Gray Owl Coffee223 E Gray St., Norman405.701.2929Open Mon-Sun, 7 am to 6 pmCoffee, tea, and desserts in a wonderfully homey atmosphere. The fig date bar is a must-try, but you’ll enjoy any of their pastry selections, as well as an impressive collection of teas.&nbsp;Beanstalk Coffee &amp; Sno3408 36th NW, Suite 124, Norman405.887.4484,&nbsp;beanstalkcoffeeandsno.comOpen Mon-Fri, 6 am to 9 pm; Sat-Sun, 7 am to 9 pmCoffee and sno cones are unlike anything you’ve ever seen! Not to mention freshly-baked pastries, muffins, and scones. Yum!Stella Nova (4 locations)Dine-in or takeout; no deliveryOpen Sun-Thurs, 6 am to 8 pm; Fri-Sat, 6 am to 9 pm• 1041 NW 150th St., Edmond; 405.849.4906• 4716 N Western Ave., Oklahoma City; 405.605.2563• 1415 W Main St., Norman; 405.310.2705Open Mon-Fri, 6 am to 5 pm; Sat-Sun, 7 am to 1 pm• 119 N Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City; 405.673.7433Stella Nova is a magical gathering place in each community where rich ideas and conversation are as strong as their coffee. Great coffee along with convenient, friendly service in an enchanting environment.The Underground1621 S Douglas Blvd., Ste C, Midwest City405.733.7720,&nbsp;theundergroundcoffee.comOpen Mon-Fri, 6 am to 8 pm; Sat-Sun, 7 am to 6 pmA family-owned business offering all kinds of coffee and non-coffee drinks, smoothies, a variety of soups, sandwiches, and snacks. Check out their website for specialty drinks.All About Cha(6 locations)Dine-in, curbside pickup available; delivery available at most sites• 1380 W Covell Rd., Edmond; 405.513.7168&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 9 pm; Sat, 9 am to 9 pm; Sun, 10 am to 8 pm• 3272 S. Broadway, Edmond; 405.340.9959&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Sat, 8 am to 9 pm; closed Sun&nbsp;• 761 SW 19th St., Moore; 405.703.1439&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Sat, 8 am to 10 pm; Sun, 10 am to 9 pm• 3750 W. Main St., Norman; 405.561.7171&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Sat, 9 am to 9 pm; Sun, 10 am to 8 pm• 12444 NW 10th St., Bldg. G, Suite 203, Yukon; 405.397.6650&nbsp; &nbsp;Call for hours• 100 E. Main St., Suite 101B, Oklahoma City (Bricktown); 405.604.2996&nbsp; &nbsp;Open Mon-Fri, 8 am to 10 pm; Sat-Sun, 9 am to 10 pmAll About Cha specializes in gourmet coffee and tea, along with high-quality desserts, breakfast and lunch/dinner items. They offer 15 different coffee drinks, 22 varieties of green and black teas, and 30 healthy Korean specialty drinks.Black Rifle Coffee Company1909 S. Telephone Rd., Moore405.977.3500,&nbsp;blackriflecoffee.comOpen Sun-Thurs, 5:30 am to 9 pm; Fri-Sat, 5:30 am to 10 pmVeteran-owned shop featuring a full espresso bar, more than 15 blends of coffee, grab-and-go food menu with breakfast, sweets, and lunch. Outdoor seating and a drive-thru are available.Hoboken Coffee Roasters224 S. Division St., Guthrie405.760.3034,&nbsp;hoboken.coffeeOpen Mon-Fri, 7 am to 6 pm; Sat, 8 am to 7 pm; closed SunSip a cup at the garage or sign up for mail-order delivery beans. Hoboken Coffee has spent years mastering the sourcing and roasting of their delicious coffee. Check out special blends and reviews on their website.Rick’s Fine Chocolates &amp; Coffees109A W. Oklahoma Ave., Guthrie405.293.9309;&nbsp;ricksdowntown.comOpen Mon-Sat, 8 am to 5 pm; Sun 10 am to 5 pmA taste experience like no other! Top-quality handmade chocolates, caramels, truffles, and barks, plus a variety of high-quality beans that deliver a smooth cup of coffee, hot or cold. Gift baskets and custom assortments are available, as well as holiday specials.Vacca Coffeehouse10 W. Main St., #120, Yukon405.265.1189,&nbsp;vacca.coffeeOpen Mon-Thurs, 6:30 am to 9 pm; Fri, 6:30 am to 10 pm; Sat, 7 am to 10 pm; Sun, 8 am to 6 pmLocated on historic Route 66 in a reimagined grocery store. Serving up Territory ice cream that’s handmade in small batches on-site using an Italian method that doesn’t use traditional churn machines. Coffees featuring Ground 4 Compassion beans, roasted just up the street in Bethany. Homemade deliciousness with breakfast all day, lunch from 11 am to 2 pm, pastries, monthly specials, and Vacca At Home.&nbsp;Aspen Coffee Company (6 locations)• 111 W. 7th, Stillwater; 405.377.5282• 1908 N. Perkins Rd., Stillwater; 405.743.4950• 1323 S. Western, Stillwater; 405.372.2500• 139 S. Duck, Stillwater (drive-thru)• 180 W 15th St., Suite 140, Edmond; 405.334.6783• 3649 E. 2nd St., Edmondaspencoffeecompany.comHours vary at each location; check Facebook for up-to-date hours.Menus differ slightly from location to location, but each serves up great coffee, smoothies, espresso, and a selection of homemade scones, muffins, cookies, pastries, cinnamon rolls, sausage rolls, and more.Blue Spruce724 S. Main St., Stillwater405.254.9900,&nbsp;info@bluespruceok.comOpen Mon-Sat, Noon to 9 pm; closed SunAmazing handmade gelato and sorbet, craft coffee, loose leaf tea, and apple cider. Small, very hip, and cozy, this little gem is snuggled in on a corner of downtown Stillwater.","_created":"Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:05:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61c2093e4db048032aeb3146"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61c9c8c84db0480329eb3324","_updated":"Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:22:13 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"An IDEAL 2021 Year in Review","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>As 2021 comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the incredible year we’ve had with amazing homeowners, partners, community organizations, and team. One of the highlights of this year has been the opportunity to give back to our community in a way we’ve never been able to before. &nbsp;This year, more than 40 local organizations, facilities, and families received support from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and our employees.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>This year has seen the highest demand for the housing industry in the past 20 years, especially in Oklahoma. The growth and demographics within our state are outstanding. By the end of 2021, we will have closed on nearly 600 new homes and doubled the size of the company within the last three years. That means hundreds of Oklahoma residents now have a new place to call home and we’re thrilled to be able to be a part of each of those homeowners’ lives.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>In 2021 we’ve all faced challenges as well… a pandemic, national supply chain crisis, inflation, and so much more. We have had to rely on the relationships we have built with the community and our partners over the past 30 years. President of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Steve Shoemaker, says we owe a big part of our success to our trades and suppliers that build our homes. “Those trade partners are the ones building the homes and hammering in every nail,” says Shoemaker.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Along with the relationships outside the company, the company’s success this year is due in large part to the amazing culture created by the 120 employees who work here. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees thrive on serving customers and giving back to our community. That dedication to customer service shows in the numbers as well. A third of Ideal’s revenue is impacted by referrals. That means almost 200 of our new homeowners this year are either current Ideal homeowners buying their second, third, or fourth Ideal home or heard from happy homeowners telling their friends and family about their experience. Excellent customer service not only brings our homeowners joy but makes Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods an incredible place to work.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I’m really proud of, and appreciate, the innovations, designs, and elevations that our team continues to offer, with so much diversity in our homes,” says Shoemaker. “We continue to elevate our standards of, both in energy efficiency, quality, and design. If you visit our neighborhoods, you can see how much the company has evolved. Our locations are more than just houses on streets… we build communities that are an extension to your home, where families come together and build lifelong relationships.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more than a decade, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has built Edmond’s Valencia neighborhood and has continuously been a top-selling community in the Oklahoma metro area. Now completely sold out of homesites in this 600-acre development, new neighborhoods and cities are coming in 2022 and 2023 that will excite both new and current customers. We are excited to start a new year with more opportunity than ever to continue to build and strengthen the company and community.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"an-ideal-2021-year-in-review-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-12-27T14:06:08.698Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b15329b8d2b91dea7f7b954dc83d7468.jpeg","name":"It's a wrap -An IDEAL 2021 Year in Review","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1640613969,"_etag":"1e4bfc07b383710a95269eecfd0aa3b92ab6fd5e","textbody":"As 2021 comes to an end, we’re reflecting on the incredible year we’ve had with amazing homeowners, partners, community organizations, and team. One of the highlights of this year has been the opportunity to give back to our community in a way we’ve never been able to before. &nbsp;This year, more than 40 local organizations, facilities, and families received support from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and our employees.&nbsp;This year has seen the highest demand for the housing industry in the past 20 years, especially in Oklahoma. The growth and demographics within our state are outstanding. By the end of 2021, we will have closed on nearly 600 new homes and doubled the size of the company within the last three years. That means hundreds of Oklahoma residents now have a new place to call home and we’re thrilled to be able to be a part of each of those homeowners’ lives.&nbsp;In 2021 we’ve all faced challenges as well… a pandemic, national supply chain crisis, inflation, and so much more. We have had to rely on the relationships we have built with the community and our partners over the past 30 years. President of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Steve Shoemaker, says we owe a big part of our success to our trades and suppliers that build our homes. “Those trade partners are the ones building the homes and hammering in every nail,” says Shoemaker.&nbsp;Along with the relationships outside the company, the company’s success this year is due in large part to the amazing culture created by the 120 employees who work here. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees thrive on serving customers and giving back to our community. That dedication to customer service shows in the numbers as well. A third of Ideal’s revenue is impacted by referrals. That means almost 200 of our new homeowners this year are either current Ideal homeowners buying their second, third, or fourth Ideal home or heard from happy homeowners telling their friends and family about their experience. Excellent customer service not only brings our homeowners joy but makes Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods an incredible place to work.&nbsp;“I’m really proud of, and appreciate, the innovations, designs, and elevations that our team continues to offer, with so much diversity in our homes,” says Shoemaker. “We continue to elevate our standards of, both in energy efficiency, quality, and design. If you visit our neighborhoods, you can see how much the company has evolved. Our locations are more than just houses on streets… we build communities that are an extension to your home, where families come together and build lifelong relationships.”For more than a decade, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has built Edmond’s Valencia neighborhood and has continuously been a top-selling community in the Oklahoma metro area. Now completely sold out of homesites in this 600-acre development, new neighborhoods and cities are coming in 2022 and 2023 that will excite both new and current customers. We are excited to start a new year with more opportunity than ever to continue to build and strengthen the company and community.","_created":"Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:08:08 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61c9c8c84db0480329eb3324"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61ca26ba4db0487668eb0025","_updated":"Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:40:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Oklahoma City: Larger Than Life","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/N-0cPNJPRLY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas are larger than life and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of this community. With a low cost of living, vibrant arts communities, diverse and abundant jobs, beautiful public spaces, active recreation, exciting athletic events, and so much more, OKC is a modern-day dream. Pick your lifestyle living here in an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community: close to the action or a country oasis.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Live in an Ideal new home in Norman, Edmond, Choctaw, Blanchard, Moore, Oklahoma City, Piedmont, Yukon, Mustang, and Stillwater.\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-larger-than-life-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-12-27T20:22:55.416Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/af084453a0fbde854056390c60a9d26e.jpeg","name":"Dog playing catch in the park","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1640636576,"_etag":"4caac6db1617e01002a73c657c3bf21bed55ebf4","textbody":"Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas are larger than life and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of this community. With a low cost of living, vibrant arts communities, diverse and abundant jobs, beautiful public spaces, active recreation, exciting athletic events, and so much more, OKC is a modern-day dream. Pick your lifestyle living here in an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community: close to the action or a country oasis.Live in an Ideal new home in Norman, Edmond, Choctaw, Blanchard, Moore, Oklahoma City, Piedmont, Yukon, Mustang, and Stillwater.","_created":"Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:48:58 GMT","featured_video":[{"embed":""}],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61ca26ba4db0487668eb0025"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61ccb4c94db0487668eb06cd","_updated":"Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:19:37 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Realtors for 2021","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to congratulate the following agents for being our Top 4 Realtors of 2021! This group had 5 or more closing contracts with us. We are so grateful for your partnership during these challenging times. We look forward to continuing to build stronger relationships with you in the year to come!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>1) Angie Baird - Stellar Realty OK\u003c/p>\u003cp>2) Allen Ong -David Webb Property Management\u003c/p>\u003cp>3) Kat Kosmala - ERA Courtyard Real Estate\u003c/p>\u003cp>4) Kristyn Morris - Keller Williams Stillwater\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"top-realtors-for-2021-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2021-12-30T19:13:52.133Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b43150117133990be1f96b6084152d1c.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Top Realtors for 2021"},"dateUnix":1640891633,"_etag":"a2897f5ff2a03c0248256222b3fc4c47975b2754","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to congratulate the following agents for being our Top 4 Realtors of 2021! This group had 5 or more closing contracts with us. We are so grateful for your partnership during these challenging times. We look forward to continuing to build stronger relationships with you in the year to come!&nbsp;1) Angie Baird - Stellar Realty OK2) Allen Ong -David Webb Property Management3) Kat Kosmala - ERA Courtyard Real Estate4) Kristyn Morris - Keller Williams Stillwater","_created":"Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:19:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61ccb4c94db0487668eb06cd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61d3306d4db0487668eb139b","_updated":"Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:20:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"It’s a New Year at Ideal…. What to look forward to in 2022!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In 2022, you can expect exciting new developments at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. This year, you’ll start to see our beautiful and energy-efficient homes coming to new Oklahoma locations. The Ideal team is thrilled to be opening our first neighborhoods in Harrah and Washington while also opening brand new neighborhoods in Norman, Edmond, and Stillwater.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Also new for 2022 will be brand new floor plans and elevations for the Infinity line of homes, ranging from 2,500 to 3,300 sq ft.&nbsp;&nbsp;These top-of-the-line homes continue to bring innovation in energy efficiency balancing beauty and functionality. “We’re really going to continue to separate ourselves as the design experts in the homebuilding industry in this market,” said Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods President, Steve Shoemaker.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Ideal Design Center is the largest design center of its kind in the state with more than 86,000 product offerings. In the months ahead, the design experiences will continue to grow as regional design studios open throughout the metro to better serve our customers. These studios provide the convenience of closer locations for our homeowners with the same great experience as our main design center.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Most importantly, as a Kingdom company, we strive to continue our faith-based initiatives building relationships and supporting organizations within our communities to help those in need. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods owners genuinely love and care for those who work here, our homeowners, communities, and trade partners. The company will soon be expanding that service mindset outside Oklahoma through mission opportunities for Ideal employees.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“When you love what you do and love coming to work every day, you provide a much greater service to your customers and community. In the year to come, our goal is to strengthen and improve the quality of all the services and product lines we provide,” said Shoemaker.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We are so excited for you to join us in the next phase of our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods journey in 2022! We have high expectations for the service and quality we will continue to provide. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together in the new year!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"its-a-new-year-at-ideal-what-to-look-forward-to-in-2022-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-01-03T17:16:48.726Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8f54ecce4e2f01bfb7b63bddb3225b46.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"What's coming in 2022!"},"dateUnix":1641230209,"_etag":"f1f1e9ba6f38dd76fd3a29e4c82db96ed2cdc11e","textbody":"In 2022, you can expect exciting new developments at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. This year, you’ll start to see our beautiful and energy-efficient homes coming to new Oklahoma locations. The Ideal team is thrilled to be opening our first neighborhoods in Harrah and Washington while also opening brand new neighborhoods in Norman, Edmond, and Stillwater.&nbsp;Also new for 2022 will be brand new floor plans and elevations for the Infinity line of homes, ranging from 2,500 to 3,300 sq ft.&nbsp;&nbsp;These top-of-the-line homes continue to bring innovation in energy efficiency balancing beauty and functionality. “We’re really going to continue to separate ourselves as the design experts in the homebuilding industry in this market,” said Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods President, Steve Shoemaker.&nbsp;The Ideal Design Center is the largest design center of its kind in the state with more than 86,000 product offerings. In the months ahead, the design experiences will continue to grow as regional design studios open throughout the metro to better serve our customers. These studios provide the convenience of closer locations for our homeowners with the same great experience as our main design center.&nbsp;Most importantly, as a Kingdom company, we strive to continue our faith-based initiatives building relationships and supporting organizations within our communities to help those in need. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods owners genuinely love and care for those who work here, our homeowners, communities, and trade partners. The company will soon be expanding that service mindset outside Oklahoma through mission opportunities for Ideal employees.&nbsp;“When you love what you do and love coming to work every day, you provide a much greater service to your customers and community. In the year to come, our goal is to strengthen and improve the quality of all the services and product lines we provide,” said Shoemaker.We are so excited for you to join us in the next phase of our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods journey in 2022! We have high expectations for the service and quality we will continue to provide. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together in the new year!","_created":"Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:20:45 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61d3306d4db0487668eb139b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61d4a0174db0481dfbeb08f5","_updated":"Tue, 04 Jan 2022 22:08:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Colors of the year for 2022","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>With a new year come new ideal color trends in all facets of design. Everything from interior wall colors to book design will more than likely feature one or more of these colors in 2022. Overwhelmingly, the top color is a shade of pale, earthy green, perhaps for its soothing effect and appreciation for nature during what seems like the never-ending pandemic. For whatever reason, the good folks at \u003ca href=\"https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/these-are-the-9-color-of-the-year-picks-that-companies-are-predicting-will-rule-2022\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Architectural Digest\u003c/a> tell us that brands like Behr, Sherwin-Williams, and others predict this color will rule the year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Most of this year’s top colors reflect a broad, back-to-nature trend in interior design. According to paint manufacturers, the biggest color story of the year ahead is a shift from cool to warm undertones. Think cozy creams and light taupes rather than all-white, again trending back to nature.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/774c30d65ab7fadeb4a8998a8e41a1ce.jpeg\" style=\"width: 15.67%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/774c30d65ab7fadeb4a8998a8e41a1ce.jpeg\">&nbsp;Behr’s Breezeway is a silvery green suitable for everything from beachside vibes to modern contemporary. Breezeway is a standout of the 20 shades that make up Behr’s 2022 color trends palette and functions as a perfect neutral for those wanting to brighten a space by bringing the outdoors in.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/73a818136a111d34f435cb48396db680.png\" style=\"width: 15.52%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/73a818136a111d34f435cb48396db680.png\">Benjamin Moore’s October Mist is a soothing shade of green offering a connection to nature. Much like a flower stem, this grayish-green shade blends in and lets other dazzling colors pop.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b9a61cff22287ba9076d2e04d5080578.jpeg\" style=\"width: 16.42%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b9a61cff22287ba9076d2e04d5080578.jpeg\">&nbsp;Art and Craft by Dunn-Edwards takes a departure from the abundant pale green trend for 2022 but still stays within the natural palette. Art and Craft is a light and airy take on brown and is a down-to-earth color that brings stability, comfort, and calm.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1ac193c212f801ce4174c67cdb82c9ba.jpeg\" style=\"width: 16.27%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1ac193c212f801ce4174c67cdb82c9ba.jpeg\">&nbsp; PPG’s Olive Sprig is another grayish-green tying in with the idea of renewal and rebirth. This trendy color offers a nice transition from cool grays to neutrals with a little personality.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/78d7513401080477e1ddae6525f6bf49.jpeg\" style=\"width: 16.72%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/78d7513401080477e1ddae6525f6bf49.jpeg\">Guacamole by Glidden is a more festive and appetizing shade of green for 2022. Perfect for kitchens, Guacamole looks great against a white subway tile backsplash but is also perfectly at home entertaining in the living room.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/067789046deb42b36313985ac97d6c90.jpeg\" style=\"width: 16.57%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/067789046deb42b36313985ac97d6c90.jpeg\">&nbsp; Breathe by Graham &amp; Brown draws its inspiration from the sky rather than the earthier greens and browns. A neutral pale, powdery blue, Breathe also lends itself to a feeling of wellness and sustainability.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2193987bf5cf3bac013f596718ea0bfe.jpeg\" style=\"width: 17.16%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2193987bf5cf3bac013f596718ea0bfe.jpeg\">&nbsp;Sherwin-Williams’ Evergreen Fog is another grayish-green that takes its name from thick, heavy air. This super-versatile color brings in the aesthetics of the 70s while merging with the spirit of organic modern. Evergreen Fog will play well on walls and cabinets at home while fitting in nicely with commercial spaces.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1655cd245a167c3e46349ed8fe83d2f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 16.87%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1655cd245a167c3e46349ed8fe83d2f.jpeg\">&nbsp; Bright Skies by Dulux -In a year where forecasters are latching on to any idea of brighter days ahead, Bright Skies is an airy, open blue tone that can reinvigorate any room. It’s a fun yet functional option that pushes the boundaries of a neutral.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/77b2c55a69752a86b6468d32c0ca0a18.jpeg\" style=\"width: 17.91%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/77b2c55a69752a86b6468d32c0ca0a18.jpeg\">&nbsp;Very Peri by Pantone -Last but not least, industry leader Pantone selected a purple-blue shade of periwinkle. If you’re gun-shy about using too much color or taking that first step, it’s a great choice to use on maybe one wall instead of all four. And it’s markedly different from any pale or olive green! Very Peri brings a sense of playfulness to interiors and invites a few unexpected color combinations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And here are a few more color picks for 2022 from \u003ca href=\"https://www.bhg.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Better Homes and Gardens\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/30eab33e86c6facd76fa756f92c3480f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 17.16%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/30eab33e86c6facd76fa756f92c3480f.jpeg\">Better Homes &amp; Gardens’ Laurel Leaf is the first-ever paint color of the year for Better Homes &amp; Gardens. This dusty green mimics the color of eucalyptus leaves and again reflects a desire to bring nature into our homes. Laurel Leaf pairs well with creamy white and beiges to foster a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Instead of naming a single color of the year, Valspar created a palette of 12 nature-inspired colors that satisfy the craving for comfort and calm. These colors of the year include warm neutrals, dusty pastels, and soothing blues and greens, ranging from light and subtle to dramatically dark.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9d1ef2e88117ba87ab163a6ae15bb687.jpeg\" style=\"width: 17.16%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9d1ef2e88117ba87ab163a6ae15bb687.jpeg\">Aleutian by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. Like a well-worn pair of faded blue jeans, Aleutian embodies comfort and relaxation. This washed-out indigo serves as the foundation for a larger 2022 color collection called Softened Refuge. Soft neutrals with muted earth tones use color to create a sense of comfort and calmness, a recurring theme in this year’s selections.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re looking to refresh or renew your interior, check out some of the colors of the year at your local paint store or talk to your interior designer. (A practical thought: be sure to look at actual paint chips; don’t rely on screenshots of colors to make your final choices. Computer screens don’t always give an accurate picture of color.) Whatever your color path journey, think about the vibe you want from your space … calm, quiet, and relaxing, or something with a little more visual noise. Make your Ideal home ideal with just the right color!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/09a22954950d73d6efd48d1deef4493b.jpeg","name":"Colors of the year","@type":"ImageObject"},"uniqueName":"colors-of-the-year-for-2022-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-01-05T19:25:30.498Z","_created":"Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:29:27 GMT","dateUnix":1641410731,"_etag":"ec539b156bdfcb65a0fe9a035ecef0482a18922e","textbody":"With a new year come new ideal color trends in all facets of design. Everything from interior wall colors to book design will more than likely feature one or more of these colors in 2022. Overwhelmingly, the top color is a shade of pale, earthy green, perhaps for its soothing effect and appreciation for nature during what seems like the never-ending pandemic. For whatever reason, the good folks at Architectural Digest tell us that brands like Behr, Sherwin-Williams, and others predict this color will rule the year.Most of this year’s top colors reflect a broad, back-to-nature trend in interior design. According to paint manufacturers, the biggest color story of the year ahead is a shift from cool to warm undertones. Think cozy creams and light taupes rather than all-white, again trending back to nature.&nbsp;Behr’s Breezeway is a silvery green suitable for everything from beachside vibes to modern contemporary. Breezeway is a standout of the 20 shades that make up Behr’s 2022 color trends palette and functions as a perfect neutral for those wanting to brighten a space by bringing the outdoors in.Benjamin Moore’s October Mist is a soothing shade of green offering a connection to nature. Much like a flower stem, this grayish-green shade blends in and lets other dazzling colors pop.&nbsp;Art and Craft by Dunn-Edwards takes a departure from the abundant pale green trend for 2022 but still stays within the natural palette. Art and Craft is a light and airy take on brown and is a down-to-earth color that brings stability, comfort, and calm.&nbsp; PPG’s Olive Sprig is another grayish-green tying in with the idea of renewal and rebirth. This trendy color offers a nice transition from cool grays to neutrals with a little personality.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Guacamole by Glidden is a more festive and appetizing shade of green for 2022. Perfect for kitchens, Guacamole looks great against a white subway tile backsplash but is also perfectly at home entertaining in the living room.&nbsp; Breathe by Graham &amp; Brown draws its inspiration from the sky rather than the earthier greens and browns. A neutral pale, powdery blue, Breathe also lends itself to a feeling of wellness and sustainability.&nbsp;Sherwin-Williams’ Evergreen Fog is another grayish-green that takes its name from thick, heavy air. This super-versatile color brings in the aesthetics of the 70s while merging with the spirit of organic modern. Evergreen Fog will play well on walls and cabinets at home while fitting in nicely with commercial spaces.&nbsp; Bright Skies by Dulux -In a year where forecasters are latching on to any idea of brighter days ahead, Bright Skies is an airy, open blue tone that can reinvigorate any room. It’s a fun yet functional option that pushes the boundaries of a neutral.&nbsp;Very Peri by Pantone -Last but not least, industry leader Pantone selected a purple-blue shade of periwinkle. If you’re gun-shy about using too much color or taking that first step, it’s a great choice to use on maybe one wall instead of all four. And it’s markedly different from any pale or olive green! Very Peri brings a sense of playfulness to interiors and invites a few unexpected color combinations.And here are a few more color picks for 2022 from Better Homes and Gardens:Better Homes &amp; Gardens’ Laurel Leaf is the first-ever paint color of the year for Better Homes &amp; Gardens. This dusty green mimics the color of eucalyptus leaves and again reflects a desire to bring nature into our homes. Laurel Leaf pairs well with creamy white and beiges to foster a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.Instead of naming a single color of the year, Valspar created a palette of 12 nature-inspired colors that satisfy the craving for comfort and calm. These colors of the year include warm neutrals, dusty pastels, and soothing blues and greens, ranging from light and subtle to dramatically dark.Aleutian by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. Like a well-worn pair of faded blue jeans, Aleutian embodies comfort and relaxation. This washed-out indigo serves as the foundation for a larger 2022 color collection called Softened Refuge. Soft neutrals with muted earth tones use color to create a sense of comfort and calmness, a recurring theme in this year’s selections.If you’re looking to refresh or renew your interior, check out some of the colors of the year at your local paint store or talk to your interior designer. (A practical thought: be sure to look at actual paint chips; don’t rely on screenshots of colors to make your final choices. Computer screens don’t always give an accurate picture of color.) Whatever your color path journey, think about the vibe you want from your space … calm, quiet, and relaxing, or something with a little more visual noise. Make your Ideal home ideal with just the right color!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61d4a0174db0481dfbeb08f5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61ddd1814db0487668eb3438","_updated":"Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:03:55 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Celebrate MLK Jr. Day","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>You can join Oklahoma City and nearby metro areas at several special events to honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal holiday will be observed Monday, Jan. 17. Dr. King has a special tie to Oklahoma City visiting \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahoman.com/article/5443045/before-the-dream-there-was-oklahoma-city?template=ampart\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cavalry Baptist Church in both 1953 after seminary and in 1960 during a Civil Rights rally and boycott\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We’ve compiled a short list of parades and celebrations in his honor, courtesy of our friends at \u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Metro Family Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Join in an event to honor Dr. King’s legacy and impact in Civil Rights history.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jan. 17\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>•Celebrate in downtown OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City hosts the third largest parade in Dr. King’s honor. Free activities include a silent march, bell ringing, holiday program, parade and job fair. The 2022 theme is “Resilient and Relentless.” To pre-register or for more details, visit &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.okcmlkcoalition.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">okcmlkcoalition.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Job fair: 9 a.m., Douglass High School, 900 N. Martin Luther King Ave., Oklahoma City 73117\u003c/li>\u003cli>Opening ceremony and silent march: 9:45 a.m., Freedom Center to Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City. The silent march is held in the style of early civil rights movement marches.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bell ringing: 11 a.m., Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr., Oklahoma City 73105\u003c/li>\u003cli>Holiday program: 12:15 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 127 NW 7th St., Oklahoma City 73102\u003c/li>\u003cli>Parade: 2 p.m., Downtown, 600 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City 73102\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>•\u003cstrong>Celebrate at the Myriad Gardens\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>301 W. Reno Ave.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A morning of live performances and crafts with local black artists and speakers will feature their work in honor of Dr. King’s history message. Free.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•\u003cstrong>Celebrate with the Norman Philharmonic\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>7:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church\u003c/p>\u003cp>419 S. University Blvd., Norman 73069\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanphil.com/season\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">normanphil.com/season\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A special performance to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Adults, $15; kids 16 &amp; under, $7\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>•\u003cstrong>Celebrate in Stillwater\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Free celebrations will be held in Stillwater featuring speakers and a unity march. For more information, visit &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://library.stillwater.org/mlk_day.php\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater Public Library\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>MLK Day Celebration - Sunday, Jan. 16&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>7 p.m. at the Stillwater Community Center\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Unity March -&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>Monday, Jan. 17\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>1 p.m. at Southern Woods Park\u003c/p>\u003cp>March will end at OSU Spears School of Business\u003c/p>\u003cp>March the entire route or join anywhere along the path\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"celebrate-mlk-jr-day-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-01-11T18:45:24.651Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9cae4a1cf6e49c3f363f50fe3c2f19d2.jpeg","name":"MLK Jr.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1641926725,"_etag":"2aa94e441f5ecec88fcd0a5db4293f996025d58b","textbody":"You can join Oklahoma City and nearby metro areas at several special events to honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal holiday will be observed Monday, Jan. 17. Dr. King has a special tie to Oklahoma City visiting Cavalry Baptist Church in both 1953 after seminary and in 1960 during a Civil Rights rally and boycott.We’ve compiled a short list of parades and celebrations in his honor, courtesy of our friends at Metro Family Magazine.Join in an event to honor Dr. King’s legacy and impact in Civil Rights history.Jan. 17•Celebrate in downtown OKCOklahoma City hosts the third largest parade in Dr. King’s honor. Free activities include a silent march, bell ringing, holiday program, parade and job fair. The 2022 theme is “Resilient and Relentless.” To pre-register or for more details, visit &nbsp;okcmlkcoalition.org.Job fair: 9 a.m., Douglass High School, 900 N. Martin Luther King Ave., Oklahoma City 73117Opening ceremony and silent march: 9:45 a.m., Freedom Center to Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City. The silent march is held in the style of early civil rights movement marches.Bell ringing: 11 a.m., Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr., Oklahoma City 73105Holiday program: 12:15 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 127 NW 7th St., Oklahoma City 73102Parade: 2 p.m., Downtown, 600 N. Walker Ave., Oklahoma City 73102•Celebrate at the Myriad Gardens301 W. Reno Ave.A morning of live performances and crafts with local black artists and speakers will feature their work in honor of Dr. King’s history message. Free.•Celebrate with the Norman Philharmonic7:30 p.m.McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church419 S. University Blvd., Norman 73069For more information, visit normanphil.com/seasonA special performance to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.Adults, $15; kids 16 &amp; under, $7•Celebrate in StillwaterFree celebrations will be held in Stillwater featuring speakers and a unity march. For more information, visit &nbsp;Stillwater Public Library.MLK Day Celebration - Sunday, Jan. 16&nbsp;7 p.m. at the Stillwater Community CenterUnity March -&nbsp;Monday, Jan. 171 p.m. at Southern Woods ParkMarch will end at OSU Spears School of BusinessMarch the entire route or join anywhere along the path","_created":"Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:50:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61ddd1814db0487668eb3438"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61de14004db0487668eb3650","_updated":"Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:21:17 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"NEW Model Home: the OVERLY in Native Plains","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"\">\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/8qwTJ5dYNgk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/overly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Overly\u003c/a> is quickly becoming a fan favorite among our homeowners and it’s easy to see why. It was an easy decision to turn this floor plan in our newest model home in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a> (Moore, OK).\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11fc4ca73d7a88a73a3e5049deeb000f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11fc4ca73d7a88a73a3e5049deeb000f.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/overly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Overly\u003c/a> is a 2,327 square foot home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, and a three-car garage. When you enter this home, you're greeted by an open entry with lots of natural light and easy access to the mudroom, kitchen, and bedrooms.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/977a9be8801b2ceded4e84cbe12fb74c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/977a9be8801b2ceded4e84cbe12fb74c.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The kitchen is central to the home and features a large cabinet pantry and an oversized island with generous seating. The living room has a cathedral ceiling with an eye-catching faux beam running down the middle. You'll also enjoy eight stacked windows that fill the living space with natural light and create a memorable statement.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3d7f2d92ce886278f310bc34bb86a236.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3d7f2d92ce886278f310bc34bb86a236.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The master suite is a wrap-around design that circles from the master bedroom to master bath and features a five-foot shower and split vanities, to a massive master closet, then to the utility, and finally ending at the mudroom where you can go back to the entry, kitchen, or garage.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31ee2fba33a3b29c72b8bdd3b2215fe7.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31ee2fba33a3b29c72b8bdd3b2215fe7.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are three choices for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/overly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Overly\u003c/a> exterior: Craftsman, Farmhouse, or Modern.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To tour this model home, swing by 16140 Tall Grass Drive, Moore, OK in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a>, or call our team and schedule an appointment for a personal tour, 405-689-5443.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"new-model-home-the-overly-in-native-plains-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-01-11T23:28:10.900Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/25195a73c6ee42e357e2627b3b8272de.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1641943691,"_etag":"f760d94116fa730670b56e7272a25271aa5ff579","textbody":"The Overly is quickly becoming a fan favorite among our homeowners and it’s easy to see why. It was an easy decision to turn this floor plan in our newest model home in Native Plains (Moore, OK).The Overly is a 2,327 square foot home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, and a three-car garage. When you enter this home, you're greeted by an open entry with lots of natural light and easy access to the mudroom, kitchen, and bedrooms.The kitchen is central to the home and features a large cabinet pantry and an oversized island with generous seating. The living room has a cathedral ceiling with an eye-catching faux beam running down the middle. You'll also enjoy eight stacked windows that fill the living space with natural light and create a memorable statement.The master suite is a wrap-around design that circles from the master bedroom to master bath and features a five-foot shower and split vanities, to a massive master closet, then to the utility, and finally ending at the mudroom where you can go back to the entry, kitchen, or garage.There are three choices for the Overly exterior: Craftsman, Farmhouse, or Modern.To tour this model home, swing by 16140 Tall Grass Drive, Moore, OK in Native Plains, or call our team and schedule an appointment for a personal tour, 405-689-5443.","_created":"Tue, 11 Jan 2022 23:34:24 GMT","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f9610a4788f6ef31b79523a9a6613cb3.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61de14004db0487668eb3650"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61e8524c4db0481dfbeb33bc","_updated":"Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:32:55 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Welcome to the Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods family! Here’s what to expect!!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Congratulations on your new home! We’re so excited to welcome you to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods family. We’re going to show you what you can expect over the coming days, weeks, and months as your new home is being built.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At this point, you have received several documents about your new Ideal home. We are going to walk you through how to read each one and confirm your home plans. Let’s review the documents.\u003c/p>\u003cp>1) The first document is called your \u003cstrong>Options Addendum\u003c/strong>. This document is a complete list of all the selections you have made at the Design Center. This includes paint colors, upgrade options, all the specific decisions you have made to make your new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>2) Your second document is your \u003cstrong>Plot Plan\u003c/strong>. This document shows the orientation of your home. This includes garage placement, utility easements (electrical and gas lines), and any additional upgraded concrete sections.\u003c/p>\u003cp>3) The third document is your \u003cstrong>Floor Plan\u003c/strong>. This document shows the interior room conversions or placement and direction of all areas of your new home, such as the dining area, study, or secondary bedrooms. This will also show the orientation of tile, wood floors, laminate floors, etc.\u003c/p>\u003cp>4) The fourth document is your \u003cstrong>Elevation\u003c/strong>. The document shows you the exterior style of the home you chose at the Design Center. This will include options you selected for paint, stain, brick, etc.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>5) The fifth document is your \u003cstrong>Cabinet Drawings\u003c/strong>. This document shows you all the cabinets in your new home. This includes the kitchen, bathrooms, utility room, and any additional areas.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>6) Finally, the sixth document is your \u003cstrong>Electrical Plan\u003c/strong>. This document allows to you visualize where your outlets will generally be located but also list any additional and specific locations you have chosen.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If anything seems different from the original items and selections made at the Design Center again, please report any discrepancies to your New Home Consultant within the \u003cstrong>next 7 days\u003c/strong>! If changes are made after those 7 days, there may be a chance the change may not be possible, or additional fees may incur.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now we have reached your new home's \u003cstrong>Timeline\u003c/strong>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;1) Your New Home Consultant will keep you updated with progress reports and photos. Once the construction phase begins, it will take about 5-6 months to complete.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>2) Your interest rate and a closing date will be set 30 days before completion.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>3) Our Customer Care team will schedule a time for your new home orientation. This will allow you to ask any questions you may have about your home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>4) Customer Care will come back 30 -60 after closing to address any questions or concerns.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Again, we want to welcome you to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods family! Any questions you may have should be directed to your New Home Consultant throughout the construction process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","uniqueName":"welcome-to-the-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-family-heres-what-to-expect-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-01-19T17:47:40.117Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/953e6b0f58aa39b4e1bf6600abe6e577.jpeg","name":"Pre-Construction new home documents & timeline","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1642614461,"_etag":"c83b9dbb3e0c679a7c762195097b08d677805cf0","textbody":"Congratulations on your new home! We’re so excited to welcome you to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods family. We’re going to show you what you can expect over the coming days, weeks, and months as your new home is being built.At this point, you have received several documents about your new Ideal home. We are going to walk you through how to read each one and confirm your home plans. Let’s review the documents.1) The first document is called your Options Addendum. This document is a complete list of all the selections you have made at the Design Center. This includes paint colors, upgrade options, all the specific decisions you have made to make your new home.2) Your second document is your Plot Plan. This document shows the orientation of your home. This includes garage placement, utility easements (electrical and gas lines), and any additional upgraded concrete sections.3) The third document is your Floor Plan. This document shows the interior room conversions or placement and direction of all areas of your new home, such as the dining area, study, or secondary bedrooms. This will also show the orientation of tile, wood floors, laminate floors, etc.4) The fourth document is your Elevation. The document shows you the exterior style of the home you chose at the Design Center. This will include options you selected for paint, stain, brick, etc.&nbsp;5) The fifth document is your Cabinet Drawings. This document shows you all the cabinets in your new home. This includes the kitchen, bathrooms, utility room, and any additional areas.&nbsp;6) Finally, the sixth document is your Electrical Plan. This document allows to you visualize where your outlets will generally be located but also list any additional and specific locations you have chosen.&nbsp;If anything seems different from the original items and selections made at the Design Center again, please report any discrepancies to your New Home Consultant within the next 7 days! If changes are made after those 7 days, there may be a chance the change may not be possible, or additional fees may incur.Now we have reached your new home's Timeline.&nbsp;&nbsp;1) Your New Home Consultant will keep you updated with progress reports and photos. Once the construction phase begins, it will take about 5-6 months to complete.&nbsp;2) Your interest rate and a closing date will be set 30 days before completion.&nbsp;3) Our Customer Care team will schedule a time for your new home orientation. This will allow you to ask any questions you may have about your home.&nbsp;4) Customer Care will come back 30 -60 after closing to address any questions or concerns.Again, we want to welcome you to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods family! Any questions you may have should be directed to your New Home Consultant throughout the construction process.","_created":"Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:02:52 GMT","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/y-tLb00EmAw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b64ce6a314a0b7a5c6528fbde41dfa52.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"What to expect"}}],"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61e8524c4db0481dfbeb33bc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61eafab44db0480326eba49f","_updated":"Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:08:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Custom Home Selections at Contract","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Below is a list of custom options customers may choose at time of contract. Please contact your new home consultant if you have any questions about the following selections.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Floor plan\u003c/li>\u003cli>Homesite\u003c/li>\u003cli>Room conversion options available on selected floor plan\u003c/li>\u003cli>Signature series master bath upgrade options\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add an optional fireplace (if available on selected floor plan): gas or electric\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add floor outlets\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add door from garage to side yard\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add storm shelter: exterior or garage location\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add garage extension (2ft or 4ft)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add side storage (if available on selected floor plan)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Increase width of driveway\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add garage sidewalk (on standard or tandem garage)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add covered patio or extension\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add additional concrete to back patio (100, 200 or 300 sq ft)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add circle driveway on Signature series homes only\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add additional rebar for wood-look tile option\u003c/li>\u003cli>Master bath window: obscure or clear glass\u003c/li>\u003cli>Select exterior window color: white or clay&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Select included garage door style or upgrade\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"custom-home-selections-at-contract-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-01-21T18:13:58.158Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c83ee433badc631ee3523137ae942d1d.jpeg","name":"new home under construction in oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1642788839,"_etag":"dcd1d05e5b392e5cf73e7add031b74883a2b0045","textbody":"Below is a list of custom options customers may choose at time of contract. Please contact your new home consultant if you have any questions about the following selections.Floor planHomesiteRoom conversion options available on selected floor planSignature series master bath upgrade optionsAdd an optional fireplace (if available on selected floor plan): gas or electricAdd floor outletsAdd door from garage to side yardAdd storm shelter: exterior or garage locationAdd garage extension (2ft or 4ft)Add side storage (if available on selected floor plan)Increase width of drivewayAdd garage sidewalk (on standard or tandem garage)Add covered patio or extensionAdd additional concrete to back patio (100, 200 or 300 sq ft)Add circle driveway on Signature series homes onlyAdd additional rebar for wood-look tile optionMaster bath window: obscure or clear glassSelect exterior window color: white or clay&nbsp;Select included garage door style or upgrade","_created":"Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:25:56 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61eafab44db0480326eba49f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"61faa8fa4db0481dfbeb5af8","_updated":"Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:32:46 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Meeting Ideal Homes","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cem>What to expect at your first appointment with a new home consultant\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>So you’ve made that exciting – and sometimes a little scary – decision to purchase your first home. Congratulations! We hope you will consider Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods as part of your home search – it’s a wise choice. At Ideal, your first meeting on the path to new homeownership is with a new home consultant.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In this article, we talk with Cheli Porter, one of Ideal’s new home consultants. She’s been with the company for almost 12 years and serves as the customer’s point of contact through the entire build. She is not a Realtor®; her position is to help you feel comfortable with the home buying process, whether that’s answering your questions, or helping you understand and become comfortable with the process. She will be your “person” until closing and won’t just hand you off to someone else. She’s yours for the duration!\u003c/p>\u003cp>First appointments are often made by an online salesperson (for those who’ve contacted Ideal Homes through the website) or by your realtor if you’re working with one. Occasionally, you’ll meet a consultant by dropping by the model home. While consultants are happy to serve walk-in customers, they always protect their appointments and may not be able to help you at that exact moment. The best advice is to contact the online sales consultant by visiting \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IdealHomes.com\u003c/a> and clicking in the upper right corner.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The first meeting is an information gathering time; you don’t need to bring any kind of paperwork. Just have your requirements and investment budget in your head or on paper so you can share those numbers. Your consultant will introduce you to Ideal Homes communities and house plans that will fit your needs, based on the information you provide. Your consultant will always ask your permission before delving into these questions:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Which community are you interested in?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What’s your moving situation? Are there time constraints, are you moving from out of state, or do you want a specific school district?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What size home are you looking for? How many bedrooms?\u003c/li>\u003cli>What’s your investment range?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These questions may seem personal, but your consultant wants to get you into the right community and the right space for you.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to Cheli, this first meeting is to get to know you. “The more information you can share, the better job I can do as your new home consultant,” she says. “Finding the perfect home is a higher priority than making a sale.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4a6b8ffa01ec2f9b894bc0d97b0ff974.jpeg\" style=\"width: 43.13%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4a6b8ffa01ec2f9b894bc0d97b0ff974.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>To get to know you better, your new home consultant might want to know what’s changing in your life that would make you purchase a new home and if you’re interested in a “just for now” home or a “forever” home. She’ll ask you about design features that work and don’t work in your current home. And what your timeframe will allow … do you have enough time to build or would a pre-designed homework better for you?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Your consultant will also share information about Ideal Homes, our communities and neighborhoods, schools, community amenities, warranties, customer care, our building practices, and energy efficiency. You’ll get to visit several houses and learn how we build homes that last a lifetime.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“My goal, and the goal of every new home consultant at Ideal, is to help. I’m here to help your family find a home, not to sell you a house,” says Cheli. “If my community doesn’t fit your needs and timeline, I’ll take you someplace else. It’s my pleasure to try my best to help you make the best decision for you.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>A home is a big purchase and deserves some thought and planning. But you should be aware that homes are selling quickly, these days. Take the time you need to discover and investigate but hesitating to sign a contract may result in losing a particular house. The status of homes changes minute by minute. Your new home consultant is always available to answer any questions you may have to help you feel comfortable about your purchase. Give us a call to help you find your Ideal home!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"meeting-ideal-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-02-02T15:46:36.029Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/11fc4ca73d7a88a73a3e5049deeb000f.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1643816797,"_etag":"19487f2f786cc4b757800e6e38e526373dde58b3","textbody":"What to expect at your first appointment with a new home consultantSo you’ve made that exciting – and sometimes a little scary – decision to purchase your first home. Congratulations! We hope you will consider Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods as part of your home search – it’s a wise choice. At Ideal, your first meeting on the path to new homeownership is with a new home consultant.In this article, we talk with Cheli Porter, one of Ideal’s new home consultants. She’s been with the company for almost 12 years and serves as the customer’s point of contact through the entire build. She is not a Realtor®; her position is to help you feel comfortable with the home buying process, whether that’s answering your questions, or helping you understand and become comfortable with the process. She will be your “person” until closing and won’t just hand you off to someone else. She’s yours for the duration!First appointments are often made by an online salesperson (for those who’ve contacted Ideal Homes through the website) or by your realtor if you’re working with one. Occasionally, you’ll meet a consultant by dropping by the model home. While consultants are happy to serve walk-in customers, they always protect their appointments and may not be able to help you at that exact moment. The best advice is to contact the online sales consultant by visiting IdealHomes.com and clicking in the upper right corner.The first meeting is an information gathering time; you don’t need to bring any kind of paperwork. Just have your requirements and investment budget in your head or on paper so you can share those numbers. Your consultant will introduce you to Ideal Homes communities and house plans that will fit your needs, based on the information you provide. Your consultant will always ask your permission before delving into these questions:Which community are you interested in?What’s your moving situation? Are there time constraints, are you moving from out of state, or do you want a specific school district?What size home are you looking for? How many bedrooms?What’s your investment range?These questions may seem personal, but your consultant wants to get you into the right community and the right space for you.&nbsp;According to Cheli, this first meeting is to get to know you. “The more information you can share, the better job I can do as your new home consultant,” she says. “Finding the perfect home is a higher priority than making a sale.”&nbsp;To get to know you better, your new home consultant might want to know what’s changing in your life that would make you purchase a new home and if you’re interested in a “just for now” home or a “forever” home. She’ll ask you about design features that work and don’t work in your current home. And what your timeframe will allow … do you have enough time to build or would a pre-designed homework better for you?Your consultant will also share information about Ideal Homes, our communities and neighborhoods, schools, community amenities, warranties, customer care, our building practices, and energy efficiency. You’ll get to visit several houses and learn how we build homes that last a lifetime.“My goal, and the goal of every new home consultant at Ideal, is to help. I’m here to help your family find a home, not to sell you a house,” says Cheli. “If my community doesn’t fit your needs and timeline, I’ll take you someplace else. It’s my pleasure to try my best to help you make the best decision for you.”A home is a big purchase and deserves some thought and planning. But you should be aware that homes are selling quickly, these days. Take the time you need to discover and investigate but hesitating to sign a contract may result in losing a particular house. The status of homes changes minute by minute. Your new home consultant is always available to answer any questions you may have to help you feel comfortable about your purchase. Give us a call to help you find your Ideal home!","_created":"Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:53:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/61faa8fa4db0481dfbeb5af8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"620a81574db04803486094f5","_updated":"Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:20:39 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Grandmillennial style … not your grandmother’s chintz","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re into traditional interiors, this trend will make your heart happy. The term “grandmillennial” has been around for a couple of years now, but it’s not a new trend or style, just a new word that defines the old and established. The younger generation of millennials (late 20’s to late 30’s) has jumped on the bandwagon, giving traditional an innovative look of nostalgia.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Based on traditional style, grandmillennial may start with some tried and true styles and pieces but definitely kicks it up a few notches with updated colors and fabrics and a more modern design aesthetic. Think monograms, fancy drapes, fringe trim, sterling silver … granny chic. It’s just a nod to old-school design. A look back at the best of traditional design, giving it a fresh new twist. More timeless than antiquated.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are some ideas considered key to Grandmillennial style:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Brown wood furniture: cherry, mahogany, walnut\u003c/li>\u003cli>Patterned and floral wallpaper\u003c/li>\u003cli>Mixed fabric patterns\u003c/li>\u003cli>Skirted tables\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ruffles, pleats, bows, and fringe embellishments\u003c/li>\u003cli>Abstract art\u003c/li>\u003cli>Metallic accents\u003c/li>\u003cli>Toile, chintz, plaid\u003c/li>\u003cli>Monograms\u003c/li>\u003cli>Elegant chandeliers\u003c/li>\u003cli>Collections\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wicker, rattan, and bamboo\u003c/li>\u003cli>Needlepoint\u003c/li>\u003cli>Blue and white\u003c/li>\u003cli>Vintage brass\u003c/li>\u003cli>Patterned throw pillows\u003c/li>\u003cli>Botanicals\u003c/li>\u003cli>Marble\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sterling silver\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fine china\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Surrounding ourselves with things we love is key to this style. It’s a nod to the past that brings in the comfort and traditions of the homes we loved growing up. No matter your style, most people can appreciate the classic and traditional décor styles that most of us grew up with.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The style consists of all things feminine, beautiful, and timeless. Breathing new life into old things. And thriving off the thrill of secondhand hunting!\u003c/p>\u003cp>And according to interior design bloggers, this style is here to stay. Young people have discovered history. The idea of creating a collected, layered room that tells a story will always be in style. The emotional connection created with Grandmillennial style, or granny-chic, gives off the familiarity, fun, and comfort in our homes. And who doesn’t long for that?\u003c/p>\u003cp>So maybe ruffled chintz isn’t your ideal cup of tea, but that pleated bedskirt mixed with your favorite floral wallpaper could just make your home feel ideal.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out the photos on these blog sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Aglassofbovino.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Aglassofbovino.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Southernhospitalityblog.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Southernhospitalityblog.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Mydomaine.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mydomaine.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"grandmillennial-style-not-your-grandmothers-chintz-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-02-14T15:55:21.009Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8688245ca471ec53796d1bd55b491761.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Grandmillennial Style"},"dateUnix":1644854122,"_etag":"c9f108e299fc6d64abbf012a8e6da8fca1319533","textbody":"If you’re into traditional interiors, this trend will make your heart happy. The term “grandmillennial” has been around for a couple of years now, but it’s not a new trend or style, just a new word that defines the old and established. The younger generation of millennials (late 20’s to late 30’s) has jumped on the bandwagon, giving traditional an innovative look of nostalgia.Based on traditional style, grandmillennial may start with some tried and true styles and pieces but definitely kicks it up a few notches with updated colors and fabrics and a more modern design aesthetic. Think monograms, fancy drapes, fringe trim, sterling silver … granny chic. It’s just a nod to old-school design. A look back at the best of traditional design, giving it a fresh new twist. More timeless than antiquated.Here are some ideas considered key to Grandmillennial style:Brown wood furniture: cherry, mahogany, walnutPatterned and floral wallpaperMixed fabric patternsSkirted tablesRuffles, pleats, bows, and fringe embellishmentsAbstract artMetallic accentsToile, chintz, plaidMonogramsElegant chandeliersCollectionsWicker, rattan, and bambooNeedlepointBlue and whiteVintage brassPatterned throw pillowsBotanicalsMarbleSterling silverFine chinaSurrounding ourselves with things we love is key to this style. It’s a nod to the past that brings in the comfort and traditions of the homes we loved growing up. No matter your style, most people can appreciate the classic and traditional décor styles that most of us grew up with.The style consists of all things feminine, beautiful, and timeless. Breathing new life into old things. And thriving off the thrill of secondhand hunting!And according to interior design bloggers, this style is here to stay. Young people have discovered history. The idea of creating a collected, layered room that tells a story will always be in style. The emotional connection created with Grandmillennial style, or granny-chic, gives off the familiarity, fun, and comfort in our homes. And who doesn’t long for that?So maybe ruffled chintz isn’t your ideal cup of tea, but that pleated bedskirt mixed with your favorite floral wallpaper could just make your home feel ideal.Check out the photos on these blog sources:Aglassofbovino.comSouthernhospitalityblog.comMydomaine.com","_created":"Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:20:39 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/620a81574db04803486094f5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"620faff94db048034560c202","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:22:51 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"5 New Home Buying Tips from Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Top Realtor","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">Angie Baird is a realtor with Stellar Realty and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Top Realtor of the Year for 2021. She has been in the real estate industry for six years. She says her favorite part of realty is helping a family through the entire buying process. Here are some of her tips.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>5 Things Realtors Tell Buyers When Buying New:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1) New everything!\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>Baird says walking a family through costs from start to finish is important. Also, teaching them the benefit of buying new. &nbsp;“Everything in the home is new, they have very little costs going in and they don’t have to worry about using their emergency fund any time soon,” said Baird.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2) Lower closing costs.\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>When it comes to closing costs, buying new significantly lowers your insurance premium as well as your escrow. And if you compare the monthly mortgage payment for a new home versus a used home, you will see a lower cost.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3) Lower utility costs.\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>A new home will also help lower utility costs. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods guarantees heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes for the first two years you own your new home, typically seeing your heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes under $100 because of our Energy-Star efficiency rating. This is a much lower expense compared to a home built in the ’70s through ’90s.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>4) Easy to buy without competition.\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>Prior to the pandemic, one in every ten homes purchased was new. Once the housing market began to grow, more and more people began to start home searches. Now third of every home purchased is a new build. A decreased amount of used inventory led buyers to consider purchasing new homes. This prevented competition and the stress of bidding wars, thus allowing buyers to provide earnest money knowing they had secured a home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>5) Inspections are easier.\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>And finally, inspections cost less on new homes. There is not a need for termite inspections. The home builder does a soil treatment prior to the home being built. Nonetheless, Baird said she still encourages all homebuyers to do an inspection to prevent future questions after moving into the home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can schedule a tour of one of our new homes now by clicking \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>here\u003c/u>\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZscTmubgx4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f80e17c3d03f5a14b05e061e8566fed2.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"5-new-home-buying-tips-from-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-top-realtor-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-02-18T14:33:25.710Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f80e17c3d03f5a14b05e061e8566fed2.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1645194806,"_etag":"a1d2999d428903a48c122878df001ebb3f8c039d","textbody":"Angie Baird is a realtor with Stellar Realty and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Top Realtor of the Year for 2021. She has been in the real estate industry for six years. She says her favorite part of realty is helping a family through the entire buying process. Here are some of her tips.5 Things Realtors Tell Buyers When Buying New:1) New everything!Baird says walking a family through costs from start to finish is important. Also, teaching them the benefit of buying new. &nbsp;“Everything in the home is new, they have very little costs going in and they don’t have to worry about using their emergency fund any time soon,” said Baird.&nbsp;2) Lower closing costs.When it comes to closing costs, buying new significantly lowers your insurance premium as well as your escrow. And if you compare the monthly mortgage payment for a new home versus a used home, you will see a lower cost.3) Lower utility costs.A new home will also help lower utility costs. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods guarantees heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes for the first two years you own your new home, typically seeing your heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes under $100 because of our Energy-Star efficiency rating. This is a much lower expense compared to a home built in the ’70s through ’90s.4) Easy to buy without competition.Prior to the pandemic, one in every ten homes purchased was new. Once the housing market began to grow, more and more people began to start home searches. Now third of every home purchased is a new build. A decreased amount of used inventory led buyers to consider purchasing new homes. This prevented competition and the stress of bidding wars, thus allowing buyers to provide earnest money knowing they had secured a home.5) Inspections are easier.And finally, inspections cost less on new homes. There is not a need for termite inspections. The home builder does a soil treatment prior to the home being built. Nonetheless, Baird said she still encourages all homebuyers to do an inspection to prevent future questions after moving into the home.You can schedule a tour of one of our new homes now by clicking here!","_created":"Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:40:57 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/620faff94db048034560c202"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"620fd2c34db048034560c2ae","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:21:13 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Move-In Ready Homes","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The housing market continues to boom, which means finding an available home can be difficult. Inventory on homes is at an all-time low, but new home builders might have just what you need.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Purchasing a brand-new home can offer so many benefits, including the fact that the home is “Move-In Ready.” New homes offer new appliances, fresh paint, clean exteriors, and interiors, and they are fully updated. It takes out the guesswork and less money than a DIY home you might have to fix up. All you have to worry about is moving in!\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, all our homes come with a one-year-warranty, which can give you peace of mind. Plus, no bidding wars!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out some “Move-In Ready” new homes with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/10424-nw-34th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">10424 NW 34th Street | New Home In Yukon OK | Ideal Homes\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/blanchard/oasis-ranch/225-renee-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">225 Renee Drive | New Home In Blanchard OK | Ideal Homes\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/norman/little-river-trails/320-maybury-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">320 Maybury Drive | New Home In Norman OK | Ideal Homes\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe/13231-sawtooth-oak-road\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13231 Sawtooth Oak Road | New Home In Choctaw OK | Ideal Homes\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"movein-ready-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-02-18T17:03:41.729Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/674807dd85e06ab86f13fc95f77fcc03.jpeg","name":"Move-In Ready New Homes","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1645203822,"_etag":"ba0dd702b63bd9ea0bae7b3caa2fda478fa4154f","textbody":"The housing market continues to boom, which means finding an available home can be difficult. Inventory on homes is at an all-time low, but new home builders might have just what you need.&nbsp;Purchasing a brand-new home can offer so many benefits, including the fact that the home is “Move-In Ready.” New homes offer new appliances, fresh paint, clean exteriors, and interiors, and they are fully updated. It takes out the guesswork and less money than a DIY home you might have to fix up. All you have to worry about is moving in!At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, all our homes come with a one-year-warranty, which can give you peace of mind. Plus, no bidding wars!&nbsp;Check out some “Move-In Ready” new homes with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.10424 NW 34th Street | New Home In Yukon OK | Ideal Homes225 Renee Drive | New Home In Blanchard OK | Ideal Homes320 Maybury Drive | New Home In Norman OK | Ideal Homes13231 Sawtooth Oak Road | New Home In Choctaw OK | Ideal Homes","_created":"Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:09:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/620fd2c34db048034560c2ae"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6214f75f4db048034760943f","_updated":"Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:33:24 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"This housing market is CRAZY, but what's driving it?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>While attending the International Builders’ Show 2022 in Orlando, Florida, Steve Shoemaker, President of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and Vernon McKown, CEO of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods were looking at new trends in housing and spending a lot of time listening to economists.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s has been interesting learning all the reasons and causes behind increasing housing demand, supply strains, rise in interest rates, and much more. Economists are predicting that the next two years in the housing market will look very similar to 2021, due to the significantly low inventory of homes available on the market both nation-wide and within Oklahoma.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ali Wolfe, chief economist with Zonda, says millennials are buying homes slightly later in life, so there is a big wave of millennials still expected to be big drivers in the home-buying industry. They have a much higher education level compared to the previous two generations, which increases their income levels and therefore home-buying power.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Inventory continues to be an issue as it is at an all-time low. Homebuilders are selling homes before they are even completed. Historically in the United States, one in every ten homes purchased is a brand-new home. Now, it’s one out of every three homes. This will continue to drive the home building industry through 2023 due to demand even though interest rates will continue to rise.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There’s good news, though, for homebuyers in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City&nbsp;ranks third in the country for the supply of affordable homes for sale where the median renter can afford more than 70% of homes in our market.&nbsp;OKC also&nbsp;ranks fifth in the country for the median rent compared to monthly homeownership costs (meaning renting vs. owning is comparable).\u003c/p>\u003cp>One interesting source of down payment savings over the past year is due to student loans being deferred during Covid. On average, every two years of deferred payment is equal to a six percent down payment.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The great news is the economy is strong and continues to rebound from the pandemic. The next couple of years are looking good for the home building industry.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/387a23a140b78af7c86e3be88d3abb38.png","name":"The Economic Outlook 2022","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3woVNkWZwZg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14a7d8f56add8e64368211410bb88c7d.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"this-housing-market-is-crazy-but-whats-driving-it-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-02-22T14:44:42.028Z","_created":"Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:46:55 GMT","dateUnix":1645541083,"_etag":"365a32aa92808541d10bf81121fafedf45b38825","textbody":"While attending the International Builders’ Show 2022 in Orlando, Florida, Steve Shoemaker, President of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and Vernon McKown, CEO of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods were looking at new trends in housing and spending a lot of time listening to economists.It’s has been interesting learning all the reasons and causes behind increasing housing demand, supply strains, rise in interest rates, and much more. Economists are predicting that the next two years in the housing market will look very similar to 2021, due to the significantly low inventory of homes available on the market both nation-wide and within Oklahoma.&nbsp;Ali Wolfe, chief economist with Zonda, says millennials are buying homes slightly later in life, so there is a big wave of millennials still expected to be big drivers in the home-buying industry. They have a much higher education level compared to the previous two generations, which increases their income levels and therefore home-buying power.&nbsp;Inventory continues to be an issue as it is at an all-time low. Homebuilders are selling homes before they are even completed. Historically in the United States, one in every ten homes purchased is a brand-new home. Now, it’s one out of every three homes. This will continue to drive the home building industry through 2023 due to demand even though interest rates will continue to rise.There’s good news, though, for homebuyers in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City&nbsp;ranks third in the country for the supply of affordable homes for sale where the median renter can afford more than 70% of homes in our market.&nbsp;OKC also&nbsp;ranks fifth in the country for the median rent compared to monthly homeownership costs (meaning renting vs. owning is comparable).One interesting source of down payment savings over the past year is due to student loans being deferred during Covid. On average, every two years of deferred payment is equal to a six percent down payment.&nbsp;The great news is the economy is strong and continues to rebound from the pandemic. The next couple of years are looking good for the home building industry.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6214f75f4db048034760943f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62164ee04db048034560d4cf","_updated":"Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:41:31 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL Energy Efficiency","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Enjoy money in your pocket with an energy-efficient Ideal home\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>An energy-efficient home not only means less money out of pocket each month in utility bills, but it's also environmentally friendly. Not all new homes are built the same, though.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the most nationally recognized builder in Oklahoma for energy efficiency.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Not only does an Ideal home offer some of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.resnet.us/about/hers-index-and-energy-codes/#:~:text=The%20HERS%C2%AE%20or%20Home,be%20made%20to%20increase%20it.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>lowest HERS scores\u003c/em>\u003c/a> in Oklahoma (the lower the better), but we do so while still creating a beautiful home with tons of natural light. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods guarantee\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Guaranteed heating and cooling usage.&nbsp;\u003cul>\u003cli>Yes, you read it right. Guaranteed. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the \u003cstrong>only Oklahoma builder pa\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>rtnered with the Environments for Living® program to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>we build\u003c/strong>. We’ll tell you upfront how much your average heating and cooling usage should be. If it’s more, we’ll reimburse you. It’s that simple. There are no other builders in the state offering that kind of green warranty. \u003cstrong>In the last five years, we’ve saved our customers $3.6 million, collectively.\u003c/strong> That’s a whole lotta green.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Included one-year warranty gives you the peace-of-mind to move into a new home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Included 10-year structural warranty ensures you have confidence in your home’s foundation for many years to come.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3>\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Innovative energy-saving technologies\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>For more than 30 years, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been the expert on energy efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, American Lung Association, and top manufacturers and researchers have turned to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to test the latest and most innovative building technologies. Ideal puts the best of these technologies into all its homes. So, whether you plan on living in your new home for five years or 50, you will find a high-performance home that is more healthy, more efficient, and more affordable. No other builder has built more high-performance homes than Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many of Ideal’s most important features come standard, behind the walls. Because we treat the whole home as a system, you save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and save money.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Ideal energy advantage homes include:\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>HERS certified home\u003c/li>\u003cli>Vinyl Low-E windows\u003c/li>\u003cli>R-38 attic insulation\u003c/li>\u003cli>Blown-in R-15 wall insulation\u003c/li>\u003cli>96% efficient gas furnace\u003c/li>\u003cli>15 SEER 2 air conditioner condenser\u003c/li>\u003cli>R-8 mastic sealed HVAC ducts\u003c/li>\u003cli>Advanced framing techniques\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tyvek house wrap\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fresh-air ventilation with fan recycler\u003c/li>\u003cli>Energy Star appliances\u003c/li>\u003cli>Air pressure balancing\u003c/li>\u003cli>Perimeter slab insulation\u003c/li>\u003cli>Moisture barrier below slab\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guarantee on heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes for 3 years\u003c/li>\u003cli>Third-party testing for energy efficiency and air leakage to maximize energy savings\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3>\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Commitment and green history\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal’s commitment to saving energy has earned virtually every major honor the industry has to offer, and our history of “firsts” demonstrates our commitment:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>First verified U.S. Department of Energy builders Challenge home in Oklahoma\u003c/li>\u003cli>First Gold-certified green home in Oklahoma\u003c/li>\u003cli>First LEED-certified home in America\u003c/li>\u003cli>First affordable zero-energy home in the U.S.\u003c/li>\u003cli>First Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling usage\u003c/li>\u003cli>First Energy Star builder for affordable homes in the U.S.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>­\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Ask the right questions before you buy\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>To learn if your home is energy efficient, here are some smart questions to ask when buying a new home.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Get a third-party inspection for energy efficiency.\u003c/strong> Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods contracts third-party inspectors to conduct rigorous checks of every home and mechanical system included in the price of your IDEAL home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Guaranteed heating and cooling usage.\u003c/strong> Every Ideal home qualifies for guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes. If your actual use goes over expectations, you are refunded the difference.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>HERS is an apples-to-apples comparison of your home to other homes. Ideal homes’ HERS scores average about 40 percent lower than a typical new home and 53% lower than a typical used home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is setting the standard for energy efficiency. Let us help you find your perfect energy-saving home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsjPVBmt4uY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/02991d040c326117f7fc47e29df31edd.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"ideal-energy-efficiency-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-21T14:02:45.581Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/41cf32df5be04f7e76cea90c5995e1d6.jpeg","name":"Energy-Efficient Ideal Homes","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1679407366,"_etag":"833067481b107acddccc1c98194029b6165c0d14","textbody":"Enjoy money in your pocket with an energy-efficient Ideal homeAn energy-efficient home not only means less money out of pocket each month in utility bills, but it's also environmentally friendly. Not all new homes are built the same, though.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the most nationally recognized builder in Oklahoma for energy efficiency.&nbsp;Not only does an Ideal home offer some of the lowest HERS scores in Oklahoma (the lower the better), but we do so while still creating a beautiful home with tons of natural light. &nbsp;The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods guaranteeGuaranteed heating and cooling usage.&nbsp;Yes, you read it right. Guaranteed. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only Oklahoma builder partnered with the Environments for Living® program to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes&nbsp;we build. We’ll tell you upfront how much your average heating and cooling usage should be. If it’s more, we’ll reimburse you. It’s that simple. There are no other builders in the state offering that kind of green warranty. In the last five years, we’ve saved our customers $3.6 million, collectively. That’s a whole lotta green.Included one-year warranty gives you the peace-of-mind to move into a new home.Included 10-year structural warranty ensures you have confidence in your home’s foundation for many years to come.Innovative energy-saving technologiesFor more than 30 years, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been the expert on energy efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, American Lung Association, and top manufacturers and researchers have turned to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to test the latest and most innovative building technologies. Ideal puts the best of these technologies into all its homes. So, whether you plan on living in your new home for five years or 50, you will find a high-performance home that is more healthy, more efficient, and more affordable. No other builder has built more high-performance homes than Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.Many of Ideal’s most important features come standard, behind the walls. Because we treat the whole home as a system, you save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and save money.&nbsp;Ideal energy advantage homes include:HERS certified homeVinyl Low-E windowsR-38 attic insulationBlown-in R-15 wall insulation96% efficient gas furnace15 SEER 2 air conditioner condenserR-8 mastic sealed HVAC ductsAdvanced framing techniquesTyvek house wrapFresh-air ventilation with fan recyclerEnergy Star appliancesAir pressure balancingPerimeter slab insulationMoisture barrier below slabGuarantee on heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes for 3 yearsThird-party testing for energy efficiency and air leakage to maximize energy savingsCommitment and green historyIdeal’s commitment to saving energy has earned virtually every major honor the industry has to offer, and our history of “firsts” demonstrates our commitment:First verified U.S. Department of Energy builders Challenge home in OklahomaFirst Gold-certified green home in OklahomaFirst LEED-certified home in AmericaFirst affordable zero-energy home in the U.S.First Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling usageFirst Energy Star builder for affordable homes in the U.S.­Ask the right questions before you buyTo learn if your home is energy efficient, here are some smart questions to ask when buying a new home.Get a third-party inspection for energy efficiency. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods contracts third-party inspectors to conduct rigorous checks of every home and mechanical system included in the price of your IDEAL home.Guaranteed heating and cooling usage. Every Ideal home qualifies for guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes. If your actual use goes over expectations, you are refunded the difference.HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score.&nbsp;HERS is an apples-to-apples comparison of your home to other homes. Ideal homes’ HERS scores average about 40 percent lower than a typical new home and 53% lower than a typical used home.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is setting the standard for energy efficiency. Let us help you find your perfect energy-saving home.","_created":"Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:12:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62164ee04db048034560d4cf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6216a6304db048034860b0b2","_updated":"Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:32:13 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Let's Talk Amenities!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When you’re looking for a new home, what is on your must-have list? How about a great school and community, family-friendly neighborhood, and let’s not forget the amenities? At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods we already include community pools in some neighborhoods, inclusive playgrounds, splash pads, and walking trails, but at the International Builders’ Show, new trends and ideas were brought to the forefront.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Zack Roach, Vice President of Development, and Trish Morris, Director of Development, have the scoop. Morris said, “We saw some really cool ideas to do hammock gardens which will be neat to put those in our amenities to allow parents to relax while the kids play on our cool playgrounds. We’re going to give those a shot this year.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We saw lots of pollinator gardens, natural spaces that Ideal has been incorporating already, so it was good to know that a lot of our peers in the industry are utilizing that and we’re on the right track,” said Roach.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/eT1hPdUtBAc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4f24e9bb1276e3aef8e5660a240f676c.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"lets-talk-amenities-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-02-23T21:24:04.138Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4f434e1f940983b430745265ecb70dad.png","name":"Let's Talk Amenities #IBS2022","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1645651445,"_etag":"3357e848841e7a7ab83fee434c3e3f10bb2aef8e","textbody":"When you’re looking for a new home, what is on your must-have list? How about a great school and community, family-friendly neighborhood, and let’s not forget the amenities? At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods we already include community pools in some neighborhoods, inclusive playgrounds, splash pads, and walking trails, but at the International Builders’ Show, new trends and ideas were brought to the forefront.Zack Roach, Vice President of Development, and Trish Morris, Director of Development, have the scoop. Morris said, “We saw some really cool ideas to do hammock gardens which will be neat to put those in our amenities to allow parents to relax while the kids play on our cool playgrounds. We’re going to give those a shot this year.”“We saw lots of pollinator gardens, natural spaces that Ideal has been incorporating already, so it was good to know that a lot of our peers in the industry are utilizing that and we’re on the right track,” said Roach.","_created":"Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:25:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6216a6304db048034860b0b2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6216a7334db048034560d74c","_updated":"Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:31:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"What's Trending in Home Design for 2022","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kitchen Trends\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bold and beautiful colors that pop are what’s in store for the future of kitchens. Erin Yarbrough, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Director of Marketing, was browsing all the latest in kitchen designs at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida. “One of the trends we’re seeing is fun and quirky kitchens. How do you guys feel about this Dolce &amp; Gabbana in our kitchen,” said Yarbrough.\u003cbr>There were tons of bright colorful appliances, metallic hardware, 70’s inspired designs, and so much more to give your home a unique feel.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Design Trends\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/K-WUAUz6PvE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Forget about dark and dreary because this year is about bringing nature indoors. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Design Center Operations Specialist, Melody Richardson, attended the International Builders’ Show and learned all about what you can expect to see trending. Homes will be full of warmth, textures, bright accent colors, and geometric shapes. A lot of warm tones are coming out from the color wheel, moving away from the cool grays and whites to creams and beige shades. Black, silver, and gold are still very popular in 2022. Plus, you’ll be green with envy as nature brings all shades of green to the spotlight.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As people continue to spend more time at home, creating an inviting space is most important. Trends to look for are repurposing vintage furniture and bringing it back to life, eye-catching light fixtures, nostalgic bold prints, textured fabrics for pillows and accessories, woven furniture pieces, printed wallpaper, and outdoor living spaces that add tranquil areas to the home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Countertop Trends\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wF3CFcrgjTc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The International Builders’ Show is full of exciting products that haven’t even hit the market yet, but we’re going to give you a sneak peek. Erin Yarbrough, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Director of Marketing, was checking out the latest in quartz countertops from our partner, Cambria.\u003cbr>For kitchens and bathrooms, the latest in quartz is a dark gray called Delamere and black quartz called Brooklyn, which looks like soapstone. Also, hints of blues and seafoam greens, like Ivy Bridge and Port Brush have deep-colored veining through them.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b7c3e98b7da461798719f7735e7344af.png","name":"International Builders' Show 2022: What's Trending in Home Design (#IBS2022)","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/wF3CFcrgjTc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/892fddc975baab618ce63fd045474ccd.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"whats-trending-in-home-design-for-2022-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-02-23T21:27:19.135Z","_created":"Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:29:23 GMT","dateUnix":1645651640,"_etag":"e536a6711bd8c852357f44e0ee1c3a6d74444a23","textbody":"Kitchen TrendsBold and beautiful colors that pop are what’s in store for the future of kitchens. Erin Yarbrough, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Director of Marketing, was browsing all the latest in kitchen designs at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida. “One of the trends we’re seeing is fun and quirky kitchens. How do you guys feel about this Dolce &amp; Gabbana in our kitchen,” said Yarbrough.There were tons of bright colorful appliances, metallic hardware, 70’s inspired designs, and so much more to give your home a unique feel.Design TrendsForget about dark and dreary because this year is about bringing nature indoors. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Design Center Operations Specialist, Melody Richardson, attended the International Builders’ Show and learned all about what you can expect to see trending. Homes will be full of warmth, textures, bright accent colors, and geometric shapes. A lot of warm tones are coming out from the color wheel, moving away from the cool grays and whites to creams and beige shades. Black, silver, and gold are still very popular in 2022. Plus, you’ll be green with envy as nature brings all shades of green to the spotlight.As people continue to spend more time at home, creating an inviting space is most important. Trends to look for are repurposing vintage furniture and bringing it back to life, eye-catching light fixtures, nostalgic bold prints, textured fabrics for pillows and accessories, woven furniture pieces, printed wallpaper, and outdoor living spaces that add tranquil areas to the home.Countertop TrendsThe International Builders’ Show is full of exciting products that haven’t even hit the market yet, but we’re going to give you a sneak peek. Erin Yarbrough, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Director of Marketing, was checking out the latest in quartz countertops from our partner, Cambria.For kitchens and bathrooms, the latest in quartz is a dark gray called Delamere and black quartz called Brooklyn, which looks like soapstone. Also, hints of blues and seafoam greens, like Ivy Bridge and Port Brush have deep-colored veining through them.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6216a7334db048034560d74c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6216aab84db048034760973a","_updated":"Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:31:33 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Innovation & Inspiration: Key Takeaways from the 2022 International Builders' Show","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Greg Rex, Vice President of Construction for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, attended his first International Builders’ Show in Orlando and he was impressed by all the innovations and designs. “They had a concrete 3-D printer that was building a house outside (at the show). It was pretty unique,” said Rex.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There were also companies showcasing innovative ideas to manage labor shortages and supply chain issues that the market has been dealing with across the country due to the pandemic. Rex says he also enjoyed watching the competition teams from universities and spending time with the University of Oklahoma’s student competition group.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/l2jPE_93RqM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether it is your first time at the International Builders’ Show, or you’ve been a dozen times, there are always new and exciting things to see and learn about. “What a great week we have had here. Everything from innovative exhibits here on the floor to enlightening education classes,” said Tiffany Aguilar, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Marketing Specialist &amp; Realtor Relations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The International Builders’ Show is a great experience to go and learn all the latest in trends and inspiration behind new designs so we can provide the best and most energy-efficient Ideal Home for you and your family.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To see our current line of available homes, click \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/73fa9c1984cac90839ec493d7c4aba06.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7IP5wWO5JOA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/feb2e973a59cff52ddbabb0726402424.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"innovation-inspiration-key-takeaways-from-the-2022-international-builders-show-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-02-23T21:36:41.949Z","_created":"Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:44:24 GMT","dateUnix":1645652202,"_etag":"721df636dc73d95603b2be71766df34bc7513987","textbody":"Greg Rex, Vice President of Construction for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, attended his first International Builders’ Show in Orlando and he was impressed by all the innovations and designs. “They had a concrete 3-D printer that was building a house outside (at the show). It was pretty unique,” said Rex.There were also companies showcasing innovative ideas to manage labor shortages and supply chain issues that the market has been dealing with across the country due to the pandemic. Rex says he also enjoyed watching the competition teams from universities and spending time with the University of Oklahoma’s student competition group.Whether it is your first time at the International Builders’ Show, or you’ve been a dozen times, there are always new and exciting things to see and learn about. “What a great week we have had here. Everything from innovative exhibits here on the floor to enlightening education classes,” said Tiffany Aguilar, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Marketing Specialist &amp; Realtor Relations.The International Builders’ Show is a great experience to go and learn all the latest in trends and inspiration behind new designs so we can provide the best and most energy-efficient Ideal Home for you and your family.To see our current line of available homes, click here.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6216aab84db048034760973a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"621e417c4db048034860bfca","_updated":"Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:55:08 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>First Americans Museum\u003c/p>\u003cp>659 First Americans Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73129\u003c/p>\u003cp>405.594.2100 | \u003ca href=\"famok.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">famok.org\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City is proud of its new First Americans Museum (FAM) – the largest single-building tribal cultural center in the country. The museum honors Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations and houses the National Native American Hall of Fame.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The museum opened in September 2021 after three decades of planning and design and ongoing problems with financing. But those difficulties are in the past, and the effort turned into an exquisite facility dedicated to Oklahoma’s native tribes and culture. The tribute to the state’s tribal nations begins before you even walk through its doors. In the shape of two partial, intersecting circles, the museum grounds function as a huge cosmological clock, tracking seasons by showing the movement of the sun across the circles and highlighting the equinoxes. The museum buildings make up one circle, and an enormous earthen mound made from 500,000 cubic yards of dirt forms the other.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Visitors can walk to the top of the earthen mound to get a sprawling view of Oklahoma City, and on the equinoxes, they can have an extra special experience. On the winter solstice, the sun shines directly through a tunnel cut into the mound, flooding the interior field with light. On the summer solstice, the sun sits perfectly at the apex of the mound.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Getting the museum built was a difficult process that started back in the late 1990s. Funded by the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and the Chickasaw Nation, agreeing on a design was an arduous task. To accomplish that, architects, the design team, landscape architects, Native consultants, a theatrical consultant, and other stakeholders worked closely with tribal members from each nation to pick the site for the museum and to listen and learn about their different traditions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The challenge for architects was to find symbolism and design that wasn’t specific to any one tribe but to find common elements familiar to all of them. Circle and spiral shapes hold symbolic meaning in First Americans’ spirituality, and it was important to include them in the design. Time is circular in Native cultures, so there is no end, much like the continuous rising and setting of the sun.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A philosophical approach to the natural world guided design and operations: life-sustaining elements like fire, wind, water, Earth. The two circles of the museum pay tribute to ancient and modern Native communities and intersect at a space called the Hall of People, a 110-foot-tall glass dome designed after the grass lodges used by the Native Wichita and Caddo communities. Ten columns in the Hall of People represent the ten miles a day Indigenous people have forced the walk during relocation to Oklahoma, walking the path now known as the Trail of Tears.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The FAM has three main exhibit galleries, two theaters, and a restaurant. The collection explores the authentic history of First Americans, their contributions to society, and the cultural diversity among the tribes in Oklahoma. Highlights include artwork throughout the exhibits, traditional pottery, an explanation of the symbolism of stickball and game artifacts, and first-person stories told inside the “Okla Homma” exhibit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The FAM has a partnership with Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The Smithsonian loans the FAM items, from clothing and textiles to tools and toys, for ten years. The artifacts were all collected in Oklahoma and are on display in the gallery “Winiko: Life of an Object.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The FAM shares the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans by showcasing state-of-the-art exhibits in First American history, culture, and art; live public and educational programs; a family discovery center with family-friendly activities; restaurants presenting unique Native inspired cuisine, and a museum store offering authentic one-of-a-kind hand-made items by premiere First American artists.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you and your family want to explore Oklahoma history, this museum should be on your bucket list. A beautiful facility with history you probably won’t find anywhere else in the country … an experience unique to Oklahoma and Oklahoma City. Right in our own backyard! Check the website for hours of operation and pricing.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Smithsonianmag.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Smithsonianmag.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"VisitOKC.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">VisitOKC.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"first-americans-museum-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-01T15:47:08.090Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5fa0cf2189b5d41cbd7171931223c1fe.jpeg","name":"First Americans Museum","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1646149629,"_etag":"34453ab7c0ab147ec4b6df0cd441169cd27055ce","textbody":"First Americans Museum659 First Americans Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73129405.594.2100 | famok.orgOklahoma City is proud of its new First Americans Museum (FAM) – the largest single-building tribal cultural center in the country. The museum honors Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations and houses the National Native American Hall of Fame.The museum opened in September 2021 after three decades of planning and design and ongoing problems with financing. But those difficulties are in the past, and the effort turned into an exquisite facility dedicated to Oklahoma’s native tribes and culture. The tribute to the state’s tribal nations begins before you even walk through its doors. In the shape of two partial, intersecting circles, the museum grounds function as a huge cosmological clock, tracking seasons by showing the movement of the sun across the circles and highlighting the equinoxes. The museum buildings make up one circle, and an enormous earthen mound made from 500,000 cubic yards of dirt forms the other.Visitors can walk to the top of the earthen mound to get a sprawling view of Oklahoma City, and on the equinoxes, they can have an extra special experience. On the winter solstice, the sun shines directly through a tunnel cut into the mound, flooding the interior field with light. On the summer solstice, the sun sits perfectly at the apex of the mound.Getting the museum built was a difficult process that started back in the late 1990s. Funded by the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and the Chickasaw Nation, agreeing on a design was an arduous task. To accomplish that, architects, the design team, landscape architects, Native consultants, a theatrical consultant, and other stakeholders worked closely with tribal members from each nation to pick the site for the museum and to listen and learn about their different traditions.The challenge for architects was to find symbolism and design that wasn’t specific to any one tribe but to find common elements familiar to all of them. Circle and spiral shapes hold symbolic meaning in First Americans’ spirituality, and it was important to include them in the design. Time is circular in Native cultures, so there is no end, much like the continuous rising and setting of the sun.A philosophical approach to the natural world guided design and operations: life-sustaining elements like fire, wind, water, Earth. The two circles of the museum pay tribute to ancient and modern Native communities and intersect at a space called the Hall of People, a 110-foot-tall glass dome designed after the grass lodges used by the Native Wichita and Caddo communities. Ten columns in the Hall of People represent the ten miles a day Indigenous people have forced the walk during relocation to Oklahoma, walking the path now known as the Trail of Tears.The FAM has three main exhibit galleries, two theaters, and a restaurant. The collection explores the authentic history of First Americans, their contributions to society, and the cultural diversity among the tribes in Oklahoma. Highlights include artwork throughout the exhibits, traditional pottery, an explanation of the symbolism of stickball and game artifacts, and first-person stories told inside the “Okla Homma” exhibit.The FAM has a partnership with Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The Smithsonian loans the FAM items, from clothing and textiles to tools and toys, for ten years. The artifacts were all collected in Oklahoma and are on display in the gallery “Winiko: Life of an Object.”&nbsp;The FAM shares the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans by showcasing state-of-the-art exhibits in First American history, culture, and art; live public and educational programs; a family discovery center with family-friendly activities; restaurants presenting unique Native inspired cuisine, and a museum store offering authentic one-of-a-kind hand-made items by premiere First American artists.If you and your family want to explore Oklahoma history, this museum should be on your bucket list. A beautiful facility with history you probably won’t find anywhere else in the country … an experience unique to Oklahoma and Oklahoma City. Right in our own backyard! Check the website for hours of operation and pricing.&nbsp;Sources:Smithsonianmag.comVisitOKC.com","_created":"Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:53:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/621e417c4db048034860bfca"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"621e44e44db048034560ec64","_updated":"Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:57:07 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Making of an IDEAL Model Home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Designing a new model home is an extensive process, but seeing the finished product is such a reward. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ Design Center Sales Manager, Kathy Wood, had the pleasure of taking on the beautiful new Overly model home in Native Plains.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">“Thinking about a theme for any model home starts with the plan and elevation selected by our sales team. That determines what the style of home is going to be. This model is a modern mountain style—imagine a ski lodge in Colorado. The modern mountain style features lots of stained cedar accents and dark rich colors.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once the designer has a theme, a color scheme brings the project to life. “The home’s exterior materials offered me an opportunity to use a dark cedar stain, an off-black overall paint with accents of dark turquoise,” said Wood. “Choices for the interior colors flow from the colors and style picked for the exterior. I decided on using a combination of off-black and natural stained cabinets with wood accents and color accents of black in tile and paint throughout the other rooms of the home.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let’s take a walk through this vibrant home. The kitchen/great room area is the heart of the home and that’s naturally where Wood wanted to make her first choices. Keeping the mountain lodge in mind, she incorporated wood touches for a natural feel and to reach back to nature. “I wanted to incorporate some slick, high-end finishes as well,” said Wood. “The natural stain color Sage was perfect for the cabinet uppers and the black cabinet paint color Balsamic Reduction was perfect to give a tailored look to the base cabinets. I selected one of Cambria’s new quartz offerings, Colton, for the kitchen counters—the background color is warm, off-white, with veins of black and a bit of gold. It tied all the kitchen selections together. The gold in the quartz is what led me to use gold accents for all of the focal lighting and cabinet hardware.”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">“The large, open space connecting the living room is warmed by one of my favorite wood floors, Wrangler Plank Riata. The deep shade helps to ground the room.\" The floor-to-ceiling fireplace is the focal point of the room and one of Wood’s favorite features in the home. She used the Napoleon Electric fireplace to easily provide ambiance day or night. The black tile on the face, Chiado Loring, correlates with the cabinet color and has a cool and modern feel. \"I &nbsp;love the juxtaposition of the smooth face with the textural wood trim,” said Wood.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">“I designed the study to be a cozy get-a-way for work or relaxing. The wall color, Kelly Moore Zinc Dust, gives a cozy yet elegant feel. The addition of stained doors continues the touch of warmth and texture seen throughout the home,” Wood said.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The theme continues in the master suite with sleek and modern touches of warm rustic wood. The focal wall in the master bedroom, Zinc Dust, sets the perfect background for furniture. “For the master bath, I wanted to create a spa-like space, with an outdoor feeling. The master shower is such a focal point in the room, and I wanted it to stand out,” said Wood.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The use of a wood-look tile, Norway Brown, was another way to add texture and color. The frameless shower door allows the materials to remain visible and helps the bathroom appear even more spacious. She repeated the stain color from the kitchen cabinets on the bath vanities. Bathrooms tend to feel very cold, with all the hard surfaces, so stain was the perfect way to layer more warmth. The bathroom flooring is Chiado Loring, keeping with the sleek, modern contrast to the warm wood tones. The gold hardware and lighting add a warm sparkle to the overall design.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The utility room and secondary bath continue with a similar color scheme with mixed cabinet finishes and mixed hardware. \"I chose to have a little fun with the flooring. In these spaces, I opted for a patterned tile, Union Square Becker, since it seemed to relate to all the colors well,” Wood said.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each model home is unique. Seeing a vision come full circle is a memorable moment. Wood said her favorite part of the process was setting up the exterior because it was a great opportunity to do something different on the street scene.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you would like to schedule a tour of the Overly model home in Native Plains, you can contact us by clicking&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a11b3d362c378b8301a8eafb054c3c42.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7Imm-tOmByY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a11b3d362c378b8301a8eafb054c3c42.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"the-making-of-an-ideal-model-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-12T16:06:52.065Z","_created":"Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:08:04 GMT","dateUnix":1647101213,"_etag":"97d6c3ebcba858e5889ce092df09dc0ea92bb902","textbody":"Designing a new model home is an extensive process, but seeing the finished product is such a reward. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ Design Center Sales Manager, Kathy Wood, had the pleasure of taking on the beautiful new Overly model home in Native Plains.“Thinking about a theme for any model home starts with the plan and elevation selected by our sales team. That determines what the style of home is going to be. This model is a modern mountain style—imagine a ski lodge in Colorado. The modern mountain style features lots of stained cedar accents and dark rich colors.”Once the designer has a theme, a color scheme brings the project to life. “The home’s exterior materials offered me an opportunity to use a dark cedar stain, an off-black overall paint with accents of dark turquoise,” said Wood. “Choices for the interior colors flow from the colors and style picked for the exterior. I decided on using a combination of off-black and natural stained cabinets with wood accents and color accents of black in tile and paint throughout the other rooms of the home.”Let’s take a walk through this vibrant home. The kitchen/great room area is the heart of the home and that’s naturally where Wood wanted to make her first choices. Keeping the mountain lodge in mind, she incorporated wood touches for a natural feel and to reach back to nature. “I wanted to incorporate some slick, high-end finishes as well,” said Wood. “The natural stain color Sage was perfect for the cabinet uppers and the black cabinet paint color Balsamic Reduction was perfect to give a tailored look to the base cabinets. I selected one of Cambria’s new quartz offerings, Colton, for the kitchen counters—the background color is warm, off-white, with veins of black and a bit of gold. It tied all the kitchen selections together. The gold in the quartz is what led me to use gold accents for all of the focal lighting and cabinet hardware.”“The large, open space connecting the living room is warmed by one of my favorite wood floors, Wrangler Plank Riata. The deep shade helps to ground the room.\" The floor-to-ceiling fireplace is the focal point of the room and one of Wood’s favorite features in the home. She used the Napoleon Electric fireplace to easily provide ambiance day or night. The black tile on the face, Chiado Loring, correlates with the cabinet color and has a cool and modern feel. \"I &nbsp;love the juxtaposition of the smooth face with the textural wood trim,” said Wood.“I designed the study to be a cozy get-a-way for work or relaxing. The wall color, Kelly Moore Zinc Dust, gives a cozy yet elegant feel. The addition of stained doors continues the touch of warmth and texture seen throughout the home,” Wood said.The theme continues in the master suite with sleek and modern touches of warm rustic wood. The focal wall in the master bedroom, Zinc Dust, sets the perfect background for furniture. “For the master bath, I wanted to create a spa-like space, with an outdoor feeling. The master shower is such a focal point in the room, and I wanted it to stand out,” said Wood.&nbsp;The use of a wood-look tile, Norway Brown, was another way to add texture and color. The frameless shower door allows the materials to remain visible and helps the bathroom appear even more spacious. She repeated the stain color from the kitchen cabinets on the bath vanities. Bathrooms tend to feel very cold, with all the hard surfaces, so stain was the perfect way to layer more warmth. The bathroom flooring is Chiado Loring, keeping with the sleek, modern contrast to the warm wood tones. The gold hardware and lighting add a warm sparkle to the overall design.The utility room and secondary bath continue with a similar color scheme with mixed cabinet finishes and mixed hardware. \"I chose to have a little fun with the flooring. In these spaces, I opted for a patterned tile, Union Square Becker, since it seemed to relate to all the colors well,” Wood said.Each model home is unique. Seeing a vision come full circle is a memorable moment. Wood said her favorite part of the process was setting up the exterior because it was a great opportunity to do something different on the street scene.&nbsp;If you would like to schedule a tour of the Overly model home in Native Plains, you can contact us by clicking&nbsp;here.","categories":"Model Home, Floor Plans, Design Center","tags":"Model Home\nNew Home Construction\nNew Home Builder\nCustom Home","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/621e44e44db048034560ec64"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62228f2d4db048034660a3f7","_updated":"Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:55:39 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Celebrating Women In Construction: JaRee Stambeck, Chief Financial Officer and Co-Owner","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Formula for Success: Trust, Confidence, and Faith.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Imagine landing your dream job right out of college and not having any idea that’s what it would turn out to be. JaRee Stambeck did just that at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods 30 years ago. When she graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1994 she was planning to move to Dallas where she would start her career with one of the Big Six accounting firms. While waiting for her new job in Dallas to begin, she took a part-time job with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, a small company of four in Norman, Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp>She never left. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods turned out to be Stambeck’s dream job and she quickly turned down her job offer in Dallas to come on full-time with the company and start her incredible career.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Since that time, the company has grown to more than 145 people and Stambeck realized very quickly that this company felt like home. In her incredible career at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, she has led the company through significant growth as CFO, vice president, and now as co-owner along with her husband, Bryan.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“This company’s priority has always been to do what’s right – treat people with kindness and respect, and to resolve issues when they arise. To be a company that stands behind and is proud of every home it builds, that’s exactly the kind of company I am honored to be a part of,” says Stambeck.\u003c/p>\u003cp>She has always been passionate about making memories, in both her personal life and at work. She has lived in five Ideal homes and fondly remembers bringing her babies home to those houses. She is immensely proud of the family environment that Ideal fosters in its neighborhoods that help create new memories for other families. She wants to be part of creating a community rather than just building homes, leading Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to be place-makers, not just home builders.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This small-town Guthrie girl never dreamed her life would turn out the way it has with an incredible career, a loving husband and business partner, and two wonderful children who have a front-row seat to the limitless possibilities for their own futures.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As a female leader in a predominantly male-oriented industry, JaRee encourages all women to set their goals high and work harder than anyone else to reach them. She believes strength, dignity, and respect are values that will carry a person far in life and tells those who seek her advice not to sell themselves short and to believe in what seems unattainable.\u003c/p>\u003cp>JaRee often shares with her daughter one of her favorite bible verses that helps her stay strong and faithful: Proverbs 31:25. “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/908940ee6af471f35673d6dc04f2dbe7.png","name":"Formula for Success: JaRee Stambeck, CFO","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/E1pFWJJjZBc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9f6aebabf34ffecf2376e68cad8f7e58.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Formula for Success: JaRee Stambeck, CFO"}}],"uniqueName":"celebrating-women-in-construction-jaree-stambeck-chief-financial-officer-and-coowner-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-04T22:09:25.822Z","_created":"Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:14:05 GMT","dateUnix":1709590166,"_etag":"50906e4e311be84e1388a8acabfaf536584a61d8","textbody":"Formula for Success: Trust, Confidence, and Faith.Imagine landing your dream job right out of college and not having any idea that’s what it would turn out to be. JaRee Stambeck did just that at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods 30 years ago. When she graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1994 she was planning to move to Dallas where she would start her career with one of the Big Six accounting firms. While waiting for her new job in Dallas to begin, she took a part-time job with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, a small company of four in Norman, Oklahoma.She never left. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods turned out to be Stambeck’s dream job and she quickly turned down her job offer in Dallas to come on full-time with the company and start her incredible career.Since that time, the company has grown to more than 145 people and Stambeck realized very quickly that this company felt like home. In her incredible career at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, she has led the company through significant growth as CFO, vice president, and now as co-owner along with her husband, Bryan.“This company’s priority has always been to do what’s right – treat people with kindness and respect, and to resolve issues when they arise. To be a company that stands behind and is proud of every home it builds, that’s exactly the kind of company I am honored to be a part of,” says Stambeck.She has always been passionate about making memories, in both her personal life and at work. She has lived in five Ideal homes and fondly remembers bringing her babies home to those houses. She is immensely proud of the family environment that Ideal fosters in its neighborhoods that help create new memories for other families. She wants to be part of creating a community rather than just building homes, leading Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to be place-makers, not just home builders.This small-town Guthrie girl never dreamed her life would turn out the way it has with an incredible career, a loving husband and business partner, and two wonderful children who have a front-row seat to the limitless possibilities for their own futures.As a female leader in a predominantly male-oriented industry, JaRee encourages all women to set their goals high and work harder than anyone else to reach them. She believes strength, dignity, and respect are values that will carry a person far in life and tells those who seek her advice not to sell themselves short and to believe in what seems unattainable.JaRee often shares with her daughter one of her favorite bible verses that helps her stay strong and faithful: Proverbs 31:25. “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62228f2d4db048034660a3f7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62261caa4db0480345610248","_updated":"Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:28:06 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Celebrating Women In Construction: Trish Morris, Director of Development","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trish Morris, Director of Development for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>It is rare to find a woman in land development, but Trish Morris has been part of this department for just over nine years. She came into land development on accident, starting out with the Homeowners Association (HOA), and was then asked to manage projects as Ideal Homes became busier, and the position just stuck.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The development team is the group that decides the footprint for the neighborhoods before they event start building homes. \"What we do is do everything before a builder can build a house. We put in your pavement, we cut the dirt down, we cut out the trees if we've got to. We put in sewer and water. We also dig out all of the ponds and install all of the amenities to the theme of that neighborhood,\" Morris said.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/514f65ffff78cf69c20488050ecb2d82.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Celebrating Women in Construction: Trish Morris, Director of Development"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/dXMKpKWk29M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/514f65ffff78cf69c20488050ecb2d82.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Celebrating Women in Construction: Trish Morris, Director of Development"}}],"uniqueName":"celebrating-women-in-construction-trish-morris-director-of-development-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-09T14:51:55.848Z","_created":"Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:54:34 GMT","dateUnix":1646837516,"_etag":"2485404aa79b9d61caea68941f840163ae01fb2d","textbody":"Trish Morris, Director of Development for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.It is rare to find a woman in land development, but Trish Morris has been part of this department for just over nine years. She came into land development on accident, starting out with the Homeowners Association (HOA), and was then asked to manage projects as Ideal Homes became busier, and the position just stuck.The development team is the group that decides the footprint for the neighborhoods before they event start building homes. \"What we do is do everything before a builder can build a house. We put in your pavement, we cut the dirt down, we cut out the trees if we've got to. We put in sewer and water. We also dig out all of the ponds and install all of the amenities to the theme of that neighborhood,\" Morris said.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62261caa4db0480345610248"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62261d104db048034460af68","_updated":"Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:22:09 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Celebrating Women In Construction: Katie Webster, Assistant Builder","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Katie Webster, Assistant Builder for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Katie Webster came into construction by being part of an engineering battalion in the Oklahoma National Guard, but Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods isn't her first position in home building or remodeling. Previously she worked with one of our flooring vendors, Brewer Carpet One. After becoming a mother, she was ready to get back out in the field. \"I kind of just wanted to get out from behind a desk and have an active job again,\" said Webster.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The construction field is slowly becoming less of a stereotypical job for men only. Webster encourages other women to apply for the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods construction internship to come and try out a career path in construction and homebuilding. \"I think it's awesome that they're (women are) starting to take those steps into these worlds,\" said Webster.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9616fdd75dce9c04354850fc47a4319d.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Celebrating Women in Construction: Katie Webster, Assistant Builder"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/aquoQW0un6c\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9616fdd75dce9c04354850fc47a4319d.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Celebrating Women in Construction: Katie Webster, Assistant Builder"}}],"uniqueName":"celebrating-women-in-construction-katie-webster-assistant-builder-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-10T14:56:08.504Z","_created":"Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:56:16 GMT","dateUnix":1646924169,"_etag":"c901603aea6d2637d9283e1b74a9d18c2721645d","textbody":"Katie Webster, Assistant Builder for Ideal Homes &amp; NeighborhoodsKatie Webster came into construction by being part of an engineering battalion in the Oklahoma National Guard, but Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods isn't her first position in home building or remodeling. Previously she worked with one of our flooring vendors, Brewer Carpet One. After becoming a mother, she was ready to get back out in the field. \"I kind of just wanted to get out from behind a desk and have an active job again,\" said Webster.The construction field is slowly becoming less of a stereotypical job for men only. Webster encourages other women to apply for the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods construction internship to come and try out a career path in construction and homebuilding. \"I think it's awesome that they're (women are) starting to take those steps into these worlds,\" said Webster.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62261d104db048034460af68"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"622786904db0480345610790","_updated":"Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:57:03 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Signing on the dotted line","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>So you’ve met with your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' New Home Consultant and set priorities for the house you’re looking for. Now it’s time for the first of the legalities of buying your ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The New Home Consultant will go over the legally binding purchasing agreement listing the terms of the new home construction, such as the projected completion and closing dates, deadlines for loan pre-approvals, and proof of funds for cash buyers. Once you approve and sign the contract, you will need a deposit, called earnest money – normally one percent of the purchase price – to secure the contract. At this point, you have legally purchased the property. When you’ve signed the purchase agreement, you’re given a sample limited 10-year warranty book, regardless of whether you’re custom building or purchasing a move-in-ready home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you decide to custom build, this is the time when you’ll make changes to structural options on the house. Items such as garage extensions, side garage storage, covered or extended patio, side garage door, room conversions, fireplace, floor plugs, and other options have to be decided before you go any further. You’ll also receive our Ideal Design Guide, followed up by an email from the Design Center with details on estimated pricing. It’s a lot, and it all happens within a week of signing your contract.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now it’s time to discuss money. You don’t have to have loan approval to sign the purchase agreement, but the next step is connecting you with one of our preferred lenders to get the loan started. When you sign the purchase agreement, you’ll fill out pre-qualification forms or be given the easy online link to that form.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Once you fill out and submit the form, a lender will contact you within five days. Your Ideal team will walk you through each step of the loan process. We want this process to be quick and easy for you, with as little stress as possible, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned purchaser!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you are custom building, you’ll need a pre-qualification letter from either your own lender or one of our preferred lenders before your first meeting with the Design Center. Thanks to materials availability, it can be a couple of months or more before your first meeting with the design team, but if you’ve been doing your homework with the Design Guide, the process will move along easily. Once your design selections are complete, your home plans will be drawn, which can take up to three weeks. Your New Home Consultant will be notified and send your plans with a video of what to expect. Here’s a sample link: \u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/y-tLb00EmAw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/y-tLb00EmAw\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When construction begins, you’ll receive weekly pictures to keep you updated on the progress of your build. This is where the excitement really begins to take hold. Your new home is becoming a reality! Your New Home Consultant will be in touch with you weekly so you’ll know what’s happening every step of the way.\u003c/p>\u003cp>That first signature gets the ball rolling toward the reality of becoming part of the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods family. We’re excited for you!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/155263bce94bdb0868861cbccb69c933.jpeg","name":"Signing on the dotted line","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"signing-on-the-dotted-line-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-17T15:36:20.847Z","_created":"Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:38:40 GMT","dateUnix":1647531381,"_etag":"8b7f400a77f868b75f0699cadb37d0bd3537d1c3","textbody":"So you’ve met with your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' New Home Consultant and set priorities for the house you’re looking for. Now it’s time for the first of the legalities of buying your ideal home.The New Home Consultant will go over the legally binding purchasing agreement listing the terms of the new home construction, such as the projected completion and closing dates, deadlines for loan pre-approvals, and proof of funds for cash buyers. Once you approve and sign the contract, you will need a deposit, called earnest money – normally one percent of the purchase price – to secure the contract. At this point, you have legally purchased the property. When you’ve signed the purchase agreement, you’re given a sample limited 10-year warranty book, regardless of whether you’re custom building or purchasing a move-in-ready home.If you decide to custom build, this is the time when you’ll make changes to structural options on the house. Items such as garage extensions, side garage storage, covered or extended patio, side garage door, room conversions, fireplace, floor plugs, and other options have to be decided before you go any further. You’ll also receive our Ideal Design Guide, followed up by an email from the Design Center with details on estimated pricing. It’s a lot, and it all happens within a week of signing your contract.Now it’s time to discuss money. You don’t have to have loan approval to sign the purchase agreement, but the next step is connecting you with one of our preferred lenders to get the loan started. When you sign the purchase agreement, you’ll fill out pre-qualification forms or be given the easy online link to that form.Once you fill out and submit the form, a lender will contact you within five days. Your Ideal team will walk you through each step of the loan process. We want this process to be quick and easy for you, with as little stress as possible, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned purchaser!&nbsp;If you are custom building, you’ll need a pre-qualification letter from either your own lender or one of our preferred lenders before your first meeting with the Design Center. Thanks to materials availability, it can be a couple of months or more before your first meeting with the design team, but if you’ve been doing your homework with the Design Guide, the process will move along easily. Once your design selections are complete, your home plans will be drawn, which can take up to three weeks. Your New Home Consultant will be notified and send your plans with a video of what to expect. Here’s a sample link: https://youtu.be/y-tLb00EmAw.When construction begins, you’ll receive weekly pictures to keep you updated on the progress of your build. This is where the excitement really begins to take hold. Your new home is becoming a reality! Your New Home Consultant will be in touch with you weekly so you’ll know what’s happening every step of the way.That first signature gets the ball rolling toward the reality of becoming part of the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods family. We’re excited for you!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/622786904db0480345610790"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"622a6e824db048034460b76c","_updated":"Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:43:57 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Building relationships with our Realtor partners","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods we strive to make the home buying process as easy as possible for everyone involved. Realtors can be as involved or uninvolved in their clients’ new home purchase as they choose. One of the benefits for agents is Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods continues to offer a 3% commission to our Realtor partners. We will help every step of the way.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But that’s not all… Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods hosts realtor and brokerage events (Lunch &amp; Learns) in our communities throughout the metro. During these events, our marketing and sales team explain all the details from start to finish for buying a new home with Ideal. The events begin with a presentation of what Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has to offer in pre-designed and custom-built homes. These presentations are great for new up-and-coming agents, or even your more established realtors. The Ideal Homes team will provide a question-and-answer session to make sure to cover any additional information. After the presentation, our new home consultant gives a tour of our model home. We can also provide tours of other homes that are currently move-in ready or in various construction phases.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our goal over the last 30 years has been to provide homeowners with the best quality and energy-efficient homes available. &nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is also the only home builder to offer a one-year new home warranty on all our homes, and guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You and your agents can sign up to receive weekly emails with up-to-date new home inventory and Ideal Homes news.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3b5829b27dacbe01e7409ab4beffaeeb.jpeg","name":"Building relationships with our Realtor partners","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"building-relationships-with-our-realtor-partners-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-11T21:31:32.085Z","_created":"Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:32:50 GMT","dateUnix":1647034293,"_etag":"1fe2c2af5c1c6f58af53a31ee60954d6a1a6cb17","textbody":"At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods we strive to make the home buying process as easy as possible for everyone involved. Realtors can be as involved or uninvolved in their clients’ new home purchase as they choose. One of the benefits for agents is Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods continues to offer a 3% commission to our Realtor partners. We will help every step of the way.But that’s not all… Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods hosts realtor and brokerage events (Lunch &amp; Learns) in our communities throughout the metro. During these events, our marketing and sales team explain all the details from start to finish for buying a new home with Ideal. The events begin with a presentation of what Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has to offer in pre-designed and custom-built homes. These presentations are great for new up-and-coming agents, or even your more established realtors. The Ideal Homes team will provide a question-and-answer session to make sure to cover any additional information. After the presentation, our new home consultant gives a tour of our model home. We can also provide tours of other homes that are currently move-in ready or in various construction phases.Our goal over the last 30 years has been to provide homeowners with the best quality and energy-efficient homes available. &nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is also the only home builder to offer a one-year new home warranty on all our homes, and guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes.You and your agents can sign up to receive weekly emails with up-to-date new home inventory and Ideal Homes news.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/622a6e824db048034460b76c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6230b2264db048034660b333","_updated":"Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:07:11 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Spring planting for a bountiful fall","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>You’ve moved into your new Ideal home and set up the interior just the way you want it. But now you’ve got that itch to plant … to dig into that Oklahoma soil full of clay … to reap a bountiful harvest.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Welcome to gardening in Oklahoma! Here’s some helpful information for wanna-be farmers who just can’t wait to get those seeds or plants into the ground. And the timing is perfect for cool-weather veggies and flowers. Here are some tips from Oklahoma State University Extension’s David Hillock and Brenda Sanders.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Home gardens that are well planned and properly managed can furnish flavorful, high-quality, fresh vegetables from spring through fall. Money invested in seeds, fertilizer, pest control, and a few tools is more than offset by fresh homegrown flavor and enjoyment, not to mention healthy outdoor exercise.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Choosing the site\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The selection and preparation of the garden site is key to your home garden’s success. An area with full or near full sunlight with deep, well-drained, fertile soil is ideal. A water supply should be nearby, and the site located away from trees and shrubs that compete for light and water.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the real world, however, many urban gardeners have a less-than-optimal small site on which to grow vegetables. Just because your space isn’t perfect doesn’t mean you can’t grow some wonderful plants. For example, areas with light shade can work for several vegetables, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, leaf lettuce, peas, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, and turnips. You may not harvest a bumper crop, but you’ll have plenty to fill your dinner table.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If your site is poorly drained or the topsoil is thin or has too much sand or clay, another option to think about is raised beds or container gardening. With a raised-bed garden, good-quality garden soil should be used. Non-soil growing media are used in container gardens.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Planning the garden\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Perennial vegetables (asparagus, rhubarb, winter onions, etc.) should be planted at one side or the end of the garden. Hardy vegetables planted early in the season should be grouped together so they can be followed with late-season plantings of the same or other vegetables. To make it easier to cultivate, group plants requiring similar care.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Recommended spacings listed on the OSU Extension website are based on best practices in the traditional row method of gardening. Smaller spacings can be used in containers or square-foot gardening. In these situations, compact varieties of plants such as tomato and eggplant are good choices.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The website chart groups veggies as cool or warm-season crops, indicating when they grow best. Cool-season crops may be planted earlier and do best under cool conditions, while warm-season crops grow better during warm temperatures. Hardy-type plants can go in the ground before the last frosts or freezes in the spring and are tolerant of cold weather in late autumn. Semi-hardy plants will be injured by a hard frost but will tolerate a light frost. Tender plants can be killed by a light frost but can still withstand cool weather, while very tender varieties are injured by even cool weather.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gardening tips\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For a successful garden, follow these few guidelines:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Sample soil and have it tested every 3-4 years.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Apply fertilizers in the recommended manner and amount.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add organic materials such as yard waste compost or composted manure to improve soil organic matter.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use recommended varieties.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Thin plants when small.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use mulches to conserve moisture, control weeks and reduce fruit rots.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Avoid excessive walking and working in the garden when foliage and soil are wet.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Examine the garden often to keep ahead of potential problems.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep the garden free of weeds and diseases.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Control only those insects in the garden that are known to be pests.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wash and clean tools and sprayers after use.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Rotate specific crop family locations each year to avoid insect and disease buildup.\u003c/li>\u003cli>When possible, harvest vegetables during the cool hours of the day.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>There are also some really good tips on the website to avoid common gardening mistakes. Also included on the OSU Extension website are other publications to help gardeners grow the perfect vegetable.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Happy planting!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"spring-planting-for-a-bountiful-fall-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-28T15:25:51.111Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/00219359641b5572ddace8b0e39e222f.jpeg","name":"Spring planting for a bountiful fall","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1648481152,"_etag":"d4deffd949a833751fd27b70af30594f3de092d7","textbody":"You’ve moved into your new Ideal home and set up the interior just the way you want it. But now you’ve got that itch to plant … to dig into that Oklahoma soil full of clay … to reap a bountiful harvest.&nbsp;Welcome to gardening in Oklahoma! Here’s some helpful information for wanna-be farmers who just can’t wait to get those seeds or plants into the ground. And the timing is perfect for cool-weather veggies and flowers. Here are some tips from Oklahoma State University Extension’s David Hillock and Brenda Sanders.Home gardens that are well planned and properly managed can furnish flavorful, high-quality, fresh vegetables from spring through fall. Money invested in seeds, fertilizer, pest control, and a few tools is more than offset by fresh homegrown flavor and enjoyment, not to mention healthy outdoor exercise.Choosing the siteThe selection and preparation of the garden site is key to your home garden’s success. An area with full or near full sunlight with deep, well-drained, fertile soil is ideal. A water supply should be nearby, and the site located away from trees and shrubs that compete for light and water.In the real world, however, many urban gardeners have a less-than-optimal small site on which to grow vegetables. Just because your space isn’t perfect doesn’t mean you can’t grow some wonderful plants. For example, areas with light shade can work for several vegetables, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, leaf lettuce, peas, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, and turnips. You may not harvest a bumper crop, but you’ll have plenty to fill your dinner table.If your site is poorly drained or the topsoil is thin or has too much sand or clay, another option to think about is raised beds or container gardening. With a raised-bed garden, good-quality garden soil should be used. Non-soil growing media are used in container gardens.Planning the gardenPerennial vegetables (asparagus, rhubarb, winter onions, etc.) should be planted at one side or the end of the garden. Hardy vegetables planted early in the season should be grouped together so they can be followed with late-season plantings of the same or other vegetables. To make it easier to cultivate, group plants requiring similar care.Recommended spacings listed on the OSU Extension website are based on best practices in the traditional row method of gardening. Smaller spacings can be used in containers or square-foot gardening. In these situations, compact varieties of plants such as tomato and eggplant are good choices.The website chart groups veggies as cool or warm-season crops, indicating when they grow best. Cool-season crops may be planted earlier and do best under cool conditions, while warm-season crops grow better during warm temperatures. Hardy-type plants can go in the ground before the last frosts or freezes in the spring and are tolerant of cold weather in late autumn. Semi-hardy plants will be injured by a hard frost but will tolerate a light frost. Tender plants can be killed by a light frost but can still withstand cool weather, while very tender varieties are injured by even cool weather.Gardening tipsFor a successful garden, follow these few guidelines:Sample soil and have it tested every 3-4 years.Apply fertilizers in the recommended manner and amount.Add organic materials such as yard waste compost or composted manure to improve soil organic matter.Use recommended varieties.Thin plants when small.Use mulches to conserve moisture, control weeks and reduce fruit rots.Avoid excessive walking and working in the garden when foliage and soil are wet.Examine the garden often to keep ahead of potential problems.Keep the garden free of weeds and diseases.Control only those insects in the garden that are known to be pests.Wash and clean tools and sprayers after use.Rotate specific crop family locations each year to avoid insect and disease buildup.When possible, harvest vegetables during the cool hours of the day.There are also some really good tips on the website to avoid common gardening mistakes. Also included on the OSU Extension website are other publications to help gardeners grow the perfect vegetable.Happy planting!","_created":"Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:35:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6230b2264db048034660b333"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"623b44b84db048034460ce69","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:44:03 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Custom or pre-designed? That is the question!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You’ve decided to begin the search for a new (to you) home. With the limited number of used homes on the market in Oklahoma right now, you’ve probably discovered very few meet your criteria. That’s where new homes play an important role in your new home search in Oklahoma right now.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the best parts about buying a new home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is that once you sign a contract for the home or homesite you’d like to purchase, the home’s or floor plan’s pricing will not fluctuate even if supply costs increase throughout the building process.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now the only question is whether you want to buy a pre-designed home that’s nearly ready move-in ready or build a custom home.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Let’s take a look at those differences and see how choosing fits into your plans.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-designed homes&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-designed homes are houses our team of professionals expertly design while envisioning the future, unknown homeowner. You’re not involved in the selection process for flooring, paint, or any other finishing work. An Ideal Design Center coordinator will have already selected the options and finishes for the floor plan that’s being built.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Victoria Marzette, New Home Consultant at Ideal’s Somers Pointe neighborhood in the Yukon/Mustang area, “The major advantage of a pre-designed home is that the buyer can move into the home in a shorter time, making it perfect for someone who needs a new home quickly.” Marzette currently has multiple pre-designed homes available soon in her neighborhood. One is 45 days away from completion; the other will be finished within 30 days.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-designed homes may be at any stage of construction. Some may be totally finished and ready to purchase and move in. If you need a home quickly, this may be your best choice. Depending on financing, you may be able to close in 30-45 days.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-designed homes are a great option because they’ve been professionally designed, they offer potential homeowners many of the floor plan’s most popular elevations and interior options, and typically feature the latest colors and finishes. “When purchasing a pre-designed home, it’s important to remember that what has been chosen is what you get,” said Marzette. “The homeowner cannot make any changes while the home is being built. If you absolutely cannot live with your bedroom color, you will have to wait until after you close to repaint,” she concluded.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Custom homes\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you didn’t find a pre-designed home that meets your needs, and if you’re not in a hurry, another choice is to go custom!&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you build a custom home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in Oklahoma, you select everything – literally from the ground up. Before you sign your contract, you will select your homesite, floor plan, and several options offered for that specific floor plan. “While you won’t be able to re-design the floor plan itself, there are several options available to help you customize your space and make your home really work for you,” said Marzette.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Each floorplan comes with several options. Usually, the larger the plan, the more options you have. You can add a side door to your garage and enlarge the garage space. Outside, you will choose your elevation (or the exterior style of the home), add exterior concrete or a covered patio if you want. Inside, you might add a powder bath and a fireplace. Some of the most popular options are room conversions. For example, you could choose to make a fourth bedroom a bonus room or study, turn a dining room into a study, or change a study into a fourth bedroom.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After the contract is signed and financing approved, you will be booked for your Design Center meetings. There will be a virtual meeting and two meetings at the Design Center where you’ll choose everything from brick, to the color of the roof, and the front door; kitchen cabinets style and paint, countertops, backsplash, flooring, light fixtures, and doorknobs.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Custom homes take longer to build than pre-designed homes where designers make all the selections in a short time. In a custom home, customers may spend up to three weeks in Design Center meetings going over options to make their new home everything they want it to be. In general, a pre-designed home will take six-to-nine months to build, while a custom house usually takes between nine months and a year.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Supply chain issues are currently making time schedules difficult to predict.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-designed home advantages\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Less time to build\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The latest design options\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Professionally designed\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Custom build advantages\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You get to pick everything to make it look exactly the way you want. You decide which options are most important to you.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Regardless of which route you decide to go, your Ideal New Home Consultant (NHC) will be with you through the entire process, with weekly updates and pictures. The NHC will be your main point of contact throughout the building phase until you meet with Customer Care and have a rep to work with after closing on your home.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marzette says that after you pay your earnest money when you sign on the dotted line, you won’t owe any more money until closing. That’s when you’ll pay closing costs, prepaid taxes and insurance, and your down payment. You’ll be the proud owner of a new Ideal home with a one-year builder warranty and a 10-year structural warranty – the best in the business! “And our Customer Care team will visit you 60 days after you move in,” concludes Marzette, “and again 11 months later to be sure everything is going well!”\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0806826546ad0f9a2fafc573d24a74ec.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"custom-or-predesigned-that-is-the-question-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-23T14:47:38.429Z","_created":"Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:03:04 GMT","dateUnix":1648046859,"_etag":"2d87b85b330b4a3676fffb256e35dd3bfde5fae9","textbody":"You’ve decided to begin the search for a new (to you) home. With the limited number of used homes on the market in Oklahoma right now, you’ve probably discovered very few meet your criteria. That’s where new homes play an important role in your new home search in Oklahoma right now.&nbsp;One of the best parts about buying a new home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is that once you sign a contract for the home or homesite you’d like to purchase, the home’s or floor plan’s pricing will not fluctuate even if supply costs increase throughout the building process.&nbsp;Now the only question is whether you want to buy a pre-designed home that’s nearly ready move-in ready or build a custom home.So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Let’s take a look at those differences and see how choosing fits into your plans.Pre-designed homes&nbsp;Pre-designed homes are houses our team of professionals expertly design while envisioning the future, unknown homeowner. You’re not involved in the selection process for flooring, paint, or any other finishing work. An Ideal Design Center coordinator will have already selected the options and finishes for the floor plan that’s being built.According to Victoria Marzette, New Home Consultant at Ideal’s Somers Pointe neighborhood in the Yukon/Mustang area, “The major advantage of a pre-designed home is that the buyer can move into the home in a shorter time, making it perfect for someone who needs a new home quickly.” Marzette currently has multiple pre-designed homes available soon in her neighborhood. One is 45 days away from completion; the other will be finished within 30 days.Pre-designed homes may be at any stage of construction. Some may be totally finished and ready to purchase and move in. If you need a home quickly, this may be your best choice. Depending on financing, you may be able to close in 30-45 days.Pre-designed homes are a great option because they’ve been professionally designed, they offer potential homeowners many of the floor plan’s most popular elevations and interior options, and typically feature the latest colors and finishes. “When purchasing a pre-designed home, it’s important to remember that what has been chosen is what you get,” said Marzette. “The homeowner cannot make any changes while the home is being built. If you absolutely cannot live with your bedroom color, you will have to wait until after you close to repaint,” she concluded.Custom homesIf you didn’t find a pre-designed home that meets your needs, and if you’re not in a hurry, another choice is to go custom!&nbsp;When you build a custom home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in Oklahoma, you select everything – literally from the ground up. Before you sign your contract, you will select your homesite, floor plan, and several options offered for that specific floor plan. “While you won’t be able to re-design the floor plan itself, there are several options available to help you customize your space and make your home really work for you,” said Marzette.Each floorplan comes with several options. Usually, the larger the plan, the more options you have. You can add a side door to your garage and enlarge the garage space. Outside, you will choose your elevation (or the exterior style of the home), add exterior concrete or a covered patio if you want. Inside, you might add a powder bath and a fireplace. Some of the most popular options are room conversions. For example, you could choose to make a fourth bedroom a bonus room or study, turn a dining room into a study, or change a study into a fourth bedroom.&nbsp;After the contract is signed and financing approved, you will be booked for your Design Center meetings. There will be a virtual meeting and two meetings at the Design Center where you’ll choose everything from brick, to the color of the roof, and the front door; kitchen cabinets style and paint, countertops, backsplash, flooring, light fixtures, and doorknobs.Custom homes take longer to build than pre-designed homes where designers make all the selections in a short time. In a custom home, customers may spend up to three weeks in Design Center meetings going over options to make their new home everything they want it to be. In general, a pre-designed home will take six-to-nine months to build, while a custom house usually takes between nine months and a year.Supply chain issues are currently making time schedules difficult to predict.Pre-designed home advantagesLess time to buildThe latest design optionsProfessionally designedCustom build advantagesYou get to pick everything to make it look exactly the way you want. You decide which options are most important to you.Regardless of which route you decide to go, your Ideal New Home Consultant (NHC) will be with you through the entire process, with weekly updates and pictures. The NHC will be your main point of contact throughout the building phase until you meet with Customer Care and have a rep to work with after closing on your home.Marzette says that after you pay your earnest money when you sign on the dotted line, you won’t owe any more money until closing. That’s when you’ll pay closing costs, prepaid taxes and insurance, and your down payment. You’ll be the proud owner of a new Ideal home with a one-year builder warranty and a 10-year structural warranty – the best in the business! “And our Customer Care team will visit you 60 days after you move in,” concludes Marzette, “and again 11 months later to be sure everything is going well!”","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/623b44b84db048034460ce69"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"624370c34db0480345615788","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:20:39 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why buy now?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Are you searching for a new home, but you're still on the fence about signing a contract? Let's talk about why buying right now is a good idea. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' Online Sales Consultants give us some insight on common questions and concerns for new home buyers:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1) Interest Rates\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You've probably noticed that interest rates have been slowly increasing over the last several months. This trend doesn't look to be changing any time soon. So it is critical to try and lock in those interest rates as soon as possible. Once you are 30 days out from closing, the home purchase price and interest rate are locked in.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2) Inventory\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The housing market is booming, which means there is low inventory on pre-owned homes. But Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers custom build and pre-designed homes, in various stages of construction, in our communities. We have several new neighborhoods set to open this summer and later in the fall. Plus, existing locations will be adding new sections before the end of the year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3) What sets Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods apart from other builders?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Ideal, we take the stress out of buying a new home. There are no bidding wars for our homes, it is a first-come, first-serve basis. We offer a one-year-warranty and a 10-year structural warranty. We also guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, building energy-efficient homes. Plus, we are not just building you a home, we're building you and your family a community. Our neighborhoods offer playgrounds, parks, splash pads, walking trails, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>4) So if you're still unsure about buying now...\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You don't wait any longer. Homes are selling fast and you don't want to miss out on the best deal possible. It only takes one percent down in earnest money, based on the purchase price of the home. This ensures that you lock in the cost of the home to avoid price increases in the future.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Contact us today to schedule a tour to find your Ideal home!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8fcb2f5dfde7ca8e4310972b88783018.png","name":"Why buy now?","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/90YfesVaEdU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8fcb2f5dfde7ca8e4310972b88783018.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Why buy now?"}}],"uniqueName":"why-buy-now-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-03-29T20:25:22.851Z","_created":"Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:49:07 GMT","dateUnix":1648585523,"_etag":"fc0fe57f9eec30bfe9e54d8d198f1105fdf4b06d","textbody":"Are you searching for a new home, but you're still on the fence about signing a contract? Let's talk about why buying right now is a good idea. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' Online Sales Consultants give us some insight on common questions and concerns for new home buyers:1) Interest RatesYou've probably noticed that interest rates have been slowly increasing over the last several months. This trend doesn't look to be changing any time soon. So it is critical to try and lock in those interest rates as soon as possible. Once you are 30 days out from closing, the home purchase price and interest rate are locked in.2) InventoryThe housing market is booming, which means there is low inventory on pre-owned homes. But Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers custom build and pre-designed homes, in various stages of construction, in our communities. We have several new neighborhoods set to open this summer and later in the fall. Plus, existing locations will be adding new sections before the end of the year.3) What sets Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods apart from other builders?At Ideal, we take the stress out of buying a new home. There are no bidding wars for our homes, it is a first-come, first-serve basis. We offer a one-year-warranty and a 10-year structural warranty. We also guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, building energy-efficient homes. Plus, we are not just building you a home, we're building you and your family a community. Our neighborhoods offer playgrounds, parks, splash pads, walking trails, and more.4) So if you're still unsure about buying now...You don't wait any longer. Homes are selling fast and you don't want to miss out on the best deal possible. It only takes one percent down in earnest money, based on the purchase price of the home. This ensures that you lock in the cost of the home to avoid price increases in the future.Contact us today to schedule a tour to find your Ideal home!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/624370c34db0480345615788"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62437c9a4db04803456157cd","_updated":"Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:30:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Making of an IDEAL Neighborhood: The Woodlands","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>There’s a whole lotta dirt moving in Harrah these days. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is adding a new neighborhood and brand-new homes in Harrah, according to Zack Roach, Ideal’s Vice President of Development, and it should be ready to open this spring if all continues to go well. Ideal is also building brand new neighborhoods in Edmond/Deer Creek, Norman, and Stillwater this spring/summer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So just what’s involved in creating a new community? “A lot,” says Roach. “A new section of homes in a neighborhood is a management team decision,” continues Roach. He breaks down the development process for us right up until home building actually begins. A lot of work happens before any home ever sees a two-by-four or a nail, he says.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The first job is to find the land. “Once we’ve located a piece of land, we have to negotiate the price and perform our due diligence,” says Roach. He continues to say: “That can take about six months. During that time, we must determine if the project will actually work from an engineering standpoint. The new property must be good, usable land that can accommodate oil and gas easements, sewer, water, and flood plains. Then we can look at zoning the project through the city, which includes preparing presentations and meeting with planning commissioners and the city council.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/65cfdc3646f711c99da1c709731144fd.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/65cfdc3646f711c99da1c709731144fd.jpeg\" alt=\"The Woodland Drone Photography Dirt Work\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Only after we clear all those hurdles can we go ahead to contract for the land and make the purchase. Next, we start working on the actual engineering using our preliminary plat map showing all the homesites designated for that specific neighborhood. The first phase of the build is identified, typically 70–100 lots in the first section. Engineers go to work making the grades, sewer, water, and drainage systems, plus the road system to carry both traffic and water.\u003c/p>\u003cp>From here, we get plan approval from the city and start bidding out the work to contractors. Two weeks after sending out requests for bids, a contractor is selected for the job, and they start the dirt work”\u003c/p>\u003cp>These are the steps for the preliminary work on any new neighborhood:\u003c/p>\u003cp>Step 1:&nbsp;Dirt work\u003c/p>\u003cp>Step 2:&nbsp;Sewer\u003c/p>\u003cp>Step 3:&nbsp;Water\u003c/p>\u003cp>Step 4:&nbsp;Drainage\u003c/p>\u003cp>Step 5:&nbsp;Paving\u003c/p>\u003cp>Paving is the last step. Once that is complete, Ideal can begin selling homes. As paving is wrapping up, Ideal is filling in the plat document (the legalities that make it legal to sell the lots and pull permits to build). At this point, the team selects homesites for pre-designed homes and model homes before selling custom homes and pre-designed homes to new homebuyers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Amenities\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Almost immediately after a new neighborhood is imagined, the Development team begins planning for parks, playgrounds, walking trails, and other amenities, which usually takes between four and six months to build. “The size of the neighborhood dictates how much we invest in amenities: the larger the neighborhood, the more amenities we are able to plan for and install,” says Trish Morris, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Director of Development. Most Ideal neighborhoods have a playground and pond, while some also have a splash pad, sports fields, or even a pool depending on the space we have for installation. “We plan as a team, along with marketing, before we even break ground, to figure out what we’ll be installing so we’re sure the equipment or amenity fits with the community theme.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Playground themes are usually chosen once the equipment has been selected. The Woodlands playground is based on the idea of being in southeastern Oklahoma, where there are lots of pine trees, camping, forts, and even a Big Foot sighting or two. Ideal sends several trusted playground suppliers a general theme and space requirements. The vendors send designs which the development team adjusts and passes on to the management team for the final decision. “The park we select is designed to give the best play value for all play abilities and feel for the neighborhood we’re working in,” Morris said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/47beb40ffcab560586f7a0ac53f1279f.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/47beb40ffcab560586f7a0ac53f1279f.png\" alt=\"Coming Soon: Splash Pad Rendering\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/38a21b94d1c1af06358d03371f269d8d.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/38a21b94d1c1af06358d03371f269d8d.jpeg\" alt=\"Coming Soon: Playground Rendering\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We’re also focusing on installing pollinator gardens to aid in the migration of the Monarch butterfly and create a safe haven for other pollinators,” she continued.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many of our Ideal neighborhoods also feature walking trails. They are usually focused around ponds to encourage a natural outdoor experience.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Choosing and constructing the amenities can take six to nine months, depending on permitting, installation schedules, and landscaping plans.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Woodlands update\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>As of March 18, The Woodlands was in the last phase of development. The punch list to inspect all the improvements (Steps 1–5) will be completed so the plat can be approved. Once the plat is filed, Ideal can officially begin selling lots.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This entire process takes about 18 months from the time of land purchase until the first lot is available for sale. Sometimes it seems like houses go up overnight, but it’s time-consuming if it’s done right. And many times, waiting is the name of the game. “Weather, inspector schedules, and city timelines are just a few delays that can throw us off schedule,” says Roach.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/82b89130932070afc3c2e0b3233ef4af.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/82b89130932070afc3c2e0b3233ef4af.jpeg\" alt=\"The Woodland Drone Photography Dirt Work\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>By the time you’ve toured the first home in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/harrah/the-woodlands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Woodlands\u003c/a> addition in Harrah, though, all these steps will have been completed. You’ll just drive through the new neighborhood on freshly paved roads, choose your homesite, and pick a floor plan to start making your Ideal home happen!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9f7bdab764f43324bd2ff938bdf1e22b.jpeg","name":"The Woodlands, Harrah","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/aEqc-nLURl8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/84e51ab8bc793eb70fbaa75a95014455.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Harrah Coming Soon"}}],"uniqueName":"the-making-of-an-ideal-neighborhood-the-woodlands-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-04-12T21:30:58.870Z","_created":"Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:39:38 GMT","dateUnix":1649799059,"_etag":"2b725a3d03081463ba18d318acf62d9528add439","textbody":"There’s a whole lotta dirt moving in Harrah these days. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is adding a new neighborhood and brand-new homes in Harrah, according to Zack Roach, Ideal’s Vice President of Development, and it should be ready to open this spring if all continues to go well. Ideal is also building brand new neighborhoods in Edmond/Deer Creek, Norman, and Stillwater this spring/summer.So just what’s involved in creating a new community? “A lot,” says Roach. “A new section of homes in a neighborhood is a management team decision,” continues Roach. He breaks down the development process for us right up until home building actually begins. A lot of work happens before any home ever sees a two-by-four or a nail, he says.The first job is to find the land. “Once we’ve located a piece of land, we have to negotiate the price and perform our due diligence,” says Roach. He continues to say: “That can take about six months. During that time, we must determine if the project will actually work from an engineering standpoint. The new property must be good, usable land that can accommodate oil and gas easements, sewer, water, and flood plains. Then we can look at zoning the project through the city, which includes preparing presentations and meeting with planning commissioners and the city council.Only after we clear all those hurdles can we go ahead to contract for the land and make the purchase. Next, we start working on the actual engineering using our preliminary plat map showing all the homesites designated for that specific neighborhood. The first phase of the build is identified, typically 70–100 lots in the first section. Engineers go to work making the grades, sewer, water, and drainage systems, plus the road system to carry both traffic and water.From here, we get plan approval from the city and start bidding out the work to contractors. Two weeks after sending out requests for bids, a contractor is selected for the job, and they start the dirt work”These are the steps for the preliminary work on any new neighborhood:Step 1:&nbsp;Dirt workStep 2:&nbsp;SewerStep 3:&nbsp;WaterStep 4:&nbsp;DrainageStep 5:&nbsp;PavingPaving is the last step. Once that is complete, Ideal can begin selling homes. As paving is wrapping up, Ideal is filling in the plat document (the legalities that make it legal to sell the lots and pull permits to build). At this point, the team selects homesites for pre-designed homes and model homes before selling custom homes and pre-designed homes to new homebuyers.AmenitiesAlmost immediately after a new neighborhood is imagined, the Development team begins planning for parks, playgrounds, walking trails, and other amenities, which usually takes between four and six months to build. “The size of the neighborhood dictates how much we invest in amenities: the larger the neighborhood, the more amenities we are able to plan for and install,” says Trish Morris, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Director of Development. Most Ideal neighborhoods have a playground and pond, while some also have a splash pad, sports fields, or even a pool depending on the space we have for installation. “We plan as a team, along with marketing, before we even break ground, to figure out what we’ll be installing so we’re sure the equipment or amenity fits with the community theme.Playground themes are usually chosen once the equipment has been selected. The Woodlands playground is based on the idea of being in southeastern Oklahoma, where there are lots of pine trees, camping, forts, and even a Big Foot sighting or two. Ideal sends several trusted playground suppliers a general theme and space requirements. The vendors send designs which the development team adjusts and passes on to the management team for the final decision. “The park we select is designed to give the best play value for all play abilities and feel for the neighborhood we’re working in,” Morris said.“We’re also focusing on installing pollinator gardens to aid in the migration of the Monarch butterfly and create a safe haven for other pollinators,” she continued.Many of our Ideal neighborhoods also feature walking trails. They are usually focused around ponds to encourage a natural outdoor experience.Choosing and constructing the amenities can take six to nine months, depending on permitting, installation schedules, and landscaping plans.The Woodlands updateAs of March 18, The Woodlands was in the last phase of development. The punch list to inspect all the improvements (Steps 1–5) will be completed so the plat can be approved. Once the plat is filed, Ideal can officially begin selling lots.This entire process takes about 18 months from the time of land purchase until the first lot is available for sale. Sometimes it seems like houses go up overnight, but it’s time-consuming if it’s done right. And many times, waiting is the name of the game. “Weather, inspector schedules, and city timelines are just a few delays that can throw us off schedule,” says Roach.By the time you’ve toured the first home in The Woodlands addition in Harrah, though, all these steps will have been completed. You’ll just drive through the new neighborhood on freshly paved roads, choose your homesite, and pick a floor plan to start making your Ideal home happen!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62437c9a4db04803456157cd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6245b7ab4db0480348610efa","_updated":"Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:15:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Gabriella at Abbot Lake","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Do you ever dream of just relaxing by the ocean shore? What if you feel that way without even leaving your own home? This beautifully designed Gabriella model home in Abbot Lake can inspire those same coastal vibes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0c31b0a76baca551eb2a56a00da79873.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0c31b0a76baca551eb2a56a00da79873.jpeg\" alt=\"Gabriella kitchen with large island, driftwood stained base cabinets, white upper cabinets and an aqua blue tiled backsplash\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ Design Center Sales Manager, Kathy Wood, believes it is important for each model home to be unique just like this charming craftsman-style home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"When you think about the coast, your mind goes to the sandy beach, the hues of the ocean, sky, and clouds. &nbsp;That is the essence of a coastal-themed design. &nbsp;Not at all nautical, this style is really defined by using light, natural materials, and colors that pull from the sea and beach. I loved adding the gold highlights in lighting fixtures and cabinet hardware,” says Wood. “The colors and materials used, as well as the furnishings, pull directly from those elements…the aqua tile, grays reminiscent of driftwood, and crisp airy whites. The furnishings reinforce the theme with their natural colors and textures with wicker and textured fabric.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9d28c08761f9bae212b1b87e8935ba10.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9d28c08761f9bae212b1b87e8935ba10.jpeg\" alt=\"Gabriella mud bench with base and upper cabinet storage and organization hooks\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>As you enter the home, the kitchen, dining room, and living room are on full display. &nbsp;Your eye goes immediately to the kitchen area. &nbsp;The kitchen backsplash is the highlight of the room with a gorgeous aqua tile, part of Shaw’s Stewart collection, it’s appropriately named ‘Sea’. The color against the white and driftwood gray of the cabinetry and the neutral countertop, MSI Carrara Mist, really sets the mood for the entire model home. &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Shiplap is an important part of the coastal style and is most often painted. &nbsp;The fireplace, which is a huge focal point, seemed to be a perfect place to accent with paneling,” said Wood. “The combination of the white paneling and aqua tile feels so fresh and airy. It’s probably my favorite element in the home.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f9eaeafc802ec05bf56aa0ec327473e3.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f9eaeafc802ec05bf56aa0ec327473e3.jpeg\" alt=\"Gabriella living room with coastal vibes including a shiplap fireplace and aqua blue tiled surround\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The wood flooring for the great room is part of Hartco’s Timberbrushed Oak collection called ‘Coast to Coast'. &nbsp;The light variation and wire-brushed matte finish were perfect to give a warm, slightly worn look to the floors. &nbsp;The color selection is inspired by the tans and grays of sand and beach grasses.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The model homes are always a place for something that is a little fun and unexpected when it comes to design themes. Bathrooms and utility spaces, with their typically small footprints, are a perfect place to add something a little playful. &nbsp;The stylized floral tile, one of Shaw’s Islander collection ‘Garden Way’, is inspired by warm sunshine, blue and green ocean, and white sand and seemed perfect to add some color and texture.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6a817b59e5ebff71ed7eafa1a040b508.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6a817b59e5ebff71ed7eafa1a040b508.jpeg\" alt=\"Gabriella master bath with dual vanity, tiled shower, garden soaking tub and head-knocker cabinet storage\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"I decided on using gold as an accent throughout, in the fixtures and hardware,” Wood said. &nbsp;“To me, this represents a treasure found on a beach walk - a shiny, sparkly piece of shell or glass. I personally love the colors used in the home. &nbsp;The Stewart Sea tile was a new selection in the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Design Center, and I couldn’t wait to find the perfect place to show it off!”\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Gabriella is the perfect floorplan to make a statement without overdoing the design. This 1,586 square foot open concept, three-bed, two-bath model home came together so well because the details are simple with pops of beautiful color and texture reinforcing the coastal theme.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"Designing a model home has to serve several purposes. We want to showcase the beautiful materials our clients have available to choose from, but most important is that it be memorable. &nbsp;I think this home does both,” said Wood.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a90232365e46a710c5060d0e1fbb1282.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a90232365e46a710c5060d0e1fbb1282.jpeg\" alt=\"Gabriella linear floor plan view of living room, dining area and kitchen featuring a coastal design of aqua blues, whites and light stained floors\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/gabriella\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gabriella floor plan\u003c/a>. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ab4d7e52c87f35e50e13b2e1b542c77f.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/dmFKGRmvkHw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ab4d7e52c87f35e50e13b2e1b542c77f.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"the-gabriella-at-abbot-lake-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-04-13T14:12:08.559Z","_created":"Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:16:11 GMT","dateUnix":1649859129,"_etag":"c755c15b24f30fda11ccabd386ee2f50266faae9","textbody":"Do you ever dream of just relaxing by the ocean shore? What if you feel that way without even leaving your own home? This beautifully designed Gabriella model home in Abbot Lake can inspire those same coastal vibes.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ Design Center Sales Manager, Kathy Wood, believes it is important for each model home to be unique just like this charming craftsman-style home.\"When you think about the coast, your mind goes to the sandy beach, the hues of the ocean, sky, and clouds. &nbsp;That is the essence of a coastal-themed design. &nbsp;Not at all nautical, this style is really defined by using light, natural materials, and colors that pull from the sea and beach. I loved adding the gold highlights in lighting fixtures and cabinet hardware,” says Wood. “The colors and materials used, as well as the furnishings, pull directly from those elements…the aqua tile, grays reminiscent of driftwood, and crisp airy whites. The furnishings reinforce the theme with their natural colors and textures with wicker and textured fabric.”As you enter the home, the kitchen, dining room, and living room are on full display. &nbsp;Your eye goes immediately to the kitchen area. &nbsp;The kitchen backsplash is the highlight of the room with a gorgeous aqua tile, part of Shaw’s Stewart collection, it’s appropriately named ‘Sea’. The color against the white and driftwood gray of the cabinetry and the neutral countertop, MSI Carrara Mist, really sets the mood for the entire model home. &nbsp;&nbsp;“Shiplap is an important part of the coastal style and is most often painted. &nbsp;The fireplace, which is a huge focal point, seemed to be a perfect place to accent with paneling,” said Wood. “The combination of the white paneling and aqua tile feels so fresh and airy. It’s probably my favorite element in the home.”The wood flooring for the great room is part of Hartco’s Timberbrushed Oak collection called ‘Coast to Coast'. &nbsp;The light variation and wire-brushed matte finish were perfect to give a warm, slightly worn look to the floors. &nbsp;The color selection is inspired by the tans and grays of sand and beach grasses.The model homes are always a place for something that is a little fun and unexpected when it comes to design themes. Bathrooms and utility spaces, with their typically small footprints, are a perfect place to add something a little playful. &nbsp;The stylized floral tile, one of Shaw’s Islander collection ‘Garden Way’, is inspired by warm sunshine, blue and green ocean, and white sand and seemed perfect to add some color and texture.\"I decided on using gold as an accent throughout, in the fixtures and hardware,” Wood said. &nbsp;“To me, this represents a treasure found on a beach walk - a shiny, sparkly piece of shell or glass. I personally love the colors used in the home. &nbsp;The Stewart Sea tile was a new selection in the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Design Center, and I couldn’t wait to find the perfect place to show it off!”The Gabriella is the perfect floorplan to make a statement without overdoing the design. This 1,586 square foot open concept, three-bed, two-bath model home came together so well because the details are simple with pops of beautiful color and texture reinforcing the coastal theme.\"Designing a model home has to serve several purposes. We want to showcase the beautiful materials our clients have available to choose from, but most important is that it be memorable. &nbsp;I think this home does both,” said Wood.Check out the Gabriella floor plan. &nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6245b7ab4db0480348610efa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6254a0484db048034760daa0","_updated":"Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:20:14 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Designing the Jacobson","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When buying a new home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, one of the questions you need to ask yourself is, should I custom build or buy a pre-designed home? Some homebuyers love to be involved in every step of the selection process at the design center. But, if you have an eye for interior design, you can make any space uniquely yours without needing a blank slate.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Taylor Stallard, Blonde and Blue Designs owner, and Ideal homeowner, recently moved back home to Oklahoma from Baltimore with her husband, Chas, and cat, Garfield. Stallard says she loved breaking the rules of design when putting the finishing touches on their spacious Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Jacobson 1,864 square-foot floor plan is three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. It includes an oversized breakfast area that can function as a formal dining room.&nbsp;This plan offers walk-in closets for each bedroom. A utility room is conveniently located near the secondary bedrooms and garage so you can drop off muddy shoes when entering the home and keep from dragging dirty laundry all the way across the house. A mudroom located at the garage entry keeps everyone organized as they come and go. Plus, a living area with a large bank of windows brings in natural lighting accented by a cathedral ceiling with a faux beam across the room. The exterior elevation options for the Jacobson are craftsman, farmhouse, and modern style.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To find out more information about building the Jacobson in our Moore and Piedmont neighborhoods, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/jacobson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2df8fc442240040ccf83a672e864b7fc.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/d23Te6g_aAI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2df8fc442240040ccf83a672e864b7fc.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"designing-the-jacobson-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-04-27T21:38:22.583Z","_created":"Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:40:24 GMT","dateUnix":1651095503,"_etag":"5f7418b6ef400ea7603e8f1f5e1cfb33732e224f","textbody":"When buying a new home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, one of the questions you need to ask yourself is, should I custom build or buy a pre-designed home? Some homebuyers love to be involved in every step of the selection process at the design center. But, if you have an eye for interior design, you can make any space uniquely yours without needing a blank slate.Taylor Stallard, Blonde and Blue Designs owner, and Ideal homeowner, recently moved back home to Oklahoma from Baltimore with her husband, Chas, and cat, Garfield. Stallard says she loved breaking the rules of design when putting the finishing touches on their spacious Ideal home.The Jacobson 1,864 square-foot floor plan is three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. It includes an oversized breakfast area that can function as a formal dining room.&nbsp;This plan offers walk-in closets for each bedroom. A utility room is conveniently located near the secondary bedrooms and garage so you can drop off muddy shoes when entering the home and keep from dragging dirty laundry all the way across the house. A mudroom located at the garage entry keeps everyone organized as they come and go. Plus, a living area with a large bank of windows brings in natural lighting accented by a cathedral ceiling with a faux beam across the room. The exterior elevation options for the Jacobson are craftsman, farmhouse, and modern style.To find out more information about building the Jacobson in our Moore and Piedmont neighborhoods, click here.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6254a0484db048034760daa0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"625876e84db0483519608e86","_updated":"Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:10:08 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Benefits of Ideal Outdoor Spaces","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Spring is in the air, which means more time enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends. And if you’re an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods homeowner, you know our communities have a lot to offer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every Ideal neighborhood has different amenities for your whole family to enjoy, walking trails, parks, playgrounds, splash pads, clubhouse, and pools. Each one of these perfectly designed spaces is strategically placed throughout the community to best accommodate all our homeowners. Parks and playgrounds have themes that are carefully thought out to be bright, cheerful, and safe places that are all-inclusive.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5fb2af94be78b80b4adf5206ecbd5106.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5fb2af94be78b80b4adf5206ecbd5106.jpeg\" alt=\"Featherstone Splash Pad; Kids at Play in the Water\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Being able to spend time soaking up a sunny day isn’t just fun, it’s also good for your health. According to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.urban.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Urban Institute\u003c/a>, there are many health benefits of parks and their economic impacts. Beyond the connection of parks and physical activity, usage of park services is associated with reductions in various negative health outcomes and illnesses. \u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.com/srep\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scientific Report\u003c/a> says spending even 120 minutes in green spaces has been associated with higher levels of reported good health and well-being.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>In each Ideal Homes neighborhood, our green spaces also include carefully selected grasses, trees, shrubs, and flowers, to bring nature back into the area. Research using data from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.science.uwa.edu.au/centres/cbeh/projects/reside2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RESIDential Environments Project in Australia\u003c/a> suggests that proximity and density of green space are associated with positive impacts on mental health.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1c387e0dee60b7f6674181a26447e286.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1c387e0dee60b7f6674181a26447e286.jpeg\" alt=\"Fall Day of Football in the Park at Valencia Playground\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tandfonline.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">International Journal of Environmental Health Research\u003c/a> says physical activity is associated with improvements to measures of health such as mood and self-reported well-being. One study compared participants who exercised while viewing images of nature with those who exercised without such exposure and found that the benefits of activity are stronger when in or viewing natural surroundings.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Researchers suggest that the amount of time spent in green spaces improves mental health by reducing stress. Our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods amenities offer a variety of ways to do physical activity and exercise, which is great for all age groups. Plus, we all know a little vitamin D (sunshine) is good for you, just make sure you don’t forget to apply sunscreen before your feet hit the ground running.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These Ideal outdoor spaces also allow for neighbors to gather and get to know each other, forming a tight-knit community. This is a significant reason why Ideal Homes adds these family-friendly spaces to every neighborhood. We’re not just building homes; we’re building communities where healthy lifelong relationships can form.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Click to find out more about our Ideal Homes \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">neighborhoods\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/photo-gallery/community-amenities#photo_gallery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">amenities\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0ff0051a96e3e940d626007b1dad76e6.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0ff0051a96e3e940d626007b1dad76e6.jpeg\" alt=\"Neighbors Enjoying a Bike Parade on the Fourth of July in Little River Trails\">\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b56814a5423e6e47ed858196e0222be4.png","name":"Benefits of Ideal Outdoor Spaces","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"benefits-of-ideal-outdoor-spaces-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-04-18T18:55:32.485Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:32:56 GMT","dateUnix":1650308133,"_etag":"b67a85f264e7d6a41be71493c426b26c14600eca","textbody":"Spring is in the air, which means more time enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends. And if you’re an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods homeowner, you know our communities have a lot to offer.Every Ideal neighborhood has different amenities for your whole family to enjoy, walking trails, parks, playgrounds, splash pads, clubhouse, and pools. Each one of these perfectly designed spaces is strategically placed throughout the community to best accommodate all our homeowners. Parks and playgrounds have themes that are carefully thought out to be bright, cheerful, and safe places that are all-inclusive.&nbsp;Being able to spend time soaking up a sunny day isn’t just fun, it’s also good for your health. According to the Urban Institute, there are many health benefits of parks and their economic impacts. Beyond the connection of parks and physical activity, usage of park services is associated with reductions in various negative health outcomes and illnesses. Scientific Report says spending even 120 minutes in green spaces has been associated with higher levels of reported good health and well-being.&nbsp;In each Ideal Homes neighborhood, our green spaces also include carefully selected grasses, trees, shrubs, and flowers, to bring nature back into the area. Research using data from the RESIDential Environments Project in Australia suggests that proximity and density of green space are associated with positive impacts on mental health.International Journal of Environmental Health Research says physical activity is associated with improvements to measures of health such as mood and self-reported well-being. One study compared participants who exercised while viewing images of nature with those who exercised without such exposure and found that the benefits of activity are stronger when in or viewing natural surroundings.Researchers suggest that the amount of time spent in green spaces improves mental health by reducing stress. Our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods amenities offer a variety of ways to do physical activity and exercise, which is great for all age groups. Plus, we all know a little vitamin D (sunshine) is good for you, just make sure you don’t forget to apply sunscreen before your feet hit the ground running.These Ideal outdoor spaces also allow for neighbors to gather and get to know each other, forming a tight-knit community. This is a significant reason why Ideal Homes adds these family-friendly spaces to every neighborhood. We’re not just building homes; we’re building communities where healthy lifelong relationships can form.Click to find out more about our Ideal Homes neighborhoods and amenities.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/625876e84db0483519608e86"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6259a0814db0482970608b03","_updated":"Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:07:58 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Quick patio makeovers: bring the indoors out!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Do you ever think of your back patio as an extra room? If not, you’re missing out! The patio can be a great extra space to entertain for dinner parties, enjoy family nights and catch up on relaxation, not to mention soaking up some fabulous Oklahoma sunshine.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are a few ways to spruce up and breathe new life into your back porch or patio area without hiring an expert. No excavation is required!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bring the inside outside\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Make it feel like a second living room … stylish but comfortable with pillows, cushions, and a rug. Maybe even a weather-resistant coffee table with books and games. You’ll never want to go inside.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Start with the structure. Pergola anyone?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This project may require a day off and a run to the hardware store, but these overhead structures with lattice panels provide just the right amount of shade without blocking natural light. For upscale privacy, a quick installation of billowy outdoor curtains will give your backyard an upscale cabana feel, plus more privacy for lounging, reading, or hanging out by the pool. And they’ll provide much-appreciated shade on hot Oklahoma days.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Floor it\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If ugly floors are a problem on your patio, try some paint and a stencil. The change will be dramatic, and the price tag won’t be.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/06a519c2628a9244b462d014f2e8548c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/06a519c2628a9244b462d014f2e8548c.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Warm it up with a fire pit or fireplace\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Set up some novelty seating (like tree stumps) around a fire pit and keep plenty of cozy blankets for late evening hangs. And don’t forget the s’mores!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Since you’ll have plenty of firewood on hand to keep your fire pit going, consider installing a railing solution to organize all that wood and double as a woodsy aesthetic. This is also a great way to store your winter firewood.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0038a4046e3d0609a2c36e1fcb99366a.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0038a4046e3d0609a2c36e1fcb99366a.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Privacy, please\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If your existing wall or fence is too short to really give you the privacy you crave, add a few wooden slats to make your wall higher and ramp up your privacy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Then consider the zones. Dinner-party friendly\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you love to fire up the grill and host those summer barbeques or brunches, add a large table and plenty of seating. Even a grown-up picnic table will work.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Strategic seating\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Maybe all you need is to rearrange your existing outdoor furniture. Set up single chairs in a way that encourages conversation for some great late-night talks.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The best view in the house?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether it’s for Sunday football or summer night movies, bring a TV or video projector outdoors and enjoy a good binge-watch in your backyard. Just be sure to follow safety tips for an electronic-safe area.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/38b812c2598a50bedb266f6c7e8116d9.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/38b812c2598a50bedb266f6c7e8116d9.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Then add the finishing touches\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Once you make your patio more functional, take your design up a notch by adding some finishing décor touches. The addition of pillows, lanterns, side tables, potted plants or even a funky mirror or garland can go a long way to “patio beautiful.” Of course, take into consideration whether your patio is covered or not when you choose your décor.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How about a hammock?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>No oasis is complete without a perfect place to nap or enjoy a book with a cool drink. A hammock is a must for relaxation. You just need a couple of good sturdy anchor points to swing this porch upgrade. Or take advantage of ready-made frames available at your favorite home improvement store or online.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Set the table\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re hosting a brunch or dinner party in your backyard, forget trying to keep those paper plates on the table in the Oklahoma wind and go with a set of outdoor dinnerware, silverware and glasses. A small investment that will serve you well for years to come. And your guests will thank you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a seat\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sometimes, all it takes is a couple of chairs and a table to set your morning coffee down to make your patio feel complete.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cram in the color\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If your patio is missing a certain something, break out bold pops of color with outdoor paint. Geometric shapes can really make outdoor décor pop. Outdoor pillows are also an inexpensive way to add color.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Light it up\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>String lights twirling overhead are a must. Easy to install, inexpensive, and definitely impressive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stock a bar cart\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A well-stocked bar cart — ice, sparkling water, and citrus garnishes — will keep your guests hydrated and add to your pulled-together look.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flowers pull it all together\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Traditional or funky container pots of flowers add color and lead the eye to a beautiful focal point. Your local greenhouse or garden center has everything you’ll need for an eye-popping bounty of color suitable for the sun on your patio.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more ideas and inspirational photos for your ideal patio or back porch, visit \u003ca href=\"http://MyDomaine.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MyDomaine.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4a418173da70745602ac8ad5c08529da.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Kingsley VR Staged Patio"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"quick-patio-makeovers-bring-the-indoors-out-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-04-25T16:39:00.631Z","_created":"Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:42:41 GMT","dateUnix":1650904741,"_etag":"65009ce8149fbff8f4d2671b1be25e6b30c2502f","textbody":"Do you ever think of your back patio as an extra room? If not, you’re missing out! The patio can be a great extra space to entertain for dinner parties, enjoy family nights and catch up on relaxation, not to mention soaking up some fabulous Oklahoma sunshine.Here are a few ways to spruce up and breathe new life into your back porch or patio area without hiring an expert. No excavation is required!Bring the inside outsideMake it feel like a second living room … stylish but comfortable with pillows, cushions, and a rug. Maybe even a weather-resistant coffee table with books and games. You’ll never want to go inside.Start with the structure. Pergola anyone?This project may require a day off and a run to the hardware store, but these overhead structures with lattice panels provide just the right amount of shade without blocking natural light. For upscale privacy, a quick installation of billowy outdoor curtains will give your backyard an upscale cabana feel, plus more privacy for lounging, reading, or hanging out by the pool. And they’ll provide much-appreciated shade on hot Oklahoma days.Floor itIf ugly floors are a problem on your patio, try some paint and a stencil. The change will be dramatic, and the price tag won’t be.Warm it up with a fire pit or fireplaceSet up some novelty seating (like tree stumps) around a fire pit and keep plenty of cozy blankets for late evening hangs. And don’t forget the s’mores!Since you’ll have plenty of firewood on hand to keep your fire pit going, consider installing a railing solution to organize all that wood and double as a woodsy aesthetic. This is also a great way to store your winter firewood.Privacy, pleaseIf your existing wall or fence is too short to really give you the privacy you crave, add a few wooden slats to make your wall higher and ramp up your privacy.Then consider the zones. Dinner-party friendlyIf you love to fire up the grill and host those summer barbeques or brunches, add a large table and plenty of seating. Even a grown-up picnic table will work.Strategic seatingMaybe all you need is to rearrange your existing outdoor furniture. Set up single chairs in a way that encourages conversation for some great late-night talks.The best view in the house?Whether it’s for Sunday football or summer night movies, bring a TV or video projector outdoors and enjoy a good binge-watch in your backyard. Just be sure to follow safety tips for an electronic-safe area.Then add the finishing touchesOnce you make your patio more functional, take your design up a notch by adding some finishing décor touches. The addition of pillows, lanterns, side tables, potted plants or even a funky mirror or garland can go a long way to “patio beautiful.” Of course, take into consideration whether your patio is covered or not when you choose your décor.How about a hammock?No oasis is complete without a perfect place to nap or enjoy a book with a cool drink. A hammock is a must for relaxation. You just need a couple of good sturdy anchor points to swing this porch upgrade. Or take advantage of ready-made frames available at your favorite home improvement store or online.Set the tableIf you’re hosting a brunch or dinner party in your backyard, forget trying to keep those paper plates on the table in the Oklahoma wind and go with a set of outdoor dinnerware, silverware and glasses. A small investment that will serve you well for years to come. And your guests will thank you.Take a seatSometimes, all it takes is a couple of chairs and a table to set your morning coffee down to make your patio feel complete.Cram in the colorIf your patio is missing a certain something, break out bold pops of color with outdoor paint. Geometric shapes can really make outdoor décor pop. Outdoor pillows are also an inexpensive way to add color.Light it upString lights twirling overhead are a must. Easy to install, inexpensive, and definitely impressive.Stock a bar cartA well-stocked bar cart — ice, sparkling water, and citrus garnishes — will keep your guests hydrated and add to your pulled-together look.Flowers pull it all togetherTraditional or funky container pots of flowers add color and lead the eye to a beautiful focal point. Your local greenhouse or garden center has everything you’ll need for an eye-popping bounty of color suitable for the sun on your patio.For more ideas and inspirational photos for your ideal patio or back porch, visit MyDomaine.com.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6259a0814db0482970608b03"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"625ecb244db048034760e39a","_updated":"Mon, 16 May 2022 16:17:27 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Go West of the Metro","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The Mustang and Yukon communities are favorite outlying areas around Oklahoma City. A quiet, small-town feel and easy access to the city, airport, and a nearby fishing lake create a close-knit community where you can get anywhere and everywhere quickly. Will Rogers World Airport is just 15 minutes from town, so residents can easily hop on a flight with any major airline and jet off to whatever destination they choose. Just north in Yukon are the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge and Lake Overholser, both popular outdoor destinations. There are a variety of community activities to entertain residents and draw visitors to the “Czech Capital of Oklahoma.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a36f461f2925f5d2448aa02f3b95e205.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a36f461f2925f5d2448aa02f3b95e205.png\" alt=\"Castlewood Trails Playground, Splash Pad and Park (Yukon, OK)\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> in Yukon offers small-town charm with safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a low crime rate. The community is quiet and features a beautiful playground, picnic area, creek, lots of green space, and a splash pad at the heart of the neighborhood. Yukon schools are highly rated and award-winning.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/98d159004be28121db592d0bc85a2251.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/98d159004be28121db592d0bc85a2251.png\" alt=\"Skyline Trails Playground and Park (Mustang, OK)\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Living in Mustang’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>, residents are just minutes from great shopping and restaurants. Skyline Trails offers a wooded walking trail with a creek running through the neighborhood. It’s so peaceful, you’ll forget you’re so close to all the conveniences of the city. Kids will love the neighborhood playground.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/24e13b28a8cd9bcaee1205db7ceb1cd7.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/24e13b28a8cd9bcaee1205db7ceb1cd7.png\" alt=\"Somers Pointe Playground, Splash Pad and Park (Mustang, OK)\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Also in Mustang, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\">Somers Pointe | Yukon and Mustang, OK New Homes | Ideal Homes\u003c/a> is a family-friendly community combining the convenience of easy access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike with a country atmosphere. Residents enjoy a large central park, playground, and gazebo that are perfect for family events.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students in both Skyline Trails and Somers Pointe will attend the highly respected and sought-after Mustang Public Schools. Castlewood Trails students attend Yukon Public Schools, also an award-winning public school system.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here's just a brief snapshot of what the west side of the metro, in the Mustang/Yukon area, has to offer residents and visitors. There are also plenty of activities close by in Oklahoma City.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Things to do\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Visit the \u003ca href=\"https://www.expressclydesdales.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Express Clydesdales\u003c/a>. If you’re into horses, head on over for a hands-on meeting of these gentle giants. \u003ca href=\"ExpressClydesdales.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ExpressClydesdales.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Czech Festival. An annual tradition in Yukon, this festival provides a fun weekend in October with a parade, good vendors, and a nice car show, not to mention plenty of polka dancing! Usually held on the first Saturday of October. \u003ca href=\"https://www.czechfestivaloklahoma.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Czechfestivaloklahoma.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Farfalla. A relaxed upscale winery and vineyard with a tasting room, wine, and wine accessories for purchase. Outdoor seating. \u003ca href=\"https://farfallawines.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Farfallawines.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lake Overholser Park. Bridges and scenic walking areas offer the best in outdoor Oklahoma!\u003c/li>\u003cli>Archery Traditions of Oklahoma. A family-owned business promoting archery. The indoor range offers 20 shooting lanes. Also features a unique indoor 3D range. The convenient pro shop carries a full inventory of bows and accessories. \u003ca href=\"https://archerytraditionsok.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ArcheryTraditionsok.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Yukon Czech Hall. Fun for all ages. Large dance floor and plenty of polka! Good facility for gatherings. \u003ca href=\"https://czechhall.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CzechHall.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Yukon’s Best Railroad Museum. Along historic Route 66 on 3rd and Main in Yukon. 405-354-5079.\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Sanctuary Escape is located at 7650 W Reno Ave in Oklahoma City. An immersive, detailed escape game adventure. Your team will have 60 minutes to discover and solve clues to escape your highly themed room. \u003ca href=\"http://www.thesanctuaryokc.com/escape/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TheSanctuaryOKC.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wild Horse Park, is located at 1201 N Mustang Rd in Mustang. Dog park, splash pad, walking trails, playgrounds, and other great kid activities. 405-376-3411\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Where to grab a bite\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The Lokal Yukon\u003cbr>10 W Main St., Suite 165, Yukon\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Lokal Mustang\u003cbr>1036 E State Highway 152, Mustang\u003cbr>American (new), cocktails, and wine. \u003ca href=\"https://www.thelokalyukon.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thelocalyukon.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Hawaiian Bros Island Grill\u003cbr>1603 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon\u003cbr>Hawaiian cuisine and fast food. \u003ca href=\"https://hawaiianbros.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hawaiianbros.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Toni’s Taco\u003cbr>1119 S Ranchwood Blvd, Yukon\u003cbr>Mexican food. 405-265-7554\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wich Pho\u003cbr>1781 Garth Brooks Blvd, Yukon\u003cbr>Vietnamese cuisine, bubble tea, noodles. 405-577-6432\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Del Rancho\u003cbr>462 W State Highway 152, Mustang\u003cbr>Best steak sandwich anywhere! Also feature burgers and all the sides. \u003ca href=\"https://delranchousa.com/locations/del-rancho-mustang/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">delranchousa.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shopping fun\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City\u003cbr>7624 W Reno Ave\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>There are lots of quaint gift shops in each community (too many to mention), plus plenty of mall shopping within easy driving distance: NorthPark Mall (NW 122nd &amp; May); Quail Springs Mall (W Memorial Rd between May and Penn); and Penn Square Mall (NW Expressway at N Penn).\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Castlewood Trails students attend Yukon Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://myers.yukonps.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Myers Elementary School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://yms.yukonps.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon Middle School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://yhs.yukonps.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon High School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Skyline Trails students attend Mustang Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/mustangtrailselementary_home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang Trails Elementary School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/mustangnorthmiddleschool_home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang North Middle School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/mustanghighschool_home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang High School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Somers Pointe students also attend Mustang Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/riverwoodelementary_home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Riverwood Elementary School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/mustangnorthmiddleschool_home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang North Middle School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/mustanghighschool_home.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang High School\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>So, if you’re looking for your ideal home in a quiet, charming setting close to the city, take a look at the homes in these Mustang and Yukon communities. You’ll be glad you did!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"TripAdvisor.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TripAdvisor.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/38b45870ca3e7bdce95e200db06e7341.png","name":"Go West: Somer Pointe, Mustang, OK - Playground/Park; Castlewood Trails, Yukon, OK - Playground/Park; Skyline Trails, Mustang, OK - Playground/Park","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"go-west-of-the-metro-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-05-16T13:56:20.937Z","_created":"Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:45:56 GMT","dateUnix":1652709381,"_etag":"3d67f99c99df4506ca8f9ead57f65686056d4a42","textbody":"The Mustang and Yukon communities are favorite outlying areas around Oklahoma City. A quiet, small-town feel and easy access to the city, airport, and a nearby fishing lake create a close-knit community where you can get anywhere and everywhere quickly. Will Rogers World Airport is just 15 minutes from town, so residents can easily hop on a flight with any major airline and jet off to whatever destination they choose. Just north in Yukon are the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge and Lake Overholser, both popular outdoor destinations. There are a variety of community activities to entertain residents and draw visitors to the “Czech Capital of Oklahoma.”Castlewood Trails in Yukon offers small-town charm with safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a low crime rate. The community is quiet and features a beautiful playground, picnic area, creek, lots of green space, and a splash pad at the heart of the neighborhood. Yukon schools are highly rated and award-winning.Living in Mustang’s Skyline Trails, residents are just minutes from great shopping and restaurants. Skyline Trails offers a wooded walking trail with a creek running through the neighborhood. It’s so peaceful, you’ll forget you’re so close to all the conveniences of the city. Kids will love the neighborhood playground.Also in Mustang, Somers Pointe | Yukon and Mustang, OK New Homes | Ideal Homes is a family-friendly community combining the convenience of easy access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike with a country atmosphere. Residents enjoy a large central park, playground, and gazebo that are perfect for family events.Students in both Skyline Trails and Somers Pointe will attend the highly respected and sought-after Mustang Public Schools. Castlewood Trails students attend Yukon Public Schools, also an award-winning public school system.Here's just a brief snapshot of what the west side of the metro, in the Mustang/Yukon area, has to offer residents and visitors. There are also plenty of activities close by in Oklahoma City.Things to doVisit the Express Clydesdales. If you’re into horses, head on over for a hands-on meeting of these gentle giants. ExpressClydesdales.comCzech Festival. An annual tradition in Yukon, this festival provides a fun weekend in October with a parade, good vendors, and a nice car show, not to mention plenty of polka dancing! Usually held on the first Saturday of October. Czechfestivaloklahoma.comFarfalla. A relaxed upscale winery and vineyard with a tasting room, wine, and wine accessories for purchase. Outdoor seating. Farfallawines.comLake Overholser Park. Bridges and scenic walking areas offer the best in outdoor Oklahoma!Archery Traditions of Oklahoma. A family-owned business promoting archery. The indoor range offers 20 shooting lanes. Also features a unique indoor 3D range. The convenient pro shop carries a full inventory of bows and accessories. ArcheryTraditionsok.comYukon Czech Hall. Fun for all ages. Large dance floor and plenty of polka! Good facility for gatherings. CzechHall.comYukon’s Best Railroad Museum. Along historic Route 66 on 3rd and Main in Yukon. 405-354-5079.The Sanctuary Escape is located at 7650 W Reno Ave in Oklahoma City. An immersive, detailed escape game adventure. Your team will have 60 minutes to discover and solve clues to escape your highly themed room. TheSanctuaryOKC.comWild Horse Park, is located at 1201 N Mustang Rd in Mustang. Dog park, splash pad, walking trails, playgrounds, and other great kid activities. 405-376-3411Where to grab a biteThe Lokal Yukon10 W Main St., Suite 165, YukonThe Lokal Mustang1036 E State Highway 152, MustangAmerican (new), cocktails, and wine. thelocalyukon.comHawaiian Bros Island Grill1603 Garth Brooks Blvd, YukonHawaiian cuisine and fast food. Hawaiianbros.comToni’s Taco1119 S Ranchwood Blvd, YukonMexican food. 405-265-7554Wich Pho1781 Garth Brooks Blvd, YukonVietnamese cuisine, bubble tea, noodles. 405-577-6432Del Rancho462 W State Highway 152, MustangBest steak sandwich anywhere! Also feature burgers and all the sides. delranchousa.comShopping funOutlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City7624 W Reno AveThere are lots of quaint gift shops in each community (too many to mention), plus plenty of mall shopping within easy driving distance: NorthPark Mall (NW 122nd &amp; May); Quail Springs Mall (W Memorial Rd between May and Penn); and Penn Square Mall (NW Expressway at N Penn).SchoolsCastlewood Trails students attend Yukon Public Schools.Myers Elementary SchoolYukon Middle SchoolYukon High SchoolSkyline Trails students attend Mustang Public Schools.Mustang Trails Elementary SchoolMustang North Middle SchoolMustang High SchoolSomers Pointe students also attend Mustang Public Schools.Riverwood Elementary SchoolMustang North Middle SchoolMustang High SchoolSo, if you’re looking for your ideal home in a quiet, charming setting close to the city, take a look at the homes in these Mustang and Yukon communities. You’ll be glad you did!Sources:TripAdvisor.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/625ecb244db048034760e39a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"626bfdd64db048165d607d64","_updated":"Mon, 09 May 2022 16:57:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Bermuda … not just a destination","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Your lawn is integral to your Ideal home’s total landscape. It provides a nice setting for an outdoor family activity, and a well-maintained lawn increases your home’s value. If you live in Oklahoma, you’ve seen, heard about, played on, fertilized, and mowed bermudagrass. It’s probably the most common yard landscape staple in the state.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bermudagrass is a turfgrass that adapts well to Oklahoma’s wide fluctuations in temperature and moisture. It’s also pretty easily maintained, drought-tolerant, and grows in just about any soil condition, except shade. However, correct and timely fertilization, watering, mowing, and pest control for weeds, insects, and diseases, will ensure your bermudagrass reaches its potential for quality and adaptation. Keep your neighbors green with envy all summer long!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Establishing new lawns\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>When planning your lawn, soil preparation creates the best conditions for establishing healthy turfgrass. Properly soil test to make sure there is enough plant nutrition for establishment. Fertilize according to the results just before planting if needed.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Choose the right variety of bermudagrass to plant. Varieties differ in height, spread, and cold hardiness. Well-managed grasses can last for many years. The most important requirement for a bermudagrass variety for Oklahoma is its ability to survive the winters.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Soil and site preparation are similar whether you choose to establish your lawn by seeding, plugging, sprigging, or sodding. If you choose to seed a new lawn, wait until soil temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees (usually between May and mid-June); the seed will not germinate in cooler temperatures.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To manage your planting, control weeds, and avoid erosion and water if possible. Herbicides are available for controlling some of the broadleaf weeds found in new and established bermudagrass. Allow the bermudagrass to accumulate at least 4 to 6 inches of growth during the last 4 to 6 weeks of the growing season to improve its ability to survive the winter with minimal stress.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fertilize\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Fertilization improves grass density, color, and recuperative potential. A healthy, properly fertilized, dense bermudagrass resists weed invasion and can better tolerate heat, cold, drought, and wear.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Watering\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Watering is one of the most often misunderstood aspects of turfgrass culture. Many times, watering is too frequent and too light. Frequent, shallow watering encourages shallow rooting, soil compaction, thatch accumulation, and weed germination.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideally, turf should not be watered on a regular schedule but only when needed. Many elements contribute to water needs: water-holding capacity of different soil types, temperature fluctuations, humidity, wind, precipitation, mowing, and fertilization.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The best time to water is when your grass shows the first visual symptoms of water need of wilt, characterized by “footprinting” and a blue-gray appearance. Early morning is an ideal time to water.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mowing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bermudagrass is a warm-season turfgrass, which is cut higher in the fall to provide insulation for low temperatures. During the summer growing season, it is cut lower to promote lateral spread. Cutting too low may cause the turf to thin; cutting too high may produce a stemmy turf. If your yard is shady, cut slightly higher to increase leaf area to compensate for lower light levels.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers sod and landscaping for each of our new homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For much more information on fertilizing, mowing, thatch, aerification, overseeding, weed control, insect, and disease control, check out the OSU Extension website listed here \u003ca href=\"https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/lawn-management-in-oklahoma.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">(OSUExtension)\u003c/a>. Using the great advice provided by Dennis Martin and David Hillock, every Oklahoma lawn can flourish into a lush green showpiece for your Ideal home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"bermuda-not-just-a-destination-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-05-02T14:43:58.349Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9f2687d5f3b1b39f8de3999f33f10458.jpeg","name":"Langley 3-Car E","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1651502639,"_etag":"d0853f05e7ed6833fa9c21edc814341f319ce462","textbody":"Your lawn is integral to your Ideal home’s total landscape. It provides a nice setting for an outdoor family activity, and a well-maintained lawn increases your home’s value. If you live in Oklahoma, you’ve seen, heard about, played on, fertilized, and mowed bermudagrass. It’s probably the most common yard landscape staple in the state.&nbsp;Bermudagrass is a turfgrass that adapts well to Oklahoma’s wide fluctuations in temperature and moisture. It’s also pretty easily maintained, drought-tolerant, and grows in just about any soil condition, except shade. However, correct and timely fertilization, watering, mowing, and pest control for weeds, insects, and diseases, will ensure your bermudagrass reaches its potential for quality and adaptation. Keep your neighbors green with envy all summer long!Establishing new lawnsWhen planning your lawn, soil preparation creates the best conditions for establishing healthy turfgrass. Properly soil test to make sure there is enough plant nutrition for establishment. Fertilize according to the results just before planting if needed.Choose the right variety of bermudagrass to plant. Varieties differ in height, spread, and cold hardiness. Well-managed grasses can last for many years. The most important requirement for a bermudagrass variety for Oklahoma is its ability to survive the winters.Soil and site preparation are similar whether you choose to establish your lawn by seeding, plugging, sprigging, or sodding. If you choose to seed a new lawn, wait until soil temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees (usually between May and mid-June); the seed will not germinate in cooler temperatures.To manage your planting, control weeds, and avoid erosion and water if possible. Herbicides are available for controlling some of the broadleaf weeds found in new and established bermudagrass. Allow the bermudagrass to accumulate at least 4 to 6 inches of growth during the last 4 to 6 weeks of the growing season to improve its ability to survive the winter with minimal stress.FertilizeFertilization improves grass density, color, and recuperative potential. A healthy, properly fertilized, dense bermudagrass resists weed invasion and can better tolerate heat, cold, drought, and wear.WateringWatering is one of the most often misunderstood aspects of turfgrass culture. Many times, watering is too frequent and too light. Frequent, shallow watering encourages shallow rooting, soil compaction, thatch accumulation, and weed germination.Ideally, turf should not be watered on a regular schedule but only when needed. Many elements contribute to water needs: water-holding capacity of different soil types, temperature fluctuations, humidity, wind, precipitation, mowing, and fertilization.The best time to water is when your grass shows the first visual symptoms of water need of wilt, characterized by “footprinting” and a blue-gray appearance. Early morning is an ideal time to water.MowingBermudagrass is a warm-season turfgrass, which is cut higher in the fall to provide insulation for low temperatures. During the summer growing season, it is cut lower to promote lateral spread. Cutting too low may cause the turf to thin; cutting too high may produce a stemmy turf. If your yard is shady, cut slightly higher to increase leaf area to compensate for lower light levels.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers sod and landscaping for each of our new homes.For much more information on fertilizing, mowing, thatch, aerification, overseeding, weed control, insect, and disease control, check out the OSU Extension website listed here (OSUExtension). Using the great advice provided by Dennis Martin and David Hillock, every Oklahoma lawn can flourish into a lush green showpiece for your Ideal home.","_created":"Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:01:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/626bfdd64db048165d607d64"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62701ec44db048132d607ee1","_updated":"Fri, 06 May 2022 17:46:16 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Ideal Home for Entertaining: The Nottingham","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you want a new home with a great open floor plan, we have the ideal home for you. The Nottingham is perfect for a family that loves to entertain. This home’s 2,205 square feet is the ideal space for holiday get-togethers. There is a 30-foot-wide open space on the main floor that connects the kitchen, living room, and dining area. This home has a perfect layout for everyone to be included in all the family fun.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0c80d666cb6ff42ec62784f7c77ec97e.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0c80d666cb6ff42ec62784f7c77ec97e.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tara Graves, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ marketing specialist, has lived in her Nottingham for just over a year, with her husband, Jacob, and daughter, Hollis. This is their second Ideal Home, and they love how this functional floor plan meets all their family needs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home has it all. When you step into the house from the 3-car garage, you immediately enter the mudroom. This spacious multipurpose room can become a drop zone for your daily items. The primary suite is designed for relaxation and convenience. The walk-in closet is large enough to add more built-ins for shoes and extra storage for personal items. The Nottingham offers a powder room for all your guests, an office to work from home, and a second floor with an additional landing area leading to another full bathroom and two secondary bedrooms.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can choose from four unique elevation designs such as English Tudor, Craftsman, Modern Tudor, and Modern. If you would like to build your own Nottingham, you can schedule a tour here.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/98ef0ffe1b8ff86adf5e6bb18c2dc444.gif","name":"Nottingham Model Home Tour","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/zhmG1F1LRso\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/98ef0ffe1b8ff86adf5e6bb18c2dc444.gif","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Nottingham Model Home Tour"}}],"uniqueName":"the-ideal-home-for-entertaining-the-nottingham-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-05-05T18:09:35.599Z","_created":"Mon, 02 May 2022 18:11:16 GMT","dateUnix":1651774176,"_etag":"2bbeafcf1c0431acfdc4aec4b36e88d68b0b702a","textbody":"If you want a new home with a great open floor plan, we have the ideal home for you. The Nottingham is perfect for a family that loves to entertain. This home’s 2,205 square feet is the ideal space for holiday get-togethers. There is a 30-foot-wide open space on the main floor that connects the kitchen, living room, and dining area. This home has a perfect layout for everyone to be included in all the family fun.Tara Graves, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ marketing specialist, has lived in her Nottingham for just over a year, with her husband, Jacob, and daughter, Hollis. This is their second Ideal Home, and they love how this functional floor plan meets all their family needs.This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home has it all. When you step into the house from the 3-car garage, you immediately enter the mudroom. This spacious multipurpose room can become a drop zone for your daily items. The primary suite is designed for relaxation and convenience. The walk-in closet is large enough to add more built-ins for shoes and extra storage for personal items. The Nottingham offers a powder room for all your guests, an office to work from home, and a second floor with an additional landing area leading to another full bathroom and two secondary bedrooms.You can choose from four unique elevation designs such as English Tudor, Craftsman, Modern Tudor, and Modern. If you would like to build your own Nottingham, you can schedule a tour here.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62701ec44db048132d607ee1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62728d184db0482390608c9b","_updated":"Fri, 06 May 2022 17:56:06 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Treat Your Mom on Mother’s Day","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>What are you doing for your mom this Mother’s Day weekend? Finding the perfect gift for mom isn't always easy, and sometimes you just want to do something unexpected.\u003c/p>\u003cp>How about taking photos to capture special memories? You could pick out a beautiful bouquet of flowers. What about a day of relaxation with a gift certificate to her favorite salon or spa?&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>How about treating your special lady to new cuisine with brunch in the metro? We have the Top 10 Breakfast Brunch Spots in Oklahoma City according to \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=breakfast_brunch&find_loc=Oklahoma+City%2C+OK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yelp.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1) Hatch Early Mood Food in Automobile Alley\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>1101 N. Broadway Ave. Ste. 100\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73103\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2) Café Kacao in the Asian District\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>3325 N. Classen Blvd.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73118\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3) Aurora\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>1704 NW 16th\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73106\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>4) Kitchen No. 324\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>324 N. Robinson Ave.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73102\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>5) Neighborhood Jam Midtown OKC -Plaza Court District\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>525 NW 11th Street\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73103\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>6) Syrup\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>1501 NW 23rd Street\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73106\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>7) Café Antigua\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>1903 N Classen Blvd.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73106\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>8) Stitch – West Village\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>835 W. Sheridan Ste 100\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73106\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>9) Sunnyside Diner\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>916 NW 6th Street\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73106\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>10) HunnyBunny Biscuit - Uptown\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>429 NW 23rd Street\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City, OK 73103\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cee5f30f2487404f33d40b9a3c48d7d8.jpeg","name":"3 Generations in the Nottingham","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"treat-your-mom-on-mothers-day-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-05-06T14:10:19.421Z","_created":"Wed, 04 May 2022 14:26:32 GMT","dateUnix":1651846220,"_etag":"e264e56704946d89be9f48e3120ebeea297bba16","textbody":"What are you doing for your mom this Mother’s Day weekend? Finding the perfect gift for mom isn't always easy, and sometimes you just want to do something unexpected.How about taking photos to capture special memories? You could pick out a beautiful bouquet of flowers. What about a day of relaxation with a gift certificate to her favorite salon or spa?&nbsp;How about treating your special lady to new cuisine with brunch in the metro? We have the Top 10 Breakfast Brunch Spots in Oklahoma City according to Yelp.com.1) Hatch Early Mood Food in Automobile Alley1101 N. Broadway Ave. Ste. 100Oklahoma City, OK 731032) Café Kacao in the Asian District3325 N. Classen Blvd.&nbsp;Oklahoma City, OK 731183) Aurora1704 NW 16thOklahoma City, OK 731064) Kitchen No. 324324 N. Robinson Ave.Oklahoma City, OK 731025) Neighborhood Jam Midtown OKC -Plaza Court District525 NW 11th StreetOklahoma City, OK 731036) Syrup1501 NW 23rd StreetOklahoma City, OK 731067) Café Antigua1903 N Classen Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 731068) Stitch – West Village835 W. Sheridan Ste 100Oklahoma City, OK 731069) Sunnyside Diner916 NW 6th StreetOklahoma City, OK 7310610) HunnyBunny Biscuit - Uptown429 NW 23rd StreetOklahoma City, OK 73103","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62728d184db0482390608c9b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"627d2afc4db0485556607b95","_updated":"Thu, 26 May 2022 15:35:30 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Always time for a little R & R","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Who doesn’t love a rocking chair?! A favorite pastime in the south is spending porch time in a comfortable rocker. It’s an ideal way to relax and get rid of the cares of the day. Maybe even lower your blood pressure a few points.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you don’t have a rocker on your Ideal Homes porch or patio, there’s no better time to find one. There are plenty to choose from right here in the metro or find your favorite online. Price points range from about $99 to whatever your budget will allow. Choose your favorite material, color, shape, and size. There’s something for everyone.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are a few ideal looking rockers we discovered:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c3680a439a8a7ec50c720cba24137ddf.png\" style=\"width: 99.25%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c3680a439a8a7ec50c720cba24137ddf.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out your local Tractor Supply store. We found lots to choose from … wooden, wicker, camp chairs, and resin. Padded and plain in a variety of prices, starting at about $150. This Sunnydaze Décor patio rocking chair looks stylish and comfy and goes for $149.99: \u003ca href=\"https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/sunnydaze-decor-patio-rocking-chair-yuk-010\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tractorsupply.com\u003c/a>. Online orders only.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0f602709f3c9a4064cb94148d10877a1.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0f602709f3c9a4064cb94148d10877a1.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Looking for something a little upscale that won’t break the bank? Try Mathis Brothers; they offer a good selection of patio rockers and regular patio chairs to match. Prices start at about $285 and go up from there. This particular swivel rocker goes for $282.95 and is in stock: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mathisbrothers.com/mathis-brothers/patio-furniture/outdoor-furniture-seating/patio-chairs/st-louis-swivel-rocker/WSO-LD1777-11-C.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mathisbrothers.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac671f7a8af3b6bcb13ec97f1490a72d.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac671f7a8af3b6bcb13ec97f1490a72d.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lowe’s is another retailer with a good selection of patio furniture, ranging from wicker to plastic to wood and metal. With and without cushions. Prices range from about $55 for a white plastic frame rocker to close to $1,000. This Hanover plastic frame rocking chair with a throwback Adirondack look for $399 would look so cool by the pool! Love the color options. \u003ca href=\"Lowes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lowes.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0f620f43a91d7b912059562b99d59e32.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0f620f43a91d7b912059562b99d59e32.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re looking for a wooden or Polywood slat rocker, don’t miss \u003ca href=\"https://www.crackerbarrel.com/shop/home-furniture/outdoor-furniture/rocking-chairs?page=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cracker Barrel\u003c/a>. Yes, Cracker Barrel. They have Americana-style rockers in several styles you can try on their front porch. Visit one of their locations, have a meal, and rock a while on their porch. Prices run about $140–$265, and their rockers are weather-resistant, too.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f4eb97076a5d485ff90cb518f45e4bcd.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f4eb97076a5d485ff90cb518f45e4bcd.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Retro metal tulip chairs are always fun and can be found at \u003ca href=\"https://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=patio+chairs+metal+retro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Target.com\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crosley-Griffith-Outdoor-Dining-Chair-Metal-Has-Arms-Blue/20641892?athbdg=L1700\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Walmart.com\u003c/a> in a variety of colors. &nbsp;Walmart also carries retro square-back spring chairs for about $200 a pair. Although technically not a rocking chair, you can get the same comfortable rocking motion from these cool spring chairs and gliders. Spring chairs are priced in the $80 range; single-seat glider chairs run about $150. You’ll have to assemble these yourself, but what colorful fun for your patio pleasure!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a5211676f2df3d2280d9c77ff133e291.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a5211676f2df3d2280d9c77ff133e291.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you have your heart set on creating a totally out-of-this-world outdoor living space, you might want to visit one of OKC’s premier patio shops: \u003ca href=\"https://www.seasonallivingokc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Seasonal Living\u003c/a>. This store carries high-end everything that you’ll need for an ultimate patio experience.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whatever your budget or style, find yourself a rocker and start enjoying the great outdoors from a rocking chair. They’re not just for retirement centers anymore! Find your ideal chair and schedule a little time for some R &amp; R!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dc9893f182db4076c8d2d55823658b51.jpeg","name":"Always time for a little R & R","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"always-time-for-a-little-r-r-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-05-26T15:22:17.972Z","_created":"Thu, 12 May 2022 15:42:52 GMT","dateUnix":1653578538,"_etag":"8c4fb1b92c79ee88cfecddae17087e1e770fd977","textbody":"Who doesn’t love a rocking chair?! A favorite pastime in the south is spending porch time in a comfortable rocker. It’s an ideal way to relax and get rid of the cares of the day. Maybe even lower your blood pressure a few points.&nbsp;If you don’t have a rocker on your Ideal Homes porch or patio, there’s no better time to find one. There are plenty to choose from right here in the metro or find your favorite online. Price points range from about $99 to whatever your budget will allow. Choose your favorite material, color, shape, and size. There’s something for everyone.Here are a few ideal looking rockers we discovered:Check out your local Tractor Supply store. We found lots to choose from … wooden, wicker, camp chairs, and resin. Padded and plain in a variety of prices, starting at about $150. This Sunnydaze Décor patio rocking chair looks stylish and comfy and goes for $149.99: tractorsupply.com. Online orders only.Looking for something a little upscale that won’t break the bank? Try Mathis Brothers; they offer a good selection of patio rockers and regular patio chairs to match. Prices start at about $285 and go up from there. This particular swivel rocker goes for $282.95 and is in stock: mathisbrothers.com.Lowe’s is another retailer with a good selection of patio furniture, ranging from wicker to plastic to wood and metal. With and without cushions. Prices range from about $55 for a white plastic frame rocker to close to $1,000. This Hanover plastic frame rocking chair with a throwback Adirondack look for $399 would look so cool by the pool! Love the color options. Lowes.comIf you’re looking for a wooden or Polywood slat rocker, don’t miss Cracker Barrel. Yes, Cracker Barrel. They have Americana-style rockers in several styles you can try on their front porch. Visit one of their locations, have a meal, and rock a while on their porch. Prices run about $140–$265, and their rockers are weather-resistant, too.Retro metal tulip chairs are always fun and can be found at Target.com and Walmart.com in a variety of colors. &nbsp;Walmart also carries retro square-back spring chairs for about $200 a pair. Although technically not a rocking chair, you can get the same comfortable rocking motion from these cool spring chairs and gliders. Spring chairs are priced in the $80 range; single-seat glider chairs run about $150. You’ll have to assemble these yourself, but what colorful fun for your patio pleasure!If you have your heart set on creating a totally out-of-this-world outdoor living space, you might want to visit one of OKC’s premier patio shops: Seasonal Living. This store carries high-end everything that you’ll need for an ultimate patio experience.Whatever your budget or style, find yourself a rocker and start enjoying the great outdoors from a rocking chair. They’re not just for retirement centers anymore! Find your ideal chair and schedule a little time for some R &amp; R!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/627d2afc4db0485556607b95"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"627d70fc4db0480a85608e2c","_updated":"Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:29:17 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Essential Harrah","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is now open in Harrah! The Woodlands in Harrah is the perfect location for a new home. This tight-knit, quiet community offers small-town charm without giving up the convenience of living close to Oklahoma City.\u003c/p>\u003cp>New homes in Harrah will soon begin construction in mid-2022 and be ready for homeowners to move in starting in 2023. The Woodlands community is under construction at the corner of Dobbs Rd. and Reno Ave. and includes neighborhood amenities such as a pond, splash pad, and playground. With larger homesites and a central area of the community for neighbors to congregate and meet, this will quickly become a favorite neighborhood in Harrah.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c942245c2d678590dcd3b19b4a2e1251.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c942245c2d678590dcd3b19b4a2e1251.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>School-age children living in The Woodlands will attend Harrah Public Schools, highly regarded for their great education and wonderful educators.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Pre-K and first grade: Virginia Smith Elementary\u003c/li>\u003cli>Grades 2 and 3: Clara Reynolds Elementary\u003c/li>\u003cli>Grades 4 and 5: Russell Babb Elementary\u003c/li>\u003cli>Grades 6–8: Harrah Middle School\u003c/li>\u003cli>Grades 9–12: Harrah High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>You can find more information on Harrah Public Schools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.harrahschools.com/6620_1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">harrahschools.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here's just a brief snapshot of what the “essential” Harrah has to offer residents and visitors. There are also plenty of activities close by in Oklahoma City.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things to do in and near Harrah\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Kickapoo Casino. \u003ca href=\"Kickapoo-casino.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kickapoo-casino.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wes Watkins Lake in McLoud: Lake and camping. \u003ca href=\"Campgrounds.rvlife.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Campgrounds.rvlife.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Two by Two Putt-Putt: A Noah’s Ark themed golf course. Open Friday and Saturday; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only. Café on site.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wind Drift Orchards: Peach and nectarine orchards, specialty and gift shop, farmers market. \u003ca href=\"Winddriftorchards.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Winddriftorchards.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ride a Rescue Stables: Horseback riding. 337291 E. Pecan Meadows Lane, Wellston.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum (downtown OKC)\u003ca href=\"memorialmuseum.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">memorialmuseum.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City. \u003ca href=\"okczoo.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">okczoo.org\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bricktown Water Taxi: Boat tours. \u003ca href=\"Bricktownwatertaxi.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bricktownwatertaxi.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to grab a bite\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Eagle One Pizza\u003cbr>20213 NE 23rd St., Harrah.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Lumber Shack\u003cbr>1859 Tim Holt Dr., Harrah.\u003cbr>Best chicken in the metro, according to one reviewer.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Black Raven Pub\u003cbr>1878 Church Ave, Harrah &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"blackravenirishpub.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">blackravenirishpub.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>A traditional Irish pub where you can find bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, burgers and pints.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Blacktop BBQ\u003cbr>20884 SE 29 St., Harrah. &nbsp;\u003cbr>Blacktop BBQ on Facebook\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shopping fun in or near Harrah\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Big Buzzard Trading Company (arts and crafts, women’s clothing)\u003cbr>17045 NE 23rd St., Choctaw.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Velvet Bird (antiques)\u003cbr>9319 SE 29th St., Midwest City.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Red Raspberry Tea Room (tea room, gift shop, antiques)\u003cbr>11525 NE 23rd St, Nicoma Park.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Harrah also has plenty of mall shopping within easy driving distance: NorthPark Mall (NW 122nd and May); Quail Springs Mall (W. Memorial Rd. between May and Penn); and Penn Square Mall (NW Expressway at N Penn).\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/harrah/the-woodlands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Woodlands\u003c/a> and consider building your ideal home in Harrah!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"Yelp.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"Yelp.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yelp.com\u003c/a>\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"Tripadvisor.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"Tripadvisor.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tripadvisor.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EnAp2mkK-gw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cfd0c3689fc51d71cf8a300b27c9ffc9.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"The Woodlands"}}],"uniqueName":"the-essential-harrah-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-01T20:18:54.882Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e78dc2e8580cb8256fee34ca21535193.jpeg","name":"The Woodlands - Harrah","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1654114735,"_etag":"7f1f4728033f494b1a492eff7c83ae72c23b82de","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is now open in Harrah! The Woodlands in Harrah is the perfect location for a new home. This tight-knit, quiet community offers small-town charm without giving up the convenience of living close to Oklahoma City.New homes in Harrah will soon begin construction in mid-2022 and be ready for homeowners to move in starting in 2023. The Woodlands community is under construction at the corner of Dobbs Rd. and Reno Ave. and includes neighborhood amenities such as a pond, splash pad, and playground. With larger homesites and a central area of the community for neighbors to congregate and meet, this will quickly become a favorite neighborhood in Harrah.School-age children living in The Woodlands will attend Harrah Public Schools, highly regarded for their great education and wonderful educators.&nbsp;The SchoolsPre-K and first grade: Virginia Smith ElementaryGrades 2 and 3: Clara Reynolds ElementaryGrades 4 and 5: Russell Babb ElementaryGrades 6–8: Harrah Middle SchoolGrades 9–12: Harrah High SchoolYou can find more information on Harrah Public Schools at harrahschools.com.Here's just a brief snapshot of what the “essential” Harrah has to offer residents and visitors. There are also plenty of activities close by in Oklahoma City.Things to do in and near HarrahKickapoo Casino. Kickapoo-casino.comWes Watkins Lake in McLoud: Lake and camping. Campgrounds.rvlife.comTwo by Two Putt-Putt: A Noah’s Ark themed golf course. Open Friday and Saturday; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only. Café on site.Wind Drift Orchards: Peach and nectarine orchards, specialty and gift shop, farmers market. Winddriftorchards.comRide a Rescue Stables: Horseback riding. 337291 E. Pecan Meadows Lane, Wellston.Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum (downtown OKC)memorialmuseum.comOklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City. okczoo.orgBricktown Water Taxi: Boat tours. Bricktownwatertaxi.comWhere to grab a biteEagle One Pizza20213 NE 23rd St., Harrah.The Lumber Shack1859 Tim Holt Dr., Harrah.Best chicken in the metro, according to one reviewer.The Black Raven Pub1878 Church Ave, Harrah &nbsp;| &nbsp;blackravenirishpub.comA traditional Irish pub where you can find bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, burgers and pints.Blacktop BBQ20884 SE 29 St., Harrah. &nbsp;Blacktop BBQ on FacebookShopping fun in or near HarrahBig Buzzard Trading Company (arts and crafts, women’s clothing)17045 NE 23rd St., Choctaw.Velvet Bird (antiques)9319 SE 29th St., Midwest City.Red Raspberry Tea Room (tea room, gift shop, antiques)11525 NE 23rd St, Nicoma Park.Harrah also has plenty of mall shopping within easy driving distance: NorthPark Mall (NW 122nd and May); Quail Springs Mall (W. Memorial Rd. between May and Penn); and Penn Square Mall (NW Expressway at N Penn).Check out The Woodlands and consider building your ideal home in Harrah!&nbsp;Sources:Yelp.comTripadvisor.com","_created":"Thu, 12 May 2022 20:41:32 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/627d70fc4db0480a85608e2c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6283c5054db0480a85609290","_updated":"Wed, 25 May 2022 16:37:42 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Building The Ideal Internship","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re ready to invest your time in building a career, look no further. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers students at the University of Oklahoma and other colleges and universities a rare opportunity to intern with one of the top homebuilders in the country.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Greg Rex, Ideal’s VP of Construction, knows firsthand how much an internship can mean to a student. He’s been with Ideal for 21 years and has trained a lot of new hires during that time. His interest in creating an Ideal internship stemmed from his own internship opportunity in college. “It was a really big deal for me,” he said. “I learned so much.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>After a couple of summers, Rex evolved the program from 3 interns to 12. In addition, he created a formal curriculum that the interns could follow. He shared his ideas with Ben Bigelow, the Construction Science (CS) director at OU. They discussed the value of various internship programs and Ben helped show how a self-driven internship really helps you see which candidates are self-starters.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rex, who believes giving back to his church and his community drives him more than anything else, says the internship program he started is as much about building relationships as it is about building homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The first summer, Rex had three students who worked alongside him. Only one of them was actually from the construction science program. At the end of the summer, Ideal hired one of those interns, Graham Hornsby, who advanced faster than anyone in company history, climbing the ladder from intern, to assistant builder, to builder, and then to senior builder in a mere two years. “This guy was on fire and was so self-motivated. He showed us that self-training was really what we wanted our program to be about,” says Rex. Hornsby, along with some of his fellow internship grads, now run the program.\u003c/p>\u003cp>How it works: Ideal builders establish the parameters, provide the resources, and set goals and expectations for the interns they work with. However, it’s up to the intern to get as much out of the program as possible. Rex says the company is more interested in supporting the interns as they figure out what they want to do with their lives than about training future builders for the company.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A key component of the Ideal intern program that sets it apart is the Industry Leaders Training. Interns meet almost weekly with industry leaders, including Ideal’s trade partners and vendors, to get a fully rounded perspective on the construction industry. The subjects vary and presenters work hard to make the sessions lots of fun.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rex says this summer’s program is already full, but next year they will be looking for 12 people interested in a program that goes above and beyond the normal internship program. For more information, contact Graham Hornsby, GHornsby@ideal-homes.com.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1fa4688b4c142cd54f4aca9dd15853a.jpeg","name":"Building The Ideal Internship","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"building-the-ideal-internship-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-05-25T15:41:51.409Z","_created":"Tue, 17 May 2022 15:53:41 GMT","dateUnix":1653493312,"_etag":"c7e987c3182c2f54a80e7eb44ea56befa0ea5ffb","textbody":"If you’re ready to invest your time in building a career, look no further. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers students at the University of Oklahoma and other colleges and universities a rare opportunity to intern with one of the top homebuilders in the country.Greg Rex, Ideal’s VP of Construction, knows firsthand how much an internship can mean to a student. He’s been with Ideal for 21 years and has trained a lot of new hires during that time. His interest in creating an Ideal internship stemmed from his own internship opportunity in college. “It was a really big deal for me,” he said. “I learned so much.”After a couple of summers, Rex evolved the program from 3 interns to 12. In addition, he created a formal curriculum that the interns could follow. He shared his ideas with Ben Bigelow, the Construction Science (CS) director at OU. They discussed the value of various internship programs and Ben helped show how a self-driven internship really helps you see which candidates are self-starters.Rex, who believes giving back to his church and his community drives him more than anything else, says the internship program he started is as much about building relationships as it is about building homes.The first summer, Rex had three students who worked alongside him. Only one of them was actually from the construction science program. At the end of the summer, Ideal hired one of those interns, Graham Hornsby, who advanced faster than anyone in company history, climbing the ladder from intern, to assistant builder, to builder, and then to senior builder in a mere two years. “This guy was on fire and was so self-motivated. He showed us that self-training was really what we wanted our program to be about,” says Rex. Hornsby, along with some of his fellow internship grads, now run the program.How it works: Ideal builders establish the parameters, provide the resources, and set goals and expectations for the interns they work with. However, it’s up to the intern to get as much out of the program as possible. Rex says the company is more interested in supporting the interns as they figure out what they want to do with their lives than about training future builders for the company.A key component of the Ideal intern program that sets it apart is the Industry Leaders Training. Interns meet almost weekly with industry leaders, including Ideal’s trade partners and vendors, to get a fully rounded perspective on the construction industry. The subjects vary and presenters work hard to make the sessions lots of fun.&nbsp;Rex says this summer’s program is already full, but next year they will be looking for 12 people interested in a program that goes above and beyond the normal internship program. For more information, contact Graham Hornsby, GHornsby@ideal-homes.com.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6283c5054db0480a85609290"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6286737f4db048712a9c49dc","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:08:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New Products at the IDEAL Design Center","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The Ideal Design Center is a wonderland for homeowners that are custom building their Ideal home. Part of our mission is to provide the best quality products in the latest styles and trends. To that end, we recently added new products to our tile and lighting selections.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_U1oIVdgynI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our tile collection includes multi-use options for tub/shower walls, flooring throughout the home, and kitchen backsplashes. Some of the newest selections include interesting patterns, wood-look, bold colors, or sophisticated shapes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/lcIVeUOPezM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>We recently overhauled our lighting selections. Lighting is a budget-friendly way to customize the space. We offer many styles for homeowners from modern to traditional.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Design Center\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/custom-home-roadmap\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">custom building\u003c/a>, be sure to \u003ca href=\"tel:1-405-689-5443\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">talk to our team\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"new-products-at-the-ideal-design-center-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-05-19T16:31:22.447Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b1240fa9c0039e326532efaff5046d1f.png","name":"New Products at the Ideal Design Center (Lighting & Tile)","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1652977883,"_etag":"f54729a38af961ccb2837e75a188593af1045ec9","textbody":"The Ideal Design Center is a wonderland for homeowners that are custom building their Ideal home. Part of our mission is to provide the best quality products in the latest styles and trends. To that end, we recently added new products to our tile and lighting selections.&nbsp;Our tile collection includes multi-use options for tub/shower walls, flooring throughout the home, and kitchen backsplashes. Some of the newest selections include interesting patterns, wood-look, bold colors, or sophisticated shapes.&nbsp;We recently overhauled our lighting selections. Lighting is a budget-friendly way to customize the space. We offer many styles for homeowners from modern to traditional.&nbsp;For more information about the Design Center or custom building, be sure to talk to our team!","_created":"Thu, 19 May 2022 16:42:39 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6286737f4db048712a9c49dc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6287f6164db0481cdd9c4ad9","_updated":"Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:24:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Community Partnership Builds The Share Center Of Norman To Provide Resources For Those In Need","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Food &amp; Shelter, Inc. is announcing a brand-new community center in Norman to provide those in need with food, services, supplies, and more as an extension of their current space. The Share Center will centralize many food pantries across Norman into one larger space that will provide more than the traditional offerings of a food pantry and bring a higher level of support to Norman’s community members. And, because of the great impact that this new center will provide to the entire community, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Landmark Fine Homes, and Gene and Sherry McKown are excited to announce significant donations to Food &amp; Shelter, Inc. to provide funding and resources to help build The Share Center.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8c6638e83170dcc2e38653ceb614c3bd.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8c6638e83170dcc2e38653ceb614c3bd.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>April Heiple, Executive Director for Food &amp; Shelter, Inc, says The Share Center was imagined as a way for resources in the Norman community to be offered in one location. Heiple had seen a very similar model of community support at The Regional Food Bank of Moore, which was established after the tornado in 2013. This location offers shoes, school supplies, necessities for families, and more, and they noticed a significant increase in the number of Norman families visiting the facility. That is when Heiple knew that Norman needed another location for a community food and supplies pantry.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cc8fb8dd18e913ae46503f88bf47da3d.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cc8fb8dd18e913ae46503f88bf47da3d.jpeg\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In 2020, Ronda McKown, Outreach Ministry for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, visited Our Daily Bread of Stillwater and loved the fact that three local churches came together with food pantry items and made a centralized location for families in need. This allowed community members to come in and shop for items that they can use and pick what they liked instead of being given products that they might be allergic to or unable to eat. Those in need were able to select their own groceries and necessities just like a traditional store would offer. Once Heiple and McKown began to discuss opportunities, The Share Center began to come to life.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In order to make this center a reality, local home builders rose to the challenge to support the project. Gene McKown, co-founder of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and his wife and Sherry are personally donating $300,000 to help fund the new food and resource center. This support is in addition to a previous contribution from Gene McKown in 2012 with his late wife, Judy, to establish the Food and Shelter, Inc. McKown Village of tiny homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“It is an honor for Sherry and me to be able to help bring The Share Center to life. We are passionate about supporting our community, especially Food and Shelter, Inc. We want to continue to give back and help make a strong foundation for the families who need it,” said Gene McKown.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Gene then challenged his company to a pledge of an additional $600,000, which Ideal immediately pledged.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a626894b3dae1f5f793bf1943435c129.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a626894b3dae1f5f793bf1943435c129.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods wanted to be a part of the process. As a homebuilder, it was important to us to provide a center for the homeless of all ages. It is something that is near and dear to all our employees’ hearts,” Ronda McKown said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Additionally, Landmark Fine Homes is contributing significantly to resources and funds to build the new center. “Food and Shelter is close to our heart at Landmark Fine Homes. We are excited to be constructing our second building for this wonderful organization,” Dan Reeves, president of Landmark Fine Homes, said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The contributions of Gene and Sherry McKown, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and Landmark Fine Homes will contribute approximately half of the total project cost of $1.9 million.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4df746e1bbc051b30633f2e2c4eedea9.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4df746e1bbc051b30633f2e2c4eedea9.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Share Center will also allow partnerships with community and mainstream services, the Housing Authority, and DHS to offer support to community members on site. The Share Center will be a place for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures to be able to access the items and support they need.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“If someone comes in and they say they are struggling to feed their family, we know that is probably not the only need. They may need housing assistance for rent and utilities. Maybe vet services, food stamps, etc.,” Heiple said. “The goal is to help people who are struggling to achieve stability in a much more easy and effective way.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/05e2caa425d1d97dfe9386e8351d9212.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/05e2caa425d1d97dfe9386e8351d9212.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Share Center of Norman’s future home will be located south of McKown Village at 211 Reed Avenue, Norman, OK 73071 with a groundbreaking in 2022.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"community-partnership-builds-the-share-center-of-norman-to-provide-resources-for-those-in-need-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-05-20T19:41:50.215Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8c6638e83170dcc2e38653ceb614c3bd.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes Check Presentation","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1653075711,"_etag":"a228d9862621151b07c88a5b73a1b20f0db28b9d","textbody":"Food &amp; Shelter, Inc. is announcing a brand-new community center in Norman to provide those in need with food, services, supplies, and more as an extension of their current space. The Share Center will centralize many food pantries across Norman into one larger space that will provide more than the traditional offerings of a food pantry and bring a higher level of support to Norman’s community members. And, because of the great impact that this new center will provide to the entire community, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Landmark Fine Homes, and Gene and Sherry McKown are excited to announce significant donations to Food &amp; Shelter, Inc. to provide funding and resources to help build The Share Center.&nbsp;April Heiple, Executive Director for Food &amp; Shelter, Inc, says The Share Center was imagined as a way for resources in the Norman community to be offered in one location. Heiple had seen a very similar model of community support at The Regional Food Bank of Moore, which was established after the tornado in 2013. This location offers shoes, school supplies, necessities for families, and more, and they noticed a significant increase in the number of Norman families visiting the facility. That is when Heiple knew that Norman needed another location for a community food and supplies pantry.&nbsp;In 2020, Ronda McKown, Outreach Ministry for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, visited Our Daily Bread of Stillwater and loved the fact that three local churches came together with food pantry items and made a centralized location for families in need. This allowed community members to come in and shop for items that they can use and pick what they liked instead of being given products that they might be allergic to or unable to eat. Those in need were able to select their own groceries and necessities just like a traditional store would offer. Once Heiple and McKown began to discuss opportunities, The Share Center began to come to life.In order to make this center a reality, local home builders rose to the challenge to support the project. Gene McKown, co-founder of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and his wife and Sherry are personally donating $300,000 to help fund the new food and resource center. This support is in addition to a previous contribution from Gene McKown in 2012 with his late wife, Judy, to establish the Food and Shelter, Inc. McKown Village of tiny homes.“It is an honor for Sherry and me to be able to help bring The Share Center to life. We are passionate about supporting our community, especially Food and Shelter, Inc. We want to continue to give back and help make a strong foundation for the families who need it,” said Gene McKown.&nbsp;Gene then challenged his company to a pledge of an additional $600,000, which Ideal immediately pledged.&nbsp;“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods wanted to be a part of the process. As a homebuilder, it was important to us to provide a center for the homeless of all ages. It is something that is near and dear to all our employees’ hearts,” Ronda McKown said.Additionally, Landmark Fine Homes is contributing significantly to resources and funds to build the new center. “Food and Shelter is close to our heart at Landmark Fine Homes. We are excited to be constructing our second building for this wonderful organization,” Dan Reeves, president of Landmark Fine Homes, said.The contributions of Gene and Sherry McKown, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, and Landmark Fine Homes will contribute approximately half of the total project cost of $1.9 million.The Share Center will also allow partnerships with community and mainstream services, the Housing Authority, and DHS to offer support to community members on site. The Share Center will be a place for families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures to be able to access the items and support they need.“If someone comes in and they say they are struggling to feed their family, we know that is probably not the only need. They may need housing assistance for rent and utilities. Maybe vet services, food stamps, etc.,” Heiple said. “The goal is to help people who are struggling to achieve stability in a much more easy and effective way.”The Share Center of Norman’s future home will be located south of McKown Village at 211 Reed Avenue, Norman, OK 73071 with a groundbreaking in 2022.","_created":"Fri, 20 May 2022 20:12:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6287f6164db0481cdd9c4ad9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6297a17c4db0487a6a9c59ab","_updated":"Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:45:39 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL Garage Organization","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Store, clean, and organize … it’s the only way to get your car in the garage!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Maybe you have just moved into your new Ideal Home and have stored all those extra boxes of stuff you don’t know what to do within the garage. Or maybe you have lived in your Ideal Home for years but cannot get your car into the garage because of the clutter. We’ve checked in with This Old House pros to help sort out step-by-step instructions to get rid of the clutter and keep a safe, clean garage.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Clean out your garage\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>We discovered that only 30 percent of homeowners store their cars in the garage. Why? Because there’s too much stuff. Here are some ideas to help you get rid of anything you do not need:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Set aside at least a full day, or even a full weekend or two, to get the job done.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make decluttering a family project and invite a few friends to pitch in. It will go faster and be a lot more fun!\u003c/li>\u003cli>Go through absolutely everything, including boxes you didn’t unpack when you moved in.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The first thing to do is to sort all items into three piles: keep, donate or sell, and throw out. Then, lay them on dedicated tarps or mark off areas of your driveway and place items there. Looking at all your sorted items, what do you think should get the boot? Outgrown toys, items are broken beyond repair, expired household chemicals, and anything you have not used in two years or more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Next, sort the keepers into broad categories like sports equipment, hand tools, office supplies, etc., and place them into well-marked stackable clear-plastic bins. For the time being, put the keepers back in the garage for now.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lastly, look into donating giveaways and/or scheduling a yard sale as soon as possible to get rid of castoffs. If you’ve got too much trash for your trash hauler to take, use a service such as Bagster.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more on decluttering, try reading any book by professional organizer Peter Walsh. Walsh is a guru when it comes to keeping or tossing old stuff.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Not for the garage\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For safety reasons, \u003cstrong>DO NOT\u003c/strong> store these items in your garage:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Paint\u003c/li>\u003cli>Propane: a spark could ignite the fumes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Paper goods: They are a magnet for roaches and other bugs\u003c/li>\u003cli>Refrigerator: One huge energy drain in spaces that are not air-conditioned\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pet food: Possums, raccoons, squirrels, and other animals will sniff it out and get in\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Store these items safely\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Most of us store lawnmower gas in the garage, so be prepared for a fire! Get an extinguisher and mount it in an easy-to-access spot. Your extinguisher should be ABC rated, certifying that it’s effective against wood, oil, and electrical fires.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Install a carbon monoxide detector&nbsp;just in case you forget to open the garage door when you warm up your car!\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check to make sure your garage door opener has a UL-listed motor and an auto-stop feature.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Organize\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Make a floor plan of your garage.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Place all items that you use together, such as gardening tools and lawn chemicals.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Put bulky equipment, like lawnmowers, in corners.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Place frequently used items, like bikes, close to the garage door.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stash seasonal or rarely used items in the hardest-to-reach spots.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep things off the garage floor whenever possible. You will free up more room for your car and avoid sloppy, impossible-to-sort-through piles.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Must-have storage products\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Stackable clear-plastic bins with lids\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clear jars&nbsp;in different sizes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lockable cabinet&nbsp;for storing stuff you do not want your kids to get into\u003c/li>\u003cli>Portable label maker&nbsp;so you do not have to decipher sloppy handwriting\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Open shelves\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Shelves are less expensive than closed cabinets and are easier to access. Shelves also allow you to you easily scan what you have stored. Cabinets with doors can actually add to your disorganization because you can hide the evidence! If the items you’re storing need to be protected from dust and dirt, use cabinets sparingly.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Vertical organizing systems\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pegboard, track-based systems, panel systems … all have their pros and cons. Depending on what you are trying to store, check out websites for tips.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Overhead space\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The garage ceiling is a great spot for hanging long and flat items you do not use every day, such as ladders and seasonal sports gear. Just make sure any shelves you hang from the ceiling do not interfere with garage door operation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Build a workbench\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>A wall-mount fold-down model offers a sturdy surface and neatly tucks out of the way.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Benches with built-in tool drawers are great but pricey. Try flanking a simple worktable with shelves and add a pegboard above to hold your gear.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Casters turn any table into a mobile workstation.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Add a padded stool that fits under the table.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Keep it clean for good: what to do to maintain cleanliness\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Every spring and summer, keep insects at bay with a pesticide that relies on natural ingredients.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep a bag of kitty litter handy for absorbing oil and grease spills.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep a broom and dustpan or a handheld vacuum near your workbench to tidy up after projects.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Hose down the floor regularly.\u003c/li>\u003cli>At least once a year, weed through your belongings and sell, donate, or toss what you no longer need.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Keep your Ideal garage in ideal shape. For more information on tip-top organization, storage, and cleaning, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.thisoldhouse.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This Old House website\u003c/a>. These experts always have a wealth of knowledge to share on any household project!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-garage-organization-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-05T15:55:22.007Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/af1988d02b6edefe7eaf47409f613b7a.jpeg","name":"IDEAL Garage Storage","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1654444523,"_etag":"9b41c7940a77be595421c79cf16795bbc4e9b634","textbody":"Store, clean, and organize … it’s the only way to get your car in the garage!Maybe you have just moved into your new Ideal Home and have stored all those extra boxes of stuff you don’t know what to do within the garage. Or maybe you have lived in your Ideal Home for years but cannot get your car into the garage because of the clutter. We’ve checked in with This Old House pros to help sort out step-by-step instructions to get rid of the clutter and keep a safe, clean garage.Clean out your garageWe discovered that only 30 percent of homeowners store their cars in the garage. Why? Because there’s too much stuff. Here are some ideas to help you get rid of anything you do not need:Set aside at least a full day, or even a full weekend or two, to get the job done.Make decluttering a family project and invite a few friends to pitch in. It will go faster and be a lot more fun!Go through absolutely everything, including boxes you didn’t unpack when you moved in.The first thing to do is to sort all items into three piles: keep, donate or sell, and throw out. Then, lay them on dedicated tarps or mark off areas of your driveway and place items there. Looking at all your sorted items, what do you think should get the boot? Outgrown toys, items are broken beyond repair, expired household chemicals, and anything you have not used in two years or more.Next, sort the keepers into broad categories like sports equipment, hand tools, office supplies, etc., and place them into well-marked stackable clear-plastic bins. For the time being, put the keepers back in the garage for now.Lastly, look into donating giveaways and/or scheduling a yard sale as soon as possible to get rid of castoffs. If you’ve got too much trash for your trash hauler to take, use a service such as Bagster.For more on decluttering, try reading any book by professional organizer Peter Walsh. Walsh is a guru when it comes to keeping or tossing old stuff.Not for the garageFor safety reasons, DO NOT store these items in your garage:PaintPropane: a spark could ignite the fumesPaper goods: They are a magnet for roaches and other bugsRefrigerator: One huge energy drain in spaces that are not air-conditionedPet food: Possums, raccoons, squirrels, and other animals will sniff it out and get inStore these items safelyMost of us store lawnmower gas in the garage, so be prepared for a fire! Get an extinguisher and mount it in an easy-to-access spot. Your extinguisher should be ABC rated, certifying that it’s effective against wood, oil, and electrical fires.Install a carbon monoxide detector&nbsp;just in case you forget to open the garage door when you warm up your car!Check to make sure your garage door opener has a UL-listed motor and an auto-stop feature.OrganizeMake a floor plan of your garage.&nbsp;Place all items that you use together, such as gardening tools and lawn chemicals.Put bulky equipment, like lawnmowers, in corners.Place frequently used items, like bikes, close to the garage door.Stash seasonal or rarely used items in the hardest-to-reach spots.Keep things off the garage floor whenever possible. You will free up more room for your car and avoid sloppy, impossible-to-sort-through piles.Must-have storage productsStackable clear-plastic bins with lidsClear jars&nbsp;in different sizesLockable cabinet&nbsp;for storing stuff you do not want your kids to get intoPortable label maker&nbsp;so you do not have to decipher sloppy handwritingOpen shelvesShelves are less expensive than closed cabinets and are easier to access. Shelves also allow you to you easily scan what you have stored. Cabinets with doors can actually add to your disorganization because you can hide the evidence! If the items you’re storing need to be protected from dust and dirt, use cabinets sparingly.Vertical organizing systemsPegboard, track-based systems, panel systems … all have their pros and cons. Depending on what you are trying to store, check out websites for tips.Overhead spaceThe garage ceiling is a great spot for hanging long and flat items you do not use every day, such as ladders and seasonal sports gear. Just make sure any shelves you hang from the ceiling do not interfere with garage door operation.Build a workbenchA wall-mount fold-down model offers a sturdy surface and neatly tucks out of the way.Benches with built-in tool drawers are great but pricey. Try flanking a simple worktable with shelves and add a pegboard above to hold your gear.Casters turn any table into a mobile workstation.Add a padded stool that fits under the table.Keep it clean for good: what to do to maintain cleanlinessEvery spring and summer, keep insects at bay with a pesticide that relies on natural ingredients.Keep a bag of kitty litter handy for absorbing oil and grease spills.Keep a broom and dustpan or a handheld vacuum near your workbench to tidy up after projects.Hose down the floor regularly.At least once a year, weed through your belongings and sell, donate, or toss what you no longer need.Keep your Ideal garage in ideal shape. For more information on tip-top organization, storage, and cleaning, check out the This Old House website. These experts always have a wealth of knowledge to share on any household project!","_created":"Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:27:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6297a17c4db0487a6a9c59ab"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"629e0b224db04841109c61e2","_updated":"Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:03:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Spring cleaning- a homeowner's rite of passage","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Have you done your spring cleaning yet? If not, then it is that time of year to sweep out all the cobwebs, break out the caulking, and clean those always-forgotten gutters.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, what routine maintenance chores go along with the spring season?\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Checking exterior caulking\u003c/li>\u003cli>Changing batteries in smoke detectors\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lubricate the moving garage door parts\u003c/li>\u003cli>Flushing hot water tanks\u003c/li>\u003cli>Testing the air conditioner\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cleaning out the dryer vent cap\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cleaning gutters and downspouts\u003c/li>\u003cli>And remember to change out the HVAC filters each month\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The list above covers only the maintenance work involved in spring cleaning. Now, on to the clean sweep. Here are a few cleaning products you will want to stock up on and keep in your home all year long:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b8365a2c3318af70794c6ee465fc23f8.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b8365a2c3318af70794c6ee465fc23f8.jpeg\" alt=\"Recommended Cleaning Products\">\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Fabuloso, 409, and Fantastik are the general cleaners we recommend for your Ideal home tubs, sinks, countertops, and toilets. They are non-abrasive general-purpose solutions that contain no harsh chemicals that can cause surface pitting in tubs and showers.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bar Keeper’s Friend for any stainless steel. It really is your best friend in cleansers.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bleach to clean your solid surface sinks only.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stainless Steel Magic is a polish to use on stainless sinks and appliances.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cerama Bryte for your smooth surface cooktops.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Swiffer is the best product we have found for dusting wood floors. Moist Swiffer is recommended for mopping. Swiffer also works well on ceiling fan blades and shelves; that fluffy duster really latches on to the dust, so it doesn’t resettle on the blades or other knick-knacks.\u003c/li>\u003cli>A 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water will help clean stain-resistant carpets without removing stain-resistant material. White vinegar is a miracle cleaner!\u003c/li>\u003cli>To help lubricate garage doors and deadbolts, try a Teflon or silicon spray.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use JetDry as a rinse agent in your dishwasher. It conditions the dishwasher while helping to dry dishes. Gets rid of lots of those nasty water spots that inevitably show up.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sprayway Glass Cleaner works on glass fireplace doors. It is ammonia-free, so no worries when you light up the fireplace. Your tempered glass will still be tempered.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These are some products to AVOID any time of year:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Scrubbing Bubble\nproducts contain harsh chemicals that can cause surface pits in Vikrell tubs and showers, so steer clear of those bubbles.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Abrasive cleaners (like Comet and Ajax) can scratch bathtub and sink surfaces. There are plenty of other non-abrasive cleaners that work just as well and do not cause damage.\u003c/li>\u003cli>You probably will not need them this time of year but stay away from rock salt and ice melt on concrete. Those products will cause permanent damage. Kitty litter works well on icy drives and sidewalks.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Resolve or similar products for cleaning carpet stains. If you use Resolve on a stain-resistant carpet, it will remove the stain-resistant materials as well as the stain. Use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water instead.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stay away from toilet tank tablets; they will erode the seals in the toilet and void the manufacturer’s warranty.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Old English Polish will leave behind a residue that can damage and eat the lacquer finish from your beautifully stained cabinets and woodwork. Use Pledge Wood Polish instead.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Steer clear of glass cleaners containing ammonia, especially on the tempered glass-like fireplace doors. Instead, look for glass cleaners with vinegar to avoid breaking down the tempering in the glass.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Liquid Drano or other drain cleaners will corrode and damage plumbing pipes. Check with your favorite plumber for a good product to help keep your drains open and running.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These tips and other advice for your spring cleaning are available in \u003ca href=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/46aa9e7b9ace58f519940c801cb4adcc.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“The Ideal Quick Start Guide.”\u003c/a> Click on the link for warranty information and advice on maintaining your home and yard. We want your Ideal home to stay ideal!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5273bf97992a585b8b773455851113cd.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"spring-cleaning-a-homeowners-rite-of-passage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-08T13:47:27.430Z","_created":"Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:11:46 GMT","dateUnix":1654696048,"_etag":"726de195dc5665c9d47ee827e0df97889a5c66fa","textbody":"Have you done your spring cleaning yet? If not, then it is that time of year to sweep out all the cobwebs, break out the caulking, and clean those always-forgotten gutters.&nbsp;So, what routine maintenance chores go along with the spring season?Checking exterior caulkingChanging batteries in smoke detectorsLubricate the moving garage door partsFlushing hot water tanksTesting the air conditionerCleaning out the dryer vent capCleaning gutters and downspoutsAnd remember to change out the HVAC filters each monthThe list above covers only the maintenance work involved in spring cleaning. Now, on to the clean sweep. Here are a few cleaning products you will want to stock up on and keep in your home all year long:Fabuloso, 409, and Fantastik are the general cleaners we recommend for your Ideal home tubs, sinks, countertops, and toilets. They are non-abrasive general-purpose solutions that contain no harsh chemicals that can cause surface pitting in tubs and showers.Bar Keeper’s Friend for any stainless steel. It really is your best friend in cleansers.Bleach to clean your solid surface sinks only.Stainless Steel Magic is a polish to use on stainless sinks and appliances.Cerama Bryte for your smooth surface cooktops.Swiffer is the best product we have found for dusting wood floors. Moist Swiffer is recommended for mopping. Swiffer also works well on ceiling fan blades and shelves; that fluffy duster really latches on to the dust, so it doesn’t resettle on the blades or other knick-knacks.A 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water will help clean stain-resistant carpets without removing stain-resistant material. White vinegar is a miracle cleaner!To help lubricate garage doors and deadbolts, try a Teflon or silicon spray.Use JetDry as a rinse agent in your dishwasher. It conditions the dishwasher while helping to dry dishes. Gets rid of lots of those nasty water spots that inevitably show up.Sprayway Glass Cleaner works on glass fireplace doors. It is ammonia-free, so no worries when you light up the fireplace. Your tempered glass will still be tempered.These are some products to AVOID any time of year:Scrubbing Bubble\nproducts contain harsh chemicals that can cause surface pits in Vikrell tubs and showers, so steer clear of those bubbles.Abrasive cleaners (like Comet and Ajax) can scratch bathtub and sink surfaces. There are plenty of other non-abrasive cleaners that work just as well and do not cause damage.You probably will not need them this time of year but stay away from rock salt and ice melt on concrete. Those products will cause permanent damage. Kitty litter works well on icy drives and sidewalks.Resolve or similar products for cleaning carpet stains. If you use Resolve on a stain-resistant carpet, it will remove the stain-resistant materials as well as the stain. Use a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water instead.Stay away from toilet tank tablets; they will erode the seals in the toilet and void the manufacturer’s warranty.Old English Polish will leave behind a residue that can damage and eat the lacquer finish from your beautifully stained cabinets and woodwork. Use Pledge Wood Polish instead.Steer clear of glass cleaners containing ammonia, especially on the tempered glass-like fireplace doors. Instead, look for glass cleaners with vinegar to avoid breaking down the tempering in the glass.Liquid Drano or other drain cleaners will corrode and damage plumbing pipes. Check with your favorite plumber for a good product to help keep your drains open and running.These tips and other advice for your spring cleaning are available in “The Ideal Quick Start Guide.” Click on the link for warranty information and advice on maintaining your home and yard. We want your Ideal home to stay ideal!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/629e0b224db04841109c61e2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62a3a5fc4db04841109c6eaa","_updated":"Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:26:07 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Inflation: What Approach to Take When Buying a Home","metaTags":{"title":""},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Buying a home can be one of the most rewarding and stressful experiences a person can have. Especially during these times, inflation is currently affecting both current and new homeowners. If you are interested in buying a new home, though, then it's best not to wait, especially if you are currently renting.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Inflation is the highest it has been in four decades which has both its positive and negative effects. The good news is that there are ways to hedge against inflation by making smart financial decisions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Johnnell Jones, VP of Operations for Citywide Mortgage says that because of current inflation and the impact it has on the housing market, it is important not to wait to decide to buy a home even when inflation is high. If you know you can afford a house payment, then it is still a good time to buy.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Borrowers should do a budget with the basic needs (gas and groceries and other payments like cars, utilities, and insurance) at the current prices and using their take home pay as income, then plug in the house payment (include property tax and insurance) and make sure they can afford it. Many times, house payments are as low as or the same as rent payments, so it makes sense to buy a home which builds equity instead of renting,” says Jones.\u003c/p>\u003cp>First off, buying a house does not just happen overnight. It takes time to figure out which mortgage is best for you and your current circumstances. So, in viewing your financial situation, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether a fixed or adjustable-rate mortgage will be used to finance your home. A fixed rate will keep home payments consistent over the period that you will be in the house. This means that the interest rate will not change based on outside factors (inflation). This is the most preferred option among long-term homeowners because they avoid the risk of increases in interest rates over the time of the mortgage. Sounds like a pretty good deal, right? It can be, but there are some cons to weigh before going all in on this option.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Fixed rates are the plausible option for long-term homebuyers and are not recommended to people who are looking to stay in a home for a short period. This loan option is also more difficult to qualify for and starts out with a higher rate.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jones says that even with concerns about rising interest rates we are still currently in a historically low-interest rate environment. Fixed interest rates may be the most viable option unless one plans on selling and refinancing the home before the first adjustable interest rate increase.\u003c/p>\u003cp>What would be the best kind of fixed-rate loan to consider when purchasing your new home? Two of the main loan types of loans are conforming and non-conforming loans. Conforming loans are also known as conventional loans, which is regulated to meet government standards. In other words, the amount a buyer can borrow is regulated.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Non-conforming loans obtain different requirements, mostly based on credit scores and debt-to-income ratios. There are two options when it comes to non-conforming loans: Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and Jumbo loans. A higher down payment may be required from a buyer pursuing the jumbo loan option and will need to have a higher credit score to qualify for this loan.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loans are used by buyers that may not have a high credit score and down payments required for jumbo or conventional loans.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lastly, do not go through this process on your own. Seek help from an expert to find the best financial options for you. Not only will a professional use your current situation to your advantage, but they may also advise you against options that you would have considered on your own. Especially during rising inflation, it is important to be informed on how you make your financial decisions.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Citywide Mortgage is a preferred lender of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and close more home loans on time than any other lender with Ideal. Get prequalified for a home today at \u003ca href=\"https://www.citywide-loans.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.citywide-loans.com/\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"inflation-what-approach-to-take-when-buying-a-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-13T19:50:17.260Z","_created":"Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:13:48 GMT","dateUnix":1655149818,"_etag":"9e922253df60bddf0a5d8c8385a4548bc6500f58","textbody":"Buying a home can be one of the most rewarding and stressful experiences a person can have. Especially during these times, inflation is currently affecting both current and new homeowners. If you are interested in buying a new home, though, then it's best not to wait, especially if you are currently renting.&nbsp;Inflation is the highest it has been in four decades which has both its positive and negative effects. The good news is that there are ways to hedge against inflation by making smart financial decisions.Johnnell Jones, VP of Operations for Citywide Mortgage says that because of current inflation and the impact it has on the housing market, it is important not to wait to decide to buy a home even when inflation is high. If you know you can afford a house payment, then it is still a good time to buy.&nbsp;“Borrowers should do a budget with the basic needs (gas and groceries and other payments like cars, utilities, and insurance) at the current prices and using their take home pay as income, then plug in the house payment (include property tax and insurance) and make sure they can afford it. Many times, house payments are as low as or the same as rent payments, so it makes sense to buy a home which builds equity instead of renting,” says Jones.First off, buying a house does not just happen overnight. It takes time to figure out which mortgage is best for you and your current circumstances. So, in viewing your financial situation, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether a fixed or adjustable-rate mortgage will be used to finance your home. A fixed rate will keep home payments consistent over the period that you will be in the house. This means that the interest rate will not change based on outside factors (inflation). This is the most preferred option among long-term homeowners because they avoid the risk of increases in interest rates over the time of the mortgage. Sounds like a pretty good deal, right? It can be, but there are some cons to weigh before going all in on this option.&nbsp;Fixed rates are the plausible option for long-term homebuyers and are not recommended to people who are looking to stay in a home for a short period. This loan option is also more difficult to qualify for and starts out with a higher rate.&nbsp;Jones says that even with concerns about rising interest rates we are still currently in a historically low-interest rate environment. Fixed interest rates may be the most viable option unless one plans on selling and refinancing the home before the first adjustable interest rate increase.What would be the best kind of fixed-rate loan to consider when purchasing your new home? Two of the main loan types of loans are conforming and non-conforming loans. Conforming loans are also known as conventional loans, which is regulated to meet government standards. In other words, the amount a buyer can borrow is regulated.&nbsp;Non-conforming loans obtain different requirements, mostly based on credit scores and debt-to-income ratios. There are two options when it comes to non-conforming loans: Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and Jumbo loans. A higher down payment may be required from a buyer pursuing the jumbo loan option and will need to have a higher credit score to qualify for this loan.&nbsp;Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loans are used by buyers that may not have a high credit score and down payments required for jumbo or conventional loans.&nbsp;Lastly, do not go through this process on your own. Seek help from an expert to find the best financial options for you. Not only will a professional use your current situation to your advantage, but they may also advise you against options that you would have considered on your own. Especially during rising inflation, it is important to be informed on how you make your financial decisions.&nbsp;Citywide Mortgage is a preferred lender of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and close more home loans on time than any other lender with Ideal. Get prequalified for a home today at https://www.citywide-loans.com/","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7d7fcd09329ae1bd4a93aebe816bec61.jpeg","name":"Orwell Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62a3a5fc4db04841109c6eaa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62a3b5124db048215e9c66dd","_updated":"Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:41:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"What Time is It?  SUMMERTIME!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It is officially HOT outside and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has exactly what you need on a hot summer day. When you buy your Ideal home in Norman, Edmond, Harrah, Yukon, or somewhere else across the Oklahoma City metro, we have splash pads ready for you in 8 of our neighborhoods. Splash pads are a great way for you and your children to cool off and have fun while still being close to home. Our splash pads have many water features that are fun for everyone and will for sure entertain your little ones.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Splash Pads located in Norman, Oklahoma:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(84, 172, 210);\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/trail-woods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/greenleaf-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a>,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: 0px;\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(84, 172, 210);\">\u003cstrong>Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Trail Woods is located on the North side of Norman. This neighborhood has many great amenities including the splash pad. Some other great amenities include a playground with fun equipment, a basketball court, ponds, well-lit sidewalks for evening strolls, and it is a minute away from the Cleveland County YMCA. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f76673931f937581033ec9567cbf7c02.jpeg\" style=\"width: 99.25%;\" class=\"fr-dib fr-fil\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f76673931f937581033ec9567cbf7c02.jpeg\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Greenleaf Trails is located off Tecumseh Rd., just north of the Trail Woods neighborhood. This neighborhood not only has a splash pad, but also a playground, walking trails, and butterfly gardens. All these amenities are great for children, and even for adults, to spend a nice quiet day enjoying the family or just getting some alone time. Another great amenity in this neighborhood is the quiet pond access with catch-and-release fishing and direct access to Tecumseh Rd. where you can easily explore the East and West sides of Norman.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Red Canyon Ranch is located on the North-East side of Norman off Tecumseh Rd. This neighborhood has a brand-new splash pad and playground. These amenities are great for children and give adults the chance to relax for a little bit while the little ones play. This neighborhood is very relaxing with the beautiful views of Downtown OKC and a peaceful walking trail. This neighborhood also has super easy access to 1-35.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Splash Pads in Mustang and Yukon, Oklahoma:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(84, 172, 210);\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Somers Point\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>,&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Castlewood Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Somers Point is located in North-West Mustang, close to Yukon. This community has a beautiful pavilion in the middle of its playground that is great for relaxing or hosting birthday parties. This community also has a splash pad. Somers Point is also located just minutes away from great shopping and dining on Garth Brooks Blvd. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/079ca95b8af9d5ccc45c3857ab142025.jpeg\" style=\"width: 99.25%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/079ca95b8af9d5ccc45c3857ab142025.jpeg\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Skyline Trails is located in North Mustang close to Yukon just down the street from Somers Pointe. This neighborhood includes a brand-new splash pad and playground along with well-lit sidewalks for evening walks with family and friends. You will always have something fun to do in Skyline Trails.&nbsp;\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/609b3d126b8c28267cd1756ac2a2e3d8.jpeg\" style=\"width: 99.25%;\" class=\"fr-dib fr-fil\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/609b3d126b8c28267cd1756ac2a2e3d8.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Castlewood Trails is located in East Yukon, very close to the Kilpatrick Turnpike. Castlewood Trails has a lot to offer such as a splash pad, playground,&nbsp;picnic pavilion, walking trails, and beautiful green space to play with dogs or just hang out at. This neighborhood is also very quiet and is just minutes away from Lake Overholser.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial; font-weight: 700;\">Splash Pads in Moore, Oklahoma:\u003c/span>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(84, 172, 210);\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/featherstone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">&nbsp;\u003cstrong>Featherstone\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>,\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/abbot-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: 0px;\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Abbot Lake\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Featherstone is located on the South-West side of Moore. This neighborhood is very family-friendly and has a lot to offer. Not only does this neighborhood have a splash pad, but it also has a playground, duck pond, and great access to I-35 and I-240. This neighborhood also has a covered pavilion that overlooks the duck pond. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/abbot-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/af4dbb3e81c42ddea5c304333cb0ebc0.jpeg\" style=\"width: 99.25%;\" class=\"fr-dib fr-fil\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/af4dbb3e81c42ddea5c304333cb0ebc0.jpeg\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36px;\">COMING SOON!\u003c/span>\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Coming soon to Abbot Lake on the East side of Moore will be a brand-new playground and splash pad overlooking the huge pond in the center of the community. Walking trails and a soccer field will add to the incredible amenities that make this community feel like home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed3ffc041d1c35fe95d75e5dab388a61.png\" class=\"fr-dib fr-fil\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed3ffc041d1c35fe95d75e5dab388a61.png\" style=\"width: 665px;\">\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/27f4ba44a3518ed43cbe67ba42f7f959.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"what-time-is-it-summertime-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-10T21:05:02.171Z","_created":"Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:18:10 GMT","dateUnix":1654895103,"_etag":"e5ac4315a926a4bc5219bd0417742de9a5abb5d4","textbody":"It is officially HOT outside and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has exactly what you need on a hot summer day. When you buy your Ideal home in Norman, Edmond, Harrah, Yukon, or somewhere else across the Oklahoma City metro, we have splash pads ready for you in 8 of our neighborhoods. Splash pads are a great way for you and your children to cool off and have fun while still being close to home. Our splash pads have many water features that are fun for everyone and will for sure entertain your little ones.Splash Pads located in Norman, Oklahoma:&nbsp;&nbsp;Greenleaf Trails,&nbsp;Red Canyon RanchTrail Woods is located on the North side of Norman. This neighborhood has many great amenities including the splash pad. Some other great amenities include a playground with fun equipment, a basketball court, ponds, well-lit sidewalks for evening strolls, and it is a minute away from the Cleveland County YMCA. Greenleaf Trails is located off Tecumseh Rd., just north of the Trail Woods neighborhood. This neighborhood not only has a splash pad, but also a playground, walking trails, and butterfly gardens. All these amenities are great for children, and even for adults, to spend a nice quiet day enjoying the family or just getting some alone time. Another great amenity in this neighborhood is the quiet pond access with catch-and-release fishing and direct access to Tecumseh Rd. where you can easily explore the East and West sides of Norman.&nbsp;Red Canyon Ranch is located on the North-East side of Norman off Tecumseh Rd. This neighborhood has a brand-new splash pad and playground. These amenities are great for children and give adults the chance to relax for a little bit while the little ones play. This neighborhood is very relaxing with the beautiful views of Downtown OKC and a peaceful walking trail. This neighborhood also has super easy access to 1-35.Splash Pads in Mustang and Yukon, Oklahoma:&nbsp;Somers Point, Skyline Trails,&nbsp;Castlewood TrailsSomers Point is located in North-West Mustang, close to Yukon. This community has a beautiful pavilion in the middle of its playground that is great for relaxing or hosting birthday parties. This community also has a splash pad. Somers Point is also located just minutes away from great shopping and dining on Garth Brooks Blvd. Skyline Trails is located in North Mustang close to Yukon just down the street from Somers Pointe. This neighborhood includes a brand-new splash pad and playground along with well-lit sidewalks for evening walks with family and friends. You will always have something fun to do in Skyline Trails.&nbsp;Castlewood Trails is located in East Yukon, very close to the Kilpatrick Turnpike. Castlewood Trails has a lot to offer such as a splash pad, playground,&nbsp;picnic pavilion, walking trails, and beautiful green space to play with dogs or just hang out at. This neighborhood is also very quiet and is just minutes away from Lake Overholser.Splash Pads in Moore, Oklahoma:&nbsp;Featherstone,&nbsp;Abbot LakeFeatherstone is located on the South-West side of Moore. This neighborhood is very family-friendly and has a lot to offer. Not only does this neighborhood have a splash pad, but it also has a playground, duck pond, and great access to I-35 and I-240. This neighborhood also has a covered pavilion that overlooks the duck pond. COMING SOON!Coming soon to Abbot Lake on the East side of Moore will be a brand-new playground and splash pad overlooking the huge pond in the center of the community. Walking trails and a soccer field will add to the incredible amenities that make this community feel like home.","metaTags":{"description":"It is officially HOT outside and Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods has exactly what you need on a hot summer day."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62a3b5124db048215e9c66dd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62acf6334db04810819c6b9e","_updated":"Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:46:27 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Father's Day Brewery Tour","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Looking for ideas on what to do with dear old dad for Father's day? Consider packing him and the kids up (even the dog) and venturing out to one of Oklahoma's many craft breweries throughout the OKC metro area or Stillwater!\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of our goals in choosing locations is to build near great food and drink restaurants, bars, and breweries. It's especially true when it comes to the Oklahoma craft beer scene. This booming industry offers a wide array of different styles of beer, and hard seltzers and some have kitchens or food trucks for a quick bite. Even better, they are family-friendly, and many are dog friendly!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether you want to go and share a beer or need to pick up some local beer to crack open after mowing the lawn, here's a list of breweries you should check out.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Beer Is Good Brewing—216 E Main Street, Norman, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.bigbrew.co\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.bigbrew.co\" target=\"_blank\">www.bigbrew.co\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003cbr>\u003cem>note: only the patio is dog friendly\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>405 Brewing Co—1716 Topeka Street, Norman, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.405brewing.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.405brewing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.405brewing.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Crossed Cannons Brewery—333 W Boyd Street, Suite 120, Norman, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.facebook.com/CrossedCannonsBrewery\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.facebook.com/CrossedCannonsBrewery\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com/CrossedCannonsBrewery\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Edmond\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Roughtail Brewing Company—320 W Memorial Road, OKC, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.roughtailbeer.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.roughtailbeer.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.roughtailbeer.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Frenzy Brewing Co—15 S Broadway, Edmond, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.frenzybrewing.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.frenzybrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.frenzybrewing.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cem>note: only the patio is dog friendly\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City—Downtown\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stonecloud Brewing Co—1012 NW 1st Street, Suite 101, OKC, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.stonecloudbrewing.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.stonecloudbrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.stonecloudbrewing.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Fair-Weather Friend—314 N Klein Avenue, OKC, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.fwfbeer.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.fwfbeer.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fwfbeer.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cem>note: they serve pizza (until sold out) and coffee (limited hours); only dog friendly outside\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Elk Valley Brewing—1210 N Hudson Avenue, OKC, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.elkvalleybrew.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.elkvalleybrew.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.elkvalleybrew.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Vanessa House Beer Co—118 NW 8th Street, OKC, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.vanessahousebeerco.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.vanessahousebeerco.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.vanessahousebeerco.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Skydance Brewing—1 NE 7th Street, Suite A, OKC, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.skydancebrewing.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.skydancebrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.skydancebrewing.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City—West Side\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Broke Brewing Co—3810 N. Tulsa Avenue, OKC, OK\u003cbr>www.broke.beer\u003c/p>\u003cp>Oklahoma City—South Side\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Big Friendly—1737 Spoke Street, OKC, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.thebigfriendly.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.thebigfriendly.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.thebigfriendly.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cem>note: only the patio is dog friendly\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>COOP Ale Works— 4745 Council Heights Road, OKC, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.coopaleworks.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.coopaleworks.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.coopaleworks.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cem>note: not dog friendly\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stillwater\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Iron Monk—519 S. Husband Street, Stillwater, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.ironmonkbeer.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.ironmonkbeer.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.ironmonkbeer.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stonecloud Brewing Co—917 S Husband Street, Stillwater, OK\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.stonecloudbrewing.com\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"www.stonecloudbrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.stonecloudbrewing.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cem>note: grand opening June 18, 2022!\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>There a plenty of others but this will get a cold beer in your hand close to your IDEAL home!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"fathers-day-brewery-tour-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-17T21:38:44.382Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9343869b1d620e7fa7bb0f91d153d705.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Local Brewery Tour for Dads & Dog Dads"},"dateUnix":1655501925,"_etag":"db5e7d457099f1ab0ca08d98915fa53c0e93d04b","textbody":"Looking for ideas on what to do with dear old dad for Father's day? Consider packing him and the kids up (even the dog) and venturing out to one of Oklahoma's many craft breweries throughout the OKC metro area or Stillwater!One of our goals in choosing locations is to build near great food and drink restaurants, bars, and breweries. It's especially true when it comes to the Oklahoma craft beer scene. This booming industry offers a wide array of different styles of beer, and hard seltzers and some have kitchens or food trucks for a quick bite. Even better, they are family-friendly, and many are dog friendly!Whether you want to go and share a beer or need to pick up some local beer to crack open after mowing the lawn, here's a list of breweries you should check out.NormanBeer Is Good Brewing—216 E Main Street, Norman, OKwww.bigbrew.co&nbsp;note: only the patio is dog friendly405 Brewing Co—1716 Topeka Street, Norman, OKwww.405brewing.comCrossed Cannons Brewery—333 W Boyd Street, Suite 120, Norman, OKwww.facebook.com/CrossedCannonsBreweryEdmondRoughtail Brewing Company—320 W Memorial Road, OKC, OKwww.roughtailbeer.comFrenzy Brewing Co—15 S Broadway, Edmond, OKwww.frenzybrewing.comnote: only the patio is dog friendlyOklahoma City—DowntownStonecloud Brewing Co—1012 NW 1st Street, Suite 101, OKC, OKwww.stonecloudbrewing.comFair-Weather Friend—314 N Klein Avenue, OKC, OKwww.fwfbeer.comnote: they serve pizza (until sold out) and coffee (limited hours); only dog friendly outsideElk Valley Brewing—1210 N Hudson Avenue, OKC, OKwww.elkvalleybrew.comVanessa House Beer Co—118 NW 8th Street, OKC, OKwww.vanessahousebeerco.comSkydance Brewing—1 NE 7th Street, Suite A, OKC, OKwww.skydancebrewing.comOklahoma City—West SideBroke Brewing Co—3810 N. Tulsa Avenue, OKC, OKwww.broke.beerOklahoma City—South SideThe Big Friendly—1737 Spoke Street, OKC, OKwww.thebigfriendly.comnote: only the patio is dog friendlyCOOP Ale Works— 4745 Council Heights Road, OKC, OKwww.coopaleworks.comnote: not dog friendlyStillwaterIron Monk—519 S. Husband Street, Stillwater, OKwww.ironmonkbeer.comStonecloud Brewing Co—917 S Husband Street, Stillwater, OKwww.stonecloudbrewing.comnote: grand opening June 18, 2022!There a plenty of others but this will get a cold beer in your hand close to your IDEAL home!","_created":"Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:46:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62acf6334db04810819c6b9e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62b5bc204db0487a6a9c7277","_updated":"Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:46:35 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Pollination Week!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What is Pollination Week?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>National Pollination Week is recognized as an extraordinary week to spread support and awareness about pollinator health! It is celebrated globally every year on June 20-26. What are pollinators? Look outside and see for yourself! These pollinators can be birds, insects, bees, and butterflies.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pollinators not only are recognized as crucial towards the health of all life in the world, but also \u003ca href=\"https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/06/22/the-xerces-society-and-national-pollinator-week-the-real-dirt/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">contribute towards the food supply we consume every day\u003c/a>. In fact, over two-thirds of the crops globally depend on pollination.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has become more aware of the benefits that pollinators bring to the environment. When you think of pollinators, you might immediately think of the honeybee which contributes towards plenty of well-being and health towards vegetation and human beings, but butterflies also need to be recognized as an important part of a healthy environment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Trish Morris, Director of Development, has spent a lot of time learning about pollinators and speaking with the Nature Conservancy on how protecting these species benefit us and the environment.\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/video-gallery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Not only does the decision to put pollinator gardens in Ideal neighborhoods encourage more butterflies, but it also gives homeowners a piece of nature that you normally would not get living in a new community.&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our company has decided to put butterfly gardens in these communities as an effort to help pollinators thrive and restore habitat loss. Morris has also attended the leadership program led by the Natural Conservancy of Oklahoma.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/video-gallery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our goal is to restore potential pollinator loss from development by growing butterfly gardens for future generations to enjoy\u003c/a>. This creates a healthy environment and restores butterfly populations in our neighborhoods.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information, please visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.nature.or/okmonarchs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.nature.or/okmonarchs\u003c/a> or\u003ca href=\"http://www.okiesformonarchs.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;www.okiesformonarchs.org&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How can you help?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Butterflies play a vital role in environmental health and contribute towards the pollination of plants. In the neighborhoods built by Ideal Homes that are located across Oklahoma, you will find many butterfly gardens and we encourage homeowners to start their own butterfly gardens at home. Starting your own butterfly gardens can counteract the threats towards pollinators and implement the protection of the environment. You can start a butterfly garden by finding a spot to plant that gets plenty of sunshine, planting flowers and other plants that produce nectar, and providing plants that can feed and protect caterpillars.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/beautify-your-yard-and-help-the-environment-plant-a-butterfly-garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">When starting a butterfly garden, you must create a place that encourages butterflies to stay around and produce more eggs that will grow the population.\u003c/a> It is also a good idea to find an area that has moist soil and is protected from excessive wind.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Events to attend this week\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are many events offered in Oklahoma this week that raises awareness on pollination and gives people the opportunity to participate in the effort to save the environment. These events include webinars, volunteer events, and even donation opportunities!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.nature.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.nature.org\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you are in Norman, there many ways to get involved and join in on activities during Pollination Week.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Events go on each day up to June 26, so we encourage you to participate and to be informed about our beloved pollinators.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information on events in Norman, please visit\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanok.gov/news/norman-celebrate-pollinator-week-tours-webinars-volunteer-activities-and-more\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Norman to celebrate Pollinator Week with tours, webinars, volunteer activities and more | City of Norman, OK (normanok.gov)\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"pollination-week-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-24T13:18:53.582Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d52d7633d64bc3d4ca90f65f10a14cf9.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1656076734,"_etag":"4541ac26a20c20249e63fb2ac827fd018c088c4b","textbody":"What is Pollination Week?National Pollination Week is recognized as an extraordinary week to spread support and awareness about pollinator health! It is celebrated globally every year on June 20-26. What are pollinators? Look outside and see for yourself! These pollinators can be birds, insects, bees, and butterflies.&nbsp;Pollinators not only are recognized as crucial towards the health of all life in the world, but also contribute towards the food supply we consume every day. In fact, over two-thirds of the crops globally depend on pollination.At&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has become more aware of the benefits that pollinators bring to the environment. When you think of pollinators, you might immediately think of the honeybee which contributes towards plenty of well-being and health towards vegetation and human beings, but butterflies also need to be recognized as an important part of a healthy environment.Trish Morris, Director of Development, has spent a lot of time learning about pollinators and speaking with the Nature Conservancy on how protecting these species benefit us and the environment.&nbsp;Not only does the decision to put pollinator gardens in Ideal neighborhoods encourage more butterflies, but it also gives homeowners a piece of nature that you normally would not get living in a new community.&nbsp;Our company has decided to put butterfly gardens in these communities as an effort to help pollinators thrive and restore habitat loss. Morris has also attended the leadership program led by the Natural Conservancy of Oklahoma.&nbsp;Our goal is to restore potential pollinator loss from development by growing butterfly gardens for future generations to enjoy. This creates a healthy environment and restores butterfly populations in our neighborhoods.&nbsp;For more information, please visit www.nature.or/okmonarchs or&nbsp;www.okiesformonarchs.org&nbsp;How can you help?Butterflies play a vital role in environmental health and contribute towards the pollination of plants. In the neighborhoods built by Ideal Homes that are located across Oklahoma, you will find many butterfly gardens and we encourage homeowners to start their own butterfly gardens at home. Starting your own butterfly gardens can counteract the threats towards pollinators and implement the protection of the environment. You can start a butterfly garden by finding a spot to plant that gets plenty of sunshine, planting flowers and other plants that produce nectar, and providing plants that can feed and protect caterpillars.When starting a butterfly garden, you must create a place that encourages butterflies to stay around and produce more eggs that will grow the population. It is also a good idea to find an area that has moist soil and is protected from excessive wind.&nbsp;Events to attend this weekThere are many events offered in Oklahoma this week that raises awareness on pollination and gives people the opportunity to participate in the effort to save the environment. These events include webinars, volunteer events, and even donation opportunities!&nbsp;For more information, visit www.nature.orgIf you are in Norman, there many ways to get involved and join in on activities during Pollination Week.&nbsp;Events go on each day up to June 26, so we encourage you to participate and to be informed about our beloved pollinators.For more information on events in Norman, please visit&nbsp;Norman to celebrate Pollinator Week with tours, webinars, volunteer activities and more | City of Norman, OK (normanok.gov)","_created":"Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:29:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62b5bc204db0487a6a9c7277"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62b5ec394db04841109c8b60","_updated":"Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:35:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Creating More Ideal Accessible Homes","metaTags":{"description":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods announced that they would be building three wheelchair-accessible homes in August of 2021 as a concept project."},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods announced that they would be building three wheelchair-accessible homes in August of 2021 as a concept project. They were built in Moore, Norman, and Stillwater communities as modified versions of existing floor plans. Being in a wheelchair or having mobility limitations can be very frustrating in a home that has stairs, carpet, and narrow doorways or walkways. &nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods came up with a way for people to “age in place” and be extremely comfortable in their own home by designing more mobility-friendly homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The phrase “age in place” describes these homes perfectly because these homes allow people to stay in their home’s longer. They are also homes that can support all age groups and make it very easy for older family members to come over to the house, as well as children or young adults that may be disabled or have mobility challenges. Getting around a normally built home in a wheelchair or on crutches can be extremely difficult if not impossible. These homes are universal and change the way people live their day-to-day life. People of all kinds can now be comfortable in their own home without having to worry about tripping over the steps or falling in the shower. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are so many great features that you can add as custom options in your Ideal home that can tremendously improve your way of living. Most customers choose to eliminate any stairs or steps in the home to make it easy to get around and to also get in and out of the house. Solid surface flooring is also a great option to make it easy to move around in your home. The kitchen has some awesome options including roll-out shelves in all base cabinets and pocket doors under the sink so people can get close to the sink to do the dishes. Lever handles are also an option all throughout the house to make opening doors easy. The roll in shower option makes it very easy for people to get in and out of the shower and makes them feel comfortable and safe. Another great feature are grab bars in the shower and around the toilet for extra support if needed. The master bathroom and the hall bathrooms have roll-up vanity options so that people can get closer to the vanity and mirror if needed. Throughout the house, the outlets may be raised for easy access when needing to plug or unplug things. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>These accessibility options are most frequently added to the Edison and Fitzgerald house plans, as well as in the Forrester and Holloway house plans. The CAD Operator at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Joseph Shore, said “These house plans are popular sellers to begin with and are most cost efficient for the customer to be able to modify as well. There is very little that must be structurally changed to allow for these accommodations with these plans.” &nbsp;Customers can pick and choose the accessibility upgrades that will be most accommodating to their needs and wants. Customers may also choose all the upgrades depending on what they are wanting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods hopes to inspire more home builders to offer the concept of universal home design. Joseph Shore said, “We work to do our best to live up to Ideal Homes (Why) to create The Ideal Place to live.” Creating a home that is accessible for all people and would give people the option to make a house their forever home without the need for adaptation with age is the goal Ideal Homes is striving for. &nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/668250d8d0e826c921ba3ac5466e9c79.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"creating-more-ideal-accessible-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-24T15:54:30.004Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/519b97789281912eb0737b13fb78fc00.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1656086071,"_etag":"401148e26b8b65c6158b05d09020554304a05d3a","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods announced that they would be building three wheelchair-accessible homes in August of 2021 as a concept project. They were built in Moore, Norman, and Stillwater communities as modified versions of existing floor plans. Being in a wheelchair or having mobility limitations can be very frustrating in a home that has stairs, carpet, and narrow doorways or walkways. &nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods came up with a way for people to “age in place” and be extremely comfortable in their own home by designing more mobility-friendly homes.The phrase “age in place” describes these homes perfectly because these homes allow people to stay in their home’s longer. They are also homes that can support all age groups and make it very easy for older family members to come over to the house, as well as children or young adults that may be disabled or have mobility challenges. Getting around a normally built home in a wheelchair or on crutches can be extremely difficult if not impossible. These homes are universal and change the way people live their day-to-day life. People of all kinds can now be comfortable in their own home without having to worry about tripping over the steps or falling in the shower. &nbsp;There are so many great features that you can add as custom options in your Ideal home that can tremendously improve your way of living. Most customers choose to eliminate any stairs or steps in the home to make it easy to get around and to also get in and out of the house. Solid surface flooring is also a great option to make it easy to move around in your home. The kitchen has some awesome options including roll-out shelves in all base cabinets and pocket doors under the sink so people can get close to the sink to do the dishes. Lever handles are also an option all throughout the house to make opening doors easy. The roll in shower option makes it very easy for people to get in and out of the shower and makes them feel comfortable and safe. Another great feature are grab bars in the shower and around the toilet for extra support if needed. The master bathroom and the hall bathrooms have roll-up vanity options so that people can get closer to the vanity and mirror if needed. Throughout the house, the outlets may be raised for easy access when needing to plug or unplug things. &nbsp;These accessibility options are most frequently added to the Edison and Fitzgerald house plans, as well as in the Forrester and Holloway house plans. The CAD Operator at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Joseph Shore, said “These house plans are popular sellers to begin with and are most cost efficient for the customer to be able to modify as well. There is very little that must be structurally changed to allow for these accommodations with these plans.” &nbsp;Customers can pick and choose the accessibility upgrades that will be most accommodating to their needs and wants. Customers may also choose all the upgrades depending on what they are wanting.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods hopes to inspire more home builders to offer the concept of universal home design. Joseph Shore said, “We work to do our best to live up to Ideal Homes (Why) to create The Ideal Place to live.” Creating a home that is accessible for all people and would give people the option to make a house their forever home without the need for adaptation with age is the goal Ideal Homes is striving for. &nbsp;","_created":"Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:54:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62b5ec394db04841109c8b60"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62b5fec84db0487a6a9c72fe","_updated":"Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:09:29 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Celebrate the land we love!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Making plans for a big Fourth of July bash? Love fireworks and music? Check out some of these red, white, and blue festivities around the OKC metro. Fun for the entire family.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stars &amp; Stripes River Festival\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Saturday, July 2, 9 am to 10 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Riversport OKC, 800 Riversport Drive, OKC\u003c/p>\u003cp>On July 2, enjoy more fun family days of adventure, whitewater rafting and surfing, traditional Fourth of July lawn games, ice cream, and a watermelon eating contest. Hot dog and hamburger cookout at 6 pm, live music at 7:30 pm, fireworks display at dusk.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City Dodgers vs Las Vegas Aviators\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Monday, July 4, 7:05 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Drive, OKC\u003c/p>\u003cp>There’s nothing more American than baseball! Root for the Oklahoma City Dodgers as they take on the Las Vegas Aviators. Post-game fireworks.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Red, White, &amp; Boom\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sunday, July 3, 8:30 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7th, OKC\u003c/p>\u003cp>An uplifting musical celebration of Independence Day! 60 minutes of musical variety sure to bring joy to the whole family. From America the Beautiful to Star Wars, there’ll be something for everyone. Bring your own family picnic or purchase food from the food trucks. No fireworks display this year, so kids with sensitivity to the loud noises of firecrackers might enjoy this event … plenty of room to play and enjoy the music.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Frontier City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, July 2-4\u003c/p>\u003cp>11501 N I-35 Service Road, OKC\u003c/p>\u003cp>Thrilling rides and fireworks each night. Experience all your favorite rides in a whole new way by speeding through the trees on Wildcat with only the illumination from the fireworks lighting your way. Good for the entire family.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Edmond LibertyFest Parade\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Monday, July 4, 9 am\u003c/p>\u003cp>Downtown Edmond\u003c/p>\u003cp>Spectators line the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the greatest 4th of July parade in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Edmond LibertyFest Fireworks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Monday, July 4, 9:30 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Hafer Park, 1034 S Bryant, Edmond\u003c/p>\u003cp>Always a spectacular fireworks display. Bring your chairs or watch from your car.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Yukon Freedom Fest\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sunday, July 3, 8 am to 10 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through Monday, July 4, 5 to 10 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Chisholm Trail Park, 500 W Vandament, Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>Yukon City Park, 2200 S Holly, Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>Live music, activities for kids, contests, food trucks, fireworks, and more. Daytime activities are at City Park, and evening activities are at Chisholm Trail Park. Always a fantastic fireworks display with lots of fun beforehand.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Choctaw Independence Day Celebration\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Monday, July 4, starting at 11 am\u003c/p>\u003cp>Choctaw Creek Park, 2001 N Harper Road, Choctaw\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stop by, cool off, get some food, and relax! Enjoy food, games, inflatable water slides, and music, along with a fireworks display around 9:45 pm.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Celebration in the Heartland\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Monday, July 4, 2 to 10 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Buck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12th St, Moore\u003c/p>\u003cp>Activities include food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, train, helicopter rides, inflatables, and more. Fireworks start about 9:45 pm.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Boomer Blast Fireworks Show\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Friday, July 1, 9:30 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Boomer Lake Park, Lakeview Road, and N Boomer Road, Stillwater\u003c/p>\u003cp>An exciting kick-off to the Independence Day weekend.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Norman Fourth Fest\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Monday, July 4, 5 to 10 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave, Norman\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bring the whole family to enjoy yard games, face painting, cornhole, food trucks, live music, and a huge fireworks show.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Blanchard Independence Celebration\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Friday, July 1, 6 to 10:30 pm\u003c/p>\u003cp>10th and Hwy 62, Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cp>Live music, vendors, kids’ activities, and music, plus inspired fireworks display at dusk.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>As always, these dates and times are current for this moment. Keep in mind weather conditions could change plans!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many communities, churches, country clubs, and other venues offer fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. Grab your lawn chairs, picnic basket, favorite soft beverage, and head out to explore your options! And you might want to throw in a pair of sound-proofing headphones for the kids who cringe at the volume of the fireworks. That way, everyone can enjoy it. Have a happy, safe, ideal Fourth of July!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"celebrate-the-land-we-love-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-30T18:01:45.558Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f923d50886ba96d4821e8a07ed6f01e0.jpeg","name":"Little River Trails 4th of July Parade","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1656612106,"_etag":"825d1155045c37c66cbc9241d626b60b78fabb3a","textbody":"Making plans for a big Fourth of July bash? Love fireworks and music? Check out some of these red, white, and blue festivities around the OKC metro. Fun for the entire family.Stars &amp; Stripes River FestivalSaturday, July 2, 9 am to 10 pmRiversport OKC, 800 Riversport Drive, OKCOn July 2, enjoy more fun family days of adventure, whitewater rafting and surfing, traditional Fourth of July lawn games, ice cream, and a watermelon eating contest. Hot dog and hamburger cookout at 6 pm, live music at 7:30 pm, fireworks display at dusk.Oklahoma City Dodgers vs Las Vegas AviatorsMonday, July 4, 7:05 pmChickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, 2 S Mickey Mantle Drive, OKCThere’s nothing more American than baseball! Root for the Oklahoma City Dodgers as they take on the Las Vegas Aviators. Post-game fireworks.Red, White, &amp; BoomSunday, July 3, 8:30 pmScissortail Park, 300 SW 7th, OKCAn uplifting musical celebration of Independence Day! 60 minutes of musical variety sure to bring joy to the whole family. From America the Beautiful to Star Wars, there’ll be something for everyone. Bring your own family picnic or purchase food from the food trucks. No fireworks display this year, so kids with sensitivity to the loud noises of firecrackers might enjoy this event … plenty of room to play and enjoy the music.Frontier CitySaturday, Sunday, and Monday, July 2-411501 N I-35 Service Road, OKCThrilling rides and fireworks each night. Experience all your favorite rides in a whole new way by speeding through the trees on Wildcat with only the illumination from the fireworks lighting your way. Good for the entire family.Edmond LibertyFest ParadeMonday, July 4, 9 amDowntown EdmondSpectators line the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the greatest 4th of July parade in Oklahoma.Edmond LibertyFest FireworksMonday, July 4, 9:30 pmHafer Park, 1034 S Bryant, EdmondAlways a spectacular fireworks display. Bring your chairs or watch from your car.Yukon Freedom FestSunday, July 3, 8 am to 10 pmThrough Monday, July 4, 5 to 10 pmChisholm Trail Park, 500 W Vandament, YukonYukon City Park, 2200 S Holly, YukonLive music, activities for kids, contests, food trucks, fireworks, and more. Daytime activities are at City Park, and evening activities are at Chisholm Trail Park. Always a fantastic fireworks display with lots of fun beforehand.Choctaw Independence Day CelebrationMonday, July 4, starting at 11 amChoctaw Creek Park, 2001 N Harper Road, ChoctawStop by, cool off, get some food, and relax! Enjoy food, games, inflatable water slides, and music, along with a fireworks display around 9:45 pm.Celebration in the HeartlandMonday, July 4, 2 to 10 pmBuck Thomas Park, 1903 NE 12th St, MooreActivities include food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, train, helicopter rides, inflatables, and more. Fireworks start about 9:45 pm.Boomer Blast Fireworks ShowFriday, July 1, 9:30 pmBoomer Lake Park, Lakeview Road, and N Boomer Road, StillwaterAn exciting kick-off to the Independence Day weekend.Norman Fourth FestMonday, July 4, 5 to 10 pmReaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave, NormanBring the whole family to enjoy yard games, face painting, cornhole, food trucks, live music, and a huge fireworks show.Blanchard Independence CelebrationFriday, July 1, 6 to 10:30 pm10th and Hwy 62, BlanchardLive music, vendors, kids’ activities, and music, plus inspired fireworks display at dusk.As always, these dates and times are current for this moment. Keep in mind weather conditions could change plans!&nbsp;Many communities, churches, country clubs, and other venues offer fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. Grab your lawn chairs, picnic basket, favorite soft beverage, and head out to explore your options! And you might want to throw in a pair of sound-proofing headphones for the kids who cringe at the volume of the fireworks. That way, everyone can enjoy it. Have a happy, safe, ideal Fourth of July!","_created":"Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:13:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62b5fec84db0487a6a9c72fe"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62b9f1144db04841289cad2f","_updated":"Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:13:57 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Primary Elections: Exercise Your Right To Vote","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 21px; background-color: initial;\">Just in time for Independence Day is one of the most important ways we get to participate in our country’s democratic process. It’s time to exercise your right to vote and get to the polls for the mid-term primary elections. One of our greatest liberties as Americans, and therefore Oklahomans, is the freedom to cast a ballot for our ideal candidate. So, if you’re a registered voter, get out and vote! And if you are not registered yet, sign up now for the next election; logging in to the voter portal is as easy as providing a name and date of birth. It’s important!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Upcoming election dates:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>June 28, 2022\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Primary Election\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Have questions about which party’s primary election you’re eligible to vote in? \u003ca href=\"https://www.ok.gov/elections/faqs.html#c99\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Tuesday’s primary ballot will include decisions on many state-elected officials – governor, attorney general, treasurer, state auditor and inspector, superintendent of public instruction, commissioner of labor, corporation commissioner, US Senate, and US House Oklahoma District 5. Plus Oklahoma State Senate and House races, as well as races for local county offices.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Voters will also be choosing a candidate to fill the remaining term of retiring Senator Jim Inhofe.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma County residents will vote on a measure to fund repairs on the Oklahoma County Jail.\u003c/li>\u003cli>VIEW A SAMPLE BALLOT: \u003ca href=\"https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Log in to the OK Voter Portal to view a sample ballot\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION: \u003ca href=\"https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Log in to the OK Voter Portal to view a sample ballot\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>August 23, 2022\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Runoff Primary Election&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>(voter registration deadline: July 29)\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>November 8, 2022\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>General Election&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>(voter registration deadline: October 14)\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Oklahoma State Election Board\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to log in to the Oklahoma Voter Portal\u003c/a>, a one-stop shop for your voting needs. You’ll need a name and date of birth to log in to the portal; here’s the information available on the site:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Complete a voter registration application\u003c/li>\u003cli>Request absentee ballots\u003c/li>\u003cli>Verify voter registration information\u003c/li>\u003cli>View voting districts\u003c/li>\u003cli>Find polling place information\u003c/li>\u003cli>View a sample ballot\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check the status of absentee ballots\u003c/li>\u003cli>Change political affiliation\u003c/li>\u003cli>Change a residence address or mailing address\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you want to check on local information specific to your county, here are the phone numbers and websites for County Election Boards. Most of these pages link to the Oklahoma Voter Portal listed above. There’s also information included on precinct and polling location changes and how to volunteer to help out at a polling location in your area.\u003c/p>\u003cp>County Election Boards for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Canadian County\u003cul>\u003cli>200 S Bickford Ave, El Reno\u003c/li>\u003cli>405-422-2422 &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.canadiancounty.org/930/Election-Board\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CanadianCountyElectionBoard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cleveland County\u003cul>\u003cli>641 E Robinson St, Suite 200, Norman\u003c/li>\u003cli>405-366-0210 &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.clevelandcountyelectionboard.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ClevelandCountyElectionBoard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Logan County\u003cul>\u003cli>224 E Vilas Ave, Guthrie\u003c/li>\u003cli>405-282-1900 &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.logancountyok.com/168/Election-Board\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LoganCountyElectionBoard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>McClain County\u003cul>\u003cli>121 N 2nd Ave, Suite 101, County Courthouse, Purcell\u003c/li>\u003cli>405-527-3121 &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.countyoffice.org/mcclain-county-board-of-elections-purcell-ok-b30/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">McClainCountyElectionBoard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Kingfisher\u003cul>\u003cli>101 S Main St, Suite 8, County Courthouse, Kingfisher\u003c/li>\u003cli>405-375-3895 &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://kingfisher.okcounties.org/departments/election-board\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">KingfisherCountyElectionBoard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma County\u003cul>\u003cli>4201 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City\u003c/li>\u003cli>405-713-1515 &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahomacounty.org/departments/election-board\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OklahomaCountyElectionBoard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Payne County\u003cul>\u003cli>315 W 6th Ave, Suite 207, Stillwater\u003c/li>\u003cli>405-747-8350 &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.paynecounty.org/election-board\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PayneCountyElectionBoard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>One vote – your vote – makes a difference. Stand up and be counted!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"primary-elections-exercise-your-right-to-vote-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-27T17:49:04.836Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0606b84cd428f7e2ec95afb13d07f13e.png","name":"Two kids in new neighborhood in Norman, OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1656352145,"_etag":"87890a94a5f8683fec63993c583c302f627a7dba","textbody":"Just in time for Independence Day is one of the most important ways we get to participate in our country’s democratic process. It’s time to exercise your right to vote and get to the polls for the mid-term primary elections. One of our greatest liberties as Americans, and therefore Oklahomans, is the freedom to cast a ballot for our ideal candidate. So, if you’re a registered voter, get out and vote! And if you are not registered yet, sign up now for the next election; logging in to the voter portal is as easy as providing a name and date of birth. It’s important!Upcoming election dates:June 28, 2022Primary ElectionHave questions about which party’s primary election you’re eligible to vote in? Find out more here.Tuesday’s primary ballot will include decisions on many state-elected officials – governor, attorney general, treasurer, state auditor and inspector, superintendent of public instruction, commissioner of labor, corporation commissioner, US Senate, and US House Oklahoma District 5. Plus Oklahoma State Senate and House races, as well as races for local county offices.Voters will also be choosing a candidate to fill the remaining term of retiring Senator Jim Inhofe.&nbsp;Oklahoma County residents will vote on a measure to fund repairs on the Oklahoma County Jail.VIEW A SAMPLE BALLOT: Log in to the OK Voter Portal to view a sample ballotFIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION: Log in to the OK Voter Portal to view a sample ballotAugust 23, 2022Runoff Primary Election&nbsp;(voter registration deadline: July 29)November 8, 2022General Election&nbsp;(voter registration deadline: October 14)Oklahoma State Election BoardClick here to log in to the Oklahoma Voter Portal, a one-stop shop for your voting needs. You’ll need a name and date of birth to log in to the portal; here’s the information available on the site:&nbsp;Complete a voter registration applicationRequest absentee ballotsVerify voter registration informationView voting districtsFind polling place informationView a sample ballotCheck the status of absentee ballotsChange political affiliationChange a residence address or mailing addressIf you want to check on local information specific to your county, here are the phone numbers and websites for County Election Boards. Most of these pages link to the Oklahoma Voter Portal listed above. There’s also information included on precinct and polling location changes and how to volunteer to help out at a polling location in your area.County Election Boards for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communitiesCanadian County200 S Bickford Ave, El Reno405-422-2422 &nbsp;| &nbsp;CanadianCountyElectionBoardCleveland County641 E Robinson St, Suite 200, Norman405-366-0210 &nbsp;| &nbsp;ClevelandCountyElectionBoardLogan County224 E Vilas Ave, Guthrie405-282-1900 &nbsp;| &nbsp;LoganCountyElectionBoardMcClain County121 N 2nd Ave, Suite 101, County Courthouse, Purcell405-527-3121 &nbsp;| &nbsp;McClainCountyElectionBoardKingfisher101 S Main St, Suite 8, County Courthouse, Kingfisher405-375-3895 &nbsp;| &nbsp;KingfisherCountyElectionBoardOklahoma County4201 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City405-713-1515 &nbsp;| &nbsp;OklahomaCountyElectionBoardPayne County315 W 6th Ave, Suite 207, Stillwater405-747-8350 &nbsp;| &nbsp;PayneCountyElectionBoardOne vote – your vote – makes a difference. Stand up and be counted!","_created":"Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:04:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62b9f1144db04841289cad2f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62bb57044db0487a6a9c76fa","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:20:07 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New vs. Used Homes: Why is a new home more cost-effective?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>From the title of this article, you are probably saying, “Why not buy a used home? Used homes are cheaper.” It might seem that way, but when looking at the total cost of home ownership, a used home comes with unexpected expenses that you need to keep in mind.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many things play a role in your home decisions which is why this article may bring you some clarification on what to expect when weighing your options between a new home or a used home. Before deciding to buy a used home, here are a few factors to consider in your decision-making process.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The problem with buying a used home is you may be paying more than what you bargained for. Used homes do not have updated systems and structures which may put a dent in your bank account later down the road. New homes on the other hand give consumers as much value as possible. This means that all units, plumbing, electricity, and other components that are up to date will not need a replacement anytime soon.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Appliance Lifespan/Cost:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>HVAC units in new and used homes differ greatly depending on the age of the used home. Not only do the units in new homes have technological advances, but also have a longer lifespan. \u003ca href=\"https://www.maytaghvac.com/blog/new-air-conditioners-vs-old-air-conditioners/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">These units can last up to 15-20 years in a new home because of the up-to-date systems installed.\u003c/a> Buying a used home might not have this luxury, especially \u003ca href=\"https://www.parkershvac.com/blog/life-expectancy-hvac-unit/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">if no routine maintenance was done by the previous owner\u003c/a>. You may have to expect to replace the unit sooner if the used house purchased does not have an updated system.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>And, if maintenance sounds scary to you, don't worry. Our expert team of customer care representatives meets with you one-on-one before you move into your home to walk you through how to take care of your home and make sure you get the best value out of your appliances and systems. PLUS, there is a one-year warranty on your Ideal home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Other appliances pertain to this as well. New and used home appliance lifespan/costs are compared and listed below:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Water Heaters:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Water heaters vary when it comes to lifespan and cost. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/plumbing/water-heater-cost-replacement/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Better Homes &amp; Gardens\u003c/a>, you should consider saving money to get your water heater replaced if it has been in a home for between 8-12 years. \u003ca href=\"https://www.manta.com/cost-water-heater-installation-oklahoma-city-ok?__cf_chl_tk=yZHejCBeVucOmdT8DIxCJHZnYSOYg4qzFset.QbQDOs-1655823244-0-gaNycGzNCGU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The average cost for a water heater ranges between $400-$1,334 in Oklahoma\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stoves and Ovens:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"https://blog.puls.com/oven-and-stove-repair-price\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">It is a good idea to look into repairing a stove or oven rather than finding a replacement unless these appliances are 15 years older or more\u003c/a>. Stoves and ovens are one of the most used appliances in a home because it's usually used daily to prepare meals. According to Puls, the repair cost for both stoves and ovens ranges from $50-$200. While this may seem reasonable, this is an easy cost to avoid when you have newer and trustworthy appliances. \u003ca href=\"https://www.whirlpool.com/kitchen/cooking/ranges.html?cmp=WHP:na_d2c_na_SDA:5250933:aff:txt:txt:na:cj:na:na:na:na&cjevent=5e2188d6f71b11ec81ef029b0a1c0e0c&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A range stove's average price is between $550-$2,300 depending on how up-scale you want your stove to be\u003c/a>. For wall mount ovens, \u003ca href=\"https://www.whirlpool.com/kitchen/cooking/wall-ovens.html?cmp=WHP:na_d2c_na_SDA:5250933:aff:txt:txt:na:cj:na:na:na:na&cjevent=9b0ac9c0f71b11ec818b2a9c0a1c0e14&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the average price ranges between $1,500-$3,000\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Dishwashers:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Dishwashers installed within the homes during the construction of a new home are more efficient by saving you money and water. \u003ca href=\"https://durabilitymatters.com/how-long-do-dishwashers-last/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The typical lifespan of a dishwasher is about 8-10 years\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"https://homewyse.com/services/cost_to_install_dishwasher.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The national average for the cost of dishwashers is $770-$1,445 and sometimes on the high-end scale up to $2,000\u003c/a>. Again, depending on the maintenance and care provided by the previous homeowner, a dishwasher in a used home may not be as energy-efficient and may need repairing sooner rather than later. Installing and owning a new dishwasher is important and saves the higher costs you could have to pay in the future.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Up-to-date features and appliances hold less risk. When buying from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, you are guaranteed to have reliable and trustworthy materials. Used homes may not have this quality, which puts a buyer at risk for out-of-pocket payments when something goes wrong.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Maintenance:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thebalance.com/home-maintenance-budget-453820\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A homeowner should set aside 1% of the value of the home each year for maintenance\u003c/a>. This percentage includes both inside and outside maintenance of the home. Outside examples may be lawn care, roof damage, and pest control while inside maintenance could be AC, flooring, plumbing, etc. The bad news about all maintenance is that there is no set number for the lifespan of appliances and other maintenance factors because each home has unpredictability.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>New homes often do not require repairs. If something happens, \u003ca href=\"https://homeguides.sfgate.com/home-warranty-facts-2857.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the warranty for the new construction covers repairs\u003c/a>. The problem with used homes is that the older the home, the more maintenance one will have to do which means a higher cost. The main factor for how much maintenance a home needs is based on the age of the home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Average Cost:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thumbtack.com/p/home-building-cost-by-sqft?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=cma-bing&utm_campaign=s-c-414257352-1236950817864603--dat-2329109225172787:loc-190-b&gclid=dac6a1f0ced511ee7493c34bdf231bea&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=dac6a1f0ced511ee7493c34bdf231bea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">According to research, the average price of a new home in the U.S ranges between $100-$160 per square foot which would be around $200,000-$320,000\u003c/a>. If you think about it, this is a very good deal considering that your new home will be trustworthy and up to date. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fedprimerate.com/preowned_used-home_sales_price_history.htm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">As of April of 2022, the average price for a used home in the U.S. is $397,600\u003c/a> which is a national all-time high. In Oklahoma City, \u003ca href=\"https://www.redfin.com/city/14237/OK/Oklahoma-City/housing-market\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home prices have raised by 15% compared to 2021 prices and the median price for a new home in Oklahoma is an average of $265,000\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>From a subjective perspective, you could be getting a bigger home for less by buying a used home but would have to pay a higher price when it comes down to maintenance and utilities.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Utilities:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>It is very important to consider your utility bill when finding a home because it contributes to total expenses. The cost of utilities is different between used and new homes because the insulation in each varies. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only home builder in Oklahoma to guarantee your home’s heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes because the energy efficiency of each home is rated so high.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Comparing Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) scores between new and used homes, new homes have a significantly lower rating compared to used homes. HERS scores are the scores that rate homes to evaluate how energy efficient it is. \u003ca href=\"https://everbluetraining.com/home-energy-score-vs-hers-score/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The lower the score, the more energy-efficient the home is\u003c/a>. According to \u003ca href=\"https://everbluetraining.com/home-energy-score-vs-hers-score/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ever Blue Training\u003c/a>, a typical resale home has a score of up to 130 while a new home has a score of 100. This is something to consider when deciding on which home to purchase.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Closing Costs:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Closing costs vary greatly depending on where you live and what you buy. In Oklahoma\u003ca href=\"https://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/closing-costs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">, you could be paying up to 5% of the house value during closing\u003c/a>. New homes may cost more, but preferred lenders can be used to cover a fraction of the cost. Used homes usually are paid for by both the lender and the seller. In most cases, the seller will not pay for the full cost of closing unless there are rare circumstances.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Insurance:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Insurance for new homeowners is also considered more affordable than existing home insurance because new home insurance covers homes that are built in the last two years or that are under construction. The buyer will likely be paying less for coverage when buying a new home than if a buyer were paying for a used home. In fact, \u003ca href=\"https://www.zillow.com/mortgage-learning/closing-costs/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">newer homes are 45% less insured than used homes\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>One-Year Warranty:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>At Ideal Homes, we also offer a one-year warranty on your new home. The one-year warranty in which the first year covers homeownership which could be structure adjustments and covers major systems within the home such as plumbing, electrical, and heat/air.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, before you decide on purchasing a used/existing home, consider that your expenses may be more significant than expected. It is tempting to go for the better and less expensive-looking option, but is it the best option considering all the hidden costs that come with it? My advice is to consider a new home and take advantage of the benefits these homes have to offer!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3755c17179f56a821b494499f7e65aaa.png","name":"New vs. Used Homes: Why is a new home more cost-effective?","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"new-vs-used-homes-why-is-a-new-home-more-costeffective-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-06-29T19:29:41.556Z","_created":"Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:31:16 GMT","dateUnix":1656530982,"_etag":"dc93a5be2fea02931e80e68b925815828fe7eda0","textbody":"From the title of this article, you are probably saying, “Why not buy a used home? Used homes are cheaper.” It might seem that way, but when looking at the total cost of home ownership, a used home comes with unexpected expenses that you need to keep in mind.&nbsp;Many things play a role in your home decisions which is why this article may bring you some clarification on what to expect when weighing your options between a new home or a used home. Before deciding to buy a used home, here are a few factors to consider in your decision-making process.&nbsp;The problem with buying a used home is you may be paying more than what you bargained for. Used homes do not have updated systems and structures which may put a dent in your bank account later down the road. New homes on the other hand give consumers as much value as possible. This means that all units, plumbing, electricity, and other components that are up to date will not need a replacement anytime soon.&nbsp;Appliance Lifespan/Cost:HVAC units in new and used homes differ greatly depending on the age of the used home. Not only do the units in new homes have technological advances, but also have a longer lifespan. These units can last up to 15-20 years in a new home because of the up-to-date systems installed. Buying a used home might not have this luxury, especially if no routine maintenance was done by the previous owner. You may have to expect to replace the unit sooner if the used house purchased does not have an updated system.&nbsp;And, if maintenance sounds scary to you, don't worry. Our expert team of customer care representatives meets with you one-on-one before you move into your home to walk you through how to take care of your home and make sure you get the best value out of your appliances and systems. PLUS, there is a one-year warranty on your Ideal home.&nbsp;Other appliances pertain to this as well. New and used home appliance lifespan/costs are compared and listed below:&nbsp;Water Heaters:Water heaters vary when it comes to lifespan and cost. According to Better Homes &amp; Gardens, you should consider saving money to get your water heater replaced if it has been in a home for between 8-12 years. The average cost for a water heater ranges between $400-$1,334 in Oklahoma.&nbsp;Stoves and Ovens:It is a good idea to look into repairing a stove or oven rather than finding a replacement unless these appliances are 15 years older or more. Stoves and ovens are one of the most used appliances in a home because it's usually used daily to prepare meals. According to Puls, the repair cost for both stoves and ovens ranges from $50-$200. While this may seem reasonable, this is an easy cost to avoid when you have newer and trustworthy appliances. A range stove's average price is between $550-$2,300 depending on how up-scale you want your stove to be. For wall mount ovens, the average price ranges between $1,500-$3,000.&nbsp;Dishwashers:Dishwashers installed within the homes during the construction of a new home are more efficient by saving you money and water. The typical lifespan of a dishwasher is about 8-10 years. The national average for the cost of dishwashers is $770-$1,445 and sometimes on the high-end scale up to $2,000. Again, depending on the maintenance and care provided by the previous homeowner, a dishwasher in a used home may not be as energy-efficient and may need repairing sooner rather than later. Installing and owning a new dishwasher is important and saves the higher costs you could have to pay in the future.&nbsp;Up-to-date features and appliances hold less risk. When buying from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, you are guaranteed to have reliable and trustworthy materials. Used homes may not have this quality, which puts a buyer at risk for out-of-pocket payments when something goes wrong.&nbsp;Maintenance:A homeowner should set aside 1% of the value of the home each year for maintenance. This percentage includes both inside and outside maintenance of the home. Outside examples may be lawn care, roof damage, and pest control while inside maintenance could be AC, flooring, plumbing, etc. The bad news about all maintenance is that there is no set number for the lifespan of appliances and other maintenance factors because each home has unpredictability.&nbsp;New homes often do not require repairs. If something happens, the warranty for the new construction covers repairs. The problem with used homes is that the older the home, the more maintenance one will have to do which means a higher cost. The main factor for how much maintenance a home needs is based on the age of the home.&nbsp;Average Cost:According to research, the average price of a new home in the U.S ranges between $100-$160 per square foot which would be around $200,000-$320,000. If you think about it, this is a very good deal considering that your new home will be trustworthy and up to date. As of April of 2022, the average price for a used home in the U.S. is $397,600 which is a national all-time high. In Oklahoma City, home prices have raised by 15% compared to 2021 prices and the median price for a new home in Oklahoma is an average of $265,000.&nbsp;From a subjective perspective, you could be getting a bigger home for less by buying a used home but would have to pay a higher price when it comes down to maintenance and utilities.&nbsp;Utilities:It is very important to consider your utility bill when finding a home because it contributes to total expenses. The cost of utilities is different between used and new homes because the insulation in each varies. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only home builder in Oklahoma to guarantee your home’s heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes because the energy efficiency of each home is rated so high.&nbsp;Comparing Home Energy Rating Systems (HERS) scores between new and used homes, new homes have a significantly lower rating compared to used homes. HERS scores are the scores that rate homes to evaluate how energy efficient it is. The lower the score, the more energy-efficient the home is. According to Ever Blue Training, a typical resale home has a score of up to 130 while a new home has a score of 100. This is something to consider when deciding on which home to purchase.&nbsp;Closing Costs:Closing costs vary greatly depending on where you live and what you buy. In Oklahoma, you could be paying up to 5% of the house value during closing. New homes may cost more, but preferred lenders can be used to cover a fraction of the cost. Used homes usually are paid for by both the lender and the seller. In most cases, the seller will not pay for the full cost of closing unless there are rare circumstances.&nbsp;Insurance:Insurance for new homeowners is also considered more affordable than existing home insurance because new home insurance covers homes that are built in the last two years or that are under construction. The buyer will likely be paying less for coverage when buying a new home than if a buyer were paying for a used home. In fact, newer homes are 45% less insured than used homes.&nbsp;One-Year Warranty:At Ideal Homes, we also offer a one-year warranty on your new home. The one-year warranty in which the first year covers homeownership which could be structure adjustments and covers major systems within the home such as plumbing, electrical, and heat/air.&nbsp;So, before you decide on purchasing a used/existing home, consider that your expenses may be more significant than expected. It is tempting to go for the better and less expensive-looking option, but is it the best option considering all the hidden costs that come with it? My advice is to consider a new home and take advantage of the benefits these homes have to offer!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62bb57044db0487a6a9c76fa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62c6cf084db048215e9c8ba5","_updated":"Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:31:05 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Day trippin’ in our great state","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Oklahoma has a lot to offer! If you need a short summer break and want a day’s getaway, here are a few IDEAL locations you might want to check out. Whether you’re an indoor person or love the great outdoors, there’s a day trip for you in our beautiful state not too far from your Ideal Home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tulsa\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>An easy turnpike drive, just about 90 minutes from Oklahoma City, Tulsa has something for everyone. If you’re a music lover, T-Town is packed with performances all year long. Catch a show at the BOK Center or historic Cain’s Ballroom. Or catch the Tulsa Ballet or Tulsa Opera or any of the Broadway shows at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For walking paths and hiking, head over to the Gathering Place, Tulsa Zoo, or Tulsa Botanic Garden. Or check out the trails at Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area. There are also plenty of ponds and Keystone lake if fishing is your thing. Just be sure to get your Oklahoma Fishing License.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Shoppers will enjoy Utica Square for upscale shopping and several dining options. The Farm Shopping Center, a taste of country living just 15 minutes from downtown, is a tree-lined shopping center that features a rustic barn and boardwalk-style paths between stores.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And for souvenirs, drop by an Ida Red store. They have a variety of Tulsa, Route 66, and Oklahoma t-shirts, greeting cards, and much more. For more options, go to \u003ca href=\"https://www.visittulsa.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visittulsa.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Catoosa\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Blue Whale of Catoosa is worth a visit. It’s a water structure that’s become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66. Kids can climb all over the inside, peeking out of portholes and having a great time. Catch and release fishing. Take a picnic to enjoy around the pond. Free. \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/blue.whale.144/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Whale on Facebook\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Turner Falls\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Turner Falls Park in Davis offers family-friendly adventures and Oklahoma’s largest waterfall, all nestled in the heart of the Arbuckle Mountains. Visitors will find a real castle, picnic areas, caves, RV hook-ups, and camping locations along a spring-fed creek that runs all the way through the park. And don’t forget to pick up dessert on the way out of town at Arbuckle Fried Pies – a must-try Oklahoma staple. \u003ca href=\"https://www.turnerfallspark.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Turnerfallspark.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pawhuska\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re into shopping and eating, you just have to visit the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile shop and restaurant. Kids are totally welcome, and dining is casual and fun. If you’re a Ree Drummond fan, be sure you browse the gifts and cookbooks, beautiful pottery, and made-in-Oklahoma products. If you want to tour the Drummond Lodge where the Pioneer Woman show is filmed, get to the Mercantile as soon as you get into town. Tours can only be arranged at the Mercantile, so don’t dawdle!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>And don’t skip the rest of Pawhuska. Spend a little time at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve to see the bison. Walk around downtown – charming and full of beautiful photo spots. Visit the Osage Nation Museum to learn about the tribe’s culture and place in Oklahoma and American history.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And there’s even more to see and do, so check out the Pawhuska website: \u003ca href=\"https://pawhuskachamber.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pawhuskachamber.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Home to Mount Scott, Quanah Parker Lake, longhorn cattle, and a herd of bison, this day trip will be fun for the whole family. You can hike, camp, or go on a scenic drive. There’s also fishing, bird watching, wildlife photography, and kayaking. Tons of grills and picnic tables. You might also want to combine your visit with a stop in Medicine Park. \u003ca href=\"https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wichita-mountains-wildlife\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wichita-Mountains-Wildlife\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Great Salt Plains State Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is a true Oklahoma hidden gem. You can play in salt left over from an ocean that covered Oklahoma in prehistoric times. The saltwater lake in the park, the Great Salt Plains Lake, is open for swimming and about half as salty as the ocean. You can dig out salt crystals in the digging areas. Activities in the area include boating, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking. RV and tent sites, cabins, and picnic sites are also available. \u003ca href=\"https://stateparks.com/great_salt_plains_state_park_in_oklahoma.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Great-Salt-Plains\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are plenty of other day trips in this great state, like Little Sahara, Alabaster Caverns State Park, Robbers Cave State Park, Woolaroc museum and park, and Gloss Mountain State Park. Did we mention the lakes? Lake Murray, Lake Eufaula, Lake Tenkiller, Lake Thunderbird, Grand Lake, Broken Bow Lake. If you’re into antiques, check out Guthrie or Jenks. Into architecture? Try Bartlesville, the site of the Frank Lloyd Wright skyscraper, Price Tower. The list is nearly endless.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So set aside a few days to break the everyday monotony; enjoy a day trip. Or several getaways. There’s an ideal spot for you right here in Oklahoma! Get an overview of everything and special offers at \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/Watchable_Wildlife?adara_campaignid=194191914&adarapixelid=76741&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpo739ai9-AIVCcLCBB0n4wtYEAAYASAAEgL-X_D_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TravelOK.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/858d802bd552d7cb53bd22c4b0e89012.jpeg","name":"Oklahoma Day Trips","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"day-trippin-in-our-great-state-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-07-07T12:14:23.706Z","_created":"Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:18:16 GMT","dateUnix":1657196064,"_etag":"f056bd60ee5715b76e9dc0df7d3cae38a09afd55","textbody":"Oklahoma has a lot to offer! If you need a short summer break and want a day’s getaway, here are a few IDEAL locations you might want to check out. Whether you’re an indoor person or love the great outdoors, there’s a day trip for you in our beautiful state not too far from your Ideal Home.TulsaAn easy turnpike drive, just about 90 minutes from Oklahoma City, Tulsa has something for everyone. If you’re a music lover, T-Town is packed with performances all year long. Catch a show at the BOK Center or historic Cain’s Ballroom. Or catch the Tulsa Ballet or Tulsa Opera or any of the Broadway shows at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.For walking paths and hiking, head over to the Gathering Place, Tulsa Zoo, or Tulsa Botanic Garden. Or check out the trails at Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area. There are also plenty of ponds and Keystone lake if fishing is your thing. Just be sure to get your Oklahoma Fishing License.Shoppers will enjoy Utica Square for upscale shopping and several dining options. The Farm Shopping Center, a taste of country living just 15 minutes from downtown, is a tree-lined shopping center that features a rustic barn and boardwalk-style paths between stores.And for souvenirs, drop by an Ida Red store. They have a variety of Tulsa, Route 66, and Oklahoma t-shirts, greeting cards, and much more. For more options, go to Visittulsa.comCatoosaThe Blue Whale of Catoosa is worth a visit. It’s a water structure that’s become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66. Kids can climb all over the inside, peeking out of portholes and having a great time. Catch and release fishing. Take a picnic to enjoy around the pond. Free. Blue Whale on FacebookTurner FallsTurner Falls Park in Davis offers family-friendly adventures and Oklahoma’s largest waterfall, all nestled in the heart of the Arbuckle Mountains. Visitors will find a real castle, picnic areas, caves, RV hook-ups, and camping locations along a spring-fed creek that runs all the way through the park. And don’t forget to pick up dessert on the way out of town at Arbuckle Fried Pies – a must-try Oklahoma staple. Turnerfallspark.comPawhuskaIf you’re into shopping and eating, you just have to visit the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile shop and restaurant. Kids are totally welcome, and dining is casual and fun. If you’re a Ree Drummond fan, be sure you browse the gifts and cookbooks, beautiful pottery, and made-in-Oklahoma products. If you want to tour the Drummond Lodge where the Pioneer Woman show is filmed, get to the Mercantile as soon as you get into town. Tours can only be arranged at the Mercantile, so don’t dawdle!&nbsp;And don’t skip the rest of Pawhuska. Spend a little time at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve to see the bison. Walk around downtown – charming and full of beautiful photo spots. Visit the Osage Nation Museum to learn about the tribe’s culture and place in Oklahoma and American history.And there’s even more to see and do, so check out the Pawhuska website: Pawhuskachamber.comWichita Mountains Wildlife RefugeHome to Mount Scott, Quanah Parker Lake, longhorn cattle, and a herd of bison, this day trip will be fun for the whole family. You can hike, camp, or go on a scenic drive. There’s also fishing, bird watching, wildlife photography, and kayaking. Tons of grills and picnic tables. You might also want to combine your visit with a stop in Medicine Park. Wichita-Mountains-WildlifeGreat Salt Plains State ParkThe Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is a true Oklahoma hidden gem. You can play in salt left over from an ocean that covered Oklahoma in prehistoric times. The saltwater lake in the park, the Great Salt Plains Lake, is open for swimming and about half as salty as the ocean. You can dig out salt crystals in the digging areas. Activities in the area include boating, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, and mountain biking. RV and tent sites, cabins, and picnic sites are also available. Great-Salt-PlainsThere are plenty of other day trips in this great state, like Little Sahara, Alabaster Caverns State Park, Robbers Cave State Park, Woolaroc museum and park, and Gloss Mountain State Park. Did we mention the lakes? Lake Murray, Lake Eufaula, Lake Tenkiller, Lake Thunderbird, Grand Lake, Broken Bow Lake. If you’re into antiques, check out Guthrie or Jenks. Into architecture? Try Bartlesville, the site of the Frank Lloyd Wright skyscraper, Price Tower. The list is nearly endless.So set aside a few days to break the everyday monotony; enjoy a day trip. Or several getaways. There’s an ideal spot for you right here in Oklahoma! Get an overview of everything and special offers at TravelOK.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62c6cf084db048215e9c8ba5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62cef5e84db0480ef99c499e","_updated":"Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:09:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Did someone say peaches?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>One of the fun amenities offered near The Woodlands, our new Ideal Homes neighborhood in Harrah, is picking peaches at Wind Drift Orchards. With two orchards featuring peaches and nectarines and more than 12,000 producing fruit trees, Wind Drift visitors can enjoy 38 varieties of peaches. Peach season runs from mid-June through early September, and orchard hours are subject to Mother Nature.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Wind Drift Orchards\u003cbr>18499 NE 50th St • Harrah, OK 73045\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/winddriftorchards\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/winddriftorchards\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@winddriftorchards\u003c/a> on Facebook\u003cbr>405-464-7774\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can bring the whole family to pick your own fruit or have boxes of peaches shipped directly to your home. Reservations are required to pick at the orchard, but adults and children are welcome; sign up on the web at \u003ca href=\"https://www.winddriftorchards.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">winddriftorchards.com\u003c/a>. Season pass options are also available.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Lodging\u003cbr>For the total experience, you can even rent a guest home on the gated 72-acre orchard. Two ponds for fishing are within walking distance of the house; pole and tackle are provided. Wind Drift provides every guest a box and access to pick their very own fruit right from the trees. The 4-bedroom house is spacious enough for big families to enjoy the experience together.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Other products\u003cbr>Wind Drift also offers bags and bundles of peach smoking wood. What a great smell!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Taking care of your fresh peaches\u003cbr>Fresh peaches have a short shelf life, so make sure you have a plan for your peaches once you have picked or ordered them. Remove peaches from the box as soon as possible after getting them home. Place them stem side down on a countertop in a single layer and keep them at room temperature until they are the ripeness you prefer. It’s essential to check on them often since fresh peaches ripen quickly. Refrigerating your peaches will slow down the ripening process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you are up for a long day trip, do not miss the Porter Peach Festival, July 14-16, 2022, in Porter, OK. The festival is sponsored by the Porter Lion’s Club and features live music, a parade, food trucks, arts, and craft vendors, tractor pulls, free peaches and ice cream, and more. And peaches! Did we say peaches? Livesay Orchards and The Peach Barn Orchard and Bakery will be open for shopping. Check out the festival’s website for more information and a schedule of activities: \u003ca href=\"http://porterpeachfestivals.com.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">porterpeachfestivals.com.\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Have a peach of an ideal summer!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"did-someone-say-peaches-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-07-13T16:23:33.841Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/af74e9492face380d94db143da62e90d.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1657729414,"_etag":"4971b612ff47d5426e1e4a253ed24e6558492af8","textbody":"One of the fun amenities offered near The Woodlands, our new Ideal Homes neighborhood in Harrah, is picking peaches at Wind Drift Orchards. With two orchards featuring peaches and nectarines and more than 12,000 producing fruit trees, Wind Drift visitors can enjoy 38 varieties of peaches. Peach season runs from mid-June through early September, and orchard hours are subject to Mother Nature.Wind Drift Orchards18499 NE 50th St • Harrah, OK 73045@winddriftorchards on Facebook405-464-7774You can bring the whole family to pick your own fruit or have boxes of peaches shipped directly to your home. Reservations are required to pick at the orchard, but adults and children are welcome; sign up on the web at winddriftorchards.com. Season pass options are also available.LodgingFor the total experience, you can even rent a guest home on the gated 72-acre orchard. Two ponds for fishing are within walking distance of the house; pole and tackle are provided. Wind Drift provides every guest a box and access to pick their very own fruit right from the trees. The 4-bedroom house is spacious enough for big families to enjoy the experience together.Other productsWind Drift also offers bags and bundles of peach smoking wood. What a great smell!Taking care of your fresh peachesFresh peaches have a short shelf life, so make sure you have a plan for your peaches once you have picked or ordered them. Remove peaches from the box as soon as possible after getting them home. Place them stem side down on a countertop in a single layer and keep them at room temperature until they are the ripeness you prefer. It’s essential to check on them often since fresh peaches ripen quickly. Refrigerating your peaches will slow down the ripening process.If you are up for a long day trip, do not miss the Porter Peach Festival, July 14-16, 2022, in Porter, OK. The festival is sponsored by the Porter Lion’s Club and features live music, a parade, food trucks, arts, and craft vendors, tractor pulls, free peaches and ice cream, and more. And peaches! Did we say peaches? Livesay Orchards and The Peach Barn Orchard and Bakery will be open for shopping. Check out the festival’s website for more information and a schedule of activities: porterpeachfestivals.com.&nbsp;Have a peach of an ideal summer!","_created":"Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:42:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62cef5e84db0480ef99c499e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62d6c0a24db0484d019c4970","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 14:44:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get What You Want: Custom Build Your IDEAL Home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Buying a new home can be fun and exciting! It is even more fun when you can take your own style and design it yourself. We are currently custom building at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in four locations across the Oklahoma City Metro area.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We take pride in custom building your dream home from start to finish. So, let us look at all the options you can choose. First, where would you like to live? We have available homesites in Mustang, Moore, Harrah, and Piedmont.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Somers Pointe—Mustang, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>35 Floor Plans from 1,158 to 2,888 sqft\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2677cf68e5db7e5dcd9e3edb6f37bc68.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2677cf68e5db7e5dcd9e3edb6f37bc68.jpeg\" alt=\"Playground at Somers Pointe Community with Mother, Teen Daughter and Toddler Son at Play\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Native Plains—Moore, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>19 Floor Plans from 1,653 to 2,888 sqft\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d77f90e7938f67cf7c87529f590949d7.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d77f90e7938f67cf7c87529f590949d7.jpeg\" alt=\"Overly Floor Plan Kitchen from the Model Home at Native Plains\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/harrah/the-woodlands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Woodlands—Harrah, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>16 Floor Plans from 1,158 to 2,136 sqft\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ef910194167fa5856edd0cc931f901aa.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ef910194167fa5856edd0cc931f901aa.jpeg\" alt=\"Drone Photography of The Woodlands\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bison Creek—Piedmont, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>35 Floor Plans from 1,158 to 2,888 sqft\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/35e1ac5d09ea81ad3c313ef519c81690.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/35e1ac5d09ea81ad3c313ef519c81690.jpeg\" alt=\"Bison Creek Entry Monument Sign with Playground in the Background\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Once you determine where you want to build, the next decision is which floor plan best fits your needs and the style of the exterior. The floor plans and exterior elevations in our neighborhoods vary, but we can definitely find one that is ideal for you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Browse the Floor Plans\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/12882304c603d635440c16bd4dde4997.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/12882304c603d635440c16bd4dde4997.jpeg\" alt=\"Jacobson Floor Plan Craftsman Elevation\">\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The next step is to meet with one of our experienced designers at our Ideal Homes Design Center. The Ideal Homes Design Center is the largest of its kind in Oklahoma. Our design team will walk you through the designing process, from carpeting, a variety of wood flooring, tile, quartz countertops, lighting, paint colors, stain colors, and fixtures, we will cover it all. This meeting allows you to make all the decisions based on what you want in your brand-new Ideal home, everything from the standard options to the upgrades. The designer will help you stay on track with your own personal budget.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Check Out the Design Center\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>our 6,000 square foot selection center\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0826cca35e53736ba54c2224f8c5423c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0826cca35e53736ba54c2224f8c5423c.jpeg\" alt=\"Ideal Design Center team making cabinet, carpet, tile, flooring and paint selections for a new home\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here is a look at some of the features you will have available when custom building your Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Guaranteed heating &amp; cooling costs\u003c/li>\u003cli>New Home Warranties\u003c/li>\u003cli>2-3 cm quartz countertops\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cost-effective luxury wood flooring options\u003c/li>\u003cli>Custom solid-wood cabinetry with stain and paint options available\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tile kitchen backsplash\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oven, stove, dishwasher, and built-in microwave\u003c/li>\u003cli>Upgraded low-sheen paint\u003c/li>\u003cli>Beautiful lighting packages\u003c/li>\u003cli>Several tile and carpet options to choose from\u003c/li>\u003cli>Additional electrical outlets\u003c/li>\u003cli>Storm shelter options\u003c/li>\u003cli>Additional storage\u003c/li>\u003cli>Room conversions\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fireplace\u003c/li>\u003cli>Upgraded landscape\u003c/li>\u003cli>Extended concrete, and garage space\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Once you have made all the decisions, it is time to start building. The construction phase will take 9-12 months to complete your Ideal Home. Please keep in mind that supply chain issues can unfortunately cause some delays.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b0dad3b56733026b1c9add270e5e02a6.png","name":"Get What You Want: Custom Build Your Ideal Home","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-what-you-want-custom-build-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-07-21T14:28:49.283Z","_created":"Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:33:06 GMT","dateUnix":1658413730,"_etag":"e15394344a4911bf8f5e09c43f25eb56abc99cc1","textbody":"Buying a new home can be fun and exciting! It is even more fun when you can take your own style and design it yourself. We are currently custom building at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in four locations across the Oklahoma City Metro area.We take pride in custom building your dream home from start to finish. So, let us look at all the options you can choose. First, where would you like to live? We have available homesites in Mustang, Moore, Harrah, and Piedmont.&nbsp;Somers Pointe—Mustang, OK35 Floor Plans from 1,158 to 2,888 sqftNative Plains—Moore, OK19 Floor Plans from 1,653 to 2,888 sqftThe Woodlands—Harrah, OK16 Floor Plans from 1,158 to 2,136 sqftBison Creek—Piedmont, OK35 Floor Plans from 1,158 to 2,888 sqftOnce you determine where you want to build, the next decision is which floor plan best fits your needs and the style of the exterior. The floor plans and exterior elevations in our neighborhoods vary, but we can definitely find one that is ideal for you.Browse the Floor PlansThe next step is to meet with one of our experienced designers at our Ideal Homes Design Center. The Ideal Homes Design Center is the largest of its kind in Oklahoma. Our design team will walk you through the designing process, from carpeting, a variety of wood flooring, tile, quartz countertops, lighting, paint colors, stain colors, and fixtures, we will cover it all. This meeting allows you to make all the decisions based on what you want in your brand-new Ideal home, everything from the standard options to the upgrades. The designer will help you stay on track with your own personal budget.&nbsp;Check Out the Design Centerour 6,000 square foot selection centerHere is a look at some of the features you will have available when custom building your Ideal home.Guaranteed heating &amp; cooling costsNew Home Warranties2-3 cm quartz countertopsCost-effective luxury wood flooring optionsCustom solid-wood cabinetry with stain and paint options availableTile kitchen backsplashOven, stove, dishwasher, and built-in microwaveUpgraded low-sheen paintBeautiful lighting packagesSeveral tile and carpet options to choose fromAdditional electrical outletsStorm shelter optionsAdditional storageRoom conversionsFireplaceUpgraded landscapeExtended concrete, and garage spaceOnce you have made all the decisions, it is time to start building. The construction phase will take 9-12 months to complete your Ideal Home. Please keep in mind that supply chain issues can unfortunately cause some delays.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62d6c0a24db0484d019c4970"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62e002494db04805cc9c49a6","_updated":"Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:59:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers","metaTags":{"title":"Buffalo Creek Berry Farm"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>And boy were they good! If you are in the Mustang area, check out Buffalo Creek Berry Farm. It is a pick-your-own farm that grows thornless blackberries, strawberries, sand plums, and black raspberries. They also have a full garden with a variety of vegetables for the picking, Mother Nature cooperating, of course. Give them a call or check out their Facebook page to make sure they are open before you go.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Buffalo Creek Berry Farm\u003cbr>9211 Sloan Road, Mustang, OK 73064\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BobSloanjr/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BobSloanjr/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@BobSloanjr\u003c/a> on Facebook\u003cbr>405-412-4515\u003c/p>\u003cp>They are open Tuesday 5p-7p, Thursday 5p-7p, and Sunday 2p-5p.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bring the whole family to pick your own produce and berries! They provide the buckets, bags, and scales while accepting all forms of payment. Most produce is sold by the pound at market prices.\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to Facebook posts, Buffalo Creek is at the Mustang Farmers Market in Wild Horse Park on many Saturdays, from roughly 8 am till Noon. They list the days that they are open and what produce they will have on their Facebook page. Produce might include tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, okra, peppers, and onions to buy by the pound, along with homemade salsa, dill pickles, sweet pickles, strawberry jam, local honey, zucchini bread, and pumpkin bread. You can also choose your own Rush Springs watermelons and cantaloupes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Most folks hit up this farm for strawberries, but that season just ended (but keep them in mind for next year). Strawberries are in peak season from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Also, there are no green beans this year … the sun burned them to a crisp (no sunblock for green beans, you know). With that being said, there are still plenty more options to choose from so your fridge and cupboards will not be bare. And the blackberries are about to fruit again. We just love blackberry cobbler!\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, load up the family for an ideal morning or afternoon of produce and berry picking. It will be worth your time, and your taste buds will thank you for all that fresh flavor!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Take a drive to Rush Springs for the Watermelon Festival\u003c/p>\u003cp>Saturday, August 13, 2022\u003cbr>Jeff Davis Park (east on Main St), Rush Springs, OK 73082\u003ca href=\"https://chickasawcountry.com/events/rush-springs-watermelon-festival?gclid=CjwKCAjw5s6WBhA4EiwACGncZQi36bGXBeRo27ed_TDmMpoAcSxUcEREJbLI9biAWWQFiA2uoRl23BoCnOkQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"https://chickasawcountry.com/events/rush-springs-watermelon-festival?gclid=CjwKCAjw5s6WBhA4EiwACGncZQi36bGXBeRo27ed_TDmMpoAcSxUcEREJbLI9biAWWQFiA2uoRl23BoCnOkQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">RushSpringsWatermelonFestival\u003c/a>\u003cbr>580-476-3277\u003c/p>\u003cp>Another Oklahoma tradition you will want to catch is the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival, which celebrates local seasonal watermelons with watermelon-themed activities, carnival rides, and family-friendly entertainment. The festival has been held annually since 1948 and has grown to more than 20,000 festivalgoers each year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There will be a seed-spitting contest, an arts and crafts fair with more than 100 vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, stage shows, on-site food vendors, and a classic car show. Another day trip where the whole family will have a blast! Get more information on their website listed above.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"peter-piper-picked-a-peck-of-pickled-peppers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-08-05T14:54:36.255Z","_created":"Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:03:37 GMT","dateUnix":1659711277,"_etag":"9fafec9144b6959a3bf1e4deb3995f9b334ed9e2","textbody":"And boy were they good! If you are in the Mustang area, check out Buffalo Creek Berry Farm. It is a pick-your-own farm that grows thornless blackberries, strawberries, sand plums, and black raspberries. They also have a full garden with a variety of vegetables for the picking, Mother Nature cooperating, of course. Give them a call or check out their Facebook page to make sure they are open before you go.Buffalo Creek Berry Farm9211 Sloan Road, Mustang, OK 73064@BobSloanjr on Facebook405-412-4515They are open Tuesday 5p-7p, Thursday 5p-7p, and Sunday 2p-5p.Bring the whole family to pick your own produce and berries! They provide the buckets, bags, and scales while accepting all forms of payment. Most produce is sold by the pound at market prices.According to Facebook posts, Buffalo Creek is at the Mustang Farmers Market in Wild Horse Park on many Saturdays, from roughly 8 am till Noon. They list the days that they are open and what produce they will have on their Facebook page. Produce might include tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, okra, peppers, and onions to buy by the pound, along with homemade salsa, dill pickles, sweet pickles, strawberry jam, local honey, zucchini bread, and pumpkin bread. You can also choose your own Rush Springs watermelons and cantaloupes.Most folks hit up this farm for strawberries, but that season just ended (but keep them in mind for next year). Strawberries are in peak season from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Also, there are no green beans this year … the sun burned them to a crisp (no sunblock for green beans, you know). With that being said, there are still plenty more options to choose from so your fridge and cupboards will not be bare. And the blackberries are about to fruit again. We just love blackberry cobbler!So, load up the family for an ideal morning or afternoon of produce and berry picking. It will be worth your time, and your taste buds will thank you for all that fresh flavor!Take a drive to Rush Springs for the Watermelon FestivalSaturday, August 13, 2022Jeff Davis Park (east on Main St), Rush Springs, OK 73082RushSpringsWatermelonFestival580-476-3277Another Oklahoma tradition you will want to catch is the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival, which celebrates local seasonal watermelons with watermelon-themed activities, carnival rides, and family-friendly entertainment. The festival has been held annually since 1948 and has grown to more than 20,000 festivalgoers each year.There will be a seed-spitting contest, an arts and crafts fair with more than 100 vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, stage shows, on-site food vendors, and a classic car show. Another day trip where the whole family will have a blast! Get more information on their website listed above.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6f6231b584fa171fa77f8121821bdd52.jpeg","name":"Pepper Picking","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62e002494db04805cc9c49a6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62e2b8274db0481ba09c4986","_updated":"Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:22:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Back to school!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Even though we are still in the midst of a summer heatwave, school starts up in just a couple of weeks! Teachers are getting their classrooms ready for students, bus drivers are learning their routes, and fall sports are already in practices with games just days away.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>We have posted the starting dates and websites here for schools in your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods districts. This way, you can get the latest information on what’s happening at your child’s school … enrollment, schedule pickup, picture days, supplies, and more. Be sure to click on the link to your Ideal district; from there, you will be able to locate your school and specific news.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.blanchard.k12.ok.us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blanchard Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 18\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cnpschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 16\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.deercreekschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Deer Creek Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 10\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://edmondschools.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 11\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.harrahschools.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harrah Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 17\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mooreschools.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Moore Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 11\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 18\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 19\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.piedmontschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Piedmont Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 11\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.stillwaterschools.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 11\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.washington.k12.ok.us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 11\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yukonps.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon Public Schools\u003c/a> • Start date: August 11\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Enrollment\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Enrollment for both new and returning students is available on most school websites.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Supplies\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Supply lists for most schools are listed on the district website.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Elementary students have lots of supplies to take with them. Supply lists get shorter for middle schoolers, and high school students are asked to bring just pencil and paper on day one. Be sure to check your child’s grade level in their specific school. In general, here are a few basics you can count on providing at the elementary level: backpack, pencils, tissues, paper, erasers, pencil box, Crayola crayons and markers, dry erase markers, glue sticks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes, composition notebook, and spiral notebooks. These are just the basics; your student’s list may be different depending on each class and grade.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The good news is that school supplies are on sale at most retailers, allowing you to save big time. For example, composition notebooks are 50 cents each at Walmart and Staples, compared with about $2 each on Amazon. Crayola colored pencils are 99 cents for the 12-pack at Walmart and Staples (and probably Target, too), compared with about $2.49 at Amazon. Crayola crayons are 50 cents at most retailers, but you’ll pay a couple of bucks for them at Amazon. So, take your supply list with you to the grocery store; there are big savings to be had!\u003c/p>\u003cp>And if you are financially able, please consider purchasing extra tissues, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, or other supplies for your child’s classroom. Not every student is able to bring supplies, so a teacher usually makes up that difference out of their own pocket. Be kind and share generosity if you can. Send an extra box of crayons, Kleenex, or sanitizers with your kid! Your child’s teacher will be very appreciative.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you are not sure which school your child will attend, just click on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes website\u003c/a> to check your neighborhood.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s to gearing up for fall and cooler weather and hoping your student has an ideal school year!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"back-to-school-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-07-28T15:57:17.358Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/76403246c954f93f6a298296585abc9d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1659023838,"_etag":"a608c5c18168dafc788b503642ab690ccb168ba7","textbody":"Even though we are still in the midst of a summer heatwave, school starts up in just a couple of weeks! Teachers are getting their classrooms ready for students, bus drivers are learning their routes, and fall sports are already in practices with games just days away.We have posted the starting dates and websites here for schools in your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods districts. This way, you can get the latest information on what’s happening at your child’s school … enrollment, schedule pickup, picture days, supplies, and more. Be sure to click on the link to your Ideal district; from there, you will be able to locate your school and specific news.Blanchard Public Schools • Start date: August 18Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools • Start date: August 16Deer Creek Public Schools • Start date: August 10Edmond Public Schools • Start date: August 11Harrah Public Schools • Start date: August 17Moore Public Schools • Start date: August 11Mustang Public Schools • Start date: August 18Norman Public Schools • Start date: August 19Piedmont Public Schools • Start date: August 11Stillwater Public Schools • Start date: August 11Washington Public Schools • Start date: August 11Yukon Public Schools • Start date: August 11EnrollmentEnrollment for both new and returning students is available on most school websites.SuppliesSupply lists for most schools are listed on the district website.&nbsp;Elementary students have lots of supplies to take with them. Supply lists get shorter for middle schoolers, and high school students are asked to bring just pencil and paper on day one. Be sure to check your child’s grade level in their specific school. In general, here are a few basics you can count on providing at the elementary level: backpack, pencils, tissues, paper, erasers, pencil box, Crayola crayons and markers, dry erase markers, glue sticks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes, composition notebook, and spiral notebooks. These are just the basics; your student’s list may be different depending on each class and grade.The good news is that school supplies are on sale at most retailers, allowing you to save big time. For example, composition notebooks are 50 cents each at Walmart and Staples, compared with about $2 each on Amazon. Crayola colored pencils are 99 cents for the 12-pack at Walmart and Staples (and probably Target, too), compared with about $2.49 at Amazon. Crayola crayons are 50 cents at most retailers, but you’ll pay a couple of bucks for them at Amazon. So, take your supply list with you to the grocery store; there are big savings to be had!And if you are financially able, please consider purchasing extra tissues, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, or other supplies for your child’s classroom. Not every student is able to bring supplies, so a teacher usually makes up that difference out of their own pocket. Be kind and share generosity if you can. Send an extra box of crayons, Kleenex, or sanitizers with your kid! Your child’s teacher will be very appreciative.If you are not sure which school your child will attend, just click on the Ideal Homes website to check your neighborhood.&nbsp;Here’s to gearing up for fall and cooler weather and hoping your student has an ideal school year!&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:24:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62e2b8274db0481ba09c4986"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62e2c12f4db0480c309c4966","_updated":"Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:12:19 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Essential Living in Washington, OK","metaTags":{"description":""},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods announces debut in Washington, OK, with new homes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Washington is located in McClain County, between Norman and Purcell, the perfect setting for Ideal’s newest neighborhood, Dow’s Hills. Washington is a small town with lots of personality and history. Its name was chosen to honor Caddo chief “Little Boy” George Washington, who lived nearby in the early 1900s. When the Oklahoma Central Railway was built through McClain County in 1907, local resident Hoyt Turner and his Chickasaw-Choctaw wife, Daisy Willis, petitioned the federal court at Muskogee to remove the restrictions from a surplus allotment east of their farm so a townsite could be established. The request was approved on Dec. 24, 1907, shortly after statehood, and Washington became the first townsite to have tribal restrictions removed for that reason.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Schools&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>Dow’s Hills school-age children will attend Washington Public Schools. The Warriors have a proud tradition of excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities, which include an academic team, band, FFA, newspaper, National Honor Society, science club, student council, and yearbook, plus plenty of sports. It’s always a proud day to be a Washington Warrior! For more information on classes, policies, and enrollment, visit their website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.washington.k12.ok.us/34931_1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Washington.k12.ok.us\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s a brief snapshot of what “essential” Washington has to offer hometown folks and visitors. You will also find plenty of activities available in the nearby university town of Norman.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things to do in and around Washington\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Timberlake Rose Rock Museum\u003cbr>419 S Highway 77, Noble\u003cbr>Small but worth a visit. The museum has some amazing rose rock formations on display.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History\u003cbr>2401 Chautauqua Ave, University of Oklahoma South Campus, Norman\u003ca href=\"https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">samnoblemuseum.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Great museum featuring the largest skull of any land animal ever found, as well as plenty of other dinosaur exhibits.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>National Weather Center\u003cbr>120 David L. Boren Blvd, Norman\u003cbr>Awesome place to visit! It is a stunning facility, especially for those who love the weather. Free.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Oklahoma Memorial Stadium at the University of Oklahoma\u003cbr>180 W Brooks St, Norman\u003cbr>See the “palace on the prairie” that’s home to the Oklahoma Sooners!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Lloyd Noble Center\u003cbr>2900 Jenkins Ave, Norman\u003ca href=\"https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/9/208803893.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/9/208803893.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lloydnoblecenter\u003c/a>\u003cbr>The Lloyd Noble Center is home to some of the best collegiate athletics in the nation. Home of the OU men’s and women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics program. And in the off-season, be sure to catch great performances by top entertainers.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Riverwind Casino\u003cbr>1544 W Highway 9, Norman\u003cbr>One of the largest casinos in Oklahoma features electronic games, table games, poker, and more. Perfect for gamblers looking for a variety of options. Guests can choose to stay at the luxurious Riverwind Hotel, connected by sky bridge to the casino. Showplace Theatre and River Lounge feature regular shows and concerts put on by nationally known artists and local bands.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Plus all of the great attractions in nearby Oklahoma City (like the Oklahoma City National Memorial, and Oklahoma City Zoo) are less than an hour’s drive north.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to grab a bite\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Libby’s Kitchen\u003cbr>111 N Main Ave, Washington\u003ca href=\"libbyscafe.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"libbyscafe.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">libbyscafe.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>To quote their website, “we serve gut-busting good American comfort food with red dirt music and a down-home feel.” What more can we say?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Althea Vault\u003cbr>217 N. Main Ave., Washington\u003ca href=\"altheasvault.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"altheasvault.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">altheasvault.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Enjoy a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. Freshly baked pastries on hand all day.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Van’s Pig Stand\u003cbr>2234 N. Green Ave., Purcell\u003ca href=\"pigstands.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"pigstands.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pigstands.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>A staple in Oklahoma providing quality smoked meats steeped in tradition and great, deep flavor. The real deal!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Kendall’s Restaurant\u003cbr>100 S Main St., Noble\u003ca href=\"kendallrestaurant.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"kendallrestaurant.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">kendallrestaurant.com\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Family-owned restaurant serving home style cooking for more than 30 years. Famous for their chicken fried steak (and the challenge), cinnamon rolls, and fried catfish. Known as one of the “most haunted” buildings in Oklahoma.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The Rusty Knot\u003cbr>400 W. Washington St., Purcell\u003cbr>The Rusty Knott | Facebook\u003cbr>A quality local dining experience featuring made-from-scratch American style food and a variety of local favorite drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shopping fun in or near Washington\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Grapevine Antiques (antique store)123 W. Main St., Purcell\u003c/li>\u003cli>Butler Antiques (antique store), 200 W. Main St., Purcell\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sooner Mall, 3301 W. Main, Norman\u003c/li>\u003cli>Brookhaven Village, 3700 W. Robinson, Norman\u003c/li>\u003cli>University Town Center, 1690 24th Ave. NW, Norman\u003c/li>\u003cli>Campus Corner, 765 Asp Ave., Norman\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Find out more about Ideal’s newest community, our first in Washington, by logging on to our website at \u003ca href=\"idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">idealhomes.com\u003c/a> or driving by our neighborhood at 240th Street between Western Avenue and N3060 Road.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003ca href=\"tripadvisor.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"tripadvisor.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tripadvisor.com\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"Washington.k12.ok.us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003ca href=\"Washington.k12.ok.us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Washington.k12.ok.us\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hj2Q5Oa5cmI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed34e22fb37537d749cc8792e134f53a.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"essential-living-in-washington-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-07-28T16:56:40.837Z","_created":"Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:02:39 GMT","dateUnix":1659027401,"_etag":"c9b8fc8401d4b89d006793967761076af4293de6","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods announces debut in Washington, OK, with new homes.&nbsp;Washington is located in McClain County, between Norman and Purcell, the perfect setting for Ideal’s newest neighborhood, Dow’s Hills. Washington is a small town with lots of personality and history. Its name was chosen to honor Caddo chief “Little Boy” George Washington, who lived nearby in the early 1900s. When the Oklahoma Central Railway was built through McClain County in 1907, local resident Hoyt Turner and his Chickasaw-Choctaw wife, Daisy Willis, petitioned the federal court at Muskogee to remove the restrictions from a surplus allotment east of their farm so a townsite could be established. The request was approved on Dec. 24, 1907, shortly after statehood, and Washington became the first townsite to have tribal restrictions removed for that reason.Schools&nbsp;Dow’s Hills school-age children will attend Washington Public Schools. The Warriors have a proud tradition of excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities, which include an academic team, band, FFA, newspaper, National Honor Society, science club, student council, and yearbook, plus plenty of sports. It’s always a proud day to be a Washington Warrior! For more information on classes, policies, and enrollment, visit their website: Washington.k12.ok.usHere’s a brief snapshot of what “essential” Washington has to offer hometown folks and visitors. You will also find plenty of activities available in the nearby university town of Norman.Things to do in and around WashingtonTimberlake Rose Rock Museum419 S Highway 77, NobleSmall but worth a visit. The museum has some amazing rose rock formations on display.Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History2401 Chautauqua Ave, University of Oklahoma South Campus, Normansamnoblemuseum.comGreat museum featuring the largest skull of any land animal ever found, as well as plenty of other dinosaur exhibits.National Weather Center120 David L. Boren Blvd, NormanAwesome place to visit! It is a stunning facility, especially for those who love the weather. Free.Oklahoma Memorial Stadium at the University of Oklahoma180 W Brooks St, NormanSee the “palace on the prairie” that’s home to the Oklahoma Sooners!Lloyd Noble Center2900 Jenkins Ave, NormanlloydnoblecenterThe Lloyd Noble Center is home to some of the best collegiate athletics in the nation. Home of the OU men’s and women’s basketball and women’s gymnastics program. And in the off-season, be sure to catch great performances by top entertainers.Riverwind Casino1544 W Highway 9, NormanOne of the largest casinos in Oklahoma features electronic games, table games, poker, and more. Perfect for gamblers looking for a variety of options. Guests can choose to stay at the luxurious Riverwind Hotel, connected by sky bridge to the casino. Showplace Theatre and River Lounge feature regular shows and concerts put on by nationally known artists and local bands.Plus all of the great attractions in nearby Oklahoma City (like the Oklahoma City National Memorial, and Oklahoma City Zoo) are less than an hour’s drive north.Where to grab a biteLibby’s Kitchen111 N Main Ave, Washingtonlibbyscafe.comTo quote their website, “we serve gut-busting good American comfort food with red dirt music and a down-home feel.” What more can we say?Althea Vault217 N. Main Ave., Washingtonaltheasvault.comEnjoy a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. Freshly baked pastries on hand all day.Van’s Pig Stand2234 N. Green Ave., Purcellpigstands.comA staple in Oklahoma providing quality smoked meats steeped in tradition and great, deep flavor. The real deal!Kendall’s Restaurant100 S Main St., Noblekendallrestaurant.comFamily-owned restaurant serving home style cooking for more than 30 years. Famous for their chicken fried steak (and the challenge), cinnamon rolls, and fried catfish. Known as one of the “most haunted” buildings in Oklahoma.The Rusty Knot400 W. Washington St., PurcellThe Rusty Knott | FacebookA quality local dining experience featuring made-from-scratch American style food and a variety of local favorite drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.Shopping fun in or near WashingtonGrapevine Antiques (antique store)123 W. Main St., PurcellButler Antiques (antique store), 200 W. Main St., PurcellSooner Mall, 3301 W. Main, NormanBrookhaven Village, 3700 W. Robinson, NormanUniversity Town Center, 1690 24th Ave. NW, NormanCampus Corner, 765 Asp Ave., NormanFind out more about Ideal’s newest community, our first in Washington, by logging on to our website at idealhomes.com or driving by our neighborhood at 240th Street between Western Avenue and N3060 Road.Sources:tripadvisor.comWashington.k12.ok.us","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed34e22fb37537d749cc8792e134f53a.png","name":"Welcome to Dow's Hills, Washington, OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62e2c12f4db0480c309c4966"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62ed2f504db0480343416641","_updated":"Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:20:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Helping our Los Angeles Neighbors","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Last week, 20 Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees and their families traveled to Los Angeles, California on our first ever company mission trip.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/CnPjampJyu0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team served inner-city youth and the homeless to provide much-needed meals and cleanup efforts in underserved areas of L.A. and Anaheim. Serving our neighbors is part of our philanthropic mission as a kingdom company.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/UtsYeNAxopg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/bRSxbNWIeJ4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This year alone, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has supported efforts in Oklahoma, Haiti, and now L.A. If you'd like to learn more about the non-profit groups the Ideal Homes team volunteered with, check out the list below.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.oasisofhollywood.org/programs/oasisyouth/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oasis Youth\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dreamcenter.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dream Center\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.zoechurch.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Zoe Church\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.foodonfoot.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Food on Foot\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.immanuelpres.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Immanuel Presbyterian Church&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://his-oc.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County-HISOC\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"helping-our-los-angeles-neighbors-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-08-05T14:17:16.336Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c601e4c01a163b8dadf94b28fd205182.jpeg","name":"Mission Trip to L.A.- Dream Center","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1659709037,"_etag":"641175fda76c73242a965df59eebca69cb7dd1dd","textbody":"Last week, 20 Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees and their families traveled to Los Angeles, California on our first ever company mission trip.&nbsp;The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team served inner-city youth and the homeless to provide much-needed meals and cleanup efforts in underserved areas of L.A. and Anaheim. Serving our neighbors is part of our philanthropic mission as a kingdom company.This year alone, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has supported efforts in Oklahoma, Haiti, and now L.A. If you'd like to learn more about the non-profit groups the Ideal Homes team volunteered with, check out the list below.Oasis YouthDream CenterZoe ChurchFood on FootImmanuel Presbyterian Church&nbsp;Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County-HISOC","_created":"Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:55:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62ed2f504db0480343416641"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"62f296b34db04803424167bb","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:07:01 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"While Oklahoma sizzles!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you haven’t noticed, there’s a scorcher of a heatwave hanging out over our great state. We’ve been broiling for weeks! It’s not anything too unusual for Oklahoma summers, but that record heat this July and August really take it out of you.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>And those triple-digit days are murder on your air conditioning system. Or they can be if you try to get by without doing proper AC maintenance. No one wants their air conditioning to go out during a hot Oklahoma summer. So, give your AC unit a little help. Reduce the stress on your unit and stay on top of preventive and routine maintenance!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are some tips on how to keep your AC going in the Oklahoma heat. If you have questions about the manufacturer’s warranty, contact the dealer (A-1) at 405-360-5545 or \u003ca href=\"http://www.comfortmaker.com/en/us/product\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.comfortmaker.com/en/us/product&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Change your air filters every month. Dirty filters prevent your AC from running efficiently and restrict air circulation. That places an extra burden on your air conditioner. Replacing dirty filters can also help reduce your energy consumption. Most Oklahoma homeowners change filters once a month during hot summer months or during periods of heavy use and high traffic. Have pets and kids? Stick to the once-a-month schedule.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check your thermostat. By raising the temperature during the day when no one is home and lowering it in the evening when the entire family is in the house, your air conditioner has a chance to rest. Not only does the AC not have to work as hard during the heat of the day, but you’ll save on energy costs. When you’re home, keep the system at a consistent 78 degrees, the optimal temp determined by the US Department of Energy for conservation and cost savings.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Turn on your fans. Ceiling fans set to rotate counterclockwise help direct airflow downward, creating a cool breeze by pushing air down and preventing hot air from rising. Cooled air from fans can help your home feel several degrees cooler while lessening the stress on the AC and saving on your energy bill. Another way to help lower the temp inside is to close shades, blinds and curtains during the heat of the day.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep doors and windows closed as much as possible. Your AC unit is working to match the air temp in your home to the temperature you set on the thermostat. If you constantly open windows and doors, the interior temperature constantly fluctuates, making your system work harder to maintain the desired temp. After all, you’re not trying to cool the great outdoors!&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Make sure the outdoor unit has sufficient clearing. Plants, tall grass, weeds and debris around your outdoor unit can block airflow around the compressor and reduce the efficiency of your AC. Clearing the area and even shading it can lessen the workload on your unit.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Schedule an annual maintenance inspection in spring to prepare for the summer. Most AC failures are caused by poor maintenance or no maintenance at all, which can lead to system damage, wear and tear, and costly repairs. An inspection and tune-up (cleaning) by a professional, reputable heating and air company can help diagnose potential issues before they become problems.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods homeowners have the luxury of a guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes in their new home and the manufacturer warrants against defects in the new unit. But poor maintenance may cause problems not covered by a warranty. So do the maintenance! \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download the Homeowner Guide for more information about maintenance of your home’s heat and air system.&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Here are a few things you can take care of without professional help. You’ll be surprised what a difference they can make in keeping your AC unit up and running and your house cool as a cucumber. Turn the thermostat up a couple of a degrees and try to adjust 76 ̶ 78 degrees inside.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Close off unused rooms and vents in those rooms; don’t cool what you don’t use.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Shade windows on the sunny side of the house.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cook outdoors; enjoy the summer BBQ.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Don’t use the dry cycle on the dishwasher; leave the door open and let them air dry.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Don’t run the clothes dryer during the heat of the day.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Hose down the compressor fins outside at least once a month and use a soft bristle brush to clean in between. Be gentle with this process; those fins are easy to bend.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>You might also consider hosing down your roof and bricks on those super-hot days; you’ll feel an immediate temperature difference. Only a few more weeks of living in a frying pan!&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Cooler temps will soon make their way to our great state. Since fall in Oklahoma is absolutely Ideal; you’ll forget you were ever in the oven. And, if you don't already live in an Ideal home, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">take advantage of the maximum energy efficiency of an Ideal home\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Source: Suntech Heat and Air\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"while-oklahoma-sizzles-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-08-09T17:09:11.712Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/982d76c3421b70fae56a1bc9ac58008e.jpeg","name":"Little boy in new neighborhood in Yukon, OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1660064952,"_etag":"4685573c67a098280ff822e9ae620ee69c10f6a1","textbody":"If you haven’t noticed, there’s a scorcher of a heatwave hanging out over our great state. We’ve been broiling for weeks! It’s not anything too unusual for Oklahoma summers, but that record heat this July and August really take it out of you.&nbsp;And those triple-digit days are murder on your air conditioning system. Or they can be if you try to get by without doing proper AC maintenance. No one wants their air conditioning to go out during a hot Oklahoma summer. So, give your AC unit a little help. Reduce the stress on your unit and stay on top of preventive and routine maintenance!&nbsp;Here are some tips on how to keep your AC going in the Oklahoma heat. If you have questions about the manufacturer’s warranty, contact the dealer (A-1) at 405-360-5545 or www.comfortmaker.com/en/us/product&nbsp;Change your air filters every month. Dirty filters prevent your AC from running efficiently and restrict air circulation. That places an extra burden on your air conditioner. Replacing dirty filters can also help reduce your energy consumption. Most Oklahoma homeowners change filters once a month during hot summer months or during periods of heavy use and high traffic. Have pets and kids? Stick to the once-a-month schedule.&nbsp;Check your thermostat. By raising the temperature during the day when no one is home and lowering it in the evening when the entire family is in the house, your air conditioner has a chance to rest. Not only does the AC not have to work as hard during the heat of the day, but you’ll save on energy costs. When you’re home, keep the system at a consistent 78 degrees, the optimal temp determined by the US Department of Energy for conservation and cost savings.&nbsp;Turn on your fans. Ceiling fans set to rotate counterclockwise help direct airflow downward, creating a cool breeze by pushing air down and preventing hot air from rising. Cooled air from fans can help your home feel several degrees cooler while lessening the stress on the AC and saving on your energy bill. Another way to help lower the temp inside is to close shades, blinds and curtains during the heat of the day.&nbsp;Keep doors and windows closed as much as possible. Your AC unit is working to match the air temp in your home to the temperature you set on the thermostat. If you constantly open windows and doors, the interior temperature constantly fluctuates, making your system work harder to maintain the desired temp. After all, you’re not trying to cool the great outdoors!&nbsp;Make sure the outdoor unit has sufficient clearing. Plants, tall grass, weeds and debris around your outdoor unit can block airflow around the compressor and reduce the efficiency of your AC. Clearing the area and even shading it can lessen the workload on your unit.&nbsp;Schedule an annual maintenance inspection in spring to prepare for the summer. Most AC failures are caused by poor maintenance or no maintenance at all, which can lead to system damage, wear and tear, and costly repairs. An inspection and tune-up (cleaning) by a professional, reputable heating and air company can help diagnose potential issues before they become problems.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods homeowners have the luxury of a guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes in their new home and the manufacturer warrants against defects in the new unit. But poor maintenance may cause problems not covered by a warranty. So do the maintenance! Download the Homeowner Guide for more information about maintenance of your home’s heat and air system.&nbsp;Here are a few things you can take care of without professional help. You’ll be surprised what a difference they can make in keeping your AC unit up and running and your house cool as a cucumber. Turn the thermostat up a couple of a degrees and try to adjust 76 ̶ 78 degrees inside.Close off unused rooms and vents in those rooms; don’t cool what you don’t use.&nbsp;Shade windows on the sunny side of the house.&nbsp;Cook outdoors; enjoy the summer BBQ.&nbsp;Don’t use the dry cycle on the dishwasher; leave the door open and let them air dry.&nbsp;Don’t run the clothes dryer during the heat of the day.&nbsp;Hose down the compressor fins outside at least once a month and use a soft bristle brush to clean in between. Be gentle with this process; those fins are easy to bend.&nbsp;You might also consider hosing down your roof and bricks on those super-hot days; you’ll feel an immediate temperature difference. Only a few more weeks of living in a frying pan!&nbsp;Cooler temps will soon make their way to our great state. Since fall in Oklahoma is absolutely Ideal; you’ll forget you were ever in the oven. And, if you don't already live in an Ideal home, take advantage of the maximum energy efficiency of an Ideal home.Source: Suntech Heat and Air","_created":"Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:17:39 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/62f296b34db04803424167bb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"630ccbbf4db04853be91eb1f","_updated":"Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:33:16 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Time for College Game Day Kickoff","metaTags":{"description":""},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Score a touchdown on game day!\u003c/p>\u003cp>College Football season kicks off this week, so get ready for watch parties and tailgating. You’re bound to either host or be invited to a football watch party, so here are some tips on favorite sports party foods and decorations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Favorite foods\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pretty much any finger-type foods are welcome, but you can turn yourself into a party snack legend by going the extra mile or you can ensure you’ll never be invited again. Here’s a list from Blake Stilwell at \u003ca href=\"https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-sports/best-football-party-foods-ranked/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WeAreTheMighty.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Cheese plate—A cheese plate is an easy crowd-pleaser. Add some crackers, cold cuts, and a few grapes for effect and you’re good to go. To be a legend, upgrade the cheeses from the standard Colby, cheddar, and pepper jack to real cheeses. We’re talking brie, gruyere, and fresh mozzarella. Spring for better crackers and upgrade the cold cuts to prosciutto.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Chips and dip—Even a tub of sour cream with a packet of French onion seasoning mixed in is a win. To be a legend, make your own layered dip that doesn’t involve packets of seasoning. The more layers the better!\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Potato skins—Great potato skins have crispy shells and don’t skimp on the cheese and bacon. To be a legend, more meat, every time. Buffalo chicken potato skins are always a winner.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Pigs in a blanket—All-beef junior franks wrapped in crispy golden-brown dough. Brush on a little melted butter for extra effect, and voila! Even your friend who swears they don’t eat processed food will sneak one or two. To be a legend, try bratwurst in pretzel dough.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Party subs—Sandwiches are the closest thing to an entrée anyone should bring to a sports party. From cold cuts to po’ boys, they will be the unofficial main course on everyone’s plate. . To be a legend, tie the sub to your favorite team.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Bacon-wrapped anything—Bacon-wrapped pork medallions with little toothpicks are always a winner, as are bacon-wrapped scallops. To be a legend, get some cheese in there, too. Everyone loves bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers!\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Pizza—Everybody loves a fresh, hot slice. Come with one cooked and ready and have a prepared, uncooked one ready to heat up mid-game. . To be a legend, individual calzones.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Sliders—Tiny cheeseburgers for the win!\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Wings—Always expected at a football game. To be a legend, bring a bunch of different flavors besides “hot” and “mild.” For sure, bring the classics. But add lemon pepper or spicy ginger and others.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Ribs—You will be a total winner and invited back to every game imaginable if you show up with a legit rack of ribs. . To be a legend: If you brought ribs, you are a legend!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Plus any finger-food desserts like brownies and cookies will score a win.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hosting and decorating for the party\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>•For sure you’ll want to wear and decorate with team colors. For newbies to Oklahoma, that’s crimson and cream for University of Oklahoma fans. Oklahoma State Cowboys should don orange and black for the occasion.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•As far as table decorations go, consider decorating with Astroturf. You can find it at almost any hardware store. Make a set of game day placemats and use chalk to draw the yard lines. Or cut into circles or squares to make coasters. You can also use a large piece as a table topper, complete with football-themed place cards to show which snacks are which.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Make fun food and drinks (see list above for classic favorites). Place the snacks in football-shaped or themed dishes, or build your own “snackadium” with all the munchies arranged side by side in their own football stadium.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•To win the host/hostess-with-the-mostest award, make sure your guests are comfortable. There should be plenty of places to sit. And if you’re hosting toward the end of the season when cooler weather finally shows up, maybe set out some cozy throws, too.\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Post-game party favors are always a big hit. And just because the game is over doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Give each guest a little gift as they make their way out. Homemade treats wrapped or put into a football-themed container or even just a little football helmet is a great gesture that guests will love.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Official 2022 football schedules for OU and OSU\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=OU+football+schedule&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#cobssid=s&sie=t;/m/0g0z58;6;/m/012hfxch;mt;fp;1;;;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University of Oklahoma\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\">Boomer Sooner!\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sept 3- 2:30 pm OU vs UTEP\u003cbr>Sept 10- 6 pm OU vs Kent State\u003cbr>Sept 17- 11 am OU vs Nebraska\u003cbr>Sept 24- TBD OU vs Kansas State\u003cbr>Oct 1- TBD OU vs TCU\u003cbr>Oct 8- TBD OU vs Texas\u003cbr>Oct 15- TBD OU vs Kansas\u003cbr>Oct 29- TBD OU vs Iowa State\u003cbr>Nov 5- TBD OU vs Baylor\u003cbr>Nov 12- TBD OU vs West Virginia\u003cbr>Nov 19- TBD OU vs Oklahoma State\u003cbr>Nov 26- TBD OU vs Texas Tech\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003ca href=\"https://okstate.com/sports/football/schedule/2022\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma State University\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(251, 160, 38);\">Go Pokes!\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sept 1 -6 pm OSU vs Central Michigan\u003cbr>Sept 10- 6:30 pm OSU vs Arizona State\u003cbr>Sept 17- 6 pm OSU vs Arkansas – Pine Bluff\u003cbr>Oct 1- TBD OSU vs Baylor\u003cbr>Oct 8- TBD OSU vs Texas Tech\u003cbr>Oct 15- TBD OSU vs TCU\u003cbr>Oct 22-TBD OSU vs Texas\u003cbr>Oct 29- TBD OSU vs Kansas State\u003cbr>Nov 5- TBD OSU vs Kansas\u003cbr>Nov 12TBDOSU vs Iowa State\u003cbr>Nov 19- TBD OSU vs University of Oklahoma\u003cbr>Nov 26- TBD OSU vs West Virginia\u003c/p>\u003cp>Don't forget to check out our Ideal neighborhoods that keep you close to the kick-off action!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Communities in Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Communities in Stillwater\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can share an ideal fall full of exciting football, great food, and good friends! Good luck to the home teams!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"time-for-college-game-day-kickoff-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-08-29T13:43:19.725Z","_created":"Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:22:55 GMT","dateUnix":1661780600,"_etag":"87ce61d7a52f89f41f5c7a8524c6c3cbf71c9721","textbody":"Score a touchdown on game day!College Football season kicks off this week, so get ready for watch parties and tailgating. You’re bound to either host or be invited to a football watch party, so here are some tips on favorite sports party foods and decorations.Favorite foodsPretty much any finger-type foods are welcome, but you can turn yourself into a party snack legend by going the extra mile or you can ensure you’ll never be invited again. Here’s a list from Blake Stilwell at WeAreTheMighty.com.•Cheese plate—A cheese plate is an easy crowd-pleaser. Add some crackers, cold cuts, and a few grapes for effect and you’re good to go. To be a legend, upgrade the cheeses from the standard Colby, cheddar, and pepper jack to real cheeses. We’re talking brie, gruyere, and fresh mozzarella. Spring for better crackers and upgrade the cold cuts to prosciutto.•Chips and dip—Even a tub of sour cream with a packet of French onion seasoning mixed in is a win. To be a legend, make your own layered dip that doesn’t involve packets of seasoning. The more layers the better!•Potato skins—Great potato skins have crispy shells and don’t skimp on the cheese and bacon. To be a legend, more meat, every time. Buffalo chicken potato skins are always a winner.•Pigs in a blanket—All-beef junior franks wrapped in crispy golden-brown dough. Brush on a little melted butter for extra effect, and voila! Even your friend who swears they don’t eat processed food will sneak one or two. To be a legend, try bratwurst in pretzel dough.•Party subs—Sandwiches are the closest thing to an entrée anyone should bring to a sports party. From cold cuts to po’ boys, they will be the unofficial main course on everyone’s plate. . To be a legend, tie the sub to your favorite team.•Bacon-wrapped anything—Bacon-wrapped pork medallions with little toothpicks are always a winner, as are bacon-wrapped scallops. To be a legend, get some cheese in there, too. Everyone loves bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers!•Pizza—Everybody loves a fresh, hot slice. Come with one cooked and ready and have a prepared, uncooked one ready to heat up mid-game. . To be a legend, individual calzones.•Sliders—Tiny cheeseburgers for the win!•Wings—Always expected at a football game. To be a legend, bring a bunch of different flavors besides “hot” and “mild.” For sure, bring the classics. But add lemon pepper or spicy ginger and others.•Ribs—You will be a total winner and invited back to every game imaginable if you show up with a legit rack of ribs. . To be a legend: If you brought ribs, you are a legend!Plus any finger-food desserts like brownies and cookies will score a win.Hosting and decorating for the party•For sure you’ll want to wear and decorate with team colors. For newbies to Oklahoma, that’s crimson and cream for University of Oklahoma fans. Oklahoma State Cowboys should don orange and black for the occasion.•As far as table decorations go, consider decorating with Astroturf. You can find it at almost any hardware store. Make a set of game day placemats and use chalk to draw the yard lines. Or cut into circles or squares to make coasters. You can also use a large piece as a table topper, complete with football-themed place cards to show which snacks are which.•Make fun food and drinks (see list above for classic favorites). Place the snacks in football-shaped or themed dishes, or build your own “snackadium” with all the munchies arranged side by side in their own football stadium.•To win the host/hostess-with-the-mostest award, make sure your guests are comfortable. There should be plenty of places to sit. And if you’re hosting toward the end of the season when cooler weather finally shows up, maybe set out some cozy throws, too.•Post-game party favors are always a big hit. And just because the game is over doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Give each guest a little gift as they make their way out. Homemade treats wrapped or put into a football-themed container or even just a little football helmet is a great gesture that guests will love.Official 2022 football schedules for OU and OSUUniversity of OklahomaBoomer Sooner!Sept 3- 2:30 pm OU vs UTEPSept 10- 6 pm OU vs Kent StateSept 17- 11 am OU vs NebraskaSept 24- TBD OU vs Kansas StateOct 1- TBD OU vs TCUOct 8- TBD OU vs TexasOct 15- TBD OU vs KansasOct 29- TBD OU vs Iowa StateNov 5- TBD OU vs BaylorNov 12- TBD OU vs West VirginiaNov 19- TBD OU vs Oklahoma StateNov 26- TBD OU vs Texas TechOklahoma State UniversityGo Pokes!Sept 1 -6 pm OSU vs Central MichiganSept 10- 6:30 pm OSU vs Arizona StateSept 17- 6 pm OSU vs Arkansas – Pine BluffOct 1- TBD OSU vs BaylorOct 8- TBD OSU vs Texas TechOct 15- TBD OSU vs TCUOct 22-TBD OSU vs TexasOct 29- TBD OSU vs Kansas StateNov 5- TBD OSU vs KansasNov 12TBDOSU vs Iowa StateNov 19- TBD OSU vs University of OklahomaNov 26- TBD OSU vs West VirginiaDon't forget to check out our Ideal neighborhoods that keep you close to the kick-off action!Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Communities in NormanIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Communities in StillwaterYou can share an ideal fall full of exciting football, great food, and good friends! Good luck to the home teams!&nbsp;","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ab0ce9b36ebd56753005cd009bc816a6.png","name":"College Game Time Kick Off","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/630ccbbf4db04853be91eb1f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"630ccdbb4db04853bd91ef14","_updated":"Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:10:14 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Playbook for Game Day Parking & Tailgating","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>On the hunt for gameday parking ...\u003c/p>\u003cp>Your tickets are in hand for the opening kickoff of football season and now it’s all about getting to the stadium and finding a parking space – any parking space! Gameday parking can be a problem in any college town, and it usually isn’t cheap. Plan on leaving your house early to miss as much of the traffic as possible, although that’s probably only a dream!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\">Parking at the Palace\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>OU Gaylord Family—Oklahoma Memorial Stadium\u003c/p>\u003cp>For game day in Norman, be sure to check the WAZE app online to plan your route. There are always road closures that will impede your progress if you don’t use a real-time traffic app. WAZE will provide real-time traffic and directions right to your designated parking lot. Other smartphone maps or turn-by-turn navigation will not show gameday road closures, so you might end up in a jam.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>General public parking\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Public parking is limited on the main campus on game days. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For paid parking lot locations, refer to the Game Day Parking Map on soonersports.com. There is a $30 fee for parking, and spaces are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The City of Norman enforces parking restrictions on all streets on game days. Many churches, businesses, and homeowners around campus sell parking as well.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Free game day parking is also available at the Lloyd Noble Center (about one mile south of the stadium). The regular shuttle from Lloyd Noble to the stadium runs continuously, starting three hours prior to game time until one hour after the game. The cost to ride is $5 per round trip, and masks are required.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Disability parking and shuttle\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Reserved physical disability parking is available for a fee and is located in the Asp Avenue parking facility connected to the west side of the stadium.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The disability shuttle originates at the Lloyd Noble Center and unloads on Asp Avenue, immediately west of the stadium by Gates 1-4. This shuttle is restricted to those patrons with a disability and one caretaker for riders needing additional assistance. The cost is $5 per round trip. Masks are required for all riders.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information about physical disability parking services, call the CART office at 405-325-2278.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(251, 160, 38);\">Pokes Parking\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>OSU Boone Pickens Stadium\u003c/p>\u003cp>Game day in Stillwater is lots of fun! Click on this link for a full guide to Boone Pickens Stadium or visit \u003ca href=\"okstate.com\" target=\"_blank\">okstate.com\u003c/a> for all the info you’ll need to navigate your way to and from the game.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>General parking lots\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Parking lots open at 8 a.m. Saturday for all games, regardless of kick-off time. Click on the football parking map located on \u003ca href=\"okstate.com\" target=\"_blank\">okstate.com\u003c/a> for the locations of all the lots.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>ADA/mobility parking\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>There is a designated parking lot for disability parking, which is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. A valid state ADA placard must be displayed, and the permit-holder must be present in the vehicle upon entry to park in the ADA parking area. Additional ADA/mobility parking with shuttle service to the stadium is located on the first level of the OSU parking garage. Shuttle service is available to assist in transport to the stadium beginning three hours prior to kick-off. Return shuttles begin at the 4th quarter of the game. The pick-up and drop-off point for passengers is located at the OSU Multimodal Transportation Terminal located directly south of the Monroe Street Parking Garage.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Park and ride\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Another option is to catch the shuttle at 7th and Lewis in downtown Stillwater for free, round-trip service to the stadium starting two hours before the game and continuing until 30 minutes after kick-off. Shuttles will resume in the 3rd quarter and continue for a minimum of 30 minutes postgame, or until lines are gone. Masks may be required.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Park for a cause\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Support local causes and organizations when you park at certain locations around Stillwater. Donations run about $20 and benefit various organizations. Click on the OSU Game Day Guide for specific locations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There’s lots more info on game day tailgating, stadium restrictions, and other gameday activities on the \u003ca href=\"visitstillwater.org\" target=\"_blank\">visitstillwater.org\u003c/a> page.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The weather is already cooperating by cooling down a bit, just in time for some great Oklahoma football! Whether you’re a \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(251, 160, 38);\">Poke\u003c/span> or a \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\">Sooner\u003c/span>, we hope your game day experience is ideal!\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Make your game day experience even better by living in Norman or Stillwater. Your new Ideal home in Stillwater and Norman, OK is ready for you.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out brand new homes that are move-in ready in Norman. Ranging from 1,158 to 3,368 sq ft, Norman's new home communities have something for everyone. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>New homes in Stillwater, OK range from 1,682 to 2,370 sq ft and are located near campus or in more secluded areas of the city. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/629d49bea361f2ce746426fb12c9d879.png","name":"The Playbook for Game Day Parking & Tailgating","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"the-playbook-for-game-day-parking-tailgating-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-08-29T14:29:07.244Z","_created":"Mon, 29 Aug 2022 14:31:23 GMT","dateUnix":1661783348,"_etag":"bfbc4c98cd73f5680b6a132e49b8659671729d00","textbody":"On the hunt for gameday parking ...Your tickets are in hand for the opening kickoff of football season and now it’s all about getting to the stadium and finding a parking space – any parking space! Gameday parking can be a problem in any college town, and it usually isn’t cheap. Plan on leaving your house early to miss as much of the traffic as possible, although that’s probably only a dream!Parking at the PalaceOU Gaylord Family—Oklahoma Memorial StadiumFor game day in Norman, be sure to check the WAZE app online to plan your route. There are always road closures that will impede your progress if you don’t use a real-time traffic app. WAZE will provide real-time traffic and directions right to your designated parking lot. Other smartphone maps or turn-by-turn navigation will not show gameday road closures, so you might end up in a jam.General public parkingPublic parking is limited on the main campus on game days. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.For paid parking lot locations, refer to the Game Day Parking Map on soonersports.com. There is a $30 fee for parking, and spaces are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The City of Norman enforces parking restrictions on all streets on game days. Many churches, businesses, and homeowners around campus sell parking as well.Free game day parking is also available at the Lloyd Noble Center (about one mile south of the stadium). The regular shuttle from Lloyd Noble to the stadium runs continuously, starting three hours prior to game time until one hour after the game. The cost to ride is $5 per round trip, and masks are required.Disability parking and shuttleReserved physical disability parking is available for a fee and is located in the Asp Avenue parking facility connected to the west side of the stadium.The disability shuttle originates at the Lloyd Noble Center and unloads on Asp Avenue, immediately west of the stadium by Gates 1-4. This shuttle is restricted to those patrons with a disability and one caretaker for riders needing additional assistance. The cost is $5 per round trip. Masks are required for all riders.For more information about physical disability parking services, call the CART office at 405-325-2278.Pokes ParkingOSU Boone Pickens StadiumGame day in Stillwater is lots of fun! Click on this link for a full guide to Boone Pickens Stadium or visit okstate.com for all the info you’ll need to navigate your way to and from the game.General parking lotsParking lots open at 8 a.m. Saturday for all games, regardless of kick-off time. Click on the football parking map located on okstate.com for the locations of all the lots.ADA/mobility parkingThere is a designated parking lot for disability parking, which is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. A valid state ADA placard must be displayed, and the permit-holder must be present in the vehicle upon entry to park in the ADA parking area. Additional ADA/mobility parking with shuttle service to the stadium is located on the first level of the OSU parking garage. Shuttle service is available to assist in transport to the stadium beginning three hours prior to kick-off. Return shuttles begin at the 4th quarter of the game. The pick-up and drop-off point for passengers is located at the OSU Multimodal Transportation Terminal located directly south of the Monroe Street Parking Garage.Park and rideAnother option is to catch the shuttle at 7th and Lewis in downtown Stillwater for free, round-trip service to the stadium starting two hours before the game and continuing until 30 minutes after kick-off. Shuttles will resume in the 3rd quarter and continue for a minimum of 30 minutes postgame, or until lines are gone. Masks may be required.Park for a causeSupport local causes and organizations when you park at certain locations around Stillwater. Donations run about $20 and benefit various organizations. Click on the OSU Game Day Guide for specific locations.There’s lots more info on game day tailgating, stadium restrictions, and other gameday activities on the visitstillwater.org page.The weather is already cooperating by cooling down a bit, just in time for some great Oklahoma football! Whether you’re a Poke or a Sooner, we hope your game day experience is ideal!Make your game day experience even better by living in Norman or Stillwater. Your new Ideal home in Stillwater and Norman, OK is ready for you.&nbsp;Check out brand new homes that are move-in ready in Norman. Ranging from 1,158 to 3,368 sq ft, Norman's new home communities have something for everyone. https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/normanNew homes in Stillwater, OK range from 1,682 to 2,370 sq ft and are located near campus or in more secluded areas of the city. https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/stillwater","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/630ccdbb4db04853bd91ef14"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6321ddaf4db04853bf91fc88","_updated":"Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:43:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"It’s the great State Fair of Oklahoma!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Whether it’s the lights and rides on the midway, the smell, and taste of “fair” food, or just plain people-watching, there’s something for everyone at the Oklahoma State Fair, and it’s that time of year again. This year’s fair will run from Sept. 15th–25th and feature some all-time favorites like Disney On Ice, Xtreme Bulls &amp; Broncs, livestock judging, and music galore.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re new to Oklahoma, this is one event you don’t want to miss. The fair is popular with all ages and attracts about a million people each year. The Oklahoma City Fairgrounds are on the south side of NW 10th Street between May Avenue and Portland Avenue, plus there’s plenty of free parking available.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gate Admission\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tickets are available online for outside gate admission and the price varies by age.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Adults 12 and older: $8\u003c/p>\u003cp>Children ages 6–11, $4\u003c/p>\u003cp>Children 5 and under are free.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For a complete schedule of events and a map of the fairgrounds, log on to \u003ca href=\"okstatefair.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">okstatefair.com\u003c/a> and click on Schedule of Events or Map. We’ve highlighted a few main events for you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Disney On Ice\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Road Trip Adventures\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">Runs Thursday, Sept. 15th through Monday, Sept. 19th\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jim Norick Arena\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tickets range from $20 to $65 per person.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To purchase your tickets, go to \u003ca href=\"https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/3478?cobrand=oksf&_ga=2.1516465.1420486544.1661789786-2137632839.1661789786\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fairticketsdisney&nbsp;\u003c/a>for times and ticket availability.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ticket purchases on or before Sept. 14 include outside gate admission; an additional outside gate admission ticket is required if tickets are purchased after Sept. 14.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Xtreme Bulls &amp; Broncs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Runs Sept.23 &amp;amp; 24, 7:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jim Norick Arena\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tickets range from $30 to $45 per person\u003c/p>\u003cp>To purchase your tickets, go to \u003ca href=\"https://okstatefair.com/activities/xtreme-bulls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fairticketsbulls\u003c/a> for ticket availability.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ticket purchases on or before Sept. 14 include outside gate admission; an additional outside gate admission ticket is required if tickets are purchased after Sept. 14.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Performers include Trace Adkins on Friday night and Chris Janson on Saturday night.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Exhibits\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Exhibits run the length of the fair.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Log on to \u003ca href=\"https://okstatefair.com/activities/exhibits\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fairexhibits\u003c/a> for information on all the exhibits.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>4-H and FFA Exhibits, Oklahoma Expo Hall\u003c/li>\u003cli>AGtropolis, Oklahoma Expo Hall\u003c/li>\u003cli>Auto Show, The Pavilion\u003c/li>\u003cli>Barnyard Birthing Center, Oklahoma Expo Hall\u003c/li>\u003cli>Gentle Giants of Express (Clydesdales), Super Barn\u003c/li>\u003cli>Creative Arts Exhibits, Creative Arts Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Great American Petting Farm &amp; Pony Trail Ride, Oklahoma Expo Hall Lawn\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Hands-On Spot, Modern Living Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma Frontier Experience, Oklahoma Frontier Experience\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma Student Art Exhibits, Arts Annex\u003c/li>\u003cli>Spirit of Oklahoma Exhibit, Bennett Event Center\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Special events\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Log on to \u003ca href=\"https://okstatefair.com/activities/special-events\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">fairspecialevents\u003c/a> for descriptions and specific times for each event.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Oklahoma Senior Games Line Dancing Competition; Saturday, Sept. 24; Modern Living Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Miss OSF Pageant; Saturday, Sept. 10; Modern Living Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Great Taste of a Fair; Wednesday, Sept. 14; Capital City Café\u003c/li>\u003cli>Opening Ceremony; Thursday, Sept. 15; Circle Stage\u003c/li>\u003cli>Board Came Bonanza; Friday, Sept. 16; Modern Living Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Come As You Are Church Services; Sunday, Sept. 18 and 25; Oklahoma Frontier Experience\u003c/li>\u003cli>Band Day Parade Competition; Monday, Sept. 19; General Pershing Blvd &amp; The Circle\u003c/li>\u003cli>State Fair Academy; Tuesday, 9/20 – Friday, Sept. 23; The Circle\u003c/li>\u003cli>Senior Day: Fly Me to the Moon; Wednesday, Sept. 21; Modern Living Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Equine Empowerment Horse Show; Wednesday, Sept. 21; Performance Arena\u003c/li>\u003cli>Deaf Awareness Day; Thursday, Sept. 22; Modern Living Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma State Fair Putters Cup; Friday, Sept. 23; Modern Living Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma State Fair Cornhole Classic; Sunday, Sept. 25; Modern Living Building\u003c/li>\u003cli>Closing Ceremony; Sunday, Sept. 25; Circle Stage\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Midway\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Thrills, chills, screams, and smiles are all part of the carnival that’s been a part of the Oklahoma State Fair for more than a century. The Midway is filled with sights and sounds you can only experience once a year, but the memories will last forever!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Additional ride credits (now 100% digital) or armbands are required for carnival rides. Information on advance purchase for armbands is available online; discounts are available for early bird purchase through Sept. 14. Or you may purchase armbands at any carnival ticket booth.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Click here for Midway information, including the list of rides and credits/armband purchases: \u003ca href=\"https://okstatefair.com/activities/midway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fairmidway\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sky Eye Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Entertainment Plaza\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Experience the ride of a lifetime aboard North America’s largest traveling ferris wheel. Gondolas holding up to six riders each will reach a peak height of 155 feet, allowing views of up to 15 miles. Log on here \u003ca href=\"https://okstatefair.com/activities/sky-eye-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FairFerrisWheel\u003c/a> for Sky Eye Wheel hours and tickets.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Food\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>All over the park! Everything from savory and sweet to deep-fried, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly, there’s a lot of food at the fair. Click on this link \u003ca href=\"https://okstatefair.com/map?type=food\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FairFood\u003c/a> to see a list of food vendors and choose your favorite!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You should check out the fair’s website (listed above) so you can see who’s performing on what stage and when. The fair has lots of free music to enjoy. We guarantee you’ll have a great time, whether you just walk around and visit exhibits and barns, or light up the night on the midway. It’s an ideal family outing!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0650578cd951f11a6c5f50f1ad593dad.jpeg","name":"The Great State Fair of Oklahoma","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"its-the-great-state-fair-of-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-09-14T13:47:59.271Z","_created":"Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:57:03 GMT","dateUnix":1663163280,"_etag":"cf679991a424e48714ba1a873c2b9626f3dbb4e2","textbody":"Whether it’s the lights and rides on the midway, the smell, and taste of “fair” food, or just plain people-watching, there’s something for everyone at the Oklahoma State Fair, and it’s that time of year again. This year’s fair will run from Sept. 15th–25th and feature some all-time favorites like Disney On Ice, Xtreme Bulls &amp; Broncs, livestock judging, and music galore.If you’re new to Oklahoma, this is one event you don’t want to miss. The fair is popular with all ages and attracts about a million people each year. The Oklahoma City Fairgrounds are on the south side of NW 10th Street between May Avenue and Portland Avenue, plus there’s plenty of free parking available.Gate AdmissionTickets are available online for outside gate admission and the price varies by age.&nbsp;Adults 12 and older: $8Children ages 6–11, $4Children 5 and under are free.For a complete schedule of events and a map of the fairgrounds, log on to okstatefair.com and click on Schedule of Events or Map. We’ve highlighted a few main events for you.Disney On IceRoad Trip AdventuresRuns Thursday, Sept. 15th through Monday, Sept. 19thJim Norick ArenaTickets range from $20 to $65 per person.To purchase your tickets, go to fairticketsdisney&nbsp;for times and ticket availability.Ticket purchases on or before Sept. 14 include outside gate admission; an additional outside gate admission ticket is required if tickets are purchased after Sept. 14.Xtreme Bulls &amp; BroncsRuns Sept.23 &amp;amp; 24, 7:30 p.m.Jim Norick ArenaTickets range from $30 to $45 per personTo purchase your tickets, go to fairticketsbulls for ticket availability.Ticket purchases on or before Sept. 14 include outside gate admission; an additional outside gate admission ticket is required if tickets are purchased after Sept. 14.Performers include Trace Adkins on Friday night and Chris Janson on Saturday night.ExhibitsExhibits run the length of the fair.Log on to fairexhibits for information on all the exhibits.4-H and FFA Exhibits, Oklahoma Expo HallAGtropolis, Oklahoma Expo HallAuto Show, The PavilionBarnyard Birthing Center, Oklahoma Expo HallGentle Giants of Express (Clydesdales), Super BarnCreative Arts Exhibits, Creative Arts BuildingGreat American Petting Farm &amp; Pony Trail Ride, Oklahoma Expo Hall LawnThe Hands-On Spot, Modern Living BuildingOklahoma Frontier Experience, Oklahoma Frontier ExperienceOklahoma Student Art Exhibits, Arts AnnexSpirit of Oklahoma Exhibit, Bennett Event CenterSpecial eventsLog on to fairspecialevents for descriptions and specific times for each event.Oklahoma Senior Games Line Dancing Competition; Saturday, Sept. 24; Modern Living BuildingMiss OSF Pageant; Saturday, Sept. 10; Modern Living BuildingGreat Taste of a Fair; Wednesday, Sept. 14; Capital City CaféOpening Ceremony; Thursday, Sept. 15; Circle StageBoard Came Bonanza; Friday, Sept. 16; Modern Living BuildingCome As You Are Church Services; Sunday, Sept. 18 and 25; Oklahoma Frontier ExperienceBand Day Parade Competition; Monday, Sept. 19; General Pershing Blvd &amp; The CircleState Fair Academy; Tuesday, 9/20 – Friday, Sept. 23; The CircleSenior Day: Fly Me to the Moon; Wednesday, Sept. 21; Modern Living BuildingEquine Empowerment Horse Show; Wednesday, Sept. 21; Performance ArenaDeaf Awareness Day; Thursday, Sept. 22; Modern Living BuildingOklahoma State Fair Putters Cup; Friday, Sept. 23; Modern Living BuildingOklahoma State Fair Cornhole Classic; Sunday, Sept. 25; Modern Living BuildingClosing Ceremony; Sunday, Sept. 25; Circle StageMidwayThrills, chills, screams, and smiles are all part of the carnival that’s been a part of the Oklahoma State Fair for more than a century. The Midway is filled with sights and sounds you can only experience once a year, but the memories will last forever!Additional ride credits (now 100% digital) or armbands are required for carnival rides. Information on advance purchase for armbands is available online; discounts are available for early bird purchase through Sept. 14. Or you may purchase armbands at any carnival ticket booth.Click here for Midway information, including the list of rides and credits/armband purchases: FairmidwaySky Eye ParkEntertainment PlazaExperience the ride of a lifetime aboard North America’s largest traveling ferris wheel. Gondolas holding up to six riders each will reach a peak height of 155 feet, allowing views of up to 15 miles. Log on here FairFerrisWheel for Sky Eye Wheel hours and tickets.FoodAll over the park! Everything from savory and sweet to deep-fried, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly, there’s a lot of food at the fair. Click on this link FairFood to see a list of food vendors and choose your favorite!You should check out the fair’s website (listed above) so you can see who’s performing on what stage and when. The fair has lots of free music to enjoy. We guarantee you’ll have a great time, whether you just walk around and visit exhibits and barns, or light up the night on the midway. It’s an ideal family outing!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6321ddaf4db04853bf91fc88"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6329dbcf4db04853bc921de6","_updated":"Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:16:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Day of Caring 2022","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to be a partner with the United Way of Norman as part of our company initiatives. Last Friday, more than 35 Ideal employees participated in the annual Day of Caring event. Our Outreach Ministry Leader, Ronda McKown, found the perfect place for us to use our talents as builders, painters, restorers, and designers, by doing beautification projects at Bridges of Norman.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/899b69274adf4914b7e73f1c789d28e0.jpeg\" style=\"width: 33.43%;\" class=\"fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/899b69274adf4914b7e73f1c789d28e0.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bridges’ mission is to empower high school students in family crisis to pursue education without obstacles. Executive Director, Stacy Bruce, shared stories of local high school students who become homeless due to family death/crisis, or aging out of the foster care system, and they come here to find a safe place to live on their own. The staff teach the students important life skills like budgeting, doing laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and basic car maintenance. Most of their students do not have a vehicle, so they provide bicycles to them, so they do not always have to ride a city bus. Bridges is Project Based Section 8, so the Norman Housing Authority assists with some of the cost of housing, but the students must provide work documentation, or a source of income and they pay rent on a sliding scale for their apartment. Students accepted into the Bridges program must have teacher referrals, attend school, and pass their classes. Their goal is to help students receive their high school diplomas. The previous requirement to apply for Bridges was to be “enrolled in or eligible in a Norman Public High School,” so the organization would lose out on helping students in Moore.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e84c3e35f9e95df2cb303cc85abdb139.jpeg\" style=\"width: 24.18%;\" class=\"fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e84c3e35f9e95df2cb303cc85abdb139.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bridges' strives to help as many students as possible, but the number of those in need is growing at an alarming rate and they need more space to expand. This time last year, the number of homeless students in the Moore area was 29, according to their homeless liaison. Last week, this number has grown to 96 high-school- aged-students without a place to live. Ideal Homes and sister company, Landmark, have found a vacant church in the Moore area that is currently being reviewed for renovations to provide a safe location to house these students.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8b381a9e0d249b906ad4b3329db03db5.jpeg\" style=\"width: 26.87%;\" class=\"fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8b381a9e0d249b906ad4b3329db03db5.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gives back 10% of profits to local, national, and international charitable organizations. Over the past 30 years, the company, and individuals at Ideal have focused on philanthropic efforts to help offer a hand-up in making an impact on the areas where we live and work. Last year, Ideal set aside more than $800K for non-profits in need. This year, Ideal employees took their first mission trip to Los Angeles where homelessness is the highest in the country. They provided meals, clothing, and restoration in neighborhoods for inner city youth and the homeless. Ideal has partnered with Food &amp; Shelter Inc. and Landmark to begin The Share Center of Norman, the first community center of its kind in Norman, to offer a centralized location with a food pantry, social services, and supplies for those in need. Plus, offering support and prayers to their employees in times of need.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9592203746a42f68896f84c3de8118c6.jpeg\" style=\"width: 29.7%;\" class=\"fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9592203746a42f68896f84c3de8118c6.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you would like to learn more about how you can help, click here for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/?fbclid=IwAR1Z0WZE_MfJiG42r-087I2imwXsaR6UAqQm91D4XfphMHKHyLVcsHdu8dg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">United Way of Norman\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://bridgesnorman.org/?fbclid=IwAR37lEbCFoFyUDdOqvQzDoSwh6GDYe1sFPuKoCKfrjfLMDyvq28k62X9TlU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bridges\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"day-of-caring-2022-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-09-20T15:24:39.862Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3a7b45f1e67ef6322001d51362e2d47e.jpeg","name":"Day of Caring 2022 at Bridges","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1663687480,"_etag":"26e4c8d63bd121df2686aea1cc589a1e1ad33196","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to be a partner with the United Way of Norman as part of our company initiatives. Last Friday, more than 35 Ideal employees participated in the annual Day of Caring event. Our Outreach Ministry Leader, Ronda McKown, found the perfect place for us to use our talents as builders, painters, restorers, and designers, by doing beautification projects at Bridges of Norman.&nbsp;Bridges’ mission is to empower high school students in family crisis to pursue education without obstacles. Executive Director, Stacy Bruce, shared stories of local high school students who become homeless due to family death/crisis, or aging out of the foster care system, and they come here to find a safe place to live on their own. The staff teach the students important life skills like budgeting, doing laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and basic car maintenance. Most of their students do not have a vehicle, so they provide bicycles to them, so they do not always have to ride a city bus. Bridges is Project Based Section 8, so the Norman Housing Authority assists with some of the cost of housing, but the students must provide work documentation, or a source of income and they pay rent on a sliding scale for their apartment. Students accepted into the Bridges program must have teacher referrals, attend school, and pass their classes. Their goal is to help students receive their high school diplomas. The previous requirement to apply for Bridges was to be “enrolled in or eligible in a Norman Public High School,” so the organization would lose out on helping students in Moore.Bridges' strives to help as many students as possible, but the number of those in need is growing at an alarming rate and they need more space to expand. This time last year, the number of homeless students in the Moore area was 29, according to their homeless liaison. Last week, this number has grown to 96 high-school- aged-students without a place to live. Ideal Homes and sister company, Landmark, have found a vacant church in the Moore area that is currently being reviewed for renovations to provide a safe location to house these students.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gives back 10% of profits to local, national, and international charitable organizations. Over the past 30 years, the company, and individuals at Ideal have focused on philanthropic efforts to help offer a hand-up in making an impact on the areas where we live and work. Last year, Ideal set aside more than $800K for non-profits in need. This year, Ideal employees took their first mission trip to Los Angeles where homelessness is the highest in the country. They provided meals, clothing, and restoration in neighborhoods for inner city youth and the homeless. Ideal has partnered with Food &amp; Shelter Inc. and Landmark to begin The Share Center of Norman, the first community center of its kind in Norman, to offer a centralized location with a food pantry, social services, and supplies for those in need. Plus, offering support and prayers to their employees in times of need.If you would like to learn more about how you can help, click here for the United Way of Norman or Bridges.","_created":"Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:27:11 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6329dbcf4db04853bc921de6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"632dedd94db04853bc922605","_updated":"Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:41:30 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Essential Guthrie - Then & Now","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will soon open new homes in Guthrie!&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>The Mission Hills neighborhood in historic Guthrie already has Ideal Homes from previous builds, but the company has new land under development nearby and plans to open a new section of homes in early 2023. Mission Hills backs up to a beautiful creek with trees to capture a quiet, peaceful feeling of home.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Ideal owners in Mission Hills will be near historic Guthrie and less than 30 minutes from all areas of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma’s first capital, Guthrie is a charming historical city, with amazing turn-of-the-century architecture. First established in 1887, on April 22, 1889, the Land Run brought tens of thousands of settlers thundering over the prairie on horses, in wagons, and foot. More than 10,000 claims were staked that day in the land next to Cottonwood Creek.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>In 1907, Guthrie became Oklahoma’s state capital, a designation that was not to last. Oklahoma City business leaders soon launched a vigorous campaign to make Oklahoma City the new state capital. A special election was held in 1910 to determine the state’s capital location, with Oklahoma City winning the vote. The state seal and the capital were relocated to Oklahoma City, where it has remained since.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Local civic leaders have worked for more than 30 years to ensure the preservation of Guthrie’s rich architectural legacy. A portion of the downtown district is designated as a national historic landmark, in one of the largest historic districts on the National Register. This designation signifies the national importance of downtown architecture and its rich history.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Mission Hills students will attend Guthrie Public Schools, where your child’s education and safety are top priority. Go, Blue Jays!&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Central Elementary\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guthrie Junior High\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guthrie High School\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>You can find more information on Guthrie Public Schools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.guthrieps.net/\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"guthrieps.net\" target=\"_blank\">guthrieps.net\u003c/a>.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Here's just a brief snapshot of what the “essential” Guthrie has to offer residents and visitors – in addition to the many activities close by in Oklahoma City.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things to do in and near Guthrie\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>More information is available on each listing at \u003ca href=\"https://www.guthrieok.com/home\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"guthrieok.com\" target=\"_blank\">guthrieok.com\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#70AD47;'>Museums\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Frontier Drugstore Museum\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma Territorial Capital Sports Museum\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma Territorial Museum &amp; Carnegie Library\u003c/li>\u003cli>Owens Art Place Museum\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#70AD47;'>Live music &amp; entertainment\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Events at the Lazy E Arena\u003c/li>\u003cli>Frights in the First Capital: Ghoulish Gatherings in Historic Guthrie\u003c/li>\u003cli>Red Brick Nights\u003c/li>\u003cli>International Bluegrass Festival\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Pollard Theatre\u003c/li>\u003cli>DoubleStop Music Hall\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#70AD47;'>Outdoor parks and lakes\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Banner Park\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Splash pad, picnic areas, and playground\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Liberty Lake\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Boating, fishing, jet skiing, swimming, horseback riding, bicycle trails, and camping\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Guthrie Lake\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Plenty of great fishing, boating, camping, and swimming\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Highland Park Disc Golf Course\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#70AD47;'>Tours\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>First Capital Trolley, Historic Trolley Tour\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guthrie Ghost Walk\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guthrie Scottish Rite Masonic Center\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to grab a bite\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The Stables Café &amp; Tap Room 223\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>223 N. Division St.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Great barbecue, along with a plentiful buffet of veggies, salad, and desserts\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Roma’s Italian Restaurant\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>112 W. Noble Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Reasonably priced Italian cuisine and pizza, along with sandwiches, appetizers, and seafood&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Pollard’s Gourmet Grocery &amp; Gentleman Jerky\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>102 E. Oklahoma Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Specialty grocery store featuring fresh artisan jerky, along with specialty sandwiches, salads, and desserts\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Blue Belle Pizza Parlor &amp; Saloon\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>224 W. Harrison Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Specialty pizzas, wings, and breads.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Along with plenty of other fine restaurants and dining establishments!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shopping fun in or near Guthrie\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Guthrie is home to an eclectic collection of stores carrying homemade crafts, custom boots, fine art and photography, antiques, and specialty gifts. Antique stores are plentiful!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#70AD47;'>Antiques\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Above the Rest (antiques)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>108 W. Oklahoma Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Country Corner (antiques)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>101 W. Oklahoma Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Heritage Collection (antiques)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>118 W. Oklahoma Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Magnolia (antiques)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>111 W. Harrison Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Recollections Antique Mall (antiques)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>124 N. First St.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#70AD47;'>Boutiques\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>First Capital Games &amp; Collectibles\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>116 W. Oklahoma Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Licorice Man\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>112 E. Oklahoma Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Boutique 206\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>206 E. Oklahoma Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>G Gallery &amp; Glass Studio\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>110 E. Oklahoma Ave.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>There’s also plenty of mall shopping within easy driving distance: NorthPark Mall (NW 122\u003csup>nd\u003c/sup> &amp; May); Quail Springs Mall (W Memorial Rd between May and Penn); and Penn Square Mall (NW Expressway at N Penn).\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Check out the town and Mission Hills and consider building your ideal home in Guthrie! For more information and listings in the categories above, please visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.guthrieok.com/home\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"guthrieok.com\" target=\"_blank\">guthrieok.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3e2adfe47b66bd63da453de1708ab1a6.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Essential Guthrie, OK Then & Now"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"essential-guthrie-then-now-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-09-23T17:04:32.204Z","_created":"Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:33:13 GMT","dateUnix":1663952673,"_etag":"2c8b1b7f7505e7f26a34106c97594e682a1246fa","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will soon open new homes in Guthrie!&nbsp;The Mission Hills neighborhood in historic Guthrie already has Ideal Homes from previous builds, but the company has new land under development nearby and plans to open a new section of homes in early 2023. Mission Hills backs up to a beautiful creek with trees to capture a quiet, peaceful feeling of home.Ideal owners in Mission Hills will be near historic Guthrie and less than 30 minutes from all areas of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma’s first capital, Guthrie is a charming historical city, with amazing turn-of-the-century architecture. First established in 1887, on April 22, 1889, the Land Run brought tens of thousands of settlers thundering over the prairie on horses, in wagons, and foot. More than 10,000 claims were staked that day in the land next to Cottonwood Creek.&nbsp;In 1907, Guthrie became Oklahoma’s state capital, a designation that was not to last. Oklahoma City business leaders soon launched a vigorous campaign to make Oklahoma City the new state capital. A special election was held in 1910 to determine the state’s capital location, with Oklahoma City winning the vote. The state seal and the capital were relocated to Oklahoma City, where it has remained since.Local civic leaders have worked for more than 30 years to ensure the preservation of Guthrie’s rich architectural legacy. A portion of the downtown district is designated as a national historic landmark, in one of the largest historic districts on the National Register. This designation signifies the national importance of downtown architecture and its rich history.SchoolsMission Hills students will attend Guthrie Public Schools, where your child’s education and safety are top priority. Go, Blue Jays!&nbsp;Central ElementaryGuthrie Junior HighGuthrie High SchoolYou can find more information on Guthrie Public Schools at guthrieps.net.Here's just a brief snapshot of what the “essential” Guthrie has to offer residents and visitors – in addition to the many activities close by in Oklahoma City.Things to do in and near GuthrieMore information is available on each listing at guthrieok.comMuseumsFrontier Drugstore MuseumOklahoma Territorial Capital Sports MuseumOklahoma Territorial Museum &amp; Carnegie LibraryOwens Art Place MuseumLive music &amp; entertainmentEvents at the Lazy E ArenaFrights in the First Capital: Ghoulish Gatherings in Historic GuthrieRed Brick NightsInternational Bluegrass FestivalThe Pollard TheatreDoubleStop Music HallOutdoor parks and lakesBanner ParkSplash pad, picnic areas, and playgroundLiberty LakeBoating, fishing, jet skiing, swimming, horseback riding, bicycle trails, and campingGuthrie LakePlenty of great fishing, boating, camping, and swimmingHighland Park Disc Golf CourseToursFirst Capital Trolley, Historic Trolley TourGuthrie Ghost WalkGuthrie Scottish Rite Masonic CenterWhere to grab a biteThe Stables Café &amp; Tap Room 223223 N. Division St.Great barbecue, along with a plentiful buffet of veggies, salad, and dessertsRoma’s Italian Restaurant112 W. Noble Ave.Reasonably priced Italian cuisine and pizza, along with sandwiches, appetizers, and seafood&nbsp;Pollard’s Gourmet Grocery &amp; Gentleman Jerky102 E. Oklahoma Ave.Specialty grocery store featuring fresh artisan jerky, along with specialty sandwiches, salads, and dessertsBlue Belle Pizza Parlor &amp; Saloon224 W. Harrison Ave.Specialty pizzas, wings, and breads.Along with plenty of other fine restaurants and dining establishments!Shopping fun in or near GuthrieGuthrie is home to an eclectic collection of stores carrying homemade crafts, custom boots, fine art and photography, antiques, and specialty gifts. Antique stores are plentiful!AntiquesAbove the Rest (antiques)108 W. Oklahoma Ave.Country Corner (antiques)101 W. Oklahoma Ave.Heritage Collection (antiques)118 W. Oklahoma Ave.Magnolia (antiques)111 W. Harrison Ave.Recollections Antique Mall (antiques)124 N. First St.BoutiquesFirst Capital Games &amp; Collectibles116 W. Oklahoma Ave.Licorice Man112 E. Oklahoma Ave.Boutique 206206 E. Oklahoma Ave.G Gallery &amp; Glass Studio110 E. Oklahoma Ave.There’s also plenty of mall shopping within easy driving distance: NorthPark Mall (NW 122nd &amp; May); Quail Springs Mall (W Memorial Rd between May and Penn); and Penn Square Mall (NW Expressway at N Penn).Check out the town and Mission Hills and consider building your ideal home in Guthrie! For more information and listings in the categories above, please visit guthrieok.com.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/632dedd94db04853bc922605"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"633328f24db04853bd924abb","_updated":"Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:36:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"October 1 - Tour More Than 20 Homes at the Mustang & Yukon Showcase","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>New homes starting from the $250s in Mustang and Yukon will be available to tour this Saturday, October 1, in the New Home Showcase!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are three communities in Mustang and Yukon with brand new move-in-ready homes as well as homesites available to custom build your future home depending on your preference and timeframe. Start your tour in one of the three communities below and we'll be happy to show you around all of the communities available!\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Castlewood Trails\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Close to the turnpike for quick access, Castlewood Trails features a beautiful common area with soccer fields, a playground, a pavilion, a splash pad, and so much more. This community loves to get together for neighborhood parties. Priced from the $250s. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Find out more about Castlewood Trails here.\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/NGwGHkWZ6VQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Somers Pointe\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Residents love the wide open space at the center of Somers Pointe complete with a splash pad, playground, pavilion, and green space. This community is less than 5 minutes away from tons of shopping and dining options. Priced from the $260s, this community also has homesites to fit some of our larger floor plans. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about Somers Pointe here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hu3aUXIaY-A\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Skyline Trails\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Not only is Skyline Trails a fan favorite community, but it also just received a BRAND NEW playground and splash pad this year. This beautiful community is the perfect location for shopping, dining, and access to I-40 and Kilpatrick Turnpike. Priced from the $230s. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about Skyline Trails here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EEEpYjhsRy0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mustang and Yukon are known for being one of the premier communities around Oklahoma City. With a quiet, small-town feel and easy access to Oklahoma City, the airport, and nearby Lake Overholser, residents can get anywhere and everywhere quickly. Shopping and dining are just minutes away from each community.\u003c/p>\u003cp>With the Will Rogers Airport just 15 minutes from town, residents can also easily hop on a flight with any major airline and jet off to whatever destination they choose. Just north in Yukon are the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge and Lake Overholser, both popular destinations for experiencing the outdoors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c406276071daa78fb3373accbc338108.jpeg","name":"Kitchen in home in Yukon, OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"october-1-tour-more-than-20-homes-at-the-mustang-yukon-showcase-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-09-27T16:30:15.081Z","_created":"Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:46:42 GMT","dateUnix":1664296216,"_etag":"266b30517dcb00bda896509032f9af656ed1fb6c","textbody":"New homes starting from the $250s in Mustang and Yukon will be available to tour this Saturday, October 1, in the New Home Showcase!&nbsp;There are three communities in Mustang and Yukon with brand new move-in-ready homes as well as homesites available to custom build your future home depending on your preference and timeframe. Start your tour in one of the three communities below and we'll be happy to show you around all of the communities available!Castlewood TrailsClose to the turnpike for quick access, Castlewood Trails features a beautiful common area with soccer fields, a playground, a pavilion, a splash pad, and so much more. This community loves to get together for neighborhood parties. Priced from the $250s. Find out more about Castlewood Trails here.Somers PointeResidents love the wide open space at the center of Somers Pointe complete with a splash pad, playground, pavilion, and green space. This community is less than 5 minutes away from tons of shopping and dining options. Priced from the $260s, this community also has homesites to fit some of our larger floor plans. Find out more about Somers Pointe here.Skyline TrailsNot only is Skyline Trails a fan favorite community, but it also just received a BRAND NEW playground and splash pad this year. This beautiful community is the perfect location for shopping, dining, and access to I-40 and Kilpatrick Turnpike. Priced from the $230s. Find out more about Skyline Trails here.Mustang and Yukon are known for being one of the premier communities around Oklahoma City. With a quiet, small-town feel and easy access to Oklahoma City, the airport, and nearby Lake Overholser, residents can get anywhere and everywhere quickly. Shopping and dining are just minutes away from each community.With the Will Rogers Airport just 15 minutes from town, residents can also easily hop on a flight with any major airline and jet off to whatever destination they choose. Just north in Yukon are the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge and Lake Overholser, both popular destinations for experiencing the outdoors.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/633328f24db04853bd924abb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6346e2c24db0480357e5f5d8","_updated":"Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:54:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL Financing Offers For a Limited Time","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch3>Save up to $200/mo for 30 years\u003c/h3>\u003ch2>Plus up to $4,000 in closing costs\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will buy down your interest rate for a limited time! By using an Ideal preferred lender, you can save on your monthly mortgage payment for the lifetime of your loan.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003chr>\u003ch3>Save with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods financing.\u003c/h3>\u003chr>\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">*Offer available on homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time only with a 2-point buydown paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample savings is based on interest rates dated 8/21/23 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate conventional loan. Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offer, including the 2-point buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.\u003c/span>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d45ddcf864d613e203c04b16749b58f6.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Save up to $200/mo plus up to $4,000 in closing costs"}}],"uniqueName":"ideal-financing-offers-for-a-limited-time-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-08-21T15:39:03.596Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d45ddcf864d613e203c04b16749b58f6.png","name":"Save up to $200/mo plus up to $4,000 in closing costs","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1692632344,"_etag":"a0feed4a108d9db9b0618ca800fe32494cf583ea","textbody":"Save up to $200/mo for 30 yearsPlus up to $4,000 in closing costsIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will buy down your interest rate for a limited time! By using an Ideal preferred lender, you can save on your monthly mortgage payment for the lifetime of your loan.&nbsp;Save with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods financing.*Offer available on homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time only with a 2-point buydown paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample savings is based on interest rates dated 8/21/23 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate conventional loan. Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offer, including the 2-point buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.","_created":"Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:52:34 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6346e2c24db0480357e5f5d8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"634d727e4db0484bb5be8724","_updated":"Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:19:26 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get Wicked Chic with DIY for Halloween","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Add a pinch of cleverness, a dash of budget, and a whole lot of creativity to create fabulous do-it-yourself Halloween décor. Not everyone wants to spend what it takes for those great animatronic skeletons or witches that fly overhead. But there’s no need to count yourself out if you’re on a budget! There are plenty of DIY ideas online to keep your house and party on the spooky list.\u003c/p>\u003cp>First and foremost, have fun. That could be hosting a dinner party, a trick-or-treating costume watch, a horror-movie marathon, or just enjoying your favorite candy. Check out a few of these DIY Halloween decorating ideas from \u003ca href=\"https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/holidays-celebrations/g2554/halloween-decorations/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">House Beautifu\u003c/a>l to get your home ready for the frightfully fun season.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>String art\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A simple project that requires a hanging wood sign, colored string, nails, and a pattern. Check out string art kits on Etsy or create your own. The kits include easy-to-follow instructions, and no experience is required! The \u003ca href=\"https://www.etsy.com/listing/897009517/5-x-5-pumpkin-string-art-kit-diy-adult?utm_custom1=housebeautiful.com&source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=78888&awc=6220_1664753503_d44cc51509424274971c660cdcda2c1d&utm_term=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cool pumpkin kit\u003c/a> sells for $14.50 and can be used for years and years, from late September to Thanksgiving.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A marigold garland\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Perfect for the entire fall season, a DIY marigold garland will add a pop of color to any area in your home. All you need are thread, scissors, needles, and flowers. Cut off the stems and stitch the flower heads together in whatever pattern suits your fall fancy. Throw in a few leaves, and you’ve got yourself a garland!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Crystal ball candlesticks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Start with old candlesticks painted black. Fill clear glass Christmas bulbs with spooky images on transparency film, and you’ve created some \u003ca href=\"https://flamingotoes.com/spooky-crystal-ball-halloween-candlesticks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">eerie crystal balls\u003c/a> for your mantel or table. Click on the link for the tutorial.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fabric pumpkins\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you have any kind of sewing skills, a few fashion fabric pumpkins might be right up your alley. Turn any festive fabric, like an orange bandana or black and white plaid, into a mini pumpkin. You’ll need a needle and thread, fiberfill, and sticks for the stems. Here’s the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sadieseasongoods.com/halloween-bandana-pumpkin/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">how-to\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Burlap pumpkin banner\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every home space loves a little texture. Try this banner that features burlap pumpkins hung with clothespins on twine. Rustic buffalo check burlap works excellent. Easy breezy and super festive! \u003ca href=\"https://www.craftingcheerfully.com/diy-pumpkin-banner-with-buffalo-check-burlap/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Here’s the tutorial\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Spidery hand soap\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Grab liquid hand soap pumps from your local dollar store and fill them with a few plastic spiders or festive confetti for an ominous touch. Here’s how.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Candle drip magic\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>All you have to do for this one is light some drip candles, let them work their magic, and arrange them around the house. Bonus if you display them in spooky, black-painted wine bottles! Major fright-night thrills, but don’t burn yourself!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Crafty pumpkin topiary\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>What about a pumpkin topiary with painted plastic pumpkins stacked at wacky angles? Carve your favorite scary face, and add to a barrel planter with lights and hay for a wickedly good welcome. \u003ca href=\"https://diycandy.com/lighted-halloween-pumpkin-topiary/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Here’s a tutorial.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Add a few black and white pumpkins\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A simple fall décor idea for inside or out. On your porch, line up a selection of pumpkins, leaving some orange, some white, and then paint at least one of them black to bring a little darkness to the mix. Add some gourds, and you’re ready for the season. Here’s a \u003ca href=\"https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/target-fall-halloween-decorating-ideas\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">guide\u003c/a> to show you the way. You can use the same idea with small pumpkins on a mantle or table. The link has lots of photos and ideas.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a pumpkin vase\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Turn a real or fake pumpkin into a vase for a \u003ca href=\"https://sugarandcloth.com/diy-halloween-floral-centerpiece/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Halloween-chic centerpiece\u003c/a>. Add your favorite fall flowers and persimmons to fill the vase. This bouquet can see you through Thanksgiving, too!\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are dozens more ideas online at \u003ca href=\"https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/holidays-celebrations/g2554/halloween-decorations/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">House Beautiful\u003c/a> in addition to what’s listed here. Festive, budget-friendly ideas you can do yourself help make your Ideal home ideally spooky, witchy, and scary good fun this season!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-wicked-chic-with-diy-for-halloween-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-10-17T14:09:49.884Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/359a881090ea96fc48d3a25af0176573.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Get Wicked Chic with a DIY Halloween"},"dateUnix":1666015790,"_etag":"ac0a4b9e9dbc7447ac0a1050b9ea6877d7be7d5e","textbody":"Add a pinch of cleverness, a dash of budget, and a whole lot of creativity to create fabulous do-it-yourself Halloween décor. Not everyone wants to spend what it takes for those great animatronic skeletons or witches that fly overhead. But there’s no need to count yourself out if you’re on a budget! There are plenty of DIY ideas online to keep your house and party on the spooky list.First and foremost, have fun. That could be hosting a dinner party, a trick-or-treating costume watch, a horror-movie marathon, or just enjoying your favorite candy. Check out a few of these DIY Halloween decorating ideas from House Beautiful to get your home ready for the frightfully fun season.String artA simple project that requires a hanging wood sign, colored string, nails, and a pattern. Check out string art kits on Etsy or create your own. The kits include easy-to-follow instructions, and no experience is required! The cool pumpkin kit sells for $14.50 and can be used for years and years, from late September to Thanksgiving.A marigold garlandPerfect for the entire fall season, a DIY marigold garland will add a pop of color to any area in your home. All you need are thread, scissors, needles, and flowers. Cut off the stems and stitch the flower heads together in whatever pattern suits your fall fancy. Throw in a few leaves, and you’ve got yourself a garland!Crystal ball candlesticksStart with old candlesticks painted black. Fill clear glass Christmas bulbs with spooky images on transparency film, and you’ve created some eerie crystal balls for your mantel or table. Click on the link for the tutorial.Fabric pumpkinsIf you have any kind of sewing skills, a few fashion fabric pumpkins might be right up your alley. Turn any festive fabric, like an orange bandana or black and white plaid, into a mini pumpkin. You’ll need a needle and thread, fiberfill, and sticks for the stems. Here’s the how-to.Burlap pumpkin bannerEvery home space loves a little texture. Try this banner that features burlap pumpkins hung with clothespins on twine. Rustic buffalo check burlap works excellent. Easy breezy and super festive! Here’s the tutorial.Spidery hand soapGrab liquid hand soap pumps from your local dollar store and fill them with a few plastic spiders or festive confetti for an ominous touch. Here’s how.Candle drip magicAll you have to do for this one is light some drip candles, let them work their magic, and arrange them around the house. Bonus if you display them in spooky, black-painted wine bottles! Major fright-night thrills, but don’t burn yourself!Crafty pumpkin topiaryWhat about a pumpkin topiary with painted plastic pumpkins stacked at wacky angles? Carve your favorite scary face, and add to a barrel planter with lights and hay for a wickedly good welcome. Here’s a tutorial.Add a few black and white pumpkinsA simple fall décor idea for inside or out. On your porch, line up a selection of pumpkins, leaving some orange, some white, and then paint at least one of them black to bring a little darkness to the mix. Add some gourds, and you’re ready for the season. Here’s a guide to show you the way. You can use the same idea with small pumpkins on a mantle or table. The link has lots of photos and ideas.Make a pumpkin vaseTurn a real or fake pumpkin into a vase for a Halloween-chic centerpiece. Add your favorite fall flowers and persimmons to fill the vase. This bouquet can see you through Thanksgiving, too!There are dozens more ideas online at House Beautiful in addition to what’s listed here. Festive, budget-friendly ideas you can do yourself help make your Ideal home ideally spooky, witchy, and scary good fun this season!","_created":"Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:19:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/634d727e4db0484bb5be8724"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6359a81b4db048219d1aac62","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:18:10 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"It’s true! Norman is getting a new community close to shopping!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Looking for a home in Norman, OK that’s easily accessible to just about everything? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/norman/flint-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Flint Hills\u003c/a>, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods’ newest community, located on Tecumseh Rd. just minutes from two Starbucks, Target, Crest Foods, On Cue, and so much more, may be your answer.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We are really proud to develop communities like Flint Hills,” said Zack Roach, Ideal’s vice president of development. “This neighborhood will be modern, attractive, and safe, yet environmentally conscious while highlighting the history of conservancy in our region.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Flint Hills residents will have easy accessibility to the entire OKC metro via I-35 (less than a mile away) and to first-class shopping and dining at The Shops at University North Park. Students who live in Flint Hills will go to Norman Public Schools, the seventh-largest district in the state. The district has earned a reputation for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, and first-rate athletic teams.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Floor plans for the area will range from 1,158&nbsp;-&nbsp;2,136 square feet. First-time homebuyers, families, and empty nesters will find the area attractively priced with all the benefits of a new home. Prices start in the $300s. An active homeowners’ association will help maintain the common landscaping, playgrounds, and walking trails.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why buy a new home vs. an existing home?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>While existing homes may have a lower price point, the total cost of owning an existing home is often higher than a new home. There are a lot of factors to consider when comparing costs and new homes offer lower costs in many categories. Here are some things to consider:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Financing incentives\u003c/strong> offered by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods can help homeowners save up to $500/month on their mortgage. This allows buyers to purchase a higher price point home for the same monthly payment as an existing home in many cases.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Energy efficiency and monthly energy costs:\u003c/strong> an Ideal home has a very low energy costs and in fact, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will guarantee your heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes in your new home.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Appliances and systems:\u003c/strong> new HVAC systems and home appliances are not only new, but warrantied to ensure you’re not paying to update expensive items for a long time.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Insurance:\u003c/strong> homeowner insurance is more affordable on new homes than existing homes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Peace-of-mind warranties:\u003c/strong> Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers a one-year warranty and 10-year structural warranty to give you the peace of mind that you won’t find a major issue after you move into your home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What about Amenities?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Neighborhood amenities at Flint Hills include a playground and the ever-popular splash pad for kids, along with benches and shade along extensive walking trails. If you enjoy fishing, you will love the catch-and-release stocked ponds throughout the community.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Some homesites will back up to walking trails and feature fences that allow you to see out to the common areas creating a huge space to play in addition to the backyard. “This is a great amenity that allows residents to get to know their neighbors,” said Roach. “Kids can play comfortably in the area, and since it’s not immediately next to the street, parents don’t have to worry about distracted drivers.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Studies from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nrpa.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Recreation and Park Association\u003c/a> show common areas and green spaces are good for your emotional, physical, and mental health, and adding a little exercise adds to your longevity. Ideal’s new home communities encourage residents to meet each other and participate in activities and recreation.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Green Amenities\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Flint Hills will feature environmentally friendly green stormwater solutions. The community, which is a Water Quality Protection Zone (WQPZ), will include biofiltration areas. Once runoff water has been filtered to mitigate phosphorous and nitrogen, it can be released into Lake Thunderbird and reused as drinking water.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What does the name mean?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Named after a biodiverse four-million-acre habitat to preserve unique flat grasslands in southern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma, Flint Hills will pay homage to that rare, endangered ecosystem. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has worked in partnership with \u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/flint-hills-initiative/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Nature Conservancy\u003c/a> for many years. “This new neighborhood is a tip of the hat to the work of The Nature Conservancy and our longstanding partnership with them,” said Roach. “Our new Flint Hills neighborhood will recognize the tallgrass prairie and diversity of life found in the Flint Hills of Kansas.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more information on the Flint Hills history and ecosystem, click on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.flinthillsdiscovery.org/594/What-are-the-Flint-Hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Flint Hills Discovery Center\u003c/a> website.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cf8fb65a8578238cce8c72ee5494d0a9.jpeg","name":"Flint Hills -Norman, OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"its-true-norman-is-getting-a-new-community-close-to-shopping-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-10-26T21:32:28.750Z","_created":"Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:35:23 GMT","dateUnix":1666819949,"_etag":"fe0599743e22174345c7d69edc7a2d7c4ef9300f","textbody":"Looking for a home in Norman, OK that’s easily accessible to just about everything? Flint Hills, Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods’ newest community, located on Tecumseh Rd. just minutes from two Starbucks, Target, Crest Foods, On Cue, and so much more, may be your answer.&nbsp;“We are really proud to develop communities like Flint Hills,” said Zack Roach, Ideal’s vice president of development. “This neighborhood will be modern, attractive, and safe, yet environmentally conscious while highlighting the history of conservancy in our region.”Flint Hills residents will have easy accessibility to the entire OKC metro via I-35 (less than a mile away) and to first-class shopping and dining at The Shops at University North Park. Students who live in Flint Hills will go to Norman Public Schools, the seventh-largest district in the state. The district has earned a reputation for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, and first-rate athletic teams.Floor plans for the area will range from 1,158&nbsp;-&nbsp;2,136 square feet. First-time homebuyers, families, and empty nesters will find the area attractively priced with all the benefits of a new home. Prices start in the $300s. An active homeowners’ association will help maintain the common landscaping, playgrounds, and walking trails.Why buy a new home vs. an existing home?While existing homes may have a lower price point, the total cost of owning an existing home is often higher than a new home. There are a lot of factors to consider when comparing costs and new homes offer lower costs in many categories. Here are some things to consider:Financing incentives offered by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods can help homeowners save up to $500/month on their mortgage. This allows buyers to purchase a higher price point home for the same monthly payment as an existing home in many cases.Energy efficiency and monthly energy costs: an Ideal home has a very low energy costs and in fact, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will guarantee your heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes in your new home.&nbsp;Appliances and systems: new HVAC systems and home appliances are not only new, but warrantied to ensure you’re not paying to update expensive items for a long time.Insurance: homeowner insurance is more affordable on new homes than existing homes.Peace-of-mind warranties: Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers a one-year warranty and 10-year structural warranty to give you the peace of mind that you won’t find a major issue after you move into your home.What about Amenities?Neighborhood amenities at Flint Hills include a playground and the ever-popular splash pad for kids, along with benches and shade along extensive walking trails. If you enjoy fishing, you will love the catch-and-release stocked ponds throughout the community.&nbsp;Some homesites will back up to walking trails and feature fences that allow you to see out to the common areas creating a huge space to play in addition to the backyard. “This is a great amenity that allows residents to get to know their neighbors,” said Roach. “Kids can play comfortably in the area, and since it’s not immediately next to the street, parents don’t have to worry about distracted drivers.”&nbsp;Studies from the National Recreation and Park Association show common areas and green spaces are good for your emotional, physical, and mental health, and adding a little exercise adds to your longevity. Ideal’s new home communities encourage residents to meet each other and participate in activities and recreation.&nbsp;Green AmenitiesFlint Hills will feature environmentally friendly green stormwater solutions. The community, which is a Water Quality Protection Zone (WQPZ), will include biofiltration areas. Once runoff water has been filtered to mitigate phosphorous and nitrogen, it can be released into Lake Thunderbird and reused as drinking water.What does the name mean?Named after a biodiverse four-million-acre habitat to preserve unique flat grasslands in southern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma, Flint Hills will pay homage to that rare, endangered ecosystem. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has worked in partnership with The Nature Conservancy for many years. “This new neighborhood is a tip of the hat to the work of The Nature Conservancy and our longstanding partnership with them,” said Roach. “Our new Flint Hills neighborhood will recognize the tallgrass prairie and diversity of life found in the Flint Hills of Kansas.”For more information on the Flint Hills history and ecosystem, click on the Flint Hills Discovery Center website.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6359a81b4db048219d1aac62"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"635aca974db048219d1aae21","_updated":"Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:27:12 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Winterizing Your Home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Cooler temperatures are creeping up on us which means it is time to start thinking about how to best protect your home from winter weather. Taylor Kennedy, with our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Customer Care Team, has some great tips on how to prepare for whatever mother nature has in store for us.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Taylor, we always hear the weathermen saying to “drip your faucets” so the pipes don’t freeze. What other things should homeowners do to prevent plumbing problems?\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>One of the main things homeowners definitely need to make sure they are flushing their toilets. Especially if your home has a toilet that is on an exterior wall. Those are the ones that need to be running more often, probably once every two hours. Make sure that the water is actually flowing through and if we have snow on the ground or freezing temperatures.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>What external things should we be looking for on the outside of our homes to prevent significant damage due to snow or ice? (roof, outside faucets, windows, gutters, doors, the yard)\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>Homeowners should walk around the exterior of the home and make sure there are no hoses attached to the exterior faucets. Be sure to purchase the domes to cover the faucets to prevent them from bursting, because this is not a warrantable item. You can purchase them at Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Target for cheap. Also, if your home has an irrigation system, it is highly recommended that you get it winterized. If you are not familiar with how to do it yourself, you can hire a third party (or a subcontractor) before we start seeing freezing temperatures\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Inside the homes, should we be worried about if we have a fireplace?\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>If you have a fireplace, homeowners should check the pilot light to make sure it is lit. If it is not, and you lose power, you cannot use your fireplace. If it is lit, then you just flip the switch and the fireplace can heat the home. If you must light the pilot light yourself, you remove the tray, see the underbelly of the fireplace, and open your quick start guide we provide for homeowners and it will walk you through step-by-step.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>How often should homeowners be having their furnaces inspected?\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cul>\u003cli>Homeowners should have their entire HVAC system serviced twice a year, but specifically in the fall when they will definitely need to double-check and make sure there is no gas leaking.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Is there any specific equipment or tools one should have in case of a storm? (shovels, generator, etc.)\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>Taylor recommends all homeowners have a shovel or a snow blower to remove snow off the driveway. Do not use deicers or salt for the driveways once they freeze, over time that will cause the concrete to erode. Sand and kitty litter (non-colored) are great substitutes for deicing sidewalks and driveways. It would also be a great idea to have a generator if your home already had a pad that is specific for a generator.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2a339d520dc52c11bf2d157928473a5e.png","name":"Winterizing Your Home","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XdWXppLPL48\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2a339d520dc52c11bf2d157928473a5e.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"winterizing-your-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-10-27T18:12:30.947Z","_created":"Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:14:47 GMT","dateUnix":1666894351,"_etag":"fdc604a2053e2168e6da1b176f4cde686b16367f","textbody":"Cooler temperatures are creeping up on us which means it is time to start thinking about how to best protect your home from winter weather. Taylor Kennedy, with our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Customer Care Team, has some great tips on how to prepare for whatever mother nature has in store for us.Taylor, we always hear the weathermen saying to “drip your faucets” so the pipes don’t freeze. What other things should homeowners do to prevent plumbing problems?One of the main things homeowners definitely need to make sure they are flushing their toilets. Especially if your home has a toilet that is on an exterior wall. Those are the ones that need to be running more often, probably once every two hours. Make sure that the water is actually flowing through and if we have snow on the ground or freezing temperatures.What external things should we be looking for on the outside of our homes to prevent significant damage due to snow or ice? (roof, outside faucets, windows, gutters, doors, the yard)Homeowners should walk around the exterior of the home and make sure there are no hoses attached to the exterior faucets. Be sure to purchase the domes to cover the faucets to prevent them from bursting, because this is not a warrantable item. You can purchase them at Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Target for cheap. Also, if your home has an irrigation system, it is highly recommended that you get it winterized. If you are not familiar with how to do it yourself, you can hire a third party (or a subcontractor) before we start seeing freezing temperaturesInside the homes, should we be worried about if we have a fireplace?If you have a fireplace, homeowners should check the pilot light to make sure it is lit. If it is not, and you lose power, you cannot use your fireplace. If it is lit, then you just flip the switch and the fireplace can heat the home. If you must light the pilot light yourself, you remove the tray, see the underbelly of the fireplace, and open your quick start guide we provide for homeowners and it will walk you through step-by-step.How often should homeowners be having their furnaces inspected?&nbsp;Homeowners should have their entire HVAC system serviced twice a year, but specifically in the fall when they will definitely need to double-check and make sure there is no gas leaking.Is there any specific equipment or tools one should have in case of a storm? (shovels, generator, etc.)Taylor recommends all homeowners have a shovel or a snow blower to remove snow off the driveway. Do not use deicers or salt for the driveways once they freeze, over time that will cause the concrete to erode. Sand and kitty litter (non-colored) are great substitutes for deicing sidewalks and driveways. It would also be a great idea to have a generator if your home already had a pad that is specific for a generator.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/635aca974db048219d1aae21"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"636438914db048219b1acdb2","_updated":"Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:56:15 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get out the vote!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’ve been in seclusion for the last few months, you may not realize that the 2022 General Election is coming up. \u003cstrong>Tuesday, Nov. 8\u003c/strong>, to be exact. If you’re a registered Oklahoma voter, make sure you set aside a little time that day to get to the polls if you haven't already submitted your absentee ballot.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. To find your polling place and view a sample ballot for your precinct, or to request an absentee ballot, use the \u003ca href=\"https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">O\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">K Voter Portal\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">. It’s a great, easy-to-use site that offers a wealth of information and probably has answers to your questions.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In-person absentee voting, more commonly referred to as \u003cstrong>“early voting”\u003c/strong> in Oklahoma, is available to all voters. No excuse is needed. You can vote early in your county at your designated early voting location from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Thursday and Friday preceding any election. For this General Election, early voting is also available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday immediately preceding the election and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the General Election. \u003cstrong>You must vote in the county where you are registered\u003c/strong>. To find your early voting location, \u003ca href=\"https://hosting.okelections.us/earlyvote.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every voter who votes in person at the precinct polling place or during early voting at the County Election Board must show proof of identity before receiving a ballot. There are three ways to prove who you are: (1) photo identification; (2) County Election Board voter identification card; (3) affidavit with a provisional ballot.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What’s on the ballot?\u003c/strong> Some big stuff. Offices like governor, lieutenant governor, other state officials, US Senate and House, state senate and house, judges, school boards, and, depending on your community, municipal government officials and local ballot measures. A good place to see a list of candidates in the election for your community is \u003ca href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Oklahoma_elections,_2022\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Ballotpedia\u003c/u>\u003c/a>. Along with sample ballots, you can find candidate information on many of the people running for office -- to help you make informed decisions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If, for some reason, you’re not registered yet, you can still register but won’t be eligible to vote in this General Election; you will be able to vote in the January elections if you register by Dec. 9.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Participate in your community and government by exercising your right to vote. Your vote makes a difference. Do your part to make Oklahoma the ideal place to call home!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-out-the-vote-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-11-03T21:47:03.845Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ba2a3cbb187d9644936bfb2451d1595f.jpeg","name":"Get out the vote!","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1667512024,"_etag":"be3197c90f4b94c9e214ce148e66bb7bb86dd011","textbody":"If you’ve been in seclusion for the last few months, you may not realize that the 2022 General Election is coming up. Tuesday, Nov. 8, to be exact. If you’re a registered Oklahoma voter, make sure you set aside a little time that day to get to the polls if you haven't already submitted your absentee ballot.Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. To find your polling place and view a sample ballot for your precinct, or to request an absentee ballot, use the OK Voter Portal. It’s a great, easy-to-use site that offers a wealth of information and probably has answers to your questions.In-person absentee voting, more commonly referred to as “early voting” in Oklahoma, is available to all voters. No excuse is needed. You can vote early in your county at your designated early voting location from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Thursday and Friday preceding any election. For this General Election, early voting is also available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Saturday immediately preceding the election and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the General Election. You must vote in the county where you are registered. To find your early voting location, click here.Every voter who votes in person at the precinct polling place or during early voting at the County Election Board must show proof of identity before receiving a ballot. There are three ways to prove who you are: (1) photo identification; (2) County Election Board voter identification card; (3) affidavit with a provisional ballot.What’s on the ballot? Some big stuff. Offices like governor, lieutenant governor, other state officials, US Senate and House, state senate and house, judges, school boards, and, depending on your community, municipal government officials and local ballot measures. A good place to see a list of candidates in the election for your community is Ballotpedia. Along with sample ballots, you can find candidate information on many of the people running for office -- to help you make informed decisions.If, for some reason, you’re not registered yet, you can still register but won’t be eligible to vote in this General Election; you will be able to vote in the January elections if you register by Dec. 9.Participate in your community and government by exercising your right to vote. Your vote makes a difference. Do your part to make Oklahoma the ideal place to call home!","_created":"Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:54:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/636438914db048219b1acdb2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"636c24be4db048219b1ae023","_updated":"Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:30:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods is Coming to Bixby!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>About 130 miles northeast up I-44 toward Tulsa, you’ll find the suburban community of Bixby, where Ideal Homes &amp;amp; Neighborhoods will soon be opening a new neighborhood! Located on East 61st St. S., just across from Bixby Central Intermediate School, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby Village\u003c/a> will break ground soon, with homes ready for sale in early Spring 2023. Bixby is located about 25 minutes (15 miles) southeast of Tulsa, along the Arkansas River. Ideal homeowners will enjoy all the convenience of a large metro area but have all the peace and quiet of the suburbs. Bixby Village will be Ideal’s first community in the Tulsa area.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bixby Village students will attend Bixby Public Schools, where your child’s education and safety is a top priority. Go, Spartans! There are four elementary schools in the district, five intermediate schools, one middle school, one 9th grade center, and one high school.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can find more information on Bixby Public Schools at \u003ca href=\"https://www.bixbyps.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bixbyps.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bixby is nicknamed “The Garden Spot of Oklahoma” for its rich agrarian heritage. One of the fastest-growing communities in our state, Living in Bixby offers residents a rural/suburban feel with plenty of parks. Lots of families and young professionals call Bixby home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here's just a brief snapshot of what the “essential” Bixby has to offer residents and visitors. There are also plenty of activities close by in Tulsa.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Things to do in and near Bixby\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Parks\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>More information is available on each park listing at \u003ca href=\"bixbyok.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bixbyok.gov\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www2.tulsacounty.org/parks/parks-facilities/haikey-creek-park/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Haikey Creek Park\u003c/a>, Bixby/Broken Arrow\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Sports courts and fields, picnic tables and grills, playground equipment, a disc golf course, a walking trail, and lots of trees.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Bentley Park, Bixby\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>An award-winning sports complex that’s also home to a rain garden and a cool splash pad.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Bixhoma Lake, Bixby\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Located about five miles southeast of Bixby on Leonard Mountain. A nature lover’s dream. Plenty of boating and fishing, but no swimming.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Quail Creek Park, Bixby\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Playground equipment, picnic tables, swings, barbeque grill, and lighted tennis courts.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Gathering Place, Tulsa\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>An amazing park for kids and adults with playgrounds and interactive activities.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa\u003c/li>\u003cli>Woodward Park and Gardens, Tulsa\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other activities\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Escape Hatch\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>7 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>An immersive game where players are “locked” in a room and must use elements of the room to solve puzzles to escape within a set time limit. Tons of fun for corporate team building, birthday parties, and family outings.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa\u003c/li>\u003cli>Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa\u003c/li>\u003cli>Woody Guthrie Center, Tulsa\u003c/li>\u003cli>River Spirit Casino, Tulsa\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>And much, much more!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Where to grab a bite\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Johnson’s Stepping Stone Cafe\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>4 N. Armstrong St., Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>American café and diner; vegetarian friendly. A mom-and-pop atmosphere with plenty of 5-star reviews\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Apple Barrel Cafe\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>15225 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>American café and diner; vegetarian friendly. Small, family-owned café serving homemade food. Plenty of rave reviews.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Scott’s Hamburgers\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>15 W. Dawes Ave., Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>Quick bites, a burger restaurant. Great burgers in a casual atmosphere. Lots of 5-star reviews.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Savastano’s Pizzeria and Restaurant Chicago Style\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>8211 E. Regal Pl., Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>Authentic Chicago-style pizza. “Absolute best deep-dish pizza we have ever eaten. This place is a must visit.” – 5-star reviewer\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Tijuana’s Grill and Cantina\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>14633 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mexican restaurant with friendly staff and great food, according to reviews.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The Lazy Fisherman\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>16830 S. Memorial Dr, Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>American and seafood restaurant with excellent crispy catfish and all the trimmings. &nbsp;Along with plenty of other fine restaurants and dining establishments!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Shopping fun in or near Bixby\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Bird’s Eye Treasures, Antiques, and More\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>15325 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Woodland Hills Mall\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>7021 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Twisted Soul Sisters (women’s clothing, shoes, accessories)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>13160 S. Memorial Dr., Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Windsor Market (interior design, antiques, art galleries)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>6530 E. 51st St., Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Utica Square (a quaint outdoor mall with upmarket shops)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>1709 Utica Square, Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This year, Oklahoma Magazine voted Bixby the #1 Small Town in the State. If you’re interested in living in the Tulsa area, check out Bixby and Bixby Village, and consider building or purchasing an Ideal home in Bixby!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7a0a1057638e010eca18f383cd8383d4.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes New Homes - The Jacobson","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-homes-neighborhoods-is-coming-to-bixby-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-11-17T21:23:32.859Z","_created":"Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:07:58 GMT","dateUnix":1668720213,"_etag":"884d4de7b02b6ac8a4545cc2dba20aa323b288c0","textbody":"About 130 miles northeast up I-44 toward Tulsa, you’ll find the suburban community of Bixby, where Ideal Homes &amp;amp; Neighborhoods will soon be opening a new neighborhood! Located on East 61st St. S., just across from Bixby Central Intermediate School, Bixby Village will break ground soon, with homes ready for sale in early Spring 2023. Bixby is located about 25 minutes (15 miles) southeast of Tulsa, along the Arkansas River. Ideal homeowners will enjoy all the convenience of a large metro area but have all the peace and quiet of the suburbs. Bixby Village will be Ideal’s first community in the Tulsa area.SchoolsBixby Village students will attend Bixby Public Schools, where your child’s education and safety is a top priority. Go, Spartans! There are four elementary schools in the district, five intermediate schools, one middle school, one 9th grade center, and one high school.You can find more information on Bixby Public Schools at bixbyps.org.Bixby is nicknamed “The Garden Spot of Oklahoma” for its rich agrarian heritage. One of the fastest-growing communities in our state, Living in Bixby offers residents a rural/suburban feel with plenty of parks. Lots of families and young professionals call Bixby home.Here's just a brief snapshot of what the “essential” Bixby has to offer residents and visitors. There are also plenty of activities close by in Tulsa.Things to do in and near BixbyParksMore information is available on each park listing at bixbyok.govHaikey Creek Park, Bixby/Broken ArrowSports courts and fields, picnic tables and grills, playground equipment, a disc golf course, a walking trail, and lots of trees.Bentley Park, BixbyAn award-winning sports complex that’s also home to a rain garden and a cool splash pad.Bixhoma Lake, BixbyLocated about five miles southeast of Bixby on Leonard Mountain. A nature lover’s dream. Plenty of boating and fishing, but no swimming.Quail Creek Park, BixbyPlayground equipment, picnic tables, swings, barbeque grill, and lighted tennis courts.Gathering Place, TulsaAn amazing park for kids and adults with playgrounds and interactive activities.Tulsa Zoo, TulsaWoodward Park and Gardens, TulsaOther activitiesEscape Hatch7 W. Dawes Ave., BixbyAn immersive game where players are “locked” in a room and must use elements of the room to solve puzzles to escape within a set time limit. Tons of fun for corporate team building, birthday parties, and family outings.Philbrook Museum of Art, TulsaGilcrease Museum, TulsaWoody Guthrie Center, TulsaRiver Spirit Casino, TulsaAnd much, much more!Where to grab a biteJohnson’s Stepping Stone Cafe4 N. Armstrong St., BixbyAmerican café and diner; vegetarian friendly. A mom-and-pop atmosphere with plenty of 5-star reviewsApple Barrel Cafe15225 S. Memorial Dr., BixbyAmerican café and diner; vegetarian friendly. Small, family-owned café serving homemade food. Plenty of rave reviews.Scott’s Hamburgers15 W. Dawes Ave., BixbyQuick bites, a burger restaurant. Great burgers in a casual atmosphere. Lots of 5-star reviews.Savastano’s Pizzeria and Restaurant Chicago Style8211 E. Regal Pl., BixbyAuthentic Chicago-style pizza. “Absolute best deep-dish pizza we have ever eaten. This place is a must visit.” – 5-star reviewerTijuana’s Grill and Cantina14633 S. Memorial Dr., BixbyMexican restaurant with friendly staff and great food, according to reviews.The Lazy Fisherman16830 S. Memorial Dr, BixbyAmerican and seafood restaurant with excellent crispy catfish and all the trimmings. &nbsp;Along with plenty of other fine restaurants and dining establishments!Shopping fun in or near BixbyBird’s Eye Treasures, Antiques, and More15325 S. Memorial Dr., BixbyWoodland Hills Mall7021 S. Memorial Dr., TulsaTwisted Soul Sisters (women’s clothing, shoes, accessories)13160 S. Memorial Dr., BixbyWindsor Market (interior design, antiques, art galleries)6530 E. 51st St., TulsaUtica Square (a quaint outdoor mall with upmarket shops)1709 Utica Square, TulsaThis year, Oklahoma Magazine voted Bixby the #1 Small Town in the State. If you’re interested in living in the Tulsa area, check out Bixby and Bixby Village, and consider building or purchasing an Ideal home in Bixby!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/636c24be4db048219b1ae023"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"637411e14db048219a1ac3af","_updated":"Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:30:41 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Langley - The floor plan favorite that offers style and options.","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ebe6febb89eaabf04c7abd98dd8f8c78.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ebe6febb89eaabf04c7abd98dd8f8c78.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";color:black;background:white;'>The Langley is a great floor plan for homeowners looking for style and options. The 2,049 square foot plan is an efficient use of space and an open layout with four bedrooms and a 3-car garage.\u003c/span>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Cambria\",serif;color:black;background:white;'>&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b1bd2faff79ad91f7564e5dc5792b5f8.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b1bd2faff79ad91f7564e5dc5792b5f8.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";background:white;color:black;'>Check out this list of amazing details and options:\u003c/span>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Cambria\",serif;color:black;'>&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";background:white;color:black;'>Kitchen:\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul 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island\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";'>quick access to a covered patio\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fc14c440b099f9ebf22a071f8b2b0e04.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fc14c440b099f9ebf22a071f8b2b0e04.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";background:white;color:black;'>Living Room:\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Cambria\",serif;color:black;'>&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul type=\"disc\">\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";'>tons of natural light from a 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style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";'>garden tub and shower\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/22677e837ffb0c81de75d7658fd7e65c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/22677e837ffb0c81de75d7658fd7e65c.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";background:white;color:black;'>Storage:\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul type=\"disc\">\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";'>spacious primary walk-in closet\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Hind Madurai\";'>two large hall closets\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003cli 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The 2,049 square foot plan is an efficient use of space and an open layout with four bedrooms and a 3-car garage.&nbsp;Check out this list of amazing details and options:&nbsp;Kitchen:built-in appliancesquartz countertopstiled backsplashlarge walk-in pantrylarge, flat islandquick access to a covered patioLiving Room:&nbsp;tons of natural light from a wall of windows10-foot ceilingseasy-start fireplacePrimary Suite:&nbsp;bedroom with two large windowsvaulted 10-foot ceilingsthe large primary walk-in closet that wraps around the vanitydual vanitygarden tub and showerStorage:spacious primary walk-in closettwo large hall closetsmudroom and utility/laundry roomlarge pantryExterior elevations:&nbsp;Mountain CottageTraditionalCraftsmanModernOptions to customize:&nbsp;computer/desk nook in the hallthree bedrooms and a study instead of four bedroomshis and hers walk-in primary closetsextended covered patioadd a powder bath in place of hall closets","_created":"Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:25:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/637411e14db048219a1ac3af"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6377f62e4db04821991ab636","_updated":"Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:11:12 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Hottest Toys of 2022","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Act fast, because some of these toys are bound to sell out, according to Emma Stessman and Shannon Garlin with TODAY. It feels like the holiday season is already here, so it’s no wonder parents and kids alike are thinking of toys. The exciting news is that \u003ca href=\"https://www.today.com/shop/hot-holiday-toys-toy-insider-t263917#anchor-ToyInsiderHot20list\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Toy Insider’s Hot 20 List\u003c/a> is here, with details about all the buzzworthy, innovative, and fun toys on this year’s list. Most of these toys can be found at Amazon, Walmart, or Target.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We’ve included just a few highlights from the Hot 20 List. Check out the link for the entire list.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For 0–2-year-olds\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Fisher-Price Interactive Baby and Toddler Learning Toy\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Babies and toddlers can dance, move and bounce along with music, sounds, and colorful lights.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For 3–4-year-olds\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>CoComelon Boo Boo JJ\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Toys featuring favorite characters from TV shows and social media platforms continue to trend this season. Cocomelon is a clear favorite and extremely popular. So if you see a Cocomelon toy in stock, add it to your cart ASAP. With this toy, JJ’s head, elbow, knee, or foot light up when he’s hurt, and your little one can bandage his boo-boos to make him feel better.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>LeapFrog Clean Sweep Learning Caddy\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Kids always mimic their parents, and kids will love feeling like they’re pitching in on house cleaning days with this set. Fun roleplay experience.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Disney Encanto EZ Link Karaoke Machine\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If your kids are still singing about Bruno from the Disney movie “Encanto,” they’ll be obsessed with this pick. Built with Bluetooth technology, you can connect it to any streaming service and pull up the perfect karaoke playlist that kids can sing along to.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For 5–6-year-olds\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Addison Rae Deluxe Music Fashion Doll\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Comes dressed in glamorous clothes and accessories and plays music.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Legends of Akedo Powerstorm Triple Strike Tag Team Arena\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Challenge friends to epic battles. Use the battle controller to perform expert fighting moves. The playset comes with two exclusive warriors, but there are 42 of them to collect.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>LOL.Surprise! OMG Fashion Show Doll\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Calling all young fashionistas! Get this doll ready for the runway. She needs a hair makeover! Little stylists can use the included tools to create runway-ready twists, crimps, curls, waves, straight hair and more.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Squishmallows Carlee the Camel 16-inch Plush\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Carlee the Camel is the newest addition to the Squishmallows squad. Perfect size for snuggling. Take a look at the entire range of characters in the buddy squad.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For 8-year-olds and up\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Lego Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Young gamers can bring their Super Mario adventures to life with this Lego set.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Nintendo Switch Sports\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>They’ll swing, kick, spike, and bowl their way to a win with this Nintendo Switch game. Features games like soccer, volleyball, bowling, tennis, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Bandai Vital Hero Digimon\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>An epic battle game that’s a part activity tracker, this band is great for kids who are always on the move. Step counter and heart rate vital function. Kids can perform various activities like sprinting, shadowboxing, and walking to earn trophies.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Be sure to check the full article to see the best toys under $20 and the hottest toys as seen on the TODAY Show. From a Play-Doh ice cream cart to an inflatable skee ball, there’s something for kids of all ages and toys the whole family can enjoy.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Toy shoppers will surely find the perfect toy for their special kiddo! Maybe even add an IDEAL home as a hot gift for the whole family!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1b63fba1c8e64727c8bd54663635485f.jpeg","name":"Hot Toys for 2022","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"hottest-toys-of-2022-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-11-22T21:14:13.093Z","_created":"Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:16:30 GMT","dateUnix":1669151654,"_etag":"457cfdf94f0481dc953e44613e94b94c98db388f","textbody":"Act fast, because some of these toys are bound to sell out, according to Emma Stessman and Shannon Garlin with TODAY. It feels like the holiday season is already here, so it’s no wonder parents and kids alike are thinking of toys. The exciting news is that The Toy Insider’s Hot 20 List is here, with details about all the buzzworthy, innovative, and fun toys on this year’s list. Most of these toys can be found at Amazon, Walmart, or Target.We’ve included just a few highlights from the Hot 20 List. Check out the link for the entire list.For 0–2-year-oldsFisher-Price Interactive Baby and Toddler Learning ToyBabies and toddlers can dance, move and bounce along with music, sounds, and colorful lights.For 3–4-year-oldsCoComelon Boo Boo JJToys featuring favorite characters from TV shows and social media platforms continue to trend this season. Cocomelon is a clear favorite and extremely popular. So if you see a Cocomelon toy in stock, add it to your cart ASAP. With this toy, JJ’s head, elbow, knee, or foot light up when he’s hurt, and your little one can bandage his boo-boos to make him feel better.LeapFrog Clean Sweep Learning CaddyKids always mimic their parents, and kids will love feeling like they’re pitching in on house cleaning days with this set. Fun roleplay experience.Disney Encanto EZ Link Karaoke MachineIf your kids are still singing about Bruno from the Disney movie “Encanto,” they’ll be obsessed with this pick. Built with Bluetooth technology, you can connect it to any streaming service and pull up the perfect karaoke playlist that kids can sing along to.For 5–6-year-oldsAddison Rae Deluxe Music Fashion DollComes dressed in glamorous clothes and accessories and plays music.Legends of Akedo Powerstorm Triple Strike Tag Team ArenaChallenge friends to epic battles. Use the battle controller to perform expert fighting moves. The playset comes with two exclusive warriors, but there are 42 of them to collect.LOL.Surprise! OMG Fashion Show DollCalling all young fashionistas! Get this doll ready for the runway. She needs a hair makeover! Little stylists can use the included tools to create runway-ready twists, crimps, curls, waves, straight hair and more.Squishmallows Carlee the Camel 16-inch PlushCarlee the Camel is the newest addition to the Squishmallows squad. Perfect size for snuggling. Take a look at the entire range of characters in the buddy squad.For 8-year-olds and upLego Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter CourseYoung gamers can bring their Super Mario adventures to life with this Lego set.Nintendo Switch SportsThey’ll swing, kick, spike, and bowl their way to a win with this Nintendo Switch game. Features games like soccer, volleyball, bowling, tennis, and more.Bandai Vital Hero DigimonAn epic battle game that’s a part activity tracker, this band is great for kids who are always on the move. Step counter and heart rate vital function. Kids can perform various activities like sprinting, shadowboxing, and walking to earn trophies.Be sure to check the full article to see the best toys under $20 and the hottest toys as seen on the TODAY Show. From a Play-Doh ice cream cart to an inflatable skee ball, there’s something for kids of all ages and toys the whole family can enjoy.&nbsp;Toy shoppers will surely find the perfect toy for their special kiddo! Maybe even add an IDEAL home as a hot gift for the whole family!&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6377f62e4db04821991ab636"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6377f9184db04821991ab63c","_updated":"Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:57:11 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Simple Holiday Decor","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Simple holiday decorating\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A beautiful Christmas tree shining brightly in your living room or den just sets the mood for the holidays. You plug in the lights and have instant Christmas! These days, no one has time to devote hours and hours to decorating every corner of their home for the holidays. But not decorating could earn you a reputation as a scrooge! So find a happy medium, and deck the halls with a few of these easy holiday décor ideas from Real Simple.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Deck the doorways\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Use lighted stars, snowflakes, or bulb string lights to a doorway to add a charming glow and make quite the holiday statement.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Beautify a buffet\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For your holiday buffet, add seasonal touches like metallic accents and a vase of winter flowers or foliage with berries.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make a mantel\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>No fireplace? Let open shelving or bookcases stand in for a mantel. Hang stockings from the bookshelves and arrange decorative accents like miniature trees, string lights, or snow globes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ornaments on and off the tree\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Even if won’t have a full tree this year, you can still display prized ornaments. Hang your most eye-catching baubles from beautiful ribbons throughout your home, including on the staircase.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lend a hand to your mantel\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pin mittens to lengths of yarn and display them along a mantel or bookshelf. Kids’ colorful striped wool socks or knit hats work, too.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>It smells like Christmas\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bundle a few cinnamon sticks together with ribbon for a fragrant addition to your tree. Or leave fresh cinnamon sticks out in a bowl as a simple DIY take on traditional potpourri.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Simple log on\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Most streaming services have videos of crackling fires, so you can watch and hear an old-fashioned fire even if you don’t have a fireplace! If you have Netflix or another streaming service like Pluto (free), just search the holiday picks for holiday tunes and a crackling fire.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Table feast\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For an inexpensive wintry centerpiece, fill clear glass vases of different heights with pinecones. For extra sparkle, spray-paint the pinecones gold and silver or simply dump various shiny glitters over the cones.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Old-time treasure\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Poinsettias might seem old school, but they can also make a sophisticated statement. The trick is to take them out of their foil-lined pots and place them into pretty vases! Nothing says Christmas like a pretty poinsettia. Just ensure your pets cannot get to them, as they, like mistletoe, are toxic to them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Window dressing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You want to consider window ledges and empty bookshelves while you’re decorating the tree and mantel. Pine boughs in a large vase with a handful of ornaments hanging on them make a beautiful holiday statement. Old glass jars of pistachios, winterberries, or red peppercorns show off the season in classic fashion.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The list goes on and on! You’ll find plenty more ideas for decorating your home for the holidays, from the traditional and elegant to the alternative and unusual, that take five minutes or less. Or spend as much time as you want! The most important thing is to enjoy and make your holiday home ideal!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e843d3bbeaf751a68aa1f3946a76e1b3.jpeg","name":"Simple Holiday Decor","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"simple-holiday-decor-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-11-25T21:26:09.042Z","_created":"Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:28:56 GMT","dateUnix":1669411570,"_etag":"39053ee26a76818fefcba972405545e6b580a69f","textbody":"Simple holiday decoratingA beautiful Christmas tree shining brightly in your living room or den just sets the mood for the holidays. You plug in the lights and have instant Christmas! These days, no one has time to devote hours and hours to decorating every corner of their home for the holidays. But not decorating could earn you a reputation as a scrooge! So find a happy medium, and deck the halls with a few of these easy holiday décor ideas from Real Simple.Deck the doorwaysUse lighted stars, snowflakes, or bulb string lights to a doorway to add a charming glow and make quite the holiday statement.Beautify a buffetFor your holiday buffet, add seasonal touches like metallic accents and a vase of winter flowers or foliage with berries.Make a mantelNo fireplace? Let open shelving or bookcases stand in for a mantel. Hang stockings from the bookshelves and arrange decorative accents like miniature trees, string lights, or snow globes.Ornaments on and off the treeEven if won’t have a full tree this year, you can still display prized ornaments. Hang your most eye-catching baubles from beautiful ribbons throughout your home, including on the staircase.Lend a hand to your mantelPin mittens to lengths of yarn and display them along a mantel or bookshelf. Kids’ colorful striped wool socks or knit hats work, too.&nbsp;It smells like ChristmasBundle a few cinnamon sticks together with ribbon for a fragrant addition to your tree. Or leave fresh cinnamon sticks out in a bowl as a simple DIY take on traditional potpourri.Simple log onMost streaming services have videos of crackling fires, so you can watch and hear an old-fashioned fire even if you don’t have a fireplace! If you have Netflix or another streaming service like Pluto (free), just search the holiday picks for holiday tunes and a crackling fire.Table feastFor an inexpensive wintry centerpiece, fill clear glass vases of different heights with pinecones. For extra sparkle, spray-paint the pinecones gold and silver or simply dump various shiny glitters over the cones.Old-time treasurePoinsettias might seem old school, but they can also make a sophisticated statement. The trick is to take them out of their foil-lined pots and place them into pretty vases! Nothing says Christmas like a pretty poinsettia. Just ensure your pets cannot get to them, as they, like mistletoe, are toxic to them.Window dressingYou want to consider window ledges and empty bookshelves while you’re decorating the tree and mantel. Pine boughs in a large vase with a handful of ornaments hanging on them make a beautiful holiday statement. Old glass jars of pistachios, winterberries, or red peppercorns show off the season in classic fashion.The list goes on and on! You’ll find plenty more ideas for decorating your home for the holidays, from the traditional and elegant to the alternative and unusual, that take five minutes or less. Or spend as much time as you want! The most important thing is to enjoy and make your holiday home ideal!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6377f9184db04821991ab63c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"639242434db0482256aae21a","_updated":"Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:30:10 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Welcome your friends to their new Ideal home!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>So, your friend has just moved into a new Ideal home, and you’re stumped for that ideal housewarming gift.\u003c/p>\u003cp>I remember when I bought my house. Every afternoon – it was straight from work to the home improvement store. The list of things I needed to pick up just never got any shorter. Well, now you can help your friend with a fabulous housewarming gift. You might just call us Santa Claus because we’ve done the shopping for you!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are 10 top gifts new homeowners are sure to love and appreciate for years to come.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma welcome mat\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The perfect way to express your state pride. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift. Made of synthetic fescue green grass, 17”x35”, indoor/outdoor, washable, made in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.plentymercantile.com/grass-turf-mat-oklahoma-place-tag.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.plentymercantile.com/grass-turf-mat-oklahoma-place-tag.html\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma platter\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>This is an original serving dish with your favorite Oklahoma state highlights; 10”x14”. Made of a revolutionary new material similar to heavy plastic; microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe; manufactured in the USA.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.plentymercantile.com/platter-oklahoma-map.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.plentymercantile.com/platter-oklahoma-map.html\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City pillow\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>An original Catstudio design celebrating Oklahoma City. Entirely hand embroidered on a light tea-colored organic cotton fabric. Each pillow is unique, made by different artisans who incorporate their own flair and signature into the work. 20”x20”, polyform included, button closure, dry clean only\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://tulipshome.com/product/catstudio-oklahoma-city-pillow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tulipshome.com/product/catstudio-oklahoma-city-pillow/\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Nugget ice maker\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Who doesn’t love Sonic ice! (It’s the best ice.) This GE Profile Opal portable ice maker brings you that great chewable, crunchy ice from the convenience of your countertop. With WiFi connection capability.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ge-profile-opal-2-0-24-lb-portable-ice-maker-with-nugget-ice-production-and-built-in-wifi-stainless-steel/6465028.p?skuId=6465028\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ge-profile-opal-2-0-24-lb-portable-ice-maker-with-nugget-ice-production-and-built-in-wifi-stainless-steel/6465028.p?skuId=6465028\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Personalized Simple Modern tumbler\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Simple Modern classic travel tumblers are double-walled vacuum insulated to keep your hot drink hot and your cold drink cold. 28 oz, laser engraved, hand wash only.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanstampandseal.com/collections/simple-modern/products/personalized-simple-modern-28-oz-classic-tumbler-laser-engraved\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.normanstampandseal.com/collections/simple-modern/products/personalized-simple-modern-28-oz-classic-tumbler-laser-engraved\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Studio McGee knit throw blanket\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Bring cozy warmth and comfort to your friend’s home with this woven striped knit throw blanket. Machine washable for easy cleaning and upkeep, soft acrylic blend for comfortable use, and beautiful soft colors to fit a modern décor.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.target.com/p/woven-striped-knit-nep-throw-blanket-threshold-designed-with-studio-mcgee/-/A-84237784?preselect=83245236#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.target.com/p/woven-striped-knit-nep-throw-blanket-threshold-designed-with-studio-mcgee/-/A-84237784?preselect=83245236#lnk=sametab\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>All-Clad cookware\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>What new homeowner wouldn’t love a new set of stainless steel cookware? All-Clad is a trusted name in cook sets. 5-ply stainless steel, oven safe up to 600°F, induction ready, dishwasher safe.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.costco.com/all-clad-d5-stainless-steel-13-piece-cookware-set.product.100715832.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.costco.com/all-clad-d5-stainless-steel-13-piece-cookware-set.product.100715832.html\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Nespresso Vertuo Plus coffee and espresso maker\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Nothing says good morning and welcome to your new kitchen better than a great cup of coffee. And this one has some nice features that make it one of the best. Makes both coffee and espresso in a variety of sizes; smart coffee maker; extra large water tank; complimentary starter set of Nespresso Vertuo capsules\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSJLGFH?linkCode=ogi&tag=goodhousekeeping_auto-append-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10055.g.35941582%5Bsrc%7C%5Bch%7C%5Blt%7Cpsv%5Bpid%7C98b511c9-9ac6-4886-a5f9-28b4ad5a58c0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSJLGFH?linkCode=ogi&amp;tag=goodhousekeeping_auto-append-20&amp;ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10055.g.35941582%5Bsrc%7C%5Bch%7C%5Blt%7Cpsv%5Bpid%7C98b511c9-9ac6-4886-a5f9-28b4ad5a58c0\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Elemental Coffee\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Choose from a variety of specially blended coffees, all in one place. Pick and choose your favorites. Mmmmm, just smell that wonderful, comforting coffee aroma filling your new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://elementalcoffee.com/product-category/coffee/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://elementalcoffee.com/product-category/coffee/\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma pub glasses\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Welcome new Okies with a fun bar gift. Clear glass pints with OKLA and the state image screened in navy. Inexpensive enough that you can buy multiples.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://shopgoodokc.com/product/okla-pint-glass/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shopgoodokc.com/product/okla-pint-glass/\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>With these ideas, you can be that friend who shows up to see the new house with a nifty gift in hand. Our list is a good starting point and will probably inspire you to add your own flair to find the ideal new homeowner gift for your friend.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8ad93386527f6d6d45d46bead960f747.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Welcome your friends to their new home!"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"welcome-your-friends-to-their-new-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-12-08T19:36:27.437Z","_created":"Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:00:03 GMT","dateUnix":1670528188,"_etag":"2436bea0fd331da908c70c23325e649812582735","textbody":"So, your friend has just moved into a new Ideal home, and you’re stumped for that ideal housewarming gift.I remember when I bought my house. Every afternoon – it was straight from work to the home improvement store. The list of things I needed to pick up just never got any shorter. Well, now you can help your friend with a fabulous housewarming gift. You might just call us Santa Claus because we’ve done the shopping for you!&nbsp;Here are 10 top gifts new homeowners are sure to love and appreciate for years to come.Oklahoma welcome matThe perfect way to express your state pride. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift. Made of synthetic fescue green grass, 17”x35”, indoor/outdoor, washable, made in Oklahoma.https://www.plentymercantile.com/grass-turf-mat-oklahoma-place-tag.htmlOklahoma platterThis is an original serving dish with your favorite Oklahoma state highlights; 10”x14”. Made of a revolutionary new material similar to heavy plastic; microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe; manufactured in the USA.https://www.plentymercantile.com/platter-oklahoma-map.htmlOklahoma City pillowAn original Catstudio design celebrating Oklahoma City. Entirely hand embroidered on a light tea-colored organic cotton fabric. Each pillow is unique, made by different artisans who incorporate their own flair and signature into the work. 20”x20”, polyform included, button closure, dry clean onlyhttps://tulipshome.com/product/catstudio-oklahoma-city-pillow/Nugget ice makerWho doesn’t love Sonic ice! (It’s the best ice.) This GE Profile Opal portable ice maker brings you that great chewable, crunchy ice from the convenience of your countertop. With WiFi connection capability.https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ge-profile-opal-2-0-24-lb-portable-ice-maker-with-nugget-ice-production-and-built-in-wifi-stainless-steel/6465028.p?skuId=6465028Personalized Simple Modern tumblerSimple Modern classic travel tumblers are double-walled vacuum insulated to keep your hot drink hot and your cold drink cold. 28 oz, laser engraved, hand wash only.https://www.normanstampandseal.com/collections/simple-modern/products/personalized-simple-modern-28-oz-classic-tumbler-laser-engravedStudio McGee knit throw blanketBring cozy warmth and comfort to your friend’s home with this woven striped knit throw blanket. Machine washable for easy cleaning and upkeep, soft acrylic blend for comfortable use, and beautiful soft colors to fit a modern décor.https://www.target.com/p/woven-striped-knit-nep-throw-blanket-threshold-designed-with-studio-mcgee/-/A-84237784?preselect=83245236#lnk=sametabAll-Clad cookwareWhat new homeowner wouldn’t love a new set of stainless steel cookware? All-Clad is a trusted name in cook sets. 5-ply stainless steel, oven safe up to 600°F, induction ready, dishwasher safe.https://www.costco.com/all-clad-d5-stainless-steel-13-piece-cookware-set.product.100715832.htmlNespresso Vertuo Plus coffee and espresso makerNothing says good morning and welcome to your new kitchen better than a great cup of coffee. And this one has some nice features that make it one of the best. Makes both coffee and espresso in a variety of sizes; smart coffee maker; extra large water tank; complimentary starter set of Nespresso Vertuo capsuleshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSJLGFH?linkCode=ogi&amp;tag=goodhousekeeping_auto-append-20&amp;ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10055.g.35941582%5Bsrc%7C%5Bch%7C%5Blt%7Cpsv%5Bpid%7C98b511c9-9ac6-4886-a5f9-28b4ad5a58c0Elemental CoffeeChoose from a variety of specially blended coffees, all in one place. Pick and choose your favorites. Mmmmm, just smell that wonderful, comforting coffee aroma filling your new home.https://elementalcoffee.com/product-category/coffee/Oklahoma pub glassesWelcome new Okies with a fun bar gift. Clear glass pints with OKLA and the state image screened in navy. Inexpensive enough that you can buy multiples.https://shopgoodokc.com/product/okla-pint-glass/With these ideas, you can be that friend who shows up to see the new house with a nifty gift in hand. Our list is a good starting point and will probably inspire you to add your own flair to find the ideal new homeowner gift for your friend.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/639242434db0482256aae21a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"639248964db0482255aae314","_updated":"Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:27:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Gift Giving Ideas for 2022","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Shopping for the perfect gift for that special someone in your life? &nbsp;If they have hobbies, collections, or favorites, you might have it made. If not, you will need to look a little harder. But there really is something for everyone, and the folks at \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/reviewed/2022/12/06/christmas-gift-ideas-2022/10846324002/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">USA Today\u003c/a> have made your search easier. Here are a few of their ideas for the woman who has everything.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>High tech\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>A smartwatch. If you have the bucks, consider an Apple Watch Series 8.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Streaming device. How about a Roku Ultra or an Amazon Firestick?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tablet. Kindle Paperwhite is a tried-and-true e-reader for your book lover.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fitbit Charge 5. Comprehensive fitness tracking, sleep tracking, built-in GPS.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Airpods. Best truly wireless earbuds. If they are a lover of all things Apple, this is a great gift.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Game console. If your special someone is a gamer, look at Meta Quest 2, a new way to escape the daily grind with an optimized display.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mealtime dream\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>An air fryer. Try the Ninja Speedi. If he/she loves to cook but doesn’t love to stay in the kitchen all day, an air fryer might just do the trick.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Meal kit delivery service. Home Chef is a dream come true. They will love that homemade meal without having to do the planning or shopping.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wine. A nice bottle of Chablis or Cabernet or try a wine subscription for the win.\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Always Pan. Great gift for the stylish chef.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Beauty isn’t just in the eye of the beholder\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>A lighted makeup mirror. Perfect views and lighting for picture-perfect makeup applications.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Curling iron. Try the GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand, a USA Today editor’s favorite. Heats up quickly and makes hair styling easier all around.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Air drying and styling system. The Shark FlexStyle Air Drying &amp; Styling System is a best-seller.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>A makeup box of goodies from their favorite cosmetics line. So pretty and what fun!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Cozy cuddles\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>A snuggly throw blanket. All kinds to choose from … plush, soft, warm … who would not love it?\u003c/li>\u003cli>Turkish cotton robe. Try the Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Robe, a unisex robe designed to fit all body types. Comfortable, absorbent, and plush.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Comfy pajamas. Make sure they’re super soft and stretchy.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Cozy slippers. Try the Ugg Scuffette II slippers. Always on trend, they have a fluffy wool lining and are comfortable all day long.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Weighted blanket. Warm and relaxing to help wipe away the stress of the day. Try the Gravity Blanket.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Accessories are always a good choice\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>A designer handbag, like a Tory Burch. Clean lines and sculptural hardware.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fine jewelry. Try a simple initial necklace, earrings, or a diamond drop if you have the budget. 14k speaks volumes!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>And don’t forget the traditional favorites, like their favorite cologne or perfume, flowers, chocolates, or even a gift card -- maybe not the most inventive gift, but much loved, nonetheless. Most people talk about the things they want or need, so keep your ears open for those insightful clues to pick up on that perfect gift. Sometimes an obvious gift is that special something they won’t splurge on for themself.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are plenty of other ideas on this website, too. Or Google “Gifts for 2022” to find lots of other sites to help you find a gift that’s ideal. Happy shopping!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"gift-giving-ideas-for-2022-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-11-29T20:14:58.427Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e70da1de66d2d062620bc81c870b20e4.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Gift Giving Ideas for 2022"},"dateUnix":1669752899,"_etag":"5745f3bf56e200672469303cb4dbbcb55db47e9d","textbody":"Shopping for the perfect gift for that special someone in your life? &nbsp;If they have hobbies, collections, or favorites, you might have it made. If not, you will need to look a little harder. But there really is something for everyone, and the folks at USA Today have made your search easier. Here are a few of their ideas for the woman who has everything.High techA smartwatch. If you have the bucks, consider an Apple Watch Series 8.Streaming device. How about a Roku Ultra or an Amazon Firestick?Tablet. Kindle Paperwhite is a tried-and-true e-reader for your book lover.Fitbit Charge 5. Comprehensive fitness tracking, sleep tracking, built-in GPS.&nbsp;Airpods. Best truly wireless earbuds. If they are a lover of all things Apple, this is a great gift.Game console. If your special someone is a gamer, look at Meta Quest 2, a new way to escape the daily grind with an optimized display.Mealtime dreamAn air fryer. Try the Ninja Speedi. If he/she loves to cook but doesn’t love to stay in the kitchen all day, an air fryer might just do the trick.Meal kit delivery service. Home Chef is a dream come true. They will love that homemade meal without having to do the planning or shopping.Wine. A nice bottle of Chablis or Cabernet or try a wine subscription for the win.The Always Pan. Great gift for the stylish chef.Beauty isn’t just in the eye of the beholderA lighted makeup mirror. Perfect views and lighting for picture-perfect makeup applications.Curling iron. Try the GHD Curve Creative Curl Wand, a USA Today editor’s favorite. Heats up quickly and makes hair styling easier all around.Air drying and styling system. The Shark FlexStyle Air Drying &amp; Styling System is a best-seller.&nbsp;A makeup box of goodies from their favorite cosmetics line. So pretty and what fun!Cozy cuddlesA snuggly throw blanket. All kinds to choose from … plush, soft, warm … who would not love it?Turkish cotton robe. Try the Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Robe, a unisex robe designed to fit all body types. Comfortable, absorbent, and plush.Comfy pajamas. Make sure they’re super soft and stretchy.Cozy slippers. Try the Ugg Scuffette II slippers. Always on trend, they have a fluffy wool lining and are comfortable all day long.Weighted blanket. Warm and relaxing to help wipe away the stress of the day. Try the Gravity Blanket.Accessories are always a good choiceA designer handbag, like a Tory Burch. Clean lines and sculptural hardware.&nbsp;Fine jewelry. Try a simple initial necklace, earrings, or a diamond drop if you have the budget. 14k speaks volumes!And don’t forget the traditional favorites, like their favorite cologne or perfume, flowers, chocolates, or even a gift card -- maybe not the most inventive gift, but much loved, nonetheless. Most people talk about the things they want or need, so keep your ears open for those insightful clues to pick up on that perfect gift. Sometimes an obvious gift is that special something they won’t splurge on for themself.There are plenty of other ideas on this website, too. Or Google “Gifts for 2022” to find lots of other sites to help you find a gift that’s ideal. Happy shopping!","_created":"Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:27:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/639248964db0482255aae314"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63a3319a4db0482255aafae2","_updated":"Mon, 26 Dec 2022 15:43:13 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New Year's Eve Family Fun","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fun family traditions for New Year’s Eve\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Celebrating New Year’s Eve with your kids can become a super fun, family affair everyone looks forward to. With just a little planning, this big party night can turn into a huge stay-at-home tradition everyone loves. Here are just a few home-grown ideas to build on for your very own ideal New Year’s eve, family style.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Choose a favorite movie and serve up popcorn and movie-style foods.\u003c/strong> Maybe it’s not a traditional holiday movie. After all, by Christmas, most of us are “movied out” by all the sappy (but happy) Christmas movies. My brother and I watched the 1954 black-and-white version of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” every year. Quirky? Yes. But we loved it. It became our tradition.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a family New Year’s Eve picture.\u003c/strong> Choose a color theme, or pajama theme, or whatever theme so everyone gets into it. Serious or funky, you’ll look back on it with lots of good memories. To add to the festivities, make some fun props … maybe hats and glasses or a banner for the background. You could even have matching t-shirts made if you plan ahead.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Make up some New Year’s goals / resolutions\u003c/strong>. Then update them through the year to check your progress.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bang pots and pans at midnight.\u003c/strong> Really old school but tons of fun! Who needs store-bought noisemakers when you have all you need right in your kitchen? Head outside and go up and down the street banging pots and pans with wooden spoons. Both children and adults love this tradition.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Everyone stays up late.\u003c/strong> It’s not an absolute must, but most folks are able to sleep in on New Year’s Day. Staying up late is a real treat for your kids. Or if your kids must stick to an earlier bedtime, have a faux midnight countdown. That way, they still get to have the fun of the clock striking 12 in their minds.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Gifts for your neighbors.\u003c/strong> Instead of your homemade treats or goodies getting lost in the frantic Christmas shuffle, why not wait until New Year’s Eve to deliver a neighbor’s gift? Best idea ever.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Game night\u003c/strong>. Choose your favorite board games or card games everyone can enjoy. Growing up in our house, there was always a game of dominos or Monopoly going on somewhere. With lots of good snacks to go around.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>New Year’s Eve countdown bags.\u003c/strong> Celebrate the evening with fun countdown bags for each hour. Make it extra fun for the kiddos by having a special treat, snack, or game for them to open each hour. The evening will pass all too quickly.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Appetizers.\u003c/strong> What’s a party without appetizers? Dips and chips, slider sandwiches, roll-ups, fondue, guacamole, and salsa … the list is endless. And delicious!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>New Year’s Eve toast.\u003c/strong> Grab some non-alcoholic sparkling drinks or whip up some fun Italian sodas, or even floats, for a fun way to ring in the new year with your kids.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It doesn't matter how you choose to party, (or not), this New Year’s, be happy and safe. Enjoy the ideal life and share your blessings with those around you! Happy New Year!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9264874a94b5309363884893abab1cdd.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"New Year's Eve Family Fun"}}],"uniqueName":"new-years-eve-family-fun-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-12-26T16:05:50.077Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9264874a94b5309363884893abab1cdd.jpeg","name":"New Year's Eve Family Fun","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1672070751,"_etag":"ad2463ae20c01833fee40bf07ff24ed1adb6ca9d","textbody":"Fun family traditions for New Year’s EveCelebrating New Year’s Eve with your kids can become a super fun, family affair everyone looks forward to. With just a little planning, this big party night can turn into a huge stay-at-home tradition everyone loves. Here are just a few home-grown ideas to build on for your very own ideal New Year’s eve, family style.Choose a favorite movie and serve up popcorn and movie-style foods. Maybe it’s not a traditional holiday movie. After all, by Christmas, most of us are “movied out” by all the sappy (but happy) Christmas movies. My brother and I watched the 1954 black-and-white version of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” every year. Quirky? Yes. But we loved it. It became our tradition.Take a family New Year’s Eve picture. Choose a color theme, or pajama theme, or whatever theme so everyone gets into it. Serious or funky, you’ll look back on it with lots of good memories. To add to the festivities, make some fun props … maybe hats and glasses or a banner for the background. You could even have matching t-shirts made if you plan ahead.Make up some New Year’s goals / resolutions. Then update them through the year to check your progress.Bang pots and pans at midnight. Really old school but tons of fun! Who needs store-bought noisemakers when you have all you need right in your kitchen? Head outside and go up and down the street banging pots and pans with wooden spoons. Both children and adults love this tradition.Everyone stays up late. It’s not an absolute must, but most folks are able to sleep in on New Year’s Day. Staying up late is a real treat for your kids. Or if your kids must stick to an earlier bedtime, have a faux midnight countdown. That way, they still get to have the fun of the clock striking 12 in their minds.Gifts for your neighbors. Instead of your homemade treats or goodies getting lost in the frantic Christmas shuffle, why not wait until New Year’s Eve to deliver a neighbor’s gift? Best idea ever.Game night. Choose your favorite board games or card games everyone can enjoy. Growing up in our house, there was always a game of dominos or Monopoly going on somewhere. With lots of good snacks to go around.New Year’s Eve countdown bags. Celebrate the evening with fun countdown bags for each hour. Make it extra fun for the kiddos by having a special treat, snack, or game for them to open each hour. The evening will pass all too quickly.Appetizers. What’s a party without appetizers? Dips and chips, slider sandwiches, roll-ups, fondue, guacamole, and salsa … the list is endless. And delicious!New Year’s Eve toast. Grab some non-alcoholic sparkling drinks or whip up some fun Italian sodas, or even floats, for a fun way to ring in the new year with your kids.It doesn't matter how you choose to party, (or not), this New Year’s, be happy and safe. Enjoy the ideal life and share your blessings with those around you! Happy New Year!","_created":"Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:17:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63a3319a4db0482255aafae2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63a47bf24db0482256aaf51c","_updated":"Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:41:28 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Winter Weather Prep: Furnace Heat Tape","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Andrea Nance, Customer Care Manager, takes us inside a new Ideal home in Norman, OK to show us one of the most important steps to preparing for winter weather: checking your furnace heat tape. Your furnace is located inside the attic of your new Ideal home. You should see what looks like a power cord plugged into an outlet close to your furnace. On one end is a braided cord and in the middle is a small box with a switch. If the braided cord is warm to the touch and the light on the small box is lit, then your condensation line is being heated properly and should not freeze during the winter.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If for some reason the cord is not warm and/or the light is not on, pull back the tape and reset the switch. This should turn the warming system back on and ensure the condensation line does not freeze.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/862272b93f947ae5afa23cf6c7b717a8.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding:177.78% 0 0 0;position:relative;\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/783438672?h=0d5e35896a&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Heat Tape\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/div>\u003cscript src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js\">\u003c/script>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e205f667ed36dfee44378f18694c934c.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"winter-weather-prep-furnace-heat-tape-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2022-12-22T15:36:24.118Z","_created":"Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:46:58 GMT","dateUnix":1671723385,"_etag":"dbfcb16c92ac2de6e5c612075d8a0b9313595aa6","textbody":"Andrea Nance, Customer Care Manager, takes us inside a new Ideal home in Norman, OK to show us one of the most important steps to preparing for winter weather: checking your furnace heat tape. Your furnace is located inside the attic of your new Ideal home. You should see what looks like a power cord plugged into an outlet close to your furnace. On one end is a braided cord and in the middle is a small box with a switch. If the braided cord is warm to the touch and the light on the small box is lit, then your condensation line is being heated properly and should not freeze during the winter.&nbsp;If for some reason the cord is not warm and/or the light is not on, pull back the tape and reset the switch. This should turn the warming system back on and ensure the condensation line does not freeze.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63a47bf24db0482256aaf51c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63b47f914db0482256ab041a","_updated":"Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:59:20 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"14 Reasons It's Smart to Buy Now","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>14 Reasons It's Smart to Buy Now\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-are-your-utility-bills-too-high\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Are your utility bills too high?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-is-your-money-going-towards-rent-instead-of-building-equity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Is your money going towards rent instead of building equity?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-does-your-list-of-home-repairs-seem-a-mile-long\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Does your list of home repairs seem a mile long?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-are-your-closets-bursting-at-the-seams\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Are your closets busting at the seams?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-do-you-have-that-one-crazy-neighbor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Do you have that one crazy neighbor?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-do-your-kids-want-neighborhood-friends\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Do your kids want neighborhood friends?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-do-your-kids-need-room-to-explore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Do your kids need room to explore?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-is-it-time-to-renovate-your-current-place\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Is it time to renovate your current place?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-would-a-game-room-finally-help-you-clear-your-living-room-of-toys\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Would a game room finally help you clear your living room of toys?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-do-you-dream-about-space-for-a-garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Do you dream about space for a garden?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-are-you-sick-of-walking-down-apartment-stairs-to-take-out-your-dog\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Are you sick of walking down apartment stairs to take out the dog?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-would-you-love-to-be-able-to-park-your-car-in-the-garage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Would you love to be able to park your car in the garage?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-being-the-home-that-hosts-all-the-parties\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Have you dreamed about being the home that hosts all the parties?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-its-smart-to-buy-now-are-you-sick-of-paying-rent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style='font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;'>Are you sick of rent continuing to go up?\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4aaa83a2a3ddd37939e4483b28fde940.jpeg","name":"14 Reasons It's Smart to Buy Now","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4aaa83a2a3ddd37939e4483b28fde940.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"14 Reasons It's Smart to Buy Now"}}],"uniqueName":"14-reasons-its-smart-to-buy-now-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-01-03T19:18:11.515Z","_created":"Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:18:41 GMT","dateUnix":1672773492,"_etag":"2e17e94089d3c3781863def00bb26c0f501b4a40","textbody":"14 Reasons It's Smart to Buy NowAre your utility bills too high?Is your money going towards rent instead of building equity?Does your list of home repairs seem a mile long?Are your closets busting at the seams?Do you have that one crazy neighbor?Do your kids want neighborhood friends?Do your kids need room to explore?Is it time to renovate your current place?Would a game room finally help you clear your living room of toys?Do you dream about space for a garden?Are you sick of walking down apartment stairs to take out the dog?Would you love to be able to park your car in the garage?Have you dreamed about being the home that hosts all the parties?Are you sick of rent continuing to go up?","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63b47f914db0482256ab041a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63b495e04db0482254aaf6e9","_updated":"Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:05:29 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are your utility bills too high?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reason #1 - Are your utility bills too high?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re like most homeowners, you love the warm comfy feeling of your heater during those arctic blasts, but you sure feel the sticker shock when that gas bill hits your mailbox … and your budget. Same with that summer electric bill when it starts getting Oklahoma hot and you turn on the a/c.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why the increase?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Without getting into global economics, the supply and demand of natural gas is a key factor. Pipelines, lawsuits, access issues, and the war between Russia and Ukraine all have to do with utility prices ticking upward.\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to NPR, Time, and other sources, rising utility bills are a direct result of the surge in the price of natural gas, which generates about 40 percent of the United States’ electricity. And you can expect this surge to last a while. Pricing for natural gas heating has definitely bumped up a notch this year, and since natural gas is a common source of heating for Oklahoma homeowners, we’re all feeling the pinch.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Some homeowners in Oklahoma will see an even greater increase in utility bills if their homes aren’t highly energy efficient. Don’t let an inefficient home cause you to have high energy bills.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds the most energy-efficient homes. Among other energy-saving innovations, Ideal is the only Oklahoma builder partnered with the Environments for Living program to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes we build. We’ll tell you upfront how much your average heating and cooling usage should be. If it’s more, we’ll reimburse you for up to three years.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, if you made the smart move of purchasing an Ideal home, you made a wise choice and are ahead of the game. Here are some additional tips for keeping your home highly efficient.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Keep your thermostat just a little lower in winter and higher in summer. We’re not talking 10 degrees … just a couple of degrees will help. If you’re chilly in the winter, grab a sweater or throw instead of cranking up the thermostat!\u003c/li>\u003cli>Don’t set your thermostat to an energy savings mode. This causes your home to either heat up too significantly in the summer or cool too significantly in the winter for your HVAC to keep up with demand.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Switch the direction of ceiling fan blades for the appropriate season (counter-clockwise during summer, clockwise during winter), and turn off the fans when no one is in the room.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These are just a few simple tips that will help lower electric and natural gas bills in your home. If you are living in a home that isn’t highly efficient, we can help you find one to lower your monthly energy costs.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2b523bdd955afbda4a6660ad006126cb.png","name":"Reason #1 - Are your utility bills too high?","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2b523bdd955afbda4a6660ad006126cb.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Reason #1 - Are your utility bills too high?"}}],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-are-your-utility-bills-too-high-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-01-03T20:43:16.814Z","_created":"Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:53:52 GMT","dateUnix":1672778597,"_etag":"96b3036f22bab4d2682451bdc0aee0e86f189e0a","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now:&nbsp;Reason #1 - Are your utility bills too high?If you’re like most homeowners, you love the warm comfy feeling of your heater during those arctic blasts, but you sure feel the sticker shock when that gas bill hits your mailbox … and your budget. Same with that summer electric bill when it starts getting Oklahoma hot and you turn on the a/c.Why the increase?Without getting into global economics, the supply and demand of natural gas is a key factor. Pipelines, lawsuits, access issues, and the war between Russia and Ukraine all have to do with utility prices ticking upward.According to NPR, Time, and other sources, rising utility bills are a direct result of the surge in the price of natural gas, which generates about 40 percent of the United States’ electricity. And you can expect this surge to last a while. Pricing for natural gas heating has definitely bumped up a notch this year, and since natural gas is a common source of heating for Oklahoma homeowners, we’re all feeling the pinch.&nbsp;Some homeowners in Oklahoma will see an even greater increase in utility bills if their homes aren’t highly energy efficient. Don’t let an inefficient home cause you to have high energy bills.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds the most energy-efficient homes. Among other energy-saving innovations, Ideal is the only Oklahoma builder partnered with the Environments for Living program to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes we build. We’ll tell you upfront how much your average heating and cooling usage should be. If it’s more, we’ll reimburse you for up to three years.So, if you made the smart move of purchasing an Ideal home, you made a wise choice and are ahead of the game. Here are some additional tips for keeping your home highly efficient.Keep your thermostat just a little lower in winter and higher in summer. We’re not talking 10 degrees … just a couple of degrees will help. If you’re chilly in the winter, grab a sweater or throw instead of cranking up the thermostat!Don’t set your thermostat to an energy savings mode. This causes your home to either heat up too significantly in the summer or cool too significantly in the winter for your HVAC to keep up with demand.Switch the direction of ceiling fan blades for the appropriate season (counter-clockwise during summer, clockwise during winter), and turn off the fans when no one is in the room.These are just a few simple tips that will help lower electric and natural gas bills in your home. If you are living in a home that isn’t highly efficient, we can help you find one to lower your monthly energy costs.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63b495e04db0482254aaf6e9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63c01c7a4db0482255ab2bb3","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:42:07 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Is your money going towards rent instead of building equity?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Is your money going towards rent instead of building equity?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Homeownership has always been a part of the American Dream, providing a roof over your head that is your own. But it’s also a great way to build wealth over time through the creation of equity. When you rent a house or apartment, you help someone else – namely, your landlord – pay their mortgage, and your landlord builds equity instead of you. Your monthly payment toward your landlord pays their mortgage, additional money to go towards repairs, and profit for your landlord.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>That means that you could potentially be paying a mortgage for less than you’re paying for rent each month!\u003c/p>\u003cp>What is home equity? In simple terms, home equity is the difference between how much a home is worth and how much is owed on the mortgage. If you spend 10 years paying $2,500 in rent, all of that money is gone forever. However, if you spend 10 years paying $2,500 toward your mortgage, you will get some of that money back when you sell your home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How to build equity\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Pay your mortgage.\u003c/strong> Each month, you make mortgage payments that will decrease the amount you owe on your home loan. The longer you pay on that mortgage, the more equity you build. And if your property value increases over time, that appreciation adds to the equity.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Appreciation.\u003c/strong> It is likely that the value of your property will increase from the time you originally purchased it. While property values can go up or down, the national average for home appreciation is 3 percent per year (according to Freddie Mac).&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Building equity through monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Responsibilities of owning\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of the biggest upsides to owning vs renting is equity. You’ve made an investment that will benefit you in the long term. The downside to ownership is worrying about paying for repairs when something goes wrong. However, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods provides a one-year warranty that’s second to none. Ideal Homes is also the only builder in Oklahoma to guarantee your heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, offer a one-year warranty, and a 10-year industry-leading structural warranty. Ideal goes beyond energy efficiency standards, so your new home is also very affordable to heat and cool. Those warranties are like money in your pocket if something goes awry!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Your best option when deciding whether to rent or buy is to partner with a pro who can help you navigate your options. The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team can help you with your housing decisions and even run calculations to help you understand the total cost of home ownership. We can help you find out if purchasing is the right move for you and help you connect with a preferred lender to understand what you may qualify for when buying a home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sources:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Freddiemac.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Freddiemac.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"Ramseysolutions.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ramseysolutions.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ab237d8ba2f0240ec197baaf8b67ab1a.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Reason #2 - Equity vs rent"}}],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-is-your-money-going-towards-rent-instead-of-building-equity-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-01-15T14:39:34.120Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ab237d8ba2f0240ec197baaf8b67ab1a.png","name":"Reason #2 - Equity vs rent","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1673793575,"_etag":"ef74694c8948a8e0ce3dc817ebf59ca4296de9ec","textbody":"Is your money going towards rent instead of building equity?Homeownership has always been a part of the American Dream, providing a roof over your head that is your own. But it’s also a great way to build wealth over time through the creation of equity. When you rent a house or apartment, you help someone else – namely, your landlord – pay their mortgage, and your landlord builds equity instead of you. Your monthly payment toward your landlord pays their mortgage, additional money to go towards repairs, and profit for your landlord.&nbsp;That means that you could potentially be paying a mortgage for less than you’re paying for rent each month!What is home equity? In simple terms, home equity is the difference between how much a home is worth and how much is owed on the mortgage. If you spend 10 years paying $2,500 in rent, all of that money is gone forever. However, if you spend 10 years paying $2,500 toward your mortgage, you will get some of that money back when you sell your home.How to build equityPay your mortgage. Each month, you make mortgage payments that will decrease the amount you owe on your home loan. The longer you pay on that mortgage, the more equity you build. And if your property value increases over time, that appreciation adds to the equity.Appreciation. It is likely that the value of your property will increase from the time you originally purchased it. While property values can go up or down, the national average for home appreciation is 3 percent per year (according to Freddie Mac).&nbsp;Building equity through monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership that can help you create financial stability.Responsibilities of owningOne of the biggest upsides to owning vs renting is equity. You’ve made an investment that will benefit you in the long term. The downside to ownership is worrying about paying for repairs when something goes wrong. However, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods provides a one-year warranty that’s second to none. Ideal Homes is also the only builder in Oklahoma to guarantee your heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, offer a one-year warranty, and a 10-year industry-leading structural warranty. Ideal goes beyond energy efficiency standards, so your new home is also very affordable to heat and cool. Those warranties are like money in your pocket if something goes awry!Your best option when deciding whether to rent or buy is to partner with a pro who can help you navigate your options. The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team can help you with your housing decisions and even run calculations to help you understand the total cost of home ownership. We can help you find out if purchasing is the right move for you and help you connect with a preferred lender to understand what you may qualify for when buying a home.Sources:Freddiemac.comRamseysolutions.com","_created":"Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:43:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63c01c7a4db0482255ab2bb3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63c6cb8d4db0485ea9a1059f","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:41:30 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It's Smart to Buy Now: Does your list of home repairs seem a mile long?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Does your list of home repairs seem a mile long?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you own a home that’s hitting its adolescent years, you know that costly home repairs will hit you sooner or later. Sometimes an unnoticed issue will snowball into a catastrophic failure that costs you thousands of dollars like an older a/c unit, a cracked foundation, or a leaky roof. Some home warranties cover major homeowner headaches, but not all. A ceiling leak might be paid for, but problems with the sewer line or air conditioning unit outside might be issues you are responsible for.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And then there’s the interior: new flooring, kitchen cabinets, and updated bathrooms are all high-dollar items, which you may or may not have savings to afford.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But if you’re starting to get overwhelmed by all the repairs and want to move and start fresh, consider a brand-new home that won’t come with the repairs you’re currently facing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is an excellent source of information for homeowners. Ideal can help you consider your options and guide you through the entire home buying process.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>With Ideal, you will find homes built to the highest quality standards, and a customer experience second to none. You can decide to build a custom home and choose your community, floor plan, and any upgrades you’d like to include, or buy a pre-designed home in the best location with excellent amenities built right in. And to protect your investment, Ideal is the only new home builder in Oklahoma to offer guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, a one-year warranty, and a 10-year structural warranty. Your new Ideal home also saves you money by introducing innovations in energy efficiency -- you will enjoy a comfortable home that is both sustainable and healthy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, if you and your family decide to say goodbye to that long list of home repairs and hello to peace of mind, let us show you a new Ideal home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/59e5f53acc5010cd0adb95f4b1028524.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Reason#3 - Does your list of home repair seem a mile long?"}}],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-does-your-list-of-home-repairs-seem-a-mile-long-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-01-22T16:16:58.485Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/59e5f53acc5010cd0adb95f4b1028524.png","name":"Reason#3 - Does your list of home repair seem a mile long?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1674404219,"_etag":"b3a00334b3b44111e2302026427c15f0e1eea7c9","textbody":"Does your list of home repairs seem a mile long?If you own a home that’s hitting its adolescent years, you know that costly home repairs will hit you sooner or later. Sometimes an unnoticed issue will snowball into a catastrophic failure that costs you thousands of dollars like an older a/c unit, a cracked foundation, or a leaky roof. Some home warranties cover major homeowner headaches, but not all. A ceiling leak might be paid for, but problems with the sewer line or air conditioning unit outside might be issues you are responsible for.And then there’s the interior: new flooring, kitchen cabinets, and updated bathrooms are all high-dollar items, which you may or may not have savings to afford.But if you’re starting to get overwhelmed by all the repairs and want to move and start fresh, consider a brand-new home that won’t come with the repairs you’re currently facing.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is an excellent source of information for homeowners. Ideal can help you consider your options and guide you through the entire home buying process.&nbsp;With Ideal, you will find homes built to the highest quality standards, and a customer experience second to none. You can decide to build a custom home and choose your community, floor plan, and any upgrades you’d like to include, or buy a pre-designed home in the best location with excellent amenities built right in. And to protect your investment, Ideal is the only new home builder in Oklahoma to offer guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, a one-year warranty, and a 10-year structural warranty. Your new Ideal home also saves you money by introducing innovations in energy efficiency -- you will enjoy a comfortable home that is both sustainable and healthy.So, if you and your family decide to say goodbye to that long list of home repairs and hello to peace of mind, let us show you a new Ideal home.","_created":"Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:23:41 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63c6cb8d4db0485ea9a1059f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63d020054db0485ea8a10f6d","_updated":"Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:18:28 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"A Modern Farmhouse Model Home to Tour in Stillwater, OK","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">We take pride in designing beautiful model homes in our communities. We recently added a modern farmhouse model home in Stillwater, OK, to our line-up of homes to tour.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/mayfield\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/12f6de4b96d65435e5d0794c4e35390c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/12f6de4b96d65435e5d0794c4e35390c.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Model Home (Stillwater, OK); Living Room with Black Shiplap Fireplace and Stained Mantle\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>We chose our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/mayfield\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mayfield\u003c/a> floor plan with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a study. This plan has four front elevation styles to choose from including traditional, mountain cottage, modern, and craftsman. Each provides unique options to create a one-of-a-kind look to maximize curb appeal. For our model home, we chose the contemporary option. We played up the farmhouse look on the exterior using black and white selections with stained accents.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/mayfield\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ee050c5fa268bb2528252f65cdaca4c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ee050c5fa268bb2528252f65cdaca4c.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Model Home (Stillwater, OK); Front Elevation Rendering\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>When you enter the home, you will see that the same black and white farmhouse theme has been continued on the interior. In the kitchen, we selected white-painted cabinets. We extended the custom cabinets to the ceiling to emphasize the height of the 10-foot ceilings. We added touches of black accents throughout the kitchen including the island paint color and matte black cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures. The Cambria countertop pulls everything together—it's white with subtle black and gold veining.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/mayfield\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2137167f28f09ffd5aacb03d8c54cf36.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2137167f28f09ffd5aacb03d8c54cf36.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Model Home (Stillwater, OK); Black and White Kitchen\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The focal point of the living room is the black horizontal shiplap fireplace with a stained mantle. The easy-start fireplace has a modern look to complete the urban farmhouse aesthetic. We selected light, simple wood-look laminate flooring throughout the main living space.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/mayfield\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/839eb000ac842cd25a4d53b263791e76.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/839eb000ac842cd25a4d53b263791e76.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Model Home (Stillwater, OK); Black Shiplap Fireplace and Stained Mantle\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the bathrooms, we continued our black-and-white theme with tile selections. The floors are large 12- by 24-inch slate black ceramic tile and the wall tile is an oversized subway tile in white. We also added black plumbing and lighting fixtures, white cabinets, and black mirror frames.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/mayfield\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52a883848c6e151f964a34b9051e3210.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/52a883848c6e151f964a34b9051e3210.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Model Home (Stillwater, OK); Black and White Primary Bathroom\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>We warmed up the whole home using warm stained wood accents and natural materials. The doors and trim, including the mud bench, have been painted black.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/mayfield\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd868229754ece6843995ee770c12ec9.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd868229754ece6843995ee770c12ec9.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Model Home (Stillwater, OK); Black Painted Mud Bench\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This model home is available for tour at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">208 E Copper Canyon Ave, Stillwater, OK\u003c/a>. Please get in touch with our team today or stop by \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Canyons\u003c/a> for a tour!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/mayfield\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e9be74ad9d35a8a60e954786a81ccc30.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e9be74ad9d35a8a60e954786a81ccc30.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Model Home (Stillwater, OK); Study Window Seat with Cabinet Storage\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/YmdsLAiHJKw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3cb4ac95bb6bdc6015c079aa297c061f.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Model Home Farmhouse Kitchen"}}],"uniqueName":"a-modern-farmhouse-model-home-to-tour-in-stillwater-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-01-24T16:27:36.251Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3cb4ac95bb6bdc6015c079aa297c061f.jpeg","name":"Model Home Farmhouse Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1674577657,"_etag":"90274197729a56ac75e65a300cdc342f485844f0","textbody":"We take pride in designing beautiful model homes in our communities. We recently added a modern farmhouse model home in Stillwater, OK, to our line-up of homes to tour.We chose our Mayfield floor plan with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a study. This plan has four front elevation styles to choose from including traditional, mountain cottage, modern, and craftsman. Each provides unique options to create a one-of-a-kind look to maximize curb appeal. For our model home, we chose the contemporary option. We played up the farmhouse look on the exterior using black and white selections with stained accents.When you enter the home, you will see that the same black and white farmhouse theme has been continued on the interior. In the kitchen, we selected white-painted cabinets. We extended the custom cabinets to the ceiling to emphasize the height of the 10-foot ceilings. We added touches of black accents throughout the kitchen including the island paint color and matte black cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures. The Cambria countertop pulls everything together—it's white with subtle black and gold veining.The focal point of the living room is the black horizontal shiplap fireplace with a stained mantle. The easy-start fireplace has a modern look to complete the urban farmhouse aesthetic. We selected light, simple wood-look laminate flooring throughout the main living space.In the bathrooms, we continued our black-and-white theme with tile selections. The floors are large 12- by 24-inch slate black ceramic tile and the wall tile is an oversized subway tile in white. We also added black plumbing and lighting fixtures, white cabinets, and black mirror frames.We warmed up the whole home using warm stained wood accents and natural materials. The doors and trim, including the mud bench, have been painted black.This model home is available for tour at 208 E Copper Canyon Ave, Stillwater, OK. Please get in touch with our team today or stop by The Canyons for a tour!","_created":"Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:14:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63d020054db0485ea8a10f6d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63d044d54db0485ea7a1273f","_updated":"Sun, 29 Jan 2023 16:59:28 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are Your Closets Bursting at the Seams?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are Your Closets Bursting at the Seams?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Do you cringe every time you open your closet door because you know that favorite shirt is hidden among all the clutter? Hangers jammed so tight there’s no room for clothes to hang without wrinkling? No place for shoes except in a pile on the floor, mixed in with more clothes and other miscellaneous stuff?\u003c/p>\u003cp>You need more than organization. You need more and bigger closets! If you’re living in a home built more than 10 years ago, closet space might be minimal. Builders discovered the concept of “walk-in” closets for the primary bedroom in the 80s, but it didn’t become prevalent until much later. These closets weren’t as large as they are today, but it was a start. Some of today’s walk-ins have enough space to qualify as a room, and the amenities are only limited by your imagination. Many homes also didn’t have the mix of pantries, coat closets, linen closets, and more than an IDEAL home has today.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re living with a too-small, cramped closet, it’s just one more reason why it’s smart to buy a new home now. You can only reorganize and purge so much until you just flat need more and bigger closets. So unless you’re ready to give up a bedroom or part of your garage for storage, maybe it’s time to consider upgrading to your own IDEAL home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Beyond just the number of closets, an IDEAL home also offers some extras that you may not get with another home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>1. Some IDEAL floor plans offer a primary closet that also has access to the utility room for easy and quick access to the washer and dryer. It’s truly a dream.\u003c/p>\u003cp>2. An IDEAL home’s primary bedroom closet features a tall top rod for hanging seasonal items that you don’t need to access on a daily basis.\u003c/p>\u003cp>3. Some IDEAL floor plans also feature walk-in closets in the secondary bedrooms.\u003c/p>\u003cp>4. All IDEAL floor plans pack as many additional closets into the space as possible. This includes pantries in most floor plans, additional linen, and coat closets, and even under-stair storage in some floor plans.\u003c/p>\u003cp>5. When custom building an IDEAL home, add things that truly make your closet feel personal such as shoe storage and shelves.\u003c/p>\u003cp>6. Secondary bedrooms feature an excellent closet layout for extra storage and double doors to access items in the far corners easily.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Log on to our website and browse through floor plans to see what suits your needs. You might find a pre-designed home that’s ideal or choose to customize a home with upgrades, including that big closet you’ve been dreaming of. Our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team will help walk you through a layout and design that’s perfect for you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal homes are built to the absolute highest quality standards, and you will enjoy a customer experience like no other. All our communities offer excellent amenities, and each new home includes warranties second to none. While you’re browsing our website, click on the Ideal Guarantee section to find out more about the warranties on all Ideal homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, say goodbye to cramped, wrinkled clothes and fall in love with a brand-new spacious walk-in closet in your new Ideal home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd14bd6a4d0a3f2ef9e6c2208c31894c.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Reason #4 -Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are Your Closets Bursting at the Seams?"}}],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-are-your-closets-bursting-at-the-seams-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-01-29T20:49:19.718Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd14bd6a4d0a3f2ef9e6c2208c31894c.png","name":"Reason #4: Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are Your Closets Bursting at the Seams?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1675025360,"_etag":"f21134268d7a989dcbb9b1d3e9f65bc88cb23494","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are Your Closets Bursting at the Seams?Do you cringe every time you open your closet door because you know that favorite shirt is hidden among all the clutter? Hangers jammed so tight there’s no room for clothes to hang without wrinkling? No place for shoes except in a pile on the floor, mixed in with more clothes and other miscellaneous stuff?You need more than organization. You need more and bigger closets! If you’re living in a home built more than 10 years ago, closet space might be minimal. Builders discovered the concept of “walk-in” closets for the primary bedroom in the 80s, but it didn’t become prevalent until much later. These closets weren’t as large as they are today, but it was a start. Some of today’s walk-ins have enough space to qualify as a room, and the amenities are only limited by your imagination. Many homes also didn’t have the mix of pantries, coat closets, linen closets, and more than an IDEAL home has today.If you’re living with a too-small, cramped closet, it’s just one more reason why it’s smart to buy a new home now. You can only reorganize and purge so much until you just flat need more and bigger closets. So unless you’re ready to give up a bedroom or part of your garage for storage, maybe it’s time to consider upgrading to your own IDEAL home.Beyond just the number of closets, an IDEAL home also offers some extras that you may not get with another home.1. Some IDEAL floor plans offer a primary closet that also has access to the utility room for easy and quick access to the washer and dryer. It’s truly a dream.2. An IDEAL home’s primary bedroom closet features a tall top rod for hanging seasonal items that you don’t need to access on a daily basis.3. Some IDEAL floor plans also feature walk-in closets in the secondary bedrooms.4. All IDEAL floor plans pack as many additional closets into the space as possible. This includes pantries in most floor plans, additional linen, and coat closets, and even under-stair storage in some floor plans.5. When custom building an IDEAL home, add things that truly make your closet feel personal such as shoe storage and shelves.6. Secondary bedrooms feature an excellent closet layout for extra storage and double doors to access items in the far corners easily.Log on to our website and browse through floor plans to see what suits your needs. You might find a pre-designed home that’s ideal or choose to customize a home with upgrades, including that big closet you’ve been dreaming of. Our Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team will help walk you through a layout and design that’s perfect for you.Ideal homes are built to the absolute highest quality standards, and you will enjoy a customer experience like no other. All our communities offer excellent amenities, and each new home includes warranties second to none. While you’re browsing our website, click on the Ideal Guarantee section to find out more about the warranties on all Ideal homes.So, say goodbye to cramped, wrinkled clothes and fall in love with a brand-new spacious walk-in closet in your new Ideal home.","_created":"Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:51:33 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63d044d54db0485ea7a1273f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63d2fa6e4db0485ea8a1149f","_updated":"Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:03:24 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Let's Talk About Bixby Village... Here We Come Tulsa!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;background:white;color:black;'>Let's Talk About Bixby Village... Here We Come Tulsa!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:start;\">\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;background:white;color:black;'>First off, what does development mean from a home builder's perspective? In development, they transform raw farmland into a community so that Ideal Homes can build homes on the land. The Development team is involved from the day that Ideal Homes decides it wants to go to a specific location, all the way to the end when we have the very last lot. Anything that is in a neighborhood other than the house itself (sewer, streets, amenities) falls under that general umbrella of development.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/304c5e4ba221c66d490562136874ab49.jpeg\" style=\"width: 52.09%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/304c5e4ba221c66d490562136874ab49.jpeg\">\u003c!--\n\u003cp-->\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;background:white;color:black;'>Ideal Homes is announcing that we are just days away from opening our first community in Tulsa. So, let us talk about exactly what led us to Tulsa, specifically Bixby. There are many great reasons why we are interested in Bixby. It is a wonderful geographical area with rolling hills, access to lakes and rivers, hiking, fishing, and hunting. Tulsa has also been revamped with wonderful things in the metro area including top-notch shopping, restaurants, and much more.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/26af4e0611cbf5d3bcd614a9d7863858.png\" style=\"width: 59.85%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/26af4e0611cbf5d3bcd614a9d7863858.png\">\u003c!--\u003cp-->\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c!--\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"-->\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'>Bixby Village is located on the southeast corner of 161st Street and South Memorial, about 1/4 of a mile east of that intersection. Directly across the street from Bixby Intermediate School. It is a fantastic location for families. Bixby High School is ranked 16th in the state for top high schools, but Bixby Public Schools all provide a top-tier educational program that continues to invest in their students and their teachers.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/125990f83718fde1d9823e2baf2a2a05.png\" style=\"width: 60.6%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/125990f83718fde1d9823e2baf2a2a05.png\">\u003cbr>\u003c!--\u003cp-->\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;background:white;color:black;'>This community offers 70 homesites, all within walking distance of the amenities, which include a playground and splash pad. It is a perfect area to meet your neighbors and enjoy family time close to home.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b9533e1a36112b7e86ecfe059a284dcf.png\" style=\"width: 61.49%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b9533e1a36112b7e86ecfe059a284dcf.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif;background:white;color:black;'>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is not just building one community in Tulsa... there is more to come! Ellis Ranch, also in Bixby, will be located off 161st &amp; S. Memorial (SW corner) 91 acres. And Carson Trails, in Gleenpool, off 181st &amp; S. Union Avenue will be 160 acres, with wonderful amenities.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Watch this week's Facebook Live Q &amp; A Segment with Director of Marketing, Erin Yarbrough and the Vice President of Development of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Zack Roach.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/piRoMfNzCrA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/26af4e0611cbf5d3bcd614a9d7863858.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Bixby Village"}}],"uniqueName":"lets-talk-about-bixby-village-here-we-come-tulsa-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-01-26T22:07:03.005Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/26af4e0611cbf5d3bcd614a9d7863858.png","name":"Bixby Village","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1674770824,"_etag":"97973e97a1d50006fdd88242595a7cc4856570af","textbody":"Let's Talk About Bixby Village... Here We Come Tulsa!First off, what does development mean from a home builder's perspective? In development, they transform raw farmland into a community so that Ideal Homes can build homes on the land. The Development team is involved from the day that Ideal Homes decides it wants to go to a specific location, all the way to the end when we have the very last lot. Anything that is in a neighborhood other than the house itself (sewer, streets, amenities) falls under that general umbrella of development.Ideal Homes is announcing that we are just days away from opening our first community in Tulsa. So, let us talk about exactly what led us to Tulsa, specifically Bixby. There are many great reasons why we are interested in Bixby. It is a wonderful geographical area with rolling hills, access to lakes and rivers, hiking, fishing, and hunting. Tulsa has also been revamped with wonderful things in the metro area including top-notch shopping, restaurants, and much more.Bixby Village is located on the southeast corner of 161st Street and South Memorial, about 1/4 of a mile east of that intersection. Directly across the street from Bixby Intermediate School. It is a fantastic location for families. Bixby High School is ranked 16th in the state for top high schools, but Bixby Public Schools all provide a top-tier educational program that continues to invest in their students and their teachers.This community offers 70 homesites, all within walking distance of the amenities, which include a playground and splash pad. It is a perfect area to meet your neighbors and enjoy family time close to home.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is not just building one community in Tulsa... there is more to come! Ellis Ranch, also in Bixby, will be located off 161st &amp; S. Memorial (SW corner) 91 acres. And Carson Trails, in Gleenpool, off 181st &amp; S. Union Avenue will be 160 acres, with wonderful amenities.Watch this week's Facebook Live Q &amp; A Segment with Director of Marketing, Erin Yarbrough and the Vice President of Development of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Zack Roach.","_created":"Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:10:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63d2fa6e4db0485ea8a1149f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63dae2c14db0485ea8a11fb2","_updated":"Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:46:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Elena Mora of Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Wins Gold Award at International Builders’ Show","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Elena Mora, an online community advisor with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, has won the award for best online sales counselor at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. She was up against other OSCs from North America and emerged victorious in a highly competitive field.\u003c/p>\u003cp>She is one of the first online community advisors in home building and is widely regarded by her peers as the gold standard. She is credited with helping to drive sales growth for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods through her passion to help people find their dream of home ownership.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"We are beyond thrilled that Elena has been recognized for her hard work and dedication,\" said Steve Shoemaker, president of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. \"She is a true asset to our company, a wonderful colleague, and we could not be more proud of her.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>The International Builders’ Show is the largest event in the homebuilding industry, bringing together thousands of professionals from around the world to share ideas, network, and learn about new products and services. It is hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The award was presented by Jeff Shore of Shore Consulting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mora expressed her gratitude for winning the gold award: \"I am truly honored to have been recognized by my peers in the industry\" she said. \"I'm thankful for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and all of my family and colleagues who have supported me throughout my career.\"\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"elena-mora-of-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-wins-gold-award-at-international-builders-show-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-01T22:05:56.918Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c4897bd420228b924f54ac4fb0217bc8.jpeg","name":"Elena Wins Gold Award at Nationals","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1675289157,"_etag":"08cfb5ff43fae54018c396be182587907160e3d1","textbody":"Elena Mora, an online community advisor with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, has won the award for best online sales counselor at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. She was up against other OSCs from North America and emerged victorious in a highly competitive field.She is one of the first online community advisors in home building and is widely regarded by her peers as the gold standard. She is credited with helping to drive sales growth for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods through her passion to help people find their dream of home ownership.\"We are beyond thrilled that Elena has been recognized for her hard work and dedication,\" said Steve Shoemaker, president of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. \"She is a true asset to our company, a wonderful colleague, and we could not be more proud of her.\"The International Builders’ Show is the largest event in the homebuilding industry, bringing together thousands of professionals from around the world to share ideas, network, and learn about new products and services. It is hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The award was presented by Jeff Shore of Shore Consulting.Mora expressed her gratitude for winning the gold award: \"I am truly honored to have been recognized by my peers in the industry\" she said. \"I'm thankful for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and all of my family and colleagues who have supported me throughout my career.\"","_created":"Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:08:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63dae2c14db0485ea8a11fb2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63dae88a4db0485ea9a12ffa","_updated":"Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:52:06 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Design Trends 2023 at the International Builders' Show","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It was an amazing week at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When it comes to new home design in 2023, greens and blues remain popular for creating a cozy atmosphere. Warmer tones are replacing the greys of years past and accents of gold and black add sophistication. We are also seeing a lot of mixed metals, such as champagne bronze and matte black. Connecting with nature is also on trend, from using natural materials to incorporating elements from outside into their indoor spaces. &nbsp;All these design trends focus on creating spaces that evoke a sense of comfort and relaxation. &nbsp;With the right combination of greens and blues, warm tones, mixed metals, and elements from outside, you can create a beautiful home in 2023.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/sQBkxn6k8Ck\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" style=\"width: 480px; height: 270px;\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>What's New in Counter Tops?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xp435hmTqlU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" style=\"width: 497px; height: 332px;\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Cambria continues to be one of our most popular choices for countertops in the Ideal Design Center. We were able to stop by their booth at the International Builder Show and get a peek at some of the beautiful styles that will be on trend for new homes in 2023.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable fr-active\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/tFjJMOphxik\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" style=\"width: 485px; height: 291px;\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Andrea Nance, Director of Customer Care, said it was so exciting to see trends on an international level that IDEAL already offers to our home buyers. \"Quartz countertops throughout the home, extended two-car garages in most of our plans, tankless hot water tanks in some of our plans, as well as walking trails in most of our areas.\" She said, \"it feels really affirming and exciting that we are at the forefront of the industry providing these amazing values to our homeowners.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a2fa5c647febdafe7c7f88b5d144cf50.jpeg","name":"Design Trends 2023 at The International Builders' Show","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"design-trends-2023-at-the-international-builders-show-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-07T22:21:04.288Z","_created":"Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:32:42 GMT","dateUnix":1675808465,"_etag":"ededa52df5b17d6bbf703f26901b6956747613be","textbody":"It was an amazing week at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.When it comes to new home design in 2023, greens and blues remain popular for creating a cozy atmosphere. Warmer tones are replacing the greys of years past and accents of gold and black add sophistication. We are also seeing a lot of mixed metals, such as champagne bronze and matte black. Connecting with nature is also on trend, from using natural materials to incorporating elements from outside into their indoor spaces. &nbsp;All these design trends focus on creating spaces that evoke a sense of comfort and relaxation. &nbsp;With the right combination of greens and blues, warm tones, mixed metals, and elements from outside, you can create a beautiful home in 2023.&nbsp;What's New in Counter Tops?Cambria continues to be one of our most popular choices for countertops in the Ideal Design Center. We were able to stop by their booth at the International Builder Show and get a peek at some of the beautiful styles that will be on trend for new homes in 2023.&nbsp;Andrea Nance, Director of Customer Care, said it was so exciting to see trends on an international level that IDEAL already offers to our home buyers. \"Quartz countertops throughout the home, extended two-car garages in most of our plans, tankless hot water tanks in some of our plans, as well as walking trails in most of our areas.\" She said, \"it feels really affirming and exciting that we are at the forefront of the industry providing these amazing values to our homeowners.\"","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63dae88a4db0485ea9a12ffa"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63e3cac64db0486903cd9c75","_updated":"Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:08:58 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Economic Expectations for 2023","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/QliTC5x5hiw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Interest rates and living costs have changed frequently over the past couple of years leaving some home buyers with more questions about the economy than answers. But during the International Builders' Show, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ CEO, Vernon McKown, and President, Steve Shoemaker, listened to economists give an update on the housing industry for 2023 predict what is to come in the year ahead.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It appears the housing industry may have already bottomed out in the last quarter of 2022 with rising interest rates. Economists were very optimistic about 2023. With homes now receiving multiple offers again, the housing industry is strong. Some of this is due to the low amount of inventory for used homes, which is especially true for the Oklahoma markets.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In 2023, we’ve already seen interest rates stabilize, if not lower. Home prices are also now likely the lowest we’ll see for 2023. In addition to better rates and home prices, buyers are also still able to receive lower interest rates at closing due to promotions from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Oklahoma has seen low unemployment rates, a strong economy, and increased property values during the past couple years. Economists say the market should continue to get better through 2024.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, is it a good time to buy? The most important thing to consider is what is best for you and your family. The housing market is ever-changing and it’s almost impossible to buy based on timing the market. The best time to buy is when you need a new home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"economic-expectations-for-2023-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-08T14:43:05.880Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a331aedcb3e3ea28b80aeb43d154c4e6.jpeg","name":"Economic Expectations for 2023","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1675867386,"_etag":"4edc210e11b9f264e17ec6bc670f012e2765a1dc","textbody":"Interest rates and living costs have changed frequently over the past couple of years leaving some home buyers with more questions about the economy than answers. But during the International Builders' Show, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ CEO, Vernon McKown, and President, Steve Shoemaker, listened to economists give an update on the housing industry for 2023 predict what is to come in the year ahead.It appears the housing industry may have already bottomed out in the last quarter of 2022 with rising interest rates. Economists were very optimistic about 2023. With homes now receiving multiple offers again, the housing industry is strong. Some of this is due to the low amount of inventory for used homes, which is especially true for the Oklahoma markets.In 2023, we’ve already seen interest rates stabilize, if not lower. Home prices are also now likely the lowest we’ll see for 2023. In addition to better rates and home prices, buyers are also still able to receive lower interest rates at closing due to promotions from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Oklahoma has seen low unemployment rates, a strong economy, and increased property values during the past couple years. Economists say the market should continue to get better through 2024.&nbsp;So, is it a good time to buy? The most important thing to consider is what is best for you and your family. The housing market is ever-changing and it’s almost impossible to buy based on timing the market. The best time to buy is when you need a new home.","_created":"Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:16:06 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63e3cac64db0486903cd9c75"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63e4101a4db0486900cdaa81","_updated":"Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:52:20 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do Your Kids Want Neighborhood Friends?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do Your Kids Want Neighborhood Friends?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Neighborhoods aren’t just about the home you live in, the location, or the school district. Finding the right community with plenty of space to meet neighbors and make friends is the difference between just living somewhere and truly integrating into the community. Often you may find a home you love, but the community may not have many kids for your own child to connect with. Having neighborhood friends makes a huge difference for the kiddos in your life. Neighborhood friends help your children remain active.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are a few reasons your child needs lots of neighborhood friends.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Your child can form long-lasting, even lifetime, friendships.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Your child can socialize face-to-face.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The internet and social media have changed how people communicate and interact. While gaming is fun and popular for kids, it’s important they have real-world friends they can socialize with face-to-face rather than only through a screen.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Your child can interact in a safe and supervised environment.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>When social media and smartphones are the only contacts your child has with the outside world, parents have little or no supervision. When they interact with neighbor children, however, you can be alert to their activities, get time to correct and advise them accordingly. Positive social interactions are the absolute best.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Your child can have fun while getting exercise.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Let’s face it, the world has changed drastically from when we were kids. Gone are the days when kids would play outside for long hours and come home when the streetlights came on! But everyone should indulge in outdoor activities that are fun and offer a chance to absorb vitamin D. Playing on the neighborhood playground, throwing rocks in the community pond, going on a bike ride, or splashing each other for hours at the splash pad is a marvelous way to help your kids stay mentally and physically fit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Your children’s circle of friends and neighbors strengthens families and is a powerful safety net for families.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If your current home’s area isn’t conducive to children interacting with other children, maybe it’s time to look for a new neighborhood. Are many of your neighbors nearing retirement? Are there few to no children in your current neighborhood?&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal neighborhoods offer more than just new homes. Amenities in most Ideal communities include walking trails, playgrounds, and splash pads for residents and their guests. Play equipment is adaptive to many physical abilities, too. The parks offer a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and kids in a safe neighborhood setting, where friendships and play can be cultivated.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And don't forget the warranties and other amenities Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers for every new home. Second to none. And right now, Ideal is offering savings and special promotions on custom builds in several neighborhoods. It’s worth checking out! Our team can help you find your perfect new home with everything you need and want, including ideal parks where friends of all ages can be found!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-do-your-kids-want-neighborhood-friends-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-14T21:08:02.093Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3d81d8fdd3da019c5b2604dd55b7e00d.png","name":"Reason #6 -Do Your Kids Want Neighborhood Friends?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1676408883,"_etag":"0aa856cebca22f779d5f5af05298c6b444faf842","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do Your Kids Want Neighborhood Friends?Neighborhoods aren’t just about the home you live in, the location, or the school district. Finding the right community with plenty of space to meet neighbors and make friends is the difference between just living somewhere and truly integrating into the community. Often you may find a home you love, but the community may not have many kids for your own child to connect with. Having neighborhood friends makes a huge difference for the kiddos in your life. Neighborhood friends help your children remain active.Here are a few reasons your child needs lots of neighborhood friends.Your child can form long-lasting, even lifetime, friendships.Your child can socialize face-to-face.The internet and social media have changed how people communicate and interact. While gaming is fun and popular for kids, it’s important they have real-world friends they can socialize with face-to-face rather than only through a screen.&nbsp;Your child can interact in a safe and supervised environment.When social media and smartphones are the only contacts your child has with the outside world, parents have little or no supervision. When they interact with neighbor children, however, you can be alert to their activities, get time to correct and advise them accordingly. Positive social interactions are the absolute best.Your child can have fun while getting exercise.Let’s face it, the world has changed drastically from when we were kids. Gone are the days when kids would play outside for long hours and come home when the streetlights came on! But everyone should indulge in outdoor activities that are fun and offer a chance to absorb vitamin D. Playing on the neighborhood playground, throwing rocks in the community pond, going on a bike ride, or splashing each other for hours at the splash pad is a marvelous way to help your kids stay mentally and physically fit.Your children’s circle of friends and neighbors strengthens families and is a powerful safety net for families.&nbsp;If your current home’s area isn’t conducive to children interacting with other children, maybe it’s time to look for a new neighborhood. Are many of your neighbors nearing retirement? Are there few to no children in your current neighborhood?&nbsp;Ideal neighborhoods offer more than just new homes. Amenities in most Ideal communities include walking trails, playgrounds, and splash pads for residents and their guests. Play equipment is adaptive to many physical abilities, too. The parks offer a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and kids in a safe neighborhood setting, where friendships and play can be cultivated.And don't forget the warranties and other amenities Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers for every new home. Second to none. And right now, Ideal is offering savings and special promotions on custom builds in several neighborhoods. It’s worth checking out! Our team can help you find your perfect new home with everything you need and want, including ideal parks where friends of all ages can be found!","_created":"Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:11:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63e4101a4db0486900cdaa81"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63e412494db0486903cd9d7c","_updated":"Thu, 09 Feb 2023 22:11:15 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Trade Up","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you own a home built in the last 23 years (especially an Ideal home), you might qualify for a trade-up program offered by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods! If your home qualifies, Ideal will buy your existing home from you while you wait for your new Ideal home to be complete!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>That means:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>You don’t have to move twice&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>You don’t have to show your home to potential buyers&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>You don’t have to risk double mortgages&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>You have the confidence to move forward with a new home you love&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>If there are any unforeseen delays in construction, you’re not without a home for that time period\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>How does it work?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>We can get you in contact with the team at Sterling Real Estate to find out if your home qualifies for the trade-up program&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Decide if you want to make repairs to your home yourself or let Sterling Real Estate do the work for you&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>If qualified, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods (though Sterling Real Estate) will offer you a price for your home&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sign a contract for a new IDEAL home and pay the earnest money&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sign a contract with Sterling Real Estate for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to buy your property with a closing date the same as your new IDEAL home&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Move out of your existing home and into your brand-new IDEAL home!&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>How much will I get for my existing home?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Sterling Real Estate will use current comps in your area to determine the price they believe your home will sell for. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will offer you a percentage of this price. The percentage is based on several factors outlined by Sterling Real Estate in the offer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>Restrictions apply\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-trade-up-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-08T21:15:59.540Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c4ca7395239678060f836e98563ba40a.jpeg","name":"The ideal trade up deal with child at splash pad in new community norman, ok","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1675890960,"_etag":"f290d4f2bd76cd1e5d518dee522b2615dbe84ea6","textbody":"If you own a home built in the last 23 years (especially an Ideal home), you might qualify for a trade-up program offered by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods! If your home qualifies, Ideal will buy your existing home from you while you wait for your new Ideal home to be complete!&nbsp;That means:&nbsp;You don’t have to move twice&nbsp;You don’t have to show your home to potential buyers&nbsp;You don’t have to risk double mortgages&nbsp;You have the confidence to move forward with a new home you love&nbsp;If there are any unforeseen delays in construction, you’re not without a home for that time periodHow does it work?&nbsp;We can get you in contact with the team at Sterling Real Estate to find out if your home qualifies for the trade-up program&nbsp;Decide if you want to make repairs to your home yourself or let Sterling Real Estate do the work for you&nbsp;If qualified, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods (though Sterling Real Estate) will offer you a price for your home&nbsp;Sign a contract for a new IDEAL home and pay the earnest money&nbsp;Sign a contract with Sterling Real Estate for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to buy your property with a closing date the same as your new IDEAL home&nbsp;Move out of your existing home and into your brand-new IDEAL home!&nbsp;How much will I get for my existing home?&nbsp;Sterling Real Estate will use current comps in your area to determine the price they believe your home will sell for. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will offer you a percentage of this price. The percentage is based on several factors outlined by Sterling Real Estate in the offer.Restrictions apply","_created":"Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:21:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63e412494db0486903cd9d7c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63ea4bb14db0486901cd9de1","_updated":"Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:45:10 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Beautiful New Move-In Ready Homes in Stillwater","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods now has 8 Move-In Ready homes all under $382k. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>THE CANYONS\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Canyons is located on N Perkins Road, south of N Cimarron Turnpike. Its convenient location provides easy access to Oklahoma State University, Boomer Lake, downtown, and great dining and shopping. Or, jump on the Turnpike for a quick drive to Tulsa or Oklahoma City. With lovely lighted streets and plenty of green space, this neighborhood is a charming retreat from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Stillwater. You'll enjoy a fishing pond, walking trails, a playground, and wooded areas, giving it a quiet, country feel.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3ce27946705e70921c601268f4d53c44.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3ce27946705e70921c601268f4d53c44.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons/119-east-emerald-avenue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>119 East Emerald Avenue\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The price has been reduced by more than $25,000! This 3-bedroom plus study home is designed with a tray ceiling in the entry, a large open great room, and a large mudroom with additional storage. The kitchen is stunning with quartz countertops and built-in appliances with a gas range. The main living areas have wood flooring and the great room includes a fireplace. The garage includes a 2-foot extension for storage. The primary bedroom is spacious with an incredible bathroom that has double vanities and a large tiled shower.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,136 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Murphy | Style: Modern&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d8052bc8c30660fb272eed252e76ae3d.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d8052bc8c30660fb272eed252e76ae3d.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons/123-east-emerald-avenue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>123 East Emerald Avenue\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The price has been reduced by more than $16,000! This 4-bedroom home is simply stunning. You will love that the secondary bedrooms in this home feature their own walk-in closets, an adjacent walk-in linen closet, and a compartmentalized hall bath with dual vanities to give everyone their own space. Bonus: a separate mudroom and utility room give you more storage and organization areas. The kitchen features quartz countertops with built-in appliances with a gas range. Wood flooring in all the main living areas and a fireplace are just a few of the added features.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,336 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Oxford | Style: Traditional&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/89cf7f09ce0fa923a08cce1df56423e3.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/89cf7f09ce0fa923a08cce1df56423e3.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons/6015-north-emerald-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>6015 North Emerald Street\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The price has been reduced by more than $8,000! This 3 bedroom + a study home features a split floorplan and a large central living area with a fireplace and luxury vinyl plank flooring. You will love the secondary bath that is compartmentalized with a shower and toilet in one section, and split vanities in the other to maximize privacy and efficiency. Additional garage storage space, as well as a covered back patio, are also included. The kitchen also offers quartz countertops and a gas range.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,813 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Jefferson | Style: Modern&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/290cd2a59e1a193258d28819b3774d2d.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/290cd2a59e1a193258d28819b3774d2d.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons/6016-n-emerald-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>6016 North Emerald Street\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The price has been reduced by more than $49,000! This beautiful four-bedroom home offers a kitchen that features quartz countertops and a gas range. The main living areas include wood flooring and a fireplace. You will love that the secondary bedrooms in this home feature their own walk-in closets, an adjacent walk-in linen closet, and a compartmentalized hall bath with dual vanities to give everyone their own space. Bonus: a separate mudroom and utility room give you more storage and organization areas.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,336 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Oxford | Style: Modern&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/085df8a06932c2b49ebdde3f6a677218.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/085df8a06932c2b49ebdde3f6a677218.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons/6028-north-emerald-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>\u003cstrong>6028 North Emerald Street\u003c/strong>\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The price has been reduced by more than $30,000! This 3-bedroom home with a study is a must-see! The kitchen features gorgeous quartz countertops as well as built-in appliances with a gas range. The main living areas include wood look tile and the fireplace is the perfect touch to make the space extra cozy. Enjoy the oversized secondary bedrooms and spacious primary closet. The garage has been expanded 2 feet for additional storage, and the walk-in pantry and mud bench off the utility is also included to keep your home organized. This home comes complete with designer touches like a tray ceiling in the entry, a rear foyer, and a window seat in the study area.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,122 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Mayfield | Style: Craftsman&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/16397996010663139a804c6a66eebb94.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/16397996010663139a804c6a66eebb94.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons/6031-n-emerald-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>6031 N Emerald Street\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The price has been reduced by more than $25,000! This home has a spacious kitchen with quartz countertops and built-in appliances with a gas range. The living areas feature luxury vinyl plank flooring and a fireplace. You will love that the secondary bedrooms in this home feature their own walk-in closets, an adjacent walk-in linen closet, and a compartmentalized hall bath with dual vanities to give everyone their own space. Bonus: a separate mudroom and utility room give you more storage and organization areas. The garage also has an extension to optimize storage.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,336 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Oxford| Style: Traditional&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>TEAL RIDGE\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Teal Ridge is our newest community in Stillwater close to downtown and Oklahoma State University. With small cul-de-sacs, it's the perfect location for your new home. Residents of Teal Ridge will enjoy quick access to downtown Stillwater and I-35.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4e02efc3d499aecdb9794f755c053e9a.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4e02efc3d499aecdb9794f755c053e9a.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/teal-ridge/2528-pintail-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>\u003cstrong>2528 Pintail Street\u003c/strong>\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">This home includes an oversized breakfast area that can function like a formal dining room and walk-in closets in each bedroom! The kitchen features white-painted cabinets, quartz countertops, and built-in appliances with a gas range. A utility room is conveniently located near the secondary bedrooms and a mudroom at the garage entrance has been extended to optimize storage. The living room features a cathedral ceiling with a wooden beam, wood flooring, and a stone fireplace.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,864 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Jacobson | Style: Farmhouse\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1b88267dfc60db4acf3e16f68870377.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f1b88267dfc60db4acf3e16f68870377.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/teal-ridge/2309-pintail-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>\u003cstrong>2309 Pintail Street\u003c/strong>\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">The price has been reduced by more than $51,000! This three-bedroom floor plan plus a study home has efficient use of space and an open layout for those who love to entertain. It also includes a three-car garage. The home has abundant storage, tall ceilings, a corner fireplace, a gas cooktop, quartz countertops, ceiling fans in all secondary rooms, wood flooring in main living spaces, and energy-efficient features. There is also an upgraded landscaping package.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\">3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,105 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Langley | Style: Traditional&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Contact us today to schedule your new home tour.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/290cd2a59e1a193258d28819b3774d2d.jpeg","name":"6016 N Emerald Street in The Canyons","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"beautiful-new-movein-ready-homes-in-stillwater-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-15T14:25:15.480Z","_created":"Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:39:45 GMT","dateUnix":1676471116,"_etag":"127337fb894a3b2fe7baf0b7001ab087e51857a1","textbody":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods now has 8 Move-In Ready homes all under $382k. &nbsp;THE CANYONSThe Canyons is located on N Perkins Road, south of N Cimarron Turnpike. Its convenient location provides easy access to Oklahoma State University, Boomer Lake, downtown, and great dining and shopping. Or, jump on the Turnpike for a quick drive to Tulsa or Oklahoma City. With lovely lighted streets and plenty of green space, this neighborhood is a charming retreat from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Stillwater. You'll enjoy a fishing pond, walking trails, a playground, and wooded areas, giving it a quiet, country feel.119 East Emerald AvenueThe price has been reduced by more than $25,000! This 3-bedroom plus study home is designed with a tray ceiling in the entry, a large open great room, and a large mudroom with additional storage. The kitchen is stunning with quartz countertops and built-in appliances with a gas range. The main living areas have wood flooring and the great room includes a fireplace. The garage includes a 2-foot extension for storage. The primary bedroom is spacious with an incredible bathroom that has double vanities and a large tiled shower.3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,136 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Murphy | Style: Modern&nbsp;123 East Emerald AvenueThe price has been reduced by more than $16,000! This 4-bedroom home is simply stunning. You will love that the secondary bedrooms in this home feature their own walk-in closets, an adjacent walk-in linen closet, and a compartmentalized hall bath with dual vanities to give everyone their own space. Bonus: a separate mudroom and utility room give you more storage and organization areas. The kitchen features quartz countertops with built-in appliances with a gas range. Wood flooring in all the main living areas and a fireplace are just a few of the added features.4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,336 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Oxford | Style: Traditional&nbsp;6015 North Emerald StreetThe price has been reduced by more than $8,000! This 3 bedroom + a study home features a split floorplan and a large central living area with a fireplace and luxury vinyl plank flooring. You will love the secondary bath that is compartmentalized with a shower and toilet in one section, and split vanities in the other to maximize privacy and efficiency. Additional garage storage space, as well as a covered back patio, are also included. The kitchen also offers quartz countertops and a gas range.3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,813 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Jefferson | Style: Modern&nbsp;6016 North Emerald StreetThe price has been reduced by more than $49,000! This beautiful four-bedroom home offers a kitchen that features quartz countertops and a gas range. The main living areas include wood flooring and a fireplace. You will love that the secondary bedrooms in this home feature their own walk-in closets, an adjacent walk-in linen closet, and a compartmentalized hall bath with dual vanities to give everyone their own space. Bonus: a separate mudroom and utility room give you more storage and organization areas.&nbsp;4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,336 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Oxford | Style: Modern&nbsp;6028 North Emerald StreetThe price has been reduced by more than $30,000! This 3-bedroom home with a study is a must-see! The kitchen features gorgeous quartz countertops as well as built-in appliances with a gas range. The main living areas include wood look tile and the fireplace is the perfect touch to make the space extra cozy. Enjoy the oversized secondary bedrooms and spacious primary closet. The garage has been expanded 2 feet for additional storage, and the walk-in pantry and mud bench off the utility is also included to keep your home organized. This home comes complete with designer touches like a tray ceiling in the entry, a rear foyer, and a window seat in the study area.3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,122 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Mayfield | Style: Craftsman&nbsp;6031 N Emerald StreetThe price has been reduced by more than $25,000! This home has a spacious kitchen with quartz countertops and built-in appliances with a gas range. The living areas feature luxury vinyl plank flooring and a fireplace. You will love that the secondary bedrooms in this home feature their own walk-in closets, an adjacent walk-in linen closet, and a compartmentalized hall bath with dual vanities to give everyone their own space. Bonus: a separate mudroom and utility room give you more storage and organization areas. The garage also has an extension to optimize storage.&nbsp;3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,336 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Oxford| Style: Traditional&nbsp;TEAL RIDGETeal Ridge is our newest community in Stillwater close to downtown and Oklahoma State University. With small cul-de-sacs, it's the perfect location for your new home. Residents of Teal Ridge will enjoy quick access to downtown Stillwater and I-35.2528 Pintail StreetThis home includes an oversized breakfast area that can function like a formal dining room and walk-in closets in each bedroom! The kitchen features white-painted cabinets, quartz countertops, and built-in appliances with a gas range. A utility room is conveniently located near the secondary bedrooms and a mudroom at the garage entrance has been extended to optimize storage. The living room features a cathedral ceiling with a wooden beam, wood flooring, and a stone fireplace.&nbsp;3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,864 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Jacobson | Style: Farmhouse2309 Pintail StreetThe price has been reduced by more than $51,000! This three-bedroom floor plan plus a study home has efficient use of space and an open layout for those who love to entertain. It also includes a three-car garage. The home has abundant storage, tall ceilings, a corner fireplace, a gas cooktop, quartz countertops, ceiling fans in all secondary rooms, wood flooring in main living spaces, and energy-efficient features. There is also an upgraded landscaping package.3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,105 Sq Ft | Floor Plan: Langley | Style: Traditional&nbsp;Contact us today to schedule your new home tour.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63ea4bb14db0486901cd9de1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63ebae974db0486900cdbefb","_updated":"Wed, 15 Feb 2023 14:25:26 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do you have that one crazy neighbor?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do You Have A Crazy Neighbor?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Do you dread bedtime on school nights because of the loud, constant thump-thump-thumping of your neighbor’s music? Or maybe the neighbor’s dog barks non-stop day and night … every time a leaf blows. Is their house, yard, or fence in disrepair?\u003cbr>\u003cbr>You may have a crazy neighbor … one more reason why you might want to move. Truthfully, &nbsp;there’s not a whole lot you can do about this kind of problem, but we can help you find solace in a new community with all new neighbors!\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities have clear guidelines that promote well-maintained homes and lawns, deter nuisance activity and help maintain property values. Common areas and amenities are maintained which helps increase community engagement, build community pride, and may increase your property value.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>If you’re considering a new home, definitely check out Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. We have a more than a 30-year track record of building quality, energy-efficient homes, and offer outstanding amenities and warranties on every home we build. Our team can help you find your ideal home … without the crazy neighbor.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-do-you-have-that-one-crazy-neighbor-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-10T15:52:48.223Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2d32b4967cd45e220da17d3b564afb83.png","name":"Reason #5 -  Do you have that one crazy neighbor?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1676044369,"_etag":"e1558ba92fb35b05387e0bce3f2c2e6a54d52080","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do You Have A Crazy Neighbor?Do you dread bedtime on school nights because of the loud, constant thump-thump-thumping of your neighbor’s music? Or maybe the neighbor’s dog barks non-stop day and night … every time a leaf blows. Is their house, yard, or fence in disrepair?You may have a crazy neighbor … one more reason why you might want to move. Truthfully, &nbsp;there’s not a whole lot you can do about this kind of problem, but we can help you find solace in a new community with all new neighbors!Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities have clear guidelines that promote well-maintained homes and lawns, deter nuisance activity and help maintain property values. Common areas and amenities are maintained which helps increase community engagement, build community pride, and may increase your property value.If you’re considering a new home, definitely check out Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. We have a more than a 30-year track record of building quality, energy-efficient homes, and offer outstanding amenities and warranties on every home we build. Our team can help you find your ideal home … without the crazy neighbor.","_created":"Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:53:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63ebae974db0486900cdbefb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63ee6d2e4db0486901cda31e","_updated":"Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:03:40 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do Your Kids Need Room to Explore?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do Your Kids Need Room to Explore?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Short answer – yes! Exploration and free play outdoors is one of the most beneficial gifts we can give our children. Roaming around (in safe surroundings) outside boosts any child’s confidence and competence, while also adding skills. Kids begin to think, “I can do it!”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Playing and exploring the great outdoors gives your child a chance to experience the natural environment and have adventures. Kids can play games, test their physical limits, express themselves, and build self-confidence … all win/win … while also promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. And all that exploring increases their daily activity level.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Children also benefit from safe time in the sun, which helps us make that all-important vitamin D that our bodies need to stay healthy and strong. If your kiddos need more room to explore, look for a neighborhood that offers a community playground or park, walking and biking trails, splash pads, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds communities with incredible amenities conducive to enjoying time outdoors, like trails, playgrounds, pools, athletic fields, and splash pads for residents and their guests. Play equipment is adaptive to many physical abilities, too. These park areas offer a safe neighborhood setting where you can meet neighbors, other parents, and kids, and cultivate real-life, face-to-face friends. Neighborhoods are safe, and they all offer open sightlines so you can keep a watchful eye on your little ones.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And don't forget the warranties and other amenities Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers on every new home. Second to none. At the moment, Ideal is offering savings and special promotions on custom builds in several neighborhoods. It’s worth checking out! Our team can help you find your perfect new home with everything you need and want, including Ideal parks where friends of all ages can be found!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-do-your-kids-need-room-to-explore-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-26T17:49:53.414Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/40c48dabb994ee45b234a149fa6d5b5a.png","name":"Reason 7 Do Your Kids Need Room to Explore?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1677433794,"_etag":"b93c5db4abf52471844ed06352f91df8bd18b6c3","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do Your Kids Need Room to Explore?Short answer – yes! Exploration and free play outdoors is one of the most beneficial gifts we can give our children. Roaming around (in safe surroundings) outside boosts any child’s confidence and competence, while also adding skills. Kids begin to think, “I can do it!”Playing and exploring the great outdoors gives your child a chance to experience the natural environment and have adventures. Kids can play games, test their physical limits, express themselves, and build self-confidence … all win/win … while also promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. And all that exploring increases their daily activity level.Children also benefit from safe time in the sun, which helps us make that all-important vitamin D that our bodies need to stay healthy and strong. If your kiddos need more room to explore, look for a neighborhood that offers a community playground or park, walking and biking trails, splash pads, and more.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds communities with incredible amenities conducive to enjoying time outdoors, like trails, playgrounds, pools, athletic fields, and splash pads for residents and their guests. Play equipment is adaptive to many physical abilities, too. These park areas offer a safe neighborhood setting where you can meet neighbors, other parents, and kids, and cultivate real-life, face-to-face friends. Neighborhoods are safe, and they all offer open sightlines so you can keep a watchful eye on your little ones.And don't forget the warranties and other amenities Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers on every new home. Second to none. At the moment, Ideal is offering savings and special promotions on custom builds in several neighborhoods. It’s worth checking out! Our team can help you find your perfect new home with everything you need and want, including Ideal parks where friends of all ages can be found!","_created":"Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:51:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63ee6d2e4db0486901cda31e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63f623f84db04862e00e10a5","_updated":"Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:09:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Discover what IDEAL Homes & Neighborhoods has to offer You!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Discover what IDEAL Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has to offer You!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Are you searching for the perfect place to call home? Look no further than Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Our discovery tour is the best way to get started and learn more about what our homes and neighborhoods have to offer. From professionally crafted design options to popular amenities, take time during our discovery tour to learn more about the new home-buying process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This Sunday, Feb 26th from 1 pm to 4 pm register to visit our new Stillwater homes in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Canyons\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/teal-ridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Teal Ridge\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our expert team will answer your questions about new home construction, pre-designed and custom-built homes, incentives, and financing options. Plus, you can tour our completed homes in our communities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Register and attend one of our discovery tours and you can be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Lowe’s Home Improvement Store. To register, text: TOUR to (405) 689-5443.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a37e052aaadb425c460a2f3e65f41ccd.jpeg","name":"Discovery Tour -Feb 26th","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"discover-what-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-has-to-offer-you-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-22T14:14:47.675Z","_created":"Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:17:28 GMT","dateUnix":1677075288,"_etag":"cd3dbb107853a10d861c8e46575372bc35363338","textbody":"Discover what IDEAL Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has to offer You!Are you searching for the perfect place to call home? Look no further than Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Our discovery tour is the best way to get started and learn more about what our homes and neighborhoods have to offer. From professionally crafted design options to popular amenities, take time during our discovery tour to learn more about the new home-buying process.This Sunday, Feb 26th from 1 pm to 4 pm register to visit our new Stillwater homes in The Canyons and Teal Ridge.&nbsp;Our expert team will answer your questions about new home construction, pre-designed and custom-built homes, incentives, and financing options. Plus, you can tour our completed homes in our communities.Register and attend one of our discovery tours and you can be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Lowe’s Home Improvement Store. To register, text: TOUR to (405) 689-5443.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63f623f84db04862e00e10a5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63f65bc94db04862de0e0476","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:02:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Which Floor Plan Are You Building in Bixby Village?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you're in the market for a new home in Tulsa, OK, you're in luck. There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village#plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12 floor plans\u003c/a> available in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby Village\u003c/a> ranging from 1,864 to 2,713 square feet of living space. With so many options to choose from, there's sure to be something that fits your needs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>A home is so much more than just a structure of four walls, especially when you are planning on living in it for years to come. That's where our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village#plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">floor plans\u003c/a> come into play! Aiming to provide not only well-crafted and stylish designs but also ones that offer functionality amidst practicality and meet your ever-expanding criteria. Our team thinks far beyond the basics when designing these spaces - focusing on details such as abundant storage solutions, natural light flow, and an area for entertaining friends and family, meaning that all of your needs will be catered for and little goes unchecked from your wishlist. Experience style, comfort, and convenience in one of our exceptional homes - with every single detail accounted for!\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Let's take a look at two plans we think you are going to love!&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003cp class=\"lead\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/bixby-village/marietta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Marietta\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>&nbsp; | &nbsp;2,123 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;1 story\u003cbr>3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garage\u003cbr>Styles: Traditional, Mountain Cottage, Modern, or Craftsman\u003c/p>\u003cp class=\"lead\">\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ofP_zS-VvwY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/bixby-village/marietta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marietta\u003c/a> offers all of the amenities that are essential when it comes to comfortable and functional living. With oversized 11x13 secondary bedrooms, an open living area, a traditional two-car garage, and many design features - such as a tray ceiling in the entry, rear foyer, a window seat in the dining area, and a fully bricked front porch - this home is perfect for those needing space without overspending. Not only is this home aesthetically appealing but it's also meticulously designed with additional storage and organizational options such as the expansive walk-in pantry and mud bench off the utility room. Don't miss the chance to make this wonderfully crafted home yours!\u003c/p>\u003ch4>With 12 impressive \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village#plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">floor plans\u003c/a> at your disposal, including one- or two-story models of varying sizes, you can customize the perfect home to match your taste and lifestyle needs. We invite you to peruse every detail of our plans, explore each unique feature, and find out how we can build a house fit for an IDEAL life!&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003cp class=\"lead\">Start your journey in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby Village\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"which-floor-plan-are-you-building-in-bixby-village-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-22T17:00:10.431Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3cb4ac95bb6bdc6015c079aa297c061f.jpeg","name":"Which Floor Plan Are You Building in Bixby Village?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1677085211,"_etag":"9caab11b2076010c92277a3b48a5eacddae29e50","textbody":"If you're in the market for a new home in Tulsa, OK, you're in luck. There are 12 floor plans available in Bixby Village ranging from 1,864 to 2,713 square feet of living space. With so many options to choose from, there's sure to be something that fits your needs.&nbsp;A home is so much more than just a structure of four walls, especially when you are planning on living in it for years to come. That's where our floor plans come into play! Aiming to provide not only well-crafted and stylish designs but also ones that offer functionality amidst practicality and meet your ever-expanding criteria. Our team thinks far beyond the basics when designing these spaces - focusing on details such as abundant storage solutions, natural light flow, and an area for entertaining friends and family, meaning that all of your needs will be catered for and little goes unchecked from your wishlist. Experience style, comfort, and convenience in one of our exceptional homes - with every single detail accounted for!Let's take a look at two plans we think you are going to love!&nbsp;The Marietta&nbsp; | &nbsp;2,123 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;1 story3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garageStyles: Traditional, Mountain Cottage, Modern, or CraftsmanThe Marietta offers all of the amenities that are essential when it comes to comfortable and functional living. With oversized 11x13 secondary bedrooms, an open living area, a traditional two-car garage, and many design features - such as a tray ceiling in the entry, rear foyer, a window seat in the dining area, and a fully bricked front porch - this home is perfect for those needing space without overspending. Not only is this home aesthetically appealing but it's also meticulously designed with additional storage and organizational options such as the expansive walk-in pantry and mud bench off the utility room. Don't miss the chance to make this wonderfully crafted home yours!With 12 impressive floor plans at your disposal, including one- or two-story models of varying sizes, you can customize the perfect home to match your taste and lifestyle needs. We invite you to peruse every detail of our plans, explore each unique feature, and find out how we can build a house fit for an IDEAL life!&nbsp;Start your journey in Bixby Village.","_created":"Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:15:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63f65bc94db04862de0e0476"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63fd306c4db04828818383b0","_updated":"Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:13:12 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Gives $58k to Harrah Community for New Playground at Virginia Smith Elementary School","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is committed to giving back to the local communities where they build. Ideal recently began developing The Woodlands community, off Reno and Dobbs, and wanted to offer outreach efforts to the local Harrah community.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ronda McKown, Ideal Homes Outreach Ministry Leader, reached out to Harrah Superintendent Paul Blessington about the needs of the school district and learned that the top priority where funds were needed was a new playground for Virginia Smith Elementary School. Unfortunately, several children had sustained injuries due to the playground’s age and were in need of repairs. A new playground would provide a much safer environment for children to play in and explore. The new play equipment would be updated and meet all current safety standards. Blessington suggested working with the Parent Teacher Association to explore their fundraising effort. The collaboration began between McKown and the PTA on the financial needs of the school. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is announcing a donation of $58k toward a new playground at Virginia Smith Elementary School. “Ideal Homes believes it is so important for children to have a safe place to play and learn, not only in schools but also in the communities that we build,” said Steve Shoemaker, President of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “That is just one of the many reasons we felt this was a great opportunity for us to offer funding for the playground project at Virginia Smith Elementary School.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We are so excited about the plans for the upcoming playground,” said Tiffani Patrick, Virginia Smith Elementary School Principal. “The final decisions for the equipment are still being made but we hope to start the process in the next several months.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gives back 10% of profits to local, national, and international charitable organizations. Over the past 30 years, the company, and individuals at Ideal have focused on philanthropic efforts to help offer a hand-up in making an impact on the areas where we live and work.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c103536ac1761d5f936cae2fd93557e7.jpeg","name":"Ideal Community Outreach Efforts","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-homes-neighborhoods-gives-58k-to-harrah-community-for-new-playground-at-virginia-smith-elementary-school-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-03T06:00:00.000Z","_created":"Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:36:28 GMT","dateUnix":1677823200,"_etag":"65fa53142fd95f8ffdb0c843304140a76cdae532","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is committed to giving back to the local communities where they build. Ideal recently began developing The Woodlands community, off Reno and Dobbs, and wanted to offer outreach efforts to the local Harrah community.Ronda McKown, Ideal Homes Outreach Ministry Leader, reached out to Harrah Superintendent Paul Blessington about the needs of the school district and learned that the top priority where funds were needed was a new playground for Virginia Smith Elementary School. Unfortunately, several children had sustained injuries due to the playground’s age and were in need of repairs. A new playground would provide a much safer environment for children to play in and explore. The new play equipment would be updated and meet all current safety standards. Blessington suggested working with the Parent Teacher Association to explore their fundraising effort. The collaboration began between McKown and the PTA on the financial needs of the school. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is announcing a donation of $58k toward a new playground at Virginia Smith Elementary School. “Ideal Homes believes it is so important for children to have a safe place to play and learn, not only in schools but also in the communities that we build,” said Steve Shoemaker, President of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “That is just one of the many reasons we felt this was a great opportunity for us to offer funding for the playground project at Virginia Smith Elementary School.”“We are so excited about the plans for the upcoming playground,” said Tiffani Patrick, Virginia Smith Elementary School Principal. “The final decisions for the equipment are still being made but we hope to start the process in the next several months.”Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gives back 10% of profits to local, national, and international charitable organizations. Over the past 30 years, the company, and individuals at Ideal have focused on philanthropic efforts to help offer a hand-up in making an impact on the areas where we live and work.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63fd306c4db04828818383b0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63fd31714db04828818383bb","_updated":"Sun, 05 Mar 2023 01:14:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Is It Time to Renovate Your Current Place?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Is your home dated and starting to show its age? It may be time to renovate… or find something brand new!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many people would rather upgrade their current home than put a down payment on a new one, but that doesn’t mean renovating is always the smart financial option. Ask yourself these four questions as you consider whether now is the time to move.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"1.Is\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>1. Is\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;it cheaper to renovate or move?\u003c/strong> Cost is a major factor in home improvement decisions. Whether it’s cheaper to renovate or sell depends on your current mortgage situation, as well as how much cash you have in savings. Renovations come with immediate out-of-pocket expenses and potential unknowns that could impact your pockets more than you wish.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2. What will you miss about your home?\u003c/strong> You and your family may be attached to your current home. What do you love about your current home that keeps you there?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3. What really bothers you about your current home?\u003c/strong> Is it in an area that is no longer appealing? Does the whole home need a renovation at some point? Are the rooms open and inviting? Your current home may be meeting some of your needs, but possibly not all of them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"4.Do\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>4. Do\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;you have the time and energy to renovate?\u003c/strong> Renovations can disrupt your home for weeks, if not months. Consider whether or not you have the time to manage the renovation projects and the energy to deal with a disrupted home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Moving may be your best option. Whether you’ve outgrown your current property, see a good sales opportunity, or simply think a new home may be less stressful, there are plenty of reasons to consider putting your home on the market.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Before making that big decision on whether to move or remodel, consider including your loved ones in the process even if the final decision is yours. \u003ca href=\"Thezebra.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Thezebra.com\u003c/a> has a great flowchart that might help you boil down some of your choices.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you need some help making your decision, let our team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods guide you through the process of new home buying. We have expert loan officers and financial guides who can help you understand the total cost of owning a new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Not to mention, Ideal offers warranties and amenities second to none. Right now, there are savings and special promotions on custom-built homes in several neighborhoods that are definitely worth checking out. Forget singing those renovation blues and let our team help you find your perfect new home!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f8e846878b01e52e29991d4198b6565b.png","name":"Reason #8 - Is It Time to Renovate Your Current Place?","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-is-it-time-to-renovate-your-current-place-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-05T22:38:56.114Z","_created":"Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:40:49 GMT","dateUnix":1678055937,"_etag":"a1f5eb4f53f17b6f36531ab73a2332b6c25a2308","textbody":"Is your home dated and starting to show its age? It may be time to renovate… or find something brand new!Many people would rather upgrade their current home than put a down payment on a new one, but that doesn’t mean renovating is always the smart financial option. Ask yourself these four questions as you consider whether now is the time to move.1. Is&nbsp;it cheaper to renovate or move? Cost is a major factor in home improvement decisions. Whether it’s cheaper to renovate or sell depends on your current mortgage situation, as well as how much cash you have in savings. Renovations come with immediate out-of-pocket expenses and potential unknowns that could impact your pockets more than you wish.2. What will you miss about your home? You and your family may be attached to your current home. What do you love about your current home that keeps you there?3. What really bothers you about your current home? Is it in an area that is no longer appealing? Does the whole home need a renovation at some point? Are the rooms open and inviting? Your current home may be meeting some of your needs, but possibly not all of them.4. Do&nbsp;you have the time and energy to renovate? Renovations can disrupt your home for weeks, if not months. Consider whether or not you have the time to manage the renovation projects and the energy to deal with a disrupted home.Moving may be your best option. Whether you’ve outgrown your current property, see a good sales opportunity, or simply think a new home may be less stressful, there are plenty of reasons to consider putting your home on the market.Before making that big decision on whether to move or remodel, consider including your loved ones in the process even if the final decision is yours. Thezebra.com has a great flowchart that might help you boil down some of your choices.If you need some help making your decision, let our team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods guide you through the process of new home buying. We have expert loan officers and financial guides who can help you understand the total cost of owning a new home.Not to mention, Ideal offers warranties and amenities second to none. Right now, there are savings and special promotions on custom-built homes in several neighborhoods that are definitely worth checking out. Forget singing those renovation blues and let our team help you find your perfect new home!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63fd31714db04828818383bb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63fe30944db048288083833a","_updated":"Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:30:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Qualifying for a New Ideal Home - All About Financing","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Let's Talk About Qualifying for a New Ideal Home.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Are you ready to find your dream home, but you have been trying to time the market? Alex Hawkins, CSolutions Financial Advisor and preferred leader with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods says you cannot time the market perfectly. The most important thing to do is know your finances so you can best determine the right time to buy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>How do you stay aware of the current interest rates, and how do you know if you qualify for that rate?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Interest rates are based on several varied factors like your credit score, loan type, and the amount of a down payment. When you reach out to a bank, credit union, or mortgage company for a loan, they can give you an estimate based on your debt-to-income ratio and credit score, if you know your actual credit score.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are fifteen ways to score a credit report. A mortgage company’s credit report is more in-depth and weighs more to assess the risk factor of the loan. Credit report companies such as Credit Karma could potentially score someone 50 to 100 points higher or lower than their actual credit score. That kind of service is best to used to see if someone has pulled your credit or used your credit without your knowledge. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lenders, Citywide and CSolutions, offer a “soft pull” report to give them a decent indication of your credit score to be able to pre-qualify you for a loan amount.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>This is the first step to understanding how much home you can afford. A soft pull uses a credit scoring system that won't impact your credit score. \u003ca href=\"https://csolutionsok.com/credit-authorization/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>To find out how much home you pre-qualify for by using the soft-pull credit score, visit here.\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://csolutionsok.com/credit-authorization/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>When beginning your new home search, how do you determine what you can afford?\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>First, getting the pre-qualification allows our preferred lenders to determine the pre-qualified loan amount based on your debt-to-income ratio. Your debt-to-income ratio is based on monthly payments going out, not the total balance of your current debt. The amount of money going out of pocket is combined with a possible monthly mortgage payment and it is checked against a percentage of your monthly income.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>If you have had imperfect credit in the past, can you still qualify for a home?\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The answer is YES! For customers who have experienced bankruptcy, medical bills, or just think they cannot qualify for a new home, this may not be true. There are several types of loans you can apply for if you have filed for bankruptcy in the past, but the loan is based on the type of bankruptcy (Chapter 13 or Chapter 7). Also, the “wait time” to consider after the default is different for conventional loans versus an FHA loan.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our preferred lenders are able to walk you through your options to understand what is available in your specific situation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>What contributes to the monthly mortgage payment?\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>It is a combination of the home's cost and the interest rate that makes up the bulk of your monthly payment (PMI, homeowners insurance, and taxes make up the rest of your monthly payment). In many cases, you may be able to afford a higher-priced home if the interest rate is lower. And, for a limited time, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will pay to have your interest rate lowered on your home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Are there financial incentives when working with the preferred lenders and how do they help your monthly payment?\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers financial incentives when using a preferred lender which can lower your monthly payment significantly. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-financing-offers-for-a-limited-time\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cu>Read more about current financing incentives from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/u>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In addition to paying for a lower interest rate for homeowners, Ideal also offers up to $4,000 towards closing costs when using our preferred lender. Preferred lenders offer a quicker turnaround on closing and a personal financial advisor to help guide you. If you are looking to close soon, we have pre-designed homes currently available in multiple locations throughout the Oklahoma City metro.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>But if you still have financial repairs to make on your credit, building a custom Ideal home may allow you the time needed to work on your finances while still receiving guidance from a financial advisor like Alex.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIdealHomesOK%2Fvideos%2F775904006825405%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\">\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/57cc58ea6c2a5d7d615d851e28fa3635.gif","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"qualifying-for-a-new-ideal-home-all-about-financing-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-02-28T16:29:11.982Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cc588ce77f50b0e239583c690c9fd480.jpeg","name":"FB Live Financing a New Ideal Home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1677601752,"_etag":"6c8b3924c58430f90176123564a41d85a9ca1a8e","textbody":"Let's Talk About Qualifying for a New Ideal Home.Are you ready to find your dream home, but you have been trying to time the market? Alex Hawkins, CSolutions Financial Advisor and preferred leader with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods says you cannot time the market perfectly. The most important thing to do is know your finances so you can best determine the right time to buy.How do you stay aware of the current interest rates, and how do you know if you qualify for that rate?&nbsp;Interest rates are based on several varied factors like your credit score, loan type, and the amount of a down payment. When you reach out to a bank, credit union, or mortgage company for a loan, they can give you an estimate based on your debt-to-income ratio and credit score, if you know your actual credit score.There are fifteen ways to score a credit report. A mortgage company’s credit report is more in-depth and weighs more to assess the risk factor of the loan. Credit report companies such as Credit Karma could potentially score someone 50 to 100 points higher or lower than their actual credit score. That kind of service is best to used to see if someone has pulled your credit or used your credit without your knowledge. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lenders, Citywide and CSolutions, offer a “soft pull” report to give them a decent indication of your credit score to be able to pre-qualify you for a loan amount.&nbsp;This is the first step to understanding how much home you can afford. A soft pull uses a credit scoring system that won't impact your credit score. To find out how much home you pre-qualify for by using the soft-pull credit score, visit here.&nbsp;When beginning your new home search, how do you determine what you can afford?&nbsp;First, getting the pre-qualification allows our preferred lenders to determine the pre-qualified loan amount based on your debt-to-income ratio. Your debt-to-income ratio is based on monthly payments going out, not the total balance of your current debt. The amount of money going out of pocket is combined with a possible monthly mortgage payment and it is checked against a percentage of your monthly income.If you have had imperfect credit in the past, can you still qualify for a home?&nbsp;The answer is YES! For customers who have experienced bankruptcy, medical bills, or just think they cannot qualify for a new home, this may not be true. There are several types of loans you can apply for if you have filed for bankruptcy in the past, but the loan is based on the type of bankruptcy (Chapter 13 or Chapter 7). Also, the “wait time” to consider after the default is different for conventional loans versus an FHA loan.Our preferred lenders are able to walk you through your options to understand what is available in your specific situation.What contributes to the monthly mortgage payment?&nbsp;It is a combination of the home's cost and the interest rate that makes up the bulk of your monthly payment (PMI, homeowners insurance, and taxes make up the rest of your monthly payment). In many cases, you may be able to afford a higher-priced home if the interest rate is lower. And, for a limited time, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will pay to have your interest rate lowered on your home.Are there financial incentives when working with the preferred lenders and how do they help your monthly payment?&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers financial incentives when using a preferred lender which can lower your monthly payment significantly. Read more about current financing incentives from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.In addition to paying for a lower interest rate for homeowners, Ideal also offers up to $4,000 towards closing costs when using our preferred lender. Preferred lenders offer a quicker turnaround on closing and a personal financial advisor to help guide you. If you are looking to close soon, we have pre-designed homes currently available in multiple locations throughout the Oklahoma City metro.&nbsp;But if you still have financial repairs to make on your credit, building a custom Ideal home may allow you the time needed to work on your finances while still receiving guidance from a financial advisor like Alex.","_created":"Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:49:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63fe30944db048288083833a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"63fe31bd4db048287f8384f7","_updated":"Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:12:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Discover what IDEAL Homes & Neighborhoods has to offer you in Yukon/Mustang.","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Discover what IDEAL Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has to offer You!\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Are you searching for the perfect place to call home? Look no further than Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Our discovery tour is the best way to get started and learn more about what our homes and neighborhoods have to offer. From professionally crafted design options to popular amenities, take time during our discovery tour to learn more about the new home-buying process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This Sunday, March 5th from 2 pm to 4 pm register to visit our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon/ Mustang\u003c/a> neighborhoods, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our expert team will answer your questions about new home construction, pre-designed and custom-built homes, incentives, and financing options. Plus, you can tour our completed homes in our communities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Register and attend one of our discovery tours and you can be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Lowe’s Home Improvement Store. To register, text: TOUR to (405) 689-5443.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"discover-what-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-has-to-offer-you-in-yukonmustang-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-01T16:51:07.446Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f5cb009c90db4a02c31216832f9348ae.gif","name":"Discover what IDEAL Homes & Neighborhoods has to offer you in Yukon/Mustang.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1677689468,"_etag":"148d04b4592df50e317434d1377204697d8ef6d2","textbody":"Discover what IDEAL Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has to offer You!Are you searching for the perfect place to call home? Look no further than Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Our discovery tour is the best way to get started and learn more about what our homes and neighborhoods have to offer. From professionally crafted design options to popular amenities, take time during our discovery tour to learn more about the new home-buying process.This Sunday, March 5th from 2 pm to 4 pm register to visit our Yukon/ Mustang neighborhoods, Castlewood Trails and Skyline Trails.Our expert team will answer your questions about new home construction, pre-designed and custom-built homes, incentives, and financing options. Plus, you can tour our completed homes in our communities.Register and attend one of our discovery tours and you can be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Lowe’s Home Improvement Store. To register, text: TOUR to (405) 689-5443.","_created":"Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:54:21 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/63fe31bd4db048287f8384f7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64010f824db048288183924e","_updated":"Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:14:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL Casting Call","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">&nbsp;Are you an IDEAL homeowner? We're looking for individuals, couples, and families who are excited to join us for a future photo shoot in one of our beautiful communities or brand-new homes. We're looking for real people of all backgrounds, races, and sizes who love their IDEAL homes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Take a quick minute to complete this form and let us know a little bit about yourself! \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T8WJMR8\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T8WJMR8\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T8WJMR8\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7be2819ff66df4e62903ca6e119d5c87.jpeg","name":"IDEAL Casting Call","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-casting-call-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-03T20:58:59.769Z","_created":"Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:05:06 GMT","dateUnix":1677877140,"_etag":"8c36e7dbea5c0aa52fe98a999aa19db16e3721de","textbody":"&nbsp;Are you an IDEAL homeowner? We're looking for individuals, couples, and families who are excited to join us for a future photo shoot in one of our beautiful communities or brand-new homes. We're looking for real people of all backgrounds, races, and sizes who love their IDEAL homes.&nbsp;Take a quick minute to complete this form and let us know a little bit about yourself! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T8WJMR8","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64010f824db048288183924e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6406148a4db0482881839d32","_updated":"Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:24:20 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Would a Game Room Finally Help You Clear Your Living Room of Toys?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Would a Game Room Finally Help You Clear Your Living Room of Toys?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Do you trip over toys when navigating your way through your living room? Do you yelp in pain when you step on a rogue unseen Lego? You should consider a bonus (or game) room for all that clutter. A designated playroom is the perfect place for entertaining, especially if you have kids or friends and family who visit often.\u003c/p>\u003cp>What about game nights? Think about hosting game nights in your game room and instead of your living room being cluttered with poker chips or Play Station controllers, you can have a special room to enjoy your game time. The room is used purely for relaxation and entertainment.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, if you have that extra space in your home, remodel it to a game room that you, your family, and your friends can enjoy. Or, add it to the list of must-haves for the new home your considering! Here are a few benefits of having a home game room:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Family bonding time\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A game room is a great place for the family to spend quality time together. It’s the perfect place for kids to play with their toys, teenagers to enjoy a game of pool, or adults to bust out the board games. And it doesn’t just have to be for groups … it could also be your personal space, where you sit and play video games in peace!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Increases home value\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A separate game room most often increases the value of your home. Homebuyers love the idea of a bonus room for recreation, and it’s a rare find. So, they’re happy to pay the price for it when they find one.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Designated entertainment space\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Another benefit of having a game room is that it creates a separate space for entertainment and all its clutter. All your family’s recreational belongings get stored here and many times it has a door that you can close to ignore the mess. It’s the ultimate way to keep the toys at bay while you’re entertaining adults or send kiddos in there to have some freedom.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The fun house\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A home with a game room often becomes the fun house for older children and teens which means you have constant insight into your child’s conversations, friends, and activities. Pool tables, foosball, air hockey, or even arcade games can make a huge difference in the homes that older children want to hang out in. Beyond that, a room dedicated to gaming could also be the spot that everyone wants to visit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A game room doesn’t have to be used only for playing games. It can also be used as an extra room for social gatherings or turned into a guest bedroom with a sleeper sofa. It can be the perfect space where your kids spend their afternoons or evenings. After all, cleaning one room is much easier than cleaning an entire house with scattered toys and mess all over!\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, if you’re even toying with the idea of moving to a new house, add this option to your list, especially if you have children. Our design team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will be happy to work with you to design the perfect space. Our experts are ready and able to guide you through the complete home buying/homebuilding process, whether you’re interested in a custom home or one that’s ready to move into.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And what a time to buy! Ideal is offering savings and special promotions never offered before on custom builds in specific neighborhoods. All have the same Ideal warranties and amenities you won’t find anywhere else. We don’t play games when it comes to building your ideal home!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-would-a-game-room-finally-help-you-clear-your-living-room-of-toys-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-09T16:27:06.588Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/af10420053cbf03d1cb6dc8aca3ff3ed.png","name":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Would a Game Room Finally Help You Clear Your Living Room of Toys?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1678379227,"_etag":"0f9c6db5d8d96fa5e0c2f940fbc103bd45a3e616","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Would a Game Room Finally Help You Clear Your Living Room of Toys?Do you trip over toys when navigating your way through your living room? Do you yelp in pain when you step on a rogue unseen Lego? You should consider a bonus (or game) room for all that clutter. A designated playroom is the perfect place for entertaining, especially if you have kids or friends and family who visit often.What about game nights? Think about hosting game nights in your game room and instead of your living room being cluttered with poker chips or Play Station controllers, you can have a special room to enjoy your game time. The room is used purely for relaxation and entertainment.&nbsp;So, if you have that extra space in your home, remodel it to a game room that you, your family, and your friends can enjoy. Or, add it to the list of must-haves for the new home your considering! Here are a few benefits of having a home game room:Family bonding timeA game room is a great place for the family to spend quality time together. It’s the perfect place for kids to play with their toys, teenagers to enjoy a game of pool, or adults to bust out the board games. And it doesn’t just have to be for groups … it could also be your personal space, where you sit and play video games in peace!Increases home valueA separate game room most often increases the value of your home. Homebuyers love the idea of a bonus room for recreation, and it’s a rare find. So, they’re happy to pay the price for it when they find one.Designated entertainment spaceAnother benefit of having a game room is that it creates a separate space for entertainment and all its clutter. All your family’s recreational belongings get stored here and many times it has a door that you can close to ignore the mess. It’s the ultimate way to keep the toys at bay while you’re entertaining adults or send kiddos in there to have some freedom.The fun houseA home with a game room often becomes the fun house for older children and teens which means you have constant insight into your child’s conversations, friends, and activities. Pool tables, foosball, air hockey, or even arcade games can make a huge difference in the homes that older children want to hang out in. Beyond that, a room dedicated to gaming could also be the spot that everyone wants to visit.A game room doesn’t have to be used only for playing games. It can also be used as an extra room for social gatherings or turned into a guest bedroom with a sleeper sofa. It can be the perfect space where your kids spend their afternoons or evenings. After all, cleaning one room is much easier than cleaning an entire house with scattered toys and mess all over!So, if you’re even toying with the idea of moving to a new house, add this option to your list, especially if you have children. Our design team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will be happy to work with you to design the perfect space. Our experts are ready and able to guide you through the complete home buying/homebuilding process, whether you’re interested in a custom home or one that’s ready to move into.And what a time to buy! Ideal is offering savings and special promotions never offered before on custom builds in specific neighborhoods. All have the same Ideal warranties and amenities you won’t find anywhere else. We don’t play games when it comes to building your ideal home!","_created":"Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:27:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6406148a4db0482881839d32"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6406163b4db0482880838ac4","_updated":"Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:40:48 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do you dream about space for a garden?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do you dream about space for a garden?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Spring is a great time to spruce up your outdoor living space. In Oklahoma, spring can bring unpredictable weather, so it’s important to consider the specific conditions of your particular yard and gardens when planning your landscaping projects. Here are some top tips for landscaping in Oklahoma this spring:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1. Start with a plan\u003c/strong> – Before you make any big changes, draft a plan for your landscaping project to determine your shopping list, time to buy due to weather, and plants that work well for Oklahoma. This is especially important when dealing with unpredictable Oklahoma weather. Be sure to include a budget and timeline in your plan so you know what you’re working with before you get started. Local plant nurseries are an exceptional resource when considering these factors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2. Consider seasonal planting\u003c/strong> – If possible, choose plants and flowers that will thrive in the Oklahoma climate during the spring months. This will help ensure that your landscaping is looking its best, even if there’s a sudden change in temperature or rainfall.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3. Mulc\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>h –\u003c/strong> Adding mulch to your flower beds and gardens is an easy way to add color and texture to your outdoor space without breaking the bank. Plus, it helps retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, which can be especially helpful during Oklahoma’s dry spring months. Mulch is available in bags at retail stores or can be delivered by truckload from local mulch suppliers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>4. Invest in hardscaping –\u003c/strong> Incorporating hardscaping into your landscaping plan is a great way to add structure and definition to your outdoor space. Think about adding stone pathways, retaining walls, or even a pond or fountain to bring some extra character to your yard. Boulders are also a unique way to add texture to your garden.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>5. Don’t forget the details –\u003c/strong> Small details like outdoor lighting can help add a touch of whimsy to your landscaping project. These features also make it easier to enjoy your landscape during the evening hours, which is important in Oklahoma since the days can be rather short in the spring.\u003c/p>\u003cp>By following these tips, you’ll be able to create a beautiful outdoor space that will last throughout the season. With a little bit of hard work and creativity, you’ll be able to transform your landscape into one that both looks great and stands up to Oklahoma’s unpredictable spring weather.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Happy landscaping!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-do-you-dream-about-space-for-a-garden-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-17T15:31:25.318Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd7cc0a820500a3c1d5240b218dfd173.png","name":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do you dream about space for a garden?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1679067086,"_etag":"1caf9f48e77b18b955defe0d4ab665ea3d38740d","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Do you dream about space for a garden?Spring is a great time to spruce up your outdoor living space. In Oklahoma, spring can bring unpredictable weather, so it’s important to consider the specific conditions of your particular yard and gardens when planning your landscaping projects. Here are some top tips for landscaping in Oklahoma this spring:1. Start with a plan – Before you make any big changes, draft a plan for your landscaping project to determine your shopping list, time to buy due to weather, and plants that work well for Oklahoma. This is especially important when dealing with unpredictable Oklahoma weather. Be sure to include a budget and timeline in your plan so you know what you’re working with before you get started. Local plant nurseries are an exceptional resource when considering these factors.2. Consider seasonal planting – If possible, choose plants and flowers that will thrive in the Oklahoma climate during the spring months. This will help ensure that your landscaping is looking its best, even if there’s a sudden change in temperature or rainfall.3. Mulch – Adding mulch to your flower beds and gardens is an easy way to add color and texture to your outdoor space without breaking the bank. Plus, it helps retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, which can be especially helpful during Oklahoma’s dry spring months. Mulch is available in bags at retail stores or can be delivered by truckload from local mulch suppliers.4. Invest in hardscaping – Incorporating hardscaping into your landscaping plan is a great way to add structure and definition to your outdoor space. Think about adding stone pathways, retaining walls, or even a pond or fountain to bring some extra character to your yard. Boulders are also a unique way to add texture to your garden.5. Don’t forget the details – Small details like outdoor lighting can help add a touch of whimsy to your landscaping project. These features also make it easier to enjoy your landscape during the evening hours, which is important in Oklahoma since the days can be rather short in the spring.By following these tips, you’ll be able to create a beautiful outdoor space that will last throughout the season. With a little bit of hard work and creativity, you’ll be able to transform your landscape into one that both looks great and stands up to Oklahoma’s unpredictable spring weather.&nbsp;Happy landscaping!","_created":"Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:35:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6406163b4db0482880838ac4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6408e4cd4db048287f839d0d","_updated":"Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:04:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Building New Homes and Offering Helping Hands in Bixby, OK","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Last week, the \u003ca href=\"https://bixbyoutreach.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby Outreach Center (BOC)\u003c/a> was in need of donations for their Spring Break Grab Bags. Mandy Blaich, the center's director, had been working to gather enough food for the bags that would be sent home with students before spring break.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and Wyatt Poindexter Group stepped up to the plate. Together, they raised $750 worth of food for Bixby students. These bags made it possible for students to have enough food to last them through spring break. But the helping hands didn't stop there.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This week, more than a dozen employees from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and their families volunteered their time at the \u003ca href=\"https://bixbyoutreach.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BOC\u003c/a> food pantry.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gives back 10% of profits to local, national, and international charitable organizations. Over the past 30 years, the company, and individuals at Ideal have focused on philanthropic efforts to help offer a hand-up in making an impact on the areas where we live and work.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In 2021, more than $800K was set aside for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to fulfill the Kingdom Initiatives mission. Ideal Homes future goals are to find more ways for employees to volunteer their time for those charities near to their hearts.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"building-new-homes-and-offering-helping-hands-in-bixby-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-14T18:39:27.206Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9a3987f2f095436a1867a163a011bdc4.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes Volunteering at BOC food pantry","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1678819168,"_etag":"b26fd668ea115447430f0f0892aab0f5b0ad22e0","textbody":"Last week, the Bixby Outreach Center (BOC) was in need of donations for their Spring Break Grab Bags. Mandy Blaich, the center's director, had been working to gather enough food for the bags that would be sent home with students before spring break.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and Wyatt Poindexter Group stepped up to the plate. Together, they raised $750 worth of food for Bixby students. These bags made it possible for students to have enough food to last them through spring break. But the helping hands didn't stop there.This week, more than a dozen employees from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and their families volunteered their time at the BOC food pantry.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gives back 10% of profits to local, national, and international charitable organizations. Over the past 30 years, the company, and individuals at Ideal have focused on philanthropic efforts to help offer a hand-up in making an impact on the areas where we live and work.In 2021, more than $800K was set aside for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to fulfill the Kingdom Initiatives mission. Ideal Homes future goals are to find more ways for employees to volunteer their time for those charities near to their hearts.","_created":"Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:41:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6408e4cd4db048287f839d0d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64148fe74db048287f83b5e8","_updated":"Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:29:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are You Sick of Walking Down Apartment Stairs to Take Out Your Dog?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Just imagine no more trudging up and down apartment stairs with a pup in arms or on a short leash. No more canine clashes in the breezeway between Fido and little Fifi in the apartment next door. Going on a daily walk with your dog should be simple, but it’s not if you live in an upstairs apartment. Whether it’s taking Fido for his daily walks, bringing in the groceries, or doing laundry, we can help you simplify your life of upstairs living.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now might be the time to consider moving to your very own home in an Ideal neighborhood, where you can choose from over 60-floor plans and more than 150 home designs! There might be way fewer accidents in the house when Fido can play in his own fenced-in backyard. You can trot right outside from your own patio door to play with Fido, too.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>And how convenient is it to bring groceries into your kitchen without climbing a staircase to get to your front door? Imagine just walking in through the garage door right into your very own kitchen carrying that big bag of dog food and not having to lug it from your car, through the parking lot, up the stairs, and inside. Absolute heaven!\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, if getting the dog, groceries, and laundry upstairs is a little too much for you, check in with our team of new-home experts at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Let us help you find your new home where convenience is the name of the game. Our team can guide you through the process of purchasing a pre-designed home or building a new home in a neighborhood that’s right for you and your family, including the four-legged fluffy ones.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Custom builds in some Ideal neighborhoods are featuring special savings and promotions never offered before. All homes have the same Ideal warranties and amenities you’ve come to expect and won’t find with any other builder in the state. Fido will love his new neighborhood where he can make friends and happily run all day in his very own fenced yard!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-are-you-sick-of-walking-down-apartment-stairs-to-take-out-your-dog-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-24T16:04:09.940Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/492bb1524e0f6210935bc57e14514654.png","name":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are You Sick of Walking Down Apartment Stairs to Take Out Your Dog?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1679673850,"_etag":"89d97391d62a518df52b4e67d643a993ab385c11","textbody":"Just imagine no more trudging up and down apartment stairs with a pup in arms or on a short leash. No more canine clashes in the breezeway between Fido and little Fifi in the apartment next door. Going on a daily walk with your dog should be simple, but it’s not if you live in an upstairs apartment. Whether it’s taking Fido for his daily walks, bringing in the groceries, or doing laundry, we can help you simplify your life of upstairs living.Now might be the time to consider moving to your very own home in an Ideal neighborhood, where you can choose from over 60-floor plans and more than 150 home designs! There might be way fewer accidents in the house when Fido can play in his own fenced-in backyard. You can trot right outside from your own patio door to play with Fido, too.&nbsp;And how convenient is it to bring groceries into your kitchen without climbing a staircase to get to your front door? Imagine just walking in through the garage door right into your very own kitchen carrying that big bag of dog food and not having to lug it from your car, through the parking lot, up the stairs, and inside. Absolute heaven!So, if getting the dog, groceries, and laundry upstairs is a little too much for you, check in with our team of new-home experts at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Let us help you find your new home where convenience is the name of the game. Our team can guide you through the process of purchasing a pre-designed home or building a new home in a neighborhood that’s right for you and your family, including the four-legged fluffy ones.Custom builds in some Ideal neighborhoods are featuring special savings and promotions never offered before. All homes have the same Ideal warranties and amenities you’ve come to expect and won’t find with any other builder in the state. Fido will love his new neighborhood where he can make friends and happily run all day in his very own fenced yard!","_created":"Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:05:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64148fe74db048287f83b5e8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"641496914db048288183cf6e","_updated":"Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:41:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Discover if Piedmont is the Perfect Place for You to Call Home!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Open House Sunday, April 16\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>Piedmont: Tour 5+ New Homes\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>On Sunday, April 16th come and tour Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ beautiful community in Piedmont, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bison Creek\u003c/a>. This highly sought-after location has a new section with new move-in ready homes. This open house will allow you to tour more than seven completed homes ranging from 1,600 sq ft up to 2,400 sq ft.\u003c/p>\u003cp>From 2 pm to 5 pm tour this peaceful neighborhood that offers a country feel even though it is just minutes away from the John Kilpatrick Turnpike and shopping /dining. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bison Creek\u003c/a> features plenty of green, open space that can be used for leisurely strolls or quick jogs. With a playground and plans for a clubhouse, pool, and well-lit sidewalks that allow for a safe walk at night, you'll have the freedom to enjoy the great outdoors without needing to leave your neighborhood.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>This community is ideal since it's near Northwest Expressway (OK State Highway 3) and I-44, I-35, and I-235, as well as I-40 – providing easy access to Oklahoma City or any of its suburban areas. Tours will begin at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/11233-nw-136th-terrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">11233 NW 136th Terrace\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Take a look for yourself and discover why so many people are making \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bison Creek\u003c/a> their perfect place to call home!\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443\u003c/h4>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DlxVgJCx3UE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8230aea3831df722bead9dab4c55e755.gif","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Bison Creek Open House"}}],"uniqueName":"discover-if-piedmont-is-the-perfect-place-for-you-to-call-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-30T16:27:07.912Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/773145f6dc1b16ec5489cb1e53e7db62.png","name":"Discover if Piedmont is the Perfect Place for You to Call Home!","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1680193628,"_etag":"d6f435276e932dabfc47134ccbaefc1ceef61828","textbody":"Open House Sunday, April 16Piedmont: Tour 5+ New HomesSign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443On Sunday, April 16th come and tour Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ beautiful community in Piedmont, Bison Creek. This highly sought-after location has a new section with new move-in ready homes. This open house will allow you to tour more than seven completed homes ranging from 1,600 sq ft up to 2,400 sq ft.From 2 pm to 5 pm tour this peaceful neighborhood that offers a country feel even though it is just minutes away from the John Kilpatrick Turnpike and shopping /dining. Bison Creek features plenty of green, open space that can be used for leisurely strolls or quick jogs. With a playground and plans for a clubhouse, pool, and well-lit sidewalks that allow for a safe walk at night, you'll have the freedom to enjoy the great outdoors without needing to leave your neighborhood.&nbsp;This community is ideal since it's near Northwest Expressway (OK State Highway 3) and I-44, I-35, and I-235, as well as I-40 – providing easy access to Oklahoma City or any of its suburban areas. Tours will begin at 11233 NW 136th Terrace.Take a look for yourself and discover why so many people are making Bison Creek their perfect place to call home!Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443","_created":"Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:34:25 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/641496914db048288183cf6e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6421c08d4db048288183f793","_updated":"Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:14:41 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It's Smart to Buy Now: Would You Love to Be Able to Park Your Car in the Garage?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Your Very Own Garage\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Does your existing home have an attached garage? Is it full of storage items that won’t fit in the house? That’s the way it is for many of us. Often our garage is too small to accommodate our vehicles and “stuff.” An attached garage that comes with a new Ideal home provides you with safety and convenience, as well as numerous other options.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Here are a few reasons why your new garage may just become your favorite room in the house.\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Attached garages are safe\u003c/strong>. You can access your home without ever having to go outside. Threats can’t follow you into your home and you have the peace of mind when going outside at night that there won’t be anyone lurking near your car if it’s tucked safely inside the garage.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Weather.\u003c/strong> You won’t have to go outside in the rain or snow to get to your car. With your car kept in the garage, you can head to work without having to scrape ice and snow. Garage storage also means tools, home maintenance, and gardening supplies are stored close to where you need them.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Comfortable workspace for outdoor tasks.\u003c/strong> Garages also offer a large workspace for outdoor tasks like painting, potting, or crafting. With your tools organized and stored safely in the garage, you can work on projects in any season at any time of day. Also, since the garage is attached to your house and shares one or more walls with your main living space, you’ll save on heating costs.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Add to your home’s value.\u003c/strong> Most Ideal floor plans now come standard with larger garages! A 2-foot extension in your garage can mean extra room for storage or plenty of space for large vehicles. This included feature was added to most floor plans along with many additional extras!\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/included-features\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Find out more about the higher standard of included features you get when buying an Ideal home.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>If you’re in the market for a new home with an extended garage, be sure to check out\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/a>. Some Ideal neighborhoods currently feature never-before-offered special savings. All homes have the same Ideal warranties and amenities you’ve come to expect and won’t find with any other builder in the state.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-would-you-love-to-be-able-to-park-your-car-in-the-garage-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-30T16:09:12.980Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8a339c767e61a259beb82c5375e18349.png","name":"Why It's Smart to Buy Now: Would You Love to Be Able to Park Your Car in the Garage?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1680192553,"_etag":"d08731e4f4d2e9ce203d7f4fd2fc112db2c80195","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Your Very Own GarageDoes your existing home have an attached garage? Is it full of storage items that won’t fit in the house? That’s the way it is for many of us. Often our garage is too small to accommodate our vehicles and “stuff.” An attached garage that comes with a new Ideal home provides you with safety and convenience, as well as numerous other options.Here are a few reasons why your new garage may just become your favorite room in the house.Attached garages are safe. You can access your home without ever having to go outside. Threats can’t follow you into your home and you have the peace of mind when going outside at night that there won’t be anyone lurking near your car if it’s tucked safely inside the garage.Weather. You won’t have to go outside in the rain or snow to get to your car. With your car kept in the garage, you can head to work without having to scrape ice and snow. Garage storage also means tools, home maintenance, and gardening supplies are stored close to where you need them.Comfortable workspace for outdoor tasks. Garages also offer a large workspace for outdoor tasks like painting, potting, or crafting. With your tools organized and stored safely in the garage, you can work on projects in any season at any time of day. Also, since the garage is attached to your house and shares one or more walls with your main living space, you’ll save on heating costs.Add to your home’s value. Most Ideal floor plans now come standard with larger garages! A 2-foot extension in your garage can mean extra room for storage or plenty of space for large vehicles. This included feature was added to most floor plans along with many additional extras!&nbsp;Find out more about the higher standard of included features you get when buying an Ideal home.If you’re in the market for a new home with an extended garage, be sure to check out&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Some Ideal neighborhoods currently feature never-before-offered special savings. All homes have the same Ideal warranties and amenities you’ve come to expect and won’t find with any other builder in the state.","_created":"Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:13:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6421c08d4db048288183f793"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6421f5f74db048288183f9d2","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:17:30 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Let's Talk About Customer Care ...  How Do We Take Care of Our Homebuyers?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Let's Talk About Customer Care ... &nbsp;How Do We Take Care of Our Homebuyers?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been building high-quality, energy-efficient homes for more than 30 years. When it comes to our home standards, we strive to raise the bar. The role of our Customer Care department is to ensure that all aspects of your Ideal Home are functioning properly. Our customer care team acts as a liaison to help make sure your new home is operating at peak performance.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>Customer Care meets with our homeowners a few defined times throughout the process before closing day. The first time a homeowner meets their customer care representative is at the “Home Preview,” which is the blue tape walkthrough process. This is where you and your representative will inspect the home. They will also show you all the features of your specific home along with a lot of educational information about how your new home operates. You will also be provided information on your new home warranties, along with what is and is not covered by those agreements.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>If customer care has items that need to be addressed, they make a list prior to the second meeting with the homeowner. The second meeting is called the “Home Complete” meeting. This is a great time for homeowners to ask customer care any questions they might have about their specific home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>The third customer care visit happens at the 60-day check-in. This allows homeowners to move into their home and begin using all the functions on a daily basis. This also allows them to write down questions or concerns they might have about their home. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>Andrea Nance, customer care manager, has been with the team for over three years. “We do meet with you at 60 days and at year-end,” Nance said. “We like to make sure everything in your home is functioning the proper way. However, you do not have to wait for those appointments. You can reach out to customer care at any time.”\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Let’s Talk Warranties:\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>1-Year Warranty:\u003c/strong> This builder warranty covers cracks in the drywall, nail pops, tape separation, adjustments to doors, windows, and gates, caulking or grout issues, plumbing, electrical, garage doors, heating, and air. It covers your major systems and offers peace of mind that we will take care of it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>10-Year Warranty:\u003c/strong> Our 10-year structural warranty ensures you have complete confidence in your home’s foundation for years to come. If there is ever a structural concern, you can contact us. This warranty can even be transferred to the new buyer of the home if you sell your home within that 10-year period.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Heating and Cooling Guarantee:\u003c/strong> We offer energy-efficient floor plans that are so efficient we can tell you the estimated energy usage amount based on the size and plan of your home. We are the only builder in Oklahoma to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most of the Ideal homes we build. We can tell you up front how much your average usage should be, and if it is more, you will be reimbursed the costs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>Our customer care team is excited and dedicated to making sure our homeowners are getting the best Ideal experience. There is also an emergency line to assist with homeowners needs that need to be addressed immediately. Customer Care can be reached at (405) 573-5693 or visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee.\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"lets-talk-about-customer-care-how-do-we-take-care-of-our-homebuyers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-04-10T19:59:22.041Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ff0f858a2f7eca4ebfa83bf3b27376d8.jpeg","name":"Let's Talk About Customer Care ...  How Do We Take Care of Our Homebuyers?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1681156763,"_etag":"158e0562437c4b56f9a19390eb8d20d81d633a16","textbody":"Let's Talk About Customer Care ... &nbsp;How Do We Take Care of Our Homebuyers?Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been building high-quality, energy-efficient homes for more than 30 years. When it comes to our home standards, we strive to raise the bar. The role of our Customer Care department is to ensure that all aspects of your Ideal Home are functioning properly. Our customer care team acts as a liaison to help make sure your new home is operating at peak performance.Customer Care meets with our homeowners a few defined times throughout the process before closing day. The first time a homeowner meets their customer care representative is at the “Home Preview,” which is the blue tape walkthrough process. This is where you and your representative will inspect the home. They will also show you all the features of your specific home along with a lot of educational information about how your new home operates. You will also be provided information on your new home warranties, along with what is and is not covered by those agreements.If customer care has items that need to be addressed, they make a list prior to the second meeting with the homeowner. The second meeting is called the “Home Complete” meeting. This is a great time for homeowners to ask customer care any questions they might have about their specific home.The third customer care visit happens at the 60-day check-in. This allows homeowners to move into their home and begin using all the functions on a daily basis. This also allows them to write down questions or concerns they might have about their home. &nbsp;Andrea Nance, customer care manager, has been with the team for over three years. “We do meet with you at 60 days and at year-end,” Nance said. “We like to make sure everything in your home is functioning the proper way. However, you do not have to wait for those appointments. You can reach out to customer care at any time.”Let’s Talk Warranties:1-Year Warranty: This builder warranty covers cracks in the drywall, nail pops, tape separation, adjustments to doors, windows, and gates, caulking or grout issues, plumbing, electrical, garage doors, heating, and air. It covers your major systems and offers peace of mind that we will take care of it.10-Year Warranty: Our 10-year structural warranty ensures you have complete confidence in your home’s foundation for years to come. If there is ever a structural concern, you can contact us. This warranty can even be transferred to the new buyer of the home if you sell your home within that 10-year period.Heating and Cooling Guarantee: We offer energy-efficient floor plans that are so efficient we can tell you the estimated energy usage amount based on the size and plan of your home. We are the only builder in Oklahoma to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most of the Ideal homes we build. We can tell you up front how much your average usage should be, and if it is more, you will be reimbursed the costs.Our customer care team is excited and dedicated to making sure our homeowners are getting the best Ideal experience. There is also an emergency line to assist with homeowners needs that need to be addressed immediately. Customer Care can be reached at (405) 573-5693 or visit https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee.","_created":"Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:00:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6421f5f74db048288183f9d2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64232ce74db048288183ff23","_updated":"Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:30:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Building Strong Foundations & Partnerships","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we know that building quality homes is just the beginning. We care about our customers and want to offer them the best home-buying experience possible, from start to finish. This is why we put so much emphasis on building a firm foundation by creating strong relationships with Realtors and homeowners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For more than 30 years, our customer-first approach has allowed us to build trust and respect with each of our customers and Realtor partners, making them even more comfortable when coming to purchase their second or third home with us. We believe in open communication between everyone involved in the home-buying journey whether working with a Realtor or not. Our Realtor partners can rest assured they will be kept in the loop throughout the entire process, even if they can't make it out to every showing or closing. Plus, we offer pre-registration so that all potential buyers can be linked to their agents just in case a customer visits a model home without them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we're more than just high-quality energy-efficient homes, we're also committed to building strong partnerships that will last well beyond closing day. We stand behind our homes and offer not only peace-of-mind warranties but a 10-year structural warranty as well.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Listen to what a few of our local Realtor partners have to say about doing business with us and being a part of the Ideal family.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gnyNOPF2MTU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/40d95bd71d1416e22c767c07478974a6.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Realtor Referral Video"}}],"uniqueName":"building-strong-foundations-partnerships-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-03-28T17:58:56.406Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/40d95bd71d1416e22c767c07478974a6.jpeg","name":"Realtor Referral Video","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1680026337,"_etag":"ca888aab5adbac519d8a7f530fd9942d5a285ab5","textbody":"At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we know that building quality homes is just the beginning. We care about our customers and want to offer them the best home-buying experience possible, from start to finish. This is why we put so much emphasis on building a firm foundation by creating strong relationships with Realtors and homeowners.For more than 30 years, our customer-first approach has allowed us to build trust and respect with each of our customers and Realtor partners, making them even more comfortable when coming to purchase their second or third home with us. We believe in open communication between everyone involved in the home-buying journey whether working with a Realtor or not. Our Realtor partners can rest assured they will be kept in the loop throughout the entire process, even if they can't make it out to every showing or closing. Plus, we offer pre-registration so that all potential buyers can be linked to their agents just in case a customer visits a model home without them.At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we're more than just high-quality energy-efficient homes, we're also committed to building strong partnerships that will last well beyond closing day. We stand behind our homes and offer not only peace-of-mind warranties but a 10-year structural warranty as well.Listen to what a few of our local Realtor partners have to say about doing business with us and being a part of the Ideal family.","_created":"Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:07:35 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64232ce74db048288183ff23"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6425c31d4db048288083aadd","_updated":"Thu, 06 Apr 2023 22:11:12 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Being the Home that Hosts All the Parties","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Is it your dream to be THE house? To be that gracious host or hostess who welcomes friends and family to your incredible new home and serves up a perfectly prepared holiday feast? If you’re the person who wants to host every party for your friends and family who talk about it for weeks, let’s find you a home that you’re proud of. Here are a few things that you might consider when thinking about the perfect home to host parties.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Open concept\u003c/strong>. Are you constantly in the kitchen during parties and closed off from the rest of your guests? Creating the perfect space to entertain is one of the most important things we consider when developing a new floor plan. Never feel separated from your guests again and choose an open-concept layout where everyone can socialize.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>All the counter space.\u003c/strong> A large central island or peninsula and lots of counter space is a huge benefit of an Ideal floor plan when you think about all of the food and prep you might have for a party. Whether people are grazing on snacks or you’re prepping a high-end dinner, you’ll find lots of counter space in an Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Outdoor space.\u003c/strong> It’s inevitable that if the weather is nice, guests will gather in outdoor areas as well so find a home that offers a beautiful back patio. Most Ideal floor plans come standard with an included covered back patio to enjoy those relaxing evenings by the fire pit or watching a football game on your outdoor TV.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You, too, can be the life of the party and host events your friends will love to attend. Talk with our design team about your needs; we’re happy to help design the home you need to make you happy. Whether it’s a move-in-ready home or a custom home, we can help you choose the right style and community. Let us help you find your new home where you can host to your heart’s content! Our team can guide you through the process of purchasing or building a new home in the neighborhood that’s right for you.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-being-the-home-that-hosts-all-the-parties-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-04-07T17:02:56.207Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1dfe78e6adfba676e18d3aff9cb4a51d.png","name":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Being the Home that Hosts All the Parties","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1680886977,"_etag":"07c6b6d7da3cb664695113881e31b7fa5930f01e","textbody":"Is it your dream to be THE house? To be that gracious host or hostess who welcomes friends and family to your incredible new home and serves up a perfectly prepared holiday feast? If you’re the person who wants to host every party for your friends and family who talk about it for weeks, let’s find you a home that you’re proud of. Here are a few things that you might consider when thinking about the perfect home to host parties.Open concept. Are you constantly in the kitchen during parties and closed off from the rest of your guests? Creating the perfect space to entertain is one of the most important things we consider when developing a new floor plan. Never feel separated from your guests again and choose an open-concept layout where everyone can socialize.All the counter space. A large central island or peninsula and lots of counter space is a huge benefit of an Ideal floor plan when you think about all of the food and prep you might have for a party. Whether people are grazing on snacks or you’re prepping a high-end dinner, you’ll find lots of counter space in an Ideal home.Outdoor space. It’s inevitable that if the weather is nice, guests will gather in outdoor areas as well so find a home that offers a beautiful back patio. Most Ideal floor plans come standard with an included covered back patio to enjoy those relaxing evenings by the fire pit or watching a football game on your outdoor TV.You, too, can be the life of the party and host events your friends will love to attend. Talk with our design team about your needs; we’re happy to help design the home you need to make you happy. Whether it’s a move-in-ready home or a custom home, we can help you choose the right style and community. Let us help you find your new home where you can host to your heart’s content! Our team can guide you through the process of purchasing or building a new home in the neighborhood that’s right for you.","_created":"Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:13:01 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6425c31d4db048288083aadd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64370e484db048287f84013a","_updated":"Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:22:12 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Discover the Stunning New Model Home in Our Somers Pointe Neighborhood!","metaTags":{"description":""},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Looking for a new home? We've got exciting news! Our Somers Pointe neighborhood is now home to the Orwell, a beautiful new model home that showcases the very best in design, style, and function. At 2,370 square feet, this gorgeous plan features a vaulted ceiling, custom-painted cabinets, and plenty of natural light to make every day feel like a dream.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6369497e749e0a44facdb89d12a93443.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6369497e749e0a44facdb89d12a93443.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The living room is stunning with a wall of windows that overlooks the beautiful patio and yard, making it a perfect gathering spot at the end of a long day. The kitchen is equally impressive, with its oversized island, beautiful deep-basin sink, and gold accents. The adjoining breakfast area is flooded with natural light, creating a cozy and inviting space that's perfect for family gatherings.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df7b6df8d214ce056045fbc2f57409a0.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df7b6df8d214ce056045fbc2f57409a0.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The primary suite is equally impressive, with its vaulted ceiling, beautiful windows, and five-piece primary bath. The utility room and walk-in closet are conveniently attached to the primary suite, making it easy to get ready for your day in style.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2a8cf8c931d67d97d7b866d76b75f835.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2a8cf8c931d67d97d7b866d76b75f835.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>There's also an oversized hallway that doubles as a great hangout space near the secondary bedrooms and half bath. Meanwhile, two of the secondary bedrooms include walk-in closets, while the third has the option to convert to a study.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2aa34c82bd6615e8195d3dbb81e74878.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2aa34c82bd6615e8195d3dbb81e74878.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>All in all, the Orwell features everything you need for a beautiful and functional home, including a two-car garage, a powder bath near the living area, and a 10-foot, tray-ceiling entry. It's available in three different elevations: craftsman, farmhouse, and modern, so you can choose the style that best fits your unique taste.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Come see the Orwell in Somers Pointe in Mustang, OK, or call our team at 405-689-5443 to schedule a personal tour. The floor plan is available in several IDEAL neighborhoods. We can't wait to show you everything this stunning home has to offer!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"discover-the-stunning-new-model-home-in-our-somers-pointe-neighborhood-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-04-12T20:01:04.901Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2aceae56d1bd0f27e170bdbd26828741.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1681329665,"_etag":"3ae26f922cc764201bc47551ec9294e77cb98921","textbody":"Looking for a new home? We've got exciting news! Our Somers Pointe neighborhood is now home to the Orwell, a beautiful new model home that showcases the very best in design, style, and function. At 2,370 square feet, this gorgeous plan features a vaulted ceiling, custom-painted cabinets, and plenty of natural light to make every day feel like a dream.The living room is stunning with a wall of windows that overlooks the beautiful patio and yard, making it a perfect gathering spot at the end of a long day. The kitchen is equally impressive, with its oversized island, beautiful deep-basin sink, and gold accents. The adjoining breakfast area is flooded with natural light, creating a cozy and inviting space that's perfect for family gatherings.The primary suite is equally impressive, with its vaulted ceiling, beautiful windows, and five-piece primary bath. The utility room and walk-in closet are conveniently attached to the primary suite, making it easy to get ready for your day in style.&nbsp;There's also an oversized hallway that doubles as a great hangout space near the secondary bedrooms and half bath. Meanwhile, two of the secondary bedrooms include walk-in closets, while the third has the option to convert to a study.All in all, the Orwell features everything you need for a beautiful and functional home, including a two-car garage, a powder bath near the living area, and a 10-foot, tray-ceiling entry. It's available in three different elevations: craftsman, farmhouse, and modern, so you can choose the style that best fits your unique taste.Come see the Orwell in Somers Pointe in Mustang, OK, or call our team at 405-689-5443 to schedule a personal tour. The floor plan is available in several IDEAL neighborhoods. We can't wait to show you everything this stunning home has to offer!","_created":"Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:02:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64370e484db048287f84013a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64387c034db048287e83d777","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:49:59 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are You Sick of Paying Rent?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are You Sick of Paying Rent?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>It’s one of the biggest reasons people purchase a home. Rent just keeps going up, and, unfortunately, there’s no significant relief in sight. Not only that, but the money you’re paying for rent isn’t building equity in something for long-term wealth. Post-pandemic, you may be deciding to continue to rent because buying may seem scary, a downpayment may feel overwhelming, or because you just don’t feel you can afford to buy. But buying may actually be a long-term investment that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Why buy now?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>New homes offer an opportunity to buy while prices are as low as they’ll likely get and give you the peace of mind that comes with buying new (warranties and new systems). New home prices went down over the past 6 months while supply prices returned to normal levels, but rent has continued to rise and higher prices are on the horizon due to costs rising again.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>What about interest rates?\u003c/strong> Mortgage interest rates change daily, but the math is in your favor since home prices have reduced and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers what many others can’t: better interest rates.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Let’s say you pay $2,200/month in rent. If you’re looking to pay about the same in monthly mortgage payments, here is some math to consider. We’ve based the following calculations off a 6.7% mortgage rate.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>How much will a previously owned home cost each month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Used home price: $350,000\u003c/li>\u003cli>Down payment: $35,000 (10%)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Estimated closing costs: $8,500\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Estimated monthly payment = $2,328\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Additional costs for heating and cooling =&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>$80/month\u003c/strong> (compared to an Ideal home)\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Additional costs for home repairs =&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>$350/month\u003c/strong> (\u003ca href=\"https://www.discover.com/online-banking/banking-topics/how-much-should-you-budget-for-home-repairs/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20one%20percent,year%2C%20or%20%24300%20per%20month.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1% rule\u003c/a>)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3>\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>How much will a new IDEAL home cost each month?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Ideal home price: $350,000&nbsp;\u003cul>\u003cli>There are certainly homes available at a lower price point as well\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Down payment: $35,000 (10%)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods interest rate buydown to 5.7% (depending on qualification)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Estimated closing costs: $4,500\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cul>\u003cli>This includes a $4,000 credit towards closing costs from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Estimated monthly payment = $2,124\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>Included one-year warranty\u003c/li>\u003cli>Included 10-year structural warranty\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>With lower home prices than you’ve probably seen in the past year and incentives from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to lower your interest rate, now is a great time to invest in your future and personalize your dream home.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>If you’re on the lookout for a great new home for a reasonable price, give Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods a call. We have the resources and connections you need to make a wise choice in what’s probably the best investment you’ll make. Whether you want a home that’s move-in ready or prefer to build that perfect personalized home, we can help! Just imagine, no more rent increases! You’ll know exactly what your payments will be for the foreseeable future, and you’ll be building equity in your very own home – something you’ll never do with rental property.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Ideal has a community that will fit your lifestyle and needs. It’s a big step, but we’re here to help all the way. Every Ideal home has warranties and amenities you won’t find with any other builder. So, lose the unstable rent hikes and talk to us today about getting into your very own home!\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b17f81bf2ac0e82cd1f259073ef763de.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"14 Reasons it's Smart to Buy Now: Rent"}}],"uniqueName":"why-its-smart-to-buy-now-are-you-sick-of-paying-rent-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-04-20T22:01:12.344Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b17f81bf2ac0e82cd1f259073ef763de.png","name":"Reason 14: Rent","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1682028073,"_etag":"6d4acaaf18610414d645f228b39db0bbefa386b5","textbody":"Why It’s Smart to Buy Now: Are You Sick of Paying Rent?It’s one of the biggest reasons people purchase a home. Rent just keeps going up, and, unfortunately, there’s no significant relief in sight. Not only that, but the money you’re paying for rent isn’t building equity in something for long-term wealth. Post-pandemic, you may be deciding to continue to rent because buying may seem scary, a downpayment may feel overwhelming, or because you just don’t feel you can afford to buy. But buying may actually be a long-term investment that won’t cost you an arm and a leg.Why buy now?&nbsp;New homes offer an opportunity to buy while prices are as low as they’ll likely get and give you the peace of mind that comes with buying new (warranties and new systems). New home prices went down over the past 6 months while supply prices returned to normal levels, but rent has continued to rise and higher prices are on the horizon due to costs rising again.What about interest rates? Mortgage interest rates change daily, but the math is in your favor since home prices have reduced and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers what many others can’t: better interest rates.Let’s say you pay $2,200/month in rent. If you’re looking to pay about the same in monthly mortgage payments, here is some math to consider. We’ve based the following calculations off a 6.7% mortgage rate.How much will a previously owned home cost each month?Used home price: $350,000Down payment: $35,000 (10%)Estimated closing costs: $8,500Estimated monthly payment = $2,328Additional costs for heating and cooling =&nbsp;$80/month (compared to an Ideal home)Additional costs for home repairs =&nbsp;$350/month (1% rule)How much will a new IDEAL home cost each month?Ideal home price: $350,000&nbsp;There are certainly homes available at a lower price point as wellDown payment: $35,000 (10%)Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods interest rate buydown to 5.7% (depending on qualification)Estimated closing costs: $4,500&nbsp;This includes a $4,000 credit towards closing costs from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.Estimated monthly payment = $2,124Included one-year warrantyIncluded 10-year structural warrantyGuaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homesWith lower home prices than you’ve probably seen in the past year and incentives from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to lower your interest rate, now is a great time to invest in your future and personalize your dream home.If you’re on the lookout for a great new home for a reasonable price, give Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods a call. We have the resources and connections you need to make a wise choice in what’s probably the best investment you’ll make. Whether you want a home that’s move-in ready or prefer to build that perfect personalized home, we can help! Just imagine, no more rent increases! You’ll know exactly what your payments will be for the foreseeable future, and you’ll be building equity in your very own home – something you’ll never do with rental property.Ideal has a community that will fit your lifestyle and needs. It’s a big step, but we’re here to help all the way. Every Ideal home has warranties and amenities you won’t find with any other builder. So, lose the unstable rent hikes and talk to us today about getting into your very own home!","_created":"Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:02:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64387c034db048287e83d777"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"643f27794db048288083c2fb","_updated":"Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:40:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Watch the Q & A with our Design Studio Team","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you didn't have a chance to join us on Facebook Live for the Q &amp; A from the Design Studio, don't worry! We've got you covered. In this video, Erin chats with the talented designers on our Ideal Design Studio team, Melody and Rachel, and discusses everything that homebuyers and customers can expect at the Design Studio.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of the main differences between our pre-designed homes and custom-built homes is the level of customization. Pre-designed homes have a set design and aesthetic and are completely designed by our team of professionals at the Design Studio. Custom building allows homebuyers to have more control over the selection process. During the selection process, homebuyers will get to work with a team of expert design consultants who will help guide them through the entire process. Melody and Rachel dive into the design selection process and share some of their favorite newer products that homebuyers can choose from.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of the biggest concerns among homebuyers is the cost of a new home. Melody and Rachel acknowledge that building a new home can be a significant investment but offer insights into how they help mitigate each customer's budget when it comes to making selections at the Design Studio. Homebuyers can be assured that at the end of the selection process, they will know what the investment cost will be for their new home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Overall, the design studio experience is an essential part of creating your dream home. Melody and Rachel share their expertise and knowledge and show just how fun and enjoyable the process can be. Plus, the end result is a beautifully designed home that fits your unique style and needs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Watch the video and if you have any questions, reach out to our team or schedule a tour at the IDEAL Design Studio!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/z0unvnStOBk\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac35c1b5ff8010c5fb044aab07a40b61.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"watch-the-q-a-with-our-design-studio-team-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-04-26T23:25:32.469Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac35c1b5ff8010c5fb044aab07a40b61.png","name":"LET'S TALK ABOUT IDEAL DESIGN","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1682551533,"_etag":"f6aa60967bad95b1ddca0e62c6daf781dcdde604","textbody":"If you didn't have a chance to join us on Facebook Live for the Q &amp; A from the Design Studio, don't worry! We've got you covered. In this video, Erin chats with the talented designers on our Ideal Design Studio team, Melody and Rachel, and discusses everything that homebuyers and customers can expect at the Design Studio.One of the main differences between our pre-designed homes and custom-built homes is the level of customization. Pre-designed homes have a set design and aesthetic and are completely designed by our team of professionals at the Design Studio. Custom building allows homebuyers to have more control over the selection process. During the selection process, homebuyers will get to work with a team of expert design consultants who will help guide them through the entire process. Melody and Rachel dive into the design selection process and share some of their favorite newer products that homebuyers can choose from.One of the biggest concerns among homebuyers is the cost of a new home. Melody and Rachel acknowledge that building a new home can be a significant investment but offer insights into how they help mitigate each customer's budget when it comes to making selections at the Design Studio. Homebuyers can be assured that at the end of the selection process, they will know what the investment cost will be for their new home.&nbsp;Overall, the design studio experience is an essential part of creating your dream home. Melody and Rachel share their expertise and knowledge and show just how fun and enjoyable the process can be. Plus, the end result is a beautifully designed home that fits your unique style and needs.Watch the video and if you have any questions, reach out to our team or schedule a tour at the IDEAL Design Studio!","_created":"Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:27:53 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/643f27794db048288083c2fb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"644184c64db048287f841825","_updated":"Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:15:17 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"It’s Festival Time!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>It’s festival time!\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If it’s springtime in Oklahoma, that means there’s some kind of festival near you! We’re home to the country’s best festivals during spring and early summer, ranging from the arts to food celebrations. We’ve listed a few celebrations that might be near your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community; but don’t limit yourself to just your town … there’s much fun to be had all over central Oklahoma. Enjoy!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts (\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>April 25-30)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bicentennial Park and Civic Center Music Hall\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Incredible selection of artists showcasing their works, including jewelry, ceramics, mixed media, photography, clay, fiber, watercolor and oils (and possibly more)! Delicious food provided by local restaurant vendors, musical performances and much more. This is a can’t-miss festival and one of the top art shows in the nation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Norman Music Festival (April 27-29)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Downtown E. Main St, Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>More than 100 bands perform on multiple stages, with everything from indie pop to classic folk rock. Enjoy rock and roll, country, hip hop, funk, Latin and electronica, along with poetry slams and stand-up comedy. Also enjoy plenty of shopping with booths filled with jewelry, clothing and home décor. Music lovers travel from all over to this incredible festival.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Festival of the Child (May 6)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Yukon City Park, 2200 S Holly Ave, Yukon\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Family-friendly festival with more than 50 areas of fun, including kayaking, pony rides, painting, inflatables, crafts and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>El Reno Burger Day (May 6)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Downtown El Reno, 119 S Rock Island Ave\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ever seen an 850-lb burger on the grill? It’s worth the short drive to El Reno for the fried onion burger, vendors, live music, games, rides, food trucks and a classic car/motorcycle show.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tulsa International Mayfest (May 12-14)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>400 S Main St, Tulsa\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Experience an outdoor tribute to the arts and music at the 50th annual Tulsa International Mayfest. Enjoy an array of arts, including dance, music and visual arts, along with great festival food.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stillwater Wine and Craft Festival (May 13)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Payne County Expo Center, Stillwater\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Shop from more than 75 vendors. Arts and crafts, home décor, jewelry, clothing, woodworking and much more. Food trucks, wines, beers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>May Daze Festival (May 19-20)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Downtown Blanchard\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Live entertainment, a carnival, food, shopping, games and more!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bethany 66 Festival (May 27)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>39th Expressway, Bethany\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Live entertainment; a car, truck and motorcycle show; arts and crafts booths and children’s activities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Chuck Wagon Festival (\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>May 27-28)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A two-day fun-filled family weekend of activities, including chuckwagon food samples, artisan demonstrations, live music, rope making, Western re-enactors and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paseo Arts Festival (May 27-29)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Paseo Arts District, Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Enjoy a variety of media, from painting and photography to wood and jewelry, plus food, children’s activities and live entertainment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Make plans to attend one or more of these great festivals, many of which have become an Oklahoma tradition. For more information on an event, log on to \u003ca href=\"metrofamilymagazine.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">metrofamilymagazine.com\u003c/a> or travelok.com. These are just a few of the many events around the state. We wish you an ideal spring!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ce7b88be5f6f7cfa200603cab4bcc514.jpeg","name":"It’s Festival Time!","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"its-festival-time-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-04-20T18:24:24.189Z","_created":"Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:30:30 GMT","dateUnix":1682015065,"_etag":"f820a811e2663199933b6caf45aadcbc48b1748f","textbody":"It’s festival time!If it’s springtime in Oklahoma, that means there’s some kind of festival near you! We’re home to the country’s best festivals during spring and early summer, ranging from the arts to food celebrations. We’ve listed a few celebrations that might be near your Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community; but don’t limit yourself to just your town … there’s much fun to be had all over central Oklahoma. Enjoy!Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts (April 25-30)Bicentennial Park and Civic Center Music HallIncredible selection of artists showcasing their works, including jewelry, ceramics, mixed media, photography, clay, fiber, watercolor and oils (and possibly more)! Delicious food provided by local restaurant vendors, musical performances and much more. This is a can’t-miss festival and one of the top art shows in the nation.Norman Music Festival (April 27-29)Downtown E. Main St, NormanMore than 100 bands perform on multiple stages, with everything from indie pop to classic folk rock. Enjoy rock and roll, country, hip hop, funk, Latin and electronica, along with poetry slams and stand-up comedy. Also enjoy plenty of shopping with booths filled with jewelry, clothing and home décor. Music lovers travel from all over to this incredible festival.Festival of the Child (May 6)Yukon City Park, 2200 S Holly Ave, YukonFamily-friendly festival with more than 50 areas of fun, including kayaking, pony rides, painting, inflatables, crafts and more.El Reno Burger Day (May 6)Downtown El Reno, 119 S Rock Island AveEver seen an 850-lb burger on the grill? It’s worth the short drive to El Reno for the fried onion burger, vendors, live music, games, rides, food trucks and a classic car/motorcycle show.Tulsa International Mayfest (May 12-14)400 S Main St, TulsaExperience an outdoor tribute to the arts and music at the 50th annual Tulsa International Mayfest. Enjoy an array of arts, including dance, music and visual arts, along with great festival food.Stillwater Wine and Craft Festival (May 13)Payne County Expo Center, StillwaterShop from more than 75 vendors. Arts and crafts, home décor, jewelry, clothing, woodworking and much more. Food trucks, wines, beers.May Daze Festival (May 19-20)Downtown BlanchardLive entertainment, a carnival, food, shopping, games and more!Bethany 66 Festival (May 27)39th Expressway, BethanyLive entertainment; a car, truck and motorcycle show; arts and crafts booths and children’s activities.Chuck Wagon Festival (May 27-28)National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma CityA two-day fun-filled family weekend of activities, including chuckwagon food samples, artisan demonstrations, live music, rope making, Western re-enactors and more.Paseo Arts Festival (May 27-29)Paseo Arts District, Oklahoma CityEnjoy a variety of media, from painting and photography to wood and jewelry, plus food, children’s activities and live entertainment.Make plans to attend one or more of these great festivals, many of which have become an Oklahoma tradition. For more information on an event, log on to metrofamilymagazine.com or travelok.com. These are just a few of the many events around the state. We wish you an ideal spring!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/644184c64db048287f841825"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"645128ad4db048287f843995","_updated":"Wed, 31 May 2023 21:31:15 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Discover if Mustang is the Perfect Place for You to Call Home!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36px;\">\u003cstrong>Open House Sunday, June 4\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">\u003cstrong>Yukon/Mustang: Tour 5+ New Homes\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u003cstrong>Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>On Sunday, June 4 come and tour Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ beautiful community in Mustang, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>. You can join us at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/12817-nw-4th-terrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12817 NW 4th Terrace\u003c/a> to find out more about this highly sought-after location of new move-in ready homes. This open house will allow you to tour more than seven completed homes ranging from 1,586 sq ft up to 2,136 sq ft.\u003c/p>\u003cp>From 2 pm to 5 pm tour this peaceful neighborhood offers a wooded walking trail with a creek running through it, you’ll forget you’re so close to all the conveniences of the city. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> is located in the highly sought-after Mustang school district, and kids and grandkids will love the new playground.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You won’t find a more convenient location in the Oklahoma City metro than \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a>. Located off Cemetery Road and Reno Avenue in the Yukon/ Mustang area, this neighborhood is minutes from the best shopping and restaurants that Yukon has to offer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Take a look for yourself and discover why so many people are making \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> their perfect place to call home!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u003cstrong>Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/57b54143c557b163583ab3df17be1af9.jpeg","name":"Skyline Open House","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"discover-if-mustang-is-the-perfect-place-for-you-to-call-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-05-10T15:09:55.842Z","_created":"Tue, 02 May 2023 15:13:49 GMT","dateUnix":1683731396,"_etag":"5a9649105c366168e4ca937f5026c5b0c53e20f6","textbody":"Open House Sunday, June 4Yukon/Mustang: Tour 5+ New HomesSign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443On Sunday, June 4 come and tour Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ beautiful community in Mustang, Skyline Trails. You can join us at 12817 NW 4th Terrace to find out more about this highly sought-after location of new move-in ready homes. This open house will allow you to tour more than seven completed homes ranging from 1,586 sq ft up to 2,136 sq ft.From 2 pm to 5 pm tour this peaceful neighborhood offers a wooded walking trail with a creek running through it, you’ll forget you’re so close to all the conveniences of the city. Skyline Trails is located in the highly sought-after Mustang school district, and kids and grandkids will love the new playground.You won’t find a more convenient location in the Oklahoma City metro than Skyline Trails. Located off Cemetery Road and Reno Avenue in the Yukon/ Mustang area, this neighborhood is minutes from the best shopping and restaurants that Yukon has to offer.Take a look for yourself and discover why so many people are making Skyline Trails their perfect place to call home!Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/645128ad4db048287f843995"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"645193c64db048287f843c14","_updated":"Tue, 30 May 2023 15:38:01 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL Homes & Neighborhoods - Knox Farm Grand Opening Community Event","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36px;\">\u003cstrong>Community Grand Opening &amp; Open House Event\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36px;\">\u003cstrong>Sunday, June 4\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u003cstrong>Edmond/Deer Creek: Tour New Model Home&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u003cstrong>Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is excited to announce the grand opening of our newest Edmond community, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a>. On Sunday, June 4th come tour our new model home from 2 pm to 5 pm.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This beautiful new neighborhood offers floor designs that range from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet of living space. Future amenities coming up in this community also include a playground.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a> is sure to wow you with its convenient location, in the sought-after Deer Creek school district off 178th and Portland. Tour our homes from 2 pm-5 pm, enjoy Kona Ice Snow Cones, plus register for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Come discover why \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a> can be the perfect place for you to call home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0145820c46fb129fae6ca2686739c5ea.jpeg","name":"Grand Opening Knox Farm","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-homes-neighborhoods-knox-farm-grand-opening-community-event-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-05-15T22:46:50.482Z","_created":"Tue, 02 May 2023 22:50:46 GMT","dateUnix":1684190811,"_etag":"56b477aadb2dfd21c22c63e5eae1cfbe3f9b313c","textbody":"Community Grand Opening &amp; Open House EventSunday, June 4Edmond/Deer Creek: Tour New Model Home&nbsp;Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is excited to announce the grand opening of our newest Edmond community, Knox Farm. On Sunday, June 4th come tour our new model home from 2 pm to 5 pm.This beautiful new neighborhood offers floor designs that range from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet of living space. Future amenities coming up in this community also include a playground.Knox Farm is sure to wow you with its convenient location, in the sought-after Deer Creek school district off 178th and Portland. Tour our homes from 2 pm-5 pm, enjoy Kona Ice Snow Cones, plus register for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.Come discover why Knox Farm can be the perfect place for you to call home.Sign up for a reminder by calling or texting 405-689-5443","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/645193c64db048287f843c14"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"646292204db048288184d48a","_updated":"Thu, 18 May 2023 14:57:19 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Explore the Versatile & Stylish Isabella Model Home in Bison Creek","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you're looking for a versatile and stylish home that can accommodate both individuals and families, look no further than this stunning \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/isabella\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Isabella floor plan\u003c/a>. Boasting three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home also features several desirable amenities that make it stand out. This \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/isabella\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">floor plan\u003c/a> is featured as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a> in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bison Creek\u003c/a>, our Piedmont neighborhood.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Let's take a closer look at how efficiently this 1,775 square-foot home is laid out and at some of the standout features:\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Cozy Living Room with Fireplace\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Warm up on chilly evenings with the cozy fireplace in the living room. This inviting space is perfect for relaxing with loved ones or entertaining friends. We love the shiny black tile surround and the contrast of the white-painted mantle; it's perfect for mounting a TV or hanging a large family photograph or artwork.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9f0c3f5426533489e0bddfbb80c879dc.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9f0c3f5426533489e0bddfbb80c879dc.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Elegant Kitchen Upgrades\u003c/h4>\u003cp>The kitchen is the heart of any home, and this one is sure to impress. With built-in stainless steel GE appliances, 40\" upper cabinets, and a gorgeous black quartz countertop, this kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful. From preparing meals to hosting dinner parties, you'll love spending time in this elegant space. The large basket pendant lights highlight the large island and are a great use of natural materials to mix with the glossy white tile backsplash and sharp black-painted cabinets. All of the champagne bronze hardware elevates the overall design of this kitchen.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c38684b3dee32c9fc33816e477243d40.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c38684b3dee32c9fc33816e477243d40.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Luxurious Primary Suite\u003c/h4>\u003cp>The primary suite is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. Pamper yourself in the recessed tiled shower with a frame enclosure or take a soak in the free-standing garden tub, creating a spa-like experience right in the comfort of your own home. We tied the primary bath design together with the rest of the home by incorporating the same glossy black tile on the shower wall and tub surround and the champagne bronze plumbing and cabinet hardware.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/70f052990f399616b0b1575a50ff3643.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/70f052990f399616b0b1575a50ff3643.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Convenient Utility Room\u003c/h4>\u003cp>No need to haul laundry across the house. The utility room is conveniently located close to the bedrooms, making it easy to keep your home tidy and organized.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/70ceb9da4b6e92204d7e9d50478e5be4.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/70ceb9da4b6e92204d7e9d50478e5be4.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Curb Appeal in Multiple Styles\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Finally, this home offers three different styles for curb appeal: Traditional, Modern, and Craftsman. Choose the one that best suits your personal tastes and make this home uniquely yours. And, if you a needing extra space for your vehicles or storage? The two-car garage includes an extension that provides ample room for both. Whether you're a car enthusiast or simply need room to store seasonal items, this garage has you covered.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5439d01140e5dcbd8a5d5d3f8bdb088f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5439d01140e5dcbd8a5d5d3f8bdb088f.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our stunning \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/isabella\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Isabella floor plan\u003c/a> is a versatile and stylish option for anyone seeking a beautiful new home. With features like a cozy fireplace, convenient utility room, covered patio, elegant kitchen upgrades, spacious garage, luxurious primary suite, and multiple styles for curb appeal, this home truly has it all.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Be sure to come and tour this \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/isabella\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Isabella\u003c/a> at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bison Creek\u003c/a>. It is available to custom build in several of our neighborhoods throughout the OKC Metro, Stillwater, and Tulsa (which also includes a trip to the largest Design Studio in Oklahoma).&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/98345a377d1a507e18c1988c9b8079fe.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/940ZegXzUlQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/98345a377d1a507e18c1988c9b8079fe.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"explore-the-versatile-stylish-isabella-model-home-in-bison-creek-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-05-17T20:08:45.035Z","_created":"Mon, 15 May 2023 20:12:16 GMT","dateUnix":1684354126,"_etag":"f11ab5d554f71a153e8006de62bbd3c451735988","textbody":"If you're looking for a versatile and stylish home that can accommodate both individuals and families, look no further than this stunning Isabella floor plan. Boasting three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home also features several desirable amenities that make it stand out. This floor plan is featured as a model home in Bison Creek, our Piedmont neighborhood.&nbsp;Let's take a closer look at how efficiently this 1,775 square-foot home is laid out and at some of the standout features:Cozy Living Room with FireplaceWarm up on chilly evenings with the cozy fireplace in the living room. This inviting space is perfect for relaxing with loved ones or entertaining friends. We love the shiny black tile surround and the contrast of the white-painted mantle; it's perfect for mounting a TV or hanging a large family photograph or artwork.&nbsp;Elegant Kitchen UpgradesThe kitchen is the heart of any home, and this one is sure to impress. With built-in stainless steel GE appliances, 40\" upper cabinets, and a gorgeous black quartz countertop, this kitchen is as functional as it is beautiful. From preparing meals to hosting dinner parties, you'll love spending time in this elegant space. The large basket pendant lights highlight the large island and are a great use of natural materials to mix with the glossy white tile backsplash and sharp black-painted cabinets. All of the champagne bronze hardware elevates the overall design of this kitchen.Luxurious Primary SuiteThe primary suite is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. Pamper yourself in the recessed tiled shower with a frame enclosure or take a soak in the free-standing garden tub, creating a spa-like experience right in the comfort of your own home. We tied the primary bath design together with the rest of the home by incorporating the same glossy black tile on the shower wall and tub surround and the champagne bronze plumbing and cabinet hardware.&nbsp;Convenient Utility RoomNo need to haul laundry across the house. The utility room is conveniently located close to the bedrooms, making it easy to keep your home tidy and organized.Curb Appeal in Multiple StylesFinally, this home offers three different styles for curb appeal: Traditional, Modern, and Craftsman. Choose the one that best suits your personal tastes and make this home uniquely yours. And, if you a needing extra space for your vehicles or storage? The two-car garage includes an extension that provides ample room for both. Whether you're a car enthusiast or simply need room to store seasonal items, this garage has you covered.Our stunning Isabella floor plan is a versatile and stylish option for anyone seeking a beautiful new home. With features like a cozy fireplace, convenient utility room, covered patio, elegant kitchen upgrades, spacious garage, luxurious primary suite, and multiple styles for curb appeal, this home truly has it all.&nbsp;Be sure to come and tour this model home, the Isabella at Bison Creek. It is available to custom build in several of our neighborhoods throughout the OKC Metro, Stillwater, and Tulsa (which also includes a trip to the largest Design Studio in Oklahoma).&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/646292204db048288184d48a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6462a7274db048287e8412e2","_updated":"Tue, 16 May 2023 15:22:25 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Summer Fun in Bixby You Won't Want to Miss","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What’s happening in Bixby this summer?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ newest community is under construction in Bixby and there’s a lot on the agenda if you’re in or around town this summer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are events to watch for if you’re looking for some local flavor in Bixby.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Bixby.BBQn.Blues.Festival/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Barbeque &amp; Blues Festival\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>May 19-20\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Washington Irving Memorial Park, 137th &amp; S Memorial Dr, Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>This two-day, family-friendly event welcomes visitors from all over and highlights some of what Bixby has to offer. For $10, festivalgoers can purchase a taster’s kit and sample the best BBQ in Oklahoma and the Midwest, then vote for the People’s Choice. More than 50 vendors will display and sell their goods and services, while a kids’ zone will feature pony rides, slides, and inflatables. If BBQ isn’t your thing, the festival will have a food court with hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, beer, soft drinks, and much more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://bixbyfreedomcelebration.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Bixby Freedom Celebration\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>June 30, 7 to 10 pm\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bentley Park Sports Complex, Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>Come enjoy the biggest free public fireworks extravaganza in the area! Fireworks will launch at 9:45 pm. Watch the show with your family and friends in and around the park or stay in your car and watch from afar. Bring your own picnic items and lawn chairs, blankets, footballs, and frisbees. It’ll be a spectacular show!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bixbyok.gov/381/Bixby-Optimist-Green-Corn-Festival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>Bixby Optimist Green Corn Festival\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Held on the 4th Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of June\u003c/p>\u003cp>SE of 151st &amp; Memorial in downtown Bixby\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sponsored by the Bixby Optimists Club\u003c/p>\u003cp>This annual festival features great music, arts and crafts, food, bingo, carnival, and great games and contests for the young and young at heart. A talent show highlighting local youth will be Friday at the Community Center, and the annual Green Corn Parade entertains the crowd on Saturday morning. Sip lemonade, shop an array of crafts and gifts, and listen to music with your friends. Cool off during the heat of the day by joining in a few rounds of bingo in the building at the corner of Charley Young Park. And don’t forget to catch a ride on the Ferris wheel as the sun sets.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And remember to drive by and check out the progress on Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ new community, Bixby Village. New homes are going up as we speak, and every home will carry Ideal’s fantastic warranties and special incentives offered only by us. Check it out … we just might be the community you’ve been looking for!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9e61a27d1acb1a049621ec587b395c16.jpeg","name":"Summer in Bixby","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"summer-fun-in-bixby-you-wont-want-to-miss-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-05-16T21:38:48.909Z","_created":"Mon, 15 May 2023 21:41:59 GMT","dateUnix":1684273129,"_etag":"7774edfe29bfd8c92770d8118f54d66f6292388c","textbody":"What’s happening in Bixby this summer?Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ newest community is under construction in Bixby and there’s a lot on the agenda if you’re in or around town this summer.Here are events to watch for if you’re looking for some local flavor in Bixby.Barbeque &amp; Blues FestivalMay 19-20Washington Irving Memorial Park, 137th &amp; S Memorial Dr, BixbySponsored by the Rotary Club of BixbyThis two-day, family-friendly event welcomes visitors from all over and highlights some of what Bixby has to offer. For $10, festivalgoers can purchase a taster’s kit and sample the best BBQ in Oklahoma and the Midwest, then vote for the People’s Choice. More than 50 vendors will display and sell their goods and services, while a kids’ zone will feature pony rides, slides, and inflatables. If BBQ isn’t your thing, the festival will have a food court with hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, beer, soft drinks, and much more.Bixby Freedom CelebrationJune 30, 7 to 10 pmBentley Park Sports Complex, BixbyCome enjoy the biggest free public fireworks extravaganza in the area! Fireworks will launch at 9:45 pm. Watch the show with your family and friends in and around the park or stay in your car and watch from afar. Bring your own picnic items and lawn chairs, blankets, footballs, and frisbees. It’ll be a spectacular show!Bixby Optimist Green Corn FestivalHeld on the 4th Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of JuneSE of 151st &amp; Memorial in downtown BixbySponsored by the Bixby Optimists ClubThis annual festival features great music, arts and crafts, food, bingo, carnival, and great games and contests for the young and young at heart. A talent show highlighting local youth will be Friday at the Community Center, and the annual Green Corn Parade entertains the crowd on Saturday morning. Sip lemonade, shop an array of crafts and gifts, and listen to music with your friends. Cool off during the heat of the day by joining in a few rounds of bingo in the building at the corner of Charley Young Park. And don’t forget to catch a ride on the Ferris wheel as the sun sets.And remember to drive by and check out the progress on Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ new community, Bixby Village. New homes are going up as we speak, and every home will carry Ideal’s fantastic warranties and special incentives offered only by us. Check it out … we just might be the community you’ve been looking for!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6462a7274db048287e8412e2"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64663c854db048287e841907","_updated":"Thu, 18 May 2023 14:56:05 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Tornado & Storm Safety 101","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tornado season is upon us!\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>May weather in Oklahoma can be beautiful -- or rainy and stormy, with twisters showing up fairly often. For those of us who grew up in the Sooner State, we know to be weather aware and what all the watches and warnings mean. But for newcomers to our great state, severe thunderstorms and tornadic activity may be something you’ve never experienced.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of the absolute best things you can do to prepare for bad weather is to have a plan for your family at home. Choose the safe area to gather when there’s a tornado in your area and go to your safe place when a warning is issued! Stay there until the warning or storm has passed. If you’re lucky, your home has a built-in safe room or shelter, usually in the garage. That’s your safe place in a tornado! Use it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are a few tips from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.weather.gov/bmx/sps_torsafetyrules\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Weather Service\u003c/a> and other sources to help you make it safely through tornado season.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Know the difference\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>A tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a spin-up. If you’re located around the watch area, keep an eye to the sky and listen to local broadcast media for weather news. The watch gives you time to prepare.\u003c/li>\u003cli>A tornado warning is issued when an actual tornado has been detected by radar or a reliable report of a tornado has been reported. If there’s a warning, there’s a tornado! Seek shelter immediately.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Tornado safety rules\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>During a tornado warning, \u003cstrong>get as low as you can in an interior space\u003c/strong>.&nbsp;This might be a closet, bathroom, or storm shelter.&nbsp;Close all doors to the hallway for greater protection. If possible, get under something sturdy like a heavy table. Protect yourself from flying debris with pillows, heavy coats, blankets, or quilts. Use bicycle or motorcycle helmets to protect your head.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Avoid windows!&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Don’t wait until you see or hear the tornado. Tornados can be obscured by rainfall or come during the night.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Tornado Shelters\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>Many experts now recommend above-ground storm shelters. Some builders add a below-ground shelter in your home’s price automatically, but do your research before deciding what kind of shelter you may want in your new home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>If you’re in a vehicle or outdoors\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>If your area is expecting possible tornados, limit outdoor plans or finish them early. Stay close to a sturdy shelter. If caught outside, find shelter in a ditch or remain in your vehicle and cover your head for protection. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass; wind speeds can increase due to the tunneling effect.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Stay connected\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>Monitor local weather and news.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Have a back-up battery or a way to charge your cell phone.\u003c/li>\u003cli>In case of a power outage, have a battery-powered radio.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Know the signs of a tornado. Take shelter if you feel you’re in danger.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The main thing in tornado season is to stay weather aware. Broadcast media uses this term all the time, but it’s true. There’s no reason to panic; just be prepared and get to your safe place when the situation warrants.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Keep your eyes and ears open this spring. The skies always have stories to tell! Stay safe!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"tornado-storm-safety-101-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-05-18T14:46:55.693Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6d9222eaf6b3b487e159b69016f534d7.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Storm Safety 101"},"dateUnix":1684421216,"_etag":"bab03e9195266fb0d968fade0ea0fb856babac4a","textbody":"Tornado season is upon us!May weather in Oklahoma can be beautiful -- or rainy and stormy, with twisters showing up fairly often. For those of us who grew up in the Sooner State, we know to be weather aware and what all the watches and warnings mean. But for newcomers to our great state, severe thunderstorms and tornadic activity may be something you’ve never experienced.One of the absolute best things you can do to prepare for bad weather is to have a plan for your family at home. Choose the safe area to gather when there’s a tornado in your area and go to your safe place when a warning is issued! Stay there until the warning or storm has passed. If you’re lucky, your home has a built-in safe room or shelter, usually in the garage. That’s your safe place in a tornado! Use it.Here are a few tips from the National Weather Service and other sources to help you make it safely through tornado season.&nbsp;Know the differenceA tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a spin-up. If you’re located around the watch area, keep an eye to the sky and listen to local broadcast media for weather news. The watch gives you time to prepare.A tornado warning is issued when an actual tornado has been detected by radar or a reliable report of a tornado has been reported. If there’s a warning, there’s a tornado! Seek shelter immediately.Tornado safety rulesDuring a tornado warning, get as low as you can in an interior space.&nbsp;This might be a closet, bathroom, or storm shelter.&nbsp;Close all doors to the hallway for greater protection. If possible, get under something sturdy like a heavy table. Protect yourself from flying debris with pillows, heavy coats, blankets, or quilts. Use bicycle or motorcycle helmets to protect your head.Avoid windows!&nbsp;Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible.Don’t wait until you see or hear the tornado. Tornados can be obscured by rainfall or come during the night.Tornado SheltersMany experts now recommend above-ground storm shelters. Some builders add a below-ground shelter in your home’s price automatically, but do your research before deciding what kind of shelter you may want in your new home.If you’re in a vehicle or outdoorsIf your area is expecting possible tornados, limit outdoor plans or finish them early. Stay close to a sturdy shelter. If caught outside, find shelter in a ditch or remain in your vehicle and cover your head for protection. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass; wind speeds can increase due to the tunneling effect.Stay connectedMonitor local weather and news.Have a back-up battery or a way to charge your cell phone.In case of a power outage, have a battery-powered radio.Know the signs of a tornado. Take shelter if you feel you’re in danger.The main thing in tornado season is to stay weather aware. Broadcast media uses this term all the time, but it’s true. There’s no reason to panic; just be prepared and get to your safe place when the situation warrants.Keep your eyes and ears open this spring. The skies always have stories to tell! Stay safe!","_created":"Thu, 18 May 2023 14:56:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64663c854db048287e841907"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"647a00284db0482881851f8c","_updated":"Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:42:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Watch the Q&A with Our Design Experts About Pine Creek and New Home Floor Plans","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood is excited to announce Pine Creek, a new luxury community in Norman. During the recent FaceBook Live event, Kent Dahl (VP of Estimating and Design) and Melody Richardson (Manager of Ideal Design Studio) answered questions about this alluring neighborhood. Pine Creek, located off Tecumseh Road, offers quick access to I-35 and central Norman.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3a0c0c400c7a6e966dc5f029f6963cb3.png\" style=\"width: 45.22%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3a0c0c400c7a6e966dc5f029f6963cb3.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The community will feature luxury amenities like a pool, playground, walking trails, and a fishing pond, providing a perfect environment for relaxation and quality time with family and friends. Ranging from 2500 to 3400 square feet, the homes will include a 3-car garage or additional storage space. With deep consideration for homeowners' needs, the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods architectural and design team incorporated practical elements into the floorplans, including 10-foot tall kitchen cabinets and \"messy kitchens\" for better entertaining guests.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a982467a59189fec73c275bccc5351ee.png\" style=\"width: 68.66%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a982467a59189fec73c275bccc5351ee.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Other features include 12-foot ceilings, grand entryways, open staircases, and large windows for ample natural light. Kitchen selections will include 3 cm quartz countertops, 36-inch stainless steel ranges, and double doors leading to the grand-covered back patio. The primary suites will have free-standing tubs, beautiful tiles, and wood flooring in the main living areas. Pine Creek offers various architectural designs, from modern to contemporary, ensuring a unique and personalized experience for each homebuyer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ee7e7a49056ef57458c18141801e8fbc.png\" style=\"width: 64.03%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ee7e7a49056ef57458c18141801e8fbc.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Known for high-quality homes, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods engineers layouts with a third party to optimize efficiency. In addition to pre-designed homes, the community offers custom homesites, allowing buyers to design their dream homes with help from personal architects, designers, and builders. The complete build and design financing eliminates the need for additional construction loans.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Don't wait to build your dream home—contact us today to discover all that Pine Creek has to offer!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIdealHomesOK%2Fvideos%2F220568640375117%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\">\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e14b032a29a962379f8905ba76a495e.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"New Neighborhood Pine Creek and New Floor Plans"}}],"uniqueName":"watch-the-qa-with-our-design-experts-about-pine-creek-and-new-home-floor-plans-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-06-28T14:37:25.745Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e14b032a29a962379f8905ba76a495e.jpeg","name":"New Neighborhood Pine Creek and New Floor Plans","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1687963046,"_etag":"236e9dbbe322c92cbedd427e565abc318ac9bdc6","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood is excited to announce Pine Creek, a new luxury community in Norman. During the recent FaceBook Live event, Kent Dahl (VP of Estimating and Design) and Melody Richardson (Manager of Ideal Design Studio) answered questions about this alluring neighborhood. Pine Creek, located off Tecumseh Road, offers quick access to I-35 and central Norman.The community will feature luxury amenities like a pool, playground, walking trails, and a fishing pond, providing a perfect environment for relaxation and quality time with family and friends. Ranging from 2500 to 3400 square feet, the homes will include a 3-car garage or additional storage space. With deep consideration for homeowners' needs, the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods architectural and design team incorporated practical elements into the floorplans, including 10-foot tall kitchen cabinets and \"messy kitchens\" for better entertaining guests.Other features include 12-foot ceilings, grand entryways, open staircases, and large windows for ample natural light. Kitchen selections will include 3 cm quartz countertops, 36-inch stainless steel ranges, and double doors leading to the grand-covered back patio. The primary suites will have free-standing tubs, beautiful tiles, and wood flooring in the main living areas. Pine Creek offers various architectural designs, from modern to contemporary, ensuring a unique and personalized experience for each homebuyer.Known for high-quality homes, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods engineers layouts with a third party to optimize efficiency. In addition to pre-designed homes, the community offers custom homesites, allowing buyers to design their dream homes with help from personal architects, designers, and builders. The complete build and design financing eliminates the need for additional construction loans.Don't wait to build your dream home—contact us today to discover all that Pine Creek has to offer!&nbsp;","_created":"Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:43:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/647a00284db0482881851f8c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"647a0c9e4db048287d83e210","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:07:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New IDEAL Homes Under $300K","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Are you in the market for a new home and your budget is under $300K? We have just the home for you at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, what can you get for under $300K? At Ideal Homes, we have homes that range from 1,100 up to 1,600 square feet of living space that would make the perfect new home for you. We currently have more than 50 homes that are move-in ready or in various stages of construction that meet this price range. So, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, we have just the home for you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These homes offer a one-year home warranty, a 10-year structural warranty, guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, a fully landscaped front and backyard, and a fully fenced backyard.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out a few of these beautiful new Ideal homes across the Oklahoma metro area that are under $300K.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/11113-nw-136th-terrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">11113 NW 136th Terrace - Piedmont\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/12617-nw-4th-terrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12617 NW 4th Terrace - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/moore/featherstone/16004-quiet-storm-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">16004 Quiet Storm Drive - Moore\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe/13312-sw-6th-lane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13312 SW 6th Lane - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/12604-nw-4th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12604 NW 4th Street - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/421-haven-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">421 Have Street - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3224-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3224 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3308-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3308 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/12612-nw-4th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12612 NW 4th Street - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/12621-nw-4th-terrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12621 NW 4th Terrace - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3304-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3304 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe/13324-sw-5th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13324 SW 5th Street - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3232-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3232 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3300-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3300 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe/13320-sw-5th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13320 SW 5th Street - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/12713-nw-4th-terrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12713 NW 4th Terrace -Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/13609-grass-plain-avenue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13609 Grass Plain Avenue - Piedmont\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/13404-grass-plain-avenue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13404 Grass Plain Avenue - Piedmont\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe/13309-sw-6th-lane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13309 SW 6th Lane - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch/367-isabella-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">367 Isabella Drive - Blanchard\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands/20041-park-lane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">20041 Park Lane - Harrah\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/420-haven-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">420 Haven Street - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch/368-isabella-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">368 Isabella Drive - Blanchard\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3244-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3244 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/12636-nw-4th-terrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">12636 NW 4th Terrace - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills/3701-alta-vista-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3701 Alta Vista Drive - Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands/377-pleasant-view\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">377 Pleasant View - Harrah\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm/3800-nw-177th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3800 NW 177th Street - Edmond\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands/20051-park-lane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">20051 Park Lane - Harrah\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake/8709-ricard-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">8709 Ricard Drive - Moore\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/424-haven-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">424 Haven Street - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands/319-rock-hollow-road\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">319 Rock Hollow Road - Harrah\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills/3705-alta-vista-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3705 Alta Vista Drive - Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe/13317-sw-5th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13317 SW 5th Street- Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3236-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3236 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch/345-isabella-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">345 Isabella Drive - Blanchard\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/norman/trail-woods/1110-zara-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1110 Zara Street -Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm/3921-nw-177th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3921 NW 177th Street - Edmond\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe/13316-sw-5th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13316 SW 5th Street - Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Find the IDEAL home you love and contact us to schedule your new home tour, today!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"new-ideal-homes-under-300k-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-06-05T15:03:32.117Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5341b889e70d9bca7417abb05d25ece3.jpeg","name":"New Homes Under $300K","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1685977413,"_etag":"1aa896d63c4528e7d8af6cbf8b6036d4cb3bcb65","textbody":"Are you in the market for a new home and your budget is under $300K? We have just the home for you at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.So, what can you get for under $300K? At Ideal Homes, we have homes that range from 1,100 up to 1,600 square feet of living space that would make the perfect new home for you. We currently have more than 50 homes that are move-in ready or in various stages of construction that meet this price range. So, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, we have just the home for you.These homes offer a one-year home warranty, a 10-year structural warranty, guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, a fully landscaped front and backyard, and a fully fenced backyard.Check out a few of these beautiful new Ideal homes across the Oklahoma metro area that are under $300K.&nbsp;11113 NW 136th Terrace - Piedmont12617 NW 4th Terrace - Mustang16004 Quiet Storm Drive - Moore13312 SW 6th Lane - Mustang12604 NW 4th Street - Mustang421 Have Street - Mustang3224 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon3308 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon12612 NW 4th Street - Mustang12621 NW 4th Terrace - Mustang3304 Pagoda Pead Drive13324 SW 5th Street - Mustang3232 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon3300 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon13320 SW 5th Street - Mustang12713 NW 4th Terrace -Mustang13609 Grass Plain Avenue - Piedmont13404 Grass Plain Avenue - Piedmont13309 SW 6th Lane - Mustang367 Isabella Drive - Blanchard20041 Park Lane - Harrah420 Haven Street - Mustang368 Isabella Drive - Blanchard3244 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon12636 NW 4th Terrace - Mustang3701 Alta Vista Drive - Norman377 Pleasant View - Harrah3800 NW 177th Street - Edmond20051 Park Lane - Harrah8709 Ricard Drive - Moore424 Haven Street - Mustang319 Rock Hollow Road - Harrah3705 Alta Vista Drive - Norman13317 SW 5th Street- Mustang3236 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon345 Isabella Drive - Blanchard1110 Zara Street -Norman3921 NW 177th Street - Edmond13316 SW 5th Street - MustangFind the IDEAL home you love and contact us to schedule your new home tour, today!","_created":"Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:37:02 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/647a0c9e4db048287d83e210"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"647f5be54db0482881852f2a","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:49:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Military Families on the Move","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re in the military or have a military family, you know at some point a move is in your future. Experienced military families accept moving as a fact of life. The military packs you up. You and your family just go on to the next duty station. Easy, right? No! In real life, if you don’t qualify for on-base housing or don’t want to live on base, you have to find a place to live. A move is stressful at best when you’re able to visit the areas you’d like to live in and see what homes are available. But when you’re halfway around the world, you can’t cruise those potential neighborhoods and physically walk through the houses that might interest you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rest easy, though! Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has the tools and experience to make the process of finding your new home smooth as silk. Ideal has supported an incredible amount of military service people and their families through major moves.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to Sam Collier, an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods new home consultant, the company often works with military people moving into the greater Oklahoma City area from out of state or out of the country. “We’ve had homebuyers moving from the UK and are currently working with a family stationed in Japan,” said Collier.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many military families are often coming to Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City (Oklahoma), and are most often buying in Abbott Lake (in Moore, about seven minutes from Tinker) or Red Canyon Ranch communities (located in Norman, approximately 15-20 minutes straight down Sooner Road from the base). While some military families decide to custom build a home, many times that timeline isn’t feasible. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has homes that are move-in-ready perfect for a tight timeline.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99740191df91c5e1e5f20988965f995e.jpeg\" style=\"width: 99.25%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99740191df91c5e1e5f20988965f995e.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Abbott Lake\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Only 3 miles from the gates of Tinker AFB\u003c/li>\u003cli>Secluded location and highly desired community in Moore&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>New section available now with options for custom building\u003cul>\u003cli>Abbott Lake home size ranges from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pre-designed homes available for quick move in\u003c/li>\u003cli>OR choose a homesite and custom build with the easy-build option\u003c/li>\u003cli>Homes start from the mid $200s\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Moore Public Schools\u003c/li>\u003cli>Neighborhood amenities include a huge central pond, walking trails, a splash pad, and a pirate ship playground with plans for a fishing dock&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3f31ace42a7ba45148de3ab93d44dca2.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3f31ace42a7ba45148de3ab93d44dca2.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Only 15-20 minutes from Tinker AFB\u003c/li>\u003cli>Convenient to the University of Oklahoma, I-35, and shopping/dining\u003c/li>\u003cli>Quick move-in homes are available now or choose your homesite and custom build with the easy-build option\u003cul>\u003cli>Red Canyon Ranch home sizes range from 1,655 to 2,713 square feet\u003c/li>\u003cli>Homes start from the $360s\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>High-end finishes with a more luxurious feel\u003c/li>\u003cli>Norman Public Schools\u003c/li>\u003cli>Neighborhood amenities include multiple playgrounds, a splash pad, and numerous walking trails through the trees.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Norman is ranked sixth best small city within the US, according to CNN’s “Money Magazine”\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Most military transfers need to close on a home within 30-60 days; Ideal has homes at various stages of construction, which gives military transfers a lot of options: time frames, size, stage of construction, number of bedrooms, number of baths, and flex spaces. Most families are looking for 3-4 bedrooms with an option for 3 beds plus a study, and 2 or 2.5 baths. Whatever your needs are, Ideal has you covered!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Both Ideal Homes communities feature a one-year home warranty, 10-year structural warranty, and guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, as well as Ideal’s quality construction in every home. All Ideal homes are built to innovative energy-efficient standards, saving you money in the long run.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How does Ideal work with military transfers?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Since most military transfers don’t have the option to visit in person, Ideal has all the tools needed to make the process happen smoothly and securely in a virtual environment.\u003c/li>\u003cli>At the first “meeting,” the new home consultant determines the buyer’s goals and narrows down possible locations.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Next comes the virtual tour of several different homes and a drive-through look at the neighborhoods. Your New Home Consultant will show you schools, employment opportunities, retail, dining, and entertainment, as well as neighborhood amenities.\u003c/li>\u003cli>One of the benefits of a new Ideal community is that many are moving in around the same time, so military transfers don’t find themselves in the usual “new kid on the block” scenario. Many of these neighborhood groups become incredibly tight over time.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Everything in the homebuying process can be accomplished virtually.\u003cul>\u003cli>Deposit (earnest money)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lender approval\u003c/li>\u003cli>Contract (virtual signature)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Buyers do not even have to be here to close\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Moving in from across the pond\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>One specific family moving back to the US from the United Kingdom was a military dad with his wife (who worked from home) and three children. They were super excited to be coming back to the States; they’d been overseas for seven years and this move made them feel like they were really coming home. They took care of the whole purchasing process virtually, never having seen the house! Thanks to the virtual home tours, there were spaces for the kids and for mom’s office. They felt very taken care of.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Feedback\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to Collier, who’s been with Ideal for almost two years, customers tell him how easy this process is. They appreciate the guarantees and warranties since they are buying sight unseen, plus the peace of mind knowing that Ideal will stand behind their product.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Folks who have never lived in Oklahoma are surprised at how friendly people are and how low the cost of living is, including the cost of homeowners’ insurance. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has something to fit your lifestyle, and we love working with our military families to find that perfect house. Check us out for your new home and let us be the first to welcome you to Oklahoma!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/68ef23a9e302f7ee3cce38bf2f4fad5d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Military Families on the Move"}}],"uniqueName":"military-families-on-the-move-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-06-06T15:37:29.528Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/68ef23a9e302f7ee3cce38bf2f4fad5d.jpeg","name":"Military Families on the Move","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1686065850,"_etag":"a2e001160acad0303c2273c201d7dc0eaaf03109","textbody":"If you’re in the military or have a military family, you know at some point a move is in your future. Experienced military families accept moving as a fact of life. The military packs you up. You and your family just go on to the next duty station. Easy, right? No! In real life, if you don’t qualify for on-base housing or don’t want to live on base, you have to find a place to live. A move is stressful at best when you’re able to visit the areas you’d like to live in and see what homes are available. But when you’re halfway around the world, you can’t cruise those potential neighborhoods and physically walk through the houses that might interest you.Rest easy, though! Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has the tools and experience to make the process of finding your new home smooth as silk. Ideal has supported an incredible amount of military service people and their families through major moves.&nbsp;According to Sam Collier, an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods new home consultant, the company often works with military people moving into the greater Oklahoma City area from out of state or out of the country. “We’ve had homebuyers moving from the UK and are currently working with a family stationed in Japan,” said Collier.Many military families are often coming to Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City (Oklahoma), and are most often buying in Abbott Lake (in Moore, about seven minutes from Tinker) or Red Canyon Ranch communities (located in Norman, approximately 15-20 minutes straight down Sooner Road from the base). While some military families decide to custom build a home, many times that timeline isn’t feasible. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has homes that are move-in-ready perfect for a tight timeline.Abbott LakeOnly 3 miles from the gates of Tinker AFBSecluded location and highly desired community in Moore&nbsp;New section available now with options for custom buildingAbbott Lake home size ranges from 1,158 to 2,136 square feetPre-designed homes available for quick move inOR choose a homesite and custom build with the easy-build optionHomes start from the mid $200sMoore Public SchoolsNeighborhood amenities include a huge central pond, walking trails, a splash pad, and a pirate ship playground with plans for a fishing dock&nbsp;Red Canyon RanchOnly 15-20 minutes from Tinker AFBConvenient to the University of Oklahoma, I-35, and shopping/diningQuick move-in homes are available now or choose your homesite and custom build with the easy-build optionRed Canyon Ranch home sizes range from 1,655 to 2,713 square feetHomes start from the $360sHigh-end finishes with a more luxurious feelNorman Public SchoolsNeighborhood amenities include multiple playgrounds, a splash pad, and numerous walking trails through the trees.Norman is ranked sixth best small city within the US, according to CNN’s “Money Magazine”Most military transfers need to close on a home within 30-60 days; Ideal has homes at various stages of construction, which gives military transfers a lot of options: time frames, size, stage of construction, number of bedrooms, number of baths, and flex spaces. Most families are looking for 3-4 bedrooms with an option for 3 beds plus a study, and 2 or 2.5 baths. Whatever your needs are, Ideal has you covered!Both Ideal Homes communities feature a one-year home warranty, 10-year structural warranty, and guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, as well as Ideal’s quality construction in every home. All Ideal homes are built to innovative energy-efficient standards, saving you money in the long run.How does Ideal work with military transfers?Since most military transfers don’t have the option to visit in person, Ideal has all the tools needed to make the process happen smoothly and securely in a virtual environment.At the first “meeting,” the new home consultant determines the buyer’s goals and narrows down possible locations.Next comes the virtual tour of several different homes and a drive-through look at the neighborhoods. Your New Home Consultant will show you schools, employment opportunities, retail, dining, and entertainment, as well as neighborhood amenities.One of the benefits of a new Ideal community is that many are moving in around the same time, so military transfers don’t find themselves in the usual “new kid on the block” scenario. Many of these neighborhood groups become incredibly tight over time.Everything in the homebuying process can be accomplished virtually.Deposit (earnest money)Lender approvalContract (virtual signature)Buyers do not even have to be here to closeMoving in from across the pondOne specific family moving back to the US from the United Kingdom was a military dad with his wife (who worked from home) and three children. They were super excited to be coming back to the States; they’d been overseas for seven years and this move made them feel like they were really coming home. They took care of the whole purchasing process virtually, never having seen the house! Thanks to the virtual home tours, there were spaces for the kids and for mom’s office. They felt very taken care of.FeedbackAccording to Collier, who’s been with Ideal for almost two years, customers tell him how easy this process is. They appreciate the guarantees and warranties since they are buying sight unseen, plus the peace of mind knowing that Ideal will stand behind their product.Folks who have never lived in Oklahoma are surprised at how friendly people are and how low the cost of living is, including the cost of homeowners’ insurance. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has something to fit your lifestyle, and we love working with our military families to find that perfect house. Check us out for your new home and let us be the first to welcome you to Oklahoma!","_created":"Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:16:37 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/647f5be54db0482881852f2a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"647f7fa84db0482881853077","_updated":"Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:37:59 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Business is booming in Yukon-and-Mustang!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re shopping for a new home in a community that’s growing like crazy, check out the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in the Yukon-and-Mustang area. Things are really hopping west of the metro. New homes are going up, schools are expanding and lots of new businesses are in the works, making convenience your new way of life!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal has three communities established in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon-and-Mustang\u003c/a> area each with plenty of areas for walking, splash pads, and playgrounds. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a>, both in Mustang, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> in Yukon feature affordability with popular amenities and professionally crafted design options.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Talk about convenience:\u003c/strong> New retail, with restaurants, offices, and large stores, is under construction just about a mile away from these Ideal neighborhoods. \u003ca href=\"https://soonerinvestment.com/project/czech-hall-marketplace-okc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Market at Czech Hall\u003c/a> recently opened, and Crest grocery, Burlington, and Home Goods are all on their way. Plus, Pub W and Neighborhood Jam are coming very soon. More retailers and restaurants have filed plans for the development which means that this area will have every convenience you could need.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To the west, a proposed development called The Stacks will feature a two-level commercial building and a free-standing CAVA, with more restaurants and retail to be added. &nbsp;Also coming to the area will be Jack Be, a pick-up-only grocery store under construction on the southeast corner of SW 29th and Mustang Road … all just a hop, skip, and a jump from one of our Ideal neighborhoods!\u003c/p>\u003cp>In addition, a massive 260-acre commercial development – \u003ca href=\"http://www.mustangcreekcrossing.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang Creek Crossing\u003c/a> -- is already underway near Mustang Road and SW 15th. There’ll soon be restaurants, retail, medical, office, hotel, urban housing, and industrial development on the site. Mustang Creek Crossing will be a high-end development with a wide variety of businesses.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mustang Creek (the actual creek) runs through the property, and developers plan to use those natural surroundings to help sell pad sites to restaurants featuring beautiful outdoor patio space. Builders are already defining water feature areas that will beautify the area. Picture yourself relaxing at a lovely creek-side table while waiting for a fabulous meal!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mustang Creek Crossing is looking to be the go-to place for shopping, including convenience, higher-end grocery, and entertainment venues. Currently, Wendy’s is the first business to open at Mustang Creek Crossing, and OnCue is breaking ground on its location.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Right now, housing and population growth in Canadian County is the fastest of any county in Oklahoma. Yukon and Mustang residents will reap the benefits of that boom by enjoying their pick of retailers close to beautiful new Ideal homes. Our expert team will be happy to answer your questions about new home construction, pre-designed and custom-built homes, incentives, and financing options. Plus, you can tour beautifully designed completed homes in our communities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Make your community an Ideal community!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ba5379b6f119014a060a675d72b1b98e.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes in Yukon and Mustang","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ba5379b6f119014a060a675d72b1b98e.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ideal Homes in Yukon and Mustang"}}],"uniqueName":"business-is-booming-in-yukonandmustang-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-06-16T18:22:51.900Z","_created":"Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:49:12 GMT","dateUnix":1686939772,"_etag":"e891ec2d3e88d80de2d151b0adf09da63b5efbc4","textbody":"If you’re shopping for a new home in a community that’s growing like crazy, check out the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in the Yukon-and-Mustang area. Things are really hopping west of the metro. New homes are going up, schools are expanding and lots of new businesses are in the works, making convenience your new way of life!Ideal has three communities established in the Yukon-and-Mustang area each with plenty of areas for walking, splash pads, and playgrounds. Skyline Trails and Somers Pointe, both in Mustang, and Castlewood Trails in Yukon feature affordability with popular amenities and professionally crafted design options.Talk about convenience: New retail, with restaurants, offices, and large stores, is under construction just about a mile away from these Ideal neighborhoods. The Market at Czech Hall recently opened, and Crest grocery, Burlington, and Home Goods are all on their way. Plus, Pub W and Neighborhood Jam are coming very soon. More retailers and restaurants have filed plans for the development which means that this area will have every convenience you could need.To the west, a proposed development called The Stacks will feature a two-level commercial building and a free-standing CAVA, with more restaurants and retail to be added. &nbsp;Also coming to the area will be Jack Be, a pick-up-only grocery store under construction on the southeast corner of SW 29th and Mustang Road … all just a hop, skip, and a jump from one of our Ideal neighborhoods!In addition, a massive 260-acre commercial development – Mustang Creek Crossing -- is already underway near Mustang Road and SW 15th. There’ll soon be restaurants, retail, medical, office, hotel, urban housing, and industrial development on the site. Mustang Creek Crossing will be a high-end development with a wide variety of businesses.Mustang Creek (the actual creek) runs through the property, and developers plan to use those natural surroundings to help sell pad sites to restaurants featuring beautiful outdoor patio space. Builders are already defining water feature areas that will beautify the area. Picture yourself relaxing at a lovely creek-side table while waiting for a fabulous meal!Mustang Creek Crossing is looking to be the go-to place for shopping, including convenience, higher-end grocery, and entertainment venues. Currently, Wendy’s is the first business to open at Mustang Creek Crossing, and OnCue is breaking ground on its location.Right now, housing and population growth in Canadian County is the fastest of any county in Oklahoma. Yukon and Mustang residents will reap the benefits of that boom by enjoying their pick of retailers close to beautiful new Ideal homes. Our expert team will be happy to answer your questions about new home construction, pre-designed and custom-built homes, incentives, and financing options. Plus, you can tour beautifully designed completed homes in our communities.Make your community an Ideal community!&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/647f7fa84db0482881853077"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"649062414db0482881856416","_updated":"Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:55:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Aging in Place Homes","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to be able to offer new homes featuring accessible homes for those with limited mobility or for those wishing to “age in place.” This innovative solution offers a comfortable and accessible living experience to people of all ages, especially those with mobility challenges.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The key characteristic of these homes is their universal design, enabling seamless mobility for everyone. The goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes independence and freedom for people who want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Imagine being able to conveniently move around your home, without worrying about tripping over the steps or slipping in the shower. These homes can make this dream a reality!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Understandably, many people opt to avoid stairs completely when finding a home to age in place. Solid surface flooring is a popular choice for those who require smooth transitions from room to room. The kitchen design includes roll-out shelves in base cabinets and pocket doors under the sink, allowing for convenient use of the sink even in a wheelchair. Lever handles make it easy to open doors and grab bars provide extra support for essential tasks that may require balance or stability.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/519b97789281912eb0737b13fb78fc00.jpeg\" style=\"width: 41.04%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/519b97789281912eb0737b13fb78fc00.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Interestingly, these accessible homes offer roll-in (zero entry) 5-foot showers, with grab bars within easy reach. The primary and hall bathrooms are equipped with roll-up vanity options for more convenience. In addition, the outlets may be raised to allow easy access for plugging and unplugging electrical devices.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/440ca6617f06ab521f58d11a1a8f542e.jpeg\" style=\"width: 41.19%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/440ca6617f06ab521f58d11a1a8f542e.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>As a prospective buyer, you have the option of touring a new move-in ready home with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/holloway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Holloway\u003c/a> floor plan at, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons/115-east-emerald-avenue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">115 East Emerald Avenue\u003c/a>, in Stillwater. This home features three bedrooms, two full baths, 1,682 sqft, and a two-car garage. Alternatively, there is also an accessible home currently being built in Moore at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/moore/native-plains/15801-bison-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">15801 Bison Drive\u003c/a>, which will be available in July 2023. It boasts over 2,600 sqft, five bedrooms, three full baths, and a two-car garage.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7f977aca99d52ecf9b504e44c20bfffb.jpeg\" style=\"width: 40.3%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7f977aca99d52ecf9b504e44c20bfffb.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>If these homes don’t fit your needs, you can build your own custom home with features perfect to age in place! Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods presents a wide range of features to choose from to create your perfect home, optimized for your unique needs. Contact us today for a tour and discover how an “aging in place” home can transform your way of life.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f4dd0c41ec0afe12c70d9ab61bc89ff9.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Aging in Place Homes"}}],"uniqueName":"ideal-aging-in-place-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-06-20T14:01:53.028Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f4dd0c41ec0afe12c70d9ab61bc89ff9.jpeg","name":"Aging in Place Homes","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1687269714,"_etag":"d2f0987b70be65b9e5b1e9f51673a721049d8696","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to be able to offer new homes featuring accessible homes for those with limited mobility or for those wishing to “age in place.” This innovative solution offers a comfortable and accessible living experience to people of all ages, especially those with mobility challenges.The key characteristic of these homes is their universal design, enabling seamless mobility for everyone. The goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes independence and freedom for people who want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Imagine being able to conveniently move around your home, without worrying about tripping over the steps or slipping in the shower. These homes can make this dream a reality!Understandably, many people opt to avoid stairs completely when finding a home to age in place. Solid surface flooring is a popular choice for those who require smooth transitions from room to room. The kitchen design includes roll-out shelves in base cabinets and pocket doors under the sink, allowing for convenient use of the sink even in a wheelchair. Lever handles make it easy to open doors and grab bars provide extra support for essential tasks that may require balance or stability.Interestingly, these accessible homes offer roll-in (zero entry) 5-foot showers, with grab bars within easy reach. The primary and hall bathrooms are equipped with roll-up vanity options for more convenience. In addition, the outlets may be raised to allow easy access for plugging and unplugging electrical devices.As a prospective buyer, you have the option of touring a new move-in ready home with the Holloway floor plan at, 115 East Emerald Avenue, in Stillwater. This home features three bedrooms, two full baths, 1,682 sqft, and a two-car garage. Alternatively, there is also an accessible home currently being built in Moore at 15801 Bison Drive, which will be available in July 2023. It boasts over 2,600 sqft, five bedrooms, three full baths, and a two-car garage.If these homes don’t fit your needs, you can build your own custom home with features perfect to age in place! Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods presents a wide range of features to choose from to create your perfect home, optimized for your unique needs. Contact us today for a tour and discover how an “aging in place” home can transform your way of life.","_created":"Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:12:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/649062414db0482881856416"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64906ceb4db048287e845117","_updated":"Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:27:28 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Share What You Love About Ideal!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we're inviting you to showcase your Ideal Home tour with us on social media. We welcome you, our realtor partners, to visit and tag us in your posts when you tour any of our completed homes in one of our Ideal communities throughout the metro. We can't wait to see the features you love about the Ideal home you visit. Perhaps you love the exterior of a specific house, or the distinct floor plan is perfect for your clients. It could be the painted cabinets, or the design tiles used for the kitchen backsplash or in the bathrooms. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it!\u003c/p>\u003cp>We are always looking for ways to celebrate and share the best of what our Ideal Homes communities have to offer, so tag us in your social media post, and any great post we receive, we'll share it on our Ideal Homes Facebook and Instagram pages, and/or our Ideal Homes stories.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>We're eager to spread the word about what makes new home construction Ideal, so let's work together to help homebuyers find their Ideal home. Take those videos, and let's go beyond just selling homes, to sharing the value of everything our Ideal Homes communities can provide.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/69726e860cc52fdc829ca8b971a8a110.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Share What You Love About Ideal!"}}],"uniqueName":"share-what-you-love-about-ideal-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-06-18T14:55:37.845Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/69726e860cc52fdc829ca8b971a8a110.jpeg","name":"Share What You Love About Ideal!","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1687100138,"_etag":"619cec82980a7248546b374629845a09038950ba","textbody":"At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we're inviting you to showcase your Ideal Home tour with us on social media. We welcome you, our realtor partners, to visit and tag us in your posts when you tour any of our completed homes in one of our Ideal communities throughout the metro. We can't wait to see the features you love about the Ideal home you visit. Perhaps you love the exterior of a specific house, or the distinct floor plan is perfect for your clients. It could be the painted cabinets, or the design tiles used for the kitchen backsplash or in the bathrooms. Whatever it is, we want to hear about it!We are always looking for ways to celebrate and share the best of what our Ideal Homes communities have to offer, so tag us in your social media post, and any great post we receive, we'll share it on our Ideal Homes Facebook and Instagram pages, and/or our Ideal Homes stories.&nbsp;We're eager to spread the word about what makes new home construction Ideal, so let's work together to help homebuyers find their Ideal home. Take those videos, and let's go beyond just selling homes, to sharing the value of everything our Ideal Homes communities can provide.","_created":"Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:57:47 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64906ceb4db048287e845117"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6490a3f64db048287f84bf95","_updated":"Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:52:20 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Favorite Bites in Washington","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re lucky enough to live in Ideal Homes’ Dow’s Hills addition in Washington, Oklahoma, you’re living in a small town with lots of personality, history, and great places to eat. We’ve found some local favorites where you’ll find good company and a great meal or two (or three!).\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Althea’s Vault, 218 N Main Ave, Washington\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"altheasvault.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">altheasvault.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>A cute little café right in the heart of town. Enjoy a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. Freshly baked pastries on hand all day, as well as a daily brew of Eote Coffee.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Trek Coffee Co, 25343 State Hwy 74, Washington\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"trekcoffeecompany.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">trekcoffeecompany.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The family-owned, small-batch, small-town coffee roastery and shop. Organic, fair-trade beans are roasted daily to ensure the highest quality in each cup served. An old family building in Washington renovated into a small-town roastery and café just off Main Street. Stop by the cabin for a cup or get your beans delivered to your door.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Buffalo Sno, 100 N Main St, Washington\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.buffalosno.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.buffalosno.com/\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>This sno cone stand serves more than just your mid-summer sweet tooth situated at the corner of Morehead Ave. and Main St. With breakfast items, coffee, smoothies, and more, it hits the right spot any time of day right in the heart of Washington.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Libby’s Kitchen/Cafe, 111 N Main Ave, Goldsby\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"libbyscafe.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">libbyscafe.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>To quote their website, “We serve gut-busting good American comfort food with red dirt music and a down-home feel.” Libby’s offers two different dining rooms: for a down-home dining experience, choose to stay downstairs and enjoy vintage Oklahoma décor and a family meal. Want some fun in your evening? Head upstairs to the full bar and outdoor patio, complete with pool tables, flat-screen TVs, and live music. Libby’s is all about satisfying your appetite for great quality and great-tasting meals served with a smile. And Libby’s is a fantastic lunch spot, too.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Van’s Pig Stand, 2234 N Green Ave, Purcell\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"pigstands.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pigstands.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>A staple in Oklahoma -- providing quality smoked meats steeped in tradition and great, deep flavor. Oklahoma’s oldest barbeque restaurant is continuously owned and operated by the same family. Enjoy good barbeque – hickory-smoked ribs, brisket, and Pig Sandwiches – along with a little nostalgia and lots of secret sauces.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen @ Selah, 18932 Selah Way, Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"pryorspizzakitchen.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pryorspizzakitchen.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Wings, greens, skillets, specialty pizzas, and more will tempt your tastebuds at Pryor’s Pizza. A historic Oklahoma business honoring the legacy of its founder and the county’s storied past. Enjoy a little history along with some great coal-fired pizza!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Kendall’s Restaurant, 100 S Main St, Noble\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"kendallrestaurant.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">kendallrestaurant.com\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Family-owned restaurant serving home-style cooking for more than 30 years. Famous for its chicken fried steak (and the challenge), cinnamon rolls, and fried catfish. Known as one of the “most haunted” buildings in Oklahoma. History, food, and relationships make up the tapestry of what Kendall’s is all about!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Map from \u003ca href=\"Bing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bing.com\u003c/a>&nbsp; &amp; TomTom\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f910baa815e84a3c9f76c14009986624.jpeg","name":"Favorite Bites in Washington","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f910baa815e84a3c9f76c14009986624.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Favorite Bites in Washington"}}],"uniqueName":"favorite-bites-in-washington-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-06-21T18:30:54.610Z","_created":"Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:52:38 GMT","dateUnix":1687372255,"_etag":"e9155598b46a070f192ac1ad8de08d38668d1550","textbody":"If you’re lucky enough to live in Ideal Homes’ Dow’s Hills addition in Washington, Oklahoma, you’re living in a small town with lots of personality, history, and great places to eat. We’ve found some local favorites where you’ll find good company and a great meal or two (or three!).Althea’s Vault, 218 N Main Ave, Washingtonaltheasvault.comA cute little café right in the heart of town. Enjoy a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. Freshly baked pastries on hand all day, as well as a daily brew of Eote Coffee.Trek Coffee Co, 25343 State Hwy 74, Washingtontrekcoffeecompany.comThe family-owned, small-batch, small-town coffee roastery and shop. Organic, fair-trade beans are roasted daily to ensure the highest quality in each cup served. An old family building in Washington renovated into a small-town roastery and café just off Main Street. Stop by the cabin for a cup or get your beans delivered to your door.Buffalo Sno, 100 N Main St, Washingtonhttps://www.buffalosno.com/This sno cone stand serves more than just your mid-summer sweet tooth situated at the corner of Morehead Ave. and Main St. With breakfast items, coffee, smoothies, and more, it hits the right spot any time of day right in the heart of Washington.&nbsp;Libby’s Kitchen/Cafe, 111 N Main Ave, Goldsbylibbyscafe.comTo quote their website, “We serve gut-busting good American comfort food with red dirt music and a down-home feel.” Libby’s offers two different dining rooms: for a down-home dining experience, choose to stay downstairs and enjoy vintage Oklahoma décor and a family meal. Want some fun in your evening? Head upstairs to the full bar and outdoor patio, complete with pool tables, flat-screen TVs, and live music. Libby’s is all about satisfying your appetite for great quality and great-tasting meals served with a smile. And Libby’s is a fantastic lunch spot, too.Van’s Pig Stand, 2234 N Green Ave, Purcellpigstands.comA staple in Oklahoma -- providing quality smoked meats steeped in tradition and great, deep flavor. Oklahoma’s oldest barbeque restaurant is continuously owned and operated by the same family. Enjoy good barbeque – hickory-smoked ribs, brisket, and Pig Sandwiches – along with a little nostalgia and lots of secret sauces.Pryor’s Pizza Kitchen @ Selah, 18932 Selah Way, Normanpryorspizzakitchen.comWings, greens, skillets, specialty pizzas, and more will tempt your tastebuds at Pryor’s Pizza. A historic Oklahoma business honoring the legacy of its founder and the county’s storied past. Enjoy a little history along with some great coal-fired pizza!Kendall’s Restaurant, 100 S Main St, Noblekendallrestaurant.comFamily-owned restaurant serving home-style cooking for more than 30 years. Famous for its chicken fried steak (and the challenge), cinnamon rolls, and fried catfish. Known as one of the “most haunted” buildings in Oklahoma. History, food, and relationships make up the tapestry of what Kendall’s is all about!Map from Bing.com&nbsp; &amp; TomTom","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6490a3f64db048287f84bf95"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"649450184db048288084111c","_updated":"Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:00:58 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Splish! Splash!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Summer heat is here! If you’ve longed for a new home with cool water nearby, many of our Ideal neighborhoods will fit the bill, offering amenities like a community pool or splash pad. The whole family will enjoy water activities in any of these Ideal neighborhoods!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/860ba2cd0451c68a72d3e0b4116a6cf7.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/860ba2cd0451c68a72d3e0b4116a6cf7.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Mission Hills, Guthrie\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This historic town of Guthrie now offers more new homes in the Mission Hills community. It is located at S. Division St. and E. Prairie Grove Road and backs up to a beautiful creek and trees to capture that quiet, peaceful feeling of being home. Community amenities will include a splash pad and playground. Nearby are, Liberty Lake and Guthrie Lake, host to the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival each year. Guthrie is a charming city with tons of Victorian architecture downtown. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/guthrie/mission-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about our new homesites coming soon to Guthrie!\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7370568749fd80fd0d8445e98c693183.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7370568749fd80fd0d8445e98c693183.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pine Creek, Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This newest luxury Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community is now open in Norman, OK! Pine Creek is a beautiful neighborhood offering a community pool, spectacular clubhouse, pond with a pavilion, playground, and plenty of walking trails and green space to enjoy year-round. Nestled off Tecumseh Road between North Porter Avenue and 12th Avenue NE, Pine Creek provides the perfect combination of a peaceful setting and convenient access to I-35, the University of Oklahoma, and Tinker Air Force Base. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View our brand-new floor plans now available in Norman’s newest luxury community: Pine Creek.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Knox Farm, Edmond\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Knox Farm is a lovely community sure to wow you with its convenient location at 178th and N. Portland in Deer Creek Schools, within minutes of Kilpatrick Turnpike and Lake Hefner. This neighborhood will feature a farm-themed playground and splash pad. Drop by our\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;model home\u003c/a> at 3801 NW 177th St. to see what’s waiting for you in Edmond!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Timber Ridge Pointe, Choctaw\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>New homes are available now in this beautiful neighborhood in Choctaw – Timber Ridge Pointe. Located between SE 15th and SE 29th on Hiwassee, this community is convenient to Tinker Air Force Base and downtown Oklahoma City but is a true retreat from the city. Perfect for families or anyone looking for the quiet of country living with the convenience of being near I-40 and I-240. Amenities will include a community pool and clubhouse, beautiful ponds, and walking trails, too! Visit our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a> at 13200 Sawtooth Road in Choctaw.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bixby Village, Bixby\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bixby Village is a charming, vibrant new home community located in the heart of Bixby, a thriving city just outside of Tulsa. Bixby provides the perfect blend of urban convenience and suburban comfort. The neighborhood is located right across the street from Bixby Central Intermediate and Bixby Central High School and offers beautiful homesites and a serene atmosphere. A stunning playground and splash pad will be installed very soon. Visit our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a> at 9401 E. 161st St. S. in Bixby to see why Bixby Village is quickly becoming a sought-after new home community in the Tulsa area.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bison Creek, Piedmont\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the beautiful town of Piedmont, you will find Bison Creek. This highly-sough after community gives you views of wide-open spaces, country living, and that small-town feel. Bison Creek is located off Mustang Road and Memorial Road, with the newest section being built near the Piedmont Early Childhood Center. There is also the convenience of being minutes from the Kilpatrick Turnpike and NW Expressway, making travel throughout the Oklahoma City metro a breeze. This neighborhood offers a playground and green space but will soon be home to a new clubhouse and pool, a pond, and walking trails for all to enjoy. Come see our gorgeous new Isabella \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a>, at 11240 NW 136th Terrace, and you’ll see why Bison Creek is a great place to call home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Skyline Trails, Mustang\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>As the Mustang area continues to grow, now is the perfect time to find a quiet community that offers such convenience. Located off Cemetery Road in Yukon, but in the Mustang Public School District. You’re just minutes away from the best shopping and restaurants that Yukon has to offer. Skyline Trails offers a wooded walking trail with a creek running through, plus a splash pad, and a playground. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View move-in-ready homes in Skyline Trails.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Somers Pointe, Mustang\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Just down the street from Skyline Trails, off Cemetery Road, is another Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community, Somers Pointe. Residents here enjoy the large playground, splash pad, and gazebo, which are perfect for family events! Somers Pointe offers several spacious designs, ranging from 1,127 to 2,491 square feet of living space. It is also in the Mustang school system. You can find out what homesites are available in this great neighborhood of Mustang, Somers Pointe, by visiting the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a> 13216 SW 4th Street.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Castlewood Trails, Yukon\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You will love the amenities in Castlewood Trails. Located off Sara Road and NW 34th Street, this community features a beautiful playground, picnic area, creek, a lot of green space, and a splash pad at the heart of the neighborhood. Residents can also find parks and fishing at nearby Lake Overholser, as well as direct highway access to all areas of Oklahoma City. Check out the Castlewood\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;model home\u003c/a> at 10545 NW 34th Terrace, where there will be opening a new section for homesites this summer in the Yukon area.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Featherstone, Moore\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This adorable neighborhood is nestled in South Oklahoma City off SW 164th Street &amp; S Western Avenue. Featherstone features a playground, splash pad, walking trails, beautiful ponds, curving streets, and short cul-de-sacs. This community offers quick and convenient access to I-35 and I-240, yet maintains a country feel with 42 acres devoted to common areas and Victorian-style light posts. Residents of Featherstone enjoy our large playground and gazebo that overlooks the pond and the popular splash pad. Look at what Featherstone can offer you! Stop by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/featherstone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a> at 16420 Cold Fire Road in Moore.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99740191df91c5e1e5f20988965f995e.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99740191df91c5e1e5f20988965f995e.jpeg\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Abbot Lake, Moore\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This beautiful community is perfect for military, business professionals, singles, and retired homeowners. Located off SE 89th Street and Sooner Road, Abbot Lake offers quick access to I-240, Tinker Air Force Base, and downtown Oklahoma City. The neighborhood has two ponds, a pirate ship playground, and a splash pad. This secluded location is a wonderful place to call home. There’s no reason to miss out, Abbot Lake has new homes under construction now, so come find your Ideal home. Visit the gorgeous Gabriella \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a> at 6521 SE 88th Street.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trail Woods, Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This neighborhood offers quality living and convenience. Trail Woods is located across the street from Norman North High School, on Rock Creek Road. This sweet little community has so much to offer, with a playground, a splash pad, and walking trails that connect through our other Ideal neighborhood, Greenleaf Trails. But you’d better hurry, there are only a few homes left in our last section of Trail Woods in Norman. Come see our\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/trail-woods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;model home\u003c/a> at 2508 Trailwood Drive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Greenleaf Trails, Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Located just north of Trail Woods on 12th Avenue NW and Tecumseh, is Greenleaf Trails. This neighborhood is part of Norman Public Schools, close to The University of Oklahoma, and minutes away from I-35 for your Dallas destination or into downtown OKC. It also features parks and playgrounds throughout the community, one mile of the 13-mile Legacy Trails that go through Norman, a splash pad, ponds, and energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,456 to 2,137 square feet of living space. Come visit our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/greenleaf-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a> today and begin your new home journey in Greenleaf Trails.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/04a42c5413c5566f22421203c6349cd7.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/04a42c5413c5566f22421203c6349cd7.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Red Canyon Ranch, Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This gorgeous community, in Norman, offers scenic views with rolling hills, a playground, a splash pad, and peaceful walking trails. Red Canyon Ranch is located off Sooner Road and Tecumseh. Homes in this neighborhood range from 1,655 to 2,713 square feet. We have several Ideal homes currently move-in ready, plus there will be more homesites available for custom building coming later this summer. Stop by our beautiful Prescott \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a>, at 3713 Black Mesa Road and see why Red Canyon Ranch is the perfect place for you to call home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Flint Hills, Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This new Norman community, Flint Hills, will have homesites ready to move in as early as the end of summer. It is located on Tecumseh Road for quick and easy travel to the east or west side of Norman and the peacefulness of a quiet, family-friendly community. In Flint Hills, you can get to I-35 in five minutes, The University of Oklahoma in 10 minutes, and Tinker Airforce Base in less than 20 minutes! Future amenities in this neighborhood include fishing ponds, walking trails, a playground, a splash pad, and a soccer field! \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Look at the new homes coming soon to Flint Hills.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Woodlands, Harrah\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This charming community gives you a country feel out in The Woodlands in Harrah, at Reno Avenue and Dobbs Road, the location is less than 2 miles east of the new Kickapoo Turnpike, which offers quick access to the Oklahoma City metro area. This is Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' first community in Harrah. It features a nice pond, a playground, and a splash pad. It is sure to be a great family-friendly area, with schools just 5 minutes away, even the small downtown area of Harrah is just about a mile away. You’ll find The Lumber Shack, which is a restaurant that also has family fun events, and the town park hosts the local farmer’s market. This neighborhood currently has move-in ready homes available, and options to custom build with homes ranging from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet of living space. Check out what The Woodlands in Harrah has to offer you, visit the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">model home\u003c/a> at 382 Rock Hollow Road.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/843227b11d9ac60aa85fe0a8833a13a6.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Amenities - Splash Pads and Pools"}}],"uniqueName":"splish-splash-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-06-23T13:36:00.533Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/843227b11d9ac60aa85fe0a8833a13a6.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Amenities - Splash Pads and Pools","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1687527361,"_etag":"4235a975376e87523123f827e29e4d6ce4f69b0c","textbody":"Summer heat is here! If you’ve longed for a new home with cool water nearby, many of our Ideal neighborhoods will fit the bill, offering amenities like a community pool or splash pad. The whole family will enjoy water activities in any of these Ideal neighborhoods!Mission Hills, GuthrieThis historic town of Guthrie now offers more new homes in the Mission Hills community. It is located at S. Division St. and E. Prairie Grove Road and backs up to a beautiful creek and trees to capture that quiet, peaceful feeling of being home. Community amenities will include a splash pad and playground. Nearby are, Liberty Lake and Guthrie Lake, host to the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival each year. Guthrie is a charming city with tons of Victorian architecture downtown. Find out more about our new homesites coming soon to Guthrie!Pine Creek, NormanThis newest luxury Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community is now open in Norman, OK! Pine Creek is a beautiful neighborhood offering a community pool, spectacular clubhouse, pond with a pavilion, playground, and plenty of walking trails and green space to enjoy year-round. Nestled off Tecumseh Road between North Porter Avenue and 12th Avenue NE, Pine Creek provides the perfect combination of a peaceful setting and convenient access to I-35, the University of Oklahoma, and Tinker Air Force Base. View our brand-new floor plans now available in Norman’s newest luxury community: Pine Creek.Knox Farm, EdmondKnox Farm is a lovely community sure to wow you with its convenient location at 178th and N. Portland in Deer Creek Schools, within minutes of Kilpatrick Turnpike and Lake Hefner. This neighborhood will feature a farm-themed playground and splash pad. Drop by our&nbsp;model home at 3801 NW 177th St. to see what’s waiting for you in Edmond!Timber Ridge Pointe, ChoctawNew homes are available now in this beautiful neighborhood in Choctaw – Timber Ridge Pointe. Located between SE 15th and SE 29th on Hiwassee, this community is convenient to Tinker Air Force Base and downtown Oklahoma City but is a true retreat from the city. Perfect for families or anyone looking for the quiet of country living with the convenience of being near I-40 and I-240. Amenities will include a community pool and clubhouse, beautiful ponds, and walking trails, too! Visit our model home at 13200 Sawtooth Road in Choctaw.Bixby Village, BixbyBixby Village is a charming, vibrant new home community located in the heart of Bixby, a thriving city just outside of Tulsa. Bixby provides the perfect blend of urban convenience and suburban comfort. The neighborhood is located right across the street from Bixby Central Intermediate and Bixby Central High School and offers beautiful homesites and a serene atmosphere. A stunning playground and splash pad will be installed very soon. Visit our model home at 9401 E. 161st St. S. in Bixby to see why Bixby Village is quickly becoming a sought-after new home community in the Tulsa area.Bison Creek, PiedmontIn the beautiful town of Piedmont, you will find Bison Creek. This highly-sough after community gives you views of wide-open spaces, country living, and that small-town feel. Bison Creek is located off Mustang Road and Memorial Road, with the newest section being built near the Piedmont Early Childhood Center. There is also the convenience of being minutes from the Kilpatrick Turnpike and NW Expressway, making travel throughout the Oklahoma City metro a breeze. This neighborhood offers a playground and green space but will soon be home to a new clubhouse and pool, a pond, and walking trails for all to enjoy. Come see our gorgeous new Isabella model home, at 11240 NW 136th Terrace, and you’ll see why Bison Creek is a great place to call home.Skyline Trails, MustangAs the Mustang area continues to grow, now is the perfect time to find a quiet community that offers such convenience. Located off Cemetery Road in Yukon, but in the Mustang Public School District. You’re just minutes away from the best shopping and restaurants that Yukon has to offer. Skyline Trails offers a wooded walking trail with a creek running through, plus a splash pad, and a playground. View move-in-ready homes in Skyline Trails.Somers Pointe, MustangJust down the street from Skyline Trails, off Cemetery Road, is another Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community, Somers Pointe. Residents here enjoy the large playground, splash pad, and gazebo, which are perfect for family events! Somers Pointe offers several spacious designs, ranging from 1,127 to 2,491 square feet of living space. It is also in the Mustang school system. You can find out what homesites are available in this great neighborhood of Mustang, Somers Pointe, by visiting the model home 13216 SW 4th Street.Castlewood Trails, YukonYou will love the amenities in Castlewood Trails. Located off Sara Road and NW 34th Street, this community features a beautiful playground, picnic area, creek, a lot of green space, and a splash pad at the heart of the neighborhood. Residents can also find parks and fishing at nearby Lake Overholser, as well as direct highway access to all areas of Oklahoma City. Check out the Castlewood&nbsp;model home at 10545 NW 34th Terrace, where there will be opening a new section for homesites this summer in the Yukon area.Featherstone, MooreThis adorable neighborhood is nestled in South Oklahoma City off SW 164th Street &amp; S Western Avenue. Featherstone features a playground, splash pad, walking trails, beautiful ponds, curving streets, and short cul-de-sacs. This community offers quick and convenient access to I-35 and I-240, yet maintains a country feel with 42 acres devoted to common areas and Victorian-style light posts. Residents of Featherstone enjoy our large playground and gazebo that overlooks the pond and the popular splash pad. Look at what Featherstone can offer you! Stop by the model home at 16420 Cold Fire Road in Moore.Abbot Lake, MooreThis beautiful community is perfect for military, business professionals, singles, and retired homeowners. Located off SE 89th Street and Sooner Road, Abbot Lake offers quick access to I-240, Tinker Air Force Base, and downtown Oklahoma City. The neighborhood has two ponds, a pirate ship playground, and a splash pad. This secluded location is a wonderful place to call home. There’s no reason to miss out, Abbot Lake has new homes under construction now, so come find your Ideal home. Visit the gorgeous Gabriella model home at 6521 SE 88th Street.Trail Woods, NormanThis neighborhood offers quality living and convenience. Trail Woods is located across the street from Norman North High School, on Rock Creek Road. This sweet little community has so much to offer, with a playground, a splash pad, and walking trails that connect through our other Ideal neighborhood, Greenleaf Trails. But you’d better hurry, there are only a few homes left in our last section of Trail Woods in Norman. Come see our&nbsp;model home at 2508 Trailwood Drive.Greenleaf Trails, NormanLocated just north of Trail Woods on 12th Avenue NW and Tecumseh, is Greenleaf Trails. This neighborhood is part of Norman Public Schools, close to The University of Oklahoma, and minutes away from I-35 for your Dallas destination or into downtown OKC. It also features parks and playgrounds throughout the community, one mile of the 13-mile Legacy Trails that go through Norman, a splash pad, ponds, and energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,456 to 2,137 square feet of living space. Come visit our model home today and begin your new home journey in Greenleaf Trails.Red Canyon Ranch, NormanThis gorgeous community, in Norman, offers scenic views with rolling hills, a playground, a splash pad, and peaceful walking trails. Red Canyon Ranch is located off Sooner Road and Tecumseh. Homes in this neighborhood range from 1,655 to 2,713 square feet. We have several Ideal homes currently move-in ready, plus there will be more homesites available for custom building coming later this summer. Stop by our beautiful Prescott model home, at 3713 Black Mesa Road and see why Red Canyon Ranch is the perfect place for you to call home.Flint Hills, NormanThis new Norman community, Flint Hills, will have homesites ready to move in as early as the end of summer. It is located on Tecumseh Road for quick and easy travel to the east or west side of Norman and the peacefulness of a quiet, family-friendly community. In Flint Hills, you can get to I-35 in five minutes, The University of Oklahoma in 10 minutes, and Tinker Airforce Base in less than 20 minutes! Future amenities in this neighborhood include fishing ponds, walking trails, a playground, a splash pad, and a soccer field! Look at the new homes coming soon to Flint Hills.The Woodlands, HarrahThis charming community gives you a country feel out in The Woodlands in Harrah, at Reno Avenue and Dobbs Road, the location is less than 2 miles east of the new Kickapoo Turnpike, which offers quick access to the Oklahoma City metro area. This is Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' first community in Harrah. It features a nice pond, a playground, and a splash pad. It is sure to be a great family-friendly area, with schools just 5 minutes away, even the small downtown area of Harrah is just about a mile away. You’ll find The Lumber Shack, which is a restaurant that also has family fun events, and the town park hosts the local farmer’s market. This neighborhood currently has move-in ready homes available, and options to custom build with homes ranging from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet of living space. Check out what The Woodlands in Harrah has to offer you, visit the model home at 382 Rock Hollow Road.","_created":"Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:43:52 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/649450184db048288084111c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"649a02cc4db048287d83f864","_updated":"Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:59:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Supporting Our Community","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Giving back is just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. The company and individuals at Ideal have made incredible impacts in our communities over the past 30 years through both large and small projects alike, but Ideal is always looking for a more intentional way to give back.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We’ve found one of the best ways to find worthy organizations in need is to go straight to our employees. The Ideal team is plugged into the communities we build and serve and are involved in incredible charitable organizations. Ideal team members often come together to support organizations with volunteer hours and skilled labor.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of the most recent volunteer efforts was at Cross and Crown Mission and Christian Service Center in Oklahoma City, founded by a family member of Vice President of Sales Lane Slovacek. Ronda McKown, Ideal Homes community outreach, was quick to offer a helping hand to this organization that supports community members in need of housing, food, and services.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>More than 40 Ideal team members and their families volunteered for the worthwhile project:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Organized food and built food boxes for displaced families and individuals\u003c/li>\u003cli>Built, sorted and cleaned furniture and bicycles\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sorted and organized clothing&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Construction on the church\u003c/li>\u003cli>Yard work at the school across the street, the parsonage and three homes owned by the mission\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Everyone went home exhausted but with hearts full of joy. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is committed to building ideal places to live and work in and beyond the neighborhoods we develop.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you would like more information on Cross and Crown Mission, contact Paul Whitmire at (405) 816-5895 or Lane Slovacek at (405) 409-5384. The mission is located at 1008 N. McKinley in Oklahoma City.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/535efff326b54a93aa43e7112d20578b.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods volunteers for Cross and Crown Ministry"}}],"uniqueName":"supporting-our-community-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-10-04T21:16:28.215Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/535efff326b54a93aa43e7112d20578b.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods volunteers for Cross and Crown Ministry","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1696454189,"_etag":"c0cbeec3f3ea523584aed863f2e3f7de3f32dac0","textbody":"Giving back is just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. The company and individuals at Ideal have made incredible impacts in our communities over the past 30 years through both large and small projects alike, but Ideal is always looking for a more intentional way to give back.We’ve found one of the best ways to find worthy organizations in need is to go straight to our employees. The Ideal team is plugged into the communities we build and serve and are involved in incredible charitable organizations. Ideal team members often come together to support organizations with volunteer hours and skilled labor.One of the most recent volunteer efforts was at Cross and Crown Mission and Christian Service Center in Oklahoma City, founded by a family member of Vice President of Sales Lane Slovacek. Ronda McKown, Ideal Homes community outreach, was quick to offer a helping hand to this organization that supports community members in need of housing, food, and services.&nbsp;More than 40 Ideal team members and their families volunteered for the worthwhile project:Organized food and built food boxes for displaced families and individualsBuilt, sorted and cleaned furniture and bicyclesSorted and organized clothing&nbsp;Construction on the churchYard work at the school across the street, the parsonage and three homes owned by the missionEveryone went home exhausted but with hearts full of joy. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is committed to building ideal places to live and work in and beyond the neighborhoods we develop.If you would like more information on Cross and Crown Mission, contact Paul Whitmire at (405) 816-5895 or Lane Slovacek at (405) 409-5384. The mission is located at 1008 N. McKinley in Oklahoma City.","_created":"Mon, 26 Jun 2023 21:27:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/649a02cc4db048287d83f864"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"649f93574db048287f84e3f4","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:48:28 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Budget buying power","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ever wonder what sets Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods apart from every other builder in town? It’s all in the details. From design and finish selections, to experience, to warranty and workmanship, every detail adds up to a premium quality home that will meet nearly every budget. You definitely get your money’s worth.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e64c2d0e8510faf3e3e6a8b86e09fc82.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e64c2d0e8510faf3e3e6a8b86e09fc82.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal homes come standard with a selection of gorgeous quartz countertops, custom wood cabinets, and much more. You may also include additional options when designing a custom home. Ideal intentionally doesn’t overpack costly features into every home’s base price and instead helps you pick and choose the best upgrades for your budget and taste. This saves you money while giving you the most impact for your buying power.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/afb8610e5c99b8e62398bcf12bb9aabc.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/afb8610e5c99b8e62398bcf12bb9aabc.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re looking for a move-in-ready pre-designed home, it will include unique features our designers have hand-selected to make the home one-of-a-kind. No two homes are exactly alike. Our team chooses outstanding upgrades – from wood flooring to tiled showers – &nbsp;that make each pre-designed home feel luxurious.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31fda78bba58b979e5bc836c72c7b0fa.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31fda78bba58b979e5bc836c72c7b0fa.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>If a custom home is in your future, you choose features from the largest design center in Oklahoma. We help you stay within your budget by allowing you to select your upgrades before finalizing your pricing. If you wish to add wood flooring or more, you can do that easily at your design appointments.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So exactly what does come with every Ideal home? Here’s a short list:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Quartz countertops\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tiled backsplash\u003c/li>\u003cli>Custom solid-wood cabinetry\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stainless steel oven, stove, dishwasher, and built-in microwave\u003c/li>\u003cli>Beautiful lighting packages\u003c/li>\u003cli>Upgraded tile and carpet options\u003c/li>\u003cli>Upgraded low-sheen paint throughout the house\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ceiling fan in the living room\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fully fenced yard (Dow’s Hills options vary)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fully sodded yard with trees and landscaping (Dow’s Hills options vary)\u003c/li>\u003cli>30-year laminated shingles\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guttering at the front entryway\u003c/li>\u003cli>Two exterior faucets\u003c/li>\u003cli>Two exterior electrical outlets\u003c/li>\u003cli>Covered back patio\u003c/li>\u003cli>Garage sidewalk\u003c/li>\u003cli>Widened driveway\u003c/li>\u003cli>Enlarged garage (on select plans)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tornado ties and anchors\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>These Ideal benefits accompany every home purchase, too:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Experience.\u003c/strong> Our team has built more than 12,000 homes over the past 30 years and continues to grow and innovate.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Warranty.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>An industry-leading one-year warranty and a 10-year structural warranty for your peace of mind.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Heating and cooling usage.\u003c/strong> The only builder in Oklahoma to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Ideal team.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>An unparalleled group of individuals working together to make your experience an incredible one.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is Oklahoma’s premier builder and has new homes in many areas of central Oklahoma and now in Bixby, near Tulsa. To find your perfect neighborhood and more about what we offer on every new home, plus incentives and warranties, visit our website at\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/included-features#features\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;idealhomes.com\u003c/a>. Your Ideal team is standing by!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b7687257b312da1abcadacfbd854512d.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods- Jacobson","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b7687257b312da1abcadacfbd854512d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods- Jacobson"}}],"uniqueName":"budget-buying-power-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-02T02:40:11.207Z","_created":"Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:45:43 GMT","dateUnix":1688265612,"_etag":"8cec815430a055d4d0b5ac9219f58a8b6dd47876","textbody":"Ever wonder what sets Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods apart from every other builder in town? It’s all in the details. From design and finish selections, to experience, to warranty and workmanship, every detail adds up to a premium quality home that will meet nearly every budget. You definitely get your money’s worth.Ideal homes come standard with a selection of gorgeous quartz countertops, custom wood cabinets, and much more. You may also include additional options when designing a custom home. Ideal intentionally doesn’t overpack costly features into every home’s base price and instead helps you pick and choose the best upgrades for your budget and taste. This saves you money while giving you the most impact for your buying power.If you’re looking for a move-in-ready pre-designed home, it will include unique features our designers have hand-selected to make the home one-of-a-kind. No two homes are exactly alike. Our team chooses outstanding upgrades – from wood flooring to tiled showers – &nbsp;that make each pre-designed home feel luxurious.If a custom home is in your future, you choose features from the largest design center in Oklahoma. We help you stay within your budget by allowing you to select your upgrades before finalizing your pricing. If you wish to add wood flooring or more, you can do that easily at your design appointments.So exactly what does come with every Ideal home? Here’s a short list:Quartz countertopsTiled backsplashCustom solid-wood cabinetryStainless steel oven, stove, dishwasher, and built-in microwaveBeautiful lighting packagesUpgraded tile and carpet optionsUpgraded low-sheen paint throughout the houseCeiling fan in the living roomFully fenced yard (Dow’s Hills options vary)Fully sodded yard with trees and landscaping (Dow’s Hills options vary)30-year laminated shinglesGuttering at the front entrywayTwo exterior faucetsTwo exterior electrical outletsCovered back patioGarage sidewalkWidened drivewayEnlarged garage (on select plans)Tornado ties and anchorsThese Ideal benefits accompany every home purchase, too:Experience. Our team has built more than 12,000 homes over the past 30 years and continues to grow and innovate.Warranty.&nbsp;An industry-leading one-year warranty and a 10-year structural warranty for your peace of mind.Heating and cooling usage. The only builder in Oklahoma to guarantee heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes.Ideal team.&nbsp;An unparalleled group of individuals working together to make your experience an incredible one.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is Oklahoma’s premier builder and has new homes in many areas of central Oklahoma and now in Bixby, near Tulsa. To find your perfect neighborhood and more about what we offer on every new home, plus incentives and warranties, visit our website at&nbsp;idealhomes.com. Your Ideal team is standing by!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/649f93574db048287f84e3f4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64a2f4874db048287e846bc0","_updated":"Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:12:58 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Value in Building Quality Homes & Relationships","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>For more than 30 years, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been dedicated to building quality homes and vibrant communities in Oklahoma. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and fostering lasting relationships within the communities we serve. It's no surprise that we are the most nationally recognized builder in the state, having built over 15,000 homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers newly included features, hold their value, and offers incentives to make buying easier. But our work doesn't stop at building quality homes. Building Realtor relationships is equally important to us. We understand that trust is the foundation of the relationship between a Realtor and their client. That's why we offer a full 3% commission to our Realtor partners, even when other home builders don't. We value the hard work Realtors do to bring their clients to us.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with you, the agent, throughout the process. We won't cut you out of a commission if you are included on the contract. Even if you can't be present during home tours, meetings, or closing, we have your back. By pre-registering your client and scheduling a tour, we ensure you are a part of the process and your commission is secured.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether you prefer to be involved in every step or let our new home consultant work directly with your client, we honor your registration with your homebuyer. When your client uses an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lenders, we will cover up to $4,000 in closing costs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Listen to some of our Realtor partners to hear what they like most about working with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. It is not just for the exceptional homes, and thriving communities, but also the trusted partnerships we have built with them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bd977588a090670f326ec6314f843772.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"The Value in Building Quality Homes & Relationships"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gnyNOPF2MTU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bd977588a090670f326ec6314f843772.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"The Value in Building Quality Homes & Relationships"}}],"uniqueName":"the-value-in-building-quality-homes-relationships-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-05T16:01:17.220Z","_created":"Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:17:11 GMT","dateUnix":1688572878,"_etag":"8dc134a132f7aefe283d944ddbebe3140d7f40dc","textbody":"For more than 30 years, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been dedicated to building quality homes and vibrant communities in Oklahoma. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and fostering lasting relationships within the communities we serve. It's no surprise that we are the most nationally recognized builder in the state, having built over 15,000 homes.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers newly included features, hold their value, and offers incentives to make buying easier. But our work doesn't stop at building quality homes. Building Realtor relationships is equally important to us. We understand that trust is the foundation of the relationship between a Realtor and their client. That's why we offer a full 3% commission to our Realtor partners, even when other home builders don't. We value the hard work Realtors do to bring their clients to us.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with you, the agent, throughout the process. We won't cut you out of a commission if you are included on the contract. Even if you can't be present during home tours, meetings, or closing, we have your back. By pre-registering your client and scheduling a tour, we ensure you are a part of the process and your commission is secured.Whether you prefer to be involved in every step or let our new home consultant work directly with your client, we honor your registration with your homebuyer. When your client uses an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lenders, we will cover up to $4,000 in closing costs.&nbsp;Listen to some of our Realtor partners to hear what they like most about working with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. It is not just for the exceptional homes, and thriving communities, but also the trusted partnerships we have built with them.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64a2f4874db048287e846bc0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64ac44fe4db048287f84f9bf","_updated":"Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:21:37 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New Incentives, New Home, & New School!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has more than 50 new homes that are move-in-ready. So, if you’re in the market for a new home with amazing incentives and a new school district, we have several ideal places in mind.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Each of these homes is in communities throughout the Oklahoma City Metro, within some of the most sought-after school districts. And now is the perfect time to buy, because you could be moving in as little as 45 days - So don't miss out on this golden opportunity.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/28548ba447c890eed80b32e26bcfd76c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/28548ba447c890eed80b32e26bcfd76c.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers a variety of homes that are sure to fit your personal needs. From cozy three-bedroom to spacious five-bedroom houses, our homes offer multiple floor plans. And with our preferred lenders, you can enjoy rates as low as 5.7%* and an incredible $4,000 towards closing costs. Worried about your credit score? Our lenders offer a complimentary comparison quote that won't impact your score - so there's no reason not to take advantage of this great opportunity! Explore our exceptional homes today and find the perfect place for you!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out some of our new \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">available homes\u003c/a> and the popular school districts they are linked to.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Don't wait another moment. Contact us today and let us help you find your dream home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df40e156e65edb054c59be5a29ee6fbe.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df40e156e65edb054c59be5a29ee6fbe.jpeg\">\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u003cem>* Interest rates as low as 5.7% PLUS $4,000 towards closing. *Offer available on homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time only with a 2-point buydown paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample APR is based on interest rates dated 8/9/23 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan. Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offer, including the 2-point buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.\u003c/em>\u003c/span>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31b63ac54cfddf7c4dd7265c59d03c4a.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Skyline Trails Model Homes"}}],"uniqueName":"new-incentives-new-home-new-school-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-10T17:43:43.048Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31b63ac54cfddf7c4dd7265c59d03c4a.jpeg","name":"Skyline Trails Model Home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1689011024,"_etag":"7ca62bcf20272b9a39510c4ad06e2d22fc5a55da","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has more than 50 new homes that are move-in-ready. So, if you’re in the market for a new home with amazing incentives and a new school district, we have several ideal places in mind.Each of these homes is in communities throughout the Oklahoma City Metro, within some of the most sought-after school districts. And now is the perfect time to buy, because you could be moving in as little as 45 days - So don't miss out on this golden opportunity.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers a variety of homes that are sure to fit your personal needs. From cozy three-bedroom to spacious five-bedroom houses, our homes offer multiple floor plans. And with our preferred lenders, you can enjoy rates as low as 5.7%* and an incredible $4,000 towards closing costs. Worried about your credit score? Our lenders offer a complimentary comparison quote that won't impact your score - so there's no reason not to take advantage of this great opportunity! Explore our exceptional homes today and find the perfect place for you!Check out some of our new available homes and the popular school districts they are linked to.&nbsp;Don't wait another moment. Contact us today and let us help you find your dream home.&nbsp;* Interest rates as low as 5.7% PLUS $4,000 towards closing. *Offer available on homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time only with a 2-point buydown paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample APR is based on interest rates dated 8/9/23 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan. Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offer, including the 2-point buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.","_created":"Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:50:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64ac44fe4db048287f84f9bf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64ac4eaf4db048287d8404d3","_updated":"Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:25:19 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"What’s Your IDEAL Design Style?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">How would you describe your IDEAL dream home? At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods we are far from being a cookie-cutter homebuilder, and to make sure of that, we have the largest design studio in the state, plus several exterior styles of homes to really fit your personal taste.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With so many different options to choose from, it can seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Our incredible team of experienced designers is there to walk you through the entire process of custom-building your new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether it is a modern farmhouse with the country aesthetic, the craftsman showcasing nature-inspired colors and textures, transitional with simple architecture and clean lines, and a modern Tudor which blends&nbsp;old-world design with contemporary construction techniques, we have the design that will bring your new home to life.&nbsp;Take a look at these four options to see what feels like home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EsMy27psadU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Modern Farmhouse\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZO2mDY_aYgc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Timeless Craftsman\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/oofa46HIKKc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Transitional Style\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/XWKMxaK8yic\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Modern Tudor\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">So what design fits your personal style? We’d love to help you design your dream home. Contact us and schedule a home tour today!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6744b600ea25ce36998690565e11b4e3.jpeg","name":"What's Your IDEAL Design Style?","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/EsMy27psadU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6744b600ea25ce36998690565e11b4e3.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"What's Your IDEAL Design Style?"}}],"uniqueName":"whats-your-ideal-design-style-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-10T18:13:19.738Z","_created":"Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:32:15 GMT","dateUnix":1689012800,"_etag":"72be9af97bf058487858ac67a13e8ac940da4f2c","textbody":"How would you describe your IDEAL dream home? At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods we are far from being a cookie-cutter homebuilder, and to make sure of that, we have the largest design studio in the state, plus several exterior styles of homes to really fit your personal taste.With so many different options to choose from, it can seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Our incredible team of experienced designers is there to walk you through the entire process of custom-building your new home.Whether it is a modern farmhouse with the country aesthetic, the craftsman showcasing nature-inspired colors and textures, transitional with simple architecture and clean lines, and a modern Tudor which blends&nbsp;old-world design with contemporary construction techniques, we have the design that will bring your new home to life.&nbsp;Take a look at these four options to see what feels like home.The Modern FarmhouseThe Timeless CraftsmanThe Transitional StyleThe Modern TudorSo what design fits your personal style? We’d love to help you design your dream home. Contact us and schedule a home tour today!&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64ac4eaf4db048287d8404d3"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64ad8db44db048287f84fd8c","_updated":"Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:48:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Pine Creek Luxury!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re looking for luxury in a new home, you should definitely visit Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods' newest community in Norman, OK: \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Creek\u003c/a>. Homes are almost under construction and feature five different floor plans ranging from 2,617 sqft to 3,424 sqft with more floor plans on the way. This community boasts included features listed below in every home. On top of the luxury included features, this community will include a community pool, a spectacular clubhouse, a pond, a playground, walking trails, and green space to enjoy year-round.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Interior design features are included in every home in&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pine Creek\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Wood flooring in main living areas (entry, living, breakfast, kitchen, study (if applicable)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•8' painted interior doors\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Cased windows in main living areas\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Custom maple-stained cabinetry with 4 1/4\" crown molding\u003c/p>\u003cp>•10 ft kitchen cabinets&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Bar paneling at island\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Trash pullout in kitchen\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Cabinet hardware throughout home\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Metal stair balusters\u003c/p>\u003cp>•3cm quartz countertops in kitchen, bathrooms, utility, and pantry (if applicable)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Tiled backsplash in the kitchen and pantry (if applicable)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•36\" Bertazzoni Stainless Steel appliances (range and matching dishwasher)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Sharp stainless-steel microwave\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Appliance budget (for custom homes only)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Lighting budget (custom homes only)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Custom wood hood vented to the exterior\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Delta stainless steel faucets in kitchen and bathrooms\u003c/p>\u003cp>•36 in-high bath vanities\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Freestanding tub in primary bathroom\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Tile floor walk-in shower in primary bath\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Frameless glass shower in primary bath\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Secondary bath tile shower walls\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Tile flooring in primary bath, secondary baths, utility room&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>•4\" base trim in main living areas, 3\" base trim all other areas\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Shoe shelf or dresser in primary closet (plan specific)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•1x2 framed mirrors in bathrooms\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Sound insulation around bathrooms (interior walls)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Low-sheen paint\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Exterior design features included in every home in&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pine Creek\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Landscaping budget (custom homes only)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Front and back yard irrigation system\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Full house gutters\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Brick exteriors with siding accents\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Fully sodded yard\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Wood fence with a gate\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Extra concrete at back patio per plan (approximately 200 s.f.)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Garage sidewalks\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Side service door in garage\u003c/p>\u003cp>•8' Insulated fiberglass front door or wood front door (plan specific)\u003c/p>\u003cp>•8' double French doors on patios\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Gas grill connection on back patio\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Energy efficiency features\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Vinyl Low-E windows\u003c/p>\u003cp>•R-38 attic insulation\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Blown-in R-15 wall insulation\u003c/p>\u003cp>•16 SEER air conditioner condenser\u003c/p>\u003cp>•96% efficiency gas furnace\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Tankless water heater\u003c/p>\u003cp>•R-8 mastic sealed HVAC ducts\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Tyvek house wrap\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Fresh-air ventilation\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Perimeter slab insulation\u003c/p>\u003cp>•Moisture barrier below slab\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ideal Location\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Creek\u003c/a> is located conveniently on the north side of Tecumseh Road between N. Porter Ave. and 12th Ave. NE, this beautiful, luxury community provides the perfect combination of a peaceful setting and convenient access to I-35, The University of Oklahoma and Tinker AFB. Norman’s most extensive retail and dining development is less than five minutes away.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Children who live in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Creek\u003c/a> will attend Norman Public Schools, an award-winning district with a reputation for academic excellence, which includes robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams, and opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As a premier homebuilder in Oklahoma, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to provide a quality, well-built structure you and your family can call home for years to come. In addition to all the features included with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Creek\u003c/a> home, every Ideal home comes with a one-year home warranty and a 10-year structural. No other builder in the state offers a warranty package like that!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8cb7418a3479c05a54aeeec269b58580.jpeg","name":"Glasgow Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8cb7418a3479c05a54aeeec269b58580.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Glasgow Kitchen"}}],"uniqueName":"pine-creek-luxury-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-11T17:05:13.860Z","_created":"Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:13:24 GMT","dateUnix":1689095114,"_etag":"9e33d4dec3fbb7f92a8b1980f2be5b3066a6bf0f","textbody":"If you’re looking for luxury in a new home, you should definitely visit Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods' newest community in Norman, OK: Pine Creek. Homes are almost under construction and feature five different floor plans ranging from 2,617 sqft to 3,424 sqft with more floor plans on the way. This community boasts included features listed below in every home. On top of the luxury included features, this community will include a community pool, a spectacular clubhouse, a pond, a playground, walking trails, and green space to enjoy year-round.&nbsp;Interior design features are included in every home in&nbsp;Pine Creek•Wood flooring in main living areas (entry, living, breakfast, kitchen, study (if applicable)•8' painted interior doors•Cased windows in main living areas•Custom maple-stained cabinetry with 4 1/4\" crown molding•10 ft kitchen cabinets&nbsp;•Bar paneling at island•Trash pullout in kitchen•Cabinet hardware throughout home•Metal stair balusters•3cm quartz countertops in kitchen, bathrooms, utility, and pantry (if applicable)•Tiled backsplash in the kitchen and pantry (if applicable)•36\" Bertazzoni Stainless Steel appliances (range and matching dishwasher)•Sharp stainless-steel microwave•Appliance budget (for custom homes only)•Lighting budget (custom homes only)•Custom wood hood vented to the exterior•Delta stainless steel faucets in kitchen and bathrooms•36 in-high bath vanities•Freestanding tub in primary bathroom•Tile floor walk-in shower in primary bath•Frameless glass shower in primary bath•Secondary bath tile shower walls•Tile flooring in primary bath, secondary baths, utility room&nbsp;•4\" base trim in main living areas, 3\" base trim all other areas•Shoe shelf or dresser in primary closet (plan specific)•1x2 framed mirrors in bathrooms•Sound insulation around bathrooms (interior walls)•Low-sheen paintExterior design features included in every home in&nbsp;Pine Creek•Landscaping budget (custom homes only)•Front and back yard irrigation system•Full house gutters•Brick exteriors with siding accents•Fully sodded yard•Wood fence with a gate•Extra concrete at back patio per plan (approximately 200 s.f.)•Garage sidewalks•Side service door in garage•8' Insulated fiberglass front door or wood front door (plan specific)•8' double French doors on patios•Gas grill connection on back patioEnergy efficiency features•Vinyl Low-E windows•R-38 attic insulation•Blown-in R-15 wall insulation•16 SEER air conditioner condenser•96% efficiency gas furnace•Tankless water heater•R-8 mastic sealed HVAC ducts•Tyvek house wrap•Fresh-air ventilation•Perimeter slab insulation•Moisture barrier below slabIdeal LocationPine Creek is located conveniently on the north side of Tecumseh Road between N. Porter Ave. and 12th Ave. NE, this beautiful, luxury community provides the perfect combination of a peaceful setting and convenient access to I-35, The University of Oklahoma and Tinker AFB. Norman’s most extensive retail and dining development is less than five minutes away.Children who live in Pine Creek will attend Norman Public Schools, an award-winning district with a reputation for academic excellence, which includes robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams, and opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.As a premier homebuilder in Oklahoma, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to provide a quality, well-built structure you and your family can call home for years to come. In addition to all the features included with a Pine Creek home, every Ideal home comes with a one-year home warranty and a 10-year structural. No other builder in the state offers a warranty package like that!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64ad8db44db048287f84fd8c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64ad92d54db048287f84fda1","_updated":"Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:59:39 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Back to school in your IDEAL community","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The 2023 Hallmark Christmas ornaments are on the shelves, so you know back-to-school supplies are over on the next aisle! School starts in less than 30 days and schools are busy preparing to welcome your students, drivers are learning new bus routes, and practices for fall sports are in full swing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s a list of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods school districts' starting dates and websites so you can get the latest scoop on what’s happening at your child’s school. If you’re new to the neighborhood, you can enroll online in most districts. You can check school calendars for special dates for enrollment, schedule pickup, picture days, supplies, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bixbyps.org/\">\u003cstrong>Bixby Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 17\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.blanchard.k12.ok.us/\">\u003cstrong>Blanchard Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 17\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cnpschools.org/\">\u003cstrong>Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 15\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.deercreekschools.org/\">\u003cstrong>Deer Creek Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 10\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://edmondschools.net/\">\u003cstrong>Edmond Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 17\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.guthrieps.net/\">\u003cstrong>Guthrie Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August16\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.harrahschools.com/\">\u003cstrong>Harrah Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 10\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mooreschools.com/\">\u003cstrong>Moore Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 10\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mustangps.org/\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 11\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/\">\u003cstrong>Norman Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 17\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.piedmontschools.org/\">\u003cstrong>Piedmont Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 10\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.stillwaterschools.com/\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 10\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.washington.k12.ok.us/\">\u003cstrong>Washington Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 15\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yukonps.com/\">\u003cstrong>Yukon Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> • Start date: August 17\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enrollment\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Both new and returning students may enroll online at most school websites.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Supplies\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Supply lists for most schools are listed on the district website; you may also find current lists at retailers where school supplies are sold, like Walmart and Target.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The younger the student, the more supplies it seems they need. Elementary students have a few staples you can always count on backpack, pencils, tissues, paper, erasers, pencil box, Crayola crayons, markers, dry erase markers, glue sticks, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes, composition notebook, and spiral notebook. These are just the basics; your student’s list may be different, depending on each class and grade.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Weekly retailer ads have started featuring school supplies. Crayola crayons 24-packs are just 50 cents at Target this week; that’s a huge savings! Crayola colored pencils 12-packs are marked down to 99 cents. Also saving big bucks. You’ll find similar bargains on composition books, pencils, etc.; and Walmart usually matches any advertised price from another retailer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re financially able, please consider purchasing some extras to help out your child’s classroom. Most times, the supplies parents send in the fall don’t last until Christmas, and your child’s teacher makes up the difference from their own pocket. That gets expensive. So be generous if you can. Send an extra couple of boxes of tissues, extra Crayola crayons, or some pencils (Ticonderogas are the best!). Your child’s teacher will be so appreciative.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Even though it seems like summer just started, cooler weather sounds better and better. Hope your student has an absolutely ideal school year!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9707fd035c2862a6988a0f35076f1985.jpeg","name":"Back to School in your Ideal Community","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9707fd035c2862a6988a0f35076f1985.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Back to School in your Ideal Community"}}],"uniqueName":"back-to-school-in-your-ideal-community-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-12T17:30:42.133Z","_created":"Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:35:17 GMT","dateUnix":1689183043,"_etag":"74879d4796dc5bb882cc934b6980741827016a00","textbody":"The 2023 Hallmark Christmas ornaments are on the shelves, so you know back-to-school supplies are over on the next aisle! School starts in less than 30 days and schools are busy preparing to welcome your students, drivers are learning new bus routes, and practices for fall sports are in full swing.Here’s a list of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods school districts' starting dates and websites so you can get the latest scoop on what’s happening at your child’s school. If you’re new to the neighborhood, you can enroll online in most districts. You can check school calendars for special dates for enrollment, schedule pickup, picture days, supplies, and more.Bixby Public Schools • Start date: August 17Blanchard Public Schools • Start date: August 17Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools • Start date: August 15Deer Creek Public Schools • Start date: August 10Edmond Public Schools • Start date: August 17Guthrie Public Schools • Start date: August16Harrah Public Schools • Start date: August 10Moore Public Schools • Start date: August 10Mustang Public Schools • Start date: August 11Norman Public Schools • Start date: August 17Piedmont Public Schools • Start date: August 10Stillwater Public Schools • Start date: August 10Washington Public Schools • Start date: August 15Yukon Public Schools • Start date: August 17EnrollmentBoth new and returning students may enroll online at most school websites.SuppliesSupply lists for most schools are listed on the district website; you may also find current lists at retailers where school supplies are sold, like Walmart and Target.The younger the student, the more supplies it seems they need. Elementary students have a few staples you can always count on backpack, pencils, tissues, paper, erasers, pencil box, Crayola crayons, markers, dry erase markers, glue sticks, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes, composition notebook, and spiral notebook. These are just the basics; your student’s list may be different, depending on each class and grade.Weekly retailer ads have started featuring school supplies. Crayola crayons 24-packs are just 50 cents at Target this week; that’s a huge savings! Crayola colored pencils 12-packs are marked down to 99 cents. Also saving big bucks. You’ll find similar bargains on composition books, pencils, etc.; and Walmart usually matches any advertised price from another retailer.If you’re financially able, please consider purchasing some extras to help out your child’s classroom. Most times, the supplies parents send in the fall don’t last until Christmas, and your child’s teacher makes up the difference from their own pocket. That gets expensive. So be generous if you can. Send an extra couple of boxes of tissues, extra Crayola crayons, or some pencils (Ticonderogas are the best!). Your child’s teacher will be so appreciative.Even though it seems like summer just started, cooler weather sounds better and better. Hope your student has an absolutely ideal school year!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64ad92d54db048287f84fda1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64b555894db048287e8483cf","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 19:09:53 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Save the Date: Bixby Village Model Home Grand Opening","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is throwing a party that you don't want to miss. On Aug. 25, Ideal shall host the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby Village\u003c/a> Model Home Grand Opening.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Join us for the grand opening and the back to school beach bash from 1 to 4 p.m. \u003ca href=\"https://bixbychamber.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Bixby Chamber of Commerce\u003c/a> shall host a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. to celebrate the launch of Ideal's first neighborhood in the Tulsa market. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby Village\u003c/a> is located at 8986 E. 161st Place S., directly across from \u003ca href=\"https://www.bixbyps.org/o/bixby-central-intermediate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby Central Intermediate School\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>After more than 30 years in the home building business, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is now part of the Tulsa market. Ideal’s principles are built on a foundation of the highest quality standards and giving back to the communities in which they build. With more than 12,000 new homes in central Oklahoma, Stillwater, and now \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby\u003c/a>, we continue to grow. Ideal stands behind premiere quality and customer experience. Ideal is the only new homebuilder in Oklahoma to offer guaranteed heating and cooling usage, a one-year warranty and 10-year structural warranty. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Save the date and get ready to have a blast. You can explore the beautiful new model home, tour two newly completed homes, and cool off at the amazing splash pad. So, pack your towel and sunscreen to make a splash at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bixby Village\u003c/a> Grand Opening.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/45f3cefa904334a6cec64d66340291cd.jpeg","name":"Bixby Village Model Home Grand Opening","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/45f3cefa904334a6cec64d66340291cd.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Bixby Village Model Home Grand Opening"}}],"uniqueName":"save-the-date-bixby-village-model-home-grand-opening-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-18T14:36:49.631Z","_created":"Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:51:53 GMT","dateUnix":1689691010,"_etag":"6cb019af772cef3827158dd9441119b470375ab6","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is throwing a party that you don't want to miss. On Aug. 25, Ideal shall host the Bixby Village Model Home Grand Opening.&nbsp;Join us for the grand opening and the back to school beach bash from 1 to 4 p.m. The Bixby Chamber of Commerce shall host a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. to celebrate the launch of Ideal's first neighborhood in the Tulsa market. Bixby Village is located at 8986 E. 161st Place S., directly across from Bixby Central Intermediate School.&nbsp;After more than 30 years in the home building business, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is now part of the Tulsa market. Ideal’s principles are built on a foundation of the highest quality standards and giving back to the communities in which they build. With more than 12,000 new homes in central Oklahoma, Stillwater, and now Bixby, we continue to grow. Ideal stands behind premiere quality and customer experience. Ideal is the only new homebuilder in Oklahoma to offer guaranteed heating and cooling usage, a one-year warranty and 10-year structural warranty. &nbsp;Save the date and get ready to have a blast. You can explore the beautiful new model home, tour two newly completed homes, and cool off at the amazing splash pad. So, pack your towel and sunscreen to make a splash at the Bixby Village Grand Opening.&nbsp;","metaTags":{"title":"Bixby Village Model Home Grand Opening | Ideal Homes Tulsa","description":"Join Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods for the Bixby Village Grand Opening! Tour our first Tulsa-market neighborhood, explore new model homes, and enjoy the community!"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64b555894db048287e8483cf"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64b971264db048288185f75c","_updated":"Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:38:46 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Catch some fun before school starts!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Neighborhood Arts \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Eight weeks of arts performances in your neighborhood&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Through July 29&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Free; all ages welcome&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Events run Monday through Saturday each week at various Metropolitan Library locations across the metro. Featuring various musical styles and performing arts such as rock music, puppet shows, hip-hop demonstrations and opera. The entertainment line-up is full of fun, energetic performances from favorite artists; a new artist will be featured every week. Sponsored by the Arts Council of OKC, National Endowment of the Arts and the Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information, log on to \u003ca href=\"metrolibary.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">metrolibary.org\u003c/a> for times and locations.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>National Day of the Cowboy \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>July 22,&nbsp;10 a.m.&nbsp;to&nbsp;4 p.m.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Free with museum admission (adults, $15; children 6-12, $5; children 5 &amp; under, free). A celebration of the classic Western icon – the cowboy. Dress up in your western duds and enjoy performances by Oklahoma Opry, family-friendly activities and crafts while exploring Prosperity Junction and Liichokoshkomo.’ Activities are available while supplies last. Games and activities will include clay horseshoes, pool noodle stick horses, western sun catchers, nerf target practice, tic-tac-toe, giant horseshoes, Connect 4, Jenga, checkers, gallery scavenger hunt and more. Plus, reenactors and storytellers, performances and demonstrations. For more information, log on to \u003ca href=\"https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">nationalcowboymuseum.org\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>OKC Zoo \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you are a heat lover, take a trip to the Oklahoma City Zoo. There is always something going on at the zoo … grab a cool soft drink or water and sit back to enjoy the animal antics. Check the website for hours and prices: \u003ca href=\"https://www.okczoo.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">okczoo.org. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Other indoor activities to beat the heat \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Love the outdoors but Oklahoma’s roller coaster summer weather can leave you searching for an escape … a cool escape! Here are some of&nbsp;MetroFamily&nbsp;Magazine’s top indoor play places in the OKC metro. Check websites for cost,&nbsp;hours&nbsp;or&nbsp;specific programs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\">\u003cstrong>Unpluggits \u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>575 Enterprise Drive, Suite 110, Edmond&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Art Studio and indoor play place&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>A family-friendly ceramic and craft painting studio for all ages plus an indoor playground. Children and adults can explore their artistic side and get rambunctious too. Check out their website for more information:&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"unnpluggits.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">unnpluggits.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\">\u003cstrong>Brickopolis \u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>101 S Mickey Mantle Drive, OKC&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Have fun playing laser tag, mining for gemstones, playing mini golf and more.&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"Brickopolis.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brickopolis.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\">\u003cstrong>HeyDay Entertainment \u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>3201&nbsp;Market Place, Norman&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>A plethora of family fun that includes 24 bowling lanes, laser tag, a high-flying ropes course and more than 50 arcade games.&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"Heydayfun.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Heydayfun.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\">\u003cstrong>Science Museum Oklahoma \u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>2020 Remington Place, OKC&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Explore space, light, motion, aviation and weather in this mecca of indoor fun.&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"Sciencemuseumok.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sciencemuseumok.org\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\">\u003cstrong>Topgolf\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>13313 Pawnee Drive, OKC&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Activities for children include golfing, pool tables, video games and giant Jenga. Hip with tweens and teens!&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"Topgolf.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Topgolf.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\">\u003cstrong>Urban Air Trampoline &amp; Adventure Park \u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>2800 S Telephone Road, Moore&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Race on a two-story go-kart track, climb towering structures, bounce on trampolines, test your agility on a warrior course and be the last man standing in the Wipeout attraction.&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"Urbanair.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Urbanair.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\">\u003cstrong>Arctic Edge \u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>14613 N Kelly&nbsp;Ave., Edmond&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Hit the ice with public skating and learn-to-skate lessons. Or watch local youth and collegiate teams play hockey.&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"Arctic-edge.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arctic-edge.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":360,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}' data-listid=\"1\">\u003cstrong>iFLY Indoor Skydiving \u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>13600 Pawnee Drive, OKC&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Find out what it’s like to fly in a vertical wind tunnel that simulates the free-fall conditions of skydiving. \u003ca href=\"iFLYworld.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">iFLYworld.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are also summer movie programs at Harkins Bricktown in OKC and Warren Theatres in Moore. Plus, bowling lanes and roller skating all over the metro, Chicken N Pickle in north Oklahoma City. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>For outdoor enthusiasts who don’t mind a little sweat (or a lot), there’s always Frontier City amusement park off Northeast 122nd Street and I-35, and Hurricane Harbor water park off I-40 and Meridian Ave in OKC.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>These are just a few places where you can entertain yourself or your family this summer. Tons of fun … much of it free … for all ages, so top off your summer with fun your children can talk about when they go back to school. Stay cool and have an ideal summer!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a157d508ce888bfb3c96777238d15e4.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Catch some fun before school starts!"}}],"uniqueName":"catch-some-fun-before-school-starts-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-20T16:12:14.154Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a157d508ce888bfb3c96777238d15e4.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Catch some fun before school starts!"},"dateUnix":1689869535,"_etag":"2819096ad2dc2d8a228048845e06080105a2cbe7","textbody":"Neighborhood Arts Eight weeks of arts performances in your neighborhood&nbsp;Through July 29&nbsp;Free; all ages welcome&nbsp;Events run Monday through Saturday each week at various Metropolitan Library locations across the metro. Featuring various musical styles and performing arts such as rock music, puppet shows, hip-hop demonstrations and opera. The entertainment line-up is full of fun, energetic performances from favorite artists; a new artist will be featured every week. Sponsored by the Arts Council of OKC, National Endowment of the Arts and the Oklahoma Arts Council. For more information, log on to metrolibary.org for times and locations.&nbsp;&nbsp;National Day of the Cowboy July 22,&nbsp;10 a.m.&nbsp;to&nbsp;4 p.m.&nbsp;National Cowboy &amp; Western Heritage Museum&nbsp;Free with museum admission (adults, $15; children 6-12, $5; children 5 &amp; under, free). A celebration of the classic Western icon – the cowboy. Dress up in your western duds and enjoy performances by Oklahoma Opry, family-friendly activities and crafts while exploring Prosperity Junction and Liichokoshkomo.’ Activities are available while supplies last. Games and activities will include clay horseshoes, pool noodle stick horses, western sun catchers, nerf target practice, tic-tac-toe, giant horseshoes, Connect 4, Jenga, checkers, gallery scavenger hunt and more. Plus, reenactors and storytellers, performances and demonstrations. For more information, log on to nationalcowboymuseum.org&nbsp;&nbsp;OKC Zoo If you are a heat lover, take a trip to the Oklahoma City Zoo. There is always something going on at the zoo … grab a cool soft drink or water and sit back to enjoy the animal antics. Check the website for hours and prices: okczoo.org. &nbsp;Other indoor activities to beat the heat Love the outdoors but Oklahoma’s roller coaster summer weather can leave you searching for an escape … a cool escape! Here are some of&nbsp;MetroFamily&nbsp;Magazine’s top indoor play places in the OKC metro. Check websites for cost,&nbsp;hours&nbsp;or&nbsp;specific programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unpluggits 575 Enterprise Drive, Suite 110, Edmond&nbsp;Art Studio and indoor play place&nbsp;A family-friendly ceramic and craft painting studio for all ages plus an indoor playground. Children and adults can explore their artistic side and get rambunctious too. Check out their website for more information:&nbsp;unnpluggits.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Brickopolis 101 S Mickey Mantle Drive, OKC&nbsp;Have fun playing laser tag, mining for gemstones, playing mini golf and more.&nbsp;Brickopolis.com&nbsp;&nbsp;HeyDay Entertainment 3201&nbsp;Market Place, Norman&nbsp;A plethora of family fun that includes 24 bowling lanes, laser tag, a high-flying ropes course and more than 50 arcade games.&nbsp;Heydayfun.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Science Museum Oklahoma 2020 Remington Place, OKC&nbsp;Explore space, light, motion, aviation and weather in this mecca of indoor fun.&nbsp;Sciencemuseumok.org&nbsp;&nbsp;Topgolf&nbsp;13313 Pawnee Drive, OKC&nbsp;Activities for children include golfing, pool tables, video games and giant Jenga. Hip with tweens and teens!&nbsp;Topgolf.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Urban Air Trampoline &amp; Adventure Park 2800 S Telephone Road, Moore&nbsp;Race on a two-story go-kart track, climb towering structures, bounce on trampolines, test your agility on a warrior course and be the last man standing in the Wipeout attraction.&nbsp;Urbanair.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Arctic Edge 14613 N Kelly&nbsp;Ave., Edmond&nbsp;Hit the ice with public skating and learn-to-skate lessons. Or watch local youth and collegiate teams play hockey.&nbsp;Arctic-edge.com&nbsp;&nbsp;iFLY Indoor Skydiving 13600 Pawnee Drive, OKC&nbsp;Find out what it’s like to fly in a vertical wind tunnel that simulates the free-fall conditions of skydiving. iFLYworld.com&nbsp;There are also summer movie programs at Harkins Bricktown in OKC and Warren Theatres in Moore. Plus, bowling lanes and roller skating all over the metro, Chicken N Pickle in north Oklahoma City. &nbsp;For outdoor enthusiasts who don’t mind a little sweat (or a lot), there’s always Frontier City amusement park off Northeast 122nd Street and I-35, and Hurricane Harbor water park off I-40 and Meridian Ave in OKC.&nbsp;These are just a few places where you can entertain yourself or your family this summer. Tons of fun … much of it free … for all ages, so top off your summer with fun your children can talk about when they go back to school. Stay cool and have an ideal summer!&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:38:46 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64b971264db048288185f75c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64c12acd4db0482880843a18","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 16:38:22 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Meet Rachel Cathey","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Rachel Cathey has been with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods since 2016. Cathey loves being creative and working with bold designs, textures and colors. She was recently promoted to assistant manager of the Ideal Design Studio because of her eye for style and exceptional customer service.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Cathey appreciates Ideal’s forward thinking and how they are continuously encouraging the design team to use fresh new designs. Plus, the Ideal Design Studio is the largest in the state of Oklahoma, offering endless selections. “We are able to provide an array of exquisite selections for buyers to personalize homes, as well as for us to design pre-built homes,” Cathey said. “This ensures no two homes are the same, which is strongly reflected in our finished homes and neighborhoods.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Cathey has worked with over 150 Ideal homebuyers. “I love having the opportunity to work one-on-one with homebuyers, guiding them through the design process from start to finish, then seeing their vision come to life at the end,” Rachel said. “It’s always exciting to receive pictures and updates along the way.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Showing off unique style isn’t just part of Cathey’s daily job designing beautiful homes. She has a vinyl record collection with over 300 albums and counting. She enjoys all genres of music and listens to the records on rotation. She is also a talented musician and has played the drums since childhood.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">It is too difficult for Cathey to select just one Ideal floor plan but chose the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/edison\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edison\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/murphy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Murphy\u003c/a> for their similarities. “The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/edison\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edison\u003c/a> is 1,385 square feet with no wasted space and the layout is ideal for entertaining, especially for anyone who loves to cook,” Cathey said. “The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/murphy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Murphy\u003c/a> floor plan for the exact same reasons, but it offers 2,136 square feet of living space.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, why wait to find your dream home? Contact us now to schedule a tour of Cathey’s preferred floor plans or the Ideal Design Studio!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d66a1785d164a9e243067f05f44c58c0.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Meet Rachel Cathey"}}],"uniqueName":"meet-rachel-cathey-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-07-26T14:07:33.681Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d66a1785d164a9e243067f05f44c58c0.jpeg","name":"Meet Rachel Cathey","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1690380454,"_etag":"9e333cb081875428b8980a6fc02da19efa5bee86","textbody":"Rachel Cathey has been with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods since 2016. Cathey loves being creative and working with bold designs, textures and colors. She was recently promoted to assistant manager of the Ideal Design Studio because of her eye for style and exceptional customer service.Cathey appreciates Ideal’s forward thinking and how they are continuously encouraging the design team to use fresh new designs. Plus, the Ideal Design Studio is the largest in the state of Oklahoma, offering endless selections. “We are able to provide an array of exquisite selections for buyers to personalize homes, as well as for us to design pre-built homes,” Cathey said. “This ensures no two homes are the same, which is strongly reflected in our finished homes and neighborhoods.”Cathey has worked with over 150 Ideal homebuyers. “I love having the opportunity to work one-on-one with homebuyers, guiding them through the design process from start to finish, then seeing their vision come to life at the end,” Rachel said. “It’s always exciting to receive pictures and updates along the way.”&nbsp;Showing off unique style isn’t just part of Cathey’s daily job designing beautiful homes. She has a vinyl record collection with over 300 albums and counting. She enjoys all genres of music and listens to the records on rotation. She is also a talented musician and has played the drums since childhood.It is too difficult for Cathey to select just one Ideal floor plan but chose the Edison and Murphy for their similarities. “The Edison is 1,385 square feet with no wasted space and the layout is ideal for entertaining, especially for anyone who loves to cook,” Cathey said. “The Murphy floor plan for the exact same reasons, but it offers 2,136 square feet of living space.”So, why wait to find your dream home? Contact us now to schedule a tour of Cathey’s preferred floor plans or the Ideal Design Studio!","_created":"Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:16:45 GMT","metaTags":{"title":"Meet Rachel Cathey: Ideal Design Studio Assistant Manager","description":"Get to know Rachel Cathey, Assistant Manager of the Ideal Design Studio. Learn about her eye for style and exceptional customer service!"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64c12acd4db0482880843a18"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64d29ff54db048287e84b3c0","_updated":"Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:06:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Meet Devereaux Schutze","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Devereaux Schutze has been a designer of new homes for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for over a decade. She has seen dozens of style trends come and go.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>During her time at the Ideal Design Studio, she has helped custom-create over 200 personalized homes. Schutze doesn’t only love helping her homebuyers, she also loves animals and has fostered eight dogs until they found their forever homes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Schutze said of all of the Ideal homes she has designed; the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/stafford\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stafford\u003c/a> floor plan is her favorite. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/stafford\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stafford\u003c/a> is gorgeous and spacious, featuring three beds, 2.5 baths, a study, a bonus room and an oversized garage. Wow! What else could you want?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Shutze said she enjoys combining patterns, colors and textures to create an emotionally pleasing space. She also loves working with the Ideal design team&nbsp;because&nbsp;everyone shares the same goals. “Every designer is there to help create a&nbsp;unique space for homeowners to live their lives in&nbsp;a space fit for them,” she said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you would like to find out about the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/stafford\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stafford\u003c/a> plan or more homes Schutze designed, contact us today!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b854d401b9c953f3eeafdc5c98b47188.jpeg","name":"Meet Devereaux Schutze","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b854d401b9c953f3eeafdc5c98b47188.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Meet Devereaux Schutze"}}],"uniqueName":"meet-devereaux-schutze-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-08-08T19:57:47.707Z","_created":"Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:05:09 GMT","dateUnix":1691524668,"_etag":"6063721c4d925bdaf7c44b41ed16fec6609f013f","textbody":"Devereaux Schutze has been a designer of new homes for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for over a decade. She has seen dozens of style trends come and go.&nbsp;During her time at the Ideal Design Studio, she has helped custom-create over 200 personalized homes. Schutze doesn’t only love helping her homebuyers, she also loves animals and has fostered eight dogs until they found their forever homes.&nbsp;Schutze said of all of the Ideal homes she has designed; the Stafford floor plan is her favorite. The Stafford is gorgeous and spacious, featuring three beds, 2.5 baths, a study, a bonus room and an oversized garage. Wow! What else could you want?Shutze said she enjoys combining patterns, colors and textures to create an emotionally pleasing space. She also loves working with the Ideal design team&nbsp;because&nbsp;everyone shares the same goals. “Every designer is there to help create a&nbsp;unique space for homeowners to live their lives in&nbsp;a space fit for them,” she said.If you would like to find out about the Stafford plan or more homes Schutze designed, contact us today!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64d29ff54db048287e84b3c0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64d4eb434db0482881865188","_updated":"Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:04:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Meet Taylor Bowden","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Taylor Bowden’s dream of being a designer all started at the age of 10 while going to design jobs with his grandmother. He said he most enjoys working with customers because everyone has a vastly different design style or aesthetic.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bowden said a fun fact about him is that he shares the same birthday with his brother, but they are not twins, they are actually five years apart!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bowden has worked at the Ideal Design Studio for three years, with over 65 homeowners, helping each one make their design dreams come true. He said he loves looking at the front of the homes with the buyers and envisioning what he would want to see as the customer. Bowden doesn’t just design custom homes; he also creates our pre-designed homes. Bowden says he loves working at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods because of the incredible support from his team and managers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bowden said he loves the modern \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/nottingham\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham\u003c/a> floor plan. This gorgeous 2-story home offers over 2,200 square feet of living space, which means a large canvas for Bowden to work his design magic taking one tile and creating a masterpiece of a home all-around it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Are you ready to create your own canvas and design your new Ideal home with Taylor Bowden? Contact us to make an appointment.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ce13abb8d5158c471680846ad4c95914.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Meet Taylor Bowden"}}],"uniqueName":"meet-taylor-bowden-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-08-10T13:36:27.283Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ce13abb8d5158c471680846ad4c95914.jpeg","name":"Meet Taylor Bowden","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1691674588,"_etag":"a784f7d3516140434344eafea1b5be0046755110","textbody":"Taylor Bowden’s dream of being a designer all started at the age of 10 while going to design jobs with his grandmother. He said he most enjoys working with customers because everyone has a vastly different design style or aesthetic.&nbsp;Bowden said a fun fact about him is that he shares the same birthday with his brother, but they are not twins, they are actually five years apart!Bowden has worked at the Ideal Design Studio for three years, with over 65 homeowners, helping each one make their design dreams come true. He said he loves looking at the front of the homes with the buyers and envisioning what he would want to see as the customer. Bowden doesn’t just design custom homes; he also creates our pre-designed homes. Bowden says he loves working at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods because of the incredible support from his team and managers.Bowden said he loves the modern Nottingham floor plan. This gorgeous 2-story home offers over 2,200 square feet of living space, which means a large canvas for Bowden to work his design magic taking one tile and creating a masterpiece of a home all-around it.Are you ready to create your own canvas and design your new Ideal home with Taylor Bowden? Contact us to make an appointment.","_created":"Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:50:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64d4eb434db0482881865188"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64e4d03a4db0486a734109c8","_updated":"Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:06:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Design Team Helps Homebuyers Build Beautiful Custom Homes","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Building a new custom home is a big deal and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has a team of designers to guide you through the selection process so your new home will reflect your style and personality. The Ideal Design Studio is the largest of its kind in Oklahoma with more than 80,000 design choices for your new home, which may seem daunting to some, but that’s why we’re here to help.\u003c/p>\u003cp>New customers begin working with Design Studio consultants very soon after signing a contract, sometimes as early as a week following.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Homebuyers come to the Design Studio after they’ve selected their homesite, floor plan and elevation (home style). From there, buyers will make decisions regarding all the finishes in the home. While a design consultant helps buyers navigating their way through selections, they help with guidance and recommendations if buyers want it. Some items buyers select at their Design Studio appointment include brick, paint colors, door style, light fixtures, cabinet designs, flooring, countertops, tile and more. Buyers will also review some detailed technical pieces, such as the electrical plan for their new home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The first meeting with a Design Studio consultant will be a personalization meeting; which is about four hours long. Buyers work with their design consultant to review the floor plan, electrical plan (where lighting, outlets and switches are located) and plot plan (how the home is situated on the homesite). The second half of this time is spent selecting specific finishes, materials and colors for the home, starting with the exterior color scheme and working inside. After this first meeting, customers will receive preliminary pricing information and have time to review and make changes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The final design meeting usually lasts a couple of hours. During this meeting, customers will review, finalize, and authorize their selections for their new home. The entire process from the personalization meeting to the final design meeting takes about two weeks.\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to Melody Richardson, Design Studio manager, it’s essential for customers to take some time before the personalization meeting to walk through other Ideal homes and to get a sense of their preferred design aesthetic. “Having a sense of direction before coming to the Design Studio helps make the most of their time with their design consultant,” Richardson added.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When customers leave the Design Studio after their final meeting, they will have all the options and materials selected for their home, and they will also walk away knowing the total, final investment for their home. “We have a great team of design consultants who are passionate about their customers and design,” continued Richardson. “Our team works together to create a home that homeowners will love for years to come,” she concluded.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/u3K1ngKbVEI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/91e3ebdcc45b100fada2ada17936cf8b.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Isabella Kitchen"}}],"uniqueName":"ideal-design-team-helps-homebuyers-build-beautiful-custom-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-08-22T14:57:35.135Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/91e3ebdcc45b100fada2ada17936cf8b.jpeg","name":"Isabella Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1692716256,"_etag":"c7bbb742a93bf1550cb11df419fe86fbb941add9","textbody":"Building a new custom home is a big deal and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has a team of designers to guide you through the selection process so your new home will reflect your style and personality. The Ideal Design Studio is the largest of its kind in Oklahoma with more than 80,000 design choices for your new home, which may seem daunting to some, but that’s why we’re here to help.New customers begin working with Design Studio consultants very soon after signing a contract, sometimes as early as a week following.Homebuyers come to the Design Studio after they’ve selected their homesite, floor plan and elevation (home style). From there, buyers will make decisions regarding all the finishes in the home. While a design consultant helps buyers navigating their way through selections, they help with guidance and recommendations if buyers want it. Some items buyers select at their Design Studio appointment include brick, paint colors, door style, light fixtures, cabinet designs, flooring, countertops, tile and more. Buyers will also review some detailed technical pieces, such as the electrical plan for their new home.&nbsp;The first meeting with a Design Studio consultant will be a personalization meeting; which is about four hours long. Buyers work with their design consultant to review the floor plan, electrical plan (where lighting, outlets and switches are located) and plot plan (how the home is situated on the homesite). The second half of this time is spent selecting specific finishes, materials and colors for the home, starting with the exterior color scheme and working inside. After this first meeting, customers will receive preliminary pricing information and have time to review and make changes.&nbsp;The final design meeting usually lasts a couple of hours. During this meeting, customers will review, finalize, and authorize their selections for their new home. The entire process from the personalization meeting to the final design meeting takes about two weeks.According to Melody Richardson, Design Studio manager, it’s essential for customers to take some time before the personalization meeting to walk through other Ideal homes and to get a sense of their preferred design aesthetic. “Having a sense of direction before coming to the Design Studio helps make the most of their time with their design consultant,” Richardson added.When customers leave the Design Studio after their final meeting, they will have all the options and materials selected for their home, and they will also walk away knowing the total, final investment for their home. “We have a great team of design consultants who are passionate about their customers and design,” continued Richardson. “Our team works together to create a home that homeowners will love for years to come,” she concluded.","_created":"Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:11:54 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64e4d03a4db0486a734109c8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64f0aa3c4db0486a734130e8","_updated":"Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:57:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Meet Melody Richardson","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal’s Design Studio manager, Melody Richardson, is all about home design. She comes up with new home interiors, chooses finishes, color schemes, floor plans, and helps customers come up with answers to the thousands of other decisions that go into building a new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Richardson graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in interior design and worked in the Dallas commercial architecture field for the first five years of her career. She soon discovered her passion for residential design and eventually made her way back to Oklahoma and to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods as a design studio consultant.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I immediately felt at home with the company, the people, and the work I was doing,” said Richardson. “I’ve been with Ideal nine years – seven as a design studio consultant and one year as the design studio operations specialist – before taking the job of design studio manager in Sept. &nbsp;2022,” she continued. She also worked for a homebuilder in Tulsa for two years. She’s happy to be back in Oklahoma City and thrilled to be back with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I love the people I work with,” Richardson said. “There’s such a sense of collaboration among all departments. Everyone in the company is focused on building the best homes and creating the best experience for Ideal customers. It’s so rewarding!” she said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Richardson finds inspiration in how each customer personalizes their own home to their specific needs and design aesthetic. “One of the most rewarding moments for our team is seeing a customer come into our design studio with lots of ideas and thoughts, then leaving confident, happy and excited for their new home. It’s a special experience helping customers design their dream home and watch it come to life,” she continued.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The design team really is a dream team. “Everyone is unique, creative and passionate about their work,” she said. Bringing in the newest products, trends and design styles for customers to make each home feel special and highly personalized is one of the roles Richardson loves best. The design team has a unique perspective and gets to know customers in a way that’s very different from other departments. We get to know how our customers live in their homes, what expectations they have for its performance, and how they want their house to reflect their own personalities.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4eee973ae31834b51adfc6628f4747fe.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Meet Melody Richardson"}}],"uniqueName":"meet-melody-richardson-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-08-31T14:52:08.963Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4eee973ae31834b51adfc6628f4747fe.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Meet Melody Richardson"},"dateUnix":1693493529,"_etag":"33ff72957b8e5d5e48a0dffa242e758a26e44f8e","textbody":"Ideal’s Design Studio manager, Melody Richardson, is all about home design. She comes up with new home interiors, chooses finishes, color schemes, floor plans, and helps customers come up with answers to the thousands of other decisions that go into building a new home.Richardson graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in interior design and worked in the Dallas commercial architecture field for the first five years of her career. She soon discovered her passion for residential design and eventually made her way back to Oklahoma and to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods as a design studio consultant.“I immediately felt at home with the company, the people, and the work I was doing,” said Richardson. “I’ve been with Ideal nine years – seven as a design studio consultant and one year as the design studio operations specialist – before taking the job of design studio manager in Sept. &nbsp;2022,” she continued. She also worked for a homebuilder in Tulsa for two years. She’s happy to be back in Oklahoma City and thrilled to be back with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.“I love the people I work with,” Richardson said. “There’s such a sense of collaboration among all departments. Everyone in the company is focused on building the best homes and creating the best experience for Ideal customers. It’s so rewarding!” she said.Richardson finds inspiration in how each customer personalizes their own home to their specific needs and design aesthetic. “One of the most rewarding moments for our team is seeing a customer come into our design studio with lots of ideas and thoughts, then leaving confident, happy and excited for their new home. It’s a special experience helping customers design their dream home and watch it come to life,” she continued.The design team really is a dream team. “Everyone is unique, creative and passionate about their work,” she said. Bringing in the newest products, trends and design styles for customers to make each home feel special and highly personalized is one of the roles Richardson loves best. The design team has a unique perspective and gets to know customers in a way that’s very different from other departments. We get to know how our customers live in their homes, what expectations they have for its performance, and how they want their house to reflect their own personalities.","_created":"Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:57:00 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64f0aa3c4db0486a734130e8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"64fb8ba74db0486a73415263","_updated":"Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:13:53 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"HELP US HELP AN INCREDIBLE TRADE PARTNER AFFORD LIFE-SAVING SURGERY","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Just ask someone from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods about Neil Taylor and they will sing his praises as one of the most dedicated and kind people they've ever worked with. Neil has been a highly valued member of the Ideal trade partner team for the past 17 years. Throughout this time, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to our customers and homes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Neil recently received the difficult news that he desperately needs heart surgery, and unfortunately, does not have the funds necessary to make this life-saving surgery happen. To assist him in this challenging situation, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has initiated a \u003ca href=\"https://gofund.me/14cf9678\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>GoFundMe campaign to help Neil raise funds for his medical costs.\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Kristi Montgomery, customer care representative at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, says that if anyone deserves support from others, it's Neil. \"I have gotten many calls after he has been out to a customer's home just to let me know how wonderful he is. He works 7 days a week and never complains.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mackenzie Christian, a builder at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, echoed Kristi's sentiments, emphasizing Neil's unparalleled dedication and diligence. \"He consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring our homes are of the highest standard for future homeowners,\" Christian expressed. \"Even in emergencies or last-minute situations on closing day, Neil never hesitates to step in. We are eager to support him when he needs us most.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you would like to join Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to support Neil with this expense, any \u003ca href=\"https://gofund.me/14cf9678\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>\u003cu>donations made to the GoFundMe campaign will be greatly appreciated by Neil and his family.\u003c/u>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> All funds will go directly towards helping him get access to the life-saving surgery he needs.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"help-us-help-an-incredible-trade-partner-afford-lifesaving-surgery-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-09-08T20:58:47.624Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a36d43f652f2d9f941f1c8bef1b30c8b.jpeg","name":"Neil Taylor hard at work","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1694206728,"_etag":"5a7213bd0795df1642993d8516de1cc28c088cee","textbody":"Just ask someone from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods about Neil Taylor and they will sing his praises as one of the most dedicated and kind people they've ever worked with. Neil has been a highly valued member of the Ideal trade partner team for the past 17 years. Throughout this time, he has consistently demonstrated his commitment to our customers and homes.&nbsp;Neil recently received the difficult news that he desperately needs heart surgery, and unfortunately, does not have the funds necessary to make this life-saving surgery happen. To assist him in this challenging situation, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to help Neil raise funds for his medical costs.Kristi Montgomery, customer care representative at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, says that if anyone deserves support from others, it's Neil. \"I have gotten many calls after he has been out to a customer's home just to let me know how wonderful he is. He works 7 days a week and never complains.\"Mackenzie Christian, a builder at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, echoed Kristi's sentiments, emphasizing Neil's unparalleled dedication and diligence. \"He consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring our homes are of the highest standard for future homeowners,\" Christian expressed. \"Even in emergencies or last-minute situations on closing day, Neil never hesitates to step in. We are eager to support him when he needs us most.\"If you would like to join Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods to support Neil with this expense, any donations made to the GoFundMe campaign will be greatly appreciated by Neil and his family. All funds will go directly towards helping him get access to the life-saving surgery he needs.","_created":"Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:01:27 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/64fb8ba74db0486a73415263"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6500d4f74db0486a75413703","_updated":"Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:15:35 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why Ideal Builds the Highest Quality Homes","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Steve Shoemaker, president of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, walks through completed homes and checks out job sites at least once a week. “By doing these walks, I can see what’s really happening. If we’re trying something new, I get to see it for myself,” he said. “I also take a look at our competitors. How are we to best understand the market if we don’t understand what our competitors are offering and what our customers are seeing,” he continued.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Quality has always been a top priority at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods throughout the more than 30 years in business building new homes in Oklahoma. When someone buys a new home, they expect the highest level of quality, but not all homebuilders deliver. “Our brand is our quality,” Shoemaker says. One of the points of pride at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the more than 13,000 homes built with the same standard in mind that homeowners still value.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Shoemaker says that the definition of quality depends on who you ask and that part of our job is to determine what quality truly means to different people.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>The city\u003c/strong> will tell you that quality means meeting building codes. If the house passes inspection then it is a quality home.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>A builder\u003c/strong> will tell you it’s the materials used and how the home is engineered and constructed beyond what the city requires for codes.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Home buyers\u003c/strong> usually assume that all new homes meet code, are properly engineered and constructed, and are made of high quality materials. Therefore, buyers are often evaluating quality based on the finishes of the home – cabinets, light fixtures, paint, etc.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>“The truth is, quality means all of those things and more. Ideal builds the best-performing homes through a balance of materials, people and processes. If we invest in the best windows but don’t install them properly, that’s a waste of resources. We test and follow up on issues to ensure that the next home we build is always better than the last. Better building processes mean better quality for our customers,” says Shoemaker.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal is continuously making improvements to products and processes to improve the quality of every home, but sometimes things happen outside of the company’s control. “Some things are, of course, out of our control, but we still believe quality has to win out,” explained Shoemaker.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>A couple years ago, Oklahoma experienced a very cold winter that killed a significant amount of brand-new sod. When it warmed up, some yards were dead or partially dead. Ideal replaced the sod in all 40–50 lawns – because it was the right thing to do. They could have explained to homeowners that careful care and watering would start new growth, but that wouldn’t be the right thing for the homeowner. “We want our customers to be happy with their homes from the word go! We didn’t spend time explaining what happened to their yard – we just fixed it. Period,” said Shoemaker.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“You also can’t build high-quality homes without incredible people. Yes, we’re in the homebuilding business, but most importantly, we’re in the people business. We want to deliver what our customers are looking for: high quality and beautiful homes. And to do that, we have to have the best people on the team who are invested in the quality of our homes,” concluded Shoemaker.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-ideal-builds-the-highest-quality-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-09-12T21:04:01.569Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ef73743ec807924be3178f10993c6a1c.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"couple enjoying glass of wine in new Ideal home"},"dateUnix":1694552642,"_etag":"74340d6c32bbb915dac538259680d6063a242862","textbody":"Steve Shoemaker, president of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, walks through completed homes and checks out job sites at least once a week. “By doing these walks, I can see what’s really happening. If we’re trying something new, I get to see it for myself,” he said. “I also take a look at our competitors. How are we to best understand the market if we don’t understand what our competitors are offering and what our customers are seeing,” he continued.Quality has always been a top priority at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods throughout the more than 30 years in business building new homes in Oklahoma. When someone buys a new home, they expect the highest level of quality, but not all homebuilders deliver. “Our brand is our quality,” Shoemaker says. One of the points of pride at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the more than 13,000 homes built with the same standard in mind that homeowners still value.Shoemaker says that the definition of quality depends on who you ask and that part of our job is to determine what quality truly means to different people.&nbsp;The city will tell you that quality means meeting building codes. If the house passes inspection then it is a quality home.A builder will tell you it’s the materials used and how the home is engineered and constructed beyond what the city requires for codes.Home buyers usually assume that all new homes meet code, are properly engineered and constructed, and are made of high quality materials. Therefore, buyers are often evaluating quality based on the finishes of the home – cabinets, light fixtures, paint, etc.&nbsp;“The truth is, quality means all of those things and more. Ideal builds the best-performing homes through a balance of materials, people and processes. If we invest in the best windows but don’t install them properly, that’s a waste of resources. We test and follow up on issues to ensure that the next home we build is always better than the last. Better building processes mean better quality for our customers,” says Shoemaker.Ideal is continuously making improvements to products and processes to improve the quality of every home, but sometimes things happen outside of the company’s control. “Some things are, of course, out of our control, but we still believe quality has to win out,” explained Shoemaker.&nbsp;A couple years ago, Oklahoma experienced a very cold winter that killed a significant amount of brand-new sod. When it warmed up, some yards were dead or partially dead. Ideal replaced the sod in all 40–50 lawns – because it was the right thing to do. They could have explained to homeowners that careful care and watering would start new growth, but that wouldn’t be the right thing for the homeowner. “We want our customers to be happy with their homes from the word go! We didn’t spend time explaining what happened to their yard – we just fixed it. Period,” said Shoemaker.“You also can’t build high-quality homes without incredible people. Yes, we’re in the homebuilding business, but most importantly, we’re in the people business. We want to deliver what our customers are looking for: high quality and beautiful homes. And to do that, we have to have the best people on the team who are invested in the quality of our homes,” concluded Shoemaker.","_created":"Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:15:35 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6500d4f74db0486a75413703"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6503727c4db0486a73416d00","_updated":"Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:42:05 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Sweater Weather","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Sweater weather is on the way!\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Say farewell to summer heat and hello to fall. We’ve had just a taste of fall this week with cooler temps and a little rain, so it’s time to start thinking pumpkins, leaves and fall festivals.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s some festival fun happening around Tulsa in Sept. and Oct.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Green Festival • Sept. 21–23\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S Guthrie Ave., Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cp>Eat authentic Greek food, like gyros, Loukoumades and lamb dinners, while enjoying traditional dancing and live folk music.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Monarchs on the Mountain • Sept. 23 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Chandler Park, 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Monarchs on the Mountain” is an annual festival celebrating the vital role Eastern Oklahoma plays in Monarch butterfly migration. Educational booths and fun activities for the whole family.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Festival Americas • Sept. 30 • 2 p.m.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guthrie Green, 111 E Reconciliation Way\u003c/p>\u003cp>Celebrate the rich culture of Tulsa’s Hispanic and Latino community. Live music, dance, interactive art exhibits and much more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Autumn in the Botanic Garden • Sept. 21–Oct 31\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cp>Celebrate in fall with a pumpkin patch featuring numerous varieties for sale, a maze, weekly Thursday night concerts and their annual contest of scarecrows created by the community. Starting in Oct., families can visit BOO-tanical activities in the Children’s Discovery Garden Thursday nights (additional ticket required).\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tulsa State Fair • Sept. 28–Oct. 8\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cp>Livestock shows, Ford Family Food court, exhibits, rides and all the fun of a state fair!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fall Fun Fest at Tulsa Trails West • Oct. 13–29\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Tulsa Trails West, 3301 S 29th W Ave., Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cp>The first-ever fall fun fest at Tulsa Trails West! Scenic wagon rides, ax throwing, a toddler zone, archery and more! Friday and Saturday nights offer the Tulsa Trails of Terror Zombie Paintball Ride/Experience.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Winter Squash &amp; Pumpkin Festival • Oct. 14–15\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Pleasant Valley Farms OK, 22350 W 71st St, Sand Springs\u003c/p>\u003cp>Live bluegrass music, hayrides, food vendors, a 15-acre corn maze and more!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Brush Creek Bazaar • Oct. 14–15\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>10900 S Louisville Ave., Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cp>An event for the entire family! Live music, vendors and dining areas where the whole family can enjoy a beautiful fall weekend at South Tulsa’s premier arts and crafts event.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tulsa Oktoberfest • Oct. 19–22\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>River West Festival Park, 2100 S Jackson Ave., Tulsa\u003c/p>\u003cp>Celebrate authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma, patterned after Oktoberfest Munich in Germany. Enjoy huge quantities of bratwurst, German beers, Bavarian cheesecake and great music.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And what’s fall without a trip to a pumpkin patch?! \u003ca href=\"Tulsakids.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tulsakids.com\u003c/a> has put together a list of the best pumpkin patches in the area, all family-friendly and many with activities you’re sure to enjoy. Here’s the link: \u003ca href=\"https://www.tulsakids.com/pumpkin-patches-in-tulsa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tulsakids.com/pumpkin-patches-in-tulsa/\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Follow that same link to find out more about the family-friendly festivals listed above, creative pumpkin carving ideas and cooking with pumpkin. Happy fall, y'all!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5834f850d4aa343b59c1d3ba893db379.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Sweater Weather"}}],"uniqueName":"sweater-weather-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-09-18T20:31:22.998Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5834f850d4aa343b59c1d3ba893db379.jpeg","name":"Sweater Weather","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1695069083,"_etag":"37c0de5fb5c35ead7d2a00e600a0ff2c4a4d1e23","textbody":"Sweater weather is on the way!Say farewell to summer heat and hello to fall. We’ve had just a taste of fall this week with cooler temps and a little rain, so it’s time to start thinking pumpkins, leaves and fall festivals.Here’s some festival fun happening around Tulsa in Sept. and Oct.Green Festival • Sept. 21–23Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1222 S Guthrie Ave., TulsaEat authentic Greek food, like gyros, Loukoumades and lamb dinners, while enjoying traditional dancing and live folk music.Monarchs on the Mountain • Sept. 23 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Chandler Park, 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa“Monarchs on the Mountain” is an annual festival celebrating the vital role Eastern Oklahoma plays in Monarch butterfly migration. Educational booths and fun activities for the whole family.Festival Americas • Sept. 30 • 2 p.m.Guthrie Green, 111 E Reconciliation WayCelebrate the rich culture of Tulsa’s Hispanic and Latino community. Live music, dance, interactive art exhibits and much more.Autumn in the Botanic Garden • Sept. 21–Oct 31Tulsa Botanic Garden, 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr, TulsaCelebrate in fall with a pumpkin patch featuring numerous varieties for sale, a maze, weekly Thursday night concerts and their annual contest of scarecrows created by the community. Starting in Oct., families can visit BOO-tanical activities in the Children’s Discovery Garden Thursday nights (additional ticket required).Tulsa State Fair • Sept. 28–Oct. 8Expo Square, 4145 E 21st St, TulsaLivestock shows, Ford Family Food court, exhibits, rides and all the fun of a state fair!Fall Fun Fest at Tulsa Trails West • Oct. 13–29Tulsa Trails West, 3301 S 29th W Ave., TulsaThe first-ever fall fun fest at Tulsa Trails West! Scenic wagon rides, ax throwing, a toddler zone, archery and more! Friday and Saturday nights offer the Tulsa Trails of Terror Zombie Paintball Ride/Experience.Winter Squash &amp; Pumpkin Festival • Oct. 14–15Pleasant Valley Farms OK, 22350 W 71st St, Sand SpringsLive bluegrass music, hayrides, food vendors, a 15-acre corn maze and more!Brush Creek Bazaar • Oct. 14–1510900 S Louisville Ave., TulsaAn event for the entire family! Live music, vendors and dining areas where the whole family can enjoy a beautiful fall weekend at South Tulsa’s premier arts and crafts event.Tulsa Oktoberfest • Oct. 19–22River West Festival Park, 2100 S Jackson Ave., TulsaCelebrate authentic Bavarian culture in the heart of Oklahoma, patterned after Oktoberfest Munich in Germany. Enjoy huge quantities of bratwurst, German beers, Bavarian cheesecake and great music.And what’s fall without a trip to a pumpkin patch?! Tulsakids.com has put together a list of the best pumpkin patches in the area, all family-friendly and many with activities you’re sure to enjoy. Here’s the link: https://www.tulsakids.com/pumpkin-patches-in-tulsa/Follow that same link to find out more about the family-friendly festivals listed above, creative pumpkin carving ideas and cooking with pumpkin. Happy fall, y'all!","_created":"Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:52:12 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6503727c4db0486a73416d00"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"650b05b84db0486a74410750","_updated":"Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:27:01 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why doing the right thing is always IDEAL","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why doing the right thing is always IDEAL\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods President Steve Shoemaker explains why customer experience is such a critical factor to creating the best new homes available. It’s one of the reasons Ideal is so different from other home builders and a critical piece of the company’s mission to build Ideal places to live and work. Ideal leadership is focused first and foremost on being a trustworthy and honest company as part of that mission.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal often fixes issues beyond the normal warranty coverage because it’s the right thing to do.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>It’s just the right thing to do.\u003c/strong> “We plan to be in business for a long time, and we gain absolutely nothing by short-term decisions that don’t benefit our customers,” says Shoemaker. “We pride ourselves on being a company does the right thing, even when we don’t get credit for it. That includes taking care of our customers even in difficult situations.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>It makes Ideal a better place to work.\u003c/strong> “We can spend all our time dealing with unhappy customers, which would make for an unhappy work environment. Or we can fix the problem and send the customer home happy. You cannot have great people without happy customers,” according to Shoemaker. “Many of us live in our neighborhoods. Our neighbors are our customers; it’s important for us to be good citizens.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Customer satisfaction\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal conducts research surveys with customers three times during their first year of ownership: at closing, six months after closing and a year after closing. The initial survey is about the entire buying experience from sales to customer care. The mid-year survey evaluates the warranty experience. And the final survey is about the home and the products in it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We read every survey and contact customers if we have questions,” says Shoemaker. “If we make a mistake, we want to talk to the customer and figure out what we can do to fix it.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Steve’s advice to customers is to look just as closely at the little things that the builder does as the big things. “We compare ourselves ruthlessly to others in the industry,” Shoemaker continued. “Those little things mean a lot to new homeowners, and if it’s important to our customers, it’s important to us.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>From listening to their customers, Ideal discovered homebuyers are looking for a neighborhood where they can get outside and meet people, one that is attractive, conveniently located, and has things to do near the house. Parks, walking trails and fishing ponds have been shown to be top contenders for making a neighborhood appealing to new homebuyers, so Ideal pumps communities full of ways to enhance homeowners’ lives.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Shoemaker lives what he preaches as a five-time Ideal homeowner. “Part of why we offer an employee discount on our homes is so our people get to live the Ideal life right next door to our customers. They understand what works in our neighborhoods, what our customers like and don’t like. They develop a strong sense of empathy and raise the flag to let us know where we need to do something about it. A bad customer experience is just not who we are,” concluded Shoemaker.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4c6a18dc662905df36efa67d7dd47ac9.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Hudson Model Home in The Woodlands"}}],"uniqueName":"why-doing-the-right-thing-is-always-ideal-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-09-20T14:28:59.827Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4c6a18dc662905df36efa67d7dd47ac9.jpeg","name":"Hudson Model Home in The Woodlands","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1695220140,"_etag":"1ce35e0d36769eb363214e504ca8e5cb0344353b","textbody":"Why doing the right thing is always IDEALIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods President Steve Shoemaker explains why customer experience is such a critical factor to creating the best new homes available. It’s one of the reasons Ideal is so different from other home builders and a critical piece of the company’s mission to build Ideal places to live and work. Ideal leadership is focused first and foremost on being a trustworthy and honest company as part of that mission.Ideal often fixes issues beyond the normal warranty coverage because it’s the right thing to do.&nbsp;It’s just the right thing to do. “We plan to be in business for a long time, and we gain absolutely nothing by short-term decisions that don’t benefit our customers,” says Shoemaker. “We pride ourselves on being a company does the right thing, even when we don’t get credit for it. That includes taking care of our customers even in difficult situations.”It makes Ideal a better place to work. “We can spend all our time dealing with unhappy customers, which would make for an unhappy work environment. Or we can fix the problem and send the customer home happy. You cannot have great people without happy customers,” according to Shoemaker. “Many of us live in our neighborhoods. Our neighbors are our customers; it’s important for us to be good citizens.”Customer satisfactionIdeal conducts research surveys with customers three times during their first year of ownership: at closing, six months after closing and a year after closing. The initial survey is about the entire buying experience from sales to customer care. The mid-year survey evaluates the warranty experience. And the final survey is about the home and the products in it.“We read every survey and contact customers if we have questions,” says Shoemaker. “If we make a mistake, we want to talk to the customer and figure out what we can do to fix it.”Steve’s advice to customers is to look just as closely at the little things that the builder does as the big things. “We compare ourselves ruthlessly to others in the industry,” Shoemaker continued. “Those little things mean a lot to new homeowners, and if it’s important to our customers, it’s important to us.”From listening to their customers, Ideal discovered homebuyers are looking for a neighborhood where they can get outside and meet people, one that is attractive, conveniently located, and has things to do near the house. Parks, walking trails and fishing ponds have been shown to be top contenders for making a neighborhood appealing to new homebuyers, so Ideal pumps communities full of ways to enhance homeowners’ lives.Shoemaker lives what he preaches as a five-time Ideal homeowner. “Part of why we offer an employee discount on our homes is so our people get to live the Ideal life right next door to our customers. They understand what works in our neighborhoods, what our customers like and don’t like. They develop a strong sense of empathy and raise the flag to let us know where we need to do something about it. A bad customer experience is just not who we are,” concluded Shoemaker.","_created":"Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:46:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/650b05b84db0486a74410750"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"650de7574db0486a73418eda","_updated":"Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:04:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Features and Finishes Like No Other","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Each Ideal home is unique and comes with a selection of gorgeous finishes, including quartz countertops, custom wood cabinets, tile and wood floors, and so much more. We intentionally do not over-pack costly features into the base price and instead help you pick and choose the best options for your budget, taste and family needs, saving money and giving you the most impact for your buying power.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>These features are included in every custom home designed and built by Ideal.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>One-year builder warranty covering errors or defects\u003c/li>\u003cli>10-year structural warranty\u003c/li>\u003cli>Quartz countertops\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tiled kitchen backsplash\u003c/li>\u003cli>Custom solid-wood cabinetry\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stainless steel appliances\u003c/li>\u003cli>Beautiful lighting packages\u003c/li>\u003cli>Upgraded low-sheen paint throughout the home\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ceiling fan in the living room\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fully fenced yard (Dow’s Hills options vary)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fully sodded yard with trees and landscaping (Dow’s Hills options vary)\u003c/li>\u003cli>Covered back patio\u003c/li>\u003cli>Garage sidewalk\u003c/li>\u003cli>Widened driveway\u003c/li>\u003cli>Enlarged garage on select plans\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tornado ties and anchors\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>We want your new home to work for you and stand strong for many years to come. That’s why we stand behind our homes with warranties covering errors, defects and the structure that are second to none in the entire home-building industry. We have confidence in the product we build for you and want you to have that same peace of mind. We also offer guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, which saves you money on your electric bill.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Exterior options feature guttering, a sodded, fenced yard with a covered back patio to house that new grill, a garage sidewalk and widened driveway that makes room for any car, boat, trailer or RV that comes to visit, Ideal offers a fabulous new-home package.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Since any new home is a big investment, Ideal wants each homeowner to be comfortable with the choices made during the building process. That’s why our designers are with you every step of the way when choosing your finishes. Our team has built more than 12,000 homes over the last 30 years and continues to grow and innovate. We want your Ideal experience to be an incredible one!\u003c/p>\u003cp>When comparing a new home to a previously owned residence, Ideal offers you peace of mind with a high-quality, energy-efficient product that is hand-picked and selected by you. You know the price of your custom-build up front. There are no hidden fees with costly repairs or replacement of appliances that can come with a pre-owned home. What may appear to be cheaper in the beginning could end up costing you more in the end. New homes come with up-to-date HVAC units, plumbing, electricity, and other components that all have to pass inspections.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Appliance Lifespan /Cost:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>HVAC systems in new and pre-owned homes can vary drastically depending on the age of the home. The life expectancy for a previously owned system will strongly depend on whether the system has had routine maintenance. The average lifespan of these systems is 10-25 years, 10 years in an older home, and up to 25 in a new home with an updated unit. The cost to replace an HVAC system can vary depending on several factors such as the unit chosen, labor costs, accessibility, removal of the old unit and the climate where the home is located. According to \u003ca href=\"https://modernize.com/hvac/cost-calculator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Modernize.com\u003c/a>, replacing an HVAC system can range from $6,000 to over $11,000. Many factors come into play, like considering the square footage of the home and how well it is insulated.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Stainless Steel Appliances:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In Aug 2023, \u003ca href=\"https://www.searshomeservices.com/blog/how-much-should-appliance-repairs-cost\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sears Home Services\u003c/a> said ranges and stoves last an average of 15 years. With the proper cleaning and maintenance, they can last well over 20 years. Repairs on a stovetop could go up to around $250, ovens around $200. Dishwashers on average last 10 to 12 years due to their frequent exposure to water on the internal parts and you'll likely spend over $150 on typical repairs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Maintenance:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>So how much should you set aside for home maintenance? A good rule of thumb is to set aside\u003ca href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/real-estate-investing/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;1%-4% of your home’s value for future repairs\u003c/a>. The best way to minimize your costs and prolong the life of your systems is routine scheduled maintenance.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Closing Costs:\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.houzeo.com/blog/how-much-are-closing-costs-in-oklahoma/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.houzeo.com/blog/how-much-are-closing-costs-in-oklahoma/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Closing costs\u003c/a> vary greatly depending on where you live and what you buy. In Oklahoma, you the buyer could be paying up to 5% of the house value during closing. Ideal offers to pay up to $4,000 in closing costs if you use one of our preferred lenders,\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/financing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Citywide or CSolutions\u003c/a>. Used homes usually are paid for by both the lender and the seller. In most cases, the seller will not pay for the full cost of closing unless there are rare circumstances.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Insurance:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>Insurance for new homeowners is also considered more affordable than existing home insurance because new home insurance covers homes that are built in the last two years or that are under construction. The buyer will likely be paying less for coverage when buying a new home than if a buyer were paying for a used home. \u003ca href=\"https://www.thezebra.com/homeowners-insurance/coverage/new-construction-home-insurance/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes on average cost about $80 per month to insure. In fact, rates can increase up to 53% once a home reaches 10 years of age.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>One-Year Warranty:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>At Ideal Homes, we also offer a one-year warranty on your new home. The one-year warranty in which the first year covers homeownership which could be structure adjustments and covers major systems within the home such as plumbing, electrical, and heat/air.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>So, before you decide on purchasing a used/existing home, consider that your expenses may be more significant than expected. It is tempting to go for the better and less expensive-looking option, but is it the best option considering all the hidden costs that come with it? My advice is to consider a new home and take advantage of the benefits these homes have to offer!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Check out our website for even more warranties and energy-saving features that come with your new Ideal home: \u003ca href=\"idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">idealhomes.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/659d24bb43c389ddf1bfbd1351598e99.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"somers Pointe Model Home"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/659d24bb43c389ddf1bfbd1351598e99.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Somers Pointe Model Home"}}],"uniqueName":"features-and-finishes-like-no-other-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-09-25T19:05:14.000Z","_created":"Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:13:27 GMT","dateUnix":1695668714,"_etag":"d1d524040cd6c4fe576f2ad69cd61708776de30c","textbody":"Each Ideal home is unique and comes with a selection of gorgeous finishes, including quartz countertops, custom wood cabinets, tile and wood floors, and so much more. We intentionally do not over-pack costly features into the base price and instead help you pick and choose the best options for your budget, taste and family needs, saving money and giving you the most impact for your buying power.These features are included in every custom home designed and built by Ideal.One-year builder warranty covering errors or defects10-year structural warrantyQuartz countertopsTiled kitchen backsplashCustom solid-wood cabinetryStainless steel appliancesBeautiful lighting packagesUpgraded low-sheen paint throughout the homeCeiling fan in the living roomFully fenced yard (Dow’s Hills options vary)Fully sodded yard with trees and landscaping (Dow’s Hills options vary)Covered back patioGarage sidewalkWidened drivewayEnlarged garage on select plansTornado ties and anchorsWe want your new home to work for you and stand strong for many years to come. That’s why we stand behind our homes with warranties covering errors, defects and the structure that are second to none in the entire home-building industry. We have confidence in the product we build for you and want you to have that same peace of mind. We also offer guaranteed heating and cooling usage on most Ideal homes, which saves you money on your electric bill.Exterior options feature guttering, a sodded, fenced yard with a covered back patio to house that new grill, a garage sidewalk and widened driveway that makes room for any car, boat, trailer or RV that comes to visit, Ideal offers a fabulous new-home package.Since any new home is a big investment, Ideal wants each homeowner to be comfortable with the choices made during the building process. That’s why our designers are with you every step of the way when choosing your finishes. Our team has built more than 12,000 homes over the last 30 years and continues to grow and innovate. We want your Ideal experience to be an incredible one!When comparing a new home to a previously owned residence, Ideal offers you peace of mind with a high-quality, energy-efficient product that is hand-picked and selected by you. You know the price of your custom-build up front. There are no hidden fees with costly repairs or replacement of appliances that can come with a pre-owned home. What may appear to be cheaper in the beginning could end up costing you more in the end. New homes come with up-to-date HVAC units, plumbing, electricity, and other components that all have to pass inspections.&nbsp;Appliance Lifespan /Cost:HVAC systems in new and pre-owned homes can vary drastically depending on the age of the home. The life expectancy for a previously owned system will strongly depend on whether the system has had routine maintenance. The average lifespan of these systems is 10-25 years, 10 years in an older home, and up to 25 in a new home with an updated unit. The cost to replace an HVAC system can vary depending on several factors such as the unit chosen, labor costs, accessibility, removal of the old unit and the climate where the home is located. According to Modernize.com, replacing an HVAC system can range from $6,000 to over $11,000. Many factors come into play, like considering the square footage of the home and how well it is insulated.Stainless Steel Appliances:In Aug 2023, Sears Home Services said ranges and stoves last an average of 15 years. With the proper cleaning and maintenance, they can last well over 20 years. Repairs on a stovetop could go up to around $250, ovens around $200. Dishwashers on average last 10 to 12 years due to their frequent exposure to water on the internal parts and you'll likely spend over $150 on typical repairs.Maintenance:So how much should you set aside for home maintenance? A good rule of thumb is to set aside&nbsp;1%-4% of your home’s value for future repairs. The best way to minimize your costs and prolong the life of your systems is routine scheduled maintenance.&nbsp;Closing Costs:Closing costs vary greatly depending on where you live and what you buy. In Oklahoma, you the buyer could be paying up to 5% of the house value during closing. Ideal offers to pay up to $4,000 in closing costs if you use one of our preferred lenders, Citywide or CSolutions. Used homes usually are paid for by both the lender and the seller. In most cases, the seller will not pay for the full cost of closing unless there are rare circumstances.Insurance:Insurance for new homeowners is also considered more affordable than existing home insurance because new home insurance covers homes that are built in the last two years or that are under construction. The buyer will likely be paying less for coverage when buying a new home than if a buyer were paying for a used home. New homes on average cost about $80 per month to insure. In fact, rates can increase up to 53% once a home reaches 10 years of age.One-Year Warranty:At Ideal Homes, we also offer a one-year warranty on your new home. The one-year warranty in which the first year covers homeownership which could be structure adjustments and covers major systems within the home such as plumbing, electrical, and heat/air.&nbsp;So, before you decide on purchasing a used/existing home, consider that your expenses may be more significant than expected. It is tempting to go for the better and less expensive-looking option, but is it the best option considering all the hidden costs that come with it? My advice is to consider a new home and take advantage of the benefits these homes have to offer!Check out our website for even more warranties and energy-saving features that come with your new Ideal home: idealhomes.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/650de7574db0486a73418eda"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"651d87404db0486a7841210e","_updated":"Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:47:33 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Colors of the Year 2024","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Is there anyone who doesn’t enjoy the changing colors of fall? Probably not. And while you’re thinking color, every home designer on the planet looks forward to seeing the new colors of the year each fall, including those from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Here’s what we’ve learned about the 2024 colors of the year so far. See the colors by clicking the individual links.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color-of-the-year-2024?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI566Jt__XgQMVQX9MCh3uTARPEAAYASAAEgLsn_D_BwE\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">Sherwin-Williams • Upward (SW 6239)\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Upward is a light, airy cool blue with the sky as its source of inspiration. This soft, beautiful color signifies a potential shift between color and wellness. While colors for the past several years have offered stability in a time of uncertainty, this breezy blue encourages homeowners to carve out time for themselves while returning to “normal” life. The folks at Sherwin-Williams love this color for areas where you just go to unwind a bit and disconnect, like bedrooms. It’s also a great companion of marbles and white tones in the bath.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ECF1F3;\">\u003ch2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\u003cspan style='font-size:24px;font-family:\"Open Sans\",sans-serif;background:#ECF1F3;color:#2F2F30;'>The color found when we slow down, take a breath, and allow the mind to clear.\u003c/span>\u003c/h2>\u003c/div>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.minwax.com/en/wood-stain-color-guide/color-of-the-year/2024-coty?&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=brand-stain-evergreen&utm_term=coty&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv4mVrYDYgQMVejLUAR172w-lEAAYASAAEgKYLfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">Minwax • Bay Blue\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Get a breezy, coastal feel or more of a moody, sophisticated aesthetic with Minwax’s Bay Blue stain. Ocean-inspired shades are rising in popularity, inspired by the coastal grandmother aesthetic hat sweeping home design right now. Minwax staff say Bay Blue is at the intersection of contemporary and classic. Think breezy, coastal-inspired deck to built-in bookshelves in your home library or den.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.glidden.com/2024-color-trends#:~:text=A%20fresh%2C%20warm%20hue%2C%20the,year%20is%20anything%20but%20yellow.\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">Glidden • Limitless\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Glidden’s color of the year is a warm, nearly yellow neutral that can be paired with almost any color scheme. This beautiful honey beige was designed to blend with both warm and cool tones, though they’re embracing the warm-tone trend. The hue is both light and warm and can make spaces feel larger, brighter and more welcoming. Warm neutrals are here to stay!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.valspar.com/en/colors/color-of-the-year?&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=brand-evergreen&utm_term=color-of-the-year&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2ISI-4HYgQMVxX9MCh3pWAqbEAAYASAAEgJskfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">Valspar • Renew Blue\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Renew Blue by Valspar is a calming, meditative, green-influenced shade of soft sky blue. It’s incredibly versatile and an all-season shade inspired by earthy elements like fog, mist, clouds and glacier lakes. Renew Blue elevates your everyday mood, encourages self-expression and evokes balance and calm. Use this blue in a bathroom with coastal accents or pair it with bright white in the kitchen for a crisp, clean look with the perfect pop of color.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.behr.com/consumer/inspiration/2024-coty/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgbLYq4LYgQMVQzfUAR23fAUvEAAYASAAEgJhUfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">Behr • Cracked Pepper\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Behr’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper (PPU18-1), a deep almost-black charcoal that adds drama and sophistication to any space. Adding a soft black projects a sense of confidence and individuality in any home. Cracked Pepper is neutral enough to adapt to any design style and also plays well with a variety of textures.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dutch-boy-paints-announces-2024-one-coat-color-trend-forecast-301897923.html#:~:text=of%20comfortable%20sophistication.-,Dutch%20Boy%C2%AE%20Paints%20unveils%20its%202024%20One%2DCoat%20Color,a%20level%20of%20comfortable%20sophistication.\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">Dutch Boy • Ironside\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Continuing the moody paint color trend, this deep olive shade is a grounding, statement-making neutral that’s perfect for cozy lounge spaces. Think bedrooms, dens and living rooms. The nature-inspired hue is all about embracing relaxation, individual style and living in the moment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>Sources:\u003c/span>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/sherwin-williams-2024-color-of-the-year#:~:text=Color%20choices%20are%20getting%20bolder,2024%20Color%20of%20the%20Year.\">\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/sherwin-williams-2024-color-of-the-year#:~:text=Color%20choices%20are%20getting%20bolder,2024%20Color%20of%20the%20Year.\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">Architectural Digest\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bhg.com/color-of-the-year-2024-7643136\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;\">Better Homes &amp; Gardens\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/49fa8f18f8c5c33a7be05b4a31c0ad23.jpeg","name":"Colors of the Year 2024","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/49fa8f18f8c5c33a7be05b4a31c0ad23.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Colors of the Year 2024"}}],"uniqueName":"colors-of-the-year-2024-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-10-09T15:04:25.711Z","_created":"Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:39:44 GMT","dateUnix":1696863866,"_etag":"921c1c69cc84f78395ee1064a687d2ef927708ce","textbody":"Is there anyone who doesn’t enjoy the changing colors of fall? Probably not. And while you’re thinking color, every home designer on the planet looks forward to seeing the new colors of the year each fall, including those from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Here’s what we’ve learned about the 2024 colors of the year so far. See the colors by clicking the individual links.Sherwin-Williams • Upward (SW 6239)Upward is a light, airy cool blue with the sky as its source of inspiration. This soft, beautiful color signifies a potential shift between color and wellness. While colors for the past several years have offered stability in a time of uncertainty, this breezy blue encourages homeowners to carve out time for themselves while returning to “normal” life. The folks at Sherwin-Williams love this color for areas where you just go to unwind a bit and disconnect, like bedrooms. It’s also a great companion of marbles and white tones in the bath.The color found when we slow down, take a breath, and allow the mind to clear.Minwax • Bay Blue&nbsp;Get a breezy, coastal feel or more of a moody, sophisticated aesthetic with Minwax’s Bay Blue stain. Ocean-inspired shades are rising in popularity, inspired by the coastal grandmother aesthetic hat sweeping home design right now. Minwax staff say Bay Blue is at the intersection of contemporary and classic. Think breezy, coastal-inspired deck to built-in bookshelves in your home library or den.Glidden • LimitlessGlidden’s color of the year is a warm, nearly yellow neutral that can be paired with almost any color scheme. This beautiful honey beige was designed to blend with both warm and cool tones, though they’re embracing the warm-tone trend. The hue is both light and warm and can make spaces feel larger, brighter and more welcoming. Warm neutrals are here to stay!Valspar • Renew BlueRenew Blue by Valspar is a calming, meditative, green-influenced shade of soft sky blue. It’s incredibly versatile and an all-season shade inspired by earthy elements like fog, mist, clouds and glacier lakes. Renew Blue elevates your everyday mood, encourages self-expression and evokes balance and calm. Use this blue in a bathroom with coastal accents or pair it with bright white in the kitchen for a crisp, clean look with the perfect pop of color.Behr • Cracked PepperBehr’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper (PPU18-1), a deep almost-black charcoal that adds drama and sophistication to any space. Adding a soft black projects a sense of confidence and individuality in any home. Cracked Pepper is neutral enough to adapt to any design style and also plays well with a variety of textures.Dutch Boy • IronsideContinuing the moody paint color trend, this deep olive shade is a grounding, statement-making neutral that’s perfect for cozy lounge spaces. Think bedrooms, dens and living rooms. The nature-inspired hue is all about embracing relaxation, individual style and living in the moment.Sources:Architectural DigestBetter Homes &amp; Gardens","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/651d87404db0486a7841210e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"653aa1a44db04843eb1f29ff","_updated":"Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:31:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Constructing Your Ideal Home: Termite Prevention","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Chomp, chomp, chomp. That could be the sound of termites invading and damaging your home if you don’t take precautions. But if you’ve chosen a new Ideal home, prevention and protection has already started!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods complete a series of three termite treatments throughout the building process of every new home, which is more than many home builders. The goal is not only to keep termites at bay short term but to keep them away from your new home for a very long time. “We use a non-invasive spray that can last up to 20 years,” said Mackenzie Christian, a builder at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. The first treatment happens even before we pour the slab. The second occurs before we pour the porches and driveway, and the third treatment comes after the yard gets its final grade.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why is the practice of baiting problematic?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Dealing with termites is a huge inconvenience for any homeowner, and baiting is a slow process that does not guarantee immediate results,” says Christian. Even though this practice is common among many new home builders, bait stations must be refilled regularly, which affects the effectiveness and timeliness of the baiting system. Baiting can stop termites from reaching your home for a certain amount of time, but the non-invasive spray used by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods prevents termites from ever reaching your home for a very long time.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Tips to keep termites at bay\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.epa.gov/safepestcontrol/termites-how-identify-and-control-them#:~:text=Fix%20leaks%20immediately.,debris%20next%20to%20the%20house.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\u003c/a> has listed these tips to help keep your home safe from termites:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Fix any water leaks immediately.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep vents free from blockage, including plants.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ensure that trees and shrubs are not planted too close to the house structure, and do not allow them to grow against exposed wood surfaces.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do not pile or store firewood or wood debris next to the house.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>All Ideal homes receive the highest quality termite prevention from local pest-control companies. These reputable firms add a lot of value to a new home by protecting your investment long term.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d52300c29e397ce169ff3ec80f7f5861.jpeg","name":"Constructing Your Ideal Home: Termite Prevention","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"471\" height=\"838\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/we71sZHnrig\" title=\"Termite Prevention\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d52300c29e397ce169ff3ec80f7f5861.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Constructing Your Ideal Home: Termite Prevention"}}],"uniqueName":"constructing-your-ideal-home-termite-prevention-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-02T17:26:52.689Z","_created":"Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:28:04 GMT","dateUnix":1698946013,"_etag":"221ad44b461913fe72dcf741a00ded3ce71e5354","textbody":"Chomp, chomp, chomp. That could be the sound of termites invading and damaging your home if you don’t take precautions. But if you’ve chosen a new Ideal home, prevention and protection has already started!Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods complete a series of three termite treatments throughout the building process of every new home, which is more than many home builders. The goal is not only to keep termites at bay short term but to keep them away from your new home for a very long time. “We use a non-invasive spray that can last up to 20 years,” said Mackenzie Christian, a builder at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. The first treatment happens even before we pour the slab. The second occurs before we pour the porches and driveway, and the third treatment comes after the yard gets its final grade.&nbsp;Why is the practice of baiting problematic?“Dealing with termites is a huge inconvenience for any homeowner, and baiting is a slow process that does not guarantee immediate results,” says Christian. Even though this practice is common among many new home builders, bait stations must be refilled regularly, which affects the effectiveness and timeliness of the baiting system. Baiting can stop termites from reaching your home for a certain amount of time, but the non-invasive spray used by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods prevents termites from ever reaching your home for a very long time.Tips to keep termites at bayThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has listed these tips to help keep your home safe from termites:Fix any water leaks immediately.Keep vents free from blockage, including plants.Ensure that trees and shrubs are not planted too close to the house structure, and do not allow them to grow against exposed wood surfaces.Do not pile or store firewood or wood debris next to the house.All Ideal homes receive the highest quality termite prevention from local pest-control companies. These reputable firms add a lot of value to a new home by protecting your investment long term.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/653aa1a44db04843eb1f29ff"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"653aaf374db04843ef1f13dd","_updated":"Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:05:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Preserving Water on Ideal Construction Sites","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.deq.ok.gov/stormwater-permitting/okr10-construction-stormwater/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality\u003c/a> says stormwater runoff from typical construction sites may carry significant amounts of sediment and pollutants that could potentially harm streams, lakes and wetlands. As stormwater flows through a construction site, it can pick up sediment, debris and chemicals, transport them to a storm sewer system, and eventually end up in our local streams.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To help lead efforts for higher environmental quality and preserve Oklahoma water, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is partnering with a research team led by Dr. Keith Strevett and Dr. Jason Vogel at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ou.edu/okh2o#:~:text=With%20core%20focus%20in%20the%20areas%20of%20monitoring%2C,businesses%2C%20organizations%2C%20teachers%2C%20citizens%2C%20and%20other%20interested%20stakeholders.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University of Oklahoma\u003c/a> (OU) to conduct research funded by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation[VJR1] &nbsp;on the effectiveness of sediment control barriers in the new community of Flint Hills in northern Norman. The stormwater that drains from Flint Hills flows into Little River, then to Lake Thunderbird, and eventually runs to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f315c6b4aad58c77e1c0857ef2663bc0.jpeg\" style=\"width: 32.24%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f315c6b4aad58c77e1c0857ef2663bc0.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods vice president of development, Zack Roach, says, “Ideal follows a&nbsp;strict&nbsp;Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) set by the federal, state, and city governments to protect water. Ideal began working with OU to further prevent sediment from leaving the construction site. Our goal is to improve water runoff from our communities and help purify Oklahoma water by filtering beyond what is required.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>“This direct side-by-side testing includes three prominent sediment control devices: compost filter sock, silt fence and Triangle Silt Dike,” said Nathan Wright, graduate research assistant with the University of Oklahoma School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/24896b17103014e9524079f8280abd8a.jpeg\" style=\"width: 32.54%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/24896b17103014e9524079f8280abd8a.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>“These sediment control devices minimize sediment transportation from construction sites that can cause poor water quality. Results obtained from this research will provide engineers, developers, and municipalities with critical information to help them choose which sediment control device to use to prevent sediment and nutrient movement off of their construction site,” Wright stated.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Preventing sediment from leaving the site allows for cleaner water and reduces sedimentation in the lakes and rivers. This means healthier fish beds, a better drinking water source, and overall, a healthier environment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Note: This research partnership does constitute an endorsement of Ideal Homes by either the University of Oklahoma or the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Sources:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Oklahoma Environmental Quality – \u003ca href=\"deq.ok.gov\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">deq.ok.gov\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Oklahoma Water Survey – \u003ca href=\"ou.edu/okh2o\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ou.edu/okh2o\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"AttainableHome.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">AttainableHome.com\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3e0650730e392587af9a99e247b351b6.jpeg","name":"Stormwater Drainage Pond","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/813d80451b89f561baaf39a61cd1b34e.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Stormwater Drainage Pond"}}],"uniqueName":"preserving-water-on-ideal-construction-sites-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-01-09T19:13:57.725Z","_created":"Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:25:59 GMT","dateUnix":1704827638,"_etag":"73cbd881b1d6ae46b0fda0fad8e74d8797218c90","textbody":"Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality says stormwater runoff from typical construction sites may carry significant amounts of sediment and pollutants that could potentially harm streams, lakes and wetlands. As stormwater flows through a construction site, it can pick up sediment, debris and chemicals, transport them to a storm sewer system, and eventually end up in our local streams.To help lead efforts for higher environmental quality and preserve Oklahoma water, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is partnering with a research team led by Dr. Keith Strevett and Dr. Jason Vogel at the University of Oklahoma (OU) to conduct research funded by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation[VJR1] &nbsp;on the effectiveness of sediment control barriers in the new community of Flint Hills in northern Norman. The stormwater that drains from Flint Hills flows into Little River, then to Lake Thunderbird, and eventually runs to the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. &nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods vice president of development, Zack Roach, says, “Ideal follows a&nbsp;strict&nbsp;Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) set by the federal, state, and city governments to protect water. Ideal began working with OU to further prevent sediment from leaving the construction site. Our goal is to improve water runoff from our communities and help purify Oklahoma water by filtering beyond what is required.”“This direct side-by-side testing includes three prominent sediment control devices: compost filter sock, silt fence and Triangle Silt Dike,” said Nathan Wright, graduate research assistant with the University of Oklahoma School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science.&nbsp;“These sediment control devices minimize sediment transportation from construction sites that can cause poor water quality. Results obtained from this research will provide engineers, developers, and municipalities with critical information to help them choose which sediment control device to use to prevent sediment and nutrient movement off of their construction site,” Wright stated.Preventing sediment from leaving the site allows for cleaner water and reduces sedimentation in the lakes and rivers. This means healthier fish beds, a better drinking water source, and overall, a healthier environment.Note: This research partnership does constitute an endorsement of Ideal Homes by either the University of Oklahoma or the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.Sources:Oklahoma Environmental Quality – deq.ok.govOklahoma Water Survey – ou.edu/okh2oAttainableHome.com","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/653aaf374db04843ef1f13dd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"654169364db04843eb1f37af","_updated":"Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:00:26 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Giving Thanks to Our Real Estate Partners","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The holidays are fast approaching and as we give thanks for another year, we’d like to recognize our Realtor partners. Building Realtor relationships is so important to us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. We understand that trust is the foundation of the relationship between a Realtor and their client. That's why we offer a full 3% commission to our Realtor partners, even when other homebuilders don't. We value the hard work Realtors do to bring their clients to us.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal offers high-quality homes with included features that hold their value, and incentives to make buying easier. But our work doesn't stop at building quality homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with you, the agent, throughout the process. We won't cut you out of a commission if you are included on the contract. Even if you can't be present during home tours, meetings or closing, we have your back. By pre-registering your client and scheduling a tour, we ensure you are a part of the process and your commission is secured.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“My experience with Ideal goes back over a decade,” said Tyler Freeny-Bombach, eXp Realty. “Not only do I love selling Ideal homes as a Realtor, but I have also purchased 2 and absolutely loved them. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is by far the best home builder in Oklahoma. The attention to the customer is what I value most for myself and my real estate clients,” Bombach continued. “I always trust that if an issue arises, the Ideal team is right there addressing and fixing the problem. Thank you for the consistency and loyalty to customers and Realtors alike!”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether you prefer to be involved in every step or let our new home consultant work directly with your client, we honor your registration with your homebuyer. When your client uses an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lenders, we will cover up to $4,000 in closing costs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>And right now we have an exclusive offer. Your clients could qualify for an interest rate as low as 5.99%* and closing cost when using our preferred lenders on a select number of move-in ready homes. Contact us today and let us know how we can help you and your buyers close before the end of the year.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7d5c4d9b1c43c256e7509f77e883b2c4.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Giving Thanks to Our Real Estate Partners"}}],"uniqueName":"giving-thanks-to-our-real-estate-partners-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-13T21:13:24.389Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7d5c4d9b1c43c256e7509f77e883b2c4.jpeg","name":"Giving Thanks to Our Real Estate Partners","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1699910005,"_etag":"e0ea57926231dd9f9914e17d9a186c68a3b4422b","textbody":"The holidays are fast approaching and as we give thanks for another year, we’d like to recognize our Realtor partners. Building Realtor relationships is so important to us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. We understand that trust is the foundation of the relationship between a Realtor and their client. That's why we offer a full 3% commission to our Realtor partners, even when other homebuilders don't. We value the hard work Realtors do to bring their clients to us.Ideal offers high-quality homes with included features that hold their value, and incentives to make buying easier. But our work doesn't stop at building quality homes.Ideal is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with you, the agent, throughout the process. We won't cut you out of a commission if you are included on the contract. Even if you can't be present during home tours, meetings or closing, we have your back. By pre-registering your client and scheduling a tour, we ensure you are a part of the process and your commission is secured.“My experience with Ideal goes back over a decade,” said Tyler Freeny-Bombach, eXp Realty. “Not only do I love selling Ideal homes as a Realtor, but I have also purchased 2 and absolutely loved them. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is by far the best home builder in Oklahoma. The attention to the customer is what I value most for myself and my real estate clients,” Bombach continued. “I always trust that if an issue arises, the Ideal team is right there addressing and fixing the problem. Thank you for the consistency and loyalty to customers and Realtors alike!”Whether you prefer to be involved in every step or let our new home consultant work directly with your client, we honor your registration with your homebuyer. When your client uses an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lenders, we will cover up to $4,000 in closing costs.&nbsp;And right now we have an exclusive offer. Your clients could qualify for an interest rate as low as 5.99%* and closing cost when using our preferred lenders on a select number of move-in ready homes. Contact us today and let us know how we can help you and your buyers close before the end of the year.","_created":"Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:53:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/654169364db04843eb1f37af"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65426e194db04843ec1f2f02","_updated":"Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:13:35 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Hands, hearts and hope for Haiti","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Giving back is just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. The company and individuals at Ideal have made incredible impacts in our communities and around the globe. Over the past 30 years, through both large and small projects alike, Ideal is always looking for a more intentional way to give back.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For the second year in a row, Ideal has partnered with Mission of Hope to pack thousands of meals for Haitian children. According to Ronda McKown, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community outreach director, Ideal employees and their families spent a day at Victory Family in Norman, all set to pack 20,000 meals. “But, lo and behold, we went above and beyond and were able to pack over 27,000 meals!”\u003c/p>\u003cp>More than 95 Ideal team members, along with spouses and children, volunteered for this worthwhile project. Here’s what went into packing these meals:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Tables are set up and organized with stations for ingredients to be included in the meal; there are areas for scooping the ingredients, weighing, heat sealing and boxing\u003c/li>\u003cli>Four ingredients are scooped into\neach plastic meal bag: vitamins, dehydrated vegetables, soy and rice\u003c/li>\u003cli>Each meal bag is then weighed and sealed before being placed into boxes and prepared for shipping\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Team members were treated to lunch and an afternoon ice cream break -- hearts were full -- job well done.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal’s partner in this endeavor – Mission of Hope – is an organization committed to life transformation for every man, woman and child. According to them, this meal packing event plays an integral role in providing a daily nutritious meal to more than 120,000 kids in Haiti and helps move them from hunger to hope.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you would like more information on Mission of Hope, log on to their website at \u003ca href=\"https://missionofhope.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">missionofhope.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8f059dae075881aba8e4f7346edd2635.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"2023 Hope for Haiti"}}],"uniqueName":"hands-hearts-and-hope-for-haiti-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-01T14:55:19.948Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8f059dae075881aba8e4f7346edd2635.jpeg","name":"2023 Hope for Haiti","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1698850520,"_etag":"e1cf429e348504202c1ea214736356e514c86ea3","textbody":"Giving back is just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. The company and individuals at Ideal have made incredible impacts in our communities and around the globe. Over the past 30 years, through both large and small projects alike, Ideal is always looking for a more intentional way to give back.For the second year in a row, Ideal has partnered with Mission of Hope to pack thousands of meals for Haitian children. According to Ronda McKown, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community outreach director, Ideal employees and their families spent a day at Victory Family in Norman, all set to pack 20,000 meals. “But, lo and behold, we went above and beyond and were able to pack over 27,000 meals!”More than 95 Ideal team members, along with spouses and children, volunteered for this worthwhile project. Here’s what went into packing these meals:Tables are set up and organized with stations for ingredients to be included in the meal; there are areas for scooping the ingredients, weighing, heat sealing and boxingFour ingredients are scooped into\neach plastic meal bag: vitamins, dehydrated vegetables, soy and riceEach meal bag is then weighed and sealed before being placed into boxes and prepared for shippingTeam members were treated to lunch and an afternoon ice cream break -- hearts were full -- job well done.Ideal’s partner in this endeavor – Mission of Hope – is an organization committed to life transformation for every man, woman and child. According to them, this meal packing event plays an integral role in providing a daily nutritious meal to more than 120,000 kids in Haiti and helps move them from hunger to hope.If you would like more information on Mission of Hope, log on to their website at missionofhope.com.","_created":"Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:26:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65426e194db04843ec1f2f02"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6543ce9e4db04843ee1f8731","_updated":"Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:52:40 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Winter Maintenance on Your IDEAL Home!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Colder temperatures are upon us and taking care of your home is a top priority! Here are 5 tips to help you prepare for winter weather as we move into the freezing season.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Replace the batteries in all of your smoke detectors\u003c/li>\u003cli>Schedule a tune-up for your HVAC system\u003c/li>\u003cli>Change your air filters monthly\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check the heat tape on your furnace in the attic\u003c/li>\u003cli>Remove exterior water hoses and cover the faucet.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>If you have any questions about your IDEAL home, you can refer to your home quick start guide, or contact our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">customer care team\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"750\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/TduvXvVPa8E\" title=\"Winter Maintenance on Your IDEAL Home!\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e46e5f29ef0e20f77e9548fc2b518044.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Winter Maintenance on Your IDEAL Home!"}}],"uniqueName":"winter-maintenance-on-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-01-11T17:12:48.087Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e46e5f29ef0e20f77e9548fc2b518044.jpeg","name":"Winter Maintenance on Your IDEAL Home!","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1704993169,"_etag":"d5bec93fba8072bfc4a1e139d22812c0d1573d4f","textbody":"Colder temperatures are upon us and taking care of your home is a top priority! Here are 5 tips to help you prepare for winter weather as we move into the freezing season.Replace the batteries in all of your smoke detectorsSchedule a tune-up for your HVAC systemChange your air filters monthlyCheck the heat tape on your furnace in the atticRemove exterior water hoses and cover the faucet.If you have any questions about your IDEAL home, you can refer to your home quick start guide, or contact our customer care team.","_created":"Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:30:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6543ce9e4db04843ee1f8731"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65578a124db04843ec1f763e","_updated":"Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:41:43 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Constructing Your Ideal Home: Blower Door Testing","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>What exactly is a blower door and how does it help make my home more comfortable and efficient? A blower door is a tool that measures air pressure and flow, along with how much air leakage a home has. Nobody likes to sit in a draft, right? And nobody wants to pay more for heating and cooling than they absolutely have to. That’s why Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods stops air leaks in their tracks by caulking and sealing around windows and low-expanding foam around wiring and plumbing holes. Insulation is important but isn’t enough by itself, so Ideal goes above with air leak prevention steps to make sure the house is sealed.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What does a blower door test tell us?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This test lets us know the house is sealed well so that it is energy-efficient and has good indoor air quality.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do we use these test results?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The blower door test is one part of the whole picture, which starts with RESNET. RESNET is&nbsp;a&nbsp;recognized national standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating and certification systems in the United States, including HERS® (the Home Energy Rating System). HERS evaluates building plans and conducts on-site inspections, including a blower door test to produce\na HERS rating. This score helps project energy usage and is a great marketing tool for Ideal because our minimum standards are much higher than codes call for. Ideal’s only incentive for these tests and improvements comes from the additional quality it adds to your new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What can happen if the builder doesn’t do blower door testing?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Air leakage and infiltration of outside air is completely unknown without this test. So, the obvious answer is that if the home isn’t sealed well, there will probably be significant energy loss, which ultimately translates to higher utility costs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal homes are extremely energy efficient. But if a home is TOO tight, all the indoor air is held inside resulting in higher humidity and lower air quality. In an Ideal home, a mechanical dampener or fresh air filter brings in outdoor clean air and helps exhaust the higher concentrations of volatile compounds. For a home to be truly efficient, it needs that fresh air filtration.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Knowing how leaky the home is helps us make sure that the HVAC system is sized properly, and the fresh air is properly calculated for healthy living. There’s also a duct leakage test to measure how leaky the ductwork is.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How does this testing impact the comfort and efficiency of an Ideal home?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>It helps keep indoor air fresh and clean! And it makes sure there won’t be too much humidity or buildup of volatile compounds in your new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What’s the long-term impact for Ideal homeowners?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Utility costs will be lower and heating and cooling usage will be guaranteed for the first year. It’s a return on your investment.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>As far as code minimums vs. Ideal standards, your savings will be in the thousands of dollars.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Higher efficiency and properly sized HVAC systems will last longer.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Respiratory health is greatly impacted by air quality, and by using these tests and proper system sizing, the air quality of your new home will be impacted positively for years to come.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal is the only builder in Oklahoma to guarantee your heating and cooling usage on most of our homes.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/690c6c5ae78dfb8dd4446e19cf029b2a.jpeg","name":"Constructing Your Ideal Home: Blower Door Testing","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"constructing-your-ideal-home-blower-door-testing-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-01T15:35:10.478Z","_created":"Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:43:14 GMT","dateUnix":1701444911,"_etag":"c22684d93ea6fd42468316e4a4e709911dd7656b","textbody":"What exactly is a blower door and how does it help make my home more comfortable and efficient? A blower door is a tool that measures air pressure and flow, along with how much air leakage a home has. Nobody likes to sit in a draft, right? And nobody wants to pay more for heating and cooling than they absolutely have to. That’s why Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods stops air leaks in their tracks by caulking and sealing around windows and low-expanding foam around wiring and plumbing holes. Insulation is important but isn’t enough by itself, so Ideal goes above with air leak prevention steps to make sure the house is sealed.What does a blower door test tell us?This test lets us know the house is sealed well so that it is energy-efficient and has good indoor air quality.How do we use these test results?The blower door test is one part of the whole picture, which starts with RESNET. RESNET is&nbsp;a&nbsp;recognized national standards-making body for building energy efficiency rating and certification systems in the United States, including HERS® (the Home Energy Rating System). HERS evaluates building plans and conducts on-site inspections, including a blower door test to produce\na HERS rating. This score helps project energy usage and is a great marketing tool for Ideal because our minimum standards are much higher than codes call for. Ideal’s only incentive for these tests and improvements comes from the additional quality it adds to your new home.What can happen if the builder doesn’t do blower door testing?Air leakage and infiltration of outside air is completely unknown without this test. So, the obvious answer is that if the home isn’t sealed well, there will probably be significant energy loss, which ultimately translates to higher utility costs.Ideal homes are extremely energy efficient. But if a home is TOO tight, all the indoor air is held inside resulting in higher humidity and lower air quality. In an Ideal home, a mechanical dampener or fresh air filter brings in outdoor clean air and helps exhaust the higher concentrations of volatile compounds. For a home to be truly efficient, it needs that fresh air filtration.Knowing how leaky the home is helps us make sure that the HVAC system is sized properly, and the fresh air is properly calculated for healthy living. There’s also a duct leakage test to measure how leaky the ductwork is.How does this testing impact the comfort and efficiency of an Ideal home?It helps keep indoor air fresh and clean! And it makes sure there won’t be too much humidity or buildup of volatile compounds in your new home.What’s the long-term impact for Ideal homeowners?Utility costs will be lower and heating and cooling usage will be guaranteed for the first year. It’s a return on your investment.&nbsp;As far as code minimums vs. Ideal standards, your savings will be in the thousands of dollars.&nbsp;Higher efficiency and properly sized HVAC systems will last longer.&nbsp;Respiratory health is greatly impacted by air quality, and by using these tests and proper system sizing, the air quality of your new home will be impacted positively for years to come.Ideal is the only builder in Oklahoma to guarantee your heating and cooling usage on most of our homes.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65578a124db04843ec1f763e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65579c114db04843eb1fa355","_updated":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:35:24 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Constructing Your Ideal Home: Fresh Air Intake & Ventilation","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The feeling and smell of fresh air in your home is important for many reasons. But the most tangible reason is that your home never smells stale and stuffy. That’s what fresh air intake does … it’s the process of removing unwanted stale air from your home and replacing it with fresh air from the outside that’s been cleaned and heated or cooled. According to Duane Sanders, director of construction at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, there are three ways to accomplish this.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Exhaust\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Exhaust systems use vented fans (like those you might find in a bathroom) to exhaust stale air locally from the house. The exhausted air is replaced by air pulled in through leaks in the home or through passive vents. The fans are set to run continuously or intermittently on timer controls.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Supply\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Central fan-integrated supply ventilation provides outdoor air through an outdoor air intake which pulls fresh air into the home’s central heating and cooling system where it's heated or cooled and then filtered before it's distribution to the house through the HVAC system ducts.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Balanced\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) simultaneously bring in outdoor air while also pushing out indoor air, with both air ducts passing through a heat exchanger for heat recovery. Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) function like HRVs but move to transfer both heat and moisture. ERVs and HRVs may be connected to the home’s central air handler and duct system or independently ducted.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Ideal Fresh Air Ventilation\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods use a combination of supply and exhaust ventilation, says Sanders. An air cycler is tied to the HVAC system, which monitors the run time of the system and cycles a damper on and off to ensure the home is getting the required fresh air into the house. We’ve found this works best for our widely-varied climate. By pulling in a small amount of fresh air every hour, it helps ensure we’re not pulling bad air in through unwanted locations. “We can be sure the air we’re breathing inside the home has been filtered through the HVAC system,” Sanders continued. This works in combination with exhaust fans in the bathrooms and kitchen which can be turned on and off by the homeowner to remove unwanted air from the home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ccad16408e8a48382480292a5fbe663.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5ccad16408e8a48382480292a5fbe663.png\">\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>All homes build up unwanted air. So why is fresh air intake important for energy efficiency?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli>Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emissions from household chemicals and furnishings that can become toxic in high concentrations. Maintaining adequate ventilation can help control concentrations of existing VOCs within a home since it's virtually impossible to eliminate all VOCs from indoor air.\u003c/li>\u003cli>When humid air is cooled quickly, condensation occurs. Water droplets may appear on windows, walls or other surfaces. If moisture inside the home is not controlled over time, you may discover potential issues. Good ventilation can help regulate temperature and control moisture levels.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has done years of research to implement the plan best suited for Oklahoma homes. We believe in premiere quality and customer service and proudly stand behind each home we build. Ventilation and energy efficiency are important to the construction process that ensures your new home will be truly ideal.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1b57c6198200b61048dfc1c275f9b916.jpeg","name":"Constructing Your Ideal Home: Fresh Air Intake","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1b57c6198200b61048dfc1c275f9b916.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Constructing Your Ideal Home: Fresh Air Intake"}}],"uniqueName":"constructing-your-ideal-home-fresh-air-intake-ventilation-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-27T15:44:50.213Z","_created":"Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:00:01 GMT","dateUnix":1701099891,"_etag":"e9599a981b237e4d4ba99f3afa4581c5d47815c9","textbody":"The feeling and smell of fresh air in your home is important for many reasons. But the most tangible reason is that your home never smells stale and stuffy. That’s what fresh air intake does … it’s the process of removing unwanted stale air from your home and replacing it with fresh air from the outside that’s been cleaned and heated or cooled. According to Duane Sanders, director of construction at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, there are three ways to accomplish this.ExhaustExhaust systems use vented fans (like those you might find in a bathroom) to exhaust stale air locally from the house. The exhausted air is replaced by air pulled in through leaks in the home or through passive vents. The fans are set to run continuously or intermittently on timer controls.SupplyCentral fan-integrated supply ventilation provides outdoor air through an outdoor air intake which pulls fresh air into the home’s central heating and cooling system where it's heated or cooled and then filtered before it's distribution to the house through the HVAC system ducts.BalancedHeat recovery ventilators (HRVs) simultaneously bring in outdoor air while also pushing out indoor air, with both air ducts passing through a heat exchanger for heat recovery. Energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) function like HRVs but move to transfer both heat and moisture. ERVs and HRVs may be connected to the home’s central air handler and duct system or independently ducted.Ideal Fresh Air VentilationIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods use a combination of supply and exhaust ventilation, says Sanders. An air cycler is tied to the HVAC system, which monitors the run time of the system and cycles a damper on and off to ensure the home is getting the required fresh air into the house. We’ve found this works best for our widely-varied climate. By pulling in a small amount of fresh air every hour, it helps ensure we’re not pulling bad air in through unwanted locations. “We can be sure the air we’re breathing inside the home has been filtered through the HVAC system,” Sanders continued. This works in combination with exhaust fans in the bathrooms and kitchen which can be turned on and off by the homeowner to remove unwanted air from the home.All homes build up unwanted air. So why is fresh air intake important for energy efficiency?Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emissions from household chemicals and furnishings that can become toxic in high concentrations. Maintaining adequate ventilation can help control concentrations of existing VOCs within a home since it's virtually impossible to eliminate all VOCs from indoor air.When humid air is cooled quickly, condensation occurs. Water droplets may appear on windows, walls or other surfaces. If moisture inside the home is not controlled over time, you may discover potential issues. Good ventilation can help regulate temperature and control moisture levels.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has done years of research to implement the plan best suited for Oklahoma homes. We believe in premiere quality and customer service and proudly stand behind each home we build. Ventilation and energy efficiency are important to the construction process that ensures your new home will be truly ideal.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65579c114db04843eb1fa355"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"655e64964db04843ee1ff61f","_updated":"Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:51:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Bixby Business is Booming","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The city of Bixby, Oklahoma is rapidly growing and is now home to more than 30,000 residents, including nearly five thousand new students. And with the population on the rise, so are the number of business and employment opportunities. You can find just about everything from fast food spots, dining, shopping, coffee shops, and tons of entertainment for all ages.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This month, the city announced Courts &amp; Commons located just northwest of 121st Street and Memorial Drive. This 29,000 sqft entertainment venue will house eight indoor pickleball courts, an outdoor pickleball court on an island in the middle of a pond, a food hall with new restaurants and an indoor and outdoor courtyard. Bixby mayor, Brian Guthrie, said this will create a fun destination for residents and visitors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Spartan Square, in downtown Bixby, will be the location for a $20 million dollar development set to include a new Tru by Hilton Hotel &amp; Conference Center, shopping and approximately 200 parking spaces.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bentley Park Sports Complex, located at 8505 E 148th St. S. along the Arkansas River, is an amazing feature being renovated with pickleball courts, beach volleyball courts, cornhole boards, soccer fields, batting cages, baseball maintenance building and additional parking.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Mayor Guthrie said with a growing city it is important to increase public safety to keep up with the number of residents. Bixby currently has a new fire station under construction. Bixby is also opening employment opportunities within the police department in hopes of hiring at least three more police officers, to bring the total to 41 patrol officers and 41 firefighters. This is more than triple the number of emergency responders since 2000.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to be a member of the city of Bixby, Oklahoma. In 2022, Bixby Village opened as the first Ideal community in the Tulsa Market. Located on E. 161st St. S. between Memorial Drive and Mingo Road, directly across the street from Bixby Central Intermediate School and Bixby High School.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd6ae5ac6a671807c57e7b58ec021be4.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Bixby Business is Booming"}}],"uniqueName":"bixby-business-is-booming-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-24T20:22:02.999Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cd6ae5ac6a671807c57e7b58ec021be4.jpeg","name":"Bixby Business is Booming","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1700857323,"_etag":"d1a2f60fc1fbebbfcbdc2c5f7beaad4c13b309ee","textbody":"The city of Bixby, Oklahoma is rapidly growing and is now home to more than 30,000 residents, including nearly five thousand new students. And with the population on the rise, so are the number of business and employment opportunities. You can find just about everything from fast food spots, dining, shopping, coffee shops, and tons of entertainment for all ages.This month, the city announced Courts &amp; Commons located just northwest of 121st Street and Memorial Drive. This 29,000 sqft entertainment venue will house eight indoor pickleball courts, an outdoor pickleball court on an island in the middle of a pond, a food hall with new restaurants and an indoor and outdoor courtyard. Bixby mayor, Brian Guthrie, said this will create a fun destination for residents and visitors.Spartan Square, in downtown Bixby, will be the location for a $20 million dollar development set to include a new Tru by Hilton Hotel &amp; Conference Center, shopping and approximately 200 parking spaces.Bentley Park Sports Complex, located at 8505 E 148th St. S. along the Arkansas River, is an amazing feature being renovated with pickleball courts, beach volleyball courts, cornhole boards, soccer fields, batting cages, baseball maintenance building and additional parking.Mayor Guthrie said with a growing city it is important to increase public safety to keep up with the number of residents. Bixby currently has a new fire station under construction. Bixby is also opening employment opportunities within the police department in hopes of hiring at least three more police officers, to bring the total to 41 patrol officers and 41 firefighters. This is more than triple the number of emergency responders since 2000.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to be a member of the city of Bixby, Oklahoma. In 2022, Bixby Village opened as the first Ideal community in the Tulsa Market. Located on E. 161st St. S. between Memorial Drive and Mingo Road, directly across the street from Bixby Central Intermediate School and Bixby High School.","_created":"Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:29:10 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/655e64964db04843ee1ff61f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6564ba3f4db04843ef1f5ece","_updated":"Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:23:31 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Award Winning Interior Designer","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been fortunate over the years to work with several talented interior designers and home decorators. Taylor Stallard, owner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.blondeandbluedesign.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blonde + Blue Design\u003c/a>, who works closely with the Ideal Design Studio on our model home decor, has been recognized for a special state achievement\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;'>.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stallard has been doing interior design for over seven years but started her own business, \u003ca href=\"http://ttps://www.blondeandbluedesign.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blonde + Blue Design&nbsp;\u003c/a>in 2021. This month, her talents and business were recognized for the NextGen Under 30 Award. NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma recognizes individuals who demonstrate talent, drive and service to their communities. Winners this year were from across the entire state. The NextGen Under 30 mission is to identify and honor young Oklahomans, to encouraging them to follow their lifetime family and career goals in the Sooner State. NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries in various categories of endeavor. In addition, award winners are selected based upon their participation in and contribution to their communities. A panel of respected business and civic leaders serve as judges for this award.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I was so surprised when I was notified that I had been nominated for this award,” Stallard said. Once she was nominated, she received an application to fill out about herself and her business. A panel of judges then decide who will qualify as NextGen Under 30 recipients. In the application, nominees share how they started in the design industry.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"I told them about how I went to school for design, worked on the East Coast, moved back to Oklahoma and started my business. I also state that\u003ca href=\"http://ttps://www.blondeandbluedesign.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Blonde + Blue\u003c/a> was created with three goals in mind,” said Stallard.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Those goals:\u003cbr>1. To understand the art and science of client behavior\u003cbr>2. Create an\nenvironment that inspires joy and brings people together\u003cbr>3. Establish a personalized, stylish and functional way of living\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Ideal, we are all about serving the communities in which we live and work and we are overjoyed that Stallard shares the same passion. “I have always enjoyed serving my community and connecting with people, but being able to do that while owning my business is extra special,” she said. “My business partnerships have opened the doors of opportunity to help meet the needs of my community. Recently, a widow in our church lost everything and was sleeping on the floor. Partnering with Heart &amp; Home, a connection made through \u003ca href=\"http://ttps://www.blondeandbluedesign.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blonde + Blue\u003c/a>, we were able to fully furnish her apartment using donations from the church. My business was able to contribute and install a living room, dining room, and two full bedrooms,” she continued.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac2f8874f2a0d844a32b42ed97d8ef63.jpeg\" style=\"width: 22.24%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ac2f8874f2a0d844a32b42ed97d8ef63.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>When asked what is means to be recognized for this award, she beams with pride. “The success of \u003ca href=\"http://ttps://www.blondeandbluedesign.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blonde + Blue\u003c/a> is measured by the beautiful spaces that are created, but more importantly in how pleased the client is at the end of the process,” Stallard said. “Blonde + Blue is a turnkey service, from selection to installation. I am always looking for the best price and product, and I pride myself in remaining flexible to the client’s wants and needs. I strive to give my clients a first-class experience, from the starting point to completion,” she said. “I am energized by the amazing people I have the opportunity to work with on a daily basis. I feel a strong conviction to help meet the needs of those in our community. I believe someone’s surroundings directly impacts the way they feel, and the energy they have each day. Despite the early success and growth of \u003ca href=\"http://ttps://www.blondeandbluedesign.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blonde + Blue\u003c/a>, I am most driven by the meaningful fulfillment of helping others. This award meant so much to me. I was taught very early that in order to get a good outcome in life, you must work very hard. You must treat others how you want to be treated, and your focus should be how you can help someone else, not yourself. &nbsp;I have carried this into my adulthood and my business. Without these meaningful lessons, I truly wouldn't be where I am today! I love this great state. It raised me. I am excited to serve it and see it succeed,” she exclaimed.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to work with Taylor Stallard of \u003ca href=\"http://ttps://www.blondeandbluedesign.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blonde + Blue Design\u003c/a> and we look forward to new projects with her in the new year to come. If you’d like to look at Stallard’s Ideal design projects, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/designing-the-jacobson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ceca55fd0af117a46f440f89119d62f8.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/designing-the-jacobson"}}],"uniqueName":"award-winning-interior-designer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-28T15:38:25.340Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ceca55fd0af117a46f440f89119d62f8.jpeg","name":"Award Winning Interior Designer","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1701185906,"_etag":"a3dc57752c03b10d0243ef61d009a0046a56adc5","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been fortunate over the years to work with several talented interior designers and home decorators. Taylor Stallard, owner of Blonde + Blue Design, who works closely with the Ideal Design Studio on our model home decor, has been recognized for a special state achievement.Stallard has been doing interior design for over seven years but started her own business, Blonde + Blue Design&nbsp;in 2021. This month, her talents and business were recognized for the NextGen Under 30 Award. NextGen Under 30 Oklahoma recognizes individuals who demonstrate talent, drive and service to their communities. Winners this year were from across the entire state. The NextGen Under 30 mission is to identify and honor young Oklahomans, to encouraging them to follow their lifetime family and career goals in the Sooner State. NextGen Under 30 recognizes and encourages the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries in various categories of endeavor. In addition, award winners are selected based upon their participation in and contribution to their communities. A panel of respected business and civic leaders serve as judges for this award.“I was so surprised when I was notified that I had been nominated for this award,” Stallard said. Once she was nominated, she received an application to fill out about herself and her business. A panel of judges then decide who will qualify as NextGen Under 30 recipients. In the application, nominees share how they started in the design industry.\"I told them about how I went to school for design, worked on the East Coast, moved back to Oklahoma and started my business. I also state that&nbsp;Blonde + Blue was created with three goals in mind,” said Stallard.Those goals:1. To understand the art and science of client behavior2. Create an\nenvironment that inspires joy and brings people together3. Establish a personalized, stylish and functional way of livingAt Ideal, we are all about serving the communities in which we live and work and we are overjoyed that Stallard shares the same passion. “I have always enjoyed serving my community and connecting with people, but being able to do that while owning my business is extra special,” she said. “My business partnerships have opened the doors of opportunity to help meet the needs of my community. Recently, a widow in our church lost everything and was sleeping on the floor. Partnering with Heart &amp; Home, a connection made through Blonde + Blue, we were able to fully furnish her apartment using donations from the church. My business was able to contribute and install a living room, dining room, and two full bedrooms,” she continued.When asked what is means to be recognized for this award, she beams with pride. “The success of Blonde + Blue is measured by the beautiful spaces that are created, but more importantly in how pleased the client is at the end of the process,” Stallard said. “Blonde + Blue is a turnkey service, from selection to installation. I am always looking for the best price and product, and I pride myself in remaining flexible to the client’s wants and needs. I strive to give my clients a first-class experience, from the starting point to completion,” she said. “I am energized by the amazing people I have the opportunity to work with on a daily basis. I feel a strong conviction to help meet the needs of those in our community. I believe someone’s surroundings directly impacts the way they feel, and the energy they have each day. Despite the early success and growth of Blonde + Blue, I am most driven by the meaningful fulfillment of helping others. This award meant so much to me. I was taught very early that in order to get a good outcome in life, you must work very hard. You must treat others how you want to be treated, and your focus should be how you can help someone else, not yourself. &nbsp;I have carried this into my adulthood and my business. Without these meaningful lessons, I truly wouldn't be where I am today! I love this great state. It raised me. I am excited to serve it and see it succeed,” she exclaimed.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to work with Taylor Stallard of Blonde + Blue Design and we look forward to new projects with her in the new year to come. If you’d like to look at Stallard’s Ideal design projects, click here.","_created":"Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:48:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6564ba3f4db04843ef1f5ece"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"656627074db04843ef1f6154","_updated":"Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:23:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL Home Holiday Décor- 5 Tips with Taylor","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When it comes to putting the finishing touches on your Ideal home, Taylor Stallard, owner of \u003ca href=\"https://www.blondeandbluedesign.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blonde + Blue Design\u003c/a>, has all the holiday tips on how to add a little Christmas charm to your space.\u003c/p>\u003cp>1. Add a faux floral arrangement in your entryway. This is very cost-efficient and greenery can be used over and over by changing out the stems for each holiday. Stallard spruced this one up by adding rich red berries.\u003c/p>\u003cp>2. A simple yet elegant touch is a red ribbon. It adds a pop of color when tied around sconces or vertical decor hanging off the walls, and it screams Christmas time.\u003c/p>\u003cp>3. If you have tall ceilings and a lot of open vertical space above your mantle, add tall pieces, like trees or a picture with garland to take up some of the open area. It makes the room appear larger. Scale the decor to the size of the room.\u003c/p>\u003cp>4. Your Christmas tree should look like it belongs in your home and coordinate with the rest of the room. Use textures that mimic the room like wood-beaded garland, wool ornaments or ribbon with the same colors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>5. Add something whimsical. If your home is modern, take the signature holiday village scene and elevate it from a traditional look to a more modern street scene. It is also fun to add lights, wreaths and faux snow to give it a holiday touch.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Stallard is also an Ideal homeowner and lives in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/jacobson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jacobson\u003c/a> floor plan. If you would like to see more of her \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/designing-the-jacobson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">decor and designs\u003c/a>, check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.blondeandbluedesign.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blonde + Blue Design\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7f2f1d239c45f99c2e1cbdede6956866.jpeg","name":"IDEAL Home Holiday Décor- 5 Tips with Taylor","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/skVeSZxLGNA?si=jPSIJw_2KL3t_D7L\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7f2f1d239c45f99c2e1cbdede6956866.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"IDEAL Home Holiday Décor- 5 Tips with Taylor"}}],"uniqueName":"ideal-home-holiday-dcor-5-tips-with-taylor-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-30T17:37:40.595Z","_created":"Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:44:39 GMT","dateUnix":1701365861,"_etag":"58e6878e91ceea34a9c81b9e8acb38ba110ed4c0","textbody":"When it comes to putting the finishing touches on your Ideal home, Taylor Stallard, owner of Blonde + Blue Design, has all the holiday tips on how to add a little Christmas charm to your space.1. Add a faux floral arrangement in your entryway. This is very cost-efficient and greenery can be used over and over by changing out the stems for each holiday. Stallard spruced this one up by adding rich red berries.2. A simple yet elegant touch is a red ribbon. It adds a pop of color when tied around sconces or vertical decor hanging off the walls, and it screams Christmas time.3. If you have tall ceilings and a lot of open vertical space above your mantle, add tall pieces, like trees or a picture with garland to take up some of the open area. It makes the room appear larger. Scale the decor to the size of the room.4. Your Christmas tree should look like it belongs in your home and coordinate with the rest of the room. Use textures that mimic the room like wood-beaded garland, wool ornaments or ribbon with the same colors.5. Add something whimsical. If your home is modern, take the signature holiday village scene and elevate it from a traditional look to a more modern street scene. It is also fun to add lights, wreaths and faux snow to give it a holiday touch.Stallard is also an Ideal homeowner and lives in the Jacobson floor plan. If you would like to see more of her decor and designs, check out Blonde + Blue Design.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/656627074db04843ef1f6154"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"656639ba4db04843ec1f8918","_updated":"Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:13:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"United Way Day of Caring","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Last week we gathered with family and friends to celebrate the National Day of Thanksgiving (and eat too much, watch football and shop on Black Friday). Giving thanks is just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and not just at Thanksgiving! The company and people at Ideal realize we are incredibly blessed and do our best to give back something to our communities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In that spirit of giving, this year, more than 40 Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees, along with our sister companies West Franklin Sod and Cubic Waste and trade partners Kelly Moore Paint and Forest Building Materials gave their time, talents and resources to make a difference at \u003ca href=\"https://www.abbott-house.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Abbot House Child Advocacy Center\u003c/a> in Norman during \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">United Way’s\u003c/a> Day of Caring. According to Ronda McKown, director of outreach ministry at Ideal, Ideal’s team and others painted a community room, refreshed landscaping and removed trees during their workday, and everyone went home with a great feeling of exhaustion. Their hearts were full of the joy that comes from a day of doing something for others.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Information about Abbott House Child Advocacy Center\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.abbott-house.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Abbott House\u003c/a> is a safe place for children to share their experiences regarding sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as witness to a crime or in a drug-endangered situation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Abbott House provides services to children ages 3-18 years from District 21 in Cleveland, McClain and Garvin counties, as well as surrounding areas. In 2021 alone, 723 children were able to begin their healing journey after visiting Abbot House.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Although a stand-alone nonprofit organization, Abbott House works closely with law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, child protective services, mental health care professionals and medical professionals to maintain a child-friendly atmosphere during investigations of alleged child abuse.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Its mission is to prevent, advocate, foster hope and healing.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Unfortunately, child abuse is a fact of too many lives in our community, impacting thousands each year. Boldly focusing on ending this cycle, Abbott House has reimagined how communities can come together, leveraging resources to respond to, treat and ultimately prevent child abuse.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Abbott House has a $180,000 shortfall in direct programming for the year. Unfortunately, our numbers are up 67%, and a federal grant was eliminated due to covid. Therefore, the money will be used for forensic interviewing, family advocacy and medical assessments. When a child advocacy center isn’t available, children are forced to tell their stories of abuse up to a dozen times, which is traumatizing each time. At Abbott House, they work with law officials and only have to tell theirstory once.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Services to the community\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Family advocacy\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Family advocates assist families through the course of the investigation and afterward\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Medical assessments\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Medical assessments are provided to every child and range in scope depending on the nature of the abuse allegation.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Forensic interviews\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Forensic interviews are a vital component of our programming. At the request of law enforcement or the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) Child Protective Services, a specially trained forensic interviewer conducts a neutral, court defensible interview in a child friendly environment.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Educational outreach\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Safety in Action (SIA) equips adults with the knowledge they need to recognize signs of child abuse and how to respond to disclosures. Presentations are free of charge to schools, churches, civic groups and other child-serving organizations. Learn about our new innovative program to teach children online safety: “alrt!”. This interactive curriculum is for students 5th-12th grade and is being taught in schools within our community.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you would like more information on Abbott House, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.abbott-house.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.abbott-house.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8edf969827130dfc6331d7ebdb85d0eb.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"United Way Day of Caring"}}],"uniqueName":"united-way-day-of-caring-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-28T18:49:20.947Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4b212e6b4846f528975e3e900d2bd215.jpeg","name":"United Way Day of Caring","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1701197361,"_etag":"64c8613bc23516fbefef834dc02019c98049d1a6","textbody":"Last week we gathered with family and friends to celebrate the National Day of Thanksgiving (and eat too much, watch football and shop on Black Friday). Giving thanks is just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods and not just at Thanksgiving! The company and people at Ideal realize we are incredibly blessed and do our best to give back something to our communities.In that spirit of giving, this year, more than 40 Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees, along with our sister companies West Franklin Sod and Cubic Waste and trade partners Kelly Moore Paint and Forest Building Materials gave their time, talents and resources to make a difference at Abbot House Child Advocacy Center in Norman during United Way’s Day of Caring. According to Ronda McKown, director of outreach ministry at Ideal, Ideal’s team and others painted a community room, refreshed landscaping and removed trees during their workday, and everyone went home with a great feeling of exhaustion. Their hearts were full of the joy that comes from a day of doing something for others.Information about Abbott House Child Advocacy CenterAbbott House is a safe place for children to share their experiences regarding sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as witness to a crime or in a drug-endangered situation.Abbott House provides services to children ages 3-18 years from District 21 in Cleveland, McClain and Garvin counties, as well as surrounding areas. In 2021 alone, 723 children were able to begin their healing journey after visiting Abbot House.Although a stand-alone nonprofit organization, Abbott House works closely with law enforcement, the district attorney’s office, child protective services, mental health care professionals and medical professionals to maintain a child-friendly atmosphere during investigations of alleged child abuse.Its mission is to prevent, advocate, foster hope and healing.Unfortunately, child abuse is a fact of too many lives in our community, impacting thousands each year. Boldly focusing on ending this cycle, Abbott House has reimagined how communities can come together, leveraging resources to respond to, treat and ultimately prevent child abuse.Abbott House has a $180,000 shortfall in direct programming for the year. Unfortunately, our numbers are up 67%, and a federal grant was eliminated due to covid. Therefore, the money will be used for forensic interviewing, family advocacy and medical assessments. When a child advocacy center isn’t available, children are forced to tell their stories of abuse up to a dozen times, which is traumatizing each time. At Abbott House, they work with law officials and only have to tell theirstory once.Services to the communityFamily advocacyFamily advocates assist families through the course of the investigation and afterwardMedical assessmentsMedical assessments are provided to every child and range in scope depending on the nature of the abuse allegation.Forensic interviewsForensic interviews are a vital component of our programming. At the request of law enforcement or the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) Child Protective Services, a specially trained forensic interviewer conducts a neutral, court defensible interview in a child friendly environment.Educational outreachSafety in Action (SIA) equips adults with the knowledge they need to recognize signs of child abuse and how to respond to disclosures. Presentations are free of charge to schools, churches, civic groups and other child-serving organizations. Learn about our new innovative program to teach children online safety: “alrt!”. This interactive curriculum is for students 5th-12th grade and is being taught in schools within our community.If you would like more information on Abbott House, visit www.abbott-house.org.","_created":"Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:04:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/656639ba4db04843ec1f8918"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6567761b4db04843ee200bed","_updated":"Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:05:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Is Now a Good Time to Buy?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The number one question we get asked daily is... is now really the best time to buy a new home? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' CEO, Vernon McKown and president, Steve Shoemaker give us the breakdown so you can decide if now is the best time for you!\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are three things you need to consider and ask yourself when thinking about buying a home. Are you ready, able and willing?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>1) Are you ready?\u003c/strong> - Being ready to buy a home should be based on your life circumstances. Is your family growing and you're running out of room? Are you now an empty nester and need to downsize? Have you recently gotten married or divorced? Are you ready to stop renting and start investing in a home and building equity?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rent vs. Own- If you are renting a home, you're building someone else's equity. If you own a home, you're building your own equity. Your typical home is roughly building $3,000 to $5,000 in equity per year. Your monthly mortgage payments will be higher than your rent, but there is a residual benefit to you later on.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>2) Are you able?\u003c/strong> - Being able to buy a home is a financial question that most homebuyers have currently due to interest rates. Here at Ideal, when using one of our preferred lenders, Citywide or CSolutions, there are many tools they can use to help buy interest rates down, plus offer $4,000 toward closing costs. We can help you figure out your options.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3) Are you willing?\u003c/strong> - Being willing to make the decision to buy a home instead of trying to time the real estate market. Ideal has been building homes in the OKC metro area for over 30 years. In those three decades, the price of homes has never come down. Prices may flatten out for a period of time, but they never decrease. The reason is because of inflation. The materials used to buy a home continue to rise with inflation, therefore so do the average prices of homes. Since the 1950s, the average home has appreciated in value by about 3% per year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At the end of the day, you as the homebuyer must decide if you're ready, able and willing to take the next step in becoming a homeowner. Don't let the market decide for you, or you could be waiting a long time.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/aT45TYafV8I?si=7jFD6cVmhgRbd4vL\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6cd7dd974bbb630a6fdc58aa74897d33.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?"}}],"uniqueName":"is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-11-29T16:56:11.574Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6cd7dd974bbb630a6fdc58aa74897d33.jpeg","name":"Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1701276972,"_etag":"5fbd42d88244a0ea237bddc7acd60b18544dabf0","textbody":"The number one question we get asked daily is... is now really the best time to buy a new home? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' CEO, Vernon McKown and president, Steve Shoemaker give us the breakdown so you can decide if now is the best time for you!There are three things you need to consider and ask yourself when thinking about buying a home. Are you ready, able and willing?1) Are you ready? - Being ready to buy a home should be based on your life circumstances. Is your family growing and you're running out of room? Are you now an empty nester and need to downsize? Have you recently gotten married or divorced? Are you ready to stop renting and start investing in a home and building equity?Rent vs. Own- If you are renting a home, you're building someone else's equity. If you own a home, you're building your own equity. Your typical home is roughly building $3,000 to $5,000 in equity per year. Your monthly mortgage payments will be higher than your rent, but there is a residual benefit to you later on.2) Are you able? - Being able to buy a home is a financial question that most homebuyers have currently due to interest rates. Here at Ideal, when using one of our preferred lenders, Citywide or CSolutions, there are many tools they can use to help buy interest rates down, plus offer $4,000 toward closing costs. We can help you figure out your options.&nbsp;3) Are you willing? - Being willing to make the decision to buy a home instead of trying to time the real estate market. Ideal has been building homes in the OKC metro area for over 30 years. In those three decades, the price of homes has never come down. Prices may flatten out for a period of time, but they never decrease. The reason is because of inflation. The materials used to buy a home continue to rise with inflation, therefore so do the average prices of homes. Since the 1950s, the average home has appreciated in value by about 3% per year.At the end of the day, you as the homebuyer must decide if you're ready, able and willing to take the next step in becoming a homeowner. Don't let the market decide for you, or you could be waiting a long time.","_created":"Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:34:19 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6567761b4db04843ee200bed"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"656f62a44db04843ed1f597c","_updated":"Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:17:37 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ho! Ho! Holiday Events","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The holiday season is upon us. Along with the shopping, wrapping, parties and the family around the tree come the big community events that we all enjoy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s an overview of upcoming events. Some are soon, so be sure to follow the included links below so you don’t miss out.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Holiday events in Tulsa\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>From the annual Christmas Parade to the Tulsa Botanic Garden of Light, see a full calendar of Tulsa events at \u003ca href=\"https://www.visittulsa.com/events/annual-events-festivals/winter-events/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">visittulsa.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://tulsachristmasparade.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tulsa Christmas Parade\u003c/a> • Dec. 9, 11 am.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tulsawinterfest.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Arvest Winterfest\u003c/a> • Daily until Jan. 2, BOK Center. Bundle up for ice skating!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tulsabotanic.org/botanic-garden-of-lights/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Botanic Garden of Lights\u003c/a> • Through the end of the year at the Tulsa Botanic Garden. The lights are beautiful.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://philbrook.org/calendar/festival-night-2023-12-02/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Philbrook Festival\u003c/a> • Thousands of twinkle lights adorn their stunning gardens. Truly a Magical Winter Wonderland!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Events in Oklahoma City\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Celebrate in downtown Oklahoma City. Check out these and more at \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/events/this-month-in-okc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">visitokc.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://myriadgardens.org/devonicerink/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Devon Ice Rink\u003c/a> • Through Feb. 2, downtown at 301 W. Reno\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/events/annual-events/oklahoma-city-zoo-safari-lights/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OKC Zoo Safari Lights\u003c/a> • Through Jan. 1\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/lyrics-a-christmas-carol/23064/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lyric’s A Christmas Carol\u003c/a> • Performances through Dec. 24 Lyric Theatre\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/riversport-winter-glow/24397/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Riversport Winter Glow\u003c/a> • Through the end of the year, Riversport Adventures\u003c/p>\u003cp>These are just a few of the holiday happenings going on in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Check out the websites for more activities and information. And have an Ideal holiday this year!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c5db1042423bdbf3bcf70ba1e2ee291d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ho! Ho! Holiday Events"}}],"uniqueName":"ho-ho-holiday-events-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-05T17:12:22.137Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c5db1042423bdbf3bcf70ba1e2ee291d.jpeg","name":"Ho! Ho! Holiday Events","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1701796343,"_etag":"5849fe6d71a617c72ce128fddb3b021267c3ae73","textbody":"The holiday season is upon us. Along with the shopping, wrapping, parties and the family around the tree come the big community events that we all enjoy.Here’s an overview of upcoming events. Some are soon, so be sure to follow the included links below so you don’t miss out.Holiday events in TulsaFrom the annual Christmas Parade to the Tulsa Botanic Garden of Light, see a full calendar of Tulsa events at visittulsa.com.Tulsa Christmas Parade • Dec. 9, 11 am.Arvest Winterfest • Daily until Jan. 2, BOK Center. Bundle up for ice skating!Botanic Garden of Lights • Through the end of the year at the Tulsa Botanic Garden. The lights are beautiful.Philbrook Festival • Thousands of twinkle lights adorn their stunning gardens. Truly a Magical Winter Wonderland!Events in Oklahoma CityCelebrate in downtown Oklahoma City. Check out these and more at visitokc.com.Devon Ice Rink • Through Feb. 2, downtown at 301 W. RenoOKC Zoo Safari Lights • Through Jan. 1Lyric’s A Christmas Carol • Performances through Dec. 24 Lyric TheatreRiversport Winter Glow • Through the end of the year, Riversport AdventuresThese are just a few of the holiday happenings going on in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Check out the websites for more activities and information. And have an Ideal holiday this year!","_created":"Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:49:24 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/656f62a44db04843ed1f597c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"657884244db04843ee203d97","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:52:42 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL New Homes Under $300k","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Look at these NEW homes under $300k!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">We have more than a dozen completed homes for under $300k across the OKC metro area.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36px;\">\u003cstrong>Homes Under $270,000\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe/13324-sw-5th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13324 SW 5th Street\u003c/a> - Mustang\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3304-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3304 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a> - Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3224-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3224 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a> - Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3300-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3300 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a> - Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3232-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3232 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a> -Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3244-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3244 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a> - Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch/367-isabella-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">367 Isabella Drive\u003c/a> - Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 36px;\">\u003cstrong>Homes Under $300,000\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands/20161-park-lane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">20161 Park Lane\u003c/a> - Harrah\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/13416-arrowhead-boulevard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13416 Arrowhead Boulevard\u003c/a> - Piedmont\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/13420-arrowhead-boulevard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13420 Arrowhead Boulevard\u003c/a> - Piedmont\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm/3833-nw-176th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3833 NW 176th Street\u003c/a> - Edmond\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch/345-isabella-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">345 Isabella Drive\u003c/a> - Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe/13317-sw-5th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13317 SW 5th Street\u003c/a> - Mustang\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch/368-isabella-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">368 Isabella Drive\u003c/a> - Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3240-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3240 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a> - Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3236-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3236 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a> - Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch/346-isabella-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">346 Isabella Drive\u003c/a> - Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake/8612-ricard-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">8612 Ricard Drive\u003c/a> - Moore\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3228-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3228 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a>- Yukon\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake/8509-cassian-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">8509 Cassian Drive\u003c/a> - Moore\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake/6505-se-85th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">6505 SE 85th Street\u003c/a> - Moore\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch/280-isabella-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">280 Isabella Drive\u003c/a> - Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills/3709-alta-vista-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3709 Alta Vista Drive\u003c/a> - Norman\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Contact us today for a tour!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/07d76cc63d5aa1b4b0ed9bda75d0db9b.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"New Homes Under $300k"}}],"uniqueName":"ideal-new-homes-under-300k-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-29T15:23:47.668Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/07d76cc63d5aa1b4b0ed9bda75d0db9b.jpeg","name":"New Homes Under $300k","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1703863428,"_etag":"9e1fd437b61da77198a778972547f9ed6ab17535","textbody":"Look at these NEW homes under $300k!We have more than a dozen completed homes for under $300k across the OKC metro area.Homes Under $270,00013324 SW 5th Street - Mustang3304 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon3224 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon3300 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon3232 Pagoda Pead Drive -Yukon3244 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon367 Isabella Drive - BlanchardHomes Under $300,00020161 Park Lane - Harrah13416 Arrowhead Boulevard - Piedmont13420 Arrowhead Boulevard - Piedmont3833 NW 176th Street - Edmond345 Isabella Drive - Blanchard13317 SW 5th Street - Mustang368 Isabella Drive - Blanchard3240 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon3236 Pagoda Pead Drive - Yukon346 Isabella Drive - Blanchard8612 Ricard Drive - Moore3228 Pagoda Pead Drive- Yukon8509 Cassian Drive - Moore6505 SE 85th Street - Moore280 Isabella Drive - Blanchard3709 Alta Vista Drive - Norman&nbsp;Contact us today for a tour!","_created":"Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:02:44 GMT","metaTags":{"title":"New Construction Homes Under $300k | Ideal Homes Oklahoma","description":"Explore over a dozen move-in-ready homes under $300k across the OKC metro. Find affordable new construction in Mustang, Yukon, Edmond, Moore, and Norman today!"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/657884244db04843ee203d97"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"657c8dc14db04843ed1f632e","_updated":"Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:54:51 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Realtor of 2023 - Grady Carter","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize the following agent as one of our Top Realtors of 2023, \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanrealtor.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Grady Carter, Keller Williams Mulinix\u003c/a>. We appreciate your partnership over the years.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Carter has been in and around the real estate industry most of his life. His father was a mortgage lender and he flipped homes with his mother. In 2015, he received the Horizon Award from the \u003ca href=\"https://business.normanchamber.com/memberdirectory/Details/norman-board-of-realtors-897940\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman Board of Realtors\u003c/a> as well as other recognitions with Leadership OAR (\u003ca href=\"https://www.okrealtors.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma Association of Realtors\u003c/a>), etc.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We look forward to continuing to build a stronger relationship with Grady Carter in the year to come!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c3f1c5389b6de8641e0a7774022d5c5f.jpeg","name":"Top Realtor 2023 -Grady Carter","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c3f1c5389b6de8641e0a7774022d5c5f.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Top Realtor 2023 -Grady Carter"}}],"uniqueName":"top-realtor-of-2023-grady-carter-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-27T17:28:54.440Z","_created":"Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:32:49 GMT","dateUnix":1703698135,"_etag":"d9b7008026a349850539e9b4755d7456b7b91dd4","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize the following agent as one of our Top Realtors of 2023, Grady Carter, Keller Williams Mulinix. We appreciate your partnership over the years.&nbsp;Carter has been in and around the real estate industry most of his life. His father was a mortgage lender and he flipped homes with his mother. In 2015, he received the Horizon Award from the Norman Board of Realtors as well as other recognitions with Leadership OAR (Oklahoma Association of Realtors), etc.We look forward to continuing to build a stronger relationship with Grady Carter in the year to come!&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/657c8dc14db04843ed1f632e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"657c8f984db04843ee20494d","_updated":"Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:12:10 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Realtor of 2023- Kristyn Morris","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize the following agent as one of our Top Realtors of 2023, \u003ca href=\"https://thetalleymorris.team/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kristyn Morris with The Talley-Morris Team\u003c/a>, at \u003ca href=\"https://kw-stillwater1.yourkwoffice.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">KW Local, Keller Williams Realty\u003c/a>. We appreciate your partnership.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Morris is an Oklahoma native from the town of Pawhuska. She also graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2001. She has been in the real estate industry since 2003 and formed her current team by joining forces with Denise Talley. The two have been working together helping Stillwater homebuyers since 2018.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We look forward to continuing to build a strong relationship with Kristyn Morris in the new year!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/10c6955e5a4c3273697acf6f24d96941.jpeg","name":"Top Realtor of 2023- Kristyn Morris","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/10c6955e5a4c3273697acf6f24d96941.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Top Realtor of 2023- Kristyn Morris"}}],"uniqueName":"top-realtor-of-2023-kristyn-morris-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-28T17:38:59.788Z","_created":"Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:40:40 GMT","dateUnix":1703785140,"_etag":"6a6a6ad87a26c05561a6b0989c1be1e9c0093d7c","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize the following agent as one of our Top Realtors of 2023, Kristyn Morris with The Talley-Morris Team, at KW Local, Keller Williams Realty. We appreciate your partnership.&nbsp;Morris is an Oklahoma native from the town of Pawhuska. She also graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2001. She has been in the real estate industry since 2003 and formed her current team by joining forces with Denise Talley. The two have been working together helping Stillwater homebuyers since 2018.We look forward to continuing to build a strong relationship with Kristyn Morris in the new year!&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/657c8f984db04843ee20494d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"657c90344db04843ef1f761a","_updated":"Sat, 30 Dec 2023 14:52:06 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Realtor of 2023 - Shari Bouziden","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize the following agent as one of our Top Realtors of 2023, \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbmikejonescompany.com/Agent-Detail/shari-bouziden/130890-7991157/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Shari Bouziden, Coldwell Banker, Mike Jones Company OKC\u003c/a>. We appreciate your partnership.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bouziden was born and raised in Alva, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has multiple certifications such as Certified Relocation and Military Specialist. She is part of the Edmond Board of Realtors and the National Association Board of Realtors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We look forward to continuing to build a stronger relationship with Shari Bouziden in the year to come!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31965000477fbd128676aaf06f43f4ee.jpeg","name":"Top Realtor 2023 -Shari Bouziden","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/31965000477fbd128676aaf06f43f4ee.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Top Realtor 2023 -Shari Bouziden"}}],"uniqueName":"top-realtor-of-2023-shari-bouziden-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-30T17:40:59.432Z","_created":"Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:43:16 GMT","dateUnix":1703958060,"_etag":"c1eee3ef391251a623c1ba5ea34e3d6bc2c2f1de","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize the following agent as one of our Top Realtors of 2023, Shari Bouziden, Coldwell Banker, Mike Jones Company OKC. We appreciate your partnership.&nbsp;Bouziden was born and raised in Alva, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has multiple certifications such as Certified Relocation and Military Specialist. She is part of the Edmond Board of Realtors and the National Association Board of Realtors.We look forward to continuing to build a stronger relationship with Shari Bouziden in the year to come!&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/657c90344db04843ef1f761a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"657c93f34db04808761f0a37","_updated":"Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:58:10 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Brokerage for 2023 - eXp Realty in OKC","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize \u003ca href=\"https://okc.exprealty.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">eXp Realty\u003c/a> in Oklahoma City as our Top Brokerage for 2023! &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Building relationships with Brokers and their agents is so important to us at Ideal. We strive to provide an exceptional experience not just for their clients, but for them as well. We know without their support, business would not be the same. That is why we have always and continue to offer 3% commission to our Realtor partners. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>We appreciate your partnership in 2023 and look forward to another amazing year in 2024.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a1b4e09bef0cfd81fbb25c2cc8d40f2.jpeg","name":"Top Brokerage for 2023 - eXp Realty OKC","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a1b4e09bef0cfd81fbb25c2cc8d40f2.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Top Brokerage for 2023 - eXp Realty"}}],"uniqueName":"top-brokerage-for-2023-exp-realty-in-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-27T17:47:46.757Z","_created":"Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:59:15 GMT","dateUnix":1703699267,"_etag":"293e9e17d86ef418ef552d227d97786c7e6e2f37","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize eXp Realty in Oklahoma City as our Top Brokerage for 2023! &nbsp;Building relationships with Brokers and their agents is so important to us at Ideal. We strive to provide an exceptional experience not just for their clients, but for them as well. We know without their support, business would not be the same. That is why we have always and continue to offer 3% commission to our Realtor partners. &nbsp;We appreciate your partnership in 2023 and look forward to another amazing year in 2024.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/657c93f34db04808761f0a37"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"657c94b64db04808761f0a3d","_updated":"Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:01:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Brokerage of 2023 - Keller Williams Realty Mulinix","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize \u003ca href=\"https://norman.yourkwoffice.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Keller Williams Realty Mulinix\u003c/a> as one of our Top Brokerages for 2023! We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working together in the new year.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Building relationships with Brokers and their agents is so important to us at Ideal. We strive to provide an exceptional experience not just for their clients, but for them as well. We know without their support, business would not be the same. Agents can be as involved in their client's purchase as they choose. However, our new home consultants will help walk the homebuyer through every step of the way all while keeping the Realtor informed through the whole process.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>We appreciate your partnership in 2023 and look forward to another amazing year in 2024.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/047cf6d28b6c8130671ec2e40bbf1aae.jpeg","name":"Top Brokerage of 2023 - Keller Williams Realty Mulinix","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/047cf6d28b6c8130671ec2e40bbf1aae.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Top Brokerage of 2023 - Keller Williams Realty Mulinix"}}],"uniqueName":"top-brokerage-of-2023-keller-williams-realty-mulinix-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-29T17:59:26.889Z","_created":"Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:02:30 GMT","dateUnix":1703872767,"_etag":"78eaae1f0c7f5bdf5e66edc4a83f7f95521f815c","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize Keller Williams Realty Mulinix as one of our Top Brokerages for 2023! We appreciate your partnership and look forward to working together in the new year.&nbsp;Building relationships with Brokers and their agents is so important to us at Ideal. We strive to provide an exceptional experience not just for their clients, but for them as well. We know without their support, business would not be the same. Agents can be as involved in their client's purchase as they choose. However, our new home consultants will help walk the homebuyer through every step of the way all while keeping the Realtor informed through the whole process.&nbsp;We appreciate your partnership in 2023 and look forward to another amazing year in 2024.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/657c94b64db04808761f0a3d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"657c95614db04843ec1fa6cb","_updated":"Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:01:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Brokerage for 2023 - Coldwell Banker, Mike Jones Company OKC","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize \u003ca href=\"https://www.cbmikejonescompany.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Coldwell Banker, Mike Jones Company OKC\u003c/a> as one of our Top Brokerages for 2023!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Building relationships with Brokers and their agents is so important to us at Ideal. We strive to provide an exceptional experience not just for their clients, but for them as well. We know without their support, business would not be the same. We always recommend that agents pre-register their clients so they are never left off of a contract and miss their 3% commission. Our online sales advisors and new home consultants want to make sure our partners are never cut out of the process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We appreciate your partnership in 2023 and look forward to another amazing year in 2024.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ec5cfa3bf9157d4d85a46b4042fbc5fe.jpeg","name":"Top Brokerage for 2023 - Coldwell Banker, Mike Jones Company OKC","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ec5cfa3bf9157d4d85a46b4042fbc5fe.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Top Brokerage for 2023 - Coldwell Banker, Mike Jones Company OKC"}}],"uniqueName":"top-brokerage-for-2023-coldwell-banker-mike-jones-company-okc-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-30T18:03:54.398Z","_created":"Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:05:21 GMT","dateUnix":1703959435,"_etag":"74f95502c6ea5d4f2c7f8ad5101d1f0e5c4faeda","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize Coldwell Banker, Mike Jones Company OKC as one of our Top Brokerages for 2023!&nbsp;Building relationships with Brokers and their agents is so important to us at Ideal. We strive to provide an exceptional experience not just for their clients, but for them as well. We know without their support, business would not be the same. We always recommend that agents pre-register their clients so they are never left off of a contract and miss their 3% commission. Our online sales advisors and new home consultants want to make sure our partners are never cut out of the process.We appreciate your partnership in 2023 and look forward to another amazing year in 2024.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/657c95614db04843ec1fa6cb"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"657c961d4db04843ec1fa6cd","_updated":"Sat, 30 Dec 2023 15:01:55 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Brokerage of 2023 - Stellar Realty","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize \u003ca href=\"https://www.steallarrealtyok.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stellar Realty\u003c/a> as one of our Top Brokerages for 2023!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Building relationships with Brokers and their agents is so important to us at Ideal. We strive to provide an exceptional experience not just for their clients, but for them as well. Ideal offers Lunch &amp; Learn programs for our partners to teach experienced agents and new ones about our energy-efficient homes. We offer tours of our model homes and completed homes when visiting our communities so Realtors have a first-hand look at what their clients can expect. We know without their support, business would not be the same.&nbsp;That is why we have always and continue to offer 3% commission to our partners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We appreciate your partnership and look forward to helping you and your homebuyers in the new year.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fe74e79b090585ee1eaab51c4bfcdd68.jpeg","name":"Top Brokerage of 2023 - Stellar Realty","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fe74e79b090585ee1eaab51c4bfcdd68.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Top Brokerage of 2023 - Stellar Realty"}}],"uniqueName":"top-brokerage-of-2023-stellar-realty-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-31T18:05:36.738Z","_created":"Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:08:29 GMT","dateUnix":1704045937,"_etag":"f5b3e775f8a58807f311f3707d4607e7b69146c3","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods would like to recognize Stellar Realty as one of our Top Brokerages for 2023!&nbsp;Building relationships with Brokers and their agents is so important to us at Ideal. We strive to provide an exceptional experience not just for their clients, but for them as well. Ideal offers Lunch &amp; Learn programs for our partners to teach experienced agents and new ones about our energy-efficient homes. We offer tours of our model homes and completed homes when visiting our communities so Realtors have a first-hand look at what their clients can expect. We know without their support, business would not be the same.&nbsp;That is why we have always and continue to offer 3% commission to our partners.We appreciate your partnership and look forward to helping you and your homebuyers in the new year.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/657c961d4db04843ec1fa6cd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"658325a74db04808761f1cfe","_updated":"Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:33:12 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ronda McKown receives United Way of Norman community service award","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Congratulations to our own Ronda McKown, who was awarded the \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/inspire\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">2023 Kathey Hopper Drummond Community Service Award\u003c/a> at the\u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;United Way of Norman\u003c/a> campaign celebration on Dec. 13. Board Chair, Tom Cooper of \u003ca href=\"https://www.visionbank.bank/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Vision Bank in Norman\u003c/a> and this year’s Campaign Chair, Robyn Castleberry of \u003ca href=\"https://www.mntc.edu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Moore Norman Technology Center\u003c/a>, presented the award to McKown.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/inspire\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Kathey Hopper Drummond Community Service Award\u003c/a> is presented by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">United Way of Norman\u003c/a> each year to a person who has demonstrated leadership, compassion, and dedication to making our community a better place.\u003c/p>\u003cp>McKown serves as Ideal’s director of outreach ministry and is actively involved in identifying community needs and enlisting the help of Ideal partners and team members to participate in various philanthropic projects. Giving back is an intentional choice and just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods; the company’s priority is to support the communities where we live and work throughout central Oklahoma. Since Ronda accepted her position at Ideal, she has certainly made a big impact through projects both large and small.\u003c/p>\u003cp>McKown has quite a reputation for getting things done. People who have worked on projects with her are amazed; she walks in with her list of what needs to be done and says, “We’re not going to just paint and do flower beds. We’re going to transform this place!” And that’s exactly what happens.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan class=\"fr-video fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\">\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/WtqIUCmzNDE?si=D4ZuNsLNRqpVkGAA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s what \u003ca href=\"https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">United Way\u003c/a> had to say about who she is and what she does:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Ronda exemplifies someone who&nbsp;wants to make this place a better place than she found it.\u003c/li>\u003cli>If there’s a project you need to have done the right way and in a&nbsp;timely manner, you call Ronda McKown!\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ronda shows up. She’s the first one there and the last one to leave. She puts her heart into any project and has a lot of passion for her work.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Our space is so incredible now.\u003c/li>\u003cli>She loves her community.\u003c/li>\u003cli>She takes on projects bigger than most people can handle and gets the job done.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Thank you, Ronda McKown, for your dedication, passion, innovation and just plain old hard work! You are amazing, and all of us at Ideal congratulate you on this prestigious, well-deserved award.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This is the second time a member from Ideal has received this honor. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/special-people-like-gene-mckown-working-to-make-the-world-better-in-2021-and-beyond\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gene McKown\u003c/a>, who preceded Ronda as director of the company’s philanthropic outreach was recognized in 2017.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sources:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Photo &amp; Video Courtesy of United Way of Norman\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/WtqIUCmzNDE?si=D4ZuNsLNRqpVkGAA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5c9adf0b159818221715892e0ab9d8fa.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ronda McKown receiving United Way of Norman Award."}}],"uniqueName":"ronda-mckown-receives-united-way-of-norman-community-service-award-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2023-12-20T17:15:56.499Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5c9adf0b159818221715892e0ab9d8fa.jpeg","name":"Ronda McKown receiving United Way of Norman Award.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1703092557,"_etag":"b51777949afbad8a7fefdfc56235179f476eba41","textbody":"Congratulations to our own Ronda McKown, who was awarded the 2023 Kathey Hopper Drummond Community Service Award at the&nbsp;United Way of Norman campaign celebration on Dec. 13. Board Chair, Tom Cooper of Vision Bank in Norman and this year’s Campaign Chair, Robyn Castleberry of Moore Norman Technology Center, presented the award to McKown.The Kathey Hopper Drummond Community Service Award is presented by the United Way of Norman each year to a person who has demonstrated leadership, compassion, and dedication to making our community a better place.McKown serves as Ideal’s director of outreach ministry and is actively involved in identifying community needs and enlisting the help of Ideal partners and team members to participate in various philanthropic projects. Giving back is an intentional choice and just a part of who we are at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods; the company’s priority is to support the communities where we live and work throughout central Oklahoma. Since Ronda accepted her position at Ideal, she has certainly made a big impact through projects both large and small.McKown has quite a reputation for getting things done. People who have worked on projects with her are amazed; she walks in with her list of what needs to be done and says, “We’re not going to just paint and do flower beds. We’re going to transform this place!” And that’s exactly what happens.Here’s what United Way had to say about who she is and what she does:Ronda exemplifies someone who&nbsp;wants to make this place a better place than she found it.If there’s a project you need to have done the right way and in a&nbsp;timely manner, you call Ronda McKown!Ronda shows up. She’s the first one there and the last one to leave. She puts her heart into any project and has a lot of passion for her work.Our space is so incredible now.She loves her community.She takes on projects bigger than most people can handle and gets the job done.Thank you, Ronda McKown, for your dedication, passion, innovation and just plain old hard work! You are amazing, and all of us at Ideal congratulate you on this prestigious, well-deserved award.This is the second time a member from Ideal has received this honor. Gene McKown, who preceded Ronda as director of the company’s philanthropic outreach was recognized in 2017.Sources:Photo &amp; Video Courtesy of United Way of Norman","_created":"Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:34:31 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/658325a74db04808761f1cfe"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"659707984db04843ee208668","_updated":"Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:18:29 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Paving the Way for Women in Construction","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has created a new endowed scholarship to help pave the way for students who study construction and interior design at the \u003ca href=\"https://architecture.ou.edu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University of Oklahoma\u003c/a> (OU).&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Currently, women represent only 10.9% of the workforce in the construction industry, according to the \u003ca href=\"https://nawic.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Women in Construction\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.bls.gov/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics\u003c/a>. However, there has been a significant increase of 32% in the number of women in construction over the past five years, marking the highest growth rate in two decades, as stated in \u003ca href=\"https://buildertrend.com/blog/women-in-construction/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buildertrend\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://iwpr.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Institute for Women's Policy Research\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Greg Rex, the vice president of construction for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, recognized that only 14% of the students in the construction science program at \u003ca href=\"https://architecture.ou.edu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OU\u003c/a> are women. Rex actively recruits students from the program for internships at Ideal, and he feels compelled to increase opportunities for students, including supporting women in the industry.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"While it is uncommon for women to assume builder or trade roles in the field, they often contribute to areas like accounting, design and marketing within construction companies,\" Rex explained. \"I would like to see the day when women play a more balanced role in the field and on the job site. We need to keep building awareness around this subject and continue to do things that support students and women in the field of construction, such as creating a scholarship dedicated to their success.\"&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rex presented the idea of an endowed scholarship to the Ideal management team, who agreed with the importance of supporting higher education along with the need for encouraging women’s representation in the construction industry. Rex then approached Mackenzie Christian, a builder at Ideal, with the plan of creating a scholarship through the construction of a new Ideal home. Christian, who was already working on a home building project with Erin Yarbrough, director of marketing for Ideal, immediately embraced the opportunity to be a part of this meaningful initiative called BuildHer Up.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bf5addf1c0914e9679748659cca18f6c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 49.4%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bf5addf1c0914e9679748659cca18f6c.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"I had just received my new home builder materials for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/kensington\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kensington\u003c/a> floor plan,\" said Christian. \"It is one of my favorite Ideal \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">floor plans\u003c/a>, and the finishes we selected are stunning. The home will even have a crimson door as a nod to \u003ca href=\"https://architecture.ou.edu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OU\u003c/a>.\"&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills/3722-cassidy-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>View this home\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Yarbrough is enjoying the experience and loves the opportunity to learn the role of a completely different department and field than her current position in marketing.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"We build the absolute best homes in Oklahoma, and as a marketer, I love being able to see and understand exactly why our homes are the top of the line,\" Yarbrough said. \"Building a home is a bit of a misnomer since our jobs are essentially to manage the trade partners, the schedules and handle any issues that come along. My children think I'm out wielding a hammer, which is far from the truth.\"&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Christian is having a great time working with Yarbough because she is determined and hardworking. She also brings a different perspective to the table.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"We have been able to trade ideas for our departments, and I have been able to see building from the marketing perspective,\" said Christian. \"They say the best way to become a master of your craft is to teach someone, and this has been a learning process for both of us. I feel like I have grown a lot already!\"&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal builders are consistently checking their homes every step of the way; from the communication with trades, to making sure everything is measured correctly and it’s exactly as the professionally certified engineers have planned. Yarbrough says one of the best parts about this experience is being able to share the journey online for others to observe behind the scenes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"There are sometimes challenges being a female builder, as others don’t always have high expectations of your skillset, but watching Mackenzie develop relationships with our trade partners and the respect that comes along with it is inspiring,\" Yarbrough expressed.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Yarbrough currently lives in her second custom-built Ideal home. In fact, she became an Ideal homeowner more than a decade before becoming a member of the Ideal team.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"We built our first Ideal home 15 years ago, long before I ever worked for the company,\" she stated. \"I've always believed in Ideal and our homes, so it’s truly rewarding to be able to see firsthand why our homes are better. I'm also a huge supporter of helping to develop more women in leadership, which makes this project close to my heart,\" she said.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"I am so thankful to be doing what I love, and that the opportunity presented itself to be a part of something so important to me and to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods,\" said Christian.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>As a company, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods remains committed to supporting higher education and promoting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. Through initiatives like BuildHer Up, Ideal hopes to inspire a new generation of builders and designers who will shape the future of the industry.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can follow along behind the scenes of the BuildHer Up construction project by watching \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/IdealHomesOK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IdealHomesOK\u003c/a> on social media. To learn more about the new \u003ca href=\"https://architecture.ou.edu/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OU\u003c/a> endowed scholarship,\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/new-ou-scholarship-to-encourage-more-women-in-construction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;click here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/X0-U0hCKUaI\">\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a84380139ecc7c88436c03560eb9d223.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"BuildHer Up Logo"}}],"uniqueName":"paving-the-way-for-women-in-construction-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-09T19:28:57.429Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/957c08f8a93ae03c8caa83a65fb169ed.png","name":"BuildHer Up Logo","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1710012538,"_etag":"3b44299f4af0dd31de5db4f0adab0fb3773471b8","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has created a new endowed scholarship to help pave the way for students who study construction and interior design at the University of Oklahoma (OU).&nbsp;Currently, women represent only 10.9% of the workforce in the construction industry, according to the National Association of Women in Construction and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, there has been a significant increase of 32% in the number of women in construction over the past five years, marking the highest growth rate in two decades, as stated in Buildertrend and the Institute for Women's Policy Research.&nbsp;Greg Rex, the vice president of construction for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, recognized that only 14% of the students in the construction science program at OU are women. Rex actively recruits students from the program for internships at Ideal, and he feels compelled to increase opportunities for students, including supporting women in the industry.&nbsp;\"While it is uncommon for women to assume builder or trade roles in the field, they often contribute to areas like accounting, design and marketing within construction companies,\" Rex explained. \"I would like to see the day when women play a more balanced role in the field and on the job site. We need to keep building awareness around this subject and continue to do things that support students and women in the field of construction, such as creating a scholarship dedicated to their success.\"&nbsp;Rex presented the idea of an endowed scholarship to the Ideal management team, who agreed with the importance of supporting higher education along with the need for encouraging women’s representation in the construction industry. Rex then approached Mackenzie Christian, a builder at Ideal, with the plan of creating a scholarship through the construction of a new Ideal home. Christian, who was already working on a home building project with Erin Yarbrough, director of marketing for Ideal, immediately embraced the opportunity to be a part of this meaningful initiative called BuildHer Up.&nbsp;\"I had just received my new home builder materials for the Kensington floor plan,\" said Christian. \"It is one of my favorite Ideal floor plans, and the finishes we selected are stunning. The home will even have a crimson door as a nod to OU.\"&nbsp;View this homeYarbrough is enjoying the experience and loves the opportunity to learn the role of a completely different department and field than her current position in marketing.&nbsp;\"We build the absolute best homes in Oklahoma, and as a marketer, I love being able to see and understand exactly why our homes are the top of the line,\" Yarbrough said. \"Building a home is a bit of a misnomer since our jobs are essentially to manage the trade partners, the schedules and handle any issues that come along. My children think I'm out wielding a hammer, which is far from the truth.\"&nbsp;Christian is having a great time working with Yarbough because she is determined and hardworking. She also brings a different perspective to the table.&nbsp;\"We have been able to trade ideas for our departments, and I have been able to see building from the marketing perspective,\" said Christian. \"They say the best way to become a master of your craft is to teach someone, and this has been a learning process for both of us. I feel like I have grown a lot already!\"&nbsp;Ideal builders are consistently checking their homes every step of the way; from the communication with trades, to making sure everything is measured correctly and it’s exactly as the professionally certified engineers have planned. Yarbrough says one of the best parts about this experience is being able to share the journey online for others to observe behind the scenes.&nbsp;\"There are sometimes challenges being a female builder, as others don’t always have high expectations of your skillset, but watching Mackenzie develop relationships with our trade partners and the respect that comes along with it is inspiring,\" Yarbrough expressed.&nbsp;Yarbrough currently lives in her second custom-built Ideal home. In fact, she became an Ideal homeowner more than a decade before becoming a member of the Ideal team.&nbsp;\"We built our first Ideal home 15 years ago, long before I ever worked for the company,\" she stated. \"I've always believed in Ideal and our homes, so it’s truly rewarding to be able to see firsthand why our homes are better. I'm also a huge supporter of helping to develop more women in leadership, which makes this project close to my heart,\" she said.&nbsp;\"I am so thankful to be doing what I love, and that the opportunity presented itself to be a part of something so important to me and to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods,\" said Christian.&nbsp;As a company, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods remains committed to supporting higher education and promoting diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. Through initiatives like BuildHer Up, Ideal hopes to inspire a new generation of builders and designers who will shape the future of the industry.You can follow along behind the scenes of the BuildHer Up construction project by watching IdealHomesOK on social media. To learn more about the new OU endowed scholarship,&nbsp;click here.","_created":"Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:31:36 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/659707984db04843ee208668"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"659d9cfe4db04843ee20964f","_updated":"Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:00:35 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Quality building at Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods includes mold-free bathrooms.","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>There’s nothing that will ruin a pristine bathroom faster than mold. That’s why every Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builder takes extra precautions from start to finish to make sure your Ideal bathrooms are built mold-free.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And it starts at the beginning ... before tubs or shower bases get installed, according to Carlos Morales, senior builder for at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “We install a Thermopylae backing behind the tubs to make sure the proper insulation goes in behind the fiberglass panels,” says Morales. “Without it, hot or cold air pockets could be a feeding ground for moisture, where mold grows.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>If there’s a tile shower or walk-in shower to be installed, we add extra protection to make sure moisture doesn’t get behind the tile. We use an actual tile backer that most builders use as the only line of defense. Ideal builders go the extra step and add a schluter membrane, which adds extra water and moisture protection. “We also add a moisture-resistant drywall around any showers and tubs,” said Morales. “It’s just an additional layer of protection.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ideal takes extra steps to prevent mold:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Installing a larger exhaust fan to help remove any moisture to the exterior vent.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Using a higher-grade low-sheen paint not only in the bathrooms but throughout the entire house.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Morales shares his expert builder tips for keeping bathrooms mold-free:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Use the exhaust fan when taking showers or baths.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep up with caulking/silicone maintenance at vanities, tubs, showers and glass sections.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Be sure to repaint quickly if any paint gets damaged. That will help block any moisture and mold from getting on the drywall or woodwork trim.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Keep up with grout caulking maintenance at baseboards, showers and tubs.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods goes the extra mile to make sure mold doesn’t get started in your new home. Follow the advice of an expert to keep your bathrooms and home free from that pesky visitor!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/afb8610e5c99b8e62398bcf12bb9aabc.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Isabella Model Home Bathroom"}}],"uniqueName":"quality-building-at-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-includes-moldfree-bathrooms-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-01-12T19:14:16.778Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/afb8610e5c99b8e62398bcf12bb9aabc.jpeg","name":"Isabella Model Home Bathroom","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1705086857,"_etag":"5149d8016dc8287d7a096018b600b6e98fc25ee5","textbody":"There’s nothing that will ruin a pristine bathroom faster than mold. That’s why every Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builder takes extra precautions from start to finish to make sure your Ideal bathrooms are built mold-free.And it starts at the beginning ... before tubs or shower bases get installed, according to Carlos Morales, senior builder for at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “We install a Thermopylae backing behind the tubs to make sure the proper insulation goes in behind the fiberglass panels,” says Morales. “Without it, hot or cold air pockets could be a feeding ground for moisture, where mold grows.”If there’s a tile shower or walk-in shower to be installed, we add extra protection to make sure moisture doesn’t get behind the tile. We use an actual tile backer that most builders use as the only line of defense. Ideal builders go the extra step and add a schluter membrane, which adds extra water and moisture protection. “We also add a moisture-resistant drywall around any showers and tubs,” said Morales. “It’s just an additional layer of protection.”Ideal takes extra steps to prevent mold:Installing a larger exhaust fan to help remove any moisture to the exterior vent.Using a higher-grade low-sheen paint not only in the bathrooms but throughout the entire house.Morales shares his expert builder tips for keeping bathrooms mold-free:Use the exhaust fan when taking showers or baths.Keep up with caulking/silicone maintenance at vanities, tubs, showers and glass sections.Be sure to repaint quickly if any paint gets damaged. That will help block any moisture and mold from getting on the drywall or woodwork trim.Keep up with grout caulking maintenance at baseboards, showers and tubs.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods goes the extra mile to make sure mold doesn’t get started in your new home. Follow the advice of an expert to keep your bathrooms and home free from that pesky visitor!","_created":"Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:22:38 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/659d9cfe4db04843ee20964f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"659f6f2c4db04808761f846b","_updated":"Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:55:35 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The NEW Kensington at Knox Farm: A Stylish Haven for Modern Living","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Discover the brand new Kensington at Knox Farm, our newest model home in Edmond, OK! This floor plan is designed with families in mind, offering four bedrooms, an open layout, a private study, and a covered back patio. It strikes the perfect balance between comfort and functionality.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3f8ceafe78b39727fb817646cc1e3445.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3f8ceafe78b39727fb817646cc1e3445.jpeg\">\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The kitchen is a highlight, featuring a spacious peninsula island that faces the breakfast and family room, creating an ideal space for entertaining guests. Custom wood cabinets painted in brilliant white, 40-inch upper cabinets for extra storage, and elegant dusty rose square tiles for the backsplash add a touch of sophistication.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ce81b35ed318f62cb836ac3273942c5.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ce81b35ed318f62cb836ac3273942c5.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The dining area seamlessly connects to the kitchen and living room, flooded with natural light from large windows.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ca241772c57057e45e5636da903dfc82.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ca241772c57057e45e5636da903dfc82.jpeg\">\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In this model home, we opted for a fireplace as the focal point, adding a modern touch to the living room.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8807740853b79762315fc5ee89a29c32.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8807740853b79762315fc5ee89a29c32.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The primary suite in the Kensington is a thing of beauty, featuring ample space for a king bed and additional furniture, maybe even a cozy reading nook.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b70f5c67cd2791100410e743b763495c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b70f5c67cd2791100410e743b763495c.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The primary bath features gorgeous white wall tiles around the soaking tub and shower, complemented by a unique hexagon tiled floor with a hint of pink. A dual vanity and spacious walk-in closet complete the primary bath.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2be1879fc5001a66a49fd52fe4d40495.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2be1879fc5001a66a49fd52fe4d40495.jpeg\">\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other notable features include a wide entryway with access to the mud bench, utility room, and study.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ce81b35ed318f62cb836ac3273942c5.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ce81b35ed318f62cb836ac3273942c5.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The study, located at the front of the home, offers privacy with elegant French doors and can serve as a home office, hobby room, or playroom.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e6930191d2b2a5940565f926bf47452.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e6930191d2b2a5940565f926bf47452.jpeg\">\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Down the hall, you'll find the secondary bedrooms and the second bath, each tastefully decorated and designed to accommodate your needs.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e6355c78046438b17ec1cf3fff5031f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e6355c78046438b17ec1cf3fff5031f.jpeg\">\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experience the perfect blend of style and convenience with the Kensington floor plan. Our model home is now available for tours in the Knox Farm neighborhood. Swing by and see it for yourself!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Kensington:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/kensington\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com/plan/kensington\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Knox Farm:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jq2UePQlDiM?si=WLzaHZX5rSYb3hhM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9a727a643d53d5fe9f9d6f8946b8f0f1.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"The Kensington Kitchen"}}],"uniqueName":"the-new-kensington-at-knox-farm-a-stylish-haven-for-modern-living-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-01-11T04:29:47.981Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9a727a643d53d5fe9f9d6f8946b8f0f1.jpeg","name":"The Kensington Kitchen","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1704947388,"_etag":"0b86dd68c3ff6c96fa6cbb9a4bf07ff77a0776de","textbody":"Discover the brand new Kensington at Knox Farm, our newest model home in Edmond, OK! This floor plan is designed with families in mind, offering four bedrooms, an open layout, a private study, and a covered back patio. It strikes the perfect balance between comfort and functionality.The kitchen is a highlight, featuring a spacious peninsula island that faces the breakfast and family room, creating an ideal space for entertaining guests. Custom wood cabinets painted in brilliant white, 40-inch upper cabinets for extra storage, and elegant dusty rose square tiles for the backsplash add a touch of sophistication.&nbsp;The dining area seamlessly connects to the kitchen and living room, flooded with natural light from large windows.In this model home, we opted for a fireplace as the focal point, adding a modern touch to the living room.&nbsp;The primary suite in the Kensington is a thing of beauty, featuring ample space for a king bed and additional furniture, maybe even a cozy reading nook.&nbsp;The primary bath features gorgeous white wall tiles around the soaking tub and shower, complemented by a unique hexagon tiled floor with a hint of pink. A dual vanity and spacious walk-in closet complete the primary bath.Other notable features include a wide entryway with access to the mud bench, utility room, and study.&nbsp;The study, located at the front of the home, offers privacy with elegant French doors and can serve as a home office, hobby room, or playroom.&nbsp;Down the hall, you'll find the secondary bedrooms and the second bath, each tastefully decorated and designed to accommodate your needs.Experience the perfect blend of style and convenience with the Kensington floor plan. Our model home is now available for tours in the Knox Farm neighborhood. Swing by and see it for yourself!The Kensington:&nbsp;www.idealhomes.com/plan/kensingtonKnox Farm:&nbsp;www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm","_created":"Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:31:40 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/659f6f2c4db04808761f846b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"659fff994db04808761f853f","_updated":"Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:04:42 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New OU Scholarship to Encourage More Women in Construction","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>A new endowed scholarship created by Oklahoma homebuilder Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will support students who study construction and interior design at the University of Oklahoma (OU).\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to the National Association of Women in Construction and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women currently represent only 10.9% of the workforce in the construction industry. However, there has been a significant increase of 32% in the number of women in construction over the past five years, marking the highest growth rate in two decades stated in Buildertrend and the Institute for Women's Policy Research.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Greg Rex, vice president of construction for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, recognized that only 14% of the students are women in the construction science program at the University of Oklahoma. Rex actively recruits students from the program for internships at Ideal and feels compelled to increase opportunities for students including supporting women in the industry.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"While it is uncommon for women to assume builder or trade roles in the field, they often contribute to areas like accounting, design and marketing within construction companies,\" Rex explained. \"I would like to see the day when women play a more balanced role in the field and on the job site. We need to keep building awareness around this subject and continue to do things that support students in the field of construction, such as creating a scholarship dedicated to their success.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rex presented the idea of an endowed scholarship to the Ideal management team who agreed with the importance of supporting higher education along with the need for encouraging women’s representation in the construction industry. Rex then approached Mackenzie Christian, a builder at Ideal with the plan of funding a scholarship through the construction of a new Ideal home. Christian, who was already working on a home building project with Erin Yarbrough, director of marketing for Ideal, immediately embraced the opportunity to be a part of this meaningful initiative.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"I am incredibly thankful I could pursue my passion and become a builder,” Christian said. “It was not only available but encouraged.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"Mackenzie and I are both passionate about creating more opportunities for women in construction,\" Yarbrough expressed.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>About Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods: Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a leading homebuilder in Oklahoma, committed to providing high-quality, energy-efficient homes in vibrant communities. With over three decades of experience, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is dedicated to building homes that meet the needs of customers while promoting sustainability and community development. Ideal is dedicated to giving back to the community and consistently donates 10% of its profits to support various charitable causes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bc99e77f41cff639d8986f0112bf5499.jpeg","name":"New OU Scholarship to Encourage More Women in Construction","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"new-ou-scholarship-to-encourage-more-women-in-construction-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-02-15T14:44:23.172Z","_created":"Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:47:53 GMT","dateUnix":1708008264,"_etag":"b8c551456b89dda67e61e424471741cfaf089b61","textbody":"A new endowed scholarship created by Oklahoma homebuilder Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will support students who study construction and interior design at the University of Oklahoma (OU).According to the National Association of Women in Construction and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women currently represent only 10.9% of the workforce in the construction industry. However, there has been a significant increase of 32% in the number of women in construction over the past five years, marking the highest growth rate in two decades stated in Buildertrend and the Institute for Women's Policy Research.&nbsp;Greg Rex, vice president of construction for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, recognized that only 14% of the students are women in the construction science program at the University of Oklahoma. Rex actively recruits students from the program for internships at Ideal and feels compelled to increase opportunities for students including supporting women in the industry.\"While it is uncommon for women to assume builder or trade roles in the field, they often contribute to areas like accounting, design and marketing within construction companies,\" Rex explained. \"I would like to see the day when women play a more balanced role in the field and on the job site. We need to keep building awareness around this subject and continue to do things that support students in the field of construction, such as creating a scholarship dedicated to their success.\"Rex presented the idea of an endowed scholarship to the Ideal management team who agreed with the importance of supporting higher education along with the need for encouraging women’s representation in the construction industry. Rex then approached Mackenzie Christian, a builder at Ideal with the plan of funding a scholarship through the construction of a new Ideal home. Christian, who was already working on a home building project with Erin Yarbrough, director of marketing for Ideal, immediately embraced the opportunity to be a part of this meaningful initiative.\"I am incredibly thankful I could pursue my passion and become a builder,” Christian said. “It was not only available but encouraged.”\"Mackenzie and I are both passionate about creating more opportunities for women in construction,\" Yarbrough expressed.&nbsp;About Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods: Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a leading homebuilder in Oklahoma, committed to providing high-quality, energy-efficient homes in vibrant communities. With over three decades of experience, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is dedicated to building homes that meet the needs of customers while promoting sustainability and community development. Ideal is dedicated to giving back to the community and consistently donates 10% of its profits to support various charitable causes.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/659fff994db04808761f853f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65aef1014db048034ff497ad","_updated":"Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:16:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"More than just a builder","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>&nbsp;In 2015, Eddie and Suzy Miller purchased their first home with Ideal. Little did they know that by 2024, they would be living in their fourth Ideal home in their third Ideal community. During those nine years, they bought two pre-designed homes and built two custom homes. The Millers said they continued to choose Ideal because, through every stage of life, they found more than just a place to live, they found a home within a community.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8db49777f65bdb5d71c658800c57a4d4.jpeg\" style=\"width: 40.6%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8db49777f65bdb5d71c658800c57a4d4.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"The quality of the homes and the communities that Ideal offers have consistently impressed us,\" said Suzy. \"Our favorite floor plan is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/forrester\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Forrester\u003c/a>, with its open and airy feel that truly makes us feel at home.\"&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/effd6fce05fe820816d0dce127a1807f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 40.75%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/effd6fce05fe820816d0dce127a1807f.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Millers' favorite part of their new custom-built \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/forrester\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Forrester\u003c/a> home is the open layout. They love where the living room, kitchen and dining area connect as one large living space. But what sets Ideal apart from other builders, according to Suzy and Eddie, are the people who have worked with them throughout each home purchase.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"They (Ideal employees) are knowledgeable, personable and always have a 'can-do' attitude,\" Eddie said. \"They have walked us through the entire process with genuine smiles and have treated us with the same care and attention even after closing.\"&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Millers believe that everyone should have the opportunity to feel as good as they do living in their new home and offer a little advice during the home search.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"If you're looking for a home, look at all builders and then go with your heart,\" Suzy said. \"When it comes down to why we have chosen Ideal four times, for us, Ideal is more than just a builder, it's a community of people who make us feel at home.\"&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is committed to providing exceptional customer service to everyone going through the home-buying process. Our top priority is to build high-quality, energy-efficient homes and form long-lasting relationships with realtor partners, homebuyers and those in surrounding communities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To find out more about the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/forrester\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Forrester\u003c/a> floor plan, click here. If you would like to tour an Ideal home, contact us today.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1e45f9184e7fee46587529c5e3208b1b.jpeg","name":"The Millers -More than a homebuilder","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"more-than-just-a-builder-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-02-21T21:45:21.330Z","_created":"Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:49:37 GMT","dateUnix":1708551922,"_etag":"7fc00e785293ef99189470724e10e7dbd502fbd3","textbody":"&nbsp;In 2015, Eddie and Suzy Miller purchased their first home with Ideal. Little did they know that by 2024, they would be living in their fourth Ideal home in their third Ideal community. During those nine years, they bought two pre-designed homes and built two custom homes. The Millers said they continued to choose Ideal because, through every stage of life, they found more than just a place to live, they found a home within a community.&nbsp;\"The quality of the homes and the communities that Ideal offers have consistently impressed us,\" said Suzy. \"Our favorite floor plan is the Forrester, with its open and airy feel that truly makes us feel at home.\"&nbsp;The Millers' favorite part of their new custom-built Forrester home is the open layout. They love where the living room, kitchen and dining area connect as one large living space. But what sets Ideal apart from other builders, according to Suzy and Eddie, are the people who have worked with them throughout each home purchase.&nbsp;\"They (Ideal employees) are knowledgeable, personable and always have a 'can-do' attitude,\" Eddie said. \"They have walked us through the entire process with genuine smiles and have treated us with the same care and attention even after closing.\"&nbsp;The Millers believe that everyone should have the opportunity to feel as good as they do living in their new home and offer a little advice during the home search.&nbsp;\"If you're looking for a home, look at all builders and then go with your heart,\" Suzy said. \"When it comes down to why we have chosen Ideal four times, for us, Ideal is more than just a builder, it's a community of people who make us feel at home.\"&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is committed to providing exceptional customer service to everyone going through the home-buying process. Our top priority is to build high-quality, energy-efficient homes and form long-lasting relationships with realtor partners, homebuyers and those in surrounding communities.To find out more about the Forrester floor plan, click here. If you would like to tour an Ideal home, contact us today.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65aef1014db048034ff497ad"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65afd6704db048034ff49945","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:59:22 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"There’s a whole lot of building going on!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Northwest Oklahoma City is booming and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a>, a beautiful Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community benefits from the commercial building nearby. Knox Farm is located at Northwest 178th and Portland in the Deer Creek area of Edmond. It’s an exciting time to be moving to this growing area! All kinds of new conveniences are coming soon to make your life easier. Here’s a partial list of retailers planning to construct new sites close to Knox Farm:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>From \u003ca href=\"http://www.OKCTalk.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OKCTalk.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>First, let’s look at the intersection of Northwest 178th Street and Portland.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>A large shopping center is planned for the northeast corner, to include HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less, Popshelf and Chick-fil-A, with more stores and restaurants on the way.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>At that same intersection, 7-Eleven has bought the corner on the southeast, and Braum’s acquired land to the east.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>On the northwest corner, a new strip center behind Sonic will soon be home to Swing Zone, a large bar and restaurant featuring golf simulators.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>At Northwest 178th and May, Jack Be Grocery, The Winston, Starbucks and Taco Bell are already open for business, 7-Eleven is almost ready.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Near the southwest corner of Northwest 164th and Portland, &nbsp;the new-concept Buffalo Wild Wings is now open.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Meanwhile, at the nearby corner of Northwest 164th and May, Homeland is now open, and Broadway 10, Sidecar and Hatch have announced new locations. Much more retail is planned in the center dubbed Rose Creek Plaza.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Business is booming near Deer Creek, and that includes the housing market. More Ideal homes are in the works as the Knox Farm 2 expansion is now open. Click to view all the Ideal \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm#plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">floor plans\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm#description\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">amenities\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm#homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new homes available\u003c/a> in Knox Farm. You can also drive through the area to see how fast it’s developing; we think you’ll agree Knox Farm just might be the ideal place for you! Plus, the new luxury Ideal community, Cypress Plains, is coming soon to Deer Creek! Contact us to get on the exclusive VIP list.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8601d693e476a6d3040cd2e185a2dfe9.png","name":"Northwest Oklahoma City is booming and Knox Farm","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"theres-a-whole-lot-of-building-going-on-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-05-03T13:39:35.995Z","_created":"Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:08:32 GMT","dateUnix":1714743576,"_etag":"9cf557f1b3e63d85c533c7e28e81d7a4b5536073","textbody":"Northwest Oklahoma City is booming and Knox Farm, a beautiful Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community benefits from the commercial building nearby. Knox Farm is located at Northwest 178th and Portland in the Deer Creek area of Edmond. It’s an exciting time to be moving to this growing area! All kinds of new conveniences are coming soon to make your life easier. Here’s a partial list of retailers planning to construct new sites close to Knox Farm:From OKCTalk.comFirst, let’s look at the intersection of Northwest 178th Street and Portland.A large shopping center is planned for the northeast corner, to include HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less, Popshelf and Chick-fil-A, with more stores and restaurants on the way.At that same intersection, 7-Eleven has bought the corner on the southeast, and Braum’s acquired land to the east.On the northwest corner, a new strip center behind Sonic will soon be home to Swing Zone, a large bar and restaurant featuring golf simulators.At Northwest 178th and May, Jack Be Grocery, The Winston, Starbucks and Taco Bell are already open for business, 7-Eleven is almost ready.&nbsp;Near the southwest corner of Northwest 164th and Portland, &nbsp;the new-concept Buffalo Wild Wings is now open.Meanwhile, at the nearby corner of Northwest 164th and May, Homeland is now open, and Broadway 10, Sidecar and Hatch have announced new locations. Much more retail is planned in the center dubbed Rose Creek Plaza.Business is booming near Deer Creek, and that includes the housing market. More Ideal homes are in the works as the Knox Farm 2 expansion is now open. Click to view all the Ideal floor plans, amenities and new homes available in Knox Farm. You can also drive through the area to see how fast it’s developing; we think you’ll agree Knox Farm just might be the ideal place for you! Plus, the new luxury Ideal community, Cypress Plains, is coming soon to Deer Creek! Contact us to get on the exclusive VIP list.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65afd6704db048034ff49945"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65b934584db048034bf495a4","_updated":"Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:19:49 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"National Housing Quality Awards","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cem>\u003cstrong>This is the second home we have purchased with Ideal. And again, they did not disappoint\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cstrong>\u003cem>with the level and quality of the build. Keep being great!\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003cstrong>̶̶̶ &nbsp;Charlie\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods thinks of the long-term quality of your home in every aspect of our building process along with how we hold ourselves accountable to benefit IDEAL homeowners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>IDEAL is the most nationally recognized homebuilder in Oklahoma. One of the reasons for this is our National Housing Quality Award from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nahb.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Association of Home Builders\u003c/a>. Our attention to quality and detail secured both a silver and gold award 20 years ago and our focus on these areas has only increased.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Since&nbsp;1993, the&nbsp;National&nbsp;Housing Quality Award&nbsp;has recognized homebuilders for their operational excellence through a rigorous evaluation process.&nbsp;The award is facilitated by NAHB’s Research Institute – the industry’s leading think tank for developing, evaluating and launching state-of-the-art building systems and processes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>Professional Builder Magazine&nbsp;\u003c/em>said, \u003cstrong>“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods … \"does it right,\" with a strong company culture that values its employees.”\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>IDEAL's goal then was to offer quality,&nbsp;affordable homes&nbsp;based on the vision of building the American dream through relationships with customers, partners and co-workers. While the definition of an affordable home has certainly changed over the last 20 years, the goal to offer our customers a quality product that serves them well&nbsp;for many years has not. We’ve simplified our “WHY” recently to “Create IDEAL places to live and work.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>Professional Builder went on to say\u003c/em>:&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods values quality in building the best performing homes through its&nbsp;people and processes. It holds integrity in&nbsp;honesty, reliability and accountability and promotes leadership for inspiring higher performance from others through its actions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>IDEAL has always approached business with the expectation of continuous improvement. Three years ago, we launched a comprehensive program for customer feedback that allows us to develop initiatives based on our homeowners’ experiences. We’ve focused on improving communications, developed new employee training, and focused on areas of the building process that need more attention. This has increased our customer satisfaction by more than 15%&nbsp;in the past year.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5dbc25560999d98d966c69127d3f2c96.jpeg","name":"National Housing Quality Award Winning Homebuilder","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"national-housing-quality-awards-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-01-30T17:20:36.700Z","_created":"Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:39:36 GMT","dateUnix":1706635237,"_etag":"6f60a1afe84ff82bd36447d72017afc4c8e6a175","textbody":"This is the second home we have purchased with Ideal. And again, they did not disappointwith the level and quality of the build. Keep being great!̶̶̶ &nbsp;CharlieIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods thinks of the long-term quality of your home in every aspect of our building process along with how we hold ourselves accountable to benefit IDEAL homeowners.IDEAL is the most nationally recognized homebuilder in Oklahoma. One of the reasons for this is our National Housing Quality Award from the National Association of Home Builders. Our attention to quality and detail secured both a silver and gold award 20 years ago and our focus on these areas has only increased.Since&nbsp;1993, the&nbsp;National&nbsp;Housing Quality Award&nbsp;has recognized homebuilders for their operational excellence through a rigorous evaluation process.&nbsp;The award is facilitated by NAHB’s Research Institute – the industry’s leading think tank for developing, evaluating and launching state-of-the-art building systems and processes.Professional Builder Magazine&nbsp;said, “Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods … \"does it right,\" with a strong company culture that values its employees.”IDEAL's goal then was to offer quality,&nbsp;affordable homes&nbsp;based on the vision of building the American dream through relationships with customers, partners and co-workers. While the definition of an affordable home has certainly changed over the last 20 years, the goal to offer our customers a quality product that serves them well&nbsp;for many years has not. We’ve simplified our “WHY” recently to “Create IDEAL places to live and work.”Professional Builder went on to say:&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods values quality in building the best performing homes through its&nbsp;people and processes. It holds integrity in&nbsp;honesty, reliability and accountability and promotes leadership for inspiring higher performance from others through its actions.IDEAL has always approached business with the expectation of continuous improvement. Three years ago, we launched a comprehensive program for customer feedback that allows us to develop initiatives based on our homeowners’ experiences. We’ve focused on improving communications, developed new employee training, and focused on areas of the building process that need more attention. This has increased our customer satisfaction by more than 15%&nbsp;in the past year.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65b934584db048034bf495a4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65c3ede64db048034ff4dba5","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 16:58:19 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"De'Andre's Journey as a First-Time Homebuyer","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Meet De'Andre! He is originally from Alabama but moved from Dallas to Oklahoma six years ago for a new role at work.\u003c/p>\u003cp>De’Andre had been going through the renting cycle through those years. Recently, he considered taking the leap into homeownership knowing he would be investing in his future.\u003c/p>\u003cp>He did some house hunting throughout the Oklahoma City Metro but soon realized that the Mustang/Yukon area was the place for him. Becoming a first-time homebuyer is such an exciting process, and De’Andre is thrilled to share his journey with others.\u003c/p>\u003cp>He is most excited about adding personal touches to the aesthetics of a new home custom built just for him. A place where he can entertain friends and have family stay when they come to visit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d76994bf1490e024bf38abe08fa38c72.png\" style=\"width: 56.12%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d76994bf1490e024bf38abe08fa38c72.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Once he selected the perfect homesite for his new \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/drummond\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Drummond\u003c/a> floor plan, in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> community, he visited \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/included-features\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Design Studio\u003c/a>. This is where he was able to choose his favorite home decor options that best fit his unique style.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I like that Ideal offers various customization options that allow me to tailor my new home to my liking,” De'Andre said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd8afeff1882598807b433a3e7a7a58f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 71.34%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fd8afeff1882598807b433a3e7a7a58f.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>He is also excited about the exterior elevation and colors he picked for his modern home and is eagerly waiting for the construction process to start.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"I love the exterior the most, painted with all white bricks. I like that it will have a nice clean, luxurious look,\" De'Andre explained.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ae0e2d723a59b2787901f14d24ec272e.jpeg\" style=\"width: 71.04%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ae0e2d723a59b2787901f14d24ec272e.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>And his selection of tile for the primary bath and shower? He's going for the moody, upscale, bachelor pad vibes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>There is no doubt that his home will be stunning and unique. De'Andre's journey as a first-time homebuyer is a reminder that with a little bit of planning and imagination, you can create the home of your dreams.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I really like the quality of an Ideal home,” he said. “What sold me was knowing that no other house would look the same as mine. I’ve never been a big fan of the cookie cutter house layouts and developments.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bd6a446d6a4e7e08918ea628668f9981.jpeg\" style=\"width: 73.58%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bd6a446d6a4e7e08918ea628668f9981.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Neither are we, De’Andre! And we can't wait to see his finished home! So, are you ready to start customizing your own Ideal home? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Contact us today!\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"deandres-journey-as-a-firsttime-homebuyer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-02-28T19:01:53.225Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eaf0928bf5e734b21a68452d08ceeecd.jpeg","name":"Meet first-time homebuyer, De'Andre!","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1709146914,"_etag":"78d2023b88435a730a84e24ce14a2df2a33c63e7","textbody":"Meet De'Andre! He is originally from Alabama but moved from Dallas to Oklahoma six years ago for a new role at work.De’Andre had been going through the renting cycle through those years. Recently, he considered taking the leap into homeownership knowing he would be investing in his future.He did some house hunting throughout the Oklahoma City Metro but soon realized that the Mustang/Yukon area was the place for him. Becoming a first-time homebuyer is such an exciting process, and De’Andre is thrilled to share his journey with others.He is most excited about adding personal touches to the aesthetics of a new home custom built just for him. A place where he can entertain friends and have family stay when they come to visit.Once he selected the perfect homesite for his new Drummond floor plan, in our Skyline Trails community, he visited Ideal Design Studio. This is where he was able to choose his favorite home decor options that best fit his unique style.&nbsp;“I like that Ideal offers various customization options that allow me to tailor my new home to my liking,” De'Andre said.He is also excited about the exterior elevation and colors he picked for his modern home and is eagerly waiting for the construction process to start.&nbsp;\"I love the exterior the most, painted with all white bricks. I like that it will have a nice clean, luxurious look,\" De'Andre explained.And his selection of tile for the primary bath and shower? He's going for the moody, upscale, bachelor pad vibes.&nbsp;There is no doubt that his home will be stunning and unique. De'Andre's journey as a first-time homebuyer is a reminder that with a little bit of planning and imagination, you can create the home of your dreams.&nbsp;“I really like the quality of an Ideal home,” he said. “What sold me was knowing that no other house would look the same as mine. I’ve never been a big fan of the cookie cutter house layouts and developments.”Neither are we, De’Andre! And we can't wait to see his finished home! So, are you ready to start customizing your own Ideal home? Contact us today!","_created":"Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:53:58 GMT","metaTags":{"title":"De'Andre's First-Time Homebuyer Journey | Ideal Homes Blog","description":"Follow De'Andre’s journey from renting to custom-building his new Drummond floor plan at Skyline Trails. Discover how he personalized his bachelor pad with Ideal!"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65c3ede64db048034ff4dba5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65d367c34db048034df4da3e","_updated":"Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:20:19 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"A Builder with Heart","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>“Ideal’s priority has always been to support the communities in which we live and work,” says CEO and co-founder Vernon McKown. From the very beginning, Ideal has paid employees’ time to volunteer for nonprofit organizations and contributed money, services and fundraising assistance.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As of 2023, Ideal has become one of the largest, most successful and most highly regarded builder/developers in Oklahoma. Along the way, the company has achieved significant national recognition for innovation in building science, leadership in energy conservation, excellence in company management, community involvement and public service.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal’s genuine dedication to community service is a rare trait to find in homebuilders of this size. At the company’s heart is a drive and determination to make the communities in which it builds better than ever. The leadership team at Ideal might hear of a school, a nonprofit, or individuals in need, and they are tenacious in their commitment to help. Ideal’s director of community outreach knows no bounds in the effort to raise funds or source support above and beyond what Ideal itself can donate. She has sourced trade partner support to renovate areas in need and employees often contribute personally to organizations and people in need. If anyone can make a difference both large and small, it’s Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal donates 10% of profits to give back to the community. But above that, Ideal’s employees give incredible amounts of time and resources to serve their communities. Often, more than half the company is on-site at volunteer events, and they bring their families and friends to support these organizations as well. The countless hours of employees’ time, talents and treasures truly make this company one that employees are proud to call their own. Additionally, employees personally donate to many coordinated efforts by donating to a trade partner with upcoming medical expenses.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Each year the company supports more than 10 company-wide volunteer opportunities, including mission trips outside Oklahoma that organize dozens of employees and their families to support areas in need in other states. Employees give back in incredible ways such as utilizing their talents to create plans for new office spaces for United Way, recruiting trade partners to help by donating their time and materials to renovate a foster center, creating a new logo for a nonprofit, providing hundreds of volunteer hours to landscape overgrown nonprofit offices, packing holiday meals for those with food insecurity and so much more.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5c952dd95bd4a7488ec970b52dde2a93.png","name":"A Builder with Heart","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"a-builder-with-heart-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-12T13:34:42.391Z","_created":"Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:37:55 GMT","dateUnix":1710250483,"_etag":"72d07fef174fe16c620db0065ded63072c5dad7b","textbody":"“Ideal’s priority has always been to support the communities in which we live and work,” says CEO and co-founder Vernon McKown. From the very beginning, Ideal has paid employees’ time to volunteer for nonprofit organizations and contributed money, services and fundraising assistance.As of 2023, Ideal has become one of the largest, most successful and most highly regarded builder/developers in Oklahoma. Along the way, the company has achieved significant national recognition for innovation in building science, leadership in energy conservation, excellence in company management, community involvement and public service.Ideal’s genuine dedication to community service is a rare trait to find in homebuilders of this size. At the company’s heart is a drive and determination to make the communities in which it builds better than ever. The leadership team at Ideal might hear of a school, a nonprofit, or individuals in need, and they are tenacious in their commitment to help. Ideal’s director of community outreach knows no bounds in the effort to raise funds or source support above and beyond what Ideal itself can donate. She has sourced trade partner support to renovate areas in need and employees often contribute personally to organizations and people in need. If anyone can make a difference both large and small, it’s Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.&nbsp;Ideal donates 10% of profits to give back to the community. But above that, Ideal’s employees give incredible amounts of time and resources to serve their communities. Often, more than half the company is on-site at volunteer events, and they bring their families and friends to support these organizations as well. The countless hours of employees’ time, talents and treasures truly make this company one that employees are proud to call their own. Additionally, employees personally donate to many coordinated efforts by donating to a trade partner with upcoming medical expenses.Each year the company supports more than 10 company-wide volunteer opportunities, including mission trips outside Oklahoma that organize dozens of employees and their families to support areas in need in other states. Employees give back in incredible ways such as utilizing their talents to create plans for new office spaces for United Way, recruiting trade partners to help by donating their time and materials to renovate a foster center, creating a new logo for a nonprofit, providing hundreds of volunteer hours to landscape overgrown nonprofit offices, packing holiday meals for those with food insecurity and so much more.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65d367c34db048034df4da3e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65d4d0a74db048034ff5075f","_updated":"Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:49:45 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The NEW Jordan at Flint Hills","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6475515bcb10dbc0849e02ff5fe17a63.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6475515bcb10dbc0849e02ff5fe17a63.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Imagine waking up to a home that offers an open floor plan, efficient use of space, and abundant natural lighting. A place where you can entertain friends and family.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3d05eb751bd9baf615c4edee7ca8cf27.jpeg\" style=\"width: 99.1%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3d05eb751bd9baf615c4edee7ca8cf27.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In your kitchen, complete with a dining area, custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large island/breakfast bar, and quartz countertops that overlook the living area and fireplace.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/25f4f2c851820fd44fa81b22d76b2372.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/25f4f2c851820fd44fa81b22d76b2372.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/jordan\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan\u003c/a> is 1,853 square feet and includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a flex/office space and an extended 2-car garage.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2809d0dc4d488a43026de06aa06fb324.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2809d0dc4d488a43026de06aa06fb324.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The primary suite is spacious and airy, featuring large windows with a stunning view of the outdoors.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/511b0f641ebbad06cdf7f4e946f57fef.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/511b0f641ebbad06cdf7f4e946f57fef.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The ensuite is equipped with a separate shower, garden tub, double vanity and a walk-in closet that will make your mornings easy and enjoyable.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6dc48f816177e224abe6c91ddad6c50c.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6dc48f816177e224abe6c91ddad6c50c.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>This dream home is available for custom building in 13 Ideal communities and comes in several different elevation styles, including craftsman, farmhouse, traditional, and modern.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Irccm8BTZRw?si=_yDxetaSGOeOzejO\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5a5c3b776260c3c72bd8c965cb8b0a44.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"The NEW Jordan at Flint Hills"}}],"uniqueName":"the-new-jordan-at-flint-hills-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-02-20T16:16:07.799Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ffc2f3fb9f3ad9eb1a275ed57bce40cb.jpeg","name":"The NEW Jordan at Flint Hills","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1708445768,"_etag":"362e7bdc32923cf23c23a50e988cc2c6c4524334","textbody":"Imagine waking up to a home that offers an open floor plan, efficient use of space, and abundant natural lighting. A place where you can entertain friends and family.In your kitchen, complete with a dining area, custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large island/breakfast bar, and quartz countertops that overlook the living area and fireplace.&nbsp;The Jordan is 1,853 square feet and includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a flex/office space and an extended 2-car garage.&nbsp;The primary suite is spacious and airy, featuring large windows with a stunning view of the outdoors.&nbsp;The ensuite is equipped with a separate shower, garden tub, double vanity and a walk-in closet that will make your mornings easy and enjoyable.&nbsp;This dream home is available for custom building in 13 Ideal communities and comes in several different elevation styles, including craftsman, farmhouse, traditional, and modern.&nbsp;","_created":"Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:17:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65d4d0a74db048034ff5075f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65d661ed4db048034bf4c130","_updated":"Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:25:43 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Triple Crown of Quality","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is recognized as one of the top-quality homebuilders in the country. Our recognitions include the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) National Housing Quality Award – both gold and silver, as well as Builder\nMagazine’s America’s Best Builder and Builder of the Year awards. These awards are known as The Triple Crown of quality awards for homebuilders.\u003c/p>\u003cp>All of these award programs include stringent analysis quality building systems and processes, industry leadership and innovation, employee training programs, and initiatives that reach out to and support the company’s community. When \u003cem>Builder Magazine\u003c/em> presented its renowned award to Ideal in 2007, they said, “Ideal Homes offers lessons in energy efficiency, finances and quality control. It exhibits an energetic discipline that clearly sets it apart.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Success, like what Ideal has achieved, requires a company culture that is devoted to improvement. Ideal’s president, Steve Shoemaker, will tell you that it’s all about quality in everything the company does. “Quality, of course, begins with the basic fundamentals of building houses,” he said. “You just keep trying to get better.&nbsp;It’s an attitude of trying to help everyone around you get better — our trades, our vendors and our customers. We’re building quality of life for everyone involved in the process and helping their businesses grow. If we’re doing that, we’re going to get where we want to be.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>The company is one of the nation’s great innovators in energy efficiency. Beginning with small steps like using upgraded HVAC systems, through its pioneering work with Energy Star, the NAHB Builders Challenge and a Zero Energy Home, Ideal has consistently raised the bar, offering customers high performing homes at all its different price points. Today, most Ideal homes qualify for guaranteed heating and cooling usage which saves homeowners money if their usage exceeds that guarantee.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"triple-crown-of-quality-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-02-22T20:23:51.524Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e5dcfa75b7dbae7efbfe8a9222b86a22.jpeg","name":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods: Triple Crown of Quality","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1708633432,"_etag":"21889f9244d6acac5e476da96ada989344ded673","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is recognized as one of the top-quality homebuilders in the country. Our recognitions include the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) National Housing Quality Award – both gold and silver, as well as Builder\nMagazine’s America’s Best Builder and Builder of the Year awards. These awards are known as The Triple Crown of quality awards for homebuilders.All of these award programs include stringent analysis quality building systems and processes, industry leadership and innovation, employee training programs, and initiatives that reach out to and support the company’s community. When Builder Magazine presented its renowned award to Ideal in 2007, they said, “Ideal Homes offers lessons in energy efficiency, finances and quality control. It exhibits an energetic discipline that clearly sets it apart.”Success, like what Ideal has achieved, requires a company culture that is devoted to improvement. Ideal’s president, Steve Shoemaker, will tell you that it’s all about quality in everything the company does. “Quality, of course, begins with the basic fundamentals of building houses,” he said. “You just keep trying to get better.&nbsp;It’s an attitude of trying to help everyone around you get better — our trades, our vendors and our customers. We’re building quality of life for everyone involved in the process and helping their businesses grow. If we’re doing that, we’re going to get where we want to be.”The company is one of the nation’s great innovators in energy efficiency. Beginning with small steps like using upgraded HVAC systems, through its pioneering work with Energy Star, the NAHB Builders Challenge and a Zero Energy Home, Ideal has consistently raised the bar, offering customers high performing homes at all its different price points. Today, most Ideal homes qualify for guaranteed heating and cooling usage which saves homeowners money if their usage exceeds that guarantee.","_created":"Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:49:49 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65d661ed4db048034bf4c130"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65e9e6394db048034ff54df5","_updated":"Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:34:56 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top Design Trends from the 2024 International Builders' Show","metaTags":{"title":"Top Design Trends"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The 2024 International Builders' Show catered to a global audience of home enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Each year, the show brings with it a fresh gust of innovation, and this year is no different. The design trends unveiled this year promise to influence home architecture and interior aesthetics. Overall, we saw a resurgence of traditional styles this year with archways, natural woods, and more. If you're among the many who crave the pulse of the latest designs, explore the top trends that stood out at the show with us.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/596deab56da29a2f6f28d5487821d9fc.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/596deab56da29a2f6f28d5487821d9fc.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Handcrafted and Nature-Inspired Features\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">One of the most dominant themes that emerged from the show was the integration of handcrafted details and an earthy, natural ambiance into residential spaces. The allure of artisanal craftsmanship has been on the rise, with more homeowners seeking bespoke elements that reflect a sense of uniqueness and heritage.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Artisan Tiles\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Complex, hand-painted motifs and irregular edges define the new generation of tiles. The irregularity is seen as a feature, not a flaw. Tiles are treated like works of art, finding their place on backsplashes, floors, and even accent walls.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Natural Wood Tones\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Smooth grains and the raw aesthetic of wood have replaced the uniform, often engineered wood look in kitchens and living spaces. This trend highlights the organic, allowing various wood species to co-mingle, creating a warm and inviting environment.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Stone Accents\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Marble, limestone, and other stone materials are being used in non-conventional ways to evoke a grounded, timeless feel. This means kitchen islands covered in marble or a fireplace with a wall of flagstone.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/695686e0194530b43dbef9c1e5cac063.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/695686e0194530b43dbef9c1e5cac063.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d4469bbae196417ab519deb96bf9bf03.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d4469bbae196417ab519deb96bf9bf03.jpeg\">\u003c/h3>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Curved Details\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Architectural forms are taking a turn back towards the traditional. Straight lines give way to graceful curves, elevating spaces with a softer aesthetic and flow that feels both dynamic and peaceful. It evokes a sense of history with design trends that were popular in Tudor-style homes.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Arched Openings\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Doorways and windows are now becoming architectural art with the comeback of arched and rounded forms. The spaces they open into feel less constrained and more welcoming.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Fluted and Reeded Trim\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Once solely the domain of classical architecture, fluting and reeding are experiencing a modern revival. These details now grace cabinet faces, room dividers, and furniture, offering texture and a sense of movement in otherwise simple spaces.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f4a80e63efc98ac7651bc8a1ab6e0fc4.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f4a80e63efc98ac7651bc8a1ab6e0fc4.jpeg\">\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Quiet Luxury\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The ostentatious has given way to a more muted expression of opulence. Luxury is now interpreted as a serene environment that provides comfort and pleasure to all the senses.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Simple, Clutter-Free\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Spaces are devoid of superfluous adornments, allowing the viewer to appreciate architectural details and choice decor without distraction.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Emphasis on Texture, Harmony, Balance\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Natural light plays a pivotal role, casting a gentle spotlight on surfaces. Heavy textures, when used, are balanced by clean lines, creating a sensory experience.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f9c5a6c9f7d2ca141ea2b3a7b9735cb1.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f9c5a6c9f7d2ca141ea2b3a7b9735cb1.jpeg\">\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8fee74fdc2479597956c3a858c7556e1.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8fee74fdc2479597956c3a858c7556e1.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Natural Color Palettes\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Gone are the days of stark black-and-white interiors. Nature-inspired palettes are flourishing, offering warmth and the illusion of bringing the outside in.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Warm Neutrals\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Beige, warm gray, and other understated neutrals provide a back-to-basics canvas that feels soothing and grounding.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Dark, Moody, and Cozy Accents\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Rooms don't shy away from being dark and intimate. These deep-toned spaces command a presence that's both dramatic and comforting, a perfect retreat in the heart of the home.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Earthy Greens\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Green hues celebrate the great outdoors. They are used as room anchors, bringing a sense of the natural world into the living space.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2b77d0508166ad5c6d5da20a14e0d796.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2b77d0508166ad5c6d5da20a14e0d796.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eaa1f2121526e6265c2006a71470f64d.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/eaa1f2121526e6265c2006a71470f64d.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Incorporating Trends in Your Home\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether you are building a new home or refreshing your existing one, the trends from the 2024 International Builders’ Show provide a wealth of inspiration. The key to incorporating these trends is to do so in a way that feels authentic to you and your lifestyle. Consider the architectural elements you already have and think about how you can enhance them with the latest design influences. Pay attention to the materials and hues that resonate with you, and don't be afraid to mix and match to create a space that is uniquely yours.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Use these trends as a starting point to infuse your home with the personal touches that will make it a true reflection of your tastes and personality. With a thoughtful approach and a little creativity, your home can be both on-trend and timeless, a space that you will love for years to come.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">By staying ahead of the curve with these design trends, you can ensure that your home is a sanctuary, a testament to the natural world with a modern, sophisticated edge.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"top-design-trends-from-the-2024-international-builders-show-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-07T16:05:40.232Z","_created":"Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:07:21 GMT","dateUnix":1709827541,"_etag":"d2343ebd945607e20b38b56903ee690824302f46","textbody":"The 2024 International Builders' Show catered to a global audience of home enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Each year, the show brings with it a fresh gust of innovation, and this year is no different. The design trends unveiled this year promise to influence home architecture and interior aesthetics. Overall, we saw a resurgence of traditional styles this year with archways, natural woods, and more. If you're among the many who crave the pulse of the latest designs, explore the top trends that stood out at the show with us.Handcrafted and Nature-Inspired FeaturesOne of the most dominant themes that emerged from the show was the integration of handcrafted details and an earthy, natural ambiance into residential spaces. The allure of artisanal craftsmanship has been on the rise, with more homeowners seeking bespoke elements that reflect a sense of uniqueness and heritage.Artisan TilesComplex, hand-painted motifs and irregular edges define the new generation of tiles. The irregularity is seen as a feature, not a flaw. Tiles are treated like works of art, finding their place on backsplashes, floors, and even accent walls.Natural Wood TonesSmooth grains and the raw aesthetic of wood have replaced the uniform, often engineered wood look in kitchens and living spaces. This trend highlights the organic, allowing various wood species to co-mingle, creating a warm and inviting environment.Stone AccentsMarble, limestone, and other stone materials are being used in non-conventional ways to evoke a grounded, timeless feel. This means kitchen islands covered in marble or a fireplace with a wall of flagstone.Curved DetailsArchitectural forms are taking a turn back towards the traditional. Straight lines give way to graceful curves, elevating spaces with a softer aesthetic and flow that feels both dynamic and peaceful. It evokes a sense of history with design trends that were popular in Tudor-style homes.Arched OpeningsDoorways and windows are now becoming architectural art with the comeback of arched and rounded forms. The spaces they open into feel less constrained and more welcoming.Fluted and Reeded TrimOnce solely the domain of classical architecture, fluting and reeding are experiencing a modern revival. These details now grace cabinet faces, room dividers, and furniture, offering texture and a sense of movement in otherwise simple spaces.Quiet LuxuryThe ostentatious has given way to a more muted expression of opulence. Luxury is now interpreted as a serene environment that provides comfort and pleasure to all the senses.Simple, Clutter-FreeSpaces are devoid of superfluous adornments, allowing the viewer to appreciate architectural details and choice decor without distraction.Emphasis on Texture, Harmony, BalanceNatural light plays a pivotal role, casting a gentle spotlight on surfaces. Heavy textures, when used, are balanced by clean lines, creating a sensory experience.Natural Color PalettesGone are the days of stark black-and-white interiors. Nature-inspired palettes are flourishing, offering warmth and the illusion of bringing the outside in.Warm NeutralsBeige, warm gray, and other understated neutrals provide a back-to-basics canvas that feels soothing and grounding.Dark, Moody, and Cozy AccentsRooms don't shy away from being dark and intimate. These deep-toned spaces command a presence that's both dramatic and comforting, a perfect retreat in the heart of the home.Earthy GreensGreen hues celebrate the great outdoors. They are used as room anchors, bringing a sense of the natural world into the living space.Incorporating Trends in Your HomeWhether you are building a new home or refreshing your existing one, the trends from the 2024 International Builders’ Show provide a wealth of inspiration. The key to incorporating these trends is to do so in a way that feels authentic to you and your lifestyle. Consider the architectural elements you already have and think about how you can enhance them with the latest design influences. Pay attention to the materials and hues that resonate with you, and don't be afraid to mix and match to create a space that is uniquely yours.Use these trends as a starting point to infuse your home with the personal touches that will make it a true reflection of your tastes and personality. With a thoughtful approach and a little creativity, your home can be both on-trend and timeless, a space that you will love for years to come.By staying ahead of the curve with these design trends, you can ensure that your home is a sanctuary, a testament to the natural world with a modern, sophisticated edge.&nbsp;","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/173469d8e899a0ec9dbeb40c7ac3ec7e.jpeg","name":"Kitchen at 2024 International Builders Show","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65e9e6394db048034ff54df5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65eb3dd64db048034df5130b","_updated":"Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:11:20 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards 2024 Names Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Manager Top 10 in the Nation","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Andrea Beecroft, customer care manager with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been named one of HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards Top 10 representatives in the nation for customer service. This prestigious award recognizes individuals across the country who go above and beyond in their service to their customers and highlights the best in the homebuilding industry.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Beecroft has helped improve the customer experience ratings at Ideal by more than 15% since March of 2023. Beecroft has personally received a 100% review on more than half of her customer reviews in the past year. She is one of the supervisors over Ideal’s customer care team which includes field representatives, service technicians, a home detail team and two office managers. She helps lead the team on tackling any construction issues that arise with a new home before closing and after the homeowners move in.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A satisfied homeowner remarked, “Andrea was amazing! She ensured us everything would be touched up and ready to go for the final walk through. She was pointing out things even I didn’t see and marking them. She was always there early making sure the walk through was on time.”.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Andrea is on top of it 100% any time I have needed anything fixed and I have enjoyed having her as a contact when I have any issues she always gets back to me and addresses any issue immediately, she ROCKS!!!!,” exclaimed another Ideal homeowner.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Our rep (Andrea) has been fantastic so far and we are thankful for her hard work in coordinating everything we have needed so far,” stated another grateful homeowner.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"We're thrilled that Andrea's unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding customer service to our homeowners has been recognized,\" exclaimed Steve Shoemaker, president of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. \"Her exceptional leadership skills, her ability to enhance the homebuying experience and consistently exceeding customer expectations embodies the core values of our company. This award is a reflection of our collective commitment to offering unmatched service in the homebuilding industry.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>Eliant, the global customer experience management corporation,&nbsp;has been leading the home building industry since 1984. The survey company is a full-service experience management partner offering data that homebuilders need to help improve customer experience by raising the bar on standards of service.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Receiving this award is an absolute honor to me,” Beecroft said. “I am humbled and grateful to work for the most amazing company with incredible coworkers. I am proud to tell others that I work for Ideal Homes.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>This recognition sets the benchmark for customer service throughout the homebuilding industry.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"homebuyers-choice-awards-2024-names-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-manager-top-10-in-the-nation-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-04-18T15:12:47.625Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1a049d414f5362db3c06bcb6edc57938.jpeg","name":"Andrea Beecroft, customer care manager","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1713453168,"_etag":"f3c8f51d70569521600b574d4b91e45e08c596fc","textbody":"Andrea Beecroft, customer care manager with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been named one of HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards Top 10 representatives in the nation for customer service. This prestigious award recognizes individuals across the country who go above and beyond in their service to their customers and highlights the best in the homebuilding industry.Beecroft has helped improve the customer experience ratings at Ideal by more than 15% since March of 2023. Beecroft has personally received a 100% review on more than half of her customer reviews in the past year. She is one of the supervisors over Ideal’s customer care team which includes field representatives, service technicians, a home detail team and two office managers. She helps lead the team on tackling any construction issues that arise with a new home before closing and after the homeowners move in.A satisfied homeowner remarked, “Andrea was amazing! She ensured us everything would be touched up and ready to go for the final walk through. She was pointing out things even I didn’t see and marking them. She was always there early making sure the walk through was on time.”.“Andrea is on top of it 100% any time I have needed anything fixed and I have enjoyed having her as a contact when I have any issues she always gets back to me and addresses any issue immediately, she ROCKS!!!!,” exclaimed another Ideal homeowner.“Our rep (Andrea) has been fantastic so far and we are thankful for her hard work in coordinating everything we have needed so far,” stated another grateful homeowner.\"We're thrilled that Andrea's unwavering dedication to delivering outstanding customer service to our homeowners has been recognized,\" exclaimed Steve Shoemaker, president of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. \"Her exceptional leadership skills, her ability to enhance the homebuying experience and consistently exceeding customer expectations embodies the core values of our company. This award is a reflection of our collective commitment to offering unmatched service in the homebuilding industry.\"Eliant, the global customer experience management corporation,&nbsp;has been leading the home building industry since 1984. The survey company is a full-service experience management partner offering data that homebuilders need to help improve customer experience by raising the bar on standards of service.“Receiving this award is an absolute honor to me,” Beecroft said. “I am humbled and grateful to work for the most amazing company with incredible coworkers. I am proud to tell others that I work for Ideal Homes.”This recognition sets the benchmark for customer service throughout the homebuilding industry.","_created":"Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:33:26 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65eb3dd64db048034df5130b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65ef68514db048034cf4bf46","_updated":"Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:52:25 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Build a play space","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has developed several floor plans in the last few years with designs that include a “flex space.” Most buyers in the last decade have chosen to make that flex space an office or study. This was particularly true during pandemic lockdowns and increased numbers of people working from home.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7d9f72f205960af654600a948daf0582.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7d9f72f205960af654600a948daf0582.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now, however, buyers with children are frequently choosing to forego the study for a practical playroom space. A place where young children (and older ones, too) can keep their toys, games, trains and prized possessions corralled in a single room, out of the way and out from underfoot of adults.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A playroom can also serve as a haven for children. It serves as a specialized, safe space that brings them great joy and a feeling of security from being surrounded by things they love.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Playrooms don’t need to be complicated or full of expensive toys to be a great space. The key to a successful play space is organization and developmental toys.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a0e19da37ed275ec22849fc44e89f93f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a0e19da37ed275ec22849fc44e89f93f.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here are some tips for creating a kid-friendly space that keeps in line with your home’s aesthetic and design style.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Age-appropriate developmental toys\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Think about toys and items that can be used in a variety of creative ways. Your child can be inventive with imaginative play. Open-ended toys stand the test of time; a toy with multiple uses can be enjoyed over the years. Our favorite imaginative play toys come from&nbsp;Fat Brain Toys,&nbsp;Melissa and Doug&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lovevery.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A storage system for toys and books\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Even the most organized playroom will get messy. Just accept it! You don’t have to be super organized, but purchase a few shelves and baskets to help contain the clutter. This is the biggest opportunity to choose an organization that matches your design style. It doesn’t have to be made for children. It might be an antique hoosier cabinet or furniture buffet to meet your needs. You might even find some unique storage ottomans like these mushroom stools we use in our Flint Hills playroom.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fun wall art\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Playroom walls are the perfect place to add positive messages as well as a space for learning. Consider stylish alphabet art, name designs or anything that brings the space to life. We love Etsy for unique art that keeps on theme with your color aesthetic. Check out these colorful prints we found at World Market for our Flint Hills playroom.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dfdb682bc83408d3c8abf258cc851fc1.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dfdb682bc83408d3c8abf258cc851fc1.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>A spot for coloring and crafts\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>A craft table for kids is a must-have and will get a ton of use over time. From the time your child first learns to sit in a chair through the ages where they are working on art projects and maybe even homework, a play table is a must-have for any playroom. We absolutely love this&nbsp;play table from&nbsp;West&nbsp;Elm&nbsp;that is low to the ground for easy play and is sturdy with a beautiful finish.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Big items for added excitement\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Choose one big item to really give the playroom that wow factor. You don’t need a bunch of big-ticket items but consider one that makes the space extra special. Just because they’re big doesn’t mean they need to be expensive. We love this&nbsp;play tent from Crate and&nbsp;Barrel&nbsp;that provides the perfect place to lay down and read a book. This&nbsp;tree bookshelf from Target&nbsp;is also a beautiful addition to a playroom for avid little readers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bright colors and textures\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Colors and textures are just as important. Find bright colors and materials that stimulate their minds and inspire their imagination. Take the playroom at our Flint Hills model home. There are table stools that are golden velvet and shaped like mushrooms. You’ll see some soft, white pillows that resemble fluffy clouds on a spring day. A rug with yellow sun rays of sunshine and a table that looks like a tree stump. Plus, greenery like plants and trees. All these items bring the outdoors inside, especially on a cold or cloudy day that requires them to play indoors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Screens or no screens\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The great thing about a playroom is that it can be anything you want it to be. Would you make yours a screen-free zone so the children are using their imaginations only? Or do you think screens should be allowed, but only for educational purposes? Screens that allow interactive play can be exciting, but the choice is up to you.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Have fun creating a playroom the entire family can enjoy. No reason the adults in the house can’t use that play table for their scrapbooking, crafts, cards or whatever. Put some thought into your plan and just remember to share!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"build-a-play-space-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-13T20:16:01.145Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/25f4f2c851820fd44fa81b22d76b2372.jpeg","name":"Flint Hills Playroom","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1710360962,"_etag":"8bd5d95ad68fa93397e33f50afff05f59e4c69a8","textbody":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has developed several floor plans in the last few years with designs that include a “flex space.” Most buyers in the last decade have chosen to make that flex space an office or study. This was particularly true during pandemic lockdowns and increased numbers of people working from home.Now, however, buyers with children are frequently choosing to forego the study for a practical playroom space. A place where young children (and older ones, too) can keep their toys, games, trains and prized possessions corralled in a single room, out of the way and out from underfoot of adults.A playroom can also serve as a haven for children. It serves as a specialized, safe space that brings them great joy and a feeling of security from being surrounded by things they love.Playrooms don’t need to be complicated or full of expensive toys to be a great space. The key to a successful play space is organization and developmental toys.Here are some tips for creating a kid-friendly space that keeps in line with your home’s aesthetic and design style.&nbsp;Age-appropriate developmental toysThink about toys and items that can be used in a variety of creative ways. Your child can be inventive with imaginative play. Open-ended toys stand the test of time; a toy with multiple uses can be enjoyed over the years. Our favorite imaginative play toys come from&nbsp;Fat Brain Toys,&nbsp;Melissa and Doug&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lovevery.A storage system for toys and booksEven the most organized playroom will get messy. Just accept it! You don’t have to be super organized, but purchase a few shelves and baskets to help contain the clutter. This is the biggest opportunity to choose an organization that matches your design style. It doesn’t have to be made for children. It might be an antique hoosier cabinet or furniture buffet to meet your needs. You might even find some unique storage ottomans like these mushroom stools we use in our Flint Hills playroom.Fun wall artPlayroom walls are the perfect place to add positive messages as well as a space for learning. Consider stylish alphabet art, name designs or anything that brings the space to life. We love Etsy for unique art that keeps on theme with your color aesthetic. Check out these colorful prints we found at World Market for our Flint Hills playroom.A spot for coloring and craftsA craft table for kids is a must-have and will get a ton of use over time. From the time your child first learns to sit in a chair through the ages where they are working on art projects and maybe even homework, a play table is a must-have for any playroom. We absolutely love this&nbsp;play table from&nbsp;West&nbsp;Elm&nbsp;that is low to the ground for easy play and is sturdy with a beautiful finish.Big items for added excitementChoose one big item to really give the playroom that wow factor. You don’t need a bunch of big-ticket items but consider one that makes the space extra special. Just because they’re big doesn’t mean they need to be expensive. We love this&nbsp;play tent from Crate and&nbsp;Barrel&nbsp;that provides the perfect place to lay down and read a book. This&nbsp;tree bookshelf from Target&nbsp;is also a beautiful addition to a playroom for avid little readers.Bright colors and texturesColors and textures are just as important. Find bright colors and materials that stimulate their minds and inspire their imagination. Take the playroom at our Flint Hills model home. There are table stools that are golden velvet and shaped like mushrooms. You’ll see some soft, white pillows that resemble fluffy clouds on a spring day. A rug with yellow sun rays of sunshine and a table that looks like a tree stump. Plus, greenery like plants and trees. All these items bring the outdoors inside, especially on a cold or cloudy day that requires them to play indoors.Screens or no screensThe great thing about a playroom is that it can be anything you want it to be. Would you make yours a screen-free zone so the children are using their imaginations only? Or do you think screens should be allowed, but only for educational purposes? Screens that allow interactive play can be exciting, but the choice is up to you.&nbsp;Have fun creating a playroom the entire family can enjoy. No reason the adults in the house can’t use that play table for their scrapbooking, crafts, cards or whatever. Put some thought into your plan and just remember to share!&nbsp;","_created":"Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:23:45 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65ef68514db048034cf4bf46"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65ef765f4db048034ff55ecd","_updated":"Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:52:26 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Committed to Serving the Needs of Others","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods was and is, all about helping people, which means that community service is engraved in its DNA. From the earliest days, they focused on customer research to guide building and service delivery. What can we do better? Community service has always been a part of that answer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>From the beginning, Ideal:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Contributed time and money to deserving charitable organizations.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Recruited partner companies to participate in community outreach efforts.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Utilized community auctions to raise money for philanthropic organizations, raising more than \u003cstrong>$5 million\u003c/strong> to support various organizations.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Encouraged employees to take leadership positions in not-for-profit organizations that were near and dear to their hearts. AND made paid time available for their volunteer efforts.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Helped educate employees about organizations that needed assistance.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Ideal gives back 10% of profits to local, national and international charitable organizations. The company and individuals at Ideal focus on philanthropic efforts to help offer a hand-up in making an impact on the areas where we live and work – and beyond.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>On the national level\u003c/strong>, Ideal completed mission trips to Los Angeles and Kansas City, working with local not-for-profits and churches to help defray the horror of homelessness and to assist local communities after devastating storms. (Contribution = $66,000)\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Aug 2022 Mission to LA:\u003c/strong>&nbsp; As part of its mission to serve its neighbors, 20 Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees and their families traveled to Los Angeles, California, for the company’s first-ever mission trip. The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team came to LA for five days because California has the largest rate of homeless per capita of any state. This trip helped the Ideal team understand the broader issues of homelessness and poverty in a community. During the trip, Ideal worked with inner-city youth and the homeless to provide much-needed meals and cleanup efforts in underserved areas of LA and Anaheim\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Aug 2023 Mission to Kansas City:\u003c/strong> Based in Central Oklahoma, Ideal has had numerous up-close-and-personal experiences with the aftermath of tornados. One year Ideal teams deployed into one of their neighborhoods to place address signs for insurance underwriters. There was nothing else left of that neighborhood.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>With this in mind, Ideal team members and their families recently traveled to Kansas City for a mission trip to serve community members in need after tornadoes and other severe weather events ravaged the metro area in July. They were able to pack meals and clean up neighborhoods with storm damage.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>On these trips, Ideal established relationships with the organizations it served and plans to continue similar trips in the future.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to Ideal’s president, Steve Shoemaker, maybe the greatest thing to come out of these trips was a greater understanding and appreciation of the scope of the issues these community organizations face. “We need to understand better and be reminded of the broader issues associated with poverty and homelessness and learn from that,” he said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>At the international level\u003c/strong>,&nbsp;Ideal contributed $1,000 for every house sold in 2022 to Mission of Hope to build new houses in Haiti&nbsp;for families who lost their homes to devastating earthquakes&nbsp;($535,000) and packed meals for children in Haiti.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman&nbsp;and&nbsp;child. With campuses in the Caribbean, Mission of Hope partners with local churches to transform lives through&nbsp;church&nbsp;advancement,&nbsp;nutrition,&nbsp;education&nbsp;and&nbsp;medical care.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ideal’s $535,000 contribution built 44 homes in 2022.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>That’s 44 families no longer living under tarps – 44 families with running water and sanitation. Mission of Hope’s mission is to&nbsp;bring life transformation to every man, woman and child. Thanks to Ideal Homes, the lives of 44 families have been transformed in a very good way.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In&nbsp;addition&nbsp;to building homes in Haiti, Ideal has twice packed thousands of meals so Mission of Hope can provide a daily, nutritious meal for more than 120,000 children in 500 Haiti schools and orphanages and help move them from hunger to HOPE! Ideal Homes’ employees gather along with their spouses and children to pack meals. Expecting to repeat their previous goal of 20,000 meals, this year they packed 27,000 nutritious, sustainable meals for distribution to children who often don’t have enough to eat.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a company with a big heart that extends its outreach efforts from its local communities all-around the world.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd059a629a1d296b468eff067d493ecd.png","name":"Committed to Serving the Needs of Others","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"committed-to-serving-the-needs-of-others-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-15T21:17:15.566Z","_created":"Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:23:43 GMT","dateUnix":1710537436,"_etag":"30578b84cd38f51f19be04014b253788ce8854b3","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods was and is, all about helping people, which means that community service is engraved in its DNA. From the earliest days, they focused on customer research to guide building and service delivery. What can we do better? Community service has always been a part of that answer.From the beginning, Ideal:Contributed time and money to deserving charitable organizations.Recruited partner companies to participate in community outreach efforts.Utilized community auctions to raise money for philanthropic organizations, raising more than $5 million to support various organizations.Encouraged employees to take leadership positions in not-for-profit organizations that were near and dear to their hearts. AND made paid time available for their volunteer efforts.Helped educate employees about organizations that needed assistance.Ideal gives back 10% of profits to local, national and international charitable organizations. The company and individuals at Ideal focus on philanthropic efforts to help offer a hand-up in making an impact on the areas where we live and work – and beyond.On the national level, Ideal completed mission trips to Los Angeles and Kansas City, working with local not-for-profits and churches to help defray the horror of homelessness and to assist local communities after devastating storms. (Contribution = $66,000)Aug 2022 Mission to LA:&nbsp; As part of its mission to serve its neighbors, 20 Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees and their families traveled to Los Angeles, California, for the company’s first-ever mission trip. The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team came to LA for five days because California has the largest rate of homeless per capita of any state. This trip helped the Ideal team understand the broader issues of homelessness and poverty in a community. During the trip, Ideal worked with inner-city youth and the homeless to provide much-needed meals and cleanup efforts in underserved areas of LA and AnaheimAug 2023 Mission to Kansas City: Based in Central Oklahoma, Ideal has had numerous up-close-and-personal experiences with the aftermath of tornados. One year Ideal teams deployed into one of their neighborhoods to place address signs for insurance underwriters. There was nothing else left of that neighborhood.With this in mind, Ideal team members and their families recently traveled to Kansas City for a mission trip to serve community members in need after tornadoes and other severe weather events ravaged the metro area in July. They were able to pack meals and clean up neighborhoods with storm damage.&nbsp;On these trips, Ideal established relationships with the organizations it served and plans to continue similar trips in the future.&nbsp;According to Ideal’s president, Steve Shoemaker, maybe the greatest thing to come out of these trips was a greater understanding and appreciation of the scope of the issues these community organizations face. “We need to understand better and be reminded of the broader issues associated with poverty and homelessness and learn from that,” he said.At the international level,&nbsp;Ideal contributed $1,000 for every house sold in 2022 to Mission of Hope to build new houses in Haiti&nbsp;for families who lost their homes to devastating earthquakes&nbsp;($535,000) and packed meals for children in Haiti.As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman&nbsp;and&nbsp;child. With campuses in the Caribbean, Mission of Hope partners with local churches to transform lives through&nbsp;church&nbsp;advancement,&nbsp;nutrition,&nbsp;education&nbsp;and&nbsp;medical care.Ideal’s $535,000 contribution built 44 homes in 2022.&nbsp;That’s 44 families no longer living under tarps – 44 families with running water and sanitation. Mission of Hope’s mission is to&nbsp;bring life transformation to every man, woman and child. Thanks to Ideal Homes, the lives of 44 families have been transformed in a very good way.In&nbsp;addition&nbsp;to building homes in Haiti, Ideal has twice packed thousands of meals so Mission of Hope can provide a daily, nutritious meal for more than 120,000 children in 500 Haiti schools and orphanages and help move them from hunger to HOPE! Ideal Homes’ employees gather along with their spouses and children to pack meals. Expecting to repeat their previous goal of 20,000 meals, this year they packed 27,000 nutritious, sustainable meals for distribution to children who often don’t have enough to eat.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a company with a big heart that extends its outreach efforts from its local communities all-around the world.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65ef765f4db048034ff55ecd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65f082eb4db048034df51d31","_updated":"Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:40:22 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Hopping down the bunny trail","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Easter is the last Sunday in March this year, and families are already getting ready. Little girls are looking forward to that special new dress and shoes, while young boys can’t wait to get outside for the Easter egg hunt! Meanwhile, children are busy preparing their Easter baskets with all the trimmings, especially lots of candy, in anticipation of the annual Easter egg hunt.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>History\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Did you ever wonder how colored eggs and hunts came to be associated with Easter? Some stories suggest that the Easter egg hunt dates back to the late 16th century when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation. The men would hide eggs for the women and children to find. This was a nod to the story of the Christian resurrection, in which women discovered the empty tomb. Eggs were one of the foods given up for Lent, and so toward the end of Lent, eggs were colored and decorated to celebration the sacrifice.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Family friendly celebrations and hunts\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>These are a few Easter egg hunts scheduled near Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods communities. Many local churches have hunts and activities, too, so check with your church or the churches in your area.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Yukon, March 22\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Free Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at City Park Football Field (2200 S. Holly Avenue) features a nighttime egg hunt for ages 10 and under. Preregister; space is limited. 7 to 8:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Bixby, March 23\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Easter&nbsp;Fun Day Downtown at Washington Irving Park (13700 S. Memorial Dr.) features bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, classic yard games with prizes, Easter photos, food trucks, a local flower truck and more. The event runs from Noon to 2 p.m., with an egg hunt at 1 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Moore, March 23\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The Easter Egg Scramble is from 10 to 11 a.m. at Buck Thomas Park (1903 NE 12th St.), the scramble starts at 10:30 a.m. for all ages and abilities. Fields will be divided into age groups with one field designated for participants with special needs. Bring your own basket for eggs and candy!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Midwest City, March 23\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Come have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny &amp; Egg Hunt at Rose State College (6420 SE 15th Street) from 9 to 11 a.m.Features&nbsp;age-divided egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, arts, crafts and games. Donuts, juice and coffee will be served. Bring your baskets!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City, March 23\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Come to the Orr Family Farm Eggstravaganza at (14400 S. Western Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy specialty shakes, candy cannons, egg hunts, and the Easter Bunny himself, the Easter Eggstravaganza promises a festive and fun time for all!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Norman, March 29\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Features&nbsp;an egg hunt at Andrews Park (201 W Daws Street) Get photos with the spring bunny, yard games, music, sno cones and more from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The egg hunt will start promptly at 6:30 and there will age divided sections as well as an accessibility section.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City, March 30\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The Easter Express Train will be rolling along the tracks at the Oklahoma Railway Museum (3400 NE Grand Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You and your family can ride the train to our annual Easter egg hunt. The museum grounds will have a moon bounce, mini golf and an Easter scavenger hunt! Advance purchase is recommended. The trains leave the depot at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Children ages 13 years and older $15, ages3-12 $8 and children two and under are free!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Edmond, March 30\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Free Community Easter Egg Hunt at Chisholm Creek Baptist Church (17600 N. Western Ave.) features an Easter egg hunt, prizes, inflatables, crafts and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Edmond, March 30\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>St. Luke’s Easter Egg Hunts will be at the Edmond Campus (900 N Sooner Road) on Saturday, March 30. With over 20,000 eggs, face painting, and the Easter Bunny, there will be fun for the entire family. The hunts will start at 9 and 11 a.m. for children up to 5th grade. Your family can also enjoy Donut NV Edmond and Blessed &amp; Highly Caffeinated food trucks.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City, Thru March 30\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The Market and The Shoppes at NorthPark (10904 N May Ave.) will host photos with the Easter Bunny thru March 30. He will be set up near JCPenney on the following days:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white;'>Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white;'>Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white;'>Friday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:16px;font-family:\"Calibri\",sans-serif;color:#222222;background:white;'>Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City, March 31\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Celebrate Easter in style at the Omni OKC Hotel (121 SW 4th St.) Brunch with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. After enjoying memorable egg-celent activities with families and friends, come on over to Omni OKCHotel and experience our take on the traditional Easter Sunday Brunch. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., try specialty entrees, sides, stations and desserts, honoring the holiday. Listen to live music, children can interact with on-site face painters, completing their Easter outfit and best of all, a visit from the Easter bunny in person! Make sure to grab a family photo with them to commemorate the day! It will become a treasured memory! For more details, reservations and a look at the culinary offerings, visit Seltzer's Modern Diner on OpenTable.*$75 for Adults. $35 for Children 6-12. Complimentary for Children 5 &amp; under. The price is per person. Tax &amp; gratuity NOT included.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Your Ideal team wishes you a happy spring, a blessed Easter season and a hunt like no other! Hippity hoppity!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ccda973995425f9c5150324a35fff0dd.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Happy Easter 2024"}}],"uniqueName":"hopping-down-the-bunny-trail-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-12T16:15:53.713Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ccda973995425f9c5150324a35fff0dd.jpeg","name":"Happy Easter 2024","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1710260154,"_etag":"a7d17030cf5b97439a7cd93ba4c819252da96fa8","textbody":"Easter is the last Sunday in March this year, and families are already getting ready. Little girls are looking forward to that special new dress and shoes, while young boys can’t wait to get outside for the Easter egg hunt! Meanwhile, children are busy preparing their Easter baskets with all the trimmings, especially lots of candy, in anticipation of the annual Easter egg hunt.&nbsp;HistoryDid you ever wonder how colored eggs and hunts came to be associated with Easter? Some stories suggest that the Easter egg hunt dates back to the late 16th century when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation. The men would hide eggs for the women and children to find. This was a nod to the story of the Christian resurrection, in which women discovered the empty tomb. Eggs were one of the foods given up for Lent, and so toward the end of Lent, eggs were colored and decorated to celebration the sacrifice.Family friendly celebrations and huntsThese are a few Easter egg hunts scheduled near Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods communities. Many local churches have hunts and activities, too, so check with your church or the churches in your area.Yukon, March 22Free Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at City Park Football Field (2200 S. Holly Avenue) features a nighttime egg hunt for ages 10 and under. Preregister; space is limited. 7 to 8:30 p.m.Bixby, March 23Easter&nbsp;Fun Day Downtown at Washington Irving Park (13700 S. Memorial Dr.) features bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, classic yard games with prizes, Easter photos, food trucks, a local flower truck and more. The event runs from Noon to 2 p.m., with an egg hunt at 1 p.m.Moore, March 23The Easter Egg Scramble is from 10 to 11 a.m. at Buck Thomas Park (1903 NE 12th St.), the scramble starts at 10:30 a.m. for all ages and abilities. Fields will be divided into age groups with one field designated for participants with special needs. Bring your own basket for eggs and candy!Midwest City, March 23Come have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny &amp; Egg Hunt at Rose State College (6420 SE 15th Street) from 9 to 11 a.m.Features&nbsp;age-divided egg hunts, photos with the Easter bunny, arts, crafts and games. Donuts, juice and coffee will be served. Bring your baskets!Oklahoma City, March 23Come to the Orr Family Farm Eggstravaganza at (14400 S. Western Avenue) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy specialty shakes, candy cannons, egg hunts, and the Easter Bunny himself, the Easter Eggstravaganza promises a festive and fun time for all!&nbsp;Norman, March 29Features&nbsp;an egg hunt at Andrews Park (201 W Daws Street) Get photos with the spring bunny, yard games, music, sno cones and more from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The egg hunt will start promptly at 6:30 and there will age divided sections as well as an accessibility section.Oklahoma City, March 30The Easter Express Train will be rolling along the tracks at the Oklahoma Railway Museum (3400 NE Grand Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You and your family can ride the train to our annual Easter egg hunt. The museum grounds will have a moon bounce, mini golf and an Easter scavenger hunt! Advance purchase is recommended. The trains leave the depot at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Children ages 13 years and older $15, ages3-12 $8 and children two and under are free!Edmond, March 30Free Community Easter Egg Hunt at Chisholm Creek Baptist Church (17600 N. Western Ave.) features an Easter egg hunt, prizes, inflatables, crafts and more.Edmond, March 30St. Luke’s Easter Egg Hunts will be at the Edmond Campus (900 N Sooner Road) on Saturday, March 30. With over 20,000 eggs, face painting, and the Easter Bunny, there will be fun for the entire family. The hunts will start at 9 and 11 a.m. for children up to 5th grade. Your family can also enjoy Donut NV Edmond and Blessed &amp; Highly Caffeinated food trucks.&nbsp;Oklahoma City, Thru March 30The Market and The Shoppes at NorthPark (10904 N May Ave.) will host photos with the Easter Bunny thru March 30. He will be set up near JCPenney on the following days:Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.Friday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Oklahoma City, March 31Celebrate Easter in style at the Omni OKC Hotel (121 SW 4th St.) Brunch with the Easter Bunny from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. After enjoying memorable egg-celent activities with families and friends, come on over to Omni OKCHotel and experience our take on the traditional Easter Sunday Brunch. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., try specialty entrees, sides, stations and desserts, honoring the holiday. Listen to live music, children can interact with on-site face painters, completing their Easter outfit and best of all, a visit from the Easter bunny in person! Make sure to grab a family photo with them to commemorate the day! It will become a treasured memory! For more details, reservations and a look at the culinary offerings, visit Seltzer's Modern Diner on OpenTable.*$75 for Adults. $35 for Children 6-12. Complimentary for Children 5 &amp; under. The price is per person. Tax &amp; gratuity NOT included.Your Ideal team wishes you a happy spring, a blessed Easter season and a hunt like no other! Hippity hoppity!","_created":"Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:29:31 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65f082eb4db048034df51d31"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65f0cf444db048034ff563f1","_updated":"Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:18:07 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Unveiling the Future of Home Design: Trends from the 2024 International Builders' Show","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The 2024 International Builders' Show has set the stage for emerging home design trends that are shaping the way we think about our living spaces. Here's a glimpse into the future of home design, as experienced by our Vice President of Estimating and Design at this year's Builders' Show. We can't wait to incorporate these new trends that pull from historic and natural references.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Multi-Functional Spaces and Planned Openness\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The trend is clear—homes are less compartmentalized than ever, but the desire for defined spaces is emerging stronger as well. The use of built-in cabinetry, distinct trim options, and strategic flooring plans is on the rise, enabling homeowners to enjoy the spaciousness of open floor plans without sacrificing organization and purpose. It's the open floor plan we've been seeing for many years but elevated to a more functional result.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Expansive Pantries with Enhanced Storage\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Functionality meets elegance in the modern pantry. Not only have pantries grown in size, allowing for an easy walk-in experience, but the trend towards incorporating sophisticated cabinetry into these spaces suggests that storage solutions can also be a statement of style. We've started incorporating bigger and better pantries in Norman's Pine Creek community. Be on the lookout for some drop-dead gorgeous pantries (not something we ever thought we'd say).&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Biophilic Designs Blur Indoor and Outdoor Boundaries\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Biophilic design focuses on connecting homes to natural environments through the use of actual and perceived nature. This year's show highlighted biophilic design as a frontrunner, emphasizing the harmony between indoor living and the natural world outdoors. Expect to see creative integrations of plant life, natural light, and materials that make the transition from your living room to your garden seamless and invigorating. You'll start seeing grander patio entrances from living rooms in some of our newest floor plans that will connect the outside in.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Eclectic Kitchen Islands\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The kitchen island has been reimagined as a centerpiece of texture, material diversity, and form. Mixed surface islands now incorporate rounded ends and textural variations like fluting. These islands stand as bold statements of asymmetry and the harmonious use of mixed materials, showing that the heart of the home can be both functional and a work of art. Islands are also shrinking in some ways. The grand island \"continent\" is often now being replaced with multiple islands.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The Warmth of Browns\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Browns are back with a sophisticated twist, especially prominent in kitchen design. These tones bring a sense of grounding through warm wood stains and dark-painted cabinetry, offering a cozy and welcoming ambiance that breathes life into culinary spaces.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Innovative Siding and Elevations\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">New siding products, eagerly anticipated to hit the market mid-year, promise a wealth of options for customizing home exteriors. These innovative offerings will allow us to re-imagine home elevations with more variety than ever before.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Garage Doors Reimagined\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Unique garage doors emerged as a surprising highlight of the show. No longer an afterthought, garage doors are becoming focal points of elevation design, incorporating innovative materials and custom designs to reflect homeowners' individuality.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Tiles Inspired by Nature\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Tiles that take their cues from the raw beauty of bricks were showcased, continuing the theme of nature-incorporated design. These tiles reinvigorate spaces by offering a tactile and visual connection to the natural world, perfect for bringing the essence of the outdoors inside.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The 2024 International Builders' Show has made it clear that creative design, natural connections, and personal expression are at the forefront of what we can expect in home trends. These emerging ideas not only reflect changes in aesthetic preferences but also a deeper redefinition of how our homes can support and enhance our day-to-day lives.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">For homebuyers, homeowners, and interior designers, keeping an eye on these trends means an opportunity to be ahead of the curve, creating living spaces that are not just modern for today, but poised for the future of thoughtful, inspired living.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1e0876681a4b1656039f329bd3047afc.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"NAHB IBS sign"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"unveiling-the-future-of-home-design-trends-from-the-2024-international-builders-show-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-12T21:54:53.117Z","_created":"Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:55:16 GMT","dateUnix":1710280494,"_etag":"9c224520d2e7d75549fd2b8d6044b455883ce7fb","textbody":"The 2024 International Builders' Show has set the stage for emerging home design trends that are shaping the way we think about our living spaces. Here's a glimpse into the future of home design, as experienced by our Vice President of Estimating and Design at this year's Builders' Show. We can't wait to incorporate these new trends that pull from historic and natural references.Multi-Functional Spaces and Planned OpennessThe trend is clear—homes are less compartmentalized than ever, but the desire for defined spaces is emerging stronger as well. The use of built-in cabinetry, distinct trim options, and strategic flooring plans is on the rise, enabling homeowners to enjoy the spaciousness of open floor plans without sacrificing organization and purpose. It's the open floor plan we've been seeing for many years but elevated to a more functional result.Expansive Pantries with Enhanced StorageFunctionality meets elegance in the modern pantry. Not only have pantries grown in size, allowing for an easy walk-in experience, but the trend towards incorporating sophisticated cabinetry into these spaces suggests that storage solutions can also be a statement of style. We've started incorporating bigger and better pantries in Norman's Pine Creek community. Be on the lookout for some drop-dead gorgeous pantries (not something we ever thought we'd say).&nbsp;Biophilic Designs Blur Indoor and Outdoor BoundariesBiophilic design focuses on connecting homes to natural environments through the use of actual and perceived nature. This year's show highlighted biophilic design as a frontrunner, emphasizing the harmony between indoor living and the natural world outdoors. Expect to see creative integrations of plant life, natural light, and materials that make the transition from your living room to your garden seamless and invigorating. You'll start seeing grander patio entrances from living rooms in some of our newest floor plans that will connect the outside in.Eclectic Kitchen IslandsThe kitchen island has been reimagined as a centerpiece of texture, material diversity, and form. Mixed surface islands now incorporate rounded ends and textural variations like fluting. These islands stand as bold statements of asymmetry and the harmonious use of mixed materials, showing that the heart of the home can be both functional and a work of art. Islands are also shrinking in some ways. The grand island \"continent\" is often now being replaced with multiple islands.The Warmth of BrownsBrowns are back with a sophisticated twist, especially prominent in kitchen design. These tones bring a sense of grounding through warm wood stains and dark-painted cabinetry, offering a cozy and welcoming ambiance that breathes life into culinary spaces.Innovative Siding and ElevationsNew siding products, eagerly anticipated to hit the market mid-year, promise a wealth of options for customizing home exteriors. These innovative offerings will allow us to re-imagine home elevations with more variety than ever before.Garage Doors ReimaginedUnique garage doors emerged as a surprising highlight of the show. No longer an afterthought, garage doors are becoming focal points of elevation design, incorporating innovative materials and custom designs to reflect homeowners' individuality.Tiles Inspired by NatureTiles that take their cues from the raw beauty of bricks were showcased, continuing the theme of nature-incorporated design. These tiles reinvigorate spaces by offering a tactile and visual connection to the natural world, perfect for bringing the essence of the outdoors inside.The 2024 International Builders' Show has made it clear that creative design, natural connections, and personal expression are at the forefront of what we can expect in home trends. These emerging ideas not only reflect changes in aesthetic preferences but also a deeper redefinition of how our homes can support and enhance our day-to-day lives.&nbsp;For homebuyers, homeowners, and interior designers, keeping an eye on these trends means an opportunity to be ahead of the curve, creating living spaces that are not just modern for today, but poised for the future of thoughtful, inspired living.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65f0cf444db048034ff563f1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65f20ca84db048034ff56804","_updated":"Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:44:48 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Amazing Opportunity to Own LARGER Than One-Acre Homesites","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is thrilled to announce that we are now offering LARGER than one-acre homesites and more custom floor plan options in our&nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/washington/dows-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dow's Hills\u003c/a> community, located in Washington, OK.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>For the first time, Ideal is offering not just one-acre, but multiple-acre homesites in this community. We can also custom build any of our current floor plans that are 1,500 sqft or larger on these acreages.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This serene location now has multiple homesites available for you to build your custom dream home. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/washington/dows-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dow's Hills\u003c/a> is conveniently located between Pennsylvania and Western on SW 240th Street, just west of the highly desired Washington Public Schools. This community is less than five minutes from I-35 and only 35 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City. It features rolling hills, ponds, and mature trees. You can even build a storage building on your property, raise show animals, explore the land and enjoy other perks of life in the country.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you already own a home in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/washington/dows-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dow's Hills\u003c/a>, we are excited to offer additional land options next to your current homesite! Yes, you heard that right! If not, we currently have two completed homes that are available and five more pre-designed homes coming soon.\u003c/p>\u003cp>&nbsp;Don't miss this brand-new opportunity to own a LARGER homesite with two, three, or even more acres and a new IDEAL home. Contact us today for more information!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"amazing-opportunity-to-own-larger-than-oneacre-homesites-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-14T20:15:15.818Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fc94fcb1e1d00dae57f42dc5479a3823.jpeg","name":"Dow's Hills in Washington, OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1710447316,"_etag":"3e302ffca0f6c7e17926762e07fd3c34df60c26c","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is thrilled to announce that we are now offering LARGER than one-acre homesites and more custom floor plan options in our&nbsp;Dow's Hills community, located in Washington, OK.&nbsp;For the first time, Ideal is offering not just one-acre, but multiple-acre homesites in this community. We can also custom build any of our current floor plans that are 1,500 sqft or larger on these acreages.This serene location now has multiple homesites available for you to build your custom dream home. Dow's Hills is conveniently located between Pennsylvania and Western on SW 240th Street, just west of the highly desired Washington Public Schools. This community is less than five minutes from I-35 and only 35 minutes from downtown Oklahoma City. It features rolling hills, ponds, and mature trees. You can even build a storage building on your property, raise show animals, explore the land and enjoy other perks of life in the country.&nbsp;If you already own a home in Dow's Hills, we are excited to offer additional land options next to your current homesite! Yes, you heard that right! If not, we currently have two completed homes that are available and five more pre-designed homes coming soon.&nbsp;Don't miss this brand-new opportunity to own a LARGER homesite with two, three, or even more acres and a new IDEAL home. Contact us today for more information!","_created":"Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:29:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65f20ca84db048034ff56804"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65f218bd4db048034bf4ebba","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:50:37 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"13 Available Pre-Designed Homes Under $300k","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Are you in the market for a new home but your budget is under $300k? Ideal currently has 13 completed pre-designed homes throughout the OKC metro area in your budget!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Let's take a look at current rates. As of this week, the interest rate is estimated at around 6.938% according to \u003ca href=\"https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/mortgage-calculator/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.bankrate.com\u003c/a>. A home listed at $300,000, with 10% as a down payment, on a 30-year loan is estimated to be a mortgage payment of $2,049 per month.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here is a list of available homes!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Yukon, OK\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3224-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3224 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3228-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3228 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3232-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3232 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3236-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3236 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3240-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3240 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails/3304-pagoda-pead-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3304 Pagoda Pead Drive\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Mustang, OK\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails/409-haven-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">409 Haven Street\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Harrah, OK\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands/20161-park-lane\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">20161 Park Lane\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Moore, OK\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/moore/featherstone/1240-sw-162nd-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">1240 SW 162nd Street\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake/6505-se-85th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">6505 SE 85th Street\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Norman, OK\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills/3713-alta-vista-drive\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3713 Alta Vista Drive\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Piedmont, OK\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/13420-arrowhead-boulevard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">13420 Arrowhead Boulevard\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek/11208-nw-135th-street\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">11208 NW 135th Street\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Start investing in your future today, let us help you find your Ideal home. Contact us to schedule your tour!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"13-available-predesigned-homes-under-300k-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-14T20:48:48.584Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/28c9b1ee5c92c95c00ed4314c279890b.jpeg","name":"13 Available Pre-Designed Homes Under $300k","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1710449329,"_etag":"8ead136f74c84edb1eb9e0cb4e36d39d5621cc49","textbody":"Are you in the market for a new home but your budget is under $300k? Ideal currently has 13 completed pre-designed homes throughout the OKC metro area in your budget!Let's take a look at current rates. As of this week, the interest rate is estimated at around 6.938% according to www.bankrate.com. A home listed at $300,000, with 10% as a down payment, on a 30-year loan is estimated to be a mortgage payment of $2,049 per month.Here is a list of available homes!&nbsp;Yukon, OK&nbsp;3224 Pagoda Pead Drive3228 Pagoda Pead Drive3232 Pagoda Pead Drive3236 Pagoda Pead Drive3240 Pagoda Pead Drive3304 Pagoda Pead DriveMustang, OK409 Haven StreetHarrah, OK20161 Park LaneMoore, OK1240 SW 162nd Street6505 SE 85th StreetNorman, OK3713 Alta Vista DrivePiedmont, OK13420 Arrowhead Boulevard11208 NW 135th StreetStart investing in your future today, let us help you find your Ideal home. Contact us to schedule your tour!","_created":"Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:21:01 GMT","metaTags":{"title":"13 Pre-Designed Homes Under $300k in OKC | Ideal Homes","description":"Looking for a high-quality new home on a budget? Explore 13 move-in-ready, pre-designed homes under $300,000 in Yukon, Mustang, Moore, and Norman, Oklahoma."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65f218bd4db048034bf4ebba"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"65fc48c34db048034ff58b66","_updated":"Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:06:31 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"International Builders' Show Recap","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Recently, the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team got back from the International Builder Show (IBS). It's a lively gathering in the construction industry where top minds and innovators come together. Going to this show has turned into a tradition for key team members of the team at IDEAL to learn and implement new trends, products and ideas to enhance our homes. It's also a fantastic opportunity to hear economic updates and predictions for the year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When checking out the latest trends at the Builders' Show, we noticed a shift toward warmer tones. We're already working this trend into the design of our available homes. This trend is all about mixing cozy hues with wood touches, creating a harmonious mix of style and comfort.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We're proud to lead the way with Energy Star homes in the US. Our dedication to sustainability and efficiency is rock solid. At the Builders' Show, we're always seeking ways to boost the energy efficiency of our homes. Our aim is to create homes that cut utility costs, boost comfort, and promote sustainability.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of our favorite aspects of the of show are the economic insights from industry leaders. Projections show steady growth in home starts across the country which is great news for new homes. There are still challenges ahead with material price increases that continue to push up home prices. Interest rates seem pretty stable, giving potential homebuyers a good chance to start their home-buying adventure. Economists shared that they don't predict much change in interest rates even over the next couple years.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e9902541749de29d7bac79fbd9f7d45f.jpeg","name":"Steve Shoemaker and Vernon McKown Builders' Show Recap","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/uF2gJcKxrKo?si=huihBGer1hYM4N9M\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/913474e12c128d3a388dd92ced6cdc82.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Steve Shoemaker and Vernon McKown Builders' Show Recap"}}],"uniqueName":"international-builders-show-recap-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-03-21T14:44:02.429Z","_created":"Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:48:35 GMT","dateUnix":1711032243,"_etag":"9a0485dc7546c27f5bbd7dca493b221b473fa8a6","textbody":"Recently, the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team got back from the International Builder Show (IBS). It's a lively gathering in the construction industry where top minds and innovators come together. Going to this show has turned into a tradition for key team members of the team at IDEAL to learn and implement new trends, products and ideas to enhance our homes. It's also a fantastic opportunity to hear economic updates and predictions for the year.When checking out the latest trends at the Builders' Show, we noticed a shift toward warmer tones. We're already working this trend into the design of our available homes. This trend is all about mixing cozy hues with wood touches, creating a harmonious mix of style and comfort.We're proud to lead the way with Energy Star homes in the US. Our dedication to sustainability and efficiency is rock solid. At the Builders' Show, we're always seeking ways to boost the energy efficiency of our homes. Our aim is to create homes that cut utility costs, boost comfort, and promote sustainability.One of our favorite aspects of the of show are the economic insights from industry leaders. Projections show steady growth in home starts across the country which is great news for new homes. There are still challenges ahead with material price increases that continue to push up home prices. Interest rates seem pretty stable, giving potential homebuyers a good chance to start their home-buying adventure. Economists shared that they don't predict much change in interest rates even over the next couple years.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/65fc48c34db048034ff58b66"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"660c35174db048034ff5c135","_updated":"Thu, 23 May 2024 15:15:28 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The NEW Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Design Studio","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">We are excited to announce the opening of the&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">NEW Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Design Studio\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">, which offers Oklahoma’s largest collection of finishes and selections for custom homebuyers.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c00533f01ab02a127bab9661ae55eb63.jpeg\" style=\"width: 66.42%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c00533f01ab02a127bab9661ae55eb63.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">The remodeled&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Ideal Design Studio\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">&nbsp;presents the most up-to-date products and finishes throughout, ensuring that our selections are on-trend and timeless. This 6,000 sqft selection studio provides an unmatched experience where buyers can customize every detail of their new Ideal home. From flooring to tile, countertops, doors, lighting, hardware, paint colors, stains, bricks and more, our studio is designed to cater to every homebuyer’s needs.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Ideal offers craftsman, modern, farmhouse, mountain cottage and traditional styles that translate from the outside of the home throughout the inside, ensuring that every home is a unique masterpiece.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aed20dada0afdfc8319fafffb9641097.jpeg\" style=\"width: 66.42%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/aed20dada0afdfc8319fafffb9641097.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">The six refinished kitchen vignettes are the showstoppers of the studio, designed to inspire homebuyers. They can choose from modern, clean aesthetics to classic and timeless looks. Each vignette offers a distinct style, showcasing a range of finishes and selections that could be incorporated into the homebuyer's dream kitchen.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14a811dbab003080131dcad8dd657b22.jpeg\" style=\"width: 66.72%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/14a811dbab003080131dcad8dd657b22.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">For instance, the bright-white painted custom wood cabinets, a white apron sink with gold hardware, built-in stainless steel appliances and stunning quartz countertops would be an excellent choice for those who prefer a modern look.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ffaf3db6af19758d3be092219c7dcadd.jpeg\" style=\"width: 66.87%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ffaf3db6af19758d3be092219c7dcadd.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">On the other hand, if a buyer prefers earth tones, natural stained cabinets and a moss-green backsplash with light-colored quartz countertops might be a more acquired style.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fc931a30aa0776afdcc6112b0ccb46cf.jpeg\" style=\"width: 67.16%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fc931a30aa0776afdcc6112b0ccb46cf.jpeg\">\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">The flooring collection displays multiple colors of carpet, tile, vinyl and luxury hardwood flooring options, as well.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d588b5a13375524e4581b0677cf379ec.jpeg\" style=\"width: 67.01%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d588b5a13375524e4581b0677cf379ec.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Plus, the wall of exterior brick, shingles and door selections allows the buyer a chance to visualize the curb appeal of the home.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/32954fb509154566999a9415397266b1.jpeg\" style=\"width: 66.87%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/32954fb509154566999a9415397266b1.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Our professional design consultants are available to guide homebuyers through the customization process, ensuring that every aspect of their home aligns seamlessly with their vision. We believe that every home is a reflection of the buyer's personality, and we are committed to providing an unparalleled home customization experience.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">The Ideal Design Studio\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">&nbsp;is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please contact us today. We cannot wait to show you to our&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">NEW design studio\u003c/span>\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\">&nbsp;and help you create your Ideal dream home!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/4kDsNdViUBE?si=xjxVnoJOzorONAJB\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1ddd7409b87350b2d2234d693acc48e5.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"The NEW Ideal Homes Design Studio"}}],"uniqueName":"the-new-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-design-studio-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-04-02T16:13:51.268Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/1ddd7409b87350b2d2234d693acc48e5.jpeg","name":"The NEW Ideal Homes Design Studio","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1712074432,"_etag":"b2061b1ce3ca2756f0066de067fa71bd7c065fd0","textbody":"We are excited to announce the opening of the&nbsp;NEW Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Design Studio, which offers Oklahoma’s largest collection of finishes and selections for custom homebuyers.The remodeled&nbsp;Ideal Design Studio&nbsp;presents the most up-to-date products and finishes throughout, ensuring that our selections are on-trend and timeless. This 6,000 sqft selection studio provides an unmatched experience where buyers can customize every detail of their new Ideal home. From flooring to tile, countertops, doors, lighting, hardware, paint colors, stains, bricks and more, our studio is designed to cater to every homebuyer’s needs.&nbsp;Ideal offers craftsman, modern, farmhouse, mountain cottage and traditional styles that translate from the outside of the home throughout the inside, ensuring that every home is a unique masterpiece.&nbsp;The six refinished kitchen vignettes are the showstoppers of the studio, designed to inspire homebuyers. They can choose from modern, clean aesthetics to classic and timeless looks. Each vignette offers a distinct style, showcasing a range of finishes and selections that could be incorporated into the homebuyer's dream kitchen.&nbsp;For instance, the bright-white painted custom wood cabinets, a white apron sink with gold hardware, built-in stainless steel appliances and stunning quartz countertops would be an excellent choice for those who prefer a modern look.On the other hand, if a buyer prefers earth tones, natural stained cabinets and a moss-green backsplash with light-colored quartz countertops might be a more acquired style.The flooring collection displays multiple colors of carpet, tile, vinyl and luxury hardwood flooring options, as well.&nbsp;Plus, the wall of exterior brick, shingles and door selections allows the buyer a chance to visualize the curb appeal of the home.Our professional design consultants are available to guide homebuyers through the customization process, ensuring that every aspect of their home aligns seamlessly with their vision. We believe that every home is a reflection of the buyer's personality, and we are committed to providing an unparalleled home customization experience.&nbsp;The Ideal Design Studio&nbsp;is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please contact us today. We cannot wait to show you to our&nbsp;NEW design studio&nbsp;and help you create your Ideal dream home!","_created":"Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:40:55 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/660c35174db048034ff5c135"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"660f07fc4db048034ff5cfd7","_updated":"Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:09:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Make Your Neighbors Green with Envy","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Lawn Maintenance – Preventing Weeds and Fertilizing New Sod\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Having a lush, green lawn that's the envy of the neighborhood is a wonderful feeling. And the process of maintaining it can be just as enjoyable! While it does require some effort, it's a labor of love that will pay off in the end.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Don't worry, though - you don't have to do it all yourself. There are plenty of vendors who can help you with the parts you don't want to tackle.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Weed prevention and fertilization on established lawns\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Please Note: Weed control and fertilization is different for new yards. Be sure to tell your vendors that your yard is new when getting an estimate.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>One of the first steps is weed control.\u003c/strong> It's important to start early, around mid-February, with a pre-emergent application. If you hire a weed control company, they can set up a plan of service for the entire year, so you don't have to worry about it. They'll treat your lawn five or six times a year, depending on your specific needs. There are many local companies to choose from, so take the time to find the one that's right for you.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Andrea Nance, director of customer care at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, has some advice: “Remember, the most expensive isn’t necessarily the best. Lots of companies offer new customer specials, too. And be sure to check with your neighbors … if their lawns are weed-free and pristine, that may be a good fit for your service. It’s also a boost to that company to have lawns in the same neighborhood!”\u003c/p>\u003cp>These weed prevention companies offer free quotes, and some have specials for first-time customers. Find your best deal by shopping around!\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.trugreen.com/ppc/nb/weeds?infinity=ict2~net~gaw~ar~644615673112~kw~weed%20control~mt~b~cmp~tin_srch_us_lawn_google_Year_Round_nonbrand_Weeds~ag~Weed+Control+-+Broad&MarketingPartner=Google&AdType=CPC&keyword=weed%20control&campaign=tin_srch_us_lawn_google_Year_Round_nonbrand_Weeds&adcopy=&ptaid=kwd-13547256&pgrid=145619117752&geoGGL=9026261&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1tvl9NbbnE1FjWSe1iepb41GtxuSp6zdKGNQAMQrzIq6VCyiBtOlQEaAogFEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TruGreen\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.agrilawn.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AgriLawn\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.weedcontrolokc.com/weed-control\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Elite Lawn Care\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://oklahoma-city.weedman.com/programs-and-services/lawn-care/weed-control\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Weed Man\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>“Keep in mind, too, that in small areas weed control can be accomplished simply by hand pulling,” says Nance. You have to be careful with newly established turf and herbicides.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Sources:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Oklahoma State University Turfgrass Program\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Marcum’s Nursery\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed12272e0ca40016d16f8fd5f3fe7d87.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"make-your-neighbors-green-with-envy-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-04-04T19:24:55.387Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ed12272e0ca40016d16f8fd5f3fe7d87.jpeg","name":"Preventing Weeds and Fertilizing New Sod","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1712258696,"_etag":"36ac3596948b47bd1fd32b007b3886ebc7c6b8c8","textbody":"Lawn Maintenance – Preventing Weeds and Fertilizing New SodHaving a lush, green lawn that's the envy of the neighborhood is a wonderful feeling. And the process of maintaining it can be just as enjoyable! While it does require some effort, it's a labor of love that will pay off in the end.Don't worry, though - you don't have to do it all yourself. There are plenty of vendors who can help you with the parts you don't want to tackle.Weed prevention and fertilization on established lawnsPlease Note: Weed control and fertilization is different for new yards. Be sure to tell your vendors that your yard is new when getting an estimate.One of the first steps is weed control. It's important to start early, around mid-February, with a pre-emergent application. If you hire a weed control company, they can set up a plan of service for the entire year, so you don't have to worry about it. They'll treat your lawn five or six times a year, depending on your specific needs. There are many local companies to choose from, so take the time to find the one that's right for you.&nbsp;Andrea Nance, director of customer care at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, has some advice: “Remember, the most expensive isn’t necessarily the best. Lots of companies offer new customer specials, too. And be sure to check with your neighbors … if their lawns are weed-free and pristine, that may be a good fit for your service. It’s also a boost to that company to have lawns in the same neighborhood!”These weed prevention companies offer free quotes, and some have specials for first-time customers. Find your best deal by shopping around!TruGreenAgriLawnElite Lawn CareWeed Man“Keep in mind, too, that in small areas weed control can be accomplished simply by hand pulling,” says Nance. You have to be careful with newly established turf and herbicides.Sources:Oklahoma State University Turfgrass ProgramMarcum’s Nursery","_created":"Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:05:16 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/660f07fc4db048034ff5cfd7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6614370a4db048034bf52259","_updated":"Fri, 10 May 2024 20:58:17 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"$10k Your Way","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is extending $10,000* your way through May!\u003c/p>\u003cp>This special opportunity provides buyers $10,000* to use on more than 70 move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time only. Use this incredible promotion on a rate buydown, closing costs, total price reduction, or storm shelter! Homes must close within 30 days of contract signing. Offer requires financing through one of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' preferred lenders.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to own your dream home with this special savings. Schedule a home tour today!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px;\">\u003cem>*Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. Must close within 30 days of contract. Offer valid on contracts signed before May 31, 2024. Requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.\u003c/em>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c47a96cdf2b96943f111583cfed10627.png","name":"Special Offer: $10k Your Way!","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"10k-your-way-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-05-01T18:24:36.793Z","_created":"Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:27:22 GMT","dateUnix":1714587877,"_etag":"3b38a3b730dfb051ef3c84bd78c29b988c39b75b","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is extending $10,000* your way through May!This special opportunity provides buyers $10,000* to use on more than 70 move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time only. Use this incredible promotion on a rate buydown, closing costs, total price reduction, or storm shelter! Homes must close within 30 days of contract signing. Offer requires financing through one of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' preferred lenders.Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to own your dream home with this special savings. Schedule a home tour today!*Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. Must close within 30 days of contract. Offer valid on contracts signed before May 31, 2024. Requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6614370a4db048034bf52259"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6618450d4db048034df582c6","_updated":"Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:03:49 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Keeping your yard beautiful","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We’re taking a deep dive into the specifics of growing and maintaining your lawn and landscaping. If you are interested in fertilizing your lawn, read more \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/make-your-neighbors-green-with-envy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>New sod needs some extra care and attention to make sure you’re growing a beautiful lawn. It won’t take long for your new sod to become fully established and simple to maintain.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Watering\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Watering should be done daily for 10–14 days after new sod is laid. Only the upper 1–2 inches of soil need to be moistened until the turf is rooted and spreading. As the sod becomes more established, begin deeper, less frequent waterings to promote deeper rooting and a hardier turf. Never allow newly established turf to dry out!\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Mowing\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Start mowing when the turf is 0.5 to 1.5 inches high. It’s important to begin mowing as soon as it is needed to promote lateral spreading and rooting. Allow your clippings to remain (mulching) for better results. Cut Bermudagrass higher in the fall to provide insulation for low temperatures. \u003cstrong>Mowing height is very important:\u003c/strong> cutting too low in the summer may cause the turf to thin; cutting too high may produce a stemmy turf.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Fertilizing\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>A fertilizer was applied when your sod was installed. You should reapply every 45 days during growing season. \u003cstrong>Do not reapply fertilizer on your new sod until your yard has been mowed at least four or five times.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>If you’ve engaged a fertilizing and weed control company to take care of your yard, they will appropriately fertilize your lawn. Fertilizer should only be applied three to four weeks after planting with a nitrogen fertilizer to enhance establishment. Fertilize at a rate of approximately a half pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. Fertilization improves grass density, color and recuperative potential. A healthy, properly fertilized, dense bermudagrass resists weed invasion and can better tolerate heat, cold, drought and wear.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Weed control\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you find weeds in some of the small areas of your new lawn, pull those by hand. \u003cstrong>Herbicides should be avoided until you’ve mowed six times.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Only when weeds threaten to choke out your grass coverage should herbicides be considered during establishment. The organic arsenicals (DSMA, MSMA, AMA) are reasonably safe on newly sodded, plugged or sprigged Bermuda grass for the control of emerged summer annual grassy weeds such as crabgrass and sandbur. Preliminary research indicates that Ronstar, a preemergent herbicide (crabgrass preventer) is safe on newly sodded, plugged or sprigged common-type Bermuda grasses. However, 2, 4-D and related compounds are not safe when applied at rates normally used on established Bermuda grass.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Sources:\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Oklahoma State University Turfgrass Program\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Marcum’s Nursery\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c51411edc05860290db0131ddeb9381d.jpeg","name":"Keeping your yard beautiful","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c51411edc05860290db0131ddeb9381d.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Keeping your yard beautiful"}}],"uniqueName":"keeping-your-yard-beautiful-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-04-11T19:32:45.200Z","_created":"Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:16:13 GMT","dateUnix":1712863966,"_etag":"f3234466dd32f61e54d8f0d9f3807439444f149e","textbody":"We’re taking a deep dive into the specifics of growing and maintaining your lawn and landscaping. If you are interested in fertilizing your lawn, read more here.New sod needs some extra care and attention to make sure you’re growing a beautiful lawn. It won’t take long for your new sod to become fully established and simple to maintain.WateringWatering should be done daily for 10–14 days after new sod is laid. Only the upper 1–2 inches of soil need to be moistened until the turf is rooted and spreading. As the sod becomes more established, begin deeper, less frequent waterings to promote deeper rooting and a hardier turf. Never allow newly established turf to dry out!MowingStart mowing when the turf is 0.5 to 1.5 inches high. It’s important to begin mowing as soon as it is needed to promote lateral spreading and rooting. Allow your clippings to remain (mulching) for better results. Cut Bermudagrass higher in the fall to provide insulation for low temperatures. Mowing height is very important: cutting too low in the summer may cause the turf to thin; cutting too high may produce a stemmy turf.FertilizingA fertilizer was applied when your sod was installed. You should reapply every 45 days during growing season. Do not reapply fertilizer on your new sod until your yard has been mowed at least four or five times.&nbsp;If you’ve engaged a fertilizing and weed control company to take care of your yard, they will appropriately fertilize your lawn. Fertilizer should only be applied three to four weeks after planting with a nitrogen fertilizer to enhance establishment. Fertilize at a rate of approximately a half pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. Fertilization improves grass density, color and recuperative potential. A healthy, properly fertilized, dense bermudagrass resists weed invasion and can better tolerate heat, cold, drought and wear.Weed controlIf you find weeds in some of the small areas of your new lawn, pull those by hand. Herbicides should be avoided until you’ve mowed six times.&nbsp;Only when weeds threaten to choke out your grass coverage should herbicides be considered during establishment. The organic arsenicals (DSMA, MSMA, AMA) are reasonably safe on newly sodded, plugged or sprigged Bermuda grass for the control of emerged summer annual grassy weeds such as crabgrass and sandbur. Preliminary research indicates that Ronstar, a preemergent herbicide (crabgrass preventer) is safe on newly sodded, plugged or sprigged common-type Bermuda grasses. However, 2, 4-D and related compounds are not safe when applied at rates normally used on established Bermuda grass.Sources:Oklahoma State University Turfgrass ProgramMarcum’s Nursery","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6618450d4db048034df582c6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6626ccab4db048034ef50a54","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:01:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Looking for the Ideal school in Moore/Norman","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The search for a new home is about more than just square footage, the perfect kitchen and room for barbequing on the patio. If you have little ones, that search will inevitably include looking at the schools your children will attend. While Oklahoma doesn’t really rate its public schools, many districts offer some creative curriculum along with all-star academics. Here’s a synopsis by community of the school districts Ideal neighborhoods feed into:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Norman\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman Public Schools\u003c/a> is the 8th largest district in Oklahoma, made up of two high schools, four middle schools and 17 elementary schools serving more than 15,000 students. NPS has earned a reputation for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams and providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. The district has repeatedly been recognized for academic excellence in Newsweek, The Washington Post, US News &amp; World Report and more.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Through a partnership with Tulsa Community College, students will have the opportunity to earn an associate degree at a reduced cost by the time they finish high school. This program begins in 2024-25.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Norman residents continue to support and invest in projects that enhance student learning environments. Voters passed a new school bond in 2023; you can find a list of the projects on their website.\u003c/li>\u003cli>NPS earned the TSA’s Gold Standard Award, the highest level of recognition TSA can give to a transit agency.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Student safety is always a top priority at Norman Public Schools. Teachers, administrators and staff are committed to creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for all students.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal neighborhoods that feed into Norman Public Schools:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Creek\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/red-canyon-ranch#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/greenleaf-trails#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Flint Hills\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>\"I love the passion the teachers at Adams Elementary have for the kids. Teaching is a challenging profession, and our teachers work so hard to meet the needs of all their students with their strength and compassion.\"\u003c/em> - Katie Cruz-Long\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>\"As someone who grew up in a small town, I love that Eisenhower Elementary has been that caring community that offers a sense of home for my family. The incredible teachers, staff, and leadership not only want the students to soak up learning in the classroom but also ensure that EVERY kid feels valued by instilling a sense of belonging and creating memorable experiences. As the students grow, Eisenhower offers a progressive building of confidence through encouraging their hearts and minds, and enabling them to take the next steps to make a difference at home, school, and in the community.\"\u003c/em> -Kyle Butcher\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>\"My son attended Whittier Middle School for 6th-8th grade. &nbsp;We had a wonderful experience throughout his middle school years, even though his 6th-grade year started with virtual schooling in 2020. &nbsp;The teachers were all so wonderful, caring and truly do their best to help your child succeed and have a memorable middle school experience.\u003c/em>\" - Melissa Mallory &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\">Moore\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Moore Public Schools is the 4th largest Oklahomaschooldistrict, including three high schools, six junior highs and 25 elementary schools serving more than 24,000 students. They also have five Vista Alternative Academies. Students participate in quality academic and extracurricular activities while experiencing a strong tradition of learning excellence.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>More than\u003c/li>\u003cli>Superintendent\u003c/li>\u003cli>MPS Technology Department employee named OEA’s Support Professional of the Year for Oklahoma.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Two Moore seniors were named to the 2024 Oklahoma Academic All-State Class. They are two of only 100 Oklahoma public high school seniors named as Academic All-State honorees for 2024 by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal neighborhoods that feed into Moore Public Schools:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/featherstone#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Featherstone\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Abbot Lake\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/native-plains#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>“We really enjoyed our time spent at Wayland Bonds Elementary School. The school has a great reputation as it was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2013. As parents, we really appreciated the teachers and staff and the commitment they had to academic excellence. They were very communicative and created a positive learning environment for our daughter.”\u003c/em>&nbsp; - Kyle Terry\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/503f0d309ea10ece9f3a17889889dae7.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Chalkboard with school supplies around it."},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"looking-for-the-ideal-school-in-moorenorman-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-05-13T20:30:44.679Z","_created":"Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:46:35 GMT","dateUnix":1715632245,"_etag":"c7a707b713ee087805ea79d62b3acdc18903b646","textbody":"The search for a new home is about more than just square footage, the perfect kitchen and room for barbequing on the patio. If you have little ones, that search will inevitably include looking at the schools your children will attend. While Oklahoma doesn’t really rate its public schools, many districts offer some creative curriculum along with all-star academics. Here’s a synopsis by community of the school districts Ideal neighborhoods feed into:NormanNorman Public Schools is the 8th largest district in Oklahoma, made up of two high schools, four middle schools and 17 elementary schools serving more than 15,000 students. NPS has earned a reputation for academic excellence, robust fine arts programs, first-rate athletic teams and providing opportunities for all students to reach their full potential. The district has repeatedly been recognized for academic excellence in Newsweek, The Washington Post, US News &amp; World Report and more.&nbsp;Through a partnership with Tulsa Community College, students will have the opportunity to earn an associate degree at a reduced cost by the time they finish high school. This program begins in 2024-25.Norman residents continue to support and invest in projects that enhance student learning environments. Voters passed a new school bond in 2023; you can find a list of the projects on their website.NPS earned the TSA’s Gold Standard Award, the highest level of recognition TSA can give to a transit agency.Student safety is always a top priority at Norman Public Schools. Teachers, administrators and staff are committed to creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for all students.Ideal neighborhoods that feed into Norman Public Schools:Pine CreekRed Canyon RanchGreenleaf TrailsFlint Hills\"I love the passion the teachers at Adams Elementary have for the kids. Teaching is a challenging profession, and our teachers work so hard to meet the needs of all their students with their strength and compassion.\" - Katie Cruz-Long\"As someone who grew up in a small town, I love that Eisenhower Elementary has been that caring community that offers a sense of home for my family. The incredible teachers, staff, and leadership not only want the students to soak up learning in the classroom but also ensure that EVERY kid feels valued by instilling a sense of belonging and creating memorable experiences. As the students grow, Eisenhower offers a progressive building of confidence through encouraging their hearts and minds, and enabling them to take the next steps to make a difference at home, school, and in the community.\" -Kyle Butcher\"My son attended Whittier Middle School for 6th-8th grade. &nbsp;We had a wonderful experience throughout his middle school years, even though his 6th-grade year started with virtual schooling in 2020. &nbsp;The teachers were all so wonderful, caring and truly do their best to help your child succeed and have a memorable middle school experience.\" - Melissa Mallory &nbsp;MooreMoore Public Schools is the 4th largest Oklahomaschooldistrict, including three high schools, six junior highs and 25 elementary schools serving more than 24,000 students. They also have five Vista Alternative Academies. Students participate in quality academic and extracurricular activities while experiencing a strong tradition of learning excellence.More thanSuperintendentMPS Technology Department employee named OEA’s Support Professional of the Year for Oklahoma.Two Moore seniors were named to the 2024 Oklahoma Academic All-State Class. They are two of only 100 Oklahoma public high school seniors named as Academic All-State honorees for 2024 by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.Ideal neighborhoods that feed into Moore Public Schools:FeatherstoneAbbot LakeNative Plains“We really enjoyed our time spent at Wayland Bonds Elementary School. The school has a great reputation as it was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2013. As parents, we really appreciated the teachers and staff and the commitment they had to academic excellence. They were very communicative and created a positive learning environment for our daughter.”&nbsp; - Kyle Terry","metaTags":{"title":"Guide to Moore & Norman Public Schools | Ideal Homes Oklahoma","description":"Finding the perfect school is key to your new home search. Explore the academic excellence and unique programs of Moore and Norman Public Schools serving Ideal Homes"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6626ccab4db048034ef50a54"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6633efe84db048034bf55a6f","_updated":"Mon, 06 May 2024 13:53:47 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL Landscaping","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>In addition to turf, all Ideal homes come complete with trees, shrubs and additional landscaping. These all require careful care to help them get off to a good start in the new landscape so they can live happily for years to come. This care begins with watering.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Watering your new trees, shrubs and plants\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>While there are no exact rules for watering plants, they should all be watered when they are planted, adjusting going forward according to the plant’s needs. Since different plants have different moisture requirements, soil and plant conditions should be used as the primary rule.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>TIP: Plant materials come with a care tag containing information about sun/shade requirements and when and how much to water. Plant the tag along with the plant to help you maintain a correct watering schedule.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Most trees and shrubs in Oklahoma reach maximum growth when they receive the equivalent of at least 1 inch of water from rainfall or irrigation each week during the growing season. Monitor your newly planted trees and shrubs daily.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Watering guidelines\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>Do not water until plants show signs of light wilting. Apply water slowly to allow it to soak into the soil.&nbsp;\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>TIP: A Treegator bag watering tool can help you with this. It holds 20 gallons of water and drips water our right where you need it over a four-hour period.\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Wet the soil to a depth of 12 inches. This encourages a uniform root system which is better able to withstand disease.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do not over water, since overwatering can leach nutrients from the soil or deplete oxygen from the roots.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Do not plant plants that like a dry environment next to gutter downspouts or other areas where excessively wet soils may develop.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Give special attention to plants where an overhanging roof may block rainfall.Check the soil level near the root zone and not just at the surface before deciding whether to irrigate. Quick summer showers may not supply enough moisture to wet the entire area around the root ball. To determine if you need to water, pull back the mulch and dig down four to 6 inches beside the root ball and check the moisture level there. You can also use a long, skinny screwdriver to push into the root ball to get an idea of the moisture level.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Mulch plants whenever possible to reduce supplemental irrigation and insulate the plant from freezing temperatures.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Winter irrigation\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>In Oklahoma, homeowners must be aware of how to care for plants in the winter. Plants benefit from winter irrigation when temperatures rise above freezing. For typical Oklahoma winters, this could be a significant portion of the season. This is particularly true for all broad-leaf evergreens and many deciduous (they lose their leaves in winter) species. When plants are properly mulched, the need for winter irrigation is greatly reduced.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>How do I tell if a plant has been under- or overwatered?\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>For the most part, if a plant starts to die from the top-down or the outside-in with dry crunchy leaves, that is a sign of not enough water. These plants usually look good at the bottom where the water makes it up only so far. This is fairly easy to fix if caught in the early stages because all you have to do is increase the watering schedule and fertilize with fish emulsion around the base to give the plant new energy for growth.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>If a plant has been overwatered, leaves usually turn yellow with moisture still in them beginning from the lower portion of the plant and starting from the inside out. The tops are the last thing to look bad because they are getting the right amount of water to the top of the tree. Planting a tree too deep with also cause these symptoms. Overwatering is a lot harder to fix!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Things to help include:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Pull away mulch from around the trunk\u003c/li>\u003cli>Turn sprinklers away from the plant and stop watering and let it dry out.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\">Sources:\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\">Oklahoma State University Turfgrass Program\u003c/span>\u003cbr>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\">Marcum’s Nursery\u003c/span>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/95df1c7fa4702e0e96d2c69d53f2f8bf.jpeg","name":"Landscaping","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-landscaping-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-05-06T19:51:36.174Z","_created":"Thu, 02 May 2024 19:56:24 GMT","dateUnix":1715025097,"_etag":"b88e78c8743b3299ac43f63633e7620abaf2db41","textbody":"In addition to turf, all Ideal homes come complete with trees, shrubs and additional landscaping. These all require careful care to help them get off to a good start in the new landscape so they can live happily for years to come. This care begins with watering.Watering your new trees, shrubs and plantsWhile there are no exact rules for watering plants, they should all be watered when they are planted, adjusting going forward according to the plant’s needs. Since different plants have different moisture requirements, soil and plant conditions should be used as the primary rule.TIP: Plant materials come with a care tag containing information about sun/shade requirements and when and how much to water. Plant the tag along with the plant to help you maintain a correct watering schedule.Most trees and shrubs in Oklahoma reach maximum growth when they receive the equivalent of at least 1 inch of water from rainfall or irrigation each week during the growing season. Monitor your newly planted trees and shrubs daily.Watering guidelinesDo not water until plants show signs of light wilting. Apply water slowly to allow it to soak into the soil.&nbsp;TIP: A Treegator bag watering tool can help you with this. It holds 20 gallons of water and drips water our right where you need it over a four-hour period.Wet the soil to a depth of 12 inches. This encourages a uniform root system which is better able to withstand disease.Do not over water, since overwatering can leach nutrients from the soil or deplete oxygen from the roots.Do not plant plants that like a dry environment next to gutter downspouts or other areas where excessively wet soils may develop.Give special attention to plants where an overhanging roof may block rainfall.Check the soil level near the root zone and not just at the surface before deciding whether to irrigate. Quick summer showers may not supply enough moisture to wet the entire area around the root ball. To determine if you need to water, pull back the mulch and dig down four to 6 inches beside the root ball and check the moisture level there. You can also use a long, skinny screwdriver to push into the root ball to get an idea of the moisture level.Mulch plants whenever possible to reduce supplemental irrigation and insulate the plant from freezing temperatures.Winter irrigationIn Oklahoma, homeowners must be aware of how to care for plants in the winter. Plants benefit from winter irrigation when temperatures rise above freezing. For typical Oklahoma winters, this could be a significant portion of the season. This is particularly true for all broad-leaf evergreens and many deciduous (they lose their leaves in winter) species. When plants are properly mulched, the need for winter irrigation is greatly reduced.How do I tell if a plant has been under- or overwatered?For the most part, if a plant starts to die from the top-down or the outside-in with dry crunchy leaves, that is a sign of not enough water. These plants usually look good at the bottom where the water makes it up only so far. This is fairly easy to fix if caught in the early stages because all you have to do is increase the watering schedule and fertilize with fish emulsion around the base to give the plant new energy for growth.&nbsp;If a plant has been overwatered, leaves usually turn yellow with moisture still in them beginning from the lower portion of the plant and starting from the inside out. The tops are the last thing to look bad because they are getting the right amount of water to the top of the tree. Planting a tree too deep with also cause these symptoms. Overwatering is a lot harder to fix!&nbsp;Things to help include:&nbsp;Pull away mulch from around the trunkTurn sprinklers away from the plant and stop watering and let it dry out.&nbsp;Sources:Oklahoma State University Turfgrass ProgramMarcum’s Nursery","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6633efe84db048034bf55a6f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6633f6354db048034df5cf2f","_updated":"Thu, 07 May 2026 15:05:47 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"What to look for when buying a new home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Choosing a home is personal … very personal … and a BIG decision. To help you make sense of it all, think about the different aspects of a home, rank their importance and decide which are wants and which are needs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every new home you look at will have pros and cons, even if you choose to custom build. You have to decide which aspects you can’t live without, which ones you can’t live with and which ones you’re willing to compromise on. No single home is going to check every box, but sometimes you can walk into a house and just FEEL like it's the perfect home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Here are some key considerations when looking to buy:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Budget\u003c/strong> - The first step is to understand what budget you will qualify for from a lender. Ideal has preferred mortgage lenders who can help you determine how much you can afford to spend.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Maintenance&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- If spending your monthly income on the maintenance of your home isn't at the top of your wish list, a new home is a great option. Ideal homes come with \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">several peace-of-mind warranties and guarantees\u003c/a> that other new homes don't so that your maintenance costs are minimal.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Neighborhood\u003c/strong> – Spend some time checking out the neighborhood to get a feel for what it’s like to live in the \u003ca href=\"area.Are\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">area.\u003c/a> Is there safe outdoor space to walk the dog or open green space to roam? Take a look at the home designs in the community. Does it feel like every home looks the same or is there variety amongst the homes?\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Schools&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– Ask your new home consultant for information about the schools that serve the neighborhood. Good schools add to property value and are important even if your family does not include children.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>House size\u003c/strong> – How many bedrooms and bathrooms will you need? What about closet space, natural vs. artificial light, views from the windows, general privacy and whether there’s a bathroom attached to the primary bedroom? Square footage is not necessarily the best comparison between homes as the floor plan and layout of a home can make larger homes feel small and smaller homes feel large.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>IDEAL yards\u003c/strong> – Are you an acreage person or more interested in small lots and low maintenance? Make sure that your new home includes a fence (on homesites smaller than an acre) to keep pets and children safe and keep the community looking pristine.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Quality&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- Roof, foundation and major systems are the big three in this category. It's always a good idea to understand what's behind the walls and how the home was built. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-ideal-partners-with-a-structural-engineer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">What is the success rate of the foundation?\u003c/a> Is there a foundation warranty? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Are major systems (plumbing, electric, HVAC) warrantied?\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Energy efficiency\u003c/strong> - Utility bills will impact your monthly budget. What kind of energy performance does your potential new home offer? Ideal homes come with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-only-energy-advantage-certified-homes-in-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3-year heating and cooling cost guarantee to ensure you don't pay more than you need to.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/59b0ce20f35f56cf95b130a4d742d9dd.jpeg","name":"What to look for when buying a new home","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-new-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-11-10T21:18:44.659Z","_created":"Thu, 02 May 2024 20:23:17 GMT","dateUnix":1762809525,"_etag":"a39a5c8d0f34fdf248069123ed809414ae5f2ce3","textbody":"Choosing a home is personal … very personal … and a BIG decision. To help you make sense of it all, think about the different aspects of a home, rank their importance and decide which are wants and which are needs.&nbsp;Every new home you look at will have pros and cons, even if you choose to custom build. You have to decide which aspects you can’t live without, which ones you can’t live with and which ones you’re willing to compromise on. No single home is going to check every box, but sometimes you can walk into a house and just FEEL like it's the perfect home.&nbsp;Here are some key considerations when looking to buy:Budget - The first step is to understand what budget you will qualify for from a lender. Ideal has preferred mortgage lenders who can help you determine how much you can afford to spend.&nbsp;Maintenance&nbsp;- If spending your monthly income on the maintenance of your home isn't at the top of your wish list, a new home is a great option. Ideal homes come with several peace-of-mind warranties and guarantees that other new homes don't so that your maintenance costs are minimal.Neighborhood – Spend some time checking out the neighborhood to get a feel for what it’s like to live in the area. Is there safe outdoor space to walk the dog or open green space to roam? Take a look at the home designs in the community. Does it feel like every home looks the same or is there variety amongst the homes?Schools&nbsp;– Ask your new home consultant for information about the schools that serve the neighborhood. Good schools add to property value and are important even if your family does not include children.House size – How many bedrooms and bathrooms will you need? What about closet space, natural vs. artificial light, views from the windows, general privacy and whether there’s a bathroom attached to the primary bedroom? Square footage is not necessarily the best comparison between homes as the floor plan and layout of a home can make larger homes feel small and smaller homes feel large.&nbsp;IDEAL yards – Are you an acreage person or more interested in small lots and low maintenance? Make sure that your new home includes a fence (on homesites smaller than an acre) to keep pets and children safe and keep the community looking pristine.Quality&nbsp;- Roof, foundation and major systems are the big three in this category. It's always a good idea to understand what's behind the walls and how the home was built. What is the success rate of the foundation? Is there a foundation warranty? Are major systems (plumbing, electric, HVAC) warrantied?Energy efficiency - Utility bills will impact your monthly budget. What kind of energy performance does your potential new home offer? Ideal homes come with a 3-year heating and cooling cost guarantee to ensure you don't pay more than you need to.","metaTags":{"title":"What to Look for When Buying a New Home | Home Buying Tips","description":"Buying a new home is a big decision. From budget and school districts to energy efficiency and construction quality, learn the key factors to consider."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6633f6354db048034df5cf2f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"664613e94db048034ff6b39a","_updated":"Thu, 16 May 2024 14:24:27 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Add some color to your world!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Welcome Sherwin-Williams® to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods family of partners! Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is now using Sherwin-Williams paint products exclusively in all new homes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Benefits of this partnership\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Andrew Wood, Director of Purchasing for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, says Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in paint products for many years. “They are at the top of the paint game, and everyone knows Sherwin-Williams products are great,” says Wood.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Customers enjoy the convenience of hundreds of stores where you can get your very own specific colors and products, even if you’re in a different city.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sherwin-Williams offers excellent support, as well as top-of-the-line products. There’s no guessing about how to use their products because in-store staff are trained in customer support and technical knowledge.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Sherwin-Williams brings consistent quality throughout our homes and helps ensure Ideal homes are the best they can be.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Training and service\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Sherwin-Williams offers an unmatched level of service and training,” continues Wood.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>They encourage partners to try different products.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>They train Ideal partners on how to apply the products because every product has a different process.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Partners learn how to use the products directly from those who developed the products.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Local team members guide us through the process, a key benefit since Sherwin-Williams is the manufacturer and retailer.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sherwin-Williams also keeps meticulous records, so customers can pull up their specific home products by address and color. Refreshing colors is a breeze because all the records are available to homeowners, as well as color matching.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We believe this new partnership with Sherwin-Williams will help us continue to provide the best possible products to all our homeowners,” concluded Wood.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"add-some-color-to-your-world-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-05-16T14:01:43.343Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dfc8c73cdd40be8ae3e194c5fff3b4e2.jpeg","name":"Add some color to your world!","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1715868104,"_etag":"635ace983895419356c1273f9a247e93bdb53a9e","textbody":"Welcome Sherwin-Williams® to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods family of partners! Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is now using Sherwin-Williams paint products exclusively in all new homes.&nbsp;Benefits of this partnershipAndrew Wood, Director of Purchasing for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, says Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in paint products for many years. “They are at the top of the paint game, and everyone knows Sherwin-Williams products are great,” says Wood.&nbsp;Customers enjoy the convenience of hundreds of stores where you can get your very own specific colors and products, even if you’re in a different city.&nbsp;Sherwin-Williams offers excellent support, as well as top-of-the-line products. There’s no guessing about how to use their products because in-store staff are trained in customer support and technical knowledge.&nbsp;Sherwin-Williams brings consistent quality throughout our homes and helps ensure Ideal homes are the best they can be.&nbsp;Training and service“Sherwin-Williams offers an unmatched level of service and training,” continues Wood.&nbsp;They encourage partners to try different products.&nbsp;They train Ideal partners on how to apply the products because every product has a different process.&nbsp;Partners learn how to use the products directly from those who developed the products.&nbsp;Local team members guide us through the process, a key benefit since Sherwin-Williams is the manufacturer and retailer.&nbsp;Sherwin-Williams also keeps meticulous records, so customers can pull up their specific home products by address and color. Refreshing colors is a breeze because all the records are available to homeowners, as well as color matching.&nbsp;“We believe this new partnership with Sherwin-Williams will help us continue to provide the best possible products to all our homeowners,” concluded Wood.&nbsp;","_created":"Thu, 16 May 2024 14:10:49 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/664613e94db048034ff6b39a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"664e19274db048034ff6e239","_updated":"Wed, 22 May 2024 18:01:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"What's NEW in Stillwater","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is excited to announce two new sections are coming soon to our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater\u003c/a> communities.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/park-valley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Park Valley\u003c/a> is located at the southeast corner of S Western Rd. &amp; W 26th Avenue. This community features homes that range from 1,158 to 2,136 sqft of living space. The future amenities include a playground, fishing pond and gorgeous walking trails.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Canyons\u003c/a> is located in northeast Stillwater, on N Perkins Rd. and just south of N Cimarron Turpike. This community features homes from 1,682 to 2,336 sqft. It also has amazing amenities such as a playground, walking trails, ponds, lots of green space and wooded areas for a quiet country feel.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These communities provide convenient access to Oklahoma State University, Boomer Lake and downtown Stillwater. Ideal has built more than 13,000 energy-efficient homes that offer peace-of-mind warranties, a 10-year structural warranty and guaranteed heating and cooling usage. &nbsp;Our homes offer the latest in luxury designs and selections. We can help you find your new pre-designed home, or guide you through custom building your dream home. Contact us to schedule your new home tour.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/da9823407bd60ca201e035be1c5328ab.jpeg","name":"What's NEW in Stillwater","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/da9823407bd60ca201e035be1c5328ab.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"What's NEW in Stillwater"}}],"uniqueName":"whats-new-in-stillwater-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-05-22T15:42:49.529Z","_created":"Wed, 22 May 2024 16:11:19 GMT","dateUnix":1716392570,"_etag":"354a6b9749715be464b4e7d4d611f7cc7033c600","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is excited to announce two new sections are coming soon to our Stillwater communities.&nbsp;Park Valley is located at the southeast corner of S Western Rd. &amp; W 26th Avenue. This community features homes that range from 1,158 to 2,136 sqft of living space. The future amenities include a playground, fishing pond and gorgeous walking trails.The Canyons is located in northeast Stillwater, on N Perkins Rd. and just south of N Cimarron Turpike. This community features homes from 1,682 to 2,336 sqft. It also has amazing amenities such as a playground, walking trails, ponds, lots of green space and wooded areas for a quiet country feel.These communities provide convenient access to Oklahoma State University, Boomer Lake and downtown Stillwater. Ideal has built more than 13,000 energy-efficient homes that offer peace-of-mind warranties, a 10-year structural warranty and guaranteed heating and cooling usage. &nbsp;Our homes offer the latest in luxury designs and selections. We can help you find your new pre-designed home, or guide you through custom building your dream home. Contact us to schedule your new home tour.&nbsp;","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/664e19274db048034ff6e239"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"664e27934db048034cf52a3a","_updated":"Wed, 22 May 2024 20:52:08 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Continues to Support Realtor Partnerships","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Building Realtor relationships is so important to us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. We know that nearly two-thirds of all Ideal closings last year were due to the strong partnerships we have built with real estate agents, just like you, for more than 30 years. We understand that trust is the foundation of every relationship. That's why we continue to offer a full 3% commission to our Realtor partners, even when other homebuilders don't. We value the hard work agents do to bring their clients to us.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with our partners throughout the home buying process. We won't cut you out of a commission if you are included on the contract. Even if you can't be present during home tours, meetings or closing, we have your back. By pre-registering your client and scheduling a tour, we ensure you are a part of the process and your commission is secured.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether you prefer to be involved in every step or let our new home consultant work directly with your client, we honor your registration with your homebuyer. When your client uses an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lender to purchase one of our move-in ready homes, we will offer buyers \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/dollar10k-your-way\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$10,000* to use their way\u003c/a>. Homebuyers can use this incredible promotion on a rate buydown, closing costs, a total price reduction or a storm shelter. These completed homes must close within 30 days of contract signing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“My experience with Ideal goes back over a decade,” said Tyler Freeny-Bombach, eXp Realty. “Not only do I love selling Ideal homes as a Realtor, but I have also purchased two and absolutely loved them. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is by far the best home builder in Oklahoma. The attention to the customer is what I value most for myself and my real estate clients,” Bombach continued. “I always trust that if an issue arises, the Ideal team is right there addressing and fixing the problem. Thank you for the consistency and loyalty to customers and Realtors alike!”\u003c/p>\u003cp>For over three decades, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been dedicated to building quality homes and vibrant communities throughout Oklahoma. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and fostering lasting relationships within the communities we serve. It's no surprise that we are the most nationally recognized builder in the state, having built over 15,000 homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We look forward to continuing to nurture those relationships in the years to come!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px;\">*\u003c/span>\u003cem>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9px;\">Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. Must close within 30 days of contract. Offer valid on contracts signed before May 31, 2024. Requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.\u003c/span>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dbc8881cf25d22b6a61d7501b2b30cc4.jpeg","name":"Ideal Continues to Support Realtor Partnerships","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-continues-to-support-realtor-partnerships-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-05-22T16:40:08.394Z","_created":"Wed, 22 May 2024 17:12:51 GMT","dateUnix":1716396009,"_etag":"920325ec0f906d2dafeb80554cd9b5cae7d80725","textbody":"Building Realtor relationships is so important to us at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. We know that nearly two-thirds of all Ideal closings last year were due to the strong partnerships we have built with real estate agents, just like you, for more than 30 years. We understand that trust is the foundation of every relationship. That's why we continue to offer a full 3% commission to our Realtor partners, even when other homebuilders don't. We value the hard work agents do to bring their clients to us.Ideal is committed to maintaining a strong relationship with our partners throughout the home buying process. We won't cut you out of a commission if you are included on the contract. Even if you can't be present during home tours, meetings or closing, we have your back. By pre-registering your client and scheduling a tour, we ensure you are a part of the process and your commission is secured.Whether you prefer to be involved in every step or let our new home consultant work directly with your client, we honor your registration with your homebuyer. When your client uses an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lender to purchase one of our move-in ready homes, we will offer buyers $10,000* to use their way. Homebuyers can use this incredible promotion on a rate buydown, closing costs, a total price reduction or a storm shelter. These completed homes must close within 30 days of contract signing.“My experience with Ideal goes back over a decade,” said Tyler Freeny-Bombach, eXp Realty. “Not only do I love selling Ideal homes as a Realtor, but I have also purchased two and absolutely loved them. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is by far the best home builder in Oklahoma. The attention to the customer is what I value most for myself and my real estate clients,” Bombach continued. “I always trust that if an issue arises, the Ideal team is right there addressing and fixing the problem. Thank you for the consistency and loyalty to customers and Realtors alike!”For over three decades, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has been dedicated to building quality homes and vibrant communities throughout Oklahoma. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and fostering lasting relationships within the communities we serve. It's no surprise that we are the most nationally recognized builder in the state, having built over 15,000 homes.We look forward to continuing to nurture those relationships in the years to come!*Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. Must close within 30 days of contract. Offer valid on contracts signed before May 31, 2024. Requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/664e27934db048034cf52a3a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6658a0a54db048034e6c5f25","_updated":"Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:09:09 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Bringing a Little Color to Life","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://southcentralcasa.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Gbp_hcyxWNribQ9c2Q8t4oIzf1v-uVIy4TE3OwEed4gGQ2TbGiueF34M_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">South Central CASA of Oklahoma\u003c/a> is a nonprofit organization that has operated in Cleveland County for 40 years. During this time, \u003ca href=\"https://southcentralcasa.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Gbp_hcyxWNribQ9c2Q8t4oIzf1v-uVIy4TE3OwEed4gGQ2TbGiueF34M_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CASA\u003c/a> (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has served hundreds of abused and neglected children by offering members of the community opportunities to volunteer and help support the organization.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This wonderful group of volunteers are dedicated to improving the lives of children in the foster care system through Cleveland, Garvin and McClain counties. Each volunteer is screened and specially trained to provide a safe, stable and positive influence to these children, ensuring they have a voice in the court setting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8eb4da0f524aa1a8fdd8f9c958248870.jpeg\" style=\"width: 60.75%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8eb4da0f524aa1a8fdd8f9c958248870.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>CASA approached Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods with the idea of producing a special book for the children they spend time with. Ronda McKown, Ideal's director of outreach ministry, and Heather Hartley, Ideal's senior creative specialist, worked together to design a coloring book for the children.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ronda and Heather were thrilled to present the special coloring books and boxes of crayons to CASA.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7cb7bc67adb185c39a8a0d120daf79ac.jpeg\" style=\"width: 61.04%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7cb7bc67adb185c39a8a0d120daf79ac.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"We are excited to provide their child advocates CASA coloring books to help break the ice when they meet their child for the first time,\" said Ronda. \"A coloring book and box of crayons may sound like a small thing, but child advocates say it can make a big difference.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are more than 150 children in need of a CASA volunteer and currently only 78 members to serve them. CASA is in need of volunteers and training will start on July 1. If you'd like to help assist CASA in their mission by becoming a member or donating, you can contact them \u003ca href=\"https://southcentralcasa.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Gbp_hcyxWNribQ9c2Q8t4oIzf1v-uVIy4TE3OwEed4gGQ2TbGiueF34M_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"bringing-a-little-color-to-life-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-06-03T15:19:30.815Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/174a59be5a125c0d3b9b53ee60c7f99f.jpeg","name":"CASA of OK","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1717427971,"_etag":"52d3bf181bd81ef0a4e0f5349a3c935e2b2e9fc0","textbody":"South Central CASA of Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization that has operated in Cleveland County for 40 years. During this time, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) has served hundreds of abused and neglected children by offering members of the community opportunities to volunteer and help support the organization.This wonderful group of volunteers are dedicated to improving the lives of children in the foster care system through Cleveland, Garvin and McClain counties. Each volunteer is screened and specially trained to provide a safe, stable and positive influence to these children, ensuring they have a voice in the court setting.CASA approached Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods with the idea of producing a special book for the children they spend time with. Ronda McKown, Ideal's director of outreach ministry, and Heather Hartley, Ideal's senior creative specialist, worked together to design a coloring book for the children.Ronda and Heather were thrilled to present the special coloring books and boxes of crayons to CASA.\"We are excited to provide their child advocates CASA coloring books to help break the ice when they meet their child for the first time,\" said Ronda. \"A coloring book and box of crayons may sound like a small thing, but child advocates say it can make a big difference.\"There are more than 150 children in need of a CASA volunteer and currently only 78 members to serve them. CASA is in need of volunteers and training will start on July 1. If you'd like to help assist CASA in their mission by becoming a member or donating, you can contact them here.","_created":"Thu, 30 May 2024 15:52:05 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6658a0a54db048034e6c5f25"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"665a1f0b4db048034e6c6d00","_updated":"Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:10:11 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Promo Your Way","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is NOW offering Two Ways for You To Save on a NEW Home: $12,000 Your Way or Rate As Low As 5.49%*\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>This summer savings opportunity provides buyers $12,000 Your Way or to buy down your rate to 5.49%*.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Homebuyers can use either incentive on ALL move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. Pick the \u003cstrong>$12,000 Your Way*\u003c/strong> to use on a rate buydown, closing costs, total price reduction, or storm shelter! Or buyers can use the \u003cstrong>Rate As Low As 5.49%*\u003c/strong> on a 30-year fixed loan at 5.49%*, for an \u003cstrong>estimated monthly savings of $213\u003c/strong>. All homes must close within 30 days of contract signing. Offer requires financing through one of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' preferred lenders. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to own your dream home with this summer savings. You could be in your new home before the new school year starts!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u003cem>*Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. &nbsp;Must close within 30 days of contract. $12,000 offer may be used on rate buydown, closing costs, home price reduction, and/or select home options. 4-point rate buydown offer paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample rate of 5.49% is based on interest rates dated 6/4/2024 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan (sample APR 6.232%). Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offers may not be combined. Offers, including the rate buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.\u003c/em>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3c68ee063d6bc494a6443b5fc3ac548c.png","name":"limited time only $12k your way restrictions apply","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"promo-your-way-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-06-01T19:02:15.118Z","_created":"Fri, 31 May 2024 19:03:39 GMT","dateUnix":1717268536,"_etag":"184b6eb1f873b776b705a366e7258b98b49c77a5","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is NOW offering Two Ways for You To Save on a NEW Home: $12,000 Your Way or Rate As Low As 5.49%*&nbsp;This summer savings opportunity provides buyers $12,000 Your Way or to buy down your rate to 5.49%*.&nbsp;Homebuyers can use either incentive on ALL move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. Pick the $12,000 Your Way* to use on a rate buydown, closing costs, total price reduction, or storm shelter! Or buyers can use the Rate As Low As 5.49%* on a 30-year fixed loan at 5.49%*, for an estimated monthly savings of $213. All homes must close within 30 days of contract signing. Offer requires financing through one of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' preferred lenders. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to own your dream home with this summer savings. You could be in your new home before the new school year starts!&nbsp;*Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. &nbsp;Must close within 30 days of contract. $12,000 offer may be used on rate buydown, closing costs, home price reduction, and/or select home options. 4-point rate buydown offer paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample rate of 5.49% is based on interest rates dated 6/4/2024 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan (sample APR 6.232%). Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offers may not be combined. Offers, including the rate buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/665a1f0b4db048034e6c6d00"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"666714ce4db048034f6c9b68","_updated":"Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:02:16 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Now Offering Self Tours","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Explore Our Ideal Homes with Self-Tours Across Oklahoma&nbsp;\u003c/strong>We are thrilled to announce that we now offer self-tours of our Ideal homes across Oklahoma! This new service gives you the flexibility to explore our pre-designed homes in specific communities at your leisure.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Discover the Perfect Home at Your Own Pace&nbsp;\u003c/strong>With our self-tours, there’s no pressure or rush. You can take your time to truly experience each home and envision your life there. Simply find the home you want to tour by using the address or visiting the home in person. Once you’re there, scan the QR code and follow the guided prompts to start your tour.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Enjoy On-Demand Access&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This on-demand access allows you to explore our homes whenever it’s convenient for you. Whether you're an early bird or prefer evening visits, our self-tours accommodate your schedule.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Explore Select Communities and Homes&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Self-tours are available in these select communities and homes, offering you a wide range of options to choose from. Each community is designed with your lifestyle in mind, featuring amenities and features that cater to your needs and preferences.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pine Creek\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;in Norman, OK\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek/503-basin-way\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">503 Basin Way\u003cbr>\u003c/a>3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2.5 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;fireplace &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,617 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;3-car garage\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/guthrie/mission-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Mission Hills\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;in Guthrie, OK \u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/guthrie/mission-hills/3208-james-way\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">3208 James Way\u003cbr>\u003c/a>3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study/flex space &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,136 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garage\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bixby Village\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;in Bixby, OK\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village/16153-s-90th-avenue-e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">16153 South 90th Avenue East\u003cbr>\u003c/a>4 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;3.5 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,713 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garage\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village/16193-s-90th-avenue-e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">16193 South 90th Avenue East\u003cbr>\u003c/a>4 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;fireplace &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,105 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;3-car garage\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village/16205-s-90th-avenue-e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">16205 South 90th Avenue East\u003cbr>\u003c/a>3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study/flex space &nbsp;| &nbsp;1,907 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;3-car garage\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village/16217-s-90th-avenue-e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">16217 South 90th Avenue East\u003cbr>\u003c/a>3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,123 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garage\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village/16220-s-89th-avenue-e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">16220 South 89th Avenue East\u003cbr>\u003c/a>3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;fireplace &nbsp;| &nbsp;1,775 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garage\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/tulsa/bixby/bixby-village/16271-s-90th-avenue-e\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">16271 South 90th Avenue East\u003cbr>\u003c/a>3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,327 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;3-car garage&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t Miss Out – Start Your Self Tour Today!&nbsp;\u003c/strong>So, what are you waiting for? Take a self-tour and explore what we have to offer. Discover the quality, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design that make our homes ideal for you and your family.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/128cfc9a731b6afc3fd7392ad9d49cdf.png","name":"Now Offering Self Tours","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"now-offering-self-tours-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-06-10T14:45:53.124Z","_created":"Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:59:26 GMT","dateUnix":1718030754,"_etag":"a9e6ff7c77dd802acf050ff32511df679deeabd2","textbody":"Explore Our Ideal Homes with Self-Tours Across Oklahoma&nbsp;We are thrilled to announce that we now offer self-tours of our Ideal homes across Oklahoma! This new service gives you the flexibility to explore our pre-designed homes in specific communities at your leisure.Discover the Perfect Home at Your Own Pace&nbsp;With our self-tours, there’s no pressure or rush. You can take your time to truly experience each home and envision your life there. Simply find the home you want to tour by using the address or visiting the home in person. Once you’re there, scan the QR code and follow the guided prompts to start your tour.Enjoy On-Demand Access&nbsp;This on-demand access allows you to explore our homes whenever it’s convenient for you. Whether you're an early bird or prefer evening visits, our self-tours accommodate your schedule.Explore Select Communities and Homes&nbsp;Self-tours are available in these select communities and homes, offering you a wide range of options to choose from. Each community is designed with your lifestyle in mind, featuring amenities and features that cater to your needs and preferences.Pine Creek&nbsp;in Norman, OK503 Basin Way3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2.5 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;fireplace &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,617 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;3-car garageMission Hills&nbsp;in Guthrie, OK 3208 James Way3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study/flex space &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,136 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garageBixby Village&nbsp;in Bixby, OK16153 South 90th Avenue East4 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;3.5 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,713 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garage16193 South 90th Avenue East4 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;fireplace &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,105 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;3-car garage16205 South 90th Avenue East3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study/flex space &nbsp;| &nbsp;1,907 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;3-car garage16217 South 90th Avenue East3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,123 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garage16220 South 89th Avenue East3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;fireplace &nbsp;| &nbsp;1,775 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;2-car garage16271 South 90th Avenue East3 bed &nbsp;| &nbsp;2 bath &nbsp;| &nbsp;study &nbsp;| &nbsp;2,327 sqft &nbsp;| &nbsp;3-car garage&nbsp;Don’t Miss Out – Start Your Self Tour Today!&nbsp;So, what are you waiting for? Take a self-tour and explore what we have to offer. Discover the quality, craftsmanship, and thoughtful design that make our homes ideal for you and your family.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/666714ce4db048034f6c9b68"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6673103e4db048034e6d1a06","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:57:51 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Summertime Home Maintenance","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>To maintain and enhance your home's value while avoiding unexpected surprises, regular home maintenance is key. By staying on top of routine upkeep, you can prevent costly repairs and better prepare for future upgrades. Taking care of your home and its surroundings not only ensures your family's safety and comfort but also prolongs the lifespan of your home's building materials, appliances, and landscaping. With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to go through your checklist of home maintenance tasks.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Summertime Home Maintenance Tips:\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>Interior\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli>Change HVAC air filters every 30 to 60 days.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Change batteries in smoke detectors.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Test the air conditioner—trim any landscaping around the hose off the unit.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clean out the dryer vent cap.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Use a paint kit for touch-ups inside and outside \u003cem>(remember to always store paint indoors)\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch4>Exterior\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli>Water foundation with a soaker hose.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lubricate moving garage door parts.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clean gutters and downspouts of dirt and debris.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Clean and inspect window screens for damage—a little work now will keep unwanted pests out later.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Trim trees and shrubs near the house to prevent damage to siding, windows, or the roof.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Ensure the air conditioning condenser unit is clear of any debris like trash, grass, or leaves/shrubbery. This is crucial for maintaining proper airflow while using the AC.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Inspect caulking around doors and windows for damage or wear.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Pressure wash all exterior surfaces, such as concrete, soffits, siding, and outdoor furniture (if needed).\u003c/li>\u003cli>Inspect and tune up lawn maintenance equipment—sharpen tools, charge batteries, lubricate moving parts, and replace old gas.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Check your fence and repair any loose boards.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Caulk any concrete cracks 1/4-inch width.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For any questions regarding home care, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care team at (405) 573-5693 or visit our page at&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/warranty-request\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.idealhomes.com/warranty-request\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ad61fe92e05553e8b81a51f2ec506e0.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"summertime-home-maintenance-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-06-19T16:51:22.298Z","_created":"Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:07:10 GMT","dateUnix":1718815883,"_etag":"5f02b609af0b04939b9f0519fad266c8366bad0c","textbody":"To maintain and enhance your home's value while avoiding unexpected surprises, regular home maintenance is key. By staying on top of routine upkeep, you can prevent costly repairs and better prepare for future upgrades. Taking care of your home and its surroundings not only ensures your family's safety and comfort but also prolongs the lifespan of your home's building materials, appliances, and landscaping. With summer in full swing, it's the perfect time to go through your checklist of home maintenance tasks.Summertime Home Maintenance Tips:InteriorChange HVAC air filters every 30 to 60 days.Change batteries in smoke detectors.Test the air conditioner—trim any landscaping around the hose off the unit.Clean out the dryer vent cap.Use a paint kit for touch-ups inside and outside (remember to always store paint indoors)ExteriorWater foundation with a soaker hose.Lubricate moving garage door parts.Clean gutters and downspouts of dirt and debris.Clean and inspect window screens for damage—a little work now will keep unwanted pests out later.Trim trees and shrubs near the house to prevent damage to siding, windows, or the roof.Ensure the air conditioning condenser unit is clear of any debris like trash, grass, or leaves/shrubbery. This is crucial for maintaining proper airflow while using the AC.Inspect caulking around doors and windows for damage or wear.Pressure wash all exterior surfaces, such as concrete, soffits, siding, and outdoor furniture (if needed).Inspect and tune up lawn maintenance equipment—sharpen tools, charge batteries, lubricate moving parts, and replace old gas.Check your fence and repair any loose boards.Caulk any concrete cracks 1/4-inch width.For any questions regarding home care, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care team at (405) 573-5693 or visit our page at&nbsp;https://www.idealhomes.com/warranty-request","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6673103e4db048034e6d1a06"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"667310a94db048034e6d1a0c","_updated":"Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:44:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Norman Public Schools students get hands-on with building homes","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has a long history of internships with college students. Recently, the Ideal Internships Team reached out to Norman Public Schools with the idea to develop a program for high school students. The goal was to expose the students to the variety of careers available in residential construction and to help grow the opportunities for students and the industry alike.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal’s Internships Team is passionate about building up future generations. “Most of us, when we were younger, did not know what we wanted out of life,” said Greg Rex, Ideal’s VP of Production. Offering students a chance to interact with mentors who enjoy their work and their lives, in general, can help them develop insight into their future direction. “We all enjoyed seeing the students each week and seeing how they grew as they saw how the building process worked and how they could have careers in different areas.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rex says the weekly presentations showed students the process of building a home – how each step proceeds from the previous. “This first year we had six students participate. On week one, we started with foundations,” Rex said. “We went to a concrete pour, and we showed them the building plans, terminology, and tools. The foundation company owner talked to them also about how his business works.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Each Friday afternoon the internship meeting began at the previous week’s location so the students could see the progress the home made week to week. Over the semester many of the participating trade partners taught them not only how the work is done, but how their businesses ran and how to begin working in their specific trade.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The students told their mentors they enjoyed getting hands-on experience with materials and tools that will help them as they look to their future careers.\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/94c438cac29348942e1f1f3261e1bc0d.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"norman-public-schools-students-get-handson-with-building-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-06-19T17:07:43.179Z","_created":"Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:08:57 GMT","dateUnix":1718816864,"_etag":"726c667de6408d5c63cf649ce5c14a71c2586a9f","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has a long history of internships with college students. Recently, the Ideal Internships Team reached out to Norman Public Schools with the idea to develop a program for high school students. The goal was to expose the students to the variety of careers available in residential construction and to help grow the opportunities for students and the industry alike.Ideal’s Internships Team is passionate about building up future generations. “Most of us, when we were younger, did not know what we wanted out of life,” said Greg Rex, Ideal’s VP of Production. Offering students a chance to interact with mentors who enjoy their work and their lives, in general, can help them develop insight into their future direction. “We all enjoyed seeing the students each week and seeing how they grew as they saw how the building process worked and how they could have careers in different areas.”Rex says the weekly presentations showed students the process of building a home – how each step proceeds from the previous. “This first year we had six students participate. On week one, we started with foundations,” Rex said. “We went to a concrete pour, and we showed them the building plans, terminology, and tools. The foundation company owner talked to them also about how his business works.”Each Friday afternoon the internship meeting began at the previous week’s location so the students could see the progress the home made week to week. Over the semester many of the participating trade partners taught them not only how the work is done, but how their businesses ran and how to begin working in their specific trade.&nbsp;The students told their mentors they enjoyed getting hands-on experience with materials and tools that will help them as they look to their future careers.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/667310a94db048034e6d1a0c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"668f07564db04803506cf083","_updated":"Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:52:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The IDEAL Deal: Your Dream Home Just Got More Affordable!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We understand that buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll make. That's why we're excited to introduce \u003cstrong>The IDEAL Deal\u003c/strong>, an exceptional promotion designed to make your dream home more affordable than ever. For a limited time, we're offering unbeatable incentives on select move-in-ready homes. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, The IDEAL Deal provides financial flexibility and significant savings with rates as low as 4.99% or $12k Your Way* with our preferred lender.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Choose Your Ideal Offer\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Two incredible options to choose from to make your home more affordable than ever:\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Interest Rate as Low as 4.99%* on a 30-Year Fixed Loan:\u003c/strong> Secure a low interest rate with our preferred lender. This offer is perfect for those looking to lock in a low rate and maximize their long-term savings. The savings in this example are based on a 30-year fixed rate FHA loan, but we can also find you savings with any loan type. The rate you will qualify for is based on loan type, loan amount, credit score, and more.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;$12K Your Way*:\u003c/strong> If you'd rather go this route, you can choose how to use $12,000 toward options when using our preferred lender, such as:\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cem>Closing Costs: Use the funds toward closing costs, making the home-buying process more affordable upfront.\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cem>Reduce the Price of the Home: Apply the $12,000 directly to the purchase price of your new home, decreasing the overall amount you need to finance.\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cem>Optional upgrades: Storm shelter, full home blinds, or any combination of the above.&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d1f51bd7ac943a899c768194fef77032.png\" style=\"width: 3.28%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d1f51bd7ac943a899c768194fef77032.png\">\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Get started browsing move-in-ready homes!\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Act Fast – Limited Time Offer\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>To take advantage of these incredible offers, your new home must close within 30 days of contract signing. This ensures that you can move into your dream home quickly and start enjoying your new space without delay.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>* Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. &nbsp;Must close within 30 days of contract. $12,000 offer on select homes may be used on rate buydown, closing costs, home price reduction, and/or select home options. 4-point rate buydown offer on select homes paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample rate of 4.99% is based on interest rates dated 7/10/2024 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan (sample APR 5.920%). Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offers may not be combined. Offers, including the rate buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f53e821433f062e75785dc105927c5b1.png","name":"The IDEAL Deal: Your Dream Home Just Got More Affordable!","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"the-ideal-deal-your-dream-home-just-got-more-affordable-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-07-10T21:18:13.184Z","_created":"Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:12:38 GMT","dateUnix":1720646294,"_etag":"79a56c1005f32645f80e273afc275fcb4ce9b757","textbody":"We understand that buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll make. That's why we're excited to introduce The IDEAL Deal, an exceptional promotion designed to make your dream home more affordable than ever. For a limited time, we're offering unbeatable incentives on select move-in-ready homes. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, The IDEAL Deal provides financial flexibility and significant savings with rates as low as 4.99% or $12k Your Way* with our preferred lender.Choose Your Ideal OfferTwo incredible options to choose from to make your home more affordable than ever:Interest Rate as Low as 4.99%* on a 30-Year Fixed Loan: Secure a low interest rate with our preferred lender. This offer is perfect for those looking to lock in a low rate and maximize their long-term savings. The savings in this example are based on a 30-year fixed rate FHA loan, but we can also find you savings with any loan type. The rate you will qualify for is based on loan type, loan amount, credit score, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;$12K Your Way*: If you'd rather go this route, you can choose how to use $12,000 toward options when using our preferred lender, such as:Closing Costs: Use the funds toward closing costs, making the home-buying process more affordable upfront.Reduce the Price of the Home: Apply the $12,000 directly to the purchase price of your new home, decreasing the overall amount you need to finance.Optional upgrades: Storm shelter, full home blinds, or any combination of the above.&nbsp;Get started browsing move-in-ready homes!Act Fast – Limited Time OfferTo take advantage of these incredible offers, your new home must close within 30 days of contract signing. This ensures that you can move into your dream home quickly and start enjoying your new space without delay.* Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. &nbsp;Must close within 30 days of contract. $12,000 offer on select homes may be used on rate buydown, closing costs, home price reduction, and/or select home options. 4-point rate buydown offer on select homes paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample rate of 4.99% is based on interest rates dated 7/10/2024 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan (sample APR 5.920%). Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offers may not be combined. Offers, including the rate buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/668f07564db04803506cf083"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6696d65d4db048034f6d912b","_updated":"Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:54:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Home Buyer's Guide to Buying Costs","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you are thinking about buying a new home, you’re probably also thinking about how much money you will need to make that happen. How much does it really cost to buy a house?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Homebuyers need to plan for the costs of buying a new home that is separate from their monthly mortgage payment. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will connect you with a preferred lender to help explain all of these items so that you’re well prepared.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Costs of buying a home #1: Earnest Money\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The earnest money deposit is the deposit you pay when signing your contract to take the home off the market. At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods this is 1% of the home’s purchase price. This money is applied to your down payment at closing.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Costs of buying a home #2: Down Payment\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Simply put, a down payment is the money you’ll pay at closing toward the home’s total price. You might hear people talk about a “standard” 20% down payment, but we regularly see a 3-5% down payment for first-time homebuyers. Loan types often have different required down payment percentages.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The more you’re able to put down on your home, the more you’ll save in monthly payments. Additionally, private mortgage insurance (PMI) will be applied to your monthly mortgage payment for down payments of less than 20%.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Costs of buying a home #3: Closing Costs + Prepaids\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Finally, closing costs are an item that often gets overlooked when deciding to buy a new home. Closing costs and prepaids can range from around 3% to 4% of the purchase price of the home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>However, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will cover up to $4,000 towards your closing costs when using a preferred lender. Additionally, Citywide Mortgage, Ideal’s preferred lender, charges fewer fees than most other mortgage companies which save you money.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Closing costs include home appraisal fees, title fees, a mortgage origination fee, and a mortgage application fee.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Prepaids are certain expenses such as property taxes, homeowners insurance, or mortgage interest. Your mortgage lender will have you make an initial escrow deposit that they will put into an account for you. Your lender will then use the escrow account to pay any property taxes, interest, or insurance premiums when they come due.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>For more information about the home-buying process, visit \u003ca href=\"IdealHomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IdealHomes.com\u003c/a> or call Citywide Mortgage at 405-794-4412.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/97e02a108034307bb196c6257c062e02.png","name":"Home Buyer's Guide to Buying Costs","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"home-buyers-guide-to-buying-costs-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-07-24T20:18:42.199Z","_created":"Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:21:49 GMT","dateUnix":1721852323,"_etag":"d072a8c86643b35da1e1d8ba4e6b3c2506c6e4c0","textbody":"If you are thinking about buying a new home, you’re probably also thinking about how much money you will need to make that happen. How much does it really cost to buy a house?Homebuyers need to plan for the costs of buying a new home that is separate from their monthly mortgage payment. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will connect you with a preferred lender to help explain all of these items so that you’re well prepared.Costs of buying a home #1: Earnest MoneyThe earnest money deposit is the deposit you pay when signing your contract to take the home off the market. At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods this is 1% of the home’s purchase price. This money is applied to your down payment at closing.Costs of buying a home #2: Down PaymentSimply put, a down payment is the money you’ll pay at closing toward the home’s total price. You might hear people talk about a “standard” 20% down payment, but we regularly see a 3-5% down payment for first-time homebuyers. Loan types often have different required down payment percentages.The more you’re able to put down on your home, the more you’ll save in monthly payments. Additionally, private mortgage insurance (PMI) will be applied to your monthly mortgage payment for down payments of less than 20%.Costs of buying a home #3: Closing Costs + PrepaidsFinally, closing costs are an item that often gets overlooked when deciding to buy a new home. Closing costs and prepaids can range from around 3% to 4% of the purchase price of the home.&nbsp;However, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will cover up to $4,000 towards your closing costs when using a preferred lender. Additionally, Citywide Mortgage, Ideal’s preferred lender, charges fewer fees than most other mortgage companies which save you money.&nbsp;Closing costs include home appraisal fees, title fees, a mortgage origination fee, and a mortgage application fee.Prepaids are certain expenses such as property taxes, homeowners insurance, or mortgage interest. Your mortgage lender will have you make an initial escrow deposit that they will put into an account for you. Your lender will then use the escrow account to pay any property taxes, interest, or insurance premiums when they come due.For more information about the home-buying process, visit IdealHomes.com or call Citywide Mortgage at 405-794-4412.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6696d65d4db048034f6d912b"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66981f894db048034e6e174a","_updated":"Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:48:15 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Tailgating in Norman: A New Era as OU Joins the SEC","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The air in Norman is electric as the University of Oklahoma (OU) \u003ca href=\"https://soonersports.com/news/2023/6/14/ous-2024-sec-football-opponents-revealed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gears up for its inaugural season in the Southeastern Conference (SEC)\u003c/a>. This move is more than just a change in conference; it’s an invitation to an even richer game day experience, complete with expanded tailgating options that promise to make 2024 an unforgettable year for Sooner fans.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Expanding the Tailgating Experience\u003c/h3>\u003cp>OU has significantly increased the space available for tailgating this season, opening up several new areas on campus to accommodate the influx of fans. Among the new locations is Boyd Lawn which stands out as a prime spot. Situated at the front door of the university on Boyd Street, Boyd Lawn offers convenient access to Campus Corner (shopping, food and drinks!) and the Oklahoma Memorial Union (food and drinks – and restrooms!). This prime location provides fans with easy access to restrooms, dining options, lounges, and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable tailgating experience.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Don’t want to set up your own tailgate? Join Boomer Bash, hosted by the OU Alumni Association, or let REVELxp set up a tailgate for you. Boomer Bash is hosted on the Wagner Hall lawn just steps away from the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets are $35 per game and include food, sodas, and alcohol. \u003ca href=\"https://home.oufoundation.org/s/1720/21/page.aspx?sid=1720&gid=2&pgid=3201&content_id=6121\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Purchase tickets to Boomer Bash here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>For the ultimate level of luxury, \u003ca href=\"https://revelxp.com/oklahoma-bud-lawn?selectedEvent=2835\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">let REVELxp set up a prime tailgate experience for you and your friends\u003c/a>. This full-service tailgating experience allows you to select the level of setup desired (tent, tables, cooler, TV, etc.) and then all you have to do is show up! REVELxp will set up and clean up your tailgate located right next to the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Welcoming the SEC Fans\u003c/h3>\u003cp>One of the most exciting aspects of this season is the influx of visiting fans from other SEC schools. While it’s challenging to predict exactly how many will join the tailgating festivities, OU is prepared for a significant turnout. Other SEC universities have noted that their fans are known for traveling well, and OU is ready to welcome them with open arms. This mix of home and visiting fans will only add to the vibrant and lively atmosphere on game days.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>A Season of Unrivaled Spirit\u003c/h3>\u003cp>“Game day in Norman has always united generations of Sooners, and as we gear up for our first football season in the SEC, we’re excited to make enhancements that will take the OU tailgating scene to the next level. With more fans than ever expected to join us this year, the energy and passion of the OU Family will make this season unforgettable, showcasing the unrivaled spirit of Sooner Magic as we enter this thrilling new chapter in the SEC,” said Joseph Harroz Jr., President of the University of Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>A New Chapter Begins\u003c/h3>\u003cp>As OU steps into the SEC, the enhanced tailgating experience is just one of many exciting changes. Fans can look forward to more dynamic game days, a stronger sense of community, and an atmosphere that truly embodies the spirit of college football. Whether you’re a lifelong Sooner or a visiting fan, the 2024 football season at OU promises to be something special. So pack your tailgating gear, bring your Sooner pride, and get ready to be part of history as OU begins this thrilling new chapter in the SEC.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://ou.edu/tailgating\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">For maps, setup times, and more information, visit OU Tailgating.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4b526be504d07d9b6419430ec4f9552a.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"tailgating-in-norman-a-new-era-as-ou-joins-the-sec-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-07-17T19:44:09.125Z","_created":"Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:46:17 GMT","dateUnix":1721245450,"_etag":"ed809f3df469dd76d176993597077c2781296008","textbody":"The air in Norman is electric as the University of Oklahoma (OU) gears up for its inaugural season in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). This move is more than just a change in conference; it’s an invitation to an even richer game day experience, complete with expanded tailgating options that promise to make 2024 an unforgettable year for Sooner fans.Expanding the Tailgating ExperienceOU has significantly increased the space available for tailgating this season, opening up several new areas on campus to accommodate the influx of fans. Among the new locations is Boyd Lawn which stands out as a prime spot. Situated at the front door of the university on Boyd Street, Boyd Lawn offers convenient access to Campus Corner (shopping, food and drinks!) and the Oklahoma Memorial Union (food and drinks – and restrooms!). This prime location provides fans with easy access to restrooms, dining options, lounges, and air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable tailgating experience.Don’t want to set up your own tailgate? Join Boomer Bash, hosted by the OU Alumni Association, or let REVELxp set up a tailgate for you. Boomer Bash is hosted on the Wagner Hall lawn just steps away from the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Tickets are $35 per game and include food, sodas, and alcohol. Purchase tickets to Boomer Bash here.For the ultimate level of luxury, let REVELxp set up a prime tailgate experience for you and your friends. This full-service tailgating experience allows you to select the level of setup desired (tent, tables, cooler, TV, etc.) and then all you have to do is show up! REVELxp will set up and clean up your tailgate located right next to the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.Welcoming the SEC FansOne of the most exciting aspects of this season is the influx of visiting fans from other SEC schools. While it’s challenging to predict exactly how many will join the tailgating festivities, OU is prepared for a significant turnout. Other SEC universities have noted that their fans are known for traveling well, and OU is ready to welcome them with open arms. This mix of home and visiting fans will only add to the vibrant and lively atmosphere on game days.A Season of Unrivaled Spirit“Game day in Norman has always united generations of Sooners, and as we gear up for our first football season in the SEC, we’re excited to make enhancements that will take the OU tailgating scene to the next level. With more fans than ever expected to join us this year, the energy and passion of the OU Family will make this season unforgettable, showcasing the unrivaled spirit of Sooner Magic as we enter this thrilling new chapter in the SEC,” said Joseph Harroz Jr., President of the University of Oklahoma.A New Chapter BeginsAs OU steps into the SEC, the enhanced tailgating experience is just one of many exciting changes. Fans can look forward to more dynamic game days, a stronger sense of community, and an atmosphere that truly embodies the spirit of college football. Whether you’re a lifelong Sooner or a visiting fan, the 2024 football season at OU promises to be something special. So pack your tailgating gear, bring your Sooner pride, and get ready to be part of history as OU begins this thrilling new chapter in the SEC.For maps, setup times, and more information, visit OU Tailgating.","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66981f894db048034e6e174a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66a7b1054db048034e6e77ea","_updated":"Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:03:58 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"7 Exceptional Restaurants in Oklahoma City","metaTags":{"description":"Whether you’re craving seafood, BBQ, Laotian, or other fare, you can find all that and more at these outstanding restaurants in Oklahoma City."},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Whether you prefer brunch to dinner, savory to sweet, or casual eats to upscale dining, Oklahoma City has a restaurant with tasty fare that’ll satisfy any palate. Trust us, we’ve done the research! We’ve built homes all across the OKC Metro, from Yukon to Moore to Choctaw and everything in between.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Delicious, high-quality food can be found anywhere, and OKC is no exception. Read on to see what seven of our favorite restaurants in Oklahoma City bring to the table.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Ma Der Lao\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cem>James Beard Foundation finalist in 2023 and 2024\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>Named one of 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit in 2022\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://maderlaokitchen.com/\">Ma Der Lao\u003c/a> is a Laotian restaurant in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District that serves up “bold, bright, spicy, and funky flavors,” according to Chef Jeff Chanchaleune. This family-style restaurant is all about connecting with loved ones by experiencing new foods and Lao culture and cuisine.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>You might’ve tried sticky rice or laab gai (also known as larb) before. Ma Der Lao’s takes on those classics are exceptional, but don’t miss out on other dishes like the Fried Chicken (Chuen Gai) or the Crispy Rice Salad (Nam Khao).&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Sedalia’s Oyster &amp; Seafood\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cem>Named one of 24 Best New Restaurants by&nbsp;\u003c/em>Bon Appétit\u003cem>&nbsp;in 2023\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Yes, you \u003cem>can&nbsp;\u003c/em>find great seafood in landlocked states! Don’t be fooled by \u003ca href=\"https://www.sedaliasokc.com/\">Sedalia’s Oyster &amp; Seafood\u003c/a>, located in an unassuming spot off 10th Street by a lumber store and a baking supply company. It’s even inside a storage space that also houses Playground Equipment, the owners’ family business.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Once inside Sedalia’s, you’ll find an ever-changing, handwritten menu with dishes like scallop crudo, grilled wild Australian prawns, and olive oil trifle for dessert. The oysters and focaccia bread are not to be missed, according to rave reviews on Google.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Grey Sweater\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cem>Winner of James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2023\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Chef in 2022\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.greysweaterokc.com/\">Grey Sweater\u003c/a> is as sleek and elegant as the restaurant’s name suggests. At this upscale restaurant, you’ll enjoy a tiered tasting menu full of unique, unforgettable flavors from around the world. You can find examples of vibrant dishes in the gallery on their \u003ca href=\"https://www.greysweaterokc.com/gallery\">website\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nrgr7-1248e75?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share\">The Rally Podcast\u003c/a> described Chef Andrew Black’s impact as helping to “shape the food scene in OKC from only a steak and potatoes town into an emerging foodie mecca.” We couldn’t agree more.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Cafe Kacao\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Take one look at the website for\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cafekacao.com/\">Cafe Kacao\u003c/a> and you’ll get an idea of what you’re in for. Bright, flavorful, and filling Latin American dishes with a homemade touch.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>With nearly 4,000 positive reviews on Google, it’s easy to see why OKC residents love this breakfast restaurant. It has something for every morning craving you might have. Try a horchata latte to start, huevos rancheros or chilaquiles for a savory breakfast, or nutella madness pancakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Edge Craft BBQ\u003c/h2>\u003cp>This wouldn’t be a list of exceptional restaurants in OKC without a barbecue place! \u003ca href=\"https://edgecraftbbq.com/\">Edge Craft BBQ\u003c/a> offers Central Texas-style BBQ through Zach Edge, owner and pitmaster. It’s \u003ca href=\"https://okbbq.substack.com/p/edge-craft-gives-a-needed-boost-to\">been called\u003c/a> a “much-needed boost” to OKC’s BBQ scene thanks to Edge’s technique and authenticity.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Notable dishes include melt-in-your-mouth brisket, decadent mac and cheese, flavorful pulled pork and spicy jalapeno and cheese sausage. Don’t forget the banana pudding for dessert, too.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Frida Southwest\u003ca href=\"https://fridasouthwest.com/\">\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://fridasouthwest.com/\">Frida Southwest\u003c/a> in Oklahoma City’s Paseo District is a lively, welcoming spot that offers elevated Southwestern plates with fun and flair. It’s the perfect choice for a date night, celebratory dinner or brunch with friends.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether you’re going for brunch or dinner, Frida Southwest’s dishes won’t miss. Their queso fundido is a popular choice, as are the Southwest spring rolls and stacked enchiladas. Going for dinner? Try the shrimp and grits or the Sante Fe frenched chicken.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Florence’s Restaurant\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cem>Winner of James Beard Foundation Award in 2022\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re craving Southern comfort food in a laid-back setting, \u003ca href=\"https://theflorencesrestaurant.com/\">Florence's Restaurant\u003c/a> in Northeast OKC is for you. Owner Florence Kemp has been serving soul food for over 70 years since the restaurant started in 1952.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Local favorites include Yammed Fried Chicken, chicken fried in a candied yam sauce and served with stewed collard greens, the smothered pork chops, and Honey &amp; Heat Fried Chicken. You can’t go wrong with anything at Florence’s.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Foodies, find your dream home nearby\u003c/h2>\u003cp>You don’t have to look (or drive) far to find extraordinary restaurants in Oklahoma City. All of these spectacular eateries we mentioned are just 20 to 40 minutes away from Ideal Homes communities in OKC!\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re searching for your dream home nearby, or are thinking of custom-creating one from the ground up, we can help. For over 30 years, we’ve helped Oklahomans find and build not only homes, but communities. Communities with great schools, peaceful landscapes, and…access to incredible restaurants.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ready to find your Ideal Home? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact us\u003c/a> today!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"7-exceptional-restaurants-in-oklahoma-city-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-07-29T15:02:58.104Z","_created":"Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:11:01 GMT","dateUnix":1722265379,"_etag":"cbc5209c332729a1fed902e1fcc9079b722c4016","textbody":"Whether you prefer brunch to dinner, savory to sweet, or casual eats to upscale dining, Oklahoma City has a restaurant with tasty fare that’ll satisfy any palate. Trust us, we’ve done the research! We’ve built homes all across the OKC Metro, from Yukon to Moore to Choctaw and everything in between.Delicious, high-quality food can be found anywhere, and OKC is no exception. Read on to see what seven of our favorite restaurants in Oklahoma City bring to the table.Ma Der LaoJames Beard Foundation finalist in 2023 and 2024Named one of 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit in 2022Ma Der Lao is a Laotian restaurant in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District that serves up “bold, bright, spicy, and funky flavors,” according to Chef Jeff Chanchaleune. This family-style restaurant is all about connecting with loved ones by experiencing new foods and Lao culture and cuisine.&nbsp;You might’ve tried sticky rice or laab gai (also known as larb) before. Ma Der Lao’s takes on those classics are exceptional, but don’t miss out on other dishes like the Fried Chicken (Chuen Gai) or the Crispy Rice Salad (Nam Khao).&nbsp;Sedalia’s Oyster &amp; SeafoodNamed one of 24 Best New Restaurants by&nbsp;Bon Appétit&nbsp;in 2023Yes, you can&nbsp;find great seafood in landlocked states! Don’t be fooled by Sedalia’s Oyster &amp; Seafood, located in an unassuming spot off 10th Street by a lumber store and a baking supply company. It’s even inside a storage space that also houses Playground Equipment, the owners’ family business.Once inside Sedalia’s, you’ll find an ever-changing, handwritten menu with dishes like scallop crudo, grilled wild Australian prawns, and olive oil trifle for dessert. The oysters and focaccia bread are not to be missed, according to rave reviews on Google.Grey SweaterWinner of James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2023James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Chef in 2022Grey Sweater is as sleek and elegant as the restaurant’s name suggests. At this upscale restaurant, you’ll enjoy a tiered tasting menu full of unique, unforgettable flavors from around the world. You can find examples of vibrant dishes in the gallery on their website.The Rally Podcast described Chef Andrew Black’s impact as helping to “shape the food scene in OKC from only a steak and potatoes town into an emerging foodie mecca.” We couldn’t agree more.Cafe KacaoTake one look at the website for&nbsp;Cafe Kacao and you’ll get an idea of what you’re in for. Bright, flavorful, and filling Latin American dishes with a homemade touch.&nbsp;With nearly 4,000 positive reviews on Google, it’s easy to see why OKC residents love this breakfast restaurant. It has something for every morning craving you might have. Try a horchata latte to start, huevos rancheros or chilaquiles for a savory breakfast, or nutella madness pancakes to satisfy your sweet tooth.Edge Craft BBQThis wouldn’t be a list of exceptional restaurants in OKC without a barbecue place! Edge Craft BBQ offers Central Texas-style BBQ through Zach Edge, owner and pitmaster. It’s been called a “much-needed boost” to OKC’s BBQ scene thanks to Edge’s technique and authenticity.Notable dishes include melt-in-your-mouth brisket, decadent mac and cheese, flavorful pulled pork and spicy jalapeno and cheese sausage. Don’t forget the banana pudding for dessert, too.Frida SouthwestFrida Southwest in Oklahoma City’s Paseo District is a lively, welcoming spot that offers elevated Southwestern plates with fun and flair. It’s the perfect choice for a date night, celebratory dinner or brunch with friends.Whether you’re going for brunch or dinner, Frida Southwest’s dishes won’t miss. Their queso fundido is a popular choice, as are the Southwest spring rolls and stacked enchiladas. Going for dinner? Try the shrimp and grits or the Sante Fe frenched chicken.&nbsp;Florence’s RestaurantWinner of James Beard Foundation Award in 2022If you’re craving Southern comfort food in a laid-back setting, Florence's Restaurant in Northeast OKC is for you. Owner Florence Kemp has been serving soul food for over 70 years since the restaurant started in 1952.Local favorites include Yammed Fried Chicken, chicken fried in a candied yam sauce and served with stewed collard greens, the smothered pork chops, and Honey &amp; Heat Fried Chicken. You can’t go wrong with anything at Florence’s.Foodies, find your dream home nearbyYou don’t have to look (or drive) far to find extraordinary restaurants in Oklahoma City. All of these spectacular eateries we mentioned are just 20 to 40 minutes away from Ideal Homes communities in OKC!If you’re searching for your dream home nearby, or are thinking of custom-creating one from the ground up, we can help. For over 30 years, we’ve helped Oklahomans find and build not only homes, but communities. Communities with great schools, peaceful landscapes, and…access to incredible restaurants.Ready to find your Ideal Home? Contact us today!","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e64fda9485087af4c3972dc383bad11.png","name":"Whether you’re craving seafood, BBQ, Laotian, or other fare, you can find all that and more at these outstanding restaurants in Oklahoma City","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66a7b1054db048034e6e77ea"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66b21f3b4db048034f6e14dd","_updated":"Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:54:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Back to School in Oklahoma","metaTags":{"description":"Looking for the best deals on back to school essentials and supplies? Here’s where to shop for back to school in Oklahoma."},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Best Deals on Back to School in Oklahoma&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp>It’s back to school season in Oklahoma, which means it’s time to shop for your kids! Are you ready to pick up all your kids’ school supplies, backpacks, clothing, and shoes?&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>To help out our Oklahoma parents and families with their shopping, we’ve put together a list of the best deals on back-to-school items in Oklahoma below. Don’t forget to check when school begins in your district below, too!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Best Back to School Deals for Families in Oklahoma&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/b/?_encoding=UTF8&node=121082095011&pd_rd_w=SzZ9Q&content-id=amzn1.sym.3c267e7c-1c02-4438-ae9d-b2ce8031f152&pf_rd_p=3c267e7c-1c02-4438-ae9d-b2ce8031f152&pf_rd_r=9J98M1JZWEPGBA23HBGR&pd_rd_wg=4abQC&pd_rd_r=1f8a7506-1e50-4eb8-8587-87300364e9e3&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_unk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The Amazon Basic line has school supplies ranging from $0.25 to under $5. Student essentials include markers, binders, calculators, and paper at a steep discount. Teachers, check Amazon for supplies like tape, scissors, construction paper, and sticky notes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.bestbuy.com/site/top-deals/back-to-school-deals/pcmcat276200050000.c?nrtv_cid=19975a32d1c87dd46f74c1b610de07d565dcaacf570b42840ff50f072663098f&utm_source=narrativ&ar=1849589802175297602&irclickid=WklX0s1xYxyKU7lzQ8QVlweXUkCzRVU1u2NAVo0&irgwc=1&ref=198&loc=Howl%20Technologies%2C%20Inc.&acampID=0&mpid=376373&affgroup=%22Content%22\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Best Buy&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Looking for tech deals for your older kids or college-bound teens? You can save up to $400 on Samsung tablets, Kindles, Beats headphones, and Apple AirPods. They also have deals for classroom accessories like coffee makers, printers, and office chairs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.carters.com/back-to-school-clothes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Carter’s\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Carter’s has some of the biggest discounts on kids’ clothing for back to school. Get 40% off everything in the store and online now. Enjoy BOGO free deals on clearance items (already 70% off) and even buy one get two free on denim.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kohls.com/catalog/school.jsp?CN=Activity:School&CID=shopping30&utm_campaign=SSC&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_campaignid=20497470954&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5Ky1BhAgEiwA5jGujosNqO39S7H83tFALY1_i5aLQzeBRde0zmWR6jEaWpmXTD0VEkA6-xoC62YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kohls&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>With tops starting at $5.99, bottoms at $6.99, and shoes at $24.99, don’t miss out on deals at Kohls. Grab popular back to school brands like Jansport, Nike, Adidas, and more for less.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=26073#department=16&mlink=5151,1,HP_Prim_4_b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Old Navy&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Old Navy is a great place to shop for everyone in the family during back to school season. Get 50% off school uniforms, activewear, tops, bottoms, dresses, and jackets.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.target.com/c/back-to-school-deals/-/N-h334a\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Target&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>At Target, you’ll find 30% off school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, clothing, and shoes. You’ll also find deals on snacks, lunch boxes, kids’ electronics, and more. Don’t forget to check the Circle app for even more discounts.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.walmart.com/shop/deals/school?povid=XCATNav_SeasonalStyle_BTS_SchoolSupplies_CP_LHN_BTSSavings\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Walmart&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Enjoy incredible deals like $4 shirts and shorts; folders, notebooks, and glue sticks for less than a dollar; and kids’ backpacks for under $10. Teachers, stock up on craft supplies, labels, storage containers, and everything else you need for the classroom.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cbr>\u003c/h2>\u003ch2>School Start Dates in Oklahoma for 2024-2025&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>Thursday, August 8&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Moore&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/looking-for-the-ideal-school-in-moorenorman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>Looking for the ideal school in Moore or Norman? Check out this blog post!&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Tuesday, August 13&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Choctaw&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Mustang\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3>Wednesday, August 14&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Deer Creek&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Yukon&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3>Thursday, August 15&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Blanchard&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Guthrie&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Harrah&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Norman&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Piedmont&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Stillwater&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Washington&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3>Tuesday, August 20&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Bixby&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2>We have you covered during back to school and beyond&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we don’t just help Oklahomans find their dream home or build it. We strive to create communities where residents feel safe, peaceful, and happy to be there.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The best schools for your kids are just one part of a strong community. Follow the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods blog for more news and tips on \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/home-buyers-guide-to-buying-costs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home costs\u003c/a> in Oklahoma, seasonal \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/summertime-home-maintenance\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home maintenance\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/7-exceptional-restaurants-in-oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">local restaurants\u003c/a>, and more!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"back-to-school-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-08-06T12:56:20.559Z","_created":"Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:03:55 GMT","dateUnix":1722948981,"_etag":"232598b965202f3ff2f6c9df96470b457f62cdf9","textbody":"Best Deals on Back to School in Oklahoma&nbsp;It’s back to school season in Oklahoma, which means it’s time to shop for your kids! Are you ready to pick up all your kids’ school supplies, backpacks, clothing, and shoes?&nbsp;To help out our Oklahoma parents and families with their shopping, we’ve put together a list of the best deals on back-to-school items in Oklahoma below. Don’t forget to check when school begins in your district below, too!&nbsp;Best Back to School Deals for Families in Oklahoma&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;The Amazon Basic line has school supplies ranging from $0.25 to under $5. Student essentials include markers, binders, calculators, and paper at a steep discount. Teachers, check Amazon for supplies like tape, scissors, construction paper, and sticky notes.&nbsp;Best Buy&nbsp;Looking for tech deals for your older kids or college-bound teens? You can save up to $400 on Samsung tablets, Kindles, Beats headphones, and Apple AirPods. They also have deals for classroom accessories like coffee makers, printers, and office chairs.&nbsp;Carter’s&nbsp;Carter’s has some of the biggest discounts on kids’ clothing for back to school. Get 40% off everything in the store and online now. Enjoy BOGO free deals on clearance items (already 70% off) and even buy one get two free on denim.&nbsp;Kohls&nbsp;With tops starting at $5.99, bottoms at $6.99, and shoes at $24.99, don’t miss out on deals at Kohls. Grab popular back to school brands like Jansport, Nike, Adidas, and more for less.&nbsp;Old Navy&nbsp;Old Navy is a great place to shop for everyone in the family during back to school season. Get 50% off school uniforms, activewear, tops, bottoms, dresses, and jackets.&nbsp;Target&nbsp;At Target, you’ll find 30% off school supplies, backpacks, uniforms, clothing, and shoes. You’ll also find deals on snacks, lunch boxes, kids’ electronics, and more. Don’t forget to check the Circle app for even more discounts.&nbsp;Walmart&nbsp;Enjoy incredible deals like $4 shirts and shorts; folders, notebooks, and glue sticks for less than a dollar; and kids’ backpacks for under $10. Teachers, stock up on craft supplies, labels, storage containers, and everything else you need for the classroom.&nbsp;School Start Dates in Oklahoma for 2024-2025&nbsp;Thursday, August 8&nbsp;Moore&nbsp;Looking for the ideal school in Moore or Norman? Check out this blog post!&nbsp;Tuesday, August 13&nbsp;Choctaw&nbsp;MustangWednesday, August 14&nbsp;Deer Creek&nbsp;Yukon&nbsp;Thursday, August 15&nbsp;Blanchard&nbsp;Guthrie&nbsp;Harrah&nbsp;Norman&nbsp;Piedmont&nbsp;Stillwater&nbsp;Washington&nbsp;Tuesday, August 20&nbsp;Bixby&nbsp;We have you covered during back to school and beyond&nbsp;At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we don’t just help Oklahomans find their dream home or build it. We strive to create communities where residents feel safe, peaceful, and happy to be there.&nbsp;The best schools for your kids are just one part of a strong community. Follow the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods blog for more news and tips on home costs in Oklahoma, seasonal home maintenance, local restaurants, and more!","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fcf99fb695c83a01908688381dc8b127.png","name":"Looking for the best deals on back to school essentials and supplies? Here’s where to shop for back to school in Oklahoma.","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66b21f3b4db048034f6e14dd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66ba96344db04803526dbe8c","_updated":"Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:38:16 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Behind the Design of the Forrester Model Home","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Welcome to our latest model home in the Park Valley neighborhood in Stillwater, OK, where modern design meets functional living. Introducing the Forrester floor plan, a beautiful single-story home featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage, all within 1,496 square feet of thoughtfully designed space. This home offers everything you need for comfortable, stylish living.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5cd759d5adfd0342f67a903a9e8cac73.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5cd759d5adfd0342f67a903a9e8cac73.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Inspired Design with a Cowboy Flair\u003c/h4>\u003cp>The interior of the Forrester model is as memorable as it is functional. With a nod to the Oklahoma State University Cowboys, you'll find subtle orange hues woven throughout the home, adding a touch of local pride and vibrancy to the space.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>\"Being an OSU grad myself, I wanted the model to bring the same sense of comfort and cheer that the entire university provides. It was a true honor to style this special model in God’s country!\"\u003c/em> shares Taylor Stallard of Blonde + Blue Design.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/072a1047156d978d920069d396e6eef0.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/072a1047156d978d920069d396e6eef0.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>But what truly sets this home apart is its embrace of cutting-edge design trends. One of the standout features of this home is the striking all-black kitchen and dining space, designed using Color Drenching: A Monochromatic Trend. This design technique offers a powerful one-hue punch, creating a bold, cohesive look that reduces visual noise and makes the space feel more expansive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>\"When presented with the design for this model, I was inspired by last year's New York Fashion Week when it came to styling. I focused on the use of black brass and cognac elements to add an extra layer of sophistication. I really wanted the furniture and accessories to pop off the black color palette. These rich tones provide warmth and depth, perfectly complementing the dramatic monochrome scheme,\"\u003c/em> Taylor adds.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/54022b14bee611ab1fdeb1de8b9daa6e.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/54022b14bee611ab1fdeb1de8b9daa6e.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Thoughtful Layout and Livable Spaces\u003c/h4>\u003cp>The Forrester floor plan is designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind. As you enter the home, you're greeted by an entryway flooded with natural light, a feature that continues into the living room, kitchen, and breakfast area. The open floor plan makes this home perfect for entertaining and everyday life, allowing for easy flow between spaces.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b90afca67c9b6cde5b88acb6c46b5a03.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b90afca67c9b6cde5b88acb6c46b5a03.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>The kitchen is the heart of this home, featuring a floating island with great views of the backyard, perfect for preparing meals while staying connected with family and guests. The primary suite is a true retreat, offering a spacious walk-in closet and dual vanities, providing plenty of space for your morning routine.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The secondary bedrooms are thoughtfully designed with private linen closets in addition to large closets, ensuring ample storage for everyone in the household. These spaces are perfect for children, guests, or even a home office.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d121a1a9c81427dd6fc91a9076ba1c94.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d121a1a9c81427dd6fc91a9076ba1c94.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003ch4>A Home You'll Fall in Love With\u003c/h4>\u003cp>From the abundance of natural light to clever storage solutions, the Forrester model home in Park Valley is full of features that make it a place you'll fall in love with. Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, this home offers the perfect balance of style, comfort, and functionality.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Visit Us Today\u003c/h4>\u003cp>We invite you to visit our new model home in Park Valley, Stillwater, OK, to experience the Forrester floor plan for yourself. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, this home offers something for everyone.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e09ecaf2da2cb93423cb3681579b138a.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e09ecaf2da2cb93423cb3681579b138a.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8px;\">#StillwaterHomes #NewHomeDesign #OklahomaStateHomes #ColorDrenching #MonochromaticTrend #InteriorDesign #ModelHomeTour #OklahomaRealEstate&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3QO0tJh9dmk?si=Souj5yTQFGbXQl3Y\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/75706c0a49fe73eb2997275a4cf7467f.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"behind-the-design-of-the-forrester-model-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-08-29T23:04:43.505Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/75706c0a49fe73eb2997275a4cf7467f.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1724972684,"_etag":"c89b89bfad5a00dfaf59ef892d5368106b2f916b","textbody":"Welcome to our latest model home in the Park Valley neighborhood in Stillwater, OK, where modern design meets functional living. Introducing the Forrester floor plan, a beautiful single-story home featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage, all within 1,496 square feet of thoughtfully designed space. This home offers everything you need for comfortable, stylish living.Inspired Design with a Cowboy FlairThe interior of the Forrester model is as memorable as it is functional. With a nod to the Oklahoma State University Cowboys, you'll find subtle orange hues woven throughout the home, adding a touch of local pride and vibrancy to the space.&nbsp;\"Being an OSU grad myself, I wanted the model to bring the same sense of comfort and cheer that the entire university provides. It was a true honor to style this special model in God’s country!\" shares Taylor Stallard of Blonde + Blue Design.But what truly sets this home apart is its embrace of cutting-edge design trends. One of the standout features of this home is the striking all-black kitchen and dining space, designed using Color Drenching: A Monochromatic Trend. This design technique offers a powerful one-hue punch, creating a bold, cohesive look that reduces visual noise and makes the space feel more expansive.\"When presented with the design for this model, I was inspired by last year's New York Fashion Week when it came to styling. I focused on the use of black brass and cognac elements to add an extra layer of sophistication. I really wanted the furniture and accessories to pop off the black color palette. These rich tones provide warmth and depth, perfectly complementing the dramatic monochrome scheme,\" Taylor adds.Thoughtful Layout and Livable SpacesThe Forrester floor plan is designed with both aesthetics and functionality in mind. As you enter the home, you're greeted by an entryway flooded with natural light, a feature that continues into the living room, kitchen, and breakfast area. The open floor plan makes this home perfect for entertaining and everyday life, allowing for easy flow between spaces.The kitchen is the heart of this home, featuring a floating island with great views of the backyard, perfect for preparing meals while staying connected with family and guests. The primary suite is a true retreat, offering a spacious walk-in closet and dual vanities, providing plenty of space for your morning routine.The secondary bedrooms are thoughtfully designed with private linen closets in addition to large closets, ensuring ample storage for everyone in the household. These spaces are perfect for children, guests, or even a home office.A Home You'll Fall in Love WithFrom the abundance of natural light to clever storage solutions, the Forrester model home in Park Valley is full of features that make it a place you'll fall in love with. Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet night in, this home offers the perfect balance of style, comfort, and functionality.Visit Us TodayWe invite you to visit our new model home in Park Valley, Stillwater, OK, to experience the Forrester floor plan for yourself. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to downsize, this home offers something for everyone.#StillwaterHomes #NewHomeDesign #OklahomaStateHomes #ColorDrenching #MonochromaticTrend #InteriorDesign #ModelHomeTour #OklahomaRealEstate&nbsp;","_created":"Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:09:40 GMT","metaTags":{"description":"Explore the stunning Forrester model home in Park Valley, Stillwater, OK, featuring modern design, OSU-inspired decor, and an all-black kitchen with color drenching."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66ba96344db04803526dbe8c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66be234e4db04803526dcb90","_updated":"Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:30:31 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Park Valley Grand Opening & Brokers Open: Explore Our New Model Home in Stillwater, OK!","metaTags":{"description":"The grand opening of our new model home in Park Valley is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm in Stillwater, OK"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand-new model home in the heart of Stillwater, OK, at Park Valley! Mark your calendar for \u003cstrong>Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm\u003c/strong>, and join us at \u003cstrong>2224 W 29th Avenue, Stillwater, OK\u003c/strong>\n\u003cem>(near W 26th Ave &amp; S Western Rd)\u003c/em> to experience this stunning home in person.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/75706c0a49fe73eb2997275a4cf7467f.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/75706c0a49fe73eb2997275a4cf7467f.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>Inside, you’ll find a tasteful nod to our favorite local university, Oklahoma State University! From subtle orange hues to stylish touches throughout, this home is a celebration of the spirit of Stillwater. We can’t wait to hear what your favorite part of the design is!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our new model features the Forrester floor plan, a spacious and welcoming design with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,496 square feet of living space. This home is perfect for those looking to settle down in a community that values both comfort and convenience.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6096fa0a3ca085f3a9525960764178d9.png\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6096fa0a3ca085f3a9525960764178d9.png\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>But the excitement doesn’t stop with the model home. If you’re looking for a quicker move-in, we have a great selection of pre-designed homes available for tours. \u003cstrong>Several of these homes qualify for our current promotions, including a rate as low as 4.99% or $12,000 Your Way*.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Park Valley is our newest community in Stillwater, conveniently located near downtown and just a short drive from Oklahoma State University. This community offers a range of homes from 1,158 sq ft to 2,136 sq ft. Future amenities will include a playground, fishing pond, and gorgeous walking trails, making it a perfect place for families to call home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Residents of Park Valley will enjoy quick and easy access to downtown Stillwater, ensuring you’re never far from the action while still enjoying the tranquility of a thoughtfully designed neighborhood.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5cd759d5adfd0342f67a903a9e8cac73.jpeg\" style=\"width: 300%;\" class=\"fr-fil fr-dib\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5cd759d5adfd0342f67a903a9e8cac73.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp>We invite you to visit Park Valley on \u003cstrong>Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm\u003c/strong>, and experience the beauty of our new model home for yourself. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, we’re confident you’ll find something you love. Come see what makes Park Valley the perfect place to live, and let us help you find your dream home today!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>* Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. &nbsp;Must close within 30 days of contract. $12,000 offer on select homes may be used on rate buydown, closing costs, home price reduction, and/or select home options. 4-point rate buydown offer on select homes paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample rate of 4.99% is based on interest rates dated 7/10/2024 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan (sample APR 5.920%). Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offers may not be combined. Offers, including the rate buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3QO0tJh9dmk?si=5KGc5oHjAKTY9Eul\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3b76cae647fedfb10322ce5f984cf579.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"park-valley-grand-opening-brokers-open-explore-our-new-model-home-in-stillwater-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-08-15T15:35:30.820Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3b76cae647fedfb10322ce5f984cf579.png","name":"Park Valley Grand Opening: Explore Our New Model Home in Stillwater, OK!","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1723736131,"_etag":"d32709b798263bcc22588e901884c67b4a5565e1","textbody":"We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand-new model home in the heart of Stillwater, OK, at Park Valley! Mark your calendar for Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm, and join us at 2224 W 29th Avenue, Stillwater, OK\n(near W 26th Ave &amp; S Western Rd) to experience this stunning home in person.Inside, you’ll find a tasteful nod to our favorite local university, Oklahoma State University! From subtle orange hues to stylish touches throughout, this home is a celebration of the spirit of Stillwater. We can’t wait to hear what your favorite part of the design is!Our new model features the Forrester floor plan, a spacious and welcoming design with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,496 square feet of living space. This home is perfect for those looking to settle down in a community that values both comfort and convenience.&nbsp;But the excitement doesn’t stop with the model home. If you’re looking for a quicker move-in, we have a great selection of pre-designed homes available for tours. Several of these homes qualify for our current promotions, including a rate as low as 4.99% or $12,000 Your Way*.&nbsp;Park Valley is our newest community in Stillwater, conveniently located near downtown and just a short drive from Oklahoma State University. This community offers a range of homes from 1,158 sq ft to 2,136 sq ft. Future amenities will include a playground, fishing pond, and gorgeous walking trails, making it a perfect place for families to call home.Residents of Park Valley will enjoy quick and easy access to downtown Stillwater, ensuring you’re never far from the action while still enjoying the tranquility of a thoughtfully designed neighborhood.We invite you to visit Park Valley on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm, and experience the beauty of our new model home for yourself. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, we’re confident you’ll find something you love. Come see what makes Park Valley the perfect place to live, and let us help you find your dream home today!* Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. &nbsp;Must close within 30 days of contract. $12,000 offer on select homes may be used on rate buydown, closing costs, home price reduction, and/or select home options. 4-point rate buydown offer on select homes paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample rate of 4.99% is based on interest rates dated 7/10/2024 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan (sample APR 5.920%). Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offers may not be combined. Offers, including the rate buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.","_created":"Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:48:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66be234e4db04803526dcb90"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66bfcc6c4db048034e6f2739","_updated":"Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:26:43 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Kingdom at Work","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">\u003ca class=\"btn btn-brand3\" href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-kingdom-at-work-tickets-927896743137?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register Now\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Join us for a one-day leadership workshop focused on how we can better support and love our team members, partners, and customers through our roles at work. Speakers from a variety of companies will guide discussions on how to handle workplace conflict and increase your impact as a leader by focusing on loving others.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>It is easy to love others when companies are flourishing and coworkers are working well together. It's a much more difficult discipline when tough decisions need to be made for the company's future, when it seems like we're attending more funerals than celebrations, or when conflict is high. Through this workshop, learn strategies to ensure strong relationships are at the heart of what we do and allow us to overcome difficult times by leaning into those relationships.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Loving others and strong relationships are part of many companies' core values, but this workshop will help prioritize and formalize this strategy by using Christian principles to guide our kindness and understanding toward others.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca class=\"btn btn-brand3\" href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-kingdom-at-work-tickets-927896743137?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register Now\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/44e5285677cc4f82c8e95b139903e4c9.png","name":"Kingdom at Work","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/936038111?h=b8686857c0&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"Ideal Homes Trailer\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/div>\u003cscript src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js\">\u003c/script>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/44e5285677cc4f82c8e95b139903e4c9.png","@type":"ImageObject"}}],"uniqueName":"kingdom-at-work-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-08-16T20:18:34.345Z","_created":"Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:02:20 GMT","dateUnix":1723839515,"_etag":"1fbe77cfd8ad3c21a1b6aa4bf336c651b0f68452","textbody":"Register NowJoin us for a one-day leadership workshop focused on how we can better support and love our team members, partners, and customers through our roles at work. Speakers from a variety of companies will guide discussions on how to handle workplace conflict and increase your impact as a leader by focusing on loving others.&nbsp;It is easy to love others when companies are flourishing and coworkers are working well together. It's a much more difficult discipline when tough decisions need to be made for the company's future, when it seems like we're attending more funerals than celebrations, or when conflict is high. Through this workshop, learn strategies to ensure strong relationships are at the heart of what we do and allow us to overcome difficult times by leaning into those relationships.Loving others and strong relationships are part of many companies' core values, but this workshop will help prioritize and formalize this strategy by using Christian principles to guide our kindness and understanding toward others.Register Now","metaTags":{"description":"Kingdom at Work"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66bfcc6c4db048034e6f2739"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66d076304db048034e6f88e6","_updated":"Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:41:00 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"What Is It Like to Live in Edmond, OK?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; background-color: initial;\">Called&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://www.edmondok.gov/962/Moving-to-Edmond\" style=\"font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400;\">the “Crown Jewel”\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; background-color: initial;\">&nbsp;of Oklahoma, Edmond is a charming, family-friendly city on the outskirts of OKC. If you’re wondering what it’s like to live in Edmond, OK, you can expect excellent schools, lots of outdoor activities, and a low cost of living. It’s easy to see why Edmond made&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003ca href=\"https://livability.com/best-places/2023-top-100-best-places-to-live-in-the-us/edmond-ok/\" style=\"font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400;\">Livability’s list\u003c/a>\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400; background-color: initial;\">&nbsp;of Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Thinking of living in Edmond, OK? Learn about Edmond’s schools, economy, attractions, and more below!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Where is Edmond, OK?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Edmond is located in the heart of Oklahoma. From our Edmond community of \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\">Knox Farm\u003c/a> it’s just a 20-minute drive south to downtown Oklahoma City. Edmond residents can enjoy a short work commute and proximity to events in OKC, as well as the benefits of living in a peaceful suburban community.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Edmond’s summers are hot and humid, with an average high of 88 degrees. The Ideal community of Knox Farm features a splash pad specifically to help beat the heat with kiddos all summer long. Winters are fairly mild with little precipitation. Average lows in the winters hover around 24 degrees. Though Edmond gets the most rain during spring and summer, winters are pretty dry. Edmond only gets about \u003ca href=\"https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/oklahoma/edmond\">five inches of snow\u003c/a> per year (compare that to the U.S. average of 28 inches!).\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>“Living in Edmond now for a total of nearly 25 years, I can tell you it is a great city. It has certainly grown in the time I have lived here, but it has maintained its clean, safe, hometown feel. But even with a hometown feel, you have just about anything you could ever need or want to do, all within 20-30 minutes.” -\u003c/em>\u003cem>Brian Bergerson, Edmond resident\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What are the public schools like in Edmond?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>The public schools in Edmond, OK are some of the best in the state!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>The highly desirable Deer Creek Public Schools is a small school district inside Edmond but separate from Edmond Public Schools. It is consistently rated top quality for academic progress. Deer Creek High School has also consistently won Great Schools’ \u003ca href=\"https://www.greatschools.org/oklahoma/edmond/deer-creek-school-district/\">College Success Award\u003c/a>, which recognizes schools that excel at helping students enroll and succeed in college. The Ideal community of Knox Farm is located in the Deer Creek School District.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>In Edmond Public Schools, Memorial High School was ranked #1 in Edmond and #5 in Oklahoma \u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/oklahoma/districts/edmond-111390\">by USNews\u003c/a>. Edmond Public Schools has \u003ca href=\"https://www.edmondschools.net/page/indicators-of-excellence\">11 Blue Ribbon Schools\u003c/a>, the most of any school district in the state, so they are nationally recognized by the United States Department of Education for their excellence and success.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What are some things to do in Edmond?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Edmond has attractions and events that are sure to please every resident.. You can catch live music at the Jazz Lab, attend the Arts Festival, or browse boutique shops and restaurants in \u003ca href=\"https://downtownedmondok.com/about/\">downtown Edmond\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Outside of downtown, there’s Arcadia Lake and Arcadia Lake Trail to explore, as well as Spring Creek Trail. If you love swimming, camping, fishing, and hiking, you’ll love Edmond. Edmond also has seven beautiful golf courses, including Oak Tree National, which hosted the 2014 U.S. Senior Open.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>\"We enjoy hitting up the local breweries; they're always introducing new beers. Our top pick is Icehouse downtown in Edmond. It's got a cool brewery, a few food options, plus an outdoor spot with a play area for kids. And it's conveniently near the Railyard, Edmond Farmers Market, and other cool spots to hang out.\" -\u003c/em>\u003cem>Heather Hartley, Edmond resident\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Don’t forget — if you feel like spending time outside of Edmond for a change of pace, Oklahoma City is just a short drive away! Enjoy a family dinner or date night downtown at one of these \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/7-exceptional-restaurants-in-oklahoma-city\">exceptional restaurants\u003c/a> in OKC.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What is Edmond’s economy like?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Edmond’s economy is doing incredibly well; in fact, its job market is better than the national average. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.edmondok.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1720\">top three employers\u003c/a> in Edmond are Edmond Public Schools, the University of Central Oklahoma, and the City of Edmond.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>In 2023, Edmond’s unemployment rate was 3.2%, lower than \u003ca href=\"https://realestate.usnews.com/places/oklahoma/edmond#:~:text=The%20job%20market%20in%20Edmond,median%20household%20income%20of%20%2475%2C149.\">the national average\u003c/a> of 5.33%. That same year, Edmond’s \u003ca href=\"https://realestate.usnews.com/places/oklahoma/edmond#:~:text=The%20job%20market%20in%20Edmond,median%20household%20income%20of%20%2475%2C149.\">median household income\u003c/a> was $113,014, while the national median was $75,149.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Cost of living is \u003ca href=\"https://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-calculator/Oklahoma-Edmond\">9% lower\u003c/a> than the national average, too. Grocery prices; housing, utility, and transportation costs; and healthcare costs are all lower than the national average by up to 19%.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Quick facts about Edmond, OK\u003c/h2>\u003cul type=\"disc\">\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>The homeownership rate was \u003ca href=\"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/edmond-ok?redirect=true#:~:text=Rent%20vs%20Own&text=In%202022%2C%2070.3%25%20of%20the,it's%20parent%20and%20neighboring%20geographies.\">70.3%\u003c/a> in 2022.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Edmond’s population is over 95,000, making it the 5th most populous city in Oklahoma, according to \u003ca href=\"https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US4023200\">the 2020 United States Census\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Edmond’s crime rate is \u003ca href=\"https://www.areavibes.com/edmond-ok/crime/\">23.3% lower\u003c/a> than the national average.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>The sales tax rate in Edmond is \u003ca href=\"https://www.edmondok.gov/1385/Shop-Edmond#:~:text=The%20sales%20tax%20rate%20in,%2C%20parks%2C%20and%20capital%20improvements.\">8.25%\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2>Find the perfect home in Edmond, OK&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>See what living in Edmond is like for yourself! Our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek\">communities\u003c/a> in the Edmond and Deer Creek area are family-friendly, peaceful, and close to excellent schools. Whether you’re looking for the perfect move-in ready home or want to build your dream home from the ground up, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is here to help.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact us\u003c/a> today to find your Ideal Home!\u003c/span>\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e2ff00e695b311e9071227af96ee4b43.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/nNwdyoMqOZ4?si=sdbgsusYU4xKwC3Q\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e2ff00e695b311e9071227af96ee4b43.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"What is it like to live in Edmond?"}}],"uniqueName":"what-is-it-like-to-live-in-edmond-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-08-29T13:14:05.842Z","_created":"Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:22:56 GMT","dateUnix":1724937246,"_etag":"ad37276669a33e7f689afed2e5d11af7ca81b481","textbody":"Called&nbsp;the “Crown Jewel”&nbsp;of Oklahoma, Edmond is a charming, family-friendly city on the outskirts of OKC. If you’re wondering what it’s like to live in Edmond, OK, you can expect excellent schools, lots of outdoor activities, and a low cost of living. It’s easy to see why Edmond made&nbsp;Livability’s list&nbsp;of Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2023.Thinking of living in Edmond, OK? Learn about Edmond’s schools, economy, attractions, and more below!Where is Edmond, OK?Edmond is located in the heart of Oklahoma. From our Edmond community of Knox Farm it’s just a 20-minute drive south to downtown Oklahoma City. Edmond residents can enjoy a short work commute and proximity to events in OKC, as well as the benefits of living in a peaceful suburban community.&nbsp;Edmond’s summers are hot and humid, with an average high of 88 degrees. The Ideal community of Knox Farm features a splash pad specifically to help beat the heat with kiddos all summer long. Winters are fairly mild with little precipitation. Average lows in the winters hover around 24 degrees. Though Edmond gets the most rain during spring and summer, winters are pretty dry. Edmond only gets about five inches of snow per year (compare that to the U.S. average of 28 inches!).“Living in Edmond now for a total of nearly 25 years, I can tell you it is a great city. It has certainly grown in the time I have lived here, but it has maintained its clean, safe, hometown feel. But even with a hometown feel, you have just about anything you could ever need or want to do, all within 20-30 minutes.” -Brian Bergerson, Edmond residentWhat are the public schools like in Edmond?The public schools in Edmond, OK are some of the best in the state!The highly desirable Deer Creek Public Schools is a small school district inside Edmond but separate from Edmond Public Schools. It is consistently rated top quality for academic progress. Deer Creek High School has also consistently won Great Schools’ College Success Award, which recognizes schools that excel at helping students enroll and succeed in college. The Ideal community of Knox Farm is located in the Deer Creek School District.In Edmond Public Schools, Memorial High School was ranked #1 in Edmond and #5 in Oklahoma by USNews. Edmond Public Schools has 11 Blue Ribbon Schools, the most of any school district in the state, so they are nationally recognized by the United States Department of Education for their excellence and success.What are some things to do in Edmond?Edmond has attractions and events that are sure to please every resident.. You can catch live music at the Jazz Lab, attend the Arts Festival, or browse boutique shops and restaurants in downtown Edmond.&nbsp;Outside of downtown, there’s Arcadia Lake and Arcadia Lake Trail to explore, as well as Spring Creek Trail. If you love swimming, camping, fishing, and hiking, you’ll love Edmond. Edmond also has seven beautiful golf courses, including Oak Tree National, which hosted the 2014 U.S. Senior Open.\"We enjoy hitting up the local breweries; they're always introducing new beers. Our top pick is Icehouse downtown in Edmond. It's got a cool brewery, a few food options, plus an outdoor spot with a play area for kids. And it's conveniently near the Railyard, Edmond Farmers Market, and other cool spots to hang out.\" -Heather Hartley, Edmond residentDon’t forget — if you feel like spending time outside of Edmond for a change of pace, Oklahoma City is just a short drive away! Enjoy a family dinner or date night downtown at one of these exceptional restaurants in OKC.&nbsp;What is Edmond’s economy like?Edmond’s economy is doing incredibly well; in fact, its job market is better than the national average. The top three employers in Edmond are Edmond Public Schools, the University of Central Oklahoma, and the City of Edmond.In 2023, Edmond’s unemployment rate was 3.2%, lower than the national average of 5.33%. That same year, Edmond’s median household income was $113,014, while the national median was $75,149.Cost of living is 9% lower than the national average, too. Grocery prices; housing, utility, and transportation costs; and healthcare costs are all lower than the national average by up to 19%.Quick facts about Edmond, OKThe homeownership rate was 70.3% in 2022.Edmond’s population is over 95,000, making it the 5th most populous city in Oklahoma, according to the 2020 United States Census.Edmond’s crime rate is 23.3% lower than the national average.The sales tax rate in Edmond is 8.25%.Find the perfect home in Edmond, OK&nbsp;See what living in Edmond is like for yourself! Our communities in the Edmond and Deer Creek area are family-friendly, peaceful, and close to excellent schools. Whether you’re looking for the perfect move-in ready home or want to build your dream home from the ground up, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is here to help.&nbsp;Contact us today to find your Ideal Home!","metaTags":{"description":"Explore Edmond, OK—top-rated schools, affordable living, and outdoor fun make it a top U.S. place to live."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66d076304db048034e6f88e6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66eb3c2c4db048034e701675","_updated":"Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:52:43 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"What Is It Like to Live in Choctaw, OK?","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Choctaw, OK is the oldest town \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=CH048\">in Oklahoma Territory\u003c/a> — and it remains a tight-knit community full of warmth and friendliness. If you’re searching for a place to live near Oklahoma City that’s affordable, safe, and tranquil, it’s time to visit Choctaw.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Learn more about Choctaw’s schools, cost of living, and more below!\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Where is Choctaw, OK?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Choctaw is about half an hour east of Oklahoma City. The incredibly peaceful and tranquil \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe\">Timber Ridge Pointe\u003c/a> community is located in Choctaw and as \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands\">The Woodlands\u003c/a> community is located just 10 minutes away in Harrah.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Climate-wise, Choctaw is a \u003ca href=\"https://www.bestplaces.net/climate/city/oklahoma/choctaw\">pleasant place\u003c/a> to live. Summers in Choctaw are hot and humid, with an average high of 88 degrees. In the winter, the average is 42 degrees. Choctaw gets an average amount of rainfall throughout the year at 38 inches. However, snowfall is rare at about four inches of snow per year (much lower than the national average of 28 inches).&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What is education like in Choctaw?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Choctaw’s public schools are rated highly. Many of the elementary schools and high schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District are ranked some of the best in the state. Other parts of Choctaw are zoned for Jones Public Schools and Oklahoma City Public Schools.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.cnpschools.org/cnp-district/about-us\">Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District\u003c/a> itself has been awarded the national “What Parents’ Want Award.” Only 16% of the nation’s school districts qualified for the recognition program!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students living in the Timber Ridge Pointe community attend highly rated schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What are some things to do in Choctaw?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Choctaw is home to many parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities for residents of all ages!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ten Acre Lake Park is a popular spot for fishing; there’s even an annual fishing derby for kids to show off their skills. Visitors can also kayak, walk on trails, or visit the connected Bouse Sports Complex.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For picnics, gatherings, or outdoor adventures with family, there’s Choctaw Creek Park. Explore walking and equestrian trails, a disc golf course, and fitness stations located throughout the park. From May to September, enjoy a stroll through the farmer’s market during Friday Nights in the Park.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>“My favorite thing about living in Choctaw is that you get the feel of country living while also being so close to everything. It’s so easy to get anywhere in the city from this area but you still feel like you get to be out a little ways.”&nbsp;\u003c/em>– Tara Graves, Choctaw Resident\u003c/p>\u003cp>Little ones living in Choctaw will love Barrel Springs Splash Pad, a safe and enjoyable park to play in during hot summer months. After cooling off, visit Lloyd Williamson Park, a green space in the heart of Choctaw that features refurbished vintage playground structures!\u003c/p>\u003cp>Looking to venture into the city for a date night, family dinner, or special event? Try one of these \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/7-exceptional-restaurants-in-oklahoma-city\">exceptional restaurants\u003c/a>\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>nearby. Oklahoma City is just a 30-minute drive away.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What is Choctaw’s cost of living like?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>With a population of over 12,000 people, Choctaw offers a small-town feel. About 88% of Choctaw residents own their homes. Median home prices are just over $310,000. The average household income for Choctaw residents is about $81,000. Choctaw’s cost of living is \u003ca href=\"https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/communities/communities/choctaw/\">13% below\u003c/a> the national average.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of Choctaw’s biggest employers and source of career opportunities is \u003ca href=\"https://www.greateroklahomacity.com/communities/communities/choctaw/\">Tinker Air Force Base\u003c/a>, a short drive from Timber Ridge Pointe. Other \u003ca href=\"https://datausa.io/profile/geo/choctaw-ok?redirect=true\">large industries\u003c/a> in the area include public administration, healthcare and social assistance, and retail.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Quick facts about Choctaw, OK\u003c/h2>\u003cul>\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Choctaw’s crime rate is low: most residents feel “very safe” or “pretty safe” in the area, according to \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/choctaw-oklahoma-ok/crime-safety/\">Niche\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Choctaw hosts \u003ca href=\"https://www.mychoctaw.org/o/choctaw/page/community-and-special-events\">community festivals\u003c/a> throughout the year, including an Arbor Day celebration, an “Old Timers Day” to celebrate its founding, a BBQ festival, and more.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2>Find the perfect new home in Choctaw&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Ready to experience the rural charm and peacefulness of Choctaw? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/choctaw\">communities\u003c/a> in Choctaw and neighboring Harrah!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we’ll help you find a move-in ready home that ticks all the boxes on your checklist. Or, if you’d prefer to bring your dream home to life, we can help with a custom build.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\">Contact us\u003c/a> today to get started!\u003c/p>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/60d54506de911f69c7a30108007ce05c.jpeg","name":"Choctaw High School","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"what-is-it-like-to-live-in-choctaw-ok-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-09-18T20:41:11.157Z","_created":"Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:46:36 GMT","dateUnix":1726692072,"_etag":"cfbe8b5be3d6f89f4dc59004ce5f5ed7e22c0b8c","textbody":"Choctaw, OK is the oldest town in Oklahoma Territory — and it remains a tight-knit community full of warmth and friendliness. If you’re searching for a place to live near Oklahoma City that’s affordable, safe, and tranquil, it’s time to visit Choctaw.&nbsp;Learn more about Choctaw’s schools, cost of living, and more below!Where is Choctaw, OK?Choctaw is about half an hour east of Oklahoma City. The incredibly peaceful and tranquil Timber Ridge Pointe community is located in Choctaw and as The Woodlands community is located just 10 minutes away in Harrah.Climate-wise, Choctaw is a pleasant place to live. Summers in Choctaw are hot and humid, with an average high of 88 degrees. In the winter, the average is 42 degrees. Choctaw gets an average amount of rainfall throughout the year at 38 inches. However, snowfall is rare at about four inches of snow per year (much lower than the national average of 28 inches).&nbsp;What is education like in Choctaw?Choctaw’s public schools are rated highly. Many of the elementary schools and high schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District are ranked some of the best in the state. Other parts of Choctaw are zoned for Jones Public Schools and Oklahoma City Public Schools.The Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District itself has been awarded the national “What Parents’ Want Award.” Only 16% of the nation’s school districts qualified for the recognition program!Students living in the Timber Ridge Pointe community attend highly rated schools in the Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District.What are some things to do in Choctaw?Choctaw is home to many parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities for residents of all ages!Ten Acre Lake Park is a popular spot for fishing; there’s even an annual fishing derby for kids to show off their skills. Visitors can also kayak, walk on trails, or visit the connected Bouse Sports Complex.For picnics, gatherings, or outdoor adventures with family, there’s Choctaw Creek Park. Explore walking and equestrian trails, a disc golf course, and fitness stations located throughout the park. From May to September, enjoy a stroll through the farmer’s market during Friday Nights in the Park.&nbsp;“My favorite thing about living in Choctaw is that you get the feel of country living while also being so close to everything. It’s so easy to get anywhere in the city from this area but you still feel like you get to be out a little ways.”&nbsp;– Tara Graves, Choctaw ResidentLittle ones living in Choctaw will love Barrel Springs Splash Pad, a safe and enjoyable park to play in during hot summer months. After cooling off, visit Lloyd Williamson Park, a green space in the heart of Choctaw that features refurbished vintage playground structures!Looking to venture into the city for a date night, family dinner, or special event? Try one of these exceptional restaurants&nbsp;nearby. Oklahoma City is just a 30-minute drive away.What is Choctaw’s cost of living like?With a population of over 12,000 people, Choctaw offers a small-town feel. About 88% of Choctaw residents own their homes. Median home prices are just over $310,000. The average household income for Choctaw residents is about $81,000. Choctaw’s cost of living is 13% below the national average.One of Choctaw’s biggest employers and source of career opportunities is Tinker Air Force Base, a short drive from Timber Ridge Pointe. Other large industries in the area include public administration, healthcare and social assistance, and retail.Quick facts about Choctaw, OKChoctaw’s crime rate is low: most residents feel “very safe” or “pretty safe” in the area, according to Niche.Choctaw hosts community festivals throughout the year, including an Arbor Day celebration, an “Old Timers Day” to celebrate its founding, a BBQ festival, and more.Find the perfect new home in Choctaw&nbsp;Ready to experience the rural charm and peacefulness of Choctaw? Check out our communities in Choctaw and neighboring Harrah!&nbsp;At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we’ll help you find a move-in ready home that ticks all the boxes on your checklist. Or, if you’d prefer to bring your dream home to life, we can help with a custom build.&nbsp;Contact us today to get started!","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66eb3c2c4db048034e701675"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66f1c6d94db04803516dd2cc","_updated":"Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:25:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Big Savings Await: Lower Interest Rates","metaTags":{"description":"Save big on your new Ideal home with lower interest rates or $12,000 in savings! Learn how to use $12k toward closing costs, price reductions, or upgrades."},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you haven't heard the great news yet, interest rates have been cut, and that means more savings for you on your new Ideal home! Now is the perfect time to lock in your dream home, with two incredible promotions designed to fit your budget and help you get the right price on the right home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For a limited time, \u003cem>select homes qualify for your choice of either a rate as low as 4.5% or $12k Your Way when using our preferred lender\u003c/em>*. These homes offer you the flexibility to choose between a lower mortgage rate or $12,000 in savings that you can use as you wish.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Other qualifying homes offer \u003cem>$12k Your Way exclusively\u003c/em>*. This gives you the opportunity to put those funds toward options that suit your needs and make the home-buying process even easier.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s how you can use $12,000 toward your Ideal home:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Closing Costs\u003c/strong>: Lighten the financial load upfront by using the funds to cover part or all of your closing costs, making the home-buying process more affordable from the start.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reduce the Purchase Price\u003c/strong>: Apply the $12,000 directly to the home’s purchase price, lowering the overall amount you need to finance—this means a lower monthly mortgage payment and long-term savings.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Optional Upgrades\u003c/strong>: Want to add some extra features to your new home? Choose to use the $12,000 for a storm shelter, full home blinds, or a combination of both. These upgrades add value and comfort to your Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Whether you’re looking for the lowest rate or $12,000 in savings to use your way, we’ve got the perfect promotion to help make your dream home a reality!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8px;\">*Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. Must close within 30 days of contract. $12,000 offer on select homes may be used on rate buydown, closing costs, home price reduction, and/or select home options. 4-point rate buydown offer on select homes paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample rate of 4.5% is based on interest rates dated 9/23/2024 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan (sample APR 5.920%). Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offers may not be combined. Offers, including the rate buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.\u003c/span>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"big-savings-await-lower-interest-rates-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-09-23T19:47:35.104Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/b16c09ec2c7cf09afe95af9f55af9070.png","name":"Rates as low as 4.5% OR $12k Your Way*","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1727120856,"_etag":"48baed75d6413f143b9532d718f4a70c693e1563","textbody":"If you haven't heard the great news yet, interest rates have been cut, and that means more savings for you on your new Ideal home! Now is the perfect time to lock in your dream home, with two incredible promotions designed to fit your budget and help you get the right price on the right home.For a limited time, select homes qualify for your choice of either a rate as low as 4.5% or $12k Your Way when using our preferred lender*. These homes offer you the flexibility to choose between a lower mortgage rate or $12,000 in savings that you can use as you wish.Other qualifying homes offer $12k Your Way exclusively*. This gives you the opportunity to put those funds toward options that suit your needs and make the home-buying process even easier.Here’s how you can use $12,000 toward your Ideal home:Closing Costs: Lighten the financial load upfront by using the funds to cover part or all of your closing costs, making the home-buying process more affordable from the start.Reduce the Purchase Price: Apply the $12,000 directly to the home’s purchase price, lowering the overall amount you need to finance—this means a lower monthly mortgage payment and long-term savings.Optional Upgrades: Want to add some extra features to your new home? Choose to use the $12,000 for a storm shelter, full home blinds, or a combination of both. These upgrades add value and comfort to your Ideal home.Whether you’re looking for the lowest rate or $12,000 in savings to use your way, we’ve got the perfect promotion to help make your dream home a reality!*Offer available only on select move-in ready homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for a limited time. Must close within 30 days of contract. $12,000 offer on select homes may be used on rate buydown, closing costs, home price reduction, and/or select home options. 4-point rate buydown offer on select homes paid for by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Sample rate of 4.5% is based on interest rates dated 9/23/2024 on a qualified 30-yr fixed-rate FHA loan (sample APR 5.920%). Rates may change and buyer must qualify for specific interest rate and terms. This is not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Offers may not be combined. Offers, including the rate buydown, requires financing through a preferred Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods lender.","_created":"Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:51:53 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66f1c6d94db04803516dd2cc"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"66f714774db04803506de7e1","_updated":"Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:26:39 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Damage-Free Halloween Decorations for your Ideal Home","metaTags":{"description":"Discover creative, damage-free Halloween decorations for your Ideal Home! From window silhouettes to stunning pumpkin arches, learn how to enhance your fall decor.","title":"Decorating your new home for fall and Halloween | Ideal Homes"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Anne Shirley famously said, \"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we couldn’t agree more.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">There’s something about fall—the changing leaves, the football games and tailgates, and the blessed relief from the Oklahoma heat—that makes this a special time of the year.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">When the weather turns crisp and the days shorten, many people are ready to decorate their porches with colors that reflect the season. We love seeing Ideal neighborhoods decked out in orange pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, yellow and purple mums, and ghosts and goblins of every kind.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">No matter if your Ideal home is 1,200 or 3,200 square feet, its front entrance was designed with care and intention. It’s ready to welcome you and your guests at the end of every day and on special occasions. These front entrances also serve as the perfect backdrop for seasonal decorations.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Still, the last thing you want to do is damage the outside of your beautiful, new Ideal home. We’ve got you covered with some damage-free outdoor decoration ideas that will help you create a cornucopia of seasonal splendor…or give trick-or-treaters a fright!\u003c/p>\u003cstrong>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Gathering the Tools\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Decorating the outside of your home without damaging it requires the right tools. Don’t worry; they’re easy to find and inexpensive.\u003c/p>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003ch3>Zip Ties\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Zip ties are the duct-tape of damage-free decorating. Use small zip ties to connect lightweight objects, or heavy-duty zip ties to affix large objects like decorative arches to the columns and other structural components of your house. (More on that later).\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">And remember: never zip tie anything heavy to your gutters. Also, make sure that whatever you zip tie won’t catch a gust of Oklahoma’s strong winds, especially if it’s near a window.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Brick Clamps\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Brick clamps hook at the top and bottom of bricks. With a picture-hanger hook on the outer surface, they are perfect for hanging wreaths, small lights, and other decorations…like creepy crawlies climbing up the side of your bricks.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Command™ Hooks\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Don’t want to put nails in your beautiful, new siding? Hang wreaths and other decorations using Command™ Hooks. These come in a variety of options, and can adhere to most smooth surfaces like glass, metal, or siding.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Hot Glue\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Yes, you read that right! Did you know hot glue can be used on brick? Simply apply the hot glue and affix lightweight decor like strings of lights. When you’re ready to remove your decorations, you’ll use a putty knife or wood chisel to release them from the glue. Then simply peel the glue away from the bricks. Don’t use hot glue on siding or other painted surfaces. Hot glue will become brittle over time and is only meant for temporary decorations.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Gutter Clips\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Don’t count out the tool synonymous with Christmas outdoor decor. Gutter clips affix strings of lights along gutters and can be used for Halloween lights and other lightweight decorations like leaves or ghosts.\u003c/p>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Decor Idea 1 – Easy as Pumpkin Pie Window Silhouettes\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cimg src=\"https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdUwhOkdAZ-if78D0p93VkRQsXiFC8JQfPA-QzDvw-xGs-B5aRuVYcdBJ9lMWnvTXdgEMfNc9qrbKhgRA9_3rUIkOjrSCdnrXJckBlx3iJxWj_p6cVPjdUPOHpai5P60RlyifmoslsKshhcGU_H0F9eY7pi?key=4R7HwE5m8Hj19OhGEDc0nQ\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii fr-fir\">Want decorations that stand out but also require minimal effort, tools, and time? Let’s talk window silhouettes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When you think of window silhouettes, your mind might jump to the small sheets of cheesy cling films&nbsp;adored by children on road trips, but window silhouettes are quite different. These solid-black decorations are large and make use of backlighting to create dramatic silhouettes. Be it a silly monster, an arch-backed cat, or leaves that appear to be tumbling in the wind, you can make a big impact with this easy project.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Premade silhouettes that cling to the inside of windows are available online. You can also download one of many templates online and make your own with some black paper and double-sided tape!\u003c/p>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPJ9RG4?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZHCD1NARXGTZE2APVWK8&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZHCD1NARXGTZE2APVWK8&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ZHCD1NARXGTZE2APVWK8&th=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon: Extra Large Spider Silhouettes\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://thegraphicsfairy.com/halloween-window-silhouettes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Silhouette Template\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Decor Idea 2 – Gourd-geous…But a Bit More Work\u003cstrong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;\u003c/strong>The Pumpkin Arch\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://celebrateanddecorate.com/how-to-decorate-your-door-for-fall-with-a-pumpkin-arch/\">\u003cimg src=\"https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeoxfkPPJAvZPxJUHw1rWu-LPfGhCDqktcK5olRWXUXAiY8-K7mijez84CaaAoQ4Zdvg8sDhHeAhOw1pORM8ihxTnaGKQlXp6DcXARZOwb-6ZzMNn59GHoGUJoGZbZY3BPdTvltZlITrbYpio9NhBBwtZu2?key=4R7HwE5m8Hj19OhGEDc0nQ\" width=\"173\" height=\"261\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii fr-fil\">\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/strong>A pumpkin arch over an entryway makes a big statement. While pumpkin arches require a bit more effort and tools, they’re easier to create than you might think. Even better, they won’t damage your home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Start by either cutting PVC pipes to the right sizes or purchasing a portable arch kit online. Next, assemble your fake pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns and carefully cut two holes where you plan to thread the pumpkins through the frame. Depending on the look you’re going for, these holes can be either in the back of the pumpkins or through the tops and bottoms.\u003c/p>\u003cp>After (or likely while) you’re stacking your arch with fake pumpkins or other ghoulish decorations, secure the frame to your home with zip ties and other tools we listed above. Make your arch stand out even more by threading white lights through the pumpkins.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are hundreds of tutorials online that delve deep into the ins and outs of decorative entryway arches. We’ve pulled two for you: \u003ca href=\"https://www.athomewithnatalie.com/white-and-sparkly-pumpkin-arch/\">This tutorial\u003c/a> uses a portable arch kit, and \u003ca href=\"https://celebrateanddecorate.com/how-to-decorate-your-door-for-fall-with-a-pumpkin-arch/\">this uses PVC piping\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Using the Holidays to Build a Vision for your Ideal Home\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’re considering buying or building a new home in Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Tulsa, or other locations throughout the OKC metro, take a minute to envision how you’d like to decorate the exterior of your future home for autumn, Halloween, and other holidays.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Is an arched porch a must? Do you want large front-facing windows? Or, if you’re building a new home, do you want to add extra exterior power outlets?&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Thinking in advance about how you want to decorate your home for the holidays may sound frivolous, but it can help you focus on what you need and want in your Ideal home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"damagefree-halloween-decorations-for-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-09-27T20:10:52.850Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/50c310219743896024c5dfd65b9a4eb8.jpeg","name":"front porch halloween Ideal home","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1727467853,"_etag":"024ed11880fe05019ae1d384dc99ace3f502b0d7","textbody":"Anne Shirley famously said, \"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we couldn’t agree more.There’s something about fall—the changing leaves, the football games and tailgates, and the blessed relief from the Oklahoma heat—that makes this a special time of the year.When the weather turns crisp and the days shorten, many people are ready to decorate their porches with colors that reflect the season. We love seeing Ideal neighborhoods decked out in orange pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, yellow and purple mums, and ghosts and goblins of every kind.No matter if your Ideal home is 1,200 or 3,200 square feet, its front entrance was designed with care and intention. It’s ready to welcome you and your guests at the end of every day and on special occasions. These front entrances also serve as the perfect backdrop for seasonal decorations.&nbsp;Still, the last thing you want to do is damage the outside of your beautiful, new Ideal home. We’ve got you covered with some damage-free outdoor decoration ideas that will help you create a cornucopia of seasonal splendor…or give trick-or-treaters a fright!Gathering the ToolsDecorating the outside of your home without damaging it requires the right tools. Don’t worry; they’re easy to find and inexpensive.Zip TiesZip ties are the duct-tape of damage-free decorating. Use small zip ties to connect lightweight objects, or heavy-duty zip ties to affix large objects like decorative arches to the columns and other structural components of your house. (More on that later).And remember: never zip tie anything heavy to your gutters. Also, make sure that whatever you zip tie won’t catch a gust of Oklahoma’s strong winds, especially if it’s near a window.Brick ClampsBrick clamps hook at the top and bottom of bricks. With a picture-hanger hook on the outer surface, they are perfect for hanging wreaths, small lights, and other decorations…like creepy crawlies climbing up the side of your bricks.Command™ HooksDon’t want to put nails in your beautiful, new siding? Hang wreaths and other decorations using Command™ Hooks. These come in a variety of options, and can adhere to most smooth surfaces like glass, metal, or siding.Hot GlueYes, you read that right! Did you know hot glue can be used on brick? Simply apply the hot glue and affix lightweight decor like strings of lights. When you’re ready to remove your decorations, you’ll use a putty knife or wood chisel to release them from the glue. Then simply peel the glue away from the bricks. Don’t use hot glue on siding or other painted surfaces. Hot glue will become brittle over time and is only meant for temporary decorations.Gutter ClipsDon’t count out the tool synonymous with Christmas outdoor decor. Gutter clips affix strings of lights along gutters and can be used for Halloween lights and other lightweight decorations like leaves or ghosts.Decor Idea 1 – Easy as Pumpkin Pie Window SilhouettesWant decorations that stand out but also require minimal effort, tools, and time? Let’s talk window silhouettes.When you think of window silhouettes, your mind might jump to the small sheets of cheesy cling films&nbsp;adored by children on road trips, but window silhouettes are quite different. These solid-black decorations are large and make use of backlighting to create dramatic silhouettes. Be it a silly monster, an arch-backed cat, or leaves that appear to be tumbling in the wind, you can make a big impact with this easy project.Premade silhouettes that cling to the inside of windows are available online. You can also download one of many templates online and make your own with some black paper and double-sided tape!Amazon: Extra Large Spider SilhouettesDIY Silhouette TemplateDecor Idea 2 – Gourd-geous…But a Bit More Work&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Pumpkin ArchA pumpkin arch over an entryway makes a big statement. While pumpkin arches require a bit more effort and tools, they’re easier to create than you might think. Even better, they won’t damage your home.Start by either cutting PVC pipes to the right sizes or purchasing a portable arch kit online. Next, assemble your fake pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns and carefully cut two holes where you plan to thread the pumpkins through the frame. Depending on the look you’re going for, these holes can be either in the back of the pumpkins or through the tops and bottoms.After (or likely while) you’re stacking your arch with fake pumpkins or other ghoulish decorations, secure the frame to your home with zip ties and other tools we listed above. Make your arch stand out even more by threading white lights through the pumpkins.&nbsp;There are hundreds of tutorials online that delve deep into the ins and outs of decorative entryway arches. We’ve pulled two for you: This tutorial uses a portable arch kit, and this uses PVC piping.Using the Holidays to Build a Vision for your Ideal HomeIf you’re considering buying or building a new home in Oklahoma City, Stillwater, Tulsa, or other locations throughout the OKC metro, take a minute to envision how you’d like to decorate the exterior of your future home for autumn, Halloween, and other holidays.&nbsp;Is an arched porch a must? Do you want large front-facing windows? Or, if you’re building a new home, do you want to add extra exterior power outlets?&nbsp;Thinking in advance about how you want to decorate your home for the holidays may sound frivolous, but it can help you focus on what you need and want in your Ideal home.","_created":"Fri, 27 Sep 2024 20:24:23 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/66f714774db04803506de7e1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6706e89f4db048034f6f60f7","_updated":"Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:49:46 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Holiday Events in OKC metro - 2024","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>Fall is in the air. Leaves are falling, temperatures may FINALLY start getting cooler – and you’re in the mood to break out the sweaters. That means it’s time to start planning for holiday entertainment.&nbsp;\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>We’ve compiled this overview of holiday events and entertainment to help you get started. It has everything from safe places to take your kids Trick-or-Treating to spectacular lighting displays, skating, and beautiful holiday music. The best part is that all of these events are close to an Ideal neighborhood.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Halloween\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Through October 20: \u003ca href=\"https://myriadgardens.org/visit-us/seasonal/pumpkinville/\">\u003cstrong>Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> at Myriad Botanical Gardens\u003c/li>\u003cli>Weekends in October: \u003ca href=\"https://www.okczoo.org/our-events/event/4210105/date/2024-10-05\">\u003cstrong>Haunt the Zoo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>at the OKC Zoo\u003c/li>\u003cli>October 11-26: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/haunt-the-river-with-oklahoma-river-cruises/19810/\">\u003cstrong>Haunt the River\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>with Oklahoma River Cruises\u003c/li>\u003cli>October 25-26: \u003ca href=\"https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/halloween-at-choctaw-creek-park\">Haunted Trails and Haunted Hollow\u003c/a> at Choctaw Creek Park\u003c/li>\u003cli>Thru October 27: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/events/annual-events/fright-fest/\">\u003cstrong>Fright Fest\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>at Frontier City\u003c/li>\u003cli>October 27: \u003ca href=\"https://events.discoverstillwater.com/event/trick-or-treating-on-main-street-5/\">Trick or Treat on Main Street\u003c/a> – Stillwater&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>October 29: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/506168055249388/\">\u003cstrong>Downtown Stillwater Halloween Festival\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Thru October 31: \u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/indooor-halloween-fun/\">\u003cstrong>Indoor Trick-or-Treating options\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>Any time: Is the weather bad? \u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/trick-or-treat-alternatives/\">\u003cstrong>Ideas for At-Home Trick-or-Treating\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>More Sources:\u003c/strong>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/trick-or-treat-halloween-events-okc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Metro Family Magazine\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/blog/all-posts/post/tricks-and-treats-halloween-festivities-in-okc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit OKC\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitstillwater.org/events/?skip=12&startDate=10%2F04%2F2024&endDate=11%2F04%2F2024&sort=date\">Stillwater\u003c/a> pumpkin patches, Oktoberfest, entertainment, and more\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fall\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/blog/all-posts/post/cheers-to-oktoberfest/\">\u003cstrong>Oktoberfest events\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>October 19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/red-earth-fallfest-and-parade-2024/26573/\">\u003cstrong>Red Earth Fall Festival and Parade\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> at Myriad Botanical Gardens\u003c/li>\u003cli>October 19: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/stockyards-stampede/27084/\">\u003cstrong>Stockyards Stampede\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Stockyards City\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 20-22: OKC Parks \u003ca href=\"https://oklahomacity.perfectmind.com/25654/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?courseId=2f922891-7d97-4e11-931f-7c60ba8978e8&searchText=%22thanksgiving%22&widgetId=15f6af07-39c5-473e-b053-96653f77a406#:~:text=If%20you%20are%20looking%20for%20a%20fun-filled%20day%20camp%20for\">\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving Day Camp\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 25 and 26: \u003ca href=\"https://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/calendar/explorers-day-camp-thanksgiving-break/\">\u003cstrong>Explorer Day Camp\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> at Sam Noble Museum in Norman\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Winter Holidays\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Starting in November: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/events/annual-events/downtown-in-december/\">\u003cstrong>Holiday Lights\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>in Automobile Alley and Bricktown\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 8 -- January 20:\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/events/edmond-outdoor-ice-rink/\">\u003cstrong>Edmond Ice Rink\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 8 – February 2:\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/events/devon-ice-rink/\">\u003cstrong>Devon Ice Rink\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 9-January 1:\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/events/annual-events/oklahoma-city-zoo-safari-lights/\">\u003cstrong>OKC Zoo Safari Lights\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 9 -- January 6:\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/events/crest-on-ice-in-norman/\">\u003cstrong>Crest on Ice in Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 12-February 4: \u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.19467/39901\">\u003cstrong>Downtown in December\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 12: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/oklahoma-city-tree-lighting-festival/26966/\">\u003cstrong>OKC Tree Lighting Festival\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Bricktown\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 15-December 29: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/red-earth-treefest-2024/26574/\">\u003cstrong>Red Earth Treefest\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 18 – January 1:\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/events/yukon-ice-rink-at-chisholm-trail-park/\">\u003cstrong>Yukon Ice Rink\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>at Chisholm Trail Park\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 22-December 29:\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/classic-christmas-at-remington-park/26865/\">\u003cstrong>Classic Christmas at Remington Park\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 22-23: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/the-santa-market/27437/\">\u003cstrong>Santa Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 23-December 27: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/lyrics-a-christmas-carol/26650/\">\u003cstrong>Lyric’s A Christmas Carol\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 24-December 17: \u003ca href=\"https://downtownindecember.com/midtown-pop-ups/\">\u003cstrong>Holiday Pop-Up Shops\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in Midtown\u003c/li>\u003cli>November 25: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/a-magical-cirque-christmas/27323/\">\u003cstrong>A Magical Cirque Christmas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>December 7: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/saints-santa-run/26967/\">\u003cstrong>Saints Santa Run\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>December 7: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/kids-take-over-the-cowboy%3a-holidays-at-the-museum/27395/\">\u003cstrong>Kids Take Over the Cowboy\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>December 8: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/live!-on-the-plaza%3a-holiday-block-party/25905/\">\u003cstrong>Live on the Plaza\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>-Holiday Block Party\u003c/li>\u003cli>December 8: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/sing-we-now-of-christmas/27326/\">\u003cstrong>Sing We Now of Christmas\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>December 8: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/sleigh-bells-market/26016/\">\u003cstrong>Sleigh Bells Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>December 9: \u003ca href=\"https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/events/free-winterfest-at-legacy-park/\">Winterfest\u003c/a> at Legacy Park in Norman\u003c/li>\u003cli>Starting December 14: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/the-nutcracker-presented-by-devon-energy-and-the-chickasaw-nation/26954/\">\u003cstrong>The Nutcracker\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>December 14: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/gingerbread-gardens-at-the-myriad-botanical-gardens/27388/\">\u003cstrong>Gingerbread Gardens\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>December 14: \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/event/workshop%3a-beaded-holiday-earrings-at-the-myriad-botanical-gardens/27389/\">\u003cstrong>Workshop: Beaded Holiday Earrings\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f6efa45836decb5b80374cfb87ad24a1.jpeg","name":"kids running to home in costume","@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"holiday-events-in-okc-metro-2024-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-10-09T20:29:34.778Z","_created":"Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:33:35 GMT","dateUnix":1728505775,"_etag":"f208bdf67c086466c6ba13572fb8ebcf5f48cd65","textbody":"Fall is in the air. Leaves are falling, temperatures may FINALLY start getting cooler – and you’re in the mood to break out the sweaters. That means it’s time to start planning for holiday entertainment.&nbsp;We’ve compiled this overview of holiday events and entertainment to help you get started. It has everything from safe places to take your kids Trick-or-Treating to spectacular lighting displays, skating, and beautiful holiday music. The best part is that all of these events are close to an Ideal neighborhood.HalloweenThrough October 20: Mythical Creatures of Pumpkinville at Myriad Botanical GardensWeekends in October: Haunt the Zoo&nbsp;at the OKC ZooOctober 11-26: Haunt the River&nbsp;with Oklahoma River CruisesOctober 25-26: Haunted Trails and Haunted Hollow at Choctaw Creek ParkThru October 27: Fright Fest&nbsp;at Frontier CityOctober 27: Trick or Treat on Main Street – Stillwater&nbsp;October 29: Downtown Stillwater Halloween FestivalThru October 31: Indoor Trick-or-Treating optionsAny time: Is the weather bad? Ideas for At-Home Trick-or-Treating&nbsp;More Sources:Metro Family MagazineVisit OKCStillwater pumpkin patches, Oktoberfest, entertainment, and moreFallOktoberfest eventsOctober 19: Red Earth Fall Festival and Parade at Myriad Botanical GardensOctober 19: Stockyards Stampede in Stockyards CityNovember 20-22: OKC Parks Thanksgiving Day Camp&nbsp;November 25 and 26: Explorer Day Camp at Sam Noble Museum in NormanWinter HolidaysStarting in November: Holiday Lights&nbsp;in Automobile Alley and BricktownNovember 8 -- January 20:&nbsp;Edmond Ice RinkNovember 8 – February 2:&nbsp;Devon Ice RinkNovember 9-January 1:&nbsp;OKC Zoo Safari LightsNovember 9 -- January 6:&nbsp;Crest on Ice in NormanNovember 12-February 4: Downtown in DecemberNovember 12: OKC Tree Lighting Festival in BricktownNovember 15-December 29: Red Earth TreefestNovember 18 – January 1:&nbsp;Yukon Ice Rink&nbsp;at Chisholm Trail ParkNovember 22-December 29:&nbsp;Classic Christmas at Remington ParkNovember 22-23: Santa MarketNovember 23-December 27: Lyric’s A Christmas CarolNovember 24-December 17: Holiday Pop-Up Shops in MidtownNovember 25: A Magical Cirque ChristmasDecember 7: Saints Santa RunDecember 7: Kids Take Over the CowboyDecember 8: Live on the Plaza-Holiday Block PartyDecember 8: Sing We Now of ChristmasDecember 8: Sleigh Bells MarketDecember 9: Winterfest at Legacy Park in NormanStarting December 14: The NutcrackerDecember 14: Gingerbread GardensDecember 14: Workshop: Beaded Holiday Earrings","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6706e89f4db048034f6f60f7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6710194c4db048034e70d980","_updated":"Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:56:23 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds in Deer Creek","metaTags":{"description":"Explore Knox Farm by Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods in Deer Creek— new homes in OKC with top-rated schools, local shopping, and easy access to major employers."},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>When asked to describe Deer Creek, one resident summarized the community perfectly: “It’s a small town with a 6A football team.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Deer Creek offers the best of both worlds. Located within Edmond, Oklahoma’s fifth-largest city, it has managed to keep its rural charm and slower pace of life. Ideal Homes &amp;amp; Neighborhoods is excited to be a part of this growing community with \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a>, an Ideal Neighborhood with homes ranging from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Top Schools\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Deer Creek isn't an official town, it's a unique community within Edmond. This means that Knox Farm homeowners have Edmond addresses, utilities, and other services. The Deer Creek School District – a significant factor for many families moving to the area – serves as a defining feature that differentiates it from Edmond.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Deer Creek School District is rated in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/deer-creek-elementary-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">top 3% of all districts in Oklahoma\u003c/a>. It has an A rating, as do all of its elementary schools. Elementary-aged children in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a> attend \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/deer-creek-elementary-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Deer Creek Elementary School\u003c/a>, which is ranked in the top 5% of all Oklahoma elementary schools.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Deer Creek schools are split slightly differently than some districts in the area:\u003c/p>\u003cul type=\"disc\">\u003cli>Elementary: Pre-K – 4th Grade\u003c/li>\u003cli>Intermediate: 5th – 6th Grades\u003c/li>\u003cli>Middle: 7th – 8th Grades\u003c/li>\u003cli>High School: 9th – 12th Grades\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>The Deer Creek School District attributes its excellent reputation and student outcomes to multiple factors, including high teacher salaries that attract top talent, involved parent partnerships, and a commitment to keeping class sizes small. High school students can also benefit from concurrent courses offered through a partnership with the nearby University of Central Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Shop, Play, and Work\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Deer Creek’s location means you can enjoy the charm of country living…and still go out for sushi or shop for your favorite organic produce. Driving mere minutes east to Edmond or south to Oklahoma City, you’ll find multiple grocery stores, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Natural Grocers, ALDI, Crest, Walmart, and Target.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Despite recent growth (that 6A football team was 3A just 20 years ago), the community champions locally owned businesses and restaurants. In the heart of Deer Creek, you'll find several family-owned restaurants with deep roots in the area. There are also plentiful chain restaurants along the community’s outskirts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Ideal neighborhood is a quick drive to three golf courses, a 25-minute drive to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum Oklahoma, and minutes from Lake Hefner. If you don't feel like venturing out of Knox Farm, enjoy the walking trails, grand playground, or brand-new splash pad all within the neighborhood.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When the weekend’s over, Knox Farm's convenient access to Highway 74 makes commuting easy. Major employers such as Paycom, Mercy Hospital, the University of Central Oklahoma, and the corporate headquarters of Love’s Travel Stops are all nearby, making Knox Farm ideal for professionals in the area.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Find Your “Best of Both Worlds”\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Deer Creek is a place where the pace of life is slower, people know each other’s names, and community is valued. At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we believe that makes Deer Creek truly IDEAL.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re looking to find a new home and a community to carve out your own perfect new home in OKC, let us show you what it looks like to have the best of both worlds at Knox Farm.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"enjoy-the-best-of-both-worlds-in-deer-creek-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-10-16T19:42:31.403Z","_created":"Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:51:40 GMT","dateUnix":1729107752,"_etag":"106c1490ff9068324d704895cd28b04599afa366","textbody":"When asked to describe Deer Creek, one resident summarized the community perfectly: “It’s a small town with a 6A football team.”Deer Creek offers the best of both worlds. Located within Edmond, Oklahoma’s fifth-largest city, it has managed to keep its rural charm and slower pace of life. Ideal Homes &amp;amp; Neighborhoods is excited to be a part of this growing community with Knox Farm, an Ideal Neighborhood with homes ranging from 1,158 to 2,136 square feet.Top SchoolsDeer Creek isn't an official town, it's a unique community within Edmond. This means that Knox Farm homeowners have Edmond addresses, utilities, and other services. The Deer Creek School District – a significant factor for many families moving to the area – serves as a defining feature that differentiates it from Edmond.The Deer Creek School District is rated in the top 3% of all districts in Oklahoma. It has an A rating, as do all of its elementary schools. Elementary-aged children in Knox Farm attend Deer Creek Elementary School, which is ranked in the top 5% of all Oklahoma elementary schools.&nbsp;Deer Creek schools are split slightly differently than some districts in the area:Elementary: Pre-K – 4th GradeIntermediate: 5th – 6th GradesMiddle: 7th – 8th GradesHigh School: 9th – 12th GradesThe Deer Creek School District attributes its excellent reputation and student outcomes to multiple factors, including high teacher salaries that attract top talent, involved parent partnerships, and a commitment to keeping class sizes small. High school students can also benefit from concurrent courses offered through a partnership with the nearby University of Central Oklahoma.Shop, Play, and WorkDeer Creek’s location means you can enjoy the charm of country living…and still go out for sushi or shop for your favorite organic produce. Driving mere minutes east to Edmond or south to Oklahoma City, you’ll find multiple grocery stores, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Natural Grocers, ALDI, Crest, Walmart, and Target.&nbsp;Despite recent growth (that 6A football team was 3A just 20 years ago), the community champions locally owned businesses and restaurants. In the heart of Deer Creek, you'll find several family-owned restaurants with deep roots in the area. There are also plentiful chain restaurants along the community’s outskirts.The Ideal neighborhood is a quick drive to three golf courses, a 25-minute drive to the Oklahoma City Zoo and Science Museum Oklahoma, and minutes from Lake Hefner. If you don't feel like venturing out of Knox Farm, enjoy the walking trails, grand playground, or brand-new splash pad all within the neighborhood.When the weekend’s over, Knox Farm's convenient access to Highway 74 makes commuting easy. Major employers such as Paycom, Mercy Hospital, the University of Central Oklahoma, and the corporate headquarters of Love’s Travel Stops are all nearby, making Knox Farm ideal for professionals in the area.Find Your “Best of Both Worlds”Deer Creek is a place where the pace of life is slower, people know each other’s names, and community is valued. At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we believe that makes Deer Creek truly IDEAL.If you’re looking to find a new home and a community to carve out your own perfect new home in OKC, let us show you what it looks like to have the best of both worlds at Knox Farm.&nbsp;","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/46f63037d161f0ed3881d298721c7bed.jpeg","name":"Knox Farm playground with new homes in OKC","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6710194c4db048034e70d980"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67112a894db04803526ea0f6","_updated":"Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:20:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The ease and joy of building with Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Carla and Craig share their experience of building a new home in OKC with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. They rave about their new home consultant, builder, and the entire process of building a custom home from start to finish.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Some may fear that custom building a home would be stressful and overwhelming, but not when you have the IDEAL experts to hold your hand through the entire process. Here are some of the top reasons IDEAL homeowners choose to build with us.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Top Reasons to Custom Build with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/h2>\u003col>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>IDEAL locations\u003c/strong> throughout Oklahoma City and Stillwater. Not only are you close to shopping and dining, but our communities are located in the best school districts. Even if you don't have kiddos, excellent school districts mean excellent resale opportunities down the road.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>The best Customer Care team in Oklahoma.\u003c/strong> Not only do we offer you a one-year peace-of-mind warranty, but it's also the best warranty out there. Our team cares for your home as if it were their own. While our builders are experts in their field, sometimes things happen. If an issue arises after closing due to installation error or a defect, we will take care of you! You don't get that level of service from any other builder in Oklahoma.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Professional designers \u003c/strong>meet with you multiple times to plan and finalize your design selections in your home. With other builders, you only get to select packages of finishes, but at the largest design studio of its kind in Oklahoma, you get to hand-pick every detail in your home. Every custom home is unique and personalized to you. Don't get stuck with cookie cutter!\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DThc881wwEY?si=sh5I8kxswq3ImzE7\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>"}],"uniqueName":"the-ease-and-joy-of-building-with-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-10-17T15:05:16.623Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c7f7c48247bc62eec3cb66264ee34bce.jpeg","name":"couple in mirror at new home in OKC","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1729177517,"_etag":"1cde104e3d4a617f1e36da0a7b429f8e9e2db441","textbody":"Carla and Craig share their experience of building a new home in OKC with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. They rave about their new home consultant, builder, and the entire process of building a custom home from start to finish.Some may fear that custom building a home would be stressful and overwhelming, but not when you have the IDEAL experts to hold your hand through the entire process. Here are some of the top reasons IDEAL homeowners choose to build with us.Top Reasons to Custom Build with Ideal Homes &amp; NeighborhoodsIDEAL locations throughout Oklahoma City and Stillwater. Not only are you close to shopping and dining, but our communities are located in the best school districts. Even if you don't have kiddos, excellent school districts mean excellent resale opportunities down the road.The best Customer Care team in Oklahoma. Not only do we offer you a one-year peace-of-mind warranty, but it's also the best warranty out there. Our team cares for your home as if it were their own. While our builders are experts in their field, sometimes things happen. If an issue arises after closing due to installation error or a defect, we will take care of you! You don't get that level of service from any other builder in Oklahoma.Professional designers meet with you multiple times to plan and finalize your design selections in your home. With other builders, you only get to select packages of finishes, but at the largest design studio of its kind in Oklahoma, you get to hand-pick every detail in your home. Every custom home is unique and personalized to you. Don't get stuck with cookie cutter!","_created":"Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:17:29 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67112a894db04803526ea0f6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6717e9f64db048034e70fc6e","_updated":"Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:07:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New Neighborhood in East Edmond: Jackson Creek","metaTags":{"description":"Build your new Ideal Home in Edmond, OK at Jackson Creek, a family-friendly community with resort-style amenities and top-rated schools.","title":"Build Your New Home at Jackson Creek in East Edmond, OK"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is excited to announce Jackson Creek, a new community coming to East Edmond!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Opening in early 2025, Jackson Creek’s new homes will range from 1,158 - 2,136 square feet with options for 3-4 bedrooms (plus a separate flex space in some plans).\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Located at the corner of Douglas Boulevard and Coffee Creek Road, the community is situated in a growing part of Edmond known for its rolling hills and easy access to local favorites like Arcadia Lake and scenic stretches of historic Route 66.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This community is named and themed after the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. As one of the most beautiful and serene places in the US, the Smokeys provide a sense of calm and peace that we also aim for with the creation of this beautiful community.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">An IDEAL Place\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Jackson Creek will be an IDEAL neighborhood for those looking for new homes in OKC and Edmond. Along with new pre-designed and custom home options, it will feature a resort-style pool, a playground, a picturesque private pond, a clubhouse, and community green spaces perfect to meet your neighbors and provide hours of entertainment.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Just across the street from Jackson Creek is Redbud Elementary, which includes free Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth grade. Redbud Elementary opened in 2021, making it one of Edmond Public Schools’ newest elementary schools. It features a media space, dedicated playgrounds for younger and older students, and is themed around the growth of the redbud tree, with each grade’s pod representing one part of the tree. Redbud Elementary is ranked in the top 4% of elementary schools in Oklahoma and was home to the district’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Older students from Jackson Creek will attend Central Middle School, ranked in the top 1% of all Oklahoma middle schools, and Edmond Memorial High School, also ranked in the top 1% of high schools in the state. The award-winning high school is recognized for academics and athletics, with over twenty teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and a record-breaking sixteen National Merit Award semifinalists last year. The 6A sports teams are recognized in sports like football and golf, and hold state championships in volleyball and softball.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The IDEAL Neighborhood Philosophy\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The creation of a new Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community always begins with the idea of community. Unlike other home builders in Oklahoma, Ideal neighborhoods feel better and look better for many years to come.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We believe that your neighborhood is an extension of your Ideal home. When you enter your Ideal neighborhood, we hope you feel a sense of calm and community. Unlike many other home builders, we don’t consider neighborhood amenities as afterthoughts. This means we design our neighborhoods with intention, ensuring that each home has easy access to walking trails and open spaces.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Just as we want your neighborhood to reflect the broader community, we offer home options that reflect your personal style. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods does not offer cookie-cutter homes like you’ll find with other builders.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With a variety of floor plans, home designs, and options, you can express your own style. Whether your preference is farmhouse, modern, or something in between, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gives you the opportunity to create your IDEAL home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At Jackson Creek, you can be part of a growing community while building the home of your dreams. Don’t miss your chance to get the first pick of the homesites at Jackson Creek! Contact us today to learn more about available floor plans and securing your spot in this exciting sought-after neighborhood.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"new-neighborhood-in-east-edmond-jackson-creek-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-10-22T17:55:08.727Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/df88ac5182405695b208df57f3a12254.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Boy on floatie in pool"},"dateUnix":1729619709,"_etag":"034dda959106445fc2685c72a283017606af6ae2","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is excited to announce Jackson Creek, a new community coming to East Edmond!Opening in early 2025, Jackson Creek’s new homes will range from 1,158 - 2,136 square feet with options for 3-4 bedrooms (plus a separate flex space in some plans).Located at the corner of Douglas Boulevard and Coffee Creek Road, the community is situated in a growing part of Edmond known for its rolling hills and easy access to local favorites like Arcadia Lake and scenic stretches of historic Route 66.This community is named and themed after the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. As one of the most beautiful and serene places in the US, the Smokeys provide a sense of calm and peace that we also aim for with the creation of this beautiful community.&nbsp;An IDEAL PlaceJackson Creek will be an IDEAL neighborhood for those looking for new homes in OKC and Edmond. Along with new pre-designed and custom home options, it will feature a resort-style pool, a playground, a picturesque private pond, a clubhouse, and community green spaces perfect to meet your neighbors and provide hours of entertainment.Just across the street from Jackson Creek is Redbud Elementary, which includes free Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth grade. Redbud Elementary opened in 2021, making it one of Edmond Public Schools’ newest elementary schools. It features a media space, dedicated playgrounds for younger and older students, and is themed around the growth of the redbud tree, with each grade’s pod representing one part of the tree. Redbud Elementary is ranked in the top 4% of elementary schools in Oklahoma and was home to the district’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.Older students from Jackson Creek will attend Central Middle School, ranked in the top 1% of all Oklahoma middle schools, and Edmond Memorial High School, also ranked in the top 1% of high schools in the state. The award-winning high school is recognized for academics and athletics, with over twenty teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and a record-breaking sixteen National Merit Award semifinalists last year. The 6A sports teams are recognized in sports like football and golf, and hold state championships in volleyball and softball.The IDEAL Neighborhood PhilosophyThe creation of a new Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community always begins with the idea of community. Unlike other home builders in Oklahoma, Ideal neighborhoods feel better and look better for many years to come.We believe that your neighborhood is an extension of your Ideal home. When you enter your Ideal neighborhood, we hope you feel a sense of calm and community. Unlike many other home builders, we don’t consider neighborhood amenities as afterthoughts. This means we design our neighborhoods with intention, ensuring that each home has easy access to walking trails and open spaces.Just as we want your neighborhood to reflect the broader community, we offer home options that reflect your personal style. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods does not offer cookie-cutter homes like you’ll find with other builders.&nbsp;With a variety of floor plans, home designs, and options, you can express your own style. Whether your preference is farmhouse, modern, or something in between, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gives you the opportunity to create your IDEAL home.At Jackson Creek, you can be part of a growing community while building the home of your dreams. Don’t miss your chance to get the first pick of the homesites at Jackson Creek! Contact us today to learn more about available floor plans and securing your spot in this exciting sought-after neighborhood.","_created":"Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:07:50 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6717e9f64db048034e70fc6e"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67180cea4db048034e70fdf6","_updated":"Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:15:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Homes Aren't Cheap","metaTags":{"description":"New homes in OKC built by Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods aren't cheap because they have the quality and service you'd expect from a luxury at an affordable price.","title":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods homes aren't cheap"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Ideal Homes Aren't Cheap\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Some builders might cut corners or build cookie-cutter homes. Some builders are difficult to work with and you won't see them again after you get the keys to your home. And frankly, the unknown problems behind the walls of a pre-owned home might shock you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods believes that if you're investing in your first home or forever home, it should be built with quality standards that go far beyond what's required to deliver a home that stands the test of time. Your new home should be something that the builder would be proud to live in themselves. Your new home should be as individual as you are and not a bland repeat of the home next door. You should love your home after a year as much as you do the day you move in.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Why Ideal Homes Are Worth Every Penny\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>Above and Beyond Customer Service\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The award-winning Ideal Customer Care team sets Ideal homes apart from any other home - new or pre-owned. Imagine it's the middle of summer in Oklahoma and your a/c stops working. Would you rather deal with a 3rd-party home warranty that will send someone out next week or with your personal Ideal Customer Care representative who will coordinate a free repair as quickly as possible? While rare, you may encounter an issue from time to time after moving into your new Ideal home. Unlike other builders who rely on third-party companies to manage warranty issues, our own Ideal Customer Care team holds themselves to the highest standard of customer service.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\"We had an issue with our air conditioning system over the Memorial Day weekend and I told myself it might be next week before we see anyone. To my surprise, an a/c service person pulled up and within a couple of hours fixed our issue. This was way beyond my expectations and was very much appreciated too. Thanks to the people of Ideal Homes.\" - Ideal Homeowner\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Completely Unique Homes\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal prides themselves on the vast floor plans, design selections, and home styles available in an Ideal neighborhood that set their homes apart from any other builder in the same price range. Unlike many new homes that look exactly the same as the home next door, every Ideal home is unique. They purposefully don't pack in expensive unwanted features and instead, focus on individuality and the most important features to you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While other builders only allow you to select from a few packages of colors and design styles, the trained professional Ideal designers hold your hand through the selection of many different options for your home.&nbsp;The Ideal design team curates options from the Ideal Design Studio - the largest of its kind in Oklahoma. They also hand-select every feature of pre-designed homes to create the most curated and unique home for you.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Energy Advantage Certified\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Would you rather pay extra for your heating and cooling bills each month or make that extra Amazon purchase? You definitely won't find this in a pre-owned home or new home from another builder: Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only builder in Oklahoma to test every home* with a \"blower door test\" which detects any inefficiencies and air leakage throughout the home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every Ideal home* is Energy Advantage Certified and are the only homes in Oklahoma that come with a guaranteed maximum amount of energy needed to heat and cool your Ideal home each month. If an Ideal homeowner exceeds the maximum guaranteed heating and cooling usage during the first three years of home ownership they will be reimbursed through the Energy Advantage partner.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Maximum Storage &amp; Improvements\u003c/h3>\u003cp>One of the biggest reasons our homeowners choose Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is due to the innovative floor plans offering maximum storage. Each floor plan is designed and optimized by an architect focused on delivering kitchens with large pantries, closets in every corner possible, and even organization that comes standard in each bedroom closet. Floor plans are updated continuously to improve storage options and flow.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>There's a significant difference between walking into an Ideal home and walking into a pre-owned home or home from another builder. An Ideal home has significantly more natural light, more inviting entryways, more storage, and more gathering space on the covered patios than most other homes. The Ideal team innovates floor plans constantly to make each floor plan the most inviting home possible.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Quality That Stands The Test of Time\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The Ideal quality standards go beyond what you'll see in a pre-owned home or from other builders because standards are set by Ideal's engineering partner who is world renowned for their construction research and testing. While other builders simply meet the standards set by code, Ideal goes above and beyond on energy efficiency, structural support, and high-quality materials. Ideal homeowners are so satisfied with their homes even a year after moving in that Ideal boasts one of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the country.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When an Ideal homeowner is ready to move up to their next home, most include the Ideal name as a significant selling point to their future buyers because it carries a reputation for quality and trust.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Neighborhoods Aren't An Afterthought\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Drive through other builders' neighborhoods and you'll see house after house without much attention given to the idea of building community within the neighborhood. Drive through a community of pre-owned homes and you may not see a soul outside. But drive through an Ideal neighborhood and you'll find families fishing in the ponds, community 4th of July parades, dogs chasing frisbees in the wide-open green space, people running on the trails, picnics at the playgrounds, and kiddos shrieking with joy at the splash pads and pools.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods creates every neighborhood with intention: playgrounds close enough to walk to, green space to play and explore, beautiful trails to walk or run, and an overall sense of joy that this is more than a neighborhood. This is a community.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>* Homes in Pine Creek are built with the same high energy efficiency standards, but due to customizations in floor plans do not qualify for the guaranteed usage program.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-homes-arent-cheap-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-10-22T19:51:15.718Z","_created":"Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:36:58 GMT","dateUnix":1729626676,"_etag":"870699fc3494303bed35c2c196193a2f9081bd2e","textbody":"Ideal Homes Aren't CheapSome builders might cut corners or build cookie-cutter homes. Some builders are difficult to work with and you won't see them again after you get the keys to your home. And frankly, the unknown problems behind the walls of a pre-owned home might shock you.But Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods believes that if you're investing in your first home or forever home, it should be built with quality standards that go far beyond what's required to deliver a home that stands the test of time. Your new home should be something that the builder would be proud to live in themselves. Your new home should be as individual as you are and not a bland repeat of the home next door. You should love your home after a year as much as you do the day you move in.Why Ideal Homes Are Worth Every PennyAbove and Beyond Customer ServiceThe award-winning Ideal Customer Care team sets Ideal homes apart from any other home - new or pre-owned. Imagine it's the middle of summer in Oklahoma and your a/c stops working. Would you rather deal with a 3rd-party home warranty that will send someone out next week or with your personal Ideal Customer Care representative who will coordinate a free repair as quickly as possible? While rare, you may encounter an issue from time to time after moving into your new Ideal home. Unlike other builders who rely on third-party companies to manage warranty issues, our own Ideal Customer Care team holds themselves to the highest standard of customer service.&nbsp;\"We had an issue with our air conditioning system over the Memorial Day weekend and I told myself it might be next week before we see anyone. To my surprise, an a/c service person pulled up and within a couple of hours fixed our issue. This was way beyond my expectations and was very much appreciated too. Thanks to the people of Ideal Homes.\" - Ideal HomeownerCompletely Unique HomesIdeal prides themselves on the vast floor plans, design selections, and home styles available in an Ideal neighborhood that set their homes apart from any other builder in the same price range. Unlike many new homes that look exactly the same as the home next door, every Ideal home is unique. They purposefully don't pack in expensive unwanted features and instead, focus on individuality and the most important features to you.While other builders only allow you to select from a few packages of colors and design styles, the trained professional Ideal designers hold your hand through the selection of many different options for your home.&nbsp;The Ideal design team curates options from the Ideal Design Studio - the largest of its kind in Oklahoma. They also hand-select every feature of pre-designed homes to create the most curated and unique home for you.Energy Advantage CertifiedWould you rather pay extra for your heating and cooling bills each month or make that extra Amazon purchase? You definitely won't find this in a pre-owned home or new home from another builder: Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only builder in Oklahoma to test every home* with a \"blower door test\" which detects any inefficiencies and air leakage throughout the home.Every Ideal home* is Energy Advantage Certified and are the only homes in Oklahoma that come with a guaranteed maximum amount of energy needed to heat and cool your Ideal home each month. If an Ideal homeowner exceeds the maximum guaranteed heating and cooling usage during the first three years of home ownership they will be reimbursed through the Energy Advantage partner.Maximum Storage &amp; ImprovementsOne of the biggest reasons our homeowners choose Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is due to the innovative floor plans offering maximum storage. Each floor plan is designed and optimized by an architect focused on delivering kitchens with large pantries, closets in every corner possible, and even organization that comes standard in each bedroom closet. Floor plans are updated continuously to improve storage options and flow.&nbsp;There's a significant difference between walking into an Ideal home and walking into a pre-owned home or home from another builder. An Ideal home has significantly more natural light, more inviting entryways, more storage, and more gathering space on the covered patios than most other homes. The Ideal team innovates floor plans constantly to make each floor plan the most inviting home possible.Quality That Stands The Test of TimeThe Ideal quality standards go beyond what you'll see in a pre-owned home or from other builders because standards are set by Ideal's engineering partner who is world renowned for their construction research and testing. While other builders simply meet the standards set by code, Ideal goes above and beyond on energy efficiency, structural support, and high-quality materials. Ideal homeowners are so satisfied with their homes even a year after moving in that Ideal boasts one of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the country.When an Ideal homeowner is ready to move up to their next home, most include the Ideal name as a significant selling point to their future buyers because it carries a reputation for quality and trust.Neighborhoods Aren't An AfterthoughtDrive through other builders' neighborhoods and you'll see house after house without much attention given to the idea of building community within the neighborhood. Drive through a community of pre-owned homes and you may not see a soul outside. But drive through an Ideal neighborhood and you'll find families fishing in the ponds, community 4th of July parades, dogs chasing frisbees in the wide-open green space, people running on the trails, picnics at the playgrounds, and kiddos shrieking with joy at the splash pads and pools.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods creates every neighborhood with intention: playgrounds close enough to walk to, green space to play and explore, beautiful trails to walk or run, and an overall sense of joy that this is more than a neighborhood. This is a community.* Homes in Pine Creek are built with the same high energy efficiency standards, but due to customizations in floor plans do not qualify for the guaranteed usage program.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bffc0fb2de1cb558b8778987ead7f6d6.jpeg","name":"New homes in OKC","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67180cea4db048034e70fdf6"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67361b1d4db04877fa6ca503","_updated":"Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:43:30 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Thanksgiving Meals in OKC and Stillwater","metaTags":{"description":"Dine in or order out for your Thanksgiving meal this season in OKC, Stillwater, and more."},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>It’s just about time to start shopping for your big Thanksgiving feast. Grab the best turkey, get all the makings for everyone’s favorite sides and plan for two, or maybe three, days of baking. If that doesn't sound like fun this year, or maybe you’re just ready for something new, here are some ideas for different ways to celebrate around the Oklahoma City and Stillwater areas. Find restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Oklahoma City and Stillwater or a community meal near you.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Restaurants in the OKC Metro Open for Thanksgiving&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cem>(reservations may be required)\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.remingtonpark.com/events/thanksgiving-feast-bricktown-brewery-2024/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bricktown Brewery at Remington Park – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 1 Remington Place Thanksgiving buffet beginning at 11 a.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Cafe501/posts/10166751888110142/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Café 501 – Edmond\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Pre-order desserts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thecapitalgrille.com/events/thanksgiving-dinner-menu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Capital Grille – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> In addition to its regular full dinner menu, Thanksgiving Day diners can enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the sides and dessert. You can also order that delectable Thanksgiving meal for four people to go. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://castlefalls.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Castle Falls – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is open for Thanksgiving by prepaid reservation only. Serving buffet from 2-5 p.m. Call for reservations: 405-342-6133.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheChalkboardOKC/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Chalkboard Kitchen &amp; Bar – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is a modern bistro in the Ambassador Hotel. Serving traditional Thanksgiving items in a luncheon buffet and a curated dinner. Prepaid reservations required.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.livelyhotelokc.com/cloud-puncher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cloud Puncher – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> the new Lively Hotel’s on-site restaurant, will serve Thanksgiving Day brunch. November 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.crackerbarrel.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cracker Barrel\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> locations open regular hours in Edmond, Oklahoma City and Norman.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.flintokc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Flint – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 15 N Robinson Ave. (Colcord Hotel), open regular hours with regular a la carte menu, plus special Thanksgiving menu including turkey, ham and prime rib, 405-605-0657.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.grandhouseokc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Grand House – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 2701 N Classen Blvd., special Dim Sum service, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 405-524-7333.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.legendsrestaurant.com/thanksgiving-2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Legend’s Restaurant – Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 1313 W Lindsey St. in Norman, a traditional Thanksgiving meal with multiple seatings. Call 405-329-8888. Seating is still available at 3pm and 5pm.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://tmt.spotapps.co/ordering-menu?spot_id=123776&images=yes&accordion=true&callback_url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelookoutedmond.com%2F&_gl=1%2a9ojlbb%2a_ga%2aMjA2ODI5NjQ1Ny4xNzMxNDQ1Mzkz%2a_ga_VG24VK2VKT%2aMTczMTQ0NTM5Mi4xLjEuMTczMTQ0NTY2Ny4wLjAuMA..%2a_ga_CRL4QLSPMF%2aMTczMTQ0NTM5NC4xLjEuMTczMTQ0NTY2Ny4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.215551383.1607792625.1731445393-2068296457.1731445393\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Lookout – Edmond&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>Pre-Order for carry-out available.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/McClintockSaloon/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>McClintock Saloon and Chop House\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/McClintockSaloon/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>&nbsp;– OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 2227 Exchange Ave., traditional Thanksgiving feast, regular hours, 405-232-0151.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.piattookc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Piatto Italian Kitchen – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 2920 NW 63 St., special Thanksgiving buffet, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 405-414-9375.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.opentable.com/r/rally-kitchen-plus-bar-norman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>RALLY Kitchen + Bar - Norman\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> offers a four-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu on November 28. Seatings are available from 6:00 PM, with reservations required.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.saltgrass.com/event/Thanksgiving-2024/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Saltgrass Steakhouse\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> locations will serve a traditional Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are three metro locations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tellersokc.com/event/thanksgiving-dinner-tellers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Tellers – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 120 N Robinson Ave., will offer a special three-course prixe fixe Thanksgiving meal starting at noon and until close, reservations at \u003ca href=\"https://www.opentable.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.opentable.com/\u003c/a> or call 405-900-6789.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://texasdebrazil.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Texas de Brazil – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 1901 NW Expressway #1069B, opening at 11 a.m. and serving regular menu and holiday favorites, 405-362-9200. See Take Home details.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/1254751315572660/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%5d%7D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Vast – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 333 W Sheridan Ave 49th Floor, will serve Thanksgiving lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 405-702-7262.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Meal in OKC and Stillwater\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Looking to pick up the whole meal, or just some of it? Try these restaurants:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BillySimsBBQ/posts/711074977712216/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Billy Sims BBQ\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Pre-order hams and turkeys.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.crackerbarrel.com/about-heat-n-serve/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand_holiday&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA3aeqBhBzEiwAxFiOBk8GTfcmZY_RY8HAOR7EAYZt_Jfl8VtZPUtnNeenRqKfqKNjlNbbYhoC4WMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cracker Barrel Old Country Store\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Offering a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meal to-go for 8-10 people or a family dinner which serves 4-6. The meal includes a roasted turkey, ham, or beef roast, as well as sides, rolls, and dessert. A 24-hour notice is required.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dickeys.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Heat and Serve Feast\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> options for pick-up or delivery before the holiday. Dickey’s is also offering holiday catering. If you’re interested in placing an order, contact General Manager John Brese at 405-242-4046 or order online.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://earlsribpalace.com/holidays/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0MG5BhD1ARIsAEcZtwRWg4PeyDJsBla6x9l2l3ya-64dKbaJ9j7UpeCLF1ZlpSmszs1gSrYaAqVbEALw_wcB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Earl’s Rib Palace – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Enjoy Earl’s for the holidays with turnkey turkey feast. Smoked turkey breast and all the fixings! Feed 6-8 people for $125. Reserve your feast and choose a pickup location online.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://firebirdsrestaurants.com/oklahoma-city/menu/thanksgiving-feast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast by Nov. 25.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HutchOKC/posts/thanksgiving-carry-out-menu-is-here-orders-must-be-in-by-november-21st-side-of-s/1909122682628500/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Hutch – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> - Orders must be placed by Sunday, Nov. 21, and will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 24 after 1 p.m. Call 405-842-1000 to place orders or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20sara@hutchokc.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sara@hutchokc.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ironstarokc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Iron Star Urban Barbeque – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Order online by Nov. 22. House smoked turkey breast, ribs and prime rib, bacon-wrapped quail, cornbread dressing, deviled eggs, fancy mac &amp; cheese and double chocolate bread pudding or banana pudding.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.carinos.com/locations/yukon/thanksgiving-menu#/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Johnny Carino’s – Yukon\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Turkey and your favorite sides. 1608 Garth Brooks Blvd., Yukon, OK 73099. 405-350-0756. Dine In or Carry Out\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.thejonesassembly.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Jones Assembly – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> is offering family meals (serving 6-8 people) for $275. Order online by Sunday, Nov. 24 and pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 27.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://metrodiner.com/holiday-feast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Metro Diner – OKC&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>Offering a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving feast! Enjoy roasted turkey or baked ham, along with all your favorite traditional holiday sides—serving options for 1, 4, or 8.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://mickeymantlesteakhouse.com/prime-rib-holiday-feast-2/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Mickey Mantle’s – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> You can gather around the table with Mickey Mantle’s holiday season Prime Rib Loin or Prime Rib Feast. Call 405-272-0777 to order.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.athertonhotelatosu.com/staff-picks/ranchers-club-thanksgiving-to-go\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Ranchers Club at the Atherton Hotel – Stillwater\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Order by November 17. Located at The Atherton Hotel on the campus of Oklahoma State University, H103 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078. Phone: 405-744-2333 (405-744-BEEF)\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://rocococatering.square.site/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Rococo – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> This restaurant is offering Thanksgiving meals to-go in single servings or family servings. The meal includes turkey, ham, gravy, sides, rolls, and your choice of pie.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://soupsoup.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Soup Soup\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> Call it in and pick it up. For more information: 405-843-7095.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://catering.sprouts.com/items/category/fully-prepared-holiday-meals?returnurl=%2f%3futm_source%3dSprouts.com%26utm_medium%3dHomepage%2bHero%26utm_campaign%3dHoliday%2bOrdering%2b2024%26_gl%3d1*4qg2ee*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MzEyNjQxOTEuQ2owS0NRaUEwTUc1QmhEMUFSSXNBRWNadHdSV1NMd3V6WVRGTDhjUHR5WkFpcExQRnZxNWpCYmtQVEJrQ0VLank5R2JjUXRGMVJCd1d0Y2FBbUc2RUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTMwNzA2NTk4OC4xNzMxMjY0MTgy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Sprouts&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>Offers fully prepared holiday meals, including turkey, ham, and rib roast. Make sure you order 48 hours in advance to allow us time to prepare your items.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://texasdebrazil.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Texas de Brazil – OKC\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> 1901 NW Expressway #1069B, opening at 11 a.m. and serving regular menu and holiday favorites, 405-362-9200.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Free Community Meals – Join or Volunteer to Help Serve\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City:\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://cityrescue.org/thanksgiving24/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving in a Box\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>Where: City Rescue Mission, Oklahoma City\u003cbr>When: 11:15 a.m. to 2 pm. Nov. 28, 2024\u003cbr>Join the Oklahoma City Rescue Mission as a volunteer or guest at their annual holiday meal with all of the trimmings for their clients.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://mcintyrelaw.com/giving-back/mcintyre-law-turkey-giveaway/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>McIntyre Law's 15th Annual Day of Kindness\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Where: Southern Hills Baptist Church 8601 South Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City\u003cbr>When: 8 a.m. Nov. 22, 2024\u003cbr>McIntyre Law is hosting its 15th Annual Day of Kindness, where there are free turkeys provided for food-insecure families on a first-come basis.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/512814198398682/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Free Thanksgiving Dinner\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Where: NE OKC Community &amp; Cultural Center, Oklahoma City\u003cbr>When: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27, 2024\u003cbr>A free Thanksgiving dinner is offered by the NE OKC Community and Cultural center with turkey, ham, and all of the traditional side dishes for families who attend.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Eastside Church of Christ Dinner\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u003cbr>Where: Eastside Church of Christ, 916 S Douglas Blvd. in Midwest City\u003cbr>Information: 405-732-0393.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving Day Meal\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003cbr>Where: Britton Road Church of Christ, 2520 W Britton Road\u003cbr>Information: 405-843-0300.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003cbr>Where: Salvation Army Area Command, 1001 N Pennsylvania Ave.\u003cbr>Information: 405-246-1100.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving Day Meal\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>When: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (updated time).\u003cbr>Where: Jesus House, 1335 W Sheridan Ave.\u003cbr>Information: 405-232-7164.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Salvation Army To-Go Meals\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003cbr>Where: Salvation Army, 1001 N. Penn, Oklahoma City\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Norman:\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://mcfarlinumc.org/thanksgiving-dinner/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving Dinner &amp; Dessert Auction\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Where: McFarlin United Methodist Church, Norman, OK\u003cbr>When: 5:15 p.m. Nov. 14, 2024\u003cbr>Attend a full Thanksgiving banquet prepared and served by members of the church, with a charity dessert auction to follow the dinner.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/1256751009108157\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving Lunch with Food and Shelter\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Where: Norman High School, Norman, OK\u003cbr>When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 28, 2024.\u003cbr>Full Thanksgiving dinner offered to members of the Norman community by Food and Shelter, Inc.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.\u003cbr>Where: Norman High School, 911 W Main.\u003cbr>Information: Food and Shelter for Friends, 405-360-4954.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/858680659220727\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Victory Family Church Thanksgiving Brunch\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>When: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.\u003cbr>Where: Victory Family Church.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Edmond:\u003c/strong>\u003cspan style='font-size:15px;font-family:\"Aptos\",sans-serif;'>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/893677185434000\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003c/span>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/893677185434000\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Highland Park Baptist ChurchCommunity Dinner\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>When: Sunday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EdmondThanksgiving/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Edmond Community Thanksgiving Dinner\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Where: University of Central Oklahoma (Bronco Room), Nigh University Center at 100 N. University Drive in Edmond.\u003cbr>When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24, 2024\u003cbr>Full Thanksgiving dinner offered to the Edmond community.\u003cbr>Volunteer: \u003ca href=\"https://edmondthanksgivingdinner.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://edmondthanksgivingdinner.org/\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Guthrie:\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://allevents.in/guthrie/friendsgiving-with-the-peppers-ranch-community/200027290470950#google_vignette\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Friendsgiving with the Pepper’s Ranch Community\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>Date &amp; Time: Sat Nov 16 2024 at 04:00 pm (CST)\u003cbr>Location: 3172 Peppers Ranch Drive, Guthrie, OK\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Stillwater:\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitstillwater.org/event/stillwater-community-thanksgiving-dinner/33551/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater Community Thanksgiving Dinner: \u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>Location: First United Methodist Church-Stillwater\u003cbr>Date: November 28, 2024\u003cbr>Address: 400 W. 7th, Stillwater, OK 74074\u003cbr>Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"thanksgiving-meals-in-okc-and-stillwater-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-11-14T15:28:17.303Z","_created":"Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:45:33 GMT","dateUnix":1731598098,"_etag":"53b12b6189008e27b8b372bb84ba85151060caf3","textbody":"It’s just about time to start shopping for your big Thanksgiving feast. Grab the best turkey, get all the makings for everyone’s favorite sides and plan for two, or maybe three, days of baking. If that doesn't sound like fun this year, or maybe you’re just ready for something new, here are some ideas for different ways to celebrate around the Oklahoma City and Stillwater areas. Find restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Oklahoma City and Stillwater or a community meal near you.Restaurants in the OKC Metro Open for Thanksgiving&nbsp;(reservations may be required)Bricktown Brewery at Remington Park – OKC 1 Remington Place Thanksgiving buffet beginning at 11 a.m.Café 501 – Edmond Pre-order desserts.The Capital Grille – OKC In addition to its regular full dinner menu, Thanksgiving Day diners can enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the sides and dessert. You can also order that delectable Thanksgiving meal for four people to go. &nbsp;Castle Falls – OKC is open for Thanksgiving by prepaid reservation only. Serving buffet from 2-5 p.m. Call for reservations: 405-342-6133.The Chalkboard Kitchen &amp; Bar – OKC is a modern bistro in the Ambassador Hotel. Serving traditional Thanksgiving items in a luncheon buffet and a curated dinner. Prepaid reservations required.Cloud Puncher – OKC the new Lively Hotel’s on-site restaurant, will serve Thanksgiving Day brunch. November 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.&nbsp;Cracker Barrel locations open regular hours in Edmond, Oklahoma City and Norman.Flint – OKC 15 N Robinson Ave. (Colcord Hotel), open regular hours with regular a la carte menu, plus special Thanksgiving menu including turkey, ham and prime rib, 405-605-0657.Grand House – OKC 2701 N Classen Blvd., special Dim Sum service, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 405-524-7333.Legend’s Restaurant – Norman 1313 W Lindsey St. in Norman, a traditional Thanksgiving meal with multiple seatings. Call 405-329-8888. Seating is still available at 3pm and 5pm.The Lookout – Edmond&nbsp;Pre-Order for carry-out available.&nbsp;McClintock Saloon and Chop House&nbsp;– OKC 2227 Exchange Ave., traditional Thanksgiving feast, regular hours, 405-232-0151.Piatto Italian Kitchen – OKC 2920 NW 63 St., special Thanksgiving buffet, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 405-414-9375.RALLY Kitchen + Bar - Norman offers a four-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu on November 28. Seatings are available from 6:00 PM, with reservations required.Saltgrass Steakhouse locations will serve a traditional Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are three metro locations.Tellers – OKC 120 N Robinson Ave., will offer a special three-course prixe fixe Thanksgiving meal starting at noon and until close, reservations at https://www.opentable.com/ or call 405-900-6789.Texas de Brazil – OKC 1901 NW Expressway #1069B, opening at 11 a.m. and serving regular menu and holiday favorites, 405-362-9200. See Take Home details.Vast – OKC 333 W Sheridan Ave 49th Floor, will serve Thanksgiving lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 405-702-7262.Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Meal in OKC and StillwaterLooking to pick up the whole meal, or just some of it? Try these restaurants:Billy Sims BBQ Pre-order hams and turkeys.Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Offering a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meal to-go for 8-10 people or a family dinner which serves 4-6. The meal includes a roasted turkey, ham, or beef roast, as well as sides, rolls, and dessert. A 24-hour notice is required.Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Heat and Serve Feast options for pick-up or delivery before the holiday. Dickey’s is also offering holiday catering. If you’re interested in placing an order, contact General Manager John Brese at 405-242-4046 or order online.Earl’s Rib Palace – OKC Enjoy Earl’s for the holidays with turnkey turkey feast. Smoked turkey breast and all the fixings! Feed 6-8 people for $125. Reserve your feast and choose a pickup location online.Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – OKC Pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast by Nov. 25.The Hutch – OKC - Orders must be placed by Sunday, Nov. 21, and will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, Nov. 24 after 1 p.m. Call 405-842-1000 to place orders or email sara@hutchokc.comIron Star Urban Barbeque – OKC Order online by Nov. 22. House smoked turkey breast, ribs and prime rib, bacon-wrapped quail, cornbread dressing, deviled eggs, fancy mac &amp; cheese and double chocolate bread pudding or banana pudding.&nbsp;Johnny Carino’s – Yukon Turkey and your favorite sides. 1608 Garth Brooks Blvd., Yukon, OK 73099. 405-350-0756. Dine In or Carry OutJones Assembly – OKC is offering family meals (serving 6-8 people) for $275. Order online by Sunday, Nov. 24 and pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 27.&nbsp;Metro Diner – OKC&nbsp;Offering a heat-and-serve Thanksgiving feast! Enjoy roasted turkey or baked ham, along with all your favorite traditional holiday sides—serving options for 1, 4, or 8.Mickey Mantle’s – OKC You can gather around the table with Mickey Mantle’s holiday season Prime Rib Loin or Prime Rib Feast. Call 405-272-0777 to order.The Ranchers Club at the Atherton Hotel – Stillwater Order by November 17. Located at The Atherton Hotel on the campus of Oklahoma State University, H103 Student Union, Stillwater, OK 74078. Phone: 405-744-2333 (405-744-BEEF)Rococo – OKC This restaurant is offering Thanksgiving meals to-go in single servings or family servings. The meal includes turkey, ham, gravy, sides, rolls, and your choice of pie.Soup Soup Call it in and pick it up. For more information: 405-843-7095.Sprouts&nbsp;Offers fully prepared holiday meals, including turkey, ham, and rib roast. Make sure you order 48 hours in advance to allow us time to prepare your items.Texas de Brazil – OKC 1901 NW Expressway #1069B, opening at 11 a.m. and serving regular menu and holiday favorites, 405-362-9200.Free Community Meals – Join or Volunteer to Help ServeOklahoma City:Thanksgiving in a BoxWhere: City Rescue Mission, Oklahoma CityWhen: 11:15 a.m. to 2 pm. Nov. 28, 2024Join the Oklahoma City Rescue Mission as a volunteer or guest at their annual holiday meal with all of the trimmings for their clients.McIntyre Law's 15th Annual Day of KindnessWhere: Southern Hills Baptist Church 8601 South Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma CityWhen: 8 a.m. Nov. 22, 2024McIntyre Law is hosting its 15th Annual Day of Kindness, where there are free turkeys provided for food-insecure families on a first-come basis.Free Thanksgiving DinnerWhere: NE OKC Community &amp; Cultural Center, Oklahoma CityWhen: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27, 2024A free Thanksgiving dinner is offered by the NE OKC Community and Cultural center with turkey, ham, and all of the traditional side dishes for families who attend.Eastside Church of Christ DinnerWhen: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Where: Eastside Church of Christ, 916 S Douglas Blvd. in Midwest CityInformation: 405-732-0393.Thanksgiving Day MealWhen: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Britton Road Church of Christ, 2520 W Britton RoadInformation: 405-843-0300.Salvation Army Thanksgiving DinnerWhen: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Salvation Army Area Command, 1001 N Pennsylvania Ave.Information: 405-246-1100.Thanksgiving Day MealWhen: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (updated time).Where: Jesus House, 1335 W Sheridan Ave.Information: 405-232-7164.Salvation Army To-Go MealsWhen: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Salvation Army, 1001 N. Penn, Oklahoma CityNorman:Thanksgiving Dinner &amp; Dessert AuctionWhere: McFarlin United Methodist Church, Norman, OKWhen: 5:15 p.m. Nov. 14, 2024Attend a full Thanksgiving banquet prepared and served by members of the church, with a charity dessert auction to follow the dinner.Thanksgiving Lunch with Food and ShelterWhere: Norman High School, Norman, OKWhen: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 28, 2024.Full Thanksgiving dinner offered to members of the Norman community by Food and Shelter, Inc.Thanksgiving Day Community DinnerWhen: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Norman High School, 911 W Main.Information: Food and Shelter for Friends, 405-360-4954.Victory Family Church Thanksgiving BrunchWhen: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.Where: Victory Family Church.Edmond:Highland Park Baptist ChurchCommunity DinnerWhen: Sunday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.Edmond Community Thanksgiving DinnerWhere: University of Central Oklahoma (Bronco Room), Nigh University Center at 100 N. University Drive in Edmond.When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 24, 2024Full Thanksgiving dinner offered to the Edmond community.Volunteer: https://edmondthanksgivingdinner.org/Guthrie:Friendsgiving with the Pepper’s Ranch CommunityDate &amp; Time: Sat Nov 16 2024 at 04:00 pm (CST)Location: 3172 Peppers Ranch Drive, Guthrie, OKStillwater:Stillwater Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Location: First United Methodist Church-StillwaterDate: November 28, 2024Address: 400 W. 7th, Stillwater, OK 74074Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0128a827075adb5e92e76318e6ba99b4.jpeg","name":"Thanksgiving in Ideal Home OKC","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67361b1d4db04877fa6ca503"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"673665a24db04803526f05be","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:35:03 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"What’s it like living in Moore, Oklahoma?","metaTags":{"description":"Enjoy A-rated schools and fast commutes to OKC and Tinker AFB. Explore premier Ideal Homes communities at Abbot Lake and Native Plains.","title":"Living in Moore, OK: Schools, Commutes & Community | Ideal Homes"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you’re looking for new homes in OKC, look no further than Moore.&nbsp;Located just south of Oklahoma City, Moore offers residents great schools, easy commutes to Oklahoma City, a low cost of living, and some of the best shopping in the area.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">IDEAL Communities in Moore\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to offer \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">three premier communities in Moore\u003c/a>: Abbot Lake, Featherstone, and Native Plains. Each feature beautiful new homes with customizable floor plans, designed with storage, natural light, and energy efficiency in mind.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we believe community amenities are an extension of your home. Rather than adding them as an afterthought, we design communities where amenities like playgrounds, green spaces, and trails are central to daily life and easily accessible by all.\u003c/p>\u003cp>All Ideal Moore communities include private splash pads, playgrounds, scenic walking trails, lush green spaces, and stocked fishing ponds.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ABBOT LAKE\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>$265,000 - $370,000\u003c/p>\u003cp>SqFt: 1,158 - 2,136\u003c/p>\u003cp>East side of Moore\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Close to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>I-35 &amp; I-240\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tinker Air Force Base\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma Heart Hospital South\u003c/li>\u003cli>Lake Stanley Draper\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3>\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/featherstone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FEATHERSTONE\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Only two homes remain!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NATIVE PLAINS\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>$265,000 - $445,000\u003c/p>\u003cp>SqFt: 1,158 - 2,237\u003c/p>\u003cp>West side of Moore\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Closest to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>I-35 &amp; I-44\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will Rogers World Airport\u003c/li>\u003cli>Shopping\u003c/li>\u003cli>Orr Family Farm\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Built for Oklahoma\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods are designed to the highest standards by Oklahomans for Oklahomans. Every home exceeds a 5-Star Energy Efficiency Rating and comes with a peace-of-mind warranty, including a 1-year builder warranty and a 10-year structural warranty.\u003c/p>\u003cp>With more than 12,000 homes built in central Oklahoma, we understand what locals need. Oklahoma residents know that safety is essential, especially when it comes to tornadoes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every new Ideal Home comes with tornado ties and anchors as standard features. While some builders include storm shelters in the base price, we believe homeowners should have the freedom to choose the shelter type that’s best for them. We work with trusted companies to install a variety of shelter options, from above-ground to below-ground, into your custom Ideal home or choose to save money if you don't want to install a shelter.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Why Moore Gets an A+\u003c/h4>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>“Living in Moore is fantastic and undoubtedly the most convenient place we’ve ever lived. Being just miles away from both Norman and Oklahoma City, getting anywhere is a breeze. We’re in close proximity to both I-35 and I-44 as well as all the major dining and shopping that 19th Street has to offer. Target, Chick-Fil-A, Hideaway Pizza, and Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler are some of the hot spots for our family.” -Kyle, Native Plains\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Moore is ideally centered between four important OKC destinations.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">North: Downtown Oklahoma City\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">East : Tinker Air Force Base – the largest single-site employer in the state\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">South: Norman and the University of Oklahoma\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">West: Will Rogers World Airport\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Still, convenience is by no means the city’s main draw. Moore is home to the A-Rated Moore Public Schools, ranked in the top 3 percent of all Oklahoma school districts.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Moore Public Schools are known for their academics, athletics, college prep, and outstanding clubs and activities at every age level. The district has an active PTA and a foundation that is supported throughout the community.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In what is nearly unheard of for cities with award-winning schools, Moore also has a lower cost of living than some of the surrounding areas.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Shop and Play in Moore\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Moore is a shopping destination, attracting people from South OKC to Norman. Retail along 19th Street has grown significantly in recent years, making it a convenient hub for specialty purchases and weekend errands. It features restaurants like Hideaway Pizza, Torchy’s Tacos, and Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, and is home to one of four Costcos in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">There’s no shortage of things to do in and around Moore. Within city limits, you’ll find Orr Family Farms with family-friendly attractions like pumpkin picking and glamping, along with two golf courses and several community parks. Just minutes away, you can explore the nation’s only Museum of Osteology or visit the OKC Boathouse District, where the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams train.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Moore offers easy access to OKC family favorites like the Oklahoma City Zoo, Science Museum Oklahoma, the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Sports fans are minutes away from University of Oklahoma sporting events and Oklahoma City’s pro teams, including the OKC Thunder.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Your Ideal Home in Moore&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Moore has something to offer families, retirees, and professionals alike. Whether you’re drawn to the country feel of Native Plains with its tree-lined drives, or you’re looking for Abbot Lake’s community close to Tinker Air Force Base, there’s a home waiting for you.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Contact us today to schedule a tour, or browse our customizable floor plans online to find your perfect fit. At Ideal Homes, we can’t wait to welcome you home to Moore!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"whats-it-like-living-in-moore-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-11-14T20:28:53.634Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cea2caeb7f38dacac67e155b02d7dadc.jpeg","name":"Playground at Abbot Lake","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1731616134,"_etag":"622404e8291009aad5cb59b95401ecf6f97887d6","textbody":"If you’re looking for new homes in OKC, look no further than Moore.&nbsp;Located just south of Oklahoma City, Moore offers residents great schools, easy commutes to Oklahoma City, a low cost of living, and some of the best shopping in the area.IDEAL Communities in MooreIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to offer three premier communities in Moore: Abbot Lake, Featherstone, and Native Plains. Each feature beautiful new homes with customizable floor plans, designed with storage, natural light, and energy efficiency in mind.At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we believe community amenities are an extension of your home. Rather than adding them as an afterthought, we design communities where amenities like playgrounds, green spaces, and trails are central to daily life and easily accessible by all.All Ideal Moore communities include private splash pads, playgrounds, scenic walking trails, lush green spaces, and stocked fishing ponds.&nbsp;ABBOT LAKE$265,000 - $370,000SqFt: 1,158 - 2,136East side of MooreClose to:I-35 &amp; I-240Tinker Air Force BaseOklahoma Heart Hospital SouthLake Stanley DraperFEATHERSTONEOnly two homes remain!&nbsp;NATIVE PLAINS$265,000 - $445,000SqFt: 1,158 - 2,237West side of MooreClosest to:I-35 &amp; I-44Will Rogers World AirportShoppingOrr Family FarmBuilt for OklahomaIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods are designed to the highest standards by Oklahomans for Oklahomans. Every home exceeds a 5-Star Energy Efficiency Rating and comes with a peace-of-mind warranty, including a 1-year builder warranty and a 10-year structural warranty.With more than 12,000 homes built in central Oklahoma, we understand what locals need. Oklahoma residents know that safety is essential, especially when it comes to tornadoes.&nbsp;Every new Ideal Home comes with tornado ties and anchors as standard features. While some builders include storm shelters in the base price, we believe homeowners should have the freedom to choose the shelter type that’s best for them. We work with trusted companies to install a variety of shelter options, from above-ground to below-ground, into your custom Ideal home or choose to save money if you don't want to install a shelter.Why Moore Gets an A+“Living in Moore is fantastic and undoubtedly the most convenient place we’ve ever lived. Being just miles away from both Norman and Oklahoma City, getting anywhere is a breeze. We’re in close proximity to both I-35 and I-44 as well as all the major dining and shopping that 19th Street has to offer. Target, Chick-Fil-A, Hideaway Pizza, and Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler are some of the hot spots for our family.” -Kyle, Native PlainsMoore is ideally centered between four important OKC destinations.&nbsp;North: Downtown Oklahoma CityEast : Tinker Air Force Base – the largest single-site employer in the stateSouth: Norman and the University of OklahomaWest: Will Rogers World AirportStill, convenience is by no means the city’s main draw. Moore is home to the A-Rated Moore Public Schools, ranked in the top 3 percent of all Oklahoma school districts.Moore Public Schools are known for their academics, athletics, college prep, and outstanding clubs and activities at every age level. The district has an active PTA and a foundation that is supported throughout the community.In what is nearly unheard of for cities with award-winning schools, Moore also has a lower cost of living than some of the surrounding areas.Shop and Play in MooreMoore is a shopping destination, attracting people from South OKC to Norman. Retail along 19th Street has grown significantly in recent years, making it a convenient hub for specialty purchases and weekend errands. It features restaurants like Hideaway Pizza, Torchy’s Tacos, and Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, and is home to one of four Costcos in Oklahoma.There’s no shortage of things to do in and around Moore. Within city limits, you’ll find Orr Family Farms with family-friendly attractions like pumpkin picking and glamping, along with two golf courses and several community parks. Just minutes away, you can explore the nation’s only Museum of Osteology or visit the OKC Boathouse District, where the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams train.&nbsp;Moore offers easy access to OKC family favorites like the Oklahoma City Zoo, Science Museum Oklahoma, the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Sports fans are minutes away from University of Oklahoma sporting events and Oklahoma City’s pro teams, including the OKC Thunder.Your Ideal Home in Moore&nbsp;Moore has something to offer families, retirees, and professionals alike. Whether you’re drawn to the country feel of Native Plains with its tree-lined drives, or you’re looking for Abbot Lake’s community close to Tinker Air Force Base, there’s a home waiting for you.Contact us today to schedule a tour, or browse our customizable floor plans online to find your perfect fit. At Ideal Homes, we can’t wait to welcome you home to Moore!","_created":"Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:03:30 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/673665a24db04803526f05be"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"674005c04db04877fa6ce83c","_updated":"Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:17:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Packing Thanksgiving Meals for Families in Need","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>The IDEAL team packs boxes full of food for Thanksgiving to provide holiday meals for those in need. Ideal partners with Cross and Crown Mission in OKC each year to provide 100 family meals to those they serve.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Packing Thanksgiving boxes every year for Cross and Crown is one of my favorite volunteer opportunities. Not only because my work family gets to help my real family who runs this great mission, but because families will get to have a full Thanksgiving dinner with the ones they love most. I love that Cross and Crown helps wherever needed but also empowers the parents to be the leaders of their families helping to give them dignity and purpose. Everyone at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is selfless and&nbsp;always leads with a servant’s heart. I am so proud and grateful to work for this amazing company,” says Lane Slovacek, VP of Sales &amp; Marketing.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"packing-thanksgiving-meals-for-families-in-need-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-11-22T03:57:00.939Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a93443c18452483d472579f8ffda8384.jpeg","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Thanksgiving boxes"},"dateUnix":1732247821,"_etag":"21056ea05f2a981e7d5051b07ef3a666ec1c2f6e","textbody":"The IDEAL team packs boxes full of food for Thanksgiving to provide holiday meals for those in need. Ideal partners with Cross and Crown Mission in OKC each year to provide 100 family meals to those they serve.&nbsp;“Packing Thanksgiving boxes every year for Cross and Crown is one of my favorite volunteer opportunities. Not only because my work family gets to help my real family who runs this great mission, but because families will get to have a full Thanksgiving dinner with the ones they love most. I love that Cross and Crown helps wherever needed but also empowers the parents to be the leaders of their families helping to give them dignity and purpose. Everyone at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is selfless and&nbsp;always leads with a servant’s heart. I am so proud and grateful to work for this amazing company,” says Lane Slovacek, VP of Sales &amp; Marketing.&nbsp;","_created":"Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:17:04 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/674005c04db04877fa6ce83c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"675b39154db04803516ed87d","_updated":"Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:55:07 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Why IDEAL Partners with A Structural Engineer","metaTags":{"description":"Chris Ramseyer is the structural engineer partner for Ideal Homes.","title":"Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods Structural Engineer"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Chris Ramseyer goes by many titles. He’s an emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma’s Gallogly College of Engineering. He’s the co-designer of the iconic Skydance Bridge at Scissortail Park. He’s the author of the City of Moore’s tornado building code.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>And he is the structural engineering partner for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Above &amp; Beyond Building Code\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In his role, Dr. Ramseyer creates and reviews all the engineering specifications for Ideal homes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>When most people think about the plans for their home, they imagine the floor plans. However, engineering specifications are entirely different. These internal documents serve as Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ construction code. These plans are as thick as textbooks and contain the rules that ensure construction is performed at a high quality.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“They’re designed to promote a good product without requiring construction workers to have a Ph.D.,” Ramseyer said. “The plans point out to a worker in the field: ‘Do it this way.’”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every Ideal community has unique soil composition, hydrology, and other factors. \u003cstrong>Dr. Ramseyer’s role is to tailor the engineering specifications to each area, ensuring they meet—or more often exceed—the International Residential Code.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>A 23-Year Partnership\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Dr. Ramseyer’s involvement with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods began 23 years ago when Ideal encountered a problem and sought his expertise. A new building code required an additional six inches of width on the two return walls of the garage. Adding a full foot of width to the homes wasn’t feasible due to the homesites available, so the only option would be to rework more than 100 floor plans.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“The reason for the change in code for the return walls was to address lateral load resistance,” Dr. Ramseyer explained. “Wider is better. It’s more stable.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>However, upon reviewing the floor plans and home specifications, Dr. Ramseyer discovered that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods was already exceeding structural standards with a longer-than-required header. Headers—beams over an opening that disperses the structural load—were only required to extend to the ends of the garages. However, Ideal Homes’ headers extended to the outer walls of the homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I pointed out that because of what they were already doing, they had rotational resistance that wasn’t typical for a standard home. Because of the extended headers, they already had more lateral resistance than the code accounted for. \u003cstrong>Ideal Homes was doing it, not because code required it, but because they thought it was a better way to build\u003c/strong>,” Dr. Ramseyer said. “So I suggested that if we ran a few tests, we could prove this.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>After conducting various engineering tests, verifying materials, and identifying the ideal nail pattern, Dr. Ramseyer and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods had proof that the extended headers far exceeded the safety purposes of the wider walls required by the new code.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal presented the test results at several conventions, and the national code was updated that year. Dr. Ramseyer notes that it’s impossible to say whether the change was directly due to their work or if other engineers had also proposed the option of extended headers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Either way, this collaboration forged a lasting relationship that has since helped ensure the structural integrity of thousands of Ideal homes across Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Testing Trends Instead of Following Them\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>One of the benefits of the long-standing partnership between Ideal Homes and Dr. Ramseyer is the ability to thoroughly test new building products and trends rather than blindly following the next “big thing.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>This approach proved invaluable when a compressed cardboard sheeting product was introduced to the market as a less expensive, lighter alternative to plywood and OSB (Oriented Strand Board). Dr. Ramseyer conducted independent tests and even participated in a nationwide blind study of structural engineers to evaluate the new product. Dr. Ramseyer and other engineers involved in the blind study found that the new product performed far below its stated value and failed to meet their standards.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While many builders in Oklahoma continue to use this cheaper material, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods chose not to follow the trend. Instead, Ideal remains committed to the proven products they’ve always used, confident that these materials contribute to building better, safer, more reliable homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, that is \u003cem>always\u003c/em> the goal.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/committing-to-the-highest-quality-when-other-homebuilders-dont\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Part 2: Committing to the Highest Quality - When Other Homebuilders Don't\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>To explore new homes and floorplans in the Oklahoma City metro and Stillwater, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"why-ideal-partners-with-a-structural-engineer-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-12-12T19:12:16.177Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4b9a2ae0584e9cdef91e4c94fd76b7f7.png","name":"WHY IDEAL PARTNERS WITH A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER WHEN OTHERS DON'T","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1734030737,"_etag":"50b85fb1dc3029a9a5c0515d181d3f3e55b97aa1","textbody":"Chris Ramseyer goes by many titles. He’s an emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma’s Gallogly College of Engineering. He’s the co-designer of the iconic Skydance Bridge at Scissortail Park. He’s the author of the City of Moore’s tornado building code.&nbsp;And he is the structural engineering partner for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.&nbsp;Above &amp; Beyond Building CodeIn his role, Dr. Ramseyer creates and reviews all the engineering specifications for Ideal homes.&nbsp;When most people think about the plans for their home, they imagine the floor plans. However, engineering specifications are entirely different. These internal documents serve as Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ construction code. These plans are as thick as textbooks and contain the rules that ensure construction is performed at a high quality.“They’re designed to promote a good product without requiring construction workers to have a Ph.D.,” Ramseyer said. “The plans point out to a worker in the field: ‘Do it this way.’”Every Ideal community has unique soil composition, hydrology, and other factors. Dr. Ramseyer’s role is to tailor the engineering specifications to each area, ensuring they meet—or more often exceed—the International Residential Code.A 23-Year PartnershipDr. Ramseyer’s involvement with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods began 23 years ago when Ideal encountered a problem and sought his expertise. A new building code required an additional six inches of width on the two return walls of the garage. Adding a full foot of width to the homes wasn’t feasible due to the homesites available, so the only option would be to rework more than 100 floor plans.“The reason for the change in code for the return walls was to address lateral load resistance,” Dr. Ramseyer explained. “Wider is better. It’s more stable.”However, upon reviewing the floor plans and home specifications, Dr. Ramseyer discovered that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods was already exceeding structural standards with a longer-than-required header. Headers—beams over an opening that disperses the structural load—were only required to extend to the ends of the garages. However, Ideal Homes’ headers extended to the outer walls of the homes.“I pointed out that because of what they were already doing, they had rotational resistance that wasn’t typical for a standard home. Because of the extended headers, they already had more lateral resistance than the code accounted for. Ideal Homes was doing it, not because code required it, but because they thought it was a better way to build,” Dr. Ramseyer said. “So I suggested that if we ran a few tests, we could prove this.”After conducting various engineering tests, verifying materials, and identifying the ideal nail pattern, Dr. Ramseyer and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods had proof that the extended headers far exceeded the safety purposes of the wider walls required by the new code.Ideal presented the test results at several conventions, and the national code was updated that year. Dr. Ramseyer notes that it’s impossible to say whether the change was directly due to their work or if other engineers had also proposed the option of extended headers.Either way, this collaboration forged a lasting relationship that has since helped ensure the structural integrity of thousands of Ideal homes across Oklahoma.Testing Trends Instead of Following ThemOne of the benefits of the long-standing partnership between Ideal Homes and Dr. Ramseyer is the ability to thoroughly test new building products and trends rather than blindly following the next “big thing.”&nbsp;This approach proved invaluable when a compressed cardboard sheeting product was introduced to the market as a less expensive, lighter alternative to plywood and OSB (Oriented Strand Board). Dr. Ramseyer conducted independent tests and even participated in a nationwide blind study of structural engineers to evaluate the new product. Dr. Ramseyer and other engineers involved in the blind study found that the new product performed far below its stated value and failed to meet their standards.While many builders in Oklahoma continue to use this cheaper material, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods chose not to follow the trend. Instead, Ideal remains committed to the proven products they’ve always used, confident that these materials contribute to building better, safer, more reliable homes.And at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, that is always the goal.Part 2: Committing to the Highest Quality - When Other Homebuilders Don'tTo explore new homes and floorplans in the Oklahoma City metro and Stillwater, visit www.idealhomes.com","_created":"Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:27:17 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/675b39154db04803516ed87d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"675c645d4db04803506eeba5","_updated":"Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:44:13 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods: Honoring Veterans Through Acts of Service","metaTags":{"description":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods donates money to veterans' causes from proceeds of new homes in Oklahoma.","title":"Ideal Gives Back to Veterans"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has long been recognized for its commitment to building exceptional homes and fostering strong communities. This year, the company has taken its dedication a step further by giving back to veterans, and showing gratitude for their service and sacrifices. Through meaningful initiatives, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has demonstrated its heartfelt appreciation for those who have served our country.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Supporting Veterans at the VA Memory Care Unit\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Employees of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods came together to support veterans in the memory care unit at the Oklahoma City VA. Team members thoughtfully donated items to create shower baskets, providing essential supplies to veterans in need. This act of kindness not only met practical needs but also conveyed a message of respect and gratitude to those who have given so much for our citizens.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Contributing to Veterans Memorial Park of Blanchard\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In addition to direct support for veterans, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods extended its generosity to the broader community by donating to the City of Blanchard's Veterans' Memorial Park. This contribution is helping to build and dedicate a place designed to honor the bravery and sacrifices of our military veterans. The donation was made in honor of Ideal's current and retired military members.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Veteran’s Perspective\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Maurice Granados, a proud employee of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, expressed his gratitude for the company’s commitment. “I truly love how Ideal treats their veterans and supports them. Ideal Homes doesn’t just say it but shows it, in so many ways, even giving back to them,” Granados shared. “I am a United States Marine, and I love that more than anything for my company to support those things.”\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-homes-neighborhoods-honoring-veterans-through-acts-of-service-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-12-13T16:23:22.017Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fb8f15d618920c4805bf49a023c05021.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ideal gives back to veterans"},"dateUnix":1734107003,"_etag":"692aa4ea525fb837f3542f32c614ae7753b734db","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has long been recognized for its commitment to building exceptional homes and fostering strong communities. This year, the company has taken its dedication a step further by giving back to veterans, and showing gratitude for their service and sacrifices. Through meaningful initiatives, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has demonstrated its heartfelt appreciation for those who have served our country.Supporting Veterans at the VA Memory Care UnitEmployees of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods came together to support veterans in the memory care unit at the Oklahoma City VA. Team members thoughtfully donated items to create shower baskets, providing essential supplies to veterans in need. This act of kindness not only met practical needs but also conveyed a message of respect and gratitude to those who have given so much for our citizens.Contributing to Veterans Memorial Park of BlanchardIn addition to direct support for veterans, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods extended its generosity to the broader community by donating to the City of Blanchard's Veterans' Memorial Park. This contribution is helping to build and dedicate a place designed to honor the bravery and sacrifices of our military veterans. The donation was made in honor of Ideal's current and retired military members.A Veteran’s PerspectiveMaurice Granados, a proud employee of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, expressed his gratitude for the company’s commitment. “I truly love how Ideal treats their veterans and supports them. Ideal Homes doesn’t just say it but shows it, in so many ways, even giving back to them,” Granados shared. “I am a United States Marine, and I love that more than anything for my company to support those things.”","_created":"Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:44:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/675c645d4db04803506eeba5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"676448734db04877fa6dedcd","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 21:15:27 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Committing to the Highest Quality - When Other Homebuilders Don't","metaTags":{"title":"Structural Engineering & Foundation Quality | Ideal Homes","description":"Learn how Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods partners with structural engineers to design custom foundations for Oklahoma soil. Quality builds that exceed standard codes."},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-ideal-partners-with-a-structural-engineer-and-other-homebuilders-dont\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cem>\u003cstrong>Part 1: Why Ideal Partners With a Structural Engineer\u003c/strong>\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>Find out why Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods partners with Chris Ramseyer, Ph.D., a world-renowned structural engineer.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Commits to the Highest Quality\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>Building the Best Foundation\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' superior approach to homebuilding is as foundational as you can get – it starts with the dirt. More specifically, it starts by understanding the properties of the specific dirt on which Ideal homes will be built.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>When a new Ideal community is identified, civil engineers create hydrology and geotechnical analyses of the water and soil in the area. \u003cstrong>“Most home builders are not relying on a geotechnical report on their soils, which has always made me scratch my head,”\u003c/strong> Dr. Chris Ramseyer said. “Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods always has a geotech firm do an actual analysis of what is going on right there so we understand the soil we’re building on.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Those reports directly influence the foundations of each Ideal home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Some homebuilders use an International Residential Code (IRC) foundation design which is a generic plan that may fall short of the needs of specific soil types. Instead, Dr. Ramseyer individually designs every foundation for every Ideal floor plan. Each foundation design is customized for the specific soil composition and geotechnical data in each specific Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This commitment to quality has paid off. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods foundations far exceed the IRC’s foundation parameters that other builders follow. \u003cstrong>“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods foundations have one of the lowest failure rates over time,” said Ramseyer.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>This is a deep commitment to quality. By designing every foundation to meet the unique needs of its soil, Ideal ensures stability and durability, giving homeowners confidence that their homes will stand strong for many decades, even in Oklahoma's challenging conditions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And if that’s not enough, Ideal is one of the only homebuilders in Oklahoma to include a 10-year structural warranty to help fix any issues caused by the shifting Oklahoma soil.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Continuous Improvement\u003c/h3>\u003cp>“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has spent a lot of time and effort to continually improve. That's a hard process to actually instill into a workforce. A lot of firms talk about continuous improvement, but when I point out a way to improve something with the people at Ideal, it actually happens,” Dr. Ramseyer said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>“We actually have a more extensive internal quality control system than the city provides,” Dr. Ramseyer said. “Internal systems point out any errors during the building process long before they end up being a problem for the homeowner.”\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Commitment to Training\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Continuing education at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has a lot to do with asking and answering the question: Why?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Ramseyer teaches a class in foundations and framing to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builders in the field. “We walk around the site and I point things out so that they know what they're building and why they're building it. Why is the portal frame designed the way it is? Why are we framing certain walls in a certain way? Why are the types of nails and the nail patterns so important?” Dr. Ramseyer said.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>“When the builders actually know the reason why we’ve put specific instructions in the engineering specifications, they’re more likely to do the job right.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700; background-color: initial;\">While other home builders often build to a generic specification, Ideal builds to customized specifications that go above and beyond what others do.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cdiv>\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 700; background-color: initial;\">\u003cbr>\u003c/span>\u003c/div>\u003ch2>Commitment to Homeowners\u003c/h2>\u003cp>When it comes down to it, these building commitments are a commitment to every single Ideal homeowner. “In the end, a home with structural failures is an unsafe home. And we don’t build those,” says Dr. Ramseyer.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Ramseyer is an internationally recognized structural engineer who gives seminars about concrete to audiences from around the world. He is an emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma, an authority on tornado-resilient design, and co-designer of the Skydance Bridge, an Oklahoma landmark at OKC’s Scissortail Park.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\">\u003cstrong>How can homeowners help ensure their homes don’t succumb to the difficulties of Oklahoma Soil?&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/span>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003cem>“Oklahoma soils are extremely mobile between moist conditions and dry conditions. Homes do better with consistent moisture close to them. Sprinkling along the base of your foundation is not just good for your flowers. It actually helps the house,” says Dr. Ramseyer.\u003c/em>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"committing-to-the-highest-quality-when-other-homebuilders-dont-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-12-19T16:00:56.574Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ca1b1526e029ac1978f8663276cd0da.png","name":"committing to the highest quality when other homebuilders don't","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1734624057,"_etag":"36778907fe3e4a56a639754d6c69c6b532346fd5","textbody":"Part 1: Why Ideal Partners With a Structural EngineerFind out why Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods partners with Chris Ramseyer, Ph.D., a world-renowned structural engineer.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Commits to the Highest QualityBuilding the Best FoundationThe Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' superior approach to homebuilding is as foundational as you can get – it starts with the dirt. More specifically, it starts by understanding the properties of the specific dirt on which Ideal homes will be built.&nbsp;When a new Ideal community is identified, civil engineers create hydrology and geotechnical analyses of the water and soil in the area. “Most home builders are not relying on a geotechnical report on their soils, which has always made me scratch my head,” Dr. Chris Ramseyer said. “Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods always has a geotech firm do an actual analysis of what is going on right there so we understand the soil we’re building on.”Those reports directly influence the foundations of each Ideal home.&nbsp;Some homebuilders use an International Residential Code (IRC) foundation design which is a generic plan that may fall short of the needs of specific soil types. Instead, Dr. Ramseyer individually designs every foundation for every Ideal floor plan. Each foundation design is customized for the specific soil composition and geotechnical data in each specific Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community.This commitment to quality has paid off. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods foundations far exceed the IRC’s foundation parameters that other builders follow. “Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods foundations have one of the lowest failure rates over time,” said Ramseyer.This is a deep commitment to quality. By designing every foundation to meet the unique needs of its soil, Ideal ensures stability and durability, giving homeowners confidence that their homes will stand strong for many decades, even in Oklahoma's challenging conditions.And if that’s not enough, Ideal is one of the only homebuilders in Oklahoma to include a 10-year structural warranty to help fix any issues caused by the shifting Oklahoma soil.Continuous Improvement“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has spent a lot of time and effort to continually improve. That's a hard process to actually instill into a workforce. A lot of firms talk about continuous improvement, but when I point out a way to improve something with the people at Ideal, it actually happens,” Dr. Ramseyer said.“We actually have a more extensive internal quality control system than the city provides,” Dr. Ramseyer said. “Internal systems point out any errors during the building process long before they end up being a problem for the homeowner.”Commitment to TrainingContinuing education at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has a lot to do with asking and answering the question: Why?Dr. Ramseyer teaches a class in foundations and framing to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builders in the field. “We walk around the site and I point things out so that they know what they're building and why they're building it. Why is the portal frame designed the way it is? Why are we framing certain walls in a certain way? Why are the types of nails and the nail patterns so important?” Dr. Ramseyer said.&nbsp;“When the builders actually know the reason why we’ve put specific instructions in the engineering specifications, they’re more likely to do the job right.”While other home builders often build to a generic specification, Ideal builds to customized specifications that go above and beyond what others do.Commitment to HomeownersWhen it comes down to it, these building commitments are a commitment to every single Ideal homeowner. “In the end, a home with structural failures is an unsafe home. And we don’t build those,” says Dr. Ramseyer.Dr. Ramseyer is an internationally recognized structural engineer who gives seminars about concrete to audiences from around the world. He is an emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma, an authority on tornado-resilient design, and co-designer of the Skydance Bridge, an Oklahoma landmark at OKC’s Scissortail Park.&nbsp;How can homeowners help ensure their homes don’t succumb to the difficulties of Oklahoma Soil?&nbsp;“Oklahoma soils are extremely mobile between moist conditions and dry conditions. Homes do better with consistent moisture close to them. Sprinkling along the base of your foundation is not just good for your flowers. It actually helps the house,” says Dr. Ramseyer.","_created":"Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:23:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/676448734db04877fa6dedcd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"677d42c64db048034568bcd9","_updated":"Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:05:42 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL Gives Back - A Look Back at 2024","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/committed-to-serving-the-needs-of-others\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">donates more than 10% of profits \u003c/a>to communities and individuals in need - both near and far. 2024 was a year of immense commitment from Ideal employees who spent countless hours pouring into those in need.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/paving-the-way-for-women-in-construction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Women in Construction Endowed Scholarship\u003c/a> - Through the proceeds of one of their homes, Ideal has funded a scholarship to promote more women in construction through programs at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/new-ou-scholarship-to-encourage-more-women-in-construction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University of Oklahoma\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-honoring-veterans-through-acts-of-service\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Honoring Veterans Through Acts of Service\u003c/a> - Ideal team members donated toiletries for veterans in the VA memory care unit.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/packing-thanksgiving-meals-for-families-in-need\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Packing Thanksgiving Meals for Families in Need&nbsp;\u003c/a>- More than 50 Ideal team members came together to pack and distribute Thanksgiving meals.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/norman-public-schools-students-get-hands-on-with-building-homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman Students Get Hands-on Experience\u003c/a> - Norman high school students joined Ideal leadership weekly to learn more about the construction industry.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/bringing-a-little-color-to-life\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bringing a Little Color to Life\u003c/a> - Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods created coloring books for CASA to use in their support of abused and neglected children.\u003c/li>\u003cli>School Support - What better way to give back to the communities in which Ideal builds than to give back to the schools in those communities? Ideal supports a significant number of school programs.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://youtu.be/xvlIVc12RBc?si=0840BBuFXsylOS51\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Day of Caring\u003c/a> - Every year, Ideal team members donate their time and energy to help a community organization through the United Way. This year, the team renovated apartments for students in need at Bridges.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Furniture Donation - Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gifted more than $10,000 in furniture to organizations like Bridges of Norman.\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1571BnWmWD/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tornado Cleanup \u003c/a>- After devastating tornadoes hit Oklahoma in May, the team immediately traveled to help clean up and provide sustenance to those in the area.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/xvlIVc12RBc?si=h7g-gzxWqqmofXup\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>"}],"uniqueName":"ideal-gives-back-a-look-back-at-2024-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-01-07T14:12:52.160Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/501f014b9e03b7e3fe6d3a908a443087.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Ideal Giving - 2024 wrap up"},"dateUnix":1736259173,"_etag":"ba73639ba8ee21a7924ebc37faf1d6b0cc9f9365","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods donates more than 10% of profits to communities and individuals in need - both near and far. 2024 was a year of immense commitment from Ideal employees who spent countless hours pouring into those in need.Women in Construction Endowed Scholarship - Through the proceeds of one of their homes, Ideal has funded a scholarship to promote more women in construction through programs at the University of Oklahoma.Honoring Veterans Through Acts of Service - Ideal team members donated toiletries for veterans in the VA memory care unit.Packing Thanksgiving Meals for Families in Need&nbsp;- More than 50 Ideal team members came together to pack and distribute Thanksgiving meals.Norman Students Get Hands-on Experience - Norman high school students joined Ideal leadership weekly to learn more about the construction industry.Bringing a Little Color to Life - Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods created coloring books for CASA to use in their support of abused and neglected children.School Support - What better way to give back to the communities in which Ideal builds than to give back to the schools in those communities? Ideal supports a significant number of school programs.Day of Caring - Every year, Ideal team members donate their time and energy to help a community organization through the United Way. This year, the team renovated apartments for students in need at Bridges.Furniture Donation - Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods gifted more than $10,000 in furniture to organizations like Bridges of Norman.Tornado Cleanup - After devastating tornadoes hit Oklahoma in May, the team immediately traveled to help clean up and provide sustenance to those in the area.","_created":"Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:05:42 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/677d42c64db048034568bcd9"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6781996d4db048034368cfad","_updated":"Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:08:22 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Cleveland County Bond Program – A Perfect Option for Your Ideal Home","metaTags":{"description":"Cleveland County’s bond program helps first-time buyers purchase new Ideal Homes in Norman.","title":"Buy an Ideal Home in Norman with down payment assistance"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>First-time homebuyers in Cleveland County have an incredible opportunity to purchase an Ideal home with lower rates thanks to a new Cleveland County bond program. The First Home Homebuyer Assistance Program offers below-market, fixed-rate mortgages AND covers the downpayment for eligible first-time homebuyers.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The program offers a 5.84% 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, which is a significant savings. The program also assists with down payments by providing 3.5% of the total mortgage amount up front – the percentage required for down payments on government loans. This needs to be paid back unless the homeowners stay in their home for five years, in which case it is forgiven. This money can be used for the down payment, closing cost assistance, or put into the principal of the home. Because Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods provides an incredible $12k Your Way promotion which will cover closing costs, homeowners can either put the 3.5% toward the down payment or principal.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Why an Ideal Home Makes Sense for your First Home\u003c/h2>\u003cp>With the program covering your down payment and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods covering closing costs, you're getting into your first home for very little out-of-pocket expenses until your first payment. Partner that with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ extensive peace-of-mind and 10-year structural warranties, and you’re also not putting money into house repairs that you might be making on a pre-owned home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">According to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ preferred lender, Johnnell Jones from Citywide Mortgage, this is a win-win-win for eligible first-time homebuyers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While home prices are up throughout the country, Norman and its surrounding areas have been even more affected, Johnnell explained. “The housing market remains competitive and homeowners who have low interest rates on their mortgages are not moving. It left few options for first-time homebuyers in Cleveland County, and has created a competitive rental market where rent prices are soaring.”\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Eligible Ideal Homes Communities\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Move-in-ready homes eligible for this program are available in the following communities:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Flint Hills\u003c/a> in Norman – homes ranging from $280,000 to $345,000\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/greenleaf-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a> in Norman – homes ranging from $340,000 to $380,000\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch&nbsp;\u003c/a>in Norman - homes ranging from $430,000 to $490,000\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/featherstone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Featherstone&nbsp;\u003c/a>in Moore – only one home remains in this community - priced under $340,000\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a> in Moore - homes range from $380,000 to $490,000\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Curious about what your monthly mortgage payment might look like with a 5.84% interest rate? Here’s a quick guide:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>$255,000 Loan – Monthly Payment of $2,020\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>$300,000 Loan – Monthly Payment of $ 2,350\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cstrong>$350,000 Loan – Monthly Payment of $ 2,725\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Quick Facts of the First Home Homebuyer Assistance Program:\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>Interest rate: 5.84% for 30 years\u003c/li>\u003cli>Down Payment Assistance: 3.5% of the amount of the mortgage, forgiven if you stay in the home for five years\u003c/li>\u003cli>Eligible Loans: FHA and VA government loans\u003c/li>\u003cli>Home priced under $510,000\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Income limits apply. \u003ca href=\"https://www.citywide-loans.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Contact Citywide Mortgage for more information.\u003c/span>\u003c/a> 405-794-4412\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>This program is first-come, first-served and will end when the bond money runs out. This is expected to happen by March of 2025. Contact us today to see if you qualify—we can’t wait to help you move into your very own Ideal home!\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"the-cleveland-county-bond-program-a-perfect-option-for-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-01-10T21:36:45.798Z","_created":"Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:04:29 GMT","dateUnix":1736545006,"_etag":"64c2a824d0e3947e3d3012481e308e4d3438c712","textbody":"First-time homebuyers in Cleveland County have an incredible opportunity to purchase an Ideal home with lower rates thanks to a new Cleveland County bond program. The First Home Homebuyer Assistance Program offers below-market, fixed-rate mortgages AND covers the downpayment for eligible first-time homebuyers.&nbsp;The program offers a 5.84% 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, which is a significant savings. The program also assists with down payments by providing 3.5% of the total mortgage amount up front – the percentage required for down payments on government loans. This needs to be paid back unless the homeowners stay in their home for five years, in which case it is forgiven. This money can be used for the down payment, closing cost assistance, or put into the principal of the home. Because Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods provides an incredible $12k Your Way promotion which will cover closing costs, homeowners can either put the 3.5% toward the down payment or principal.&nbsp;Why an Ideal Home Makes Sense for your First HomeWith the program covering your down payment and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods covering closing costs, you're getting into your first home for very little out-of-pocket expenses until your first payment. Partner that with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ extensive peace-of-mind and 10-year structural warranties, and you’re also not putting money into house repairs that you might be making on a pre-owned home.&nbsp;According to Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ preferred lender, Johnnell Jones from Citywide Mortgage, this is a win-win-win for eligible first-time homebuyers.While home prices are up throughout the country, Norman and its surrounding areas have been even more affected, Johnnell explained. “The housing market remains competitive and homeowners who have low interest rates on their mortgages are not moving. It left few options for first-time homebuyers in Cleveland County, and has created a competitive rental market where rent prices are soaring.”Eligible Ideal Homes CommunitiesMove-in-ready homes eligible for this program are available in the following communities:Flint Hills in Norman – homes ranging from $280,000 to $345,000Greenleaf Trails in Norman – homes ranging from $340,000 to $380,000Red Canyon Ranch&nbsp;in Norman - homes ranging from $430,000 to $490,000Featherstone&nbsp;in Moore – only one home remains in this community - priced under $340,000Native Plains in Moore - homes range from $380,000 to $490,000Curious about what your monthly mortgage payment might look like with a 5.84% interest rate? Here’s a quick guide:$255,000 Loan – Monthly Payment of $2,020$300,000 Loan – Monthly Payment of $ 2,350$350,000 Loan – Monthly Payment of $ 2,725Quick Facts of the First Home Homebuyer Assistance Program:Interest rate: 5.84% for 30 yearsDown Payment Assistance: 3.5% of the amount of the mortgage, forgiven if you stay in the home for five yearsEligible Loans: FHA and VA government loansHome priced under $510,000Income limits apply. Contact Citywide Mortgage for more information. 405-794-4412This program is first-come, first-served and will end when the bond money runs out. This is expected to happen by March of 2025. Contact us today to see if you qualify—we can’t wait to help you move into your very own Ideal home!","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ab1b0ecd58a69b7192e0581ce615db77.png","name":"DOWN PAYMENT PROGRAM NORMAN AND MOORE","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6781996d4db048034368cfad"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"678fbf324db0480344690039","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:59:43 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","tags":"","metaTags":{"description":"Stay warm and protect your new Oklahoma home with our winter weather checklist. Get tips on winterizing your Ideal Home and helping neighbors!","title":"Ideal Homes Oklahoma Winter Weather Checklist: Be Prepared"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","title":"Ideal Homes Winter Weather Checklist","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Watch \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/IdealHomesOK/videos/2006454426526666\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Weather Tips\u003c/a> from Ideal's Customer Care Team\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Did you know that January and February are the coldest months of the year in Oklahoma? When cold weather is on the horizon, a little preparation can go a long way.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Keep our Winter Weather Checklist on hand and be prepared to protect your Ideal home when the temperatures drop.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Outside\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Preparing your Ideal home for winter weather begins outside. When it comes to the exterior of your Ideal home, we’re most concerned about water that can turn into destructive ice.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Water your lawn\u003c/strong> - Sounds counter-intuitive, right? But if the weather is turning cold soon, this might be the last chance you have for a bit to give your grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers the water they need. If the temps are above 40° F, keep watering.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Disconnect all exterior hoses\u003c/strong> - Not only will it protect the hoses, but if any water leaks back into the pipes from the hoses, it can cause damage. Also, if your hose is still connected you can’t cover your faucet, which is the next on the to-do list.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Cover faucets&nbsp;\u003c/strong> - Insulated faucet covers can be found online or at any hardware store. Keeping out the cold protects your pipes since even a small amount of water inside can freeze, expand, and cause significant damage.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Winterize your sprinkler system\u003c/strong> -\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This item has a few more steps. Some Ideal homeowners winterize their sprinklers before each cold weather event. Others turn to trusted sprinkler experts and shut down their systems for the season. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/winterizing-your-sprinkler-system\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about how to winterize your sprinkler system.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Check your trees&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- Walk around your yard and inspect your trees for limbs that could break under the weight of ice. Pay special attention to branches that could fall on your home, cars, fences, or neighbors’ property. If you have large limbs to remove, consider hiring a professional.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Clean your gutters&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- Just like your pipes, your gutters can become backed up during winter storms and cause water damage to your home. Make sure autumn’s leaves are cleared out before winter’s ice and snow arrive.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Garage and Attic\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Because Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a national leader in energy-efficient homes, many typical winterization tasks don’t apply to you! Your attic is insulated with R-38 and blown-in R-15 attic insulation, meaning your garage and attic checklist is short.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Check the heat tape on your furnace\u003c/strong> - Just like pipes, the decondensation line in your furnace can freeze. Prevent this by checking the heat tape located below your furnace. It is a silver, braided cord that should feel warm to the touch. If it doesn’t feel warm, there is a black box in the middle of the cord. Press the Reset button on the box.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Prep your water softener&nbsp;\u003c/strong>-\u003cstrong>&nbsp;\u003c/strong>If you installed an aftermarket whole-house water softener, check with the manufacturer for instructions on insulating your unit. These units are prone to freezing in Oklahoma temperatures.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Ice prep&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- If you’re concerned about ice on your driveway and sidewalks, keep a bag of sand on hand. Avoid using rock salt or ice melt products, as they can cause gradual damage to your outdoor concrete surfaces.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Inside\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If prepping the outside is all about ice, the inside is all about air flow. Keeping warm air moving in your house is good for energy efficiency (keeping those heating bills down) and helps protect your home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">And just like with the attic, you get to skip many of the steps on a typical indoor cold-weather checklist thanks to your energy-efficient and well-sealed Vinyl Low-E windows.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Safety first: Check your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- Can’t remember when you changed the batteries last? Grab the ladder and do them all at once. We recommend changing batteries preemptively every six months so that you can avoid any middle-of-the-night chirping.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Switch the ceiling fan settings&nbsp;\u003c/strong>- There’s a small switch on ceiling fans (or possibly on a remote depending on your fan's manufacturer) that changes the direction from counterclockwise (cooling) to clockwise (warming). In winter, set your fan to rotate clockwise to push warm air down and distribute heat throughout the room.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Change your air filters\u003c/strong> - Replacing air filters monthly keeps air flowing efficiently and improves indoor air quality without your HVAC system having to work overtime. It’s a good idea all the time, but especially in preparation for winter weather.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Ideal homes…Ideal neighbors\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you have neighbors who might need a hand — whether they’re elderly, new to the area, or deployed members of the military — consider checking in. A quick text or a friendly knock can make all the difference during a cold snap.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has homes for people in every stage of life. Each Ideal Home is designed and built for Oklahomans, by Oklahomans.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ready for your own Ideal Home? Visit \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to explore our communities and find the perfect fit for you!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-homes-winter-weather-checklist-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-01-21T15:20:08.439Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/17e73b565147bb75fd997b87d2880ff9.png","name":"WINTER WEATHER CHECKLIST FOR YOUR IDEAL HOME","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1737472809,"_etag":"260a7db3725e642f9ebf7224030e6e7bdf33652e","textbody":"Watch Winter Weather Tips from Ideal's Customer Care TeamDid you know that January and February are the coldest months of the year in Oklahoma? When cold weather is on the horizon, a little preparation can go a long way.Keep our Winter Weather Checklist on hand and be prepared to protect your Ideal home when the temperatures drop.OutsidePreparing your Ideal home for winter weather begins outside. When it comes to the exterior of your Ideal home, we’re most concerned about water that can turn into destructive ice.Water your lawn - Sounds counter-intuitive, right? But if the weather is turning cold soon, this might be the last chance you have for a bit to give your grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers the water they need. If the temps are above 40° F, keep watering.Disconnect all exterior hoses - Not only will it protect the hoses, but if any water leaks back into the pipes from the hoses, it can cause damage. Also, if your hose is still connected you can’t cover your faucet, which is the next on the to-do list.Cover faucets&nbsp; - Insulated faucet covers can be found online or at any hardware store. Keeping out the cold protects your pipes since even a small amount of water inside can freeze, expand, and cause significant damage.Winterize your sprinkler system -&nbsp;This item has a few more steps. Some Ideal homeowners winterize their sprinklers before each cold weather event. Others turn to trusted sprinkler experts and shut down their systems for the season. Find out more about how to winterize your sprinkler system.Check your trees&nbsp;- Walk around your yard and inspect your trees for limbs that could break under the weight of ice. Pay special attention to branches that could fall on your home, cars, fences, or neighbors’ property. If you have large limbs to remove, consider hiring a professional.Clean your gutters&nbsp;- Just like your pipes, your gutters can become backed up during winter storms and cause water damage to your home. Make sure autumn’s leaves are cleared out before winter’s ice and snow arrive.Garage and AtticBecause Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a national leader in energy-efficient homes, many typical winterization tasks don’t apply to you! Your attic is insulated with R-38 and blown-in R-15 attic insulation, meaning your garage and attic checklist is short.Check the heat tape on your furnace - Just like pipes, the decondensation line in your furnace can freeze. Prevent this by checking the heat tape located below your furnace. It is a silver, braided cord that should feel warm to the touch. If it doesn’t feel warm, there is a black box in the middle of the cord. Press the Reset button on the box.&nbsp;Prep your water softener&nbsp;-&nbsp;If you installed an aftermarket whole-house water softener, check with the manufacturer for instructions on insulating your unit. These units are prone to freezing in Oklahoma temperatures.Ice prep&nbsp;- If you’re concerned about ice on your driveway and sidewalks, keep a bag of sand on hand. Avoid using rock salt or ice melt products, as they can cause gradual damage to your outdoor concrete surfaces.InsideIf prepping the outside is all about ice, the inside is all about air flow. Keeping warm air moving in your house is good for energy efficiency (keeping those heating bills down) and helps protect your home.And just like with the attic, you get to skip many of the steps on a typical indoor cold-weather checklist thanks to your energy-efficient and well-sealed Vinyl Low-E windows.Safety first: Check your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors&nbsp;- Can’t remember when you changed the batteries last? Grab the ladder and do them all at once. We recommend changing batteries preemptively every six months so that you can avoid any middle-of-the-night chirping.Switch the ceiling fan settings&nbsp;- There’s a small switch on ceiling fans (or possibly on a remote depending on your fan's manufacturer) that changes the direction from counterclockwise (cooling) to clockwise (warming). In winter, set your fan to rotate clockwise to push warm air down and distribute heat throughout the room.Change your air filters - Replacing air filters monthly keeps air flowing efficiently and improves indoor air quality without your HVAC system having to work overtime. It’s a good idea all the time, but especially in preparation for winter weather.Ideal homes…Ideal neighborsIf you have neighbors who might need a hand — whether they’re elderly, new to the area, or deployed members of the military — consider checking in. A quick text or a friendly knock can make all the difference during a cold snap.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has homes for people in every stage of life. Each Ideal Home is designed and built for Oklahomans, by Oklahomans.&nbsp;Ready for your own Ideal Home? Visit www.idealhomes.com to explore our communities and find the perfect fit for you!","_created":"Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:37:22 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/678fbf324db0480344690039"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"678fc35b4db048034469004d","_updated":"Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:55:07 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Winterizing Your Sprinkler System","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Some Ideal homes have sprinkler systems that will need to be prepared for winter weather.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Backflow is controlled under a Dekora fake rock&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>Locate the main shut-off valve in your yard and turn the ball valve ¼ turn to shut off water to the backflow. This is typically in a 6” green round box in the front yard, near sewer cleanouts, along flower beds, or by the water meter. The cover sits flush to the ground and the valve is under the ground. (If there are wires in the valve box, don’t touch anything—that’s the wrong box.)&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Turn the brass valves 1/4 turn on the backflow to drain the water. Ensure heat tape and sensors (if applicable) are properly wrapped around the PVC and backflow. Check the GFCI plug to make sure it hasn’t tripped. This will need to be checked throughout the season.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>&nbsp;Do not turn the ball valves on the backflow off. This can trap water in the backflow and cause it to freeze. For extra protection, sprinkler systems can be blown out using compressed air.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Place an insulation bag over the backflow and reinstall the Dekora fake rock. Run a test cycle through the entire program (1–2 minutes per zone). After the test cycle, turn the controller off.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"winterizing-your-sprinkler-system-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-01-21T15:37:29.081Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7d6e4dfa991241e280a7488c84e750d6.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"winterize your sprinkler"},"dateUnix":1737473850,"_etag":"f76c8c51653f13a2acfd9f8047fbbd2f828a772f","textbody":"Some Ideal homes have sprinkler systems that will need to be prepared for winter weather.Backflow is controlled under a Dekora fake rock&nbsp;Locate the main shut-off valve in your yard and turn the ball valve ¼ turn to shut off water to the backflow. This is typically in a 6” green round box in the front yard, near sewer cleanouts, along flower beds, or by the water meter. The cover sits flush to the ground and the valve is under the ground. (If there are wires in the valve box, don’t touch anything—that’s the wrong box.)&nbsp;Turn the brass valves 1/4 turn on the backflow to drain the water. Ensure heat tape and sensors (if applicable) are properly wrapped around the PVC and backflow. Check the GFCI plug to make sure it hasn’t tripped. This will need to be checked throughout the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not turn the ball valves on the backflow off. This can trap water in the backflow and cause it to freeze. For extra protection, sprinkler systems can be blown out using compressed air.Place an insulation bag over the backflow and reinstall the Dekora fake rock. Run a test cycle through the entire program (1–2 minutes per zone). After the test cycle, turn the controller off.&nbsp;","_created":"Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:55:07 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/678fc35b4db048034469004d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67ab70fc4db048034569e452","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 21:20:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Protecting Your New Home With the Best Warranty","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">February 10th is National Home Warranty Day, and at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, that’s something to celebrate!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Why do we love home warranties so much? Two reasons: First, they give our new homeowners peace of mind and confidence in their new homes. Second, because we believe so strongly in the quality of our homes, offering extensive warranties is a no-brainer.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Every new Ideal Home comes with not one but two warranties – plus a bonus guarantee. These free (yes, free!) warranties are here to protect you in the short term and the long run.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In honor of National Home Warranty Day, we’re taking a deep dive into what the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods warranties mean for you and your new home.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Peace-of-Mind Warranties\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We’ve all seen those home renovation shows where a fixer-upper turns into a budget-buster. They set the budget, present a stunning 3-D rendering, and on demo day…surprise! The entire HVAC system needs to be replaced, or the foundation requires major repairs, or the structural issues leave them wondering how the house is even standing. We even see this happening in new homes when the builder isn't paying attention to details.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>We don’t want that for you.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Buying or building a home is a major investment, and you deserve to move in without unexpected surprises. Once you move in, your home should be a hardhat-free zone. That’s why we offer a full year of support and guarantee that your home will be built correctly. We'll fix anything that might be an error or damaged due to installation. We believe so strongly in our guarantee to make your home one we'd be proud to live in ourselves that we go way above and beyond what other builders or home warranties offer.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">One-Year Peace-of-Mind Warranty\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We will correct any issue that results from product manufacturing issues, faulty craftsmanship, or installation defects. This includes big things like plumbing or electrical issues as well as things like garage door malfunction.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Here are some of the items we warranty:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Drywall cracks, nail pops, and tape separation\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Door, window, and gate adjustments\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Cabinet door adjustments\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Caulking and grout separation (one-time)\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Flooring (not including normal wear and tear)\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Garage door adjustments\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Plumbing\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Electrical\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Heat and air\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The list is extensive, so check out our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homebuying-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Homeowner Guide here&nbsp;\u003c/a>to get a better understanding of all the ways the Ideal Homes One-Year Warranty protects you.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In addition to the one-year warrant, we also offer longer support for major systems.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Additional One-Year Major Systems Warranty\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods quality control measures exceed those of most cities. Still, some issues may only become evident with time and use. &nbsp;That’s why our major systems warranty covers your home's: plumbing, HVAC, and electrical for one full year after your first year's builder warranty is complete. These systems are among the most complex and costly parts of your home. This means that for two full years you’ll be covered for power-load issues, leaky pipes, and HVAC malfunctions.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Want to know the specifics? \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homebuying-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">You’ll find them here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Ten-Year Structural Warranty\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Your Ideal home is also protected by a transferable ten-year structural warranty, covering three major areas from a third-party company:\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Concrete and Masonry\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Everyone in Oklahoma worries about their foundations. That’s why our structural warranty includes concrete and masonry protection. It covers:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Foundation cracks that exceed expected norms\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Masonry cracks that exceed expected norms\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Floor movement that exceeds expected norms\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Columns\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This includes both wood and concrete support columns. Just like the foundation, some movement or bowing is expected. Your home is designed to sit atop that mobile clay. However, if issues exceed norms, you are covered.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Framing\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">One of the unique experiences of building a custom home is watching it transform from floorplan to framed-out structure, to a home of your dreams. We love that this process allows for homeowners to see the framing take shape.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The framing warranty includes the wood, floor joists, and ceiling joists. Our commitment to best practices and continuous improvement means that our teams are able to identify most issues long before they would ever be a problem for you. If you want to see how our best practices have impacted how we frame our homes, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-ideal-partners-with-a-structural-engineer-and-other-homebuilders-dont\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">read this article\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\">Bonus: Heating and Cooling Usage Guarantee\u003c/h1>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This isn’t technically a warranty, but because it adds another layer of protection, we’re including it here!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes guarantees your heating and cooling usage for the first three years after building your home (excluding Pine Creek homes due to customizations). If it’s more, our third-party guarantee partner will write you a check for the difference. (Usage varies by floorplan, so make sure to talk to your sales representative for more details.)\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Why are we so confident in your heating and cooling usage?&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the ONLY builder in Oklahoma that tests every home for its energy efficiency. Our energy efficiency partner visits every Ideal home and conducts a \"\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/constructing-your-ideal-home-blower-door-testing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">blower door test\u003c/a>\" to see how tight the home is to the elements. This also generates a \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/all-new-homes-are-not-created-equal-some-are-hers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">HERS score\u003c/a> for every home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal is a national leader in energy-efficient homebuilding. With a 30-year track record, we’re the most nationally recognized builder in Oklahoma for energy efficiency.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">No other homebuilder in Oklahoma offers this guarantee.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\">The Bottom Line\u003c/h1>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Imagine that a home warranty is an umbrella. Now, imagine walking into your new Ideal home covered by four umbrellas.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we build homes that we are proud and confident to stand behind. And that’s why, in our books, National Home Warranty Day is a day to celebrate!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Interested in buying or building a home in the Oklahoma City metro, Tulsa, Stillwater, or Norman? We’ve got you covered. Visit us at \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to find the new (worry-free) home right for you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"protecting-your-new-home-with-the-best-warranty-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-02-10T15:16:39.718Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/bad4b14f93361ffa5292e54bea2180fb.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"BEST NEW HOME WARRANTY IN OKLAHOMA"},"dateUnix":1739200600,"_etag":"a4920d350f63a36cee76852157398bad7cde1656","textbody":"February 10th is National Home Warranty Day, and at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, that’s something to celebrate!Why do we love home warranties so much? Two reasons: First, they give our new homeowners peace of mind and confidence in their new homes. Second, because we believe so strongly in the quality of our homes, offering extensive warranties is a no-brainer.Every new Ideal Home comes with not one but two warranties – plus a bonus guarantee. These free (yes, free!) warranties are here to protect you in the short term and the long run.In honor of National Home Warranty Day, we’re taking a deep dive into what the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods warranties mean for you and your new home.Peace-of-Mind WarrantiesWe’ve all seen those home renovation shows where a fixer-upper turns into a budget-buster. They set the budget, present a stunning 3-D rendering, and on demo day…surprise! The entire HVAC system needs to be replaced, or the foundation requires major repairs, or the structural issues leave them wondering how the house is even standing. We even see this happening in new homes when the builder isn't paying attention to details.We don’t want that for you.&nbsp;Buying or building a home is a major investment, and you deserve to move in without unexpected surprises. Once you move in, your home should be a hardhat-free zone. That’s why we offer a full year of support and guarantee that your home will be built correctly. We'll fix anything that might be an error or damaged due to installation. We believe so strongly in our guarantee to make your home one we'd be proud to live in ourselves that we go way above and beyond what other builders or home warranties offer.One-Year Peace-of-Mind WarrantyWe will correct any issue that results from product manufacturing issues, faulty craftsmanship, or installation defects. This includes big things like plumbing or electrical issues as well as things like garage door malfunction.Here are some of the items we warranty:Drywall cracks, nail pops, and tape separationDoor, window, and gate adjustmentsCabinet door adjustmentsCaulking and grout separation (one-time)Flooring (not including normal wear and tear)Garage door adjustmentsPlumbingElectricalHeat and airThe list is extensive, so check out our Homeowner Guide here&nbsp;to get a better understanding of all the ways the Ideal Homes One-Year Warranty protects you.In addition to the one-year warrant, we also offer longer support for major systems.Additional One-Year Major Systems WarrantyThe Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods quality control measures exceed those of most cities. Still, some issues may only become evident with time and use. &nbsp;That’s why our major systems warranty covers your home's: plumbing, HVAC, and electrical for one full year after your first year's builder warranty is complete. These systems are among the most complex and costly parts of your home. This means that for two full years you’ll be covered for power-load issues, leaky pipes, and HVAC malfunctions.Want to know the specifics? You’ll find them here.Ten-Year Structural WarrantyYour Ideal home is also protected by a transferable ten-year structural warranty, covering three major areas from a third-party company:Concrete and MasonryEveryone in Oklahoma worries about their foundations. That’s why our structural warranty includes concrete and masonry protection. It covers:Foundation cracks that exceed expected normsMasonry cracks that exceed expected normsFloor movement that exceeds expected normsColumnsThis includes both wood and concrete support columns. Just like the foundation, some movement or bowing is expected. Your home is designed to sit atop that mobile clay. However, if issues exceed norms, you are covered.FramingOne of the unique experiences of building a custom home is watching it transform from floorplan to framed-out structure, to a home of your dreams. We love that this process allows for homeowners to see the framing take shape.The framing warranty includes the wood, floor joists, and ceiling joists. Our commitment to best practices and continuous improvement means that our teams are able to identify most issues long before they would ever be a problem for you. If you want to see how our best practices have impacted how we frame our homes, read this article.Bonus: Heating and Cooling Usage GuaranteeThis isn’t technically a warranty, but because it adds another layer of protection, we’re including it here!Ideal Homes guarantees your heating and cooling usage for the first three years after building your home (excluding Pine Creek homes due to customizations). If it’s more, our third-party guarantee partner will write you a check for the difference. (Usage varies by floorplan, so make sure to talk to your sales representative for more details.)Why are we so confident in your heating and cooling usage?&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the ONLY builder in Oklahoma that tests every home for its energy efficiency. Our energy efficiency partner visits every Ideal home and conducts a \"blower door test\" to see how tight the home is to the elements. This also generates a HERS score for every home.&nbsp;Ideal is a national leader in energy-efficient homebuilding. With a 30-year track record, we’re the most nationally recognized builder in Oklahoma for energy efficiency.&nbsp;No other homebuilder in Oklahoma offers this guarantee.&nbsp;The Bottom LineImagine that a home warranty is an umbrella. Now, imagine walking into your new Ideal home covered by four umbrellas.&nbsp;At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we build homes that we are proud and confident to stand behind. And that’s why, in our books, National Home Warranty Day is a day to celebrate!&nbsp;Interested in buying or building a home in the Oklahoma City metro, Tulsa, Stillwater, or Norman? We’ve got you covered. Visit us at www.idealhomes.com to find the new (worry-free) home right for you.","_created":"Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:47:08 GMT","metaTags":{"title":"New Home Warranties & Protection | Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods","description":"Protect your investment with Oklahoma's best new home warranties. Learn about our 1-year builder warranty, 10-year structural coverage, and energy usage guarantee."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67ab70fc4db048034569e452"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67ab74224db048034569e47d","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 19:33:18 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Valentine’s Date Night Near Your Ideal Home","metaTags":{"description":"Planning a romantic evening? Discover the best date night spots in Edmond, Moore, Stillwater, and Norman, located just minutes from Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods.","title":"Valentine’s Date Night Ideas Near Your Ideal Home"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We love our Ideal homeowners! We’ve created a quick guide to some of our favorite date night destinations close to Ideal communities in Edmond, Moore, Stillwater, and Norman.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you’re already an Ideal Homes homeowner or are planning to build your own new Ideal home, we’re here to help you get your date night covered!\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Date night destinations in Edmond near Knox Farm\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Your date night options are endless near our community of \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a>, located in Deer Creek School District. Here are two of our favorites:\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Close to Home: Inaka Sushi Bar &amp; Hibachi&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Locals love\u003ca href=\"https://inakasushibarok.com/#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Inaka Sushi Bar &amp; Hibachi\u003c/a>, especially the sushi, crab rangoon, and udon noodles. Even better, Inaka is just a mile away from Knox Farm, making it a perfect option for couples who want an upscale experience while still being close by if the babysitter calls.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Lake Views: Hefner Grill\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Want to get away…without actually getting away? In just a ten-minute drive, you can go from your home in Knox Farm to a lakeside table at \u003ca href=\"https://hefnergrill.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hefner Grill\u003c/a>. You and your date can watch the sunset and sailboats on the water while enjoying seafood with an Oklahoma flair and live music. Reservations are recommended. For date night bonus points, take a stroll to \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/lake-hefner/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Hefner’s beautiful lighthouse\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Date night destinations in Stillwater near Park Valley, Teal Ridge, and The Canyons&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Celebrating true love in Stillwater doesn’t mean you're limited to college bars. This Valentine’s Day, homeowners in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/park-valley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Park Valley\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/teal-ridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Teal Ridge\u003c/a>, and\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;The Canyons\u003c/a> can enjoy a quiet date night without leaving town.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Cozy and Romantic: DaVinci’s Italian Restaurant\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://davincistillwater.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">DaVinci’s\u003c/a> is a favorite date night spot in Stillwater. This family-owned restaurant serves authentic Italian food in a romantic setting. Locals enjoy settling in for a romantic meal that begins with fresh bread and pesto. Along with classic pizza and pasta dishes, DaVinci’s is known for its house specialties like Chicken Genovese and Veal Piccata.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Local Landmark: The Ranchers Club\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater is considered the agricultural hub of Oklahoma, and, well…when in Rome, as the saying goes. \u003ca href=\"https://www.theranchersclub.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Ranchers Club\u003c/a> is a high-end steakhouse located in The Atherton Hotel on the Oklahoma State University campus.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Your date night at The Ranchers Club is not only a romantic experience but also an opportunity to enjoy Oklahoma-grown produce and meat. Reservations are recommended.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Date night destinations in Moore near Native Plains and Abbot Lake\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">From family-friendly casual dining to a plethora of ethnic cuisines, homeowners at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/native-plains\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native Plains\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Abbot Lake\u003c/a> have no shortage of options to make a date night memorable.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Guten appetit: Royal Bavaria Restaurant and Brewery\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ready to say Guten appetit (the German version of bon appétit)? You don’t have to leave Moore to visit an authentic German biergarten and restaurant. While \u003ca href=\"https://www.royal-bavaria.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Bavaria&nbsp;\u003c/a>is definitely on the casual end of our list, the great food and lively atmosphere (thanks to its German expat owner) make it a place the locals love.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Dash to the City: Paseo Grill\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">One of the things that draws homeowners to new homes in Moore is its easy access to Oklahoma City. And while there are many date night spots in Moore, sometimes it’s nice to enjoy all OKC has to offer.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.paseogrill.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paseo Grill\u003c/a>, just 20 minutes from Moore, is situated in the heart of the historic Paseo Arts District. After a quiet dinner and perhaps one of their famous signature cocktails, end your date night with a walk through Paseo Arts District’s many shops and galleries. Reservations are recommended.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">P.S., scroll down to the Norman section for another option on the border of Norman and Moore.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Date night destinations in Norman near Red Canyon Ranch, Pine Creek, Greenleaf Trails, and Flint Hills\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In a town known for its love of local restaurants, music festivals, and culture, homeowners at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/greenleaf-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Flint Hills\u003c/a> are spoiled with date night choices. With so many options, we turned to locals to find two restaurants guaranteed to make your night special.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">For the Live Music Lover: Hollywood Corners\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If your perfect date night involves live music, a casual atmosphere, and a cold drink (maybe even in a Red Solo Cup), Hollywood Corners is the place to be.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Founded by the late, great Toby Keith, this laid-back music venue and restaurant was once a service station – one with a very fascinating history. Before heading to a different Hollywood, Norman’s own James Garner once worked pumping gas here. Before that, Bonnie and Clyde (allegedly!) slept in the cabins that used to be behind the station. More recently, Toby Keith played small concerts at Hollywood Corners in his final days.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Located near the Norman-Moore border, Hollywood Corners is a date night destination for locals on both sides of the city divide.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">For the Upscale Foodie: Scratch Kitchen &amp; Cocktails\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">As the name suggests, everything at \u003ca href=\"https://www.eatatscratch.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scratch Kitchen &amp; Cocktails\u003c/a> is made from scratch – and they do mean everything. Even the ketchup and ice cream are made in house. Scratch’s quiet atmosphere, upscale American cuisine, and private booths create the perfect setting for a special meal. We hear the organic salmon and parmesan risotto is especially incredible. Reservations are recommended.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Happy Valentines Day from Ideal Homes\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This Valentine’s Day, we wish all our homeowners love, happiness, and a wonderful night out! Thank you for trusting us with your new home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds new homes for Oklahomans in every stage of life—from young professionals and growing families to empty nesters and everyone in between.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you’re ready to plan your next date night from a brand-new home, visit \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> and find a location you love.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"valentines-date-night-near-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-02-11T15:48:15.009Z","_created":"Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:00:34 GMT","dateUnix":1739288896,"_etag":"84d1032a6706289fa079c7c4e8bcc1d5d3e7373c","textbody":"We love our Ideal homeowners! We’ve created a quick guide to some of our favorite date night destinations close to Ideal communities in Edmond, Moore, Stillwater, and Norman.If you’re already an Ideal Homes homeowner or are planning to build your own new Ideal home, we’re here to help you get your date night covered!Date night destinations in Edmond near Knox FarmYour date night options are endless near our community of Knox Farm, located in Deer Creek School District. Here are two of our favorites:Close to Home: Inaka Sushi Bar &amp; Hibachi&nbsp;Locals love&nbsp;Inaka Sushi Bar &amp; Hibachi, especially the sushi, crab rangoon, and udon noodles. Even better, Inaka is just a mile away from Knox Farm, making it a perfect option for couples who want an upscale experience while still being close by if the babysitter calls.Lake Views: Hefner GrillWant to get away…without actually getting away? In just a ten-minute drive, you can go from your home in Knox Farm to a lakeside table at Hefner Grill. You and your date can watch the sunset and sailboats on the water while enjoying seafood with an Oklahoma flair and live music. Reservations are recommended. For date night bonus points, take a stroll to Lake Hefner’s beautiful lighthouse.&nbsp;Date night destinations in Stillwater near Park Valley, Teal Ridge, and The Canyons&nbsp;Celebrating true love in Stillwater doesn’t mean you're limited to college bars. This Valentine’s Day, homeowners in Park Valley, Teal Ridge, and&nbsp;The Canyons can enjoy a quiet date night without leaving town.Cozy and Romantic: DaVinci’s Italian RestaurantDaVinci’s is a favorite date night spot in Stillwater. This family-owned restaurant serves authentic Italian food in a romantic setting. Locals enjoy settling in for a romantic meal that begins with fresh bread and pesto. Along with classic pizza and pasta dishes, DaVinci’s is known for its house specialties like Chicken Genovese and Veal Piccata.&nbsp;Local Landmark: The Ranchers ClubStillwater is considered the agricultural hub of Oklahoma, and, well…when in Rome, as the saying goes. The Ranchers Club is a high-end steakhouse located in The Atherton Hotel on the Oklahoma State University campus.&nbsp;Your date night at The Ranchers Club is not only a romantic experience but also an opportunity to enjoy Oklahoma-grown produce and meat. Reservations are recommended.Date night destinations in Moore near Native Plains and Abbot LakeFrom family-friendly casual dining to a plethora of ethnic cuisines, homeowners at Native Plains and Abbot Lake have no shortage of options to make a date night memorable.&nbsp;Guten appetit: Royal Bavaria Restaurant and BreweryReady to say Guten appetit (the German version of bon appétit)? You don’t have to leave Moore to visit an authentic German biergarten and restaurant. While Royal Bavaria&nbsp;is definitely on the casual end of our list, the great food and lively atmosphere (thanks to its German expat owner) make it a place the locals love.&nbsp;Dash to the City: Paseo GrillOne of the things that draws homeowners to new homes in Moore is its easy access to Oklahoma City. And while there are many date night spots in Moore, sometimes it’s nice to enjoy all OKC has to offer.Paseo Grill, just 20 minutes from Moore, is situated in the heart of the historic Paseo Arts District. After a quiet dinner and perhaps one of their famous signature cocktails, end your date night with a walk through Paseo Arts District’s many shops and galleries. Reservations are recommended.P.S., scroll down to the Norman section for another option on the border of Norman and Moore.Date night destinations in Norman near Red Canyon Ranch, Pine Creek, Greenleaf Trails, and Flint HillsIn a town known for its love of local restaurants, music festivals, and culture, homeowners at Red Canyon Ranch, Pine Creek, Greenleaf Trails, and Flint Hills are spoiled with date night choices. With so many options, we turned to locals to find two restaurants guaranteed to make your night special.For the Live Music Lover: Hollywood CornersIf your perfect date night involves live music, a casual atmosphere, and a cold drink (maybe even in a Red Solo Cup), Hollywood Corners is the place to be.Founded by the late, great Toby Keith, this laid-back music venue and restaurant was once a service station – one with a very fascinating history. Before heading to a different Hollywood, Norman’s own James Garner once worked pumping gas here. Before that, Bonnie and Clyde (allegedly!) slept in the cabins that used to be behind the station. More recently, Toby Keith played small concerts at Hollywood Corners in his final days.Located near the Norman-Moore border, Hollywood Corners is a date night destination for locals on both sides of the city divide.For the Upscale Foodie: Scratch Kitchen &amp; CocktailsAs the name suggests, everything at Scratch Kitchen &amp; Cocktails is made from scratch – and they do mean everything. Even the ketchup and ice cream are made in house. Scratch’s quiet atmosphere, upscale American cuisine, and private booths create the perfect setting for a special meal. We hear the organic salmon and parmesan risotto is especially incredible. Reservations are recommended.Happy Valentines Day from Ideal HomesThis Valentine’s Day, we wish all our homeowners love, happiness, and a wonderful night out! Thank you for trusting us with your new home.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds new homes for Oklahomans in every stage of life—from young professionals and growing families to empty nesters and everyone in between.If you’re ready to plan your next date night from a brand-new home, visit www.idealhomes.com and find a location you love.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d601e378c69478a0a970427ca475466e.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"IDEAL VALENTINE CELEBRATIONS NEAR YOUR HOME"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67ab74224db048034569e47d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67d0a7424db048664bf168ff","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:53:49 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Expert Landscaping for Your New Home in Oklahoma | Ideal Homes","metaTags":{"description":"Ideal Homes sets top standards for landscaping in new homes and custom homes across Oklahoma City, Norman, and Tulsa.","title":"Expert Landscaping for Your New Home in Oklahoma | Ideal Homes"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Ideal Homes, Marcum’s Nursery, and You\u003c/h2>\u003cp>You probably know that your new Ideal Home comes with at least two trees and a selection of landscaping in the front flower beds, but did you know there’s more to the story?\u003c/p>\u003cp>For over fourteen years, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has sourced all OKC-area landscaping packages exclusively from Marcum’s Nursery, a locally owned landscaping and garden company whose ties to Oklahoma run as deep as those of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. It’s a longstanding partnership that benefits both Ideal homeowners and their gardens.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Candace Benson of Marcum’s Nursery manages the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods relationship. A granddaughter of Marcum’s founders, Candace started her career at just ten years old, pulling weeds during the summers. When she became Marcum’s liaison with Ideal eight years ago, she immediately saw what made Ideal's new homes different.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Some homebuilders come looking for plants at a particular price point or just want whatever is easiest to install. It’s not a thoughtful process,” Candace said. “There’s a lot more collaboration between Marcum’s Nursery and Ideal Homes. In my experience, Ideal relies on our expertise and trusts that we’ll make the best decisions for them and their customers.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Candace said this relationship leads to healthier, longer-lasting plants for new Ideal Homes homeowners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Other builders have a high loss rate on the plants they install because they don’t think to ask us, ‘What will grow here?’ or ‘What will work in these conditions?’ They don’t really care if the plants will survive.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>With Ideal Homes, it’s a completely different story.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“They stress to us, and to all their subcontractors, that it’s our job to do the best we can for the homeowners,” Candace said.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>The Ideal Homes Landscaping Package\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Every new Ideal home includes a landscaping package that provides a foundation you can build upon and personalize. The landscaping package includes:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Two-to-four trees per home, depending on the lot\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Evergreen shrubs for year-round greenery\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Steel edging to keep the lawn from creeping into flower beds\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">High-quality, triple-ground cedar mulch\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>When Candace receives a contract to supply plants for a new Ideal neighborhood, she and her team assess everything – from the size of each home’s flower beds to the amount of sun each flower bed will receive. Next, Marcum’s chooses plants of different sizes, colors, and textures, for each individual home. The plants are also selected for their disease resistance and compatibility with Oklahoma’s climate.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We select evergreen shrubs as anchor plants. This gives homeowners a solid foundation to make the garden their own,” Candace explained.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Walking through the rows of shrubs in Marcum’s greenhouse, Candace pointed out some of her favorites and why she selects them for Ideal Homes. “Nandinas for color. Boxwoods for a tailored backdrop. Abelia for fall colors and flowers. Juniper for interesting texture closer to the ground and a mix of grayish greens. Privet—an underrated shrub that can survive Oklahoma weather. We pick a mix of plants that are both beautiful and resilient.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Candace and her team at Marcum’s take pride in every Ideal Home they work on.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I don’t often get to meet the people who move into the Ideal Homes we landscape, but if I could, I’d tell them that the plants in their yard were chosen with care and purpose.”\u003c/p>\u003ch3>The Ideal Homes Difference\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ commitment to quality extends beyond the plants to every detail down to the mulch and installation process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Other homebuilders ask for the cheapest mulch or just take whatever’s left over. Ideal Homes wants the top-grade triple-ground cedar mulch,” Candace said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Because of the long-standing relationship between Ideal Homes and Marcum’s Nursery, Candace even knows which of her crews to send.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“The crew I send to Ideal Homes build sites is chosen for a reason. They’ve been doing this for years. They know what they’re doing, what I expect of them, and the high standards Ideal Homes sets.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>For the last eight years, Candace has had a unique perspective on Ideal Homes—their processes, their standards, and their culture. She says it’s the culture that impresses her the most.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Even in stressful situations, I’ve never seen anyone at Ideal Homes speak poorly of a homeowner. They operate with integrity, genuinely want the best for everyone in their homes, and treat their homeowners with respect – &nbsp;whether or not those homeowners are in the room.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of her favorite things about her role at Marcum’s is seeing Ideal Homes homeowners return to the nursery for guidance.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We love when Ideal Homes homeowners come back, asking specific questions about how to care for their plants or looking for recommendations to enhance their landscaping. It’s great to continue working with them over the years.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-landscaping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read more about how to care for your Ideal yard and garden.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Icing on the Cake\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The longstanding partnership between Marcum’s Nursery and Ideal Homes ensures that every home has a beautiful, well-planned flower bed. What happens next is up to you!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Learn how to add personality and color to your garden this spring.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is locally owned. That means when we build a home, we’re building for our neighbors, community members, and friends. That’s also why we partner with local companies like Marcum’s Nursery.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re ready to put down roots in your own Ideal Home in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Stillwater, or throughout the OKC metro, visit us at \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a>&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"expert-landscaping-for-your-new-home-in-oklahoma-ideal-homes-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-03-11T21:04:05.835Z","_created":"Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:12:34 GMT","dateUnix":1741727046,"_etag":"820d8d3bceae1247b87d445808702ea8e1af247c","textbody":"Ideal Homes, Marcum’s Nursery, and YouYou probably know that your new Ideal Home comes with at least two trees and a selection of landscaping in the front flower beds, but did you know there’s more to the story?For over fourteen years, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has sourced all OKC-area landscaping packages exclusively from Marcum’s Nursery, a locally owned landscaping and garden company whose ties to Oklahoma run as deep as those of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. It’s a longstanding partnership that benefits both Ideal homeowners and their gardens.Candace Benson of Marcum’s Nursery manages the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods relationship. A granddaughter of Marcum’s founders, Candace started her career at just ten years old, pulling weeds during the summers. When she became Marcum’s liaison with Ideal eight years ago, she immediately saw what made Ideal's new homes different.“Some homebuilders come looking for plants at a particular price point or just want whatever is easiest to install. It’s not a thoughtful process,” Candace said. “There’s a lot more collaboration between Marcum’s Nursery and Ideal Homes. In my experience, Ideal relies on our expertise and trusts that we’ll make the best decisions for them and their customers.”Candace said this relationship leads to healthier, longer-lasting plants for new Ideal Homes homeowners.“Other builders have a high loss rate on the plants they install because they don’t think to ask us, ‘What will grow here?’ or ‘What will work in these conditions?’ They don’t really care if the plants will survive.”With Ideal Homes, it’s a completely different story.“They stress to us, and to all their subcontractors, that it’s our job to do the best we can for the homeowners,” Candace said.The Ideal Homes Landscaping PackageEvery new Ideal home includes a landscaping package that provides a foundation you can build upon and personalize. The landscaping package includes:Two-to-four trees per home, depending on the lotEvergreen shrubs for year-round greenerySteel edging to keep the lawn from creeping into flower bedsHigh-quality, triple-ground cedar mulchWhen Candace receives a contract to supply plants for a new Ideal neighborhood, she and her team assess everything – from the size of each home’s flower beds to the amount of sun each flower bed will receive. Next, Marcum’s chooses plants of different sizes, colors, and textures, for each individual home. The plants are also selected for their disease resistance and compatibility with Oklahoma’s climate.“We select evergreen shrubs as anchor plants. This gives homeowners a solid foundation to make the garden their own,” Candace explained.Walking through the rows of shrubs in Marcum’s greenhouse, Candace pointed out some of her favorites and why she selects them for Ideal Homes. “Nandinas for color. Boxwoods for a tailored backdrop. Abelia for fall colors and flowers. Juniper for interesting texture closer to the ground and a mix of grayish greens. Privet—an underrated shrub that can survive Oklahoma weather. We pick a mix of plants that are both beautiful and resilient.”Candace and her team at Marcum’s take pride in every Ideal Home they work on.“I don’t often get to meet the people who move into the Ideal Homes we landscape, but if I could, I’d tell them that the plants in their yard were chosen with care and purpose.”The Ideal Homes DifferenceIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ commitment to quality extends beyond the plants to every detail down to the mulch and installation process.“Other homebuilders ask for the cheapest mulch or just take whatever’s left over. Ideal Homes wants the top-grade triple-ground cedar mulch,” Candace said.Because of the long-standing relationship between Ideal Homes and Marcum’s Nursery, Candace even knows which of her crews to send.“The crew I send to Ideal Homes build sites is chosen for a reason. They’ve been doing this for years. They know what they’re doing, what I expect of them, and the high standards Ideal Homes sets.”For the last eight years, Candace has had a unique perspective on Ideal Homes—their processes, their standards, and their culture. She says it’s the culture that impresses her the most.“Even in stressful situations, I’ve never seen anyone at Ideal Homes speak poorly of a homeowner. They operate with integrity, genuinely want the best for everyone in their homes, and treat their homeowners with respect – &nbsp;whether or not those homeowners are in the room.”One of her favorite things about her role at Marcum’s is seeing Ideal Homes homeowners return to the nursery for guidance.“We love when Ideal Homes homeowners come back, asking specific questions about how to care for their plants or looking for recommendations to enhance their landscaping. It’s great to continue working with them over the years.”Read more about how to care for your Ideal yard and garden.Icing on the CakeThe longstanding partnership between Marcum’s Nursery and Ideal Homes ensures that every home has a beautiful, well-planned flower bed. What happens next is up to you!&nbsp;Learn how to add personality and color to your garden this spring.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is locally owned. That means when we build a home, we’re building for our neighbors, community members, and friends. That’s also why we partner with local companies like Marcum’s Nursery.If you’re ready to put down roots in your own Ideal Home in Oklahoma City, Norman, Moore, Stillwater, or throughout the OKC metro, visit us at www.idealhomes.com&nbsp;","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/732f3ef7ffc49b46ad4f4dfd20397b3c.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"EXPERT LANDSCAPING FOR YOUR IDEAL HOME"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67d0a7424db048664bf168ff"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67d0a92a4db048664ef153c4","_updated":"Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:41:54 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Oklahoma Spring Gardening Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Personalize your new home or custom Ideal Home with vibrant spring color with our guide to spring flowers and landscaping in Oklahoma.","title":"Spring Gardening Guide for Your New Oklahoma Home | Ideal Homes"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Welcome Spring to your new Ideal Home with Style…and Personality\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>We met with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ landscaping partner, Marcum’s Nursery, to learn about the longstanding relationship between Ideal Homes and Marcum’s and how it provides our homeowners with top-notch landscaping. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/expert-landscaping-for-your-new-home-in-oklahoma-or-ideal-homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read more about our partnership here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">When Ideal homeowners move in, they receive a professionally designed landscape that serves as the foundation of their yard. The Ideal Homes landscaping package includes:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Two-to-four trees per home, depending on the lot\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Evergreen shrubs for year-round greenery\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Steel edging to keep the lawn from creeping into flower beds\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">High-quality, triple-ground cedar mulch\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">From there, homeowners can personalize their yards and flower beds.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;“Ideal Homes trusts the expertise of my team at Marcum’s to create a really nice layout and the plants that you need,” said Candace Benson from Marcum’s Nursery. “It’s sort of like we put the cake in front of the homeowners, and they get to come in with the icing and really make it their own.”&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">And what better “icing” for a spring garden than flowers?\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We visited Marcum’s Nursery and met with Candace to get some pro tips on making your spring flower beds vibrant, beautiful, and resilient.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Bringing in Spring Color: What to Plant\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With the foundation set, it's time to bring in spring blooms! Oklahoma’s climate can be challenging, so choosing the right flowers is essential.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Best Annuals for Spring Color\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Annuals are a great way to bring immediate bursts of color. These flowers grow quickly, bloom beautifully, and thrive for a single season.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Some of the best-performing annuals for Oklahoma include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Zinnias&nbsp;– Bright, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Begonias&nbsp;– Hardy and great for adding bold color\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Periwinkles&nbsp;– Delicate and charming\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Geraniums&nbsp;– Classic and long-lasting\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Low-Maintenance Perennials for Year-Round Interest\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you prefer long-term beauty without the need to replant each season, consider perennials. These plants come back year after year, often with minimal care.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Some Oklahoma-friendly perennials include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Echinacea&nbsp;– Beautiful and drought-tolerant\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Blanket Flower&nbsp;– Vibrant and great for pollinators\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Lavender&nbsp;– Fragrant and versatile\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Bee Balm&nbsp;– Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Salvia&nbsp;– Hardy and colorful\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Oklahoma Natives for a Thriving Landscape\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Want a low-maintenance, eco-friendly yard? Native plants are naturally suited to Oklahoma’s climate and require less water and care. Some top choices include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Agastache&nbsp;– A colorful and drought-resistant pollinator favorite\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Alliums&nbsp;– Unique, globe-shaped flowers\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Penstemon&nbsp;– Delicate and resilient\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Indian Blanket Flower&nbsp;– The state wildflower of Oklahoma!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Best Pollinator Plants for Oklahoma\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Pollinators are crucial for plant reproduction, helping flowers produce seeds and fruit. Without them, many of the plants we love wouldn’t survive. By incorporating pollinator-friendly plants, you create a healthier, more vibrant ecosystem in your own backyard.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">To attract pollinators, choose plants that offer nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Here are some of the best options for Oklahoma gardens:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Milkweed&nbsp;– Essential for monarch butterflies, which lay their eggs exclusively on milkweed plants\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Liatris (Blazing Star)&nbsp;– A favorite of bees and butterflies, with tall, purple spikes that bloom in late summer\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)&nbsp;– A drought-resistant wildflower that attracts a variety of pollinators\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Bee Balm (Monarda)&nbsp;– Produces bright red or pink blooms that hummingbirds love\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Salvia (Sage)&nbsp;– Long-blooming and easy to grow, offering nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Echinacea (Purple Coneflower)&nbsp;– Provides pollen in summer and seed heads for birds in fall\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">When to Plant in Oklahoma?\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/when-to-plant-in-the-oklahoma-city-area\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out when to plant in Oklahoma.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Spring into Your Own Ideal Home\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we think every detail is important, right down to the mulch. We work with our fellow Oklahoma-owned businesses to ensure that every home is thoughtfully designed inside and out.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes has new homes and customizable floorplans available in 21 communities throughout Oklahoma City, including: Blanchard, Choctaw, Deer Creek and Edmond, Guthrie, Harrah, Moore, Mustang and Yukon, Norman, Piedmont, Stillwater, and Washington.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to find your own Ideal Home this spring!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"oklahoma-spring-gardening-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-03-11T21:16:20.910Z","_created":"Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:20:42 GMT","dateUnix":1741727781,"_etag":"e0158c2f35a140a0e7d00403b0f9cac13d76313f","textbody":"Welcome Spring to your new Ideal Home with Style…and PersonalityWe met with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ landscaping partner, Marcum’s Nursery, to learn about the longstanding relationship between Ideal Homes and Marcum’s and how it provides our homeowners with top-notch landscaping. Read more about our partnership here.When Ideal homeowners move in, they receive a professionally designed landscape that serves as the foundation of their yard. The Ideal Homes landscaping package includes:Two-to-four trees per home, depending on the lotEvergreen shrubs for year-round greenerySteel edging to keep the lawn from creeping into flower bedsHigh-quality, triple-ground cedar mulchFrom there, homeowners can personalize their yards and flower beds.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Ideal Homes trusts the expertise of my team at Marcum’s to create a really nice layout and the plants that you need,” said Candace Benson from Marcum’s Nursery. “It’s sort of like we put the cake in front of the homeowners, and they get to come in with the icing and really make it their own.”&nbsp;And what better “icing” for a spring garden than flowers?We visited Marcum’s Nursery and met with Candace to get some pro tips on making your spring flower beds vibrant, beautiful, and resilient.Bringing in Spring Color: What to PlantWith the foundation set, it's time to bring in spring blooms! Oklahoma’s climate can be challenging, so choosing the right flowers is essential.&nbsp;Best Annuals for Spring ColorAnnuals are a great way to bring immediate bursts of color. These flowers grow quickly, bloom beautifully, and thrive for a single season.Some of the best-performing annuals for Oklahoma include:Zinnias&nbsp;– Bright, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendlyBegonias&nbsp;– Hardy and great for adding bold colorPeriwinkles&nbsp;– Delicate and charmingGeraniums&nbsp;– Classic and long-lastingLow-Maintenance Perennials for Year-Round InterestIf you prefer long-term beauty without the need to replant each season, consider perennials. These plants come back year after year, often with minimal care.Some Oklahoma-friendly perennials include:Echinacea&nbsp;– Beautiful and drought-tolerantBlanket Flower&nbsp;– Vibrant and great for pollinatorsLavender&nbsp;– Fragrant and versatileBee Balm&nbsp;– Attracts hummingbirds and butterfliesSalvia&nbsp;– Hardy and colorfulOklahoma Natives for a Thriving LandscapeWant a low-maintenance, eco-friendly yard? Native plants are naturally suited to Oklahoma’s climate and require less water and care. Some top choices include:Agastache&nbsp;– A colorful and drought-resistant pollinator favoriteAlliums&nbsp;– Unique, globe-shaped flowersPenstemon&nbsp;– Delicate and resilientIndian Blanket Flower&nbsp;– The state wildflower of Oklahoma!Best Pollinator Plants for OklahomaPollinators are crucial for plant reproduction, helping flowers produce seeds and fruit. Without them, many of the plants we love wouldn’t survive. By incorporating pollinator-friendly plants, you create a healthier, more vibrant ecosystem in your own backyard.To attract pollinators, choose plants that offer nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Here are some of the best options for Oklahoma gardens:Milkweed&nbsp;– Essential for monarch butterflies, which lay their eggs exclusively on milkweed plantsLiatris (Blazing Star)&nbsp;– A favorite of bees and butterflies, with tall, purple spikes that bloom in late summerMexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)&nbsp;– A drought-resistant wildflower that attracts a variety of pollinatorsBee Balm (Monarda)&nbsp;– Produces bright red or pink blooms that hummingbirds loveSalvia (Sage)&nbsp;– Long-blooming and easy to grow, offering nectar for butterflies and hummingbirdsEchinacea (Purple Coneflower)&nbsp;– Provides pollen in summer and seed heads for birds in fallWhen to Plant in Oklahoma?Find out when to plant in Oklahoma.Spring into Your Own Ideal HomeAt Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we think every detail is important, right down to the mulch. We work with our fellow Oklahoma-owned businesses to ensure that every home is thoughtfully designed inside and out.Ideal Homes has new homes and customizable floorplans available in 21 communities throughout Oklahoma City, including: Blanchard, Choctaw, Deer Creek and Edmond, Guthrie, Harrah, Moore, Mustang and Yukon, Norman, Piedmont, Stillwater, and Washington.&nbsp;Visit www.idealhomes.com to find your own Ideal Home this spring!","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/630edc749dce4da08afd79c66f95dbe8.png","name":"WHAT TO PLANT IN OKLAHOMA - BRINGING IN SPRING COLOR","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67d0a92a4db048664ef153c4"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67d0af5d4db048664ff1783f","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 21:07:06 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Ideal Homes Difference, Rooted in Every Tree","metaTags":{"description":"Discover why Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods chooses deep-rooted, Oklahoma-hardy trees for every yard. Learn about our commitment to long-lasting landscaping.","title":"Oklahoma Tree Selection & Landscaping | Ideal Homes Difference"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Explore the thought and care that go into the landscaping of every new Ideal Home, thanks to our friends at Marcum’s Nursery. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/expert-landscaping-for-your-new-home-in-oklahoma-or-ideal-homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read more about the landscaping packages customized for each new Ideal home\u003c/a> and the many ways homeowners can bring their own spring color to their homes with \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/oklahoma-spring-gardening-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">what to plant in Oklahoma\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>More Than Just Landscaping\u003c/h2>\u003cp>What thought goes into selecting the trees in new Ideal Homes? Quite a bit, it turns out.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When you step into any new Ideal community throughout the OKC metro, Stillwater, or Tulsa, you might notice more trees in the yards than you see in other builders' communities. At first glance, they’re just part of the landscape, but they tell a bigger story.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has four important criteria for the trees selected for each new Ideal Home.&nbsp;Wrapped into this seemingly small decision is the heart of the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods philosophy and unwavering commitment to excellence.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Ideal Homes Tree Criteria #1: Slow-Growing&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods plants slow-growing, sturdy trees like oaks and elms. These trees take years to mature, but when they do, they stand tall, strong, and resilient, especially in Oklahoma winds.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Just like an Ideal home, slow-growing trees built with the future in mind. Not just for the next season, but for the next generation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Some builders rush the process, choosing materials, floor plans, and even trees that look good in the moment but won’t hold up over time.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Ideal Homes Tree Criteria #2: Deep-Rooted\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal Homes only plants disease-resistant trees that will develop deep, sturdy roots that can stand firm when the wind picks up. These trees don’t just provide shade for now. They’re here for the long run.\u003c/p>\u003cp>You won’t find shallow-rooted trees like Bradford pears in new Ideal Homes communities. Sure, these trees may shoot up quickly, but their shallow roots and soft wood makes them uproot or break under pressure.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Ideal Homes Tree Criteria #3: Suited for Oklahoma\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Not every tree (or home) can thrive in Oklahoma’s climate. Between the heat, storms, and shifting red dirt soil, understanding of the local terrain is vital.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a local home builder. We are Oklahomans building homes for Oklahomans. Because we know Oklahoma’s conditions, we know how to build homes better than out-of-state home builders.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">We understand the soil. That’s why we conduct hydrology studies and&nbsp;customize every foundation for each community.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">We’ve lived through the heat. That’s why we’re proud to be&nbsp;Oklahoma’s most nationally recognized builder&nbsp;for energy efficiency.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">We know tornadoes. That’s why we’re a leader in&nbsp;tornado-resilient home construction.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Ideal Homes Tree Criteria #4: Low-Maintenance and Homeowner Friendly\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal doesn’t plant trees with nuisance droppings like spiky seed pods or sticky sap that can make sidewalks messy and driveways a chore. It’s a small detail, but one that makes a difference.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>This final criteria is in place because the architects and designers at Ideal envision the homeowner’s experience, even down to walking to the front door after a long day. No one wants to track in sap.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Nurturing replanted trees is a critical step to ensuring that your Ideal landscaping flourishes. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-landscaping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find care instructions for your Ideal landscaping here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Your Trees, Your Ideal Home\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Just like the small tree planted in your new Ideal Home, your home wasn’t meant to be frozen in time on move-in day. Your home grows with you, shelters you, and stands strong.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you’re ready to grow deep roots in an Ideal home, visit us at \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to find a new home or floorplan in one of our 22 open communities throughout the Oklahoma City metro, Norman, Edmond, Moore, and Tulsa.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"the-ideal-homes-difference-rooted-in-every-tree-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-03-11T21:28:53.157Z","_created":"Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:47:09 GMT","dateUnix":1741728534,"_etag":"67eff81a7413f72f70f75d5df77cdc2ef7506775","textbody":"Explore the thought and care that go into the landscaping of every new Ideal Home, thanks to our friends at Marcum’s Nursery. Read more about the landscaping packages customized for each new Ideal home and the many ways homeowners can bring their own spring color to their homes with what to plant in Oklahoma.&nbsp;More Than Just LandscapingWhat thought goes into selecting the trees in new Ideal Homes? Quite a bit, it turns out.When you step into any new Ideal community throughout the OKC metro, Stillwater, or Tulsa, you might notice more trees in the yards than you see in other builders' communities. At first glance, they’re just part of the landscape, but they tell a bigger story.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has four important criteria for the trees selected for each new Ideal Home.&nbsp;Wrapped into this seemingly small decision is the heart of the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods philosophy and unwavering commitment to excellence.Ideal Homes Tree Criteria #1: Slow-Growing&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods plants slow-growing, sturdy trees like oaks and elms. These trees take years to mature, but when they do, they stand tall, strong, and resilient, especially in Oklahoma winds.&nbsp;Just like an Ideal home, slow-growing trees built with the future in mind. Not just for the next season, but for the next generation.Some builders rush the process, choosing materials, floor plans, and even trees that look good in the moment but won’t hold up over time.Ideal Homes Tree Criteria #2: Deep-RootedIdeal Homes only plants disease-resistant trees that will develop deep, sturdy roots that can stand firm when the wind picks up. These trees don’t just provide shade for now. They’re here for the long run.You won’t find shallow-rooted trees like Bradford pears in new Ideal Homes communities. Sure, these trees may shoot up quickly, but their shallow roots and soft wood makes them uproot or break under pressure.Ideal Homes Tree Criteria #3: Suited for OklahomaNot every tree (or home) can thrive in Oklahoma’s climate. Between the heat, storms, and shifting red dirt soil, understanding of the local terrain is vital.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a local home builder. We are Oklahomans building homes for Oklahomans. Because we know Oklahoma’s conditions, we know how to build homes better than out-of-state home builders.We understand the soil. That’s why we conduct hydrology studies and&nbsp;customize every foundation for each community.We’ve lived through the heat. That’s why we’re proud to be&nbsp;Oklahoma’s most nationally recognized builder&nbsp;for energy efficiency.We know tornadoes. That’s why we’re a leader in&nbsp;tornado-resilient home construction.Ideal Homes Tree Criteria #4: Low-Maintenance and Homeowner FriendlyIdeal doesn’t plant trees with nuisance droppings like spiky seed pods or sticky sap that can make sidewalks messy and driveways a chore. It’s a small detail, but one that makes a difference.&nbsp;This final criteria is in place because the architects and designers at Ideal envision the homeowner’s experience, even down to walking to the front door after a long day. No one wants to track in sap.Nurturing replanted trees is a critical step to ensuring that your Ideal landscaping flourishes. Find care instructions for your Ideal landscaping here.Your Trees, Your Ideal HomeJust like the small tree planted in your new Ideal Home, your home wasn’t meant to be frozen in time on move-in day. Your home grows with you, shelters you, and stands strong.If you’re ready to grow deep roots in an Ideal home, visit us at www.idealhomes.com to find a new home or floorplan in one of our 22 open communities throughout the Oklahoma City metro, Norman, Edmond, Moore, and Tulsa.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/94b4ccb52f448a54ca4b0f5f2a775c48.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"WHY TREE SELECTION MATTERS - THE IDEAL DIFFERENCE"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67d0af5d4db048664ff1783f"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67dc6c644db048664ef18f70","_updated":"Wed, 07 May 2025 18:18:14 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Edmond, Oklahoma: New Home Area Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Discover Edmond, OK—top schools, shopping, recreation, and Ideal Homes' new communities. Find your perfect home in Jackson Creek or Knox Farms.","title":"New Homes in Edmond, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>New Homes in Edmond, OK\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Situated north of Oklahoma City, Edmond, Oklahoma is a city known for its family-friendly living, strong local economy, thriving community, top schools, and ample shopping. The fifth-largest city in Oklahoma, Edmond is a favorite of local families and people relocating to the OKC area. It's so popular, in fact, that it was recently \u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahoman.com/story/business/real-estate/2025/03/03/okc-suburb-named-one-of-the-best-suburbs-to-move-to-in-2025-see-rankings-edmond-oklahoma/80723455007/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">named in the top 15 suburbs in the US\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers new homes in Edmond with customizable floor plans:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/jackson-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson Creek\u003c/a> in northeast Edmond offers homes between 1,159 - 2,136 square feet.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a> in west Edmond/Deer Creek School District offers homes ranging from 1,158 - 2,136.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Edmond School Report Card\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Jackson Creek&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Jackson Creek is part of \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/d/edmond-public-schools-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond Public Schools\u003c/a>, rated the number two school district in Oklahoma. The top-performing district is known for its strong academics, diverse extracurricular offerings, and award-winning teachers.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Children in Jackson Creek go to the following schools:\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Redbud Elementary School\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/redbud-elementary-school-open-2021-22-arcadia-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Just across the street from Jackson Creek is Redbud Elementary, which includes free Pre-K and kindergarten to fifth grade. Redbud Elementary opened in 2021, making it one of Edmond Public Schools’ newest elementary schools. It features a media space, dedicated playgrounds for younger and older students, and is themed around the growth of the redbud tree, with each grade’s pod representing one part of the tree. Redbud Elementary is ranked in the top 4% of elementary schools in Oklahoma and was home to the district’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Central Middle School\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/central-middle-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranked in the top 1% of middle schools in Oklahoma, Central Middle School is a National Blue Ribbon School and a recipient of the Red Dirt Book Award. Along with competitive sports, it offers a number of opportunities in arts and music.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Memorial High School\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/memorial-high-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Memorial High School is considered the fifth best high school in all of Oklahoma. It is a National Blue Ribbon School and a recipient of the Siemens Foundation Award. Every year, it produces multiple National Merit finalists. The Bulldogs have won a combined 54 state championships in 16 sports.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Knox Farm&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Knox Farm is located in the Deer Creek School District, making it a community within Edmond. Knox Farm residents enjoy Edmond amenities while benefiting from the highly rated Deer Creek School District.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Deer Creek School District is rated in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/deer-creek-elementary-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">top 3% of all districts\u003c/a> in Oklahoma. The Deer Creek School District has big-city resources and a small-town feel. It attributes its excellent reputation and student outcomes to multiple factors, including high teacher salaries that attract top talent, involved parent partnerships, and a commitment to keeping class sizes small. High school students can also benefit from concurrent courses offered through a partnership with the nearby University of Central Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Deer Creek schools are split differently than some districts in the area. Children living in Knox Farms attend these four schools:\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Deer Creek Elementary School\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cem>Pre-K – 4th Grade\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/deer-creek-elementary-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranked in the top fifth percentile of elementary schools in Oklahoma, Deer Creek Elementary is known for its small class sizes and an emphasis on STEM learning and enrichment programs.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Deer Creek Intermediate School\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cem>5th – 6th Grades\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/deer-creek-intermediate-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Because of Deer Creek’s fast growth, the Intermediate school was created to accommodate the swelling elementary school population. The Intermediate School continues Deer Creek’s commitment to small class sizes. It offers a Gifted and Talented program and has a host of extracurricular activities.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Deer Creek Middle School\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cem>7th – 8th Grades&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/deer-creek-middle-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With a ranking in the top 3% of middle schools in Oklahoma, Deer Creek Middle School is draw for many families.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Deer Creek High School\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cem>9th – 12th Grades\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/deer-creek-high-school-edmond-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A-&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Deer Creek High School earned a bronze distinction on the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. As the only high school in Deer Creek, it is a point of community pride known for its college-readiness programs and athletics, all while maintaining a small-community feel.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Living in Edmond\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Shopping and Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Edmond is a destination throughout the northern OKC metro for shopping. Local retail ranges from high-end shops, local boutiques, and antique stores.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Edmondites enjoy visiting Spring Creek Plaza, an upscale outdoor shopping center that has everything from Kendra Scott® to Fuzzy’s Tacos. Just south of Edmond, \u003ca href=\"https://classencurve.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Classen Curve\u003c/a> offers even more high-end shopping and dining options such as Lululemon, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Sur la Table, Kendra Scott, Athleta, Warby Parker, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Visit Historic Route 66 and several landmarks where the famed road and Edmond intersect. Make sure to stop by \u003ca href=\"https://pops66.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">POP’s&nbsp;\u003c/a>in Arcadia, a little town just north of Edmond along Route 66, and select from hundreds of sodas from around the world.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ready for a night on the town? Visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.signaturegrilledmond.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Signature Grill\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://cafe501.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cafe 501\u003c/a> for elevated American cuisine, Fait Maison Restaurant for French cuisine, or if you’re feeling extra special, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.nonesuchokc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nonesuch&nbsp;\u003c/a>in OKC, which Bon Appétit named 2023’s top restaurant in the US. &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Recreation\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Edmond is an outdoor lover’s dream, offering everything from hiking and golf to water sports and community festivals. With so many opportunities for recreation, it's no wonder why so many families and active individuals choose to call Edmond home!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Oklahoma enjoys almost year-round golf, and Edmond is home to three golf courses, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.oaktreenational.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oak Tree National\u003c/a>, a championship-level course that has hosted multiple PGA tournaments.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">On the east side of Edmond is Lake Arcadia. Stop by for a few hours to hike one of its trails or visit one of its playgrounds or spend the weekend camping, swimming, and fishing.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">History\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Edmond was founded on April 22, 1889 when Oklahoma was still a territory, and was named by the Santa Fe Railway in honor of engineer Edmond Schuyler Burdick. It is home to many Oklahoma firsts, including the first church building and the first newspaper.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Education has always played an important role in Edmond. In the heart of Edmond is The University of Central Oklahoma, which started its long history as the Territorial Normal School – the teaching college that educated Oklahoma’s teachers.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Now past and present mingle to create a town with historic charm and a thriving suburban community.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Working in Edmond\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Major Employers\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Edmond has a diverse economy that includes education, healthcare, technology, finance, and energy.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Edmond’s largest employers include the University of Central Oklahoma, OU Health Edmond, Integris Health, Paycom, and the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Commuting from Edmond\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Many Edmondites commute to Oklahoma City for work, thanks to its short and convenient drive. We’ve listed the estimated drive times from Edmond to major commuting destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Downtown Oklahoma City – 20-25 minutes via Broadway Extension&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Tinker Air Force Base – 30-35 minutes via I-35 South\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Paycom Headquarters – 15-20 minutes via Kilpatrick Turnpike\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Will Rogers World Airport – 30-35 minutes via Broadway Extension and I-40 West\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Oklahoma City Memorial &amp; Midtown District – 22-27 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Integris Baptist Medical Center – 15-20 minutes via Kilpatrick Turnpike\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Your Ideal Home in Edmond\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Find Your Ideal new home in Edmond from the best new home builder in Oklahoma. The team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is ready to welcome you. Visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to learn more about available homes and floor plans at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/jackson-creek#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson Creek\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA5pq-BhBuEiwAvkzVZZplOtmwlt8EGrNFImpj5gpD6kVeZFdM7Tg4t90NKP5Vjp-qzpn4oxoCbkMQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We can’t wait to welcome you home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-edmond-oklahoma-new-home-area-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-03-20T19:11:02.595Z","_created":"Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:28:36 GMT","dateUnix":1742497863,"_etag":"55e88416f64bfa813408e82056a77fe06af3c87a","textbody":"New Homes in Edmond, OKSituated north of Oklahoma City, Edmond, Oklahoma is a city known for its family-friendly living, strong local economy, thriving community, top schools, and ample shopping. The fifth-largest city in Oklahoma, Edmond is a favorite of local families and people relocating to the OKC area. It's so popular, in fact, that it was recently named in the top 15 suburbs in the US!Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers new homes in Edmond with customizable floor plans:&nbsp;Jackson Creek in northeast Edmond offers homes between 1,159 - 2,136 square feet.&nbsp;Knox Farm in west Edmond/Deer Creek School District offers homes ranging from 1,158 - 2,136.Edmond School Report CardJackson Creek&nbsp;Jackson Creek is part of Edmond Public Schools, rated the number two school district in Oklahoma. The top-performing district is known for its strong academics, diverse extracurricular offerings, and award-winning teachers.Children in Jackson Creek go to the following schools:Redbud Elementary SchoolNiche Rating: AJust across the street from Jackson Creek is Redbud Elementary, which includes free Pre-K and kindergarten to fifth grade. Redbud Elementary opened in 2021, making it one of Edmond Public Schools’ newest elementary schools. It features a media space, dedicated playgrounds for younger and older students, and is themed around the growth of the redbud tree, with each grade’s pod representing one part of the tree. Redbud Elementary is ranked in the top 4% of elementary schools in Oklahoma and was home to the district’s 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.Central Middle SchoolNiche Rating: ARanked in the top 1% of middle schools in Oklahoma, Central Middle School is a National Blue Ribbon School and a recipient of the Red Dirt Book Award. Along with competitive sports, it offers a number of opportunities in arts and music.Memorial High SchoolNiche Rating: AMemorial High School is considered the fifth best high school in all of Oklahoma. It is a National Blue Ribbon School and a recipient of the Siemens Foundation Award. Every year, it produces multiple National Merit finalists. The Bulldogs have won a combined 54 state championships in 16 sports.Knox Farm&nbsp;Knox Farm is located in the Deer Creek School District, making it a community within Edmond. Knox Farm residents enjoy Edmond amenities while benefiting from the highly rated Deer Creek School District.&nbsp;The Deer Creek School District is rated in the top 3% of all districts in Oklahoma. The Deer Creek School District has big-city resources and a small-town feel. It attributes its excellent reputation and student outcomes to multiple factors, including high teacher salaries that attract top talent, involved parent partnerships, and a commitment to keeping class sizes small. High school students can also benefit from concurrent courses offered through a partnership with the nearby University of Central Oklahoma.Deer Creek schools are split differently than some districts in the area. Children living in Knox Farms attend these four schools:Deer Creek Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th GradeNiche Rating: ARanked in the top fifth percentile of elementary schools in Oklahoma, Deer Creek Elementary is known for its small class sizes and an emphasis on STEM learning and enrichment programs.Deer Creek Intermediate School5th – 6th GradesNiche Rating: A&nbsp;Because of Deer Creek’s fast growth, the Intermediate school was created to accommodate the swelling elementary school population. The Intermediate School continues Deer Creek’s commitment to small class sizes. It offers a Gifted and Talented program and has a host of extracurricular activities.Deer Creek Middle School7th – 8th Grades&nbsp;Niche Rating: AWith a ranking in the top 3% of middle schools in Oklahoma, Deer Creek Middle School is draw for many families.&nbsp;Deer Creek High School9th – 12th GradesNiche Rating: A-&nbsp;Deer Creek High School earned a bronze distinction on the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. As the only high school in Deer Creek, it is a point of community pride known for its college-readiness programs and athletics, all while maintaining a small-community feel.Living in EdmondShopping and DiningEdmond is a destination throughout the northern OKC metro for shopping. Local retail ranges from high-end shops, local boutiques, and antique stores.Edmondites enjoy visiting Spring Creek Plaza, an upscale outdoor shopping center that has everything from Kendra Scott® to Fuzzy’s Tacos. Just south of Edmond, Classen Curve offers even more high-end shopping and dining options such as Lululemon, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Sur la Table, Kendra Scott, Athleta, Warby Parker, and more.Visit Historic Route 66 and several landmarks where the famed road and Edmond intersect. Make sure to stop by POP’s&nbsp;in Arcadia, a little town just north of Edmond along Route 66, and select from hundreds of sodas from around the world.Ready for a night on the town? Visit Signature Grill or Cafe 501 for elevated American cuisine, Fait Maison Restaurant for French cuisine, or if you’re feeling extra special, visit Nonesuch&nbsp;in OKC, which Bon Appétit named 2023’s top restaurant in the US. &nbsp;&nbsp;RecreationEdmond is an outdoor lover’s dream, offering everything from hiking and golf to water sports and community festivals. With so many opportunities for recreation, it's no wonder why so many families and active individuals choose to call Edmond home!Oklahoma enjoys almost year-round golf, and Edmond is home to three golf courses, including Oak Tree National, a championship-level course that has hosted multiple PGA tournaments.On the east side of Edmond is Lake Arcadia. Stop by for a few hours to hike one of its trails or visit one of its playgrounds or spend the weekend camping, swimming, and fishing.HistoryEdmond was founded on April 22, 1889 when Oklahoma was still a territory, and was named by the Santa Fe Railway in honor of engineer Edmond Schuyler Burdick. It is home to many Oklahoma firsts, including the first church building and the first newspaper.&nbsp;Education has always played an important role in Edmond. In the heart of Edmond is The University of Central Oklahoma, which started its long history as the Territorial Normal School – the teaching college that educated Oklahoma’s teachers.&nbsp;Now past and present mingle to create a town with historic charm and a thriving suburban community.&nbsp;Working in EdmondMajor EmployersEdmond has a diverse economy that includes education, healthcare, technology, finance, and energy.&nbsp;Edmond’s largest employers include the University of Central Oklahoma, OU Health Edmond, Integris Health, Paycom, and the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority.Commuting from EdmondMany Edmondites commute to Oklahoma City for work, thanks to its short and convenient drive. We’ve listed the estimated drive times from Edmond to major commuting destinations:Downtown Oklahoma City – 20-25 minutes via Broadway Extension&nbsp;Tinker Air Force Base – 30-35 minutes via I-35 SouthPaycom Headquarters – 15-20 minutes via Kilpatrick TurnpikeWill Rogers World Airport – 30-35 minutes via Broadway Extension and I-40 WestOklahoma City Memorial &amp; Midtown District – 22-27 minutesIntegris Baptist Medical Center – 15-20 minutes via Kilpatrick TurnpikeYour Ideal Home in EdmondFind Your Ideal new home in Edmond from the best new home builder in Oklahoma. The team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is ready to welcome you. Visit www.idealhomes.com to learn more about available homes and floor plans at Jackson Creek and Knox Farm.&nbsp;We can’t wait to welcome you home.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2ea5696ec315f0ee59205b434ae0883b.png","name":"Edmond, OK Area Guide","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67dc6c644db048664ef18f70"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"67dc79cf4db048664ff1dfee","_updated":"Wed, 07 May 2025 18:16:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Norman, Oklahoma: New Home Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Build your dream home in Norman, OK with Ideal Homes. Explore top schools, amenities, and new homes in Norman south of the OKC metro.","title":"New Homes in Norman, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">New Homes in Norman, OK\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Just twenty miles south of Oklahoma City along I-35 is Norman, the third-largest city in the state. Home of the University of Oklahoma, Norman is more than a college town. With nearly 130,000 residents, it is known for its stellar schools, vibrant arts scene, and family-friendly appeal.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers the best new homes in Norman, featuring beautiful homes with modern amenities, energy efficiency, and customizable floor plans to fit your lifestyle:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/greenleaf-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Greenleaf Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in north Norman offers homes between 1,456 - 2,136 square feet. The final section of Greenleaf Trails is now under construction.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Flint Hills\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in north Norman offers homes between 1,158 - 2,136 square feet.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in northeast Norman offers homes between 1,655 and 2,713 square feet.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Pine Creek\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> in north Norman offers homes between 2,617 and 3,424 square feet.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether you’re moving within the city or relocating to Norman, we’re here to help.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">School Report Card\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Norman Public Schools\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In a town known for education, it’s no surprise that Norman Public Schools (NPS) is ranked in the top 6% of school districts in Oklahoma. As the eighth-largest school district in the state, NPS is recognized for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and award-winning arts programs.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Norman Public Schools has recently opened the \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/page/oklahoma-aviation-academy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Oklahoma Aviation Academy\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> for high school students in Norman.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\"Working with the University of Oklahoma, Moore Norman Technology Center and industry partners from both the public and private sectors, NPS will capitalize on Norman’s geographic location and rich history in flight to create a program for high school students. Students will engage in an STEAM-focused curriculum with an emphasis on aviation and aerospace.\"\u003c/p>\u003cp>Additionally, Norman Public Schools will be opening a \u003ca href=\"https://www.normanpublicschools.org/page/spanish-language-academy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Spanish Immersion School\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/a>in 2025.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cem>Local Tip: Not sure if you’re looking at an elementary or middle school? In Norman, elementary schools are named after U.S. presidents, while middle schools are named after authors.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Greenleaf Trails and Flint Hills Schools\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">School-aged children in Greenleaf Trails and Flint Hills attend the following schools:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Adams Elementary School&nbsp;\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/adams-elementary-school-norman-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: B\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Adams Elementary is home to the Norman Public Schools 2023 Teacher of the Year and has been designated a School of Excellence by the National PTA. Like all elementary schools in Norman, it offers free Pre-K for all students.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Whittier Middle School\u003c/strong>&nbsp; | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/whittier-middle-school-norman-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranked among the top 10% of middle schools in Oklahoma, Whittier excels in both academics and extracurricular activities. Students achieve high marks in a variety of subjects, including band and orchestra, which received statewide recognition at the 2025 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association competitions.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Norman North High School&nbsp;\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/norman-north-high-school-norman-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Norman North, home of the Timberwolves, was named one of the 2025 Best College Prep Public High Schools in Oklahoma. It is known for its Advanced Placement (AP) courses and award-winning fine arts programs. Its close proximity to the University of Oklahoma (only 2.4 miles away!) allows for unique concurrent enrollment opportunities for students. The Timberwolves, a 6A high school, have won 22 state championships in eight sports.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Red Canyon Ranch and Pine Creek&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">School-aged children in Red Canyon Ranch and Pine Creek attend the following schools:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Eisenhower Elementary School&nbsp;\u003c/strong> | Niche Rating: A-\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Recognized as a U.S. News Best Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary’s motto is:\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\"Belonging, Community, Traditions, Joy, Relationships, High Expectations.\" Ranked in the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, Eisenhower provides a supportive and engaging learning environment. Like all elementary schools in Norman, it offers free Pre-K for all students.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Longfellow Middle School&nbsp;\u003c/strong> | Niche Rating: B+\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Longfellow has been designated as both a National Blue Ribbon School and a Green Flag Award recipient. It has also been recognized as a U.S. News Best Middle School. Students excel in athletics, speech and debate, and music. Longfellow is also a state champion in the Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools program.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Norman North High School\u003c/strong>&nbsp; | Niche Rating: A\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Norman North, home of the Timberwolves, was named one of the 2025 Best College Prep Public High Schools in Oklahoma. It is known for its Advanced Placement (AP) courses and award-winning fine arts programs. Its close proximity to the University of Oklahoma (only 2.4 miles away!) allows for unique concurrent enrollment&nbsp;opportunities for students. The Timberwolves, a 6A high school, have won 22 state championships in eight sports.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Living in Norman\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Shopping and Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">While Norman has many retail and dining national chains, it is best known for its locally owned establishments. In Norman, you’ll find boutiques of all kinds, especially along historic Main Street and Campus Corner.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">There’s no better time to explore the shops and restaurants on Main Street than during the monthly 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk. Starting at 6 p.m., art galleries, shops and restaurants open their doors to local artists and musicians, and many of the restaurants offer finger foods to grab and go. You can explore and taste your way through all the little shops Norman has to offer!\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Recreation\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Recreation in Norman can take many forms. On one day, you can go hiking at Lake Thunderbird, cheer on the Sooners in any number of games, or go to the ballet or opera.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Family-Friendly Experience: The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is an interactive science museum featuring fossils found throughout Oklahoma, including woolly mammoths, enormous dinosaurs, and the largest dinosaur skull ever found! It also features Oklahoma history, Native American culture, and interactive temporary exhibits.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Cultural Experience: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art showcases the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, a private collection that includes works by Degas, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and others.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Festival Experience: Every April, downtown Norman transforms into a hive of activity as streets, restaurants, and theaters become music venues. It’s all in preparation of the Norman Music Festival, one of the largest free music festivals in the United States.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">History\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Though officially founded in 1889, Norman was named in 1870. That’s when the United States Land Office contracted with an engineering company to survey the area. The surveyor sent to lead the crew was, Abner E. Norman, who was much younger than his crew. To taunt him, the crew burned “Norman’s Camp” into a nearby elm tree. The name stuck, and a century and a half later, the city continues to be a haven for families, academics, innovators, and independent thinkers.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Norman’s identity is intertwined with the University of Oklahoma, which was established in 1890 as one of two land-grant colleges in Oklahoma territory. Today, the university is a tier-one research institution, the home of the Sooners, and brings a lively college atmosphere to the city.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Working in Norman\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Major Employers\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Norman has a strong job market, with opportunities in education, healthcare, technology, engineering, and meteorology. Norman’s largest employers include the University of Oklahoma, the Norman Regional Health System, Chickasaw Nation Industries, and Johnson Controls.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Commuting from Norman\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Thanks to its short drive to Oklahoma City, it is an ideal destination for commuters to downtown OKC and nearby Tinker Air Force Base.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We’ve listed the estimated drive times from Norman to major commuting destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Downtown OKC – 25 minutes via I-35\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Will Rogers World Airport – 30 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Tinker Air Force Base – 35 minutes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Your Ideal Home in Norman\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Find new homes in Norman today from the best new home builder in Oklahoma. The team at Ideal Homes is ready to welcome you. Visit \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to learn more about available homes and floor plans at Greenleaf Trails, Flint Hills, Red Canyon Ranch, and Pine Creek.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We can’t wait to welcome you home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-norman-oklahoma-new-home-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-03-20T20:09:17.126Z","_created":"Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:25:51 GMT","dateUnix":1742501358,"_etag":"958ea9b5168fa560166fba7ae1adc70413aa3159","textbody":"New Homes in Norman, OKJust twenty miles south of Oklahoma City along I-35 is Norman, the third-largest city in the state. Home of the University of Oklahoma, Norman is more than a college town. With nearly 130,000 residents, it is known for its stellar schools, vibrant arts scene, and family-friendly appeal.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers the best new homes in Norman, featuring beautiful homes with modern amenities, energy efficiency, and customizable floor plans to fit your lifestyle:Greenleaf Trails in north Norman offers homes between 1,456 - 2,136 square feet. The final section of Greenleaf Trails is now under construction.Flint Hills in north Norman offers homes between 1,158 - 2,136 square feet.&nbsp;Red Canyon Ranch in northeast Norman offers homes between 1,655 and 2,713 square feet.Pine Creek in north Norman offers homes between 2,617 and 3,424 square feet.Whether you’re moving within the city or relocating to Norman, we’re here to help.School Report CardNorman Public SchoolsIn a town known for education, it’s no surprise that Norman Public Schools (NPS) is ranked in the top 6% of school districts in Oklahoma. As the eighth-largest school district in the state, NPS is recognized for its strong academics, competitive athletics, and award-winning arts programs.Norman Public Schools has recently opened the Oklahoma Aviation Academy for high school students in Norman.\"Working with the University of Oklahoma, Moore Norman Technology Center and industry partners from both the public and private sectors, NPS will capitalize on Norman’s geographic location and rich history in flight to create a program for high school students. Students will engage in an STEAM-focused curriculum with an emphasis on aviation and aerospace.\"Additionally, Norman Public Schools will be opening a Spanish Immersion School&nbsp;in 2025.&nbsp;Local Tip: Not sure if you’re looking at an elementary or middle school? In Norman, elementary schools are named after U.S. presidents, while middle schools are named after authors.Greenleaf Trails and Flint Hills SchoolsSchool-aged children in Greenleaf Trails and Flint Hills attend the following schools:&nbsp;Adams Elementary School&nbsp; | Niche Rating: BAdams Elementary is home to the Norman Public Schools 2023 Teacher of the Year and has been designated a School of Excellence by the National PTA. Like all elementary schools in Norman, it offers free Pre-K for all students.Whittier Middle School&nbsp; | Niche Rating: A-Ranked among the top 10% of middle schools in Oklahoma, Whittier excels in both academics and extracurricular activities. Students achieve high marks in a variety of subjects, including band and orchestra, which received statewide recognition at the 2025 Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association competitions.Norman North High School&nbsp; | Niche Rating: ANorman North, home of the Timberwolves, was named one of the 2025 Best College Prep Public High Schools in Oklahoma. It is known for its Advanced Placement (AP) courses and award-winning fine arts programs. Its close proximity to the University of Oklahoma (only 2.4 miles away!) allows for unique concurrent enrollment opportunities for students. The Timberwolves, a 6A high school, have won 22 state championships in eight sports.&nbsp;Red Canyon Ranch and Pine Creek&nbsp;School-aged children in Red Canyon Ranch and Pine Creek attend the following schools:&nbsp;Eisenhower Elementary School&nbsp; | Niche Rating: A-Recognized as a U.S. News Best Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary’s motto is:\"Belonging, Community, Traditions, Joy, Relationships, High Expectations.\" Ranked in the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, Eisenhower provides a supportive and engaging learning environment. Like all elementary schools in Norman, it offers free Pre-K for all students.Longfellow Middle School&nbsp; | Niche Rating: B+Longfellow has been designated as both a National Blue Ribbon School and a Green Flag Award recipient. It has also been recognized as a U.S. News Best Middle School. Students excel in athletics, speech and debate, and music. Longfellow is also a state champion in the Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools program.Norman North High School&nbsp; | Niche Rating: ANorman North, home of the Timberwolves, was named one of the 2025 Best College Prep Public High Schools in Oklahoma. It is known for its Advanced Placement (AP) courses and award-winning fine arts programs. Its close proximity to the University of Oklahoma (only 2.4 miles away!) allows for unique concurrent enrollment&nbsp;opportunities for students. The Timberwolves, a 6A high school, have won 22 state championships in eight sports.Living in NormanShopping and DiningWhile Norman has many retail and dining national chains, it is best known for its locally owned establishments. In Norman, you’ll find boutiques of all kinds, especially along historic Main Street and Campus Corner.There’s no better time to explore the shops and restaurants on Main Street than during the monthly 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk. Starting at 6 p.m., art galleries, shops and restaurants open their doors to local artists and musicians, and many of the restaurants offer finger foods to grab and go. You can explore and taste your way through all the little shops Norman has to offer!RecreationRecreation in Norman can take many forms. On one day, you can go hiking at Lake Thunderbird, cheer on the Sooners in any number of games, or go to the ballet or opera.&nbsp;Family-Friendly Experience: The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is an interactive science museum featuring fossils found throughout Oklahoma, including woolly mammoths, enormous dinosaurs, and the largest dinosaur skull ever found! It also features Oklahoma history, Native American culture, and interactive temporary exhibits.Cultural Experience: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art showcases the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, a private collection that includes works by Degas, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and others.Festival Experience: Every April, downtown Norman transforms into a hive of activity as streets, restaurants, and theaters become music venues. It’s all in preparation of the Norman Music Festival, one of the largest free music festivals in the United States.&nbsp;HistoryThough officially founded in 1889, Norman was named in 1870. That’s when the United States Land Office contracted with an engineering company to survey the area. The surveyor sent to lead the crew was, Abner E. Norman, who was much younger than his crew. To taunt him, the crew burned “Norman’s Camp” into a nearby elm tree. The name stuck, and a century and a half later, the city continues to be a haven for families, academics, innovators, and independent thinkers.Norman’s identity is intertwined with the University of Oklahoma, which was established in 1890 as one of two land-grant colleges in Oklahoma territory. Today, the university is a tier-one research institution, the home of the Sooners, and brings a lively college atmosphere to the city.Working in NormanMajor EmployersNorman has a strong job market, with opportunities in education, healthcare, technology, engineering, and meteorology. Norman’s largest employers include the University of Oklahoma, the Norman Regional Health System, Chickasaw Nation Industries, and Johnson Controls.Commuting from NormanThanks to its short drive to Oklahoma City, it is an ideal destination for commuters to downtown OKC and nearby Tinker Air Force Base.We’ve listed the estimated drive times from Norman to major commuting destinations:Downtown OKC – 25 minutes via I-35Will Rogers World Airport – 30 minutesTinker Air Force Base – 35 minutesYour Ideal Home in NormanFind new homes in Norman today from the best new home builder in Oklahoma. The team at Ideal Homes is ready to welcome you. Visit www.idealhomes.com to learn more about available homes and floor plans at Greenleaf Trails, Flint Hills, Red Canyon Ranch, and Pine Creek.We can’t wait to welcome you home.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/2167ae927fc51f0bf6a91e289c8a5181.png","name":"Norman, OK  Area Guide","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/67dc79cf4db048664ff1dfee"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"680a9dd74db048664ef2745a","_updated":"Wed, 07 May 2025 18:13:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Yukon, Oklahoma: New Home Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Discover Yukon, OK—top schools, parks, shopping, and Ideal Homes' new communities. Explore Castlewood Trails and Magnolia Harbor.","title":"New Homes in Yukon, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Living in Yukon\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Situated just west of Oklahoma City, Yukon is known for its welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and access to both nature and history. With a population of around 26,000, it’s a favorite among families, commuters, and anyone looking for the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers the best new homes in Yukon with beautifully designed communities, quick-move-in homes, and customizable floor plans tailored to your lifestyle.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">IDEAL Communities in Yukon\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails#homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Castlewood Trails\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1,158–2,136 sq. ft. homes in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to Route 66 and I-40\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Magnolia Harbor (COMING SOON)\u003c/strong> – 1,150 to 2,200 sq. ft homes. Magnolia Harbor is our newest IDEAL community. Located on NW 23rd Street and Morgan Road, this family-friendly community will have a playground and is walking distance to Route 66 Park and Lake Overholser. We can’t wait to share more details soon!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Here’s everything you need to know about living in Yukon.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Schools &amp; Education\u003c/h3>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Yukon Public Schools\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Yukon’s top-rated school district makes it a great choice for families focused on education. With a B+ \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/d/yukon-public-schools-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche rating\u003c/a>, Yukon Public Schools is ranked among the top districts in the metro area. Its schools are known for strong academic programs, exceptional extracurriculars, and a supportive learning environment. Yukon Public Schools Foundation for Excellence has awarded more than half a million dollars in grants to teachers for initiatives that fall outside the regular school budget.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Castlewood Trails School Guide\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Children in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails#homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> attend these schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Ralph A Myers Elementary School&nbsp;\u003c/strong>(Pre-K – 3rd Grade) &nbsp;| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/myers-elementary-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The elementary alma mater of Garth Brooks, Myers Elementary has long been an important fixture in Yukon. Myers Elementary was recently chosen to be a Phase 4 Literacy First School, and all teachers have taken special Literacy First reading training. Yukon Public Schools offers optional \u003ca href=\"https://www.yukonps.com/district/enrollment_services/prek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-K\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Lakeview Intermediate School\u003c/strong> (4th – 6th Grade) &nbsp;| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/lakeview-elementary-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Yukon Public Schools splits its elementary schools into lower elementary schools and upper elementary schools, called intermediate schools. Once students move to Lakeview Intermediate, they’ll build on their foundational literacy skills, learn more complex concepts, and foster greater independence. Lakeview is known for its innovative STEM program.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Yukon Middle School&nbsp;\u003c/strong>(7th - 8th Grade) | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/yukon-middle-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Yukon Middle School is known for its athletics and academics. Students have ample opportunities to find activities that interest them. One of the main reasons for this is the school’s sprawling campus that has everything from sports fields to science labs.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Yukon High School\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/yukon-high-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: B\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Yukon High School, home of the Yukon Millers, is listed in the top 100 high schools in the state. Offering AP and college-credit programs, students have taken home state and national awards ranging from band, to yearbook, to Academic All State. The 100-acre campus boasts state-of-the-art athletics facilities.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Living in Yukon\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Shopping &amp; Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">From the new West End Pointe—with shops and stores you’ll recognize—to downtown Yukon’s charming antique shops and iconic mom-and-pop cafes along Route 66, Yukon delivers on everything from national brands to locally owned gems. Locals are especially excited that Yukon will soon welcome both Trader Joe’s and In-N-Out Burgers!\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Recreation\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Outdoor lovers will feel at home in Yukon thanks to its parks, trails, and access to nearby lakes. Residents of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' newest Yukon community, Magnolia Harbor (COMING SOON), will especially enjoy easy access to two of Yukon’s favorite outdoor destinations.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Lake Overholser:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">From boating, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and exploring local wildlife, Lake Overholser offers fun for the whole family. The covered fishing pier is the perfect place to spend the day fishing for multiple species of bass. Don’t miss the new Lake Overholser Boathouse.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Route 66 Park:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">On the shores of Lake Overholser is Route 66 Park, a local hotspot for families. The park features stocked fishing ponds, Yukon’s largest playground, a skate court, an amphitheater, and a giant walkable map of Route 66. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">History\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Founded in 1891, Yukon’s roots stretch back to the days of the Oklahoma Land Run and the rise of the railroad. It was named after the Yukon Territory in Canada during the Gold Rush era as a symbol of opportunity and promise. Uniting past and present, Route 66 runs right through the heart of Yukon. Today, Yukon is a thriving suburban community with deep roots and a bright future.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Yukon is the Czech capital of Oklahoma thanks to the large number of Czechs who moved to the area in the late 1800s. The town’s Czech roots remain strong to this day. Every Friday night, you can visit the Yukon Czech Hall for polka dancing and traditional Czech treats. Each October, Yukon hosts the Oklahoma Czech Festival, the largest free outdoor celebration in the state! Someone pass the kolaches!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Working in Yukon\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Major Employers\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Yukon’s local economy continues to grow, and its location along I-40 makes it an ideal location for commuters to downtown Oklahoma City, Bethany, and Mustang. Other top employers in the area include INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Dell Technologies, and Paycom.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Commuting from Yukon\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Yukon is situated west (and just a bit north) of Oklahoma City, which makes for easy commutes throughout the entire northwest OKC metro.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Downtown Oklahoma City – 22 minutes&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Will Rogers World Airport – 25 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Mercy Hospital – 15 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center - 21 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Paycom Headquarters – 15 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Dell Technologies – 18 minutes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Find Your Ideal Home in Yukon\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Thinking about moving to Yukon? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers the best new homes in Yukon with customizable floor plans and communities designed with you in mind. We’re ready to help you find your Ideal home in Yukon.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Visit \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to explore available homes and see why Yukon is one of the most welcoming communities in the OKC metro. Ready to dive in? Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/castlewood-trails#homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Castlewood Trails\u003c/a> and Magnolia Harbor.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We can’t wait to welcome you to your new Ideal Home in Yukon.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-yukon-oklahoma-new-home-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-04-24T20:10:15.547Z","_created":"Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:23:51 GMT","dateUnix":1745525416,"_etag":"13d9b39c527ce51ca9cbd19ece48afce5767368c","textbody":"Living in YukonSituated just west of Oklahoma City, Yukon is known for its welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, excellent schools, and access to both nature and history. With a population of around 26,000, it’s a favorite among families, commuters, and anyone looking for the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city convenience.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers the best new homes in Yukon with beautifully designed communities, quick-move-in homes, and customizable floor plans tailored to your lifestyle.&nbsp;IDEAL Communities in YukonCastlewood Trails – 1,158–2,136 sq. ft. homes in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to Route 66 and I-40Magnolia Harbor (COMING SOON) – 1,150 to 2,200 sq. ft homes. Magnolia Harbor is our newest IDEAL community. Located on NW 23rd Street and Morgan Road, this family-friendly community will have a playground and is walking distance to Route 66 Park and Lake Overholser. We can’t wait to share more details soon!Here’s everything you need to know about living in Yukon.Schools &amp; EducationYukon Public SchoolsYukon’s top-rated school district makes it a great choice for families focused on education. With a B+ Niche rating, Yukon Public Schools is ranked among the top districts in the metro area. Its schools are known for strong academic programs, exceptional extracurriculars, and a supportive learning environment. Yukon Public Schools Foundation for Excellence has awarded more than half a million dollars in grants to teachers for initiatives that fall outside the regular school budget.Castlewood Trails School GuideChildren in Castlewood Trails attend these schools:Ralph A Myers Elementary School&nbsp;(Pre-K – 3rd Grade) &nbsp;| Niche Rating: A-The elementary alma mater of Garth Brooks, Myers Elementary has long been an important fixture in Yukon. Myers Elementary was recently chosen to be a Phase 4 Literacy First School, and all teachers have taken special Literacy First reading training. Yukon Public Schools offers optional Pre-K.&nbsp;Lakeview Intermediate School (4th – 6th Grade) &nbsp;| Niche Rating: A-Yukon Public Schools splits its elementary schools into lower elementary schools and upper elementary schools, called intermediate schools. Once students move to Lakeview Intermediate, they’ll build on their foundational literacy skills, learn more complex concepts, and foster greater independence. Lakeview is known for its innovative STEM program.Yukon Middle School&nbsp;(7th - 8th Grade) | Niche Rating: A-Yukon Middle School is known for its athletics and academics. Students have ample opportunities to find activities that interest them. One of the main reasons for this is the school’s sprawling campus that has everything from sports fields to science labs.Yukon High School | Niche Rating: BYukon High School, home of the Yukon Millers, is listed in the top 100 high schools in the state. Offering AP and college-credit programs, students have taken home state and national awards ranging from band, to yearbook, to Academic All State. The 100-acre campus boasts state-of-the-art athletics facilities.&nbsp;Living in YukonShopping &amp; DiningFrom the new West End Pointe—with shops and stores you’ll recognize—to downtown Yukon’s charming antique shops and iconic mom-and-pop cafes along Route 66, Yukon delivers on everything from national brands to locally owned gems. Locals are especially excited that Yukon will soon welcome both Trader Joe’s and In-N-Out Burgers!RecreationOutdoor lovers will feel at home in Yukon thanks to its parks, trails, and access to nearby lakes. Residents of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' newest Yukon community, Magnolia Harbor (COMING SOON), will especially enjoy easy access to two of Yukon’s favorite outdoor destinations.Lake Overholser:&nbsp;From boating, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and exploring local wildlife, Lake Overholser offers fun for the whole family. The covered fishing pier is the perfect place to spend the day fishing for multiple species of bass. Don’t miss the new Lake Overholser Boathouse.&nbsp;Route 66 Park:On the shores of Lake Overholser is Route 66 Park, a local hotspot for families. The park features stocked fishing ponds, Yukon’s largest playground, a skate court, an amphitheater, and a giant walkable map of Route 66. &nbsp;HistoryFounded in 1891, Yukon’s roots stretch back to the days of the Oklahoma Land Run and the rise of the railroad. It was named after the Yukon Territory in Canada during the Gold Rush era as a symbol of opportunity and promise. Uniting past and present, Route 66 runs right through the heart of Yukon. Today, Yukon is a thriving suburban community with deep roots and a bright future.Yukon is the Czech capital of Oklahoma thanks to the large number of Czechs who moved to the area in the late 1800s. The town’s Czech roots remain strong to this day. Every Friday night, you can visit the Yukon Czech Hall for polka dancing and traditional Czech treats. Each October, Yukon hosts the Oklahoma Czech Festival, the largest free outdoor celebration in the state! Someone pass the kolaches!Working in YukonMajor EmployersYukon’s local economy continues to grow, and its location along I-40 makes it an ideal location for commuters to downtown Oklahoma City, Bethany, and Mustang. Other top employers in the area include INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Dell Technologies, and Paycom.&nbsp;Commuting from YukonYukon is situated west (and just a bit north) of Oklahoma City, which makes for easy commutes throughout the entire northwest OKC metro.Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:Downtown Oklahoma City – 22 minutes&nbsp;Will Rogers World Airport – 25 minutesMercy Hospital – 15 minutesINTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center - 21 minutesPaycom Headquarters – 15 minutesDell Technologies – 18 minutesFind Your Ideal Home in YukonThinking about moving to Yukon? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers the best new homes in Yukon with customizable floor plans and communities designed with you in mind. We’re ready to help you find your Ideal home in Yukon.Visit www.idealhomes.com to explore available homes and see why Yukon is one of the most welcoming communities in the OKC metro. Ready to dive in? Learn more about Castlewood Trails and Magnolia Harbor.We can’t wait to welcome you to your new Ideal Home in Yukon.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/9f6c99faa87abe0486762686fe6a5848.png","name":"Yukon, OK area guide","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/680a9dd74db048664ef2745a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"680aa4ab4db048664ff399e7","_updated":"Wed, 07 May 2025 18:11:36 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Mustang, Oklahoma: New Home Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Discover Mustang, OK—top schools, community recreation, outlet shops, and Ideal Homes' new communities. Explore Somers Point and Skyline Trails.","title":"New Homes in Mustang, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Living in Mustang\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Situated just southwest of Oklahoma City, Mustang is known for its small-town charm, top-rated schools, and strong sense of community. With a population of around 24,000, it’s a favorite among families, professionals, and OKC commuters who want a quieter lifestyle without sacrificing access to city amenities.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has the best new homes in Mustang, offering beautiful homes with customizable floor plans, energy efficiency, and modern amenities:\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Ideal Homes Communities in Yukon\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Pointe\u003c/a> – 1,158–2,713 sq. ft. homes in a peaceful community just off Sara Road, close to schools, parks, and major commuting routes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/skyline-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyline Trails\u003c/a> – 1,158–2,136 sq. ft. homes in a growing neighborhood near Garth Brooks Blvd with quick access to I-40 and local shopping\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Interested in making Mustang home? Here’s everything you need to know:\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Schools &amp; Education\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Mustang Public Schools\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Mustang Public Schools is a standout district in the Oklahoma City metro area, earning an \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/d/mustang-public-schools-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A- rating from Niche&nbsp;\u003c/a>and ranking as the \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-school-districts/c/canadian-county-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#1 Best School District in Canadian County\u003c/a>. Families with school-aged children are drawn to Mustang for its strong academics, vibrant extracurricular programs, and a community that actively supports education.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Somer’s Pointe School Guide\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Children who live in Somer’s Point attend these schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Riverwood Elementary School\u003c/strong> (Pre-K – 4th Grade) &nbsp;| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/riverwood-elementary-school-mustang-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Among the newer elementary schools in Mustang Public Schools, Riverwood has a modern campus, inclusive learning environments, and, along with core academic development, emphasizes 21st-century learning skills. Like all elementary schools in Mustang, it offers \u003cstrong>optional, free Pre-K\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Meadow Brook Intermediate School\u003c/strong> (5th – 6th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/meadow-brook-intermediate-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Mustang Public Schools has a unique grade structure. In intermediate-level schools, fifth and sixth graders have the opportunity to transition between childhood and early adolescence. Meadow Brook emphasizes academic readiness, personal responsibility, and social development.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Mustang North Middle School\u003c/strong> (7th - 8th Grade) | &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/mustang-north-middle-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With a low student-to-teacher ratio, it’s no surprise that Mustang North Middle School is known for excellent teachers and positive culture. It is a place where students can get involved in a wide range of academic or athletic activities.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Mustang High School\u003c/strong> | &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/mustang-high-school-mustang-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: B\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In 2024, Mustang High School was recognized with the 2024 College Success Award by GreatSchools.org, an award given to high schools that excel in preparing students for college. The Mustang Broncos have won 35 athletic state championships and 12 academic championships.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Skyline Trails School Guide\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Children who live in Skyline Trails attend these schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Mustang Trails Elementary School&nbsp;\u003c/strong>(Pre-K – 4th Grade) &nbsp;| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/mustang-trails-elementary-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: B+\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Known for caring teachers, its Gifted &amp; Talented program, and its two sports, Mustang Trails emphasizes a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential. Like all elementary schools in Mustang, it \u003cstrong>offers optional, free Pre-K\u003c/strong>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Meadow Brook Intermediate School\u003c/strong> (5th – 6th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/meadow-brook-intermediate-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Mustang Public Schools has a unique grade structure. In intermediate-level schools, fifth and sixth graders have the opportunity to transition between childhood and early adolescence. Meadow Brook emphasizes academic readiness, personal responsibility, and social development.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Mustang North Middle School\u003c/strong> (7th - 8th Grade) | &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/mustang-north-middle-school-yukon-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With a low student-to-teacher ratio, it’s no surprise that Mustang North Middle School is known for excellent teachers and positive culture. It is a place where students can get involved in a wide range of academic or athletic activities.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Mustang High School\u003c/strong> | &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/mustang-high-school-mustang-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: B\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In 2024, Mustang High School was recognized with the 2024 College Success Award by GreatSchools.org, an award given to high schools that excel in preparing students for college. The Mustang Broncos have won 35 athletic state championships and 12 academic championships.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Living in Mustang\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Shopping &amp; Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Home to OKC Outlets, Oklahoma City’s only outlet mall, Mustang is a shopping destination for the OKC metro. Dining options are primarily family-oriented, with local favorites like Swadley’s Bar-B-Q and The Lokal Mustang.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Recreation\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you want family-friendly activities, Mustang has you covered. The City of Mustang has invested in public amenities like the Recreation Center and Aquatic Center – city-owned facilities that offer affordable access to fitness classes, swimming lessons, sports leagues, and year-round community programs for all ages.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Wild Horse Park is a 158-acre park with sports fields, a playground, walking trails. Two community events – Western Days in September and Christmas in the Park in December – draw crowds from throughout the area.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">History\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Founded in 1901, Mustang’s fertile ground was ideal for peaches and wheat. When the Oklahoma City and Western Railroad built a train stop in Mustang, it became an ideal place for travelers to stop to shop.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Working in Mustang\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Major Employers\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Mustang’s location along I-40 and I-240 makes it an ideal location for a number of top employers in the area including INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Mercy Hospital, Amazon OKC Fulfillment Center, Dell Technologies, and Paycom.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Commuting from Mustang\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Just west of Oklahoma City, Mustang is ideally located for commuters to a number of destinations including downtown OKC, and areas throughout the western part of the metro, and even cities outside the metro like El Reno.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Downtown Oklahoma City – 25 minutes&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Will Rogers World Airport – 20 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">El Reno – 20 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Mercy Hospital – 25 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center - 20 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Tinker Air Force Base – 30 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Dell Technologies – 16 minutes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Find Your Ideal Home in Mustang\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Thinking about moving to Mustang? We welcome you to visit Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' new homes and customizable floor plans at Somers Point and Skyline Trails. We have the only Energy Advantage Certified homes in Oklahoma, modern features, and customizable floor plans to fit your family’s needs.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Visit \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to explore available homes and schedule your visit.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We can’t wait to welcome you home to Mustang!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-mustang-oklahoma-new-home-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-04-24T20:37:31.589Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/27d5246e0906ea747bab1ba7f86661df.png","name":"Mustang, OK area guide","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1745527052,"_etag":"c2e233f2568ebe3a4577a7b7414d675e76f1e80d","textbody":"Living in MustangSituated just southwest of Oklahoma City, Mustang is known for its small-town charm, top-rated schools, and strong sense of community. With a population of around 24,000, it’s a favorite among families, professionals, and OKC commuters who want a quieter lifestyle without sacrificing access to city amenities.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has the best new homes in Mustang, offering beautiful homes with customizable floor plans, energy efficiency, and modern amenities:Ideal Homes Communities in YukonSomers Pointe – 1,158–2,713 sq. ft. homes in a peaceful community just off Sara Road, close to schools, parks, and major commuting routesSkyline Trails – 1,158–2,136 sq. ft. homes in a growing neighborhood near Garth Brooks Blvd with quick access to I-40 and local shoppingInterested in making Mustang home? Here’s everything you need to know:Schools &amp; EducationMustang Public SchoolsMustang Public Schools is a standout district in the Oklahoma City metro area, earning an A- rating from Niche&nbsp;and ranking as the #1 Best School District in Canadian County. Families with school-aged children are drawn to Mustang for its strong academics, vibrant extracurricular programs, and a community that actively supports education.Somer’s Pointe School GuideChildren who live in Somer’s Point attend these schools:Riverwood Elementary School (Pre-K – 4th Grade) &nbsp;| Niche Rating: A-Among the newer elementary schools in Mustang Public Schools, Riverwood has a modern campus, inclusive learning environments, and, along with core academic development, emphasizes 21st-century learning skills. Like all elementary schools in Mustang, it offers optional, free Pre-K.Meadow Brook Intermediate School (5th – 6th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;Niche Rating: A-Mustang Public Schools has a unique grade structure. In intermediate-level schools, fifth and sixth graders have the opportunity to transition between childhood and early adolescence. Meadow Brook emphasizes academic readiness, personal responsibility, and social development.Mustang North Middle School (7th - 8th Grade) | &nbsp;Niche Rating: AWith a low student-to-teacher ratio, it’s no surprise that Mustang North Middle School is known for excellent teachers and positive culture. It is a place where students can get involved in a wide range of academic or athletic activities.Mustang High School | &nbsp;Niche Rating: BIn 2024, Mustang High School was recognized with the 2024 College Success Award by GreatSchools.org, an award given to high schools that excel in preparing students for college. The Mustang Broncos have won 35 athletic state championships and 12 academic championships.Skyline Trails School GuideChildren who live in Skyline Trails attend these schools:Mustang Trails Elementary School&nbsp;(Pre-K – 4th Grade) &nbsp;| Niche Rating: B+Known for caring teachers, its Gifted &amp; Talented program, and its two sports, Mustang Trails emphasizes a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential. Like all elementary schools in Mustang, it offers optional, free Pre-K.&nbsp;Meadow Brook Intermediate School (5th – 6th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;Niche Rating: A-Mustang Public Schools has a unique grade structure. In intermediate-level schools, fifth and sixth graders have the opportunity to transition between childhood and early adolescence. Meadow Brook emphasizes academic readiness, personal responsibility, and social development.Mustang North Middle School (7th - 8th Grade) | &nbsp;Niche Rating: AWith a low student-to-teacher ratio, it’s no surprise that Mustang North Middle School is known for excellent teachers and positive culture. It is a place where students can get involved in a wide range of academic or athletic activities.Mustang High School | &nbsp;Niche Rating: BIn 2024, Mustang High School was recognized with the 2024 College Success Award by GreatSchools.org, an award given to high schools that excel in preparing students for college. The Mustang Broncos have won 35 athletic state championships and 12 academic championships.Living in MustangShopping &amp; DiningHome to OKC Outlets, Oklahoma City’s only outlet mall, Mustang is a shopping destination for the OKC metro. Dining options are primarily family-oriented, with local favorites like Swadley’s Bar-B-Q and The Lokal Mustang.RecreationIf you want family-friendly activities, Mustang has you covered. The City of Mustang has invested in public amenities like the Recreation Center and Aquatic Center – city-owned facilities that offer affordable access to fitness classes, swimming lessons, sports leagues, and year-round community programs for all ages.&nbsp;Wild Horse Park is a 158-acre park with sports fields, a playground, walking trails. Two community events – Western Days in September and Christmas in the Park in December – draw crowds from throughout the area.HistoryFounded in 1901, Mustang’s fertile ground was ideal for peaches and wheat. When the Oklahoma City and Western Railroad built a train stop in Mustang, it became an ideal place for travelers to stop to shop.&nbsp;Working in MustangMajor EmployersMustang’s location along I-40 and I-240 makes it an ideal location for a number of top employers in the area including INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Mercy Hospital, Amazon OKC Fulfillment Center, Dell Technologies, and Paycom.Commuting from MustangJust west of Oklahoma City, Mustang is ideally located for commuters to a number of destinations including downtown OKC, and areas throughout the western part of the metro, and even cities outside the metro like El Reno.&nbsp;Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:Downtown Oklahoma City – 25 minutes&nbsp;Will Rogers World Airport – 20 minutesEl Reno – 20 minutesMercy Hospital – 25 minutesINTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center - 20 minutesTinker Air Force Base – 30 minutesDell Technologies – 16 minutesFind Your Ideal Home in MustangThinking about moving to Mustang? We welcome you to visit Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods' new homes and customizable floor plans at Somers Point and Skyline Trails. We have the only Energy Advantage Certified homes in Oklahoma, modern features, and customizable floor plans to fit your family’s needs.Visit www.idealhomes.com to explore available homes and schedule your visit.We can’t wait to welcome you home to Mustang!","_created":"Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:52:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/680aa4ab4db048664ff399e7"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"681a4f8b4db048664df31b53","_updated":"Wed, 07 May 2025 18:10:51 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Stillwater, Oklahoma: New Home Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Explore Stillwater, OK—home of OSU, top-rated schools, and Ideal Homes communities. Discover Park Valley, Teal Ridge, and The Canyons.","title":"New Homes in Stillwater, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Living in Stillwater\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Home to Oklahoma State University and known for its agricultural roots, Stillwater is a city where academic energy meets small-town heart. With around 50,000 residents, top-rated schools, endless opportunities for outdoor fun, and the kind of atmosphere only a university town can possess, it offers a unique lifestyle.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater’s status as a college town has created a high-demand rental market with high prices to match. That’s why more residents are turning to homeownership. With Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, you can find new homes in Stillwater to build equity, gain stability, and own a new, energy-efficient home that fits your life.\u003c/p>\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes Communities in Stillwater\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Thinking about making Stillwater home? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is here to help! Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has three communities with new homes and customizable floor plans for you to choose from in Stillwater.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/park-valley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Park Valley:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1,158 - 2,402 sq. ft. homes\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Located on the southeast corner of W 26th Avenue and S Western Road, our newest community in Stillwater is close to OSU and will soon include family-friendly features like a playground, fishing pond, and gorgeous walking trails.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>The Canyons:\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> – 1,682 - 2,336 sq. ft. homes\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">A new section of custom homes is now open in The Canyons! The community features tons of green space, a pond with walking trails, and a playground. Its convenient location in north Stillwater is near OSU, Boomer Lake, and the Turnpike.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/teal-ridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Teal Ridge:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>– 1,655 - 2,402 sq. ft. homes\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Along W 26th Avenue between S Western Road and Main St., Teal Ridge offers easy access into the heart of Stillwater. With only a few homes in the community left, don’t let Teal Ridge pass you by!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Schools &amp; Education\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater Public Schools\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater Public School System is A-rated and consistently ranks among the top districts in Oklahoma. With an emphasis on academic excellence, creative arts, and STEM learning, the district also benefits from close ties to Oklahoma State University, including mentorship programs, dual credit opportunities, and advanced educator training.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">All Stillwater Public Schools offer free Pre-K and have an additional intergenerational program at Golden Oaks Village retirement home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Park Valley and Teal Ridge Schools\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">School-aged children in Park Valley and Teal Ridge go to the following schools:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Sangre Ridge Elementary School\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/sangre-ridge-elementary-school-stillwater-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranked in the top 3% of all Oklahoma elementary schools, Sangre Ridge is known for its excellent teachers and play-based learning. It boasts high academic proficiency rates, offers a Gifted &amp; Talented program, and prioritizes character development.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater Middle School (6th - 7th Grade)\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/stillwater-middle-school-stillwater-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranked in the top 3% of Oklahoma middle schools and with a tradition of fostering a culture of positive educational and behavioral development, Stillwater Middle School is a unique environment for students transitioning out of elementary school. From STEM to extracurricular activities, it is a place where students can grow.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater Junior High School (7th - 8th Grade)\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/stillwater-junior-high-school-stillwater-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranked in the top 5% of Oklahoma middle schools, Stillwater Junior High is an ideal place for students preparing for high school. The students of Stillwater Junior High have won multiple state and national awards in areas as varied as the High School Tournament of Champions Scholastic Contest, State Agriscience Fair, VEX World Robotics Competition, and the Special Olympics Cheer State Championships.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater High School\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/stillwater-high-school-stillwater-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater High School is ranked the #5 best high school in Oklahoma by Niche and has won more academic state championships than any other high school in Oklahoma. It offers concurrent enrollment with Oklahoma State University, Northern Oklahoma College, and the University of Oklahoma. While it holds state championships in nearly every sport, its student athletes are especially known for their superiority in wrestling and football.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">The Canyons Schools\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">School-aged children in The Canyons go to the following schools:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Richmond Elementary School&nbsp;\u003c/strong>| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/richmond-elementary-school-stillwater-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Also ranked in the top 3% of all Oklahoma elementary schools, Richmond Elementary is a long-standing participant in the Great Expectations® program, which equips teachers with the tools to create a harmonious, engaging learning \u003ca href=\"environment.In\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">environment. In\u003c/a> 2023, it was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School, recognizing its overall academic excellence.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>S\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>tillwater Middle School (6th - 7th Grade)\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/stillwater-middle-school-stillwater-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranked in the top 3% of Oklahoma middle schools and with a tradition of fostering a culture of positive educational and behavioral development, Stillwater Middle School is a unique environment for students transitioning out of elementary school. From STEM to extracurricular activities, it is a place where students can grow.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater Junior High School (7th - 8th Grade)\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/stillwater-junior-high-school-stillwater-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranked in the top 5% of Oklahoma middle schools, Stillwater Junior High is an ideal place for students preparing for high school. The students of Stillwater Junior High have won multiple state and national awards in areas as varied as the High School Tournament of Champions Scholastic Contest, State Agriscience Fair, VEX World Robotics Competition, and the Special Olympics Cheer State Championships.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Stillwater High School\u003c/strong> |\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/stillwater-high-school-stillwater-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Niche Rating A\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater High School is ranked the #5 best high school in Oklahoma by Niche and has won more academic state championships than any other high school in Oklahoma. It offers concurrent enrollment with Oklahoma State University, Northern Oklahoma College, and the University of Oklahoma. While it holds state championships in nearly every sport, its student athletes are especially known for their superiority in wrestling and football.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Note for all Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ Stillwater Communities\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater’s new high school will soon be completed. The district expects some changes to the high school map as well as to the grade allocations of the middle school and junior high.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Living in Stillwater\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Shopping &amp; Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With its official designation as a college town, it’s no wonder that Stillwater has a vibrant restaurant and shopping scene. Local favorites include the original Hideaway Pizza, The Garage, and world-famous Eskimo Joe’s. Drive along Perkins Road and you’ll find everything from comfort food to trendy coffee spots. We featured two of our favorite Stillwater restaurants in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/valentines-date-night-near-your-ideal-home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Valentine’s date night blog article here\u003c/a>! Downtown Stillwater also offers boutique shops, antique stores, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitstillwater.org/things-to-do/attractions/museums-art/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">local art galleries\u003c/a> that reflect the city’s creative energy, university mindset, and rural roots.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Recreation &amp; Outdoor Activities\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With lakes, trails, sports, and festivals, Stillwater has something for everyone. Visit \u003ca href=\"https://stillwaterok.gov/592/Boomer-Lake-Park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Boomer Lake Park’s\u003c/a> 250 acres of walking trails, fishing, playgrounds, and disc golf. If you want to camp for the weekend, just 10 miles outside of Stillwater is\u003ca href=\"https://www.lakemcmurtry.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Lake McMurty,\u003c/a> which boasts camping grounds, mountain biking, and kayaking.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If the great outdoors isn’t your thing, head to the \u003ca href=\"https://pcexpocenter.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Payne County Expo Center\u003c/a> to watch a rodeo or visit the Payne County Free Fair. And of course, don’t forget to cheer on the Pokes at any number of OSU events! Right in your backyard are Big 12 games, parades, concerts, and plays! OSU is ranked as home to one of the top Homecoming parades in the country.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">History\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">According to the \u003ca href=\"https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=ST037\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture\u003c/a>, “On December 8, 1884, Capt. William L. Couch led a caravan of Boomers across the Cherokee Outlet to a stream just inside the future Oklahoma Territory. As they settled in dugouts and tents, they called the stream the Still Water.” Though that group would eventually head back to Kansas, Stillwater’s name stuck when it was officially settled in 1889.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In 1890, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College was established as a land-grant institution to focus on agriculture and mechanical arts. Even though Oklahoma A&amp;M changed its name to Oklahoma State University and now hosts an array of majors, the university and the town have been forever shaped by its agricultural heritage.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Working in Stillwater\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater sits almost exactly between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with an hour drive time in each direction. It’s not a bedroom community, but a destination in its own right. With major employers like Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Medical Center, ASCO Aerospace, and many agricultural enterprises, the local job market is robust and diverse. For entrepreneurs, Stillwater also has a \u003ca href=\"https://growstillwater.org/business-incubator/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">business incubator\u003c/a> to help your business grow and thrive.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether you're in education, healthcare, engineering, or public service, you'll find real opportunities within Stillwater. \u003cstrong>Unlike many smaller cities, Stillwater doesn’t rely on proximity to Tulsa or OKC for employment. Most residents live and work locally, which means shorter commutes, stronger community ties, and more time for what matters most.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Estimated drive times to major destinations:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Downtown Stillwater – 10 minutes from all three IDEAL communities\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">OSU Campus – 10–12 minutes from all three IDEAL communities\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Tulsa International Airport – 75 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Oklahoma City Airport – 80 minutes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Find Your Ideal Home in Stillwater\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Find new homes in Stillwater Today from the best builder in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is ready to welcome you. Visit \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to learn more about available homes and floor plans in Stillwater at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/park-valley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Park Valley\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/the-canyons\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Canyons\u003c/a>, and\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/teal-ridge\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Teal Ridge\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We can’t wait to welcome you home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-stillwater-oklahoma-new-home-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-05-06T17:45:25.268Z","_created":"Tue, 06 May 2025 18:06:03 GMT","dateUnix":1746553526,"_etag":"c47d3926e16e51cb4f8f42cb097aa5d7d09687af","textbody":"Living in StillwaterHome to Oklahoma State University and known for its agricultural roots, Stillwater is a city where academic energy meets small-town heart. With around 50,000 residents, top-rated schools, endless opportunities for outdoor fun, and the kind of atmosphere only a university town can possess, it offers a unique lifestyle.Stillwater’s status as a college town has created a high-demand rental market with high prices to match. That’s why more residents are turning to homeownership. With Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, you can find new homes in Stillwater to build equity, gain stability, and own a new, energy-efficient home that fits your life.Ideal Homes Communities in StillwaterThinking about making Stillwater home? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is here to help! Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has three communities with new homes and customizable floor plans for you to choose from in Stillwater.Park Valley: – 1,158 - 2,402 sq. ft. homesLocated on the southeast corner of W 26th Avenue and S Western Road, our newest community in Stillwater is close to OSU and will soon include family-friendly features like a playground, fishing pond, and gorgeous walking trails.The Canyons: – 1,682 - 2,336 sq. ft. homesA new section of custom homes is now open in The Canyons! The community features tons of green space, a pond with walking trails, and a playground. Its convenient location in north Stillwater is near OSU, Boomer Lake, and the Turnpike.Teal Ridge:&nbsp;– 1,655 - 2,402 sq. ft. homesAlong W 26th Avenue between S Western Road and Main St., Teal Ridge offers easy access into the heart of Stillwater. With only a few homes in the community left, don’t let Teal Ridge pass you by!&nbsp;Schools &amp; EducationStillwater Public SchoolsStillwater Public School System is A-rated and consistently ranks among the top districts in Oklahoma. With an emphasis on academic excellence, creative arts, and STEM learning, the district also benefits from close ties to Oklahoma State University, including mentorship programs, dual credit opportunities, and advanced educator training.&nbsp;All Stillwater Public Schools offer free Pre-K and have an additional intergenerational program at Golden Oaks Village retirement home.Park Valley and Teal Ridge SchoolsSchool-aged children in Park Valley and Teal Ridge go to the following schools:&nbsp;Sangre Ridge Elementary School | Niche Rating: ARanked in the top 3% of all Oklahoma elementary schools, Sangre Ridge is known for its excellent teachers and play-based learning. It boasts high academic proficiency rates, offers a Gifted &amp; Talented program, and prioritizes character development.Stillwater Middle School (6th - 7th Grade) | Niche Rating: ARanked in the top 3% of Oklahoma middle schools and with a tradition of fostering a culture of positive educational and behavioral development, Stillwater Middle School is a unique environment for students transitioning out of elementary school. From STEM to extracurricular activities, it is a place where students can grow.Stillwater Junior High School (7th - 8th Grade) | Niche Rating: ARanked in the top 5% of Oklahoma middle schools, Stillwater Junior High is an ideal place for students preparing for high school. The students of Stillwater Junior High have won multiple state and national awards in areas as varied as the High School Tournament of Champions Scholastic Contest, State Agriscience Fair, VEX World Robotics Competition, and the Special Olympics Cheer State Championships.Stillwater High School | Niche Rating AStillwater High School is ranked the #5 best high school in Oklahoma by Niche and has won more academic state championships than any other high school in Oklahoma. It offers concurrent enrollment with Oklahoma State University, Northern Oklahoma College, and the University of Oklahoma. While it holds state championships in nearly every sport, its student athletes are especially known for their superiority in wrestling and football.The Canyons SchoolsSchool-aged children in The Canyons go to the following schools:&nbsp;Richmond Elementary School&nbsp;| Niche Rating: AAlso ranked in the top 3% of all Oklahoma elementary schools, Richmond Elementary is a long-standing participant in the Great Expectations® program, which equips teachers with the tools to create a harmonious, engaging learning environment. In 2023, it was honored as a National Blue Ribbon School, recognizing its overall academic excellence.Stillwater Middle School (6th - 7th Grade) | Niche Rating: ARanked in the top 3% of Oklahoma middle schools and with a tradition of fostering a culture of positive educational and behavioral development, Stillwater Middle School is a unique environment for students transitioning out of elementary school. From STEM to extracurricular activities, it is a place where students can grow.Stillwater Junior High School (7th - 8th Grade) | Niche Rating: ARanked in the top 5% of Oklahoma middle schools, Stillwater Junior High is an ideal place for students preparing for high school. The students of Stillwater Junior High have won multiple state and national awards in areas as varied as the High School Tournament of Champions Scholastic Contest, State Agriscience Fair, VEX World Robotics Competition, and the Special Olympics Cheer State Championships.Stillwater High School |&nbsp;Niche Rating AStillwater High School is ranked the #5 best high school in Oklahoma by Niche and has won more academic state championships than any other high school in Oklahoma. It offers concurrent enrollment with Oklahoma State University, Northern Oklahoma College, and the University of Oklahoma. While it holds state championships in nearly every sport, its student athletes are especially known for their superiority in wrestling and football.Note for all Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ Stillwater CommunitiesStillwater’s new high school will soon be completed. The district expects some changes to the high school map as well as to the grade allocations of the middle school and junior high.Living in StillwaterShopping &amp; DiningWith its official designation as a college town, it’s no wonder that Stillwater has a vibrant restaurant and shopping scene. Local favorites include the original Hideaway Pizza, The Garage, and world-famous Eskimo Joe’s. Drive along Perkins Road and you’ll find everything from comfort food to trendy coffee spots. We featured two of our favorite Stillwater restaurants in our Valentine’s date night blog article here! Downtown Stillwater also offers boutique shops, antique stores, and local art galleries that reflect the city’s creative energy, university mindset, and rural roots.Recreation &amp; Outdoor ActivitiesWith lakes, trails, sports, and festivals, Stillwater has something for everyone. Visit Boomer Lake Park’s 250 acres of walking trails, fishing, playgrounds, and disc golf. If you want to camp for the weekend, just 10 miles outside of Stillwater is&nbsp;Lake McMurty, which boasts camping grounds, mountain biking, and kayaking.&nbsp;If the great outdoors isn’t your thing, head to the Payne County Expo Center to watch a rodeo or visit the Payne County Free Fair. And of course, don’t forget to cheer on the Pokes at any number of OSU events! Right in your backyard are Big 12 games, parades, concerts, and plays! OSU is ranked as home to one of the top Homecoming parades in the country.HistoryAccording to the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, “On December 8, 1884, Capt. William L. Couch led a caravan of Boomers across the Cherokee Outlet to a stream just inside the future Oklahoma Territory. As they settled in dugouts and tents, they called the stream the Still Water.” Though that group would eventually head back to Kansas, Stillwater’s name stuck when it was officially settled in 1889.&nbsp;In 1890, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College was established as a land-grant institution to focus on agriculture and mechanical arts. Even though Oklahoma A&amp;M changed its name to Oklahoma State University and now hosts an array of majors, the university and the town have been forever shaped by its agricultural heritage.Working in StillwaterStillwater sits almost exactly between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with an hour drive time in each direction. It’s not a bedroom community, but a destination in its own right. With major employers like Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Medical Center, ASCO Aerospace, and many agricultural enterprises, the local job market is robust and diverse. For entrepreneurs, Stillwater also has a business incubator to help your business grow and thrive.Whether you're in education, healthcare, engineering, or public service, you'll find real opportunities within Stillwater. Unlike many smaller cities, Stillwater doesn’t rely on proximity to Tulsa or OKC for employment. Most residents live and work locally, which means shorter commutes, stronger community ties, and more time for what matters most.Estimated drive times to major destinations:Downtown Stillwater – 10 minutes from all three IDEAL communitiesOSU Campus – 10–12 minutes from all three IDEAL communitiesTulsa International Airport – 75 minutesOklahoma City Airport – 80 minutesFind Your Ideal Home in StillwaterFind new homes in Stillwater Today from the best builder in Oklahoma.The team at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is ready to welcome you. Visit www.idealhomes.com to learn more about available homes and floor plans in Stillwater at Park Valley, The Canyons, and&nbsp;Teal Ridge.&nbsp;We can’t wait to welcome you home.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/4d708d4da6cfe3f4a73e67af7e414e25.png","name":"Stillwater, OK Area Guide","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/681a4f8b4db048664df31b53"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"681bb0bb4db048664bf39738","_updated":"Wed, 07 May 2025 19:27:38 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Choctaw, OK: New Home Area Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Explore Choctaw, OK—top schools, parks, dining, and Ideal Homes’ new community, Timber Ridge Pointe. Find your dream home just outside OKC.","title":"New Homes in Choctaw, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Living in Choctaw\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Choctaw is a quiet town just east of Oklahoma City, full of big charm, a family-friendly atmosphere, and close to all the conveniences you need. With a population of just over 12,000 and close proximity to Tinker Air Force Base, it’s a favorite among families, military personnel, professionals, and retirees looking for more space, top-rated schools, and a slower pace of life.\u003c/p>\u003c/h2>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Your Ideal Home in Choctaw\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Find the best new homes in Choctaw with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. In \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe#plans\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Timber Ridge Pointe's\u003c/a> nature-inspired neighborhood, you’ll find homes ranging from 1,682 to 2,713 square feet, with customizable floor plans, energy-efficient features, and modern amenities.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Thinking about making Choctaw home? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is here to help!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Schools &amp; Education\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District is \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/d/choctaw-nicoma-park-public-schools-ok/#schools\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">highly rated\u003c/a>, making it a standout for families seeking a strong academic foundation and community support. Ranked among the top districts in Oklahoma, CNP Schools are known for rigorous academics, a tight-knit atmosphere, and impressive athletic achievements – the district ranks in the top 5% for athletics in the state.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Thanks to its proximity to Rose State College and the OU College of Medicine, there are multiple partnerships and outreach programs available to students.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Students at Timber Ridge Pointe go to the following schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Griffith Meridian Elementary School\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/james-griffith-intermediate-elementary-school-choctaw-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: B+\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">As a GE® Model School, Griffith Meridian participates in the Great Expectations® program, equipping teachers to create a harmonious, engaging learning environment. Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District offers free Pre-K on a first-come, first-served basis.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Choctaw Middle School\u003c/strong> | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/choctaw-middle-school-choctaw-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: B\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Home to an award-winning band and the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Choctaw Middle School is known for its student-centered education and strong extracurricular involvement.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Choctaw High School&nbsp;\u003c/strong>| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/choctaw-high-school-choctaw-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Niche Rating: B\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With nearly 50 state championships in academics and athletics, including the 2024 football championship, Choctaw is a place for all students to find their place. It offers more than 20 AP courses, including a biomedical program. Whether it's through the nationally recognized Future Farmers of America chapter or within the robust fine arts department, students can find their place to thrive.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Living in Choctaw\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Shopping &amp; Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Choctaw is one of OKC’s quieter suburbs, but it’s growing fast. While you may head to nearby cities for some of your big purchases, within Choctaw, you’ll find charming downtown boutiques and the popular Friday Night Farmer’s Market, held May through October. Locals enjoy locally owned restaurants like the Black Raven Pub, which serves Irish-inspired dishes.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Recreation &amp; Outdoor Activities\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Outdoor lovers will feel right at home in Choctaw. The city offers parks, disc golf courses, walking trails, and a packed schedule of community events. Head over to \u003ca href=\"https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/ten-acre-lake-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ten Acre Lake\u003c/a> for fishing, playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic areas. Visit Choctaw Creek Golf Course to play a round, or plan on an evening at \u003ca href=\"https://www.choctawcreekgolf.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choctaw Creek Park\u003c/a> – home to \u003ca href=\"https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/friday-nights-in-the-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Friday Nights in the Park\u003c/a> for local food and live music.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With so many amazing community events, the City of Choctaw maintains a \u003ca href=\"https://www.mychoctaw.org/page/community-and-special-events\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">webpage&nbsp;\u003c/a>to help residents stay in the loop!\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">History\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Founded in 1893, Choctaw holds the distinction of being Oklahoma’s oldest chartered town. Its roots trace back to the Land Run and its agricultural settlers. It grew again in the 1940s when nearby Tinker Air Force Base brought new jobs to the area. Today, Choctaw blends historic charm with modern living, offering residents a peaceful lifestyle just minutes from downtown OKC.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Working in Choctaw\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Choctaw offers the best of both worlds – quiet suburban living with an easy commute to OKC and surrounding employment hubs. Located along U.S. Highway 62, and just south of I-44 and north of I-40, Choctaw provides excellent connectivity across the metro.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Some of the top employers in the area include Tinker Air Force Base, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, SSM Health Midwest City, and the Oklahoma Heart Hospital South.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Downtown Oklahoma City – 25 minutes via I-40 W\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tinker Air Force Base – 15 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will Rogers Airport – 30 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Midwest City Town Center – 15 minutes\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Find Your Ideal Home in Choctaw\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ready to make the move? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to offer new homes in Choctaw at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Timber Ridge Pointe\u003c/a>. With flexible floor plans, energy-efficient design, and a focus on community living, we make it easy to find a home that fits your life. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds the best new homes in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We can’t wait to welcome you home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-choctaw-ok-new-home-area-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-05-07T18:19:14.189Z","_created":"Wed, 07 May 2025 19:12:59 GMT","dateUnix":1746641955,"_etag":"8565e43bd275b556ccdeabc42061cdbc1648f5f2","textbody":"Living in ChoctawChoctaw is a quiet town just east of Oklahoma City, full of big charm, a family-friendly atmosphere, and close to all the conveniences you need. With a population of just over 12,000 and close proximity to Tinker Air Force Base, it’s a favorite among families, military personnel, professionals, and retirees looking for more space, top-rated schools, and a slower pace of life.Your Ideal Home in ChoctawFind the best new homes in Choctaw with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. In Timber Ridge Pointe's nature-inspired neighborhood, you’ll find homes ranging from 1,682 to 2,713 square feet, with customizable floor plans, energy-efficient features, and modern amenities.Thinking about making Choctaw home? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is here to help!Schools &amp; EducationChoctaw-Nicoma Park Public SchoolsThe Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District is highly rated, making it a standout for families seeking a strong academic foundation and community support. Ranked among the top districts in Oklahoma, CNP Schools are known for rigorous academics, a tight-knit atmosphere, and impressive athletic achievements – the district ranks in the top 5% for athletics in the state.Thanks to its proximity to Rose State College and the OU College of Medicine, there are multiple partnerships and outreach programs available to students.Students at Timber Ridge Pointe go to the following schools:Griffith Meridian Elementary School | Niche Rating: B+As a GE® Model School, Griffith Meridian participates in the Great Expectations® program, equipping teachers to create a harmonious, engaging learning environment. Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District offers free Pre-K on a first-come, first-served basis.Choctaw Middle School | Niche Rating: BHome to an award-winning band and the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Choctaw Middle School is known for its student-centered education and strong extracurricular involvement.Choctaw High School&nbsp;| Niche Rating: BWith nearly 50 state championships in academics and athletics, including the 2024 football championship, Choctaw is a place for all students to find their place. It offers more than 20 AP courses, including a biomedical program. Whether it's through the nationally recognized Future Farmers of America chapter or within the robust fine arts department, students can find their place to thrive.Living in ChoctawShopping &amp; DiningChoctaw is one of OKC’s quieter suburbs, but it’s growing fast. While you may head to nearby cities for some of your big purchases, within Choctaw, you’ll find charming downtown boutiques and the popular Friday Night Farmer’s Market, held May through October. Locals enjoy locally owned restaurants like the Black Raven Pub, which serves Irish-inspired dishes.Recreation &amp; Outdoor ActivitiesOutdoor lovers will feel right at home in Choctaw. The city offers parks, disc golf courses, walking trails, and a packed schedule of community events. Head over to Ten Acre Lake for fishing, playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic areas. Visit Choctaw Creek Golf Course to play a round, or plan on an evening at Choctaw Creek Park – home to Friday Nights in the Park for local food and live music.With so many amazing community events, the City of Choctaw maintains a webpage&nbsp;to help residents stay in the loop!HistoryFounded in 1893, Choctaw holds the distinction of being Oklahoma’s oldest chartered town. Its roots trace back to the Land Run and its agricultural settlers. It grew again in the 1940s when nearby Tinker Air Force Base brought new jobs to the area. Today, Choctaw blends historic charm with modern living, offering residents a peaceful lifestyle just minutes from downtown OKC.Working in ChoctawChoctaw offers the best of both worlds – quiet suburban living with an easy commute to OKC and surrounding employment hubs. Located along U.S. Highway 62, and just south of I-44 and north of I-40, Choctaw provides excellent connectivity across the metro.Some of the top employers in the area include Tinker Air Force Base, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, SSM Health Midwest City, and the Oklahoma Heart Hospital South.Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:Downtown Oklahoma City – 25 minutes via I-40 WTinker Air Force Base – 15 minutesWill Rogers Airport – 30 minutesMidwest City Town Center – 15 minutesFind Your Ideal Home in ChoctawReady to make the move? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to offer new homes in Choctaw at Timber Ridge Pointe. With flexible floor plans, energy-efficient design, and a focus on community living, we make it easy to find a home that fits your life. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds the best new homes in Oklahoma.We can’t wait to welcome you home.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6e68c945076866715317fbc5a5fc9194.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Choctaw, OK Area Guide"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/681bb0bb4db048664bf39738"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"686987b74db048664df4f7ae","_updated":"Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:56:52 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Harrah, Oklahoma: New Home Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Discover small-town charm in Harrah, OK. Ideal Homes offers new construction in The Woodlands with top schools, outdoor fun, and easy OKC access.","title":"New homes in Harrah, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Living in Harrah\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’re looking to put down roots in a small town but still want to be close to Oklahoma City, Harrah might be just right for you. Officially named one of America’s Hidden Gems, Harrah has just over 6,000 residents and offers quiet neighborhoods, friendly faces, and a slower pace of life that’s the real deal.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Harrah sits east of Oklahoma City along Highway 62. Within easy commuting distance to the eastern part of Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base, it’s a favorite among families, professionals, and retirees who want space to breathe without sacrificing access to the metro. Thanks to the new Kickapoo Turnpike, it is the perfect town for commuters looking for the serenity of country life.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Ideal Homes in Harrah&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has a community of new homes in Harrah offering beautiful spaces with customizable floor plans, top-of-the-line energy efficiency, and modern amenities. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands\">The Woodlands\u003c/a> features homes between 1,158–2,136 sq. ft. in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. A splash pad and pond are featured in this community along with one of our most favorite playgrounds ever - including a zip line!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thinking about making Harrah home? We’re here to help!\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Schools &amp; Education\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>Harrah Public Schools\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/d/harrah-public-schools-ok/\">Harrah Public Schools\u003c/a> is a well-regarded and close-knit district with just over 2,000 students. It has a strong reputation for academics and serves students from early Pre-K through high school.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students from The Woodlands attend the following schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp>Elementary schools are split up by grade in this district, keeping each school small and specialized for students . This helps promote early literacy and social-emotional development.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Virginia Smith Elementary School (Pre-K and 1st Grade) | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/virginia-smith-elementary-school-harrah-ok/\">Niche Rating B\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the lowest-level elementary school, it’s all about building active minds and happy hearts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Clara Reynolds Elementary School (2nd and 3rd Grades) | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/clara-reynolds-elementary-school-harrah-ok/\">Niche Rating&nbsp;B-\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Once at Clara Reynolds, the focus shifts to students learning to become caring, responsible, and enthusiastic learners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Russell Babb Elementary School (4th and 5th Grades) | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/russell-babb-elementary-school-harrah-ok/\">Niche Rating&nbsp;B+\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In their last years of elementary school, students acquire fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare them for the next big step in their educational journey.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Harrah Middle School | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/harrah-middle-school-harrah-ok/\">Niche Rating: B+\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The only middle school in the district, students continue their strong bond from elementary school. Harrah Middle School offers a Gifted and Talented program and multiple sports.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Harrah High School | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/harrah-high-school-harrah-ok/\">Niche Rating: B-\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Even in a small town, Harrah High School has opportunities for all students to thrive. In academics, it offers AP Courses, a Gifted and Talented program, and is known for its STEM programs. The school consistently outperforms in areas of testing and college readiness compared to other schools of its size in Oklahoma.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>In athletics, the Panthers are district champions in football, hold titles in boys’ soccer, girls’ basketball, girls’ cross country, and softball. A number of its athletes have received statewide recognition in their sports.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Shopping &amp; Dining\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>While Harrah maintains a relaxed pace, residents still enjoy access to convenience stores, colorful boutiques, and locally owned restaurants. For dining, area favorites include \u003ca href=\"https://hynsonsburger.com/\">Hynson's Classic Burgers\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.simplebrewcoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo7gBFbt6fkUz0yQhWB0D21dRN3iJLe7UD9LFoQxiO5ApXFNY9t\">The Simple Brew\u003c/a> – a small-batch coffee roastery by day and a speakeasy by night! If you want an evening of entertainment, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.kickapoo-casino.com/harrah\">Kickapoo Casino Harrah\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Visit Heritage Park during the summer for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/p/Harrah-Farmers-Market-100057297645648/\">Harrah Farmers Market\u003c/a>. When it comes to shopping, convenience is close by. The closest grocery stores are in nearby Choctaw, including a Walmart Supercenter eight miles away. If you need to visit larger chains, \u003ca href=\"https://midwestcitytcp.com/restaurants/\">Town Center Plaza\u003c/a> in Midwest City is only about 20 minutes away and includes shopping and restaurants.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Recreation &amp; Outdoor Activities\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>If you’re looking for outdoor fun, Harrah has you covered. Fish for largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill at Horseshoe Lake. Visit Heritage Park Spraygrounds, a large park with walking trails, a playground, and a splash pad. If frisbee golf is your preferred sport, there is a course at Lion’s Park.\u003c/p>\u003cp>During the spring and summer, take advantage of an activity that brings visitors to Harrah! At \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/winddriftorchards/\">Wind Drift Orchards\u003c/a>, you can pick your own peaches, and at Sunberry Orchard, you can pick peaches, berries, and other fruits, and buy honey from the farm’s hives. In the cooler months, drop by \u003ca href=\"https://crosstimberschristmastrees.com/\">Cross Timbers Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch,\u003c/a> where you can chop down your own Christmas tree, pick your own pumpkin from the field, or visit the nostalgic seasonal shops…where the chopping and cutting have already been done for you!\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Community Activities\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Harrah’s town motto is Heart of the Heartland. The motto rings true. Harrah might be a small town, but it has big community pride. \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HarrahParks/\">The Main Street Community Garden\u003c/a> began as a place for residents to grow food. Now it’s a community touchpoint, with educational opportunities and beautiful butterfly gardens. Every September, Harrah residents gather for\u003ca href=\"https://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.19162/44035\">&nbsp;Harrah Day\u003c/a>, where they celebrate the town’s founding with a parade, all-day fun, and fireworks that evening.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>History of Harrah\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Originally called Sweeney, Harrah was settled during the Land Run and prized for its lush creeks, tall grass, and abundant wild game. In 1892, ten families, all Polish immigrants, came to Harrah to start a better life. That marked the beginning of Harrah becoming a place for other immigrant families. Its name was changed to Harrah in 1898 in honor of Frank Harrah, upon whose land the first townsite was established.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Want to learn more? The Harrah Historical Society has published a much more extensive summary of the town’s history, \u003ca href=\"https://cityofharrah.com/our-history/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Commuting from Harrah\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>For people wanting a genuine small town and access to eastern Oklahoma City, Harrah is ideal. Situated along the Kickapoo Turnpike and I-40, it is an ideal location for commuters to OKC, Midwest City, Del City, and even the northeastern side of Moore. Harrah is especially convenient for people working at Tinker Air Force Base or some of the surrounding contractors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Some of the top employers near Harrah are Tinker Air Force Base, Boeing, Rose State College, Northrop Grumman, SSM Health Midwest City, and the Oklahoma Heart Hospital South.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Estimated drive times to major destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Tinker Air Force Base – 25 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Rose State College – 25 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Oklahoma Heart Hospital South – 25 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Downtown Oklahoma City – 30 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will Rogers World Airport – 35 minutes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Find Your Ideal Home in Harrah\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Thinking about small-town life in Harrah? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers new homes in The Woodlands, with modern designs, energy efficiency, and customizable floorplans, all in a peaceful, natural setting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Find your Ideal home in Harrah at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands\">The Woodlands\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>We can’t wait to welcome you home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-harrah-oklahoma-new-home-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-07-05T20:02:16.837Z","_created":"Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:14:47 GMT","dateUnix":1751745737,"_etag":"a95e9f9f1f0aedc8216af36cea878be5425f41f3","textbody":"Living in HarrahIf you’re looking to put down roots in a small town but still want to be close to Oklahoma City, Harrah might be just right for you. Officially named one of America’s Hidden Gems, Harrah has just over 6,000 residents and offers quiet neighborhoods, friendly faces, and a slower pace of life that’s the real deal.Harrah sits east of Oklahoma City along Highway 62. Within easy commuting distance to the eastern part of Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base, it’s a favorite among families, professionals, and retirees who want space to breathe without sacrificing access to the metro. Thanks to the new Kickapoo Turnpike, it is the perfect town for commuters looking for the serenity of country life.Ideal Homes in Harrah&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has a community of new homes in Harrah offering beautiful spaces with customizable floor plans, top-of-the-line energy efficiency, and modern amenities. The Woodlands features homes between 1,158–2,136 sq. ft. in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. A splash pad and pond are featured in this community along with one of our most favorite playgrounds ever - including a zip line!Thinking about making Harrah home? We’re here to help!Schools &amp; EducationHarrah Public SchoolsHarrah Public Schools is a well-regarded and close-knit district with just over 2,000 students. It has a strong reputation for academics and serves students from early Pre-K through high school.Students from The Woodlands attend the following schools:Elementary schools are split up by grade in this district, keeping each school small and specialized for students . This helps promote early literacy and social-emotional development.Virginia Smith Elementary School (Pre-K and 1st Grade) | Niche Rating BIn the lowest-level elementary school, it’s all about building active minds and happy hearts.Clara Reynolds Elementary School (2nd and 3rd Grades) | Niche Rating&nbsp;B-Once at Clara Reynolds, the focus shifts to students learning to become caring, responsible, and enthusiastic learners.Russell Babb Elementary School (4th and 5th Grades) | Niche Rating&nbsp;B+In their last years of elementary school, students acquire fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare them for the next big step in their educational journey.Harrah Middle School | Niche Rating: B+The only middle school in the district, students continue their strong bond from elementary school. Harrah Middle School offers a Gifted and Talented program and multiple sports.&nbsp;Harrah High School | Niche Rating: B-Even in a small town, Harrah High School has opportunities for all students to thrive. In academics, it offers AP Courses, a Gifted and Talented program, and is known for its STEM programs. The school consistently outperforms in areas of testing and college readiness compared to other schools of its size in Oklahoma.&nbsp;In athletics, the Panthers are district champions in football, hold titles in boys’ soccer, girls’ basketball, girls’ cross country, and softball. A number of its athletes have received statewide recognition in their sports.Shopping &amp; DiningWhile Harrah maintains a relaxed pace, residents still enjoy access to convenience stores, colorful boutiques, and locally owned restaurants. For dining, area favorites include Hynson's Classic Burgers, and The Simple Brew – a small-batch coffee roastery by day and a speakeasy by night! If you want an evening of entertainment, visit Kickapoo Casino Harrah.Visit Heritage Park during the summer for the Harrah Farmers Market. When it comes to shopping, convenience is close by. The closest grocery stores are in nearby Choctaw, including a Walmart Supercenter eight miles away. If you need to visit larger chains, Town Center Plaza in Midwest City is only about 20 minutes away and includes shopping and restaurants.Recreation &amp; Outdoor ActivitiesIf you’re looking for outdoor fun, Harrah has you covered. Fish for largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill at Horseshoe Lake. Visit Heritage Park Spraygrounds, a large park with walking trails, a playground, and a splash pad. If frisbee golf is your preferred sport, there is a course at Lion’s Park.During the spring and summer, take advantage of an activity that brings visitors to Harrah! At Wind Drift Orchards, you can pick your own peaches, and at Sunberry Orchard, you can pick peaches, berries, and other fruits, and buy honey from the farm’s hives. In the cooler months, drop by Cross Timbers Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Patch, where you can chop down your own Christmas tree, pick your own pumpkin from the field, or visit the nostalgic seasonal shops…where the chopping and cutting have already been done for you!Community ActivitiesHarrah’s town motto is Heart of the Heartland. The motto rings true. Harrah might be a small town, but it has big community pride. The Main Street Community Garden began as a place for residents to grow food. Now it’s a community touchpoint, with educational opportunities and beautiful butterfly gardens. Every September, Harrah residents gather for&nbsp;Harrah Day, where they celebrate the town’s founding with a parade, all-day fun, and fireworks that evening.History of HarrahOriginally called Sweeney, Harrah was settled during the Land Run and prized for its lush creeks, tall grass, and abundant wild game. In 1892, ten families, all Polish immigrants, came to Harrah to start a better life. That marked the beginning of Harrah becoming a place for other immigrant families. Its name was changed to Harrah in 1898 in honor of Frank Harrah, upon whose land the first townsite was established.&nbsp;Want to learn more? The Harrah Historical Society has published a much more extensive summary of the town’s history, here.Commuting from HarrahFor people wanting a genuine small town and access to eastern Oklahoma City, Harrah is ideal. Situated along the Kickapoo Turnpike and I-40, it is an ideal location for commuters to OKC, Midwest City, Del City, and even the northeastern side of Moore. Harrah is especially convenient for people working at Tinker Air Force Base or some of the surrounding contractors.Some of the top employers near Harrah are Tinker Air Force Base, Boeing, Rose State College, Northrop Grumman, SSM Health Midwest City, and the Oklahoma Heart Hospital South.Estimated drive times to major destinations:Tinker Air Force Base – 25 minutesRose State College – 25 minutesOklahoma Heart Hospital South – 25 minutesDowntown Oklahoma City – 30 minutesWill Rogers World Airport – 35 minutesFind Your Ideal Home in HarrahThinking about small-town life in Harrah? Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers new homes in The Woodlands, with modern designs, energy efficiency, and customizable floorplans, all in a peaceful, natural setting.Find your Ideal home in Harrah at The Woodlands.&nbsp;We can’t wait to welcome you home.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/099b26a5d5fbfa0827070ba126ef9934.png","name":"harrah, ok area guide","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/686987b74db048664df4f7ae"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"686aae064db048664cf471a5","_updated":"Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:24:47 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Washington, Oklahoma: New Home Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Explore small-town living in Washington, OK. Ideal Homes offers new homes in Dow’s Hills with great schools and easy access to Norman and OKC.","title":"New Homes in Washington, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Living in Washington\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The town of Washington, Oklahoma, prides itself on four important things that tell you just about everything you need to know: small town values, a strong educational system, community pride, and friendly neighbors.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Just 15 minutes west of Norman and 20 minutes north of Purcell, Washington offers the best of both worlds. With fewer than 800 residents, it’s a true small town that’s quiet, peaceful, and full of open sky. Add in top-rated public schools and easy access to big-city amenities, and it’s easy to see why families are putting down roots here.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>New Homes in Washington, OK&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to offer new construction homes in Dow’s Hills, a scenic, rural neighborhood with mature trees, rolling hills, and ponds. Every homesite features at least one acre of land, giving you convenient country living at its finest.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/washington/dows-hills#overview\">Dow’s Hills&nbsp;\u003c/a>features energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,550 sq. ft. to 2,888 sq. ft., with customizable floor plans, modern finishes, and a tranquil setting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Thinking about putting down roots in Dow’s Hills? Here’s everything you need to know about making Washington, Oklahoma, home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Schools &amp; Education\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>Washington Public Schools\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Think you need a big school district to give your kids the best education? Think again. Washington Public Schools combine high academic standards with small class sizes, passionate teachers, and a true sense of community. From Pre-K through graduation, students are known by name and challenged to grow, lead, and succeed.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Washington Public Schools consistently score high in rankings. Along with its \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/d/washington-public-schools-ok/\">A- rating&nbsp;\u003c/a>on Niche, it is ranked in the top 5% for athletics in Oklahoma and in the top 15% of school districts overall.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Students at Dow’s Hills attend the following schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Washington Elementary School | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/washington-elementary-school-washington-ok/\">Niche Rating A-&nbsp;\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Washington’s only elementary school includes free Pre-K. Within the school is the 4th and 5th Grade Center.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Washington Middle School | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/washington-middle-school-washington-ok/\">Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>With less than 300 students and a high student-to-teacher ratio, Washington Middle School offers a safe, supportive environment during the pre-teen years.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Washington High School | \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/washington-high-school-washington-ok/\">Niche Rating: B+\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Washington High Schools is a place where students have opportunities in academics and athletics, and where the whole town turns out to cheer them on. It received the \u003ca href=\"https://www.greatschools.org/oklahoma/washington/\">College Success Award\u003c/a> in recognition of the number of its graduates who enroll in and stick with college. Students have access to AP Courses, Gifted and Talented Programs, and can join clubs that range from the Robotics Team to Future Farmers of America.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>In athletics, the Washington Warriors have won 55 state championships, including four in the 2024-2025 school year alone: baseball, slow-pitch softball, girls’ track, and girls' basketball. The football team took home the state championship in 2024.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Shopping &amp; Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Washington offers the best of both worlds: the quiet of rural living with convenient access to nearby cities. Within Washington itself, you’ll find local gems like \u003ca href=\"https://www.altheasvault.com/\">Althea’s Vault\u003c/a> for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and \u003ca href=\"https://trekcoffeecompany.com/\">Trek Coffee Comp Co.\u003c/a>, a locally owned coffee shop that roasts its own beans.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Need more options? Norman is just 15 minutes away, with big-box stores, local boutiques, and everything from casual bites to fine dining.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Recreation &amp; Outdoor Activities\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The landscape in and around Washington invites you to get outside. Along with your rural, one-acre homesite, you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. If you want nature trails, you can visit nearby Lake Thunderbird. If college sports are your thing, the University of Oklahoma is just 20 minutes away, offering year-round access to top-tier athletics.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>History of Washington\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Washington was founded in the early 1900s and grew to a little over 300 residents by the 1920s thanks to the cotton and lumber businesses that came to town. With Washington’s population now just exceeding 800, it has stayed true to its small-town roots.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The origin of the town’s name isn’t entirely clear, but don’t worry, that hasn’t stopped the debate. Everyone from historians to locals have opinions. Some believe it honors President Washington, but local lore credits the name to Caddo chief \"Little Boy\" George Washington, who once called the area home.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Commuting from Washington\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Washington offers an easy commute to Norman, Purcell, and southwest Oklahoma City.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Located near Highway 74 and just minutes from I-35, the town is a peaceful home base for commuters.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Major employers nearby include the University of Oklahoma, Johnson Controls, and healthcare providers like Norman Regional Health System and Purcell Municipal Hospital.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Estimated drive times to major destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Norman – 15 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Purcell – 20 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>University of Oklahoma – 20 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Downtown Oklahoma City – 40 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Will Rogers World Airport – 45 minutes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Find Your Ideal Home in Washington\u003c/h4>\u003ch4>\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Looking for new homes in Washington, Oklahoma, where your kids can thrive, your neighbors become friends, and your weekends feel like a breath of fresh air?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/washington/dows-hills#overview\">Dow’s Hills\u003c/a> by Ideal Homes offers modern, energy-efficient homes in a quiet small-town setting with excellent schools, outdoor space, and easy access to everything you need.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We can’t wait to welcome you home!&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-washington-oklahoma-new-home-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-07-06T16:54:45.785Z","_created":"Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:10:30 GMT","dateUnix":1751820886,"_etag":"874d806e33fd079eab8abbfe79df4259b875dd24","textbody":"Living in WashingtonThe town of Washington, Oklahoma, prides itself on four important things that tell you just about everything you need to know: small town values, a strong educational system, community pride, and friendly neighbors.Just 15 minutes west of Norman and 20 minutes north of Purcell, Washington offers the best of both worlds. With fewer than 800 residents, it’s a true small town that’s quiet, peaceful, and full of open sky. Add in top-rated public schools and easy access to big-city amenities, and it’s easy to see why families are putting down roots here.New Homes in Washington, OK&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to offer new construction homes in Dow’s Hills, a scenic, rural neighborhood with mature trees, rolling hills, and ponds. Every homesite features at least one acre of land, giving you convenient country living at its finest.&nbsp;Dow’s Hills&nbsp;features energy-efficient homes ranging from 1,550 sq. ft. to 2,888 sq. ft., with customizable floor plans, modern finishes, and a tranquil setting.Thinking about putting down roots in Dow’s Hills? Here’s everything you need to know about making Washington, Oklahoma, home.&nbsp;Schools &amp; EducationWashington Public SchoolsThink you need a big school district to give your kids the best education? Think again. Washington Public Schools combine high academic standards with small class sizes, passionate teachers, and a true sense of community. From Pre-K through graduation, students are known by name and challenged to grow, lead, and succeed.Washington Public Schools consistently score high in rankings. Along with its A- rating&nbsp;on Niche, it is ranked in the top 5% for athletics in Oklahoma and in the top 15% of school districts overall.Students at Dow’s Hills attend the following schools:Washington Elementary School | Niche Rating A-&nbsp;Washington’s only elementary school includes free Pre-K. Within the school is the 4th and 5th Grade Center.Washington Middle School | Niche Rating: A-With less than 300 students and a high student-to-teacher ratio, Washington Middle School offers a safe, supportive environment during the pre-teen years.Washington High School | Niche Rating: B+Washington High Schools is a place where students have opportunities in academics and athletics, and where the whole town turns out to cheer them on. It received the College Success Award in recognition of the number of its graduates who enroll in and stick with college. Students have access to AP Courses, Gifted and Talented Programs, and can join clubs that range from the Robotics Team to Future Farmers of America.&nbsp;In athletics, the Washington Warriors have won 55 state championships, including four in the 2024-2025 school year alone: baseball, slow-pitch softball, girls’ track, and girls' basketball. The football team took home the state championship in 2024.Shopping &amp; DiningWashington offers the best of both worlds: the quiet of rural living with convenient access to nearby cities. Within Washington itself, you’ll find local gems like Althea’s Vault for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Trek Coffee Comp Co., a locally owned coffee shop that roasts its own beans.&nbsp;Need more options? Norman is just 15 minutes away, with big-box stores, local boutiques, and everything from casual bites to fine dining.Recreation &amp; Outdoor ActivitiesThe landscape in and around Washington invites you to get outside. Along with your rural, one-acre homesite, you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. If you want nature trails, you can visit nearby Lake Thunderbird. If college sports are your thing, the University of Oklahoma is just 20 minutes away, offering year-round access to top-tier athletics.History of WashingtonWashington was founded in the early 1900s and grew to a little over 300 residents by the 1920s thanks to the cotton and lumber businesses that came to town. With Washington’s population now just exceeding 800, it has stayed true to its small-town roots.&nbsp;The origin of the town’s name isn’t entirely clear, but don’t worry, that hasn’t stopped the debate. Everyone from historians to locals have opinions. Some believe it honors President Washington, but local lore credits the name to Caddo chief \"Little Boy\" George Washington, who once called the area home.Commuting from WashingtonWashington offers an easy commute to Norman, Purcell, and southwest Oklahoma City.Located near Highway 74 and just minutes from I-35, the town is a peaceful home base for commuters.Major employers nearby include the University of Oklahoma, Johnson Controls, and healthcare providers like Norman Regional Health System and Purcell Municipal Hospital.Estimated drive times to major destinations:Norman – 15 minutesPurcell – 20 minutesUniversity of Oklahoma – 20 minutesDowntown Oklahoma City – 40 minutesWill Rogers World Airport – 45 minutesFind Your Ideal Home in WashingtonLooking for new homes in Washington, Oklahoma, where your kids can thrive, your neighbors become friends, and your weekends feel like a breath of fresh air?Dow’s Hills by Ideal Homes offers modern, energy-efficient homes in a quiet small-town setting with excellent schools, outdoor space, and easy access to everything you need.We can’t wait to welcome you home!&nbsp;","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f5f10bdf825164efd74032bfe74723b0.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Washington, OK area guide"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/686aae064db048664cf471a5"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"686ab5df4db048664bf5d97c","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 16:13:04 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"New 3-Car Garage Homes in Oklahoma","metaTags":{"description":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods now offers 3-car garage options for 6 popular floor plans in Mustang, Washington, and Stillwater. Get more space for your garage needs!","title":"New 3-Car Garage Homes in OK | Ideal Homes floor plans"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is excited to share that we are adding a 3-car garage option to six of our most popular floor plans in areas across the metro.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranging from 1,586 to 2,136 square feet, these thoughtfully designed homes have long been offered with 2-car garages, but as homebuyer preferences shift, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is building more space where it matters. In several communities, the 3-car garage option is now available both as pre-designed homes that are move-in ready as well as custom floor plans to build on the homesite of your choice.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Today’s homeowners are looking for added flexibility and functionality. Whether it’s room for a workshop, space for an above-ground storm shelter, or a place for teenagers to park their first car, the benefits of a 3-car garage go far beyond the traditional garage space.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Each of the new 3-car garage floor plans maintains the same interior square footage as its 2-car version and sits on a larger home site, giving homeowners extra yard space without compromising the footprint of the home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“We’ve heard from prospective homebuyers that a three-car garage is important, regardless of the size of the home. We listened and adjusted these plans to better meet our customers’ needs,” said Kent Dahl, Vice President of Estimating and Design at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “These homes are ready for real life, whether that means stashing bikes, strollers or lawn equipment, setting up a home gym, or enjoying more outdoor space when the grandkids come to visit.”\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">The new 3-car garage floor plans are now available in the following Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities:\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon/somers-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Somers Pointe - new homes in Mustang, Oklahoma\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/washington/dows-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dow's Hills - new homes in Washington, Oklahoma\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater/park-valley?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1420550072&gbraid=0AAAAAD9QZa6BWW3TBeE4XISGOoa8dn9jO&gclid=CjwKCAjwpMTCBhA-EiwA_-MsmUCVpRiApM2Xo-KOisDzdKeOuPT3dikGiu8y9SBRKYQiU11F3kTGRBoC4-4QAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Park Valley - new homes in Stillwater, Oklahoma\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>The availability of 2-car and new 3-car garage plans varies by community. In Park Valley, customers can choose between 2-car and 3-car garage plans, whereas in Dow’s Hills and Somers Pointe, only the new 3-car garage plans will be available.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">The floor plans with 3-car garage options are:\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/gabriella-3-car\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gabriella\u003c/a>: 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,586 Sq Ft\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/holloway-3-car\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Holloway\u003c/a>: 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,682 Sq Ft\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/inwood-3-car\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inwood\u003c/a>: 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,768 Sq Ft\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/jordan-3-car\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan&nbsp;\u003c/a>(except elevation G): &nbsp;3 beds + study | 2 baths | 1,853 Sq Ft\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/kensington-3-car\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kensington\u003c/a>: &nbsp;4 beds + study | 2 baths | 1,989 Sq Ft\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plan/murphy-3-car\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Murphy\u003c/a>: &nbsp;3-4 beds | 2 baths | 2,136 Sq Ft\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">As with every Ideal home, these updated floor plans are built with the same high standards that our customers know and count on. From nationally recognized energy-efficient construction, to the high quality that exceeds what you find from other builders, to the unique and one-of-a-kind homes that make our communities diverse and anything but cookie-cutter, every detail of an Ideal home is designed to make daily life more comfortable, safe, affordable, and enjoyable.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With more than 30 years of experience building homes in Oklahoma, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a household name in Oklahoma, with new homes in the OKC metro, Norman, Tulsa, and Stillwater.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Interested in an Ideal home with a 3-car garage and customizable floor plan? Visit \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to learn more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"new-3car-garage-homes-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-07-06T17:30:55.455Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/46f0faa89557db619383b6a0f82047b1.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"new 3-car garage home designs"},"dateUnix":1751823056,"_etag":"8b9bba2832f7f41531691897c9ac3fb2113453fd","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is excited to share that we are adding a 3-car garage option to six of our most popular floor plans in areas across the metro.&nbsp;Ranging from 1,586 to 2,136 square feet, these thoughtfully designed homes have long been offered with 2-car garages, but as homebuyer preferences shift, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is building more space where it matters. In several communities, the 3-car garage option is now available both as pre-designed homes that are move-in ready as well as custom floor plans to build on the homesite of your choice.Today’s homeowners are looking for added flexibility and functionality. Whether it’s room for a workshop, space for an above-ground storm shelter, or a place for teenagers to park their first car, the benefits of a 3-car garage go far beyond the traditional garage space.&nbsp;Each of the new 3-car garage floor plans maintains the same interior square footage as its 2-car version and sits on a larger home site, giving homeowners extra yard space without compromising the footprint of the home.“We’ve heard from prospective homebuyers that a three-car garage is important, regardless of the size of the home. We listened and adjusted these plans to better meet our customers’ needs,” said Kent Dahl, Vice President of Estimating and Design at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “These homes are ready for real life, whether that means stashing bikes, strollers or lawn equipment, setting up a home gym, or enjoying more outdoor space when the grandkids come to visit.”The new 3-car garage floor plans are now available in the following Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities:Somers Pointe - new homes in Mustang, OklahomaDow's Hills - new homes in Washington, OklahomaPark Valley - new homes in Stillwater, OklahomaThe availability of 2-car and new 3-car garage plans varies by community. In Park Valley, customers can choose between 2-car and 3-car garage plans, whereas in Dow’s Hills and Somers Pointe, only the new 3-car garage plans will be available.The floor plans with 3-car garage options are:Gabriella: 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,586 Sq FtHolloway: 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,682 Sq FtInwood: 3 beds | 2 baths | 1,768 Sq FtJordan&nbsp;(except elevation G): &nbsp;3 beds + study | 2 baths | 1,853 Sq FtKensington: &nbsp;4 beds + study | 2 baths | 1,989 Sq FtMurphy: &nbsp;3-4 beds | 2 baths | 2,136 Sq FtAs with every Ideal home, these updated floor plans are built with the same high standards that our customers know and count on. From nationally recognized energy-efficient construction, to the high quality that exceeds what you find from other builders, to the unique and one-of-a-kind homes that make our communities diverse and anything but cookie-cutter, every detail of an Ideal home is designed to make daily life more comfortable, safe, affordable, and enjoyable.&nbsp;With more than 30 years of experience building homes in Oklahoma, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a household name in Oklahoma, with new homes in the OKC metro, Norman, Tulsa, and Stillwater.Interested in an Ideal home with a 3-car garage and customizable floor plan? Visit www.idealhomes.com to learn more.","_created":"Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:43:59 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/686ab5df4db048664bf5d97c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"686ab9ad4db048664ff749db","_updated":"Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:20:23 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get Out the Sunscreen and Goggles. Bison Creek’s Pool Is Open!","metaTags":{"description":"Bison Creek’s pool and clubhouse are open! Discover family-friendly living in Piedmont with Ideal Homes’ energy-efficient designs.","title":"New Homes in Piedmont, OK | Ideal Homes in Piedmont, OK"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Just in time for summer, the brand-new pool and clubhouse are open in the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community of Bison Creek in Piedmont, Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The gated pool includes features perfect for Bison Creek residents, including a huge covered patio with picnic tables, plenty of chaise longues and Adirondack chairs for catching some rays, and a spacious pool everyone can enjoy.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether it’s a quick dip after work or a weekend spent poolside, the Bison Creek pool is designed for every kind of summer day. Stretch out under the covered patio with an iced lemonade, lounge in the sun while the kids splash in the water, or host a weekend get-together.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The pool connects to Bison Creek’s brand-new clubhouse with extra large space to host gatherings. Residents can reserve the clubhouse to host neighbors, birthday parties, baby showers, pool parties, and other epic bashes. With a full kitchen, large entertaining space, and large bathrooms with showers, it’s a place to gather, celebrate, or simply unwind.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Amenities that go beyond four walls\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods believes that where you live should feel like a community, not just a collection of houses. That’s why we begin every new Ideal community by planning out gathering spaces. These aren’t afterthoughts like they are with other builders. In fact, one of our goals in every Ideal community is that each home has convenient walkable access to at least one community space.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">It’s no different in Bison Creek, which already boasts community green spaces and walking trails. In the next phase of development, a beautifully designed playground will join the pool and clubhouse, bringing even more opportunities for connection and play. With shaded seating for parents, slides and climbing features for kids, it’s another reason families love calling Bison Creek home.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Life in Bison Creek and Piedmont\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">One of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ most popular communities, Bison Creek brings together all the best that Piedmont has to offer. Bison Creek’s homes range from 1,100 square feet all the way to 2,700 square feet, making it a perfect community for young families, professionals, and retirees.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Situated within the district of Piedmont Public Schools, one of the most desirable school districts in the state, it is a perfect neighborhood for families with children. For commuters to the northern and western parts of Oklahoma City, it offers easy access to Northwest Expressway and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Every Ideal home is designed to make life more comfortable, affordable, and enjoyable. From construction to design to the neighborhood itself, it’s all built with intention.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Peace of Mind for your New Home\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Like all Ideal homes through the OKC metro, Norman, Edmond, Stillwater, and Tulsa, Bison Creek homes include the features that have made Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods a national leader in residential home building. These include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Nationally recognized energy-efficient construction and Oklahoma's only Heating and Cooling Guarantee\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Exceptional warranties: our One-Year Peace-of-Mind Warranty and Ten-Year Structural Warranty\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With customizable floorplans and move-in ready homes available now, Bison Creek is ready when you are. Learn more about everything \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek#overview\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bison Creek has to offer and find new homes in Piedmont, OK\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-out-the-sunscreen-and-goggles-bison-creeks-pool-is-open-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-07-06T17:50:25.495Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0cea8d13ac68395829a295ae42106a4a.png","name":"Bison Creek Pool and Clubhouse","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1751824226,"_etag":"195332470368f43a32779a98c84f07b099e1b271","textbody":"Just in time for summer, the brand-new pool and clubhouse are open in the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods community of Bison Creek in Piedmont, Oklahoma.The gated pool includes features perfect for Bison Creek residents, including a huge covered patio with picnic tables, plenty of chaise longues and Adirondack chairs for catching some rays, and a spacious pool everyone can enjoy.Whether it’s a quick dip after work or a weekend spent poolside, the Bison Creek pool is designed for every kind of summer day. Stretch out under the covered patio with an iced lemonade, lounge in the sun while the kids splash in the water, or host a weekend get-together.The pool connects to Bison Creek’s brand-new clubhouse with extra large space to host gatherings. Residents can reserve the clubhouse to host neighbors, birthday parties, baby showers, pool parties, and other epic bashes. With a full kitchen, large entertaining space, and large bathrooms with showers, it’s a place to gather, celebrate, or simply unwind.Amenities that go beyond four wallsIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods believes that where you live should feel like a community, not just a collection of houses. That’s why we begin every new Ideal community by planning out gathering spaces. These aren’t afterthoughts like they are with other builders. In fact, one of our goals in every Ideal community is that each home has convenient walkable access to at least one community space.&nbsp;It’s no different in Bison Creek, which already boasts community green spaces and walking trails. In the next phase of development, a beautifully designed playground will join the pool and clubhouse, bringing even more opportunities for connection and play. With shaded seating for parents, slides and climbing features for kids, it’s another reason families love calling Bison Creek home.Life in Bison Creek and PiedmontOne of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ most popular communities, Bison Creek brings together all the best that Piedmont has to offer. Bison Creek’s homes range from 1,100 square feet all the way to 2,700 square feet, making it a perfect community for young families, professionals, and retirees.&nbsp;Situated within the district of Piedmont Public Schools, one of the most desirable school districts in the state, it is a perfect neighborhood for families with children. For commuters to the northern and western parts of Oklahoma City, it offers easy access to Northwest Expressway and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike.Every Ideal home is designed to make life more comfortable, affordable, and enjoyable. From construction to design to the neighborhood itself, it’s all built with intention.Peace of Mind for your New HomeLike all Ideal homes through the OKC metro, Norman, Edmond, Stillwater, and Tulsa, Bison Creek homes include the features that have made Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods a national leader in residential home building. These include:Nationally recognized energy-efficient construction and Oklahoma's only Heating and Cooling GuaranteeExceptional warranties: our One-Year Peace-of-Mind Warranty and Ten-Year Structural WarrantyWith customizable floorplans and move-in ready homes available now, Bison Creek is ready when you are. Learn more about everything Bison Creek has to offer and find new homes in Piedmont, OK.","_created":"Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:00:13 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/686ab9ad4db048664ff749db"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"686aee204db048664ff74b6c","_updated":"Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:47:34 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Guthrie, Oklahoma: New Home Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Explore Guthrie, OK—historic charm, parks, and Ideal Homes' new community. A peaceful, family-friendly town just north of OKC.","title":"New Homes in Guthrie, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Living in Guthrie\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Once Oklahoma’s state capital, Guthrie is now a vibrant and welcoming community known for its Victorian architecture, arts scene, and small-town charm. Located due north of Edmond along I-35, and just 30 minutes north of Oklahoma City, Guthrie offers homeowners a peaceful retreat with easy access to the city’s amenities.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Your Ideal Home in Guthrie\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is thrilled to offer new homes in Guthrie at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/guthrie/mission-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Hills\u003c/a>. With floor plans ranging from 1,158 to 2,713 square feet, our customizable floor plans and move-in-ready homes offer something for everyone, whether you're growing your family, downsizing for a new season of life, or starting out as a first-time homebuyer.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Enjoy life in one of Oklahoma’s most charming and historic towns while living with modern amenities, a planned neighborhood, and Ideal Home &amp; Neighborhoods’ industry-leading energy efficiency features.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Schools &amp; Education\u003c/h3>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Guthrie Public Schools&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Guthrie Public Schools serve students from early childhood through high school, with a strong focus on academics, extracurriculars, and community involvement. Ranked in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/d/guthrie-public-schools-ok/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">top third\u003c/a> of Oklahoma school districts, students benefit from AP and dual-credit offerings, career and tech partnerships, and programs in athletics, music, and the arts. From Friday night football to band concerts and robotics competitions, Guthrie schools are deeply woven into the fabric of community life.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Children at Mission Hills attend the following schools:\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Central Elementary School (Pre-K - 4th Grade)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Within Central Elementary, the community of teachers, students, and parents is strong, and outside of the school, its relationship with the community is equally important. Like all Guthrie elementary schools, it offers free Pre-K. Along with its traditional program, it also offers intervention programs for students who need extra help in reading and math.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Guthrie Upper Elementary School (5th – 6th Grade)&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">All elementary school children move to Guthrie Upper Elementary for 5th and 6th grades, where they have the supportive environment to transition from early elementary into upper grades with confidence. It has a strong focus on academic growth, character development, and community involvement.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Guthrie Junior High School (7th – 8th Grade)&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Guthrie Junior High School serves students in 7th and 8th grade. Students can participate in Gifted &amp; Talented (G/T) programs, National Junior Honor Society, and a variety of electives in the arts, STEM, and leadership. The school also boasts a robust athletics program, including football, basketball, wrestling, track, and cheer, which helps students build teamwork, discipline, and confidence.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Guthrie High School (9th – 12th Grade)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With a history that stretches back to the 1800s, Guthrie High School is a cornerstone of the community and is known for its strong academics and commitment to student success. Serving grades 9 through 12, the school offers a wide range of opportunities, including Advanced Placement and concurrent college courses, Gifted &amp; Talented (G/T) programs, and CareerTech pathways that prepare students for college, careers, or military service. The Bluejays are an athletic powerhouse, with 5A state championships in football, boys’ basketball, and girls’ basketball.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Shopping &amp; Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Living in a town known as one of Oklahoma’s favorite day-trip and weekend getaway destinations means you’ll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, charming boutiques, and that irresistible small-town atmosphere—all just steps from home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The heart of Guthrie is its beautifully preserved downtown district, where red-brick buildings now house antique shops, art galleries, restaurants, and the renowned Pollard Theatre. \u003ca href=\"https://www.guthrieok.com/upcoming-events\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Seasonal festivals and small-town parades\u003c/a> like \u003ca href=\"https://89erdays.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">’89er Days\u003c/a>, the Guthrie Art Walk, and the Victorian Walk during Christmas give Guthrie a timeless rhythm that’s easy to fall in love with.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Locals and tourists alike enjoy visiting \u003ca href=\"https://www.hoboken.coffee/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hoboken Coffee Roasters\u003c/a> for espresso roasted on site, \u003ca href=\"https://guthriebrewco.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guthrie Brewing Company\u003c/a> for pizza and a pint, or the famous BBQ at \u003ca href=\"https://stablescafe.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stables Cafe\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Shopping includes everything from the historic \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/PollardsGourmet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pollard's Gourmet Gallery &amp; Gentleman Jerky\u003c/a>, Country Corner – where you can find antiques from any number of vendors – and the independent bookshop, \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/anovelideabookshop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Novel Idea\u003c/a>. &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Recreation &amp; Outdoor Activities\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Outdoor enthusiasts, get excited. Guthrie is home to 500 acres of parkland, which includes seven parks and two lakes. Highland Park serves up history along with its playgrounds, 19-hole disc golf course, and walking trails – it was deeded to the City of Guthrie by President William McKinley in 1890. Head to Lake Liberty for fishing, boating, swimming, and plenty of walking trails.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Interested in taking your own quick day trip out of Guthrie? You’re just 30 minutes from Arcadia, a historic Route 66 stopover. Visit POPS, a redesigned service station turned diner with sodas from around the world, the historic Arcadia Round Barn, and other fun attractions.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">History\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Guthrie holds a unique place in Oklahoma’s story. Born almost overnight during the Land Run of 1889, Guthrie transformed from a makeshift tent city into the bustling territorial capital, complete with brick buildings, electric streetcars, and a grand Victorian skyline. It became the first state capital when Oklahoma joined the Union in 1907, and though the capital later moved to Oklahoma City, Guthrie retained its architectural beauty and rich historical legacy.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Today, downtown Guthrie is a living museum, with the largest contiguous Historic Preservation District in the country. Stroll through its red-brick streets and you’ll find more than 2,000 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the iconic \u003ca href=\"https://www.guthriescottishrite.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://publishingmuseum.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">State Capital Publishing Museum\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Working in Guthrie\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Situated along I-35, Guthrie offers easy access to Edmond and the northern corridor of Oklahoma City. Faculty and university staff appreciate the convenient commute to Langston University, Oklahoma’s only historically Black college or university (HBCU), as well as to the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. The town is also within close reach of major employers like INTEGRIS Health Edmond, Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, and Paycom in northwest OKC, making Guthrie an ideal home base for professionals in education, healthcare, and technology.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Langston University – 20 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">University of Central Oklahoma – 25 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Mercy Hospital – 35 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Paycom Campus – 40 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">OU Health Sciences Center – 40 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Will Rogers World Airport – 50 minutes\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h2>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Find Your Ideal Home in Guthrie\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With historic homes, new construction, and plenty of open space, Guthrie is a place where families grow, neighbors know each other by name, and the pace of life allows you to savor the moment. For homeowners looking for character, comfort, and a sense of belonging, Guthrie isn't just a commuter town, it’s a place to put down roots.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Find your new Ideal Home in Guthrie at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/guthrie/mission-hills#overview\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Hills\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With thoughtfully designed floor plans, move-in-ready new homes, family-focused features, and a true sense of community, you’ll find more than just a house. You’ll find your Ideal Home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>We can’t wait to welcome you home.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-guthrie-oklahoma-new-home-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-07-06T21:30:38.388Z","_created":"Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:44:00 GMT","dateUnix":1751837439,"_etag":"83d8441fbb1c75d820a20abb81d83070216da4cc","textbody":"Living in GuthrieOnce Oklahoma’s state capital, Guthrie is now a vibrant and welcoming community known for its Victorian architecture, arts scene, and small-town charm. Located due north of Edmond along I-35, and just 30 minutes north of Oklahoma City, Guthrie offers homeowners a peaceful retreat with easy access to the city’s amenities.Your Ideal Home in GuthrieIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is thrilled to offer new homes in Guthrie at Mission Hills. With floor plans ranging from 1,158 to 2,713 square feet, our customizable floor plans and move-in-ready homes offer something for everyone, whether you're growing your family, downsizing for a new season of life, or starting out as a first-time homebuyer.Enjoy life in one of Oklahoma’s most charming and historic towns while living with modern amenities, a planned neighborhood, and Ideal Home &amp; Neighborhoods’ industry-leading energy efficiency features.Schools &amp; EducationGuthrie Public Schools&nbsp;Guthrie Public Schools serve students from early childhood through high school, with a strong focus on academics, extracurriculars, and community involvement. Ranked in the top third of Oklahoma school districts, students benefit from AP and dual-credit offerings, career and tech partnerships, and programs in athletics, music, and the arts. From Friday night football to band concerts and robotics competitions, Guthrie schools are deeply woven into the fabric of community life.Children at Mission Hills attend the following schools:Central Elementary School (Pre-K - 4th Grade)Within Central Elementary, the community of teachers, students, and parents is strong, and outside of the school, its relationship with the community is equally important. Like all Guthrie elementary schools, it offers free Pre-K. Along with its traditional program, it also offers intervention programs for students who need extra help in reading and math.Guthrie Upper Elementary School (5th – 6th Grade)&nbsp;All elementary school children move to Guthrie Upper Elementary for 5th and 6th grades, where they have the supportive environment to transition from early elementary into upper grades with confidence. It has a strong focus on academic growth, character development, and community involvement.Guthrie Junior High School (7th – 8th Grade)&nbsp;Guthrie Junior High School serves students in 7th and 8th grade. Students can participate in Gifted &amp; Talented (G/T) programs, National Junior Honor Society, and a variety of electives in the arts, STEM, and leadership. The school also boasts a robust athletics program, including football, basketball, wrestling, track, and cheer, which helps students build teamwork, discipline, and confidence.&nbsp;Guthrie High School (9th – 12th Grade)With a history that stretches back to the 1800s, Guthrie High School is a cornerstone of the community and is known for its strong academics and commitment to student success. Serving grades 9 through 12, the school offers a wide range of opportunities, including Advanced Placement and concurrent college courses, Gifted &amp; Talented (G/T) programs, and CareerTech pathways that prepare students for college, careers, or military service. The Bluejays are an athletic powerhouse, with 5A state championships in football, boys’ basketball, and girls’ basketball.Shopping &amp; DiningLiving in a town known as one of Oklahoma’s favorite day-trip and weekend getaway destinations means you’ll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, charming boutiques, and that irresistible small-town atmosphere—all just steps from home.&nbsp;The heart of Guthrie is its beautifully preserved downtown district, where red-brick buildings now house antique shops, art galleries, restaurants, and the renowned Pollard Theatre. Seasonal festivals and small-town parades like ’89er Days, the Guthrie Art Walk, and the Victorian Walk during Christmas give Guthrie a timeless rhythm that’s easy to fall in love with.Locals and tourists alike enjoy visiting Hoboken Coffee Roasters for espresso roasted on site, Guthrie Brewing Company for pizza and a pint, or the famous BBQ at Stables Cafe.Shopping includes everything from the historic Pollard's Gourmet Gallery &amp; Gentleman Jerky, Country Corner – where you can find antiques from any number of vendors – and the independent bookshop, A Novel Idea. &nbsp;Recreation &amp; Outdoor ActivitiesOutdoor enthusiasts, get excited. Guthrie is home to 500 acres of parkland, which includes seven parks and two lakes. Highland Park serves up history along with its playgrounds, 19-hole disc golf course, and walking trails – it was deeded to the City of Guthrie by President William McKinley in 1890. Head to Lake Liberty for fishing, boating, swimming, and plenty of walking trails.Interested in taking your own quick day trip out of Guthrie? You’re just 30 minutes from Arcadia, a historic Route 66 stopover. Visit POPS, a redesigned service station turned diner with sodas from around the world, the historic Arcadia Round Barn, and other fun attractions.&nbsp;HistoryGuthrie holds a unique place in Oklahoma’s story. Born almost overnight during the Land Run of 1889, Guthrie transformed from a makeshift tent city into the bustling territorial capital, complete with brick buildings, electric streetcars, and a grand Victorian skyline. It became the first state capital when Oklahoma joined the Union in 1907, and though the capital later moved to Oklahoma City, Guthrie retained its architectural beauty and rich historical legacy.&nbsp;Today, downtown Guthrie is a living museum, with the largest contiguous Historic Preservation District in the country. Stroll through its red-brick streets and you’ll find more than 2,000 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the iconic Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple and the State Capital Publishing Museum.Working in GuthrieSituated along I-35, Guthrie offers easy access to Edmond and the northern corridor of Oklahoma City. Faculty and university staff appreciate the convenient commute to Langston University, Oklahoma’s only historically Black college or university (HBCU), as well as to the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. The town is also within close reach of major employers like INTEGRIS Health Edmond, Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, and Paycom in northwest OKC, making Guthrie an ideal home base for professionals in education, healthcare, and technology.Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:Langston University – 20 minutesUniversity of Central Oklahoma – 25 minutesMercy Hospital – 35 minutesPaycom Campus – 40 minutesOU Health Sciences Center – 40 minutesWill Rogers World Airport – 50 minutesFind Your Ideal Home in GuthrieWith historic homes, new construction, and plenty of open space, Guthrie is a place where families grow, neighbors know each other by name, and the pace of life allows you to savor the moment. For homeowners looking for character, comfort, and a sense of belonging, Guthrie isn't just a commuter town, it’s a place to put down roots.Find your new Ideal Home in Guthrie at Mission Hills.With thoughtfully designed floor plans, move-in-ready new homes, family-focused features, and a true sense of community, you’ll find more than just a house. You’ll find your Ideal Home.We can’t wait to welcome you home.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8616d2be2383be1b9934c598da40d1f9.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"Guthrie, OK area guide"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/686aee204db048664ff74b6c"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"68766c6c4db048664ff7d8ac","_updated":"Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:17:02 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Oklahoma City: #1 City for First‑Time Homebuyers!","metaTags":{"description":""},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"139\" data-start=\"102\">Affordability: OKC is perfect for first-time homebuyers\u003c/h2>\u003cp data-end=\"139\" data-start=\"102\">According to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.neighborsbank.com/learn/best-cities-for-first-time-buyers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">brand-new study\u003c/a>, \u003cstrong data-end=\"81\" data-start=\"60\">Oklahoma City\u003c/strong> topped the nation as the best city for first‑time homebuyers thanks to its outstanding affordability. The study highlights:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"380\" data-start=\"141\">\u003cli data-end=\"220\" data-start=\"141\">High Median home value compared to the average income\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"221\">The metro offers low \u003cstrong data-end=\"39\" data-start=\"21\">cost‑of‑living\u003c/strong> (index 82.3 vs national average 100), reasonable property tax (0.77%), plus access to FHA (16%) and VA loans (12%)&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"380\" data-start=\"301\">A perfect blend of city life and outdoor charm—from Scissortail Park and Bricktown to Paseo Arts and sunny botanical gardens&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3>\u003cbr>\u003c/h3>\u003ch3>IDEAL Homes for First-Time Homebuyers\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"648\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a perfect partner for first-time homebuyers, as one of the most trusted new-home builders in Oklahoma City. Ideal homes are anything but cookie cutter so you don't have to settle for a home that looks exactly like your neighbor's. Here are some of the reasons first-time homebuyers trust Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods:\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli>More design choices and high-end selections than other new homes for the same price\u003c/li>\u003cli>Neighborhoods that feel like home with walking trails, ponds, green space, and serenity\u003c/li>\u003cli>Quality that surpasses other homes which includes higher standards than even what's required\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"648\">Best new home warranty in Oklahoma, including a 10-year structural warranty\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"648\">The only new homes in Oklahoma that are all individually tested for energy efficiency and air leakage\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Find a New Home in the Oklahoma City Metro\u003c/h3>\u003cul data-end=\"1024\" data-start=\"689\">\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"689\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Homes in Edmond &amp; Deer Creek Schools\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"689\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Homes in Moore &amp; South OKC\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"689\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Homes in Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"689\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Homes in Piedmont\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"689\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/choctaw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Homes in Choctaw\u003c/a> &amp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/harrah\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harrah\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"689\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Homes in Mustang &amp; Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"689\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/guthrie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Homes in Guthrie\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"689\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/blanchard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New Homes in Blanchard\u003c/a> &amp; \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/washington\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Washington\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1026\">Oklahoma City is #1 for affordability and lifestyle balance, and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is perfectly positioned to offer \u003cstrong data-end=\"2169\" data-start=\"2138\">new, energy-efficient homes\u003c/strong> in wonderful \u003cstrong data-end=\"2207\" data-start=\"2183\">OKC-area communities\u003c/strong>. If you're a first-time buyer (or know one!) ready to invest in a place that gives you space, comfort, and peace of mind, we’d love to help you find your dream home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"oklahoma-city-1-city-for-firsttime-homebuyers-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-07-15T14:36:35.985Z","_created":"Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:57:48 GMT","dateUnix":1752590196,"_etag":"a228f4e63a4b8e6b044698710909bb730e9fa779","textbody":"Affordability: OKC is perfect for first-time homebuyersAccording to a brand-new study, Oklahoma City topped the nation as the best city for first‑time homebuyers thanks to its outstanding affordability. The study highlights:High Median home value compared to the average incomeThe metro offers low cost‑of‑living (index 82.3 vs national average 100), reasonable property tax (0.77%), plus access to FHA (16%) and VA loans (12%)&nbsp;A perfect blend of city life and outdoor charm—from Scissortail Park and Bricktown to Paseo Arts and sunny botanical gardens&nbsp;IDEAL Homes for First-Time HomebuyersIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a perfect partner for first-time homebuyers, as one of the most trusted new-home builders in Oklahoma City. Ideal homes are anything but cookie cutter so you don't have to settle for a home that looks exactly like your neighbor's. Here are some of the reasons first-time homebuyers trust Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods:More design choices and high-end selections than other new homes for the same priceNeighborhoods that feel like home with walking trails, ponds, green space, and serenityQuality that surpasses other homes which includes higher standards than even what's requiredBest new home warranty in Oklahoma, including a 10-year structural warrantyThe only new homes in Oklahoma that are all individually tested for energy efficiency and air leakageFind a New Home in the Oklahoma City MetroNew Homes in Edmond &amp; Deer Creek SchoolsNew Homes in Moore &amp; South OKCNew Homes in NormanNew Homes in PiedmontNew Homes in Choctaw &amp; HarrahNew Homes in Mustang &amp; YukonNew Homes in GuthrieNew Homes in Blanchard &amp; WashingtonOklahoma City is #1 for affordability and lifestyle balance, and Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is perfectly positioned to offer new, energy-efficient homes in wonderful OKC-area communities. If you're a first-time buyer (or know one!) ready to invest in a place that gives you space, comfort, and peace of mind, we’d love to help you find your dream home.&nbsp;","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d45accd9067edb5c51b0d77b454ae5a0.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"OKC: #1 city for first-time homebuyers"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/68766c6c4db048664ff7d8ac"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"689128ff4db048664ef5345a","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 16:10:21 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Messaging Terms & Conditions","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">When you opt in to SMS messages either with direct consent or by texting Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, you are opting in to receive text messages from the company until you specifically opt out of receiving messages.\u003c/p>\u003cp>By opting into messages, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. 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The duty to inform us based on the above events is a condition of using this service to receive messages.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Privacy\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you have any questions about your data or our privacy practices, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/privacy-policy.\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.idealhomes.com/privacy-policy.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Messaging Terms Changes\u003c/h2>\u003cp>We reserve the right to change or terminate our messaging program at any time. We also reserve the right to update these Messaging Terms at any time. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting. If you do not agree to a change to these Messaging Terms, you should cancel your enrolment with our messaging program. Your continued enrollment following such changes shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject"},"featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"messaging-terms-conditions-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2024-11-01T21:38:19.700Z","_created":"Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:41:19 GMT","dateUnix":1730497100,"_etag":"fb28118327e2f54b1635ea08fd419cd342bb98a4","textbody":"When you opt in to SMS messages either with direct consent or by texting Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, you are opting in to receive text messages from the company until you specifically opt out of receiving messages.By opting into messages, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Automated messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system to the mobile telephone number you provided when signing up or any other number that you designate.Message frequency varies, and additional mobile messages may be sent periodically based on your interaction with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods reserves the right to alter the frequency of messages sent at any time to increase or decrease the total number of sent messages. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods also reserves the right to change the short code or phone number or alphanumeric sender where messages are sentYour usual message and data rates may apply. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your mobile provider. Your mobile provider is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.Your consent to receive marketing messages is not a condition of purchase.CarriersCarriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.CancellationMessages will provide instructions to unsubscribe either by texting STOP.InfoFor support regarding our services, email us at info@ideal-homes.com.Transfer of NumberYou agree that before changing your mobile number or transferring your mobile number to another individual, you will either reply \"STOP\" from the original number or notify us of your old number at info@ideal-homes.com. The duty to inform us based on the above events is a condition of using this service to receive messages.PrivacyIf you have any questions about your data or our privacy practices, please visit our https://www.idealhomes.com/privacy-policy.Messaging Terms ChangesWe reserve the right to change or terminate our messaging program at any time. We also reserve the right to update these Messaging Terms at any time. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting. If you do not agree to a change to these Messaging Terms, you should cancel your enrolment with our messaging program. Your continued enrollment following such changes shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.","metaTags":{"title":"Messaging Terms & Conditions | Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods","description":"Read the official SMS messaging terms for Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods. Learn about automated marketing updates, message frequency, and how to opt out of text alerts."},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/689128ff4db048664ef5345a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"689e0af34db048664bf7c458","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:57:23 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Gives Back:  Adams Elementary School Teachers Lounge","metaTags":{"description":"See how Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods partnered with local businesses to renovate the Adams Elementary teachers' lounge.","title":"Ideal Homes Gives Back: Adams Elementary Renovation | Norman, OK"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has deep roots in Norman, Oklahoma.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We’ve called Norman our corporate home for more than 30 years and have built many communities throughout the city. We take immense pride and joy in giving back more than 10% of profits to organizations throughout the state and beyond, but especially enjoy\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-gives-back-a-look-back-at-2024\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;giving back to the cities in which we build\u003c/a>. Education is one of the areas we feel strongly about supporting.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Erin Yarbrough, director of marketing at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, recently saw an opportunity for Ideal to make a big impact at Adams Elementary School in Norman. Several of the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities feed into Adams Elementary, including the one where Erin and her family live.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Through my work with the PTA, I learned that the teachers lounge at Adams was incredibly outdated and quite unusable in some ways for the teachers at the school,” Erin explained.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">That realization sparked an idea.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">When Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods sells a model home, the furniture that was used to stage the home is repurposed for other model homes or used elsewhere in the company. But there are some times when furniture is no longer needed and she wondered if they could repurpose some of that furniture to update the teachers lounge.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">She asked Ronda McKown, who oversees Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ philanthropic efforts, to visit the lounge and see if there was any furniture that could be donated.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Ronda took one look at the lounge and felt like we could make an even bigger impact on the school than just donating furniture,” Erin said. “She recruited our partners to help renovate the entire space from top to bottom over the summer!”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Partnering with Adams Elementary principal Patty Thomason and representatives from Norman Public Schools, a team from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods designed a new teachers’ lounge that would be inviting and, more importantly, tailored to meet the teachers’ daily needs.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">What began as an idea to donate furniture turned into a full floor-to-ceiling renovation of the teachers’ lounge – including its bathroom and kitchen – as well as the adjoining teacher resource room. Over the course of the summer, Ronda worked day and night along with very generous partners to renovate the space and ensure it was ready to go by the beginning of the 2025 school year.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Thanks to our incredible partners, we gutted the entire space and started from scratch.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\"After being in this building for over half my life, the renovation to the teachers lounge gave me chills when I got to see it. It has meant the world to the teachers. The excitement that it has built between our staff, both past and present, has given us a sense of pride in our school,\" says Principal Patty Thomason.\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Here’s what we changed.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">New solid-surface flooring throughout and updated ceiling tiles with improved lighting.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">A brand-new kitchen with quartz countertops and modern appliances.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Bathrooms reconfigured from two small rooms into one larger space with a sink.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">The teachers’ resource room refreshed with its own custom mural and matching tables replacing worn folding tables.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Comfortable new furniture in the lounge — including a sofa, counter-height tables and stools, and a dining table with chairs.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">New artwork and decor.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\"It means so much to us. We feel so appreciative and honored for this beautiful teachers lounge,\" says Adams kindergarten teacher Julie Clouston.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This project would not have been possible without our incredible corporate partners. We’re grateful to:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Tops by Cops\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Bedlam Electric\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Brewer Carpet One\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">L&amp;W Drywall Supply\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">DW Drywall\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Lowe's Home Improvement\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">LifeStyles Lighting\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Metro Appliances\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Plumbing Solutions\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Phillip Mayes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Tori Ness\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Roger Shores\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has always been committed to giving back to our communities; however, this project feels really special. It allowed us to directly encourage and equip the teachers who pour into the lives of children who live in many of Norman’s Ideal neighborhoods,” Erin said.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to be a locally owned and operated homebuilder in Oklahoma. We build new homes in with customizable designs throughout the Oklahoma City metro, Norman, Stillwater, Edmond, and beyond. That means we build homes for our neighbors and friends.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With flexible floorplans, energy-efficient design, and a focus on community living, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is often considered the best homebuilder in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has options for people in every stage of life – from kids in elementary school to young professionals to retirees. Ready for your own Ideal home? Visit \u003ca href=\"www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a> to explore our communities and find the perfect fit for you!\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding:75% 0 0 0;position:relative;\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1110035561?h=4e19553224&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"ADAMS - Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/div>\u003cscript src=\"https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js\">\u003c/script>","thumbnail":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/939ca1b4150e3074dd5e5de51bcdf633.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"ideal gives back - adams elementary teachers lounge"}}],"uniqueName":"ideal-homes-neighborhoods-gives-back-adams-elementary-school-teachers-lounge-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-08-14T15:42:08.115Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/939ca1b4150e3074dd5e5de51bcdf633.png","name":"ideal gives back - adams elementary teachers lounge","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1755186129,"_etag":"5125c95aa251539ec89fada675ea1e7c58468230","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has deep roots in Norman, Oklahoma.&nbsp;We’ve called Norman our corporate home for more than 30 years and have built many communities throughout the city. We take immense pride and joy in giving back more than 10% of profits to organizations throughout the state and beyond, but especially enjoy&nbsp;giving back to the cities in which we build. Education is one of the areas we feel strongly about supporting.Erin Yarbrough, director of marketing at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, recently saw an opportunity for Ideal to make a big impact at Adams Elementary School in Norman. Several of the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods communities feed into Adams Elementary, including the one where Erin and her family live.“Through my work with the PTA, I learned that the teachers lounge at Adams was incredibly outdated and quite unusable in some ways for the teachers at the school,” Erin explained.That realization sparked an idea.When Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods sells a model home, the furniture that was used to stage the home is repurposed for other model homes or used elsewhere in the company. But there are some times when furniture is no longer needed and she wondered if they could repurpose some of that furniture to update the teachers lounge.&nbsp;She asked Ronda McKown, who oversees Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ philanthropic efforts, to visit the lounge and see if there was any furniture that could be donated.“Ronda took one look at the lounge and felt like we could make an even bigger impact on the school than just donating furniture,” Erin said. “She recruited our partners to help renovate the entire space from top to bottom over the summer!”Partnering with Adams Elementary principal Patty Thomason and representatives from Norman Public Schools, a team from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods designed a new teachers’ lounge that would be inviting and, more importantly, tailored to meet the teachers’ daily needs.What began as an idea to donate furniture turned into a full floor-to-ceiling renovation of the teachers’ lounge – including its bathroom and kitchen – as well as the adjoining teacher resource room. Over the course of the summer, Ronda worked day and night along with very generous partners to renovate the space and ensure it was ready to go by the beginning of the 2025 school year.&nbsp;Thanks to our incredible partners, we gutted the entire space and started from scratch.&nbsp;\"After being in this building for over half my life, the renovation to the teachers lounge gave me chills when I got to see it. It has meant the world to the teachers. The excitement that it has built between our staff, both past and present, has given us a sense of pride in our school,\" says Principal Patty Thomason.Here’s what we changed.New solid-surface flooring throughout and updated ceiling tiles with improved lighting.A brand-new kitchen with quartz countertops and modern appliances.Bathrooms reconfigured from two small rooms into one larger space with a sink.The teachers’ resource room refreshed with its own custom mural and matching tables replacing worn folding tables.Comfortable new furniture in the lounge — including a sofa, counter-height tables and stools, and a dining table with chairs.New artwork and decor.\"It means so much to us. We feel so appreciative and honored for this beautiful teachers lounge,\" says Adams kindergarten teacher Julie Clouston.This project would not have been possible without our incredible corporate partners. We’re grateful to:Tops by CopsBedlam ElectricBrewer Carpet OneL&amp;W Drywall SupplyDW DrywallLowe's Home ImprovementLifeStyles LightingMetro AppliancesPlumbing SolutionsPhillip MayesTori NessRoger Shores“Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has always been committed to giving back to our communities; however, this project feels really special. It allowed us to directly encourage and equip the teachers who pour into the lives of children who live in many of Norman’s Ideal neighborhoods,” Erin said.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proud to be a locally owned and operated homebuilder in Oklahoma. We build new homes in with customizable designs throughout the Oklahoma City metro, Norman, Stillwater, Edmond, and beyond. That means we build homes for our neighbors and friends.With flexible floorplans, energy-efficient design, and a focus on community living, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is often considered the best homebuilder in Oklahoma.Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods has options for people in every stage of life – from kids in elementary school to young professionals to retirees. Ready for your own Ideal home? Visit www.idealhomes.com to explore our communities and find the perfect fit for you!","_created":"Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:12:35 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/689e0af34db048664bf7c458"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"68a9c3574db048664cf63033","_updated":"Wed, 06 May 2026 20:24:07 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Top High Schools in Oklahoma","metaTags":{"description":"Find your home in communities feeding into top-rated schools like Edmond Memorial, Norman North, and Deer Creek.","title":"Top-Ranked High Schools in Oklahoma | Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2025/08/20/what-is-the-best-high-school-in-oklahoma-us-news-ranks-these-at-top/85726873007/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. News &amp; World Report recently ranked THREE of Ideal neighborhoods' high schools in the top 10 in the state\u003c/a>. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods only builds in the best school districts in Oklahoma and U.S. News &amp; World Reports agrees.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/oklahoma/districts/edmond/memorial-high-school-147583\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Memorial High School\u003c/a> is home to the students who will soon live in our brand-new community coming soon to Edmond, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/jackson-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson Creek\u003c/a>. It's also #6 on the list of best high schools in the state. Across the street from this new community is also the highly rated Redbud Elementary School. Students in Jackson Creek will have some of the best opportunities in Oklahoma thanks to the incredible Edmond Public School system.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/oklahoma/districts/norman/norman-north-high-school-147590\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman North High School\u003c/a> is the home for all of our Ideal neighborhoods in Norman. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/greenleaf-trails\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Greenleaf Trails\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Flint Hills,\u003c/a>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/red-canyon-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Red Canyon Ranch\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/pine-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Creek\u003c/a> all attend this highly rated high school. It's ranked #8 in the state and our homeowners are excited about the brand-new football stadium opening this year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/oklahoma/districts/deer-creek/deer-creek-high-school-147582\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Deer Creek High School\u003c/a> in Edmond is the home to students who live in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/knox-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Knox Farm\u003c/a>. The community of Deer Creek is beloved by residents in large part because of the incredible academics. Deer Creek High School is ranked #9 in Oklahoma. Knox Farm is also close to the brand-new \u003ca href=\"https://www.koco.com/article/scheels-oklahoma-city-trust-approves-plans-sporting-goods-stores-okc/65545017\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Scheels&nbsp;\u003c/a>sporting goods coming soon to Oklahoma City!\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">For new homes in Edmond and new homes in Norman in the best schools in the state, find them here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"top-high-schools-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-08-23T13:13:24.741Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d2058fc54ff9a0d419f80ec1a871699f.png","name":"BEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN OKLAHOMA.","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1755954805,"_etag":"955020ea772c02ad2804993ef8335bc4e9b13168","textbody":"U.S. News &amp; World Report recently ranked THREE of Ideal neighborhoods' high schools in the top 10 in the state. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods only builds in the best school districts in Oklahoma and U.S. News &amp; World Reports agrees.&nbsp;Memorial High School is home to the students who will soon live in our brand-new community coming soon to Edmond, Jackson Creek. It's also #6 on the list of best high schools in the state. Across the street from this new community is also the highly rated Redbud Elementary School. Students in Jackson Creek will have some of the best opportunities in Oklahoma thanks to the incredible Edmond Public School system.Norman North High School is the home for all of our Ideal neighborhoods in Norman. Greenleaf Trails, Flint Hills,\nRed Canyon Ranch, and Pine Creek all attend this highly rated high school. It's ranked #8 in the state and our homeowners are excited about the brand-new football stadium opening this year.Deer Creek High School in Edmond is the home to students who live in Knox Farm. The community of Deer Creek is beloved by residents in large part because of the incredible academics. Deer Creek High School is ranked #9 in Oklahoma. Knox Farm is also close to the brand-new Scheels&nbsp;sporting goods coming soon to Oklahoma City!For new homes in Edmond and new homes in Norman in the best schools in the state, find them here.","_created":"Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:34:15 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/68a9c3574db048664cf63033"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"68d6c14b4db048664df8801a","_updated":"Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:50 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Ultimate Energy Efficiency Testing: IDEAL Blower Door Testing","metaTags":{"description":"Learn how Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods ensures energy efficiency with Blower Door Testing and HERS® Scores, guaranteeing comfort and lower energy costs in new homes.","title":"Blower Door Testing & HERS® Scores in Ideal Homes"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Leader in Energy Efficiency\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods wrote the book on energy-efficient new homes and it’s a claim we back up with our Energy Advantage Certified Homes program - the only in Oklahoma. For the first three years that you own your new Ideal home*, your heating and cooling usage is guaranteed not to exceed a set amount each year. If for some reason it does exceed that amount you can even get reimbursed for the difference.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The HERS® Score\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Your energy efficiency rating is called a HERS® (Home Energy Rating System) Score. That score is achieved through specialized testing and expert analysis both during the construction phase and after the home is built.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Quick Facts&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">The HERS® Score was developed and overseen by RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network), a non-profit organization that develops national standards for rating and certifying home energy efficiency.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">The HERS® Score is the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance according to RESNET.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">The testing to determine your Ideal home’s HERS® Score is conducted by a third party and calculated with a Blower Door Test on the house and ductwork as well as other energy-efficiency factors.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Think of a HERS® Score like a golf score. In this case, a HERS® Score of 100 is par. The goal is to score well below par!\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we partner with Home Energy Response Squad, LLC, an Oklahoma-based company led by Jeremiah Bryant. Along with being a leader in residential energy efficiency, Jeremiah also the education to back up his work.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“I always joke that I'm the only insulation contractor that ever got a Ph.D. in Physics,” Jeremiah said. He earned his doctorate at Indiana University while running a commercial insulation company.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In addition, Jeremiah has spent the last 12 years on the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Committee in Oklahoma where he’s been instrumental in evaluating and writing new building codes for the state.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">It’s with a longstanding career in residential construction, building codes and policies, and a theoretical understanding of disciplines like thermodynamics, building science, heat transfer, and energy modeling that Jeremiah approaches every Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">What is Blower Door Testing?\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Blower Door Test measures inefficient and accidental airflow in and out of a house by measuring air pressure. If the house is drafty then it's sure to be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. At the other extreme, if the home is too tightly sealed then it's destined to feel humid or keep unhealthy particles trapped inside the home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Like Goldilocks and her three bear friends, the goal here is just right.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">The Technical Side\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Pascal: the unit of measurement for air pressure\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">CFM: cubic feet per minute, or the measurement of airflow\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">50 Pascals: the testing benchmark used throughout North America for measuring air pressure. That’s essentially the air pressure of a home with 20-mph winds pushing on it. (especially appropriate to test in Oklahoma!)\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">During the Blower Door Test, Jeremiah and his team make sure the house is all closed up, and then the front door is sealed with a large plastic frame that holds a powerful fan. The fan is connected to a manometer, a device that measures air pressure.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“We use the fan to pull air out of the house until the house’s interior pressure is at 50 pascals. That's when we begin the test. We’re looking at how many cubic feet of air we have to move out of the house to maintain that pressure. Once we have that number, we take into account the geographical elevation and specifics within the house like ceiling height,” Jeremiah explained.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">A second, similar test is run on the home’s ductwork. Once again, the test is determining the leakiness of the ductwork. The adjusted Blower Door Test scores on both the door and ductwork play an integral role in assigning the HERS® Score.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If that seems really complicated, think about it like this: Imagine trying to keep a pool floatie with a tiny leak afloat. You’d have to keep blowing air to maintain the right firmness…and floatiness. The bigger the leak, the harder you’d have to work. That’s what the blower door test shows — how much air your “floatie” (your home) is letting slip out.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Checking our work\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">While these tests will be used to determine the HERS® Score, at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, the test is also our last chance to check our work. Unlike many builders, we use the Blower Door Test as a diagnostic test. It’s the real-world example of the proofs our math teachers made us turn in with our homework.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If Jeremiah and his team determine there’s too much airflow, it means our contractors need to go through the house and find the cause. Is a window seal not quite right? Maybe the gap below the back door is a millimeter too large?\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">On the other hand, Jeremiah might come back and say the house has been built too tight and the future homeowners could struggle with poor air quality. In that case, we need to make sure the house can breathe in enough fresh air.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Once adjustments are made, Jeremiah and his team come out and conduct the test again, and assign the HERS® Score .\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This process is one of many internal systems Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods uses to maintain our high standard of excellence. Jeremiah is an independent third party and says, \"Even though Ideal pays me, I am licensed and regulated by the mortgage industry, and I work for you – the person buying the home.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In short, we don’t get a low HERS® Score unless we meet Jeremiah’s recommendations. It’s a roadblock and a safeguard we put in place intentionally.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Throughout the Build\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The day of the Blower Door Test is not the first time Jeremiah and his team set foot in each new Ideal home*. They visit and assess for energy efficiency issues throughout the construction process beginning all the way at the framing stage.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“We’re evaluating things like insulation, framing, and whether the windows were installed correctly. Our goal is to have as few variables to address at the Blower Door Test and to course correct along the way,” Jeremiah said.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Blower Door Test is one of many variables that Jeremiah takes into consideration, all feeding into an energy modeling system. Other variables include: the thickness of the slab, window size and orientation, and the length of soffits over each window.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“What we are doing is understanding every house, that it is healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient, we’re looking at each house individually. That house. Your house,” said Jeremiah.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Our Commitment to Energy Efficiency by the Numbers\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the most nationally recognized local builder in Oklahoma for energy efficiency. In fact, for nearly two decades, we’ve worked with the U.S. Department of Energy to test the latest and most innovative building technologies. We’re also the only Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling usage through the Energy Advantage program.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Put that together with the processes we’ve put in place around Blower Door Testing and it’s easy to see why Ideal homes’ HERS® Scores average about 53% better than a typical used home.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Plot Twist: None of this is required\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">You may have been reading this and wondering why we’re so proud of a process that is surely routine, required even, by building codes and laws.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">No. HERS® Scores and Blower Door Testing are not required. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is among a small number of Oklahoma home builders who test every home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Jeremiah has seen firsthand builders who’ve wanted to work with him in the same capacity as he does with Ideal. Many learn about the cost, commitment, and processes, and choose not to.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“I’ve watched Ideal keep their commitment to this process of energy-efficient design, construction, and securing HERS® Scores through the years. They've maintained it through all types of economic shifts in the home construction market.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">___\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Interested in finding your own Energy Advantage Certified new home &nbsp;in Edmond, Norman, Stillwater, and beyond? Learn more about the program at \u003ca href=\"idealhomes.com/ideal-innovation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">idealhomes.com/ideal-innovation\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">*Excluding homes in Pine Creek and Dow's Hills communities due to customizations such as taller ceilings and more windows.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"the-ultimate-energy-efficiency-testing-ideal-blower-door-testing-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-09-26T16:13:20.096Z","_created":"Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:37:31 GMT","dateUnix":1758903201,"_etag":"56e63577e90ea6184f1ff0557490464d5a183eee","textbody":"Leader in Energy EfficiencyIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods wrote the book on energy-efficient new homes and it’s a claim we back up with our Energy Advantage Certified Homes program - the only in Oklahoma. For the first three years that you own your new Ideal home*, your heating and cooling usage is guaranteed not to exceed a set amount each year. If for some reason it does exceed that amount you can even get reimbursed for the difference.The HERS® ScoreYour energy efficiency rating is called a HERS® (Home Energy Rating System) Score. That score is achieved through specialized testing and expert analysis both during the construction phase and after the home is built.Quick Facts&nbsp;The HERS® Score was developed and overseen by RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network), a non-profit organization that develops national standards for rating and certifying home energy efficiency.The HERS® Score is the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance according to RESNET.The testing to determine your Ideal home’s HERS® Score is conducted by a third party and calculated with a Blower Door Test on the house and ductwork as well as other energy-efficiency factors.Think of a HERS® Score like a golf score. In this case, a HERS® Score of 100 is par. The goal is to score well below par!At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we partner with Home Energy Response Squad, LLC, an Oklahoma-based company led by Jeremiah Bryant. Along with being a leader in residential energy efficiency, Jeremiah also the education to back up his work.“I always joke that I'm the only insulation contractor that ever got a Ph.D. in Physics,” Jeremiah said. He earned his doctorate at Indiana University while running a commercial insulation company.In addition, Jeremiah has spent the last 12 years on the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Committee in Oklahoma where he’s been instrumental in evaluating and writing new building codes for the state.It’s with a longstanding career in residential construction, building codes and policies, and a theoretical understanding of disciplines like thermodynamics, building science, heat transfer, and energy modeling that Jeremiah approaches every Ideal home.What is Blower Door Testing?The Blower Door Test measures inefficient and accidental airflow in and out of a house by measuring air pressure. If the house is drafty then it's sure to be too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. At the other extreme, if the home is too tightly sealed then it's destined to feel humid or keep unhealthy particles trapped inside the home.&nbsp;Like Goldilocks and her three bear friends, the goal here is just right.The Technical SidePascal: the unit of measurement for air pressureCFM: cubic feet per minute, or the measurement of airflow50 Pascals: the testing benchmark used throughout North America for measuring air pressure. That’s essentially the air pressure of a home with 20-mph winds pushing on it. (especially appropriate to test in Oklahoma!)During the Blower Door Test, Jeremiah and his team make sure the house is all closed up, and then the front door is sealed with a large plastic frame that holds a powerful fan. The fan is connected to a manometer, a device that measures air pressure.&nbsp;“We use the fan to pull air out of the house until the house’s interior pressure is at 50 pascals. That's when we begin the test. We’re looking at how many cubic feet of air we have to move out of the house to maintain that pressure. Once we have that number, we take into account the geographical elevation and specifics within the house like ceiling height,” Jeremiah explained.A second, similar test is run on the home’s ductwork. Once again, the test is determining the leakiness of the ductwork. The adjusted Blower Door Test scores on both the door and ductwork play an integral role in assigning the HERS® Score.If that seems really complicated, think about it like this: Imagine trying to keep a pool floatie with a tiny leak afloat. You’d have to keep blowing air to maintain the right firmness…and floatiness. The bigger the leak, the harder you’d have to work. That’s what the blower door test shows — how much air your “floatie” (your home) is letting slip out.Checking our workWhile these tests will be used to determine the HERS® Score, at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, the test is also our last chance to check our work. Unlike many builders, we use the Blower Door Test as a diagnostic test. It’s the real-world example of the proofs our math teachers made us turn in with our homework.If Jeremiah and his team determine there’s too much airflow, it means our contractors need to go through the house and find the cause. Is a window seal not quite right? Maybe the gap below the back door is a millimeter too large?On the other hand, Jeremiah might come back and say the house has been built too tight and the future homeowners could struggle with poor air quality. In that case, we need to make sure the house can breathe in enough fresh air.Once adjustments are made, Jeremiah and his team come out and conduct the test again, and assign the HERS® Score .This process is one of many internal systems Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods uses to maintain our high standard of excellence. Jeremiah is an independent third party and says, \"Even though Ideal pays me, I am licensed and regulated by the mortgage industry, and I work for you – the person buying the home.”In short, we don’t get a low HERS® Score unless we meet Jeremiah’s recommendations. It’s a roadblock and a safeguard we put in place intentionally.&nbsp;Throughout the BuildThe day of the Blower Door Test is not the first time Jeremiah and his team set foot in each new Ideal home*. They visit and assess for energy efficiency issues throughout the construction process beginning all the way at the framing stage.“We’re evaluating things like insulation, framing, and whether the windows were installed correctly. Our goal is to have as few variables to address at the Blower Door Test and to course correct along the way,” Jeremiah said.&nbsp;The Blower Door Test is one of many variables that Jeremiah takes into consideration, all feeding into an energy modeling system. Other variables include: the thickness of the slab, window size and orientation, and the length of soffits over each window.&nbsp;“What we are doing is understanding every house, that it is healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient, we’re looking at each house individually. That house. Your house,” said Jeremiah.Our Commitment to Energy Efficiency by the NumbersIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the most nationally recognized local builder in Oklahoma for energy efficiency. In fact, for nearly two decades, we’ve worked with the U.S. Department of Energy to test the latest and most innovative building technologies. We’re also the only Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling usage through the Energy Advantage program.Put that together with the processes we’ve put in place around Blower Door Testing and it’s easy to see why Ideal homes’ HERS® Scores average about 53% better than a typical used home.Plot Twist: None of this is requiredYou may have been reading this and wondering why we’re so proud of a process that is surely routine, required even, by building codes and laws.No. HERS® Scores and Blower Door Testing are not required. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is among a small number of Oklahoma home builders who test every home.Jeremiah has seen firsthand builders who’ve wanted to work with him in the same capacity as he does with Ideal. Many learn about the cost, commitment, and processes, and choose not to.“I’ve watched Ideal keep their commitment to this process of energy-efficient design, construction, and securing HERS® Scores through the years. They've maintained it through all types of economic shifts in the home construction market.”___Interested in finding your own Energy Advantage Certified new home &nbsp;in Edmond, Norman, Stillwater, and beyond? Learn more about the program at idealhomes.com/ideal-innovation*Excluding homes in Pine Creek and Dow's Hills communities due to customizations such as taller ceilings and more windows.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e41dc3fefc427687752ff85c267c177.png","name":"IDEAL blower door testing: the ultimate energy efficiency testing","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/68d6c14b4db048664df8801a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"68fb7e204db048664bfbd0d1","_updated":"Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:54:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"The Only Energy Advantage Certified Homes in Oklahoma","metaTags":{"description":"Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods is the ONLY home builder in Oklahoma to provide a Heating and Cooling Guarantee."},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the ONLY home builder in Oklahoma to provide a Heating and Cooling Guarantee. For the first three years you own your new Ideal home*, your heating and cooling cost is guaranteed not to exceed a set amount. If it does, get reimbursed for the difference.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Only Builder to Guarantee Heating &amp; Cooling Costs in Oklahoma\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Every Ideal home is tested to assign a HERS® (Home Energy Rating System) Score. The HERS® Index is the nationally recognized industry standard test for inspecting, measuring, and then calculating a home’s energy efficiency. The lower the HERS® Sore, the more efficiently your home heats and cools.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>A Low HERS Score is Not All That Matters\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Aesthetics have a big impact on a home’s HERS® Score. Some builders taut low HERS® Scores because they build homes with few windows and low ceiling heights. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods finds the most cost-effective ways to provide industry-leading energy efficiency while also building homes with tall ceilings and lots of natural light.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods determines your home’s HERS® Score with a blower door test. This measures how much air leaks from your home. Because no matter how good your insulation is, if air leaks out (or comes in) around your windows and doors, you’re losing efficiency.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Industry experts often are shocked at how well-sealed Ideal homes are beyond other builders' homes.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch4>How the Blower Door Test Works:\u003c/h4>\u003cp>A technician attaches a specialized, tarp-like door with a fan to your front entrance. The fan pulls air out of the house, depressurizing it. This turns your entire home into a gentle vacuum, drawing air into the house through any leaks.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>The technician can then measure the inflow of air and determine how “leaky” the home is. This data is used to determine your HERS® Score. Once your home has been tested, our partner, Environments for Living, compares the actual score to the expected HERS Score for your specific floor plan. This is an opportunity to find any leaks or other areas of improvement prior to closing.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Guaranteed Heating &amp; Cooling Costs\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Most Ideal homes qualify for the Energy Advantage Certified Guarantee which guarantees that your heating and cooling costs won't exceed what they should for your specific home and floor plan.*&nbsp;The Energy Advantage Certified Guarantee lasts for three years. \u003cstrong>If your heating and cooling usage exceeds the guaranteed amount, our energy partner will calculate the difference based on your actual energy costs and write you a check.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s that simple.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Upon Purchasing Your Ideal Home, You Will Receive:\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Access to view your Home Energy Rating certificate:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>The guaranteed annual energy use to heat and cool your home\u003c/li>\u003cli>The full report detailing the HERS® Score for your home\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Here is an example from an actual Ideal Home HERS® Score you’ll receive in your Home Energy Rating Certificate:\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8bb2a7455dfe0a206dcf800808f6d64d.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/8bb2a7455dfe0a206dcf800808f6d64d.jpeg\">\u003c/p>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">Your guarantee will include two important numbers:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Electric kWh (kilowatt hours) - the amount of electricity needed to cool your home each year\u003c/li>\u003cli>Natural gas (Therms) - the amount of natural gas needed to heat your home each year&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Note, this is not the total amount of electricity or natural gas used in your home, but what is used to heat and cool your home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch4>How does our partner, Environments for Living, guarantee this amount?&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003cp>They use a formula that takes the three hottest months of the year (when natural gas usage will be at its minimum) and the three coolest months of the year (when electricity usage will be at its minimum) to find your average monthly costs for any energy use beyond heating and cooling your home (i.e. cooking, hot water usage, lights, etc.).\u003c/p>\u003cp>They will subtract this average monthly usage from your utility bills to find out how much more natural gas and electricity your home is having to use to heat and cool. This is how they determine whether a home exceeds the guaranteed amount to heat and cool your home.**\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Homeowners must \u003ca href=\"https://www.environmentsforliving.com/EFLPublicSite/index.jsp?action=hb_create_reg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">register their home here\u003c/a> within 30 days of closing to take advantage of the guarantee.\u003c/li>\u003cli>For more information and \u003ca href=\"https://www.environmentsforliving.com/EFLPublicSite/index.jsp?action=gl_limited_guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">details about the guarantee, please visit Environments For Living here\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cem>* Dow's Hills homes and Pine Creek homes do not qualify for the heating and cooling guarantee due to unique features of these homes.\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\u003cem>** Conditions apply - see EFL website for details\u003c/em>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"the-only-energy-advantage-certified-homes-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-10-24T12:55:26.083Z","_created":"Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:24:48 GMT","dateUnix":1761310527,"_etag":"d6fbe254090de438e54a9897b18cb06c6ba717d7","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the ONLY home builder in Oklahoma to provide a Heating and Cooling Guarantee. For the first three years you own your new Ideal home*, your heating and cooling cost is guaranteed not to exceed a set amount. If it does, get reimbursed for the difference.Only Builder to Guarantee Heating &amp; Cooling Costs in OklahomaEvery Ideal home is tested to assign a HERS® (Home Energy Rating System) Score. The HERS® Index is the nationally recognized industry standard test for inspecting, measuring, and then calculating a home’s energy efficiency. The lower the HERS® Sore, the more efficiently your home heats and cools.&nbsp;A Low HERS Score is Not All That MattersAesthetics have a big impact on a home’s HERS® Score. Some builders taut low HERS® Scores because they build homes with few windows and low ceiling heights. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods finds the most cost-effective ways to provide industry-leading energy efficiency while also building homes with tall ceilings and lots of natural light.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods determines your home’s HERS® Score with a blower door test. This measures how much air leaks from your home. Because no matter how good your insulation is, if air leaks out (or comes in) around your windows and doors, you’re losing efficiency.&nbsp;Industry experts often are shocked at how well-sealed Ideal homes are beyond other builders' homes.How the Blower Door Test Works:A technician attaches a specialized, tarp-like door with a fan to your front entrance. The fan pulls air out of the house, depressurizing it. This turns your entire home into a gentle vacuum, drawing air into the house through any leaks.&nbsp;The technician can then measure the inflow of air and determine how “leaky” the home is. This data is used to determine your HERS® Score. Once your home has been tested, our partner, Environments for Living, compares the actual score to the expected HERS Score for your specific floor plan. This is an opportunity to find any leaks or other areas of improvement prior to closing.&nbsp;Guaranteed Heating &amp; Cooling CostsMost Ideal homes qualify for the Energy Advantage Certified Guarantee which guarantees that your heating and cooling costs won't exceed what they should for your specific home and floor plan.*&nbsp;The Energy Advantage Certified Guarantee lasts for three years. If your heating and cooling usage exceeds the guaranteed amount, our energy partner will calculate the difference based on your actual energy costs and write you a check.It’s that simple.Upon Purchasing Your Ideal Home, You Will Receive:Access to view your Home Energy Rating certificate:The guaranteed annual energy use to heat and cool your homeThe full report detailing the HERS® Score for your homeHere is an example from an actual Ideal Home HERS® Score you’ll receive in your Home Energy Rating Certificate:Your guarantee will include two important numbers:Electric kWh (kilowatt hours) - the amount of electricity needed to cool your home each yearNatural gas (Therms) - the amount of natural gas needed to heat your home each year&nbsp;Note, this is not the total amount of electricity or natural gas used in your home, but what is used to heat and cool your home.&nbsp;How does our partner, Environments for Living, guarantee this amount?&nbsp;They use a formula that takes the three hottest months of the year (when natural gas usage will be at its minimum) and the three coolest months of the year (when electricity usage will be at its minimum) to find your average monthly costs for any energy use beyond heating and cooling your home (i.e. cooking, hot water usage, lights, etc.).They will subtract this average monthly usage from your utility bills to find out how much more natural gas and electricity your home is having to use to heat and cool. This is how they determine whether a home exceeds the guaranteed amount to heat and cool your home.**Homeowners must register their home here within 30 days of closing to take advantage of the guarantee.For more information and details about the guarantee, please visit Environments For Living here.* Dow's Hills homes and Pine Creek homes do not qualify for the heating and cooling guarantee due to unique features of these homes.** Conditions apply - see EFL website for details","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/88516733e5f021713442cb6545b03555.png","name":"ONLY BUILDER TO GUARANTEE HEATING & COOLING COSTS IN OKLAHOMA","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/68fb7e204db048664bfbd0d1"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6900d1f54db048664bfc07dd","_updated":"Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:28:53 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Touring The Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods Design Studio","metaTags":{"description":"Visit the Ideal Homes Design Studio in OKC to personalize your floorplan with curated, high-quality options and expert design guidance.","title":"Designing Your Dream Home at the Ideal Homes Studio"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">One of our homeowners’ favorite stops along the path of building their Ideal home is the Ideal Design Studio! Located in Oklahoma City, the Ideal Design Studio is where our homebuyers go to make the selections that will turn their floor plan into their own personalized unique home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has the LARGEST design studio of its kind in Oklahoma and no two homes we build are alike. Some new home builders in Oklahoma offer \"packages\" of selections and options, but we find that providing a wide range of options allows you to personalize your home to meet your exact wants and needs. Our neighborhoods stand apart from other new home communities because every home, like every homeowner, is different and unique.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Melody Richardson, manager of the Ideal Design Studio, leads a team of designers who walk customers through each step of the design process of their custom home. With a degree in interior design from Oklahoma State University, she brings experience from commercial architecture and home design.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“My favorite part of the process is getting to know our homeowners. As we help them personalize their home by combining options from our curated selections, my team and I get to learn the why behind their choices,” Melody said.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Every homeowner comes into the studio with a different hope and dream for their home. For homeowners with young children or pets, Melody finds they want to talk flooring first. Other homeowners may plan to move elderly parents into their homes, so they want to consider accessibility features.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“When you get to know people and understand what they’re trying to achieve, you can better help them get there. My team and I get to suggest ideas they might not have considered that can make their home more functional and enjoyable,” Melody said.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Every Home is Unique\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Customers visit the Ideal Design Studio after they’ve worked with a new home consultant to select their floor plan and homesite. With those important decisions set, the fun can begin!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Our customers have two design appointments at the Ideal Design Studio. The first is four hours where all the design decisions are made - flooring, colors, budgets, and more. The next appointment, soon thereafter, is where those decisions are finalized.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“We like to give people a few days to sleep on it,” Melody explained.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Design Studio is set up in sections. Customers begin their first meeting in the Exterior section to select brick, mortar, siding, stain color, roof, and any other exterior finishes.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In this first stop, customers review their floor plan as a whole. It’s where they’ll make any decisions about room conversion options that their floor plan might offer – say, a dining room that can be converted into a study.\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;To find out what options are available for each floor plan, find your plan here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">From there, it’s on to other sections of the Design Studio including paint colors, flooring, light fixtures, bathroom fixtures, kitchen finishes, and electrical outlets inside or outside the home.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Difference&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Design Studio is a reflection of the values that make Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods stand out from other home builders.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">We provide options\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The biggest difference you’ll see at the Ideal Design Studio compared to other homebuilders is the sheer number of options and the expert help along the way. Other builders in Oklahoma rely on customers choosing an entire package of selections and colors which means their homes all look very similar.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">For example, when it comes to solid-surface flooring, where some home builders offer only wood-look tile as a solid surface wood option, Ideal Homes has a large selection of laminate, engineered hardwood, and wood-look tile. We intentionally don't overpack these selections into our base prices so that our customers can pick and choose what they want to add to their new home to make it unique and personalized.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The same goes for light fixtures, cabinet finishes, and countertops – the variety is unmatched. According to Melody, it’s when people start mixing and matching from these options that homes become uniquely stamped with a customer’s personality, preferences, and needs.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At the same time, the options are carefully curated. Rather than forcing our customers to pick from three nearly identical shades of red brick, Melody and her team have selected a specific wide variety of colors that differ in look and personality.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">We prioritize quality\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The selections available at the Ideal Design Studio are only the highest quality that last.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Kitchen and bathroom fixtures illustrate this commitment. Customers sometimes bring in examples of other products they’ve seen online or at a home improvement store, but we only carry a high-end line that our Customer Care team knows will perform for many years to come.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Unlike some bathroom and kitchen fixtures available at retail stores, which often contain plastic components, ours are 100% metal.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">You aren’t forced to upgrade to get quality\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">One of Melody’s favorite kitchen vignettes at the Ideal Design Studio shows a kitchen that features 100% included options with custom stained maple cabinetry and quartz countertops.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">4 Pro Tips\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you’re headed to the Ideal Design Studio soon, Melody offered a few pro tips to make your experience smooth and productive.\u003c/p>\u003col>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Drive around Ideal neighborhoods:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This is especially handy when you’re thinking about your exterior finishes. You can even make note of specific addresses you like, and the team can pull up the details of that home's brick and paint colors.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Strategize upgrades:\u003c/strong> Flooring is the area where people most often decide to focus their budget power. Unlike some builders that overpack a lot of high-cost options into the price of the home, with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods you can pick and choose your upgrades knowing that even the included options are vetted for quality.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>Want to add personalization with minimal expense? Melody suggests playing around with different lighting fixture combinations.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Design trends:\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Gray:\u003c/strong> Warmer neutrals are coming back to replace millennial gray. Bright, airy spaces are still important, but the tones are warming up.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Layout:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Open-concept floor plans remain in demand.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003cstrong>Flex Spaces/Studies:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Flexible rooms – like a space that can function as a guest bedroom, a study, and a workout area – are important to buyers and our floor plans offer a lot of options.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Make use of the Ideal Design Studio team:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Each designer is an expert in interior design and here to help as much or as little as you wish. Some customers arrive with a strong vision, while others prefer more guidance. Either way, the Design Studio team will adapt to your needs.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ready to personalize your Ideal Home in Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, the OKC metro, Stillwater? We’re here to help you select the best floor plan …and turn it into YOUR home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we’re here to be a part of your home ownership journey.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"366\" height=\"650\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/BJ_saR3-19I\" title=\"Tour the Ideal Design Studio - the largest of its kind in Oklahoma\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>"}],"uniqueName":"touring-the-ideal-homes-neighborhoods-design-studio-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-10-28T13:47:06.404Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d64545e1cfb284187789416c575c9bf0.png","name":"IDEAL DESIGN STUDIO","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1761659227,"_etag":"c32e53a20b6f152b3ea32ec824b92a66021d2b1f","textbody":"One of our homeowners’ favorite stops along the path of building their Ideal home is the Ideal Design Studio! Located in Oklahoma City, the Ideal Design Studio is where our homebuyers go to make the selections that will turn their floor plan into their own personalized unique home.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has the LARGEST design studio of its kind in Oklahoma and no two homes we build are alike. Some new home builders in Oklahoma offer \"packages\" of selections and options, but we find that providing a wide range of options allows you to personalize your home to meet your exact wants and needs. Our neighborhoods stand apart from other new home communities because every home, like every homeowner, is different and unique.Melody Richardson, manager of the Ideal Design Studio, leads a team of designers who walk customers through each step of the design process of their custom home. With a degree in interior design from Oklahoma State University, she brings experience from commercial architecture and home design.“My favorite part of the process is getting to know our homeowners. As we help them personalize their home by combining options from our curated selections, my team and I get to learn the why behind their choices,” Melody said.Every homeowner comes into the studio with a different hope and dream for their home. For homeowners with young children or pets, Melody finds they want to talk flooring first. Other homeowners may plan to move elderly parents into their homes, so they want to consider accessibility features.“When you get to know people and understand what they’re trying to achieve, you can better help them get there. My team and I get to suggest ideas they might not have considered that can make their home more functional and enjoyable,” Melody said.Every Home is UniqueCustomers visit the Ideal Design Studio after they’ve worked with a new home consultant to select their floor plan and homesite. With those important decisions set, the fun can begin!&nbsp;Our customers have two design appointments at the Ideal Design Studio. The first is four hours where all the design decisions are made - flooring, colors, budgets, and more. The next appointment, soon thereafter, is where those decisions are finalized.“We like to give people a few days to sleep on it,” Melody explained.The Ideal Design Studio is set up in sections. Customers begin their first meeting in the Exterior section to select brick, mortar, siding, stain color, roof, and any other exterior finishes.In this first stop, customers review their floor plan as a whole. It’s where they’ll make any decisions about room conversion options that their floor plan might offer – say, a dining room that can be converted into a study.&nbsp;To find out what options are available for each floor plan, find your plan here.From there, it’s on to other sections of the Design Studio including paint colors, flooring, light fixtures, bathroom fixtures, kitchen finishes, and electrical outlets inside or outside the home.The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Difference&nbsp;The Ideal Design Studio is a reflection of the values that make Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods stand out from other home builders.&nbsp;We provide optionsThe biggest difference you’ll see at the Ideal Design Studio compared to other homebuilders is the sheer number of options and the expert help along the way. Other builders in Oklahoma rely on customers choosing an entire package of selections and colors which means their homes all look very similar.For example, when it comes to solid-surface flooring, where some home builders offer only wood-look tile as a solid surface wood option, Ideal Homes has a large selection of laminate, engineered hardwood, and wood-look tile. We intentionally don't overpack these selections into our base prices so that our customers can pick and choose what they want to add to their new home to make it unique and personalized.The same goes for light fixtures, cabinet finishes, and countertops – the variety is unmatched. According to Melody, it’s when people start mixing and matching from these options that homes become uniquely stamped with a customer’s personality, preferences, and needs.At the same time, the options are carefully curated. Rather than forcing our customers to pick from three nearly identical shades of red brick, Melody and her team have selected a specific wide variety of colors that differ in look and personality.&nbsp;We prioritize qualityThe selections available at the Ideal Design Studio are only the highest quality that last.Kitchen and bathroom fixtures illustrate this commitment. Customers sometimes bring in examples of other products they’ve seen online or at a home improvement store, but we only carry a high-end line that our Customer Care team knows will perform for many years to come.Unlike some bathroom and kitchen fixtures available at retail stores, which often contain plastic components, ours are 100% metal.&nbsp;You aren’t forced to upgrade to get qualityOne of Melody’s favorite kitchen vignettes at the Ideal Design Studio shows a kitchen that features 100% included options with custom stained maple cabinetry and quartz countertops.4 Pro TipsIf you’re headed to the Ideal Design Studio soon, Melody offered a few pro tips to make your experience smooth and productive.Drive around Ideal neighborhoods:&nbsp;This is especially handy when you’re thinking about your exterior finishes. You can even make note of specific addresses you like, and the team can pull up the details of that home's brick and paint colors.Strategize upgrades: Flooring is the area where people most often decide to focus their budget power. Unlike some builders that overpack a lot of high-cost options into the price of the home, with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods you can pick and choose your upgrades knowing that even the included options are vetted for quality.Want to add personalization with minimal expense? Melody suggests playing around with different lighting fixture combinations.Design trends:&nbsp;Gray: Warmer neutrals are coming back to replace millennial gray. Bright, airy spaces are still important, but the tones are warming up.Layout:&nbsp;Open-concept floor plans remain in demand.Flex Spaces/Studies:&nbsp;Flexible rooms – like a space that can function as a guest bedroom, a study, and a workout area – are important to buyers and our floor plans offer a lot of options.Make use of the Ideal Design Studio team:&nbsp;Each designer is an expert in interior design and here to help as much or as little as you wish. Some customers arrive with a strong vision, while others prefer more guidance. Either way, the Design Studio team will adapt to your needs.Ready to personalize your Ideal Home in Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, the OKC metro, Stillwater? We’re here to help you select the best floor plan …and turn it into YOUR home.At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we’re here to be a part of your home ownership journey.&nbsp;","_created":"Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:23:49 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6900d1f54db048664bfc07dd"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6900eebb4db048664fff7053","_updated":"Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:26:35 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Where Design and Quality Meet","metaTags":{"description":"The Idea warranty doesn't just protect your home—it guides the selections in our Design Studio so every choice reflects proven quality.","title":"How Our Warranties Shape the Design Studio Experience"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Walking into the Ideal Design Studio feels a little like stepping into possibility. There is a wall of brick options, a binder of Sherwin Williams paint colors, lighting fixtures everywhere, half a dozen kitchens, and a room dedicated to flooring. It’s where a floor plan begins to transform into a truly personalized home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With so many options, it’s easy to think the Design Studio is simply about style. But here’s what many people don’t realize: every item in the Ideal Design Studio has passed a the quality and reliability check. We rely on a system of continuous improvement, powered by our warranties and our commitment to homeowners.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Design Studio and Customer Care team work hand-in-hand to deliver superior style with incredible quality.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Peace-of-Mind Warraties\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal new home warranties are second to none. Every new Ideal home comes with three warranties designed to safeguard your home:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">One-Year Peace-of-Mind Warranty\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Two-Year Major Systems Warranty\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Ten-Year Structural Warranty\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Together with our three-year \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-only-energy-advantage-certified-homes-in-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">heating and cooling guarantee\u003c/a>, your home is protected to ensure it's as easy to maintain as possible.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Selections meet Customer Care\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At the Ideal Design Studio, customers will discover far more choices than at most Oklahoma homebuilders because we believe your home should be a reflection of your own unique personality and style.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">However, every option must pass the quality test first. Take faucets, for example. Sometimes customers come to their design appointment with a picture of a faucet they spotted online or at a retail store, only to find it’s not offered here. That’s because we only carry a high-end line known to perform for many years. This ensures our homes perform to the highest standard.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods starts and ends with a commitment to quality.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Continuous Improvement &amp; Innovation\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">That commitment to quality doesn’t end once a product is chosen. It continues behind the scenes through a unique feedback loop that links the Ideal Design Studio, our building team, and Customer Care.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Design Studio curates a selection of high-quality options. If a product issue arises, our Customer Care or building team addressses it. If the Customer Care or building teams find recurring issues, they communicate to the Ideal Design Studio team. The Ideal Design Studio team finds alternative higher-quality options.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“If we start getting customer complaints or warranty issues on a certain product, we discontinue it,” explained Melody Richardson, manager of the Ideal Design Studio. “We’re constantly refining our selections so customers only get the best and most reliable options.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This feedback loop is the reason that all quartz countertops are now standard in all Ideal Homes kitchens and bathrooms.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">The case for quartz\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Here’s what happened: Marble and granite countertops – beautiful but notoriously high maintenance and prone to staining – were generating recurring Customer Care concerns.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Usually considered an upgrade, quartz became the included countertop for Ideal homes because it’s a more durable and reliable choice.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Putting in something that’s the top quality is just the right thing to do,” Melody said. This is how our internal processes are shaped by providing top-quality homes for our customers.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Your selections and your peace of mind\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Our customers benefit from the layered, continuously improving protection that comes when quality selections, layered home warranties, and a culture committed to Customer Care work together.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ready to personalize your new home in Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, the OKC metro, or Stillwater? We’re here to help you select the customizable floorplan …and turn it into YOUR home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"where-design-and-quality-meet-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-10-28T16:04:19.210Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/88f482d7223565b0fa2d6a89e418179c.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"top quality and style"},"dateUnix":1761667460,"_etag":"de6bacedcd456a4d30121a72f5f4506c652cce81","textbody":"Walking into the Ideal Design Studio feels a little like stepping into possibility. There is a wall of brick options, a binder of Sherwin Williams paint colors, lighting fixtures everywhere, half a dozen kitchens, and a room dedicated to flooring. It’s where a floor plan begins to transform into a truly personalized home.With so many options, it’s easy to think the Design Studio is simply about style. But here’s what many people don’t realize: every item in the Ideal Design Studio has passed a the quality and reliability check. We rely on a system of continuous improvement, powered by our warranties and our commitment to homeowners.&nbsp;The Ideal Design Studio and Customer Care team work hand-in-hand to deliver superior style with incredible quality.Peace-of-Mind WarratiesIdeal new home warranties are second to none. Every new Ideal home comes with three warranties designed to safeguard your home:One-Year Peace-of-Mind WarrantyTwo-Year Major Systems WarrantyTen-Year Structural WarrantyTogether with our three-year heating and cooling guarantee, your home is protected to ensure it's as easy to maintain as possible.Selections meet Customer CareAt the Ideal Design Studio, customers will discover far more choices than at most Oklahoma homebuilders because we believe your home should be a reflection of your own unique personality and style.However, every option must pass the quality test first. Take faucets, for example. Sometimes customers come to their design appointment with a picture of a faucet they spotted online or at a retail store, only to find it’s not offered here. That’s because we only carry a high-end line known to perform for many years. This ensures our homes perform to the highest standard.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods starts and ends with a commitment to quality.Continuous Improvement &amp; InnovationThat commitment to quality doesn’t end once a product is chosen. It continues behind the scenes through a unique feedback loop that links the Ideal Design Studio, our building team, and Customer Care.&nbsp;The Ideal Design Studio curates a selection of high-quality options. If a product issue arises, our Customer Care or building team addressses it. If the Customer Care or building teams find recurring issues, they communicate to the Ideal Design Studio team. The Ideal Design Studio team finds alternative higher-quality options.“If we start getting customer complaints or warranty issues on a certain product, we discontinue it,” explained Melody Richardson, manager of the Ideal Design Studio. “We’re constantly refining our selections so customers only get the best and most reliable options.”This feedback loop is the reason that all quartz countertops are now standard in all Ideal Homes kitchens and bathrooms.&nbsp;The case for quartzHere’s what happened: Marble and granite countertops – beautiful but notoriously high maintenance and prone to staining – were generating recurring Customer Care concerns.&nbsp;Usually considered an upgrade, quartz became the included countertop for Ideal homes because it’s a more durable and reliable choice.“Putting in something that’s the top quality is just the right thing to do,” Melody said. This is how our internal processes are shaped by providing top-quality homes for our customers.Your selections and your peace of mindOur customers benefit from the layered, continuously improving protection that comes when quality selections, layered home warranties, and a culture committed to Customer Care work together.Ready to personalize your new home in Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, the OKC metro, or Stillwater? We’re here to help you select the customizable floorplan …and turn it into YOUR home.","_created":"Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:26:35 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6900eebb4db048664fff7053"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"6900f2ec4db048664cf8d08d","_updated":"Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:44:28 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Personalizing Your Ideal Home for Accessibility","metaTags":{"description":"Explore how Ideal Homes helps you personalize your new home for accessibility with thoughtful design choices at the Ideal Design Studio.","title":"Personalizing Your Ideal Home for Accessibility"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">When you choose to custom build a new home in one of our Ideal neighborhoods, some floor plans offer various\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;floor plan options\u003c/a>, such as turning a bedroom into a study, or vice versa. However, some floor plans have even more options when you wish to make your home accessible to someone with mobility concerns.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Accessible floor plans and homes are a perfect option for adults or children who have limited mobility, but it's also a great consideration for someone who is interested in aging in place.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At the\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/touring-the-ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Ideal Design Studio\u003c/a>, Melody Richardson and her team of designers help customers select every part of their new Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“More and more, people are moving their parents in and want them to age in place, or our customers are empty nesters who’ve downsized and have determined this will be their final home until they’re unable to live without assistance,” Melody said.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">While Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods can’t certify homes as ADA compliant, our team at the Ideal Design Studio can help you make design decisions that support accessibility and aging in place.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Step 1: It starts with the floor plan&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Before customers ever visit the Ideal Design Studio, they’ll work with a New Home Consultant to choose their homesite, floor plan, and elevation. This is the first step in making accessibility-focused choices.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Some floor plans are more conducive to accessible living. Our New Home Consultants can work with customers to help them pick the best option,” explained Melody.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Considerations when looking for an accessible homesite and floor plan:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Find a homesite without significant inclines to avoid multiple stairs to enter.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Open-concept floor plans work best because the kitchen is easy to maneuver through and there are fewer narrow hallways.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Look for plans with bathrooms that are large enough for wheelchair access.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Step 2: The Exterior\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">When customers come to the Ideal Design Studio for their design consultation, they make all the design and personalization decisions for the house, inside and out.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The first stop is to discuss the Exterior. This is where they choose everything from bricks, to street number styles, to roof shingles. It’s also where some of the most important personalizations for accessibility begin.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“This is where we’ll determine if there are any steps leading to exterior doors or the front porch, and we’ll change them to ramps, if possible. We’ll also look at the floor plan as a whole and determine if any interior doors can be widened,” Melody said.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Step 3: Electricity\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The design team also reviews the floor plan room by room to determine electrical needs. Many customers add extra outlets outside for security systems or holiday lights, but accessibility-minded homeowners often have different priorities.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Examples of accessibility-related electrical choices:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Interior outlets:&nbsp;Do power outlets need to be moved up to a more convenient height?\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Wiring: Does the customer need various rooms to be wired to support LED flashing-light doorbells for the hearing impaired? &nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Step 4: Bathrooms\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Bathrooms are one of the most important spaces when thinking about accessibility.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“In the bathrooms, we’re thinking mainly about two things: access and safety,” Melody said.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Access:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Opting for a shower with a zero threshold entry instead of a bath, where possible.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Converting to handheld or an adjustable-height shower head if needed.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Modifying the height or design of the bathroom vanity when possible.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Selecting door handles instead of door knobs in the bathroom and throughout the house.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Safety:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Ideal can install wall-mounted grab bars.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Selecting a comfort-height toilet.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Choosing flooring suited to your needs. (Do you need something smooth for a wheelchair or something with more grip to help prevent falls?&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Step 5: Flooring&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In evidence of just how many times Melody and her team have helped customers customize their new &nbsp;homes for aging family members, she took us to the flooring section and pulled out three sets of similar-colored wood flooring in laminate hardwood, engineered hardwood, and wood-look tile.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“First, we recommend all solid-surface flooring. Beyond that, we help customers choose based on the type of mobility assistance they anticipate,” Melody explained.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">For wheelchairs: Melody recommends wood-look tile. Wheelchairs create more wear and tear on flooring because most of the weight is centered at single points along the bottom of the wheels and isn’t dispersed.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">For walkers: Melody recommends as few flooring transitions as possible between rooms to prevent tripping hazards.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Personalizing for accessibility\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Melody shared her favorite part of working with customers at the Ideal Design Studio: “As we help them personalize their home, I get to learn the&nbsp;why&nbsp;behind their choices.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">And for our customers whose choices involve accessibility, Melody and her team are here to help.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether you need to personalize your new Ideal Home with accessibility in mind or not, you can feel confident that you’re in good hands as soon as you enter the Ideal Design Studio.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"personalizing-your-ideal-home-for-accessibility-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-10-28T16:32:13.760Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd8e2de7dc677dda0a635e76e2e207dc.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"ACCESSIBILITY - PERSONALIZING YOUR HOME FOR YOUR NEEDS"},"dateUnix":1761669134,"_etag":"d51de087a7bcb0f9da265f9886fdc455ab18e1a3","textbody":"When you choose to custom build a new home in one of our Ideal neighborhoods, some floor plans offer various&nbsp;floor plan options, such as turning a bedroom into a study, or vice versa. However, some floor plans have even more options when you wish to make your home accessible to someone with mobility concerns.&nbsp;Accessible floor plans and homes are a perfect option for adults or children who have limited mobility, but it's also a great consideration for someone who is interested in aging in place.At the&nbsp;Ideal Design Studio, Melody Richardson and her team of designers help customers select every part of their new Ideal home.“More and more, people are moving their parents in and want them to age in place, or our customers are empty nesters who’ve downsized and have determined this will be their final home until they’re unable to live without assistance,” Melody said.While Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods can’t certify homes as ADA compliant, our team at the Ideal Design Studio can help you make design decisions that support accessibility and aging in place.Step 1: It starts with the floor plan&nbsp;Before customers ever visit the Ideal Design Studio, they’ll work with a New Home Consultant to choose their homesite, floor plan, and elevation. This is the first step in making accessibility-focused choices.“Some floor plans are more conducive to accessible living. Our New Home Consultants can work with customers to help them pick the best option,” explained Melody.Considerations when looking for an accessible homesite and floor plan:&nbsp;Find a homesite without significant inclines to avoid multiple stairs to enter.Open-concept floor plans work best because the kitchen is easy to maneuver through and there are fewer narrow hallways.Look for plans with bathrooms that are large enough for wheelchair access.Step 2: The ExteriorWhen customers come to the Ideal Design Studio for their design consultation, they make all the design and personalization decisions for the house, inside and out.The first stop is to discuss the Exterior. This is where they choose everything from bricks, to street number styles, to roof shingles. It’s also where some of the most important personalizations for accessibility begin.&nbsp;“This is where we’ll determine if there are any steps leading to exterior doors or the front porch, and we’ll change them to ramps, if possible. We’ll also look at the floor plan as a whole and determine if any interior doors can be widened,” Melody said.Step 3: ElectricityThe design team also reviews the floor plan room by room to determine electrical needs. Many customers add extra outlets outside for security systems or holiday lights, but accessibility-minded homeowners often have different priorities.Examples of accessibility-related electrical choices:Interior outlets:&nbsp;Do power outlets need to be moved up to a more convenient height?Wiring: Does the customer need various rooms to be wired to support LED flashing-light doorbells for the hearing impaired? &nbsp;Step 4: BathroomsBathrooms are one of the most important spaces when thinking about accessibility.&nbsp;“In the bathrooms, we’re thinking mainly about two things: access and safety,” Melody said.&nbsp;Access:Opting for a shower with a zero threshold entry instead of a bath, where possible.Converting to handheld or an adjustable-height shower head if needed.Modifying the height or design of the bathroom vanity when possible.Selecting door handles instead of door knobs in the bathroom and throughout the house.Safety:Ideal can install wall-mounted grab bars.Selecting a comfort-height toilet.Choosing flooring suited to your needs. (Do you need something smooth for a wheelchair or something with more grip to help prevent falls?&nbsp;Step 5: Flooring&nbsp;In evidence of just how many times Melody and her team have helped customers customize their new &nbsp;homes for aging family members, she took us to the flooring section and pulled out three sets of similar-colored wood flooring in laminate hardwood, engineered hardwood, and wood-look tile.“First, we recommend all solid-surface flooring. Beyond that, we help customers choose based on the type of mobility assistance they anticipate,” Melody explained.For wheelchairs: Melody recommends wood-look tile. Wheelchairs create more wear and tear on flooring because most of the weight is centered at single points along the bottom of the wheels and isn’t dispersed.For walkers: Melody recommends as few flooring transitions as possible between rooms to prevent tripping hazards.Personalizing for accessibilityMelody shared her favorite part of working with customers at the Ideal Design Studio: “As we help them personalize their home, I get to learn the&nbsp;why&nbsp;behind their choices.”And for our customers whose choices involve accessibility, Melody and her team are here to help.Whether you need to personalize your new Ideal Home with accessibility in mind or not, you can feel confident that you’re in good hands as soon as you enter the Ideal Design Studio.","_created":"Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:44:28 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/6900f2ec4db048664cf8d08d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69276ab74db048664bfdcd25","_updated":"Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:01:43 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"IDEAL 10-Year Structural Warranty","metaTags":{"description":"Discover how Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods delivers long-term peace of mind with a 10-Year Structural Warranty engineered for Oklahoma’s challenging red-clay soil.","title":"Ideal Homes’ 10-Year Structural Warranty"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Your Peace of Mind\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we build every home to last, and we back that promise with three layers of included warranties that protect you in the short term and the long run and give you peace of mind.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">IDEAL Peace-of-Mind Warranties:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">1-Year Builder Warranty: Covers any work or material issues – including drywall cracks and door adjustments to plumbing or electrical quirks that might arise as your home settles.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">2-Year Major Systems Warranty: Protects your home’s key systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">10-Year Structural Warranty: Covers your home’s foundation, framing, and support columns for a full decade. It’s also transferable to future buyers within the 10-year window.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">It’s this final layer, the 10-Year Structural Warranty, that gives homeowners long-term confidence that their Ideal home was built to last. Because here’s the thing: we build your home with the goal that you’ll never need to use any of your warranties.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">The Science Behind Our Confidence\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Let’s talk geology for a moment. Oklahoma’s famous red dirt is actually clay, and it is notoriously tricky. Its tendency to expand and contract with moisture changes makes foundation movement a real concern in the Sooner State.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">That’s why Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ foundation design stands apart. Many builders design one-size-fits-all foundations for each of their floorplans that don’t take into account the ground or different soil in different geographical areas.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We do it differently. First, we commission studies on the soil composition and geotechnical makeup of each new Ideal Homes community. And then, using the data from those studies, our structural engineer builds the specifications for every plan and location.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Most home builders are not relying on a geotechnical report on their soils, which has always made me scratch my head,” said Dr. Ramseyer, our structural engineering partner. “Ideal Homes always has a geotech firm do an actual analysis of what is going on right there so we understand the soil we’re building on.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">As a result, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has one of the lowest foundation failure rates in the industry, meaning our foundations rarely require later reinforcement with piers.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“I think we’re sitting at 0.25% to 0.5%,” Dr. Ramseyer said.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">What Your 10-Year Structural Warranty Covers\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Even though we build with the goal that you’ll never need it, your 10-Year Structural Warranty provides protection for three major areas of your home’s structure:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Concrete and masonry: Coverage for foundation or masonry cracks and floor movement that exceed normal expectations.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Support beams/columns: Protection for support structures if bowing or movement exceeds norms.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Framing: Coverage for the wood framing, floor joists, and ceiling joists that form the skeleton of your home.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The 10 Year Structural Warranty is fully transferable to future buyers within the 10-year window.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">If You Ever Need to Use Your Warranty\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Despite our meticulous engineering and Oklahoma-tested foundations, nature still has the final word. Clay expands. Groundwater shifts. The earth moves.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you experience a structural concern for the first ten years in your new Ideal Home, we’ve got you covered.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Most homeowners never have to use their structural warranty, and that’s by design. Your Ideal Home is engineered for confidence and for Oklahoma’s stormy weather and shifting clay. From the first scoop of soil to the final inspection, every step reflects our belief that strong foundations – both the literal and the figurative kinds – create lasting homes and communities.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">That is peace of mind from the ground up.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Each Ideal Home is designed and built for Oklahomans, by Oklahomans.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"ideal-10year-structural-warranty-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-11-26T20:31:06.489Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/84f6a88bec45a11691c88b0af4a1de14.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"dateUnix":1764189067,"_etag":"988db7142315ee72c25af3eb1e62c520ef3f04a1","textbody":"Your Peace of MindAt Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, we build every home to last, and we back that promise with three layers of included warranties that protect you in the short term and the long run and give you peace of mind.&nbsp;IDEAL Peace-of-Mind Warranties:&nbsp;1-Year Builder Warranty: Covers any work or material issues – including drywall cracks and door adjustments to plumbing or electrical quirks that might arise as your home settles.2-Year Major Systems Warranty: Protects your home’s key systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.10-Year Structural Warranty: Covers your home’s foundation, framing, and support columns for a full decade. It’s also transferable to future buyers within the 10-year window.It’s this final layer, the 10-Year Structural Warranty, that gives homeowners long-term confidence that their Ideal home was built to last. Because here’s the thing: we build your home with the goal that you’ll never need to use any of your warranties.The Science Behind Our ConfidenceLet’s talk geology for a moment. Oklahoma’s famous red dirt is actually clay, and it is notoriously tricky. Its tendency to expand and contract with moisture changes makes foundation movement a real concern in the Sooner State.That’s why Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ foundation design stands apart. Many builders design one-size-fits-all foundations for each of their floorplans that don’t take into account the ground or different soil in different geographical areas.We do it differently. First, we commission studies on the soil composition and geotechnical makeup of each new Ideal Homes community. And then, using the data from those studies, our structural engineer builds the specifications for every plan and location.&nbsp;“Most home builders are not relying on a geotechnical report on their soils, which has always made me scratch my head,” said Dr. Ramseyer, our structural engineering partner. “Ideal Homes always has a geotech firm do an actual analysis of what is going on right there so we understand the soil we’re building on.”As a result, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has one of the lowest foundation failure rates in the industry, meaning our foundations rarely require later reinforcement with piers.“I think we’re sitting at 0.25% to 0.5%,” Dr. Ramseyer said.What Your 10-Year Structural Warranty CoversEven though we build with the goal that you’ll never need it, your 10-Year Structural Warranty provides protection for three major areas of your home’s structure:Concrete and masonry: Coverage for foundation or masonry cracks and floor movement that exceed normal expectations.Support beams/columns: Protection for support structures if bowing or movement exceeds norms.Framing: Coverage for the wood framing, floor joists, and ceiling joists that form the skeleton of your home.The 10 Year Structural Warranty is fully transferable to future buyers within the 10-year window.If You Ever Need to Use Your WarrantyDespite our meticulous engineering and Oklahoma-tested foundations, nature still has the final word. Clay expands. Groundwater shifts. The earth moves.If you experience a structural concern for the first ten years in your new Ideal Home, we’ve got you covered.&nbsp;Most homeowners never have to use their structural warranty, and that’s by design. Your Ideal Home is engineered for confidence and for Oklahoma’s stormy weather and shifting clay. From the first scoop of soil to the final inspection, every step reflects our belief that strong foundations – both the literal and the figurative kinds – create lasting homes and communities.That is peace of mind from the ground up.Each Ideal Home is designed and built for Oklahomans, by Oklahomans.&nbsp;","_created":"Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:01:43 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69276ab74db048664bfdcd25"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"692770404db048664ef97ba8","_updated":"Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:25:20 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Get to know Piedmont, Oklahoma: New Home Guide","metaTags":{"description":"Discover Piedmont, OK—top schools, parks, dining, and Ideal Homes' new community. A family-friendly city northwest of OKC.","title":"New Homes in Piedmont, OK | Ideal Homes Area Guide"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Living in Piedmont\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Just northwest of Oklahoma City, Piedmont offers the perfect blend of small-town friendliness, commuter-friendly access, and proximity to some of OKC’s trendiest spots.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Piedmont is the kind of small town where neighbors know each other and kids still ride their bikes until the street lights come on. With a population nearing 9,000 and a reputation for safe neighborhoods and excellent schools, it’s an&nbsp;ideal&nbsp;spot for families, professionals, and retirees alike. Whether you're chasing a quieter lifestyle or looking for room to grow, Piedmont makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Your Ideal Home in Piedmont\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is thrilled to offer new homes in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek#plans\">Bison Creek\u003c/a>. Our newest Piedmont community features outdoor spaces like a beautiful new pool, large clubhouse, walking trails, community green spaces, and a playground to make any pirate or princess proud.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ranging from 1,158 to 2,713 square feet, our floor plans span from cozy to spacious, perfect whether you’re sizing up for a growing family, downsizing for a new phase of life, or just starting out on your own.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">No matter the size, all the customizable plans at Bison Creek offer industry-leading energy-efficient features and customizable options. We also have a selection of move-in-ready new homes ready for you.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Schools &amp; Education\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Piedmont Public Schools\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Piedmont Public Schools are ranked in the t\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/d/piedmont-public-schools-ok/\">op 10% of public schools\u003c/a> in Oklahoma. The district is small and known for a commitment to small classroom sizes, strong parent/teacher partnerships, and teachers who are supported by the district. Outside of the classroom, students at Piedmont Public Schools have access to art courses, STEM classes, and sports.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Children at Bison Creek attend the following schools:\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Early Childhood Center (Pre-K – Kindergarten)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Piedmont Early Childhood Center is located RIGHT next door to Bison Creek! Not only can you easily walk your kiddo to school, but it's also a state-of-the-art education center for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. The ECC offers a nurturing environment focused on early learning and development. As the newest facility in Piedmont Public Schools, it provides modern classrooms and resources tailored to Piedmont’s youngest learners.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Northwood Elementary School (1st – 4th Grade) &nbsp;| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/northwood-elementary-school-piedmont-ok/\">&nbsp;Niche Rating: A-\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, Northwood emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a love for learning. Serving students from 1st to 4th Grade, Northwood Elementary School is a cornerstone of the Piedmont community known for its established roots and traditions.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Piedmont Intermediate Elementary School (5th – 6th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/piedmont-intermediate-elementary-school-piedmont-ok/\">Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Piedmont Intermediate School serves as a pivotal bridge between elementary and middle school for 5th and 6th graders. Students at Piedmont Intermediate foster both academic growth and personal development. The school boasts a state-of-the-art facility designed with safety and innovation in mind, creating an environment where students are engaged, supported, and challenged.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Piedmont Middle School (7th – 8th Grade) &nbsp;| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/piedmont-middle-school-piedmont-ok/\">&nbsp;Niche Rating: A\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Piedmont Middle School is ranked in the top 100 middle schools in Oklahoma. With offerings like the Project Lead The Way STEM curriculum, a vibrant band program, and diverse clubs including FFA, Academic Team, and Stagecraft, there's something for every interest.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Piedmont High School &nbsp;(9th – 12th Grade) &nbsp;| \u003ca href=\"https://www.niche.com/k12/piedmont-high-school-piedmont-ok/\">&nbsp;Niche Rating: B+\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Piedmont High School is a cornerstone of the community and one of the many reasons families choose to call Piedmont home. With only one high school, the Piedmont Wildcats are a shared source of pride across the city. The school offers Advanced Placement courses, ACT readiness programs, and a range of academic support options. Athletically, it boasts state championships in softball and wrestling, and students can choose from a wide variety of clubs and extracurriculars—ensuring that every student has a place to belong, no matter their interests.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Living in Piedmont\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Shopping &amp; Dining\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">While Piedmont keeps its small-town charm, you're never far from what you need. The heart of town features family-owned diners, coffee shops, and weekend events. A local favorite is Harvest Hub of Piedmont, which features locally sourced produce and grocery items, as well as take away treats.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">For broader shopping and dining options, you’re minutes away from Quail Springs Mall and the shops at Memorial Road in northwest Oklahoma City. A thirty-minute drive will get you to the trendy area of Classen Curve, where you visit Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and other high-end shops and restaurants.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Recreation &amp; Outdoor Activities\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">From \u003ca href=\"https://www.piedmont-ok.gov/facilities/facility/details/Piedmont-Community-Park-3\">parks to splashpads\u003c/a>, Piedmont has places to play outside. Just minutes away are other area favorites for outdoor enthusiasts like walking trails at \u003ca href=\"https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/martin-park-nature-center\">Martin Park Nature Center\u003c/a> and the sailboats at \u003ca href=\"https://www.visitokc.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/lake-hefner/\">Lake Hefner.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Outdoor fun and community pride converge every September when downtown Piedmont transforms into a community-wide celebration for\u003ca href=\"https://www.piedmontfoundersday.com/\">&nbsp;Founders Day\u003c/a>. Among the many activities – a 5K, a parade, and a youth art contest – is Junklahoma, a giant flea market.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">History\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Founded in 1904 as a railroad town, Piedmont’s roots are steeped in agriculture and community spirit. Its location on the old St. Louis, El Reno and Western Railway helped the town grow steadily while maintaining a rural character. The town has changed over time with Oklahoma – reshaping itself after the move of the Oklahoma capital from Guthrie to Oklahoma City, and then through the Dust Bowl and World War II. Since those early days, it has been a place for people who want to be near the city, but crave a slower pace of life. Today, Piedmont is one of the metro’s most desirable places to live thanks to thoughtful growth and top-tier schools.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Working in Piedmont\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Thanks to easy access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike, it’s an easy commute from Piedmont to Oklahoma City, Yukon, El Reno, and Edmond. Some of the area’s largest employers include INTEGRIS Health, Paycom, Mercy Hospital, Dell Technologies, and Chesapeake Energy.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Mercy Hospital OKC – 15 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Quail Springs Business Corridor – 20 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Will Rogers World Airport – 25 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Classen Curve – 30 minutes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Downtown OKC – 30 minutes\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Find Your Ideal Home in Piedmont\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you’re dreaming of a place where schools are strong, neighbors are friendly, and the sunsets seem to last forever, Piedmont may just be your perfect match. Find your Ideal Home in Piedmont at \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont/bison-creek#overview\">Bison Creek\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With thoughtfully designed floorplans, move-in-ready new homes, family-focused features, and a true sense of community, you’ll find more than just a house. You’ll find your Ideal Home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We can’t wait to welcome you home.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"get-to-know-piedmont-oklahoma-new-home-guide-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-11-26T21:07:02.434Z","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/0e10520dd1d3b4a59aafb583ce931a87.png","@type":"ImageObject","name":"piedmont, ok area guide"},"dateUnix":1764191223,"_etag":"c02896b01bf3e4dcf5b25d48613c65b8e4cc2a45","textbody":"Living in PiedmontJust northwest of Oklahoma City, Piedmont offers the perfect blend of small-town friendliness, commuter-friendly access, and proximity to some of OKC’s trendiest spots.&nbsp;Piedmont is the kind of small town where neighbors know each other and kids still ride their bikes until the street lights come on. With a population nearing 9,000 and a reputation for safe neighborhoods and excellent schools, it’s an&nbsp;ideal&nbsp;spot for families, professionals, and retirees alike. Whether you're chasing a quieter lifestyle or looking for room to grow, Piedmont makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile.Your Ideal Home in PiedmontIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is thrilled to offer new homes in Bison Creek. Our newest Piedmont community features outdoor spaces like a beautiful new pool, large clubhouse, walking trails, community green spaces, and a playground to make any pirate or princess proud.&nbsp;Ranging from 1,158 to 2,713 square feet, our floor plans span from cozy to spacious, perfect whether you’re sizing up for a growing family, downsizing for a new phase of life, or just starting out on your own.No matter the size, all the customizable plans at Bison Creek offer industry-leading energy-efficient features and customizable options. We also have a selection of move-in-ready new homes ready for you.Schools &amp; EducationPiedmont Public SchoolsPiedmont Public Schools are ranked in the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma. The district is small and known for a commitment to small classroom sizes, strong parent/teacher partnerships, and teachers who are supported by the district. Outside of the classroom, students at Piedmont Public Schools have access to art courses, STEM classes, and sports.Children at Bison Creek attend the following schools:Early Childhood Center (Pre-K – Kindergarten)Piedmont Early Childhood Center is located RIGHT next door to Bison Creek! Not only can you easily walk your kiddo to school, but it's also a state-of-the-art education center for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. The ECC offers a nurturing environment focused on early learning and development. As the newest facility in Piedmont Public Schools, it provides modern classrooms and resources tailored to Piedmont’s youngest learners.&nbsp;Northwood Elementary School (1st – 4th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;Niche Rating: A-Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, Northwood emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a love for learning. Serving students from 1st to 4th Grade, Northwood Elementary School is a cornerstone of the Piedmont community known for its established roots and traditions.Piedmont Intermediate Elementary School (5th – 6th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;Niche Rating: APiedmont Intermediate School serves as a pivotal bridge between elementary and middle school for 5th and 6th graders. Students at Piedmont Intermediate foster both academic growth and personal development. The school boasts a state-of-the-art facility designed with safety and innovation in mind, creating an environment where students are engaged, supported, and challenged.Piedmont Middle School (7th – 8th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;Niche Rating: APiedmont Middle School is ranked in the top 100 middle schools in Oklahoma. With offerings like the Project Lead The Way STEM curriculum, a vibrant band program, and diverse clubs including FFA, Academic Team, and Stagecraft, there's something for every interest.&nbsp;Piedmont High School &nbsp;(9th – 12th Grade) &nbsp;| &nbsp;Niche Rating: B+Piedmont High School is a cornerstone of the community and one of the many reasons families choose to call Piedmont home. With only one high school, the Piedmont Wildcats are a shared source of pride across the city. The school offers Advanced Placement courses, ACT readiness programs, and a range of academic support options. Athletically, it boasts state championships in softball and wrestling, and students can choose from a wide variety of clubs and extracurriculars—ensuring that every student has a place to belong, no matter their interests.Living in PiedmontShopping &amp; DiningWhile Piedmont keeps its small-town charm, you're never far from what you need. The heart of town features family-owned diners, coffee shops, and weekend events. A local favorite is Harvest Hub of Piedmont, which features locally sourced produce and grocery items, as well as take away treats.&nbsp;For broader shopping and dining options, you’re minutes away from Quail Springs Mall and the shops at Memorial Road in northwest Oklahoma City. A thirty-minute drive will get you to the trendy area of Classen Curve, where you visit Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and other high-end shops and restaurants.Recreation &amp; Outdoor ActivitiesFrom parks to splashpads, Piedmont has places to play outside. Just minutes away are other area favorites for outdoor enthusiasts like walking trails at Martin Park Nature Center and the sailboats at Lake Hefner.Outdoor fun and community pride converge every September when downtown Piedmont transforms into a community-wide celebration for&nbsp;Founders Day. Among the many activities – a 5K, a parade, and a youth art contest – is Junklahoma, a giant flea market.HistoryFounded in 1904 as a railroad town, Piedmont’s roots are steeped in agriculture and community spirit. Its location on the old St. Louis, El Reno and Western Railway helped the town grow steadily while maintaining a rural character. The town has changed over time with Oklahoma – reshaping itself after the move of the Oklahoma capital from Guthrie to Oklahoma City, and then through the Dust Bowl and World War II. Since those early days, it has been a place for people who want to be near the city, but crave a slower pace of life. Today, Piedmont is one of the metro’s most desirable places to live thanks to thoughtful growth and top-tier schools.Working in PiedmontThanks to easy access to I-40 and the Kilpatrick Turnpike, it’s an easy commute from Piedmont to Oklahoma City, Yukon, El Reno, and Edmond. Some of the area’s largest employers include INTEGRIS Health, Paycom, Mercy Hospital, Dell Technologies, and Chesapeake Energy.Estimated drive times to major commuting destinations:Mercy Hospital OKC – 15 minutesQuail Springs Business Corridor – 20 minutesWill Rogers World Airport – 25 minutesClassen Curve – 30 minutesDowntown OKC – 30 minutesFind Your Ideal Home in PiedmontIf you’re dreaming of a place where schools are strong, neighbors are friendly, and the sunsets seem to last forever, Piedmont may just be your perfect match. Find your Ideal Home in Piedmont at Bison Creek.&nbsp;With thoughtfully designed floorplans, move-in-ready new homes, family-focused features, and a true sense of community, you’ll find more than just a house. You’ll find your Ideal Home.We can’t wait to welcome you home.","_created":"Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:25:20 GMT","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/692770404db048664ef97ba8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"692777414db048664dfb7402","_updated":"Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:13:08 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Building Strong Communities in Oklahoma... and Guatemala","metaTags":{"description":"Ideal Homes employees and families traveled to Guatemala to build homes, serve others, and live out the company’s core value: community.","title":"Building Strong Communities in Oklahoma and Guatemala"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds new homes across Oklahoma and strong, connected communities within them. And our community extends far beyond our neighborhoods. Caring for and supporting our neighbors experiencing homelessness or food insecurity has always been part of our mission to impact others near and far. Supporting our neighbors means those who live in Oklahoma, across the United States, and far beyond. This year we were fortunate to be able to extend that mission to Guatemala.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Recently, a team of 15 Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees and 11 of their family members traveled to Guatemala to build homes, serve the community, and partner with a local organization to feed and support Guatemalan families in need. In the process, they saw once again the importance of community and home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The trip was not only life changing for the 26 participants and impactful for the people they served, but it also brought Ideal's promise of loving one another and our neighbors far beyond our company's immediate reach.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">\"Working for a company that invests in our communities with the same passion that we bring to building exceptional homes is a privilege in itself. But having the opportunity to serve in Guatemala alongside our team and families has been profoundly meaningful,\" says Steve Shoemaker, president of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. \"I am truly grateful to the incredible owners of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for the chance to help families in Guatemala experience the safety, joy, and hope that comes with a new home and clean water.\"\u003c/span>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team partnered with Life Guatemala, an organization dedicated to serving indigenous communities. During their week in the country, the team:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Built and furnished two homes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Put on a Vacation Bible School and served lunch for local children\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Delivered well covers\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Assisted with Life Guatemala education programs for children and job training for teens\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“It was transformative,” said Sarah Harrington, director of human resources at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “I initially went because I wanted to go outside my comfort zone and I wanted to serve others. I found that I grew as a person and I loved connecting with both the families in Guatemala and my co-workers' families.”\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Loving Others in Action\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">One of the core values for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is showing God's love to others. That core value means there's a culture of commitment from everyone in the company to serve others with generosity and purpose.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">That philosophy was lived out in Guatemala.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Life Guatemala poured the foundations of the two homes being built and the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods teams focused on building everything else from the ground up.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“No one was too important to help, whether it was manual labor or making bracelets during Vacation Bible School,” said Samantha Mello, executive assistant to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods executive team. “Even with long nights and early mornings, everyone was flexible, humble, and willing to do what needed to be done.”\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Loving One Another\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods doesn’t just prioritize serving in other people’s homes and communities. Leadership also works to build a culture where team members are able to prioritize family and mental health. Whether that's setting the example that moms and dads attend their kids' school parties or going above and beyond to support team members during family crisis.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Loving one another is as important in the good times as the bad.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"building-strong-communities-in-oklahoma-and-guatemala-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-11-26T21:27:52.629Z","_created":"Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:55:13 GMT","dateUnix":1764192473,"_etag":"b11d2f2fd42d8d93da5ca3ecb242a44f05fc2e09","textbody":"Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds new homes across Oklahoma and strong, connected communities within them. And our community extends far beyond our neighborhoods. Caring for and supporting our neighbors experiencing homelessness or food insecurity has always been part of our mission to impact others near and far. Supporting our neighbors means those who live in Oklahoma, across the United States, and far beyond. This year we were fortunate to be able to extend that mission to Guatemala.Recently, a team of 15 Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods employees and 11 of their family members traveled to Guatemala to build homes, serve the community, and partner with a local organization to feed and support Guatemalan families in need. In the process, they saw once again the importance of community and home.The trip was not only life changing for the 26 participants and impactful for the people they served, but it also brought Ideal's promise of loving one another and our neighbors far beyond our company's immediate reach.\"Working for a company that invests in our communities with the same passion that we bring to building exceptional homes is a privilege in itself. But having the opportunity to serve in Guatemala alongside our team and families has been profoundly meaningful,\" says Steve Shoemaker, president of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. \"I am truly grateful to the incredible owners of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods for the chance to help families in Guatemala experience the safety, joy, and hope that comes with a new home and clean water.\"The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods team partnered with Life Guatemala, an organization dedicated to serving indigenous communities. During their week in the country, the team:Built and furnished two homesPut on a Vacation Bible School and served lunch for local childrenDelivered well coversAssisted with Life Guatemala education programs for children and job training for teens“It was transformative,” said Sarah Harrington, director of human resources at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods. “I initially went because I wanted to go outside my comfort zone and I wanted to serve others. I found that I grew as a person and I loved connecting with both the families in Guatemala and my co-workers' families.”Loving Others in ActionOne of the core values for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is showing God's love to others. That core value means there's a culture of commitment from everyone in the company to serve others with generosity and purpose.&nbsp;That philosophy was lived out in Guatemala.&nbsp;Life Guatemala poured the foundations of the two homes being built and the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods teams focused on building everything else from the ground up.&nbsp;“No one was too important to help, whether it was manual labor or making bracelets during Vacation Bible School,” said Samantha Mello, executive assistant to the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods executive team. “Even with long nights and early mornings, everyone was flexible, humble, and willing to do what needed to be done.”Loving One AnotherIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods doesn’t just prioritize serving in other people’s homes and communities. Leadership also works to build a culture where team members are able to prioritize family and mental health. Whether that's setting the example that moms and dads attend their kids' school parties or going above and beyond to support team members during family crisis.Loving one another is as important in the good times as the bad.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/ce98cf3592905909e627641acaf35326.png","name":"Mission Trip Guatemala 2025","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/692777414db048664dfb7402"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"694308944db048664bfeab11","_updated":"Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:15:17 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Not Cooking This Christmas? Restaurants Open on Christmas or for Pre Orders","metaTags":{"description":"Find Christmas Day dining and holiday meal pre-orders in OKC and Stillwater, perfect options close to your Ideal Home.","title":"Restaurants Christmas 2025"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Not Cooking This Christmas? Here’s Where Dinner’s Covered Near Your Ideal Home\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Just because your new Ideal Home has a fabulous kitchen doesn’t mean you always need to use it, especially at Christmas.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether you’re hosting family, trying something new, or simply giving yourself permission to rest this holiday season, there are wonderful local options in Oklahoma City and Stillwater that are open on Christmas Day or offer pre-ordered holiday meals you can enjoy at your Ideal Home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Below is a helpful roundup to keep your holiday planning stress-free.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Oklahoma City, OK - Where to Eat on Christmas\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Restaurants Open Christmas Day&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>If you’d rather let someone else handle the cooking (and the dishes), several Oklahoma City restaurants will be open on Christmas Day. Availability can change quickly, so reservations are highly recommended.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>You can view more than 20 restaurants currently accepting Christmas Day reservations through OpenTable, including:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Ramsay’s Kitchen\u003c/li>\u003cli>Fogo de Chão\u003c/li>\u003cli>Milo&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tellers\u003c/li>\u003cli>FLINT Kitchen &amp; Bar\u003c/li>\u003cli>The Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar OKC\u003c/li>\u003cli>RALLY Kitchen + Bar in Norman\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cdiv data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/div>\u003ch4>Pre-Cooked &amp; Take-Home Holiday Meals\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Prefer to eat at home without spending all day in the kitchen? These Oklahoma City–area favorites offer holiday meals you can pre-order and serve with ease.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>North OKC\u003c/strong> – closest to new homes in Edmond, Yukon, Piedmont, Guthrie, Bethany, and Mustang:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Whole Foods Market – Classic holiday meal packages with flexible options\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Firebirds Wood Fired Grill – Holiday Feast packages available for pre-order\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Van’s Pig Stand – Comfort food with Oklahoma roots and multiple locations throughout OKC and Norman\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Bistro 46 – Italian-inspired holiday options\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Whisky Cake – Elevated Southern flavors perfect for a festive table\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>South OKC&nbsp;\u003c/strong>– closest to new homes in Moore, Norman, Washington, and Blanchard\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">The Stuffed Olive – A local favorite for prepared dishes\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">La Madeline &nbsp;– French-inspired cuisine the whole family will enjoy\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Van’s Pig Stand – Comfort food with Oklahoma roots and multiple locations throughout OKC and Norman\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater - Where to Eat on Christmas\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Spending Christmas in Stillwater? We’ve got you covered.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Restaurants Open Christmas Day&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">These local spots plan to welcome guests on Christmas Day.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Akeno Japanese Grill, Sushi &amp; Shabu\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Roscoe’s Feed Shack\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Nagoya Japanese Sushi &amp; Steak House\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 data-empty=\"true\">Pre-Cooked &amp; Take-Home Holiday Meals\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If home is where you want to be, but cooking isn’t, Stillwater has excellent pre-order options:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Duncan Catering Co. – Full Christmas dinner packages available by pre-order\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Purdy-Q’s Meats &amp; Treats – Local barbecue and specialty meats\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">The BBQ Bus – Crowd-pleasing smoked favorites\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Happiest of Holidays from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods!\u003c/h4>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We’re proud to be one of the most-trusted home builders in Oklahoma for more than 30 years. We take real pride not only in our Ideal homes neighborhoods, but in the larger communities around them, including the local restaurants, small businesses, and gathering places that make Oklahoma feel like home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This Christmas, we hope you’re surrounded by the things that matter most: family, friends, and a sense of belonging. And if it makes the season a little sweeter…maybe even a meal you didn’t have to cook!&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, community matters. To learn more about our new homes and customizable floorplans, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"not-cooking-this-christmas-restaurants-open-on-christmas-or-for-pre-orders-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-12-17T19:23:17.743Z","_created":"Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:46:28 GMT","dateUnix":1765999398,"_etag":"17440ecdbe685a70756cfd05dec797315cabd01d","textbody":"Not Cooking This Christmas? Here’s Where Dinner’s Covered Near Your Ideal HomeJust because your new Ideal Home has a fabulous kitchen doesn’t mean you always need to use it, especially at Christmas.Whether you’re hosting family, trying something new, or simply giving yourself permission to rest this holiday season, there are wonderful local options in Oklahoma City and Stillwater that are open on Christmas Day or offer pre-ordered holiday meals you can enjoy at your Ideal Home.Below is a helpful roundup to keep your holiday planning stress-free.&nbsp;Oklahoma City, OK - Where to Eat on ChristmasRestaurants Open Christmas Day&nbsp;If you’d rather let someone else handle the cooking (and the dishes), several Oklahoma City restaurants will be open on Christmas Day. Availability can change quickly, so reservations are highly recommended.You can view more than 20 restaurants currently accepting Christmas Day reservations through OpenTable, including:Ramsay’s KitchenFogo de ChãoMilo&nbsp;TellersFLINT Kitchen &amp; BarThe Chalkboard Kitchen + Bar OKCRALLY Kitchen + Bar in NormanPre-Cooked &amp; Take-Home Holiday MealsPrefer to eat at home without spending all day in the kitchen? These Oklahoma City–area favorites offer holiday meals you can pre-order and serve with ease.North OKC – closest to new homes in Edmond, Yukon, Piedmont, Guthrie, Bethany, and Mustang:Whole Foods Market – Classic holiday meal packages with flexible optionsFirebirds Wood Fired Grill – Holiday Feast packages available for pre-orderVan’s Pig Stand – Comfort food with Oklahoma roots and multiple locations throughout OKC and NormanBistro 46 – Italian-inspired holiday optionsWhisky Cake – Elevated Southern flavors perfect for a festive tableSouth OKC&nbsp;– closest to new homes in Moore, Norman, Washington, and BlanchardThe Stuffed Olive – A local favorite for prepared dishesLa Madeline &nbsp;– French-inspired cuisine the whole family will enjoyVan’s Pig Stand – Comfort food with Oklahoma roots and multiple locations throughout OKC and NormanStillwater - Where to Eat on ChristmasSpending Christmas in Stillwater? We’ve got you covered.Restaurants Open Christmas Day&nbsp;These local spots plan to welcome guests on Christmas Day.Akeno Japanese Grill, Sushi &amp; ShabuRoscoe’s Feed ShackNagoya Japanese Sushi &amp; Steak HousePre-Cooked &amp; Take-Home Holiday MealsIf home is where you want to be, but cooking isn’t, Stillwater has excellent pre-order options:Duncan Catering Co. – Full Christmas dinner packages available by pre-orderPurdy-Q’s Meats &amp; Treats – Local barbecue and specialty meatsThe BBQ Bus – Crowd-pleasing smoked favoritesHappiest of Holidays from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods!We’re proud to be one of the most-trusted home builders in Oklahoma for more than 30 years. We take real pride not only in our Ideal homes neighborhoods, but in the larger communities around them, including the local restaurants, small businesses, and gathering places that make Oklahoma feel like home.This Christmas, we hope you’re surrounded by the things that matter most: family, friends, and a sense of belonging. And if it makes the season a little sweeter…maybe even a meal you didn’t have to cook!&nbsp;At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, community matters. To learn more about our new homes and customizable floorplans, visit www.idealhomes.com","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d00873143b394a242973445ab670364d.png","name":"RESTAURANTS OPEN CHRISTMAS FOR FOR PRE-ORDER MEALS","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/694308944db048664bfeab11"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69430cae4db048664dfc2211","_updated":"Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:15:44 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Where to see Christmas Lights near your Ideal Home","metaTags":{"description":"Discover Christmas light displays and holiday attractions in OKC and Stillwater, all close to your Ideal Home.","title":"Where to see Christmas lights in Oklahoma City and Stillwater"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Where to See Christmas Lights in Oklahoma?\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Nothing says \"holidays\" quite like piling everyone into the car, cranking up the Christmas music, and heading out to see Christmas lights. If you’re new to Oklahoma or looking to start some new traditions right here at home, the OKC metro and Stillwater offer holiday light displays that range from festively decorated neighborhoods to full-scale community events.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">So grab your hot cocoa. Let’s go look at Christmas lights!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">To make it easier, we’ve grouped our favorite spots by region, so you can plan an evening close to your Ideal Home. Any attraction that requires an admission fee is marked with a ($) symbol.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">North &amp; Northwest OKC\u003c/h3>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Ideal new home neighborhoods in Guthrie, Edmond, Piedmont, Yukon, and Mustang\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.edmondlights.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond Electric’s Luminance:\u003c/a> A holiday walk-through light display in Mitch Park, presented by Edmond Parks and Recreation.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://averymerryguthriechristmas.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Very Merry Guthrie Christmas:\u003c/a> A drive-through lights display that features lights and displays. On the third Saturday of December, the celebration also includes fireworks show.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.yukonchristmas.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon Christmas in the Park:\u003c/a> Journey through this walk-through winter wonderland. Santa makes appearances on Friday and Saturday evenings.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">East OKC\u003c/h3>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Ideal new home neighborhoods in Harrah, Choctaw, and east Moore\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.midwestcityok.org/parksrec/page/holiday-lights-spectacular\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular:\u003c/a> A large walk-through Christmas light display at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park with themed areas, music, and family-friendly photo spots.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.choctawnation.com/events/choctaw-nation/christmas-in-the-park/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choctaw Christmas in the Park:\u003c/a> A local favorite at the Tvshka Homma capitol grounds featuring decorated trees, lights, and seasonal community events throughout December.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">South OKC\u003c/h3>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Ideal new home neighborhoods in Moore, Norman, Washington, and Blanchard\u003c/h4>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.cityofmoore.com/upcoming-events/christmas-light-show-station-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Light Show at The Station in Moore:&nbsp;\u003c/a>Enjoy a 20-minute light show synchronized to music from the comfort of your car!\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.downsfamilychristmas.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Down’s Family Christmas:&nbsp;\u003c/a>This family Christmas synchronized lights show is a local favorite. Park your car on the pasture and watch a local favorite. Every year, it accepts donations for the Oklahoma City Food Bank.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.ou.edu/news/articles/2025/november/ou-to-host-reimagined-holiday-lights-celebration\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The University of Oklahoma\u003c/a>: New this year is a nightly light show on the South Oval featuring a laser light display.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Downtown OKC &amp; Nearby Holiday Attractions\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ready to head into the city? Oklahoma City features special holiday lights attractions worth driving to.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Bricktown Canal Lights: The canal and surrounding entertainment district are lit up this holiday season.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.okczoo.org/safarilights\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OKC Zoo Safari Lights\u003c/a> ($): Drive or walk through the Oklahoma City Zoo to see wildlife-themed light sculptures, holiday cheer, and interactive displays.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.scissortailpark.org/sparkle/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sparkle at Scissortail Park\u003c/a> ($): This new Holiday Walk invites guests to explore holiday lights, sparkling scenes, and imaginative displays. On selected nights there are even Holiday Markets.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://classicchristmas.com/oklahoma-city/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Classic Christmas at Remington Park\u003c/a> ($): Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas features light displays, a market square, ice skating, and live entertainment.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Stillwater\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Theta Pond at Oklahoma State University transforms each Christmas season into a magical wonderland of brightly lit trees and festive gardens.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.visitstillwater.org/event/lights-on-the-lake/34981/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lights on the Lake\u003c/a> ($): Drive through a display of lights along Lake McMurtry.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We believe that home is where traditions begin, especially those that involve neighborhood light drives and impromptu cocoa stops. The communities throughout Oklahoma aren’t just places we build houses; they’re places families gather, celebrate, and come home to each night.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">As you enjoy the lights near your Ideal new home neighborhood or make a special trip across the metro this season, we hope your days are filled with peace, joy, and moments that feel like home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">To learn more about our new homes in Oklahoma and customizable floorplans, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>","featured_video":[[]],"uniqueName":"where-to-see-christmas-lights-near-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-12-17T19:53:39.138Z","_created":"Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:03:58 GMT","dateUnix":1766001220,"_etag":"1b0b089761dee63bb561d69f95e5bd564ba84b4f","textbody":"Where to See Christmas Lights in Oklahoma?Nothing says \"holidays\" quite like piling everyone into the car, cranking up the Christmas music, and heading out to see Christmas lights. If you’re new to Oklahoma or looking to start some new traditions right here at home, the OKC metro and Stillwater offer holiday light displays that range from festively decorated neighborhoods to full-scale community events.So grab your hot cocoa. Let’s go look at Christmas lights!To make it easier, we’ve grouped our favorite spots by region, so you can plan an evening close to your Ideal Home. Any attraction that requires an admission fee is marked with a ($) symbol.North &amp; Northwest OKCIdeal new home neighborhoods in Guthrie, Edmond, Piedmont, Yukon, and MustangEdmond Electric’s Luminance: A holiday walk-through light display in Mitch Park, presented by Edmond Parks and Recreation.A Very Merry Guthrie Christmas: A drive-through lights display that features lights and displays. On the third Saturday of December, the celebration also includes fireworks show.&nbsp;Yukon Christmas in the Park: Journey through this walk-through winter wonderland. Santa makes appearances on Friday and Saturday evenings.East OKCIdeal new home neighborhoods in Harrah, Choctaw, and east MooreMidwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular: A large walk-through Christmas light display at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park with themed areas, music, and family-friendly photo spots.Choctaw Christmas in the Park: A local favorite at the Tvshka Homma capitol grounds featuring decorated trees, lights, and seasonal community events throughout December.South OKCIdeal new home neighborhoods in Moore, Norman, Washington, and BlanchardChristmas Light Show at The Station in Moore:&nbsp;Enjoy a 20-minute light show synchronized to music from the comfort of your car!Down’s Family Christmas:&nbsp;This family Christmas synchronized lights show is a local favorite. Park your car on the pasture and watch a local favorite. Every year, it accepts donations for the Oklahoma City Food Bank.The University of Oklahoma: New this year is a nightly light show on the South Oval featuring a laser light display.Downtown OKC &amp; Nearby Holiday AttractionsReady to head into the city? Oklahoma City features special holiday lights attractions worth driving to.Bricktown Canal Lights: The canal and surrounding entertainment district are lit up this holiday season.OKC Zoo Safari Lights ($): Drive or walk through the Oklahoma City Zoo to see wildlife-themed light sculptures, holiday cheer, and interactive displays.Sparkle at Scissortail Park ($): This new Holiday Walk invites guests to explore holiday lights, sparkling scenes, and imaginative displays. On selected nights there are even Holiday Markets.Classic Christmas at Remington Park ($): Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas features light displays, a market square, ice skating, and live entertainment.StillwaterTheta Pond at Oklahoma State University transforms each Christmas season into a magical wonderland of brightly lit trees and festive gardens.Lights on the Lake ($): Drive through a display of lights along Lake McMurtry.We believe that home is where traditions begin, especially those that involve neighborhood light drives and impromptu cocoa stops. The communities throughout Oklahoma aren’t just places we build houses; they’re places families gather, celebrate, and come home to each night.As you enjoy the lights near your Ideal new home neighborhood or make a special trip across the metro this season, we hope your days are filled with peace, joy, and moments that feel like home.To learn more about our new homes in Oklahoma and customizable floorplans, visit www.idealhomes.com","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5a5d3f9a8c83963238bc13ee3265d5f3.png","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69430cae4db048664dfc2211"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"694312ef4db048664efa02c0","_updated":"Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:13:41 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Built for Peace of Mind: Warranties for Your Ideal Home","metaTags":{"description":"Discover how Ideal Homes engineers foundations for Oklahoma clay soil and backs every home with layered warranties, including a transferable 10-year structural warra","title":"Ideal Homes Warranty Guide: 1-Year, 3-Year & 10-Year Coverage"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003cp>At \u003cstrong>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/strong>, every home is engineered for \u003cstrong>long-term peace of mind\u003c/strong>. That commitment is backed by a comprehensive, three-layer warranty system included in your home to protect both the early years of ownership and the decade ahead. PLUS, the \u003cstrong>Energy Advantage Certified\u003c/strong> homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods are the only homes in Oklahoma backed by guaranteed heating and cooling costs for the first three years.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>The Ideal Warranty: Three Layers of Protection\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"733\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods provides homeowners with \u003cstrong data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"770\">industry-leading warranty coverage\u003c/strong> designed to address everything from minor settling adjustments to long-term structural integrity.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"908\">1-Year Builder Warranty\u003c/h2>\u003cp data-end=\"1037\" data-start=\"939\">Covers workmanship and material-related concerns that may appear as a new home settles, including:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1038\">\u003cli data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1038\">Drywall cracks\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1055\">Door or cabinet adjustments\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1085\">Plumbing or electrical issues\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>But these aren't the only areas we cover. This warranty is designed to go above and beyond what other new home builders in Oklahoma are willing to offer. If something goes wrong in your home that we wouldn't consider acceptable in our own personal home, the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Customer Care team is usually able to resolve concerns even if it's outside the standard warranty. We set ourselves to an extremely high standard and pride ourselves on the efforts we make to ensure your home is loved for many many years.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1118\">2-Year Major Systems Warranty\u003c/h2>\u003cp data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1155\">Protects the essential systems that keep your home running smoothly:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1224\">\u003cli data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1224\">Plumbing\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1237\">Electrical\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1252\">HVAC\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch2 data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1262\">10-Year Structural Warranty\u003c/h2>\u003cp data-end=\"1371\" data-start=\"1297\">Provides long-term coverage for the most critical components of your home:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1372\">\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1372\">Foundation\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1387\">Framing\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"1418\" data-start=\"1399\">Support columns\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1420\">This warranty is also \u003cstrong data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1442\">fully transferable\u003c/strong> to future buyers within the 10-year coverage period which is an added benefit for resale value and buyer confidence.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1579\">Guaranteed Heating &amp; Cooling Costs\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Most Ideal homes come with 3 years of guaranteed heating and cooling costs meaning you'll save money every month on your home's energy bills. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only new home builder in Oklahoma that guarantees your heating and cooling costs!\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"1572\" data-start=\"1420\">\u003cspan style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 30px; font-weight: 600; background-color: initial;\">Why the 10-Year Structural Warranty Matters\u003c/span>\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"1809\" data-start=\"1632\">The longest component of the Ideal Warranty is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1678\">10-Year Structural Warranty\u003c/strong>. It exists to provide reassurance, but it’s designed with the expectation that you’ll never need it.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1811\">That confidence comes from the incredibly strong and proven foundations that Ideal builds (with one of the highest foundation success rates of any new home builder in Oklahoma).\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1868\">The Engineering Behind Oklahoma-Tested Foundations\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"2127\" data-start=\"1923\">Oklahoma’s well-known red dirt is actually \u003cstrong data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1966\">expansive clay soil\u003c/strong>, which expands and contracts as moisture levels change. This movement is one of the leading causes of foundation issues across the state.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"2235\" data-start=\"2129\">Many builders rely on a standardized, \"one-size-fits-all\" foundation design and skip soil testing altogether. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods takes a different approach.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 data-end=\"2326\" data-start=\"2278\">Soil-Specific Design, Community by Community\u003c/h4>\u003cp data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"2328\">Before construction begins in any Ideal new home neighborhood, every location goes through a series of evaluations:\u003c/p>\u003col data-end=\"2660\" data-start=\"2388\">\u003cli data-end=\"2467\" data-start=\"2388\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"2420\" data-start=\"2391\">Geotechnical soil studies\u003c/strong> are commissioned for that specific location.\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"2560\" data-start=\"2468\">The data is reviewed by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2517\" data-start=\"2495\">Dr. Chris Ramseyer\u003c/strong>, a consulting Ph.D. structural engineer.\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"2660\" data-start=\"2561\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"2611\" data-start=\"2564\">Every foundation is individually engineered\u003c/strong> to perform well in Oklahoma soil.\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp data-end=\"2687\" data-start=\"2662\">As Dr. Ramseyer explains:\u003c/p>\u003cblockquote data-end=\"2905\" data-start=\"2689\">\u003cp data-end=\"2905\" data-start=\"2691\">“Most home builders are not relying on a geotechnical report on their soils. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods always has a geotech firm do an actual analysis of what is going on right there so we understand the soil we’re building on.”\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\u003cp data-end=\"3135\" data-start=\"2907\">Because of this process, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods maintains \u003cstrong data-end=\"3016\" data-start=\"2954\">one of the highest foundation success rates in the industry\u003c/strong>, estimated at \u003cstrong>99.5%-99.75\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"3031\">%\u003c/strong>, significantly reducing the likelihood of future reinforcement or pier installation.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"3188\" data-start=\"3142\">What does the 10-year Structural Warranty Cover?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"3284\" data-start=\"3190\">Even with meticulous engineering, the warranty is there for added security. Coverage includes:\u003c/p>\u003ch4 data-end=\"3310\" data-start=\"3286\">Concrete &amp; Masonry\u003c/h4>\u003cul data-end=\"3391\" data-start=\"3311\">\u003cli data-end=\"3345\" data-start=\"3311\">Foundation or masonry cracking\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"3391\" data-start=\"3346\">Floor movement beyond normal expectations\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch4 data-end=\"3414\" data-start=\"3393\">Support Columns\u003c/h4>\u003cul data-end=\"3488\" data-start=\"3415\">\u003cli data-end=\"3488\" data-start=\"3415\">Column movement or bowing outside accepted standards\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch4 data-end=\"3503\" data-start=\"3490\">Framing\u003c/h4>\u003cul data-end=\"3609\" data-start=\"3504\">\u003cli data-end=\"3531\" data-start=\"3504\">Structural wood framing\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"3609\" data-start=\"3532\">Floor joists and ceiling joists that form the home’s structural framework\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"3691\" data-start=\"3611\">And again, this coverage \u003cstrong data-end=\"3666\" data-start=\"3636\">transfers to future owners\u003c/strong> within the 10-year term.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 data-end=\"3749\" data-start=\"3698\">If You Ever Need to Use Your Structural Warranty\u003c/h4>\u003cp data-end=\"3839\" data-start=\"3751\">Nature is powerful. Clay expands. Groundwater shifts. Oklahoma weather is unpredictable.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"4031\" data-start=\"3841\">If a qualifying structural concern arises during the first ten years of ownership, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3963\" data-start=\"3924\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods stands behind your home\u003c/strong>. You can contact the Ideal Customer Care team who will connect you with the third-party warranty company.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"4153\" data-start=\"4033\">From soil testing to final inspection, every Ideal home is built to perform in Oklahoma’s climate and ground conditions.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 data-end=\"4196\" data-start=\"4160\">Peace of Mind, From the Ground Up\u003c/h2>\u003cp data-end=\"4394\" data-start=\"4198\">Strong foundations (both literal and figurative) are what create lasting homes and thriving communities. Every Ideal home reflects a belief in \u003cstrong data-end=\"4393\" data-start=\"4339\">durability, transparency, and long-term confidence\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"4445\" data-start=\"4396\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"4445\" data-start=\"4396\">Designed for Oklahomans. Built by Oklahomans.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"4479\" data-start=\"4452\">Explore Your Ideal Home\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"4582\" data-start=\"4481\">Discover thoughtfully engineered, worry-free new homes across central Oklahoma, including communities in:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"4644\" data-start=\"4583\">\u003cli data-end=\"4593\" data-start=\"4583\">Norman\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4604\" data-start=\"4594\">Edmond\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4622\" data-start=\"4605\">Oklahoma City\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4632\" data-start=\"4623\">Yukon\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4644\" data-start=\"4633\">Mustang\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"4720\" data-start=\"4646\">Visit \u003cstrong data-end=\"4674\" data-start=\"4652\">\u003ca data-end=\"4672\" data-start=\"4654\" href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\">\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"http://www.idealhomes.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"4674\" data-start=\"4652\">www.idealhomes.com\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> to explore available homes and neighborhoods.\u003c/p>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe\n\nwidth=\"560\"\n\nheight=\"315\"\n\nsrc=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/JvfkLKMdIM8\"\n\nframeborder=\"0\"\n\nallow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n\nallowfullscreen>\n\n\u003c/iframe>"}],"uniqueName":"built-for-peace-of-mind-warranties-for-your-ideal-home-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-12-17T20:21:04.942Z","_created":"Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:30:39 GMT","dateUnix":1766002865,"_etag":"8abbb23f7107a6ed939f0492fb65dc3f044651a9","textbody":"At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, every home is engineered for long-term peace of mind. That commitment is backed by a comprehensive, three-layer warranty system included in your home to protect both the early years of ownership and the decade ahead. PLUS, the Energy Advantage Certified homes from Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods are the only homes in Oklahoma backed by guaranteed heating and cooling costs for the first three years.The Ideal Warranty: Three Layers of ProtectionIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods provides homeowners with industry-leading warranty coverage designed to address everything from minor settling adjustments to long-term structural integrity.1-Year Builder WarrantyCovers workmanship and material-related concerns that may appear as a new home settles, including:Drywall cracksDoor or cabinet adjustmentsPlumbing or electrical issuesBut these aren't the only areas we cover. This warranty is designed to go above and beyond what other new home builders in Oklahoma are willing to offer. If something goes wrong in your home that we wouldn't consider acceptable in our own personal home, the Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods Customer Care team is usually able to resolve concerns even if it's outside the standard warranty. We set ourselves to an extremely high standard and pride ourselves on the efforts we make to ensure your home is loved for many many years.2-Year Major Systems WarrantyProtects the essential systems that keep your home running smoothly:PlumbingElectricalHVAC10-Year Structural WarrantyProvides long-term coverage for the most critical components of your home:FoundationFramingSupport columnsThis warranty is also fully transferable to future buyers within the 10-year coverage period which is an added benefit for resale value and buyer confidence.Guaranteed Heating &amp; Cooling CostsMost Ideal homes come with 3 years of guaranteed heating and cooling costs meaning you'll save money every month on your home's energy bills. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only new home builder in Oklahoma that guarantees your heating and cooling costs!Why the 10-Year Structural Warranty MattersThe longest component of the Ideal Warranty is the 10-Year Structural Warranty. It exists to provide reassurance, but it’s designed with the expectation that you’ll never need it.That confidence comes from the incredibly strong and proven foundations that Ideal builds (with one of the highest foundation success rates of any new home builder in Oklahoma).The Engineering Behind Oklahoma-Tested FoundationsOklahoma’s well-known red dirt is actually expansive clay soil, which expands and contracts as moisture levels change. This movement is one of the leading causes of foundation issues across the state.Many builders rely on a standardized, \"one-size-fits-all\" foundation design and skip soil testing altogether. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods takes a different approach.Soil-Specific Design, Community by CommunityBefore construction begins in any Ideal new home neighborhood, every location goes through a series of evaluations:Geotechnical soil studies are commissioned for that specific location.The data is reviewed by Dr. Chris Ramseyer, a consulting Ph.D. structural engineer.Every foundation is individually engineered to perform well in Oklahoma soil.As Dr. Ramseyer explains:“Most home builders are not relying on a geotechnical report on their soils. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods always has a geotech firm do an actual analysis of what is going on right there so we understand the soil we’re building on.”Because of this process, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods maintains one of the highest foundation success rates in the industry, estimated at 99.5%-99.75%, significantly reducing the likelihood of future reinforcement or pier installation.&nbsp;What does the 10-year Structural Warranty Cover?Even with meticulous engineering, the warranty is there for added security. Coverage includes:Concrete &amp; MasonryFoundation or masonry crackingFloor movement beyond normal expectationsSupport ColumnsColumn movement or bowing outside accepted standardsFramingStructural wood framingFloor joists and ceiling joists that form the home’s structural frameworkAnd again, this coverage transfers to future owners within the 10-year term.If You Ever Need to Use Your Structural WarrantyNature is powerful. Clay expands. Groundwater shifts. Oklahoma weather is unpredictable.If a qualifying structural concern arises during the first ten years of ownership, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods stands behind your home. You can contact the Ideal Customer Care team who will connect you with the third-party warranty company.From soil testing to final inspection, every Ideal home is built to perform in Oklahoma’s climate and ground conditions.Peace of Mind, From the Ground UpStrong foundations (both literal and figurative) are what create lasting homes and thriving communities. Every Ideal home reflects a belief in durability, transparency, and long-term confidence.Designed for Oklahomans. Built by Oklahomans.Explore Your Ideal HomeDiscover thoughtfully engineered, worry-free new homes across central Oklahoma, including communities in:NormanEdmondOklahoma CityYukonMustangVisit www.idealhomes.com to explore available homes and neighborhoods.","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/3ac3c6c0fdcce4ffa1924c705c69fa65.png","name":"IDEAL WARRANTY - GUIDE TO PEACE OF MIND WARRANTIES","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/694312ef4db048664efa02c0"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"695432884db048664bff2838","_updated":"Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:43:41 GMT","@type":"BlogPosting","title":"Financing Your New Home 101","metaTags":{"description":"Discover how Ideal Homes’ preferred lenders speed up approvals, unlock exclusive incentives, and make buying your new home smoother than ever.","title":"Financing a new home with Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods"},"builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","htmlbody":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"504\">How to Get Pre-Approved for a New Build Home With Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Unless you’re paying for your new home in cash, working with a lender is part of the homebuying process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While not required in order to start touring new homes or new home developments before speaking with a lender, getting pre-approved early helps you understand your buying power before starting your new home search.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>At \u003cstrong data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"1095\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/strong>, buyers can work with one of our preferred lenders to complete a quick pre-approval process. With just a few simple questions and some basic documentation, you can better understand how much you can afford when purchasing a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1351\">new construction home in the Oklahoma City are\u003c/strong>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Start here to \u003ca href=\"https://csolutionsok.com/credit-authorization/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">get pre-approved through an Ideal preferred lender\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1406\">How Do You Get Pre-Approved for a New Home in Oklahoma?\u003c/h2>\u003cp data-end=\"1574\" data-start=\"1459\">To get pre-approved for a new home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, follow these steps:\u003c/p>\u003col data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1576\">\u003cli data-end=\"1648\" data-start=\"1576\">Complete a credit authorization form with an\u003ca href=\"https://csolutionsok.com/credit-authorization/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Ideal preferred lender\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1649\">Receive a pre-approval letter showing your estimated loan amount\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"1886\" data-start=\"1791\">Find your new home built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/li>\u003c/ol>\u003cp data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1888\">For most buyers, this mortgage pre-approval process takes just a few days.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2021\">The Pre-Approval Process for Buying a New Home\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>Step 1: Credit Authorization Form for Pre Approval\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Start the pre-approval process by first filling out the \u003ca href=\"https://csolutionsok.com/credit-authorization/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">credit authorization form\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch4>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>Will pre approval negatively impact my credit score?\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong>\u003cem>&nbsp;\u003c/em>\u003c/strong>\u003c/h4>\u003cp>In most cases, the pre-approval process only requires what is called a \"soft pull\" of your credit. While this soft pull might show up on websites such as Credit Karma, credit scoring models (like FICO) ignore soft inquiries and other lenders can't see the soft pulls. If you are concerned, connect with \u003ca href=\"https://csolutionsok.com/contact/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Hawkins with C-Solutions\u003c/a> to find out more about the pre-approval process.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Step 2: Reviewing Financial Information\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"3242\" data-start=\"3083\">After receiving your credit authorization form, a loan officer will begin reviewing your financial information to determine your estimated pre-approval amount.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"3286\" data-start=\"3244\">This process typically includes reviewing:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"3410\" data-start=\"3288\">\u003cli data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3288\">debt-to-income ratio (DTI)\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"3337\" data-start=\"3319\">credit history\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"3375\" data-start=\"3338\">income and employment information\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"3410\" data-start=\"3376\">existing financial obligations\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"3664\" data-start=\"3528\">By gathering financial information up front, Ideal’s preferred lenders can provide a clearer estimate of how much you can spend on a new construction home in an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods development.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now you have a pre-approval letter and are most prepared for your new home search. Or, if you've already found your IDEAL home you'll skip to the mortgage approval process.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Step 3: Receive Your Pre-Approval Letter\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"4435\" data-start=\"4316\">With a pre-approval in hand, buyers can begin exploring \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new home communities in Oklahoma\u003c/a> built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"4490\" data-start=\"4437\">Depending on availability, buyers may choose between:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"4621\" data-start=\"4492\">\u003cli data-end=\"4533\" data-start=\"4492\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"4533\" data-start=\"4494\">Pre-designed new construction homes available for quick move in\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4574\" data-start=\"4534\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"4574\" data-start=\"4536\">Pre-designed homes still under construction\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4621\" data-start=\"4575\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"4621\" data-start=\"4577\">Custom homes built in an Ideal community\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"4718\" data-start=\"4623\">Once you select your home and go under contract, the next stage of the mortgage process begins.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 data-end=\"4776\" data-start=\"4725\">The Home Loan Process for a New Construction Home\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>Step 1: Mortgage Credit Report&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"5098\" data-start=\"4942\">Once you are under contract on your Ideal home, your loan officer will pull a \u003cstrong data-end=\"5050\" data-start=\"5024\">mortgage credit report\u003c/strong>, which is considered a \u003cstrong data-end=\"5097\" data-start=\"5074\">hard credit inquiry\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"5128\" data-start=\"5100\">This report helps determine:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"5273\" data-start=\"5130\">\u003cli data-end=\"5158\" data-start=\"5130\">Your maximum loan amount\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"5187\" data-start=\"5159\">Available interest rates\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"5212\" data-start=\"5188\">Loan program options\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"5273\" data-start=\"5213\">Qualification for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods promotions\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"5374\" data-start=\"5275\">Hard credit inquiries appear on your credit report and are a standard part of the mortgage process.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"5575\" data-start=\"5376\">If you were pre-approved with another lender but would like to explore \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/promotions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"5489\" data-start=\"5447\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods promotions\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>, you can still connect with one of our preferred lenders to review available options.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Step 2: Initial Underwriting&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"5720\" data-start=\"5615\">Underwriting is when the lender carefully reviews your financial profile to confirm mortgage eligibility.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"5845\" data-start=\"5722\">Because you already provided documentation during the pre-approval process, though, this step is often smoother and faster than with other lenders.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"5901\" data-start=\"5847\">If your new construction home is still being built, the loan process begins once you go under contract, but final steps typically occur 30–45 days before the home is completed.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"6180\" data-start=\"6089\">If the home is already finished, the next steps in the loan process will begin immediately.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Step 3: Loan Finalization &amp; Rate Lock\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The final stages of your home loan process take approximately 30-45 days to complete.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"6350\" data-start=\"6312\">During this stage, lenders coordinate:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"6439\" data-start=\"6352\">\u003cli data-end=\"6374\" data-start=\"6352\">The home appraisal\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"6389\" data-start=\"6375\">Title work\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"6413\" data-start=\"6390\">Final documentation\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"6439\" data-start=\"6414\">Underwriting approval\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"6559\" data-start=\"6441\">This is also when your \u003cstrong data-end=\"6491\" data-start=\"6464\">interest rate is locked\u003c/strong>, protecting you from changes in the mortgage market before closing.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"6654\" data-start=\"6561\">Your loan officer will guide you through each step to make the process as smooth as possible.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Step 4: Closing on Your Ideal Home\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"6809\" data-start=\"6700\">Once the loan is finalized, the Ideal closing team will schedule your closing appointment at a title company.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"6831\" data-start=\"6811\">At closing you will:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"6929\" data-start=\"6833\">\u003cli data-end=\"6857\" data-start=\"6833\">Sign final documents\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"6883\" data-start=\"6858\">Complete the purchase\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"6929\" data-start=\"6884\">Receive the keys to your \u003cstrong data-end=\"6929\" data-start=\"6911\">new Ideal home\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"7041\" data-start=\"6931\">This is the final step before moving into your new construction home built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.\u003c/p>\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-turn=\"assistant\" data-turn-id=\"request-69a9b628-a250-8330-9c66-dabe53b95b59-2\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\">\u003ch1 data-end=\"7091\" data-start=\"7048\">Frequently Asked Questions:\u003c/h1>\u003ch3 data-end=\"7091\" data-start=\"7048\">How Long Does the Home Loan Process Take?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"7091\" data-start=\"7048\">The timeline varies depending on the home and how quickly documentation is provided.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"7205\" data-start=\"7179\">Typical timelines include:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"7303\" data-start=\"7207\">\u003cli data-end=\"7239\" data-start=\"7207\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"7226\" data-start=\"7209\">Pre-approval:\u003c/strong> 1-3 days\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"7303\" data-start=\"7240\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"7276\" data-start=\"7242\">Mortgage approval and closing:\u003c/strong> approximately 30–45 days\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"7382\" data-start=\"7305\">Outside factors such as appraisals and title work can influence the timeline.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"7587\" data-start=\"7384\">Working with an \u003cstrong data-end=\"7448\" data-start=\"7400\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lender\u003c/strong> often helps streamline the process because they are already familiar with Ideal’s systems, construction timelines, and closing procedures.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"7636\" data-start=\"7594\">Why Work With an Ideal Preferred Lender?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"7742\" data-start=\"7638\">Many buyers choose to work with an \u003cstrong data-end=\"7721\" data-start=\"7673\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lender\u003c/strong> for two key reasons.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 data-end=\"7775\" data-start=\"7744\">1. Access to Builder Promotions\u003c/h4>\u003cp data-end=\"7884\" data-start=\"7777\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods frequently \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/promotions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">offers promotions on select new homes and new home developments.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"7926\" data-start=\"7886\">These savings opportunities may include:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"8013\" data-start=\"7928\">\u003cli data-end=\"7955\" data-start=\"7928\">Closing cost assistance\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"7982\" data-start=\"7956\">Interest rate buydowns\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"8013\" data-start=\"7983\">Other financing incentives\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"8104\" data-start=\"8015\">These promotions are typically available only when working with an \u003cstrong data-end=\"8103\" data-start=\"8077\">Ideal preferred lender\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 data-end=\"8148\" data-start=\"8111\">2. Familiarity With the Ideal Process\u003c/h4>\u003cp data-end=\"8241\" data-start=\"8150\">Preferred lenders regularly work with Ideal’s teams and understand the builder’s processes.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"8290\" data-start=\"8243\">Because of this familiarity, they already know:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"8392\" data-start=\"8292\">\u003cli data-end=\"8326\" data-start=\"8292\">Ideal’s construction timelines\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"8365\" data-start=\"8327\">Closing procedures\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"8392\" data-start=\"8366\">Required documentation\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"8463\" data-start=\"8394\">This experience often helps loans move more smoothly and efficiently.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"8778\" data-start=\"8718\">Do I need pre-approval before visiting Ideal communities?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"8990\" data-start=\"8780\">No. Buyers are welcome to visit \u003cstrong data-end=\"8855\" data-start=\"8812\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong data-end=\"8855\" data-start=\"8812\">&nbsp;new home communities\u003c/strong>&nbsp;\u003c/a>and tour new homes before getting pre-approved. However, pre-approval early in the process helps you understand your budget when exploring available homes.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"9052\" data-start=\"8997\">How do lenders determine how much home I can afford?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"9097\" data-start=\"9054\">Lenders evaluate several factors including:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"9210\" data-start=\"9099\">\u003cli data-end=\"9117\" data-start=\"9099\">Credit history\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"9142\" data-start=\"9118\">Debt-to-income ratio\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"9168\" data-start=\"9143\">Income and employment\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"9185\" data-start=\"9169\">Down payment\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"9210\" data-start=\"9186\">Loan program options\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp data-end=\"9266\" data-start=\"9212\">These factors help determine your maximum loan amount.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"9324\" data-start=\"9273\">What credit score is required to buy a new home?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"9514\" data-start=\"9326\">Credit score requirements vary by loan program and lender. Because lenders evaluate many factors beyond credit score, the best way to determine eligibility is to speak with a loan officer.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"9575\" data-start=\"9521\">Can I qualify for a new home loan after bankruptcy?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"9731\" data-start=\"9577\">Possibly! Our preferred lenders have several different investors with varying guidelines and requirements. Alex and her team have multiple avenues to work through credit challenges, high debt-to-income ratios, self-employment income, etc. Explore New Homes by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/p>\u003ch3>What if I just want to know how much I can afford for a new home?&nbsp;\u003c/h3>\u003cp>While not nearly as accurate as a pre approval, a great first step to understand how much you might be able to spend on a new home is available through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/affordability-calculator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Affordability Calculator\u003c/a>. Enter a little financial information and receive a list of homes that likely fall in your affordability range.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"9903\" data-start=\"9790\">If you're preparing to buy a \u003cstrong data-end=\"9849\" data-start=\"9819\">new build home in Oklahoma\u003c/strong>, getting pre-approved is one of the best first steps.\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"10095\" data-start=\"9905\">With financing in place, buyers can confidently explore \u003cstrong data-end=\"10037\" data-start=\"9961\">new homes and new home developments built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods\u003c/strong> across the Oklahoma City metro, including new home communities in:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"10168\" data-start=\"10097\">\u003cli data-end=\"10107\" data-start=\"10097\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"10122\" data-start=\"10108\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Deer Creek\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"10133\" data-start=\"10123\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"10148\" data-start=\"10134\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"10158\" data-start=\"10149\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Moore\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"10168\" data-start=\"10159\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/article>","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe\n\nwidth=\"560\"\n\nheight=\"315\"\n\nsrc=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/zPsepLUfjU8\"\n\nframeborder=\"0\"\n\nallow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n\nallowfullscreen>\n\n\u003c/iframe>"}],"uniqueName":"financing-your-new-home-101-by-ideal-homes","published":true,"date":"2025-12-30T18:45:06.919Z","_created":"Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:14:00 GMT","dateUnix":1767120307,"_etag":"c19e1b92380c28f9238562f397ec4083e4bb7fa7","textbody":"How to Get Pre-Approved for a New Build Home With Ideal Homes &amp; NeighborhoodsUnless you’re paying for your new home in cash, working with a lender is part of the homebuying process.While not required in order to start touring new homes or new home developments before speaking with a lender, getting pre-approved early helps you understand your buying power before starting your new home search.&nbsp;At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, buyers can work with one of our preferred lenders to complete a quick pre-approval process. With just a few simple questions and some basic documentation, you can better understand how much you can afford when purchasing a new construction home in the Oklahoma City are.&nbsp;Start here to get pre-approved through an Ideal preferred lender.How Do You Get Pre-Approved for a New Home in Oklahoma?To get pre-approved for a new home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, follow these steps:Complete a credit authorization form with an&nbsp;Ideal preferred lenderReceive a pre-approval letter showing your estimated loan amountFind your new home built by Ideal Homes &amp; NeighborhoodsFor most buyers, this mortgage pre-approval process takes just a few days.The Pre-Approval Process for Buying a New HomeStep 1: Credit Authorization Form for Pre ApprovalStart the pre-approval process by first filling out the credit authorization form.&nbsp;Will pre approval negatively impact my credit score?&nbsp;In most cases, the pre-approval process only requires what is called a \"soft pull\" of your credit. While this soft pull might show up on websites such as Credit Karma, credit scoring models (like FICO) ignore soft inquiries and other lenders can't see the soft pulls. If you are concerned, connect with Alex Hawkins with C-Solutions to find out more about the pre-approval process.&nbsp;Step 2: Reviewing Financial InformationAfter receiving your credit authorization form, a loan officer will begin reviewing your financial information to determine your estimated pre-approval amount.This process typically includes reviewing:debt-to-income ratio (DTI)credit historyincome and employment informationexisting financial obligationsBy gathering financial information up front, Ideal’s preferred lenders can provide a clearer estimate of how much you can spend on a new construction home in an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods development.Now you have a pre-approval letter and are most prepared for your new home search. Or, if you've already found your IDEAL home you'll skip to the mortgage approval process.Step 3: Receive Your Pre-Approval LetterWith a pre-approval in hand, buyers can begin exploring new home communities in Oklahoma built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.Depending on availability, buyers may choose between:Pre-designed new construction homes available for quick move inPre-designed homes still under constructionCustom homes built in an Ideal communityOnce you select your home and go under contract, the next stage of the mortgage process begins.The Home Loan Process for a New Construction HomeStep 1: Mortgage Credit Report&nbsp;Once you are under contract on your Ideal home, your loan officer will pull a mortgage credit report, which is considered a hard credit inquiry.This report helps determine:Your maximum loan amountAvailable interest ratesLoan program optionsQualification for Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods promotionsHard credit inquiries appear on your credit report and are a standard part of the mortgage process.If you were pre-approved with another lender but would like to explore Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods promotions, you can still connect with one of our preferred lenders to review available options.Step 2: Initial Underwriting&nbsp;Underwriting is when the lender carefully reviews your financial profile to confirm mortgage eligibility.Because you already provided documentation during the pre-approval process, though, this step is often smoother and faster than with other lenders.If your new construction home is still being built, the loan process begins once you go under contract, but final steps typically occur 30–45 days before the home is completed.If the home is already finished, the next steps in the loan process will begin immediately.Step 3: Loan Finalization &amp; Rate LockThe final stages of your home loan process take approximately 30-45 days to complete.During this stage, lenders coordinate:The home appraisalTitle workFinal documentationUnderwriting approvalThis is also when your interest rate is locked, protecting you from changes in the mortgage market before closing.Your loan officer will guide you through each step to make the process as smooth as possible.Step 4: Closing on Your Ideal HomeOnce the loan is finalized, the Ideal closing team will schedule your closing appointment at a title company.At closing you will:Sign final documentsComplete the purchaseReceive the keys to your new Ideal homeThis is the final step before moving into your new construction home built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods.Frequently Asked Questions:How Long Does the Home Loan Process Take?The timeline varies depending on the home and how quickly documentation is provided.Typical timelines include:Pre-approval: 1-3 daysMortgage approval and closing: approximately 30–45 daysOutside factors such as appraisals and title work can influence the timeline.Working with an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lender often helps streamline the process because they are already familiar with Ideal’s systems, construction timelines, and closing procedures.Why Work With an Ideal Preferred Lender?Many buyers choose to work with an Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods preferred lender for two key reasons.1. Access to Builder PromotionsIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods frequently offers promotions on select new homes and new home developments.These savings opportunities may include:Closing cost assistanceInterest rate buydownsOther financing incentivesThese promotions are typically available only when working with an Ideal preferred lender.2. Familiarity With the Ideal ProcessPreferred lenders regularly work with Ideal’s teams and understand the builder’s processes.Because of this familiarity, they already know:Ideal’s construction timelinesClosing proceduresRequired documentationThis experience often helps loans move more smoothly and efficiently.Do I need pre-approval before visiting Ideal communities?No. Buyers are welcome to visit Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods&nbsp;new home communities&nbsp;and tour new homes before getting pre-approved. However, pre-approval early in the process helps you understand your budget when exploring available homes.How do lenders determine how much home I can afford?Lenders evaluate several factors including:Credit historyDebt-to-income ratioIncome and employmentDown paymentLoan program optionsThese factors help determine your maximum loan amount.What credit score is required to buy a new home?Credit score requirements vary by loan program and lender. Because lenders evaluate many factors beyond credit score, the best way to determine eligibility is to speak with a loan officer.Can I qualify for a new home loan after bankruptcy?Possibly! Our preferred lenders have several different investors with varying guidelines and requirements. Alex and her team have multiple avenues to work through credit challenges, high debt-to-income ratios, self-employment income, etc. Explore New Homes by Ideal Homes &amp; NeighborhoodsWhat if I just want to know how much I can afford for a new home?&nbsp;While not nearly as accurate as a pre approval, a great first step to understand how much you might be able to spend on a new home is available through the Ideal Affordability Calculator. Enter a little financial information and receive a list of homes that likely fall in your affordability range.If you're preparing to buy a new build home in Oklahoma, getting pre-approved is one of the best first steps.With financing in place, buyers can confidently explore new homes and new home developments built by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods across the Oklahoma City metro, including new home communities in:EdmondDeer CreekNormanStillwaterMooreYukon","logo":{"contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/d70b83313978fe6a0b72d3d053492fb6.png","name":"Financing 101 - financing your new home","@type":"ImageObject"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/695432884db048664bff2838"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69a5b2f612ab97d92af76013","date":"2026-03-02T15:34:13.466Z","featured_video":[[]],"title":"What Makes a High-Quality New Build Home? Inside the Inspection Process for IDEAL New Homes in Oklahoma","metaTags":{"title":"Inside Ideal Homes’ Internal Inspection Process","description":"Discover how Ideal Homes & Neighborhoods’ rigorous internal inspections and third-party checks exceed code and give homeowners unmatched peace of mind."},"htmlbody":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1613\">How Are New Build Homes Inspected During Construction?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>When buying a new build home, many buyers assume inspections only happen when the city inspector visits the property and that this means a new home is high quality. In reality, though, high-quality new home developments should include multiple internal inspections throughout construction beyond what the city requires. These inspections ensure that the new home meets both building code requirements and the builder’s own quality standards. Now you just have to figure out which new home builders in Oklahoma have the highest standards.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every new build home constructed by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new home communities\u003c/a> undergoe continuous internal inspections throughout construction. These inspections help ensure every new home in our developments meets our high-quality standards before the homeowner ever moves in.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These internal inspections start at the very beginning and far exceed local requirements and go above and beyond what many other builders inspect.\u003cstrong>&nbsp;In other words: inspections aren’t simply part of our process. They \u003cem>are&nbsp;\u003c/em>our process.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp>According to Duane Sanders, Director of Construction, “Every phase has its own inspection. We’re involved every day. Inspecting every day.” Duane believes Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ processes and commitment to the highest quality new homes should give buyers confidence.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Phase 1: High Quality Before Even Breaking Ground\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>Structural Engineering in Your Ideal New Home\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is one of the only local builders that has a Ph.D. structural engineer ensuring a high-quality new home foundation by starting underneath the foundation.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Along with his work with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Dr. Chris Ramseyer is an emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma’s Gallogly College of Engineering, a co-designer of the iconic Skydance Bridge at Oklahoma City’s Scissortail Park, and the author of the City of Moore’s tornado building code.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/committing-to-the-highest-quality-when-other-homebuilders-dont\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Ramseyer reviews engineering specifications for each floor plan and designs the foundation plan\u003c/a> based on detailed hydrology soil reports of each neighborhood. Foundation engineering plans might be different community-to-community depending on the soil. In this process, meeting the International Residential Code and local building codes is the minimum, not the goal. Ensuring that the new home foundation is built to the highest quality by evaluating the land is one of the reasons that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has some of the strongest foundations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-ideal-partners-with-a-structural-engineer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about how Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds foundations with one of the highest success rates in Oklahoma here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Scopes of Work to Ensure High Quality\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has developed, and relies on, proprietary scopes of work for every trade involved in the building process. Split up by each step, this collection of detailed written guidelines exceeds 200 pages, and goes above and beyond city requirements to ensure that every new build meets the Ideal high-quallity standards.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We expect our trades to follow our Scopes of Work and we grade their work against those codes,” Duane said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Ideal building team is trained on these scopes of work and reference them every day as they review progress by trade partners.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Phase 2: Structural Phase (Foundation + Framing) for Ideal New Homes\u003c/h2>\u003cp>This is the most heavily inspected part of your home’s build. “Foundation, slab, frame, concrete pouring – we’re checking these daily,” said Duane. Each builder at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods only builds a certain number of homes at one time to ensure they’re able to inspect each home thoroughly at each stage.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>The Foundation of New Ideal Homes\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Most Ideal homes use a modified slab on grade foundation. This means that every four feet, a 36” deep concrete pier is poured for structural stability, and a stem wall is poured that forms the outside barrier of the slab. At this stage, Ideal builders check the perimeter measurements, pier diameter and depth, rebar placement, moisture barrier underneath the slab, and more.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Once the stem walls are ready, the slab is then poured. Even though these are technically two different pours, it’s all tied together with rebar and considered a monolithic foundation. An Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builder will check to make sure the concrete has the appropriate slump, which is the consistency or fluidity of wet concrete and is critical to ensure the correct consistency for stability and strength.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Internal Structural Checks\u003c/h3>\u003cp>The scope of work for framing trade partners is 35 pages long. In additionl to city frame inspections, the internal frame inspection is one of the most intense parts of the process. Using the scopes of work as a guide, each Ideal builder takes 1-2 hours per home to check that:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Studs are level both vertically and horizontally to ensure walls aren’t bowed\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tyvek moisture barrier is taped at all seams and nail holes for moisture protection\u003c/li>\u003cli>Tyvek added over all exterior walls, including dormers and front gables\u003c/li>\u003cli>Corners inside the home are square\u003c/li>\u003cli>The appropriate bracing is added in the attic for support\u003c/li>\u003cli>HVAC duct work is taped along seems to prevent seepage\u003c/li>\u003cli>Correct bracing is added above windows for structural support\u003c/li>\u003cli>Hilte nails are used every 18” on walls to ensure maximum support\u003c/li>\u003cli>All corners to be built with space for insulation to increase energy efficiency\u003c/li>\u003cli>Foam board insulation is added to all exterior walls to create energy efficiency\u003c/li>\u003cli>1x4 lumber is added in the required areas for wind bracing\u003c/li>\u003cli>…and more\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>“Little details could become problems,” explained Duane. “Because of continual inspections and the trade scopes, we don’t have big errors. We don’t normally find anything drastic.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Our builders make significant notes to trade partners during this process, so you’ll see spray paint and information written on the frame to communicate any items that need to be corrected before moving on to the next phase. The builder will inspect the home again after the trade partners have completed their corrections to ensure nothing was missed in the process. You might notice that Ideal homes have more detailed instructions on the frame than many other builders since this process isn’t always standard for home builders.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Phase 3: Bricks, Rough-In &amp; Mechanical Systems\u003c/h2>\u003cp>During this phase, the roof and exterior elements such as the bricks are installed. Internal inspections continue at every step after a trade finishes their work to ensure items aren’t missed in the process.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Duane used bricks to illustrate: “When we’re in the brick phase, we’re constantly checking that the brick ties are appropriately placed, and making sure everything’s anchored and flashed correctly.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>The same goes for plumbing, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and every other part of this phase. Nothing is left to assumption or deemed “good enough.”\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Phase 4: Insulation &amp; Energy Performance for Top Quality\u003c/h2>\u003cp>At this point, third-party contractors who’ve been part of the process from the beginning, become more central.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Energy Efficiency for Energy Advantage Certified New Homes\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods partners with Justin Wilson, world-renowned building science expert and co-founder of Construction Instruction. Justin and his team regularly visit Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods job sites to evaluate practices, recommend improvements, and help us stay on the leading edge of energy-efficiency and mechanical design.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>HVAC and Ductwork for High Energy Efficiency\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Before any mechanical equipment is ordered, independent engineers perform three separate sets of load calculations to determine the heating and cooling needs of the home and the best ductwork layout. They also do a third-party duct blaster test that ensures the heat and air system air leakage meets or exceeds our higher-than-normal standards. Our HVAC trade partners are always amazed that the minimal amount of air leakage that occurs in an Ideal home.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Insulation and Airflow For High Energy Efficiency\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-ultimate-energy-efficiency-testing-ideal-blower-door-testing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jeremiah Bryant from Home Energy Response Squad, LLC, will conduct Blower Door Testing at the end of the project to determine each home’s individual HERS® Score. However, he and his team visit each IDEAL home throughout the build process to assess for potential energy efficiency issues from the framing stage on.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We’re evaluating things like insulation, framing, and whether the windows were installed correctly. Our goal is to have as few variables to address at the Blower Door Test and to course correct along the way,” Jeremiah said. “What we are doing is understanding every house, that it is healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient, we’re looking at each house individually. That house. Your house,” said Jeremiah.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Phase 5: Interior Completion for Beautiful Homes and High Energy Efficiency\u003c/h2>\u003cp>This construction stage is about craftsmanship, detail, and system performance. Once the drywall is up, it’s time for the things you’ll see every day in your home, like paint, cabinetry, trim, lighting, flooring, and everything else selected at the Ideal Design Studio.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Along with daily inspections on all components that you can see, our internal inspections are also making final checks on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>This is also when the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-ultimate-energy-efficiency-testing-ideal-blower-door-testing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Blower Door Testing&nbsp;\u003c/a>is conducted and your home’s HERS® Score is assigned. The Blower Door Testing is not required by local or national codes or building standards. Along with determining the HERS® Score, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods uses this added layer as both inspection and diagnostic test. If the Blower Door Testing shows the home is too tight or not tight enough, we investigate the cause and bring Jeremiah and his team back to do the testing again.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s no surprise that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ HERS® Scores average about 40% better than a typical new home and 53% better than a typical used home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-only-energy-advantage-certified-homes-in-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Want to learn more about this interesting process that informs your home’s three-year Energy Advantage Certified Guarantee? Check out this article.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Phase 6: Quality Assurance Inspections Only in Ideal New Homes\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Even after an Ideal home is complete and all internal, external, and city inspections are signed off, we have one more round of inspections for your future home. The Customer Care team inspects every Ideal home to evaluate all of the finishes and functionality of the home. This is when appliances are tested, paint touch up needs are marked, faucets are run, and potential drain issues are identified.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When a builder is focused on a home for months, having a final second set of eyes to double-check everything makes a huge impact on your home’s final quality.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Does this mean that your home is perfect when you move in? We like to think so! But there are always things that could get missed even through these intense inspections. That’s why our customer care team is dedicated to going above and beyond standard warranty procedures. We pride ourselves on correcting anything we wouldn’t be personally okay with in our own home. Even if an issue isn’t one defined in our warranty standards, we’re happy to look into every warranty claim to be able to be proud of every home we build.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Customer Care approaches every home with the thought, “What would I expect in my own personal home?”\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Your Ideal Home\u003c/h3>\u003cp>Along with the inspections designated for each phase, the directors of construction perform random, unscheduled inspections at every phase of the project. The inspection process doesn’t finish until just before closing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, our commitment to internal inspections reflects our commitment to quality and to you, our customers. We don’t let small errors transform into big problems. We don’t let things slide if they’re covered by drywall or paint. But if they do accidentally go unnoticed, we’re also there for you after closing to make sure your home is built to a high standard.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Every inspection, every Scope of Work, every expert, and every standard that exceeds requirements is in place because of you.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So why do we prioritize internal inspections? Because we prioritize you.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 data-end=\"3769\" data-start=\"3730\">FAQ: New Build Homes and Inspections\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 data-end=\"3811\" data-start=\"3771\">Do new build homes need inspections?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"3996\" data-start=\"3813\">Even though new construction homes must pass city inspections, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods also conducts internal inspections during each phase of construction to ensure high quality. So, while every new build home goes through some level of inspections, only the highest quality homes are inspected this significantly along the way.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"4056\" data-start=\"3998\">How many inspections does a new build home go through?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"4157\" data-start=\"4058\">A typical new build home may undergo multiple city inspections, including:\u003c/p>\u003cul data-end=\"4266\" data-start=\"4159\">\u003cli data-end=\"4184\" data-start=\"4159\">foundation inspection\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4207\" data-start=\"4185\">framing inspection\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4234\" data-start=\"4208\">mechanical inspections\u003c/li>\u003cli data-end=\"4266\" data-start=\"4235\">final walkthrough inspections\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 data-end=\"4323\" data-start=\"4268\">Are inspections different in new home developments?\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"4462\" data-start=\"4325\">Some new home developments use standardized building processes and internal quality checks that go beyond municipal code inspections. It's important to talk to the new home company to understand what level of inspections they conduct above and beyond what is required by code.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Do you want to see the quality yourself? Visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">available new homes\u003c/a> in one of these areas:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/blanchard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Blanchard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/washington\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Washington, OK\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Moore\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Mustang and Yukon\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/harrah\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Harrah\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/choctaw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Choctaw\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/piedmont\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Piedmont\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Edmond and Deer Creek\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/guthrie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Guthrie\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New homes in Stillwater\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","dateUnix":1772465654,"published":true,"uniqueName":"what-makes-a-highquality-new-build-home-inside-the-inspection-process-for-ideal-new-homes-in-oklahoma-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"How Are New Build Homes Inspected During Construction?When buying a new build home, many buyers assume inspections only happen when the city inspector visits the property and that this means a new home is high quality. In reality, though, high-quality new home developments should include multiple internal inspections throughout construction beyond what the city requires. These inspections ensure that the new home meets both building code requirements and the builder’s own quality standards. Now you just have to figure out which new home builders in Oklahoma have the highest standards.Every new build home constructed by Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods in our new home communities undergoe continuous internal inspections throughout construction. These inspections help ensure every new home in our developments meets our high-quality standards before the homeowner ever moves in.These internal inspections start at the very beginning and far exceed local requirements and go above and beyond what many other builders inspect.&nbsp;In other words: inspections aren’t simply part of our process. They are&nbsp;our process.According to Duane Sanders, Director of Construction, “Every phase has its own inspection. We’re involved every day. Inspecting every day.” Duane believes Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ processes and commitment to the highest quality new homes should give buyers confidence.Phase 1: High Quality Before Even Breaking GroundStructural Engineering in Your Ideal New HomeIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is one of the only local builders that has a Ph.D. structural engineer ensuring a high-quality new home foundation by starting underneath the foundation.&nbsp;Along with his work with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, Dr. Chris Ramseyer is an emeritus professor at the University of Oklahoma’s Gallogly College of Engineering, a co-designer of the iconic Skydance Bridge at Oklahoma City’s Scissortail Park, and the author of the City of Moore’s tornado building code.Dr. Ramseyer reviews engineering specifications for each floor plan and designs the foundation plan based on detailed hydrology soil reports of each neighborhood. Foundation engineering plans might be different community-to-community depending on the soil. In this process, meeting the International Residential Code and local building codes is the minimum, not the goal. Ensuring that the new home foundation is built to the highest quality by evaluating the land is one of the reasons that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has some of the strongest foundations.Learn more about how Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds foundations with one of the highest success rates in Oklahoma here.Scopes of Work to Ensure High QualityIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods has developed, and relies on, proprietary scopes of work for every trade involved in the building process. Split up by each step, this collection of detailed written guidelines exceeds 200 pages, and goes above and beyond city requirements to ensure that every new build meets the Ideal high-quallity standards.“We expect our trades to follow our Scopes of Work and we grade their work against those codes,” Duane said.The Ideal building team is trained on these scopes of work and reference them every day as they review progress by trade partners.Phase 2: Structural Phase (Foundation + Framing) for Ideal New HomesThis is the most heavily inspected part of your home’s build. “Foundation, slab, frame, concrete pouring – we’re checking these daily,” said Duane. Each builder at Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods only builds a certain number of homes at one time to ensure they’re able to inspect each home thoroughly at each stage.The Foundation of New Ideal HomesMost Ideal homes use a modified slab on grade foundation. This means that every four feet, a 36” deep concrete pier is poured for structural stability, and a stem wall is poured that forms the outside barrier of the slab. At this stage, Ideal builders check the perimeter measurements, pier diameter and depth, rebar placement, moisture barrier underneath the slab, and more.&nbsp;Once the stem walls are ready, the slab is then poured. Even though these are technically two different pours, it’s all tied together with rebar and considered a monolithic foundation. An Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builder will check to make sure the concrete has the appropriate slump, which is the consistency or fluidity of wet concrete and is critical to ensure the correct consistency for stability and strength.Internal Structural ChecksThe scope of work for framing trade partners is 35 pages long. In additionl to city frame inspections, the internal frame inspection is one of the most intense parts of the process. Using the scopes of work as a guide, each Ideal builder takes 1-2 hours per home to check that:Studs are level both vertically and horizontally to ensure walls aren’t bowedTyvek moisture barrier is taped at all seams and nail holes for moisture protectionTyvek added over all exterior walls, including dormers and front gablesCorners inside the home are squareThe appropriate bracing is added in the attic for supportHVAC duct work is taped along seems to prevent seepageCorrect bracing is added above windows for structural supportHilte nails are used every 18” on walls to ensure maximum supportAll corners to be built with space for insulation to increase energy efficiencyFoam board insulation is added to all exterior walls to create energy efficiency1x4 lumber is added in the required areas for wind bracing…and more“Little details could become problems,” explained Duane. “Because of continual inspections and the trade scopes, we don’t have big errors. We don’t normally find anything drastic.”Our builders make significant notes to trade partners during this process, so you’ll see spray paint and information written on the frame to communicate any items that need to be corrected before moving on to the next phase. The builder will inspect the home again after the trade partners have completed their corrections to ensure nothing was missed in the process. You might notice that Ideal homes have more detailed instructions on the frame than many other builders since this process isn’t always standard for home builders.Phase 3: Bricks, Rough-In &amp; Mechanical SystemsDuring this phase, the roof and exterior elements such as the bricks are installed. Internal inspections continue at every step after a trade finishes their work to ensure items aren’t missed in the process.&nbsp;Duane used bricks to illustrate: “When we’re in the brick phase, we’re constantly checking that the brick ties are appropriately placed, and making sure everything’s anchored and flashed correctly.”The same goes for plumbing, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and every other part of this phase. Nothing is left to assumption or deemed “good enough.”Phase 4: Insulation &amp; Energy Performance for Top QualityAt this point, third-party contractors who’ve been part of the process from the beginning, become more central.Energy Efficiency for Energy Advantage Certified New HomesIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods partners with Justin Wilson, world-renowned building science expert and co-founder of Construction Instruction. Justin and his team regularly visit Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods job sites to evaluate practices, recommend improvements, and help us stay on the leading edge of energy-efficiency and mechanical design.HVAC and Ductwork for High Energy EfficiencyBefore any mechanical equipment is ordered, independent engineers perform three separate sets of load calculations to determine the heating and cooling needs of the home and the best ductwork layout. They also do a third-party duct blaster test that ensures the heat and air system air leakage meets or exceeds our higher-than-normal standards. Our HVAC trade partners are always amazed that the minimal amount of air leakage that occurs in an Ideal home.Insulation and Airflow For High Energy EfficiencyJeremiah Bryant from Home Energy Response Squad, LLC, will conduct Blower Door Testing at the end of the project to determine each home’s individual HERS® Score. However, he and his team visit each IDEAL home throughout the build process to assess for potential energy efficiency issues from the framing stage on.“We’re evaluating things like insulation, framing, and whether the windows were installed correctly. Our goal is to have as few variables to address at the Blower Door Test and to course correct along the way,” Jeremiah said. “What we are doing is understanding every house, that it is healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient, we’re looking at each house individually. That house. Your house,” said Jeremiah.Phase 5: Interior Completion for Beautiful Homes and High Energy EfficiencyThis construction stage is about craftsmanship, detail, and system performance. Once the drywall is up, it’s time for the things you’ll see every day in your home, like paint, cabinetry, trim, lighting, flooring, and everything else selected at the Ideal Design Studio.Along with daily inspections on all components that you can see, our internal inspections are also making final checks on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.&nbsp;This is also when the Blower Door Testing&nbsp;is conducted and your home’s HERS® Score is assigned. The Blower Door Testing is not required by local or national codes or building standards. Along with determining the HERS® Score, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods uses this added layer as both inspection and diagnostic test. If the Blower Door Testing shows the home is too tight or not tight enough, we investigate the cause and bring Jeremiah and his team back to do the testing again.It’s no surprise that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods’ HERS® Scores average about 40% better than a typical new home and 53% better than a typical used home.&nbsp;Want to learn more about this interesting process that informs your home’s three-year Energy Advantage Certified Guarantee? Check out this article.Phase 6: Quality Assurance Inspections Only in Ideal New HomesEven after an Ideal home is complete and all internal, external, and city inspections are signed off, we have one more round of inspections for your future home. The Customer Care team inspects every Ideal home to evaluate all of the finishes and functionality of the home. This is when appliances are tested, paint touch up needs are marked, faucets are run, and potential drain issues are identified.When a builder is focused on a home for months, having a final second set of eyes to double-check everything makes a huge impact on your home’s final quality.&nbsp;Does this mean that your home is perfect when you move in? We like to think so! But there are always things that could get missed even through these intense inspections. That’s why our customer care team is dedicated to going above and beyond standard warranty procedures. We pride ourselves on correcting anything we wouldn’t be personally okay with in our own home. Even if an issue isn’t one defined in our warranty standards, we’re happy to look into every warranty claim to be able to be proud of every home we build.&nbsp;Customer Care approaches every home with the thought, “What would I expect in my own personal home?”Your Ideal HomeAlong with the inspections designated for each phase, the directors of construction perform random, unscheduled inspections at every phase of the project. The inspection process doesn’t finish until just before closing.At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, our commitment to internal inspections reflects our commitment to quality and to you, our customers. We don’t let small errors transform into big problems. We don’t let things slide if they’re covered by drywall or paint. But if they do accidentally go unnoticed, we’re also there for you after closing to make sure your home is built to a high standard.Every inspection, every Scope of Work, every expert, and every standard that exceeds requirements is in place because of you.So why do we prioritize internal inspections? Because we prioritize you.FAQ: New Build Homes and InspectionsDo new build homes need inspections?Even though new construction homes must pass city inspections, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods also conducts internal inspections during each phase of construction to ensure high quality. So, while every new build home goes through some level of inspections, only the highest quality homes are inspected this significantly along the way.How many inspections does a new build home go through?A typical new build home may undergo multiple city inspections, including:foundation inspectionframing inspectionmechanical inspectionsfinal walkthrough inspectionsAre inspections different in new home developments?Some new home developments use standardized building processes and internal quality checks that go beyond municipal code inspections. It's important to talk to the new home company to understand what level of inspections they conduct above and beyond what is required by code.Do you want to see the quality yourself? Visit available new homes in one of these areas:New homes in BlanchardNew homes in Washington, OKNew homes in NormanNew homes in MooreNew homes in Mustang and YukonNew homes in HarrahNew homes in ChoctawNew homes in PiedmontNew homes in Edmond and Deer CreekNew homes in GuthrieNew homes in Stillwater","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","@type":"BlogPosting","_updated":"Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:20:09 GMT","_created":"Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:55:34 GMT","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","_etag":"799308be875a7881933afe4ab86b6c5810797904","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/77a8dd225737f7f912db83c60ea2812a.png","name":"above & beyond - inspections for top quality"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69a5b2f612ab97d92af76013"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69b2e0f64b8ea19224ffe75d","date":"2026-03-12T15:37:56.949Z","featured_video":[[]],"title":"Affordable Design Features We Love in New Homes","htmlbody":"\u003cp>If you're shopping for new homes in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma City\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mustang\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater\u003c/a>, one of the most exciting parts of building a home is choosing the design details that make it feel personal.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, homebuyers who wish to custom build get to experience something different than most builders offer. Instead of choosing from a few limited design packages or a small number of options, homebuyers can mix and match their selections to create a home that reflects their own unique style.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/touring-the-ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Even better, professional designers guide custom buyers through every step of the process so that selecting colors, flooring, fixtures, and finishes feels inspiring and not overwhelming.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We recently spoke with some of the designers at the Ideal Design Studio to learn which stylish design features are trending in new homes across Central Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What Design Trends Are Popular in New Homes Right Now?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Many homebuyers today want a balance of affordable comfort, durability, and unique style. Some of the most popular trends include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Warm neutral color palettes\u003c/li>\u003cli>Durable flooring that looks like real wood\u003c/li>\u003cli>Quartz countertops with subtle movement\u003c/li>\u003cli>Statement lighting and hardware\u003c/li>\u003cli>Beautiful bathroom designs\u003c/li>\u003cli>Bold accent colors for contrast\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">These features help homeowners create spaces that feel modern, welcoming, and timeless without requiring expensive upgrades.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Melody, Design Studio Manager\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/meet-melody-richardson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Melody&nbsp;\u003c/a>is falling for textured, warm neutrals that make a home feel cozy through layered warmth.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Biscotti Backsplash\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“I’m loving the new backsplash tile collection we recently added. It’s warm yet neutral. The glossy finish makes what might look rustic feel fresh. The Biscotti color is my favorite!”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.msisurfaces.com/porcelain-stella/biscotti-2x10/#mz-expanded-view-493764689321\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Stella Biscotti\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd9a1aabccba28c1f4e135696be7bc1b.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/dd9a1aabccba28c1f4e135696be7bc1b.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" alt=\"Stella Biscotti\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>&nbsp; &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Warm-Toned White Countertops\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Another favorite is the warm tones in the background color of this Lumataj quartz from MSI Surfaces. I think it stands out from other white and light quartz selections.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.msisurfaces.com/quartz-countertops/lumataj-quartz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Quarts Countertops\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/889c3fe46845f8fae3b956effcf0a958.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/889c3fe46845f8fae3b956effcf0a958.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Dreamy Accent Color&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Thunderous from Sherwin Williams is my favorite paint color right now. We offer this for the exterior, exterior accents, front door, and painted cabinet colors. It’s a great way to add some color to your home in a warm, subtle way that still feels neutral.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/green-paint-colors/sw6201-thunderous\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f807e1c402f3c94c87443f2553d7d732.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f807e1c402f3c94c87443f2553d7d732.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Taylor Bowden, Design Consultant\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/meet-taylor-bowden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/meet-taylor-bowden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Taylor&nbsp;\u003c/a>is loving that warm tones are back in a big way because they make homes feel comfortable, inviting, and easy to relax in.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Family-Friendly Flooring\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“My current favorite flooring is laminate flooring. I suggest it to all of my clients with kids and pets for its durability. My current favorite color is Toasted Timber Oak.” Not only is luxury laminate flooring durable but also very easy to clean and honestly looks so much like wood flooring that it’s hard to tell the difference.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.mohawkflooring.com/shop/Laminated_Wood/detail/CDL45/Adler_Creek/02/Toasted_Timber_Oak?productLine=RevWood%20Plus&carpet_types=Plus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a65e2c71791564643f331477cec30fad.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/a65e2c71791564643f331477cec30fad.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Subtle Focal Point\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“This has been my favorite backsplash for a couple of years. The Sublimity Namaste Herringbone is a kitchen focal point that’s also subtle and versatile. My favorite thing about it is its warm tones and hints of gray. It’s really adaptable to different design aesthetics.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">This kitchen backsplash tile is a perfect addition to your IDEAL custom home and can be found in some of our move-in-ready homes as well.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.daltile.com/products/natural-stone/sublimity/namaste\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/973cbf8a9f9bd585eb696a5a2276da43.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/973cbf8a9f9bd585eb696a5a2276da43.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Favorite Fixtures\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“I love Delta’s champagne bronze fixture finishes. The color elevates kitchens and bathrooms, and it can be paired with black and warm tones. My favorites are Saylor for bathrooms and Lenta for kitchens.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.deltafaucet.com/bathroom/product/3535-CZMPU-DST.html?msockid=16930747dbe765ac3b1916c4da696409\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f5846bcba59d4967ea004e463c821c4c.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f5846bcba59d4967ea004e463c821c4c.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.deltafaucet.com/kitchen/product/19802Z-CZ-DST.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e90984a7f0a9df19e384bd7ab8c77909.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/e90984a7f0a9df19e384bd7ab8c77909.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Rachel Cathey, Design Studio Assistant Manager\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/meet-rachel-cathey\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rachel&nbsp;\u003c/a>is here for the drama: bold contrast, rich color, and statement-making details.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Glimmers of Gold\u003c/h4>\u003cp>“I love the hints of gold in our Calacatta Premata® Quartz from MSI Quartz. It’s so versatile, looks great with any cabinet paint or stain color, and is a very affordable upgrade option.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.msisurfaces.com/images/quartz-countertops/products/slab/large/calacatta-premata-slab.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/68d85c46a0777e01edbc302bfec14686.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/68d85c46a0777e01edbc302bfec14686.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cbr>\u003c/h4>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Lovely Laminate Flooring\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Lodge Hickory is one of my favorite laminate flooring options right now. I love how much character and depth this flooring has. It’s also versatile, durable, and goes with just about anything.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.karastan.com/shop/Laminated%20Wood/detail/KLW06/Farrington_Crest/258/Lodge_Hickory?productLine=BelleLuxe%20Waterproof\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5efd9a231c9f8cfff9a52b4aa8265936.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/5efd9a231c9f8cfff9a52b4aa8265936.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Bathroom Tile that Says Spa Retreat\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“I’m really loving the colors in this ‘Pigmenta’ collection of 3x8 tiles. ‘Sienna’ paired with the black fixtures is my favorite. The ‘Dye’ shade is a close second, which I love because of the variations in the shades of green. Both options feel calming and spa-like without feeling boring or sterile.”\u003ca href=\"https://www.emser.com/product/pigmenta-w14pigmsi0308p\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fe775686a93094ec07a63c1dd1f0705d.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fe775686a93094ec07a63c1dd1f0705d.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.emser.com/product/pigmenta-w14pigmdy0308p\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cc68c5c15f432aefc2f297d6f186b5b9.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/cc68c5c15f432aefc2f297d6f186b5b9.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Dark Drama\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“I love this Iron Ore paint color by Sherwin Williams. It’s a fresh, soft black that has a touch of warmth to it. Whether you use it as an accent in the interior or exterior, it adds just the right amount of contrast.”\u003ca href=\"https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/SW7069-iron-ore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/SW7069-iron-ore\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fcc3b28320b490d9fb5a636661541528.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/fcc3b28320b490d9fb5a636661541528.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Lighting it Up&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“I love this Breakfast Room light. I feel like it adds so much personality to a space. Even better, you can move each arm to customize the look you want.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://lighting.lifestylesstores.com/brand-171/sku-2595505/ten-light-chandelier\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cbr>\u003cimg src=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99f475f19b269f1460ac87a13576d4c2.png\" data-filename=\"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/99f475f19b269f1460ac87a13576d4c2.png\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Where Can You Find New Homes in Central Oklahoma?\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds communities across the Oklahoma City metro area, including:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma City\u003cbr>\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond and Deer Creek\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/mustangyukon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Yukon and Mustang\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/stillwater\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillwater\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">These communities offer&nbsp;affordable new homes with modern design features, making it easier for buyers to build a home that fits both their lifestyle and budget.\u003c/p>","dateUnix":1773329877,"published":true,"uniqueName":"affordable-design-features-we-love-in-new-homes-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"If you're shopping for new homes in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Yukon, Mustang, or Stillwater, one of the most exciting parts of building a home is choosing the design details that make it feel personal.At&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, homebuyers who wish to custom build get to experience something different than most builders offer. Instead of choosing from a few limited design packages or a small number of options, homebuyers can mix and match their selections to create a home that reflects their own unique style.Even better, professional designers guide custom buyers through every step of the process so that selecting colors, flooring, fixtures, and finishes feels inspiring and not overwhelming.We recently spoke with some of the designers at the Ideal Design Studio to learn which stylish design features are trending in new homes across Central Oklahoma.What Design Trends Are Popular in New Homes Right Now?Many homebuyers today want a balance of affordable comfort, durability, and unique style. Some of the most popular trends include:Warm neutral color palettesDurable flooring that looks like real woodQuartz countertops with subtle movementStatement lighting and hardwareBeautiful bathroom designsBold accent colors for contrastThese features help homeowners create spaces that feel modern, welcoming, and timeless without requiring expensive upgrades.Melody, Design Studio ManagerMelody&nbsp;is falling for textured, warm neutrals that make a home feel cozy through layered warmth.Biscotti Backsplash“I’m loving the new backsplash tile collection we recently added. It’s warm yet neutral. The glossy finish makes what might look rustic feel fresh. The Biscotti color is my favorite!”&nbsp; &nbsp;Warm-Toned White Countertops“Another favorite is the warm tones in the background color of this Lumataj quartz from MSI Surfaces. I think it stands out from other white and light quartz selections.”Dreamy Accent Color&nbsp;“Thunderous from Sherwin Williams is my favorite paint color right now. We offer this for the exterior, exterior accents, front door, and painted cabinet colors. It’s a great way to add some color to your home in a warm, subtle way that still feels neutral.”Taylor Bowden, Design ConsultantTaylor&nbsp;is loving that warm tones are back in a big way because they make homes feel comfortable, inviting, and easy to relax in.Family-Friendly Flooring“My current favorite flooring is laminate flooring. I suggest it to all of my clients with kids and pets for its durability. My current favorite color is Toasted Timber Oak.” Not only is luxury laminate flooring durable but also very easy to clean and honestly looks so much like wood flooring that it’s hard to tell the difference.Subtle Focal Point“This has been my favorite backsplash for a couple of years. The Sublimity Namaste Herringbone is a kitchen focal point that’s also subtle and versatile. My favorite thing about it is its warm tones and hints of gray. It’s really adaptable to different design aesthetics.”This kitchen backsplash tile is a perfect addition to your IDEAL custom home and can be found in some of our move-in-ready homes as well.Favorite Fixtures“I love Delta’s champagne bronze fixture finishes. The color elevates kitchens and bathrooms, and it can be paired with black and warm tones. My favorites are Saylor for bathrooms and Lenta for kitchens.”Rachel Cathey, Design Studio Assistant ManagerRachel&nbsp;is here for the drama: bold contrast, rich color, and statement-making details.Glimmers of Gold“I love the hints of gold in our Calacatta Premata® Quartz from MSI Quartz. It’s so versatile, looks great with any cabinet paint or stain color, and is a very affordable upgrade option.”Lovely Laminate Flooring“Lodge Hickory is one of my favorite laminate flooring options right now. I love how much character and depth this flooring has. It’s also versatile, durable, and goes with just about anything.”&nbsp;Bathroom Tile that Says Spa Retreat“I’m really loving the colors in this ‘Pigmenta’ collection of 3x8 tiles. ‘Sienna’ paired with the black fixtures is my favorite. The ‘Dye’ shade is a close second, which I love because of the variations in the shades of green. Both options feel calming and spa-like without feeling boring or sterile.”Dark Drama“I love this Iron Ore paint color by Sherwin Williams. It’s a fresh, soft black that has a touch of warmth to it. Whether you use it as an accent in the interior or exterior, it adds just the right amount of contrast.”Lighting it Up&nbsp;“I love this Breakfast Room light. I feel like it adds so much personality to a space. Even better, you can move each arm to customize the look you want.”Where Can You Find New Homes in Central Oklahoma?Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds communities across the Oklahoma City metro area, including:Oklahoma CityEdmond and Deer CreekNormanYukon and MustangStillwaterThese communities offer&nbsp;affordable new homes with modern design features, making it easier for buyers to build a home that fits both their lifestyle and budget.","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","@type":"BlogPosting","_updated":"Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:19:57 GMT","_created":"Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:51:18 GMT","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","_etag":"754bc7a363e617461b99826487bb7f07cbee97a7","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c3e3107293b3eb289caf6f17d8ef40b6.png","name":"DESIGN SELECTIONS WE LOVE IN A NEW HOME"},"metaTags":{"title":"Design Selections We Love in New Homes in Oklahoma","description":"From warm neutrals to bold accents, see affordable and unique design selections for new homes in Oklahoma"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69b2e0f64b8ea19224ffe75d"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69b332486c361b1e01bde379","date":"2026-03-12T19:51:45.732Z","featured_video":[[]],"title":"Top New Home Features Homebuyers Are Looking for","htmlbody":"\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>What are the top new home design trends that buyers are looking for?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">With all of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/what-makes-a-high-quality-new-build-home-inside-the-inspection-process-for-ideal-new-homes-in-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">high-quality features\u003c/a> included in a new Ideal home, homebuyers are able to focus their buying power on features that increase their home’s value and create a unique space. What’s changing in trends for 2026 and how is Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods leading the way for new custom homes in Oklahoma?\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>What paint colors are trending in 2026 for new homes?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Warmer colors and natural materials.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This year, homebuyers are moving away from white and cool grays and toward colors that feel grounded, warm, and inviting. This includes warm color palettes, soft neutrals, earthy tones, and layered textures that make a home feel inviting from the moment you walk through the front door.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Are painted baseboards and painted cabinets still in or are people moving back to stained wood?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Stained wood is making a comeback.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Don’t worry. We’re not talking about the yellow oak that was so popular in the ’90s.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Stained wood in light neutrals or rich, warm tones is making a comeback in molding, cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural accents. Buyers are drawn to the warmth, richness, and character of natural wood. That doesn’t mean that many homebuyers aren’t still looking for painted cabinets and baseboards, but it’s not as abundant as it was a few years ago.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>What functional new home features are buyers prioritizing right now?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Practical functionality is queen.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Functionality is as important for buyers in 2026. People have packed schedules, work-from-home lifestyles, and sometimes multiple generations living in their new Ideal homes. All of this makes durable, easy-care materials paramount. More than ever, we’re seeing buyers pinpoint the features that make their day-to-day routines easier.\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Layout:\u003c/strong> smart layouts with minimal wasted space\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Storage:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>optimized and generous storage options throughout the home\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Finishes:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>homeowners want high-quality finishes that will last.&nbsp;\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Find out more about our continuous improvement measures to ensure we’re only offering the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/touring-the-ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">highest quality finishes in our Ideal Design Studio\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Peace-of-Mind Guarantees:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>just as with high-quality finishes, homeowners want systems in their homes that last and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/protecting-your-new-home-with-the-best-warranty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">guarantee that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will step in\u003c/a> if something goes wrong\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Why are full fences such an important feature for new homes?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Privacy, safety, and peace of mind matter more than ever.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Imagine moving into your new home and having no fence. Now you’re taking the dog out to your own backyard on a leash and worried about your children playing outside. That’s why Ideal homes include full fencing*. Homeowners want to walk into their home on day one and have a safe and private space to call their own.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The reality is that for most homebuyers, a fenced yard is a necessity, not a luxury. Moreover, as lifestyles shift toward spending more time at home, outdoor spaces are being used more frequently.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>How are outdoor living spaces influencing new home design in 2026?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Buyers want outdoor spaces they can actually use.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>As more home buyers spend time at home, outdoor living areas have become an extension of the home itself. Homebuyers are looking for backyards that feel private, comfortable, and ready to use for relaxing, entertaining, or everyday family life.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Here in Oklahoma, covered porches matter even more. It’s not just about comfort, entertaining, and utilizing your outdoor space. It’s also about protecting that outdoor space from our weather. Hail and severe weather can damage outdoor furniture while the hot Oklahoma sun can fade outdoor toys and furniture quickly. A covered porch allows homeowners to leave outdoor furniture in place with confidence, rather than constantly moving or replacing it. Paired with features like fencing, covered porches help define outdoor living spaces that are both usable and durable from day one.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>What new home neighborhood amenities are most important to homebuyers today?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Walking trails and outdoor spaces top the list.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Homebuyers are looking for neighborhoods that encourage movement, connection, and time outdoors. Did you know that when Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods plans a new home community, one of the first things we do is plan out the new home development amenities? While some new home neighborhoods look like the community areas are an afterthought, Ideal neighborhoods are built around the entire idea of community.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">It is a key value that every home has convenient access to at least one community space, whether that’s an entrance to a walking trail, a playground, or a fishing pond. Most new Ideal neighborhoods feature walking trails and we continue to see that as the number-one most desired new home neighborhood amenity.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>What do homeowners want for the exterior design of their new homes in Oklahoma?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Unique new homes with character and personality.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>You have likely driven through new home developments in Oklahoma and seen streets where the homes look identical and everything seems like a copy and paste from their neighbors. But homeowners want a new home to feel personal to them and their style.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal new home neighborhoods stand out with personality because we provide thoughtful variation in style, color, features, and materials. More than any other builder in Oklahoma, Ideal new home neighborhoods feature unique homes with character and personality that are anything but cookie cutter.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-design-center-options-and-solutions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal Design Studio\u003c/a> designs every home so that similar exterior elevations aren’t placed next to each other and that brick colors, paint palettes, and wood stains are varied from house to house. The result is a new home community that feels intentional and well-designed, but never repetitive. Ideal new home neighborhoods feel personalized and expressive, while the neighborhood as a whole maintains a timeless, harmonious look.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>How important are energy efficient homes to homebuyers in 2026?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Energy efficiency is still one of the most important features of a new home thanks to the savings it offers every month.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Energy efficiency for new homes has a wide variety of definitions in 2026. For Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, that goes above and beyond just building a home with a low HERS score (\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-only-energy-advantage-certified-homes-in-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">find out more about HERS scores here\u003c/a>). Some builders advertise high energy efficiency because they’re limiting the number of windows or lowering ceiling heights.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods focuses on insulating in every nook and cranny possible, installing low-E windows, using energy efficient appliances, and much more. We also do all of this without compromising the home’s style or amount of natural light.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds some of the most energy-efficient homes for the money.\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-only-energy-advantage-certified-homes-in-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal’s Energy Advantage Certified homes\u003c/a> are backed by decades of verified firsts, including the first U.S. Department of Energy Builders Challenge Home in Oklahoma, the first Gold-certified green home in the state, the first affordable LEED-certified home in the United States, the first affordable zero-energy home in the country, the first and only Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling costs, and the first Energy Star builder for affordable homes in the U.S.\u003c/p>\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\">Confidence you can measure:\u003c/h4>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We’re the only Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling costs for three years on most homes, giving buyers confidence that their energy-efficient home will deliver real, measurable savings. Learn more about this process here.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Top things homebuyers are looking for in new homes in 2026\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>This year more than ever, buyers are focused on affordable comfort, warmth, and a launchpad for a full life.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Across style, functionality, and community design, the most in-demand features for 2026 share a common goal: making daily life easier, warmer, and more connected without breaking the budget. Homeowners are thinking about how they can make a space their own without having to start from scratch. They’re thinking about how it supports real life now and for years to come.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Current new home trends reflect a desire for balance. Warm, inviting design. Practical and personal features that reduce stress and show off individual style. Neighborhoods that encourage people to step outside, connect, and feel rooted where they live.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Where do you start looking for a new home in Oklahoma?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">First, start with exterior style. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Here you can find more than 35 floor plans&nbsp;\u003c/a>ranging in style from Craftsman, traditional, modern, tudor, mountain cottage, and farmhouse designs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Next, come \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/contact-us\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tour\u003c/a> one of our new home neighborhoods in Oklahoma to see the homes in person and check out some of the interior styles available.\u003c/p>","metaTags":{"title":"Oklahoma new home trends","description":"Explore Oklahoma new home trends for 2026, from warm interiors and outdoor living to energy efficiency and community-focused neighborhood design."},"dateUnix":1773345106,"published":true,"uniqueName":"top-new-home-features-homebuyers-are-looking-for-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"What are the top new home design trends that buyers are looking for?With all of the high-quality features included in a new Ideal home, homebuyers are able to focus their buying power on features that increase their home’s value and create a unique space. What’s changing in trends for 2026 and how is Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods leading the way for new custom homes in Oklahoma?What paint colors are trending in 2026 for new homes?Warmer colors and natural materials.&nbsp;This year, homebuyers are moving away from white and cool grays and toward colors that feel grounded, warm, and inviting. This includes warm color palettes, soft neutrals, earthy tones, and layered textures that make a home feel inviting from the moment you walk through the front door.Are painted baseboards and painted cabinets still in or are people moving back to stained wood?Stained wood is making a comeback.&nbsp;Don’t worry. We’re not talking about the yellow oak that was so popular in the ’90s.Stained wood in light neutrals or rich, warm tones is making a comeback in molding, cabinetry, built-ins, and architectural accents. Buyers are drawn to the warmth, richness, and character of natural wood. That doesn’t mean that many homebuyers aren’t still looking for painted cabinets and baseboards, but it’s not as abundant as it was a few years ago.What functional new home features are buyers prioritizing right now?Practical functionality is queen.&nbsp;Functionality is as important for buyers in 2026. People have packed schedules, work-from-home lifestyles, and sometimes multiple generations living in their new Ideal homes. All of this makes durable, easy-care materials paramount. More than ever, we’re seeing buyers pinpoint the features that make their day-to-day routines easier.Layout: smart layouts with minimal wasted spaceStorage:&nbsp;optimized and generous storage options throughout the homeFinishes:&nbsp;homeowners want high-quality finishes that will last.&nbsp;Find out more about our continuous improvement measures to ensure we’re only offering the highest quality finishes in our Ideal Design Studio.Peace-of-Mind Guarantees:&nbsp;just as with high-quality finishes, homeowners want systems in their homes that last and the guarantee that Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods will step in if something goes wrongWhy are full fences such an important feature for new homes?Privacy, safety, and peace of mind matter more than ever.&nbsp;Imagine moving into your new home and having no fence. Now you’re taking the dog out to your own backyard on a leash and worried about your children playing outside. That’s why Ideal homes include full fencing*. Homeowners want to walk into their home on day one and have a safe and private space to call their own.The reality is that for most homebuyers, a fenced yard is a necessity, not a luxury. Moreover, as lifestyles shift toward spending more time at home, outdoor spaces are being used more frequently.How are outdoor living spaces influencing new home design in 2026?Buyers want outdoor spaces they can actually use.&nbsp;As more home buyers spend time at home, outdoor living areas have become an extension of the home itself. Homebuyers are looking for backyards that feel private, comfortable, and ready to use for relaxing, entertaining, or everyday family life.Here in Oklahoma, covered porches matter even more. It’s not just about comfort, entertaining, and utilizing your outdoor space. It’s also about protecting that outdoor space from our weather. Hail and severe weather can damage outdoor furniture while the hot Oklahoma sun can fade outdoor toys and furniture quickly. A covered porch allows homeowners to leave outdoor furniture in place with confidence, rather than constantly moving or replacing it. Paired with features like fencing, covered porches help define outdoor living spaces that are both usable and durable from day one.What new home neighborhood amenities are most important to homebuyers today?Walking trails and outdoor spaces top the list.&nbsp;Homebuyers are looking for neighborhoods that encourage movement, connection, and time outdoors. Did you know that when Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods plans a new home community, one of the first things we do is plan out the new home development amenities? While some new home neighborhoods look like the community areas are an afterthought, Ideal neighborhoods are built around the entire idea of community.It is a key value that every home has convenient access to at least one community space, whether that’s an entrance to a walking trail, a playground, or a fishing pond. Most new Ideal neighborhoods feature walking trails and we continue to see that as the number-one most desired new home neighborhood amenity.What do homeowners want for the exterior design of their new homes in Oklahoma?Unique new homes with character and personality.&nbsp;You have likely driven through new home developments in Oklahoma and seen streets where the homes look identical and everything seems like a copy and paste from their neighbors. But homeowners want a new home to feel personal to them and their style.Ideal new home neighborhoods stand out with personality because we provide thoughtful variation in style, color, features, and materials. More than any other builder in Oklahoma, Ideal new home neighborhoods feature unique homes with character and personality that are anything but cookie cutter.The Ideal Design Studio designs every home so that similar exterior elevations aren’t placed next to each other and that brick colors, paint palettes, and wood stains are varied from house to house. The result is a new home community that feels intentional and well-designed, but never repetitive. Ideal new home neighborhoods feel personalized and expressive, while the neighborhood as a whole maintains a timeless, harmonious look.How important are energy efficient homes to homebuyers in 2026?Energy efficiency is still one of the most important features of a new home thanks to the savings it offers every month.&nbsp;Energy efficiency for new homes has a wide variety of definitions in 2026. For Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, that goes above and beyond just building a home with a low HERS score (find out more about HERS scores here). Some builders advertise high energy efficiency because they’re limiting the number of windows or lowering ceiling heights.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods focuses on insulating in every nook and cranny possible, installing low-E windows, using energy efficient appliances, and much more. We also do all of this without compromising the home’s style or amount of natural light.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds some of the most energy-efficient homes for the money.Ideal’s Energy Advantage Certified homes are backed by decades of verified firsts, including the first U.S. Department of Energy Builders Challenge Home in Oklahoma, the first Gold-certified green home in the state, the first affordable LEED-certified home in the United States, the first affordable zero-energy home in the country, the first and only Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling costs, and the first Energy Star builder for affordable homes in the U.S.Confidence you can measure:We’re the only Oklahoma builder to guarantee heating and cooling costs for three years on most homes, giving buyers confidence that their energy-efficient home will deliver real, measurable savings. Learn more about this process here.Top things homebuyers are looking for in new homes in 2026This year more than ever, buyers are focused on affordable comfort, warmth, and a launchpad for a full life.Across style, functionality, and community design, the most in-demand features for 2026 share a common goal: making daily life easier, warmer, and more connected without breaking the budget. Homeowners are thinking about how they can make a space their own without having to start from scratch. They’re thinking about how it supports real life now and for years to come.Current new home trends reflect a desire for balance. Warm, inviting design. Practical and personal features that reduce stress and show off individual style. Neighborhoods that encourage people to step outside, connect, and feel rooted where they live.Where do you start looking for a new home in Oklahoma?First, start with exterior style. Here you can find more than 35 floor plans&nbsp;ranging in style from Craftsman, traditional, modern, tudor, mountain cottage, and farmhouse designs.&nbsp;Next, come tour one of our new home neighborhoods in Oklahoma to see the homes in person and check out some of the interior styles available.","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","@type":"BlogPosting","_updated":"Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:42:31 GMT","_created":"Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:38:16 GMT","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","_etag":"f968cac3a627ce572fe8d42a9294e5c7cf8c718f","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/41c11056012c0ac2de7bd4627b9159b8.png","name":"new home trends"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69b332486c361b1e01bde379"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69b3390d4588aa3ea452faba","date":"2026-03-12T21:45:19.401Z","featured_video":[[]],"title":"Should You Add Features Now or Later in Your New Home?","htmlbody":"\u003cp>Buying a new home can be both exciting and intimidating. There are a lot of decisions to make and a lot to consider when you determine your budget. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods focuses on helping you decide where to use your buying power most effectively and keep you in budget along the way.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Walking into the\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/touring-the-ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Ideal Design Studio\u003c/a> is a serious kid-in-a-candy store situation. It’s easy to want every upgrade. We know that’s not a reality. Inevitably, conversations move to: “Should we do this now…or can it wait?”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The reality is this: if you have a budget (as most of us do), some options might be worth waiting until after you live in your new home for a while before deciding to make changes. We'll help you understand what might be best to add now vs. waiting until later. \u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Three Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Add Options Now or Later to Your New Home\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Question 1: Will adding this later damage finished surfaces of my new home?\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Once your new home is complete, many surfaces are sealed and finished with care. Adding features later can mean cutting into drywall, removing trim, disturbing flooring, or patching and repainting.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If an option requires undoing finished work, it’s often a better idea (and less stressful) to custom build a home with this feature. Examples often best done during your new home building process include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Additional electrical outlets or lighting that require opening walls\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Adding additional cabinets\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>These upgrades are possible later, but they’re often less expensive to add at the beginning rather than waiting until the home is complete.\u003c/p>\u003cdiv data-empty=\"true\">\u003cbr>\u003c/div>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Question 2: Will it require structural changes to my new home?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Some features affect more than appearances. Structural changes can involve framing, foundation elements, rooflines, or major mechanical and electrical routing. Those types of modifications are far more complicated after construction is complete. If a change will impact the structure of the home, it’s usually best to address it up front. Examples that are typically best included when you buy or build a new home:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Covered patios or patio extensions, which may require additional foundation work or roof framing\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">It's also much more affordable to add concrete to your back patio during construction than after the home is complete\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Enlarged or relocated doors or larger windows\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">These are all features that might seem like fun “someday projects,” but once the home is built, changing them is far more invasive and expensive than most homeowners expect.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Question 3: Will this change to my new home disrupt my life?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Even when something can be added later, it’s worth asking what that actually looks like in real life. Will you need to:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Live with dust, noise, or limited access to rooms?\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">If you decide to wait a year, are you going to have to move the furniture out?\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Sometimes the real cost of an upgrade isn’t the price, it’s the disruption to your life. Examples of an upgrade that will disrupt your life after construction:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Flooring. While it may seem like something you can change later, flooring often means removing (and inevitably damaging) baseboards, moving appliances and furniture…basically moving in and out of your house twice.&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The good news, however, is that there are some options you might decide to tackle after you’ve built your new Ideal home since they won't disrupt your home significantly and are similar in price to adding this feature up front.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Six upgrades that might be possible and affordable later\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Storm Shelter\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Storm shelter considerations include:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Below-ground shelters aren’t accessible for everyone, especially those with mobility concerns or with larger pets\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Larger families may need more space than a standard shelter provides\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Some homeowners prefer an above-ground safe room or a different placement\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Adding a storm shelter to your new home in Oklahoma is a great option but it is also possible to add a storm shelter after move-in with very minimal disruption and for a similar cost.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Sprinkler System\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Adding a sprinkler systems is another upgrade you can add later without significant disruption and for a similar price as an upfront installation.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Additional Landscaping\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">You may want to add additional landscaping such as larger flower beds or more plans. When custom-building an new home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, you can choose a larger landscaping package. But you can also choose to add this later if you wish to take more time to plan out your dream garden, see how water moves across the yard, and how you use your outdoor space.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Accent Paint\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Accent walls and custom color choices are easy to change later with minimal impact on your home's functionality. \u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Garage Storage\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Who doesn’t love the idea of built-in organization in the garage? This is one of the easiest upgrades to add after you’ve moved in. Because garage storage lives outside your main living space, it’s a flexible upgrade that’s easy to tackle while you’re already settled…without turning your home into a construction zone.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, our goal is to help you build a home that works for your life, your budget, and your future without pressure, shortcuts, or regret.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about custom building one of our 38 floor plans in Oklahoma City and Stillwater!\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","dateUnix":1773351920,"published":true,"uniqueName":"should-you-add-features-now-or-later-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"Buying a new home can be both exciting and intimidating. There are a lot of decisions to make and a lot to consider when you determine your budget. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods focuses on helping you decide where to use your buying power most effectively and keep you in budget along the way.Walking into the&nbsp;Ideal Design Studio is a serious kid-in-a-candy store situation. It’s easy to want every upgrade. We know that’s not a reality. Inevitably, conversations move to: “Should we do this now…or can it wait?”The reality is this: if you have a budget (as most of us do), some options might be worth waiting until after you live in your new home for a while before deciding to make changes. We'll help you understand what might be best to add now vs. waiting until later. Three Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Add Options Now or Later to Your New HomeQuestion 1: Will adding this later damage finished surfaces of my new home?Once your new home is complete, many surfaces are sealed and finished with care. Adding features later can mean cutting into drywall, removing trim, disturbing flooring, or patching and repainting.If an option requires undoing finished work, it’s often a better idea (and less stressful) to custom build a home with this feature. Examples often best done during your new home building process include:Additional electrical outlets or lighting that require opening wallsAdding additional cabinetsThese upgrades are possible later, but they’re often less expensive to add at the beginning rather than waiting until the home is complete.Question 2: Will it require structural changes to my new home?Some features affect more than appearances. Structural changes can involve framing, foundation elements, rooflines, or major mechanical and electrical routing. Those types of modifications are far more complicated after construction is complete. If a change will impact the structure of the home, it’s usually best to address it up front. Examples that are typically best included when you buy or build a new home:Covered patios or patio extensions, which may require additional foundation work or roof framingIt's also much more affordable to add concrete to your back patio during construction than after the home is completeEnlarged or relocated doors or larger windowsThese are all features that might seem like fun “someday projects,” but once the home is built, changing them is far more invasive and expensive than most homeowners expect.Question 3: Will this change to my new home disrupt my life?Even when something can be added later, it’s worth asking what that actually looks like in real life. Will you need to:Live with dust, noise, or limited access to rooms?If you decide to wait a year, are you going to have to move the furniture out?Sometimes the real cost of an upgrade isn’t the price, it’s the disruption to your life. Examples of an upgrade that will disrupt your life after construction:Flooring. While it may seem like something you can change later, flooring often means removing (and inevitably damaging) baseboards, moving appliances and furniture…basically moving in and out of your house twice.&nbsp;The good news, however, is that there are some options you might decide to tackle after you’ve built your new Ideal home since they won't disrupt your home significantly and are similar in price to adding this feature up front.Six upgrades that might be possible and affordable laterStorm ShelterStorm shelter considerations include:Below-ground shelters aren’t accessible for everyone, especially those with mobility concerns or with larger petsLarger families may need more space than a standard shelter providesSome homeowners prefer an above-ground safe room or a different placementAdding a storm shelter to your new home in Oklahoma is a great option but it is also possible to add a storm shelter after move-in with very minimal disruption and for a similar cost.Sprinkler SystemAdding a sprinkler systems is another upgrade you can add later without significant disruption and for a similar price as an upfront installation.Additional LandscapingYou may want to add additional landscaping such as larger flower beds or more plans. When custom-building an new home with Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, you can choose a larger landscaping package. But you can also choose to add this later if you wish to take more time to plan out your dream garden, see how water moves across the yard, and how you use your outdoor space.&nbsp;Accent PaintAccent walls and custom color choices are easy to change later with minimal impact on your home's functionality. Garage StorageWho doesn’t love the idea of built-in organization in the garage? This is one of the easiest upgrades to add after you’ve moved in. Because garage storage lives outside your main living space, it’s a flexible upgrade that’s easy to tackle while you’re already settled…without turning your home into a construction zone.At Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods, our goal is to help you build a home that works for your life, your budget, and your future without pressure, shortcuts, or regret.&nbsp;Find out more about custom building one of our 38 floor plans in Oklahoma City and Stillwater!","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","@type":"BlogPosting","_updated":"Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:49:29 GMT","_created":"Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:07:09 GMT","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","_etag":"1ab59073e2463225b27d4e399aa6349ef977c4a5","metaTags":{"title":"Want to Save Money Building a New Home? 3 Smart Upgrade Questions","description":"Learn three smart questions to ask when deciding which home upgrades to add during construction and which features are easier to add later."},"logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/987b0aa1e9618f4170b1e820c0d9ae1c.png","name":"WHAT TO ADD NOW VS LATER"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69b3390d4588aa3ea452faba"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69d7f5e9124ccedfd46f53a8","date":"2026-04-09T18:40:15.122Z","featured_video":[[]],"title":"5 Tips for Using Your HVAC System to Reduce Allergens in Your New Home","metaTags":{"description":"Struggling with spring allergies? Ideal Homes shares 5 HVAC tips to reduce allergens and improve air quality in your new home in Oklahoma.","title":"5 HVAC Tips to Reduce Allergens in Your New Oklahoma Home"},"htmlbody":"\u003ch3>Struggling with spring allergies in Oklahoma? Here are 5 expert HVAC tips to reduce allergens and keep your home’s air clean.\u003c/h3>\u003cp>In Oklahoma, there is a small pause between cold winters and scorching summers. This phenomenon is called spring, and you’ll know it’s here because you start sneezing and then you do not stop sneezing. The good news is that your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system plays a big role in reducing allergens in your home via \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/constructing-your-ideal-home-fresh-air-intake-and-ventilation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ideal’s Fresh Air Ventilation System, which is one of the best new home systems available to bring in filtered air\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For many Oklahoma homeowners, spring pollen, dust, and seasonal allergies make indoor air quality a major concern. To learn more about this, we met up with one of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood’s trade partners, Jonathan Jackson with A-1 Electric Heat &amp; Air.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>A-1 installs the HVAC systems in many new Ideal homes, and according to Jonathan, there are five tips for keeping allergens out of your home and keeping your HVAC system in tip-top shape.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Q: How often should I change my air filter in my new home?\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>A: Every month\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Most air filter packaging says to change air filters every 90 days, but if you read the fine print they say up to 90 days. And 90 days is often too long. Jonathan recommends changing filters in your home once a month for the best allergen protection, especially if you have children or pets.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If you need a reminder, Jonathan recommends checking the filter monthly when your electricity bill arrives in your mailbox or inbox.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch4>How do I know my air filter is ready to be changed?\u003c/h4>\u003cp>You’re looking for a lint-like buildup on the air filter. If you’re not sure, simply hold it up to the light. If you see little or no light coming through, your air filter needs to be replaced. Also, if your air filter is a different color from when you installed it, it is definitely time to change it.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are also other clues around your house that signal your air filter is due for a change. If you notice less air or heat coming through your vents, it’s probably time. And if you can see a buildup of dust at your registers or grilles, it means that the air filter is no longer collecting dust, and you need to change it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While changing your air filter every 30 days is best, there are certain times when it is absolutely essential. &nbsp;First, if you are in a new home. You need to change your air filter once a month for the first year to filter out nearby construction dust. Second, during high-use times like summer and winter, the HVAC unit is running more often and filtering more air, and so the air filter’s life is going to be shorter.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Q: What filters should I use for the best allergy prevention?\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>A: Use standard, pleated MERV air filters. Not upgraded allergy filters.\u003c/h4>\u003cp>While filtering out extra allergens with a fancy allergy air filter sounds like a no-brainer, it’s not recommended for two reasons. First, standard air filters will filter out most allergens on their own without the need to spend extra money on thicker filters. And second, the extra filtration layers of those filters put additional stress on your HVAC’s blower motor as they are more restrictive.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>Basically, the system has to work harder to push the air through the filter, which can cause your blower motor to prematurely wear out. In this case, more expensive filters don’t mean better filtration.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Q: How can I improve air quality with my HVAC system?\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>A: Healthy air and a healthy HVAC unit go hand in hand\u003c/h4>\u003cp>Just like the extra layers of an allergy air filter cause stress on your HVAC blower motor, so does a dirty filter. Anything extra that impedes the air traveling through the air filter forces the motor to work harder.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jonathan explained that when your air conditioner is running with a dirty filter in the summer, the air doesn’t maintain the proper “latent-to-sensible ratio”, which means the system is working harder to remove humidity instead of cooling the air efficiently. This will cause longer run times. While the system will remove more humidity from the home (one of the important functions of your HVAC system), it’s not actually cooling it. And the motor is under stress and getting hot, which also causes more stress on the motor.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s a lose-lose-lose situation that can be completely remedied simply by changing your air filters regularly.\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Q: Besides changing filters, how else can I reduce allergens in my new home?\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>A: Use Your HVAC Fan to Reduce Indoor Allergens\u003c/h4>\u003cp>After your home has been sealed up during Oklahoma’s hot summers and cold winters, there is nothing quite as wonderful as opening all the windows and airing out your house. But then comes the pollen ruining all your plans.\u003c/p>\u003cp>By setting your HVAC system’s fan to “on” for an hour or two, you can circulate fresh air through your house that passes through the air filter.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new construction homes\u003c/a> in central Oklahoma for homeowners interested in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/why-ideal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">top quality, value, energy efficiency, and unique styles\u003c/a>. With more than 30 years of experience in new home building in Oklahoma, there’s no better builder to create your new home.\u003c/p>","dateUnix":1775760016,"published":true,"uniqueName":"5-tips-for-using-your-hvac-system-to-reduce-allergens-in-your-new-home-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"Struggling with spring allergies in Oklahoma? Here are 5 expert HVAC tips to reduce allergens and keep your home’s air clean.In Oklahoma, there is a small pause between cold winters and scorching summers. This phenomenon is called spring, and you’ll know it’s here because you start sneezing and then you do not stop sneezing. The good news is that your HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system plays a big role in reducing allergens in your home via Ideal’s Fresh Air Ventilation System, which is one of the best new home systems available to bring in filtered air.For many Oklahoma homeowners, spring pollen, dust, and seasonal allergies make indoor air quality a major concern. To learn more about this, we met up with one of Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhood’s trade partners, Jonathan Jackson with A-1 Electric Heat &amp; Air.&nbsp;A-1 installs the HVAC systems in many new Ideal homes, and according to Jonathan, there are five tips for keeping allergens out of your home and keeping your HVAC system in tip-top shape.Q: How often should I change my air filter in my new home?A: Every monthMost air filter packaging says to change air filters every 90 days, but if you read the fine print they say up to 90 days. And 90 days is often too long. Jonathan recommends changing filters in your home once a month for the best allergen protection, especially if you have children or pets.If you need a reminder, Jonathan recommends checking the filter monthly when your electricity bill arrives in your mailbox or inbox.&nbsp;How do I know my air filter is ready to be changed?You’re looking for a lint-like buildup on the air filter. If you’re not sure, simply hold it up to the light. If you see little or no light coming through, your air filter needs to be replaced. Also, if your air filter is a different color from when you installed it, it is definitely time to change it.&nbsp;There are also other clues around your house that signal your air filter is due for a change. If you notice less air or heat coming through your vents, it’s probably time. And if you can see a buildup of dust at your registers or grilles, it means that the air filter is no longer collecting dust, and you need to change it.While changing your air filter every 30 days is best, there are certain times when it is absolutely essential. &nbsp;First, if you are in a new home. You need to change your air filter once a month for the first year to filter out nearby construction dust. Second, during high-use times like summer and winter, the HVAC unit is running more often and filtering more air, and so the air filter’s life is going to be shorter.Q: What filters should I use for the best allergy prevention?A: Use standard, pleated MERV air filters. Not upgraded allergy filters.While filtering out extra allergens with a fancy allergy air filter sounds like a no-brainer, it’s not recommended for two reasons. First, standard air filters will filter out most allergens on their own without the need to spend extra money on thicker filters. And second, the extra filtration layers of those filters put additional stress on your HVAC’s blower motor as they are more restrictive.&nbsp;Basically, the system has to work harder to push the air through the filter, which can cause your blower motor to prematurely wear out. In this case, more expensive filters don’t mean better filtration.Q: How can I improve air quality with my HVAC system?A: Healthy air and a healthy HVAC unit go hand in handJust like the extra layers of an allergy air filter cause stress on your HVAC blower motor, so does a dirty filter. Anything extra that impedes the air traveling through the air filter forces the motor to work harder.Jonathan explained that when your air conditioner is running with a dirty filter in the summer, the air doesn’t maintain the proper “latent-to-sensible ratio”, which means the system is working harder to remove humidity instead of cooling the air efficiently. This will cause longer run times. While the system will remove more humidity from the home (one of the important functions of your HVAC system), it’s not actually cooling it. And the motor is under stress and getting hot, which also causes more stress on the motor.It’s a lose-lose-lose situation that can be completely remedied simply by changing your air filters regularly.Q: Besides changing filters, how else can I reduce allergens in my new home?A: Use Your HVAC Fan to Reduce Indoor AllergensAfter your home has been sealed up during Oklahoma’s hot summers and cold winters, there is nothing quite as wonderful as opening all the windows and airing out your house. But then comes the pollen ruining all your plans.By setting your HVAC system’s fan to “on” for an hour or two, you can circulate fresh air through your house that passes through the air filter.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods builds new construction homes in central Oklahoma for homeowners interested in top quality, value, energy efficiency, and unique styles. With more than 30 years of experience in new home building in Oklahoma, there’s no better builder to create your new home.","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","@type":"BlogPosting","_updated":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:04:49 GMT","_created":"Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:54:33 GMT","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","_etag":"fc19a1a850fd0c8bb052594d5063f9ea7b014108","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/f47678fb3fd527ca6f28d58362088f4c.png","name":"REDUCE ALLERGENS IN YOUR NEW HOME"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69d7f5e9124ccedfd46f53a8"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69f12269124ccedfd4710294","date":"2026-04-28T20:17:09.460Z","featured_video":[[]],"title":"Spring Showcase: Fresh Pricing & $16K Your Way","metaTags":{"title":"Spring Showcase Homes in OK | $10K Price Drop & $16K","description":"Shop new homes in Blanchard and Guthrie with more than $10K in price saving + $16K Your Way. Move-in ready homes from the mid-$200s in Oasis Ranch and Mission Hills."},"htmlbody":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"128\">Save on New Homes in Oklahoma\u003c/h2>\u003ch3>In the Spring Showcase of Homes\u003c/h3>\u003cp data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"128\">Spring just got a little more exciting. New, move-in ready homes in \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oasis Ranch&nbsp;\u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Hills\u003c/a> are part of the new home Spring Showcase with more than \u003cstrong data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"277\">$10,000 in price savings\u003c/strong> on select homes, plus up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"346\" data-start=\"329\">$16K Your Way\u003c/strong> to use toward closing costs, rate buydowns, or upgrades (conditions apply).\u003c/p>\u003cp data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"405\">To tour these remarkable homes in person, attend the \u003cstrong data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"484\">Spring Showcase of new homes&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003cstrong data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"516\">May 16 - 17\u003c/strong> and \u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"568\">May 23 - 24\u003c/strong>. Come see BEAUTIFUL new homes, bring your kids to enjoy the neighborhood playground, and meet your future neighbors!\u003c/p>\u003ch3 data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"751\">\u003cstrong>Oasis Ranch in Blanchard, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>Starting mid $250s | 6 homes available | 1,158 to 1,989 square feet&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003cp>A quieter pace with room to breathe. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/blanchard/oasis-ranch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oasis Ranch\u003c/a> offers thoughtfully designed homes in a setting that feels relaxed and connected, with easy access to the Oklahoma City area. It is a great fit if you are looking for comfort, value, and a little more space to settle in. With a neighborhood playground and just down the street from Blanchard Elementary School, it's the perfect place to call home.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca class=\"btn btn-brand1 mb-2 \" href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/blanchard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Homes in Oasis Ranch&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Mission Hills in Guthrie, OK\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003ch4>Starting under $250s &nbsp;| 11 homes available | 1,295 to 2,205 square feet&nbsp;\u003c/h4>\u003cp>More homes, more variety, and a setting that makes everyday life feel easy. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/guthrie/mission-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mission Hills\u003c/a> pairs open space with a beautiful playground and splashpad, walking trails, and lots of green space, giving you a place that feels both peaceful and connected.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca class=\"btn btn-brand1 mb-2 \" href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city/guthrie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Homes in Mission Hills&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3>\u003cstrong>Why now?\u003c/strong>\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>More than $10,000 in price savings on every move-in-ready home&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>16K Your Way incentive&nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli>Move-in-ready homes and custom building options in two great locations\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>If you have been thinking about making a move but want to stay mindful of your budget, this is a great time to take a closer look. These homes offer a comfortable step forward without stretching beyond what feels right.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca class=\"btn btn-brand1 mb-2 \" href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/promotions/spring-showcase\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View all homes available in the Spring Showcase Savings Event\u003c/a>\u003c/p>","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/c95ae11c89a097bcbd1a3593c4489d20.png","name":"Spring Showcase | New Homes in Blanchard, Ok & Guthrie, OK"},"dateUnix":1777407430,"published":true,"uniqueName":"spring-showcase-fresh-pricing-16k-your-way-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"Save on New Homes in OklahomaIn the Spring Showcase of HomesSpring just got a little more exciting. New, move-in ready homes in Oasis Ranch&nbsp;and Mission Hills are part of the new home Spring Showcase with more than $10,000 in price savings on select homes, plus up to $16K Your Way to use toward closing costs, rate buydowns, or upgrades (conditions apply).To tour these remarkable homes in person, attend the Spring Showcase of new homes&nbsp;May 16 - 17 and May 23 - 24. Come see BEAUTIFUL new homes, bring your kids to enjoy the neighborhood playground, and meet your future neighbors!Oasis Ranch in Blanchard, OKStarting mid $250s | 6 homes available | 1,158 to 1,989 square feet&nbsp;A quieter pace with room to breathe. Oasis Ranch offers thoughtfully designed homes in a setting that feels relaxed and connected, with easy access to the Oklahoma City area. It is a great fit if you are looking for comfort, value, and a little more space to settle in. With a neighborhood playground and just down the street from Blanchard Elementary School, it's the perfect place to call home.Homes in Oasis Ranch&nbsp;Mission Hills in Guthrie, OKStarting under $250s &nbsp;| 11 homes available | 1,295 to 2,205 square feet&nbsp;More homes, more variety, and a setting that makes everyday life feel easy. Mission Hills pairs open space with a beautiful playground and splashpad, walking trails, and lots of green space, giving you a place that feels both peaceful and connected.&nbsp;Homes in Mission Hills&nbsp;Why now?More than $10,000 in price savings on every move-in-ready home&nbsp;16K Your Way incentive&nbsp;Move-in-ready homes and custom building options in two great locationsIf you have been thinking about making a move but want to stay mindful of your budget, this is a great time to take a closer look. These homes offer a comfortable step forward without stretching beyond what feels right.&nbsp;View all homes available in the Spring Showcase Savings Event","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","@type":"BlogPosting","_updated":"Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:59:07 GMT","_created":"Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:11:05 GMT","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","_etag":"c3ac7a5408cec017e33945b08616270c1a11c509","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69f12269124ccedfd4710294"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69f2553846f69d18a5a6fc27","date":"2026-04-29T18:32:05.243Z","featured_video":[[]],"htmlbody":"\u003cp>Downsizing isn’t about making life smaller. It’s about finding a home that fits your needs so you can focus your energy on what matters most. If you’ve decided it’s time to downsize (or right-size), here are strategies to make it an easy switch. Empty nesters are one of the largest groups who buy new IDEAL homes for these reasons.\u003c/p>\u003ch4>Why do many empty nesters choose new construction when downsizing?\u003c/h4>\u003cp>New construction homes offer predictable maintenance costs, modern one-story floorplans, energy efficiency, and the ability to plan for aging in place. For many downsizers, building or buying a new home provides peace of mind and long-term flexibility that older homes can’t match.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Maintenance Matters When Downsizing\u003c/h2>\u003cp>To better understand why so many buyers choose new construction homes when downsizing, we spoke with several Ideal new home consultants and lending partners about the advantages that a new Ideal home offers over pre-owned homes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I’ve worked with many customers who’ve decided to downsize because once their kids were grown, their house simply became too much to clean and maintain,” said Ideal Senior New Home Consultant Jennifer Johnson.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s not just the size of empty nesters’ homes that’s the problem, it’s the ongoing maintenance that comes with owning an older home. The 20-year-oId dishwasher finally gives out, the siding needs to be repainted, and the AC works fine…except when the temperature spikes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp>With a pre-owned home, you might get a deal on the purchase price, but you might also spend a great deal of time, money, and energy on unplanned updates and repairs. A new home doesn’t have those issues. Everything is fresh. Everything works. Everything is under warranty.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods warranty is one of the most trusted new home warranties in the industry.\u003c/p>\u003ch3>Peace of Mind Through Comprehensive Warranties\u003c/h3>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Ideal homes are built to last with a\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-ideal-builds-the-highest-quality-homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>&nbsp;high expectation of quality.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>&nbsp;Because of the confidence we have in our homes, we provide one of the&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/built-for-peace-of-mind-warranties-for-your-ideal-home\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>most comprehensive in-house warranty programs&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>in the country for new construction homes.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">These three overlapping warranties give you peace of mind now and into the future. (Because we know your social calendar is full!)\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>1-Year Builder Warranty:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>Covers workmanship and material-related concerns that may appear as a new home settles, such as drywall cracks, door or cabinet adjustments, or other concerns that come up. We’re here to help. We even have an after-hours number in case there's a warranty emergency at night or on the weekends.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>2-Year Major Systems Warranty:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This warranty protects the systems that keep your home running smoothly, like the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>10-Year Structural Warranty:&nbsp;\u003c/strong>This fully transferable warranty covers the foundation, framing, and other structural components of your new Ideal home. This warranty is extremely important with Oklahoma's shifting soil. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-10-year-structural-warranty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Not only do we build one of the strongest and most structurally sound foundations, but we also warranty that work for 10 years.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a local Oklahoma builder with more than 30 years of experience building \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new homes in Oklahoma\u003c/a>. From the extreme weather to the clay soil, we understand Oklahoma's unique challenges and engineer every home to\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/committing-to-the-highest-quality-when-other-homebuilders-dont\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;exceed building code requirements\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Learn more about the exceptional Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new home warranty program here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Predictable Energy Bills\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">HVAC systems that haven't been properly maintained, insufficient insulation, and inefficient HVAC systems in pre-owned homes can mean surprisingly high gas and electricity bills (and HVAC replacement costs). Those surprises can wreak havoc on your budget.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">New construction changes that equation entirely.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp;Neighborhoods is an industry leader in energy-efficient residential construction. We’re so committed to high standards that we put our money where our mouth is - which no other builder in Oklahoma does. Ideal is the only Oklahoma homebuilder to offer \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-only-energy-advantage-certified-homes-in-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Energy Advantage Certified homes with guaranteed heating and cooling costs\u003c/a>.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Here's what that means: An independent, third-party tests every new home to gauge its heating and cooling usage. These aren't guesses. They're verified estimates based on actual testing of your specific home. If you exceed those estimates during the first three years, you'll get reimbursed for the difference.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In other words: predictable costs.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Learn more about the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-energy-efficiency\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Energy Advantage Program&nbsp;\u003c/a>here.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Learn more about HERS® Scores and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-ultimate-energy-efficiency-testing-ideal-blower-door-testing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">process we use to estimate your heating and cooling costs here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The Right Floorplan… Now and The Future\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">A new-construction home gives you the chance to make important design decisions during the building process. While you might think these decisions revolve around color palettes and lighting styles, our designers can help you make other meaningful modifications to your new Ideal home. When working with the Ideal Design Studio, you can customize a home that will meet your needs now and in the future more than any other builder of our kind in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/personalizing-your-ideal-home-for-accessibility\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Aging in place is an important consideration when buying a new home and Ideal has options and expertise that other new home builders don't have.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">One-Story Floor Plans\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">When it comes to floor plans for aging in place, the most important consideration is a home without stairs. Thanks to more than 35 IDEAL \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">floor plans&nbsp;\u003c/a>and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/touring-the-ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">customizable options\u003c/a>, you can build a home that has everything you need on one level, without sacrificing open living spaces, natural light, or design flexibility.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods can also modify many floor plans to have an entry ramp instead of steps.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The team at our Ideal Design Studio has the expertise to help you make informed choices that will support accessibility needs now and later. Subtle changes can make your home ready for the long term without sacrificing style. These can include:&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">zero-threshold entry showers\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">ILO (lever-style) door handles instead of traditional knobs\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">flooring with limited transitions to minimize tripping hazards\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">widened doorways when possible\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">bathroom grab bars that match the fixtures\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">You can read more about using the design process to \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/personalizing-your-ideal-home-for-accessibility\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">personalize your new home for accessibility here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Smart Storage\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Part of what makes a home ideal is ample storage, especially when downsizing from a larger space. Ideal homes are built with generously sized closets that include built-in organization.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Community Amenities For Your Full Life\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal neighborhoods are an extention of your home because we believe that where you live should feel like a connected community. That’s why we begin every new Ideal neighborhood by planning its community spaces before any homes are ever designed. We strive for every home to have easy access to at least one neighborhood amenity. You might see other neighborhoods where walking trails are placed far away from homes or playgrounds are an afterthought.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">But Ideal neighborhoods give you a sense of peace and calm when you drive into your community. You see your neighbors walking on the trails or enjoying the playground. You get to make friends fishing in the ponds or kicking a soccer ball. Neighborhood amenities give you the benefits of space without the burden of ownership and maintenance.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Walking trails\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Most Ideal neighborhoods include walking trails that make it easy to stay active close to home. These trails offer a simple way to enjoy fresh air, keep active, and stay connected to your neighborhood. Our homeowners are often seen out in the evenings and weekends enjoying the community together.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Fun for the grandkids\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“We hear from many downsizing homebuyers that they don’t want the maintenance of their own pool anymore or that giant swingset, but when the grandchildren come over, they want to have options for them,” said Jennifer.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Many Ideal neighborhoods include playgrounds, stocked catch-and-release fishing ponds, splashpads, or community pools. These amenities mean fun outings without the maintenance, upkeep, and hassle. (While still being everyone’s favorite grandparent!)\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Your Next Chapter Starts Here\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">After decades of maintaining a family home, you get to spend your time however you choose. And we’re guessing that you probably wouldn’t put emergency repairs and maintenance projects on that list!\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">A new Ideal home gives you that freedom.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Whether you're downsizing in\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;Norman, Edmond, Oklahoma City, Yukon, or Mustang\u003c/a>, we'd love to help you explore floor plans that fit this stage of life perfectly.&nbsp;\u003c/p>","title":"Downsizing: Why New Homes Make Sense","metaTags":{"title":"Why New Construction Makes Sense When Downsizing | Ideal Homes","description":"Downsizing your home? Discover why many Oklahoma empty nesters choose new construction for lower maintenance, smart floorplans, and long-term peace of mind."},"dateUnix":1777487526,"published":true,"uniqueName":"downsizing-why-new-homes-make-sense-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"Downsizing isn’t about making life smaller. It’s about finding a home that fits your needs so you can focus your energy on what matters most. If you’ve decided it’s time to downsize (or right-size), here are strategies to make it an easy switch. Empty nesters are one of the largest groups who buy new IDEAL homes for these reasons.Why do many empty nesters choose new construction when downsizing?New construction homes offer predictable maintenance costs, modern one-story floorplans, energy efficiency, and the ability to plan for aging in place. For many downsizers, building or buying a new home provides peace of mind and long-term flexibility that older homes can’t match.Maintenance Matters When DownsizingTo better understand why so many buyers choose new construction homes when downsizing, we spoke with several Ideal new home consultants and lending partners about the advantages that a new Ideal home offers over pre-owned homes.“I’ve worked with many customers who’ve decided to downsize because once their kids were grown, their house simply became too much to clean and maintain,” said Ideal Senior New Home Consultant Jennifer Johnson.It’s not just the size of empty nesters’ homes that’s the problem, it’s the ongoing maintenance that comes with owning an older home. The 20-year-oId dishwasher finally gives out, the siding needs to be repainted, and the AC works fine…except when the temperature spikes.&nbsp;With a pre-owned home, you might get a deal on the purchase price, but you might also spend a great deal of time, money, and energy on unplanned updates and repairs. A new home doesn’t have those issues. Everything is fresh. Everything works. Everything is under warranty.The Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods warranty is one of the most trusted new home warranties in the industry.Peace of Mind Through Comprehensive WarrantiesIdeal homes are built to last with a&nbsp;high expectation of quality.&nbsp;Because of the confidence we have in our homes, we provide one of the&nbsp;most comprehensive in-house warranty programs&nbsp;in the country for new construction homes.&nbsp;These three overlapping warranties give you peace of mind now and into the future. (Because we know your social calendar is full!)1-Year Builder Warranty:&nbsp;Covers workmanship and material-related concerns that may appear as a new home settles, such as drywall cracks, door or cabinet adjustments, or other concerns that come up. We’re here to help. We even have an after-hours number in case there's a warranty emergency at night or on the weekends.2-Year Major Systems Warranty:&nbsp;This warranty protects the systems that keep your home running smoothly, like the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.10-Year Structural Warranty:&nbsp;This fully transferable warranty covers the foundation, framing, and other structural components of your new Ideal home. This warranty is extremely important with Oklahoma's shifting soil. Not only do we build one of the strongest and most structurally sound foundations, but we also warranty that work for 10 years.Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a local Oklahoma builder with more than 30 years of experience building new homes in Oklahoma. From the extreme weather to the clay soil, we understand Oklahoma's unique challenges and engineer every home to&nbsp;exceed building code requirements.Learn more about the exceptional Ideal Homes and Neighborhoods new home warranty program here.Predictable Energy BillsHVAC systems that haven't been properly maintained, insufficient insulation, and inefficient HVAC systems in pre-owned homes can mean surprisingly high gas and electricity bills (and HVAC replacement costs). Those surprises can wreak havoc on your budget.&nbsp;New construction changes that equation entirely.Ideal Homes &amp;Neighborhoods is an industry leader in energy-efficient residential construction. We’re so committed to high standards that we put our money where our mouth is - which no other builder in Oklahoma does. Ideal is the only Oklahoma homebuilder to offer Energy Advantage Certified homes with guaranteed heating and cooling costs.&nbsp;Here's what that means: An independent, third-party tests every new home to gauge its heating and cooling usage. These aren't guesses. They're verified estimates based on actual testing of your specific home. If you exceed those estimates during the first three years, you'll get reimbursed for the difference.In other words: predictable costs.&nbsp;Learn more about the Energy Advantage Program&nbsp;here.Learn more about HERS® Scores and the process we use to estimate your heating and cooling costs here.The Right Floorplan… Now and The FutureA new-construction home gives you the chance to make important design decisions during the building process. While you might think these decisions revolve around color palettes and lighting styles, our designers can help you make other meaningful modifications to your new Ideal home. When working with the Ideal Design Studio, you can customize a home that will meet your needs now and in the future more than any other builder of our kind in Oklahoma.Aging in place is an important consideration when buying a new home and Ideal has options and expertise that other new home builders don't have.One-Story Floor PlansWhen it comes to floor plans for aging in place, the most important consideration is a home without stairs. Thanks to more than 35 IDEAL floor plans&nbsp;and customizable options, you can build a home that has everything you need on one level, without sacrificing open living spaces, natural light, or design flexibility.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods can also modify many floor plans to have an entry ramp instead of steps.&nbsp;The team at our Ideal Design Studio has the expertise to help you make informed choices that will support accessibility needs now and later. Subtle changes can make your home ready for the long term without sacrificing style. These can include:&nbsp;zero-threshold entry showersILO (lever-style) door handles instead of traditional knobsflooring with limited transitions to minimize tripping hazardswidened doorways when possiblebathroom grab bars that match the fixturesYou can read more about using the design process to personalize your new home for accessibility here.Smart StoragePart of what makes a home ideal is ample storage, especially when downsizing from a larger space. Ideal homes are built with generously sized closets that include built-in organization.Community Amenities For Your Full LifeIdeal neighborhoods are an extention of your home because we believe that where you live should feel like a connected community. That’s why we begin every new Ideal neighborhood by planning its community spaces before any homes are ever designed. We strive for every home to have easy access to at least one neighborhood amenity. You might see other neighborhoods where walking trails are placed far away from homes or playgrounds are an afterthought.But Ideal neighborhoods give you a sense of peace and calm when you drive into your community. You see your neighbors walking on the trails or enjoying the playground. You get to make friends fishing in the ponds or kicking a soccer ball. Neighborhood amenities give you the benefits of space without the burden of ownership and maintenance.&nbsp;Walking trailsMost Ideal neighborhoods include walking trails that make it easy to stay active close to home. These trails offer a simple way to enjoy fresh air, keep active, and stay connected to your neighborhood. Our homeowners are often seen out in the evenings and weekends enjoying the community together.Fun for the grandkids“We hear from many downsizing homebuyers that they don’t want the maintenance of their own pool anymore or that giant swingset, but when the grandchildren come over, they want to have options for them,” said Jennifer.Many Ideal neighborhoods include playgrounds, stocked catch-and-release fishing ponds, splashpads, or community pools. These amenities mean fun outings without the maintenance, upkeep, and hassle. (While still being everyone’s favorite grandparent!)Your Next Chapter Starts HereAfter decades of maintaining a family home, you get to spend your time however you choose. And we’re guessing that you probably wouldn’t put emergency repairs and maintenance projects on that list!A new Ideal home gives you that freedom.Whether you're downsizing in&nbsp;Norman, Edmond, Oklahoma City, Yukon, or Mustang, we'd love to help you explore floor plans that fit this stage of life perfectly.&nbsp;","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","@type":"BlogPosting","_updated":"Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:24:54 GMT","_created":"Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:08 GMT","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","_etag":"ece7cc6095a3d546f22338666bf2f1ce4fac488e","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/7b10b5afee09ef16d6f241cd47cf42a9.png","name":"downsizing"},"_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69f2553846f69d18a5a6fc27"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69f2752c1c2c4e596763bc6a","date":"2026-04-29T20:26:32.256Z","featured_video":[{"embed":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-30XVBwPlfg?si=F8xbMyhlzk9jE_Dy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003c/iframe>","thumbnail":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ffd498c267dfde047d35bac132b0bed.png"}}],"metaTags":{"title":"Military Moves & New Homes Near Tinker Air Force Base","description":"PCSing to Tinker AFB? Ideal Homes builds new homes nearby with VA loan support, transferable warranties, and vetted school districts."},"title":"Ideal Military Moves","htmlbody":"\u003cp>\u003cbr>\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Moving with the military to Oklahoma?\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">PCSing to Tinker Airforce Base\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">New duty station. New city. New home.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If the military is bringing you to Tinker Air Force Base, you've landed in great hands. Whether you're hoping to stay a while or already thinking about investing in something that will sell well again down the road, we're here to help.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Difference\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">When moving to a new area, partner with people whose roots run deep. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proudly locally owned and operated, and we’ve been building homes in central Oklahoma for more than 30 years.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a local Oklahoma builder with more than 30 years of experience building \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new homes in Oklahoma\u003c/a>. From the extreme weather to the clay soil, we understand Oklahoma's unique challenges and engineer every home to\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/committing-to-the-highest-quality-when-other-homebuilders-dont\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;exceed building code requirements\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Community-Centered Neighborhoods\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We know how important community is for all Ideal homeowners, but especially for members of the military. For those who move frequently, having a neighborhood designed around connection makes all the difference. Just like on base, places to gather, play, and put down roots quickly aren't just nice to have, they're essential.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal neighborhoods have a variety of community amenities that are an extention of your backyard - like walking paths, stocked fishing ponds, playgrounds, and splash pads. We begin every new community by planning its community spaces before homes are ever planned.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal homeowners are active! You'll find many people out walking or running, playing, and creating connections at these community spaces.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Peace-of-Mind Warranties\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">When you’re deployed, the last thing you need to be worried about (or budgeting for) is a major maintenance issue at home. Every new Ideal home comes with \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/ideal-guarantee\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">three industry-leading warranties that exceed what most other builders offer\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">1-Year Builder Warranty, which covers workmanship and material-related concerns. Our in-house team of experts are able to help you even at nights and on weekends in the event of a warranty emergency.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">2-Year Major Systems Warranty, which protects essential systems like plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">10-Year Structural Warranty, which provides long-term coverage for your foundation and framing. This warranty is also fully transferable if you plan to sell your home down the road. This warranty is extremely important with Oklahoma's shifting soil. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-10-year-structural-warranty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Not only do we build one of the strongest and most structurally sound foundations, but we also warranty that work for 10 years.\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">In addition, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only new home builder in Oklahoma that \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/the-only-energy-advantage-certified-homes-in-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">guarantees your heating and cooling costs for the first three years.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">The Best School Districts\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Relocating means researching a hundred different things. If you’re also researching school districts, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods can take that off your list. \u003cstrong>We only build communities in areas with excellent schools\u003c/strong>. Even if you don't have kiddos, homes in great school districts have a great resale opportunity.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Resale Value\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Speaking of resale, \u003cstrong>Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a trusted name throughout the state.\u003c/strong> Our reputation, community involvement, excellent neighborhoods, and great locations near Tinker AFB make your Ideal home a strong investment. Our reputation for \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/why-ideal-builds-the-highest-quality-homes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">quality homes\u003c/a>, community amenities, and unique styles of homes make Ideal homes an excellent value.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">We build for Oklahoma’s weather\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Rodgers and Hammerstein weren’t taking artistic license when they wrote “when the wind comes sweeping down the plains.” &nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a national leader in tornado-resilient residential construction and energy efficient home design. Unlike other builders, our \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/ideal-10-year-structural-warranty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ph.D. structural engineer individually designs every single foundatio\u003c/a>n based on unique soil samples and hydrology reports.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Oklahoma’s unique conditions are not an afterthought to the design process. They are integral to every part of the process.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">VA Loans\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003cstrong>Ideal's \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/financing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">preferred lenders\u003c/a> offer VA loans and are familiar with the process of VA loans for active duty military, reservists, and veterans.&nbsp;\u003c/strong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/financing-your-new-home-101\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Working with our preferred lender makes the purchase process even smoother\u003c/a>, as our processes are integrated.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">New Homes Near Tinker Airforce Base&nbsp;\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We have five communities in easy commuting distance to Tinker AFB at varying sizes and price points.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Abbot Lake in Moore\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/moore/abbot-lake\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about Abbot Lake\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Less than 10 minutes to Tinker AFB\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">New Homes from the $260s\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">1,158 - 2,136 square feet\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">School District:&nbsp;Moore Public Schools\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Neighborhood Features:&nbsp;splash pad, large pond, walking trails, and playground\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/whats-it-like-living-in-moore-oklahoma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Moore Community Guide\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Timber Ridge Pointe in Choctaw\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/choctaw/timber-ridge-pointe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about Timber Ridge Pointe\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">15 minutes to Tinker AFB\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">1,682 - 2,713 square feet\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">School District:&nbsp;Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Neighborhood Features:&nbsp;ponds, walking trails\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/get-to-know-choctaw-ok-new-home-area-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Choctaw Area Guide\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">The Woodlands&nbsp;in Harrah\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/harrah/the-woodlands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about The Woodlands\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">25 minutes to Tinker AFB\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">New Homes from the $250s\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">1,158 - 2,136 square feet\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Schools:&nbsp;Harrah Public Schools\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Neighborhood Features: splashpad, playground, pond\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/get-to-know-harrah-oklahoma-new-home-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Harrah Area Guide\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Flint Hills in Norman\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman/flint-hills\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about Flint Hills\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">20 minutes to Tinker AFB\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">New homes from the $280s\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">1,158 - 2,136 square feet\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Schools:&nbsp;Norman Public Schools\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Neighborhood Features: splashpad (coming soon), playground, walking trails, ponds\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/get-to-know-norman-oklahoma-new-home-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Norman Area Guide\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Jackson Creek&nbsp;in Edmond\u003c/h3>\u003cul>\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek/jackson-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about Jackson Creek\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">30 minutes to Tinker AFB\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">New homes from the high $200s\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">1,158 - 2,136 square feet\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Schools:&nbsp;Edmond Public Schools\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">Neighborhood Features: clubhouse and pool (coming soon), playground, green space, fishing ponds, walking trails &nbsp;\u003c/li>\u003cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/get-to-know-edmond-oklahoma-new-home-area-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Edmond Area Guide\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you’re unsure which area or neighborhood is right for you, we can help you narrow down the best location!\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Customizing Your Ideal Home from Afar\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers pre-designed homes that are ready to move in now or your choice of homesites to custom build with us. If you have 6-9 months available before you need to be in your new home, custom building gives you the opportunity to customize your colors, materials, homesite, and more, without the up front cost of a construction loan.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If you choose to custom build with Ideal, our design team has a lot of experience helping military members select customizations for their home remotely.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“We offer a lot of flexibility for military members and families,” said Melody.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Design Studio team has worked with many members of the military to personalize their home remotely. \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/blog/touring-the-ideal-homes-and-neighborhoods-design-studio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more about the Ideal Design Studio here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Check out pre-designed \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/homes/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new homes near Tinker Air Force Base in Moore, Choctaw, Harrah, Norman, and Edmond\u003c/a> — at a range of sizes and prices. Or start with\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/plans/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;floor plans\u003c/a> if you might be interested in custom building a new home in Oklahoma.\u003c/p>","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://s3.amazonaws.com/buildercloud/6ffd498c267dfde047d35bac132b0bed.png","name":"military moves to oklahoma"},"dateUnix":1777494393,"published":true,"uniqueName":"ideal-military-moves-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"Moving with the military to Oklahoma?PCSing to Tinker Airforce BaseNew duty station. New city. New home.&nbsp;If the military is bringing you to Tinker Air Force Base, you've landed in great hands. Whether you're hoping to stay a while or already thinking about investing in something that will sell well again down the road, we're here to help.The Ideal DifferenceWhen moving to a new area, partner with people whose roots run deep. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is proudly locally owned and operated, and we’ve been building homes in central Oklahoma for more than 30 years.&nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a local Oklahoma builder with more than 30 years of experience building new homes in Oklahoma. From the extreme weather to the clay soil, we understand Oklahoma's unique challenges and engineer every home to&nbsp;exceed building code requirements.Community-Centered NeighborhoodsWe know how important community is for all Ideal homeowners, but especially for members of the military. For those who move frequently, having a neighborhood designed around connection makes all the difference. Just like on base, places to gather, play, and put down roots quickly aren't just nice to have, they're essential.&nbsp;Ideal neighborhoods have a variety of community amenities that are an extention of your backyard - like walking paths, stocked fishing ponds, playgrounds, and splash pads. We begin every new community by planning its community spaces before homes are ever planned.&nbsp;Ideal homeowners are active! You'll find many people out walking or running, playing, and creating connections at these community spaces.Peace-of-Mind WarrantiesWhen you’re deployed, the last thing you need to be worried about (or budgeting for) is a major maintenance issue at home. Every new Ideal home comes with three industry-leading warranties that exceed what most other builders offer:1-Year Builder Warranty, which covers workmanship and material-related concerns. Our in-house team of experts are able to help you even at nights and on weekends in the event of a warranty emergency.2-Year Major Systems Warranty, which protects essential systems like plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.10-Year Structural Warranty, which provides long-term coverage for your foundation and framing. This warranty is also fully transferable if you plan to sell your home down the road. This warranty is extremely important with Oklahoma's shifting soil. Not only do we build one of the strongest and most structurally sound foundations, but we also warranty that work for 10 years.In addition, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is the only new home builder in Oklahoma that guarantees your heating and cooling costs for the first three years.The Best School DistrictsRelocating means researching a hundred different things. If you’re also researching school districts, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods can take that off your list. We only build communities in areas with excellent schools. Even if you don't have kiddos, homes in great school districts have a great resale opportunity.&nbsp;Resale ValueSpeaking of resale, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a trusted name throughout the state. Our reputation, community involvement, excellent neighborhoods, and great locations near Tinker AFB make your Ideal home a strong investment. Our reputation for quality homes, community amenities, and unique styles of homes make Ideal homes an excellent value.We build for Oklahoma’s weatherRodgers and Hammerstein weren’t taking artistic license when they wrote “when the wind comes sweeping down the plains.” &nbsp;Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a national leader in tornado-resilient residential construction and energy efficient home design. Unlike other builders, our Ph.D. structural engineer individually designs every single foundation based on unique soil samples and hydrology reports.Oklahoma’s unique conditions are not an afterthought to the design process. They are integral to every part of the process.&nbsp;VA LoansIdeal's preferred lenders offer VA loans and are familiar with the process of VA loans for active duty military, reservists, and veterans.&nbsp;Working with our preferred lender makes the purchase process even smoother, as our processes are integrated.&nbsp;New Homes Near Tinker Airforce Base&nbsp;We have five communities in easy commuting distance to Tinker AFB at varying sizes and price points.&nbsp;Abbot Lake in MooreFind out more about Abbot LakeLess than 10 minutes to Tinker AFBNew Homes from the $260s1,158 - 2,136 square feetSchool District:&nbsp;Moore Public SchoolsNeighborhood Features:&nbsp;splash pad, large pond, walking trails, and playgroundMoore Community GuideTimber Ridge Pointe in ChoctawFind out more about Timber Ridge Pointe15 minutes to Tinker AFB1,682 - 2,713 square feetSchool District:&nbsp;Choctaw-Nicoma Park School DistrictNeighborhood Features:&nbsp;ponds, walking trailsChoctaw Area GuideThe Woodlands&nbsp;in HarrahFind out more about The Woodlands25 minutes to Tinker AFBNew Homes from the $250s1,158 - 2,136 square feetSchools:&nbsp;Harrah Public SchoolsNeighborhood Features: splashpad, playground, pondHarrah Area GuideFlint Hills in NormanFind out more about Flint Hills20 minutes to Tinker AFBNew homes from the $280s1,158 - 2,136 square feetSchools:&nbsp;Norman Public SchoolsNeighborhood Features: splashpad (coming soon), playground, walking trails, pondsNorman Area GuideJackson Creek&nbsp;in EdmondFind out more about Jackson Creek30 minutes to Tinker AFBNew homes from the high $200s1,158 - 2,136 square feetSchools:&nbsp;Edmond Public SchoolsNeighborhood Features: clubhouse and pool (coming soon), playground, green space, fishing ponds, walking trails &nbsp;Edmond Area GuideIf you’re unsure which area or neighborhood is right for you, we can help you narrow down the best location!Customizing Your Ideal Home from AfarIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods offers pre-designed homes that are ready to move in now or your choice of homesites to custom build with us. If you have 6-9 months available before you need to be in your new home, custom building gives you the opportunity to customize your colors, materials, homesite, and more, without the up front cost of a construction loan.If you choose to custom build with Ideal, our design team has a lot of experience helping military members select customizations for their home remotely.“We offer a lot of flexibility for military members and families,” said Melody.&nbsp;The Ideal Design Studio team has worked with many members of the military to personalize their home remotely. Find out more about the Ideal Design Studio here.Check out pre-designed new homes near Tinker Air Force Base in Moore, Choctaw, Harrah, Norman, and Edmond — at a range of sizes and prices. Or start with&nbsp;floor plans if you might be interested in custom building a new home in Oklahoma.","builder":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","@type":"BlogPosting","_updated":"Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:17:33 GMT","_created":"Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:16:28 GMT","builder_id":"5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983","_etag":"f77fe5125b4e64ae0fab4679a0f4cdad355603a8","_links":{"self":{"title":"blogpost","href":"blogposts/69f2752c1c2c4e596763bc6a"},"related":{"builder":{"title":"builder","href":"builders/5702a8e2f410954eb27cd983"}}}},{"_id":"69f3cc3e46f69d18a5a71d1f","date":"2026-04-30T21:33:42.504Z","featured_video":[[]],"title":"Ask Your New Home Builder: What’s Behind The Walls?","metaTags":{"title":"What’s Behind the Walls of a New Home in Oklahoma","description":"Go behind the walls of an Ideal Home to explore the construction best practices and high standards that set our homes apart."},"htmlbody":"\u003ch2>Quality you can’t see makes all the difference in your new home\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We love it when people walk into one of our model homes and are wowed by the beautiful selections they see – included quartz countertops, large closets with built-in organization, and the welcoming covered back patio that’s perfect for watching Oklahoma sunsets. We love those things too. \u003cstrong>But we are just as proud of everything you don’t see.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Behind the walls is where the real story of your home is written. These places you don’t see are where some builders cut corners, but what’s behind the walls determines whether your gorgeous new home is still efficient and structurally strong in 10, 20, or 30 years.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Senior builder Grahm Hornsby shares what makes an Ideal homes such high quality behind the drywall. Grahm serves as an Ideal project manager for about fifteen new homes under construction at a time, overseeing the schedule, quality, and budget. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods purposefully limits the number of houses that each project manager handles at one time so that each new home receives careful attention.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">As the most nationally recognized local home builder in Oklahoma, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods leads the way in quality, energy efficiency, unique style, and neighborhood design.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Difference: Interior Walls\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Drywall Gaskets\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Drywall is the standard board that is nailed to framing for your interior walls. It also provides some sound reduction, fire resistance, a small amount of inherent insulation, and acts as an air barrier. However, drywall is also a pathway for heated or cooled air to escape from the home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Grahm explained that air leaks through light switches and plug cutouts, travels behind the drywall, and escapes straight out through the attic.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">That’s why Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods installs gaskets at the top of all drywall throughout our homes.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“The gaskets are an extra way to seal our walls by preventing air from leaking into the attic. They’re one of the best technical differences Ideal does with drywall installation,” said Grahm.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Blown-In Insulation\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Behind the walls of Ideal homes, you’ll find blown-in insulation instead of batt insulation. Whereas batt insulation comes in large sheets cut to size, Ideal uses blown-in insulation because it is 22% more energy efficient than batt insulation. Where some builders may cut corners here by limiting the space to include insulation in the corners of their homes or behind showers, Ideal has built frame plans specifically to increase the amount of insulation in your home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Even though batt insulation is what has been traditionally used, we’ve switched to blown-in insulation because it gets into all the nooks and crannies, behind pipes, and into unique shapes,” explained Grahm.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Foam Insulation\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Grahm said there are a number of things both small and large that Ideal does differently to make a home safe, reliable, and efficient. The small touch he’s most proud of is the foam insulation on the door from the house to the garage.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">During the drywall phase, a rough opening is cut out for the door. Spray foam is critical because it seals up every tiny crack and gap. The result is a tighter, more energy-efficient home.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Many builders simply install the door into that rough-cut hole and cover any exposed gaps with trim, which leaves the door connecting the garage and house unsealed, leaving it vulnerable to fire spread, air leakage, and bugs.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">It's a small step. But to Grahm, it represents something bigger: building homes the right way, making small changes that make a home safer and more reliable, even when no one will ever see it.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">The Ideal Difference: Exterior Walls\u003c/h2>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Continuous OSB Sheathing\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Sheathing is the layer of material that goes directly on top of a house’s wood framing on the exterior. According to building code, only certain parts of a house are required to use a robust engineered wood sheathing called oriented strand board (OSB) for structural support. The rest of the sheathing can be made of less robust (and less expensive) products like thin fiber board. This cost-saving measure is called discrete bracing.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal does not use discrete bracing, instead covering the entire exterior of every home entirely in OSB, in what is called Continuous OSB sheathing.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“We’re not willing to do that,” Grahm said.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal’s decision to use continuous OSB Sheathing was made for two reasons. First, it mitigates human error by eliminating miscommunications between construction crews and engineers on which parts of a home should have OSB sheathing and which should have the less expensive product.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Chris Ramseyer, the Ph.D. structural engineer for Ideal Homes, explained this further. “Essentially, you have an OSB box – walls and ceiling – so there's no confusion with the person putting up the sheathing on which parts should be structurally reinforced with OSB. It is all reinforced.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Second, continuous sheathing allows for more structural stability and higher wind tolerance. Or put another way, at Ideal Homes, we are Oklahomans building homes for Oklahomans. High winds are not an afterthought to our building processes, but a driver in our decisions.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">Moisture Barrier\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Tyvek is a house wrap made of a breathable material that prevents water and mold from getting into the home. The material’s pores are so small that water cannot pass through it, but air can, making a home both sealed from moisture and breathable.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal uses Continuous OSB sheathing in conjunction with Tyvek to make a home strong and sealed. Many other builders use products similar to Tyvek, but with much lower performance. We often see other products being used that don’t perform as well in third-party testing.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">We take an additional step to further seal homes. Between the OSB and Tyvek wrap, we install a strip of moisture barrier on top of the foundation so that any water that hits the wall will run out past the foundation.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Brick is installed with an air gap behind it so that when moisture comes in behind brick that there is continuous airflow to help it dry.\u003c/p>\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\">A Note on Other Products\u003c/h3>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">There is a new “premium” product that other builders may boast about using. It combines OSB and water-sealing technology. We do not use this product for two important reasons. First, when it’s nailed into place, if the nails don’t go into it at the perfect pressure, the waterproof seal is broken.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">“Your home has thousands of nail holes in it,” said Grahm. “The potential for the seal to be broken is too great.”\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">The second reason we don’t use this “premium” product is that it’s not compatible with the plastic barrier system we use along the foundation. If water gets between the foundation and this product, it creates the potential for moisture and mold problems.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Imagine having really nice rain boots, but if you step into a deep enough puddle, your jeans will get wet and stay wet without airflow to dry them out…no matter how waterproof your shoes are.\u003c/p>\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Innovation\u003c/h2>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a leader in the industry for innovation. We test new products without blindly following trends and seek to build the highest quality home for the price for our customers. This commitment has made us a national leader in residential construction. In fact, many of our past innovations have been adopted into the building code.\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">If these walls could talk, they'd tell you exactly how much we care. Ask your builder about what they do for quality even where you can’t see it.&nbsp;\u003c/p>\u003cp dir=\"ltr\">Find IDEAL \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/norman\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">new homes in Norman\u003c/a>,\u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city/edmonddeer-creek\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;new homes in Edmond and Deer Creek\u003c/a> schools, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.idealhomes.com/neighborhoods/oklahoma-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">more\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>","dateUnix":1777584823,"published":true,"uniqueName":"ask-your-new-home-builder-whats-behind-the-walls-by-ideal-homes","textbody":"Quality you can’t see makes all the difference in your new homeWe love it when people walk into one of our model homes and are wowed by the beautiful selections they see – included quartz countertops, large closets with built-in organization, and the welcoming covered back patio that’s perfect for watching Oklahoma sunsets. We love those things too. But we are just as proud of everything you don’t see.Behind the walls is where the real story of your home is written. These places you don’t see are where some builders cut corners, but what’s behind the walls determines whether your gorgeous new home is still efficient and structurally strong in 10, 20, or 30 years.Senior builder Grahm Hornsby shares what makes an Ideal homes such high quality behind the drywall. Grahm serves as an Ideal project manager for about fifteen new homes under construction at a time, overseeing the schedule, quality, and budget. Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods purposefully limits the number of houses that each project manager handles at one time so that each new home receives careful attention.&nbsp;As the most nationally recognized local home builder in Oklahoma, Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods leads the way in quality, energy efficiency, unique style, and neighborhood design.&nbsp;The Ideal Difference: Interior WallsDrywall GasketsDrywall is the standard board that is nailed to framing for your interior walls. It also provides some sound reduction, fire resistance, a small amount of inherent insulation, and acts as an air barrier. However, drywall is also a pathway for heated or cooled air to escape from the home.Grahm explained that air leaks through light switches and plug cutouts, travels behind the drywall, and escapes straight out through the attic.&nbsp;That’s why Ideal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods installs gaskets at the top of all drywall throughout our homes.&nbsp;“The gaskets are an extra way to seal our walls by preventing air from leaking into the attic. They’re one of the best technical differences Ideal does with drywall installation,” said Grahm.Blown-In InsulationBehind the walls of Ideal homes, you’ll find blown-in insulation instead of batt insulation. Whereas batt insulation comes in large sheets cut to size, Ideal uses blown-in insulation because it is 22% more energy efficient than batt insulation. Where some builders may cut corners here by limiting the space to include insulation in the corners of their homes or behind showers, Ideal has built frame plans specifically to increase the amount of insulation in your home.“Even though batt insulation is what has been traditionally used, we’ve switched to blown-in insulation because it gets into all the nooks and crannies, behind pipes, and into unique shapes,” explained Grahm.Foam InsulationGrahm said there are a number of things both small and large that Ideal does differently to make a home safe, reliable, and efficient. The small touch he’s most proud of is the foam insulation on the door from the house to the garage.During the drywall phase, a rough opening is cut out for the door. Spray foam is critical because it seals up every tiny crack and gap. The result is a tighter, more energy-efficient home.Many builders simply install the door into that rough-cut hole and cover any exposed gaps with trim, which leaves the door connecting the garage and house unsealed, leaving it vulnerable to fire spread, air leakage, and bugs.It's a small step. But to Grahm, it represents something bigger: building homes the right way, making small changes that make a home safer and more reliable, even when no one will ever see it.The Ideal Difference: Exterior WallsContinuous OSB SheathingSheathing is the layer of material that goes directly on top of a house’s wood framing on the exterior. According to building code, only certain parts of a house are required to use a robust engineered wood sheathing called oriented strand board (OSB) for structural support. The rest of the sheathing can be made of less robust (and less expensive) products like thin fiber board. This cost-saving measure is called discrete bracing.Ideal does not use discrete bracing, instead covering the entire exterior of every home entirely in OSB, in what is called Continuous OSB sheathing.&nbsp;“We’re not willing to do that,” Grahm said.Ideal’s decision to use continuous OSB Sheathing was made for two reasons. First, it mitigates human error by eliminating miscommunications between construction crews and engineers on which parts of a home should have OSB sheathing and which should have the less expensive product.&nbsp;Chris Ramseyer, the Ph.D. structural engineer for Ideal Homes, explained this further. “Essentially, you have an OSB box – walls and ceiling – so there's no confusion with the person putting up the sheathing on which parts should be structurally reinforced with OSB. It is all reinforced.”Second, continuous sheathing allows for more structural stability and higher wind tolerance. Or put another way, at Ideal Homes, we are Oklahomans building homes for Oklahomans. High winds are not an afterthought to our building processes, but a driver in our decisions.Moisture BarrierTyvek is a house wrap made of a breathable material that prevents water and mold from getting into the home. The material’s pores are so small that water cannot pass through it, but air can, making a home both sealed from moisture and breathable.&nbsp;Ideal uses Continuous OSB sheathing in conjunction with Tyvek to make a home strong and sealed. Many other builders use products similar to Tyvek, but with much lower performance. We often see other products being used that don’t perform as well in third-party testing.&nbsp;We take an additional step to further seal homes. Between the OSB and Tyvek wrap, we install a strip of moisture barrier on top of the foundation so that any water that hits the wall will run out past the foundation.Brick is installed with an air gap behind it so that when moisture comes in behind brick that there is continuous airflow to help it dry.A Note on Other ProductsThere is a new “premium” product that other builders may boast about using. It combines OSB and water-sealing technology. We do not use this product for two important reasons. First, when it’s nailed into place, if the nails don’t go into it at the perfect pressure, the waterproof seal is broken.&nbsp;“Your home has thousands of nail holes in it,” said Grahm. “The potential for the seal to be broken is too great.”The second reason we don’t use this “premium” product is that it’s not compatible with the plastic barrier system we use along the foundation. If water gets between the foundation and this product, it creates the potential for moisture and mold problems.&nbsp;Imagine having really nice rain boots, but if you step into a deep enough puddle, your jeans will get wet and stay wet without airflow to dry them out…no matter how waterproof your shoes are.Ideal InnovationIdeal Homes &amp; Neighborhoods is a leader in the industry for innovation. We test new products without blindly following trends and seek to build the highest quality home for the price for our customers. This commitment has made us a national leader in residential construction. In fact, many of our past innovations have been adopted into the building code.If these walls could talk, they'd tell you exactly how much we care. 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It streamlines the homebuilding process from contract to closing, and serves homeowners long past move-in.“Nothing excites our team more than when we get to serve our customers, but we really want to take that to the next level. 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